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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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…
Read MoreRiding Toward Change
Charity bike events offer many incredible benefits, not the least of which is bringing people together towards a common goal:…
Read MoreJulian Cyr
State Senator \\ Cape native dedicated to serving his community. “What is it like being a state senator? It feels…
Read MoreDarby Lyons
Filmmaker \\ Bringing otherworldly adventures to the Cape As an adolescent, Darby Lyons spent his days dreaming up skits with…
Read MoreMatt Tropeano
Restaurateur \\ Serving up a true home cooked meal with unbeatable hospitality Ever the visionary, Matt Tropeano, owner of Spoon…
Read MoreA: 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…
Read MoreB: 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…
Read MoreP: Pools
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Soake Pools “A pool really defines a space. It adds a focal point and becomes the center of that outdoor…
Read MoreQ: Quarterboards
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Chatham Sign Shop Chatham Sign Shop was founded in 1989, built on the ambitions of Bob Lacy and his particular…
Read MoreV: 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…
Read MoreChef 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…
Read MoreA Cure for the Winter Blues
Janine Dowling’s design expertise and dedication to sustainability make her a force as fierce as the crashing swells of the…
Read MoreDesigning Duo
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Alexis Marie
“It has often been said that the New World is deficient in the elements of poetry and romance; that its…
Read MoreA Splash of Color on the Grey Lady
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Meredith Hanson
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Meredith Hanson is a light that shines through even the foggiest days on Nantucket A night so dark that the…
Read MoreLiving Local
Writer: Allyson Plessner
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From local shops and eats to fun events, there’s plenty to do on the Cape even after the last of…
Read MorePhotographer in Chief
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Pete Souza
Pete Souza’s extraordinary career has put him at the forefront of two presidencies and some of the most iconic moments…
Read MoreSee this beautiful wedding at Bourne Farm
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Nicole Ellen Photography
The Best is yet to come “…and with you, the best is everyday” Photography by Nicole Ellen Photography “Can I…
Read MoreSee these four spectacular weddings across the region
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“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I…
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