Christmas in Edgartown 2017 Celebration on Martha’s Vineyard

Lighting of the Lighthouse Night at the Harborview Hotel, Christmas in Edgartown 2017 Celebration

Kick off your holiday celebrations with a weekend getaway on Martha’s Vineyard. Head to the island this weekend for the 36th annual Christmas in Edgartown celebrations. The events run from Dec. 7th – 10th. There are activities for everyone. Many island businesses join the celebrations, providing sales and entertainment for visitors. You can get some of your holiday shopping done, wine and dine and see the island dressed up for the holidays.… Read more

It’s the weekend!

Moonrise Over State Beach, Martha's Vineyard

We’re headed back to the Vineyard tomorrow to prepare our house for New England’s fall and winter temperatures. Great weather is forecasted and I’m looking forward to a beautiful day for “the crossing.”

I hope that you have something good planned for your weekend.

  • We got one of these champagne stoppers and it works great!
  • I want to make Jenny’s hasslebacks (and maybe the horsekillers too).
  • Good news for our feet. Flats are more lovely than ever. Choices range from simple loafers to extravagant, embellished options. (I’ll cover the many wonderful mules another day.)
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Coastal Day Trips from Boston

Lighthouse Outside P-Town Harbor, Coastal Day Trips From Boston

This week we have mid-summer temperatures. On Tuesday I took advantage of the weather to head to the beach. It was gorgeous and uncrowded. Beach parking was available and the water was still warm (by New England standards). If you are in the Boston area and want to be near the ocean, here are some of my favorite coastal day trips from Boston. Yes, I do realize that Boston is on the coast and you don’t have to leave Boston to be on the ocean. If you would like to get out of the city for a day, here are … Read more