News and Events for Nantucket Island
With Sip’n Shops all the rage, last week Judi Hill, Pam Freitus, and Karen Palmer again collaborated to hold their very personal sip’n shop event in Palmer’s lovely Dionis home. The Great Nantucket Pearl Party has become a much anticipated annual island event. Guests include summer residents, visitors, and year-rounders, […]
by Sanibel Chai Upon entering Reubin Simantov’s store, you find yourself awash in mythology, history, and dreams. No subject is too fantastic or off limits. Horses, snakes, gargoyles, urchins, panthers, fish, bats, honeybees, insects, and molluscs adorn Reubin’s jeweled designs. Diamond ant brooches, dangling octopus earrings, and a maple leaf […]
Commonly asked questions and misunderstandings about antiques… and the odd or end fascinating bit! If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck… except when it comes to pool tables. As various outdoor ball games were brought inside from the 15th Century onwards, […]
by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Drinking rosé has become all the craze. “Rosé all day” and “Yes way rosé” are just a couple of this summer’s pink drinking ad campaigns. While children wait in line for their special treat at […]
by Cara Godlesky When most people come to Nantucket, they are looking for a world away from reality with sights set on ultimate relaxation time at the beach. Few people think they should go to the beach on vacation to get full body workout. However, vacationers and locals may reconsider […]
by Sanibel Chai When you enter Nantucket Whaler, you may be surprised to find that navy blue is scarce. Designer and owner Susan Turer is dedicated to crafting a store that speaks to the real Nantucket over a general image of Nantucket. Rather than replicate styles and colors available at […]
by Cara Godlesky For a trip to Nantucket, visitors must pack light, breezy clothes for warm sunshine days, but also be prepared for the cool nights when the fog makes its way inland. For those who forgot their beach cover-ups or cozy sweaters, Blue Beetle can fulfill any apparel needs. […]
by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Rum has warm weather written all over. Sunshine, beaches, boats. Even when you are just dreaming of being here, a nice rum drink can easily transport your mind and spirit. The history of rum and […]
