Some of My Favorite Nantucket Things. {a giveaway!}
If you follow along on instagram then you’ve already got a big (over)dose of the past five days that I spent in Nantucket.
I never wanted to leave. absolutelyinlove.
We were there working with Pavan for the annual Nantucket Film Festival and it was simply a blast. I’m going to tell you all about that in more posts to come (complete photo overload on it’s way) and I can’t wait to share what we did and most importantly: WHERE WE ATE. Even if it rained the entire freaking time. Seriously. The entire time.
Then we came home to solid downpours. It just follows me.
In the meantime, I went on a few adventures in Nantucket in search of some cool local products that I could share with you since I couldn’t frolic on the beach in my downtime. That included spending a good chunk of time in the bakery (shocker), the local farmer’s market on saturday morning (omg, love!) and a bunch of boutique-y shops. My absolute favorite was called ambrosia (I think they have an actual website, but I can’t get it to load), which is an artisan chocolate, spices and tea store. You don’t even want to KNOW what I came home with. I’m going to tell you soon anyway, but it consists of wonderful things like merlot salt, rose powder and organic dark chocolate cocoa nib hot cocoa mix.
Ugh. So good.
Since we all fell in love with so much of this incredible local stuff, Pavan offered to give away some of my local favorites to six of you. We are giving away treat bags with some goodies from ambrosia, tafari organics (I bought hibiscus syrup from there… omg), embody (all natural bath and body products), petticoat row bakery and small town girl.
I enjoyed everything in Nantucket so much, but especially loved the local culture. It reminded me a lot of Northern Michigan… and if you’ve been following along for a few years, you know we are there every summer and it’s my favorite place in the world.
If it wasn’t for my nostalgia and family ties, Nantucket would rival it. Totally serious. We want to go back every summer.
To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post below.
For extra entries, you can like Pavan on facebook and follow them on twitter or instagram (which, by the way, I’m obsessed with since it’s so beachy and dreamy… it’s so ME) and leave a comment saying you did so.
[Please be sure to leave a valid email address (where it says “email” in the comment section) so I can contact you if you win – your email will not show up in the public comment, will not be disclosed to anyone but me or used for anything else. The giveaway closes Thursday night and the winners will be contacted by email and announced on this post.
P.S. so much more Nantucket info to come. Man I loved that place.
[as a note, all of my favorite things were purchased by me. Pavan purchased the extras to give away to you guys.]
1,853 Comments on “Some of My Favorite Nantucket Things. {a giveaway!}”
Nantucket sounds fabulous! Would love to win the giveaway :)
Ok, somehow I had no idea that the fabulous vacation you take is to Northern Michigan. HELLO, I am officially seeing it in a new light! So naturally, Nantucket is now added onto my life travels list! If it’s any contest to glorious Northern MI, it’s worth a visit OBVIOUSLY. Not to mention the fact that your beach pictures (even in the rain) have given me a MAJOR case of vacation fever… sigh.
Love it! Thanks for the opportunity!
Nantucket sounds amazing. I would love to visit!
So exciting! Love all your posts!
All of the products look fabulous!
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for the chance…
I’m jealous – a summer getaway to Nantucket sounds amazing! I’ve never been but would love to go.
Artisan chocolates, spices & teas – oh my! Some of MY favorite things!
Thank you for sharing your fun food find! I can’t wait to read about what you do with the Merlot salt! That would be excellent on a dark chocolate salted caramel!
Looks like you had a fabulous time! I’m a West coast gal, but you make a great case for Nantucket.
This post makes me want to go to Nantucket immediately. Well written and gorgeous photos!
Yay! Fun give-away!!
Your photos and descriptions make me want to drop everything and head up to Nantucket today!
I also just “liked” Pavan on Facebook :)
I would love to be in the running for the giveaway! I also followed Pavan on Instagram, thanks for introducing me to it! I’m glad you had a great trip!
Mmmmm everything sounds delicious
I’ve always wanted to go to Nantucket! Love the fleur de sel caramel sauce!
Sweeeeet! I wanna get me some of that! The Nantucket pictures look awesome by the way!
I follow Pavan on twitter!
i follow Pavan on instagram!
I NEED rose powder!
I’m stuck at work and these photos are making me feel like I’ve escaped to Nantucket – plus making me very hungry! :) Beautiful and charming! :)
love your blog! it makes my day!
Would love to go to Nantucket one day!!!
I’ve always wanted to go to nantucket….. it seems right up my alley! BTW, I just made the crazy greek layered dip for a party and OMGEEEEEEEE it was the BEST thing I have ever eaten!!! Like I seriously had to restrain myself from eating the entire bowl!! Seriously I am now going to make it every week and just keep it in my fridge for snacking throughout the week. Thanks for a great recipe!
I always love reading your favorite things lists and would love to own some of them myself :)
Sounds like a fabulous time! Thanks for sharing about your trip.
P.S. Hydrangeas for the win.
I hope you took a trip to Cisco Brewery! Those nantucket red cocktails they have are to die for!
I can’t wait to try those Pavan cocktails when I’m not pregnant!
I spent all my summers as a kid on Cape Cod. Haven’t been to Nantucket in over ten years, but I’d love to go back soon. Hoping to go next summer! It’s such a beautiful place.
Sounds like such a wonderful place! I’ve been seeing your instagrams, and gosh! I would love to venture there from California if I ever get a chance. Looks so quaint and lovely! :)
Would love to win!
Was in Nantucket once and loved it. Tried to look at your pics for fond memories.
As a northern Michigan native, it sounds like I would love Nantucket! :)
Also, I followed Pavan on instagram… yay!
Glad you had a fun time! Nantucket looks fabulous!
This sounds and looks like a wonderful place! Adding this to my bucket list of places to go to.
I am also following Pavan on Instagram.
OMG! How awesome! What a neat trip and what neat goodies!
Looks like a fun place to visit! That caramel sauce you linked looks delicious!
I’m not familiar with Nantucket, but those goodies would be a lovely introduction.
I went to Nantucket probably 15 years ago and have wanted to go back ever since. Absolutely one of the most beautiful places I have ever been!!!
The pictures are beautiful, looks like a fabulous place to visit.
I’ve always wanted to go to Nantucket! Thank you for sharing your trip with us.
I was looking forward to trying Pavan, (which I’m now following on instagram @srta_nancy btw), for a joint birthday party I hosted last Saturday. Their website said they’re currently only available in CA, NY, and FL. So, I guess I’ll have to host another party and include some of you film festival-inspired recipes!
nancy they are pretty new (just launched in december) so still making their way around the US. i guess with alcohol is can be tricky getting into some states, but they will be expanding all over very soon. :)
Oh, it looks glorious! MUST go!!
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Why is it I think of an invisible friend when I now see sprinkles? You have that effect on me. I’m officially a true follower!
Ugh, everything looks divine. Swooning.
Would love to go to Nantucket!! (Or anywhere, really…) But a goody basket would be a nice consolation :-)
i love your site and everything you post. i am jealous of your life.