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At The Helm: Meet Sarah Chace

CCL: How would you describe your role in the organization? SC: I am a partner at Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership. My responsibilities include managing the daily operations of Mashpee Commons – including leasing, property management, marketing, and strategic planning.  CCL: What were the appealing elements of the job that helped you decide to make this commitment? SC: Mashpee Commons is a family-owned company. My father began the process of retrofitting a strip shopping center in...

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Outdoor Dining: Table for Sun

Cape Cod is a fantastic dining destination year-round, but it truly comes to life in the summer when harbor side picnic tables, seaside patios, decks with a view and bars with a breeze all help to create unforgettable summer memories.Levitate Backyard & Rexicana Surf Cantina1871 Ocean Street, Marshfield • levitatebackyard.comLevitate Backyard in Marshfield, Massachusetts, is your one-way ticket to escaping the madness of summer traffic and the daily grind—without leaving the comfort of the backyard of...

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The Cape House

Three unique Cape rentals where you and your loved ones can create memories that will endure.

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Day Trip: Block Island, Rhode Island

Hop on the ferry and escape to Block Island for a day of adventure and good vibes!

Gunk’holing: “I’ll be down in a minute”

One of my favorite Publisher’s Notes (it wasn’t called Gunk’holing yet) from the early days appeared in Indian Summer ’81.…

Those Who Fledge and Those Who Flee

One of Cape Cod’s most recognizable shorebirds, the Piping Plover, plays a multifaceted role in the region’s ecosystem.

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Pretty In Pink (and Blue and White)

Nina Mayfield showcases color through use of intricate patterns and rich textures, creating a perfect retreat by the sea in Hyannis Port.

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Over the Rainbow

Maria Hickey lends her creative spirit to design a very personal garden in Sippewissett bursting with colors.

Shades of the Sea

On the harbor in Nantucket, Nina Liddle’s project is a truly serene escape. A soft color palette makes for a home that’s as inviting as it is visually stunning.

Out of the Blue

The team at Holly Hudson Designs accomplishes a nearly impossible task in this New Seabury home, blending elegance with playful nautical touches in every room.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2024 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Elizabeth Lazeren Daglio

When Elizabeth Lazeren Daglio begins a painting, she covers the canvas with a dark ochre wash and begins to rub…

Artist Profile: Sarah Hinckley

It could be said that Cape Cod is in Sarah Hinckley’s bones. Born and raised in Cummaquid, she has an…

Artist Profile: Linda Ryder

There’s a quote often attributed to George Eliot that says, “It’s never too late to be what you might have…

Artist Profile: Tom Ouellette

Tom Ouellette’s paintings seem to emerge from a time long ago, an era where modern conveniences weren’t even taking shape…

Artist Profile: Jeff Adams

Although Jeff Adams has been creating ceramic works of art for decades, in the last four years he has focused…

Artist Profile: Jennifer McCalmont

Oil painter Jennifer McCalmont’s treatment of the coastal light provides a diffused essence that floats atop her paintings; whether they…

Seaside Bridal Couture

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In honor of our inaugural annual issue of Cape Cod DOG, this year's issue is available for all to read!

Who Rescued Who?

The MSPCA and the Animal Rescue League are finding loving homes for animals in need.

It’s all Paws-sible

Del Mar offers several high-end, dog-friendly properties all over Cape Cod so that you and your pet can enjoy vacation together.

When Cape Cod Dogs Lived Differently

Cape journalist and blogger reflects on times gone by with his free-spirited furry friend.

A Dashing Day of Fun

Cape Cod Doxie Day celebrates their Sweet 16!