Interviews

Flower Power: An Interview with Krishana Collins

Paula Lyons

Flower farmer Krishana Collins considers herself lucky to being doing what she loves most.

Q&A with Bill Howell, the Concrete Guy

Paula Lyons

For Bill Howell, success in business isn't nearly as sweet as finding purpose and meaning in life.

The Herbalist: An Interview with Heather Thurber

Paula Lyons

A lifelong farmer and Master Gardener, Heather Thurber of Breezy Pines Farm followed her passion for herbs into a thriving business.

Heidi Feldman Gets Salty on Down Island Farm

By Paula Lyons

The Vine catches up with the co-founder of MV Sea Salt, Heidi Feldman, an entrepreneur with a deep love for the Island who found a unique niche in the Island farming economy

The Point B Blogger: An Interview with Guinevere Cramer

By Paula Lyons

Point B Realty's Guinevere Cramer has built a loyal following with her fun, informative, twice-a-week blog.

In Tile Style, An Interview with Annie Bradshaw

Paula Lyons

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!

The Barber Is In

Paula Lyons

Blair Hill, owner of Native Cuts, runs so much more than a barber shop. The Vineyard Haven native, part Wampanoag, part African American and 100 per cent in love with what he does, says his shop is a welcome gathering space for all.

In his early days as a barber here, he worked in at Bert’s Barber Shop in Vineyard Haven, Benito’s in Oak Bluffs and finally opened his own place 12 years ago, first on Evelyn Way in Vineyard Haven and now on State Road, next to Lapel’s cleaners.

Staying Fit with Ray Whitaker

Paula Lyons

Ray Whitaker, director of elder fitness at the YMCA, sees the link between physical fitness and mental well-being as inextricable.

O' Come, All Ye Carolers: Choral Directors Peter Boak and Lisa Varno

Paula Lyons

Peter Boak, music director of the Island Community Chorus, now in its 21st season, is well known to Islanders who delight in the three concerts he and his singers perform annually. Lisa Varno, artistic director of the Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Chorus, is a newcomer to year-round living, though her family has deep Island roots. This year they are joining forces for the annual holiday concert at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown on December 3 and 4.

Talking Trends with Tracker Home Decor's John Murphy

Paula Lyons

It took 24 years for John Murphy to find his calling on Martha’s Vineyard; but find it he did when he opened Tracker Home Décor in Edgartown, with partner Helen Koch back in 2010. Tracker Home Décor now has 8 year-round employees and this past summer opened a second shop in downtown Edgartown. We wondered how John viewed modern Vineyard style.