Behind the Hedges

In an increasingly digital landscape where reading from tiny screens has become commonplace, the value and beauty of books may be lost on some, but a grand and comprehensive home library will always denote status and taste. After all, as George R.R. Martin writes in A Dance with Dragons, “A reader lives a thousand lives before…
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Hamptons architecture showcases a rich visual diversity of history and design. The architectural vernacular of the area spans from the 1660 Halsey House in Southampton to the cutting-edge Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill. An ideal activity is to drive around the East End and admire the passage of time, marked by the juxtaposition of…
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There’s nothing like a beautiful, private estate to call home in the Hamptons, especially when it’s got custom amenities and luxuries such as a sauna, gym, office and massage room. A listing in Bridgehampton has all this and more. Listed by Geri Vitale at Town and Country Real Estate for $7.395 million, 321 Pauls Lane…
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It’s not unusual for people of taste and refinement to live surrounded by beautiful art and fine furnishings, but few would deny that our most treasured objects are the ones we use day after day. The vessel brimming over with morning coffee, the plate where we lay our toast, the bowl abounding with fruit–all are…
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The ability to create fine, handcrafted pieces requires a combination of innate talent, dedication and years of training, but true standout artisans often bring a secret ingredient to this time-honored formula. For custom jeweler and silversmith Eric Messin, working within Southampton Historical Museum’s Pelletreau Silver Shop might be an essential part of the mix. At…
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Quality and craftsmanship never go out of style! A serene gated compound in Southampton closed for $7 million on Thursday, February 6. Represented by Michaela Keszler of Douglas Elliman Real Estate (Marcos Cohen, also of Douglas Elliman, brought the buyer), this modern, creative estate was a collaboration between designer John Vancheri and architect Robert Ortmann…
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Car enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to this weekend, with NASCAR’s annual Daytona 500 racing to television screens on Sunday, February 16. On the East End, a unique commercial property has just hit the market that will have autophiles speeding to make an offer. This custom-built private auto gallery, listed by Patricia Wadzinski…
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The 92nd Academy Awards will honor the best and brightest from the year in movies this Sunday, February 9. The East End is filled with recognizable film talent, from actors to musicians to directors. Check out these Hamptonites who have Oscar cred, and watch the ceremony this weekend. Alec Baldwin was nominated for Best Supporting…
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The wedding of the century took place July 13, 1940. At least that’s the way the war-weary press reported on the marriage of pretty blonde Anne McDonnell to Henry Ford II. Life magazine reported, “Two great U.S. industrial fortunes were joined in Southampton, Long Island, on July 13…” The Ford family hardly needs introduction. Henry…
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If you love a beautiful sunrise and sunset by the water–you’re in the Hamptons, so of course you do–there’s a lovely home on the market to check out. Listed by Jenny Landey, Zacheriah Dayton and Ethan Dayton at Sotheby’s International Realty, 209 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road, East Hampton ($2,450,000) has a beautiful renovated cottage…
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