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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Art on the Plate: Strangers & Saints
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Elizabeth Shaw Teagan Anne
“Although it’s a tavern and it’s casual dining, we want to juxtapose that with quality service and food so you…
Read MoreArt on the Plate: Crisp Flatbread Inc.
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Teagan Anne
Owner: Jamie Surprenant • Chef: Jimmy Supka “I would love for customers to walk away and say that we use…
Read MoreArtist profile: Michael Helfen
“It’s like falling in love,” Michael Helfen says of the moment when his paintings finally begin to match the vision…
Read MoreArtist profile: Diane Slater
Diane Slater remembers the day just over two years ago when she decided to become an encaustic artist. “It’s like…
Read MoreArtist profile: Jane Lincoln
Every morning, Jane Lincoln wakes up and completes her “color calendar”—a project of her own invention where each day she…
Read MoreArtist profile: Caroline & Lauren Grainger
There’s a lot going on at Grainger Pottery in Sandwich. Simply walking through the door is an experience. Every inch…
Read MoreArtist profile: Neil Grant
“I like people to be able to see a story in my art,” says sculptor Neil Grant. “I’m happy to…
Read MoreAll the world’s a stage
College Light Opera Company sets the stage for the next generation of performance artists It’s been 50 years since the…
Read MoreBeach Chairman
Cape Cod Beach Chair offers pure seaside comfort There’s nothing worse than the feeling when your brand new beach chair…
Read MoreWellfleet: For a personal touch
Writer: Allyson Plessner
For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go One of the great benefits of…
Read MoreNantucket: For an island escape
Writer: Allyson Plessner
For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go Who doesn’t want to escape to…
Read MoreDennis: For historic splendor
Writer: Allyson Plessner
For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go From a meeting house to an…
Read MoreBarnstable: For a tranquil rendezvous
Writer: Allyson Plessner
For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go Victoria and Bob Templeton have brought…
Read MoreCape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: Coastal New England Designs
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Off the hook: Coastal New England Designs’ handcrafted coat hooks have real character A few years ago, Steve Cook took…
Read MoreThe luckiest to have found the best of what’s around
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Carly Michelle
From challenging times on ‘The Bachelor’ to love on Cape Cod, this wedding is one blessed by Angels As Whitney…
Read MoreA purpose well served
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Breezi Harrell
Sierra Delta is improving the lives of veterans across the nation, one dog at a time “In the whole history…
Read MoreMay 2018 Cape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: That Fabled Shore
Postcard Perfect: That Fabled Shore is bringing history home Ted Goode, owner of That Fabled Shore, knows full well the…
Read MoreFrom beginning to friend
The Best Buddies Challenge is breaking barriers and building friendships “Friendship moves mountains.” It is by this tenet that Anthony…
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