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Peter Nelson, Ollie Cheever, Harrison Hill, and Ben Carbeau originally became friends in seventh grade in Concord, Massachusetts but then went their separate ways for high school and college—sharing summers together on Cape Cod is what kept their longstanding friendship alive. Despite being barely old enough to legally drink, four middle-school best friends have become co-founders of their very own hard iced-tea brand that’s inspired by their memories on Cape Cod. “We started out just...

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Setting the Stage for Summer

On a breezy afternoon at the far western tip of Nantucket, where the dunes meet the Atlantic, Chappaquiddick Island looms across the rip, and the sun dips behind Great Point Lighthouse, three creative brands came together to celebrate the seasons that shape their work. Among them was Shawn Laughlin—founder and creative force behind Caskata, a tableware brand rooted in coastal hues and the romance of nature; the women’s lifestyle brand Erica Wilson; and the beautiful...

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The LIFE Brian Built

Reflections on the man who created the first local publication born from a love of sharing all that makes Cape Cod special.

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The Rainbow Fleet

Colorful sails of the Nantucket Rainbow Fleet glide past Brant Point in a historic summer tradition.

Gunk’holing: Sort Of A Working Vacation

This is the first Gunk’holing reprint I’m preparing since Brian passed away in May. I thought it would be fitting…

World Class, Local Flair

The Red Jacket Inn serves up inspired dishes with stunning views.

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From Tide to Twilight: The Glow of Great Design

Digs Design Company teams up with Whitla Brothers Builders for an enchanting project overlooking a tranquil Cape Cod vista.

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A Life in Layers

Margie Haggard applies decades of design know-how to her own home.

Shorelines: Woven In Time

On Main Street in Nantucket, where the breeze off the ocean comes in over the cobblestoned streets, sits the iconic…

Horticulture and History

A quaint antique Cape in Chatham now has an old world-inspired landscape thanks to Bedworks Design, Inc.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2025 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Jacqueline Chanda

Artist Jacqueline Chanda’s journey into painting began not with a brush but with a pencil. At a young age she…

Artist Profile: Richard Pawlak

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a painting? Look at Richard Pawlak’s abstract expressionist…

Artist Profile: Richard Vecchione

Like an absentminded connection between your brain and your creative side, the act of doodling is effortless and playful. It…

Artist Profile: Janine Robertson

For Janine Robertson, the path from trompe l’oeil muralist to contemporary landscape painter was both a natural evolution and a…

Artist Profile: Joseph McGurl

For artist Joseph McGurl, one of the country’s premier landscape painters, each brushstroke is like a love letter to the…

Artist Profile: Lee Surette

“Cape Cod is a mirror,” says gifted watercolor and oil painting artist Lee Surette, reflecting the stunning beauty of natural…

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An Artist’s Assistant

With her trusty Golden Retriever by her side, there is nothing artist Meredith Hanson cannot create.

One Wag At A Time

Thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers (of human and canine kind), Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs is bringing pawsitivity to our community.

Not Ruffin’ It

These accommodations across the Cape & Islands are ready to pamper you and your pup on your next getaway.

A Doggone Good Day

The Daffy Dog Parade, an annual event hosted by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NiSHA, is a tail-wagging good time.