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Master Craftsman

Magic Murals: Jil Gordon Transforms Rooms With Art

Master Craftsman, Jil Gordon, murals
Master Craftsman
By Claude Solnik

Jil Gordon, a Delray Beach resident and artist who specializes in murals, is in the business of creating a “wow” effect in homes around the country.

Ron Barbagallo: The Pinball Wizard

Ron Barbagallo, pinball machines
Master Craftsman
By Claude Solnik

Ron Barbagallo goes full tilt on refurbishing pinball machines as these intricate throwback games end up in residential game rooms.

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Looking Back at the ‘Master Craftsman’ Columns From 2022

Master Craftsman
Year-in-Review
By Taylor K. Vecsey

Inside each Behind The Hedges magazine, our Master Craftsman column highlights people who help make our house a home.

Lauren Shapiro Creates Unique Ceramic Works to Highlight Climate Pressures

Lauren Shapiro ceramic
Master Craftsman
By Taylor K. Vecsey

South Florida-based visual artist Lauren Shapiro combines ceramics, technology and science to create modular sculptures and installations.

Montauk Candle Company Ignites Summer Beach Feeling All Year Long

Montauk Candle Co.
Master Craftsman
By Taylor K. Vecsey

Montauk Candle Company, a family-owned business, ships hand-poured candles throughout the country.

Spirit Ironworks: Making Miracles With Metal

Spirit Ironworks, metal work
Master Craftsman
By Claude Solnik

Spirit Ironworks’ Tim Miller and his sister Rachel Miller create fine metal work, including blacksmithing, throughout Long Island.

From The Orient to Orient Linens, Two Lifetimes in Textiles

Orient Linen Co.
Master Craftsman
By Taylor K. Vecsey

Janet Markarian created Orient Linen Co. more than 20 years ago and now her daughter, Abigail Collier, is taking the linen and cotton products to the next level.

Alyssa Reed of NOFO Flower Company: Florals That Are Better Than Real

NOFO Flower Company, Alyssa Reed
Master Craftsman
By Taylor K. Vecsey

Alyssa Reed of NOFO Flower Company makes handcrafted wreaths using grapevine, faux florals and decorative items that mimic the real thing.

Master Craftsman: Ray Card Makes American Flag Signs

Ray Card, American flags, Signs
Master Craftsman
By Taylor K. Vecsey

Sag Harbor carpenter Ray Card makes handcrafted American flag signs as a way to pay homage to people’s service.

Master Craftsman: Kelly Franké Offers a Different Kind of Portrait 

Kelly Franké, Master Craftsman
Master Craftsman
By Taylor K. Vecsey

Kelly Franké draws houses and buildings, from landmarks like lighthouses to businesses, capturing the artistry, inherent in their architecture.

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  • Sagaponack, Hamptons, Vitamin Shoppe, estate Vitamin Shoppe Founder Is Selling His Hamptons Estate for $89M
  • Neal Beckstedt, SAG HARBOR Celebrated Designer Neal Beckstedt Lists Sag Harbor Home
  • Sag Harbor Cove, Bay Point Modern Home on Bay Point Hits the Market for $7.995M

Design

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House of the Day

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  • Neal Beckstedt, SAG HARBOR Celebrated Designer Neal Beckstedt Lists Sag Harbor Home
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