The Nantucket Habit I Brought Home With Me (That’s Made Life Sweeter)
Every summer on Nantucket, I come home with more than just pretty photos and a suitcase of breezy dresses—I bring back little rituals that make everyday life feel richer. These are the habits that stuck with me, and now they’re woven into my days at home, making life feel just a little more coastal and a whole lot sweeter.
A Cutting Board for Fresh Bread
On the island, there’s always fresh bread on the counter, ready to slice and serve with butter or cheese. I love keeping a wooden cutting board out in my kitchen—it feels inviting, cozy, and reminds me of mornings on Nantucket.
Shop my favorite bread board here.
Glass Hurricanes with Flickering Candles
I noticed them everywhere—on porches, dining tables, and tucked into cozy corners. There’s something about a glass hurricane glowing at night that feels instantly coastal and welcoming.
Shop beautiful glass hurricanes here.
Collected Beach Pebbles and Shells
Simple, free treasures with big impact. A little bowl of smooth beach pebbles or a jar of shells I’ve collected brings me back to long shoreline walks.
If you don’t have shells to collect, here’s a pretty set you can display.
Morning Walks
My favorite Nantucket ritual. The air is crisp, the light is golden, and the whole day feels better when it starts with a walk. At home, I make it a point to do the same—even if it’s just through my neighborhood with Goldie.
Comfy walking sneakers here.
Daily Smoothies
Almost every day on Nantucket, I treated myself to a fresh smoothie. Bringing that back home has been the easiest way to add a little island freshness into my mornings.
This is the blender I use daily.
Hydrangeas in a Vase
Nantucket’s signature flower. I keep them in my kitchen or on my bedside table whenever I can—one bloom is enough to feel coastal.
Shop a pretty hydrangea vase here.
Using Pretty Dishes Everyday
On island time, there’s no “saving” the good dishes. Plates with scalloped edges, glassware with character—I use them daily at home now, because why not?
Some coastal-inspired dishes I love.
An Afternoon Reset
On Nantucket, afternoons often meant coffee breaks, bookshop browsing, or sitting by the water. At home, I pause for 15 minutes—brew tea, light a candle, and give myself that mini getaway.
My favorite coastal-inspired candle.
The Art of Simple Entertaining
Whether it’s wine poured into blue hammered drinking glasses or a quick cheese board, Nantucket taught me that effortless hosting is the most beautiful kind.
Shop these beautiful blue drinking glasses.
These little habits remind me that life doesn’t have to wait for vacation to feel coastal. The magic is in the small details—the bread board, the hydrangeas, the morning walks. It’s about living beautifully, right where you are.
