People & Businesses
Six decades in the making
Highfield Hall & Gardens exhibits “Kanreki: A 60 Year Journey,” a colorful collection of Japanese prints An exhibition of world-class contemporary Japanese prints may seem like an odd fit for the local…
Where angelfish fear to tread
Cape Cod native explores the world’s oceans to photograph rarely seen marine life Ethan Daniels is not your ordinary photographer. He’s not even your ordinary wildlife photographer. A native of Orleans,…
Making Connections
Cape Cod artist Denise Kelly enjoys the interaction of light and landscape—and more Stepping into Denise Kelly’s home is like walking into a museum: interesting artifacts, including an ornate telescope,…
Welcome to Main Street Chatham
For two days last summer, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored Chatham’s lovely Main Street. We traveled from end to end, from the Chatham Lighthouse in the east to Main…
Notes on the Summer of ’16, to date
Judy and I along with our son, Max, and his friend James Modic visited Martha’s Vineyard for four days early this summer. We stayed at the luxurious Charlotte Inn in…
Cozy outdoor furniture, and great options for shade
According to Jay McArdle, the owner of Cape Leisure in Mashpee Commons, a popular trend among homeowners today is making their outdoor spaces as comfortable as those inside the home.…
Wicker furniture- in classic and modern styles
Whether homeowners are planning a summer party for family and friends, or a simple nap by the pool, Casual Designs of Harwichport and Marstons Mills can provide all the furniture…
An Oasis in the Dunes
Designed by Patrick Ahearn, Trelawny House is a majestic family gathering place on Martha’s Vineyard Imagine exploring vast grasslands nestled behind ocean dunes and coming upon the remains of a…
Light & Breezy
Architect and designer add just the right touches to a coastal Sandwich cottage Crossing either the Sagamore or Bourne bridges from the mainland to Cape Cod induces instant decompression: shoulders drop,…
An edge on the competition
Viola Associates discusses the installation of an infinity pool in Barnstable Mike Tsotsis’s stunning property overlooking Sandy Neck Beach and Barnstable Harbor in Barnstable Village is a lovely spot to…
This is going to be a colorful celebration
A preview of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival July 7-17 Imagine being able to peek behind fences and stroll though private gardens that are normally closed to the public. Envision…
Great teamwork—it’s a cause for celebration!
The June issue of Cape Cod LIFE was the 25th since we introduced our annual “Best of the Cape & Islands Readers’ Choice Awards” issue back in 1992. In my…
Quality foods, creative dishes, & an intimate dining experience
Introducing Clean Slate Eatery of West Dennis During a recent visit to Clean Slate Eatery, Chef Jason Montigel gave Cape Cod LIFE freelance writer Stefanie Celata and photographer Dan Cutrona…
A lot more than just fun in the sun
Profiles of three Cape Cod summer camps with inspiring missions Cape Cod is a place of beauty and of beaches, of restaurants and riches, of artistry and affluence. It is…
Form, Function & a Whole Lot of Fun
Hutker Architects discusses the design inspirations behind this Falmouth boathouse. If a house can be a playground—a vacation retreat where family comes together and never wants to leave—then that’s the…
Catch the wind, commune with nature
Cape Cod enthusiasts say sailing nurtures the mind, body, and soul Cape Cod is a boater’s paradise. With its charming harbors and inlets, the strong breezes of Buzzards Bay, and…
In memoriam: remembering Royston Nash, Sue Carstensen, Nancy Ellen Craig, and Sally Nerber
Royston Nash A longtime conductor of the Cape Cod Symphony, Royston Nash passed away on April 4. He was 82. Nash, who grew up in Bournemouth, England, conducted the orchestra…
A circus for the 21st century
In addition to a loaded concert lineup, Truro’s Payomet Performing Arts Center offers a circus camp for kids Under the starry summer skies of North Truro, when the lights wink…
