Blueberries: 3 Of Our Favorite Summer Recipes
It is officially blueberry season here in Maine and we are sharing three amazing recipes that include our favorite local fruit, blueberries!
Signs It’s Time to Hire a Professional
Home renovations or even small remodels can feel both exciting and daunting as you can often visualize the end result, but have a harder time understanding what will go into the project in order to get to the finish line.
Japanese Wood Technique: Yakisugi
This famous wood treatment is known as “Yakisugi” or if you’re in the western world, Shou Sugi Ban and has become more and more mainstream across all design practices, no matter where you are in the world.
How to Use Essential Oils in Your Home
Not only do essential oils smell great, but they add an aromatherapeutic benefit that has health benefits beyond the scent alone.
How to Make Your Own Floral Arrangements
Nothing looks or smells better than fresh flowers! Here is how we like to approach the floral arrangement process.
How to Bring Your Kitchen Into The 21st Century
So many of the beautiful colonial-style homes we know and love here in Maine have endless charm, but also have dated kitchens that have yet to be transformed to meet the needs of our 21st-century lifestyle. Here are our tips.
Classic New England Decor Trends That Will Never Go Out Of Style
Everyone knows that classic New England decor never goes out of style.
3 Perfect Cookie Jar Recipes To Keep You Fully Stocked
These cookies are the perfect way to kick off spring. It’s time to restock the cookie jars. Enjoy!
Our Guide To Spring Cleaning
We are happy to have made it through another Maine winter, and before we rush to summer we will be dusting, shining, mopping, and reorganizing. Join us!
5 Recipes To Try This Maine Maple Sunday
We have collected 5 different recipes that we will be making once we get our hands on some fresh, local maple syrup. We hope you’ll join us, no matter where you are!
5 Gorgeous Kitchen Appliances For Your New Countertops
Now that your new countertops are installed and your kitchen is feeling brand new, it’s time to get it back into working order. This is a great moment to update some of those kitchen appliances that sit on your counters.
How to Keep Your Mudroom Spotless all Winter Long
we want to share a few organizational tricks that we use to keep our mudrooms clean and organized all winter long.
Chocolate Cherry Cordial Cookies
Whether you are looking for an easy, delicious treat to make at home with your family, for your neighbors, or something to bring to a holiday party, this Chocolate Cherry Cordial Cookie recipe is the way to go.
Make Your Home More Hygge for the Holidays
The holiday season is the perfect time to transform your space and usher in that hygge feeling for you and your guests. The good news? It’s a feeling that can stay all year long, especially during the cold Maine winters.
5 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Use a Magic Eraser
The Magic Eraser seems like the cure-all for dirt and grime that gets on pretty much anything. At Arcadia Kitchen and Bath, we count on these lovely inventions to clean more than just our walls.
Is Brass Hardware Right for Your Home?
Brass hardware seems to be dominating the design space and for good reason! At Arcadia Kitchen and Bath, we love the brass hardware trend. It’s timeless, functional and makes a statement. Here is how you can use it in your kitchen or bathroom.
The Perfect Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This pumpkin bread recipe is originally an old Maine bread recipe filled with spices and memories of autumn wrapped up in a delicious loaf. Try this simple, but delicious recipe during your holiday celebrations.
What to Do When You Find a Leak in Your Home
We consulted a contractor who has been doing insurance repairs for over 30 years and have created a step-by-step checklist to help you through this messy ordeal. While every situation is unique, these steps are sure to have your home dry in no time.
Surviving Your Home Renovation
While renovating your home has some obvious benefits, the in between can be a difficult and frustrating process. Here are our tips on surviving your renovation and living in a construction zone, even for a short period of time.
Winter Recipes: Homemade Chili & Bread
Winter in Maine calls for a hearty, warm meal. It calls for a homemade chili and freshly baked bread. It doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does have to be made fresh with local ingredients when available.