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Maine Kitchen Reveal
Maine Kitchen Reveal

The strokes of the subtly undulating lime-wash plaster dance across the angled walls. An original wood beam powdered by historic touches of dehydrated lime stands reminiscent of the old sea captain who built this place. Sanded back wide-planked floors strengthen the home’s rustic nature. And the plethora of windows, custom cabinetry details, massive center island, and vintage wood stove, this kitchen is a broody bold coast dream come true. We brought this kitchen back to the 21st century without losing one bit of its historic charm.

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Our Favorite Bold Coast Activities
Our Favorite Bold Coast Activities

Since we were up in Maine this week photographing the swoon-worthy kitchen at our Coaster's Chance Cottage, we've compiled a list of summer activities for those of you heading north for the season, and for those of you who maybe need a push to make the trek up. The Lupines are going crazy right now and hiking along the bold coast trails makes us feel like we're in another world — this place feels like a cross between the Pacific Northwest and a Scandinavian fairytale. Now that we've hyped it up, here's our list of recommendations as far as what to do while you're in Maine other than kicking your feet up and watching the Lobster boats troll by. We hope you enjoy!

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The Afternoon and Dining Room Reveal
The Afternoon and Dining Room Reveal

We’ve shown you a few spaces original to the cottage in our Captain’s Suite and Wheelhouse Loft Reveal, but there’s more! Brimming with New England charm, these spaces feature 200-year-old horsehair and plaster walls, warm wood tones, and wide-planked floors — quite the setting for some of our favorite custom-designed pieces. We don’t like holding these kind of secrets, so it’s a relief to finally be revealing the last spaces in our Coaster’s Chance cottage — the Morning Room and Dining Room!*

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Design, GueststaysMoore HouseMaine, Coasters' Chance, dining rooms, dining, coasters chance dining room, the afternoon roomComment
Picking Paint Colors for Coaster's Chance
Picking Paint Colors for Coaster's Chance

Selecting paints is not a linear process and though we touched on it earlier this year in a prior blog, we're giving you the final rundown on our Coaster's Chance color palette. There is more that goes into choosing a color than whether or not it makes our eyes happy! Paint is a piece of the complicated puzzle that is creating a balanced material palette. We like sharing what we know whenever we can, so keep reading for some tips and final results.

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The Captain's Suite and Wheelhouse Loft Reveal
The Captain's Suite and Wheelhouse Loft Reveal

As you know by now, we’ve been revealing this project in sections. We started with the larger, newer additions, but it’s time we showed you the older sections of the home! Our goal here was to preserve the original beauty of this 1820s cottage while still adding a little coastal, modern flair. So without further ado — say hello to the Captain’s Suite and Wheelhouse Loft.

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Our Favorite Fall Activities in Rhode Island
Our Favorite Fall Activities in Rhode Island

Shhh! We’re going to let you in on a little secret. There’s really no off season in Rhode Island. The fall offers plenty to do and see, but the best part is that it can be enjoyed at a bit of a slower pace since most of the summer visitors have gone home. The weather is still beautiful, warm in the day and cool at night, so come see us and take advantage of one of the most beautiful seasons here. If you’re looking for something fun to do during your stay, here are some of our favorites…

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Our Favorite Boat Charters in Newport
Our Favorite Boat Charters in Newport

One of the best parts about our cottages? You’re just a short ride from historic Newport, RI—letting you enjoy its iconic landmarks and seaside views without dealing with the logistics of staying downtown. Since your stay is all about creating memorable experiences, we love recommending some of our favorite adventures to our guests. One of our favorite things to do is tour Newport by boat…

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The Moore House Chickens
The Moore House Chickens

Today we’re introducing you to some of our…feathered team members that you might not know yet–our chickens! We like to call them chooks actually, and they’re treasured members of the Moore House family. One of the things that make our cottage stays feel so special is we love to leave guests a little something when they check-in—and fresh eggs in the fridge are a favorite touch…

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Our Favorite Farm Markets
Our Favorite Farm Markets

So, our Rhode Island cottages have many advantages, but a particularly lovely one is that because they’re located in Tiverton, guests have access to some truly wonderful farmer’s markets, farm stands, and working farms. Usually a quick and scenic drive, it’s the best way to spend a morning—gathering local fruit, veggies, and other ingredients for an impromptu picnic or ingredients for dinner…

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