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Eye on Style – Scrub Oak

• by Sarah McNamara • As you are wandering down Easy Street, admiring the view of the harbor or enjoying an ice cream on one of the benches in front of the Easy Street basin, take a moment to turn away from the water and you’ll notice a courtyard lined […]

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Summer Shades

The ultimate, year-round accessory that will never go out of style is a great pair of sunglasses. They are functional yet act as a statement piece, bringing together an outfit.  Sunglasses can make you look chic and stylish, even if you are trying to  hide the bags under your eyes […]

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Eye on Style – Jeanne van Etten

• 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 […]

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The Hospital Thrift Shop

by Sarah McNamara Located on a one-way street lined with historic homes, just outside of the hustle and bustle of town, you’ll discover an island institution.   The Hospital Thrift Shop has been in operation since 1929, providing affordable gently used clothing, accessories, art, books, goods for the home and furniture […]

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Emilly Brooke Rubin

by Sarah McNamara Tucked down on quaint Old South Wharf are two small shops full of amazing treasures waiting to be discovered, operated by the talented Emilly Rubin.  Emilly Brooke Rubin is her jewelry store, offering her original and exquisite collection of jewelry.  A few doors down is Sweet Liddle, […]

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Shells of Silver & Gold

Walking along Nantucket’s pristine beaches, it’s hard to resist reaching down and picking up some of the exquisite shells that are tossed up along our shorelines, glistening in the summer sunshine. There’s a new type of shell on Nantucket this season, and they shine with glints of gold. Jewelry designer […]

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Milly and Grace

by Sarah McNamara Just off of Main Street, in an ivy covered building at 2 Washington Street, is a hidden treasure of a boutique called Milly and Grace. When you walk in the door, you are greeted by feminine florals, soft pinks, cozy grays, and a friendly smile to welcome […]

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Sara Campbell

by Sarah McNamara Tucked down on South Beach Street, away from the hustle and bustle of town, is an exciting and original women’s boutique that will have you feeling stylish and comfortable in their playful and colorful pieces. Owner, creator, designer, and producer Sara Campbell loves creating designs that will […]

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Dakota

There’s a new store in town, bringing a fresh and vibrant approach to Nantucket’s various collection of shops. Young, enthusiastic, and ever-stylish owner Laura Elkman opened her beachy chic boutique, Dakota, this past April on Old South Wharf.  A store unlike any other on the island, Laura stocks a colorful […]