With the Martha’s Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite becoming such a popular family holiday photo tradition — which turns out to be very challenging with the unique and magical set up and lighting in the suite — we’re delighted to announce that noted Island photographer David Welch is again returning this year, to shoot professionally ...

In its fifth year, Island Grown Gleaning, part of Island Grown Initiative, is an important part of local farming on Martha’s Vineyard. Throughout the growing seasons, especially this time of year, our farms have a surplus of fruits and vegetables. Instead of letting them simply rot or go into compost, Island Grown Gleaning com...

I love that there are still so many things to discover on Martha’s Vineyard. How is that I had no idea that for the last 10 years we’ve had an active cranberry bog, Cranberry Acres? With the Island Grown School’s Harvest of the Month being cranberries, it was indeed time to check out our cranberries. Travel down Lambert’s Cove Road...

Just think a year ago we were talking about Eleven North, the restaurant that had replaced David Ryan’s in Edgartown. That didn’t last long. The doors closed and the windows were covered with paper. It was sad to see that corner dark again. Then suddenly, there was construction happening in the space again. I was so surprised...

Each October, there are a number of festivals I look forward to on Martha’s Vineyard, including the Living Local Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 4th. I like to check out the line-up of events, and see if there’s something that catches my eye, something I’d like to learn more about. This year’s festival is chock full of fun for ...

Though I’ve written a number of blogs about Martha’s Vineyard Fashion Week over the years, this is the first time I’ve attended one of the events. I was really inspired by this year’s line-up for the runway on Saturday night’s event, An Extraordinary Night of Fashion. Celebrating fashion in this way is definitely social, ...

There’s a chill in the air and Fall is upon us. With that comes Martha’s Vineyard Fashion Week –  a week dedicated to Island fashion. Whether local retailers showing their buys, local artists showing their creations, or local designers with an entire collection, you’re sure to be inspired. Each year I like to see who or what i...

When people visit Oak Bluffs, there are a couple of must-do’s that are often recommend: Tour the Campground, ride the Flying Horses, and of course, get a Dirty Banana at Donovan’s Reef at Nancy’s on Oak Bluffs Harbor. Ok, well maybe it’s not in the top three, but it’s kind of a must. I introduced Donovan’s Reef to my bosses, W...

I am sure you’ve seen Vaalbara bags and clutches while on Martha’s Vineyard. You may have also seen people with them in New York City or Venice Beach or in Europe, but did you know that creator, Emily Prescott has strong Island ties? Vaalbara bags have always caught my eye. I love the colors and the ease of them, and I wanted to l...

For years, I’ve driven past the shop, Salt, in Vineyard Haven wondering what it was all about. Not sure what I am talking about? It’s the cool, small building where the baseball field is behind Educomp. By some stroke of luck, it was open when I drove by on Friday. I slammed on the breaks, reversed and pulled up. The doors were ope...