very happy holiday wishes!

Wishing you and your family a happy holiday and healthy new year... from all of us at martha's vineyard furniture co.

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'mythic paint is top choice to complete many shades of green™' press release

We're excited to share with you a recent press release by our eco-friendly paint provider, Mythic Paint, which highlights our commitment to using Mythic's high performance, zero VOC paint for our many shades of green painted furniture line.

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please visit Mythic Paint's website to read the full release

agrarian green collection update

Our new line of authentic weathered barnboard tables, the agrarian green collection, is now live on our website. You can view the line here. Additional items, including several case goods and the custom kitchen island shown below, will be added to the line in the coming weeks so stay tuned!

new olive street addition!

We are excited to announce a new addition to our olive street line: the Lily Pond arm chair. Inspired by the Vineyard's pretty fresh water lily ponds, this eco-friendly chair will have you sitting pretty too!

36" W x 36" D x 33" H

...will be available soon on our website...

martha's vineyard furniture company holiday special: 30% off all many shades of green™ dining tables

'Tis the season to spend time with family and friends. Why not celebrate by getting 30% off any of our many shades of green dining tables? Made of sustainable Hevea wood and finished in zero VOC paint in one of 30 colors inspired by the island of Martha's Vineyard, our dining tables are sure to add some color and cheer to your holiday season. Available now until December 31, 2009. Call us at 888.305.7891 for more information and to order!

Tisbury Dining Table

shown in 'Patina'

updating our 'aquinnah' series in many shades of green™

In the coming weeks we will be updating the 'Aquinnah' series in our many shades of green™ line (only a few 'Aquinnah' pieces are still available so please call 888.305.7891 to order). This beautiful spot up island is not only the inspiration for several pieces of our furniture, it's part of the color inspiration behind our 'Aquinnah Clay' fabric and paint colors.

The Aquinnah cliffs are composed of over one hundred feet of sediment, created by six different glaciers. The result is a beautiful array of red, orange and white clays. Over the years the clay has been used to make pottery, paint and even the bricks used to build the original Aquinnah Light in the late 1700's. Today the cliffs are a National Historic Landmark and removing the clay is prohibited by law.

You can bring part of Aquinnah to your home through our furniture and paint colors inspired by this favorite Vineyard spot. And - stay tuned in the coming weeks for the release of our new 'Aquinnah' pieces.

Our current Aquinnah Dining Table

Our coordinating 'Aquinnah Clay' fabric and paint colors

have you visited martha's vineyard furniture co. on decorati yet?

We are excited to be offering select pieces from our many shades of green™ and olive street furniture lines on one of our favorite sourcing websites, Decorati. And, two brand new pieces from our new (and not yet released) Agrarian Green Collection are available online ONLY on Decorati at this time. Please click here, or select the Decorati symbol in the right hand column, to see more.

A new piece from our Agrarian Green Collection...

the Tisbury Dining Table: a classic farmhouse table

constructed of reclaimed, weathered barnboards

-also available to order by calling us at 888.305.7891-

the colors of fall at martha's vineyard furniture company

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Fulling Brook Square Ottoman

shown in 100% cotton 'Sunflower Shine' fabric

hevea trees: the strength + sustainability behind our many shades of green™ line

Did you know that Hevea trees, and the natural rubber-like sap that they produce, are the main source for the world's latex production? Hevea trees are tapped similarly to how maple trees are, however, instead of producing maple syrup, Hevea sap is used in the production of goods such as automobile tires. Typically when a Hevea tree stops producing sufficient sap it is cut down and a new tree is planted in it's place. As part of our commitment to sustainability at martha's vineyard furniture co. we use these discarded trees for the production of our many shades of green™ line. Hevea wood can be compared to the strength and durability of oak, making it an excellent source for furniture construction. In addition, many Hevea tree plantations are now planting banana and cocoa plants alongside the trees as part of an increased effort to sustain the growth and production of this excellent natural resource.

image of Hevea trees being tapped via boston.com

(CNS Photo courtesy of Rich Dole/Michelin)

the long point wildlife refuge

Long Point encompasses 600 acres on the Vineyard's South Shore and includes a stretch of white sand coastline, several fresh and salt water ponds, as well as grass and woodland habitats. It is a popular beach spot in the summer and a treasure for bird watchers and nature lovers during the off season as well. Long Point is one of the largest publicly accessible properties on the island and the inspiration behind our small (but highly functional) Long Point ottoman - a new addition to our olive street line.

Our Long Point ottoman is also available slipcovered.
Click here to order.

martha's vineyard furniture co. website news

Our website remains under construction as we continue to update our product and fabric offerings, however, we are excited to announce that the new additions to our olive street line are now live and available for purchase online. Here's a peek:

the Pease's Point chair
the Abel's Hill upholstered headboard

the Beach Plum sectional sofa
(additional configurations available)

Visit our website to see what else is new in olive street. And, stay tuned... because in the coming weeks we will be adding a beautiful new collection of reclaimed barnboard tables to our many shades of green product line.

new olive street featured in new england home magazine's newsletter

We are thrilled that our new olive street line (including our cute-as-a-button Lucy Vincent arm chair) is featured in this edition of New England Home Magazine's newsletter!

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menemsha sunset

Open to the public, Menemsha beach is known for it's stunning sunsets (and you can see why!) The beautiful orange hues of the Menemsha sky inspired us to include a coordinating paint color in our many shades of green™ line. Visit our website to add a touch of the Menemsha sunset to your home.

a sneak peek at our new olive street fabrics!

We LOVE the new fabrics that we will be offering in our olive street line. We have chosen a range of fun and colorful patterns, all composed of beautiful sustainable materials such as cotton and linen. These new fabrics will be available on our website soon, so stay tuned. If you're like us and can't wait, just give us a call at 888.305.7891 to order.

reminder to join martha's vineyard furniture co. at the ne home magazine discussion panel!

This is just a reminder that tomorrow is New England Home magazine's discussion panel ('Great Relationships Make for Great Projects') at the Captain Mellen House (105 Main Street, Edgartown). The panel features our very own Liz Stiving-Nichols, Robert Ernst of FBN Construction, and Chip Webster of Chip Webster & Associates. The discussion begins at 5:30 pm with light appetizers and drinks to follow. Tickets will be available at the door. We hope to see you there!

oak bluffs fireworks tonight

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If you're on the island be sure to visit Ocean Park (shown here) in Oak Bluffs tonight for the annual fireworks display. There will be a band starting at 7 pm, with the fireworks scheduled to begin around 9.

Oak Bluffs is a fun and vibrant island community commonly known for it's colorful 'gingerbread cottage' homes. We like to pay homage to 'cottage city' by pairing our many shades of green™ oak bluffs dining table with a range of colorful chairs, such as the palette shown here (wampum, margarita and gingerbread blue).

We are also loving our new olive street 'cottage city' apartment sofa! It's sure to add the perfect cottage touch to any home. Happy weekend and we hope to see you at the fireworks tonight!

new england home magazine discussion panel on wednesday, august 26th

Please join us at New England Home magazine's Great Relationships Make for Great Projects discussion panel on Wednesday, August 26th. Moderated by NE Home's editor Stacy Kunstel, the discussion will explore the relationship between design professionals and homeowners, as well as new ways to work on home improvement projects. The discussion will feature Martha's Vineyard Furniture Co. President, Liz Stiving-Nichols, President of FBN Construction, Robert Ernst, and Principal Architect of Chip Webster & Associates, Chip Webster.

This event is taking place at the Captain Thomas Mellen House (garden tent) at 105 Main Street in Edgartown. The discussion panel begins at 5:30 pm, with cocktails and light appetizers to follow. Advance tickets can be purchased for $25 on the Martha's Vineyard Decorator Showhouse website and the entry fee includes a full tour of the house.

We hope to see you there!

quitsa nesting tables

view of Quitsa Pond

Part of our many shades of green™ line, our quitsa nesting tables are inspired by the beauty of Quitsa Pond. Quitsa Pond is located 'up island' in the town of Chilmark and sits adjacent to the larger Menemsha Pond. Known for it's tranquility and gorgeous views, this area is a popular inspiration for island artists.

Our quitsa nesting tables are simple, versatile, and acceptable in any decor. They are finished in ZERO VOC paint in any of our 30 colors inspired by island of Martha's Vineyard (shown here in 'lichen'). Stop by Interiors Studio at 7 Beach Street to view these tables in person.

new many shades of green™ paint colors!

We are excited to announce that we will be offering 4 new colors in our many shades of green™ painted furniture line: Scrubby Oak, Flip Flop, Preppy and Tee Time. As always, these colors (and their names) are inspired by the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard and produced in water-based ZERO VOC paint. These colors are not available on our website yet so please call 888.305.7891 to order.

'housing on the tube' telethon

We are very proud to have been a part of the 2009 Island Affordable Housing Fund's 'Housing On The Tube' telethon! The Island Affordable Housing Fund helps fund affordable year-round housing for residents of Martha's Vineyard. Thanks to those who donated and/or volunteered their time, this year's telethon raised over $650,000 to put towards that effort. For more information on donating to The Island Affordable Housing Fund, click here.

thanks new england home magazine!

We appreciate New England Home Magazine featuring our many shades of green™ line in the "Trade Secrets" section of their July/August issue!

Designer now furniture manufacturer Liz Stiving-Nichols couldn't find much furniture with zero-VOC paint, so she embarked on making her own line of furniture using non-toxic, non-off-gassing paint. Her line, called Many Shades of Green includes beach house and cottage colors such as Menemsha Sunset, an extreme orange; Gingerbread Blue, a shade deeper than sky or robin's egg, named for the gingerbread homes in Oak Bluffs; Wampum, a unique dusty purple "like the inside of a quahog shell"; Firefly, a fiery chartreuse; and Chowda, an off white.

showroom update

Yesterday we moved a few new pieces into the showroom space at Interiors Studio Martha's Vineyard (7 Beach Street in Vineyard Haven) in preparation for a photoshoot featuring our many shades of green™ line. The article, titled "Green Housekeeping," will be in an upcoming issue of the Martha's Vineyard Times.

table: acquinnah dining table (shown in 'lobsta')

side chairs: chappy armchair, ink well, tashmoo and spring point

coffee table: owen little in chowda

If you have any questions regarding the products shown please visit our website or send us an email. Or, stop by the showroom at 7 Beach Street to view these pieces as well as other items by martha's vineyard furniture co.

our new olive street line!

We have exciting news at martha's vineyard furniture co.! We have expanded our olive street line to offer several new products. As always at MVFC, each piece is designed to be as eco-friendly as it is fabulous.

Here are some of the specifications for the new line:

seat cushions: 20% of the petroleum based contents are replaced with natural plant based ingredients, post-consumer regenerated fiber is used as the wrap, fire-retardants are halogen free, 100% cotton casing

back cushions and throw pillows: filled with 100% post-consumer regenerated fibers, 100% cotton casing

seat deck and trim pad: made from 80% regenerated fibers

frames: our suppliers voluntarily adhere to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative

springs: made from approximately 50% recycled metal

fabric: assortment made from 100% natural, renewable fibers such as linen and cotton

We will be updating our website soon to include new images and information for our olive street line. If you have questions before then, please email us at mvfurnitureco@gmail.com.