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,” […]
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Susan Lister Locke – Eye on Style
While walking down Easy Street, a glint of something sparkly caught my eye from the window of a new building near the harbor. Upon further inspection, I noticed it was the newly-opened gallery and store of accomplished island artist and metalsmith Susan Lister Locke. Her location is bright and airy, the […]
Ten Not to Miss
There’s so much to see and do on Nantucket Island that it’s all too easy to miss artists and shops that offer things you’ll not find anywhere else. Here is a list of ten places you don’t want to miss during your island visit: GS Hill Gallery & Nantucket Pearl […]
Gems of the Sea
Staff Picks & Insider Tips This year, jewelry fashion on Nantucket has been all about pearls. We spent the whole summer oohing and ahhing – and groaning, too – over this season’s pearl selection. We found that not all of the Nantucket jewelers who specialize in pearls are created equal. […]
Eye on Style, Lorene Ireland
Many people think of Old South Wharf as a haven for artists and art lovers, with lots of quaint and unique galleries to peruse and a beautiful view of the harbor to get those creative juices flowing. But Old South Wharf is also a great location for fashion and style…and […]
Two Special Anniversaries
In 1963, Trinity Collection, the exclusive Main Street shop known for classic Rolex, rare antique watches, and sought-after Patek Philippe designs, started out as a small case in a surf shop in Maryland owned by E. Townsend Wright II, legendary in surfing circles as “Spyder” Wright. Though the focus of […]
Cibani at Serenella
This weekend, August 9 to 11, Serenella-Nantucket is hosting a trunkshow for Tia Cibani’s eponymous luxury womenswear line. The designer will make a personal appearance at Serenella-Nantucket on Saturday. Tia Cibani is a luxury womenswear brand that debuted with its Spring Summer 2013 Collection at New York Fashion Week. It […]
Eye on Style, Murray’s Toggery Shop
While the retail scene in downtown Nantucket seems to change from year to year, Murray’s Toggery Shop has been a Main Street fixture for the past sixty-eight years and has become a Nantucket institution. Established in 1945, Murray’s has been keeping the whole family well dressed year-round, offering a department […]
Duchess of Cambridge’s Designer on Nantucket
Katherine Hooker London, favored designer for the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will be showing her fabulous new designs for Autumn and Winter 2013 at Johnstons Cashmere, 4 Federal Street this weekend from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4 from 10 am to 6 pm (some private mid-week appointments […]