Master Craftsman: Brian Schopfer, Grain Surfboards
The mark of a truly accomplished artisan is the ability to pass those skills down to the next generation. Each craftsman must one day hand down his or her expertise to an apprentice, spending years shaping their chosen heir as an independent talent who can stand on their own, add innovations and one day pass…
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Property of the Week: 40 Wireless Road, East Hampton
An open floor plan separated by arches. Spotless white walls complemented by pristine white oak flooring. Oversized windows with views of gorgeous Hamptons countryside. Sotheby’s International Realty refers to 40 Wireless Road, East Hampton as an “inhabitable work of art.” We’re inclined to agree. 40 Wireless Road, the Numbers: Listed at $4.45 million 6 bedrooms 7…
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Real Estate Offices Open for Business as Phase 2 of New York Forward Begins
As part of Phase 2 of New York Forward, the initiative to reopen New York State after the COVID-19 quarantine, real estate offices are permitted to open for business. This is a hugely important step for the East End real estate industry, which has been forced to operate remotely and virtually since March. The local…
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Master Craftsman: Gary Ciuffo, Custom Woodworker, Ciuffo Cabinetry
Merging old-world craftsmanship and the requirements of a large, booming business is a challenging prospect for any artisan, even with generations of family history behind them. The road to achieving this difficult balance is littered with wreckage from compromised ideals and failure, but the rare and ambitious few who succeed, stand poised to accomplish anything….
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Fab Five: Southampton Homes Over $10 Million
With its gorgeous estates and rich history, Southampton is an amazing option for those looking to make a purchase in the Hamptons. Incorporated as a village in 1894, Southampton is home to the Southampton Historical Museum, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Coopers Beach, a lovely village and much more. Feast your eyes on these stunning homes…
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Property of the Week: Fordune Drive, Water Mill
This oceanside manor in the Fordune enclave is something special. Listed by Gene Stilwell and Emily King at Town & Country Real Estate, this stately brick and stucco estate, with Mediterranean flair, is ready for homeowners looking for a home that combines combines elegance and whimsy. Fordune Drive, Water Mill, the numbers: Listed at $11.9…
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Master Craftsman: Dereyk Patterson, DP Knives, Fine Cutlery
East Hampton custom cabinetry and furniture maker Dereyk Patterson tells the story of following his muse to create DP Knives fine cutlery, and his process.
Property of the Week: Wildmoor in East Hampton
Former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis had connections to the Hamptons throughout her life, including the Lasata estate and the infamous Grey Gardens, which she helped rescue from disrepair. The Bouvier family also owned a lovely East Hampton house, Wildmoor, which was Kennedy Onassis’s childhood home. Today, Wildmoor, 55 La Forest Lane, East Hampton,…
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Achieving Aural and Visual Nirvana in Your Home Theater
We are consuming more entertainment than ever, thanks to the availability of streaming services and instant media. But a lot of times, it can feel like a race to the bottom in terms of quality viewing and listening–people are quick to just watch or listen on their phones and tablets, and a lot of the…
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