Illustrations by Chris Burrell.

Not only is shopping local more fun than hopping online, but you'll get personal help from shop owners - and the joy of leaving your dollars right here in our Island community.

A visit to Ingrid Goff-Maidoff’s West Tisbury shop, Tending Joy, will raise your spirits this holiday season.

An Interview with Abigail Chandler

Claudia and John Bradford offer Christmas cheer and Vineyard spirit at their dockside Oak Bluffs shop.