People & Businesses
Special Spaces: Writer’s Shack by South Mountain Company
South Mountain Company of Martha’s Vineyard has the solution for dreaded writer’s block, and it’s not what you might expect. In a spirit reminiscent of Henry David Thoreau, South Mountain…
Cape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: Anthi Frangiadis
Where architecture & art align: The Drawing Room in Marion, conceived by architect Anthi Frangiadis, showcases artisanal furnishings & finds 11 Spring Street in Marion is home to more than just…
Building Business: Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery
Bad Martha offers wicked good brews—and a wicked good time—at its distinctively designed Vineyard brewery “What happens on the Vineyard stays on the Vineyard,” so claims one cheeky T-shirt sold…
Dennis home is now easy, breezy, breathtaking
Effective teamwork and dedicated design lead to an easy, breezy, and functional, renovation Online only: See more photos of this Dennis home When Angela Kimball of AP Kimball Construction in…
Savoring the seaside
An Osterville kitchen remodel of refined elegance Online only: See more photos of this kitchen In the culinary arts, the most exquisite dishes rely upon the perfect combination of flavors,…
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 undoubtable beauty of the Cape and Islands provides inspiration for…
Local high school teams share winning traditions, wonderful memories
Profiles of three Cape Cod teams that completed championship seasons last fall In the fall of 2016, the Barnstable High School girls volleyball team bumped, set and spiked its way to…
Photo Portfolio: Idyllic imagery by Michael Petrizzo
Falmouth artist combines photography and digital editing talents to create magnificent Cape Cod images It is easy—very easy—to get lost in thought while staring at one of photographer Michael Petrizzo’s…
The bounty of the season: Articles on farmers and food artisans
Articles by Allyson Plessner and Rachel Ayotte A celebration of Cape & Islands farmers and food purveyors, plus details on 26 upcoming fairs, festivals and events. Articles on the following…
This shell has always generated interest: History of wampum
A brief history of wampum and how it’s been used over the years One of the first things you notice upon meeting Mary Beth Ellis is her iridescent, teardrop-shaped earring.…
Cape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: Beachside Clothing Company
Wrapped up in memories: Beachside Clothing Company designs blankets that warm the soul Putting an end to a vacation isn’t always easy. It’s never been easy for Steve Zimmerman and…
The colorful history of Cape Cod postcards
New exhibit and book showcase 100 years of local postcards “Greetings from Cape Cod”—one vintage postcard reads—“a neck of land where necking is allowed.” The cartoon illustration depicts a “bevy…
Hit the road to visit 6 Cape & Islands antique shops!
Check out these shops to find unusual and fascinating treasures In today’s technology-driven world where many seem to live in a haze of Twitter updates and Instagram stories, one might…
Cape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: East Wind Silver Co.
An eye for design: East Wind Silver Co. of Chatham creates attractive jewelry for women and men (Editor’s note: This is the first installment in our series on Cape Cod Life…
A love affair with Orleans-a Cape Cod Photo Essay
Online only: Expanded story, plus more photos of Orleans! With coastline along both the Atlantic and Cape Cod Bay, the town of Orleans offers spectacular natural scenery, and the community’s fascinating…
Living at land’s end
Ralph Cataldo gets creative as he crafts an awe-inspiring home perched on Cuttyhunk Island Online only: See more photos of this Cuttyhunk home “When you build a house on an…
Osterville pool house makes a splash
Family and friends gather for fun in the sun “I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” It’s conceivable that designer Marsha Malone, upon meeting her client Amy…
Building Business: The Cottages at White Elephant
Designer Donna Elle is called upon to cultivate a group of cottages at Nantucket’s famed White Elephant that instantly say ‘Seaside Summer.’ Photographs and artistic renditions of Nantucket are often…