A good board book can turn a rainy afternoon, a beach walk or a ferry trip into a small adventure. For young children, boats and lighthouses offer instantly…
A beach picnic built around books is a chance to slow the day down and give every detail a little meaning. Instead of packing random snacks and choosing a…
At Beyond the Sea in Lincolnville Beach, Maine, the ocean appears in many forms: on the covers of new books, in hand-painted artwork, across nautical charts,…
A well-made Maine gift basket should feel like a small journey rather than a random collection of souvenirs. The best selections bring together coastal…
Maine-made pottery rewards a slower read than a pattern name alone. Clay body, glaze chemistry, kiln atmosphere and the maker’s hand affect how a piece feels…
There's something quietly satisfying about pulling a well-bound notebook from a backpack at the end of a long-haul flight, sliding off an elastic loop, and…
A new art print can bring colour, history and personality into a room, but paper is more vulnerable than it appears. Sunlight fades pigments, moisture can…
When the last ferry-load of summer visitors pulls out of Lincolnville Beach and the gulls start arguing over who owns the empty parking metres, our team…
Sailor's valentines occupy a curious corner of maritime craft history, intricate shell mosaics set into octagonal wooden boxes that sailors in the West Indies…
A lighthouse print can bring more than a seaside reference to a room. Its colours, horizon line, architecture and surrounding weather can influence the…