The Hamptons

Splurge vs. Steal: Pastoral or Waterfront in the Hamptons

By Mary Cate Long | April 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Splurge vs. Steal: Pastoral or Waterfront in the Hamptons

Is there any second home locale as iconic as the Hamptons? Super-rich New Yorkers have long escaped the city to spend summers in the Hamptons, reveling in the bucolic atmosphere and beachside fun.  Which of these Bridgehampton retreats would you choose: the waterfront contemporary for a Splurge or the elegantly-designed, farmhouse-chic vibe for a Steal?…

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Turks and Caicos Hot, Hamptons Not So Much

By Bethany Erickson | April 29, 2019 | Comments Off on Turks and Caicos Hot, Hamptons Not So Much

The Turks and Caicos are hot, but it’s getting harder to sell a house in the Hamptons (good news if you want a deal, though). We also look at the most expensive listing this week, and a home in a certain favorite movie that is now up on the market. What are YOU reading? Looking…

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Janelle Friedman’s Super Fun Evening Rubbing Shoulders with Ina, Gwyneth, Alec and Christie in the Hamptons

By valeriejarvie | August 23, 2016 | Comments Off on Janelle Friedman’s Super Fun Evening Rubbing Shoulders with Ina, Gwyneth, Alec and Christie in the Hamptons

Here’s a fun “What I Did on My Summer Vacation” report!  Renowned Dallas hostess (and author of a book on the subject) Janelle Friedman spent last Saturday night in the Hamptons, aka the East End (of Long Island.)  The storied setting is, by any measure,  the premier second home location on the East Coast. Friedman…

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Houston Designer Julie Dodson’s Dreamy Bunk Room in the Hampton Designer Showhouse

By valeriejarvie | August 1, 2016 | Comments Off on Houston Designer Julie Dodson’s Dreamy Bunk Room in the Hampton Designer Showhouse

If you’re in the habit of summering in the Hamptons, it’s probably already on your calendar: the Hampton Designer Showhouse, open now through Sept. 5 in Sag Harbor, New York. Houston’s own Julie Dodson was selected to join the fleet of elite designers that make the event one of the premier showhouse events in the…

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