News and Events for Nantucket Island
When I arrived at 14 Centre Street for a chat with the man behind the creative endeavor that is Freedman’s of Nantucket, Don was swapping stories and sharing international adventures with some regular customers who are also world travelers. This gave me time to browse through the shop. There’s always […]
• by Sarah Morneau • Summer has come to a close on Nantucket, but that doesn’t mean the island shuts down. With the changing of seasons comes a changing of inventory, with stores switching from breezy summer attire to cozy sweaters, outerwear, and boots. Here we list some of the […]
Treats to Savor Slowly Nantucket Candy Company at 48 Centre Street has the perfect chocolate treat to savor slowly: turtles! Their Sea Salt Caramel Turtles are a heavenly blend of slow roasted pecans or cashews, handmade with buttery, rich caramel, chocolate and of course, sea salt, which tops off this […]
A Place to Keep Nantucket Memories Sweet Inspirations, Nantucket’s artisan chocolatier at 26 Centre Street, has just introduced a new creative indulgence: their Nantucket Memories tin. Showcasing art by Nantucket Artist Barbara Capizzo, this American-made keepsake tin comes filled with sweet treats. The Nantucket Memories tin can be filled with […]
Hydrangeas that Never Fade Nantucket’s famous blue hydrangeas are as iconic as our daffodils. Blooming now into August, their vibrant color is part of summer on the island. Now, with some help from Nantucket artist Barbara Capizzo, you can take home Nantucket blue hydrangeas that will never fade. Sweet Inspirations, […]
Bartlett’s Farm is widely known for their freshly harvested produce, quality groceries, tasty take-out, and a garden center chock full of colorful flowers and plants for both indoors and out. My window boxes are full of bright and cheery flowers and fragrant herbs from the farm. Bartlett’s is also a […]
Art is life to Kathleen A. Duncombe, and for 20 years she has been sharing this sensibility with all who come to her gallery Made on Nantucket. Duncombe can’t remember a time when she wasn’t interested in art. “I was very fortunate to have parents who supported my creative aspects,” […]
• by Sarah McNamara • Head up Main Street and take a left onto Fair Street, just past Murray’s Toggery Shop, and you’ll find a fun and whimsical boutique featuring the artwork of Nantucket artist Jeanne van Etten. Also known as “the mermaid lady”, Jeanne’s creations are great conversation pieces […]
