North Fork Real Estate Showcase - April/May 2022

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Turn What You Love Into Where You Live

Peconic | $3,800,000 | Great opportunity to live and work on the North Fork. Turnkey wholesale Greenhouse business, 2 lots of 2.8 and 6.0 acres, includes Cape-style home | Web# 3373421 Kenneth Poliwoda: M 631.379.6046 | Barbara Poliwoda: M 631.335.1878

East Marion | $1,950,000 | 4 BR, 2.5 BA | Stunning modern and chic style sound front home in Pebble Beach Farms. Open floor plan, 2 living rooms, 2 fireplaces | Web# 3380375 Kenneth Poliwoda: M 631.379.6046 | Barbara Poliwoda: M 631.335.1878

Cutchogue | $1,650,000 | 4 BR, 3.5 BA| Perfect North Fork getaway. Two primary en suites, gorgeous backyard with gunite pool | Web# 3385722 Kristy Naddell: M 631.905.8584

Aquebogue | $1,295,000 | 6 BR, 4 BA | Farmhouse on 2 acres, 6-stall horse barn, and riding ring | Web# 3328270 Dolores Peterson: M 631.413.7572

Aquebogue | $699,000 | 4 BR, 2 BA | North Fork Beauty on shy acre with tennis court and room for pool | Web# 3382631 Rita M. Rooney: M 631.833.0810

Orient | $8,500/mo | 3 BR, 3 BA| Year round rental, open floor plan.

Heated saltwater in-ground pool with poolside deck | Web# 3384551 Paul Loeb: M 631.553.5255

Cutchogue Office 28200 Main Road | 631.354.8100

Mattituck Office 11700 Main Road | 631.298.8000

Greenport Office 124 Front Street | 631.477.2220

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Listed by the Thomas McCloskey Team

East Marion | $799,000 | 2 BR, 1 BA | Beautifully updated modern and chic waterfront cottage overlooking Marion Lake. Open plan living room/ kitchen as well as a sleeping porch from a bygone era. French Doors open to lakeside deck. 400 feet from the closest bay beach, also includes rights to Truman’s Beach.Web# 3384708

New Suffolk | $649,000 | 3 BR, 1 BA | Unique opportunity to create your North Fork paradise. Bring your imagination and desire to make this country cottage your own. Web# 3387066

Cutchogue| $649,000 | Savor the vineyard views of the east and west sides of this shy 2-acre building lot. Close to beaches, dining, and wineries. Web# 3373140

#1 Team in Cutchogue Office, Gold Award, 2021* Platinum Award 2019 and 2020*

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contents April/May 2022 Cover Property

Presented by Thomas McCloskey of Douglas Elliman.

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Design

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ON THE COVER Beachfront Vibes - Mattituck

“Newstalgia” — What’s old is new again on the North Fork.

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East End Eats

Garden of Eating — These greenery-inspired spots invite al fresco dining.

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Artist

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Art For Change — Hope Sandrow’s art activism transforms lives.

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Wallpaper makes a comeback.

Embrace Your Green Thumb — Start your own East End garden this Spring.

Design

Landscape

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Land Showcase

Shopping

Check out some of the latest land listings on the North Fork.

Unique garden decor to put your decorating skills to work outdoors.

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DIY Garden

Designing your own Spring floral centerpiece.

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At Home

How Does Your Garden Grow? — Beautiful gardens influence North Fork style.

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Just Listed by the Elkin Team 65 Rock Cove Court Greenport, NY 4 BR | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,790,000

Impeccable quality in coveted Greenport beach community. Just a few hundred yards from deeded beach access and 1.5 miles to the center of Greenport village, this 4 bed 3 bath home sits on a spacious corner lot. High end builders home with top quality materials used in all phases of construction.

422 2nd Street Greenport, NY 2 BR | 2 BA | 1 HB | $1,250,000

The .3 acre property consists of two single and separate .15 acre lots, one of which has the home on it. Located just two blocks from the village commercial district on a quiet block, this charming single story Greenport home is flooded with natural light. High ceilings, wood burning fireplace and quality finishes throughout make it a perfect Greenport getaway or year round residence.

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UNPARALLELED BAYFRONT Southold — WEB# 878299

Exclusive. $7.75M — For the discerning buyer. Down a long gated driveway, lined with spectacular white pear trees, lies this 8 acre compound on Southold Bay. Incredible privacy, 157 feet of private beach and over 9,600 SF of living space. Meticulously maintained and incredible attention to detail. 5 bedrooms all ensuite, chefs kitchen including double convection ovens, full subzero refrigerator and freezer, true butler pantry including a dishwasher, outdoor Viking kitchen including bbq, stove with a warming drawer, refrigerator and an ice maker, sink, and wood fired pizza oven. Too many details to list, please call for a private appointment.

INFINITE VACATION Orient — WEB# 576150 — FEATURED ON BACK COVER

TUSCANY ON THE NORTH FORK - VINEYARD Cutchogue — Web# 875943

Exclusive. $7.5M — Located in coveted Orient point, this 33 acre parcel has 425’ of private Sound front beach, breathtaking sunsets and incredible sunrises. Full development rights, so you can create your family compound or a lifestyle subdivision! Let your imagination roam free! Close to Greenport and all the North Fork has to offer, bountiful farm stands, renowned restaurants, beaches, marinas, boating, award winning wineries and great shopping.

Exclusive. $5.5M – In the heart of North Fork wine country, rests one of the most coveted vineyards on the East End. You feel as though you are in Tuscany with a picturesque 31.5 acres, of which 20 are planted with vines by renowned viticulturist David Abreu. Full development rights with a right of way to the Long Island Sound. Many possibilities with this gem. Surrounded

by North Fork renowned restaurants, farm stands, beaches, marinas, boating, award winning wineries and great shopping.

STUNNING SOUND FRONT Southold — Web# 884905

GREAT OPPORTUNITY Jamesport — Web# 875946

Exclusive. $3.5M – This is the one you have been waiting for, stunning new construction Sound front! 110’ of Long Island Sound front and private stairs to your beach. 10ft ceilings throughout the first floor, open floorplan with panoramic views. The living room has an oversized fireplace, built in cabinets and coffered ceilings, glass doors that open directly to the patio. Viking full stainless steel appliance package, double dishwashers, gas stove with custom stainless hood, wine cooler and an oversized custom island with a built in microwave. 2 primary bedrooms one located on 1st floor with radiant heated floors in the bathroom, marble shower, free standing soaking tub, double custom vanity and a custom walk-in closet with illuminated hanging rods. Finished mud room & laundry room, powder room with gorgeous marble floors. Second floor features 3 bedrooms including another primary suite, full bath, a great room w/ a color changing LED fireplace. Full basement with BR&BA. This is a must see!

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Exclusive. $3.1M —Formerly known as The Kubby Farm. This is a great opportunity to have multiple revenue streams or live/work. Over 24 acres with rural corridor use and Rb-80 zoning.

There are multiple buildings on the property in need of TLC, including retail and a 1700s Farmhouse. Surrounded by development rights sold land yet close proximity to many amenities!

Some uses include agricultural production, single family dwelling units with a cluster attached subdivision, schools, single & 2 family homes, and multiple special permit uses including bistros and B&B. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

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SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARY Southold — WEB# 881040

Exclusive. $2.9M —This sustainable sanctuary is meticulously maintained and being sold turnkey! Using solar energy and featuring a true chef’s kitchen with an AGA stove, great room with wood burning fireplace, den, formal dining room, first floor office/ study, butler’s pantry with a commercial dishwasher, ice maker, LavAzza espresso point machine, 5 bedrooms including a large primary bedroom with a killer walk in closet and en suite bathroom, a second primary suite with a king bed, en suite bathroom, large sitting area & breakfast nook, laundry and private entry access, 3.5 bathrooms, attached oversized 2 car garage and a full basement with a wine library and cheese cave. Some outside features include a salt water pool with an electric cover, fire pit, outdoor shower and a barn that can be converted to living space.

PRIME LOCATION Mattituck — Web# 875942

Exclusive. $2.9M – Prime location! This nearly 70 acre parcel has 4 acres on Sound Avenue with full development rights and 64 acres with development rights sold. So many options. Near fantastic farm stands and vineyards and surrounded by North Fork renowned restaurants, beaches, marinas, boating and great shopping. This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

TURNKEY HEALTH & FITNESS BUSINESS Jamesport — WEB# 884979

Exclusive. $225k — Great Opportunity to get into a turnkey Health & Fitness business! 2700 SF, 1400 clients, HEPA filtration, rubber flooring throughout, stocked with the latest in equipment, custom reception area, bamboo seating, renovated bathroom, sonos sound system, security and camera system and 7 parking spaces. Please call for more details!

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DESIGN

“NEWSTALGIA” WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN ON THE NORTH FORK

BY ALICE PHILLIPS

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uring the last two years of pandemic living, “home” came to mean so much more than where you slept at night: home had become the multipurpose, multifunctional family hub for work, school and play. By necessity in many homes, functionality trumped form. Without foregoing function, 2022 reintroduces the idea that decor can be elegant, unique and personal — by mixing old with new. It’s the move to “newstalgia”.

Newstalgia is all about freshening up retro furnishings and decor with contemporary accents and new technologies. It harkens back to your past, giving you the warm fuzzy feeling of nostalgia with the comforts of modern-day tech. Buzzy references to “upcycling”, “reclaiming” and “repurposing”

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are different approaches to newstalgia — incorporating secondhand, vintage and antique items to create a personalized home space that is unique, interesting and not matchy-matchy. The look is driven by a desire for every item in your home to have character and reveal a bit about you and your interests. Mixing old and new creates spaces that feel personal and look like they’ve grown naturally and organically over time.

Not just a decor trend, newstalgia makes ecological sense. With so many global supply chains snarled, delayed shipments are the norm for new furniture; lead times are often 4 to 6 months or more. Purchasing secondhand or vintage items solves the timing issue while easing supply chain stress. Vintage or repurposed items are often much more

affordable and durable than newer items — to say nothing of eco-friendly and sustainable.

Upcycling and reclaiming items promotes responsible environmental behavior inside the home, putting less pressure on landfills.

Opting to recycle and repurpose is kind to our planet, which is already stressed by global warming and other environmental calamities. Vintage, also planet-friendly, makes use of existing items while embracing quality and durability. There is so much stuff already in the world, why not repurpose it or give it new life instead of buying something new? Investing in meaningless furniture and accessories is a thing of the pre-pandemic past.

So what’s the trick to creating the newstalgia look without looking too “thrift store granny”?

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decorative items, furniture, architectural and industrial salvage, vintage floorboards, barnwood and objets d’art. Other items include antique machines, farm tools, signage and reclaimed roadside architecture. Owner John Mazur and creative director Brooke Cantone will help re-envision your space by reclaiming found objects, repurposing unique material and reimagining interiors and exteriors in a whole new way.

Privet’s Consignment Warehouse 54 East Main Street, Riverhead Privet’s Consignment Warehouse showcases antique furniture, rugs, artwork and bric-abrac. Wander through two floors packed with tables, chairs, sofas and unique and unusual furniture items. New inventory weekly; check their Facebook page for listings: www.facebook.com/Privets-ConsignmentWarehouse.

Privet’s Consignment Warehouse

Change Function. First, look to change the function of a piece. An old side table can become a base for a dining table just by adding a circular top. An unusual decorative object can be wired to be the base of the lamp by taking it to a local electrician. A good coat of paint will completely change the look of a piece and allow you to fit it into a new space.

Change Placement. Don’t forget that furniture can be moved. An old dresser becomes a “statement piece” once moved to an entry and accessorized with a more contemporary display of flowers; a pair of old end tables placed side by side make an entertainment center or dining room buffet.

boasts some of the best vintage/reclaimed/ repurposed shops around! Some of our favorites: LUMBER+Salt 5570 Sound Avenue, Jamesport www.lumberandsalt.com LUMBER+Salt is like falling down the rabbit hole of vintage items just waiting to be upcycled and repurposed. Spend hours wandering the main building and attached greenhouse, chock-filled with antique

In The Attic Too 10200 Main Road, Mattituck www.intheattictoonofo.com Family owned and operated on the North Fork for 12 years, In the Attic Too specializes in handcrafting beautiful furniture from reclaimed items, barnwood and other materials as well as refinishing furniture to specification.

Need a special piece but can’t find exactly what you want? Speak with designers/builder/ proprietors Heather and Dan to special order.

Browse hand poured soy wax candles, one-of-akind gifts and bric-a-brac.

Keep It Simple. When hunting for new furniture, look for strong, simple shapes that will combine with other pieces. Items which are timeworn and eclectic add a story to the interior design of your home — who doesn’t love a good story of a funky, found piece?

But don’t overdo it — pick just one or two statement pieces. Keep the things you love and find a way to make them work in your space.

Going newstalgia has never been easier — Facebook Marketplace, Etsy and Craigslist are treasure troves of found items looking for new homes. Aside from the usual church and hospital thrift shops, the North Fork

In The Attic Too

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EAST END EATS

GARDEN OF EATING THESE GREENERY-INSPIRED SPOTS INVITE AL FRESCO DINING

BY HANNAH SELINGER

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ell, the weather outside is no longer frightful, and that means it’s time to consider eating outdoors again (and again and again and again). With spring’s arrival, so, too, comes the re-emergence of the backyard garden.

Restaurants are getting green again, opening the doors to their courtyards, patios, and outdoor spaces. And we sure are glad to see it. If you, too, are in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner al fresco, allow us to guide you through the North Fork’s best spots for a garden-inspired meal. These spots offer up delicious fare and even more delicious surroundings, influenced, of course, by the season.

Greenport often feels like paradise in springtime, especially when the cherry trees begin their bloom. Stop in for a bite at the Olive Branch, Branch, on Front Street, where an outdoor space has been converted into a gorgeous garden bistro. Strung Edison bulbs, planters, and magnificent mature trees, and even fire pits make this dining space an

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enviable way to pass an afternoon or evening.

And the Mediterranean fare is to die for!

(Don’t shy away from the lamb chops — a double rack — served with jasmine rice and grilled vegetables.)

North Fork Table & Inn

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At American Beech, Beech, also in Greenport, it’s a different kind of garden vibe. Transport yourself to Miami, where palm fronds and banana leaves grow, at this warm and funky hotel and restaurant. For dinner, dive into local Orient Point oysters on the half shell, burrata with sourdough bread and fig jam, striped bass with saffron and carrot broth, or a roasted half chicken with potatoes, oyster mushrooms, and sautéed greens. No matter what you order, though, the tropical vibe is strong enough at this spot to get you in the mood for a warm and lovely spring on the North Fork.

Mattituck favorite Love Lane Kitchen is known for its dedication to local fare and locally produced wines. But in the warmer months, the restaurant’s petite patio is just as good a reason to visit as any other. Sitting

outside, guests can enjoy the restaurant’s comprehensive menu (Love Lane serves breakfast, lunch, and, on select nights, dinner).

One of the most iconic dishes that’s perfect in these garden-inspired surroundings? Little neck clams, steamed with spicy soppressata, roasted fingerling potatoes, and a fresh herb broth and served over thick Tuscan bread.

For dessert, never pass up a slice of this spot’s superlative cake.

Southold’s iconic North Fork Table & Inn is always the place to go on the North Fork when you need a gentle reminder of the changing seasons. Inside, the cozy environs pair perfectly with Chef Fraser’s ambitious food. And outside, a carefully curated and green-as-can-be patio is a gleeful reminder that spring has, yes, finally sprung. But don’t allow the gorgeous outdoors to overshadow the food. This exceptional restaurant draws influence from the North Fork’s farms, local fishermen, abundant produce, and even wineries. If there is a restaurant that more deeply represents the idea of the garden, well, good luck finding it on this fork.

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HOPE SANDROW’S ART ACTIVISM TRANSFORMS LIVES

ow do you keep your humanity in circumstances that are inhumane?

For Hope Sandrow the answer is art, and specifically art as a catalyst for change.

“Art is life and life is art,” says Sandrow, “the prism through which to live my life.” Sandrow does not shy away. She does not sugar coat.

Where there is darkness, she bravely shines a light, finding not only her own voice but giving expression to others.

Homeless Collaborative at the Park Avenue Armory Shelter for Homeless Women. “It was a profound experience to see the relevancy of art to life for those who had

John Ahearn, Rigoberto Torres, Detail Ernestine and Three Friends 1992

Eerily reminiscent of current events, Sandrow’s great grandparents ran for their lives from Ukraine at the turn of the 20th century. This family legacy led to a defining question, “What is the importance of art to people who have lost everything?”

Younger years framed by an era of dissent and the civil rights act of 1964 grew to life-long community engagement for Sandrow. While her works were acquired by the Whitney, MOMA and The Met, she also was keenly aware of discrimination against women artists.

“I made art in the ‘80s that alluded to my viewpoint of looking at art on museum walls – for example paintings celebrating the rape of women – called masterpieces,” says Sandrow who wanted to switch the narrative from being directed by men, “I walked NYC streets and picked up men and asked them to pose for my camera. I flipped the gaze.”

In 1990 Sandrow founded The Artist and Hope Sandrow working with The Artist and Homeless Collaborative participants

lost the place they thought they belonged which was their home.” Trust and privacy were paramount as many residents had husbands outside who wanted to kill them. Sandrow recounts, “I was there to listen and learn and as soon as the women experienced making art with me, and later my artist colleagues, they opened up. Art is an important medium for self-representation.” As a victim of abuse herself, Sandrow admits, “It gave me the courage to expose my own personal history and transformed the holding of secrets into works of art.” At the time of AIDS and when many artists were being blamed for cultural woes it was extremely gratifying for Sandrow and her colleagues, “As soon as we got off the elevator the women would greet us, ‘The artists are here!’” Powerful images from this experience were part of a recent exhibition “Art for Change: The Artist and Homeless Collaborative at the New York Historical Society.” (Images courtesy of NYHS).

Sandrow turned her activism close to home in this case, researching and taking up the

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cause of the Shinnecock Nation and looking at its rich and complex history, noting the discrimination and bad treatment of Shinnecock Nation members. A chance meeting with a rooster crossing the road led to raising chickens and Sandrow has shared five thousand eggs with Shinnecock food pantry since March 2020. It is the literal nourishment to the soul. She has been an active advocate for preserving ancestral lands since the turn of this century saying after the sacred burial ground at Sugar Loaf Hill was returned to the Tribe, procured by funds from the Community Preservation Fund, Peconic Land Trust and Roger Waters, “It was the first time I had seen smiles on some of my friends’ faces.”

Acknowledging the economic challenges faced in land preservation, Sandrow has a proposal, “Would Real Estate professionals, who’s expertise has raised property values, be willing to create a fund, say one percent of their annual profits, with those monies making up the difference between the appraised and market values of the land that the CPF could acquire? It would be their unique opportunity to give back while moving our community forward. Please let me know.”

While aware of the many challenges still ahead, it is her “Portrait of a Chicken as an Egg Within a Golden Rectangle”, where Hope finds hope and indeed as Emily Dickinson wrote “it is the thing with feathers.” She says, “I discovered while photographing the eggs being candled they look like suns and moons and planets that have a similar cycle.” You could say in life and in art, it has come full circle.

Portrait of a Chicken as an Egg Within a Golden Rectangle

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CUTCHOGUE: Old World Craftsmanship Modern Farmhouse. 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs. Great rm/FP. Master suite/sliding doors to private balcony. Private ensuite guest room.

White Oak HW floors. Front porch. Full basement. 2-car garage. Experience all the North Fork offers. Top-of-the-line throughout. All you dreamed of & more. $1,675,000

JAMESPORT: New luxury Craftsman style Modern Farmhouse. Close to beautiful Iron Pier Beach. 4 BRs, 2.5 baths. Great room/fireplace. Office/5th BR. White Oak hardwood floors. Front porch. Full basement. 2-car garage. Class sunsets & preserved farm views. Enjoy this Summer 2022. Top-of-the-line materials throughout. $1,475,000

RIVERHEAD: Waterfront with dock. Legal 2-family Farmhouse. 1st floor living room, EIK, bedroom, bath and laundry. 2nd floor living room, EIK, 2 bedrooms, laundry and bath. Front porch, detached 2-car garage & partial basement. $999,999

SOUTH JAMESPORT: Legal Duplex on 1.22 acres. Solar and inground pool.

Needs TLC. Close to sandy Bay beach, boating, restaurants, and vineyards. $995,000

JAMESPORT: Large Barn and 2 outbuildings on 3.5 acres. Barns are in great shape. Residential/Agricultural. Deer fencing, water and electric. Good location for winery, vineyard, nursery farm stand, etc. Sound beach nearby. $995,000

AQUEBOGUE: Beautiful Victorian! Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Living room, family room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room & EIK with center island. Master BR with ensuite and tray ceiling. Lovely front porch. Full basement & attached 2-car garage. Commercial grade driveway with Belgium blocks. $629,900

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njoy North Fork living in this Mattituck waterfront 4-bedroom home overlooking the Peconic Bay. As featured in the New York Times and Rue magazine, this home was completely renovated

in 2016 by Hyphen & Co, designed with the concept of making every weekend feel like a vacation. With 80 feet of frontage on the Peconic Bay, the house was designed to maximize waterfront views from every room. The primary suite and balcony offer panoramic views of the Peconic Bay, from Robin’s Island across to Southampton and the Shinnecock Canal. With three more bedrooms and two baths which offer plenty of room for family and guests. The open floor plan of the main level is perfect for family weekends. Enjoy outdoor dining and nights roasting marshmallows around the fire pit on the oversized, waterside deck. Fishing, swimming, paddle boarding and boating in your backyard. Close to vineyards, farm stands, fine dining, Love Lane, Strong’s Marina, and all the North Fork has to offer! $2,695,000

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WALLPAPER MAKES A COMEBACK

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he moment of bold is in. If you were to step into a designer time machine and go back three, five, or even seven years, you might find the world a little less colorful. The palette of just a few years ago was a far more neutral one, embracing whites, grays, and even blacks. (Nowhere is this more apparent than in the ceaseless trend of the white kitchen.)

But an exploding trend has emerged in design, after being out of favor for a number of decades: bright, vibrant, and playful wallpaper is de rigueur in the homes of the fashionable. Just ask Bryce Capp, cofounder and head creative director of the very in-demand company Milton & King.

The Australian company, which Capp cofounded in 2008 with his brother, Richard, focuses on luxury fabrics and wallpapers in risk-taking colors and patterns. And their zeitgeisty designs are perfect examples of what everyone wants right now.

Why is wallpaper — and bold wallpaper, in particular — enjoying a renaissance? Capp attributes the moment to a number of

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factors. Technology, he says, allows for the development of more sophisticated, more saturated designs. Brands can also develop designs far more quickly than they could in the past. “We’re so agile, and we can create a design in a day,” he says.

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hangers recommend ordering 20 percent over the square footage that you’re looking to cover.

Wallpaper, too, Capp says, is now playing to a younger crowd. “It’s easier to install,” he says.

“It’s easier to remove.” More sophisticated products, produced in designs that appeal to a younger demographic, have shifted the idea of wallpaper. Removable wallpaper, he says, is helping to get a younger generation familiar with the idea of wallpaper, so that when they are ready to become homeowners, they are already familiar with the product.

“The transformational effects that it has are amazing.”

When it comes to wallpaper, it’s ok to take risks. “Realizing the transformational power of wallpaper is pretty impressive,” Capp says. And it’s true: a little wallpaper can transform the look and feel of an entire room.

Particularly popular trends of late have been botanical prints, animal-based prints, and even murals; Milton & King, for instance, devotes a section of their portfolio to fullroom murals, which include eye-popping scenes: a safari, a view of New York City, a life-size humpback whale, the entire solar system, a wooly mammoth wearing a scarf and hat, a pirate ship sailing through blackest night.

If you’re looking to test the waters with wallpaper — a design must in 2022 — you can start with a statement room or statement wall.

Powder rooms are ideal for experimentation, but you can also highlight an accent wall in a bedroom, or the space above wainscoting or a chair rail in a dining room. Wallpaper

This year, splash around in the wide world of wallpaper. It’s an exciting way to bring the external world into your home, to add color, emphasis, and personality to any number of spaces. Forget about stodgy patterns and hard-to-install (and remove) rolls. This trend has taken flight. Step aboard!

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LAND SHOWCASE

GREENPORT Create your dream home on this 7.5-acre parcel. Includes a 1.9 acre building envelope and 5.6 acres of open space. Part of Rock Cove Estates with access to the Association sound front beach. danielgale.com MLS# 3325936 $830,000 JoAnn Wind, CBR, Real Estate Salesperson c: 631.764.3847 | joannwind@danielgale.com

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Amy L. Kirincic, CBR, Associate Real Estate Broker c: 631.379.3138 | amykirincic@danielgale.com

AQUEBOGUE Beautiful property backed by open space farm with development rights sold. Privacy galore on 2.25 acres! Build your dream home and enjoy forever assurance of quiet relaxation on your mini estate surrounded by nature. SC Board of Health is expected shortly. elliman.com Web# 3382432 $389,000 Suzette Reiss, Real Estate Salesperson c: 516.815.5657 | suzette.reiss@elliman.com

CUTCHOGUE Savor the vineyard views on the east and west sides of this shy two acre building lot. Watching the sun set over the neighboring vineyard will be a great way to wrap up your day after enjoying North Fork activities. Short distance to LI Sound Beach and New Suffolk Beach. elliman.com Web# 3373140 $649,000 Thomas McCloskey, Associate Real Estate Broker c: 516.680.0118 | thomas.mccloskey@elliman.com

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BY JENN NEUBAUER

fter what has felt like an incredibly long Winter, Spring is finally here.

One of my absolute favorite parts of Spring are all the unique and magical flowers it brings. There is something special about bringing flowers into your home. It has a way of not only brightening up your space but the scents and colors are sure to shift your mood and bring in a bright and cheerful energy.

Spring brings many beautiful holidays and it’s always a good idea to have a festive and earthy centerpiece as the focal point on your table. We gathered some of our favorite flowers from a local flower shop, Westhampton Beach Flowers, and decided to keep it more whimsical. I dug into my collection of vintage vases and thought some varying colors and sizes would look nice in a shallow box. Adding different sizes and colors allows for multiple focal points and can also add some texture to your centerpiece.

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Jenn Neubauer can be found in her East End garden year round. She is a Garden Coach and documents her journey on her urban homestead with tips and education through her Instagram feed @hookandgarden.

FLOWERS WE CHOSE TO USE: Tulips | Ranunculus | Daffodil Anemone | Hellebores | Hyacinth FILLER: Chamomile Assorted Mixed Greens STEPS: 1. Choose your vessel or vessels.

2. Create a base with your filler greens.

3. Create your focal point with your taller flowers.

4. Add your filler flowers.

Step away, turn the arrangement and make sure it’s balanced from all angles.

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When creating any floral arrangement, I always start with the filler greens first. It creates structure and allows for a base to then plug flowers into. Once you’ve dressed all your vases with your filler greens it’s time to insert your flowers. I begin by putting in the tallest stems first to create a focal point. It can help if you can move your centerpiece around in a circle to make sure the arrangement is balanced on all sides. Once you add height you can begin to insert the mid layer of flowers. Finally you can fill in the empty spaces with your filler flowers. It’s fun to create and most importantly to play so have fun with your arrangement and make it all your own.

Happy Spring!

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East Marion

Mediterranean Estate style mansion is as beautiful as it is strong. Brick and steel construction built to this contractor/ owner’s high standard. Spectacular appeal, grand facade and dramatic entry invite you into 7,000 square feet of luxurious space. All major rooms and amenities for living and entertaining on a wonderfully private lot with expansive yard and heated, salt-water pool! On demand gas hot water heat and hot water is efficient service for house and pool. All steel fencing for privacy and security. Close to LI Sound Beaches and located in the low-tax and quaint Hamlet of East Marion. $2,300,000 Contact: John J. Nickles, Jr. 631.765.3416

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AT HOME

WELL, EVERYWHERE! WHETHER IN THE GROUND, IN OUR FASHION CHOICES, TABLESCAPES, OR HOME DECOR — BEAUTIFUL GARDENS INFLUENCE NORTH FORK STYLE.

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Endless Summer hydrangeas surround Kelli’s Hamptons home, Maple Shade.

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4. Oscar de la Renta Magnolia Print Midi-Dress $1,890. saksfifthavenue.com 5. Plant Based Clean Product Collection $64.48. koalaeco.com 6. Zinc Watering Cans ($120) & Garden Tools hudsongracesf.com 7. Pastel Spring Florals in Rattan Vase $150. Topiaire, 51 Jobs Lane, SH

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Magnolia Mules $490. larroude.com 13. Seaside Serenade® Cape Lookout Hydrangea $70. monrovia.com 14. Lee Radziwill Petite Double Bag $648. toryburch.com 15. Moss Tole Planters Starting at $185. enchantedhome.com 16. Matouk Schumacher Pomegranate Shams $144. matouk.com N O R T H F O R K R E A L E S TAT E S H O W C A S E . C O M

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LANDSCAPE

EMBRACE YOUR GREEN THUMB START YOUR OWN EAST END GARDEN THIS SPRING

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ow to start a garden: Never had a garden before? I highly recommend it! It’s easy to do, great to do with young kids — get them away from their screens for a while. It’s satisfying and rewarding.

My parents always had a garden, and when my brother and I were young, we each got our own little patch, with a tomato plant, a pepper plant, a few marigolds and petunias.

dappled shade will also allow you a good choice of plants. Don’t plant your garden where it will be in deep shade cast by your house, evergreens, or other shade trees with a heavy canopy.

It’s a good idea to spread some compost on the soil and dig it in before you plant anything. If you’re going to have your plants in pots, you can find potting soil mixes at local nurseries and garden centers, along with bags of compost to mix in.

We have both always had a garden wherever we lived. It’s a good thing to do. If you plant flowers you get to enjoy their colors and fragrances. Bring some inside the house for bouquets.

If you’re going to make your garden where there’s lawn right now, you’ll need to first dig up the grass before you prepare the soil.

If you grow vegetables, you get to eat them (there is nothing like the flavor of a freshly picked tomato!). Grow herbs and you can pick them fresh to use in cooking.

When you have your garden dug and you’ve decided what you want to grow, you have to know when to plant the vegetables, herbs and flowers you want to grow. The calendar isn’t always a reliable guide to when to plant your garden.

Your first garden can be a patch in the ground or a group of pots on a sunny deck or patio.

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Some things can go into the ground before the last frost in spring; others need frost danger to be past and the soil warm. The dates of last frost vary from year to year; the last frost date you’ll see in almanacs and on gardening websites are averages.

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A better way to know when it’s safe to plant is to use phenology — the study of seasonal indicators of climate.

One good indicator to use is a lilac bush.

These old-fashioned shrubs are loved for their sweetly fragrant flowers. They only bloom for a few weeks, but their scent is a little bit of heaven. And watching them gives you a reliable guide for planting.

When the lilacs’ earliest leaves have grown out past the buds that enclosed them, it’s safe to plan cold-hardy plants: flowers such as sweet alyssum and pansies, vegetables like peas, lettuce and spinach, and herbs like parsley and chervil.

When the lilacs are in full bloom — all the flowers on most of the plant are fully open (and wonderfully fragrant), it’s time to plant warm weather flowers like marigolds and geraniums, vegetables including tomatoes, peppers and corn, and herbs like basil.

Spring weather on the East End is often unpredictable — watch nature and take her cues.

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SHOPPING

UNIQUE GARDEN DECOR SPRING IS THE TIME TO PUT YOUR DECORATING SKILLS TO WORK OUTDOORS.

BY BEVERLY STEPHEN

HAVE A SEAT Hummingbirds fly through the flowers on this artistically designed Hummingbird Cast Iron Garden Bench by Painted Sky. “A bench is a nice touch in the garden,” says garden designer Elizabeth Finley. “Even if it’s in a spot where you would rarely go, a bench in a clearing, if it’s seen from a window or a walkway, is an invitation to mentally go there and enjoy a bit of relaxation amid the greenery.” WildlifeWonders.com $530

PLANTED CHARM Glitzhome 19” high hand painted red metal bicycle plant stand. This stationery bicycle stand provides a resting place for three plants while adding a touch of European charm evocative of the famous bicycle riding scene in Truffaut’s “Jules and Jim.” Glitzhome.com $79.99

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NEVER FORGET TO WATER AGAIN! Swedish-designed MOMA Self-Watering WetPots prevent over watering or under watering. A terracotta planter sits inside a handsome reservoir of hand-blown glass. Plants will absorb only as much water as they need. $34 to $74 at the MOMA Design Store.

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LIGHT YOUR FIRE TIKI Brand 25 inch Stainless Steel Low Smoke Fire Pit designed for portability. This attractive fire pit provides all the allure of sitting around a campfire, maybe even roasting marshmallows, while minimizing annoying smoke. Tikibrand.com $395

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T H E R E S I D E N C E S B E R M U DA . C O M

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