Inside an Oceanfront Water Mill Home
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1/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriMarsia Holzer’s shingle-style home overlooks the ocean from its perch on the dunes; rooms on the other side of the house face Mecox Bay.Photographs by Marili ForastieriMarsia Holzer’s shingle-style home overlooks the ocean from its perch on the dunes; rooms on the other side of the house face Mecox Bay.
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2/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriIn the living room, generously upholstered seating pieces from George Smith surround a cocktail table made by Holzer.Photographs by Marili ForastieriIn the living room, generously upholstered seating pieces from George Smith surround a cocktail table made by Holzer.
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3/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriA seasoned rider and horse lover, Holzer also made the two horse sculptures that grace a long table from Georgica Creek Antiques.Photographs by Marili ForastieriA seasoned rider and horse lover, Holzer also made the two horse sculptures that grace a long table from Georgica Creek Antiques.
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4/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriSome of Holzer’s prized shells are arranged in an antique pine cabinet, alongside vintage serving pieces in shades of cream and white.Photographs by Marili ForastieriSome of Holzer’s prized shells are arranged in an antique pine cabinet, alongside vintage serving pieces in shades of cream and white.
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5/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriA collection of duck decoys lines a shelf above a window in the bright kitchen.Photographs by Marili ForastieriA collection of duck decoys lines a shelf above a window in the bright kitchen.
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6/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriHolzer made the dining table and benches from a Costa Rican tree that was felled by a storm; the table lamp was cast from a piece of driftwood.Photographs by Marili ForastieriHolzer made the dining table and benches from a Costa Rican tree that was felled by a storm; the table lamp was cast from a piece of driftwood.
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7/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriHolzer designed the night tables, headboard, and the blanket is from Calvin Klein Home.Photographs by Marili ForastieriHolzer designed the night tables, headboard, and the blanket is from Calvin Klein Home.
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8/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriTwin beds decked out in colorful vintage blankets complement a suite of racing ribbons in the bedroom of Holzer’s daughter, who is also an accomplished equestrienne.Photographs by Marili ForastieriTwin beds decked out in colorful vintage blankets complement a suite of racing ribbons in the bedroom of Holzer’s daughter, who is also an accomplished equestrienne.
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9/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriA desk in the master bedroom, with an Eames chair and stool from Stellar Union.Photographs by Marili ForastieriA desk in the master bedroom, with an Eames chair and stool from Stellar Union.
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10/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriEquine sculptures by Holzer grace the pool and the scrubby dune beyond.Photographs by Marili ForastieriEquine sculptures by Holzer grace the pool and the scrubby dune beyond.
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11/11Photographs by Marili ForastieriThe house has a backdrop of Mecox Bay, where Holzer often kayaks.
This article appears in the July-1 2012 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).
