
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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May 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…
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From 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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A growing trend
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Hoop houses promote a culture of sustainable farming that is good for you, and good for Cape Cod Farming, in…
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Cape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: Charted Mermaids
Charted Mermaids combines a passion for the sea and a creative mind to deliver inspiring results Deborah Watson, like sailors…
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Espresso Yourself
Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee? There’s no shortage of places around the Cape and Islands to get your…
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Daylilies to delight
Wild orange daylilies are a classic staple in any Cape Cod garden, but there are other varieties of this spectacular…
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Second star to the right & straight on ’til Martha’s Vineyard
Tara Gayle’s imaginative gardens provide storybook-like inspiration for gardeners across the Cape and Islands There’s a reason all the best…
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Gray Expectations
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Paige Biviano
Calm seas and warm days inspire a couple’s design choices In this issue of Cape Cod HOME, we celebrate color,…
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Make your home your canvas
Choosing the perfect paint color can be daunting, but we’re here to help There are a lot of elements to…
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Not Your Grandma’s Beachside Bungalow
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Wendy Mills
Nantucket designer Donna Elle breathes new life into a ‘Sconset cottage that offers a new backdrop to a lucky young…
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‘Blitz’ project builds home and hope
For the third time, the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod teams up with Habitat for Humanity to…
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‘Holidays at Highfield’ creates a world of wonder
Writer: Allyson Plessner
“Christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town corner now and out of all sound except…
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Closet design tips and trends from the pros
With all of the options for organization and convenience, why shouldn’t your closet be one of the best rooms in…
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What’s Cookin’: 10 crave-worthy kitchens
Good lookin’ kitchens featuring today’s top design trends
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Shorethings: 5 companies at the forefront of kitchen design
In this special edition of Shorethings, we highlight five companies influencing today’s kitchen projects Distinctive coastlines, sprawling beaches, unparalleled sunsets—the…
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Doggone it, they’re adorable!
Local photographer Kim Roderiques recently introduced her first book, Dogs on Cape Cod, capturing the joy our dogs find in…
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