Haven on the Harbor
A Maine couple turns an amalgamation of seaside cottages, fishing shacks, and roadside sheds into an unconventional “home,” while preserving the history of a midcoast working waterway.

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Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.

The Lure of the Low Country
Tucked under a majestic live oak, an 1890s riverfront cottage gets thoughtfully updated for the next generation of paddleboarders and porch sitters.

What Is It? What Is It Worth?
Early-1900s Pieced Quilt Constructed of geometric pieces hand-stitched in the “Touching Stars” pattern, your family heirloom is what is called a pieced quilt—a term derived from the practice of it being made of collected fabric scraps. “Bright, multicolored cotton quilts like yours were made in the 1930s for the change of seasons from winter to spring,” says appraiser Helaine Fendelman.

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Put the ROOM back in BATHROOM
Despite its daily use, the average bathroom can feel as cold as bare feet on a tile floor. Give yours a distinctly country warm-up with these design ideas inspired by your home’s more linger-friendly living spaces.

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MAKING MERRY IN THE MITTEN STATE
For a Midwestern farming family of seven, the holiday season calls for hearty helpings of peace, love, and homegrown popcorn.