another sag harbor stunner

August 15, 2019

If any of you have been around here for the last few years you know I have quite the affinity for sea captain’s cottages. Even though I’m just now getting back on the blogging band wagon, some things never change; this gorgeous Sag Harbor stunner stopped me in my scrolling tracks the other day on…

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cedar shake chic in the hamptons

February 11, 2019

After an entire week of 75 degrees and sunny skies last week, I’ve got spring fever so bad!  I can’t think of a better way to kick off a new (much colder) week than by sharing a beautiful Hamptons summer haven and this one has one of the most stunning exteriors, entry way and grounds…

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a 19th century farmhouse at the beach

June 6, 2017

I can’t think of a better way to hop back on the blogging bandwagon than to share an unbelievable 19th century farmhouse in Bridgehampton by design genius Steven Gambrel, which was featured in the latest Elle!  I’m obsessed with everything and anything Gambrel does and if there’s anyone still out there visiting the blog anymore, I…

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the latest swoon worthy hamptons getaway by steven gambrel

September 15, 2016

Easing back into blogging slowly but surely, and I thought it was the perfect chance to share design genius Steven Gambrel’s  latest project, a weekend home in Bridgehampton, which was featured in last month’s Architectural Digest.  It’s no secret I’m slightly obsessed with designer Steven Gambrel’s impeccable style; everything he touches is absolute perfection; I…

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captain overton house

April 6, 2016

Steven Gambrel’s latest masterpiece is – surprise, surprise! – nothing short of absolutely spectacular.  I’ve been anxiously awaiting a full reveal of the competely renovated sea captain’s cottage in Sag Harbor since I first caught a sneak peek on the design genius’ Instagram feed (if you haven’t seen it, I seriously urge you to take…

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gregory shano’s relaxed retreat by the sea

August 19, 2015

Take one look at Gregory Shano’s relaxed Long Island retreat by the sea and you’ll be completely smitten before you even hit the front door! Classic cedar shakes with crisp white trim and navy blue accents on the outside and the prettiest shades of the palest blues and warm, woven grass cloth on the inside…

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a winner + a simple but stunning shaker style east hampton cottage

August 7, 2015

Thank you all for entering the giveaway this week for one of Julia Contacessi’s abstract art prints! I’m so excited to announce that Heather Olson of Two Doors Down Design Blog is the lucky winner this week!!  Keep an eye out for the next giveaway, friends, and thank you again for everyone who took the…

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sag harbor stunner

August 4, 2015

Thank you all so much for entering yesterday’s giveaway!  I’m so excited to pick a winner at the end of this week and for one of you lucky ducks to win one of Julia’s amazing art prints, so, if you haven’t already entered, be sure to head over and do so!  While we are on…

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a dreamy backyard retreat

July 20, 2015

Living in the South, the weather is decent enough to be outside for basically nine months of the year and so outdoor spaces are a big part of the way most of us live down here.  It goes without saying, then, that the best outdoor spaces are those that live like extensions of the indoors…

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insta good: steven gambrel

July 14, 2015

If you guys have been reading here for a while, you know I have a slight obsession with the work of interior designer Steven Gambrel.  So, it was only natural that I would find him on Instagram and proceed to drool over progress pics of his current projects and, best of all, detail shots of vignettes and spaces inside…

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