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Visiting Nantucket

Aug 21 2012 · 0 comments · Personal, Travel ·0

Ah, Nantucket.

This geographically isolated (30 miles out at sea from Cape Cod) and culturally sophisticated (what international vacation destination isn’t?) island restores my soul each time I step upon her shores.

For 23 years I have blessed to visit Nantucket with my dearest girlfriends. When we are there, I believe the island rocks just a little bit more in the water from our laughter and ahem, our dancing!

Each trip, our cocktail mistress Tina creates a cocktail of the season for our enjoyment. This time it was Watermelon Strawberry Martinis.

Delicious and a perfect way to kick off the relaxation at our friend’s home.

This year during our stay we were fortunate to enjoy nearly perfect weather. The sky was cerulean blue and the water a beautiful reflection of it with a hint of phthalo (art speak for green). Whether you reach this charming island by yacht, ferry or plane and stay for one day or several, you must make time to explore. Here are some of my favorite sights from Main Street and beyond…

For us, a stop at Bartlett’s Farm is always a necessity. The amazing fresh corn, tomatoes and fleurs are all so beautiful ~ and tasty.

Their growing fields are like a paint palette.

Downtown offers art for all tastes. Among my favorites is Art Cabinet Nantucket ~ very avant garde and not to be missed.

In another gallery along Main Street, this piece was so charming. I love how it captures the innocence of childhood and the simplicity of a day at the beach on the island.

The little girl in this painting reminded my friend Sandy of my daughter Emily when she was a child. I have to say, I do agree!

For shopping, my favorite island boutique still remains Trillium. Just look at this table arrangement…

Even my cooking would taste good on this striking china!

Of course my mind is never far from my job, and thinking about color is such a large part of what I do. At Parchment, I spied this fun stationery line from Pantone. Unfortunately, my favorite, Tangerine Tango, was out of stock. Maybe next time…

This window had most inviting wedding shoes all in a row just waiting for a bride. They all seemed to be saying, “Pick me”!

With all of the window shopping and exploring, you are bound to get hungry. We were excited to dine at CRU, a new restaurant that is the talk of the island.

The food was delightful but the designer in me was even more captivated by the decor!

The outdoor furniture was spectacular. I love this modern wing chair:

and a sofa with this view is pretty nice…

Don’t you love the punch of color?

For me, the pièce de resistance is actually inside the restaurant. This incredible crystal embellished driftwood chandelier is the centerpiece of the main dining room.

I adore the combination of rough and more formal ~so captivating and chic! You never want to look like you are trying too hard…the key to understated elegance.