People & Businesses

Sea & Soil and Frost & Found

By Julie Craven Wagner | June 23, 2022

Two floral designers interpret their passion for flowers and the natural world with unique perspectives.

Remembering a Wash-A-Shore

By Tom Dirsa | June 19, 2022

Cape Cod native Tom Dirsa honors the memory of his late father, Joseph Dirsa.

The Next Chapter

By Julie Craven Wagner | June 8, 2022

Chapter House offers old world charm and modern hospitality to historic Yarmouth Port.

Spotlight: Khouri’s Oriental Rug Company

By Cape Cod Life Publications | June 7, 2022

Khouri’s Oriental Rug Company has been consistently servicing homeowners for almost 100 years.

Seafaring Saviours

By Joe O'Shea | May 26, 2022

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Sea Tow Cape and Islands, and TowBoatU.S. Cape Cod/Plymouth provide maritime-support services for the region.

From PT Boats to Leisure Craft

By Julie Craven Wagner | May 26, 2022

Kingman Yacht Center has been at the center of Cape Cod maritime activity since 1932.

Day Trip: Hingham

By Julie Craven Wagner | May 26, 2022

Just a short ride away from the Cape is Hingham, a quaint community with surprising finds in the many boutiques, shops & stops.

At The Helm: Meet Sarah Chace

By Julie Craven Wagner | May 4, 2022

Mashpee Commons was originally conceived by Buff Chace in the early 1980s. Today Buff’s daughter, Sarah Chace, is at the helm.

Women in Business: Dune Jewelry & Co.

By Christina Galt | May 3, 2022

Owner and CEO of Dune Jewelry & Co., Holly Daniels Christensen, has cracked the code–finding a way to keep special moments from fleeting.

Women in Business: Austin Designs

By Mary Stanley | May 3, 2022

What began as a part-time career for Rachel Baumrin, owner of Austin Designs, has morphed into a full-time career.

Women in Business: Guilty Bakery

By Rachel Walman | May 3, 2022

Guilty Bakery began when two souls came together to create something wonderful. Amy Cotter and Krista Leary (‘the brunette one’ and ‘the blonde one’, respectively,) have now been heading this successful bakeshop for a decade.

Women in Business: JuliaGarden Design, Ltd.

By Mary Stanley | May 3, 2022

Julia Esteves and her husband Artek Milczanowski, owners of JuliaGarden Design, Ltd. in Osterville, bring a breadth of knowledge and experience to her designs that result in healthy and beautiful outdoor living spaces.  

Women in Business: Harvest of Barnstable

By Mary Stanley | May 3, 2022

Business in Bloom For more than 40 years Harvest of Barnstable in Yarmouth Port has been providing quality interior décor items that are a true reflection of a homeowner’s personal…

Women in Business: Nantucket Island Marketing

By Christina Galt | May 3, 2022

In our 20s, how many of us can call ourselves a CEO? How many of us can call ourselves a female CEO for that matter? For Nantucket native Renee Perkins, being part of that exclusive club is something she was seemingly destined to achieve. 

Good Things in LIFE: The Kindness Rocks Project

By Christina Galt | May 3, 2022

For the past 8 years, Megan Murphy and The Kindness Rocks Project have been bringing beachgoers little moments of joy and inspiration.

Focus: Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry

By Cape Cod Life Publications | May 3, 2022

For Kelly O’Connell, Sandy Neck Beach acted as the ultimate refuge from city life, & its lighthouse provided the inspiration to redefine her professional path. 

Focus: 3 Daughters

By Cape Cod Life Publications | May 3, 2022

When you first walk into 3 Daughters Jewelry, Apparel & Gifts, the displays of handcrafted jewelry pieces & unique gift items made by skilled artisans, many of whom are local to the area, will immediately command your attention.

Focus: Chikmedia

By Cape Cod Life Publications | May 3, 2022

Chikmedia, a boutique marketing & PR firm, started six years ago when Meghan Rothschild took the leap to purposefully channel her passion for helping women stake a flag in the business world.