People & Businesses

Anne Van Vleck

By Julie Craven Wagner | March 16, 2020

Change Agent  \\  Advocate for those in need of a strong, stable future It can be challenging for young professionals to create a life for themselves here on the Cape,…

Bob Viamari

By Julie Craven Wagner | March 16, 2020

Publisher  \\  Soothsayer of Business on the Cape and South Shore At the beginning of 2004, Bob Viamari, publisher of Cape and Plymouth Business, was sitting at the kitchen table…

Alan Worden

By Chris White | March 16, 2020

Founder of Nantucket Data Platform  \\  Helping Nantucket grow and thrive “Nike doesn’t choose purple for its next sneaker without analyzing data,” says Alan Worden, founder of the Nantucket Data…

Where the Livin’ is Good

By Rory Marcus | March 3, 2020

Grace Concannon was losing hope in her search for just the right summer place when she happened by a “For Sale” sign on a rocky hill in Plymouth in 2009.…

Fair Days at the Faraway

By Julie Craven Wagner | March 3, 2020

After building over 350 homes on Nantucket, J.D. and Laura Bessey have crafted a home for their entire family The pages of history and literature are filled with adventurous tales…

The Next Wave: Crystal Pieschel

By Brenna Collins | March 3, 2020

Mid-Cape Home Centers When Crystal Pieschel’s dream job was offered on Cape Cod, she seized the opportunity and relocated from Austin, Texas with her husband and newborn daughter in 2016.…

A-Z and Everything in-between

By Cape Cod Life Publications | March 3, 2020

Home projects can certainly be daunting. Where to start? Who to hire? What fixtures to choose? Taking pride in one’s home comes in many different forms, from something as small…

A: Architecture

By Allyson Plessner | March 3, 2020

ERT Architects 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of ERT Architects, founded in 2000 by Erik Tolley. “I moved back to the Cape after I graduated,” explains Tolley, who holds a…

B: Bars, Boats & Basements

By Allyson Plessner | March 3, 2020

Sand Dollar Customs “We always say to trust your gut instinct when choosing a contractor,” says Steve Bobola, co-owner of Sand Dollar Customs. “It’s important to feel comfortable with a…

C: Craftsmanship

By Brenna Collins | March 3, 2020

M. Duffany Brothers Michael and Christy Duffany began in 1983 with a vision to provide full-service, quality craftsmanship to the world of home building on Cape Cod, pioneering their business…

D: Distinctive Design

By Julie Craven Wagner | March 3, 2020

Hutker Architects “Build once, well.” – Mark Hutker Three little words. Such a simple, yet powerful, philosophy that Mark Hutker, principal and founder of Hutker Architects in Falmouth, Martha’s Vineyard…

E: Energy Efficiency

By Elizabeth Shaw | March 3, 2020

Cape Light Compact Since 1997, Cape Light Compact has been a leader in helping Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard work towards a cleaner and more efficient energy future. Founded out…

F: Farmhouse Chic

By Julie Craven Wagner | March 3, 2020

West Barnstable Tables The recent wave of popularity for the “farmhouse look” has people looking to bring the natural and warm qualities of aged wood into their homes. For 50…

G: Glass

By Elizabeth Shaw | March 3, 2020

Nauset Lantern Looking for that piece of timeless, quintessential Cape Cod? Look no further than Nauset Lantern Shop’s onion lamps. Founded in 1959 by WWII Navy veteran Arie “Opie” Oppelaar,…

H: Heart of the Home

By Elizabeth Shaw | March 3, 2020

Crown Point Custom Cabinetry There’s no place like home. And there’s no place in the home like the kitchen. A place to gather, a place to cook, the kitchen truly…

I: Inviting Interiors

By Brenna Collins | March 3, 2020

A3 Architects An open, cohesive design that ebbs and flows across multiple gathering areas is the goal for many, yet incorporating a comfortable atmosphere into your living space calls for…

J: Joints & Joinery

By Brenna Collins | March 3, 2020

George Davis, Inc. Dreaming up a home renovation can be daunting when it comes to nailing down logistics. Entrusting this process into the right hands for your needs is key.…

K: Kozy Kitchens

By Elizabeth Shaw | March 3, 2020

SV Design  When redesigning their mid century ranch, these Dennis homeowners knew that the kitchen would act as a homing beacon to family and guests alike. Not wanting to be…