Nine Ways to Count on the County
WORTH THE DRIVE
Aroostook County tops the state both geographically and in many of the products you love.
Go GooeyGump Something!
Make Yourself at Home
Breaking down how to upcycle furniture with GooeyGump Designs.
At GooeyGump Designs in Portland, creativity is a way of life. “GooeyGump” was my childhood nickname, both a term of endearment and a verb of frustration used whenever I went a little overboard on a project. As an only child, I was often told to “go GooeyGump something” until dinner and would spend hours in my own little world of egg cartons and puffy paints.
Dressing for Fall in Maine
Fashion Statement
Maine’s fall weather can range from hot and sunny in the morning to freezing rain in the afternoon. It can prove a challenge to dress in this transitional time without carrying an extra bag of clothing around.
In order to navigate dressing for this season, we asked Kazeem Lawal, owner of Portland Trading Co., for his professional tips. For models, we invited Coast 93.1’s The Blake Show hosts Blake Hayes and Kelly Towle to showcase approachable fall styles with a modern flair.
Maine Sea Salt & Brown Butter Madeleines
Feast & Toast
These cookies are the official sweet treat of the MyMaine team, and we love sharing them at events, interviews, and sponsorship meetings. They are easy to make, and as with any recipe, the better the quality of the ingredients, the better the result.
Creating Luxury in Everyday Life
Mrs. West Approved
Come early Saturday morning, most are still fast asleep and enjoying an extended weekend snooze. But not me. It’s time for competitive flower shopping. (A tongue-in-cheek nickname, I assure you, as I avoid any stressful encounters.) I am heading to our local farmers market to check out the season’s blooms before they get picked over—or worse, sold out. The earlier you arrive, the better the blossom selection.
Rise & Brine
A day in the life of chasing sunsets with Phippsburg’s Lady Oyster
6:15 am
“Rise and brine,” as my oyster friends say.
And just like those who flip, bag, tag, and ship, I’m up before the sun. My husband, Warwick, and I harness the dogs and stroll to the park as a heavy mist hovers over the Kennebec. I open my phone to check the forecast.