When you shop at Conroy’s Apothecary, you can’t help but look around and see what else you might need. One day while shopping for cold medicine, I noticed these sleek modern candles on the counter. Of course I felt compelled to smell them. I was really impressed with the scents. The candles smelled so fresh and close to ...

For the first time since 1960, a Hy-Line passenger ferry docked at Memorial Wharf in Edgartown on Tuesday, March 7th. A number of Edgartown Board of Trade members, Winnetu Oceanside Resort employees, and media folks, boarded the Grey Lady in Oak Bluffs to make the very special journey to Memorial Wharf. Why? Well, Hy-Line had to s...

What in the world is the Meat Ball you might be wondering. Well, it’s a great Winter event(s) that celebrates the locally grown meats from farms on the Martha’s Vineyard, and is a great little FUNraiser for the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society, which hosts the Meat Ball. The Meat Ball is actually a series of events that ...

When we first started the Vineyard Bucket List video series, one of our first — and now favorite — adventures was Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary. Guinevere Cramer is our guide to the Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List: Exploring Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary – Make Sure It’s On Your List! While we may already be thinking about warmer days ah...

If you look up larder on Wikipedia, you’ll find that it is “a cool area for storing food prior to use.” Interestingly enough, The Larder on State Road in Vineyard Haven offers just that, with a twist. The Larder is a collaboration between Jefferson Munroe, from the Good Farm, and Daniele Barrick, from Scottish Bakehouse, and t...

Lots of people know how great Martha’s Vineyard is in the Summer or Fall. But as year-round residents — and local real estate gurus — we get asked all the time: “What’s there to do in the off-season?” Well, the short answer is, there’s a lot to do. Take a look with our own Guinevere Cramer. You can find out more about Morrice Flor...

UPDATE: Randy Rucker is no longer with State Road. A chef can be a storyteller with food, and that is what the new chef at State Road is. Chef Randy Rucker came to Martha’s Vineyard from Texas in October, and hasn’t looked back. A previous owner of three restaurants in Texas, he is now enjoying focusing all his energy on the ...

Sundays are usually quiet for restaurants this time of year. Not the case at the Martha’s Vineyard Chowder Company (ChoCo). It’s busy. Why? Sunday Bloody Sunday, where you’ll find The Classic burger is only $5 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. How crazy is that? It’s a burger lover and/or Frugal Foodie dream. The burger is basic, ...

If you’ve ever been in CB Stark in Vineyard Haven, chances are you’ve seen the subject of today’s blog, Elysha Joy Metals. Between seeing the jewelry in person, and being captivated by it on instagram, I wanted to find out more. It’s funny, Elysha Roberts has worked with me several times with jewelry I bought at CB Stark, but...

As we get ready for Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d have a little fun real estate fun, with a special Home Crushes – The Difference Between Men and Women. And oh yes, there are some real differences, as this fun-in-cheek Valentine’s Day infographic illustrates.  ...