Accent Magazine Blog

Fall Shopping: Rustic Style

hmeister@nci.com (Iain MacLeod) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:51:30 -0500

CommentsThough camp style was traditionally for summer homes, “rustic style” is becoming big all year round. A visit to the showroom at Home Comforts in Center Harbor, N.H., shows that it can be both beautiful and sophisticated. Its warm, autumn tones remind me think of the lakes and woods—which are of course especially beautiful in [...]

The Future of Historic Downtowns

hmeister@nci.com (Iain MacLeod) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:05:50 -0500

CommentsMany cities and towns in the Seacoast region of New England are blessed with historic properties that are completely unique. But unfortunately some of them are left to ruin or, even worse, are torn down. GrowSmart Maine is an organization that promotes “sustainable prosperity,” a concept that essentially means supporting Maine’s growth while maintaining its [...]

Shopping for the Home - in Portland, Maine

hmeister@nci.com (Iain MacLeod) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:28:06 -0500

Comments Old-fashioned brick buildings, cobblestone streets, and the salty ocean breeze in the air – this is Portland. As Maine’s cultural center, Portland is always changing, but great shopping is a constant. The diversity and vitality of the city’s residents make for a unique shopping experience, from fashion to home goods. Here are a few of [...]

What’s New at ACCENT

hmeister@nci.com (Iain MacLeod) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:10 -0500

CommentsIt’s an exciting time at ACCENT right now. Our July issue is just about to hit newsstands and we will be sending August to press this week. At the same time we are preparing to launch a new sustainable web page and e-newsletter, have just raised more than $5,000 for affordable housing at our annual [...]

Flip flops for the home

hmeister@nci.com (Iain MacLeod) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:10:34 -0500

Tags : green

CommentsI was searching for footwear but discovered some interesting pieces of home decor. One of my goals for this summer (besides losing 10 pounds before bathing-suit season) was to find a pair of flip flips that wouldn’t be on this earth for another thousand years. But when I typed “recycled flip flops” into Google, some [...]