
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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See 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…
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See 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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Unique local vendors to make your next event special
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Everything you need to get to the altar and make your special day outstanding! Let’s face it: weddings can be…
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Unique local vendors to make your next event special
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Everything you need to get to the altar and make your special day outstanding! Let’s face it: weddings can be…
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This wooded wonderland in Falmouth is straight out of a fantasy story
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Peter Wanderwaker
A second home in Falmouth becomes a wooded wonderland for a couple with a passion for entertaining, being creative and…
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Make renting easier with Del Mar Vacations!
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Dan Cutrona
Make renting easier! Del Mar Vacations is taking the stress and hassle out of renting and creating unique Cape Cod…
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Notable Neighbors: Chef Ben Robinson
Writer: Allyson Plessner
A Flavor All His Own For Chef Ben Robinson, food is a passion—one that started on the Cape in the…
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Cape Cod Lifesaving Competition
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Mike Bentz
Lifeguards on Duty The Cape Cod Lifesaving Competition, celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, shines a spotlight on a talented…
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Ultimate Cape Cod: HGTV’S Ultimate House Hunt highlights properties across the Cape
HGTV’s 2019 Ultimate House Hunt highlights a few remarkable properties across the region, proving what locals and frequent visitors already…
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HGTV Ultimate House Hunt: Historic Home on Provincetown Harbor
This historic property is not only a charming home, but a landmark positioned upon a wharf over Provincetown harbor with…
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HGTV Ultimate House Hunt: Cape Cod Retreat on Eel River
Located on just under two and a half acres, this expansive property on Eel River in Osterville brings together classic…
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Anthony Bourdain Wine Dinner
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Pedro Blanco
Local chefs come together to whip up inventive dishes that are as flavorful as the personality and legacy of the…
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Farm to Table
Farm to Table is a movement that’s sweeping the food world, and here on Cape Cod, where rich farmland abounds…
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Farm to Table: The Buffalo Jump
The Buffalo Jump The Buffalo Jump started as a pop-up concept in 2016, offering seasonal dinners with a focus on…
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Mimosas Aren’t Just For Brunch
“Ohza came to me as an idea two years ago while on a boat leaving Waquoit Bay in Mashpee,” says…
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Picture this!
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Each year we receive thousands of stunning photo contest submissions. Choosing the photography contest winners is a time of much…
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Artist Profile: Illya Kagan
The son of a needleworker and a furniture designer, Illya Kagan always knew he wanted art to be a part…
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Emerging Artists: Masters in the Making
Four local artists creatively celebrate the Cape and its artistic future From sand dunes to marshes, bustling beaches to still…
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