What makes the Edgartown-based gallery and boutique Kin different from other businesses around town? Lisa Brown, who owns and operates the shop along with her niece Gareth Brown, says what makes Kin unique is that it is solely dedicated to showcasing handcrafted work by its family of artists and artisans. “Gareth and I are individuals,” […]
The Island is known for summoning creatives. We’re surrounded by musicians, writers, dancers, actors, photographers, comedians, and visual artists who work in a variety of mediums. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with three jewelry makers to talk about their love for sparkle, texture, and design. Carrie Pekar: Forever MV Carrie Pekar has a […]
This past summer, Stefanie Wolf moved her shop from a second-floor space in Edgartown to a storefront on Circuit Ave., and the move has proven to be a rewarding one, giving the jewelry designer more visibility and easier access for her customers. Wolf has been making and selling jewelry for 15-plus years, and has earned […]
I’ve found my new favorite Shangri-la on Island, Ingrid Goff-Maidoff’s Tending Joy Artisan Gift Shop. And, indeed, joy is what you feel entering this light- and color-filled welcoming space in West Tisbury, filled with designs and textures of all shapes and sizes. The place is a trove of beautiful, primarily handcrafted, fair-trade treasures. Goff-Maidoff says, […]