Why Most Mainers Already Love Analog Living (Even If They Don’t Call It That)
You might not have heard the term Analog Living before.
But if you live in Maine, there’s a good chance you’re already doing it.
Because here, it’s not a trend.
It’s just… life.
What Is Analog Living, Again?
Analog Living is about real presence.
It’s the joy of a game played in real time, not online.
It’s a ritual instead of a routine.
It’s time spent moving, connecting, and truly being where you are.
At Skillful Home Recreation, we’ve embraced Analog Living as a way to talk about what we’ve always believed:
That wellness and happiness can be found at home—through play, rest, and real connection.
Maine Gets It
Maine is a place that already knows the value of being outside, slowing down, and doing things with your hands.
We garden.
We fix what breaks.
We value craftsmanship.
We take our coffee on the porch.
And we tend to notice the stars.
The spirit of Analog Living isn’t something Mainers have to adopt.
It’s something many of us have grown up with—whether it’s camp games, neighborhood cookouts, or nights spent around the pool table.
What It Looks Like in Real Life
Analog Living in Maine might mean:
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Soaking in your hot tub after a day of yard work
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Playing shuffleboard in a cozy camp on a lake
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Watching your kids challenge each other to a ping pong match on the deck
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Turning off your phone and racking the balls for a quiet evening of pool
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Hosting a backyard gathering where the playset gets more action than the playlist
These aren’t big gestures.
They’re habits of presence. And they build a life worth remembering.
The Skillful Home Approach
We’re a Portland-based company, and we’ve been helping Mainers create meaningful home spaces for over 45 years.
From Bullfrog Spas to Cornilleau ping pong tables, Rainbow Play Systems, and of course, timeless pool tables, we choose every product with one question in mind:
Does this help someone create joy, connection, or rest—right at home?
If it does, it belongs here.
Analog Living Might Be a New Phrase—But It’s Not a New Idea
Especially not in Maine.
If you’re looking to create a space that supports that kind of living—indoors or out—we’re here for it.
Let’s build something timeless.
