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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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All Is Bright

Once home to squatters, a family’s sunny Winterport Colonial is now filled with hygge and holiday vibes.
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Snow Queens

A century ago, elegant painted sleds from western Maine ruled sliding hills, appraiser John Bottero writes.
red, snow-covered camp in Alna, Maine
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Narrow Escape

We can’t get over how sweet this petite Alna camp is.
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Full Circle

West Gardiner’s Octagon House is an attention-grabbing artifact of a 19th-century fad.
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Art Smart

Bold pieces and inventive pairings punctuate a painter’s otherwise classic Yarmouth home.
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Gilty Pleasures

Warm metallics are going the distance as darlings of the design world.
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They Don’t Build Them Like This 215-Year-Old Home in Harpswell Anymore

Harpswell’s Captain Johnson H. Stover Jr. House is a Federal-style knockout.
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Dream Weaver

In her attic studio, Emi Ito breaks the rules of textile production with her imaginative, hand-woven scarves and wraps.
Clap Clap and Red Cap Cards wrapping papers, kraft paper, Divine Twine, and Studio Carta ribbons, available at Gus & Ruby Letterpress.
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5 Holiday Gift-Wrapping Tips

Looking to spiff up this year’s gifts? We asked master wrapper Samantha Finigan, co-founder of Portland’s Gus & Ruby Letterpress, to share her top tips. 
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Pattern Play

Give boring walls (and ceilings!) a boost with these clever ideas from an avowed wallpaper enthusiast.
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4 Chic, Easy Holiday Décor Ideas

Drawing on nature and nautical themes, we dreamed up chic, easy décor ideas guaranteed to infuse your home with seasonal sparkle — and a sense of place.
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Kennebunk for the Holidays

There’s no place like the Kennebunks for the holidays.
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