The Story of Tom and Tiffany

I invited him to celebrate my birthday, and he accepted immediately. For my gift, he brought a beautiful Antique Stained Glass Window. A few years later, he crafted an old world door around that window, which graces house we live in. It looks upon the old fishing harbor of Friendship, Maine. Entering our house, you pass through this gorgeous door which evokes the memory of our “first” date.

Our first five years, we adventured the Maine Coast from Kennebunk to Moosehead Lake. We traveled in a custom travel trailer and houseboat, both handcrafted by Tom. We scoured antique stores, flea markets and yard sales for Architectural Salvage treasures.

Seven years ago, we purchased a house on Friendship Long Island. An island that you can only access by boat and has only walking trails. We spent magical and relaxing days reading, gardening and exploring the island. We saw glorious sunsets, eerie moon risings and wished on many shooting stars.

Tom’s next venture was to create the Tiny Barge Transport Company. He had a steel landing craft built in Kentucky and drove it back to Maine. For four years, he mastered transporting to the many islands in Muscungous Bay. The list of cargo was extensive, including construction vehicles, building materials, hard wood, travel trailers, water containers, and trash. He never passed up a challenge.

Eventually, we sold the island house and purchased a 1960’s mainland ranch with water views. Tom transformed a plain ranch into a beautiful cottage by the sea. The improvements were nothing more than amazing. We expected this to be our forever home, and put ourselves into it completely.