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One Wag At A Time
Thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers (of human and canine kind), Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs is bringing pawsitivity to our community.
Outdoor Dining: Table for Sun
Cape Cod shines in the season of al fresco dining. Read about local restaurants where every meal tastes like a vacation.
Colorific 101
With a dynamic mix of patterns and hues, designer Laurie Gorelick transforms her own home, bringing vibrant and warm character to every room in this Barnstable Bungalow.
For the Love of Oysters
Kelly O’Connell of Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry explains what you’re missing if you haven’t tried Sandy Neck oysters.
Dynamic Daughters
Three daughters follow in their father’s footsteps while making strides of their own.
Living Above The Shop
A dream is a wish your heart makes, and local entrepreneur Kelly O’Connell is making her dreams and wishes come true through her work at Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry.
Weekend Away: Newport, Rhode Island
Our seaside sister to the west offers an escape to a coastal playground that bridges the gap between history and tomorrow.
Après-Sea
A family enjoys their Soake Pool, ensuring their time outdoors is as special as it is indoors.
Layers of Time
Color and texture guide Marc Kundmann’s quest to find beauty in all of life’s imperfections.
Let the Good Times Roll
When a husband/wife custom builder team create their own home on Nantucket, the sky’s the limit for their creativity and craftsmanship.
Shuck It, Let’s Get Oysters
Local underwater farmers are combining environmentalism and sustainable practices whose results aren’t only beneficial to where we live, but what we eat.
Girl Power
Increased accessibility and new technologies are smashing the gender barriers in recreational boating and fishing.
Passion Project
Interior designer Trevor Fulmer indulges his own sense of style in his Provincetown pied á terre.
The Accidental Gardener
A move from NYC to the Cape sows the seeds for a whole new world of growth and exploration for one intrepid homeowner.
Nature’s Palette
Meet five landscape professionals in this round-up of talent & learn what unique offerings each has to help you turn a tired yard into your personal oasis.
Cleansing Tides
A new report of the quality of the waterways and ponds on the Cape reveals concerns as well as a path for hope.
Washday Blues
Clancy Construction transforms the dull routine of laundry day into an adventurous activity.
Timeless Traditions
Interior designer Mary Maloney takes on a Dennis project that transcends time and space.
Good Folk
Yarmouthport artist Marieluise Hutchinson brings a simpler time and straight forward values to life in her inimitable scenes of New England life.
Crowning Achievement
Ralph Cataldo assembles his team of professionals to craft a special home overlooking Racing Beach.
If the Walls Could Talk
Portraits of the past found tucked into the walls of historic homes in Provincetown rock the local art community.
A weekend to remember…
Nantucket’s own Elin Hilderbrand gives reason to get away with friends in her new novel “The Five-Star Weekend.”
Odile: A Life in Layers
Ruth Davis is known simply as Odile—her middle name and an homage to her grandmother—but there’s nothing simple about her. Like her paintings, she’s a study in contrasts and layers, beautifully complex.
Notable Neighbors: Emma Lovewell
Peloton instructor, and Martha’s Vineyard native, Emma Lovewell talks all things wellness in her new book.
Summertime, But the Livin’ Wasn’t Always Easy
How Nantucket became a cosmopolitan tourist destination is explored in the Nantucket Whaling Museum’s new exhibit.
Shaping the Steps of Standish
The historic Myles Standish Hotel underwent extensive renovations guided by architect Patrick Ahearn in order to become a now magnificent family home.
Meet the Whales
How lucky are we that these majestic mammals choose Cape Cod to spend their summer? Come meet some of the usual suspects that cruise in & around our waters.
Building Women Strong
Gone are the days when a woman in the building industry was a surprising occurrence. Today, Cape Cod’s homebuilding community benefits from a strong female perspective.
Why Not White?
Interior designers Paul White & David Nault blend colors reflected in the ocean, grass & trees onto the white canvas of this “Cape-Nantucket Sound” project.
Fairy Tale Ending
Nantucket author Elin Hilderbrand, dubbed “The Queen of Beach Reads,” welcomes her fans to her magic kingdom for a memorable weekend.
Building Business: The Knack
Cape Associates, Inc. joins forces with b Architecture Studio to create a second location for the Knack restaurant in Hyannis.
Tommy’s Place
Dream-maker Tim O’Connell expands the horizon of hope with a second location for Tommy’s Place.
Coastal Farmhouse Fine
Lighting consultant Steve Rice shines the light on a homeowner’s transformation of a typical Cape into a Coastal Farmhouse where relaxing and creating memories with family and friends is their ultimate focus.
Unforgettable
Local journalist Greg O’Brien applies determination, intelligence and wit in his personal battle against Alzheimer’s.
Two Worlds Collide
One desire for a pool, and one for the beach, come together to create the perfect resort-style home combining the best of both worlds.
Art of the Earth
Potters and ceramicists across the region connect with their craft and those who love their art.
Foggy Memories
Revisiting an iconic Cape Cod Baseball League Game, professional MLB players & well-known coaches reminisce about the way the Cape itself can influence the flow of a game.
Creating Buzz…
Pollinators are more than a natural addition to a summer garden, they are critical to the food production for every living creature on earth.
From the Whims of a Wave
Sara Jane Doberstein brings the often unnoticed sea life found at the ocean’s edge into the glittering spotlight.
Let’s Take It From the Top
The Valle Group gives College Light Opera Company a new rehearsal space that is the talk of West Falmouth.
The Cape Cod Effect
At Pretty Picky Properties, experience drives experience. They provide their guests with local knowledge, top-notch service & exceptional rental homes.
Chalk it up to Creativity
New Bedford’s The Drawing Room explores the allure of Chalk Paint® and the creative ways to make a home artfully distinct.