
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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A Century and Counting
Celebrating 100 years in Craigville, one family looks back on their treasured memories with a book filled with history, nostalgia…
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2020 Visionaries: Jonathan Thompson
Unofficial Mayor of Cape Cod; Instigator of Positivity “One love. One family. One community.” “I really mean that,” says Jonathan…
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Vintage Soul
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Vintage is in! Artist Jeff Dinardo pulls from a fascination with history and a background in art to create striking…
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A Moment in Time
With a timeless appreciation for the Cape and a camera in hand, Mary Grace Leone puts the classic beauty of the…
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Hit Refresh
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Sean Litchfield
A beachy summer home gets a splashy update thanks to the color masters: Evolve Residential Capturing color is an art,…
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Hold on to Sixteen
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer:
Ben Skaar has found a true talent for photography and his fresh, youthful perspectives bring to life everything there is…
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What Dreams are Made Of
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Elizabeth Shaw
Chef Tyler LaChance and winemaker Joseph Carr make a formidable duo, outlining a spirited wine dinner to warm up even…
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Riding Toward Change
Charity bike events offer many incredible benefits, not the least of which is bringing people together towards a common goal:…
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Julian Cyr
State Senator \\ Cape native dedicated to serving his community. “What is it like being a state senator? It feels…
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Darby Lyons
Filmmaker \\ Bringing otherworldly adventures to the Cape As an adolescent, Darby Lyons spent his days dreaming up skits with…
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Matt Tropeano
Restaurateur \\ Serving up a true home cooked meal with unbeatable hospitality Ever the visionary, Matt Tropeano, owner of Spoon…
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A: Architecture
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Dan Cutrona
ERT Architects 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of ERT Architects, founded in 2000 by Erik Tolley. “I moved back to…
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B: Bars, Boats & Basements
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Sand Dollar Customs “We always say to trust your gut instinct when choosing a contractor,” says Steve Bobola, co-owner of…
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P: Pools
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Soake Pools “A pool really defines a space. It adds a focal point and becomes the center of that outdoor…
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Q: Quarterboards
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Chatham Sign Shop Chatham Sign Shop was founded in 1989, built on the ambitions of Bob Lacy and his particular…
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V: Va Va Voom
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Evolve Residential In the design world, trends are king; from color crazes to the usual floor plans, design is a…
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Chef Ben’s Heartwarming Holiday
Chef Ben Robinson found international fame on Bravo’s reality series “Below Deck,” but this week he’s returned to his home…
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