The Maine (Home + Design) Questionnaire with Kaja Veilleux

August 2009

by Rebecca Falzano
Photography Irvin Serrano

In our August story “Urban Archaeology,” we got a glimpse inside the world of antiques with Thomaston Place Auction Galleries owner Kaja Veilleux. We asked the auctioneer, appraiser, and preserver of the past to take a few minutes to fill out our MH+D Questionnaire. Here’s what he had to say.
Favorite Maine destination.
Spruce Head Island

Mainer I most admire.
Olympia Snow

Favorite Maine artist.
Tim Lawson

Favorite Maine gallery or museum.
Dowling Walsh Gallery
Farnsworth Museum

Favorite Maine craftsperson
???

Favorite Maine restaurant.
Moody’s Diner

Favorite Maine holiday.
July 4th

Happiest Maine memory.
Old Orchard Beach trips

Worst Maine memory.
None

Native or from away?
Native

Ocean or lake?
Ocean

Sugarloaf or Sunday River?
Sunday River

George Mitchell or George Bush?
George Mitchell

Sail boat or power boat?
Power boat

Bib or no bib?
No bib

Moxie?
No