People & Businesses

E.J. Jaxtimer Builder, Inc.

By Susan Dewey | January 6, 2016

Cape & Islands Architects and Builders E.J. Jaxtimer’s passion for building homes is so strong that he dropped out of high school in the 10th grade to pursue work in…

Cutting Edge Homes

By Susan Dewey | January 6, 2016

Cape & Islands Architects and Builders Cutting Edge Homes’ designers and builders “think differently,” says company President Sean Cutting. To Cutting, this means not accepting the status quo and bringing…

C.H. Newton Builders, Inc.

By Susan Dewey | January 6, 2016

Cape & Islands Architects and Builders If David Newton ever questioned his innate love for building beautiful homes from start to finish, being a father nailed down how great it…

Cape Associates

By Susan Dewey | January 6, 2016

Cape & Islands Architects and Builders At the heart of Cape Associates’ 44-plus successful years in business lies a deep dedication to the Cape community. The company’s third-generation President and…

AP Kimball Construction

By Susan Dewey | January 6, 2016

Cape & Islands Architects and Builders To the team at AP Kimball Construction, a challenging project is the best kind of project. “We like challenges; we don’t always look for…

Annual Home 2016

Cape Cod HOME celebrates 20 years

By Susan Dewey | January 6, 2016

From 1996-2016 In 2016, Cape Cod HOME achieves 20 great years as the Cape and Islands foremost shelter magazine! Looking back, we see decades of inspirational stories and gorgeous photography…

Annual Home 2016

Field Trips: Jan. 9th — Dec. 31th

By Susan Dewey | January 6, 2016

Cape & Islands Field Trips January through December WINE AND MUSIC WEDNESDAYS ‘Wine and Music Wednesday’ is an open house held on the third Wednesday of every month in the…

Artwork by Joe Annis

A real-life blockbuster

By Matthew J. Gill | December 10, 2015

Author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses the disaster of the whale ship Essex—and the new film bringing the story to life In the 2015 Warner Bros. film In the Heart of the…

Sewing Sweetness

By Susan Dewey | November 17, 2015

The threads of this Cape Cod quilt-maker’s talent connect her to admirers far and wide. Tucked away on a wooded hillside in Dennis, Joyce Harvey’s small brown house does not…

Photo by Josh Shortsleeve

Living color for all seasons

By Carla Belkin | November 17, 2015

An interior decorator shares a coastal color palette for that most important of spaces—the living room—that reflects Cape Cod’s beauty, all year round. In a traditional coastal palette, pale peach,…

Simple Gifts

By Mary Stanley | November 17, 2015

Crown Point Cabinetry creates distinctive custom-designed cabinetry reflecting America’s famous Shaker style and framing this home’s simply beautiful seaside views. When a home is located near the water, the architect…

Photo by Jennifer Dow

Blitz Build Blessing

By Haley Cote | November 17, 2015

In just five days, the Cape community comes together and builds a home for a family in need. On the first fall morning of the year—a hint of summer’s warmth…

Welcome Home

By Susan Dewey | November 17, 2015

Cape Cod and Island designers frame the beauty and diversity of coastal décor with five beautiful designs that herald in our festive season. Welcome to five splendid Cape Cod HOME…

Winter 2015

Field Trips: Nov. 27th — Jan. 17th

By Cape Cod Life Publications | November 16, 2015

Decorating Tidings Weekend NOVEMBER 28, 29 Casabella Home Furnishings in East Sandwich hosts a magical weekend for homeowners with a special “Love Where You Live” event when design experts at…

Artwork by Marieluise Hutchinson

"You get what you give!"

By Kathy Blackwell | October 22, 2015

For 22 years, painter Marieluise Hutchinson has utilized her artistic talent to benefit local non-profits Marieluise Hutchinson travels old New England roads searching for perfect scenes to paint. She is…

There’s a lot to like about alpaca

By Matthew J. Gill | October 21, 2015

Vineyard farm spreads the word about this gentle animal’s many attractive qualities Let’s call this a story of love at first sight. A little over ten years ago, Barbara Ronchetti of Edgartown…

Photography by Jen Dow

Many are making the choice to eat healthier

By Mary Stanley | October 20, 2015

With so many food options available these days, choosing the best tasting and healthiest products can be a bit overwhelming. From grass-fed beef to organically grown fruits and vegetables, the…

Cape Coffee

Cape coffee company has bold intentions

By Matthew J. Gill | October 19, 2015

Falmouth resident launches coffee company with a cause Here’s an easy prediction: if Thomas A. Baxendale were alive today, Bob Taft would buy the man a cup of coffee. A…