12 Days of Shopping
The holiday countdown is on. With less than two weeks left before Christmas and Hanukkah, a number of holiday pop-up shops may hold the hidden items you need to finalize that shopping list. Some...
Homegrown holidays
The holidays are all about traditions, and if the Vineyard Holiday Gift Shop’s Facebook page is any indication, it’s a wildly popular one, with 560 “likes” and counting — and this was well before...
Green gifts
Choosing the right gift is always a challenge. You need to know something about the recipient — what kind of thing would they enjoy? You need a budget — what’s the right amount to...
Farmers Market finds
The fall and winter Farmers Market at the Ag Hall is much different than the crowded market at the Grange Hall in mid-summer. In the off-season, we like to warm ourselves by the huge...
Happy holidays from Featherstone
For 20 years, the Featherstone Center for the Arts has wrapped up its yearlong programming with the Holiday Gift Show — an event that features more participants than any of its other exhibits, and...
What’s hanging on your tree?
A special Christmas ornament makes a great gift, especially if it's one that can be displayed year-round. We can thank Germany for coming up with the glass ornaments so popular this time of year....
Rockin’ round the pop-up shops
We’ve rounded up some holiday pop-ups and go-to spots so you can get all your shopping done early this holiday season. When in doubt — shop local.
There will be a holiday sale at the...
The Island of hand-made gifts
As Islanders, we face a little added inconvenience this time of year. Between inflated shopping prices and off-Island travel expenses, ‘tis the season to brace our bank accounts. No matter how thrifty you may...
’Tis the season in Tisbury
The Vineyard Haven Business Association has the town of Tisbury gearing up for a busy and spirited December. It all starts on Dec. 10, where you can get the bulk of your holiday shopping...
Hunting for holiday gifts
With the chill in the air and the holiday music playing on the radio, I am getting into the holiday spirit. One of my favorite things about this time of year (other than endless...
Artful giving
The opening of the Featherstone Holiday Gift Show has become the Vineyard equivalent of a Black Friday big-box store event. Many Islanders begin their Christmas shopping efforts with a visit to the multi-artist show,...
Paint the town pink and green
Consider Edgartown a one-stop shop for deals, dinners, drinks, and donations all weekend long. The town will host its sixth annual Pink and Green Weekend starting Thursday, May 11, and running through Sunday, May...
Valentine’s pop-up
There is still plenty of time to get your Valentine’s Day shopping done, and you can support local artisans in the process. A one-day shop, Valentine Central, will pop up at Island Images gallery...
Oak Bluffs markets are last-minute stops for creative holiday gifts
Still looking for last-minute gifts? Head over to Oak Bluffs this weekend; there are still a couple of untapped resources for checking out handmade items from local artisans.
Island Images Gallery at 57 Circuit Avenue,...
Shop with a cause this holiday season
If you haven’t done any holiday shopping yet, you’re sure to find something special at this year’s Handmade from the Heart show at the Daniel Fisher House in Edgartown. On Saturday from 10 am...
Rosewater Holiday Market pops up in Edgartown
’Tis the season for finding that perfect gift, and Rosewater Market in Edgartown is here to help. This week they opened a pop-up shop on Main Street, Edgartown, for all your gift-giving needs. Julia...
Shop Local: Martha’s Vineyard Glass
I've been working with Martha's Vineyard Glassworks (MVG) on State Road in West Tisbury, photographing a variety of their stunning pieces of art. Founded by Andrew Magdanz, his wife Susan Shapiro, and Mark Weiner,...
Holiday shopping made easy on Martha’s Vineyard
The best kind of holiday gift is a local holiday gift. Lucky for us, this Island is crawling with locations to stock up. Up-Island or down-Island, from now through December, there are plenty of...
Interactive Holiday Shopping Map
Shop local this Holiday season and take advantage of great deals all across the Island. From holiday pop up shops to special sales and events, our local retailers offer something for everyone on your...
Vineyard Holiday Shop needs a home
For over 20 years, the Vineyard Holiday Shop, a pop-up holiday shop in Vineyard Haven, has been a beacon of business for local artists and crafters in the off-season. This year, however, they can’t...