See the featured baskets and basket gallery at this island basketmakers’ website. Read more...
Now that you have a dream home on Nantucket, you can make it all your own with unique items from these antique shops and home décor specialists. Handwoven throws drape beautifully across your couch for cool island evenings. You simply must have at least one Nantucket Lightship basket. And marine antiques bring a touch of history to your home and make great conversation pieces. Fresh flowers can be the final touch to make a house a home.
Nantucket Antiques
Nantucket’s rich history is represented by these fine shops.
Nantucket Home Décor
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At Island Weaves everything is handwoven on non-mechanized floor looms. Our heirloom-quality fabrics are produced with pride & love. Our line includes multi-fiber scarves & shawls, washable baby blankets, cotton hand towels, rugs, and more. Read more...
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Hand-carved quarterboards, house numbers, ship models, eagles, whales, Americana, nautical & folk art: Petty Folk Art & Carving has it all. We also can do restoration and gold leafing. Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art, Read more...
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Some people say “Flowers on Chestnut is the most beautiful flower shop in the world” – stop into our shop and our garden oasis and see why! We offer flowers for celebrations, holidays, weddings, and Read more...
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A home & lifestyle business that combines full-service interior design with an on-site production weaving studio, retail showroom & online store Read more...
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Expertly tied sunglass holders, belts, necklets, earrings, rope bracelets, key rings, and more. Read more...
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Celebrating History
On Saturday, October 22 from 11 am to 4 pm, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host a fun-filled family program celebrating the 125th anniversary since the organization purchased the Old Mill in 1897. The event will be held at the Old Mill at 50 Prospect Street and is free The post Celebrating History appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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Nantucket’s First, & Perhaps Only, Duel
Gasp! A duel on Nantucket! And the frustrating thing is, we haven’t been able to discover many details. Was it a duel of pistols, swords, fisticuffs, or what? And what were the exact reasons for the disagreement that led to the duel? “Sir! You have dishonored the name of the The post Nantucket’s First, & Perhaps Only, Duel appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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Sword Given to NHA
The Nantucket Historical Association is pleased to announce it will receive the commissioning sword of islander and U.S. Navy Commander John Franklin Walling, who was lost at sea in 1945 while commanding the submarine USS Snook during World War II. The NHA is collecting the sword in honor of Walling’s The post Sword Given to NHA appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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Catchin’ with Tuna
There are plenty of pastimes to be had on Nantucket: many miles of trails and bike paths, an abundance of activities and attractions, so many marvelous museums. And of course, there is the ocean. Whether it’s swimming or shelling or just walking in the surf with wet, sandy feet, the beach never seems to get old. This year, with the help of our friend Steve Tornovish, we rediscovered a longlost love for a coastal activity in our family: fishing. The post Catchin’ with Tuna appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.