HC&G (Hamptons Cottages and Gardens) JULY 15, 2024
Design by Jeffrey Bernett
Photograph by Laura Moss
FEATURES
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BESPOKE BEAUTY
When given free reign by enlightened clients, an architect and interior designer were able to create a wholly original Hamptons home. by David Masello photographs by Adam Kane Macchia
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HOME, SWEET HAPPY HOME
Elliott Interiors employed its signature pattern-saturated style to turn this Quogue house into the most cheerful home on the block. by Laura Fenton photographs by Jane Beiles
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FAMILY TIES
Designer Michelle Morgan Harrison and architect Craig Arm create a soothing gathering place along the Quiogue waterfront home. by Alyssa Bird photographs by Laura Moss
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SURF’S UP
Pappas Miron Design and Studio Zung create an Amagansett home that honors its idyllic setting near the shore. by David Masello photographs by Tim Lenz
ON THE COVER: “Home, Sweet Happy Home,” page 56. photograph by Jane Beiles
Artistic Tile Slab Galleries
Dana Pollock, Founder of Dana’s Bakery, selected Lilac marble slabs for her home kitchen
TOO
MUCH OF A GOOD THING IS JUST ABOUT RIGHT.”
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Jerry Garcia
COLUMNS
28 SUMMERSTOCK
Melissa Gabrielsen creates extraordinary ceramic pieces with a focus on organic shapes and finishes. by Doug Young
DESIGN NOTES
A peek inside the latest design news happening in the area.
EYE FOR BEAUTY
An array of bejeweled pieces, inspired by the evening sky, lets one immerse in the extraterrestrial—morning, noon or night. by Harriet Mays Powell
38 GARDENING
A primer on the hedge of the Hamptons by Alejandro Saralegui 40 DEEDS & DON’TS
The inside scoop on regional real estate. by Alyssa Bird, Jean Nayar, and Pamela Brill
Contributing editor Baroness Sheri De Borchgrave reveals Carla Bruni’s next act. by Baroness Sheri de Borchegrave
Incense has long evoked beauty through its ethereal
transcending time and inviting introspection with its aromatic allure.
Ode to Summer
It’s the season of straw hats and canvas tote bags. Dressed up or dressed down, they’re two items that—perhaps, counterintuitively—reflect the interiors and architecture in the Hamptons, which embody a distinctive blend of coastal charm, historic elegance and modern sophistication. A vibe of relaxation, without losing a sense of refinement, seems to be a common thread. ■ In essence, the joys of summer are multifaceted and personal, however casual or formal the circumstances one prefers. They remind us to slow down, embrace the moment, and appreciate the simple pleasures that enrich our lives. The houses in this issue are also multifaceted and personal, deeply reflective of the people who call them home, and the visions they have to create a well-lived life, not only in the summer, but also 365 days a year. ■ As the season unfolds, each day offers new opportunities to embrace its magic and create experiences that linger in our hearts long after the warmth of the season fades into the cool embrace of autumn. ■ As the July and August heat reaches its zenith, grab that hat and tote, head outdoors, and take a moment to sit back and savor the season. Just don’t forget the SPF!
Clinton Smith Editor in Chief csmith@candg.com
Two Hot Tickets
We have a couple of events coming up that celebrate great design, and so we are including QR codes for you below to get your tickets right on this page. ■ A few weeks ago, a group of design stars spent a morning at Italian kitchen & bath manufacturer Italkraft’s gorgeous New York showroom to review and choose the finalists for the 2024 Hamptons Innovation in Design Awards (IDAs). ■ Architect Clay Rokicki of Historical Concepts, design historian Emily Evans Eerdmans, landscape architect Stacilyn Feldman of Oehme van Sweden and interior designers Michael Ellison and David Frazier chose the projects that could be winners at the awards ceremony at Guild Hall in East Hampton on July 25. The evening will be further elevated when Lisa Perry, esteemed artist and philanthropist, is honored with the 2024 Innovator Award. ■ Then on Sunday August 11, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Third Annual HC&G and Hamptons 20th Century Modern House Tour will take place. All of the information needed to make the self-guided tour a breeze will be presented in a brochure with maps, directions and exquisite coverage of the five iconic buildings. ■ For more information on these and other events, go to cottagesgardens.com/events. ■ I’ll see you there!
Marianne Howatson CEO/Publication Director mhowatson@candg.com
Scan above for tickets to the Hamptons Innovation in Design Awards (IDAs), on July 25 at Guild Hall.
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Tour Time The George Nelson House (1962), in Montauk, is part of the 20th Century Modern House Tour VIP ticket experience on August 10.
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SUMMERSTOCK
New and notable from the Hamptons and beyond
CRAFTED WITH CARE
Melissa Gabrielsen creates extraordinary ceramic pieces with a focus on organic shapes and finishes
Traveling to exotic places and immersing oneself in local experiences can be inspiring for almost everyone. For artists, it can provide a pivotal moment in their creative journey. “I was visiting Indonesia in 2020 and decided to take a pottery class in the mountains while my fiancé went surfing,” recounts ceramicist Melissa Gabrielsen. “The moment I touched the clay, I loved it.”
Upon returning home to Greenport, the North Fork native decided to “set up a little studio in my house” to explore creating with clay using a handbuilding technique.
“I didn’t have a wheel or kiln at the time, but decided to make things by hand and see how it goes.” Immediately attracted to the imperfections, organic shapes, and finger-pressed dimples handbuilding with clay offered, Gabrielsen launched a brand of homeware and tabletop accessories under the moniker FORME, a hybrid of ‘for-me’ which grounds the artist’s creations in keeping the works personal and “a desire to be a better artist.”
With a recent move to a commercial space on Front Street in Greenport that she shares with painter Verona Peñalba, the daylight-filled VEME Studios—pronounced “veh-may,” a combination of the two artists’ names—is now complete with a slab roller, pottery wheel, kiln and plenty of space up front to sell her austere, yet functional, line of ceramic vases, mugs, platters, and candle holders. The space also offers two-hour ‘art bar’ sessions, supplying all the materials needed for visitors to pop in and create something in “whatever medium speaks to them,” says Gabrielsen. “People love it.”
With a desire to move away from shiny finish commercial glazes, Gabrielsen is currently exploring the alchemy of custom mixing glazes in subtle greens and earth-hewn matte finishes. “The thing with glazing, and pottery in general, is you don’t know what you’re going to get until it comes out
of the kiln,” explains the artist. This trial and error rule applies to Gabrielsen’s surprisingly thin dinner plates. “Plates are difficult to make because you’re trying to keep a surface completely flat with a wet piece of clay,” explains the artist. “While drying, it’s susceptible to warping or cracking.”
After glazing and double firing, FORME’S plates and platters have now become Gabrielsen’s most sought-after pieces, so much so that she has decided to make more than 200 for the table setting at her upcoming wedding.
“My pieces are not only for special occasions, but also they’re super durable and functional,” she continues. “Pottery should be designed to be used.” FORME ceramics are available at VEME STUDIOS, 214 Front St., Greenport, vemestudios.com.
—Doug Young
Perfect Pottery (previous page)
Ceramicist Melissa Gabrielsen. (this page, clockwise from top left) Cutting the clay is the first step in hand forming. A stack of thin, yet sturdy, plates requires patience to create. Custom glazes in earthy tones are meticulously tested. FORME’s stamp of approval adorns the bottom of each plate. The organic shapes and finishes of FORME’s mugs and flower vases are inspired by Gabrielsen’s travels. Once cut, the clay is flattened through a slab roller to the desired thickness. (opposite) Placing an o’bjet d’art into the kiln.
DOUG
The thing with glazing, and pottery in general, is you don’t know what you’re going to get until it comes out of the kiln.
—Melissa Gabrielsen
Wicker Revival
Make way for a new wave of woven pieces
Pooky
The Regular Rattle Table Lamp features a frame that’s painted the exact color of the rattan, so it’s never noticed. Available through abc carpet & home, 888 Broadway, NYC, 10003, 212-473-3000, us.pooky.com, abchome.com
Mainly Baskets Home
The Sorrento Settee by designer Sarah Bartholomew is just one design from the new 16-piece Amalfi Collection, which is inspired by the scenic beauty and timeless allure of the Amalfi Coast. mainlybaskets.com
The Bailey Box, available in two sizes, is inspired by Ralph Lauren’s restaurant in Paris. Crafted with woven rattan, the box has a cotton lining featuring classic ticking stripes. The leather lid also doubles as a catchall. Ralph Lauren, 3133 Main St., East Hampton, 631-3241222, and 41 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-287-6953, ralphlauren.com
Bunny Williams Home
The new Tambour Coffee Table from the Treillage Collection is inspired by the Aesthetic era’s interest in the play between concealment and see-through. Bunny Williams Home, Interior Arts Building, 306 E. 61st St., 5th Fl., NYC, 10065, 212-935-5930, bunnywilliamshome.com
Serena & Lily
The Round Hill Rattan Chair features an elegant form and an eye-catching extra-wide weave. Serena & Lily, 332 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott, 631-537-5544, serenaandlily.com
AERIN Ideal for al fresco
Love Actually
Diego Binetti has brought his sartorial savvy to Sag Harbor this summer with LOVE Binetti, a delightful new store showcasing a range of fashions in both riotous patterns, as well as effervescent solids in vivid colors. What’s more: don’t leave without taking stock of the Missoni cabana in the courtyard, which features home goods in the brand’s signature stripes. 17 Washington St., Sag Harbor, diegobinetti.com
FINE LINES
Sferra’s new Mikela collection evokes the spirit of a garden picnic. Both napkins and placemates are composed of a yarn-dyed jacquard weave that creates a pattern of large plaid squares framed by a bold contrast border and an exquisite hemstitch finish. 43 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-353-3137, sferra.com
ON OUR RADAR
Celebrated husband-and-wife artists Eddie Martinez and Sam Moyer each have exhibitions of their individual works on view at the Parrish Art Museum through September 29. 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-283-2118, parrishart.org
(right) Martinez’s Bufly No. 22, 2023, Oil, acrylic, and spray paint on linen, 144” x 108”. (below) Moyer’s Clipping 14, 2024, Marble, acrylic on plaster-coated canvas mounted to MDF, 30” x 24 1/8” x 1”.
So Celestial!
AN ARRAY OF BEJEWELED PIECES, INSPIRED BY THE EVENING SKY, LETS ONE IMMERSE IN THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL— MORNING, NOON OR NIGHT.
Jacob & Co.’s 18k rose gold and diamond Sagittarius string necklace. saks.com, jacobandco.com
Star Power Brunschwig & Fils’ new Cosmique print in Teal. D&D Building, 979 Third Ave., Ste. 234, NYC, 212-6880444, kravet.com
Anna Maccieri Rossi’s Carpe Diem charm with aventurine, white mother of pearl and gold star. musexmuse.com, annamaccierirossi.com
Monica Rich Kosann 18k gold and sterling silver sun, moon and stars charm with white sapphires. Monica Rich Kosann, Hudson Yards, NYC, monicarichkosann.com
Ali Weiss’s small diamond crescent necklace in 14k yellow gold. Ali Weiss, Rosyln, aliweissjewelry.com
ITÄ’s Cielo nugget charm pendant, in 14k gold with diamonds, emerald and sapphires. Kirna Zabete, East Hampton, itajewelry.com
FoundRae’s Oversized mixed clip chain necklace in 18k yellow and white gold with diamonds. goop, 4 Bay St., Sag Harbor, 631-8083930, foundrae.com, goop.com
Nikos Koulis’s Feelings Sun Charm in 18k yellow and white gold, enamel and diamonds. Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, musexmuse.com, niikoskoulis.com.
Privet School
A primer on the hedge of the Hamptons
Privet, privet everywhere! Contributing Editor Alejandro Saralegui chats with Landscape Architect Michael Derrig, founder of Landscape Details, about this most popular plant on the East End.
HC&G: When is the best time to shear privet?
MICHAEL DERRIG: As a rule, once the new growth hardens off, roughly May 20 through July 15 for the first cut. Privet is a continual grower, so it will need second cut sometime between July 15 through September 1. Privet
does have a very fragrant flower, which normally blooms around mid-July. Some homeowners do like to wait longer for their hedge trimming so they can enjoy the scent.
Is there an ideal fertilizer to use to feed privet?
M.D.: Traditionally privet is fed with a 14-14-14 general fertilizer in early spring, but it’s best to use an organic fertilizer to protect our soils and waterways; however, the results won’t be as fast.
Snow Mountain (this image) A rare weeping privet at The Madoo Conservancy in bloom.
(inset) A sharply sheared privet hedge in East Hampton is underplanted with Liriope.
(this
What’s the best location for planting privet in the garden?
M.D.: Generally, privet likes welldrained soil and prefers to be in the sun most of the day. A heavily-shaded location will make the privet thin out and decline.
How do you rejuvenate an old, overgrown hedge?
M.D.: You can cut privet back pretty hard. For a true renovation of a hedge that has outgrown its space or is splitting, cut it back to old hard wood in
SHRUB STYLE
Whether you like your privet razor sharp and tall, like in Southampton, or barely there, as in Sagaponack, here are some privet lessons. There are several varieties of privet from which to choose that can make your hedge more distinctive. And there are numerous ways to shape it as Perry Guillot illustrated in his 2004 book, Privet Lives: An Imaginary Tale of Southampton’s Iconic Shrub. Here are a few to try now that the East End is classified by the USDA as Zone 7 for plant hardiness:
A compact, slow-growing, evergreen privet.
in
late fall or early spring. For this job, it’s always best to prune with clean, sharp loppers or chainsaw. If you simply want to trim a hedge back more than normal, this can be done with a clean, sharp hedge trimmer at any time.
Ligustrum japonicum ‘Jack Frost’ The variegation in the leaves adds a bit of sparkle
the landscape.
Ligustrum sinensis ‘Sunshine’ A shorter privet with bright yellow leaves in full sun.
Ligustrum japonica ‘Rotundifolium’
Hedge Fund
image) A partial view of Three People on Four Benches, a plaster, wood and metal sculpture by George Segal, (1979). It is placed within its own yew-defined room within a privet-hedged property designed by Landscape Details. (top right) The Designer Shoe House, from Perry Guillot’s Privet Lives, (2004).
NEW FRONTIERS DEEDS DON’TS
The Inside Scoop on East End Real Estate
East Enders take their alfresco activities very seriously. And now that more people are living out East full-time (or at least during shoulder seasons), outdoor amenities that respond not just to seasonal needs, but also to year-round use, are in high demand.
“Pools have been a centerpiece of the backyard in the past, but looking out at a covered pool during the winter is not desirable,” says architect Nilay Oza of Bridgehampton-based firm Oza Sabbeth Architects. “Now we’re moving pools off to the side so the main focus is on scenery that’s easy on the eye.” Pool design itself is also changing, says Oza. “Negative infinity pool edges have allowed for views of other features, such as the ocean,” he explains. “But now we’re flipping that around and raising the edge of the pool and adding a waterfall edge to face the house. This not only brings a sense of festivity and pizzazz to the backyard, but it also negates the need for a pool fence, which isn’t attractive to look at.” The accompanying pool houses have also become multi-season spaces, notes the architect. “For clients with older children, the pool house has become the space for kids
to entertain themselves. They often include multiple levels with pingpong tables, informal seating such as beanbag chairs, and even green roofs overlooking views, almost like a big-kid treehouse.”
Landscape designers are seeing requests for other types of outdoor structures, too—especially greenhouses. “Clients are extending their gardening season with glass structures that can serve multiple uses,” says Melissa Reavis of Hollander Design Landscape Architects. “You can start seeds in the spring, but it’s also a nice place to enjoy a cocktail on a fall night.” Interest in a variety of outdoor structures is beginning to burgeon, concurs Chris LaGuardia, principal of LaGuardia Design Group. “Some are custom built, but many are European prefabricated options that offer a variety of features like operable roof louvers, lights, heat lamps, and drop-down insect screens,” he says. “Renson is our go-to brand.”
Lastly, the planting strategies themselves are also evolving. “The newest trend in planting design is the use of perennial matrices,” says LaGuardia. “This technique was developed by Dutch designer Piet Oudolf and seen on
Outdoor Oases
Landscape designers and architects are responding to clients’ evolving needs when it comes to outdoor amenities, from garden structures to the beloved pool area, such as this one designed by LaGuardia Design Group.
the High Line in New York City. The scheme uses long-living clump-forming perennials that are embedded in large masses of grasses. The overall effect is of a wildflower meadow that’s not only sustainable, but also environmentally friendly and beautiful.”
In addition to classic gardens, there’s a continued emphasis on the vegetable gardens that rose in popularity during the pandemic, according to landscape architect Ed Hollander. “Residents want the ability to produce and enjoy farm-to-table meals with organic vegetable gardens, berries, and fruit trees,” he says. “There are even special gardens designed to allow kids to plant and pick. And of course, a shaded outdoor dining area for enjoying the bounty.” Cheers to that! —Jean Nayar
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Sure, the Hamptons is known for its star power, but the East End has also attracted numerous artists over the years— including Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Roy Lichtenstein—with its pastoral scenes, breathtaking sunsets, and quality of light. The region continues to draw great talent, and the next generation of creative minds may want to snap up one of these pads brimming with artistic history.
Take the $3.25 million 1880s shingle-style home at 80 North Main Street in Southampton, which is the former residence of Henry Koehler,
who painted equestrian masterpieces in his upstairs studio. Listed by Michaela and Paulina Keszler of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the 3,778-square-foot four-bedroom village house features a spacious living room with a woodburning fireplace and a south-facing library. If the ocean is the artist’s preferred muse, then the cottage at 40 Beach Avenue in Amagansett might be the perfect fit, offering quick access via a backyard path. Located on just over a quarter of an acre down the block from the Atlantic, the two-bedroom bungalow is the previous home of painter and sculptor Jennifer Bartlett. The $2.75
million cottage—which also features a loft that can be used as a studio or additional flex space— is listed with Jackie Lowey of Saunders. Also in Amagansett is the former estate of Lucia and Roger Wilcox, who were pivotal figures in the Hamptons art scene during the mid-20th century. The seven-acre property at 403 Abrahams Path, listed by Brian Buckhout of Compass, includes a four-bedroom dwelling and a two-bedroom studio, as well as plenty of land to build a guest house for visiting artists. —Pamela Brill
TRICKS OF THE TRADE
Brokers agree that there’s still not enough quality inventory in the Hamptons to meet demand. Prime properties— especially those on the water—are getting snapped up quickly, but other properties are languishing. So what is a seller to do when their house isn’t getting any takers?
“Price is more important now than ever,” says Tyler Mattson, an agent with Hedgerow Exclusive Properties. “It seems we are entering a buyer’s market, so sellers should be mindful not to overshoot the fair market value. Rely on your broker to identify your competition and be willing to price below that. The market is very efficient, so you will likely get multiple offers that will drive the sale price up.” And you only get one chance, so getting the price right from the get-go is critical.
“I know some sellers who have tried to test the waters with an aggressive price, and they received low offers right out of the gate that they wouldn’t entertain,” continues Mattson. “Fast forward six months, and the showings have dried up and that early ‘low’ offer starts to look pretty good.”
Light & Bright Painter and sculptor Jennifer Bartlett once resided at 40 Beach Avenue in Amagansett.
Artistic Approach
80 North Main Street in Southampton is the former home of artist Henry Koehler.
Prior to listing, Noble Black of Douglas Elliman suggests sprucing up the property so it shows in its best light. “You need to be sure your property checks all the boxes,” he says. “Buyers want homes that are as turnkey as possible, so you can do things like giving the home a fresh coat of paint, doing a light remodel, refreshing an outdated space with new surfaces, or installing a new front door.” And don’t forget the small details: Mattson suggests “stepping up the curb appeal by ensuring that grass is cut, plantings are mulched, and the driveway is weed-free. You don’t want a potential buyer to feel like they’re getting a view into how someone else lives, but rather you want them to feel like they could live there themselves.” —J. N.
ANCHORS AWAY
If you’ve ever owned a yacht or know someone who has, you’re aware of the steep expenses that come along with it. In addition to a $25 millionplus purchase price, there are constant upkeep costs that could make a Wall Street tycoon weep. (Captains, crew, maintenance, and insurance often exceed 15 percent of the purchase price annually.) So how does one avoid doling out check after check? According to Veronica Brown, director of the recently held Newport Charter Show, “The interest in chartering yachts in New England is growing. About forty percent are first timers celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or a financial windfall.”
Smooth Sailing The 116-foot Namastay Yacht features five cabins that can accomodate 10 guests.
“My clients love New England because the close proximity of the ports allows them to delve into the area’s quaint and historic nature,” says Fraser Yachts charter broker Liz Howard. One of the firm’s prime offerings is Chasseur, a 164-foot vessel that accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms for $260,000 a week. Among the most popular destinations are Newport, the Elisabeth Islands off Massachusetts, Martha’s Vineyard, and Maine.
Closer to home, those on the docks or waters near Sag Harbor are often treated to an exceptional display of mega yachts. Some of the world’s most prestigious boats come for the many amenities the Hamptons offers. However, if you are thinking of bringing your charter there, be aware that “New York State has its own set of onerous regulations for charter boats in state waters,” explains Laura Yager, a charter broker for the firm Worth Avenue Yachts.
Worth Avenue Yachts had four boats on the docks at this year’s show. According to Yager, “A 150-foot yacht is often considered ideal due to its ample space, sizeable crew, and lots of water toys. However, for people who want something a bit more intimate we also offer some under
100 feet.” The 87-foot Hoya Saxa, for example, features four cabins for a total of 8 guests at a rate of $55,000 a week. A larger yacht, such as the 116-foot Namastay, contains five cabins for 10 guests and costs $77,000 a week.” In addition, the customer pays a fee known as an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), which covers costs like fuel, food, and gratuities.
There are lots of regulations within the maritime industry to watch out for, so doing your homework in advance is key. And when you do decide to embark on a charter, you’ll need to choose your guests wisely: “Regulations typically allow for only 12 guests plus crew,” notes Yager. In the end, though, chartering yachts is one of life’s great joys—especially because when the fun is over, there are no lingering responsibilities at the end of the gangplank! —Jonathan Russo
THIS ISSUE’S
BIG DEAL
Architecture buffs, rejoice! A 30-acre Shinnecock Hills estate conceived by a pair of famed designers has come on the market for the first time in decades. Located at 409/369 Montauk Highway, the $29.95 million listing—represented by Christina Galesi of Sotheby’s International Realty—contains two parcels: A 14.68-acre lot with a 12,600-squarefoot residence designed by architect Grosvenor Atterbury, a carriage house, a greenhouse, a pool, a pool house, and a tennis court; and a 15.18-acre wooded parcel. And for buyers looking to create a true compound, both plots feature subdivision possibilities. The 12-bedroom house itself contains a luxurious primary suite with a sauna, a separate guest wing connected via a portico, an elevator, and a movie theater, as well as a separate two-bedroom apartment. Frederick Law Olmsted’s park-like grounds include a jogging-trail around the perimeter of the property. With so much space to spread out, one might be tempted to never even leave the estate. —Alyssa Bird
1063 N. Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach
Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from this rarely available Direct Oceanfront 52,060+/- square foot lot. Approximately 180 feet of ocean frontage. Fantastic and peaceful North End location. Build your dream Palm Beach estate. Adjoining lot to the north, 1071 N. Ocean Boulevard, is available separately.
Bespoke Beauty
When given free reign by enlightened clients, an architect and interior designer were able to create a wholly original Hamptons home
BY DAVID MASELLO PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM KANE MACCHIA
Striking Spaces (opposite) A ceiling fixture from Apparatus adds a sculptural note to the foyer. (right) A sinuous vessel rests atop a pedestal by Casa Refined. See Resources
Siyu (Lucy) Liu refused to copy herself. As a prolific architect, especially on the East End (she counts having designed ten houses last year alone), she was determined to make a true custom house, something unlike any of her other residences. Although she is happy to work with high-end developers on spec houses, Liu is particularly excited when allowed to design a home that requires her full creativity. “I don’t have a particular style as an architect,” she says from her Southampton studio, “but I cater to a client’s style.”
For this seven-bedroom Hamptons house she was commissioned to design for a couple with two teenage children, she began with the husband’s sketch. “He’d drawn a floor plan on Excel,” she recalls, “and it was a good diagram of their thoughts for what they wanted the house to be. It gave me a direction to follow.” Upon meeting with the couple in her office, Liu immediately began sketching out a house that would work as well on the inside as on the outside. “That’s the hard part of architecture, because a good floor plan does not mean it results in a house with beautiful facades.”
Despite numerous iterations and design schemes that the couple were continuing to vet and like, at a certain point in the process they were ready, according to Liu, “to give up. They were tiring.” In fact, they asked her to revisit one of her previous designs, but, adds Liu: “I insisted they stay on the creative journey with me.”
What now occupies the site is a cedar–clad structure that is a subtle amalgam of vernacular, traditional and contemporary forms. Since zoning forbids any house to be higher than 32 feet from the existing grade, Liu cleverly dug a foundation five feet lower than the elevation of the rear property line. “The contractor complained that I built a house in a hole,” she says with humor. “As a result, the finished house doesn’t look too tall or imposing from the street. It blends in with the surrounding houses and land. I’m so proud of this house because it really is custom, and the clients let me be creative.”
So, too, was this the experience of interior designer Viannerys Abreu, who, like Liu, had never before worked for the enlightened clients, but came to them through word of mouth. Abreu admits to “being a ‘neutral’ designer who struggles with using too much color,” but she began her work using a single swatch of green grasscloth that the home-
Light And Airy (above) The exterior of the house is clad in Alaskan cedar siding. (opposite) The living room features a pair of custom Italian sofas and a rug by Armadillo. Vintage armchairs were reupholstered in a Holland & Sherry fabric. See Resources
Made to Order (right) In the kitchen, custom bar stools are by David Gaynor Design, and the custom cabinetry is by Ciuffo Cabinetry. The backsplash and countertops are clad in Taj Mahal quartzite slabs. (above) In the office, curtains made of Romo fabric filter the sunlight. The desk is by RH. See Resources.
owner wife had been holding onto. “She told me she wanted some colorful rooms, though we agreed to keep the main public, openplan rooms neutral.”
Always eager to please a client, Abreu departed from her usual preferred grays and whites to configure select rooms as exercises in pure color. “If we’re going to do the TV room in blue, then let’s make all of it blue, but use earthier versions of the color—the blue of the sky or the ocean,” she says. As for the green office, she gladly used that same grasscloth, but also introduced elsewhere the greens of trees and grades of wood.
Another arrestingly original moment Abreu introduced was a custom watercolorpainted wallpaper for the primary suite, a scene that references clouds if you’re in full REM dream mode. “We went through a few
Inside and out, the home is a subtle amalgam of vernacular, traditional and contemporary forms.
iterations of that color,” she says, “because grays are tricky in that they can look too warm or too cool.”
Many of the home’s rooms are also accented with novel lighting fixtures, something that Abreu thinks is critical to good design. “I always say to clients that we are going to spend a big part of the budget on lighting because the light emitted and the fixtures themselves make a big difference.”
At completion, both Liu and Abreu are notably pleased with their work. Liu got to design a house that didn’t have “double gables, the design thing of the moment,” while Abreu proudly admits to coming in on budget, on time, and satisfying her clients. “I don’t think every designer can claim to have satisfied their clients one hundred percent, but that happened here.” ✹
Chic And Streamlined (opposite) The playroom features ottomans from Room & Board and daybeds by Monte Design. (above) In the boy’s bedroom, the swivel chair is by Eternity Modern. (right) A lime wash paint from Portola Paints envelopes the media room. See Resources
Al Fresco Elegance Outdoor furnishings by Harbour create
welcoming space.
HOME, SWEET HAPPY HOME
Elliott Interiors employed its signature pattern-saturated style to turn this Quogue cottage into the most cheerful house on the block.
BY LAURA FENTON | PHOTOGRAPHS BY JANE BEILES
They said, ‘This is our happy place. We want it to feel happy,’” says decorator Sara Haydock, of her clients’ Meredith and Greg Imber’s desires for their Quogue beach house. Sara and her sister Zan Young, the duo behind Elliott Interiors, understood the mission intimately because Quogue was their happy place, too. The sisters grew up spending summers in the village and had known Greg since childhood, and Haydock had even recently bought a house right across the street.
When the Imbers bought their home a decade ago, they had renovated to bring the kitchen and
baths up to date, but they’d never gotten around to decorating. With their kids now 10 and 6, and well out of the coloring-on-the-walls years, they were ready. “The bones were wonderful—the vaulted ceiling, wainscotting and shutters—this really was a great blank slate to decorate,” says Haydock. But within was a mishmash of hand-me-down furniture and a large open-concept room that Meredith and Greg had never figured out how to arrange.
To begin, the designers set out to solve the puzzle of the floorplan in the main room. “We wanted to create many spaces within the main room,” says Young. Their solution hinged on a custom banquette and an oval dining table, which allowed for them to scooch the dining area over to one side of the room. Next they nestled a sofa into a bay window and created a seating arrangement around it, building in flexibility with a pair of x-benches that could move about the room as needed. The remaining corner was reimagined as a reading nook with a chair and ottoman. “The use of space really transformed how they can live there,” says Young.
With the furniture plan settled, the sisters made a plan to to inject joy into the décor. “The backbone of the ‘happy factor’ lies in the color palette: It’s all very playful,” says Young. “The way the color and the patterns interact is coordinated, yet unexpected.”
A House from the Heart (previous spread, left to right)
In the living room, an armchair from Chaddock is covered in a Fermoie print. Wallpaper by Soane serves as a backdrop to the mirror by Fleur Home. Chairs by Mainly Baskets surround a custom dining table by Dunes and Duchess. (right)
A Lee Industries sofa features a fabric by Christopher Farr Cloth. See Resources
“The backbone of the ‘happy factor’ lies in the color palette : It’s all very playful. The way the color and the patterns interact is coordinated, yet unexpected.”
—Zan Young
Think: pink layered over sunshine yellow and summer-y greens. They papered the main room in a Soane wallpaper, which Haydock says they chose to bring the outside in, while a Christopher Farr Cloth fabric for one of the sofas allowed them to bring in a pop of tangerine. Meredith confesses she was nervous about some of the bolder choices, but she says, “I just trusted them implicitly: I didn’t want to get in the way.” Today she adds, “The yellow and white fabric on the banquette worked so well, and now I want to paper everything.”
Mindful not to be too bold, the design duo tempered the riot of color with plenty of beachy rattan and sisal. “The natural fibers really ground it and create a little bit of a neutral space, so the patterns can shine,” says Haydock. They also took a more restrained approach to the primary bedroom, where the patterns are all light and airy, and in the study, where they narrowed the palette to just shades of blue, referencing the nearby ocean. One place they didn’t hold back: The kids’ bathroom, where a Lulie Wallace fish-print wallpaper adorns the walls and delights visitors. “We love the feeling you get from being in this space: It’s a happy house,” says Young. “A very happy house,” Haydock adds. ✹
Pattern Play
(left) A wall covering by Lulie Wallace is a focal point in one of the baths. (opposite) The primary bedroom’s headboard is upholstered in a Peter Fasano print. The wallpaper is by Lee Jofa. See Resources
FAMILY TIES
Designer Michelle Morgan Harrison and architect Craig Arm create a soothing gathering place along the Quiogue waterfront
BY ALYSSA BIRD | PHOTOGRAPHS BY LAURA MOSS
Wanting a family-friendly summer getaway where one can entertain is a standard client request in the Hamptons, but this simple demand can prove tricky when the family in question includes five grown children, spouses, and a growing number of grandkids. After the Westchester-based clients contacted architect Craig Arm and designer Michelle Morgan Harrison, it quickly became obvious that the existing structure on the waterfront Quiogue property they had purchased wasn’t going to cut it for a large brood. Instead, the couple would need a much larger residence with enough public and private spaces for the entire family to convene comfortably, but also have access to quiet, separate areas when needed.
The result is a 15,000-square-foot, 11-bedroom shingle-style residence complete with a pool, a pool house, and a guest or caretaker’s suite above the garage. “It’s a classic Hamptons shingle-style house with timeless details, but a bit crisper and cleaner,” explains Arm. “The shape is wide and linear in order to maximize water views. We angled the house slightly and positioned the rooms so the primary living spaces as well as the first-floor primary suite and the five children’s rooms upstairs enjoy water exposures.” In fact, the children’s rooms are all luxurious junior suites with their own sitting rooms and baths. Also on the second floor is a family room with an adjoining balcony, a second laundry room, and five additional bedrooms for guests and grandchildren—including a bunk room.
Downstairs, a second family room, living room, office, and billiard’s room provide plenty of options for work and play. “The common spaces are sizable,” says Arm. “There are formal rooms, but they are balanced with lots of informal areas. This is a summer home after all.” And as such, indoor-outdoor living was a key piece of the puzzle. In addition to upper-level balconies overlooking the water, Arm incorporated 30-foot-wide pocketing doors in the family room that open onto a porch featuring screens that can be lowered to enclose the space. Beyond that sits the pool and adjoining pool house. “For the pool house, we wanted to design something that wouldn’t block views of the bay from inside,” says Arm. “With stone veneer and a flat green roof planted with moss and other low-maintenance species, it blends into the landscape. When you’re looking down on the building from upstairs, the green roof is much more pleasing to look at.” And when it came to the pool itself, the team decided to forgo a standard 20-foot-by-40-foot and opt for a larger
Serene Sheen (opposite) Bespoke cabinetry by Highland Woodcraft is painted in a high-gloss shade called Normandy by Benjamin Moore. The wall covering is from Schumacher. (this page) Chairs by Hickory Chair surround a custom table by MTC Studio Designs. See Resources
Style Sensation
(this spread, clockwise from above) The mirror and vanity cabinetry are by Highland Woodcraft. In the primary bedroom, the bed covering is from Legacy Linens, and the bench is from Kravet.
The sofa in the room’s sitting area is by Wesley Hall. See Resources
60-foot-by-24-foot version. “We wanted to keep everything in proportion with the house, and a standard pool would have looked tiny in comparison,” notes Arm.
Back inside, Morgan Harrison focused on creating streamlined interiors that are both family friendly and chic. “Because this is a place for people to come together, whether it’s family gatherings or entertaining friends, durability is critical,” says the designer, who upholstered the mostly custom furnishings in indoor-outdoor fabrics, incorporated wipeable surfaces, and made sure everything was user-friendly for the many visitors. Keeping those visitors top of mind was crucial while designing each space, from a kitchen with double islands, a breakfast area that seats 14, and a dining room that accommodates 18. On the screened porch, the solution for seating 16 is actually two tables positioned parallel to one another. “It was definitely a challenge to create seating for that many people,” notes Morgan Harrison. The bunk room is perhaps the most fun solution to maximize space for overnight guests, with three double beds and three twin beds and a bath complete with a trough sink and stools so multiple little ones can be brushing teeth at the same time. Both upstairs and downstairs, blue is a common theme (and a mandate from the client). “We tried to find a nice balance of shades, using a medium tone in the office, a deeper, sultry shade in the billiard’s room, and high-gloss blue doors throughout,” explains Morgan Harrison. “The goal was to make each space feel layered and fresh and create something that feels livable and inviting.” ✹
A Sea Of Blue (above) The bunk room’s bath features a sink by Kohler. (right) Bed coverings in the bunkroom are from Legacy Linens, and the bed frames are by Highland Woodcraft. See Resources
On A Clear Day
In the backyard, the chaise longues are from RH and the umbrellas are from ShadeScapes Americas. The chairs surrounding the firepit are from Sunset West.
Surf’s Up
Pappas Miron Design and Studio Zung create an Amagansett home that honors its idyllic setting near the shore
BY DAVID MASELLO PHOTOGRAPHS BY TIM LENZ
The moment Christina Blaustein awakens in her Amagansett house, she listens to the ocean. The sparkling surf, which she and her husband see beyond the dunes from the deck of their bedroom, beckons. “When I listen closely, I can assess the ocean and know right away if it’s sounding bigger, higher, meaner than I’m capable of surfing,” she says. As a board member of the Surfrider Foundation, the influential national nonprofit that seeks to protect beaches from pollution, climate change, and erosion, Blaustein admits to paddling out with her board into the roiling Atlantic waters year-round, even in the midst of January, when remnants of ice flows might be bobbing alongside her.
She and her husband purchased this new five-bedroom home near the beach, as a second home, soon after it was completed by architect Tommy Zung, who also develops spec residences. “I take a curator approach to development,” he says from his SoHo office. He, too, is a surfer (and Surfrider member) and respects the landscape and oceanscape too much to build just anything. “We design every home for its site,” he emphasizes, “with an ecological, passive sustainability focus.” Blaustein concurs, by saying, “Everything about this house Tommy designed is about an aesthetic connection to nature. Just as my life is tied to the ocean, so, too, is this house.”
When furnishing the rooms of the home, whose ceilings vault to 18 feet in some living areas, Blaustein did something few others might—she hired two close friends for the job, the interior design team of Tatyana Miron and Alexandra Pappas. The three women grew up together in Greenwich. “Some might shy away from hiring friends,” says Blaustein, “but when creating a home with people who you have this kind of longevity with, since childhood, they already know my sensibility and taste. I don’t have to explain what I’m looking for.”
The first thing Blaustein did explain, though, to the design team and to Zung (who later added some decorative millwork), was: “Do not give me a Hamptons house.” By that, she was referring to the often muted, restrained, neutral, beachy décor that prevails in the region, despite its appeal in many homes. “Christina and her husband are both big collectors of art,” says Miron, “and they wanted furniture to be just as artful as what appears on the walls.” In response, the designers chose a variety of one-of-a-kind artisanal items—a multi-hued terrazzo coffee table by Austrian artisan Felix Muhrhofer, an asymmetrically striped fabric for a headboard from weaver Jess Feury, elaborate paper chandeliers from Stephen White,
Bold Beauty (previous spread) A spectacular stone fireplace is a focal point of the living room. (opposite) The coffee table is by Felix Muhrofer, and the Ralph Pucci sofa is covered in a fabric from de Le Cuona. (this page, top) In the dining area, vintage Knoll chairs from The Antique & Artisan Gallery surround a table by Tori Golub. (bottom) The powder room’s wallcovering is by Jennifer Shorto. See Resources
even a felted wool chicken created by The City Farm Girl of Kansas City that doubles as a seat or ottoman. “They’re open to and excited about design, about having their home be unique,” says Pappas.
Early on in the project, Blaustein gave them, as she says, “carte blanche, simply because I trust them.” As Pappas emphasizes, “For us, the best part of this project was that they were both willing to let us go down this path of commissioning artisans for special pieces, which sometimes requires a long wait.”
While Blaustein admits to not having an interest in choosing sofas or hardware, she is, as she declares, “fixated on color.” Miron and Pappas responded by creating a TV den/home office defined by a forest-green woven silk Claremont fabric on the walls and a green Brochier velvet on the couch. The designers even let the Blausteins’ then five-year-old son choose from among wallpapers they had selected. “They were so cute,” says Blaustein of Miron and Pappas, “in that they let my son decorate the room he shares with his younger sister. When they asked what color rug he wanted and he said ‘red,” they leaned into it. Whenever I got stuck in the process, I told them, ‘You decide.’”
While the tenor and temperature of the ocean waters change daily, the interiors of this home remain on a steady keel. “I feel proud of this project because we were given a great envelope,” says Miron. “And we were also able to add even more of a soulful, warm touch.” ✹
Color Whirl (opposite) Vintage Giancarlo Piretti chairs were a score from 1stDibs for the family room. (above) In the library, a vintage coffee table from Meg Braff Designs features the same crisp lines of the custom sectional. (left) Tiles from Country Floors create a dramatic backsplash in the bar area. See Resources
The clients wanted the furniture to be just as artful as what appears on the walls, so the designers mixed in a variety of original, artisanal objects.
Suite Dreams (clockwise from above) A first-floor bedroom is painted in Farrow & Ball’s rosy Setting Plaster. Another guest room features artwork by Laura McPhee above the bed. The childrens’ bedroom is anchored by a vibrant rug from Mark Nelson Designs. (opposite) The primary bath, with its dynamic views, features a soaking tub by Clearwater. See Resources
Making A Splash
Chaise lounges by Fritz Hansen surround the pool area. See Resources
Fresh From Provence
Carla Bruni, the top model, chanteuse and former First Lady of France, puts down her glass of rosé and prepares to sing. We are in a rooftop hotel bar overlooking downtown Manhattan. Before her first song, she shares a few thoughts on the Provence estate behind the wine in her glass, the fabled Château d’Estoublon, founded in 1489—its olive oil, one of France’s leading luxury brands.
“I would like to tell you about a place that has captured my heart: Estoublon,” she says. “It’s an estate where the light of the Alpilles floods the vineyards and olive trees. The castle is magnificent, the gardens enchanting.”
Her voice is pure velvet as she lights into a melodic take on Depeche Mode’s Enjoy the Silence. Her hips sway as she moves onto one of her own French hits. Her husband, former President Nicolas Sarkozy, reclines on a couch, beaming with pride.
The intimate concert marks the official U.S. debut of Bruni’s first foray into the wine world, with a bright new rosé, Roseblood, from Château d’Estoublon, in partnership with French winemaking legend Jean-Guillaume Prats— formerly of Cos d’Estournel, Château Lafite Rothschild, and head of the global wine portfolio of LVMH.
A few years ago, Prats joined forces with one of the richest men in France, Stéphane Courbit, the media titan who also owns the luxury Les Airelles hotel brand, to purchase the iconic château with its 750 acres—then best known for its olive oil and breathtaking Provencal setting.
“At first we thought we’d do a business around olive oil and hospitality,” says Prats. “Then three years ago, we thought, ‘why don’t we try to do something around wine?’” Prats put together a young winemaking team. Courbit, who knew Bruni, brought on the former First Lady to add a feminine touch.
“When we first met with Bruni in Paris, her husband came into the room and said, ‘I want to be a part of this story too. I’ll carry Carla’s luggage
if I must,’” says Prats. You couldn’t say no to the former President. And so, Sarkozy came on board too, as an advisor and investor.
The couple is hands-on with everything at Château d’Estoublon. Bruni engages in rosé blending sessions and in olive oil marketing. “The creation of wine, in many ways, is similar to that of music,” she says. “It’s a creative process, a harmony of the senses.” Prats is sometimes on the phone with the former President 10 times a day.
To oversee the Roseblood blend, last year Prats recruited winemaker Victor Joyeaux from Cloudy Bay winery in New Zealand. Joyeaux has crafted a Grenache-dominant blend with nuance and freshness from the classic Provence grape trio of Syrah, Cinsault and Rolle. The wine, very reasonably priced at just $27, expresses white floral and raspberry aromas and delightful hints of strawberry, melon and white peach on the palate with a touch of minerality on its fresh finish.
“It has been a great journey creating a rosé from scratch,” says Prats, who is overseeing a global launch in 40 countries. In response to whether the Goth name Roseblood was drawn from a Bruni song lyric, he responds, “We came up with 25 names for the rosé and, remarkably, the only name everyone remembered was Roseblood.” The wine, he says, is already a big presence at the beach clubs of Marbella and St. Tropez. The Hamptons is next.
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR BARONESS SHERI DE BORCHGRAVE REVEALS CARLA BRUNI’S NEXT ACT
French Flair (top) Chateau d'Estoublon. (above) Carla Bruni. (right) A bottle of Roseblood.
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Much Ado About Madoo EVENTS
HC&G celebrated 30 years of The Madoo Conservancy at the 12th annual garden event of the summer
( first row ) HC&G Publisher Pamela Eldridge with Kevin and Barbara McLaughlin. Meagan Ouderkirk of Hedge welcomes the crowd. Freshly shucked oysters were readily available. ( second row ) Pam Abrahams and Burton Greenhouse. Artist Sylvia Hommert, Lucie Sarazin, Sally Wang and Laura Eisman. Peter Wilson and designer Scott Sanders. ( third row ) Irina Tolstoy, Madoo Conservancy Executive Director Alejandro Saralegui and John Gans. Design Leadership Network Executive Director & CEO Michael Diaz-Griffith with designers Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler. Artist Sabina Streeter and Georgia Oetker. ( fourth row ) Furniture designer Dominic Lepere, Anthony Watts and Paul Melo. Jessica Salsiccia, West Chin, Kristen Furman and Noah Cousino of West | Out East.
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Additional credits not on page: Page 63: Sofa, Baker. Sofa fabric, Fabricut. Rug, Harcourt Collection. Table, Kravet. Pages 64–65: Armchairs, Baker. Armchair fabric, Savel. Rug (custom), Harcourt Collection. Side tables (custom), MTC Studio Designs. Lamps, Regina Andrew. Artwork, Sutherland Studio. Page 66: Countertops, Everest Marble. Faucet, Zip Water. Page 67: Chandelier, Sogni Di Cristallo. Mirror, Carvers Guild. Rug (custom), Harcourt Collection. Chair fabric, Hickory Chair. Pages 68–69: Primary bath: Floor tiling, Point Rock Surfaces. Shower walls, Walker Zanger. Shower hardware, Kallista. Sconces, Visual Comfort. Primary bedroom: Rugs, Harcourt Collection. Ottoman, Hickory Chair. Artwork (above sofa), Wendover Art Group. Ceiling fixture, Vaughan. Curtain fabric, Zimmer + Rohde. Curtain trim, Samuel & Sons. Armchair, Wesley Hall. Artwork, Anne Irwin Fine Art. Pages 70–71: Bunkroom bath: Mirror, Highland Woodcraft. Bunkroom: Wall covering, Bradley USA. Table and chairs, Crate & Barrel.
SURF’S UP
Pages 74–83: Interior design, Pappas Miron Design, 212-477-5466, pappasmiron.com. Architecture, Tommy Zung. Studio Zung, 212-3438391, studiozung.com. Additional credits not on page: Pages 74–75: Sofa (curved), Matter. Armchair, Lawton Mull. Coffee table, Nickey Kehoe. Rug, Creative Matters. Curtains (custom), Rogers & Goffigon. Ceiling fixture (custom) Stephen White. Lamp, George Home. Page 77: Dining area: Chandelier (vintage), Black Rock Gallery. Powder room: Mirror (custom), Steven Amadee. Vanity, Tommy Zung. Page 78: Sofa, Design Within Reach. Chair fabric, Hazelton House. Ottoman, Kettlewell. Page 79: Library: Sectional (custom), Pappas Miron Design. Sectional fabric, Angela Brown. Wall covering, Jennifer Shorto. Floor lamp, Vaughan. Bar:
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Cabinetry, Tommy Zung. Page 80: First-floor bedroom: Nightstand, BDDW. Lamp, Aero Studios. Bed covering, Hawkins. Bed frame, Industry West. Rug, Eliko Carpets. Guest room: Bed covering, CB2. Bed frame (custom), Jess Feury. Rug, Mark Nelson Designs. Curtains (custom), B&J Fabrics. Childrens’ bedroom: Wall covering, Hawkins. Bed frame, RH. Bed covering, Sferra. Curtains, The Shade Store.
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Dunes and Duchess, dunesandduchess.com
Eliko Carpets, elikoruggallery.com
Eternity Modern, eternitymodern. com
Everest Marble, everestmarble.com
Fabricut, fabricut.com
Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com
Felix Muhrofer, felixmuhrhofer.com, and at Patrick Parrish, patrickparrish. com
Fermoie, fermoie.com
Ferrell Mittman, ferrellmittman.com
Fibreworks, fibreworks.com
Fleur Home, fleurhome.com
Fritz Hansen, fritzhansen.com
George Home, georgehomect.com
Harbour, shopharbour.com
Harcourt Collection, harcourtcollection.com
Hawkins, hawkinsnewyork.com
Hazelton House, hazeltonhouse. com
Hickory Chair (T), NYDC, hickorychair.com
Highland Woodcraft, highlandwoodcraft.info
Holland & Sherry (T), D&D, hollandandsherry.com
Holly Hunt (T), D&D, hollyhunt.com
Industry West, industrywest.com
Jennifer Shorto, jennifershorto.com
(see also Holland & Sherry)
Jess Feury, jess-feury.com
Kallista, kallista.com
Kettlewell, kettlewellcolours.co.uk
Kohler, kohler.com
Kravet (T), D&D, kravet.com
Laura McPhee, lauramcphee.com
Lawton Mull, lawtonmull.com
Lee Industries, leeindustries.com
Lee Jofa (see Kravet)
Legacy Linens, legacylinens.com
Lisa Fine Textiles, lisafinetextiles. com
Lulie Wallace, luliewallace.com
Maharam (T), D&D, maharam.com
Maiden Home, maidenhome.com
Mainly Baskets, mainlybaskets.com
Mark Nelson Designs, marknelsondesigns.com
Matouk, matouk.com
Matter, mattermatters.com
Meg Braff Designs, megbraffdesigns.com
Monte Design, montedesign.com
MTC Studio Designs, michaeltrentcoates.com
Nickey Kehoe, nickeykehoe.com
Oomph, oomphhome.com
Parachute, parachutehome.com
Perennials (T), D&D, perennialsfabrics.com
Peter Fasano, peterfasano.com
Point Rock Surfaces, prsurfaces. com
Portola Paints, portolapaints.com
Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Quadrille (T), D&D, quadrillefabrics.com
Ralph Pucci, ralphpucci.com
Regina Andrew, reginaandrew. com
RH, rh.com
Rogers & Goffigon (T), D&D, rogersandgoffigon.com
Romo (T), D&D, romo.com
Room & Board, roomandboard. com
Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons. com
Schumacher, schumacher.com
Serena and Lily, serenaandlily. com
Sferra, sferra.com
ShadeScapes Americas, shadescapesamericas.com
Soane, soane.co.uk
Sogni Di Cristallo, sognidicristallo.com
Stephen White, stephenwhitelightsculpture.com
Steven Amadee, stevenamedee. com
Stray Dog Designs, straydogdesigns.com
Suite NY, suiteny.com
Sunset West, sunsetwestusa.com
Sutherland Studio, danielsutherland.com
The Antique & Artisan Gallery, theantiqueandartisangallery.com
The Lacquer Company, us.thelacquercompany.com
The Shade Store, theshadestore. com
Tori Golub, torigolubinteriors.com
Vaughan, vaughandesigns.com
Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com
Walker Zanger, walkerzanger.com
Wendover Art Group, wendoverart.com
Wesley Hall, wesleyhall.com
West Elm, westelm.com
Williams Sonoma Home, williams-sonoma.com
Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde. com
Zip Water, us.zipwater.com
HAMPTONS INNOVATION IN DESIGN AWARDS
Join HC&G as the magazine honors our region’s most outstanding design and architecture talents at the 12th edition of the Hamptons Innovation in Design Awards (IDAs). Designer Lisa Perry will receive the prestigious 2024 Innovator Award. Cocktails, 5:30 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony, 7 p.m. Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton, NY. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit cgidas.com/hamptons.
COUPLES SQUARED
HC&G is the proud media sponsor of the ‘Couples Squared’ exhibition debuting at Southampton Arts Center this summer. Curated by Phyllis Tuchman, this exhibition delves into the dynamic interplay between partners in creativity, showcasing a diverse array of paintings, sculptures, and photographs that span the spectrum of artistic expression. On view July 27 through September 14. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Ln., Southampton, NY. For more information, visit southamptonartscenter.org.
FINALLY
SUNNY DISPOSITION
Incense has long evoked beauty through its ethereal dance, transcending time and inviting introspection with its aromatic allure. Celebrate your favorite fragrance with L’Objet’s Soleil Incense Holder. Made in Portugal, each piece is crafted of fine porcelain and hand-painted in 24k gold. $95, Current Home, 710 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-5033633, currenthomeny.com, l-objet.com
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