People & Businesses

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…

Art Through the Aperture

By Haley Cote | December 10, 2018

Life has come into focus for photographer Kevin Bennett There’s the adage that everything in life happens for a reason. At times that can be hard to accept—other times it offers…

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,…

Harbor LIFE: Provincetown

By Bill O'Neill | November 15, 2018

 Expect the unexpected in this historic seaside escape We’ve all done it. Someone asks where on the Cape we live or visit, or maybe they want to know the…

Village LIFE: The Magic of Mashpee

By Blair Miller | November 15, 2018

A hidden treasure no more The true essence of any classic village is found at its center, or trademark downtown. In the dynamic hub of Mashpee, community spirit is on…

Photo Portfolio: The Sky’s the Limit

By Haley Cote | November 15, 2018

  Aaron Gormley Aerial Photographer Photo PortfolioThe Sky’s the Limit Aaron Gormley takes his passion, and adventurous spirit, to new heights. Check out his work at capeaerials.com! **Scroll down for…

More Than Just a Dress: Pocket Full of Posies

By Elizabeth Hilfrank | November 15, 2018

Pocket Full of Posies encourages individuality through their stylish children’s clothing Since her own youthful years, Pocket Full of Posies owner Jennifer Wass knew she wanted to one day own…

All Aboard to Snow Country

By Chris White | November 15, 2018

From New England to across the pond, Cape Cod Ski Club finds adventure and comradery on the slopes Photos courtesy of the Cape Cod Ski Club “Snow trains,” now legendary…

Keeping it Local

By Julie Craven Wagner | November 15, 2018

Customers have a choice of where and how to spend their hard-earned dollars. But local businesses are an investment in everyone’s future. As we embrace another holiday season here on…

Cookie King

By Gabriella Messina | November 15, 2018

Upper Cape Tech teacher Douglas Alley reflects on his Food Network victory, and how family got him to where he is today Growing up on a small island off the…