
Author: Allyson Plessner
Allyson Plessner is the digital editor for Cape Cod Life Publications. Born in Florida, Allyson has been a lifelong summer resident of the Cape. She is an alumna of the College of Charleston, located in Charleston, South Carolina, where she completed bachelor’s degrees in both English and Spanish. In her free time, Allyson is an avid sailor, beach-goer, and—like her fellow Cape Cod Life colleagues—a dog-lover.

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Building Business: This is Del Mar
With a sleek new office space and an ever-growing year-round staff, Del Mar Vacations is well-positioned to provide both renters…
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The Beauty of Balance
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Dan Cutrona
This innovative home in West Dennis is all about finding the balance between sustainability and thoughtful design. A3 Architects and…
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Connecting the Community
Cape Cod Young Professionals is tackling the loss of young residents on the Cape & Islands by building a captivating…
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Signs of the Times
Chatham Sign Shop owner Bob Lacy has used his adventurous spirit and talent for seeking out the unexpected to create…
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A Story Takes Bloom
Bunny Mellon’s gardens at her former Osterville home have cemented their place in the history books, but as the years…
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Like Magic
East Sandwich photographer Don Fleet has spent years studying his craft, and the result is masterful, touching photographs of the many beautiful angles of Cape…
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It’s Easy Being Green
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Dan Cutrona
From the cozy three-season porch of their charming Sandwich home, Judith and William Holt are saving money, energy and the…
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It’s Easy Being Green
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Dan Cutrona
From the cozy three-season porch of their charming Sandwich home, Judith and William Holt are saving money, energy and the…
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Eat, Sleep, Photograph!
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: John Tunney
Photography is a way of life for John Tunney who is always striving to capture what many would deem the…
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Shooting in Style
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Eric Davis Jr.
Eric Davis Jr. sees the Cape through his own unique filter, and his photography is a dazzling artistic representation of…
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What’s Meant to be
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Alex Paul
Brooke and Patrick Fitzgerald tie the knot on a spectacular summer day at Dowses Beach, giving true meaning to the…
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Seven Miles and Beyond
Along the famed Cape Cod Canal wait dedicated surfcasters, and among them, two men stand out. “My uncle Jack bought…
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Waterfront or Bust
When dining on the Cape & Islands, waterview restaurants are the way to go! The Cape & Islands have a…
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Loretta Feeney
Loretta Feeney dwells in color. Her life is wrought by constant inspiration, saturated by creativity. Her artwork is similarly enrapturing…
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Mimi Schlichter
“My family first came from Pennsylvania on vacation to Megansett in 1967,” recalls artist Mimi Schlichter. “Little did I know…
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2020 Emerging Artists: Undiscovered and Unstoppable
Meet some new faces taking on the local art scene, and be sure to remember their names. Every year we…
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2020 Emerging Artist: Chatham Ivy
When you think about the true spirit of Cape Cod, what do you think of? Sand dunes? Beetle cats battling…
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New Beginnings
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Dan Cutrona
A home on Great Island gets a fresh start while paying homage to its historic roots. If an artist were…
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