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As you know, Valentine’s Day is a 24-hour period in which a man is held to extremely high expectations for showing love and affection to his significant other. Luckily, a...

Cabin fever, by definition, is a state characterized by restlessness and boredom arising from a prolonged stay in a remote or confined place, during winter and without crafts. Okay, we...

Sure it's cold outside, but there's a reason we don't mind! While most people know how to have fun in the sun, it can sometimes be a real challenge to...

With the temperature dipping well below 0 degrees here in Maine, there's nothing we love more than the comfort of a warm cozy bed - especially one with a view! Check out...

2014 was a fantastic year for the Bates Mill Store. From new styles to re-introduced styles from the archive, we're excited to share this year's milestones below: February 2014: Seashell...

The first bedspread was woven by Bates in 1858 - overly 150 years ago! Since then, Bates has gone on to produce some of America's favorite bedspreads that are always...

1. Gift in a Jar This gift is almost as fun putting together as it is receiving. Simply grab a mason jar, come up with a theme, and fill it...

Decorating your home for the holidays is even more fun when you (and your kids) can say, “I made that!” Get started today with one of these festive DIY creations....

There's no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with crafts. Whether you like crafting alone or with your loved ones, you're sure to find something you'll enjoy...

It happens to the best of us. The clock is dialing down to the big Fall feast and you find yourself lacking the time to make everything perfect. This year,...

The lighting of the Christmas Tree is one of the top traditions of the holiday season. We've rounded up our top 5 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies from around New England...

This year we've put together a guide to shopping American Made this Holiday Season beyond our own beautiful bedspreads and blankets. For this guide, we split each category into three levels...