People & Businesses
Season’s Strolling through Cape Cod & the Islands
This article was written by Allyson Plessner & Kristina Atsalis The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep,…
The Season of Giving: Helping those in need have happier holidays
Summer visitors think of Cape Cod and the Islands as the land of plenty—lots of great restaurants, a vibrant arts scene, endless natural beauty. But year-rounders know there is another…
Gunkholing: Print and digital working hand in hand
I love to see our charming villages and main streets decorated for the holidays. In this issue of Cape Cod LIFE, we are delighted to share nearly 50 pages of…
Is this your year to downsize?
A conversation with three local real estate professionals Downsizing has long been a factor in the real estate market on Cape Cod and the Islands, where retirees may choose to…
Staying Inn for the Holidays
Nothing tops a cozy inn for a holiday season getaway. The Cape and Islands are blessed with many such retreats, and here we highlight one on either end of the…
‘Best’ bakeries offer sweet holiday treats
Of all the memories the holidays invariably invoke, the scent of freshly baked goodies instantly sets the mood. Whether it is plump loaves of baked bread, luscious pies or endless…
Great Gifts: What to get those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list
Holiday gift-giving can be a challenge. Most of us have someone on our list who just seems to have everything. Then there are those close friends and family members who…
Photo Portfolio: Richard Hilgendorff finds the extraordinary in the ordinary
Cape photographer Richard Hilgendorff brings fresh approach to landscape photography While my photography journey started with my father’s old Minolta, shooting sunsets on Cape Cod during vacations when I…
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…