Village LIFE: Explore the village of Falmouth
Traditions of Old and New Await The town of Falmouth was named in 1602 by Bartholomew Gosnold (after his homeport in England), who led the first exploration by Europeans of this region. Just down the ever-popular Surf Drive Beach on Vineyard Sound is a large…
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Current Vintage
Joseph Carr has created a life and community on Cape Cod that is as rich and soulful as his wine Go behind the scenes of Joe’s interview! Watch HERE “I walked by a French restaurant one day, and I looked in the window to see…
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Ever wonder how the Cape Cod Canal came to be?
August Perry Belmont Jr. was a product of his age, in an age that needed his products. The Gilded Age—a period roughly from post-Civil War Reconstruction (1865) up to the first Progressive Era (early 1900s)—represented the dawn of modern America as it approached the new…
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This Cape Cod nature photography is STUNNING
Photography by Sarah Devlin For Sarah Devlin, becoming a photographer was, quite literally, a natural decision. Having always been intrigued by nature, it made sense for her to record and share her passion with others, inviting her audience into a unique world shown from her…
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This gorgeous bloom is a MUST for any Cape garden
Set the stage for a spectacular garden with 2019’s Bulb of the Year There’s no better way to breath new life into your garden than through the intricate, shape and vibrant color of a dahlia. In 2019, this colorful flower is getting some well-deserved time…
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Nauset Lantern celebrates 60 years in a unique way
Nauset Lantern Shop marks its 60th anniversary with a changing of hands Editor’s note: In the 2005 “Top 400” issue of Cape Cod LIFE, we featured a story on Nauset Lantern Shop titled “Passing the Torch.” At the time, Michael Joly was in his fifth…
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Gunkholing: A message from the publisher
The Season is Upon Us! Spring is a wonderful time to treat ourselves to places and spaces that speak to us about this area we love so much. Let’s start at the Cape Cod Canal, where the bridges provide a lifeline for so many to…
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Have you been to these local garden centers?
There are few resources as valuable as your local garden center for those who consider gardening among their passions, pursuits or hobbies. Just think about it: If you love to cook, other than your local cooking supply shop, where can you go to get free…
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Gardening Advice from an Expert Cape Cod Gardener
C.L. Fornari shares sage gardening advice in her new book The surprising thing about C.L. Fornari’s garden is not the lushness of the plantings, the striking use of color or the continual bloom from season to season. It is the casualness of it all. Nonetheless,…
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Carol Flax creates incredible works of art in an unusual medium…
Carol Flax finds inspiration in the pages of magazines to piece together her works of fine art Think of the skeletal structure and muscle beneath a horse’s skin. Or the light of the sun and the blue of the sky visible behind a cloud. Now…
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Art on the Plate: These cinnamon buns are SO YUMMY
Baker/Owner: Sandy McPherson Washashore Bakery has become a must-visit in Mashpee Commons since it opened in 2016. After traveling and studying abroad, spending time learning and working at bakeries across the country, owner Sandy McPherson decided it was time to bring her love of baking…
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ArtWeek 2019 is going to be a hit!
Immerse yourself in the local arts scene during ArtWeek 2019 One of the best things about the Cape and Islands is the endless variety of artistic, cultural and creative events. One of the hardest things about this area is committing the time to take advantage…
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Art on the Plate: Snowy Owl
Owners: Manuel Ainzuain & Shayna Ferullo “It’s more than just a cup of coffee,” says Snowy Owl Owner Manuel Ainzuain. After moving to the Cape from San Francisco to be closer to family, Ainzuain found himself looking for the type of coffee shops he frequented…
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