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Dangers Lurk Inside Homes During Joyous Holiday Season

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Holiday
By Taylor K. Vecsey 1

The most wonderful time of the year can change in a heartbeat, say fire officials and firefighter organizations, who sound warning bells in an effort to ward off potential disasters.

Tips to keep you safe during the holidays and winter months

Going Green: The Ins and Outs of Ball and Burlap Christmas Trees

Ball and burlap tree
Holiday
By Taylor K. Vecsey

There are those who put up artificial Christmas trees and those who won’t settle for anything less than the smell of a freshly cut tree in their living room. There is, however, a third option—a live Christmas tree.

What you need to know about live trees

Holiday Decorating to Light Up the Hamptons

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Design
By Taylor K. Vecsey 1

More people than ever will be spending the holidays on the East End this year, and that means dressing up Hamptons homes more than ever for the season.

Ideas on how to brighten the holidays this season.

Master Craftsman: Michael Soares, Outerly

Michael Soares
News & Features
By Taylor K. Vecsey

The East End-based van conversion company is booked out for six months by residents dropping an average $45,000 to $50,000 to transform their Mercedes Sprinter vans into lavish, albeit tiny, homes.

Learn more about the luxurious side of “van life.”

Bathroom Envy: Zen-Inspired Design in Montauk

225 East Lake Dr, MTK-23
Design
By Taylor K. Vecsey

We realize not everyone’s bathroom looks like a spa, but here are a few we found that make give you some ideas for your next bathroom renovation.

Can you say Om? 

East End Holiday Hosting in the Great Outdoors

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Design
By David Taylor

The way we celebrate the holidays at home in 2020 is making a major shift, moving outdoors into the space traditionally reserved for summertime gatherings.

East End experts share sage advice on topics ranging from outdoor space design to catering

5 Fab Kitchens: From Industrial, Stainless Steel Island to Farmhouse Brick Backsplash

85 Oyster Shores Rd, EH s-6
Design
By Taylor K. Vecsey 1

From the type of appliances to the accent lighting, you can be sure the design details in the kitchen are just as important as the ingredients that go into the food that are prepared there.

Check out a handful of kitchens in homes on the market today

Bathroom Envy: 3 Spaces You’ll Want to Call Your Own

35 Kings Point Road, Springs
Design
By Taylor K. Vecsey

We bet unwinding in one of these luxurious bathrooms would help melt that post-election, COVID-fatigue stress.

5 Fab Kitchens: From Blue Bahia Granite to Ebony-finished Cabinets

20 Union Street, Sag Harbor
Kitchens
By Taylor K. Vecsey

From the type of appliances to the accent lighting, you can be sure the design details in the kitchen are just as important as the ingredients that go into the food that are prepared there.

Check out a handful of kitchens in homes on the market today

The Art of Architecture With Paul Masi

33 Promised Land_credit Bates Masi Architects
Design
By Eric Feil

“Our approach to design is about capturing the essence of an idea,” says Paul Masi of Bates Masi + Architects, winner of nearly 200 design awards since 2003.

Masi’s own East End story includes summering in Montauk growing up

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