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A polished pearl

By Julie Craven Wagner / May 1, 2018

Casabella Interiors transforms a dated Cape cottage into a semi-precious gem of a sanctuary Wikipedia defines beachcombing as an activity that consists of an individual “combing” (or searching) the beach and the intertidal zone, looking for things of value, inter…

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A place to gather for friends and family

By Julie Craven Wagner / May 1, 2018

Paul Miskovsky takes a family’s vision and makes it a fantastic reality Paul Miskovsky, owner of Miskovsky Landscaping, Inc. in Falmouth, is never shy when it comes to talking with strangers about gardening. So when one day he approached a homeowner who was tending to&…

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La cucina paradiso

By Julie Craven Wagner / May 1, 2018

The owners of Nonna Elena in East Sandwich are turning Cape Cod kitchens into slices of heaven A great idea can have the power to take on a life of its own, or in the case of Lu Matrascia and her wife, Joanne Benyo, a great…

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Next Wave: Jarrod Bannon

By Haley Cote / May 1, 2018

Growing up, Jarrod Bannon spent every summer and winter break helping out on construction jobs with his father, Paul, owner of Bannon Custom Builders (BCB). Now, at 28, he oversees the company’s team of building professionals as project manager. His current role, one he ha…

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Wellfleet: For a personal touch

By Allyson Plessner / May 1, 2018

For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go One of the great benefits of staying in a rental home is the opportunity to step into the shoes of a real Cape Cod family. At 110 Commercial Street in Wellfleet,…

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Nantucket: For an island escape

By Allyson Plessner / May 1, 2018

For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go Who doesn’t want to escape to Nantucket for a bit? The island is renowned for its alluring beauty, quaint streets and sprawling shorelines. If you’re planning your next big event or…

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Dennis: For historic splendor

By Allyson Plessner / May 1, 2018

For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go From a meeting house to an art studio, Worden Hall in Dennis has always been a place for people to gather, enjoying each other’s company in animated discussion or artistic silence.…

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Special Spaces: Hen House

By Haley Cote / May 1, 2018

Hen House by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders Providing all of the comforts of home within just 450 square feet for a family of four is a true coup. Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders (PSD) made such a challenge fun in the playful yet well-appointed&helli…

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A sight to behold

By Haley Cote / May 1, 2018

Hyannis Port home offers waterfront living at its finest Kalamunda, an eastern suburb of Perth, Australia, gets its name from the Aboriginal words “Cala” (home) and “Munnda” (forest)—thus it is commonly translated to mean “a home in the forest.” Kalamunda is al…

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Somewhere over the rainbow

By Haley Cote / May 1, 2018

Heritage Museums & Gardens new ‘parking garden’ is an oasis of sublime and purposeful design In 1939, “The Wizard of Oz” dazzled moviegoers with its use of Technicolor—the first time many had seen such an illuminating feat on the big screen. That awe-inspiring …

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Residence Redux: Laying the groundwork

By Julie Craven Wagner / May 1, 2018

Part three of our series about the Laverty residence in the Nye’s Neck area of North Falmouth examines how the homeowners and their guests are able to enjoy the outside of their home, all thanks to a talented team of professionals who took what mother…

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Barnstable: For a tranquil rendezvous

By Allyson Plessner / May 1, 2018

For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go Victoria and Bob Templeton have brought the West Coast to Cape Cod. As California natives, the couple have a unique perspective on the Cape, one that they express with royal blues…

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Cape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: Coastal New England Designs

By Allyson Plessner / May 1, 2018

Off the hook: Coastal New England Designs’ handcrafted coat hooks have real character A few years ago, Steve Cook took a trip to Cardiff, Wales, where he noticed that his friend’s beachy home was missing something. “The house had all this nautical décor, but they&…

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