People & Businesses
A complementary couple: The distinct styles of folk artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon
“Ralph had salt water in his veins, and his artistic language carried history and paid homage to those who lived before him. . . Martha moved to Harwich as a…
Cape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: Yankee Ingenuity
Treasures at every turn: Yankee Ingenuity of Chatham is not your average gift shop Chatham gift shop Yankee Ingenuity truly lives up to its name—and that’s apparent even before stepping foot…
Vineyard Vibe
A young family strikes a chord for the next generation of memories on Martha’s Vineyard Online only: See more photos of this Vineyard home Creating beautiful music is a thoughtful…
Translating traditions for an active family
A modern interpretation of classic New England design sets the stage for a family’s retreat Online only: See more photos of this Brewster home When Chris and Steve Richards first…
Next Wave – Rodrigo Sena
Profiles on emerging young professionals in the local housing industry Online only: Read more from our interview with Rodrigo Sena Rodrigo Sena, Cape Cod Marble & Granite Walking through the Cape…
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…