The Nantucket Girl – Sarah

I am constantly asked, “What is it like to live on Nantucket year-round?”  Well, I decided to answer this question in a series of blog posts called, “The Nantucket Girl.”  Every few weeks, I will feature a friend who calls this beautiful island home.  She will share with you some of her favorite things about Nantucket and also her favorite picks at Milly & Grace!  I hope this will give everyone a glimpse of what it’s like to be a girl living 30 miles out to sea.

So, I present to you..

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Meet Nantucket Girl: Sarah Felch

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Tell us a little about yourself:  I am the mother of 3 spirited children, Virginia, Lillian & Hutton (all of which were born here on Nantucket) I’m a lover of travel, gourmet food, wine, art, movies, sports, good books, long walks on the beach and good friends. I think there is nothing better in this world than laughing until you stomach hurts and tears are streaming down your face and not being able to stop.

How long have you called Nantucket home?: My whole life I’ve thought of it as my home, but technically speaking, I’ve only lived out here for 10 years year-round. So, yes that makes me a “wash ashore.” I have spent every single summer of my life on this lovely little island though, and I’ve never missed a 4th of July.

What do you do in Nantucket?:  Well, I am a mom first and foremost but I also substitute teach at the Nantucket New School, which is a wonderful (preschool through 8th grade) private school on island.

Relationship Status: I am actually engaged to Carl Lindvall. I know we are doing things a bit backwards but hey it works for us.

Hobbies:  I’m definitely a food and wine enthusiast! (Does eating and drinking count as a hobby?) I love art even though I don’t have much time for it with the kids. I also love to read, garden and travel.

Guilty Pleasure:  Wine, romantic comedies, fine foods and Pinterest

Favorite BloggerWellnessMama.com and of course the Milly & Grace Girls (& Tuesdays With Tim)

Favorite Quote:  Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another  AND Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut. – both by Ernest Hemingway

Tell us about your life on Nantucket:  My family has enjoyed Nantucket going back many generations, so I feel like the island is in my blood. My parents even met out here, even though they grew up in the same hometown in New York. Both my parents and Carl’s live out here, so the kids get to see the grandparents regularly, which is nice for them to be so close. My kids keep me busy year-round, but I try to make sure I have time to let loose and have fun as an adult too. Girls night with my book club gals, a night out on the town with Carl or just having a group of friends over for dinner & drinks helps me to stay sane.

Favorite time of year:  Hands down the fall! September can’t be beat and not just because my birthday month! It is still warm enough to go to the beach but the air is nice and crisp. The crowds leave, but there is still plenty going on. And best of all you can get into any restaurant whenever you want.

What’s your perfect day on Nantucket?:  Breakfast at Black Eyed Susan’s (you have to have the blueberry pancakes & Santa Fe hashbrowns! Sweat & spicy…yum!) Then pick up sandwiches at Henry’s Jr or Something Natural & maybe a bottle of Rosé to bring to the beach. Enjoy the day playing in the water followed by a sunset BBQ on the beach. Stop by the Jucie Bar for ice cream on our way home, and since it is my perfect day there wouldn’t be a line. (I can dream right?) Go home put the kids to bed with a sitter and go out on the town for drinks and dancing with Carl.

Favorite: 

Shops:  Of course Milly & Grace! I also love the Lovely, Current Vintage and Best of the Beach

Restaurants:  Galley, Cru, Chanticleer, Pearl, Black Eyed Susan’s, Oran Mor & American Seasons but they are all spectacular!

Beach:  40th Pole for North Shore. It’s great for the kids because it is nice and calm and it’s great for me because I can drive on so I don’t have to lug all the beach gear. Or what I call Invisible beach on the South Shore. My older kids can play in the waves (I’m including Carl) and my parents and other family friends go there, so I always have extra help with the kiddos.

Nantucket Event:  Wine Festival is awesome for obvious reasons! (Did I mention I love wine?) I also really love Daffodil Weekend too. It is so fun to get all dress up in silly daffodil colored outfit, check out the antique cars and tailgate in Sconset.

Tell us an interesting fact about living on Nantucket:  The Nantucket Cottage Hospital is a wonderful place to give birth. (I’ve done it 3 times) Their staff and maternity facilities are top-notch!

What’s the hardest part about living on Nantucket?:  January though March! Most things close, everything turns a sepia color, most people pretty much hibernate, and it is really hard to get on and off island because of bad weather. I also miss having easy access to cultural things like museums, sports events & shows. Everything on island is also extremely expensive!

Tell us something others may not know about this little island:  Many of the older houses are haunted. I know this sounds crazy, but it’s true!

Top Picks at Milly & Grace

Day Look:  Sarah loves this Rebecca Taylor Sweater Coat with Leather Belt Detail!  The perfect throw-on-and-Go option for a mom of 3!

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Night Look:  She looks stunning in the Rebecca Taylor Black Embroidered Dress for a night out with friends!  What girl doesn’t need a new “Little Black Dress?”

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She paired it with these eye-catching DanniJo Earrings from our online store!

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And lastly, she adores these Lace bowls and plates from Sugarboo that we feature right when you walk in the door!

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Thanks Sarah for being a Milly & Grace Nantucket Girl! :)

The Nantucket Girl – Julia

I am constantly asked, “What is it like to live on Nantucket year-round?”  Well, I decided to answer this question in a series of blog posts called, “The Nantucket Girl.”  Every few weeks, I will feature a friend who calls this beautiful island home.  She will share with you some of her favorite things about Nantucket and also her favorite picks at Milly & Grace!  I hope this will give everyone a glimpse of what it’s like to be a girl living 30 miles out to sea.

So, I present to you..

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Meet Nantucket Girl:  Julia Kuratek

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Tell us a little about yourself: I have had the pleasure of spending my summers working at Milly & Grace since my best friend Emily opened the store four years ago. Since I am always surrounded by lovely things, it is hard to ever bring home a paycheck! In the off-season I am lucky enough to work with children as a preschool teacher. Although the winters on Nantucket can be quiet, I love that I get to see dozens of smiling little faces every day. This past year has been the busiest of my life. I recently adopted a dog, accepted a new teaching position, and got engaged.

How long have you called Nantucket home?: I am an island native.

What do you do in Nantucket?:  I am a preschool teacher at Children’s House and a Milly & Grace girl in the summers.

Relationship Status: Engaged to be married to fellow island native Stephen Maury. We are planning a June 21, 2014 wedding at Sankaty Head Golf Club.

Hobbies:  I absolutely love to read. I can’t go to sleep at night without reading at least a chapter or two.

Guilty Pleasure:  Bravo TV.

Favorite Blogger: Style Me Pretty has been my go-to blog since becoming engaged.

Favorite Quote:  “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” – John Lennon

Tell us about your life on Nantucket:  I recently moved to an apartment downtown. I walk to work, to the movies, to restaurants… everywhere. Convenient apartment aside, my life on Nantucket is about my friends and family. I try to combine my love for the natural beauty of the island while spending time with the people I care about most. One of the great things about Nantucket is that your friends are always willing to visit!

Favorite time of year:  I prefer the fall and winter. The slower pace suits me.

What’s your perfect day on Nantucket?:  In the summer my ideal day would be spent on Quidnet beach with my dog, my fiancé, a good book and sandwiches from Something Natural. On crisp days in the fall I like to take walks on conservation land like Sanford Farm.

Favorite: 

Shops: Parchment, Flock, Mitchell’s Book Store, Vis-à-vis, and Milly&Grace (of course!)

Restaurants:  Black Eyed Susan’s, Pi Pizzeria, Company of the Cauldron

Beach:  Quidnet

Nantucket Event:  The day after Thanksgiving is the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Main Street. It is a truly special way to ring in the holiday season.

Tell us an interesting fact about living on Nantucket: More than half of the island is forever conserved from development. It’s wonderful to know that the island will remain largely unchanged for future generations.

What’s the hardest part about living on Nantucket?:  I think everyone could use a PinkBerry within driving distance but truthfully I don’t find it hard to live on Nantucket. I wouldn’t trade my life here for anything!

Tell us something others may not know about this little island: I lived in New York for 6 years and I’ve always found it hard to believe that Nantucket is actually twice the size of the island of Manhattan.

Top Picks at Milly & Grace:

Day Look:

This V-neck Contrast Frock by Tracy Reese is Julia’s top pick for a casual, yet flirty day look!

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Night Look:

Little Black Dresses are a staple for every girl and this Kate Spade Black Dress with its signature gold collar looks smashing on Julia!

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The teacher in her loves this square art which features the perfect red apple and the cutest saying! Perfect for the apple of your eye! ;)

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And she couldn’t resist loving something from our online boutique, specifically all the new DanniJo jewelry!

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Thanks Julia for being our third Nantucket Girl!

The Nantucket Girl – Zofia

I am constantly asked, “What is it like to live on Nantucket year-round?”  Well, I decided to answer this question in a series of blog posts called, “The Nantucket Girl.”  Every few weeks, I will feature a friend who calls this beautiful island home.  She will share with you some of her favorite things about Nantucket and also her favorite picks at Milly & Grace!  I hope this will give everyone a glimpse of what it’s like to be a girl living 30 miles out to sea.

So, I present to you..

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Meet our Second Nantucket Girl:  Zofia Crosby­­­­­­

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Tell us a little about yourself: I’m Mark’s wife, Ava and Vivian’s mom and the owner of Zofia & Co. Photography

How long have you called Nantucket home?: I first came here in 2001, but have been year round since 2005

What do you do in Nantucket?:  I run a busy photography business with my husband, I play at the beach, I eat it up.

Relationship Status: married to a handsome Brit.

Hobbies:  I like to read and learn, I also probably spend more time doing photography than I should.

Guilty Pleasure:  Where to start? All the insane fine dining we have here. And the Juice Bar.

Favorite Blogger: hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com

Favorite Quote: Ferris Bueller – Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

Tell us about your life on Nantucket:  I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Winters are quiet, and allow you to refocus. The summers are just amazing. I love our beaches. It’s just so great to live somewhere that you feel safe, at peace, that’s pretty, that has wonderful people, and that supports you. My kids don’t even know how lucky they are!

Favorite time of year:  Shoulder seasons are just perfect. Not too many people are here yet, the weather is nice. In the spring, there’s that anticipation of summer. And in the fall, we finally get to relax from a busy season.

What’s your perfect day on Nantucket?:  A quiet Sunday, no wind, in the mid 70s, brunch then ice cream, lying on the beach for hours and ending it with a bbq on the shore. Perfection.

Favorite: 

Shops:  Milly and Grace, Vis a Vis, Current Vintage, and Bookworks

Restaurants:  So many. The Pearl tops it though.

Beach:  I’ll never tell. ;)

Nantucket Event:  Probably Daffodil Festival, or Stroll, or Film Fest… or Pops. So many!

Tell us an interesting fact about living on Nantucket:  We run on island time. Things tend to be slower here, in a good way. It keeps you grounded.

What’s the hardest part about living on Nantucket?:  Getting stuck on either side when you’re traveling in bad weather. Having an extra step to fly out anywhere.

Tell us something others may not know about this little island : We have a festival for just about anything. Film, comedy, wine, yoga, birding, daffodils, books, arts, cranberries, etc. And they’re a lot of fun.

Picks @ Milly & Grace

Day Look

Zofia likes to be comfortable, and she is stunning in this multi-colored Maxi perfect for a relaxing day around the island with her family!

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Night Look

With two little girls at home and her own business, nights out are few and far between, but she would add some sparkle to a Nantucket night with this Sequin Parker dress.

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And she loves these Gillian Julius bracelets available on our online boutique. Screen Shot 2013-07-21 at 1.46.27 PM

Thanks Zofia for being our second Nantucket Girl!  You are just as beautiful in front of the camera as you are behind it!

Just in case you missed it, read all about Maybeth – our first Nantucket Girl feature!