Happy Valentine’s Day from the Heart of Nantucket.
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Enjoy Nantucket in the Winter
After today’s blizzard conditions and 65 MPH winds one might wonder what’s to love about Nantucket in the winter. While the weather has been a bit chilly lately – Nantucket can be quite beautiful in the winter. The island is calm and quiet – a great place to escape to with that special person in your life for Valentine’s Day. Cozy up by a fire and then indulge in some delicious gourmet chocolates and sip on some bubbly. Sounds like a perfect Valentine’s day right? The since you probably have President’s day off – wake up early Monday morning – get a delicious pastry or two, some hot coffee before heading out to see how beautiful the island is in the winter. While many businesses close down for the winter months there are some restaurants that are open year round. Here are a few images we snapped while exploring the island last week.
Nantucket Christmas Stroll
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Nantucket with hundreds of old-school Christmas lights illuminating seven-foot Christmas trees in the heart of Nantucket. A celebration of the lights and decorations of Christmas past are on full display. The 20-foot tree at the top of Main Street is decorated by a local artist or decorator and “magically” talks to all who visit it during Christmas Stroll Saturday.
Every year Christmas Stroll is held the first full weekend of December. It is part of the month-long celebration known as Nantucket Noel, which is organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. Christmas Stroll weekend is an enchanting community holiday celebration that welcomes visitors from around the world.
#Arby’s Crew?
Midday on Stroll Saturday, the Nantucket Town Crier, in full regalia, will ring in Christmas Stroll, and then lead everyone to the wharves where Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the island via a Coast Guard vessel. From there they ride up Main Street in a horse-drawn carriage accompanied by the Town Crier. Carolers in Victorian costumes, bell ringers, student choirs and other musicians perform on Main Street, which is closed to traffic for the day.
During Christmas Stroll, a unique assortment of local crafters, island shops, and galleries open their doors for special hours, giveaways, and sales. Many merchants still offer holiday refreshments to shoppers. The Nantucket Whaling Museum is transformed into a glittering winter wonderland, with the month-long Festival of Trees showcasing more than 80 uniquely decorated Christmas trees. Local restaurant cook up some delightful holiday dishes and local inns and hotels welcome visitors with cozy quarters to relax and unwind.
Peter Beaton Hat Studio
Peter Beaton is a Nantucket brand that celebrates people not so much for who they are, but how they live–with passion, generosity, and a captivating sense of style. Their signature collection of hats and totes are made from finely braided leghorn straw. All Peter Beaton hats and totes are lock stitched, giving you a product that is unequivocally the best. They are custom fitted, custom trimmed, and come in their own signature black and white striped box.
The Peter Beaton Coastal Classics Collection celebrates classic, down to earth, coastal living. Reminiscent of times gone by, the store is brimming with sailor shirts in every color and size, recycled sail bags, rope bracelets, Nantucket burgees, Wellies, umbrellas, and so much more.
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Vinyard Vines for the Oh So Preppy
Stay classy this fall with the classic preppy clothing styles for men and women that is sure to float your boat. Don’t you just love how the pink flowers match their logo. Do you think they planned that???
Sailing
Sailing is kind of, sort of, always on my mind.
photo credit: heartofnantucket.com