Giving Thanks

Here we are on the verge of another holiday season. Time and the seasons just zip by in a blink of the eye. It is appropriate that the season begin with a recognition of our gratitude for our lives. May I suggest making a list of all the things for which you are grateful as this will put you in the mindset of gratitude. When we are grateful we are also present, helpful and happy. Funny how this all works but it does. May I also suggest that this thanksgiving we try 2 new things: first find something locally grown that you may have at your thanksgiving table and secondly find just one thing you could volunteer to do for you community. Pick something that is for just one day to start, i am sure you can find something. This is a great way of thanking your community and supporting those who live there. So start with the gratitude "list" and with this in mind you can maybe move onto that Christmas list. Happy Holidays!!

As the sun journeys to the south

Well here we are at the first of November. Halloween has passed and may i say kudos to the Tisbury Business Association for its "Trick or Treat on Main Street" campaign as it was a huge success and much fun for those of us working yesterday. Thank you!! Since we turned our clocks back an hour last night we may look forward to the sun setting at 4:30 this "evening". Another winter is almost upon us but also coming are Thanksgiving and Christmas/Hanukka. We keep a holiday wish list book at the store so stop in and let your friends know what you REALLY want this year. Our Edgartown store has closed for the season. Thanks for all your support.

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.