November/December 2009

 

Photo Courtesy of The Applecart Press

In our November/December Craft of Maine story, Suzette McAvoy covers the resurgence of the centuries-old craft of letterpress in Maine. Today, some of the most evocative and creative invitations, stationery, cards, exquisite limited-edition books, and other ephemera are being produced by letterpress printers. Here, we present to you a sampling of their work.

 

 

October 2009

by Rebecca Falzano
Photography Irvin Serrano

In our October issue, we found proof that green doesn’t have to come at a super high premium. A Portland home built by developers Catherine and Jonathan Culley of Redfern Properties and designed by architect Chris Briley of Green Design Studio earned the ultimate in LEED ratings—platinum—and was sold for $415,000. Its photovoltaic panels, solar-evacuated tubes, solar shade system, and myriad other sustainable solutions will save the homeowner significantly in operating costs. It is estimated that total heat and electric costs will amount to just $80 a month, making it well worth the price. For homeowners looking for some quick solutions to greening their homes, Culley and Briley share a few suggestions.

 

October 2009

by Rebecca Falzano
Photography Irvin Serrano

Our October profile subject Yosi Barzilai is relatively new to Maine. Two years ago, he moved his antiques emporium from the fashionable streets of New York City’s SoHo to Portland’s Congress Street. In the story “Textile Treasures,” Barzilai shares his decision to move his life and his business; in the questionnaire below, he shares what he’s found about Maine so far.