Hamptons Real Estate Showcase, Spring Issue 2024

THE PREMIER LUXURY HOME AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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PRESENTED BY LORI SCHIAFFINO COMPASS

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INSIDE: WARM UP YOUR BEACH HOUSE WITH COLOR PLUS LIFE IN THE GARDEN HAMPTONS MARKETWATCH PALM BEACH LIVING

My Hampton Homes

Gary R. DePersia

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

m 516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com

M & M Custom Homes Offers 6,000 SF New Construction with Pickleball

Southampton. M & M Custom Homes is nearly finished with the second of three superlative homes being built in an exclusive waterfront enclave in Southampton. 43 Middle Pond will exhibit the ultimate four-season Hampton experience in a privileged setting offering generous room sizes, masterful construction and exquisite finishes throughout nearly 6,000 SF on three levels of superbly finished space. The wood clad residence welcomes all through a double height foyer as beautifully finished white oak floors spread out to find an open floor plan offering a living room warmed by its own fireplace and the fully equipped kitchen. Flanking this fabulous kitchen is a breakfast area and a butler’s pantry leading to a formal dining room under a decorative ceiling. A guest suite, powder room and a two-car garage. serviced by a unique mudroom offering sauna and pool bath, complete the first floor. Upstairs the primary wing offers a large bath and pair of walk-in closets. Three spacious guest suites round out the second floor. An open staircase runs to the lower level that additionally offers a bedroom suite, recreational space, gym area and a tiered home theater. Outside stone terracing overlooks the 20’ X 40’ heated Gunite pool with spa, set within a cool, porcelain tile surround, all framed by a professional landscape package and verdant lawn which also hosts a pickleball court. With a real dearth of new construction in this price range south of the highway, much less in a waterfront community with pickleball, now is the time to contact us for more information or your own private tour of this soon to be sensational estate. Exclusive. $4.695M WEB# 902129

New East Hampton Fully Furnished 8 Bedroom, 11,000+ SF

Estate by James Michael Howard Available for Sale or Rent

East Hampton. Nestled majestically on 1.12+/- acres along highly coveted Hither Lane, James Michael Howard’s architectural masterpiece, nearing completion, stands as a testament to timeless elegance and classical inspiration. Crafted by McAlpine Tankersley Architecture, P.C., this sprawling 11,644+/- sq. ft. residence offers a rare opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a grand gated entrance, leading to a sanctuary of luxury amenities including a heated Gunite pool, pool house, and a detached 2-car garage with meticulously finished interior loft space, clad with old barn boards. Every inch of this fully furnished home, curated by Howard himself, exudes opulence and sophistication, offering 8 bedrooms, 8 full and 1 half bathrooms, and an elevator servicing three levels of unparalleled grandeur. Step inside to discover a grand entrance featuring a double-height foyer, a breathtaking staircase, and a great room meticulously adorned by the expert touch of a world-renowned decorator. The chef’s kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, equipped with top-tier appliances including two 36” sub-zero refrigerator/freezers, Lacanche range, 30” Wolf speed oven, and a 30” Wolf electric oven, all set amidst luxurious marble countertops and a charming breakfast nook. The main floor’s primary suite offers a retreat of unmatched luxury, complete with a steam shower, tub, dual walk-in closets, and a cozy fireplace. Ascend to the second level to discover a junior primary suite and three en suite guest bedrooms, one of which features a private balcony offering breathtaking views of the surroundings. Entertainment knows no bounds in the expansive lower level, where a recreational space, movie theater, bar, and additional guest bedrooms await. Outside, the heated Gunita pool, sun deck, spa, and pool cabana with a wood-burning fireplace create a serene oasis surrounded by bluestone patios and meticulously manicured landscape design by Michael Derrig, installed by Verderber’s Landscape Nursery. This magnificent estate, situated less than a mile from the ocean and moments from Village amenities, shops, and restaurants, offers a lifestyle of unparalleled luxury and refinement. To truly appreciate the splendor of this Hamptons lifestyle, a personal viewing is a must. Contact us today for a glimpse into the epitome of Hamptons living. Co-Exclusive. $24.95M WEB# 909057 Also Available for Rent: MD-LD: $1.25M | July-LD: $995K

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Gary R. DePersia

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

m 516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com

Water Mill Estate with Tennis & Proximity to Villages & Beaches

Oceanviews from Sagaponack 8 Bedroom, 14,000 SF Modern Pondfront Estate

Sagaponack. With elements of scale and architecture that could not be reproduced in this location today, a beautifully landscaped acre on Crestview Lane along 125’ of Fairfield Pond plays host to a magnificent 14,000 SF, 8-bedroom modern estate recently completed near the ocean in Sagaponack. Masterfully scripted by Brian O’Keefe, the architect employed fundamental principles of balance, proportion, function and beauty . Charles Allem, principal of C.A.D International, was engaged as Design Director and Interior Designer with overall project oversight. His vision for this property was to create an experience driven by his client’s lifestyle.. Complimented by hand woven linen textiles to achieve a casual sophisticated look and cohesive experience, he was able to achieve a restrained, sophisticated, and balanced residence that was both meticulously curated and eminently livable. Indeed, the drama gradually unfolds as you walk past the marble waterfall wall and through a marine -grade stainless-steel sliding door into a 9,000 SF contemporary sanctuary that reveals the expansive living room warmed by a fireplace. The modern Poliform designed kitchen anchors the center of the residence that flows to both the sumptuous fireplaced family room. A bedroom suite overlooking both pool and pond completes this first floor. Upstairs the serene and privately sited master wing, with both pond and ocean views, offers luxurious onyx clad bath and dual closets. A continuous walkway connects 4 additional bedrooms suites. Climbing from outside the secondfloor office, a staircase finds the 4,600 SF roof deck, an amenity no longer permitted in this tony hamlet, offering incredible 360° views out to the Atlantic and neighboring farm fields. An elevator descends to the 5000+ SF lower level which includes screening room, recreational area, billiard room with bar, wine cellar, 2 staff suites and an entire wellness center with gym and spa that includes steam, sauna, hot tub. cold plunge and massage room. A spacious cover loggia provides for outdoor dining. with extensive built-in kitchen and comfortable seating overlooks the heated Gunite pool with a nearby sunken fire-pit. A verdant tableau forms a natural wall from neighboring properties. Amenities include a Crestron controlled environment with whole house audio, Reilly windows, Lutron controlled lighting and shades, extensive CCTV and a generator. Stunningly compelling and awaiting its next act, this incomparable and irreplaceable seaside estate is now available to preview. Exclusive. $16.995M WEB# 870429

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Gary R. DePersia

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

m 516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com

Fully Renovated Historic Cottage

13,000 SF Pond Front Estate on 1.5 Acres for Sale & Rent

Sagaponack. Gorgeous pond views are merely the prologue to the story that describes this singular 13,000+ SF residence on three levels of living space that could not be reproduced today. Perfectly situated on 1.5 coiffed acres in a private setting, this home was custom built by Michael Davis Construction & Design for an exacting owner. With significant recent renovations and upgrades, this 9-bedroom,11 bath country retreat offers the ultimate Hampton experience. Multiple common areas to entertain populate the expansive first floor that includes a gracious living room under a 20’ beamed ceiling warmed by its own fireplace, formal dining room and a large fully outfitted kitchen forming the heart and soul of the home opening to informal living rooms on either side. The generous first floor primary suite offers sitting room, fireplace, sleeping chamber with surround sound projection system, luxurious bath with heated floors and a pair of walk in closets Oversee your empire in a separate wing with windows on three sides, office, living area, expansive pond view balcony, a coffee bar and powder room. The newly installed half court resides in front of the four-car heated and air-conditioned garage, with lifts for two additional vehicles. An integrated pool cabana with adjacent bath could also serve as a bedroom for the occasional weekend overflow. Upstairs fortunate weekend invitees will savor 6 light-filled guest suites stretching from one end of the residence to the other, a sitting room and an additional office with private balcony. The finished lower level includes screening room, staff suite, gym with full bath, steam shower and nearby sauna, a 2,200-bottle wine cellar and laundry room. Outside, the broad stone patios wrapping around the entire rear of the residence, ingeniously water cooled from beneath, play host to the built-in kitchen and allows ample room for al fresco dining and lounging around the heated Gunite pool with spa and automatic cover, while enjoying views over lawn to the swan dotted waters of Parsonage Pond. Amenities include a fully automated Savant system, Lutron, a full house generator and a 9 zone geo-thermal HVAC system. Within minutes to the ocean as well as proximity to everything that makes the Hamptons a world-class destination, perfection in Sagaponack awaits.

Co-Exclusive. $16.995M WEB# 466591 Also Available for Rent: MD-LD: $850K | July: $350K | July-LD: $695K | Aug-LD: $395K

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Southampton to Montauk, Sagaponack to Shelter Island

Exceptional Properties

Exceptional Results

On the East End since 1995, Gary DePersia has participated in over $3 Billion of real estate transactions. With scores of exclusive listings sold and closed while matching hundreds of his own buyers and renters with the right properties, Gary’s nearly 30 years in Hamptons luxury real estate has generated benchmark sales and an unsurpassed reputation for being the best in his industry.

Gary R. DePersia

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com myhamptonhomes.com

The Hamptons for Buyers, Sellers, Renters & Investors

Almost Ocean on Daniels Lane With Quintessential Fleetwood Designed Traditional at a Compelling New Price

Sagaponack. Welcome to a Hamptons masterpiece, a brilliant collaboration by a renowned team of professionals including the architectural firm of Fleetwood, McMullen, masterful builders Men at Work, interior designer Mariette Himes Gomez, and landscape impresario Edmund D. Hollander. This Hamptons haven, just repositioned at a lower price, seamlessly blends timeless traditional design with modern elegance only moments to the beach. Nestled on a sprawling 1.38 acre+/- Sagaponack property, this turn-key residence, where the ocean is often heard and its breezes most definitely felt, spans more than 7,000 SF+/-, boasting 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The exterior, a symphony of meticulous shingled design, features a heated Gunite pool, a 2-car garage connected by a porte-cochere and 2 gated entrances, offering an opulent coastal lifestyle. Enchanting features await within as a bright entry foyer leads to a light-filled interior adorned with 4 fireplaces, walls of French doors leading to the grounds, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances. Upstairs, the primary wing, a sanctuary of luxury, beckons with stone flooring, a gas fireplace, and a private reading nook. The marble-clad bathroom indulges in opulence with a freestanding soaking tub and terrace access. Three additional bedroom suites complete the second floor. Explore the recreational space in the finished lower level, housing a media room, game room, and a full bathroom for endless relaxation and entertainment. Step outside into the exquisite surroundings, where a custom 60’ heated Gunite pool becomes the centerpiece visible from the spacious outdoor living and dining areas. With north and south terraces, 2 gated entrances, a carport, and an outdoor shower, this residence promises a seamless blend of sophistication and coastal charm. And although perfect as is, Fleetwood McMullen is working on plans to capture outdoor space in order to permit a first-floor guest suite and an additional bedroom suite in the finished lower level so that the next owner can easily expand on this already sumptuous manse. Strategically located south of the highway on Sagaponack’s iconic Daniel’s Lane, this exceptional estate offers an idyllic retreat literally around the corner from pristine Peters Pond beach as well in close proximity to the villages of Bridgehampton, East Hamptons and red-hot Sag Harbor. Now is the time to preview this extraordinary offering to enjoy for Summer 2024 and all the seasons to come. Co-Exclusive. $13.495M WEB# 908222

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Publisher’s Note

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Realty Check

36 Design

The Ever-Evolving Palette – Kitchen paint colors to watch for in 2024.

38 Garden Get Ready For Garden Season

42 Marketwatch What 2023 Delivered And What To Expect From 2024

46 Garden

5 Garden Design Trends To Watch For In 2024

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Spring Has Sprung — These East End spots offer the best veggie dishes in town.

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Meadow Lane

This is a unique opportunity to own a home on one of the country’s most exclusive stretches of land. Swans Crossing is a 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom house on Meadow Lane, just across from the ocean and Hamptons’ finest beaches. This approx. 6,188sf, elegant, contemporary waterfront estate is set on approx. 5.53 sprawling acres of magnificent ocean and pond views. With over 700 feet of direct water frontage, this property is perfectly positioned to enjoy waterfront wildlife, picturesque sunrises, and sunsets over the adjacent protected unbuildable land to the west. The mature trees and landscaping include vegetable, rose, and cutting gardens, a tennis court with a viewing pavilion, a Mediterranean-style pool with a spa and dining pavilion. Plans with permits in place by architect Blaze Makoid. Web# H373483

#1 Agent in the Hamptons by GCI for 2021, 2020 and 2019 *

Michaela Keszler

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O 631.204.2743 | M 631.525.3810 mkeszler@elliman.com

2021 Rookie of the Year Award*

Paulina Keszler

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

O 631.204.2779 | M 631.946.4785 pkeszler@elliman.com

Artist Rendering Artist Rendering

The Rosewood Farm Estate on 34 Acres

Encompasses more than 34 bucolic acres with a rich history as the former home of the Southampton Riding & Hunt Club. Renowned architect, designer, and late owner Thierry Despont transformed the property into the one-of-a-kind estate it is today. The approx. 5,536sf main house with 6 bedrooms offers impeccable living spaces. Every room overlooks a central cobblestone courtyard with a fountain. Features a lush lawn with a tree-lined path leading to an infinity-edge pool and a grand pool house. The pool house includes a lounge area, workout room, sauna, and steam shower. A picturesque meadow with a walking path leads to a gazebo and mature specimen trees from Africa. Includes an approx. 2,115sf, 4-bedroom guest house and a four-car garage. The property consists of 3 lots and is subdividable. Web# H376651

Michaela Keszler

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O 631.204.2743

M 631.525.3810

mkeszler@elliman.com

Paul Brennan

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O 631.537.4144

M 631.235.9611

pbrennan@elliman.com

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Southampton | 320/344 Majors Path 11.42 Acres $14,900,000 | 200 Majors Path Reserve 23 Acres $3,500,000 | All 34 Acres $18,400,000

Welcome to the Spring edition of Hamptons Real Estate Showcase. As the winter greys fade away, we eagerly embrace the arrival of spring, with its promise of longer days and the vibrant colors it brings. This issue is dedicated to gardens, featuring Ann Halpin’s comprehensive guide Get Ready for Garden Season, providing everything you need for springtime gardening with perennials.

Additionally, Aria Sterling presents 5 Garden Design Trends to Watch for in 2024, offering insight into the latest innovations that are shaping our outdoor spaces. Prepare to get inspired by Kelli Delaney Kot’s At Home feature, showcasing wonderful ways to plant, cut, explore and arrange your world in flowers.

visits the all-inclusive Relais & Chateaux property, The Swag, in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains; Skye Sherman takes us on a tour of the shops at the revitalized Paramount Theatre Building in Palm Beach; Heather Senison shares some design tips to help warm up your beach house with color; Realty Check for the latest sales and listings with a dollop of gossip, plus much more.

Enjoy the issue!

“We eagerly embrace the arrival of spring, with its promise of longer days and the vibrant colors it brings.”

Also in this issue, don’t miss Hannah Selinger’s Marketwatch report which takes a look back at the 2023 Hamptons real estate market with the insight of several Hamptons top brokers, who also provide a glimpse of what lies ahead for 2024. Kelsey Ogletree

ABOUT THE COVER

Featured on this month’s cover is a captivating modern located on Mecox Bay, in Water Mill.

Presented by Compass broker Lori Schiaffino and designed by renowned architect Roger Ferris, of Roger Ferris & Partners. This unique home is a testament to the innovative architectural prowess of Mr. Ferris, who was confronted with the challenge of crafting a bright, open, contemporary single-family residence on a restricted site, all while adeptly navigating zoning, wetland, and FEMA regulations. The outcome is a waterfront masterpiece seamlessly melding indoor and outdoor realms...a rare waterfront gem.

Cover Photo: Paul Rivera

LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, New York, is a renowned sculpture garden and art center founded by Jack Lenor Larsen.

Claudette Greenstein, Publisher @hamptonsrealestateshowcase

Photo: Kristin L. Gray

Photo: Philippe Cheng

Montauk

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updated country estate is a designer showcase. High ceilings and skylights create a bright,

to the heated gunite pool and spa. Entertain on the spacious deck or

for a pickle board court. Make this your own private Hamptons retreat. Web# H376167

Kimberly Cammarata

Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

M 631.433.9992 | O 631.288.6244

kimberly.cammarata@elliman.com

Vanessa Lotito

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

M 631.626.4818 | O 631.288.6244

vanessa.lotito@elliman.com

Remsenburg

5.5 BA

Nestled on 1.09 acres, this newly

airy environment and the detached 2-car garage has a finished loft, full cabana bath and outdoor shower leading

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East Quogue | $1,899,999 | 4 BR, 2.5 BA | Discover modern elegance and comfort in this post-modern ranch perfectly situated on .95 acres. A true gem with its open floor plan and large windows that allow for natural sunlight and views of the lush greenery, vibrant hydrangea garden and inground pool. Web# H377957

Remsenburg | $4,999,999 | 7 BR, 6 BA, 2 HALF BA | An impressive 2-story new build by Paramount Development Group with a 2-car garage. The property is surrounded by impeccable grounds and lush greenery providing privacy and recreation. The open concept design is light and expansive. Web# H370908

Quogue | $2,499,990 | 5 BR, 5 BA | This stunning property boasts luxurious living with two primary suites, one on each floor. Offers a cabana bathroom, outdoor shower by the heated pool and a sports court, perfect for tennis, pickleball, volleyball and basketball enthusiasts. Web# H378883

REALTY CHECK

Hot Sales and Listings with A Dollop of Hamptons Gossip

BY KAREN DASH

Are you waiting to dip your toes in the tidepools of Hamptons real estate?

Have high mortgage interest rates put you off? You’re not alone. Many potential buyers are sitting on their hands, waiting for rates to drop and prices to go down. Keep in mind, though, that while most expect interest rate cuts this year, the 2 and 3% rates of a few years ago were historically very low. As for prices, most agents believe that asks are not going to come down, and with very low inventory, once the market moves, bidding wars may be erupting for desirable properties. A year from now, you may be kicking yourself for not going after a house you like. Agents expect a lot of activity this year and many buyers will be competing for a few listings.

Sellers, too, have been reluctant to put their homes on the market. Now is a great time to spruce up your place and make it a buyer musthave. The shortages of lumber, materials, and appliances seen during the pandemic are over. Now is a great time to put in that new kitchen.

WEST END BARGAIN

News comes that the charming oceanfront traditional for sale at 15 West End Road in East Hampton has finally sold after two years on the market. The property closed for $28 million, a whopping $20 million less than the asking price in 2021. The price dropped slowly from $48 million to $39.5 million and then finally $33 million in summer 2023.

We tend to think it’s a bargain at $28 million. Two acres between the ocean and Georgica Pond? Its own sandy beach, 160 feet of oceanfront, a nine-bedroom Shingle-Style home, a three-bedroom guest house and a pool? Yes, please! If that’s not enough room for you, very luckily the house happens to be outside the flood zone, so it would be possible to expand. Marilyn Clark and Ginger Thoerner of Sotheby’s International Realty had the listing. The new owner is a Mr. 15 West End Road LLC.

MACKLOWE SELLING

Developer Harry Macklowe is selling his

Georgica Pond mansion that sits on nearly three acres at 64 West End Avenue in East Hampton. In a prime Village location, this property is surrounded by preserved land, nestled into its own serene cove, and offers complete privacy situated on the shores of Georgica Pond with breathtaking sunset views. With both ocean and pond views, residents can indulge in swimming and sunbathing at the waterside gunite pool.

Spanning 2.71 acres on one of the most prestigious streets in East Hampton, this residence boasts an impressive 951+/- feet of linear pond frontage. The home features 5,500 +/- sq. ft. of living space, including four bedrooms, four full baths, and one-half bath. Enjoy abundant natural light and scenic water vistas from nearly every room in the home. Originally designed by Futterman Architecture, this architectural masterpiece is truly one of a kind and is a must-see for discerning buyers. The home is listed with Paul Brennan and Martha Gundersen of Douglas Elliman Real Estate and is asking $38 million.

15 West End Road, East Hampton Represented by Marilyn Clark & Ginger Thoerner of Sotheby’s International Realty

FAREWELL, HILTONS!

Rick and Kathy Hilton have just put their Water Mill property up for sale. Jared Seligman at Corcoran has the listing. Rick and Kathy purchased the shingle-style house, built in 1992, in 1999 for about $2.4 million. The hotel heir and Real Housewife are asking $14.95 million for the 2.7 acres, located in the gated Fordune neighborhood. And yes, you remember correctly: this area used to be

part of the gigantic Ford estate.

Why are the Hiltons selling? Having lived for ten years in the Waldorf Astoria as well as summering here, the couple spend most of their time in Los Angeles these days. Their children, socialites Paris and Nicky (who married a Rothschild ), are probably better known than their parents at this point, and they’re still based in New York. One notable family event

taking place in the Hamptons was Thanksgiving 2019, when Paris met her future husband Carter Reum . (Nicky and her husband own a large estate in Brookhaven.)

The residence is a grand 10,500 square feet, with six bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms. There’s a double-height foyer, library, formal dining room, den, three wood-burning fireplaces; most bedrooms have a private terrace. In the back is a gunite pool and spa, and a dining pavilion. A three-car garage, port cochere and a finished basement with staff accommodation round out the property, which includes sought-after deeded access to Fowlers Beach.

LA DUNE? LA TRISTESSE!

Last month, you read about the thenforthcoming sale at auction of La Dune , the massive Gin Lane estate. The property had previously asked $150 million. It includes two mansions and four acres of oceanfront land. One of the houses is believed to have been designed by noted architect Stanford White ; the other one was originally a guest cottage.

The most recent brokers repping the property were Sotheby International Real

Fordune, Water Mill

Represented by Jared Seligman of The Corcoran Group

64 West End Avenue, East Hampton Represented by Paul Brennan & Martha Gundersen of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

La Dune sold for $89 million at auction on January 24, which wasn’t enough to cover the debts of its seller, art collector Louise Blouin Acting as her own attorney in Long Island bankruptcy court the following week, she asked the judge, Alan S. Trust, not to approve the $89 million sale because it was too low; supposedly she is millions more in debt on the property, which she was counting on the sale to provide.

According to the New York Times , the judge replied that the sale of La Dune had been fair. Then he approved the deal, saying, “The marketplace has spoken.”

CH-CH-CHANGES

Noelle Masini joins The Cee Jack Team at Compass as their new Rental Manager. Her love for the Hamptons began over 15 years ago, when after just one visit she knew she would one day live here. A resident of the East End since 2018, she knows what it is like to be a renter, a landlord, a buyer and a seller

in this market. Her goal is to make the process as seamless as possible.

Prior to getting her Real Estate license in 2020, Noelle ran operations for several prestigious healthcare groups within the dermatology and plastic surgery sector. She applies her techniques to home design giving advice on color, décor and decluttering to help landlords and sellers maximize their homes marketability. She is invested in learning what her clients want and then doing everything within her power to deliver. She knows when to move quickly but also when to slow down – a practice she puts to use in her personal life.

Active in the community, she can be found at SoulCycle or Yoga class daily or donating her time to multiple local charities. She is a resident of East Hampton and adores spending time with her Shih Tzu, Chip.

La Dune — SOLD

Estate’s Harald Grant , Corcoran’s Tim Davis and Bespoke’s Cody Vichinsky

Noelle Masini

Kitchen Paint Colors to Watch For in 2024

BY MILA EVERHART

The world of kitchen paint colors is a canvas of innovation, constantly evolving to reflect changing tastes, design trends, and societal influences. While 2024's top kitchen paint colors might not be set in stone, several potential directions are anticipated, building upon previous trends and emerging preferences.

EMBRACING NATURE'S PALETTE

Nature-inspired hues have always had a place in kitchen design. In 2024, the trend might continue with earthy tones such as warm terra cottas, soft greens reminiscent of foliage, and serene blues echoing the sky or the sea. These colors bring a sense of tranquility and organic beauty into the kitchen, fostering a connection with the outdoors.

TIMELESS NEUTRALS WITH A TWIST

Neutrals have long been favored for their versatility, and they're likely to maintain their popularity in 2024. However, there might be a shift towards warmer neutrals like creamy off-whites, subtle greiges, or soft beiges, offering a cozy and inviting backdrop for kitchen spaces. Incorporating hints of warmth and depth into these neutrals could create a welcoming atmosphere without sacrificing sophistication.

BOLD AND VIBRANT ACCENTS

While neutrals form the foundation, bold accents

might take center stage in 2024 kitchen color schemes. Jewel tones such as deep emerald greens or striking shades of plum or wine might make appearances as accent colors on cabinets, islands, or backsplashes. These bold hues add drama and personality to the kitchen, creating focal points that command attention.

To be mindful of the market is never a bad idea, and when creating color impact try and find ways that the infusions can relate to each other and the general environment.

— Robert Bakes Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

MOODY AND DARK ELEGANCE

Charcoal grays, navy blues, and dark browns, could emerge as contenders for those seeking a bold yet sophisticated aesthetic. Darker colors add depth and

a sense of luxury to the kitchen, creating a dramatic backdrop that contrasts beautifully with lighter elements, like countertops or fixtures, for a highimpact design.

SERENE AND SOFT PASTELS

Soft and soothing pastel shades might also find their way into kitchen designs in 2024. Delicate blush pinks, muted mint greens, or subtle blue tones could lend a serene and airy feel to kitchen spaces. These gentle hues create a calming ambiance while adding a touch of whimsy and charm.

Above all, the trend towards personalization and individual expression might drive diverse choices in kitchen paint colors. Homeowners and designers might opt for colors that resonate with their personalities and preferences, embracing unique combinations or unconventional choices to craft personalized and distinct kitchen spaces.

While these anticipated trends provide a glimpse into potential directions for kitchen paint colors in 2024, individual tastes, regional influences, and evolving design philosophies will ultimately shape the color palettes that grace kitchen walls in the coming year. Always consider personal preferences, existing decor, and the overall ambiance desired when selecting the perfect paint color for any kitchen space.

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

Photo: Genevieve Garruppo

Westhampton

$3,495,000 | 4 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# H378256

Southampton

$2,499,000 | 5 BR, 4 BA | Web# H378739

Constance Porto: O 631.723.4324 | M 917.731.4317

Brenda Giufurta: O 631.204.2770 | M 917.693.7078

Allen Piliero: O 631.898.2204 | M 631.335.1996

Courtney Piliero: O 631.898.2241 | M 631.905.5994

Sag Harbor

$3,395,000 | 4 BR, 2.5 BA | Web# H376983

Doranne Phillips Telberg: O 631.723.2721

M 914.582.0793

James Hogan: O 631.898.2218 | M 631.599.0728

Hampton Bays

$1,990,000 | 2 BR, 2 BA | Web# H375009

Constance Porto: O 631.723.4324 | M 917.731.4317

Anne Marie Francavilla: M 516.509.1609

Flanders

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BY ANNE HALPIN

It’s time to clean up your garden beds and borders and get them ready for spring.

Before you start, scoop up a handful of soil and squeeze it into a ball in your hand, then open your hand. If the ball stays stuck together, the soil is still too wet to dig. But if the ball breaks apart when you open your hand, it’s OK to dig. Rake up any dead leaves left over from fall. If you had mulch on the garden to protect it over the winter, it’s time to remove it. Mulches of organic materials such as hay can be added to a compost bin or pile to decompose into compost to add organic matter to your garden soil.

Clean up any debris from the garden – remove any rocks that may have been brought to the soil surface over winter, and break up any large clods of soil. It’s also a good idea to test the soil pH

(kits are available at garden centers); you can also send a soil sample to the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Riverhead to have it test more fully (for information call (631) 727-4126). Spread fertilizer (hopefully organic) over the soil surface and dig it in. Then rake the ground smooth to get ready for planting. You can find fertilizers at local nurseries as well as Agway.

If your garden is already established, all you need to do in spring is turn over the soil with a spade or tiller and work in a 1-inch layer of compost or other organic matter.

Plants are sold by garden centers and nurseries in three forms: in containers, bare-rooted or balled-and-burlapped. Annuals for bedding, herbs, and vegetables are usually sold in flats, six-packs or individual pots. Herbaceous (non-

woody) perennials usually come in pots.

The best way to get top-quality plants is to buy from a reputable local nursery or garden center (see the list in the sidebar).

When choosing annual bedding plants, vegetables or herbs at the garden center, look for plants that are stocky, compact and bushy. Don’t buy the largest plants — they will suffer more shock when you transplant them, and their growth will be set back. It may be tempting to buy flower plants already in bloom, but these plants may actually end up producing most of the flowers (or crop) later than smaller plants that make a quicker and easier transition into your garden.

Annual and perennial plants are usually planted

Photo: Garden of Eve

in groups or drifts in flower gardens, or in rows in vegetable plots and gardens of flowers for cutting. As the season progresses a general rule of thumb is to water when the soil feels dry an inch below the surface.

Whether you water by hand or with sprinklers or an irrigation system, it’s best to water in the morning. Try to avoid watering during the hottest part of the day, but in any case, water early enough that the plants will dry before dark. Wet plants at night are more prone to disease.

As you go through the season, spend time in your garden, daily if you can, or weekly. Cut flowers to bring indoors or in outdoor living areas where you can enjoy their colors and fragrances, or their flavors, if you’re growing vegetables and herbs.

RESOURCES FOR EAST END GARDENERS

Soil Testing: To understand the growing conditions in your garden it’s a good idea to get your soil tested. Home testing kits are available at garden centers.

A great resource is the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Horticulture Diagnostic Lab. Gardeners can have a sample of their soil tested for pH and conductivity (soluble salts). Results can be sent via email or regular mail. Call them for information on how to take a soil sample from your garden and get it to them: (631) 727-4126.

SOUTH FORK:

ENCHANTED GARDENS

210 Montauk Highway Remsenburg-Speonk (631) 801-2814

ASPATUCK GARDENS INC.

303 Montauk Highway, WHB (631) 288-3222

HAMPTON NURSERY & LANDSCAPES

205 Montauk Highway, HB (631) 728-1160

FOWLER’S GARDEN CENTER

175 North Sea Road, SH (631) 283-5515

EASTLANDS NURSERY & FARMS

1260 Montauk Highway, WM (631) 726-1961

MARDERS

120 Snake Hollow Road, BH (631) 537-3700

TWIN FORKS NURSERY

1471 Scuttlehole Road, BH (631) 324-0461

WITTENDALE’S FLORIST & GREENHOUSES

89 Newtown Lane, EH (631) 324-7160

MAHONEY FARM

162 Long Lane, EH (631) 324-6574

BAYBERRY HOUSE & GARDEN CENTER 96 Montauk Highway Amagansett (631) 324-6574

Garden advice: The Cornell Cooperative Extension can also help diagnose plant problems and diseases, answer questions about plants, gardens, landscapes and lawns, or identify insect and tick specimens.

Their office is located at 423 Griffing Avenue in Riverhead. Open weekdays 9am - 4 pm. Or call their information line Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon: (631) 727-4126.

Talmage Farm Agway

1122 Osborn Ave., Riverhead (631) 727-3100 | talmagefarm.com

Owned by a farming family, this is a great resource for lawn and garden plants, tools, supplies, equipment and more for farmers and gardeners. Plants are also available during the growing season, and there’s a great selection of seeds. Bird lovers will find feeders, houses and food. There are also supplies for pets, and chickens (they have baby chicks in spring).

NORTH FORK:

GARDEN OF EVE ORGANIC FARM 4558 Sound Avenue. Riverhead (631) 722 – 8777

VERDERBER GARDEN CENTER 459 Main Road, Riverhead (631) 722-4388

verderberinfo@gmail.com

JIM STAKEY GREENHOUSES 270 West Lane Aquebogue (631) 722-4435

LONG SEASON FARMS 1017 Main Road, Aquebogue (631) 779-3360

NORTH FORK NURSERY

448 Herricks Lane Jamesport (631) 722-3850

SHADE TREES NURSERY 1875 Main Road Jamesport (631) 722-4041

shadetreesnursery.com

TRIMBLE’S OF CORCHAUG NURSERY 20985 Main Road Cutchogue (631) 734-6494

trimblesnursery.com (opens April 1)

ZUHOSKI FARMS 11825 Oregon Road Cutchogue (631) 734-5036

Family-owned tree and shrub farm

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Strokes of Genius on Mecox Bay

Welcome to this masterful modern waterfront home designed by renowned architect, Roger Ferris, located on the desirable Cobb Isle overlooking Mecox Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This stunning home was designed and constructed with expansive floor to ceiling walls of retractable glazed frameless glass offering inspiring views from every room. Spanning across 9700 SF on 1.7 Acres with room for tennis, this four-story steel frame home offers ample space for living and entertaining. Step inside and be greeted by a sleek entry foyer that sets the tone for the elegance that awaits. The gorgeous interior features five bedrooms, seven full baths, and three half baths, ensuring that family and friends each have their own private retreat. The living room, dining room, media room and two powder rooms, provide versatile spaces with views from every vantage point, perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with loved ones. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, Krion countertops, ColorKote glass backsplash and Bulthaup cabinets. This entire first floor is surrounded by terraces made of terrazzo polished concrete which overlooks the pool with LED lights.

The primary bedroom with stunning views of Mecox Bay and the ocean offers a spacious layout, complete with private deck, two beautifully designed bathrooms & walk-in closets and private office. This impeccable design includes floors throughout of a white gloss poured-in-place resin by Bolidt. Outside, the property is equally as impressive. Head up to the roof top deck either by stairs or the elevator that services all four floors. Upon arrival, capture mesmerizing 360-degree water and striking sunset views. Ready for entertaining, the rooftop is complete with living & dining areas, grill, pizza oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, ice machine, and vegetable and herb gardens. Relax and unwind on the deck or multiple patios, or retreat to the pool house for a private oasis. The home also comes equipped with a private dock allowing you to hit the water to enjoy an array of water sports or boat to one of the many white sand beaches. For those who enjoy staying active, a gym, massage room and outdoor yoga pavilion is conveniently located on the ground level of the property along with a two-car garage. 34 Cobb Isle also has plenty of room for an additional pool and pool house should one desire.

What 2023 delivered and what to expect from 2024

BY HANNAH SELINGER

Changing demand, limited inventory, and increasing rates shifted the 2023 market. For a sense of what last year delivered and what 2024 has in store, we talked to real estate experts on the East End.

“In 2023, the Hamptons real estate market saw swift transactions for homes under $2 million due to pent-up demand and limited inventory,” says Kimberly Cammarata , Associate Broker, Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Westhampton Beach. The market, she says, “flattened out towards the end of 2023, leading to increased inventory and tempered price growth.”

The 2021 and 2022 sales activity, says Harald Grant , Licensed Associate Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty in Southampton, was ‘unprecedented’. “We know that that level of business was not sustainable, and surely no one would want another pandemic,” he says. “It is inevitable that our markets would make a swing back to a more ‘normal’ cycle.”

The number of real estate transactions in 2023, says Philip O’Connell , Executive Managing Director, Brown Harris Stevens , Hamptons, was approximately 25 percent fewer than

in 2022, and at the lowest level in 10 years. “Although the number of sales was significantly lower,” O’Connell says, “the dollar sales volume was fourth highest in the past 10 years.”

The lower 2023 numbers, O’Connell says, are a result of the lack of inventory and higher interest rates. Owners held onto their homes for longer, “trading up was significantly more expensive due to the rates, and trading down you could potentially pay the same or more for less house,” he says.

Although many of the buyers in the Hamptons,

Harald Grant concedes, are cash buyers, higher interest rates impact “general sentiment, resulting in a lower sense of urgency.” Fewer homes, Grant also notes, are coming to market. With low inventory, asking prices remain high.

“Expectations for the 2024 market are optimistic, with sellers making the move to list their properties and buyers more able to find the opportunities they’ve long desired,” Cammarata says. “Increased inventory and buyer activity are anticipated, suggesting a more robust market compared to 2023.”

As far as 2024 is concerned, there are some stabilizing forces at work, O’Connell says. “Buyers, post-pandemic are mostly looking for a second home, where during the pandemic years, a large percentage of buyers were seeking a year-round residence,” he notes, signifying that the market is returning to what it looked like before 2021 in terms of desires and trends. The rental market, Grant says, appears to be starting strong in Q1 of 2024. “We’ll see if that maintains as we get closer to the summer months,” he says.

And, according to O’Connell, interest rates may soon be on the decline. “The Fed has signaled that the Fed Fund rate will drop, which

should impact mortgage rates,” he says. “The lower rates will drive additional buyers into the marketplace with the same limited inventory.”

What remains to be seen, he says, is whether or not the rates will decline enough to drive homeowners out of their existing and financially

comfortable situations: that, of course, is the wild card, and the Fed’s decision about rate decreases may determine how 2024 plays out in the end. “Throw in that this is an election year, and the fact that the market tends to slow starting in August,” he says. “Two thousand twenty-four will be an interesting year!”

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Modern architectural masterpiece minutes from Sag Harbor Village offering the finest finishes and craftsmanship. Excellent location.

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10 Two Trees Lane, Water Mill 7 BR | 9+ BA | 11000 SF

Summer rental - August $600k | August - September $800k. Stunning new country home, impeccably designed in the heart of the luxury estate community of Two Trees Farm.

Scott Strough m: 516.680.4943 | Kathleen Zappola m: 516.729.5595

BY ARIA STERLING

As gardening enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the arrival of warm weather, the landscape of garden design is poised to undergo transformative shifts.

Embracing a fusion of innovation, sustainability, and a deeper connection to nature, five compelling garden trends are set to redefine outdoor spaces and shape the gardening landscape this year.

CLIMATE-ADAPTIVE GARDENING

2024 heralds a focus on climate-adaptive gardening, where gardeners respond to changing weather

patterns and environmental conditions. Embracing resilient plant species that thrive in diverse climates, employing drought-tolerant varieties, and designing gardens to withstand extreme temperatures will be key. Gardeners will explore ways to create robust and adaptable landscapes that flourish in the face of shifting weather dynamics.

BIODIVERSITY AND HABITAT PRESERVATION

2024 is expected to see an upsurge in gardens designed to attract and support wildlife. Pollinator-friendly plants, butterfly gardens, and habitats for birds and beneficial insects will become integral parts of landscapes. Creating biodiverse ecosystems by incorporating native flora and features like bird feeders or insect hotels will contribute to preserving local ecosystems.

MINDFUL AND RESTORATIVE GARDENS

The concept of gardens as restorative spaces for mental and emotional well-being will gain prominence in 2024. Mindful garden designs, incorporating elements that promote relaxation, meditation, and sensory experiences, will take center stage. Gardens featuring calming water features, therapeutic plantings, and serene seating areas will provide sanctuaries for rejuvenation and mindfulness.

TECH-INTEGRATED GARDENING SOLUTIONS

Advancements in technology will continue to

revolutionize gardening practices. Smart gardening tools, automated irrigation systems, and apps providing plant care guidance will empower gardeners to efficiently manage their spaces. These technological innovations aim to streamline gardening tasks while ensuring optimal plant health and growth.

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND PERSONALIZATION

Gardens will become canvases for creative expression and personalization. Individuality will shine through customized designs, artistic landscaping, and unique color palettes. From imaginative plant arrangements to artistic installations and sculptures, gardeners will infuse their outdoor spaces with personal flair and creative ingenuity.

In the tapestry of garden trends for 2024, the threads of innovation, sustainability, and well-being weave together to create landscapes that harmonize with the environment while nurturing the human spirit. These trends reflect a collective aspiration to cultivate gardens that not only flourish in a changing world but also serve as spaces of refuge, diversity, and selfexpression.

As gardeners embrace these trends, they embark on a journey to transform their outdoor spaces into vibrant, resilient, and soul-enriching sanctuaries for generations to cherish.

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SOUTH-OF-THE-HIGHWAY SUNSETS & OCEAN VIEWS

Stunning views, private access to Sam’s creek/Mecox Bay, and a short walk to the ocean, with 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, a waterside heated pool, spa, and large porcelain tile patios. IPE decks with glass railings and expansive lawns create a unique, intimate setting with views of the water, sunsets, and nature. The first floor includes 2 guest wings, each having 2 spacious en-suite bedrooms, with oversize windows that provide expansive water views and lets the natural light pour in. Spectacular second floor vista views from every room. Open floor plan, spacious living, dining, and kitchen area with vaulted ceilings, that flow seamlessly out to the expansive decks to both the south and north. Waterside heated pool and spa, large, covered poolside patio area and an expansive lawn that leads down to the private catwalk access to Sam’s Creek. Just completed and ready to move in. $12.295M WEB# 892326

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ULTIMATE LUXURY MODERN HOME

Incredible brand-new 12,000 SF luxury residence, just listed and will not last! Offering 7 en-suite bedrooms and 9.5 total bathrooms, nestled on 1.3 acres, surrounded by reserved land. Crafted by the esteemed Oza-Sabbeth Architecture, this distinctive single-story home features an open layout, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a seamless flow. The property stands out with modern design elements such as flush baseboards, concealed door hinges, and carefully curated graffiti lighting and LED cove lighting. Impressive 16’ ceilings on the upper level and 12’ ceilings on the lower level enhance both indoor and outdoor spaces, complemented by 10” ultra-premium white oak flooring from Black Barn Wood Products of Pennsylvania. Open-concept kitchen/dining area, living room boasts a see-thru 80” gas fireplace, 3,000 SF recreation area, column-free, offering endless possibilities for recreation and entertaining. Dual detached garages accommodate five cars. The fully automated 20x60 gunite pool includes a 10’ x 10’ hot tub. The adjacent property, available separately, is cleared and utility-ready, presenting various possibilities such as an expansive yard, tennis court, playing field, or a second luxury home, with the option for customization at cost to the buyer’s specifications. . $10.995M WEB# 908217

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These East End Spots Offer the Best Veggie Dishes in Town

As spring approaches, it is time to run — and not walk — to these local East End restaurants for a chance to dine on their delicious veggie dishes. It’s the season of overflowing gardens, long and warm evenings, and a renewed appreciation for the bounty of the garden. So what’s for dinner? As far as we’re concerned, whatever has been pulled, plucked, or rooted from the ground. For spring, it’s all about that veg. And we have plenty of favorites.

Kumiso, in East Hampton, may be known for its dedication to ramen, but the Japanese hot spot does justice to vegetables, too. Divine smashed cucumbers are made savory and undeniably delicious with the help of a sesame chili dressing. A chicory-carrot salad combines elements both bitter and sweet: red chicory is tamed by bright orange carrot, little gem lettuce, and a gingersesame dressing. The so-called palm and peaches is actually a compelling salad made from hearts of palm, Japanese peaches, and vibrant little gem lettuces. And a playful dish known as “in the

weeds” — a joke for anyone who has ever been in too deep in the restaurant industry — is actually made from seaweed, a ginger ponzu dressing, and sesame seeds. Take your pick (or don’t).

At Bistro été, in Water Mill, an appetizer of roasted Brussels sprouts comes with pomegranate seeds, tahini, and grape must, along with a substantial serving of haloumi cheese. The zucchini spaghetti celebrates the flexibility of this vegetable; the “pasta” comes in a sauce made from heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil and can be amplified by fresh burrata Stracciatella for a little extra (or fresh truffles for even a little more). But the vegan scallops are a star. Made from king oyster mushrooms, these delightful bites arrive in a curry saffron sauce and are worth every bite.

A stalwart dish at Cittanuova, East Hampton’s ode to pasta, gives veggies their due. It’s the fussiloni, a dish that proudly puts the veg at the foreground, even though the pasta is in the name of the dish. Caramelized Brussels sprouts leaves, perfectly

BY HANNAH SELINGER

cooked oyster mushrooms, and Pecorino cheese are all central players in this well-rounded dish that showcases all veg all the time. Don’t sleep, either, on the zuppa minestrone, a soup teeming with zucchini, white beans, pasta, and a tomato and herb broth that’s light, bright, and perfect in just about any season.

Finally, the classic East Hampton Grill sets the perfect mood every time. Order a martini and a salad. Which salad? You can hardly go wrong with the iceberg wedge, a crispy specimen made even better with smokehouse bacon, blue cheese dressing, and warm beets. The so-called “nice little house salad” features mixed greens, beets, rustic croutons, walnuts, and goat cheese, and the nonvegetarian kale and rotisserie chicken salad offers up emerald kale, cashews, fresh herbs, and an umami-rich sesame-miso vinaigrette. There are a lot of great ways to up your veggie intake out east, but a salad at the East Hampton Grill definitely has to be one of the most satisfying.

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Nestled within the prestigious enclave south of the highway, in the coveted Pheasant Pond Community, this distinctive Traditional Home offers the epitome of refined living in an exclusive pond-front community with water views. Set on 1.4 meticulously landscaped acres, this spacious stucco-clad residence, adorned with a cedar roof, has undergone thoughtful updates. Located in a private community renowned for its exclusivity south of the highway, the property boasts not only a gunite pool but also a perfect location. The serene surroundings and strategic placement make this home a haven of tranquility. With 4,343 square feet of living space, the layout ensures a seamless blend of charm and comfort. The main level invites you into a formal entry, a large living room with a fireplace, a dining room, and a cathedral-style great room. Recent updates enhance these spaces, creating a harmonious flow that connects the interior to the private yard and the gunite pool. Revel in the perfection of both location and design in this Southampton Village gem. $6,495,000.

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Meet the New “Instaqueen” of Palm Beach: Suebelle Robbins

BY KELLI DELANEY KOT @KDHAMPTONS

With an Instagram following climbing as high as her Texas blonde hair, a surprising new content creator has entered the chat! Suebelle Robbins is charming fans by the thousands with her outfits of the day, fashion critiques, and coquettish sense of humor.

Hamptons Real Estate Showcase: How does it feel to suddenly become “instafamous” at your fabulous age with a devoted Instagram following of 90,000 fans?

Suebelle: I feel it’s a gift. I never planned on this! I’ve only been on Instagram since August and the response has been unbelievable. People are

so sweet with their comments 99% of the time and even the mean ones are hysterical, I fall down laughing! I love to chat about fashion, design, luxury, parties, and all things Palm Beach. My favorite prayer is “God, save the best for later”, and he sure did!

HRES: Your fans stop you on the street now, who would YOU love to meet most?

Suebelle: It’s really wonderful to be recognized, it feels like a gift from heaven! If I was walking down the street, preferably Worth Avenue, I would love to run into a fellow Texan and brilliant designer, Tom Ford.

HRES: Share a few of your favorite things about Palm Beach?

Suebelle: The beauty, the manicured people, homes, landscaping. It’s just all so beautiful. I came to Palm Beach when I was 23 years old for the first time and I fell in love. I was taken to the Flagler museum, Petite Marmite for the most elegant lunch on Worth Avenue, and then cocktails at The Colony. I said, someday I’m going to live here!

HRES: What is a typical day like in the life of Suebelle Robbins?

Suebelle: I start my day with a walk along the marina, then my husband and I have coffee. I read the New York Post, check my Instagram and head out to meet a friend, attend an event, shop, or sometimes I go for a little bike ride along the Lake Trail in the afternoon.

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HRES: You live in Palm Beach with your handsome husband Richard. How long have you been married?

Suebelle: I’ve been married for 36 years, and I’ve had a life beyond my wildest dreams with Richard. He makes me laugh and I think he loves me just a tiny bit more than I love him. Which to me is the secret of a fabulous marriage!

HRES: How would you describe your decorating style?

Suebelle: Oh, I love traditional. I love color and antiques I find on decorators row on South Dixie in West Palm Beach. It’s a wonderful thing to do; there must be 20 shops! Mary Mahoney on Worth Avenue has fabulous China and linens.

HRES: Do you have a favorite piece in your home?

Suebelle: Probably my portrait painted by Coni Belleau Adams, or my burled walnut round table with beautiful bamboo chairs from London with leopard cushions.

HRES: You also lived in Southampton for many years? What is the biggest difference or similarity between the Hamptons and Palm Beach?

Suebelle: We had a home in Southampton for five years and it was magical. I loved it so much. The biggest difference is in the dressing — it’s much more tailored in Southampton, and Palm Beach is a little more glitzy, glamorous.

HRES: How do you describe your personal style?

Suebelle: I love a silk blouse and silk pants for evening with a smashing pair of Verdura earrings.

Shoes are so important. Only Chanel flats with pants, never high heels unless you’re under 35.

HRES: What is a Suebelle secret most people don’t know?

Suebelle: I look excellent for my age, which is 75 or 76, I’m never sure. I was recently asked if I’d had any work done and I asked back, does it look like I have? My friend said absolutely, anybody your age would never look that good!

HRES: Is it true that you were once a Playboy bunny?

Suebelle: Yes, and I loved it! I was a bunny at the Playboy Club in Boston across from the public garden. And then during the day I taught first grade at St. Agnes church in Arlington, Massachusetts. Quite a difference the days and the nights were never very much alike. Ha! I met lots of fun bunnies.

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Isabella Rupp’s Fine Art Offers a Window to the Soul

BY HEATHER BUCHANAN

For Isabella Rupp the glass is half full. Literally. Her works of art utilize glass in many forms, transforming the medium through torches and kilns and mosaics to create visually stunning, three-dimensional pieces. They also touch an emotional chord; glass represents both strength and the vulnerability to shatter. “To me it is about the impermanence of life,” says Rupp, “Glass is always transforming with heat and gravity and time. It is never the same from one moment to the next when it is interacting with light, and I love that about it.”

Like a chrysalis, Rupp’s personal transformation morphed with her artistic transformation. She was

taking an art class in Manhattan with Valerie Carmet to create mosaics and when presented with potential materials she chose glass. She had kept an old window from Cape Cod and picked this as her frame, “I love windows because they hold people’s energies and thoughts.” At the same time on a trip to Club Med she was musing with her friend about changing her name. “I was the second girl in 79 years in the Rupp family so when I was born, I was going to be Joseph,” she explains, “So they picked a popular name and hence I was Nancy.” She felt a kinship with the name Isabella, also because it means Elizabeth which was her beloved Grandmother’s name. So, when she went to sign her first work for a show in Chelsea, it seemed the perfect time to transition. The glass mosaic “Becoming Isabella” was widely admired and despite offers, Isabella decided not to sell, “It was too meaningful to me.”

With a successful career in television, Rupp was balancing work with her burgeoning art career. She felt her work as a writer and producer honed her story telling skills. Rupp also credits her training including at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle co-founded by Dale Chihuly and studying with Narcissus Quagliata who she says is as to glass what Beethoven is to classical music. Her full-time home in Southampton purchased in 2002 became the perfect retreat and she transformed her two-car garage into a fully functioning art studio complete with two kilns and a torch. Rupp makes her own palettes of glass from crushed powder, stringers,

frit and sheets of glass. She cuts up these handmade palettes to create a composition that is then fired in the kiln one or more times to become a new whole. Some of her artistic works become architectural like at Hamptons Float, offering a canvas of clear bubbles for privacy but the clarity for the transmission of light.

Her husband Steve Rosborough has been essential with his wood work both in framing her works and in building the coolest Buddhist tree house on their property. With her state-of-the art studio, Rupp can use heat to fuse glass multiple times to add texture, depth and dimensionality. Forget the thought of a delicate lass in a field painting a landscape. This glass work is full body with protective gear, programming a 30 by 60” kiln and using a flaming torch instead of brush. Rupp says of her process, “It is both scientific and highly creative and that’s the right and left-brain part of it.” Rupp jokes that friends tell her she needs to develop her elevator pitch for her work. But like the sculptures and hangings which change constantly with light and perspective, so does the deeper meaning of her creations. Clues may be found in her imaginative titles such as “The Night Had More to Offer.” Rupp explains, “I don’t want to say what the piece means because I love to see how it appears to the viewer. The title needs to lead but also stay open so people can bring their own experience to what they are feeling.” True as they look through it to the outside world, or perhaps, from the outside world in.

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This winter was a cold one, but your beach house doesn’t have to be. Hamptons designers continue to steer their clients away from the “sterile” beach house toward a new vibe: warmth. “There’s an abundance of white paint applied on walls and paneling throughout homes in the Hamptons,” said Elena Frampton, founder of Frampton Co, a studio based in Bridgehampton and New York City. The “whiteout effect,” as she puts it, gets especially chilly when sprawled across large square footages and double-height ceilings.

A drift away from white-washed decor started a few years ago but it’s still fairly ubiquitous, particularly in kitchens, added East Hamptonbased designer Debra Geller. “Designers who don’t evolve and reinvent and come up with innovative and creative ideas get stuck in this white sterile beach house,” she said. In reality: “White is not very liveable with the amount of entertaining people do out here, and kids and dogs.”

So if one were to thaw the interior of their abode, what exactly does that mean? “Warmth in the context of home is often achieved through sensorial experiences, color palette, lighting and tactility,” Frampton said. “Interior spaces can welcome us with the feeling of embrace.”

Below, our experts share tips to make things cozier.

COLORS

“I’m not sure who deemed a range of ‘greige’ to be the quintessential beach house palette, but I’m always aiming to bring in some color,” said Drew McGukin, a New York City designer who lives and works in the Hamptons. The surrounding environment offers plenty of inspiration, he added.

McGukin likes the pink and orange tones in seashells, the greens found in moss and blues like the waves under a night sky. This year’s Pantone color is “peach fuzz,” which he describes as floral

and fresh, fits well too. “Warmer colors are Hamptons chic,” he said.

Interiors are enhanced by a varied palette of light and dark shades, Frampton agreed. “Golden tones are an especially warm counterpoint,” she said. For example, in a recent Bridgehampton dining room, Frampton used a large artwork to add yellow to the space. In an Amagansett beach

Designer Elena Frampton

Photo: Joshua McHugh

BY HEATHER SENISON

Designer Drew McGukin

Photo: Elizabeth Dow

house, she layered peach and rust color accents in pillows and rugs.

Framing children’s art is a charming way to add some color, added Geller. She loves black “because it’s very grounding,” but that doesn’t mean pale neutrals are banned from the scene. “You can still use creams and beiges and more grounded organic tones,” Geller assured.

TEXTURES

In your furnishings, “you need equal parts velvet, linen and leather, plus some brown woods and metal mixed with your bleached woods,” McGukin said.

To achieve this effect, Geller recommends incorporating collected, antique and found pieces. “Even if you’re doing a monochromatic look you can do it with textures and layers,” she said.

In a beige room, for example, add a chenille sofa, pillows with a chunky sweater material and textured wallpaper. Pairing unusually shaped accessories with stacks of books is another technique. “This way you’re bringing something in visually everywhere,” Geller said.

Don’t forget your rugs, Frampton added, but try them in unexpected spots, like hallways and transitional spaces. Wood-lined walls are a classic method but ceilings can have paneling too. “This is especially effective in warming a space if you are set on classic white painted walls,” she said.

LIGHTING

Lighting is key to the ambiance in a home, Frampton said: “Install an array of light fixture types for spatial interest.” Decorative wallmounted sconces add interest at the eye level while lamp shades and chandeliers made with parchment, string, or fabric add softness.

And don’t forget your mirrors to bounce the beams around, McGukin said. They’re key to depth, soul and personality. “Mirrors,” he said. “More mirrors. Always.”

Designer Elena Frampton Photo: Joshua McHugh

Designer Drew McGukin

Photo: Elizabeth Dow

Designer Drew McGukin Photo: Elizabeth Dow

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MOUNTAIN SPRING SPLENDOR

With a name that reflects its geography, a dip between two peaks, The Swag and a new sister property are a must-visit in the South this season.

BY KELSEY OGLETREE

When the wheels of our Land Cruiser crunch to a stop at The Swag, we’re 1 mile above sea level in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. I open the door from my back-row seat, where I’ve been riding next to our 7-month-old son, Asher, for the past eight hours from Alabama, and take in a huge gulp of mountain air. It’s cold — mid 30s, about 15 degrees chillier than the base — and I grab Asher and step inside our cozy Hummingbird Cabin. My husband’s building a fire with wood, and a helpful staff member is schlepping our bags. I set Asher on the plush bed and he squeals with delight at a stuffed racoon, his happy sounds harmonizing with the cackle of bluegrass tunes emanating from

the radio. It’s giving hygge vibes, and our little family is blissful anticipating our next few days in this mountaintop retreat.

The all-inclusive Swag was founded in 1982; but has plenty of recent updates, thanks to coming under the Relais & Châteaux umbrella in 2020. It toes the line between rustic elegance and secluded

luxury: Think time-hewn wood logs and deep soaking tubs; gravel roads and hot stone massages; 1930s Great Smoky Mountains Park fence posts and multicourse meals with amuse-bouches. To visit The Swag is to reconnect with your loved ones and the land. This purpose is evidenced over decades of guests who’ve stayed in these cabins and suites — which have grown to 18 accommodations,

Cataloochee Ranch

Photo: Brie Williams Photography

The Swag

Cataloochee Ranch

Photo: Finch Photography

including a larger Trinity Cottage that sleeps six — and penned recaps of their stays in notebooks left within each one. “We are well traveled and have been to some incredible places. The Swag has been the most remarkable trip for us in a long time,” reads one entry. “We have never experienced this caliber of service anywhere,” says another.

While the 250-acre grounds, cabins and main house are exceptional in design and beauty, it’s the team that makes The Swag one of a kind. We notice this from our first dinner in the dining

room, where our server had set out place cards for all, including one for Asher at his highchair that was so sweet it made my eyes water. Throughout our stay, he’d receive special attention, including tiny bowls of cheese grits with mini spoons, that he won’t remember, but that I’ll never forget. It’s this level of personalization to each family who visits that sets The Swag in its own class.

“We work to exude warmth and the feeling of familial community and hospitality here,” says Annie Colquitt, who purchased The Swag with her

husband from its founders in 2018. The Colquitts are so committed to this vision, they’ll also reopen the 700-acre Cataloochee Ranch — which borders The Swag property and is also a Relais & Châteaux resort — in March. Originally opened in 1933, it now encompasses 12 restored cabins and a new main lodge. While The Swag leans into romance and relaxation, Cataloochee Ranch will be focused on adventure, from horseback riding to shooting sports and a craft studio. If you’re lucky enough to visit, add both resorts to your agenda.

Cataloochee Ranch

Photo: Finch Photography

The Swag — Trinity Cottage Photo: Chelsea Lane Photography

The Swag

Photo: Brie Williams Photography

The Swag

Photo: Chelsea Lane Photography

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Photo: Nick Mele

The old Paramount Theatre Building is old no longer — the plaza is reawakening its former glory with new shops, revitalized energy, and an up-and-coming but authentically Palm Beach scene thanks to longtime locals. You’ll always be able to shop high-end designer stores on Worth Avenue and South County Road and at the Royal Poinciana Plaza, but venture north to the Paramount to see what’s hip, fresh, and happening on the island.

CHIK MONK COFFEE

Chik Monk opened up shop at the Paramount before it was cool, and a unique experience awaits here. Chik Monk is one of the few places you’ll find that serves farmer-owned, Indian specialty coffee in the United States; the coffee is imported directly from the owners’ family estates in Chikmagalur, India. Look for hints of spice and citrus as you sip. chikmonk.com

LIVING WITH IVEY

Local health and wellness influencer Ivey Leidy recently opened a storefront that feels like shopping her popular Instagram, where she posts about healthy living and non-toxic alternatives in the realms of cooking, beauty, and more. Whether you’re looking for clean makeup, skin care,

candles, gifts, supplements, home goods, spices, or holistic body products, you can find it here. livingwithivey.com

CONIGLIO PALM BEACH

After years in New York’s fashion world, bornand-raised Palm Beacher Christina Coniglio returned to chart her own course in the form of

Coniglio Palm Beach, the free-spirited designer’s own clothing label with a studio and boutique that turns every weekend at the Paramount into a party. Go for a barefoot, carefree, unbuttoned take on Palm Beach — imbued with a nostalgia for what Coniglio calls “original island energy” — plus laid-back free-size clothing to fit all shapes and sizes of women (and men, too).

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YOGA SOCIETY

Anyone who has attended a (very sweaty) yoga class at Yoga Society’s Clematis Street location in West Palm Beach will be delighted to experience their new Palm Beach outpost, where daily power vinyasa sessions dominate the schedule alongside yin and vinyasa flow classes. theyogasocietypb.com

MORE TO PERUSE

The French Wine Merchant is an established Paramount Building tenant, and worth a stop to sip and shop for renowned French varietals. Art aficionados should also make time to peek into Oditto Gallery, where every art piece comes with an NFT, and DAKKARA Art Gallery, where a collection of mainly Asian historically influential and emerging artists are showcased.

Living With Ivey Photo: Nick Mele

Martha Stewart at Chik Monk Coffee

Coniglio Palm Beach Photo: Anders Wallace

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