The Who, What, Wear of Cape Cod
06/30/11Fragrant Memories fro Martha's VineyardFragrant MemoriesLet pleasant scents of Martha’s Vineyard take you back. Vineyard Bath Company has newly opened a retail shop this season on the island and offers an array of bath products including body lotion, body wash, sea salt scrubs, soaps, and lip balm in various bouquets named after Vineyard towns. Vineyard Bath Company, 15 N. Summer Street, Edgartown, 508-561-1599, www.vineyardbathcompany.com |
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03/09/11Magnificent ObsessionsThe Cape is fertile ground for sourcing perfect vintage pieces for your home. Mike Finn, Wellfleet resident and co-owner of Chatham’s Picnic Fashion alongside wife Becky, has compiled an exquisite collection of vintage pieces that he will be selling online when his website fully launches www.magnificentobsessionsshop.com as well as at the store. We sat down with Mike to discuss his passion for vintage hunting.Cape Cod Magazine: How did you get involved with vintage ware?Mike Finn: As a byproduct of life on the road as a touring musician I was always wandering off looking in antique shops and flea markets for interesting objects that would fit in a suitcase. This explains, in part, my collection of over 800 pairs of salt and pepper shakers.CCM: Are there particular pieces you are... |
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02/22/11Eco ChicSustainability never looked or tasted so good! |
01/28/11Fabulous Finds at Port CargoEven on a frigid Cape Cod day, it's possible to find some hot deals |
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01/10/11Not Your Ordinary Jewelry BoxA local resident creates beautiful - and functional - necklace boxes |
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01/05/11Beth Bishop Open HouseBest way to get into the holiday spirit? Shop for others and give to Toys for Tots!Beth Bishop in Orleans held its annual shopping Open House on December 18. Shoppers enjoyed live music by Simple Gifts Woodwind Ensemble, warm apple cider, and delicious cookies. Some of the winter clothing line was marked down considerably to coincide with the event. For the first time, the shop collected Toys for Tots and gathered more than two dozen for local needy families. Beth Bishop is already looking forward to beating their record next year. “We wanted to open up our store and spread some holiday cheer for the season,” says Amy Raycroft, Public Relations Manager at Beth Bishop. “We love partnering with local artists and the Simple Gifts Woodwind Ensemble is a great group to... Posted at 08:18 PM | Permalink |
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12/01/10All Wrapped UpKimberley Deane’s intricate pieces are beautiful and wearable works of art. The Truro resident has been making jewelry for 20 years and seen her style evolve, but is most excited by the silversmithing and wire wrapping she is currently working on. All of Deane’s pieces are one of a kind and utilize sterling silver, precious and semi-previous gemstones. The jeweler antiques her sterling silver through a process called oxidation to give it a unique appearance. Her pieces range from earrings to seahorses and anchors.“I am definitely inspired by my surroundings,” says Deane of the dunes, sea, and sky on the outer Cape. “I see a birds nest I like and I am inspired. My mind doesn’t focus on one source of inspiration. I dream about putting pieces... |
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