The Island and the House are Characters

The Chandlery The Porch Lucy and Hannah spend a lot of their time here when the weather allows, which on Creek Island is most of the year. Most of their decisions, and more than a few serious conversations, happen in the Adirondack chairs over a cold drink or a cup of tea. The porch sits…

The Chandlery The Kitchen The kitchen in the Chandlery was designed around a long wood table instead of an island, the kind of table where people naturally gather and stay longer than they meant to. It fits the old boat-store feeling of the house better than anything new or polished would have. The counters and…

Definition Chandlery A chandlery is a shop that sells supplies for ships and sailors, such as rope, candles, and sailcloth. The island was once a main trading port and saw a lot of shipping traffic between the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Far East. In my book, the Chandlery, an old boat store, was…

Welcome to Cynthia B Bishop, home of AFTER BEFORE—a boutique shopping destination for thoughtful, stylish finds. In this post, we introduce the heart of the brand and what customers can expect when they explore the collection.