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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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Cool and Collected

An art enthusiast finds his place in a favorite community.
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Morning Glory

We're loving this log cabin in Kingfield.
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Everything You Need to Know About Gardening in Maine

Don’t let our harsh climate intimidate you. Bright, colorful beds are easy to achieve with some simple precautions and an adventurous spirit.
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Country Ways

Embracing the rural lifestyle in Waldoboro
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The Funhouse

Visual thrills await around every corner in a Portland couple’s colorful, historic home.
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Flowers in the Attic

A look inside the studio where busy painter Amy Pollien creates her botanical still lifes.
pear punch bowl, tall vase, blue dishes, and gold goblet in Portland Glass Company’s Tree of Life pattern.
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Do You Own a Piece of Maine’s Glass-Producing History?

Long before today’s glass repair chain, a different Portland Glass Company was churning out elegant, affordable vessels that will elevate modern tables, appraiser John Bottero says.
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The Town Less Traveled

Tucked away from the hubbub, Belfast has splendid architecture, a booming arts scene, and a thing for wiener dogs.
The 1805 Federal Moses Carleton House
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5 Maine Daytrips for Old-House Lovers

Want to see some of the coolest period architecture Maine has to offer? Grab a partner, and our guide, and hop in the car.
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Looking Fresh

Timeless and oh-so-pretty, these botanical-themed pieces are destined to become perennial favorites.
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Full Plate

When he’s not cooking at acclaimed Portland restaurants, you can find Andrew Taylor in his Cumberland kitchen, flipping pancakes for a rowdier crowd.
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Five Minutes with Jessie Tobias

The owner of Jessie Tobias Design in Camden on her laid-back aesthetic and how shredding moguls has impacted her work.
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