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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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Curating a Collection

You don’t have to have an art background, or a voluminous budget, to appreciate and acquire works by Maine artists....
Gale Willauer designed the gardens with the help of Back Meadow Farm, of Damariscotta, and it was her idea to use the dormer off Charlie’s office as a bunk room, furnished with beds from an unfinished furniture outlet.
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The Sailor’s Nest

They spent years getting to know their land as campers, so when it came time to build, they knew exactly what they wanted.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Beetles

A meditation on a garden pest.
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Urning Their Keep

A Sullivan studio’s mammoth all-weather garden containers are popping up in gardens across the country.
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Your Doorway to an Inspiring View

New Englanders — especially those living in Maine — are passionate about their vistas. Whether your home overlooks Casco Bay, Sebago Lake,...
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Martha’s Maine Must-Haves

A longtime champion of local artisans and makers, Martha Stewart reveals her top product picks from around the state.
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A Unique Perspective on Coastal Living

Looking for inspired ways to bring light, sea breezes, and a feeling of expansiveness into your home? At EBS Building...
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The Tate House

The 1755 Tate House is a stunning example of pre-Revolutionary Georgian architecture.
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Illuminating a New Home or Remodel

What’s the most important thing to consider when planning lighting for a new home or remodel?
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Mother Hen

With a popular blog and three books, Lisa Steele is spreading the gospel of (pretty) backyard chicken keeping.
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Going Gray (Or Is It Blue?)

Falmouth decorator Penelope Daborn shows how to use a fashionable color with a split personality. Growing up in Kenya, India,...
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Green-thumbed friends gather among vegetable beds for a laid-back meal in a Phippsburg potting shed.
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