Mary Byrne Lamb

It’s a vibe. Contemporary. Bold. Serene.
Uncluttered spaces seamlessly coalesce around a secret courtyard oasis and stream toward bay views. Long hallways that spill into large rooms quieted with natural tones, refined with onyx accents, soothe in the way that makes you want to linger over a morning coffee, sink into sumptuous sunset seating, bask in the natural wonder of this beautiful island.This brand-new bayfront home is like nothing you’ve ever seen at the Jersey Shore … u...

The comforting “thwack” of screen doors slamming has been the siren call of summer for generations, evoking memories of flip-flops, fireflies, dripping popsicles, and hazy, if not lazy, days of summer. And that pure summer joy was one of the inspirations for a stunning shore home where Southern charm meets casual elegance in the most family-friendly way.And you’ll be able to walk right through that hearty navy-blue screen door when you go on the 17th Annual Cape Regional Designer House Tour on S...

“House tour day is one of my favorite summer days,” says my sister-in-law, Lynn, part of my crew of family and friends who have turned the Cape Regional Designer House Tour into a summer tradition.

Each year we pile into my sand-strewn minivan and embark on a mission to explore some of the most beautiful homes we’ve ever seen. We stroll and marvel at the style, artistry, creativity, luxury, and hidden vistas that only this day reveals to us.

We make friends with fellow house tour enthusiasts,

Breathtaking views and vistas. Exquisite interior design. A masterclass in architecture and craftsmanship. They’re all back for the 2022 Cape Regional Designer House Tour, your chance to tour nine of the island’s most spectacular homes on Aug. 13 from 11am to 4pm.

“We are thrilled to be back,” says Ellen Kravet Burke, chairman of the Cape Regional Foundation Board and chairman of Designer House Tour. “During the past two summers, we received so many phone calls from people asking if we were doi