Welcome to our Coastal Maine Home Tour! A Raeside-Dame home that was built for my parents in 1992 by Raeside and Dame, who built reproduction Early American homes along the Seacoast. Characteristics like softwood pine flooring, open beams, antique door latches, cedar shake siding, wood countertops, a fireplace, slanted ceilings, and more.
My parents built this as a retirement home, believing they would enjoy a good ten years here. Well, they enjoyed 27 happy and healthy years here. As an only child, I inherited this home in 2019 after my father’s passing, who was just shy of 100 years old. You may read more about our Family’s Coastal Maine Heritage here.
This home is filled with beautiful antiques that my parents collected over the years. Please join us as we renovate and make this home our own while treasuring all it offers on this Coastal Maine Home Tour.
Where it all began…
Coastal Maine Family Heritage and Home Renovation
Our Family Inherited Coastal Maine Home ~ Before
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Restoring and Revitalizing a Raeside Dame Home in Coastal Maine
Today I walked into a home that my parents called home for almost 30 years. A home they built in…
Essex Green Paint House Trim Renovation
Essex Green by Benjamin Moore is a historical paint color. See how it transformed our Coastal Maine house trim with…
A Walk Around the Yard
This home is a kayak ride down the river to the local beach. It is within walking distance to the local lobster pound, beach, country store, and fine dining while enjoying a beautiful secluded backyard. Since we inherited the home, we have refinished the weathered cedar shakes, built a stone fire pit, added an outdoor teak table set with a DIY pea stone patios and sunroom sun shade, and repainted the home’s trim, a historical Essex Green.
Unique Mailbox Creative Curb Appeal Design Ideas
Explore unique mailbox design ideas to enhance your curb appeal! Discover creative styles that reflect your personality and make your…
3 Wreath Christmas Tradition On A 1930s Front Door
Home in Maine for the holidays, we decorate our 1930s front door with this classic three-Christmas wreath family tradition with…
Pea Gravel Patio Ideas: A Weekend DIY
Pea gravel patio ideas you can DIY in just two days to enhance your outdoor spaces. Protect your lawn and…
White Petunias Antique Arrangement Ideas
Transform your summer flower containers with the timeless beauty of white petunias. Explore rustic and vintage-inspired arrangement ideas. White PetuniasTable…
Adored One-of-a-Kind Handmade Birdhouse Restored
Do you love birdhouses in all shapes and sizes? This one-of-a-kind handmade birdhouse has always been a favorite of mine….
17 Fall Decor Fire Pit Ideas for a Cozy Gathering
Are you looking for cozy fall fire pit decor ideas? Here are 17 easy tips and tricks to get you…
How to Fashionably Bring Your Dining Room Outside This Summer
Some of the best outdoor dining experiences are right in our own backyards. Let me show you how to bring…
Red Geranium Window Flower Boxes
Red Geranium window flower boxes add a perfect pop of color and Patriotic spirit for those seeking this time-honored summer…
Front Door Ski Lodge Vintage Snowshoes
Vintage ski lodge snowshoes are so classic, aren’t they? I picked up this pair at an antique shop, Stone House…
Bedrooms
The home has four bedrooms, very suitable for a retirement home.
First Floor Bedrooms
A Master bedroom with bath, guest bedroom, and bath reside on the first floor.
Attic Bedrooms
We refinished the upstairs attic a few years back into two guest bedrooms with slanted ceilings, small walk-in doorways, softwood pine floors, and Nantucket Gray trim, all matching the downstairs interior. Now I’m getting ready to have them both wallpapered; stay tuned!
Vintage Aesthetic Bedroom Decor Ideas
Discover how to design a stylish and inviting vintage aesthetic bedroom. Embrace the beauty of the past to create a…
Displaying Quilts and How to Fold
Guide to caring for heirloom quilts: folding techniques, display ideas, and tips for preserving these cherished pieces of family history….
5 Cozy Cottage Christmas Guest Bedroom Swaps
I’m so delighted to be sharing with you here today 5 budget-friendly and cozy cottage Christmas decor elements that are…
10+ Best Coastal Bedding Ideas For Your Beach House
If you are looking for coastal bedding ideas for your beach house, you’ve come to the right place! Get the…
Repurposed Oak Dresser with Mirror Quaint in the Attic
Looking for cozy and quaint decorating ideas? You’re going to love this little old repurposed oak dresser with a mirror…
Simple License Plate Decor DIY Ideas
Get creative with this old license plate decor DIY. With these easy tutorials, you can make a one-of-a-kind hat rack…
12 Cottage Vintage Guest Bedroom Ideas To Inspire
Looking for small bedroom ideas? Love that vintage cottage style? Join me on a tour of our little vintage guest…
The Coziest Ski Lodge Bedding
Growing up in Maine, snow skiing on nights and weekends was just part of childhood. Woolen sweaters, CB parkas, pom…
Nautical Serving Tray: A Summer Must Have
Discover the beauty and functionality of handcrafted nautical serving trays made from Sapele and Mahogany. They are perfect for summer…
The finished trim in the downstairs bedrooms is this Blue-Gray Paint formula pictured here, which many of you have requested. The walls are painted Simply White by Benjamin Moore.
Dining Room
The dining room is a large open space that you walk into upon entering the home. It attaches nicely to the kitchen for entertaining. My parents divided this space into a dining room and a sitting area. We have changed this to be just one main dining area. I found a large antique pine table on Facebook Marketplace that perfectly matched my mother’s antique dining room chairs. The dining room’s antique hutches display my mother’s extensive pewter and transferware collections.
Primitive Decorating Ideas for Your Fall Dining Room
Explore primitive decorating ideas featuring antique pewter. Discover the warmth and character of an Early American country table setting. Primitive…
Romantic Table Setting Pretty in Pink
Unique vintage dishware sets under $50 that pair together beautifully to create a vintage pink romantic table setting for your…
Summer Table Ideas Lobsters & Patriotism
Celebrate the sunny season with a coastal-inspired summer table setting. Get ideas for a red, white, and blue table with…
6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape
If you are looking for simple and affordable coastal holiday tablescape ideas, you will relish in these 6 favorite holiday…
The Finest Winter Wonderland Dinnerware Set
Indulge in your love for traditional Christmas style with the Bico Toile de Jouy Winter Wonderland dinnerware set. Cheerful in…
Lobster Decor Ideas for a Coastal-Themed Table
A mouth-watering lobster dinner in our Maine home! Check out our lobster decor ideas & learn about the Maine lobster…
Fakery Bakery: Hand-crafted Fake Food Props for Home Décor
Spruce up your home with Fakery Bakery. Hand-crafted fake food props and bakery candles that bring a cozy and welcoming…
Silverware Pouches to Elevate Your Every Day Table
Transform your table setting with Cutlery Couture’s silverware pouches. Discover how to add an extraordinary table accent to any occasion….
Antique Chairs Collecting and Styling Ideas
Join us on a journey into the world of antique chairs. Explore the history, beauty, and tips for collecting and…
Living Room with Fireplace
The living room is the heart of the home, with a large brick fireplace, open beams, large windows for viewing, and family antiques. I purchased a large slip-covered sectional from Four Seasons and surrounded it with my parents’ collected antiques.
Nautical Decor Ideas: Vintage Vibe Corner
Do you love coastal, nautical, and vintage decor? Today, I’m sharing how I created a quaint little nautical corner in…
Christmas Old Colonial Fireplace, Hearth, and Mantel
Tidings of Christmas abound this old colonial fireplace at our Early American Maine Home, unscathed by time, you will love…
Vintage Coastal Coffee Table Decor Ideas
Do you love beachcombing and coastal decor? Join me on the beaches of Maine as we collect blue mussel shells…
Coastal Curtains for Living Room: A Nautical Vintage Story
The best coastal curtains for living room. Discover the history and craftsmanship behind these vintage nautical drapes, sure to inspire…
Cozy Couch Moments
Doesn’t everyone love cozy couch moments? Blankets, pillows, fire in the fireplace, a good book, snack, drink, and a movie?…
Colonial House Design Living Room
Experience the charm of a Colonial house design living room space in New England, filled with treasured antiques and unique…
A Heartfelt Week in Maine Thrifting and Decorating!
I set out for a heartfelt week at our home in coastal Maine for some thrifting, antiquing, and decorating. And…
Charming Antique Table and Chairs for Two
I’ve been on the hunt for a small antique table and chairs for the living room in our Coastal Maine…
Fireside Hearth and Home: Cozy Dining
Enhance your home with the warmth of a fireside hearth and home. Learn how to set a stunning table in…
Kitchen
Staying within the home’s theme, this country-style kitchen has newly refinished wooden countertops, vintage lighting, and newly installed appliances. It is painted in Nantucket Gray and Simply White.
Vintage Kitchen Style: A Tale of Two Kitchens
Experience all the charms of a vintage kitchen: a country-style kitchen by the coast and a white open farmhouse kitchen…
How to Hang Tie-Up Valance Curtains
Learn how to fold and hang tie-up valance curtains with this simple accordion method. In a little time, you can…
6 Country Kitchen Counter Decor Favorites
Looking for country kitchen counter decor ideas? Join me in my own kitchen as I share 6 of my favorite…
Vintage Rug Runner – One of a Kind Rugs
It makes me so happy to be able to introduce you today to a new rug company that I am…
Restoring and Revitalizing a Raeside Dame Home in Coastal Maine
Today I walked into a home that my parents called home for almost 30 years. A home they built in…
Sunroom
This was my parent’s favorite room in the house. It looks out onto the backyard and is so warm and inviting in the winter months here in Maine. It’s a perfect room to enjoy morning coffee, read a book, or watch the snowfall.
The Story of A Bernese Mountain Dog & The Gift of a Whale
The thoughtfulness in the gift of a whale is felt wholeheartedly with this never-seen-before vintage whale balance toy, pretty in…
Black Frames to Antique Gold Frames with Annie Sloan
Are you looking to transform bargain black frames into charming antique gold frames? Let me show you how simple it…
Vintage Hutch Makeover: Drab to Fab
Get inspired by this vintage hutch makeover featuring vintage cabinet hardware and charm, and learn how to transform your old…
Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Repurposed
Uncover the charm of a vintage Singer sewing machine found at a thrift shop. Learn creative ways to showcase and…
Terracotta Pots Indoors Decorating Ideas
Bring your home decor to life with old terracotta pots indoors – Style your spaces with a hint of old-world…
Antique Ideas and Charm With A Vintage Apothecary
Explore the story of vintage apothecary decor, which creates a nostalgic and stylish atmosphere. For a charming look, explore antique…
A Simple Thrifty Valentine’s Day Celebration
A simple morning thrifty Valentine’s Day celebration from our sunroom with a rose bouquet, breakfast treats, and champagne to celebrate…
Restoring and Revitalizing a Raeside Dame Home in Coastal Maine
Today I walked into a home that my parents called home for almost 30 years. A home they built in…
Thrilled to be recognized by Maine Homes Magazine 2021 Maine Homes Design Award for Readers’ Choice Curb Appeal.
My heart is full…
Visit our featured family home and story in Country Sampler’s Spring 2024 Magazine on Newsstands today!
Check out all the Behind the Scenes of the Magazine Shoot Here.
And my blog series, In My Mother’s Maine Home.
Don’t forget to join us for our Vermont Home Tour, too!
A Vintage Affair
If you have any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you. Please share in the comments below. And be sure to share this blog post link with your friends who are also vintage enthusiasts.
Do you have a flair for all things vintage, too? I would love to see and feature you in our Reader’s Showcase Series. A place for you to share and be recognized for your talents and passion for all things thrifting, vintage, and antique decor-related inspired by your time here with Dabbling & Decorating. Email me at annck@dabblinganddecorating.com
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