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This website includes pictures representing our standard products. But each item is unique. So, feel free to reach out to us (newenglandgoodlife@gmail.com) if you'd like to see a fuller set of options for a given product or discuss a custom project.
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New England Good Life offers an array of unique items.
Products at New England Good Life use wood rescued mostly from Cape Cod: antique floorboards from old homes, antique barn wood, old beadboard, beach fencing found from walks along the shoreline, old cranberry crates, discarded shiplap, and anything else that's interesting and worth saving. The wood is repaired while keeping its character intact and converted to coastal art - most of it functional, so that you interact with it to better appreciate it: serving trays, cheese boards, key holders, cribbage boards, and coasters; plus hangings such as flags or signs from beach fencing. No two items are the same, because each piece of wood is unique. This makes for unique gifts or accents for your own home. It also breathes new life into something on the verge of being lost to time. |
This website includes our standard products. But one-of-a-kind options exist but aren't listed, such as a serving tray using an 1820s two-foot wide board from Orleans, or a tray personalized for someone's house with antique wood from that town. For those that are listed, such as the popular Cape Cod tray, each one is slightly different. If interested, email us and we can share pictures of our current inventory for you to browse.
We also partner regularly with people on custom projects. For example, a serving tray for a wedding gift that may include the couple's name and marriage date. Or a four-foot long narrower tray with over a dozen shells painted on it, wrapped in beach fence that perfectly fits a kitchen island. The specific design, dimensions, and handles can all be tailored. If interested, just send us a note! (newenglandgoodlife@gmail.com)
We also partner regularly with people on custom projects. For example, a serving tray for a wedding gift that may include the couple's name and marriage date. Or a four-foot long narrower tray with over a dozen shells painted on it, wrapped in beach fence that perfectly fits a kitchen island. The specific design, dimensions, and handles can all be tailored. If interested, just send us a note! (newenglandgoodlife@gmail.com)
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I just wanted to tell you how much I LOVE it! He's going to love it. You pulled the random thoughts I had and turned it into something so cool! The reclaimed wood absolutely makes the whole piece. It's perfect. It will match the house so well!"
- Addie B.
Off-season Experiments
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After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and a brief timeout, it's time to get back to the barn. The next few months will be spent scouting for more antique wood and building up inventory.
There will also be some new products to feature this season that are consistent with the idea of functional art that you'll both appreciate and find useful in some way. This is also a time to finalize a lineup of 2023 fairs, with a goal of spreading out the timing and geography this year: more fairs and in some new places. As always, the shop's open for custom orders or any appointments to pick out the perfect gift. So free to reach out anytime to newenglandgoodlife@gmail.com for any information! 
This year will continue to feature the ever-popular Cape Cod trays
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The Lazy Susan is tricky to cut. But more are coming in 2023
Cribbage boards involve 272 holes drilled by hand. But they're a hit for those who know how to play
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One-of-a-Kind Stuff...
This serving tray was made from a ~70-year-old cranberry box that wasn't going to survive as a solid container, but still had some life left to it. After some repair work, the sunrise beach scene was added, As a smaller piece, this is good for drinks or a couple of appetizers. And the scenery is sure to be a conversation topic. It includes pads to avoid scratching and can be hung when not in use. This tray is $50, not including shipping. Whether it's for your own summer hosting, a thank you gift to a homeowner, or a keepsake of your vacation, it will be well-used for years to come. This literally is one-of-a-kind, so it's an example of some things not listed in the store itself. If interested, email newenglandgoodlife@gmail.com for more details. |
About Us:
We're a family of four who all contribute to this small business, whether through product ideas, painting, power tool sessions, scavenger hunts to source new (old) materials, or participating in local craft fairs. Our enjoyment of Cape Cod's nautical history, its ability to conjure memories of summers past spent on the beach, and our appreciation for its fragile environment have led to our focus on products that reuse existing, often antique materials while reminding you of its broader seafaring history or your own personal adventures in this great place.
We're a family of four who all contribute to this small business, whether through product ideas, painting, power tool sessions, scavenger hunts to source new (old) materials, or participating in local craft fairs. Our enjoyment of Cape Cod's nautical history, its ability to conjure memories of summers past spent on the beach, and our appreciation for its fragile environment have led to our focus on products that reuse existing, often antique materials while reminding you of its broader seafaring history or your own personal adventures in this great place.
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