Posts Tagged: 2016

Home To Nantucket

26 Jul 2016 by shellie in category Shellie's Blog and tagged , , , , , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

. In his 2007 Billboard hit single “Home,” by the album of the same name, Chris Daughtry stirs in all of us the longing to go home…”to the place where we belong.” Regardless of where life or travels take us, there’s no better feeling in the world than the sense of home and belonging when […]

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Sharing the Love On Nantucket

09 Feb 2016 by shellie in category Shellie's Blog and tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

. In her 1984 blockbuster single, Tina Turner begged the question, “what’s love got to do with it?” She went on to suggest that love is nothing more than a second hand emotion. As Valentine’s Day approaches and we reflect on all those people who bring meaning to our life, I think I must humbly […]

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Nantucket Attachments

16 Jun 2015 by shellie in category Shellie's Blog and tagged , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

Merriam-Webster defines attached as “being full of affection or fondness for someone or something or being emotionally connected or joined to something.” It’s that sense of loyalty and connection that happens when you meet someone you immediately click with, have an item in your home that holds incredible sentimental value or you visit a place where […]

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The View

11 Mar 2014 by shellie in category Shellie's Blog and tagged , , , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

The popular daytime television show “The View” reminds us that you can put virtually any topic before a group of four individuals and they will each respond to it differently. Their unique perspective is based on something that has impacted them in the past or some influence (positive or negative) they are currently experiencing. I […]

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Change

26 Feb 2013 by shellie in category Shellie's Blog and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

I’m a creature of habit – sometimes to a fault. I held on to my outdated flip-phone long after my friends and family had hopped on the band wagon of smart phone people, strictly because it was familiar (and wasn’t smarter than me!) I rarely re-arrange my furniture, prefer to frequent the same restaurants and […]

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Snow Daze

29 Jan 2013 by shellie in category Shellie's Blog and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

Photo courtesy of Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce  Click on photo for winterland video by Kristen Kellogg   As a kid growing up in a small Iowa farm community, winter was one of my favorite seasons. There is just nothing like a good Midwest blizzard to modify the day’s plans. My favorite part of any […]

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Food Network

19 Jun 2012 by shellie in category Shellie's Blog and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

  Nantucket Island is well known for serving up some of the finest food imaginable. There are more 4-5 star restaurants per square mile than virtually anywhere else in the world. Talented chefs and their staff work tirelessly to wow diners with creative and delicious new menu items each season. Earlier this month, many of […]

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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

26 Dec 2011 by shellie in category Shellie's Blog and tagged , , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

I’m not sure whether it’s the beautiful decorations lining the streets of downtown Nantucket, the dropping temps outside or the thinning crowds as the quiet season sets in, but when I step on to Main Street after a long work day, I feel like I’ve walked into a private winter wonderland. The setting looks like […]

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