Heather Kochin of Rainy Day
Forty years ago, Rainy Day got its name because the owners knew that shopping is the perfect activity for a rainy day.
So, What’re You Wearing?
One of the appeals of the Vineyard is the laid-back lifestyle. This tends to translate into a devil-may-care, relaxed (if not downright sloppy) approach to personal style. However, there are some locals who have...
Summer Shades
Photo by Michael Cummo
Andrew Aliberti opened Summer Shades in 1985, and moved to the current location at 36 Main Street in Edgartown two years later. With the help of his wife, Sarah, and their...
ReFabulous
Photo by Cathryn McCann
A year ago, Anne-Marie Eddy opened a small store off Beach Road that sells refurbished, reclaimed, and painted furniture, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, and other unique items, in what she now...
Knits with a view: Cozy, wearable art
We found the perfect backdrop for Beldan K. Radcliffe's upcycled fashion line in this sustainably designed up-Island contemporary Craftsman house (see box) nestled in a wooded expanse in Chilmark.
The work of artist/designer Beldan K....
Once in a Blue Moon
Photos by Cathryn McCann
MV Times: What’s your background?
Ellen Wolfe: Well, I have a strong fine arts background. I majored in painting and graphics at the University of New Hampshire, and then I got a...
Revive by Sarka
Photo by Cathryn McCann
Seventeen years after coming to the Vineyard from the Czech Republic, Sarka Havlatkova owns a holistic spa and natural beauty apothecary in Vineyard Haven that focuses on blending organic and natural...
Made on MVY: Maríe Vídal’s Bracelets
Strolling the Chilmark Flea Market during its last week of summer, I became mesmerized by the craftsmanship and delicate work of jeweler Maríe Vídal, who makes bracelets with contrasting colors of stones set together....
