Encompassing so much shoreline, New England is teeming with lighthouses. Ever since reading about Anne (from Anne of Green Gables) meeting a man who lived in a lighthouse in Anne’s House of Dreams, I have dreamed of living in a lighthouse too. Something about the odd-shaped building, the solitude, and proximity to the ocean really appeals to […]
Martha’s Vineyard
Vineyard Haven Eats: Black Dog Tavern
I made the pilgrimage to the Black Dog Tavern in Vineyard Haven, after reading about it in a few of Susan Branch’s books. It was the first year-round restaurant on the island, the brainchild of Captain Robert Douglas in 1971. The Black Dog has now become an empire, with gift shops, a bakery and cafe. […]
Gingerbread Cottages on Martha’s Vineyard
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, we drove into Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. We were delighted to stumble upon these adorable gingerbread cottages! There was a small area of the town that was packed full of adorable, beautiful, whimsical cottages. The style is called ‘Carpenter’s Gothic,’ complete with intricate details in pretty colours. They drew […]