July 1, 2015 — Hamptons Real Estate Showcase – The Premier Luxury Home and Lifestyle Magazine

Local Knit – A Montauk Mainstay

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2015

When Pete Moore, the owner of Local Knit, speaks, images of iconic East End landmarks drift across one’s mind. He does not just speak with unequivocal passion for Montauk, Greenport, and the two Long Island Forks, but with pure awe. “There are just these small little things that add up to a very unique experience.

"The Endless Summer" Meets "The End"

By Ruth Thomas
July 1, 2015

Located at the easternmost tip of Long Island’s South Fork, Montauk Point or “The End” as the locals call it is surrounded by water on three sides from the Atlantic Ocean to Block Island Sound. The Montauk Point Lighthouse stands upon a 68-foot-high bluff overlooking the rocky shorelines of these two bodies of water as the waves wrap around the point.

Fabulous 4th of July Entertaining

By Kelli Delaney
July 1, 2015

Set the stage for the Hamptons holiday weekend in style. Mix and match your tabletop decor with red, white and blue accents...

Closings Underway at Watchcase

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2015

Watchcase, Sag Harbor is in the final phase of its restoration and development, and closings are now underway. Built in 1881 and unused since 1979, this summer marks the long-awaited completion of a property that has served as a national model for historic revitalization.

Broker Showcase – Pamela Walsh

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2015

Have a question about the East End? Look no further than Pam Walsh. Pam knows where the best local spots are, and understands why there’s no better place to live, hangout, or just relax with your family and friends.

Broker Showcase – Vincent Horcasitas

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2015

Vincent knows what’s trending in the Hamptons. From his days as a tennis pro, to his successful career in real estate, Vincent gets what people want in their homes, and where they’re looking. His professionalism in a multitude of areas has made his knowledge undisputable, and his tastes proven.

Family + Business = Success

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2015

Moving is a process that can be stressful unless you find the right moving company. My family and I just moved and from personal experience, hiring a reputable company like Liberty Moving was the right choice. I was so happy with their level of service that I offered to interview Anthony Federico, one of the owners who handles the residential side of the family business.

Designer Showcase – Bennett Leifer

By Kelli Delaney
July 1, 2015

Raised between New York City and Great Neck, Long Island, interior designer Bennett Leifer was exposed to Fine Art, Architecture and Interior Design from a young age. In August of 2013, Bennett launched his namesake company with over a decade of experience working at high-end residential interior design and architecture firms. Bennett Leifer Interiors is New York based, specializing in bespoke residences for clients all over the world.

Hydrangea – Add Beauty to Your Hamptons Garden

By Anne Halpin
July 1, 2015

The billowy blue hydrangea is the iconic summer flower of the East End of Long Island. Bushes covered with blue balls of blossoms echoing the summer sky are everywhere in summer gardens on both the North and South Forks. Much as we love it, the classic hydrangea is not without its downside. Deer love to eat them, especially in winter when they will nibble the tips of the stems.

Artists to Watch

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2015

outhampton painter Dinah Maxwell Smith’s brush seems to be loaded with a smidgen of nostalgia along with oil paints. Her many beachscapes peopled with sunbathers could have captured a moment at any time in the past century. A master at portraying the interplay of bright light and deep shadow, she uses rich saturated colors to make her paintings “sing.”