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Remodelista in Maine Giveaway: Enter to Win A Design-Forward Weekend on the Coast (and More)

To celebrate the release of our new book, Remodelista in Maine: A Design Lover’s Guide to Inspired, Down-to-Earth Style—and the summer ahead—we’re joining with a few of our favorite Maine makers and design destinations to give away a weekend trip to the Midcoast, plus handmade wares for effortless, practical Downeast style at home.

The grand prize? Two nights in a modern tree dwelling overlooking a river, a made-in-Maine ceramic planter, a handwoven wool throw, an all-purpose tote made from recycled sail cloth, and a copy of Remodelista in Maine. Two runners up will also win copies of the book.

Enter here by midnight EST on June 12th for a chance to win, and take a look at the prizes below:

above: the winner (and two runners up) will receive a copy of our new book, rem 9
Above: The winner (and two runners up) will receive a copy of our new book, Remodelista in Maine, with tours of 10 standout Maine houses; tips from shopkeepers, designers, and chefs; DIY projects for every season; and design lessons to borrow, no matter where you live—plus design-forward travel guides. (For more on the book, head here.)

above: the winner will also get a two night stay at seguin tree dwellings and g 10
Above: The winner will also get a two-night stay at Seguin Tree Dwellings and Gathering Space in Georgetown, Maine, in one of their modern one-bedroom dwellings built into the trees and overlooking the Back River and coastal marshes. The dwelling is fully equipped with modern amenities: a king-sized bed (and a wall of reclaimed windows for a view), a kitchenette, full bath, and a wood-fired cedar hot tub on the deck.
above: the 21 acre property also offers a gathering space (shown here), a coo 11
Above: The 21-acre property also offers a gathering space (shown here), a cookhouse, cool Maine breezes, and plenty of private outdoor space for reading or river gazing.

a look inside one of the tree dwellings. two night stays must be a monday (chec 12
Above: A look inside one of the tree dwellings. Two-night stays must be a Monday (check-in) to Wednesday (check-out).
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Above: No Maine house is complete without a hardy wool throw, like the Heritage Throw by Maine blanket makers Swans Island Company. Inspired by traditional New England textiles, each throw is handwoven in Maine with wool sourced from local farms (a blend of Corriedale and dark rare wools), finished with naturally dyed Merino wool stripes and a woven silk edging.
above: portland based campfire pottery is giving away one earthy meets minimali 14
Above: Portland-based Campfire Pottery is giving away one earthy-meets-minimalist Sandstone and White Speckle Large Classic Planter. Hand-thrown and left unglazed inside for a rustic look, it’s ideal for growing herbs on the kitchen counter or flowers on the porch.
above: sea bags, based in portland, maine’s working waterfront, transfor 15
Above: Sea Bags, based in Portland, Maine’s working waterfront, transforms recycled sail cloth into totes and accessories (since 1999, they’ve upcycled 700 tons of disused sails). The winner will receive the company’s original design, the Wharf Tote, made from rugged sail cloth and hand-spliced rope handles. Inspired by a fisherman who used it to carry essentials around the nearby wharf, the tote is designed to stand up to all kinds of use—as a beach bag, farmer’s market carry-all, or at-home storage.

To enter for a chance to win, head here, and for the full terms and conditions, head here.

And for much more on the book (and how to order), see Our New Book: Remodelista in Maine.