We buy all the jams and jellies we serve to guests from the Chatham Jam and Jelly shop right here on Cape Cod. Of course, as a small business on this magnificent peninsula, we support as many other local businesses … Continue reading
Having just returned from a whirlwind tour of Mediterranean ports, I can assure you that I am a fan of shopping locally whenever I travel. Local foods, local wines, local crafts. My suitcase and carry-on bags were filled with gifts … Continue reading
I should have known when my friend, Dawn, said “I’ve found a new craft for us Debbie” that I was in for an adventure. The two of us have undertaken a number of projects together, always with good results, but … Continue reading
Whenever Rich and I travel we like to bring back something different, something we would never find on Cape Cod, to remember our trip by. On many occasions that has been native art or a local craft item. We have … Continue reading
When Rich and I owned an inn in North Conway, one of the major outlet shopping meccas in New England, it was not unusual for our inn guests to plan a whole weekend around shopping. They would arrive on Friday … Continue reading
As the holidays approach and I contemplate decorating the Inn, I look for inspiration from nature. Sometimes nature fails me, so I have to look a little deeper to find unique and creative ideas for sprucing up the place in … Continue reading