Sections

Letting the Light In

The husband-and-wife duo behind Morgan Studio is giving new meaning to the concept of indoor-outdoor living.

Pretty Pastoral

On the windswept plains of Katama, Dan Gordon Landscape Architects has created something that is equal parts wild, rural, and refined.

The Magic of Home

Tall trees tower over a whimsical family compound in Vineyard Haven, complete with a fairytale shed, a writer’s cottage, and a main home full of enchanting details.

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Essays & Humor

From the Editor

Each of the properties in this issue highlights different styles, settings, architects, and artisans, yet they share a common bond: they remind us of the quiet magic of an Island home.

By Vanessa Czarnecki
"Every [Island] house needs to have all three of those (outdoor showers, porches, and communal tables), for sure."

Architecture + Design

A Designer’s Toolbox

Interior designer Barbara Feinstein pulled out all the stops while working on her bright and airy Katama home.

By MK Bateman

Architecture + Design

A Stitch in Time

Melonie Parker’s colorful cottage sanctuary pays homage to the vibrant history of Oak Bluffs.

By Sissy Biggers

Island Life

The Year Ahead

What to do, where to go, what to see, what to read, and more.

Arts + Commerce

How to Live in Color

Artist Margot Datz says “no, thank you” to white cube homes and “yes, please” to a vibrant, handmade life.

By Vivian Ewing

Seventeenth Annual Photography Contest

This year's judges have chosen ten images out of nearly 800 entries, highlighting the Island at its best.

Jon Cohan