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In the July 2023 issue of Cape Cod LIFE, we had the privilege to reflect on Pain D’Avignon’s history on the Cape, as well as delve into the exciting things ahead for them, namely a new pizzeria and coffee roasters attached to their main boulangerie in Hyannis. Now, we know that their new pizzeria was just the beginning of what is sure to become a Cape Cod dynasty for generations to enjoy. Alongside their new...

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A Century on the Shore

When a building has stood for nearly 100 years on one of the Cape’s most storied stretches of shoreline, you don’t simply renovate it. You approach it with restraint. With reverence. With an understanding that what you are touching is not just timber and stone, but memory. Since 1927, The Beach Club in Centerville has served as a seasonal anchor for generations of families along Nantucket Sound. Weddings, anniversaries, bridge games, sandy lunches, children running...

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Notable Neighbors

Meet these standout members of our community, whose skills and accomplishments have truly made an impression.

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Shear Delight

How a chance encounter walking the bucolic paths of Peterson Farm in Falmouth led to an endearing story of sheep and stewardship.

The Gingerbread Blueprint

Right out of a storybook, Martha’s Vineyard’s colorful and charming Gingerbread Cottages have been enchanting visitors for over 160 years.

Photo Portfolio: Tom Riley

Photographer Tom Riley’s deep affection for Cape Cod and its beloved scenery shines through in each click of his shutter.

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Chasing Tides and Embracing Family

A very special project in Chatham earned two BRICC Awards—one by Classic Kitchens & Interiors and one by Polhemus Savery DaSilva.

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The Not-So-Ugly Duckling Home

A phased renovation by Fitzgerald Custom Homes modernizes a Chatham home.

Building Business: Clancy Construction

Showstopper Clancy Construction takes advantage of an unexpected new space to showcase their considerable talent and craftsmanship against the backdrop…

Celebrating the Craft, Honoring the Industry

The biennial BRICC Awards, presented by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod, is considered the region’s highest honor in construction and design.

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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: Joseph McGurl

For artist Joseph McGurl, one of the country’s premier landscape painters, each brushstroke is like a love letter to the…

Artist Profile: Thomas Hoffmann

It’s not unusual for an artist to carefully navigate the delicate balance between the pull of creative inspiration and the…

Artist Profile: Kenneth Evans

Ken Evans was a young boy in the early 1950s when he received a John Gnagy charcoal drawing set as…

Artist Profile: Derek Macara

So many great artists achieve appreciation and recognition after they have left this earth. Van Gogh, Cezanne, Monet; the list…

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: Jacqueline Chanda

Artist Jacqueline Chanda’s journey into painting began not with a brush but with a pencil. At a young age she…

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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.