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Inside Jobs

By HRES Staff
November 17, 2014

With real estate the number one industry on the East End, and the constant transfer of properties, interior designers abound – both local firms and émigrés from New York.

Showcase Trends – Dream Beds

By Kelli Delaney
October 23, 2014

As the cooler fall temperatures hit the Hamptons, who doesn’t love to sink into the most beautiful, cozy bed at night? Here’s some of the best bedding for a heavenly night’s sleep.

The Jetsons may have had a robotic housekeeper and a flying car, but today’s home technology is not far behind. From a shower where you can pre-set water temperature and volume of flow to a refrigerator that tells you when to discard the milk to a whole-house audio system, you can control your entire living environment with an iPhone and control panel.

Landscape Showcase – Autumn Splendor

By Anne Halpin
October 23, 2014

The glorious days of autumn are upon us; summer heat and crowds are giving way to soft golden light and the celebration of the harvest season in farms and vineyards. For those of us lucky enough to be here in fall, there’s still plenty of color to be had in the landscape. Here are some great sources of color for fall landscapes.

Great Form – Haven Yoga

By HRES Staff
September 26, 2014

Fifteen years ago, Tracy Squillante rolled out her mat for the first time at Yoga Shanti in Sag Harbor. The practice became the counterpoint to her frenetic life as director of HAMPTONS Magazine ...

LIGHTS • CAMERA • ACTION

By HRES Staff
September 26, 2014

There are certain amenities that are obligatory in every high-end ($5 million and up) Hamptons’ home: En-suite bedroom-bathrooms, check. Wine cellar, of course. Home theater, naturally. Movie night for friends and family has become as requisite as dinner at Nick and Toni’s. And with the latest technology – a $35-thousand PRIMA Cinema Player – hosts have access to the latest film releases, even if they’re currently in theaters (though there’s an extra fee in that case). Heaven forbid that any South Fork homeowner’s view should be blocked by some big-haired person in the seat in front.

Enter Stage Left..

By HRES Staff
September 26, 2014

Stories abound about houses that were on the market forever and sold the day after they were staged. Whether true or apocryphal, staging – decluttering and redecorating a house to appeal to ...

Lawn Rangers – Toxic Free Gardening in the Hamptons

By Anne Halpin
September 26, 2014

What have Hamptonites got in common with farmers in Panama? The bad news: We’re both destroying our land and its biodiversity. Not to mention lacing our precious environment and ourselves with harmful chemicals. The good news: East Hampton’s celebrated gardener Edwina von Gal is helping both to get out of the dark ages of chemical dependency and show us how to grow our crops and lawns toxin-free.

One-Of-A-Kind Finds

By HRES Staff
September 26, 2014

The chicest Hamptons homes boast a mix of unique pieces that share a story of personal travels, history, or sentimental value. Here’s a few unique finds that will get the conversation started at your next dinner party.