Home, Garden & Design

2018 BRICC Awards: Cape Cod’s Finest

By Julie Craven Wagner | January 31, 2019

The BRICC (Building and Remodeling Industry of Cape Cod) Awards are a celebration of all aspects of the building industry, from sales to design. At the 4th biennial presentation of…

Showstopper

By Mary Stanley | January 31, 2019

AVD envisions a home theater of cinematic proportions It is not unusual for homeowners to create a room or space in their house that is devoted to a specific hobby…

Living the Good Life

By Haley Cote | January 31, 2019

A backyard retreat is made all the more sweet with the addition of a top-notch kitchen From the moment she and her husband first walked into the West Barnstable house…

California Dreaming

By Julie Craven Wagner | December 10, 2018

Thanks to a little imagination, a beloved Mid Cape home has taken on a new life Sometimes the best-laid plans become something else entirely. That was the case with Scott…

Gather ‘Round for the Holidays

By Haley Cote | December 10, 2018

The Chatham Home reimagines holiday celebrations in some most unusual spaces. As Wendy Potenza first set out to curate her coastal living store on Main Street, Chatham in 2013, she…

In the Eye of the Beholder

By Chris White | December 10, 2018

Life imitates art, and art imitates life, in the transformation of one family’s Harwich Port home  In Shakespeare’s final play, “The Tempest,” the sorcerer Prospero and his servant, a magical…

Winter Wonderland

By Julie Craven Wagner | December 10, 2018

Casabella Interiors puts their annual fresh spin on winter decorating It is common this time of year to see local businesses punctuate their regular environs with pops of holiday décor.…

Twinkle Twinkle in Paradise

By Haley Cote | December 10, 2018

Schumacher Companies lights up a lucky homeowner’s landscape for the holidays Pioneering Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier defined architecture as “the masterly, correct and magnificent play of masses brought together in…

Deep Ocean Ties

By Lilly Lowe | December 10, 2018

An undeniable water view sets the stage for a seaside dream home on Cape Cod Bay Perched above a tranquil cove on the western edge of Cape Cod Bay, a…

A Sign of the Times

By Ellen Albanese | December 10, 2018

Cape & Islands artisans keep the tradition of quarterboards alive Photos courtesy of Dan Driscoll Once used to identify sailing ships, quarterboards have evolved into a distinctive form of home…

Residence Redux: The Inside Story

By Julie Craven Wagner | December 10, 2018

A comfortable home with plenty of room for everyone serves as a backdrop for a family who loves their time together While the Laverty home in the Nye’s Neck neighborhood…

Right Place, Right Time

By Elizabeth Hilfrank | December 10, 2018

A serendipitous find leads to a new and improved bathroom, and one happy homeowner It is often said that items are designed with a certain person or place in mind,…

Next Wave: Nathan Adams, Cataumet Sawmill

By Haley Cote | December 10, 2018

As the general manager of a small business, Nathan Adams, 34, is often required to do a little bit of everything at Cataumet Sawmill, from fixing equipment and stacking wood,…

The Fantastic Mr. & Mrs. Fox

By Allyson Plessner | December 10, 2018

A world of whimsy is brought to life in this Dennis home Many know the Fantastic Mr. Fox as a wily creature who lives underground with his family and a…

Everything Old is New Again: Holidays at Highfield

By Julie Craven Wagner | November 12, 2018

Designer Rita Pacheco reimagines Highfield Hall for the holidays The holiday season at Highfield Hall & Gardens in Falmouth is always a showcase of old traditions and new trends in…

Sparks Fly: Cape Artisan Rachel Paolino

By Haley Cote | October 3, 2018

Rachel Paolino transforms metal into captivating creations Rachel Paolino admits she’s obsessive. When it comes to her work, that is. No detail is overlooked in her handcrafted metal sculptures and…

A Trinity of Trust

By Julie Craven Wagner | October 3, 2018

Intrepid homeowners team up with architect John Dvorsack and M. Duffany Builders for a trifecta of a project The fortunate few who share their lives with a magnificent view understand…

The Tides of Chatham

By Allyson Plessner | October 3, 2018

This Chatham kitchen pays homage to its seaside roots “Sometimes we are lucky enough to know that our lives have been changed, to discard the old, embrace the new, and…