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Living Above The Shop

Sometimes a story writes itself. You can’t always see it unfolding if you are living it day-to-day, but later, once all of the pieces come together and form, you can see it. Clearly. And you realize how it was all meant to play out. The way Kelly O’Connell’s story has unfolded is slightly reminiscent of a Nancy Meyers movie.  The Cape Cod native says, “I always marched to the beat of my own drum and...

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Inside “The Academy”

The Queen of Beach Reads, Elin Hilderbrand, pens a new novel with her daughter.

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Warm Welcome

“Second summer” invites us to discover warm, inviting havens for lingering indoors over a comforting meal.

The Chilling Crimes of Jolly Jane 

The story of Jane Toppan, a serial killer known as “Jolly Jane” and her ties to the village of Cataumet.

Seaside Splendor

A young girl’s promise to herself comes true and the beach wedding of her dreams is realized.

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From Tide to Twilight: The Glow of Great Design

Digs Design Company teams up with Whitla Brothers Builders for an enchanting project overlooking a tranquil Cape Cod vista.

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A Touch of Honey

Interior designer Honey Collins puts the finishing touches on an Osterville guest house.

Mastering the Trade: David Newton

David Newton of C.H. Builders reflects on four generations of building fine homes for special clients.

Refresh & Reset

Time to freshen things up for the summer season with new linens for your home.

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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!

2025 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Kate Pelletier

In Kate Pelletier’s Nantucket studio, art begins not with a sketch or a plan but with a feeling. Her process,…

Artist Profile: Lee Surette

“Cape Cod is a mirror,” says gifted watercolor and oil painting artist Lee Surette, reflecting the stunning beauty of natural…

Artist Profile: Andrea M. Sawyer

The journey along life’s unexpected twists and turns has brought Andi Sawyer to a place where she’s still happily mystified…

Artist Profiles: David Mesite

On Cape Cod, the landscape is teeming with breathtaking beauty—winding roads, ever-changing shorelines, and scenes that evoke stories of summer…

Artist Profile: Molly Avellar

There’s no question that Cape Cod has a vibrant community of artists, but few can say that their journey as…

Artist Profile: Philip Dutra

Growing up on the shores of Cape Cod, Philip Dutra channels a lifetime of coastal experiences into his artwork, capturing…

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An Artist’s Assistant

With her trusty Golden Retriever by her side, there is nothing artist Meredith Hanson cannot create.

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.

Not Ruffin’ It

These accommodations across the Cape & Islands are ready to pamper you and your pup on your next getaway.

A Doggone Good Day

The Daffy Dog Parade, an annual event hosted by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NiSHA, is a tail-wagging good time.