04/27/2026
“On an island where history is woven intimately into the landscape, building something new can feel a bit like a contradiction. But for designer Elaina Darden and her grandmother-who made the leap into Nantucket home ownership after renting on the island for years—the goal wasn’t to mimic the past. It was to create a space
that belonged to it.”
It was such a treat to work with Elaina and Lucy on this shoot!
Thank you
Designer:
Stylist/Style Editor at Large:
Words: Alyssa Longobucco
Photography:
Deputy Visual Editor: