Islands are magical. In every hour of every season, the appeal of islands can be found in the sense of isolation and mystery, of drama and quietude that they portray. An island lifestyle requires resourcefulness, resilience, and self-sufficiency. New Englanders take pride in those aspects of themselves, and their coastline provides easy access to some of the best islands in the country. In one glance, Cindy House’s soulful love of nature and exquisite technical ability conjures up all the emotions and stories that islands imply.