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Dear Readers, Fall is here and winter is fast approaching. You can feel the cold dampness from the ocean waters getting colder. It is the cycle of the season on Nantucket happening again. Where did the year go? It seems like I was waiting for spring to come, it did! However, before I knew it was the end of summer and here I am getting out cashmere sweaters. I am not bemoaning the point, just relating how quickly time does go by for young and old. Although when in childhood, summertime seemed to last forever! I was actually anxious to get back to school to see the friends that did not live nearby me. Every season on Nantucket is beautiful! I really feel as if I am on one, big movie set, where things are just perfect. The visual beauty of the Grey Lady is beyond words. I think that is more than half of the island’s allure. The other half is her isolation from the “real” world. You really can get away from it all, be it city traffic lights, honking car horns or bright lights obliterating the stars in the night sky. In the fall, I love to walk on the beach, feeling the last remnants of warm water from the ocean. It does quickly change. The smell of the ocean’s salt is easy to detect now, as the wind is so clean and crisp. In the winter, one of my favorite things to do is to just look up and see how clear the night sky is with millions of stars twinkling like diamonds. It is a simple gift – one I do not take for granted. There is so much more that I appreciate here, as do many others. It is a gift in my life to have spent so much of my time here. I always try to remember that it is a privilege to live here. That is why we easily share it with our summer visitors, full well knowing we “islanders” do not have to leave on the outward-bound ferry one day to an unfamiliar world far from our little speck of land in the middle of an ocean. How lucky are we? Very. Enjoy this issue, filled with the beauty and magic of Nantucket.

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CONTENTS AUTUMN The season changes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cool, breezes, less humidity and brilliant night skies. The color of the water deepens, the moors have jewel tones and their are less people.

A SQUAM HAVEN Solitude seekers can rejoice in the fact that this home is privately situated. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed for a family, for sandy feet from a day on the beach.

THE COLORS OF NANTUCKET When you set foot on this little strip of sand for the first time, however, you realize what is meant by truly vibrant colors.

WINTER Winter is not just a time of year here, it is an experience. From the ice crested waves to the magic of snow falling on cobblestones, one only needs to experience the season once to never forget it.

THE LURE OF THE SEA Popular around 1830 until about 1900, Sailor's Valentines surely enticed many waiting women to welcome home their sailors newly returned from the sea.

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S’MORES – A CHILDHOOD MEMORY S’mores are the perfect way to remind yourself and those around you that it can be summer any time of year, even if Mother Nature is keeping you inside.

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NANTUCKET BLUE BOOK OF REAL ESTATE Meet some of Nantucket’s most successful brokers. They are willing to create a manageable portfolio of properties

BRINGING LIFE TO GREATER LIGHT Hall can be found on the back porch of Greater Light, the beautifully restored former home of the Monaghan sister. She has written a book and does portrayals of Hanna Monaghan.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Ornamental grasses are also a practical choice for the Nantucket garden. They are largely resistent to pests, the deer don’t eat them, they grow in poor soil and don’t need a lot of watering.

ISLAND WEDDINGS Take a couple in love, add it into a magical island and instantly you have what memories are made of for a lifetime.

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or many of us, Nantucket is an escape. It’s an escape from the daily grind of life in

“America,” an escape from the big city, an escape from all the hustle and bustle. In short, for a lot

of us, coming to Nantucket is an escape from (if we’re being honest with ourselves here) reality. We come to the island to “get away from it all” and to indulge our desires to relax in something

resembling isolation.

Of course, there’s an irony in the fact that we’re all cramming

Steven explained. “We really wanted it to fit into the

ourselves onto an island that occupies just over 100 square

landscape.” Elisa echoed the builder’s comments, adding,

miles so that we can be more isolated. To put it in perspective,

“You know you’ve created a great design when the neighbors

Washington, D.C. is about 68 square miles, and anybody

are complimenting the house and telling you it doesn’t intrude

who’s spent time there can tell you how hard it is to get away

on them.”

from, well, anything. Those compliments were not accidental. The team considered But for those solitude-loving folks out there who are still searching

every conceivable element of the home’s design before they

for their little slice of nobody-else-is-around here on Nantucket,

started, and that consideration extended to the placement of

you’re in luck. Builder Steven Boukus of Clean Lines, Inc., and

the house itself on the 1.1 acre lot. “We spent time in the

designer Elisa H. Allen of Elisa H. Allen Design have teamed

woods,” Steven explained, “trying to determine the best place

up to create a stunning home in the Squam area.

for the house. We had a GPS out there for days. We agonized

At 5500 square feet, the home at 56 Squam Road is large

maximize the views and privacy.”

over it, trying to make sure that it was the perfect site to enough to accommodate just about any family, but the team labored endlessly to ensure that it didn’t overpower the

As to the views Steven mentioned, the main house features

surrounding landscape. “We didn’t want it to be a huge eyesore,”

sweeping panoramic views of the Atlantic. Something not often

Above: The surrounding landscapes were the main point of inspiration for the furnishings. We wanted to maintain the bright and airy quality while incorporating blues that echo the breathtaking ocean. Below: We envision this home full of large families and groups of friends spending time together, so lots of seating was essential. A sectional brings this room to full entertaining potential.

Custom pillows allowed for pattern play that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overpower the overall simple and inviting design of these guest bedrooms. Finishing the looks with artwork and unique wall fixtures added interesting detail without making the rooms feel too busy.

Dual sinks, glass shower doors, and a neutral palette elements that bring the spa feel into this home.

The cranberry pillows and steel blue upholstered headboard add bolder details to accompany the statement lighting fixture while remaining beautiful and soothing color pairings.

Warm neutrals and luxurious textures make for a bright and breezy master suite.

Deep blue-green upholstered chairs and pillows echo the stunning ocean view. Pairing with light beige lets this beautiful color stand out.

“It’s designed for a family, for sandy feet from a day on the beach. found in Nantucket homes is a two-story home with first-floor

With the water view and privacy boxes checked, it’s time to

water views. In this case, though, the first floor of the home

move inside to see how this home functions in real life. We’ve

features massive picture windows that provide spectacular

all seen the photographs of homes that are impossibly

water views. “It’s rare to have windows of this size in this

gorgeous and equally impossibly unrealistic when it comes to

setting,” Elisa explained. “You just don’t see it very often. But

life with a family. Elisa is one step ahead of us, though,

from the first floor, you have full water views.”

because this home is, in her words, “wash and wear.” The interior features high-end materials and appliances, and the

As nice as water views can be, what about that privacy he

team made it a point to source as much locally as was

talked about? Solitude seekers can rejoice in the fact that this

possible, including Nantucket Looms (Elisa termed the Looms

home is privately situated. In addition to being on a lot, just

team as “rock stars”), who supplied all the interior furnishings.

over an acre, it abuts approximately 300 acres of conservation

land to the west – certainly a quiet area. So in addition to

Beyond that, though, the interior is designed to be lived in.

having only the occasional deer as a western neighbor, the

Elisa said of the interior, “It’s designed for a family, for sandy

home also offers amazing sunsets with nothing to block the

feet from a day on the beach. It’s a perfect beach house for

view. The exterior also features several hundred feet of

today’s Nantucket summer family,” she said. “It’s definitely not

reclaimed Pennsylvania bluestone walls. “The bluestone adds

formal. It’s more upscale beach living.” And that’s an

softness and also makes a beautiful transition,” Steven explained.

especially good thing, given that the home has beach access

directly across the street, meaning there’s ample opportunity

• The home at 56 Squam Road is represented by J. Pepper

to get those sandy feet even sandier. And for those rare rainy

Frazier Real Estate. To see more images and learn more about

days when the beach isn’t an option, there’s no need to go

the home, visit www.jpfco.com.

anywhere for entertainment. The home features a finished basement with a media room, game room, and gym, along with a bedroom and bathroom.

• For more information about Elisa H. Allen Design (and to see more images of the Squam home), visit her website at: www.elisahallendesign.com.

It was about this point in the description that I wondered why anyone would ever go anywhere else, and it was as if Elisa

• For more information about the interior furnishings, please

had read my mind. “This home is a destination,” she said.

email: interiors@nantucketlooms.com or visit their website

“Once you get your groceries, you really don’t have to leave.”

www.nantucketloomsinteriors.com

And honestly, who would want to?

• To contact Steven Boukus at Clean Lines, Inc., please call 508-367-0263.

The Colors of

Nantucket A

by ANDREW SPENCER

rriving on Nantucket for the first time is akin to Dorothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrance into the Wonderful World of Oz. Before you get to the island for the first time, you only think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen real colors. When you set foot on this little strip of sand for the first time, however, you realize what is meant by truly vibrant colors.

Colors...

of Nantucket

he brilliant blue sky is matched by the clusters of blue hydrangea blooms that cascade out from expertly

manicured gardens. Of course, we’re surrounded by that same

shade of blue in the Atlantic Ocean, home

to the bluefish, the ubiquitous summer visitor that provides sport and food for so many local anglers. Floating around in that sky are countless fluffy, white clouds. At times, they look like sky-bound versions of the Queen Anne’s lace blooms that grow wild all over the island. Those

brilliant whites are also reflected in the sunbleached scallop shells along the beach and the scrimshaw toppers on the world-famous Nantucket Lightship baskets. And then there’s the most beautiful white of all: the white of a wedding dress worn by a Nantucket bride. Green is another abundant color on the island, as the rolling expanse of grass that covers the moors explodes in a verdant display every summer. The beach grasses high atop island dunes reflect that

emerald hue

as they dance in

Nantucket garden of hydrangeas

South shore beach

Wauwinet House pier

the summer breeze. Island lawns are similarly lush, as are the

yellow

boxwoods that stand sentry along the edges. Hydrangeas

ring in another season on Nantucket.

daffodils poking up along Milestone Road to

are the staple of every Nantucket garden, whether they be

pink, blue, white or shades of purple.

Ironically, perhaps the most iconic color associated with Nantucket is

grey. Anywhere else in the world, that color

is relegated to the world of drab and nondescript. But here on As the sun sets on another gorgeous Nantucket day, a new set

Nantucket, grey is a welcoming shade that anyone who has

of colors make their entry into the Nantucket color palette.

spent time on the island knows is perhaps the most special

There are few things anywhere in the world to compare to a

color of all. The island is known as the Little Grey Lady,

Nantucket sunset, as that phenomenon literally encompasses

and for good reason. Whether it’s the grey of the weathered

360 degrees. The entire sky comes alive as the sun dips below the horizon, with

oranges, pinks, and

reds setting the night aglow.

shingles that cover so many island houses or the fog that oftentimes blankets the island in a cozy cocoon, there are countless shades of grey on Nantucket, and they all—along with every other color in the spectrum—contribute to the

Those same colors become more prominent in the fall, as the

Orange pumpkins suddenly appear alongside brilliant red cranberries. The

unique qualities that make Nantucket such a special place for

island dons its autumnal costume.

so many.

moors begin to take on a shade of brown in preparation for

There are no words that can adequately describe the visual

their winter slumber. The island’s deer population begins to

spectacle that is Nantucket. As a writer, I am all too well aware

brown of

of that linguistic shortcoming. No, words don’t do the

their hides matches the hibernating grasses. Those browns

landscape true justice. To accomplish that, we must rely on

become more visible at this time, too, and the eventually give way to the

white of winter

another group of creative folks: the local artists who paint their

snows, when the island seems to take a well-deserved nap in

visions of Nantucket, using colors to express the beauty that

preparation for and anticipation of the excitement of the

words cannot capture.

Illya Kagan Easy Street Fog

by Illya Kagan

Viewings by appointment 20 h x 60 w inches Oil on linen 617-803-4817 illyakaganpainting@gmail.com illyakagan.com The “on season” on Nantucket is dominated by vibrant blues and greens, but the “off-season” is far more subtle ... we don’t call it the grey lady without reason. This painting is filled with chromatic grays which are achieved by mixing many hues of color with white to achieve a tonal quality that is more expressive than simple black and white. In this scene, the dominant blue/purple grays are offset by flickers of yellow/ orange lights, and warm backlit luminous mists.

Evans Sculpture Leaping Through The Garden

by John Evans

Viewings by appointment 24 inches long Bronze with blue patina on weathered aluminum 740-504-8082 jevans@evanssculpture.com evanssculpture.com If you live here or are just visiting, it's hard to avoid the rabbits! I started doing these for a client as a commission, but then I kind of took to them. Now my rabbits are spread around the island and in the garden at the Nantucket Memorial Airport. Whether real or bronze, they seem to have multiplied.

Cate Raphael Another Perfect Day by Cate Raphael Viewings by appointment 24 h x 36 w inches Oil on canvas 508-325-8829 ackcate@gmail.com cateraphael.com For me, the colors of Nantucket can all be found near the beach. From the orange minerals in the sand at low tide to the dry white sand up close to the dunes. It means brilliant greens in the dune grasses and bushes. Then, between the sky and the water, a myriad of blues ranging from sevres and cerulean, to cobalt and ultramarine can be found! Nantucket beaches are full of color no matter what time of year it is!

Gallery at Four India White Valise

by Bengt Hokanson and Trefny Dix

21 h x 9 1/2 w x 4 d inches Art Glass Vessel 508-228-8509 gallerynantucket@@gmail.com thegallerynantucket.com Bengt Hokanson and Trefny Dix use a combination of traditional Italian and Swedish glassblowing techniques as well as many experimental techniques that they have developed in their studio. Each piece of glass used to make the pattern represents an abstract painting.

Lois Wertheimer Moving Forward by Lois Wertheimer Viewings by appointment 14 h x 15 w x 10 d inches Alabaster on a rosewood base 212-706-0897 loisw.sculpt@verizon.net A freelance style of two fish swimming together that form a symbiotic relationship. The delicate nature of the carved scales softens the piece. I attempt to construct my sculptures to have movement in space.

Katie Trinkle Legge Vitamin C is the Best Medicine

by Katie Trinkle Legge

Courtesy of Old Spouter Gallery 30 h x 30 w inches Oil on canvas 508-325-9988 ktlfineart@gmail.com katietrinklelegge.com My color palette has always reflected the atmosphere that surrounds my subjects. Nantucket has amazing autumn light with blue skies and warm bright tones reflecting through the studio.

Melissa Dudley Sailors Valentine Pendant by Melissa Dudley Studio by appointment 1.9 h x 1.9 w inches 508-846-0237 melissa@melissadudleydesigns.com melissadudleydesigns.com 14k yellow gold Sailors Valentine pendant with a sapphire crystal cover. Inside are pink apple blossoms, white rice, and tiny sea urchin spines surrounding a diamond. This piece helps me cherish one of my favorite things and colors of Nantucket, gorgeous rose-covered cottages with their vibrant pinks. They stand out so beautifully against all the grey, tan, and blue tones found on the island. I wish the flowers could last all year! This is how I decided to capture this memory and celebrate it year-round.

Sharon Woods Hussey Autumn Morning by Sharon Woods Hussey Viewings by appointment 18 h x 24 w inches Oil on linen 508-325-5604 artist studio woodsdesigns@comcast.net Fall on the island brings a beautiful transition from the brilliant palette of blues and greens of spring and summer. There are subtle changes along the shore as the beach grass mellows to ochre and gold, shadows deepen and the morning skies display a nuanced array of pinks, yellows, and blues. Magical colors.

Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fresh Fish Prints The Three Stooges by Peter Van Dingstee Courtesy of Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fresh Fish Prints 32 h x 66 w inches 508-325-1842 petervandingstee@yahoo.com freshfishprints.net Amazing blues like sunset skies of Nantucket summertime surprise! This art form is done in the Japanese direct method style of Gyotaku. (Fish rubbing)

Caroline Weld Tangerine Twist by Caroline Weld

37 1/2 h x 37 1/2 w x 2 d inches (framed) Acrylic on canvas 917-363-5885 carolineweldart@gmail.com carolineweld.com Tangerine Twist shows off the changing colors of Nantucket as it folds into fall— oranges, yellows, and reds start being accented by grayish blues. The texture of the paint is thick in some areas on the canvas composition, “impasto”, while other areas of the composition are thin layers revealing the history of the painting—giving the feeling of change and movement. The marks, textures, and colors of Tangerine Twist lead the viewer’s eye in a journey through the canvas’s layers from summer blue colors into a fall palette.

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THE LURE OF THE SEA:

Sailor’sValentines

by DONNA FEE

N THIS DAY AND AGE , IF WE ARE SEPARATED FROM OUR BELOVED , WE CAN STAY

CONNECTED VIA FIBER OPTIC WIZARDRY AND MAGICAL CELL TOWERS THAT TRANSMIT OUR

PASSION THROUGH THE AIR ON INVISIBLE WAVES .

CAN ALSO WRITE LOVE LETTERS THE OLD FASHIONED WAY WITH PEN AND INK ,

DROPPING OUR COMPLETED WORDS OF LOVE INTO THE NEAREST SAPPHIRE - BLUE MAILBOX MADE AVAILABLE BY THE

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.

This ivory mermaid is swimming in a sea of shells. The entire underwater scene is made from meticulously placed shells of various colors to depict the ocean’s bottom.

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Imagine not having access to these modern modes of communication, coupled with a separation that would endure not just the length of the average business trip or even the time from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but span the course of three to four years. It was that 19th century world full of hard work, azure seas and rowdy ports of call that fostered the delicate shell mosaics we now call Sailor’s Valentines. Popular around 1830 until about 1900, these shell mosaics surely enticed many waiting women to welcome home their sailors newly returned from the sea. The shell mosaics were not known as sailors' valentines at the time. It is thought that collectors and antique dealers began to call them sailor’s valentines when the mosaics became collectibles beginning in the 1930s. These valentines from the sea were mosaics of intricate symmetrical designs encased in wood, and were usually inscribed with sentimental messages such as “For My Pet,” “Ever Thine,” “Think of Me,” “Home Sweet Home” and “Forget Me Not.” To be a true sailor’s valentine, the shell mosaic must be in an octagonal box. Some dealers say that this shape comes from the compass boxes which served to protect one of the ship’s most valuable assets: the compass. This is not to be confused with the compass rose, which is a drawing on a map. Portuguese map maker Pedro Reinel drew the first now-standard 32 point compass rose with a fleur-de-lis, indicating north and across indicating east (toward the Holy Land).

The other feature of a sailor’s valentine is, of course, the shells. The shells went into the boxes, and still do, in designs that varied in style and manner befitting the individual who made the valentine. There are about 100,000 specimens of shells world-wide, but only about thirty-five specimens appear in antique sailor’s valentines. Valentines of old usually contain shells that are found commonly in the West Indies. Contemporary valentines contain shells that are found all over the world. To get the bright colors evident in newer valentines, the shells must be harvested live. To see a valentine made recently, visit some local antique shops where they will show you valentines made by award-winning artist Sandy Moran. Lynn Walsh, owner of the former Sailors Valentine Gallery on Nantucket, has been following the evolution of this maritime art form. “Go back before the time of sailors valentines and consider the China trade and the seafaring merchants of Europe who traveled around the world and brought home exotica. It was very fashionable among the wealthy to collect exotica, which included seashells. Ladies

A typical Sandy Moran valentine with a hand-made lightship basket in the middle. The flowers in the basket are made entirely from shells.

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began collections, and from that came arranging the shells into

Oftentimes, it was an issue of “The Barbadian,” the local

designs. It was fashionable to have sewing boxes and other

newspaper. Still other valentines from this area tell of their origin

similar items decorated with shells. It was this ladies' parlor

with inscriptions that say, “A Present from Barbados,” or simply,

art that inspired the sailors to do their valentines.”

“Barbados.” One valentine has a label still attached that says,

There is some discussion among decorative arts scholars and

Manufacturers in Fancy Work. Barbados, W.I.” There is a trade

“B.H. Belgrave, Dealer in Marine Specimens and Native collectors as to who really made these tokens of affection from

card from the Barbados New Curiosity Shop. It states that they

the sea. Many valentines were not made by sailors at all;

have “specimens of natural history in shells. Crabs, lobsters,

rather, they were purchased by sailors from the tourist trade in

fish, pink and white coral and mounted birds.” They also

Barbados. Barbados, the easternmost island in the Caribbean,

announce that they have “fancy work in fish scales, rice shell,

was often the last port of call for many sailors. It was also their

coral shell, green pea shell, aurora shell.” The card ends with the

last chance to get that special little something before returning

following marketing request:

“An Inspection Respectfully

home to those who waited with open arms and ready hearts.

Solicited. One could wish that current marketing campaigns

It was not unlike buying a last-minute gift from the airport for

would be so gracious.”

those waiting for you at home. Another argument for the belief that sailors didn’t make their

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It is sometimes easy to determine the valentines that were made

own valentines is the sheer amount of materials needed

in Barbados. They consist of a variety of shells native to the

to construct one. On the materials needed list are thousands

West Indies. These include the limpet, crab's eyes (Abrus

of tiny shells, wood, nails, newspaper, cotton, glue, wax,

precatorius), and venus clam. The octagonal boxes are made

cardboard, gold and colored paper, varnish, hinges, screws

from Spanish cedar or mahogany. Most sailors’ valentines

and hooks. It is indeed intricate work and it may have been

have at the base of the shell compartment crumpled newspaper.

difficult to do the tedious gluing of the tiny shells while sailing

Pink and opalescent shells make up this beautiful double sailor’s valentine, accented with multiple shell flowers.

a rolling sea. Could you glue tiny shells onto a surface while on the Steamship Authority? “

They were most likely inexpensive to purchase, which made them easy for the working-class sailor to obtain. If a sailor wished for a valentine unlike any other, a center medallion or

The sea does have its moments of calm, and there were often

a photograph could easily replace the standardized center of

times when ships remained in port for months at a time for repair

a manufactured valentine.

and restocking. There were probably ample opportunities for the sailors to create their own valentines, and they would certainly have had the motivation to do so.

“While the majority of the existing sailors' valentines were indeed made as souvenirs from Barbados, I contend that the art form itself originated among the sailors. Certainly the most

Sailor’s valentines of old were inexpensive to make. The dividing

beautiful ones are made from shells that come from all over

walls were made of cardboard and covered with a variety of

the world and have boxes made from different types of wood,”

paper. The shellwork was glued to newspaper or cotton batting.

said Walsh. “The controversy of who really made them has

Naturally, Elmer's glue was not available at the time, but you

become the focal point of everything that's being written, as

could make glue from any number of things in those days.

opposed to the fascination with the evolution of the art form

“They could have made glue from fish scales by melting them

itself. If you parallel it to patchwork quilts or other folk arts that

down in a double-boiler situation. The sailors had access to

evolved over time, you’ll understand that we don’t concern

hide glue and used paperboard,” said Sam Sylvia of Sylvia

ourselves with who originated the quilt; rather, we are fascinated

Antiques, now owned by John Sylvia, Sam’s son. “They

with how a utilitarian object became fanciful and embellished

weren't dumb.”

as a token of the giver’s esteem.”

While some valentines incorporated extensive artistry, the

Indeed, the most rare and most beautiful valentines are those

majority of them featured designs that were easy to achieve.

that possess secret letters of love hidden within them or special

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This striking white-on-white valentine is perfect as a keepsake or a special wedding gift that will become an heirloom. Light glows off of the various shades of cream and white.

daguerreotypes (an early form of photography). Additionally,

If you would like to see more valentines, the Strong Museum in

crafting with shells was enormously popular in the 19th century,

Rochester, New York, houses an extensive collection. With

so materials would have been readily available to those who

approximately fifty sailor’s valentines, it is one of the largest

wanted them. The October 4, 1867, issue of the New Bedford

collections in the world.

“Mercury” printed an article that announced that Captain

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Leonard Bronson of New Bedford won a $1.50 prize at the

Shell collecting was an elevated art form in the 19th century.

Bristol Country Agricultural Society Fair and Cattle Show for

It was part of a larger cultural element that sought to follow in

“shell work and corrals.” We don’t know if the award was for

the Darwinian tradition of scientific understanding of the

a sailor’s valentine, but clearly the idea that men at sea created

natural world. Shells were studied, catalogued and displayed

their own shell crafts. Nantucket whaling captain Jared Went-

carefully in cabinets. Typically, the shells were arranged in order

worth Tracy returned from one of his voyages with a valentine

of specimen type. These cabinets were sometimes embellished

for his wife, Mary Hussey Tracy. The Tracy shell mosaic, as it

with inlaid designs varying in color and wood type. Some

is known, is a prized item in the Nantucket Historical

even incorporated mother-of-pearl or other decorative

Association’s collection. Jared himself made this valentine.

elements. The drawers in the cabinets were often divided into

A pensive scrimshawed mermaid sits upon a rock, surrounded by a border of blue limpet shells.

geometric compartments in order to display several different

Contemporary artists still create sailor’s valentines fashioned

shell types. When viewed from above, these drawers

after the originals made both by sailors and the tourist industry

resembled the designs we see in sailor’s valentines. It’s easy to

in Barbados.

see how there may be some disagreement as to who may have created the art form of sailor’s valentines, but, as with many

Inspired by tradition, crafted with artistry, Sandy Moran has

art forms, inspiration comes from many sources. Luckily for us,

a well deserved reputation for fashioning spectacular sailor’s

the art form exists and we reap the beautiful benefits, regardless

valentines. Her pieces are inspired by the original items, yet

of its origin.

surpass them in beauty and complexity. Her valentines are heirloom quality pieces of art. View her work at:

If you prefer a piece of jewelry, Jewelers’ Gallery offers gold

www. sailorsvalentinestudio.com

sailor’s valentines designed by Lillian Waine. Whichever sailor’s valentine speaks to your heart or appetite, forget not those sailors of the 19th century who first brought home these special valentines for the lovers they had left behind.

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S’mores W H AT

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES A R E M A D E O F.

by ANDREW SPENCER

HE DAYS ARE GETTING SHORTER AND THE TEMPERATURES ARE COOLING

OFF, WHICH CAN ONLY MEAN THAT THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE ON THE

VERGE OF GIVING OVER TO THE FALL.

BUT IF THERE’S ONE THING WE DO WELL ON NANTUCKET IT’S KEEP THE SUMMER GOING! AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO KEEP THE SUMMER FIRES BURNING THAN BY MAKING S’MORES?

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’mores are the perfect way to remind yourself and those around you that it can be summer any time of year, even

if Mother Nature is keeping you inside. Head out and gather some sticks for roasting marshmallows, then go back inside and get a fire going in your fireplace. From there, it’s just a

question of roasting a few marshmallows and squashing them together with some chocolate between graham crackers.

There is no better way to bring out your inner kid—or to get your actual kids off their phones—than by making s’mores. Try making them at your next get-together with friends and

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For some people, “summer” is a season; for those on Nantucket, . . . it’s a state of mind . . .

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INGREDIENTS • graham crackers • marshmallows • chocolate bars • Thin, long branches to put marshmallows on for roasting. • Friends and family.

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watch your guests’ eyes light up with excitement at the

For some people, “summer” is a season; for those on

prospect! Together with a selection of cordials and aperitifs (or

Nantucket, it’s much more than that. It’s a state of mind,

coffee or tea), s’mores can keep summer alive long into winter.

one that we don’t like to get out of. And so we don’t.

And as crazy as it might sound, there are those among us who

the flags on Memorial Day again. So join us, won’t

don’t love s’mores. But they don’t have to be left out of the

you? Make up a batch of summertime s’mores, remi-

summer-out-of-season fun! Offer guests the option of having

nisce about the fantastic summer you’ve had, and look

strawberry shortcake—another easy-to-make reminder of

forward to an amazing summer in 2020!

Instead, we stretch summer out until it’s time to wave

those endless summer days.

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Strawberry Sangria ~ 3 or so cups of strawberry syrup 3 cups of white wine 2 cups sparkling water – chilled sliced strawberries for garnish sliced lemons • In a pitcher - stir together syrup and wine – chill for 24 hours. • Just before serving add the sparkling water. • Garnish with sliced strawberries and lemon slice.

Strawberry syrup for Sangria recipe (make ahead of time) 8 cups of fresh strawberries trimmed and cut up 2/3 cup of sugar 1/2 cup of water • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar and water. Bring just to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. • Once the strawberry mixture is cooled, press the mixture, a little at a time, through a mesh sieve placed over a bowl, pressing down on the strawberries to extract as much syrup as possible (you should have about 3 cups of syrup). Discard the solids.

St. Germaine Cocktail ~ 1/2 oz. St Germain (elderflower liquor) 2 oz. Champagne top with club soda serve over ice garnish with a lemon twist

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Br okers &

AGENTS

you should know

Meet some of Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful brokers. They are willing to create a manageable portfolio of properties to show you. Call them to arrange this endeavor.

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GARY WINN ..... Maury People Sotheby's International Realty Highly respected throughout Nantucket’s real estate community, Gary’s proven knowledge of the political process of permitting, zoning, development, financing and investment sectors is invaluable to his clients. Gary’s clients attest to his consistent discretion, loyalty and dedication. His positive approach and client level service over the past 30 years has led to his rise as owner and Principal Broker of Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty. When not selling real estate, Gary can be found with his wife, Grainne, and daughter, Morgan, skiing, running and enjoying time together.

Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 115 | c. 508.330.3069 | email: gary@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com

Lisa Winn ...... Maury People Sotheby's International Realty What is it that makes Lisa Winn’s three decades of experience as a sales and rental agent at Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty extraordinary? It is the fresh and open approach she takes when listening to her clients and customers. When clients express the criteria for their ideal Nantucket property, whether it be a Nantucket “forever” home or a summer rental, they talk about the physical attributes of a property: number of bedrooms, water views and amenities. Because she truly listens, Lisa hears far more than a list of property requirements. She hears her clients expressing their desire to create a legacy – a lifetime of wonderful Nantucket memories for their family or a sound financial investment or, perhaps, both. It’s that ability to match a property with individual client needs through critical listening skills, an open mind and an intimate knowledge of island real estate history and current trends that has made Lisa one of the top producing island real estate agents. It’s also why you want Lisa Winn to be your Nantucket agent.

Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 126 | c. 617.281.1500 | email: lisa@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com

Angel C. Frazier ...... Nantucket Realty Advisors A Nantucket native for multiple generations, Angel’s close ties to the island are an advantage to her clients when buying, selling, or renting Nantucket Real Estate. Angel’s expert knowledge of the market and her focus make for easy and seamless transactions. She has successfully owned and operated a Nantucket business for over 20 years. Her business acumen has led her to manage several of her own building projects, giving her an insider’s track of what it takes to build on Nantucket. Angel understands well the importance of good communication, and the value of time sensitive action. Angel is attentive to her clients’ individual needs, and hearing their priorities, efficiently guides them through purchase or sales transactions that meet their expectations. Whether first time guests to the island or a seasoned visitor, Angel’s goal is to share her extensive knowledge of Nantucket Real Estate, and provide the highest standard of service in finding a client their “peace” of the island. Angel is well travelled, and always loves coming home to her serene, native island. She enjoys fishing, travel, a good meal and most of all, spending time with her three children. Vibrant island sunsets, misty ocean breezes, Nantucket’s pristine beaches – these are but a few of the joys of living on an uncommercialized island for Angel. Angel looks forward to working with you, to help you invest in your dreams!

Nantucket Realty Advisors 15 North Beach Street, 2A, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.367.9557 | email: angelcfrazier@gmail.com | www.nantucketrealtyadvisors.com

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MaryBeth Gibson ...... M aury

People Sotheby 's International Realt y

Marybeth has been a full time resident of Nantucket for twenty-five years. Her knowledge of the Nantucket real estate market enhances her understanding of the challenges of the housing issues on the island. She has developed an awareness as to what people need and want in this unique community. Marybeth and her husband Christopher own Christopher’s Home Furnishings. She has a passion for interior design and this, coupled with her knowledge of construction has been beneficial for sellers and buyers when they need to imagine the potential of a property. When not selling real estate, Marybeth enjoys traveling to exotic places and entertaining with friends and family.

Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 110 | c. 508.325.2897 | email: marybeth@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com

John F. Trudel III ..... Maury People Sotheby's International Realty John set foot on the island in the summer of 1989 and knew right away, while rounding Brant Point on the slow boat, that Nantucket was the place he wanted to call home. John and his wife Susan have lived on the island full-time for over twentyfive years, Celebrating 29 years of being happily married, raising two wonderful young men, Jackie age 24 and Zander age 20. John has been actively involved in the community, coaching youths in baseball, soccer, basketball and lacrosse. He has held positions on various island boards, including the Nantucket Little League, Nantucket Student Lacrosse (president for three years), Nantucket Platform Tennis Association (president for one year) and Nantucket Student Soccer. In addition to real estate sales, John is currently serving on the Nantucket Planning Board, of which he was recently elected unanimously to the position of Vice-Chairperson, Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission and Community Preservation Committee. John owns and operates TPM, Inc., a construction and property management company. John’s skills and experience as a contractor, property manager and real estate agent allow him to help individual buyers and sellers see a property, not only for its current strengths and values, but also for its potential. Let John share his enthusiasm and love of the island with you, whether you are buying, selling or renting a property on the island he calls home. Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 241 | c. 508.648.8870 | email: john@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com

Robert Sarkisian . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties Originally from Natick, Massachusetts, Robert has been a broker since 2004 and was recently named Partner with Island Properties. He has spent the last 25 years calling Nantucket home. He was recognized and awarded the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chairman’s Circle – Gold for sales performance in 2017 and 2018. The former General Manager of the island’s 21 Federal restaurant, Robert prides himself on offering a high-level of customer service, honesty, and integrity. Robert enjoys volunteering in the community he loves. In 2014, he received the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year Award; in 2015, he was recognized with the organization’s Achievement of Merit Award. A Brother Mason and the Senior Warden at Union Lodge, F&AM, he received the 2015 Brother of the Year Award. As a former Board Chair, President and Trustee of the Nantucket Lighthouse School, Robert still serves on the school’s Board of Advisors. Most recently, as founder and co-chair of Nantucket License Plate, an organization sponsored by the Nantucket Lighthouse School that supports non-profits on the island that benefit children, Robert was instrumental in this effort for raising over $700,000 for Nantucket’s youth through this license plate program. In 2015, Nantucket’s Inquirer and Mirror newspaper named him one of “Nantucket’s Brightest Stars” for making island life a whole lot better. In 2016, Nantucket Today magazine named him as one of ten individuals who make a difference on Nantucket. Robert is a graduate of The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties 35A Old South Road, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.6999 ext. 20 | c. 508.292.0665 | email: robert@islandpropertiesre.com | www.islandpropertiesre.com

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his carefully created residence contains both the traditional infrastructure of our historic

past, yet resembles the craftsmanship of a modern establishment. Just a few feet from Main Street, this wonderfully updated Pine Street home has the framework to illustrate the configuration of an original 1830s Nantucket masterpiece. Three floors of historical charm with four bedrooms, four baths, dining room, and several living rooms, creates a vibrant playground for gathering with family and friends. In addition, the private fenced-in yard contains a rear porch and patio, outdoor shower, and garden. 17 Pine Street $ 2,895,000.

A n g e l C o n r a d Fr a z i e r a t N a n t u c k e t R e a l t y A d v i s o r s 15 North Beach Street, 2A â&#x20AC;˘ 508.367.9557 â&#x20AC;˘ angel@nantucketrealtyadvisors.com

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Linda Bellevue ...... Atlantic East nantucket Real Estate Linda Bellevue is a highly motivated, dedicated and savvy real estate professional, who strives to be the best with her wealth of knowledge and experience in sales of Nantucket properties. Her attention to details, along with people skills, sets her apart. Most of her new clientele are referrals from countless repeat customers. Linda’s warm, caring and efficient style will turn you, too, into a client for life. Persistence, hard work and dedication to excellence have established Linda Bellevue as a leader in her profession. She is highly regarded by her colleagues for honesty and integrity. With more than 30 years of Nantucket Real Estate experience, Linda has the skills that are crucial to communicating, negotiating and navigating you through what has become a sophisticated real estate market. Linda is a member of both the Massachusetts and Cape Cod & Islands Board of Realtors, the Nantucket Association Real Estate Brokers and has a degree of GRI (Graduate of Realtor Institute) and CBR (Certified Buyers Representative). All of the associations uphold a strict code of ethics and assure that their members are up to date on all the newest marketing techniques and real estate law.

Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate 82 Easton Street • Mailing: Box 1407, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.7707 Ext. 235 | c. 508.325.2700 | f. 508.228.7780 | email: linda@nantucketrealestate.com | www.nantucketrealestate.com

Bernie Coffin ...... ’Sconset Real Estate Bernie is a multi-generation Nantucket native, on both his maternal and paternal lines. ’Sconset Real Estate originally began in the 1950s and is located in the ’Sconset Post Office Building in the Village Square, owned by Bernie and his wife, Carol. A total historic restoration of the building by the Coffins earned them a Nantucket Preservation Trust award in 2007. Bernie has been a broker and involved in the business on-Island since 1965, continuing to support the Island, its history and preservation. He has served on the boards of the Nantucket Cottage Hospital, the Nantucket New School and the ’Sconset Chapel and as the long-time treasurer of NAREB, the Island's association of real estate brokers. He enjoys golf and the views of Sankaty Lighthouse and the expansive moors. He loves to share his history and knowledge of the Island with clients for rentals and sales.

’Sconset Real Estate Post Office Square, 6 Main Street • Mailing: Box 860, Siasconset, MA 02564 c. 508.560.2917 | p. 508.257.6335 | f. 508.257.4655 | email: berniec@sconsetrealestate.com www.sconsetrealestate.com | www.greatpointproperties.com

Carol Coffin ...... Great Point Properties Carol has been involved in Island real estate since her marriage in 1968 to Bernie, a native Nantucketer. She grew up in Garden City, N. Y. and was educated at Green Mountain College, in Vermont, and at Boston University. She has raised two children and has worked in real estate on Nantucket, where she is a Massachusetts Broker and in Florida, where she is a salesperson. Carol is available to show and discuss property for both sales and rentals. Having pride in the island and in maintaining its integrity and history is a large part of Carol’s interest in assisting buyers, sellers, tenants and homeowners for vacation rentals. Carol’s interests are bridge, Mah Jongg, golf and sharing Nantucket Island with her five grandchildren. Carol and her husband, Bernie, own the historic ’Sconset PO office building which received the first Nantucket Preservation award and plaque. The Coffins continue their support for ’Sconset Trust, ’Sconset Civic Association, Nantucket Historical Association, Sankaty Golf & Beach Club and the ’Sconset Casino. Great Point Properties One North Beach Street • Mailing: One North Beach Street, Nantucket MA 02554 c. 1.508.560.2916 | p. 508.228.2266 | f. 508.228.2321 | email: carol@greatpointproperties.com www.greatpointproperties.com

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he home is a stone’s throw from Main Street and the heart of town’s activity, but is also moments

away from Cisco area beaches, Bartlett’s Farm, Cisco Brewery, the fish market and wonderful walking or biking trails. Walk to town for dinner, bike to the beach for a picnic - 16 Winn proposes the ideal Nantucket Summer lifestyle! This stunning, turnkey property offers a versatile configuration for family and guests with a 5 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms main house and a poolside cabana with a full bathroom. The outdoor living space is vast, lush and private; the grounds have been expertly planned and maintained. The pool is ideal for exercise or relaxation on hot summer days. 16 Winn Street 5 bedrooms / 7 full baths, 1 half bath $5,995,000.

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his well appointed 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath home epitomizes sophistication and style in its contemporary design, while retaining vestiges of a historic past. The highest level of craftsmanship and materials were used in the thoughtful renovation which is apparent in every detail Town $3,900,000.

Marybeth Gibson, Sales & Rentals at Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty 37 Main Street • 508.325.2897 • marybeth@maurypeople.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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eautiful brand new construction by Graham Goldsmith Architecture and decorated by Christopher’s of Nantucket. Delectable views of both Nantucket harbor and Monomoy creeks make this property a rare find. Three full floors of just completed living space include 6 bedrooms, a wonderful open floor plan, stately kitchen, see through fireplace, bonus office and media rooms, as well as spacious garage. A wrap-around porch and nicely landscaped blue stone patio. This house has a refined and stylish feel that appreciates the dazzling water views. Private path access from the top of the driveway to Monomoy beach leads to summer boating or paddle board fun. Too many wonderful details to list, this special property really must be seen to be appreciated. Home has approved pool permit. 10 Monomoy Creek Road $5,495,000.

J Pepper Frazier Company 19 Centre Street • 508.228.3202 • jpfco.com

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t’s hard to have spent much on time on Nantucket and have not heard of Beverly Hall. A fixture in the Nantucket portrait photography scene, Hall has been on the

island since 1964. And like so many of us, her story has an unusual beginning, but a very predictable ending. “I was going to Martha’s Vineyard with a friend,” she

recalled. “I’m a New York girl, and didn’t even realize that either Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket were islands. We got on the ferry in Woods Hole, and ended up in Nantucket.” In other words, Hall got on the wrong ferry, though she disagrees with that assessment. “It was the right ferry,” she said with a smile. “Serendipity led me to Nantucket. You can’t help falling in love with the island once you’re here.” After disembarking on the island, Hall found herself at a party

childhood, Hall captured images that parents were drawn to.

in Madaket, where she met her soon-to-be husband. They

She soon became a much sought-after portrait photographer,

were married a year later—on a fishing boat, just to give the

a career that spanned over forty years.

story a little more local color, as if it needed it—and Beverly Hall’s Nantucket story began in earnest.

Today, however, Hall can be found on the patio of Greater Light, the beautifully restored former home of sisters Hanna

Hall has a background in art history and had been teaching

and Gertrude Monaghan. She offers visitors a glimpse into

art to young children in New York City before arriving on the

the history of the sisters and the house itself through her

island, and she used that background to launch her career on

interpretation of Hanna.

Nantucket. “The lure of Nantucket’s artist colony was a

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powerful draw,” she said. She opened The Children’s Gallery

The story of Greater Light is one that could—and, for that

on Old South Wharf, where she began photographing the

matter, that does—take up a book-length work. Briefly, the

children as they worked on projects. An avid photographer from

sisters discovered a barn at 8 Howard Street when they

photo courtesy of Beverly Hall

followed a herd of cattle up Main Street one day in 1929. They were immediately enthralled with the structure and arranged to purchase it. Together they transformed the barn into an eclectic home, decorated with a wide variety of oftentimes discarded elements. The end result was an eccentric potpourri of furnishings that, together, created a magnificent interior. It was, in a sense, a living example of an Impressionist-school

photo courtesy of Nantucket Historical Association

painting: Taken individually, the parts seemed disjointed and out-of-place, but when viewed as a whole it was magnificent. The home was donated by the sisters to the Nantucket Historical Association in 1972, and it was open to the public for several years. But the building became structurally unsound, resulting in its closure. At one point slated for demolition, then-Executive Director of the NHA Bill Tramposch, together with a group of individuals that included Beverly Hall, championed a new vision for Greater Light. The NHA worked tirelessly for two years to restore the home, which was reopened to the public in 2011. Today, the home is appointed with the same furniture and decor that was in the home when the sisters left it, serving as a perfect time capsule of Nantucket’s artist colony past. Hall first encountered Greater Light in the 1970s and, upon entering the house, was instantly drawn to the space, just as the Monaghan sisters had been. “I immediately identified with the owners,” she said. “I felt like I’d come home. I just fell in love with the aesthetic. Walking in gave me a feeling of identity,” she recalled, trying to put into words that unnameable feeling

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we all know so well when we enter a space that just speaks to

experience, in other words, is like coming home, just like

us on a personal level. Settling on an appropriate description,

Beverly felt that first day she walked into Greater Light.

she declared, “It was like coming home.” Her eyes light up as she talks about the house, reflecting the love she has for

In her role as Hanna, Beverly delights visitors with a whimsical

that home. And the more she talks about it, the brighter that

unpacking of the Greater Light’s history through a soliloquy

light shines.

that she delivers on the patio overlooking the garden. “I channel my inner Hanna,” she said with a laugh. “I weave a lot of

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Sitting in her comfortably appointed living room inside her

island history into the performance, and education is a major

actual Nantucket home, one can immediately understand the

component.” Examples of that local history include the island’s

connection that Beverly felt to Greater Light. The garden —

Quakers, a faith the Monaghan sisters practiced, as well as

which rivals anything Claude Monet might have boasted

figures such as Maria Mitchell and Lucretia Mott.

at Giverny, to continue the Impressionist theme — gives way

Her performance is followed by a question-and-answer

to a home out of a fairy tale. The interior is full of books,

session from the audience, and frequently questions lead to

photographs, paintings, and antiques. As we sit talking, one of

modifications of the performance. Recalling one such

her cats jumps into my lap and begins to purr contentedly. Beverly

incident, Hall told me about a Nantucket student who had

and her husband David Billings are the consummate perfect

seen the show but couldn’t help wondering where the requisite

hosts, making you feel as if you are the only person in the

dog-related items were on the stage to go with the story of

world they’d want to talk to at that moment. The whole

the sisters’ dogs. Realizing that the young man was clearly

Nantucket Historical Association

Nantucket Historical Association courtesy of Beverly Hall

“This house so captivated our imagination from the moment we saw it.” – The Monaghan sisters speaking about Greater Light

photos on this page courtesy of Beverly Hall

attentive to details, she added a water bowl to the scenery and a line in the script that referenced the need to check on the dog who is asleep in an interior bedroom. In the end, the presentation is a sort of gift from Hall to the audience, as she brings Hanna to life. The more you talk to her about it, the more you get a sense for the passion she feels for the home and for the woman that was Hanna Monaghan. “Greater Light was, for me, a passion that was waiting to happen,” she said. “And it’s a passion that has never waned.” That passion is reflected in her performance, too; in a sense, Hall literally becomes Hanna for the time that she is on stage. As Hall said, “I want to bring history alive for them. When you interpret history, you become that history.” Greater Light is located at 8 Howard Street and is open daily May 25 – September 2 from 9 am – 5 pm and September 3 – November 3 from 11 am – 4 pm. For more information about Greater Light and Beverly Hall’s performance, please visit www.nha.org or call 508-228-1894.

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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES by AMY JENNESS

antucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural beauty can be credited, in large part, to its native grasses. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low mounds of sea-green beach grass undulating in the breeze, soft hummocks of the saltmarsh or the carpet of sandplain grasses that helps comprise the moors, grasses add texture, sound and motion to the local landscape.

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There are more than 1,400 species OF GRASSES that are native to the United States. MORE

AND MORE

NANTUCKET

HORTICULTURISTS ARE LOOKING TO ADD SOME OF THAT

AESTHETIC TO THEIR ISLAND GARDENS BY USING PLANTS FOUND IN THE GRAMINEAE , OR GRASS ,

FA MILY.

LOCAL

STAPLE,

IS CONSIDERED AN ORNAMENTAL

GARDENERS

AMERICAN GRASS, BUT

BEACH GRASS

(AMMOPHILA

BREVILIGULATA),

THE PLANTS COME IN ALL SIZES AND SHAPES.

PRIZE THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE LOW MAINTENANCE, SURVIVE IN DIFFICULT

CONDITIONS AND CONTRIBUTE COLOR AND TEXTURE LONG AFTER SUMMER FLOWERS HAVE FADED.

THERE

ARE MORE THAN

1,400

SPECIES THAT ARE NATIVE TO THE

UNITED STATES. THERE

ARE

ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL VARIETIES AS WELL AS VARIETIES THAT GROW IN COOL WEATHER AND IN HOT WEATHER. FROM THE SEA

ON NANTUCKET, THERE ARE MANY VARIETIES THAT TOLERATE SALT BLOWN IN AND WILL THRIVE IN SANDY SOIL.

Clearly, this is not your father’s lawn grass - kept clipped

Other grass-like plants that don’t belong to the gramineae

crewcut-short and tidy. Tall and spiky or low and creeping,

family, but are used like ornamental grasses, include

ornamental grass increasing popularity is based on a

varieties as diverse as evergreens, bamboos, rushes and sedges.

growing sophistication that includes preserving a sense of place by landscaping with native plants or using unusual

Liriope is a popular group of grass-like plants, commonly

plantings to add visual interest to a traditional flower garden.

called lilyturf or monkey grass. These small evergreen plants, which are related to lilies, are used throughout much of the

Left to grow on their own, ornamental grasses take one of

country as groundcovers. Liriope is easy to grow and is native

several forms: medium-to-tall mounds, low, thickly-massed

to China and Japan. It's tolerant of every soil type, grows in

carpets and loose stems. Many, like pampas grass (Cortaderia

either sun or shade, divides easily and can even withstand a

sellana) and fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) sprout

fair amount of salt spray. Liriope is available in varying heights

fluffy seed heads, as pretty and interesting as any blossom.

from just a few inches to more than a foot with both solid green

Other varieties add color by variegation such as ribbon grass

or variegated foliage and bold, blue flowers that resemble

(Phalaris arundinacea) or change to beautiful purples and

grape hyacinths.

bronzes in late summer, like switch grass (Panicum virgatum). Along

with

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beautifying

properties,

ornamental

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The following ornamental grasses will do well in a Nantucket garden ~ Arundo donax A native of southern Europe, this giant reed grows 10 to 14 feet tall and can spread up to six feet in diameter. It is a warm season grass that likes full sun with blue-gray/green foliage, thick woody stems and bronze plumes that turn silver in the fall. Chasmanthium latifolium Called northern sea oats, this northern U.S. native offers an unusual look to the garden with its flat seed heads and broad leaf blades. The latifolium will grow in sun or shade and forms a three to five foot tall clump with attractive seed heads that look good all winter long. Cortaderia selloana Commonly called pampas grass, the cortaderia is the poster child for ornamental grasses. With its eight foot tall stalks and dramatic cotton candy plumes most everyone has seen one of the 24 species somewhere in one of the Americas, Europe and Australia. Pampas grasses grow in shade or part sun and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind poor soil and water. Cymbopogon citratus Lemon grass not only adds a pleaseant citrus aroma to the garden, but it can be used as a cooking herb. It is a tender annual best grown in pots and brought indoors at first sign of frost. Festuca species There are 300 species of fescue and many are used for turf, but one of the best known ornamentals is blue fescue. Fescue tend to be small, clumping grasses that grow

Helictotrichon sempervirens Blue oat grass is native to Europe and is a cool season, tufted grass. It grows to four feet and its blue leaf blades arch to form a visually pleasing round mass. It does best in full sun and well- drained soil. Panicum virgatum Switch grass forms an upright clump of blue-green leaves and masses of feathery green to pink flowers emerge in late summer. It grows to four feet tall and requires full sun and normal soil. Phalaris arundinacea Variegated ribbon grass is also called gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garters. It is an invasive plant that grows best in the cool temperatures of spring and fall. It grows to three feet tall, can spread three feet or more and can grow in full sun or partial shade. Pennisetum alopecuroides Fountain grass comes from eastern Asia and the name in Latin: bristly feather - penna (feather) and Seta (bristly) - refers to its showy flower. It grows in full sun with well-drained soil with four foot mounds that spread up to two feet wide. Sesleria autumnalis Called autumn moor grass, this grass is a better accent than main event. It forms two foot high mounds of light green leaves. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Be sure to decorate your Nantucket garden with these beautiful plants. You will find their swaying fronds soft music to the ear and their delicate wave-like movement pleasing to the eye.

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