Wednesday, September 23
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Perhaps no other artists capture the spirit of the East End’s farms, forests, ponds, bays, salt marsh estuaries, beaches and dunes as well as its plein air painters who set up their easels in their “outdoor studios” in the midst and mists of our storied landscapes. Working on site allows them to capture the authentic light and subtle colors, which they must execute quickly.
What would winter be without a crackling fire and festive libations to toast our innards? When winter doldrums prevail, get thee to one of these welcoming boites with their convivial bar scenes, superb food and festive cocktails.
When you step inside a Sean Avery home prepare to be amazed and awestruck by the beauty and detail that both of his new properties have to offer. HRES sat down with Sean Avery and his real estate broker Matthew Breitenbach of Douglas Elliman to discuss each home located in the Village of Southampton.
Holiday shopping in the Hamptons can be a unique and rewarding experience. Treasures abound in the many local shops and stores throughout the chic towns of the Hamptons, featuring stylish clothing, fine jewelry, children’s toys, fancy pet apparel, and so much more. Shop local and discover the many fine gifts the Hamptons has to offer during the holidays.
Now that it’s gift-giving season, we canvassed area brokers to see what kind of gifts they have bestowed on their customers upon completion of a sale. Corcoran’s Gary DePersia tells us he once gave a buyer a generator – valued at $20,000 – as a closing gift. For a customer that bought a $20 million property he gave leather seating for the home theater.
Ready to spend the weekend in style? Check into one of these haute Hamptons hotels for a weekend of luxury and inspirational interior design.
The Hamptons may still have a lot of old-money denizens with antique cottages, but the new tycoons (think young, rich, well-traveled) prefer modern trophy homes. We don’t mean the modest flat-roofed midcentury abodes that have mostly gone the way of the wrecking ball. We’re talking about gleaming glass palaces.
As summer slowly fades into autumn, the real estate market in the Hamptons remains active and strong. Prices are rising, good inventory is in short supply, and new construction is in high demand. As fall arrives, buyers are serious about securing their dream home before winter sets in.
Following a fabulous summer yard sale, Betsey Johnson, designer of outrageous fashions, is selling the East Hampton house she has shared with her daughter, Lulu. More shabby chic than glam rock (reflecting Lulu’s taste), the 1986-built house on 1.65 acres has all the hallmarks of a typical Hamptons cottage including a marble fireplace in the living room.
The 23rd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), took place over Columbus Day Weekend, October 8-12, 2015, celebrating Independent Filmmakers in the genres of long, short, fiction, and documentary films. Approximately 25,000 visitors attended the Film Festival featuring over 130 films with over 20 events in 14 venues across the East End.