Hamptons Cottages & Gardens - September 2015

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The 2015 Hamptons Classic: Winners

Photographs by Richard Lewin,

The Grand Prix and Grand Finale take place every year as the Hampton Classic Horse Show winds up its hunter and jumper events at a luncheon that unofficially signals the end of the summer season in the Hamptons.. This is also when the Editor in Chief of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens), Kendell Cronstrom selects the winning tabletop creations designed by some of the most talented designers. The table settings are created for their guests in the ringside VIP tent. The tables range from equestrian to beach themes settings all decorated with flowers, bushes and bright colors inspired by the beauty of the Hamptons.

Anna and Emilia DeMauro Stitch Together a New Enterprise in East Hampton

Dawn Watson, Photographs by Doug Young,

Building a brand-new business can be a daunting proposition, though it’s usually less so with the support of a partner. Even better is when that partner is your sister, as Anna and Emilia DeMauro can attest. Working out of Anna’s art studio on Town Lane in East Hampton, the siblings have joined forces to make one-of-a-kind bags, belts, purses, and accessories from sumptuous imported Italian leather.

Olde Towne Development Gets a Jump Start in Southampton

Dawn Watson,

After more than a decade in the making, the 43-acre Olde Towne development in the estate section of Southampton Village is ready for its close-up. Originally an agrarian settlement founded in 1640 by New York’s first Puritan settlers, the property is the largest private landholding in the village.

Former New York Ranger Scores with Renovated Southampton Village Farmhouse

Dawn Watson, Photographs by Henry Lamb/Photowire/BEImages,

When Sean Avery renovated a 2,800-square-foot, shingle-style farmhouse at 52 Prospect Street in Southampton Village, he endeavored to do more than just slap a new coat of paint on it. The former New York Ranger sought to score some major design points by creating a showplace for transitional architecture, which blends traditional and modern design concepts, such as shingle-style façades with black roofs and black trim.

Meet the 2015 HC&G IDA Winners

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View the winning projects from the 2015 HC&G Innovation in Design Awards in the categories of Architecture, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Bath Design, Garden Design and Product Design

Entrepreneur Michael Bruno Savors the Graceful Beauty and Last Days of a Historic Gin Lane Carriage House

Alejandro Saralegui, Photographs by Marili Forastieri,

The stress often associated with owning a second or even a third or fourth home doesn’t faze Michael Bruno in the least. He already owns a venerable house in Tuxedo Park and a New York apartment, but when a Grosvenor Atterbury mansion became available last year on Coopers Neck Lane, Bruno and his partner, Alexander Jakowec, couldn’t resist.

After a Disastrous Fire Nearly Destroyed Her Water Mill Home, Decorator Wendy Seewagen Created it Anew

Cindi Cook, Photographs by Mark Roskams,

Some people collect baseball cards, and others vintage cars. Some even collect more offbeat objects, like moon rocks or Pez dispensers. Still others, like designer Wendy Seewagen, collect houses. The decorator loves the adventure of reinventing a structure entirely, and thinks nothing of knocking down a wall or constructing a staircase from scratch. What’s more, she would rather do the work by herself. A chore? Not for her.

The Decorating Duo Design House Kits Out a Sweet Southampton Cottage That's Brimming with Personality

Cindi Cook, Photographs by Tria Giovan,

Like most industries, the world of interior design is a competitive one. Even people with no training can decide to call themselves “decorators” and hang up their shingles, further populating an already crowded field. No one knows who will be the next Sister Parish or Mario Buatta, and especially in Manhattan, it’s more difficult than ever to stand out.