Analog Living: Why What’s Under the Felt Matters in a Pool Table A few times a year, we’re asked to move or refurbish heirloom pool tables — some over 100 years old — that are still in use today. Think about that: a century of games, families, and memories, all on the same table. That… Read more »
Category: Analog Living
Analog Living: Why What’s Under the Shell Matters Most
Last week I spent nearly a full workday — spread across emails, photos, and follow-ups over the course of a week — just to replace a five-dollar part for my camera. Not five hundred, five dollars. The hours added up: waiting on responses, re-explaining the problem, following up when the part still hadn’t shipped. That’s… Read more »
Analog Living: Ritual vs. Escape
Ritual vs. Escape: Why we wait for vacations In Maine, people talk about “getting away.” Ask someone their weekend plans and you’ll often hear: “We’re goin’ uptacamp.” It’s part of the rhythm of life here — the lake, the coast, the mountains. These escapes are wonderful. They reset the mind and recharge the spirit. But… Read more »
Evening Lighting That Feels Like an Exhale
Light that protects your rhythm, calms your eyes, and invites you outside—night after night. In Maine, evening arrives with a hush. The right lighting keeps that feeling—safe, warm, and calm—without turning your backyard into a parking lot. This isn’t about fancy fixtures. It’s about how light works on eyes, footsteps, and mood so your space… Read more »
How a Thoughtfully Designed Backyard Becomes a Daily Retreat
For many Mainers, relaxing means going away—to the lake, the coast, or the mountains. But what if your greatest escape didn’t require packing a bag or driving hours from home? What if your sanctuary was waiting for you… just outside the back door? A thoughtfully designed backyard is more than a landscaping project. It’s a… Read more »
When is a Sale a Good Idea
When a Sale Is Actually a Good Idea(And When It’s Just Noise) It can be overwhelming, can’t it?Everywhere you turn: “Final Days!” “Biggest Sale of the Year!”And often, it all starts to sound the same. At Skillful Home Recreation, we understand. We don’t believe in pressure or gimmicks. We believe in thoughtful decisions and meaningful… Read more »
Why Most Mainers Already Love Analog Living
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… Read more »
Analog Living: What It Is and Why It Matters
There’s a word for what so many of us are craving—But it’s not a new trend. It’s something timeless. It’s the feeling you get when you finally unplug.When the screen goes dark, and life starts to feel light again. When the game is real.The laughter is shared.And time… slows down. At Skillful Home Recreation, we… Read more »
