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Friday Five Favorite Finds 2

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Wauwinet Inn - five favorite finds
For the second installment of my Friday Five Favorite Finds from Nantucket, we start by visiting the far northeast end of the island. Wauwinet is where the island narrows and curves around with Nantucket bay on one side and the Atlantic a short walk away on the other.…
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Back to the Land

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Back to the land Mimi Thorisson
While we just celebrated the birthday of our own “land” this weekend, there seems to be a more widespread undercurrent in the air. The appeal of returning back to the land is a movement literally underfoot. From the longstanding farm to table movement, to a renewed interest in home made and artisanal products, where the connection from maker to buyer is transparent, we have slowly progressed to the point where the fantasy of a life even closer to nature is becoming a reality for many.…
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Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Happy Fourth of July
From a quintessential American setting, wishing everyone a very happy Fourth of July! The Nantucket fireworks were last night, and while we didn’t venture into town for the festivities, the spirit was evident island-wide, as everyone from storefronts to iconic rose covered cottages proudly display their red, white and blue!…
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Friday Five Favorite Finds

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
ShimmoEvening_Nantucket_Gaillard-1
For this summer, I am initiating a fun little weekly series, Friday Five Favorite Finds, which I find on my travels out and about on Nantucket. My inaugural offering was made easy as I attended a cocktail reception Thursday evening for the five businesses housed at 2 South Beach Street.…
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The Return of the Woody

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
As I’m Nantucket bound, excited to be getting ready for an extended stay, I was thinking of past journeys and what images connoted the summer ritual of packing up and heading out for the season and one immediately came to mind – that of the classic Jeep Wagoneer.…
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Weekend Travels

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Weekend Travels - the Mayflower Grace
This weekend took me to two favorite New England destinations. For those of you considering some shorter stints this summer, my weekend travels might just yield some inspiration. Weekend Travels - the Mayflower GraceOn Saturday, I was honored to participate in the third annual Day of Design at the Mayflower Grace, above and below, in Washington, CT.…
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24 Hours in New Orleans

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
24 Hours in New Orleans Julia Row
Early last month, Susanna and I flew down to spend a quick 24 hours in New Orleans. With a little help from our video subjects, Jane Scott Hodges and Sara Ruffin Costello, as well as our usual on-foot exploring, we definitely got a taste for the unique flavor of The Big Easy.…
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More Patina Farm Style

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
entry to Patina Farm
Thank you to so many of you who stopped by and left such lovely comments about Susanna’s and my video visit to Brooke and Steve Giannetti’s beautiful Ojai farm. With such an idyllic setting and photogenic home, it was hard to stop snapping shots.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Brooke & Steve Giannetti on Patina Farm

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   28 Comments
Patina Farm - Brooke's office.
Patina Farm is the realization of a dream that many only fantasize about. Living on a small lot in suburban Santa Monica, California, Brooke and Steve Giannetti had already recognized their love of land, natural materials and fine old world craftsmanship.…
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24 Hours in Boston

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
24 hours in Boston beacon hill
With many projects in the works, the last few months have been busy with filming, photographing and travel. I have a few favorite destinations to share, starting with the most recent. Last week, Susanna and I spent 24 hours in Boston for several events.…
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