To celebrate the opening of our Nantucket shop, I gathered a group of dear friends for an evening sail aboard the Endeavor, a beautifully restored antique schooner moored in Nantucket Harbor. I’ve always loved being on the water so what better way to mark the moment than with girlfriends, a gorgeous evening and some rosé. The shop itself is a love letter to the island: a little jewel box with old-school New England charm. After months of planning, it was a joy to exhale and toast to the milestone with this amazing group of girls.
A Sunset Cruise Aboard Endeavor
A Peek Inside our Jewel Box
Our new Nantucket shop is a little jewel box—and a true labor of love. My mother and I designed it together, layering in heritage, heart, and island inspiration at every turn. We took cues from the “Three Sisters” homes—those iconic Federal-style homes built by a sea captain for his daughters—as our north star: timeless, elegant, and rich with familial meaning.
We imagined the space as a Nantucket basket brought to life: painted seagrass walls, sunshine-hued toile dressing rooms shaped like pagodas, scalloped details, and the perfect wash of faded Nantucket red (matched exactly to an old pair of my dad’s pants we dug out of the closet!). The whitewashed floors echo the ones in our childhood island home, and the golden light that spills through the corner windows on Federal Street makes the whole space glow.
It’s an ode to summer, to family, and to the enduring charm of this island we love so much.
Visit us at 18c Federal Street, Nantucket.
Photo credits: Holly Rae Escrow, Meredith Hanson & Rebecca Love
