Before Ten Easy Street became a concept house for design lovers, it was a haven for one of Nantucket’s original tastemakers—Florence Schepp, an artist, patron, and pivotal figure in the island’s cultural renaissance. Built in 1933 as her personal residence, the house was a haven for creative exchange, a salon of sorts for the era’s burgeoning artistic elite. Florence was part of the vibrant circle that defined Nantucket’s artistic identity in the early 20th century. She was closely connected to the Easy Street Gallery, founded just a decade prior in 1924 by Florence Lang, whose pioneering vision helped transform the island’s wharf-front into a dynamic artist colony. Together, these women—both named Florence—fostered a spirit of inclusion, experimentation, and beauty that pulsed through the island’s studios and streets.

Schepp’s home reflected this sensibility. With its gracious architecture and harbor-facing views, Ten Easy Street became a quiet anchor in a buzzing creative community. Painters, sculptors, and thinkers would gather for spirited conversation, inspired by the same coastal light and salt air that drew them to the island in the first place. Nearly a century later, that legacy endures. Today, Ten Easy Street honors Florence Schepp’s original vision—a place where artistry isn’t just displayed, but embraced.