Renovated Beauty in Yarmouth
Take a look at this awe-inspiring renovation on Nubbin Reach! I sold this home last year and, since then, the…
Belleville
This North Street bakery makes the most amazing croissants ever, and they boast authenticity to both Parisian training and Portland…
Chaval
If you haven’t eaten here, you NEED to. We just celebrated four family birthdays and three graduations at this incredible…
Smalls is Good
I love coffee. It’s a new phenomenon in my life that started just a few years ago and is now…
The Perfect Cookie
Okay, you may not know this but I’m a pretty big fan of baking. I thought I’d step outside of…
Scales
This month’s restaurant spotlight is on Scales, one of my favorite Portland restaurants. Perched over the working waterfront, this spot…
Portland Art Gallery
Since Maine is an artist haven, Portland is a natural focal point of incredible artistic talent. From the permanent exhibitions…
Eighty8 Donuts
Whether or not you’re a donut lover, you’ll find something to love at Eighty8 Donuts. Since 2013, this whimsical operation…
Chic Vibes at Via Vecchia
You know that I love featuring local restaurants, especially in the Old Port where there’s an incredible feeling of old-world…
The Maine House
I’m a sucker for a gorgeous coffee table book… who isn’t?! The Maine House is a fabulous new publication showcasing…
Find Your Way to North43
North43 is a South Portland waterfront bistro with incredible views of Casco Bay and creative fusion menus for both lunch…
The Dog Wash @ Pets on Point
The Dog Wash @ Pets on Point has been operating for almost two decades, so it’s clear they’ve been doing…
Good Times at the Children’s Museum + Theatre
Portland is home to more than a handful of incredible cultural institutions, and the Children’s Museum & Theatre is one…
Pratt’s Brook Park
Pratt’s Brook Park is a fantastic complex of trails sprawling over more than 200 acres in Yarmouth. Any time of…
Grippy Tannins
Quite simply, this is an awesome wine store at 16 Middle Street in the heart of Portland. Just like a…
Maine Needs You
One of my favorite local community enterprises is Maine Needs, a grassroots collective of volunteers based in Portland who help…
The North Haven Foundation
Since North Haven is my birthplace and family’s home, the North Have Foundation is especially important to me. This community-based…
The Center for Grieving Children
You may remember that I featured The Center for Grieving Children last December, but their work deserves annual mention. ‘Tis…
Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute
Has there ever been an era when women’s leadership is so vital, so vulnerable and also so celebrated? The age…
Saving Our Planet with GoGo Refills
It’s hard to ignore the increasing impact of single-use plastics, especially for those of us who live so near the…
Lady Shuckers… Leading Opportunity
What’s better than celebrating the diversity of Maine’s marine bounty? Celebrating the diversity of our local aquaculture workforce and promoting…
Thank You!
I want to share a sincere thanks for the incredible client appreciation evening we enjoyed in late September! It was…
Jackrabbit Cafe in Biddeford
Minimalist and indulgent at the same time? At Jackrabbit Café, the answer is yes. This casual daytime restaurant in downtown…
Vinegar Hill
If returning to live events after the last year and a half of cancellations, closures, and deferrals is music to…
Fired Up by Quanto Basta
Quanto Basta is relatively new to the Portland food truck scene, but the style and service are thoroughly old world.…
Enjoy Après Anytime
Après is one of Portland’s chicest watering new holes, not just for its selection of craft beverages and the industrial…
Flavorful Flair at Pacifico
Saco’s Pacifico restaurant brings Latin flair to local ingredients with fabulous style and service. The old mill dining room is…
Roux Institute
Given that my daughter is a senior at Northeastern and on her second co-op, it’s the perfect time to share more…
Harraskeet Lunch & Lobster Company
Harraskeet Lunch & Lobster Company is a South Freeport favorite and a perfect embodiment of Maine heritage. Since 1970, this…
Farm Camp at Wolfe’s Neck Farm
The first time I wrote about Wolfe’s Neck Farm was just before Thanksgiving last year. It’s a bountiful 625-acre tract…
Diamond Cove’s Crown Jewel
If you’ve been dreaming of a dining escape from the mainland, book a reservation at the Crown Jewel on Great…
Dine in Style at Batson River
This month’s culinary spotlight is on Batson River Brewing & Distilling, an über-unique experience with locations in both Portland and…
Creative Portland
Portland is an arts haven. From the Portland Museum of Art and Maine College of Art to private galleries showcasing…
My Dream Workout at Rêve Cycling Studio
You all know how much I love taking advantage of Portland’s trails for biking and trekking, but I’m also a…
Radio Maine
Thank you, Radio Maine, for hosting me on a recent episode! It was fun to talk with host (and my…
Word on the Street…
Now that restrictions are lifted and restaurants have reopened, I’m happy to dine out! It’s great to get out of…
Emily’s Oysters
How did I not know about this before?! On one of my recent trips to the farmers’ market, I made…
Concerts Are Back!
The wait is over! Concerts are back at Thompson’s Point and I can hardly wait for unwinding waterside with some…
In the Mix with Stroudwater Distillery
You’ve probably noticed that I enjoy sharing regular reviews of Portland’s beverage-makers… draw your own conclusions! This month, the spotlight…
Ice Cream Worth Screaming For
What do you get when you combine off-the-charts flavor creativity with rich ingredients and two incredibly witty personalities? Dear Dairy…
Local Ties at The Knotted Apron
If you’re ready to make your way back to the onsite dining scene, The Knotted Apron is the perfect place…
Order Early at Crispy Gai
This extra crispy Thai fried chicken goes into the OMG category of delicious local food. Crispy Gai is a takeout-only…
Gross, but not gross…
Despite its ironic moniker, Gross Confection Bar was founded with a palate-pleasing focus on the sweeter side of life. The…
Beauty, Inside and Out
Can we all agree that a little pampering is long overdue? Beauty Mark Spa is my skin and self-care sanctuary,…
Top 50 in Maine Social Media
I’m so honored to be recognized by PropertySpark as one of Maine’s top 50 real estate agents on social media……
Maine Maple Sunday
Maine is full of unique traditions that celebrate our natural richness. One of my annual favorites is fast approaching… it’s…
Lone Pine Brewing Co.
Between date nights and tasting pours (and the fact that my husband has a strong love for craft brews!), I’m…
Curbside Decadence at Thoroughfare
Yarmouth was my home for many years, and one of my favorite new(ish) reasons to go back is to pick…
President Obama Made a Visit to The Telling Room!
This week, The Telling Room had the HUGE gift of a visit from our former president Barack Obama.The Telling Room…
What Buyers Are Facing Now
I feel like we finally have some good news to share this month with Covid cases trending downward and vaccinations…