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Sweet Nantucket Beauty

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Lisa
Tais the Beauty
When my friend asked me to photograph her Nantucket home I was happy to oblige. The house she built is cute and quirky and charming and inviting. Keeping me company in the early morning as I walked the outdoors with my camera was her kitty and longtime companion, Tais.
  • Good Morning Towels
    The bathroom features vintage tile rescued from a NYC hotel hours before demolition.
  • afternoon sun
    Afternoon sun on pale blue.
      Click here to see the entire photo collection.

    3 thoughts on “Sweet Nantucket Beauty”

    1. Melanie says:
      February 25, 2008 at 7:45 pm

      I’ve just come back from your Flickr page. A beautiful collection of photos, you have such a great eye!

    2. Robin says:
      February 25, 2008 at 11:11 am

      Lisa! What a wonderful commission and a lovely day! Perfecton.

    3. teeni says:
      February 24, 2008 at 9:55 pm

      Gorgeous photos and tiles! And a most gorgeous cat!

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