Dylan Thomas
The birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses I rose in rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days. – Dylan Thomas
Spring Home and Garden 2017
The Life-Changing Magic of Cottage Gardens
“Cottage gardens are very personal,” West Tisbury garden designer Mary Wirtz tells me. “There is no wrong way to do them.” Hallelujah. Those of you who worship straight lines and sharp angles, you can all shuffle to the other side of the room for now. (Though feel free to eavesdrop and come shuffling back.)
Ask the Architect: Porch or Attached Arbor–Which is Best?
If you’re lucky, your Vineyard getaway or year-round home already has a porch or an attached arbor, maybe even both. Each creates a space that is neither indoors or out, a delightfully in-between space where you can savor island breezes, salty scents, and framed views all from within a partial shelter. But if you’re thinking…
Young Gardeners Grow a Living on the Vineyard
Gardening is big business all over Martha’s Vineyard. To meet this demand, the Vineyard’s long-established landscape and garden companies have been joined in recent years by a wave of young gardeners who are willing to work long hours during the season to make a good living.
Built on Stilts: A Tree House-Inspired Studio
Architectural designer Nicholas Waldman gave his clients an efficient multi-use space—and a maximum view of the surrounding woods—in this treehouse inspired design.
In Tile Style, An Interview with Annie Bradshaw
Annie Bradshaw and her husband created Martha’s Vineyard Tile Company in 1996. Today, 21 years later, the bustling business offers a huge variety of tile from 30 vendors, each of whom carry up to 300 lines. That’s a lot of tile!
