This post is scribed by Leslie—a dear friend of mine who asked me to help decorate her beautiful home in Nantucket. Leslie and here family have been going to ACK for years and she knows the island well. Leslie is a woman of many talents but her passion is needlepoint. She is the co-owner of Bargello Needlepoint, a chic shop for all stitchers.
THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT BEING ON AN ISLAND – THE AIR IS DIFFERENT, THE SMELLS ARE DIFFERENT AND THE BLUE SKY IS DIFFERENT. I HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING TO NANTUCKET FOR 30 YEARS. SOMETIMES FOR A WEEKEND AND OTHERS FOR A MONTH. IT NEVER DISAPPOINTS. HERE IS MY NANTUCKET IN THREES.
FAVORITE THINGS IN GENERAL:
1) THE FIRST TIME MY TOES TOUCH THE SAND. OUR GO-TO BEACH IS LADIES (#12) BUT THERE ARE MANY GORGEOUS BEACHES. OTHER NOTABLES ARE STEPS FOR SUNSETS AND NOBADEER FOR A PARTY.
2) RIDING MY BIKE. ESPECIALLY TO AND FROM DINNER. IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE A KID.
3) NEEDLEPOINTING OR READING IN THE ROCKERS ON MY FRONT PORCH.
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS:
1) HANDS DOWN THE BEST FOOD IS AT NAUTILUS. THE PROBLEM IS IT’S NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SECURE A RESERVATION. IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO DINE THERE, BE SURE TO HAVE THE OYSTER TACOS AND CRAB FRIED RICE. THE BARTENDERS ARE GENIUS,
2) SCONSET CAFÉ IS A HIDDEN GEM. THEY HAVE TWO SEATINGS AND IT IS BYOB. THE MENU DOESN’T CHANGE MUCH, BUT THAT’S OK. FAVES ARE THE HALIBUT AND THE BURGER. LEAVE ROOM FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE.
3) THE GALLEY IS RIGHT ON THE BEACH AND WE LOVE IT FOR LUNCH. WEAR A PRETTY DRESS WITH A CHIC HAT, DRINK ROSE, AND WATCH THE GORGEOUS PEOPLE.
IF YOU ONLY HAVE TIME TO SHOP FOR ONE HOUR:
1) ERICA WILSON IS THE PERFECT COMBO STORE – 75% FAB CLOTHING AND 25% NEEDLEPOINT. TAKE YOUR TIME AND GO THROUGH THE RACKS AT LEAST TWICE. THEY HAVE SIP-N-STITCH EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 6:00!
2) THE ATLANTIC IS ANOTHER TWO-FER – INTERESTING TABLETOP IN THE FRONT AND UNIQUE CLOTHING IN THE BACK. THEY HAVE AN AMAZING SELECTION OF SHIRTS/BLOUSES FROM FRENCH AND ITALIAN DESIGNERS.
3) A RECENT ADDITION TO THE ISLAND IS THE SHOE STORE CLORINDA ANTINORI. IT IS OWNED BY THE CUTEST YOUNG COUPLE. THEY HAVE GORGEOUS SHOES – FLATS, HEALS, SANDALS, SNEAKERS – THAT DON’T BREAK THE BANK AND ARE ALSO COMFY.
AND THE BEST PART OF ALL – RETURNING AT THE END OF AN ADVENTURE OR THE END OF THE DAY TO MY HOUSE THAT WAS PERFECTLY DECORATED BY PATRICIA KNOX.
