Columbus Day Weekend

Well, here we are at the unofficial end of the season. Our season runs from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, which is a holiday here in Massachusetts. We look at this time as "happy kinda sad" time. The busy season is over but then we do get our Island back. The traffic has died down, our friends' happy, smiling faces have reappeared and the air is cool and dry. But then again, our long season has begun and business, is well, sleepy. Of course it is also the season of cashmere wraps, chenille throws and wool scarves. So life is good!

Columbus Day Sale

Stop by next weekend for our annual Columbus Day Annex Sale!! Our annex will be open Sat. and Sun. Stop by and check out the savings on clothing, shoes and assorted items from the store. See you then!!!!!!!

How Time Flies

Wow, how is it possible that we find ourselves here on October 2 with summer but a distant memory? This is my favorite time on the island. For those still willing to chance the waters you will be pleasantly surprised as the water is still warm at least for the next week or so. The days are warm and the nights are cool but not yet cold. Even though i love this weather i do find that i am constantly over or underdressed for the day. Guess it is all about layering. If you were to come into the store these days you would find a great selection of sweaters of various weights and lengths; something for everyone and every temperature. We have a good variety of knit hats and beanies from Coal headwear as well as scarves, shawls and gloves to keep you toasty.

Is it summer yet?

For those of you who live in the Northeast corner of the States, you know what i mean. Where is the warm weather and the sun? Today is the first sunny day we have had in the past two months. Okay, i do exaggerate a bit but it has been some time since we had a full day of sun. It has had some impact on the number of people visiting the island. The good news is that there is plenty of parking and good selection of sizes still available. But July 4th is just next weekend so our serenity is about to come to an end. :)

New Products at Bramhall & Dunn

The other morning i drove from Vineyard Haven to Chilmark in the fog and mist.  What struck me as i passed  the West Tisbury School was how a new shade of green had been achieved.  It was great to see the new  green leaves against the dark green foliage of established growth.    I was reminded me of the great "Green" window that Wendy designed for the store in Vineyard Haven. Speaking of new things, we are now carrying Pine Cone Hill linens and Dash & Albert rugs for the home and for the body we now have  Roberta Fryman kurtas  and Luna Luz dresses.   Come on in to check out our new items for spring and say hello.

A Major New Arrival!!!!!!

The arrival of spring always brings fresh ideas, new colors and a sense of renewal. Well in this spirit of regeneration we are excited to announce arrival of another Bramhall and Dunn store, this time in Edgartown. We will be located at #9 Winter Street and will hopefully open at the end of May or early in June. We will keep you posted as to our progress but we wanted you to be the first to know. Thanks for your support this winter and we look forward to seeing you in Edgartown.

Happy Easter!

Well Easter has finally arrived and things are beginning to stir on the island.  Seasonal residents are reappearing to open their homes and spring break students are paying visits to secure jobs for the summer.  In this time of financially insecurity and rising unemployment we are happy to say that our crew from last summer will all be here for the upcoming season.  Barb has emailed her return date from Marseille; the Julia(s) have both phoned and stopped in to say they are thrilled to be coming "home".  They will join Wendy, Rose, Robert and Emily for another summer here at 23 Main St. with some new faces to be announced soon.  Ah, another season is about to start and this long, cold winter draws to to a close.