Home Services

A Place for Everything

Two Maine business owners working together to create stylish storage solutions Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Courtesy of Lemonaid Solutions Heather Shattuck-Heidorn, owner of the Tailored Closet and PremierGarage of Southern Maine, and Stephanie Treantos, founder of Lemonaid Solutions, are on a mission to help Mainers maximize their spaces. It’s the perfect partnership: the Tailored Closet offers custom-designed storage solutions for the home while Lemonaid Solutions implements...

Home + Design

Side by Side

Siblings Joe, Katie, and Tia tackle third generation ownership while celebrating 50 years of the Capozza family business Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Courtesy of the Capozza family When Joseph “Buddy” Capozza started a tile business in his garage in 1974, he couldn’t have imagined that three of his grandchildren would be leading the company fifty years later. For siblings Joe Capozza III, Katie Capozza, and Tia Green, the family business was simply a part of their upbringing...

Real Estate

Willard Beach Wonder

Steps from the shore, this single-family home offers stunning views Article by Becca Abramson and Katie Hogan | Photography by Structure Real Estate Media Built in 2009 by Russ Doucette Homes, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom single-family home within steps to Willard Beach blends coastal charm with a contemporary, open concept floor plan. Each room of the triplex property offers stunning views of Casco Bay while decks on both the second and third floors provide an extra dose of salty sea air. The...

Home + Design

From the Land

STUDIO89's modern handmade furniture promotes intentionality and wellbeing Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Melissa Fuller For Nondas Iacovou and Melissa Fuller, the creative partners behind STUDIO89, woodworking started as a hobby and quickly became a passion. “Our excitement with the creative process never stops,” says Fuller. “We design all day, from our morning coffee until we sit down to rest at night. We love the process, and we hope our love and excitement for what we do comes...

Life + Culture

Book Lovers

Nine new reads recommended by Portland bibliophiles Article by Rose Heithoff, Rebecca Starr, and Beth Babcock Back Cove Books Cranky by Phuc Tran Find out how kind friends and honesty help one cranky truck cool down in this humorous new picture book series about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships. (Release date: February 6) Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences by Samara Cole Doyon Told from the loving perspective of a mother of a child with autism, ...

Health + Wellness

Move Better, Feel Better

Oak Hill Stretchlab owner John Smart explains the benefits of getting stretched Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by courtesy of Stretchlab What is assisted stretching? We use a technique called physical neuromuscular facilitation, or PNF, to stretch people one-on-one using a tension scale of zero to ten. Zero is when you’re sitting there and can’t feel anything, and ten is when it feels like your arm is going to pop out of your socket. Ideally, we want you at a five.  How does it...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of the Sweet Life

Dean's Sweets co-owners Kristin and Dean Bingham walk us through the creation of their handcrafted truffles Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Lauren Lear Dean and Kristin Bingham know a thing or two about partnership. At their flagship chocolate shop on Fore Street, you’ll find Dean, a former architect turned chocolatier, doing the physical work of creating confections while Kristin, as Dean so eloquently puts it, "does everything else." Though their journey to chocolate followed a...

Real Estate

Living the American Dream

The content creator slash realtor sharing his love of Maine with the nation Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Courtesy of Chris Davis Late last year, local real estate agent Chris Davis announced that he was selected as the new host and production manager of the Emmy-nominated television series The American Dream , which was expanding into Maine. We sat down with Chris to learn more about his journey from aspiring actor to television host and what he believes makes the Pine Tree...

Arts + Culture

Thoroughly Modern Maker

Ceramica Co. founder Hannah Hazel on pottery, running a business, and finding inspiration across Maine Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Tay Sikes Photo and Karlee Noyes Photography How did you get into ceramics initially? I was going to school for business but I needed an art elective, so I enrolled in a pottery class and felt like I was finally getting the hang of it at the end of the semester. It’s such a foreign art, and the only way to get better is to practice, so I went back...

Food + Beverage

Valentine's Date Night

Check out our readers' favorite romantic restaurants around town Article and Photography by Via Vecchia "We love VV for date night! It has the perfect trifecta: a cozy, warm atmosphere, beautiful food, and an excellent wine list." -@kimmacumberinteriors Yosaku "Yosaku has always been my favorite date spot. It's warm and comfortable with nooks and private areas, the food is consistently excellent, and the service is always on point." -@madamemojo Solo Italiano "Amazing true Italian...