LIFESTYLE

Spa-Licious Pampering

By Heather Bryce
February 4, 2016

There’s nothing like having a comforting spray of warm steam directed at your face during deep winter, especially while a litany of sumptuous plant-based potions are massaged into your parched skin. I found Geomare on a street in Southampton Village I didn’t know existed, tucked off Windmill Lane near where it intersects with North Sea Road.

Travel Showcase – Sand Castles

By Kelli Delaney
February 4, 2016

For most travelers, the United Arab Emirates calls to mind futuristic skylines where sci-fi towers pierce the clouds and indoor malls shelter racetracks and ski slopes. Each winter I spend most of January in the UAE to escape the cold weather in New York...

Where Brokers Live

By HRES Staff
December 10, 2015

One day in 2005 while sitting in an open house at one of her listings in Sagaponack North, Sotheby’s agent Dana Trotter took a look around and realized that it was the perfect property for her and her family. A prize-winning equestrienne who rode professionally before entering real estate 18 years ago, the parcel was not only large – three acres – but also had paddocks and a barn that could be perfect for a stable.

Born Again Gurney’s

By Lauren Aitken
December 10, 2015

Two years ago a new owner bought Gurney’s Inn from the Monte family, which had owned the sprawling oceanfront resort since 1956. A trip there was always like visiting an old and beloved aunt. It was familiar and comfortable, but down at the heel. Alright, it was downright tacky.

Palm Springs Rediscovered

By HRES Staff
December 10, 2015

Everything old becomes new again, and so it is with Palm Springs, California. The one-time “Pompeii of the California desert,” as the New York Times called it, has been rediscovered by warm weather seekers as far east as Montauk...

Tis the Season for Winter Menus

By Heather Bryce
December 10, 2015

Farm-to-fork means more than just sourcing local food, it also signifies a seasonal approach to dining. Here are three local restaurants celebrating the bounty of winter.

Serving Thanks in Style

By Kelli Delaney
November 12, 2015

Your Thanksgiving table top decor is just as important as the meal you serve. Hamptons hostess Kelli Delaney shares design accents which can make your holiday meal equally memorable.

Artists to Watch

By HRES Staff
November 12, 2015

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.

Soul-Warming Winter Cocktails

By HRES Staff
November 12, 2015

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.

Unique Treasures

By Ruth Thomas
November 12, 2015

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.