People & Businesses

LIFE’s Canvas: Notecards Next Door

By Allyson Plessner | November 15, 2018

Liz Neighbors colors the Cape with a joyful hue “Good neighbors make a huge difference in the quality of life.” -Robert Fulghum Liz Neighbors has been visiting the Cape since she…

Gunkholing: Celebrating Village LIFE

By Brian Shortsleeve | November 15, 2018

In the last issue of Cape Cod LIFE, we began our new series, “Village LIFE,” by focusing on the village of Dennis on Route 6A, also lovingly known as the…

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…

As Simple as Black and White

By Julie Craven Wagner | October 3, 2018

Pastiche of Cape Cod’s kitchen design division transforms a Yarmouth Port kitchen into a sophisticated and functional hub of the home Some decisions are simple. Some are difficult. Some are…

Community Bound: West Falmouth Library

By Haley Cote | October 3, 2018

West Falmouth Library strengthens its ties to community, and history, as it begins its next chapter When five Quaker women formed the Young People’s Union—which would become the West Falmouth…

Partner Profile: Michael Petrizzo

By Gabriella Messina | October 3, 2018

From Passion to Profession: Photographer Michael Petrizzo takes his talent to the next level Michael Petrizzo hasn’t followed the traditional path to becoming a photographer. Instead, Petrizzo turned a hobby…

Fall Awakening

By Elizabeth Hilfrank | October 3, 2018

This fall season, make the most of your yard and get your gardens in tip-top shape for the spring ahead Spring is typically the first season to come to mind…

Next Wave: Erin Cox, KAM Appliances

By Haley Cote | October 3, 2018

How many people can say they created the job they have? Erin Cox certainly can. After working in advertising and marketing on the Cape for over a decade at Cape…

Residence Redux: Heart of the Home

By Julie Craven Wagner | October 3, 2018

This is part five in our Residence Redux series exploring Cape Cod HOME‘s 2018 ‘Home for the Year.’ The kitchen in the Laverty home serves up much more than food…

Beautiful Chaos: At HOME with Mark Bogosian

By Allyson Plessner | October 3, 2018

Mark Bogosian takes an all-inclusive approach to life and business  It’s not uncommon to find Mark Bogosian, owner of Longfellow Design Build, awake at all hours of the night preparing…

Fins Up: Mermaids on Cape Cod

By Haley Cote | September 13, 2018

  Mermaids on Cape Cod is fast becoming a local favorite, thanks to an owner who’s putting community first “I wanna be where the people are,” pines Ariel in Disney’s…

Village LIFE: Dennis Village

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 13, 2018

“Village is a place where you can find peace, unity, strength, inspiration and most importantly a natural and beautiful life.” – Minahil urfan Where the Past is Present This is…

The Art of Antiquing

By Gabriella Messina | September 13, 2018

Cape Cod’s most loved antique shops are where you’ll find a nostalgic piece of Cape history Looking for the perfect addition to your Cape cottage, or something to bring back…

Nantucket Bike Basket Company

General Store Partner Profile: Nantucket Bike Basket Company

By Allyson Plessner | September 13, 2018

Woven with Love: Nantucket Bike Basket Company crafts stylish, durable baskets that are perfect for any occasion, like a picnic at the beach, or as fun home décor “A happy accident”—that’s…

Walter Barron

Master and Commander: Cape Artisan Walter Baron

By John Greiner-Ferris | September 13, 2018

Boat builder Walter Baron stays grounded in his craft The unadorned sign reads, “Boats Built And Repaired” and a seven-digit phone number, no zip code. The sign is the only…