Spring 2021

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A Subtle Case of the Blues

By Larry Lindner / April 20, 2021

In the wrong hands, a palette of blue and white by the coast can become a tedious cliché.  In the hands of Karli Stahl, principal of Nantucket’s KMS Designs, it becomes a study in nuance, texture, and ingenuity for a family seeking a restful backdrop…

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A Story Takes Bloom

By Allyson Plessner / April 20, 2021

Bunny Mellon’s gardens at her former Osterville home have cemented their place in the history books, but as the years carry on and the flowers wilt away, how does one preserve the legacy of an icon? As the tides turn, so do storied tales of…

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Salt Ayr

By Brenna Collins / April 20, 2021

This waterfront home has been completely transformed into a colorful getaway by drawing inspiration from its every view Whether it be the sheer magnitude or unpredictability of the sometimes wild, sometimes serene ocean, something keeps a human’s gaze continually…

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Art For Art’s Sake

By Larry Lindner / April 20, 2021

When sourcing the perfect pieces for unique homes, those in the know turn to John Kirby’s team at Boston Art. With the ocean just in front of this South Shore property and a marshland that changes with the tides right out back, it’s not surprising that the&hell…

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Lawless Design

By Sarah Tietje-Mietz / April 20, 2021

Intrepid designer, Hannah Oravec dismisses expected conventions to achieve a chill Cape Cod vibe. When Mumi and Ahn Phan purchased a property in the coastal Cape town of Mashpee last fall, they wanted this home to be a family retreat for the upcoming holidays—a tall&hellip…

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On Point In Onset

By Elizabeth Shaw / April 20, 2021

The Glen Cove Hotel building in Onset has been providing quality service and entertainment since the Victorian Era. And it shows no signs of slowing down. When one thinks of Victorian Era architecture and style, the Cape certainly isn’t one of the first places to…

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Putting The Charm In Chatham

By Brenna Collins / April 20, 2021

For Melinda Headrick, President of Chatham Interiors and a fourth-generation Chatham resident, the word ‘Chatham’ embodies everything her business represents: quaint, elegant, and understated sophistication. Even the origin of the word ‘Chatham’ traces back to ‘hom…

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Grand Slam

By Julie Craven Wagner / April 20, 2021

Lineal, Inc., Good Life New England and William Conrad & Company Interiors constitute the dream team for one lucky family. In the world of sports, in this case, specifically baseball, how does anyone know what the season will yield? At Spring Training, does any…

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Next Wave: Kevin Rothschild Shea

By Brenna Collins / April 20, 2021

In 2008, Kevin Rothschild-Shea founded his own firm, ArchitectureEL, out of East Longmeadow, MA. With a lifelong connection to the Cape, Rothschild-Shea continues to expand his work this side of the bridge with a deep care for the local Cape community. As a multidisciplinary…

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Focus: Northeast Lantern

By Elizabeth Shaw / April 20, 2021

Handcrafted Lanterns since 1987. Chris Heal, second generation owner of Northeast Lantern Company, is carrying on his father’s legacy. Gordon Heal started the company after working for a local weathervane shop in Hampton Falls.  Whether you’re looking for indoor or …

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Focus: Light & Living

By Cape Cod Life Publications / April 20, 2021

Light up your home and your life at a new lighting showroom. Light & Living, the newest and most innovative lighting showroom on the Cape and Islands, has recently opened to the delight of area homeowners, interior designers and architects. Owner Steve Rice has spent&hel…

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