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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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Après-Sea

At first glance, this Dennis home exudes  warm, clean, and coastal vibes—a quintessential Cape Cod home with its shingled exterior, white seashell driveway and bright and airy interior. Yet, once you spend time in the home, the details and thoughtfulness that homeowners Tricia and Mark put into their family home surface in an impressive way. The family had spent many summers coming to the Cape for stays in Chatham, Harwich and Brewster—visiting friends and enjoying...

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A Love for a Lifetime

Emma MacDonald and Payton Pritchard tie the knot in an intimate ceremony. 

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Photo Portfolio: Allie Richards

From taking photos in her childhood backyard, to capturing images of some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations, local photographer Allie Richards is on a path of exploration.

Navigating the Storms of Cape Cod’s Past

Local author and historian, Don Wilding, documents the ferocious storms of the Cape’s storied past.

Gunk’holing: Standing Tall in Truro 

As Brian passes the mantle to me for his Gunk’holing column, I am both honored and cautiously respectful of the…

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Perfectly Preserved

A team of professionals band together to restore, reconfigure and re-envision a beloved Cape cottage.

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A Welcome Addition

With the final iteration now complete, a family home in Chatham is ready to enjoy the fruits of labor.

Rates vs. Rewards

Market conditions and limited inventory have created a housing market that seemingly leaves few options. Unless of course you have the right professionals guiding your way.

For the love of the land

With Falmouth always in his heart, the son of a local farming family with a rich heritage returns to build his dream home.

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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!

2024 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Steve Bowersock

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”  – Aristotle People…

Artist Profile: Tom Ouellette

Tom Ouellette’s paintings seem to emerge from a time long ago, an era where modern conveniences weren’t even taking shape…

Artist Profile: Mary Nolan

In the world of the chicken or egg question, is it an artful life or a life lived with art?…

Artist Profile: Justin LaRocca Hansen

Justin LaRocca Hansen sat in front of gold-framed watercolors and an unmissable Ms. Pac-Man machine. He held a paintbrush in…

Artist Profile: Whitney Alexanderson Heavey

If you were to close your eyes and someone were to utter the words ‘Daydream’, ‘Summer Surf’, ‘Drift’ and ‘Running…

Artist Profile: Scott Panuczak

Some artists are identified by the color palette they use, others by the brush strokes or how they make their…

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By King or Storm

Two Cape growers, Sandwich’s Bob King and Provincetown’s Stormy Mayo, share the straight scoop on growing magnificent Dahlias.

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Sea & Soil and Frost & Found

Two floral designers interpret their passion for flowers and the natural world with unique perspectives.

Blooming at the Water’s Edge

Landscape Designer Maria Hickey sets a seaside embankment ablaze with blooms!

Encompassed by Nature

Sudbury Design Group transforms a tranquil property on Fox Island in Osterville, a project that reflects the natural allure of this Cape gem.