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A compact midcoast cottage gains a second story—adding light, views, and functional space while preserving its original ...
05/30/2026

A compact midcoast cottage gains a second story—adding light, views, and functional space while preserving its original character.

Designed within a tight footprint and coastal constraints, the home balances practicality with traditional Maine charm.

Knickerbocker Group

Empathy, beauty, and improvisation define the early work of Ming Smith.Now on view at the Portland Museum of Art, this e...
05/29/2026

Empathy, beauty, and improvisation define the early work of Ming Smith.

Now on view at the Portland Museum of Art, this exhibition traces a career shaped by movement, memory, and a deep sensitivity to light and lived experience.

Smith’s photographs don’t stand still—they respond, like jazz, to the world unfolding around them.

✍️: Lucky Platt Author/Illustrator

Open Studio in Portland brings Katharine Watson’s printmaking practice into a light-filled retail space shaped by proces...
05/28/2026

Open Studio in Portland brings Katharine Watson’s printmaking practice into a light-filled retail space shaped by process, pattern, and community.

✍️: Leah Whalen
📷: Christina Wnek Photography

A 36 hours in Portland filled with design, food, and discovery—from hotpot and vintage shops to studios, galleries, and ...
05/27/2026

A 36 hours in Portland filled with design, food, and discovery—from hotpot and vintage shops to studios, galleries, and neighborhood gems.

The Docent's Collection

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A Portland Cape is transformed into a compact, three-level family home—expanded upward and redefined through restraint, ...
05/26/2026

A Portland Cape is transformed into a compact, three-level family home—expanded upward and redefined through restraint, memory, and light.

What was once a small, familiar structure now becomes a study in adaptation, where salvaged materials, sculptural details, and thoughtful design choices shape a home built for changing needs.

A reminder that good design isn’t about more space—it’s about making every inch matter.

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📷: Francois Gagne

Architect Jocelyn Dickson shares the places, objects, and inspirations that shape her approach to design—from walks alon...
05/25/2026

Architect Jocelyn Dickson shares the places, objects, and inspirations that shape her approach to design—from walks along Cape Elizabeth Land Trust trails to local favorites like The Post Supply and Viand Mercantile. She also reflects on meaningful mentorship, timeless lighting advice, and the salvaged marble table that tells the story of her own home.

Jocelyn O Dickson Architecture

The Post Supply
📷: Greta Rybus

Portland-based illustrator Melissa Sweet is translating the poetry of Mary Oliver into vibrant, deeply personal picture ...
05/24/2026

Portland-based illustrator Melissa Sweet is translating the poetry of Mary Oliver into vibrant, deeply personal picture books that celebrate attention, nature, and creativity. Drawing inspiration from Maine’s landscapes and her studies as a Maine Master Naturalist, Sweet combines watercolor, gouache, collage, and vintage papers to visually interpret Oliver’s beloved poems for a new generation

Melissa Sweet Illustration
Mary Oliver
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The Portland Museum of Art’s annual Winter Bash brought together Maine’s creative community for an evening of art, perfo...
05/23/2026

The Portland Museum of Art’s annual Winter Bash brought together Maine’s creative community for an evening of art, performance, and celebration inspired by photographer Ming Smith. Guests explored galleries filled with live dancers, video projections, craft cocktails, oysters, and music curated by DJ Ben Spalding, creating an immersive atmosphere throughout the museum.

Portland Museum
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Inspired by years spent in Japan and a deep connection to izakaya culture, Aomori reinterprets Japanese hospitality for ...
05/22/2026

Inspired by years spent in Japan and a deep connection to izakaya culture, Aomori reinterprets Japanese hospitality for Portland with a focus on openness, craftsmanship, and community. Designed with Woodhull, the space features Japanese joinery, warm cherrywood tones, a circular marumado window, and a central open kitchen that highlights the artistry of cooking. From custom ceramics and handblown glassware to a communal table designed for shared dining, every detail reflects a dialogue between Maine and Aomori, Japan’s “blue forest,” bringing two sister states into a single dining experience.


Woodhull Maine
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📷: Heidi Kirn Photography

The first thing visitors see at Bloomsbury Publishing’s London offices is the “Authors’ Room,” a richly layered receptio...
05/21/2026

The first thing visitors see at Bloomsbury Publishing’s London offices is the “Authors’ Room,” a richly layered reception space designed by Minnie Kemp. Inspired by the Bloomsbury Group, the room blends murals, contemporary craft, and vivid color with Georgian architecture to create a welcoming, imaginative interior that sets the tone for the entire workplace.

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