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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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Photo Portfolio: Denise Barker

Behind the lens of Denise Barker, whose serene coastal images capture the wonder of the natural beauty around her.

Bach to the Beach

It’s a shore thing! Cape Cod offers the ideal setting for the perfect bachelor or bachelorette party.

Seaside Sentiments: Cape Cod Summer Memories

It’s true what they say—it does go by fast. One mother’s look back on special Cape vacations.

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Simply Sippewissett

A new Falmouth home for a blended family brings together a dream team who flawlessly executes a vision for enjoying the natural world.

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The Garden Next Door

Terry and Reg Soares invest their knowledge and passion for gardening in their own private sanctuary.

Special Spaces: Reimagined Retreat 

Lewis and Weldon create a carriage house that makes guests reluctant to leave.

Mastering the Trade: Mid-Cape Home

Mid-Cape’s Pamela Speciale crafts a kitchen that honors history and embraces function.

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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: Lee Surette

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

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: Richard Pawlak

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a painting? Look at Richard Pawlak’s abstract expressionist…

Artist Profile: Philip Dutra

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

Artist Profile: Janine Robertson

For Janine Robertson, the path from trompe l’oeil muralist to contemporary landscape painter was both a natural evolution and a…

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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.