Top Home Design And Remodeling Trends For 2019 On Martha’s Vineyard – Whether you’re a homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design that will add value to your Martha’s Vineyard home. Did you know that sellers who make even a couple of strategic updates before listing a prop...

Winter Walks With The Trustees – The winter on Martha’s Vineyard is made for hiking and exploring. There is nothing more invigorating than hiking on a cold, sunny day. Ending up in spot that is magical no matter the season. I sometimes think that some places are more beautiful during the winter months then the summer months. T...

Juice By The Sea On Martha’s Vineyard – You may have noticed some slight changes at Not Your Sugar Mamas, the hub on Martha’s Vineyard for healthy, vegan, plant-based drinks, treats, and food. The most evident is the new juice line called Juice By the Sea. Juice By the Sea on Martha’s Vineyard are the juices created by jui...

Short-Term Rental Tax – The dust is beginning to settle on the new short-term rental tax on Martha’s Vineyard vacation rentals for 2019. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue, which will oversee the new tax implementation and collection, has weighed in, and clarified most issues. Short-Term Rental Tax Rates Now Set All s...

The name Nisa Mars Counter is synonymous with fitness and healthy lifestyle on Martha’s Vineyard. For 34 years, she has helped people become a healthier version of themselves, empowering people to create the lives they want. For her whole life, she has been vegan. It was a lifestyle she grew up with. Long before it became a trend ...

Frugal Foodie Alert. All you can eat pizza for $10? How can that be? You can’t even buy a pizza for $10 on the Island from a restaurant. I had to see this for myself. I headed to The Loft around 6:15. The buffet is from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and an added bonus is that it includes salad too.   There are five pizzas to choose fr...

Martha’s Vineyard Fishing Derby fever is still running wild on the Island, but it’s not only the fishing that’s got us hooked, it’s also Bass in the Grass MV! If you’re not familiar with Bass in the Grass MV, check out our first blog for all the details, Bass in the Grass MV – Celebrating The Martha’s Vineyard Fishing Derby an...

As of September 15th, Citrine, a beloved shop on Main Street in Vineyard Haven has a new owner, Tanya Rustigian. Some of you may already know her, perhaps from her time on the Island or my blog on her jewelry line, trust.   Trust jewelry’s very first account was at Citrine. She and owner, Emma Kiley, became fast friends. Citr...

Sea Smoke now serves lunch! This is a big deal for all of us who like to go out for lunch, and with cooler days upon us, Sea Smoke is serving up the perfect options. Lunch was always the plan, owner Dan Sauer, told me when I stopped by, but things got a little crazy this Summer. So, it was postponed a bit. To me, I think it’s the ...

The Island has Derby fever — as in the annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby. Everywhere you go, there’s Derby talk – on the boat, on the shore, too small, not big enough. Facebook and instagram are full of locals showcasing their catch. The Edgartown Board of Trade has come up with a fun new addition to the D...