ISSUE #3 2011
GLOBAL LIVING WITH AN AUSTRALIAN TWIST
Exclusive... HAMPTONS HIDEAWAYS
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Contents | Regulars
6 Editors Letter
8 Contributors
12 Trend Report
18 Shop Interiors
Lanvin Mood
Favourite things
Blanc et Noir
Black & White
20 Shop Eds Picks
22 Shop Fashion
24 Blog Love
26 Shop Beauty
Sunday Morning
70’s Style
Seriously Sassy Style!
Norwegian Wood
28 Q&A
30 Designer Profile
32 Q&A
34 Real or Replica
Peter Maddison
Twisted Sister
Toni Maticevski
A Story to Tell
62 Atelier
114 Food
116 Giveaway
118 Subscribe
Renaissance Revival
Karen Martini
Ziru Stools
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Contents | Features 40 LA Loft Living Los Angeles, United States Envisioning an ‘urban beach’ style loft positioned in the hub of LA’s Marina del Rey, owner Steve Straughan knew the go to girl for the job was his friend and former colleague, designer Kellie Eserts.
50 White Light MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Simple has never looked so good thanks to husband and wife duo, Steven and Carole Whiting - an architect and interior designer - who have produced a signature style of ‘minimal with a touch of class’.
62 Design Intervention Hamptons, United States Lunch at James Huniford’s Hamptons home is much like the feel of the home itself – inviting, made by hand, thoughtful and heartwarming.
94 Hamptons Guide HAMPTONS, UNITED STATES The Hamptons became a haven and magnet for artists in the late 1800’s and soon after a favourite holiday destination for well-heeled New Yorkers.
108 New Kid on the Block MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA When prime real estate and a burgeoning cafe stars collide, not even masterminds are prepared for phenomenal success.
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Editors Letter
We are so excited to be bringing this very special edition of Est to you. The 3rd Issue of Est has shaped up to be a bit of a Hampton’s special edition, with our talented photographer and writer-at-large Robyn Lea bringing you the very best of Hampton’s style - with only a tiny piece of seersucker in sight! Ms Lea spent weeks immersing herself in the culture of this famous area of the east coast USA. From renowned designer James Huniford’s summer getaway, awash in greyed timbers and faded blues to the studio to the home of Ross Bleckner whose artworks we all covet here at Est headquarters. It seems Ms Lea had the Condé Nast photographers in hot pursuit, shooting the same hotels that we bring you this month in our Hamptons Guide reinforcing our belief in the power of the digital magazine - instant access to the information as soon as we unearth it. No more lengthy delays waiting for print! A united sisters front also stars this month with our ‘Designer Spotlight’ on the fabulous ‘Zuster’ sisters of Melbourne and their stunning furniture range. Plus the inspirational sisters at Bodie and Fou - who we have featured in our ‘Blog Love’ - keep us entertained... and stylishly so. Look out for their new catalogue coming your way. Toni Maticevski’s involvement with the Ballet Lab’s Aviary will have you swooning over the brilliance of both the man behind the costumes and the bodies they adorn. And in keeping with the Est philosophy of not taking yourself too seriously, check out the Lanvin video and see if you recognize any of your own dance moves in there. Come on - you know you want to!
Sian MacPherson Editor in Chief
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TODD SUTHERLAND PHOTOGRAPHER What design purchase have you made lately? Hmmm... it’s all about my little boys at the moment. Lots of Playmobil maybe?? Otherwise the Swedese Brasislia table I bought a little while ago... What do you covet? A 1931 Bentley 8 Ltr and the house I saw on Grand Designs last week. Favourite designer/design influence? Zaha Hadid for structures, Bruno Mathsson for the Jetson chair. Favourite Blog/ website? Changes a lot but lately I like to check up on graemehunt.com Favourite online shop? Bell & Ross... I can sense a purchase happening soon... No 1 design/styling/photography tip? Don’t overlook the detail and pay attention to what your eyes tell you.
Jessica Comingore Photographer / Stylist What design purchase have you made lately? I recently bought a black Eiffel Tower Wire Chair from Modernica. Favourite designer / design influence? There are so many! I really admire Roman and Williams, Margaret Howell, and the photography of Brian Ferry. Favourite blog / website? I visit Peggy Wong’s websites almost daily. Favourite online shop? Totokaelo - I’ve yet to find a piece or clothing, pair of shoes or accessory I don’t absolutely love. No. 1 design / styling tip? Less is more! I’m a firm believer in investing in quality over quantity, and letting great design speak for itself. Whether it be a beautiful wood finish, a handembroidered textile, or even a fresh vase of flowers.
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ISSUE #3 2011
GLOBAL LIVING WITH AN AUSTRALIAN TWIST
Exclusive... HAMPTONS HIDEAWAYS
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STYLING Anouk B PhotoGRAPHY Marjon Hoogervorst Photo is under the protection of the General Terms and Conditions of the Fotografen Federatie (Photographers Federation of the Netherlands).
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Colour blocking may be the on trend colour story of the day, but Parisian’s still know the power of black and white. A recent trip to Paris reaffirmed my appreciation for Parisian chic both in the stores and on the streets where the use of black and white is as strong today as it was in the time of Mademoiselle Chanel. Preferring a casual look and feel that is devoid of a clinical hardness and extreme modernity, I prefer to use matt finishes and surfaces to achieve a more relaxed, less severe aesthetic. Mixing pure white paint, soft textiles, timber and contemporary accessories in grey, beige, silver, and bronze combine successfully to create refreshing and inviting schemes. Black is most powerful in a predominantly white interior and adds a definite sophistication to a room. The first rule of thumb is to understand how you want the room to feel. If it is a relaxed and softer mood you are aiming for, matt finishes and tactile surfaces are the key. If cool and ultra modern chic are more your style go for glossy finishes with lots of reflective surfaces to suit your style. It is little wonder that the home of Coco Chanel has mastered the combination of the black and white aesthetic and has the rest of the world inspired to do the same.
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Opt for a neutral, organic palette between seasons, with a cool 70’s vibe Edited by Khaseem Warren
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1. White ‘Juiliette’ dress with belt by Diane Von Furstenberg at net-a-porter 2. Camel Felt Bugatti Hat at Filippa cuff at A.P.C. Store 6. Beige pleat skirt by Country Road 7. High waisted cord jeans at Gorman 8. Crepe dress b by Chloe at Saks Fifth Avenue 11. Sunglasses at Topshop 12. Polkadot blouse by Day Birger et Mikkelsen at ne
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Sisterly Style, Seriously Sassy! Design Milk Dedicated to the pursuit of unearthing modern design, Design Milk founder Jaime Derringer is committed to the cause of showcasing what is new in art, architecture, interior design, furniture and decor, fashion and technology. Phew! Never has it been so inspiring to swallow your daily milk - beats dry ‘ol muesli hands down!
Bodie & Fou Karine and Elodie are two designer sisters that everyone loves to follow. Writing about everything that inspires them from interior design, photography, DIY projects in their homes in London and France, to their gorgeous children. These girls know homewares and their online store of the same name is sure to have you pining for the delivery man after a late night shopping spree!
Honestly WTF This blog dares to ask the question that we are all thinking ourselves. With their irreverent humour, the appreciation for the truly divine, and the witty banter with their readers, the team behind this website have us all questioning our take an art, interiors, travel, DIY fashion and all things ‘cool’. We love a blog that does not take itself too seriously.
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Peter Maddison Step inside the mind of Peter Maddison, an award winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia What does Australian style mean to you? Australian style offers the opportunity to express myself individually whether it be wearing black ‘Adidas’ runners with a fine ‘Kenzo’ suit, or designing wacky interiors or challenging public buildings for clients that are equally adventurous. The design industry is an adrenaline rush. Real or Replica? (are you committed to only supporting original design or does replica’s price point speak to you!) I am currently restoring an ‘Eames’ pivoting lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. I could probably buy a rip-off for the same price of the repair. I bought this lovingly 21 years ago and I think of the designers often. I am committed to protecting the copyright of the creators of all things original. What is your style in terms of interior design and styling - minimalist, maximalist, modern, retro, vintage, etc, etc? We are committed design-lead architectural practice with our mind firmly fixed around contemporary society. Our work is diverse, contextual, we like to think original and we try to give it meaning. Go to maddisonarchitects.com.au (where all things are laid bare). Kevin McCloud is quite partial to the turtle neck - what’s your take on this particular garment as a wardrobe staple? My dog ‘Barney’ loves his turtle neck jumper. We velcro it onto him every night on his way to his kennel. It works a treat for the Melbourne cold winters.
Grand Designs Australia on DVD This first season of the Australian edition of the worldwide hit Grand Designs introduces us to charismatic architect and host of the series Peter Maddison, along with some everyday Australians, all with big dreams. From rebuilding a labour of love that was burnt to the ground in bushfires to creating a five bedroom Balinese resort style mansion with private nightclub on a steep, water access only block,Grand Designs Australia follows the construction of these unique homes and the personal journeys of the owners building them.
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Twisted Sister Ordinarily you would imagine 4 sisters working together to create a furniture design empire would resemble something like the Witches of Eastwick - each individual character duking it out in a battle of wills to maintain their power. But for the Zuster sisters of Melbourne, harmony, peace and elegance reign. WORDS Sian MacPherson Perhaps it is their Danish heritage that ensures the Zuster brand is synonymous with style, focus and clear direction. Whilst the sisters learnt craftsmanship through osmosis after years of watching and working with their father, Meyer Sibbel, each sibling plays an integral role in the business based upon their individual strengths whether it be in design, sales, manufacturing, marketing or PR. Its true to say that the success of the business lies in the fact that they are keeping it in the family. The latest collection, Sabrina, highlights the brands obsession to detail with beautifully turned timber that draws us to the beauty of the grain, the seamless joins and the elegance of proportion. Uber talented photographer Sharyn Cairns and stylist of the moment Glen Proebstel, have created the look book for the latest Zuster collection. We are captivated by the beauty of their work.
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With a standing ovation for his S/S12 collection and a new fusion line, we wondered what else designer Toni Maticevski had on his agenda. A collaboration with choreographer Philip Adam’s BalletLab on new work Aviary, has the talented designer paying homage to the beauty of birds. EDITED BY Khaseem Warren
Tell us about the collaboration between yourself and the BalletLab on “Aviary”… I met Phillip Adams a few years back at a friend’s place. He was very inquisitive and so personal. I was taken back at how much he asked about things I did and my work. Years passed and we got together to work on Miracle - his last piece. As soon as I heard about Aviary, I jumped onto the chance to work on it. It was so up my alley in regards to aesthetic and ideal that I was sold. Phillip has been so great and I have loved the collaboration with him. Aviary is, also, an exploration of “the Dandy”, who would you call a modern day dandy? Hmmm... Richard (Nylon) for one, is a modern day Dandy. (Collaborator on Aviary and talented Milliner) He epitomises all that is elegant in dress (the Dandy) and it also exists in everyday fashion too. It’s the guy who wears his polished suit to work, there is that level of presentation and showing off your plumage (hair styled and shoes shined). Describe your personal style… It veers from dark moments of soft tailoring to a constructed interplay of silhouettes. I like juxtaposing volume with lean and playing on lengths.
Where do you shop? Not many places. I love Harolds in Melbourne and Sydney. I do a bit on line for accessories, and then I have the luxury of being able to make things that I want to wear too. What are you listening to? I love movie sound tracks. At the moment am listening to Bernard Herrmann the Ghost and Mrs. Muir. I love how sound tracks can set up an instant vision and moment and am able to be transferred into a zone of thought. I’ll listen to the radio a bit to hear what’s new too. What are you watching? I bought my mum the complete series of ‘Murder She Wrote’ and have ended up watching it myself too. Love Angela Lansbury. And the Graham Norton Show. What’s next? Exciting times ahead. Am looking at expanding on the collections I do at present, scooping new markets and new relationships with people. Just enjoying the creative process more than ever. See BalletLab at Artshouse Melbourne from the 19th - 23rd October 2011.
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Real or Replica ? The Anna Castelli Componibili 3 Shelf Cabinet
Plastic fantastic... Photography Toby Scott PRODUCTION & STYLING Lynda Evans WORDS Cam Taylor
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The Componibili 3 Shelf Cabinet is a classic symbol of modern Italian design, which delivers beauty, practicality and value forty years after its inception. In 1949 Anna Castelli Ferreri, a young, ambitious architect and industrial designer, formed Kartell, a manufacturing company in Milan with her husband Giullo Castelli, a chemical engineer.
The current design has evolved but Kartell’s signature silhouette, style and proportions continue. Shown in white, with three sections, the Componibili is also available in black, silver and red, and in a shorter two shelf version.
They had one goal - introduce plastic to the home - and they achieved it. Along with a generation of post-war Italian designers, they helped revolutionize the materials and techniques used in design today.
Older models with stackable sections and retro colours - like 70’s yellow – can be found in retro furniture shops and through specialist dealers, but Kartell remains the only licensed manufacturer to this day.
The Componibili, the most iconic example of their work, was first produced in 1969. After 40 years it is still stunningly contemporary and slots effortlessly into modern and minimalist interiors.
All in all, we love the Componibili because it’s practical, flexible and fun, but most of all we love that after all these years we can still have our own piece of a Italian design history at the right price.
How to spot a fake Componibili So how do the replicas stack up? Although imitations are widely available they’re only marginally cheaper than the genuine article. FINISH Comparing the two, we noticed a big difference in form and function. The colour and finish of the real Componibili is superior, well-balanced and warm off-white compared with the stark white replica, which looked quite harsh and sterile. DOORS Functionally the real unit’s sliding doors were smooth and easy to open while the replica required some extra persuasion - we had to use two hands! COLOUR Today authentic Componibili storage units are produced by Kartell in white, black, red and silver. However, Kartell Italy have released a special edition dark teal unit. The limited edition Pantone 303c Componibili is only available within the Australian market and is set to become a collectors item.
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This little table’s hard wearing characteristics make it popular in kids bedrooms and bathrooms, but it’s equally suited to kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and offices - both commercial and domestic - and as a contrast piece.
PHOTO Toby Scott | PRINTS Elli Ioannou Nap Chair by Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen at Corporate Culture | Porcelain InOut Pitcher by Todd Bracher for Mater at Corporate Culture | BL2 Table Lamp by Robert Dudley Best for Bestlite at Corporate Culture | Cano shelving system by Johannes Norlander for Hay at Corporate Culture | Vika Artur Trestle with shelf Ikea | Black and white photo prints from left Bondi, Ania, Untitled & Christiano by Elli Ioannou | White 3 shelf Componibili by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell at SPACE Furniture
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Envisioning an ‘urban beach’ style loft positioned in the hub of LA’s Marina del Rey, owner Steve Straughan knew the go to girl for the job was his friend and former colleague, designer Kellie Eserts. PHOTOGRAPHY Jessica Comingore WORDS Sian MacPherson
Armed with a brief emphasizing the need for slipcovers, (read dog friendly) and a strict ‘no drink coasters’ policy for furniture, Kellie’s design successfully blends Steve’s extensive collection of black and white photography and contemporary art with an LA modern vintage feel. The loft style living appeals to Steve’s love of open spaces and relaxed entertaining. The fabulous location is walking distance to both Marina and beach and minutes from LAX, Venice Beach and Santa Monica - without being in the thick of it.
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With no formal bedrooms, Kellie was acutely aware of the need to ensure the entire space made sense and was obviously part of the same story. Bright pops of orange work beautifully to add warmth to the home whilst the use of textures in the cowhide-covered chairs from Moura Starr mixed with slip covered sofas in the living room work to complement the industrial feel of the concrete flooring. Using the concrete flooring as the base upon which to build a colour palette, Kellie has continued the grey to the walls, affecting a subtle masculine feel to the space, whilst also acting as the perfect backdrop for artworks and photography. The concrete girders running along the ceiling act as yet another visual element to the space that effectively works to reinforce the strength of proportions and scale Kellie has applied to the room.
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If the space itself was not enough to convince Steve that he needed to live in the area, the selection and proximity to local coffee shops and restaurants was. With his favourite Sunday breakfast café, Waterloo and City just around the corner, Steve still prefers his west-facing balcony to watch the world go by. ‘Although it’s small it’s my favorite place on weekend mornings to read the newspaper with a cup of coffee or watch the sun set.’ As a self-described ‘modernist at heart’ Steve’s home shows a sensibility to the traditional through the use of Louis chairs, timber tables and the configuration of furniture in the living spaces. A post modern aesthetic is accentuated with the carefully edited pieces of furniture such as the wooden buffet from Lawson Fenning and the timber wall paneling and joinery throughout the home. A successful melding of two design vernaculars that reside harmoniously side by side - as it should in all good design. e
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THE lowdown on the locale Brew Intelligentsia Coffeebar, Venice Breakfast M Street Kitchen, Santa Monica Thyme CAFE, Santa Monica Waterloo & City, Marina Del Ray Boutiques Colcha Home, Venice French 50s-60s, Culver City
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White Light Simple has never looked so good thanks to husband and wife duo, Steven and Carole Whiting. The perfect combination of Steven the architect and Carole the interior designer has produced a signature style of simplicity and style. Photography Ben Hosking | WORDS Meghann Augustas
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Minimalism is evident in this fashionable Melbourne home of clean-cut lines emphasised by the profusion of natural light beaming through the homes several ceiling-to-floor windows. Despite the simplicity of Steven’s designs, he still manages to capture a real sense of warmth and softness, while cleverly maintaining neatness. The dining table, (designed by Steven) is an example of this. Basic but not boring, it has character in its own right, and even against the white wall, the white dinning table is the attraction of the room. The couple work together quite a bit, and are forever contributing to each other’s many projects. “There’s a lot of ‘what do you think of this?’ and lots of shared links to images and websites,” says Carole of their working relationship.
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It was this sharing of opinions that led Carole to opening Y10store.com, an online home ware and apparel store. Carole attributes her family as the inspiration for the Y10store.com collection, as well as her desire to create a space with personality. “I usually think of myself as a plain Jane because I don’t like fussy or busy things, but I also don’t like harsh or sterile environments. I like classic, timeless elegance, my motto is ‘nothing you can’t fix with a tin of white paint’.” It’s obvious Carole’s motto has transferred into the colours of her home. Snow whites dominate, but are mixed with neutral shades of sand beige and ash greys, inviting a sense of coolness and comfort. e
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Renaissance Revival Living in Truman Capote’s former home in the Hamptons it seems only proper that artist Ross Bleckner named one of his prized dogs after the famous writer. Arriving at Bleckner’s on-site studio Truman was the first to greet me, barking a loud welcome. Photography & Words Robyn Lea
Capote bought the four-acre Sagaponack property in 1962 and lived there until his death in 1984. He employed a local carpenter to build the double story home to his exacting specifications: an unfinished look on the outside with a light, airy open plan interior. Despite having views of the Atlantic Ocean from various rooms in the house, Capote described the feel as ‘run-down comfort’ and positioned the home completely hidden from view at the end of a long driveway surrounded by trees and privet hedges.
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It is where Capote came to write; where he found quiet. Bleckner continues the tradition. His famous social life in Manhattan (cue Donna Karen and Hillary Clinton) balanced by semiseclusion in this Long Island retreat where his daily painting schedule takes on an almost ‘monastic discipline’. He bought the property in 1993 and added a 1900 square foot studio, a pool, a separate guest cottage and a modest extension to the footprint of the original house. The vast windows and intuitive flow of the house suit him, as does the functional and unpretentious feel. But when a malfunctioning boiler sparked a house fire two years ago, Bleckner was forced to rebuild; artist Eric Freeman took on the job of designer and interior decorator. Freeman, a talented Renaissance man, incorporated the elements left of the original house, rebuilding it to include the salvaged wooden ceiling beams. He then refurnished it,
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designing and handcrafting a number of pieces himself, including a daybed he built over four months out of hundreds of tiny pieces of white oak. It sits in a sunny nook off the dining room, in the same room as a walnut chaise made by BDDW in Soho, commissioned by the late Heath Ledger for his New York apartment. The home has an almost monochrome interior, with subtle tonal accents in charcoal, chocolate and tertiary green. The floor was rebuilt with reclaimed oak panels. With expansive white walls and pops of vivid green from outside in, the feel is calming and still. It is a celebration of the simple - space and light as hero, without the tumble of possessions you would expect of an artist. Bleckner and Freeman found many of fittings and fixtures, including the lamps and mirrors, in favourite Manhattan design stores. Two 1956 chrome plated and black leather ‘Easy Chairs’ by Danish designer Poul Kjaerholm feature in the sitting room and a Tom Dixon ‘Beat
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Light’ in matt black and brass hangs above the dining table. In the master suite a ‘Swim Rug’ in swamp green massages your feet as you walk ‘across the waves’ past a small anteroom to the ensuite and walk-in-robes. As much thought was put into the garden. Alongside the home’s east face Bleckner planted a family of birch trees, creating vignetted views of the house. Downstairs, one of the bedrooms has double doors opening to a magnificent view of an ancient Maple tree. Two worn Adirondack chairs sit underneath, expectantly. A once hidden forest of Japanese Holly trees dance their way across the grass. Bleckner chose to separate the house and his workspace - building a studio several hundred metres away. With 40 foot ceilings, an immaculate storage area for paints and brushes, and a vast white painting space framed by enormous canvases, in various stages of preparation or completion, the space is an artists dream. e
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Design Intervention Lunch at James Huniford’s Hamptons home is much like the feel of the home itself - inviting, made by hand, thoughtful and heartwarming. Photography & Words Robyn Lea
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We eat with cutlery found in European antique markets and fresh pressed linen napkins lay in our laps. Ford (as he is known) makes it all seem effortless, natural, easy. Although one of Architectural Digest’s top 100 designers, Ford is entirely self-taught. He has an impressive list of clients including some of America’s most well-known personalities, helping them create homes with enduring appeal and authenticity, that feel both inspiring and livable. He is known for his signature palette of tertiary colours, which compliment the earthy tones of repurposed objects in varying stages of renewal or
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demise. Bluish grey hues, bring light and softness to rooms making American spaces feel more in tune with the Swedish Gustavian style of the late 18th century. During Ford’s childhood in upstate New York he was drawn to the surrounding landscapes of rugged terrain, rock quarries and open fields, as well as farmyard barns and machinery, forming the basis of his fascination with industrial objects and furniture with character. He combines rough and worn patinas with the softest Belgian Linens and velvets as well as commissioned fabrics designed to his specifications. He also sells his own line of furniture and creates one-off pieces for specific projects using leather, wood, metal and stone.
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Ford waited for years before finding his Bridgehampton home. “This house was meant to come to me. Houses speak to people about where the next chapter in their lives is going to be.” Ford could visualize instantly how the house would become and loved the play of light and shadows throughout the rooms. “It’s why artists have been coming out [to the Hamptons] for years; it is because of the light.” His seaside sanctuary in the hamlet of Bridgehampton was built in 1865, an example of the classic saltbox style with shingled exterior walls. Ford bought the house in 2006 and worked hard to make it his own. A modernist at heart, Ford enjoys the appeal of older houses in the country without wanting to recreate an historic interior. After reconfiguring the
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house almost entirely and extending the footprint to the rear, a master bedroom was added upstairs with its own generous verandah. Downstairs a bedroom was converted into a second sitting room with the attic crawl space above opened up to expose a cathedral ceiling. The home’s interior was designed around two art works. The first is an installation of seven wooden hoops titled ‘Circulate’ by American artist Jennifer Andrews; a series of eight small drawings by American minimalist painter Agnes Martin was the second source of inspiration. In the main living room Ford positions two enormous Robert Rauschenberg lithographs alongside elements of little monetary value. The rooms of the home reflect a restrained approach and each artifact maps Ford’s travels and adventures.
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A rusted truck siding hangs over 10 feet long as art work above the dining table and an oversized wooden chain found on a sailing ship in the San Yuan Archipelago have pride of place in the master bedroom alongside collected and repurposed object that few people would recognize as treasure. The master bedroom opens onto the wooden deck with views of the grounds and pool in the distance. Ford brings the outside in with an 18th Century tree trunk split in half and hung as though holding up one of the bedroom walls. The fourposter bed is placed in the centre of the room with French doors out to the view. Ford’s sprawling office and studio warehouse is found in Manhattan’s art district amongst galleries, photography studios and fashion designers showrooms.
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The office doubles as an arrival and departure point for Ford’s signature furniture pieces, before they are shipped to the client. A metallic blue velvet sofa sits behind a glass vintage open sided terrarium filled with antlers and a William IV Style wingback chair takes its place near a long wooden coffee table. The designer’s work affords him a reason to continually evolve, discover, travel and create. He is engaged in a continual learning curve and his enthusiasm is boundless. As one of his friends in Amagansett said, “When Ford comes for dinner he starts rearranging furniture, he can’t help it. And it always looks better than before he arrived.” e
For more information about James Huniford visit www.jameshuniford.com
TRAVEL SPECIAL
HAMPTONS
guide
PHOTOGRAPHY & WORDS Robyn Lea
The Hamptons is composed around a dozen villages found on the south fork of Long Island with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the calm estuary waters of bays and inlets on the other. From the low-key West Hampton and Hampton Bays, through to the elegant white weatherboard town centre of Southampton all the way through to the wild and rocky beaches of Montauk, the entire area is only 50 kilometres long and 15 kilometres at its widest. Traditionally dominated by farming, fishing and whaling communities, the Hamptons became a haven and magnet for artists in the late 1800’s and soon after a favourite holiday destination for well-heeled New Yorkers. The abundance of locally farmed fresh produce and seafood, the combination of wild, white ocean beaches and quiet family friendly bays, a selection of great local restaurants, bakeries and stores all cater to the holiday maker’s every need. The large number of private and public galleries attracts a potent cocktail of local artists and New York art collectors to their opening nights and charity art auctions, which punctuate ‘The Season’.
With houses to rent for up to $250,000 for the summer and a more reasonably priced selection of inns, small boutique hotels and surf lodges, there is accommodation for every taste. Rarely do art, food, beautiful landscapes and money all come together as they do the Hamptons but there are still places to avoid the hurley burley and bunk down for a sand-in-your-bathers and thongs on your feet type of holiday - just head to Montauk.
The Eel Bar at Ruschmeyer’s, Montauk
Nobu at Capri, Southampton
WHERE TO STAY
Capri, Southampton
CAPRI AT SOUTHAMPTON Just opened this year the Capri provides the perfect accommodation for young fashionable singles and couples who will enjoy the ‘updated retro’ vibe. With a ‘Bathing Club’ and outdoor bar, attractive staff in striped Lacoste T’s and a Cynthia Rowland’s shop on site, you could happily spend a lazy summer here. Nightly star spotting and exceptional seaside fare at the adjoining restaurant Nobu completes the package. THE 1770 HOUSE This small inn has six beautifully appointed guest rooms and a two-story private carriage house. With Frette Italian bed linen and personalised service you are assured a wonderful stay. Enjoy an aperitif in the garden courtyard then dinner at their award-winning restaurant where Chef Matthew Birnstill serves contemporary American cuisine accompanied by a wine list second to none in the area.
Capri, Southampton
Capri, Southampton
The 1770 House, East Hampton
THE REFORM CLUB INN The Reform Club is an ultra private boutique hotel that opened in 2009 and is designed to help its guests feel restored and re-energized. It has seven suites and the three cottages which are all separated from each other by a maze of 7 foot hedges. The owner delivers fresh fruit to the kitchen daily from his property nearby which is transformed by the Chef into a selection of delicious fresh muffins, fruit pies and cobblers for the guests. The suites and cottages are decorated with original art works, often on loan from the owner’s private collection and coffee table books such as ‘de Kooning paintings 1960-1980’. Handmade Duxiana beds, and custom made rain shower heads from nearby ‘Urban Archeology’ ensure maximum pampering and friendly staff are happy to attend to your every need.
The Eel Bar at Ruschmeyer’s, Montauk
The Maidstone, East Hampton
The Maidstone, East Hampton
The Maidstone, East Hampton
The Maidstone, East Hampton
RUSCHMEYER’S Perhaps the coolest place to stay on the south fork, Ruschmeyer’s opened this year and caters to the ‘anti-Hamptons’ crowd of surfers, young couples with dogs, hip families whose children don’t follow the same bedtime rules as others and gorgeous-youngthings who love the wild naturalness of the Montauk coastline. Found on the furtherest tip of the South Fork, Ruschmeyers has the feeling of adults escaping life’s pressures to live for a time in a summer camp inspired haven. The interior and grounds were created by an eclectic mix of film-makers, artists, illustrators and art directors – under the direction of Rob McKinley and include The Electric Eel bar, a lively restaurant with an excellent menu, outdoor table tennis, bocce in the sand. The grounds are decorated with a central tee-pee and lanterns, sculptures, swings and wicker chairs hang from the trees. C&O THE MAIDSTONE America meets Scandinavia in this gorgeous boutique hotel opened three years ago with 19 guest rooms. With lime washed wooden floors, Marimekko soft furnishings, and a constantly evolving and off-beat exhibition program, this hotel offers luxe-with-a-difference. From the moment you enter you feel like you could be in the set of an intriguing play, with waiters in light blue bow-ties and the maitre d’ in a black-feathered fascinator. Quirky and whimsical, each room is individually designed around the theme of a great Scandinavian luminary. Inside the bathroom of the Jacobsen suite is a dolls house installation with miniature Jacobson reproduction furniture decorating the rooms. With several guest cottages, free use of bikes, complimentary yoga, a personalised beach butler and picnic service and an organic on site restaurant, this is the place to stay for everyone and their dogs (separate dog menu available). Attractive Autumn and Winter packages are available.
One of the many magnificent estates in the Hamptons
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS TRIPOLI GALLERY Owned and operated by the youngest and arguably the coolest curator on Long Island - Tripoli Patterson. 26 year old Trip grew up in the bosom of the Hamptons art world, surrounded by artists who were friends of his parents including Salvador Dali, who was best man at his parents wedding and Lisa de Kooning who was his Godmother. Trip has a sophisticated creative instinct and a well-honed bullshit detector and has attracted a stable of young artists to his gallery including Lola Montez Schnabel and Eric Freeman. PARRISH ART MUSEUM The museum’s philosophy is to support the work of American artists. It has a collection of over 2500 works including those by local artists William de Kooning, Eric Fischl, April Gornick, Roy Lichtenstein, Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner. Their soon to be opened new space is designed by Herzog & de Meuron. Tripoli Patterson at Tripoli Gallery, Southampton
THE SOUTHAMPTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM displays a collection of historic dolls, artifacts and furniture. The grounds of the museum are dotted with historic buildings which illustrate the lives of the early settlers in the area.
Sculptor Bryan Hunt’s Hampton’s studio
LONGHOUSE RESERVE The private home and public museum and gardens of textile design great Jack Lenor Larsen is found on a 16 acre property in East Hampton. The grounds display his permanent sculpture collection as well as changing exhibitions. A small gallery on the grounds exhibits the work of well known industrial and furniture designers. RICHARD DEMATO GALLERY shows the work of emerging American artists who are otherwise not represented in the area, such as Haley Hasler, Devorah Jacoby, Andrew Kowch and Amy Sherald, the gallery is a must see for art lovers and collectors.
Private home of a prominent Hamptons art collector
Tutto Il Giorno, Southampton
RESTAURANTS & FOOD STORES TUTTO IL GIORNO This new Southampton eatery is a second loaction for the already successful Tutto Il Giorno in Sag Harbor. The restaurant is co-owned by chef Maurizio Marfoglia and Donna Karan’s daughter Gabby Karan, who designed the restaurants interior. NOBU AT CAPRI Excellent seafood based menu with all the signature Nobu themes light, sophisticated, delicate and appealing. A soothing cream and white interior, set inside the grounds of the new and groovy Capri Hotel and Bathing Club, this is one of the Hamptons best places for people watching. SANT AMBROEUS Sister of the Milanese flagship restaurant, Sant Ambroeus serves one of the best coffees in the Hamptons and serves finely sliced prosciutto in a way rarely seen outside Italy. With a narrow and charming outdoor eating area, fresh homemade ice-cream to go and a pasticceria bar with myriad home made fruit tarts and treats under glass, Sant Ambroeus corners a sophisticated Southampton market. DURYEA The place to go for a classic American style Lobster Roll or take away fresh Lobsters. Order a Lobster roll for $20 and you will eat it on cheap plastic table settings on a wooden deck with a water view. People travel for miles and line up patiently at night to sit with their BYO wine or champagne and tuck into the freshest ever lobster. THE LIVING ROOM This restaurant is run by Executive Chef James Carpenter. The menu mixes American favourites with Swedish flourishes and is served by lovely chaps in white shirts, black pants, braces and blue bow ties. Try the Sweet Pea and Goat’s Cheese Ravioli in a truffle and carrot broth. If you come back for breakfast but do not plan a day on the beach in a bikini order the Vasterbotten cheese and spinach omelet served with Long Island breakfast potatoes. e
The internal gardens at Ruschmeyer’s, Montauk
The Restaurant at Ruschmeyer’s, Montauk
RUSHMEYER’S- THE RestauRant A fun place to eat if you are in Montauk. Dinner service starts at 5pm and quickly fills up with young families and children starving after a day at the beach. Casual, noisy and fun, with an excellent menu designed by Executive chef Greg McCarty and a biodynamic, organic and sustainable wine list by Craig Atlas. Try one of the many signature cocktails. After dinner families often wander into the grounds of the hotel and children play in the tee-pee set up on the grass. THE AMERICAN HOTEL More like a fascinating private club, the hotel bar and restaurant are one of the most atmospheric places in the Hamptons. A favourite of both locals and visitors, the bar is framed by original Tiffany’s stained glass ceiling lights and bars stools suggestive of another time. Their wine list boasts over 2,500 selections while their food is matter-of-fact and unsurprising.
Cafe / Bar at Ruschmeyer’s, Montauk
The internal gardens at Ruschmeyer’s, Montauk
THE SLOPPY TUNA If you want to throw yourself wholeheartedly into the 70’s-style beach town of Montauk, you should also have a beach break and beer at The Sloppy Tuna. Right on the sand, it has a casual café downstairs lined with surfboards, an outdoor bar manned by an Aussie from Sydney and an excellent restaurant upstairs - The YellowFin. LOAVES AND FISHES Specialty food and homewares store, catering and cooking school, this one has the lot and is a local favourite, especially for Mums who want a break from cooking. TATE’S BAKE SHOP Freshest morning baguettes and biscuits, home made fruit tarts and heavenly chocolate croissants. A sweet cottage shopfront with several tables and chairs out the front for breakfast with the kids, this bakery keeps many up-market food stores in constant supply of choc-chip cookies and other delights.
Early morning, Southampton
SHOPPING HOME NATURE A homemakers haven with tasteful furniture, throws, accent pillows and tableware. Almost all in natural shades and materials, the store stocks supplies to those who prefer the understated in Hamptons interior decorating. URBAN ARCHEOLOGY Urban Archaeology finds and restores important historic architectural elements and also custom makes pieces for clients. It creates several additional ranges its own lighting, cabinetry and bathroom accessories ranges.
Homewares store, Southampton
URBAN ZEN Donna Karen’s Sag Harbor store stocks casual clothing from natural fabrics, hand made jewelry and accessories and a line of furniture and interior wares for the home. Set inside a charming seaside cottage, the store smells as it feels – relaxing, and restorative. Urban Zen is actively involved in philanthropic projects around the world that promote health and well-being and assist children and the underprivileged. THE WELL NEST Found in a charming historic captain’s house built in the mid 1700’s The Well Nest is a store focused on health and well-being. With original timber beams, and a cream and white interior and a thoughtful mix of organic clothes, vitamins and tasteful homewares, this shop is a must see in Sag Harbor.
The Well Nest, Sah Harbour
Cynthia Rowley at Capri, Southampton
ROBERTA ROLLER RABBIT A lovely store found in a white weatherboard shop in Southampton with homewares in all patterns and colours as well as clothes for women and children designed by New Yorker Roberta Freymann. Roberta has a home in the Hamptons and her style epitomizes the colourful freshness of a typical Long Island summer. e
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New Kid on The Block When prime real estate and a burgeoning cafe stars collide, not even the masterminds are prepared for phenomenal success. Photography Toby Scott | WORDS Sian MacPherson
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As they say in real estate, its all about location location location. For old school friends Matt Vero and Steve Rowley and their new cafe Coin Laundry, it was a case of the right time at the right place that has taken even them by surprise. Looking to expand their small hole in the wall cafe and bar in Melbourne’s St Kilda, the two burst onto the bustling Armadale cafe scene. Within minutes they have become the draw card for foodies and coffee lovers alike from all over Melbourne. Once a derelict laundromat that over the years has housed a makeshift yoga centre, amongst other activities, the old building has seen a new lease of life. With a lick of white paint and oversized windows encouraging light to flood the space - a rarity in Melbourne’s hippest cafes all of which seem to favour a dark, industrial aesthetic
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- this bright sunny cafe cheers up even the most hardened cafe cynic. Located opposite Armadale station, Coin Laundry is fast becoming urban folklore due mainly to its popularity and fantastic food - and coffee of course! Prior to the cafe opening, life seemed to be held across the tracks in Morey street, Armadale’s hidden shopping enclave housing homewares institution Market Imports, the historic Kings Arcade and the original Seed childrens store. Judging by the number of young and old spilling onto the footpaths devouring homemade beans on toast complete with its own bread board or warm puy lentil salad - it’s safe to say this bright sunny cafe is certainly on the right side of the tracks. e
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Karen Martini Chef, restauranteur, writer, TV presenter, wife and mother, Karen Martini is doing what she has only ever wanted to do - cook. WORDS Sian MacPherson Karen has been a determined chef since the tender age of 15 and has successfully inspired Australian’s to not only sample her own fare, but to try making their own as well. “My food is an expression of my heritage, a product of my curiosity and a result of my hunger” Martini explains. Dining at Martini’s Mr Wolf restaurant in Melbourne’s St Kilda is a little like dining with your large, over extended family. Bustling, vibrant and a little bit loud, Mr Wolf is testament to the chef’s passion for fresh rustic Italian food using quality produce - always. After recently selling her flagship restaurant The Melbourne Wine Room, Martini managed to squeeze another project in between Australian TV filming commitments for Better Homes and Gardens and My Kitchen Rules. Martini is now taking her recipes and her passion for authentic fare to the world. Her new website, has video of Karen preparing her favourite recipes complete with tips, hints and shortcuts to ensure cooking is fun and uncomplicated for even the absolute novice amongst us. This is one website that will definitely inspire you to step back into the kitchen.
For inspiration take a look at the recipe for the Crushed honeycomb & fromage frais pannacotta - something sweet to get you going.
VIDEO Š Karen Martini
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Spanish Fusion WORDS Liana Lorenzato
When Spain’s avant-garde ZIRU Contract furniture range first hit Australian shores, we were immediately captivated by its cutting-edge appeal. Though ZIRU has over 40 years experience in the design and production of premium furniture in Europe, it’s a brand that has been labeled as “The next big thing” to make its mark in the Australian design industry. ZIRU has worked with some of Spain’s leading designers such as Francesc Rife and Emilana Designer Studio to create eye-popping designs. Whilst black and white are always a part of a designer’s palate, ZIRU has taken colour to the next level. The Naoshima Collection comprises of a stool and table range and was designed by Emilana Design Studio who were commissioned by Francesc Rife, Director of Design for Ziru.
Ziru Contract Furniture is available exclusively through S&M Mobilia Australia www.mobilia.com.au
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Made from high strength plywood and timber frame the Naoshima Stool is fast becoming a cult classic. The Naoshima stool combines four identical pieces of plywood to construct the seat. The empty spaces generated in the plywood seat corners makes the Naoshima a light and visually vibrant piece of furniture. Naoshima stool is produced in three different heights.
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