In trying to will my vacation to come sooner, I gathered some pictures by photographers that are based on the island. I just love these shots. Whether you're familiar with Nantucket or not, I think there's something so pleasing about beachy pictures!







I can't wait to see the harbor as we arrive on the ferry!


I'm excited for walking around town -- shopping and dining.. 







Biking around the island and seeing all of the sights...

Photo Credits: Jeff Allen images 1&9, Terry Pommett 2&20, Cary Hazlegrove 3,6,16-17,19,22 Nickleen via Flickr 4-5 7, Van Lieu 8, Dan Driscoll 10-15, 18, 21.

shopping in town down the cobblestone streets...
beach picnics and fishing out at Great Point..
It's just so beautiful and relaxing!
honestly I'd take any house with shingle siding and a widows walk..
but I'm a real sucker for huge decks... 
and my god, this view of Nantucket Harbor!!! Why would anyone sell this place!?!? Ohh right, because it's listed for $8.5 million with 

In my fantasy world where I'd buy this house, it's perfect, because I wouldn't be happy just moving into a place unless I could do a few of my own design updates - and I think I would whiten up the kitch a bit, change the granite counter tops to marble.
I love this room! The blue and white feels so Nantucket and I like the ceiling detail.
The stair cases are beautiful. And apparently the house also has an elevator... how wild is that!? 
