It’s scorching hot in Texas and we are dreaming of summer house in Maine… Enter The Maine House II: Inland, Inshore and On Islands, a dreamy new book recently released by Vendome as a follow up to The Maine House: Summer and After. I was thrilled to see The Woodlawn House, one of my all-time favorite summer homes, featured! It is the Little Cranberry Island home belonging to John Fondas and John Knott, principals at Quadrille.
The Woodlawn Inn was in poor condition when Fondas and Knott discovered it, but it’s history was captivating and the location picturesque. The inn had been a tourist destination during the late 1800s with guests including famous painters such as Mary Cassatt and Frederic Church.
“We meticulously preserved the exterior and took only a few liberties with the interior architecture to make it more relaxed and open,” Fondas said. Hints of the home’s former life still abound, including the linoleum stair runner, the room numbers, and the exit signs.
Fondas loves spending summers on Little Cranberry Island. “I want to smell the soil, listen to the loons, and share the view with our friends,” he says, explaining that the rewards of island living far outweigh the inconveniences. “You actually appreciate your bottle of water, your screwdriver, and your ballpoint pen.”
Let’s take a look inside!
Released this year by Vendome, The Maine House II: Inland, Inshore and On Islands is available for purchase via Amazon. For ongoing inspiration, please follow @quadrillefabrics.
Excerpted from The Maine House II. Photography by Maura McEvoy, styling by Basha Burwell, and text by Kathleen Hackett. Published by Vendome Press.
In wallpaper heaven!!!