Maine house aesthetic

A lot of our conversations lately center around where we want to go once we can travel again. We are all starting to get tired of these walls— as I’m sure everyone is at this time. Our daily walks and time in the yard help, but we have never wanted to travel around New England as much as we do now!

At a ripe 30 years old, it was full midlife crisis. This classic shingle-style house on Maine’s mid-coast had, for three decades, served as summer central for a Massachusetts family. They loved its tucked-away waterfront locale and salty New England charm, but the home’s dark interiors, cramped kitchen, and general sense of the blahs begged for a refresh. Plus, grandkids were now in the mix, so additional sandy feet toddling around necessitated rethinking the flow and functionality. “Our…

An exploration of Maine’s ultimate fishing village In Maine, bridges are powerful place markers. One of the most epic is the cable-stayed crossing of the Penobscot Narrows, home of the tallest bridge observatory in the world and a gateway to … Continue reading →

Angela Pham on Instagram: "Hoping I’ll have found my oceanfront Maine cottage by retirement age #mainetravel #airbnb #maine #newenglandliving #cabinlife"

In 2017, Bob Horgan, a longtime Boothbay summer resident, was taking his daily walk around Ocean Point when he noticed a “For Sale by Owner” sign on the wonderful old house that was situated on the water between two inlets. … Continue reading →

One of the more unique summer cottages in Kennebunkport is the Talbot Cottage, a ca.1890 eclectic Shingle style home. The home features curvilinear Flemish gables crowned with ball finials, diamond…