Field Trip

Re-Find Design

FIELD TRIP- Wary Meyers- Jan/Feb 2010

by Veronique McAree
Photography Amanda Kowalski

John and Linda Meyers’s apartment in Portland’s Old Port serves as an impromptu showcase for the eclectic DIY projects featured in their new book, Wary Meyers’ Tossed & Found

Shop Talk

FIELD TRIP- Diane Toepfer- Nov/Dec 2009

by Veronique McAree
Photography Elizabeth Atterbury

Ferdinand in Portland’s East End serves as a showcase for Diane Toepfer’s designs and local indie crafts

Portland’s East End has been transformed in recent years by a steady tide of independent artists, designers, and restaurant owners moving into the storefronts that line Congress Street. Diane Toepfer is one of those designers. Her lovely little shop, Ferdinand, is where she sells handcrafted cards, journals, T-shirts, pins, and baby things. She also showcases the work of other artists alongside her “Found by Ferdinand” line of vintage and altered clothing and accessories.

Field Trip- Worth His Salt

FIELD TRIP- Alex Carleton- October 2009

by Veronique McAree
Photography Liz Atterbury

Rogue’s Gallery, the internationally recognized fashion label is inspired by Alex Carleton’s life right here on the coast of Maine.

Homing In

FIELD TRIP- Nicola Manganello 2009

by Veronique McAree
Photography Liz Atterbury

A home isn’t merely a place to live—it’s a veritable storybook of styles, influences, and thoughtfully executed design.