A very Martha’s Vineyard Holiday Gift Guide
This post is written in partnership with the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce.
As the kids and I bundle up for a chilly walk along the beach, and look out across Nantucket Sound, I’m thinking about all the artists, shop owners, and craftspeople — especially those who usually depend on seasonal economies. What a year it has been. If you’re able, ’tis the season to support those small businesses.
I’ve gathered a few great gift ideas from local businesses on Martha’s Vineyard. You’ll find links with each photo, as well as more details below. Thank you so much for supporting the small businesses that, in turn, directly support our communities and make our neighborhoods special places to work, learn, and thrive.
A very Martha’s Vineyard Holiday Gift Guide
- For all your favorite beach babes: Blue Wave Beauty in Vineyard Haven, their Sea Salt Hair Texturizing Spray. Made with genuine MV Sea Salt to add body and strength, along with aloe vera water, coconut oil, and bamboo extract for softness and shine. It’s like the best beach hair day in a bottle.
- For the homebody with impeccable taste: Leslie Freeman Designs utensil holder with a pastel crackle glaze… or anything else Leslie creates, for that matter. Based in Vineyard Haven, her handmade functional, colorful, stoneware pottery ranges from dinnerware to mugs, vases to serving pieces — all beautiful and one of a kind.
- For nature loves, and anyone with an eye for beauty: Earrings from MV Naturals, created by prolific artist Jannette Vanderhoop. Ms. Vanderhoop is from the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe (Gay Head) and creates wearable art that embodies the culture and the history of her tribe, while also celebrating her connection to the land.
- For the co-worker who’s Zoom looks are always on point: Earrings from Aquinnah Jewelry, made by owner and designer Kelley Solomon, and named for her favorite place on the island.
- For the family who makes every meal and occasion: a Dark Maple Serving Board from Chappaquiddick Wood Company. Each beautiful bowl and hardwood product is made on Martha’s Vineyard, from start to finish, and intended to be used and shared daily.
- For someone who could use a little TLC: beautiful and relaxing Vineyard Bath and Body Bath salts in a variety of scents from Juniper & Co. in Edgartown. Juniper is a one-stop shop in town for flowers, gift boxes, and artwork.
- For the home cook gone green: These adorable flour sack towels from Cut Paper Island are hardworking and good lookin’– and they make a great, sustainable alternative to paper towels.
- For someone missing the Cape + Islands: Made in Oak Bluffs with Enchanted Chocolate’s 70% cacao premium dark chocolate, these Chocolate Covered Cape Cod Cranberries will soothe anyone feeling homesick for the Cape + Islands.
- For the design enthusiast: Available in several sizes, Ruel Gallery’s Martha’s Vineyard Secession Flag would be a striking addition to any cottage. The gallery features the paintings and jewelry of owners Colin Ruel and Nettie Kent Ruel, both Martha’s Vineyard natives.
- For anyone who won’t settle for less than the real thing: Handcrafted oysters, selected from the waters of Martha’s Vineyard, from Cottage Oysters. They’ll deliver right to your door! Read all about their farming process here.
Supporting our local makers, business owners, artisans, and neighbors… while finding the perfect gift for nearly everyone on your list? In 2020, I’ll take every win I can get.
Also On Tap for Today:
- Looking for more Martha’s Vineyard-inspired gift ideas? Marnely has all the foodies on your list covered.
- Great tips for enjoying everything outdoors this winter on MV from Sam at New England Travel Guide
Where are you shopping small + locally this holiday season?
