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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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The Art of the Family Compound

Why bunk under one roof when you and your crew can divide among cozy, self-contained cabins? This foursome on Sebago...
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5 Items to Snap Up at a Vintage Shop

Forget theme — the secret to distinctive decor is knowing how to pull off a hodgepodge. These on-trend, timeless pieces...
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A Forever Home for the Holidays

With more and more Maine kids in need of foster care, Spurwink has helped hundreds find loving homes.
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Charles H. Ingraham House

Shingle style cottages have long been synonymous with Maine summers. But at least one early adopter of the style recognized...
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Restoring a Buckled Barn

In a monthly column, the experts at Maine Preservation answer your questions about maintaining antique and vintage homes. My 2...
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Clock Farm

At the intersection of Route 9 and Goose Rocks Road in Kennebunkport, time, quite literally, stands still. The Roman numeraled...
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Whittier House

It’s hard to miss a Gothic Revival house with its commanding central gable reaching skyward like an arrow. But in...
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5 DIY Maine Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

These five projects will cover all ages and interests on your holiday list.
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On Toddy Pond

Would you like to hibernate here for the winter? See more cozy cabins from Sarah's visit to Toddy Pond.
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Lacanche Range Surfaces in Maine

Can you put a price on nostalgia? The range has an appealing antique sensibility, "like an old wood-burning stove her grandparents had."
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Lessons from the Louvre

If you’ve invested in a beautiful piece of art, you want to display it in the best possible light. Here are examples from our store of Tech Lighting’s Georgi lamp mounted on track and “monopoint” canopies.
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Get Off the Hot Seat

Six years ago, Ross and Christine Endicott stopped selling furniture containing toxic chemicals; now the state is following their lead.
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