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

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

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

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

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

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

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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A 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…

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Designing Duo

“It has often been said that the New World is deficient in the elements of poetry and romance; that its…

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A Splash of Color on the Grey Lady

Meredith Hanson is a light that shines through even the foggiest days on Nantucket A night so dark that the…

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Living Local

From local shops and eats to fun events, there’s plenty to do on the Cape even after the last of…

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Photographer in Chief

Pete Souza’s extraordinary career has put him at the forefront of two presidencies and some of the most iconic moments…

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See this beautiful wedding at Bourne Farm

The Best is yet to come “…and with you, the best is everyday” Photography by Nicole Ellen Photography “Can I…

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See these four spectacular weddings across the region

“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I…

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