Category: General Blog
The bonds between the moon, the natural world and human kind here on earth cannot be broken. It’s a connection that is mutually dependent–
Read MoreLong live Robert Indiana and his inspiring work. He will live on forever in his iconic work and his powerful graphic art. “I had naively
Read MoreThanks to all of you who came out on Saturday! We really enjoyed hosting all of you and hearing all about Chris Van Dusen’s process behind
Read MoreRecently I created Inspired space, a series of curated storyboards to show the pieces from our collection that speak to one another, grouped by
Read More[vimeo 152646438 w=640 h=360] Seaweed Man from Larch Hanson on Vimeo. Low tide is one of my favorite things about Maine. The rich colors and
Read MoreYoung women by the Canellopoulos penthouse pool, Athens, July 1961. Summertime in Maine is full of tradition, boating, parties and swimming in
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a roadtrip? We post a lot about Maine. We love living here and appreciate the natural beauty around us every day. But
Read MoreQueen Mary’s Dollhouse As designers, we often make models of our ideas to better understand the scale and to view from all angles. I grew up with
Read MoreAlexander Calder has been one of my favorite artists for as long as I can remember. I love the primary colors he uses in his paintings and the
Read MoreOne of my favorite exercises to do in the studio is to design plants, trees and creatures for a new landscape. I call this landscape Happiland;
Read MoreJean Dubuffet (1901 – 1985) resisted authority from an early age. He didn’t see the art world in the way that society saw it at the time. He was
Read MoreI have a dream of filling the nine rooms of Villa la Banane with friends and relaxing on the furnishings of some of my favorite designers-
Read MoreWe all have our favorites. India Mahdavi is mine. Or at least one of my most favorite favorites. She was born in Iran and spent her first one and
Read MoreYayoi Kusama’s work is powerful and mind bending. Since the age of 10, as a child growing up in Japan she has had hallucinations and visions that
Read MoreThe concept of designing a house to meet the individual needs of the owner or oneself is a fascinating and luxurious idea. Designing how you want
Read MoreIt’s hard to compare anyone to Ann Margret. She’s in a league of her own. It’s nearly impossible to take your eyes off of her — even when she is
Read MoreCollaborating with other artists and designers is a rewarding exercise. The suprises that happen can make for a magical combination of different
Read MoreAs the scribe for this blog I have the luxurious task of creating posts (along with Nicole, our designer) that share a theme of our choosing.
Read More“Celia Birtwell is the textile designer whose floral prints on gossamer chiffons, silks and satins, tailored and cut into romantic dresses and
Read More[vimeo 150275849 w=640 h=360] 2015.12.29 First Snowfall from angela adams on Vimeo. We all remember innovating with our winter sports equipment.
Read MoreThe rain in Maine won’t let up. It should be snowing. So this week we are willing it with our snow minded posts. Sonja Hinrichsen’s snow
Read MoreI fell in love with Justine Ashbee’s work the first time I ever laid eyes on it. Her weavings are textural, elegant and beautiful crafted. We’re
Read More[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RneQ6DQKXrs] Video by YouCar.
Read More[vimeo 116883288 w=640 h=428] birds, planes, and furniture from angela adams on Vimeo. Video by Cecily Pingree and Jason Mann.
Read MoreRemember being a kid and drawing airplanes? I think the Beech Bonanzas all look exactly like the drawings we did as kids. It’s airplane
Read MoreEvery Wednesday we feature Architects, Interior Designers and inspiring interiors. It’s a great opportunity for us to share some of our favorite
Read MoreSome beautiful winter creatures to celebrate this week’s blizzard. Red Panda Reindeer Penguins Wolf
Read MoreWe all have our favorite modern architects. There are so many California modernists that come to mind when thinking about a modern house full of
Read MoreXavier Corbero by Nowness
Read MoreI love the sci-fi quality of cacti. I’ve had some magical encounters with them. One in particular where they seemed to hum and glow in the yellow
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