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From architectural marvels to cozy, character-filled camps and cottages, captivating stories about Maine homes, gardens, architecture, and design.

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MDI has lost its share of grande dames over the years — perhaps none more elegant or storied than these three.
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Remembering Mount Desert Island’s Storied Estates

Sooner or later, even the stateliest mansions must face the wrecking ball.
Beth Millar and Steve Miller’s Lovell bedroom and deck feature front-row seats on Kezar Lake.
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The Story of This Sweet Lovell Camp Begins With Stephen King Buying a Campground

A couple shines up a mid-century gem on Kezar Lake.
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Tickets and Ice Were Once Sold Here

We’re crushing on these reimagined wharf buildings down east.
Built in 1790 and expanded in 1883, the house is supposedly one of three erected for brothers on the same lot.
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“Everything Here’s a Little Ridiculous”

Curiosities and cleverly repurposed pieces fill a photographer’s New Gloucester farmhouse.
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Freshen Up Your Furniture!

Wondering what’s involved in getting a piece reupholstered in Maine? From choosing the right item to how long a project takes, we’ve got you covered.
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Strategic Upgrades Transform a York Harbor Cape

Fresh paint and fabrics, and a dash of wallpaper made a world of difference.
a floor-to-ceiling photo of a tall ship backdrops the headboards at Queen Anne's Revenge in Bar Harbor, Maine
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On MDI, a New Inn Evokes a Fearsome Buccaneer

The swashbuckling interloper inspired the name and nautical-chic vibe.
Rockport boatbuilder Timo Foster spent five years restoring this 1929 floating home, pictured in Camden Harbor; the owner is currently looking for a more out-of-the-way spot to anchor.
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Dream Boat — Or Floating Nuisance?

In Maine, where some houseboat owners are navigating troubled waters, it depends on whom you ask.
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In an Orono Yard, One Plant Led to Another

And another. Until it was chockablock with vibrant varieties, from native to tropical.
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This Designer Doesn’t Want Her Kitchens to Make You Feel Bad

Aiming to inspire, not intimidate, Catherine Weiland lifts the veil on how her projects are photographed.
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This Architect’s Home is On Point

A couple finds plenty to love about their multi-peaked home on 50 acres in Lincolnville.
the interior of Maine’s first governor, William King's, summer house, Maine’s first Gothic Revival atop Bath’s Whiskeag Hill.
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Famous Mainers Slept Here!

Recently on the market: a trio of homes once owned by big-shot 19th-century soldier-statesmen.
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