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Environmentally Friendly Heat For Your Home


Even though we've had a fairly mild winter so far, we've still got to heat our homes. With the price of heating oil skyrocketing, it might be time to consider alternative ways to heat the house. 1 comment

2011 East Hampton House Tour Benefiting The East Hampton Historical Society Announced

The East Hampton Historical Society is proud to announce their 2011 House Tour, showcasing some of the finest examples of historic and modern architecture in the Hamptons

We Must Tread Carefully To Keep Our Bays Clean


This month's column is a call to action for all of us. Our beautiful, beloved bays and estuaries are in danger. New York State has classified our East End waters as "impaired," which means that they are experiencing serious pollution problems.

Give Your Garden A Spa Treatment


It's been a pretty tough summer for plants in our Hamptons gardens. The relentless heat and humidity of July have taken a toll.

The Simple Pleasure Of A White Garden


In today's world more than ever, I am thinking, less is more. To luxuriate into a tranquil surrounding that has calming vibrations and delicate fragrances is what dreams are made of. At least for me, that is. 12 comments

The Southampton Historical Museum Series Of Seven Historic Walking Tours

The Southampton Historical Museum has organized a series of seven historic walking tours of Southampton homes and neighborhoods lead by well-known architects. 1 comment

Real Estate Developer And Southampton Inn's Gotthelf To Participate In Harlem's 22nd Annual House Tour

Real Estate Developer and Southampton Inn owner Dede Gotthelf will be opening the doors to her Victorian Townhouse home designed by world-renowned architect Francis Hatch Kimball, in association with the prestigious Brearley Alumnae Arts Committee.

Four Acclaimed Interior Designers Headline 'Landscape Pleasures: Inside/Outside'

Four celebrated interior designers will participate in this year's "Landscape Pleasures: Inside/Outside," the Parrish Art Museum's annual two-day horticulture event and fund-raiser.

Home For The Holidays: A Stunning Designer Showhouse At Old Westbury Gardens


From the beginning of man, where he lives and how he lives has been a primary interest. Archeologists have excavated where. Anthropologists have studied how. And Sociologists have proposed why. 2 comments Gallery

LongHouse Planter's Exhibition And Music Festival

On Saturday, June 26, Longhouse Reserve presents two special events: Planters: On & Off the Ground III and Open Bowls & Music Festival of the Hamptons Concert: Aeolus Quintet.

Home Design Trends For 2010: Concept vs. Fashion


The bi-annual High Point Furniture Market has come to be regarded as the Crystal Ball in predicting the home furnishings trends for the coming year. 1 comment

East Hampton Historical Society 2009 House And Garden Tour Announced

The East Hampton Historical Society announced its 2009 House and Garden Tour, showcasing some of the finest examples of traditional and modern architecture on the East End.

The Durst Organization Honored By New York League Of Conservation Voters


Environmentalists, policy makers, elected officials, corporate leaders and VIPs turned out for the New York League of Conservation Voters "Celebrating a Greener Skyline" cocktail party on Oct. 27, held at a private club in Midtown Manhattan. Gallery

The American Four Square House - A Classic Or Not?


The controversy surrounding the demolition or preservation of a 1930s classic American Four Square on Hedges Lane in Sagaponack begs the issue concerning the historic significance of this distinctive yet somewhat commonplace house. 2 comments

The Laurel Group


"We have everything for everybody," Ken Olsen said. Olsen manages The Laurel Group's East End outpost on Montauk Highway in Water Mill. The full service landscape design center opened for business last spring in the former Baywoods Building on the corner of Deerfield Lane and the busy highway.

LongHouse Reserve Hosts Luncheon Ceremony For Landscape Awardee


Last week, on Friday, October 3, the LongHouse Reserve (LHR) bestowed its Landscape Award on Elizabeth Barlow Rogers in a luncheon ceremony at the LongHouse building on the grounds of the reserve in East Hampton.

Fall Is The Best Time Of Year For Lawn Maintenance


As the days shorten and the air cools, many are already thinking about next summer, leaving for warmer climates or packing away the lawn furniture. Though the focus may be turning away from the backyard, the fall is the perfect time to bolster your lawn for an even stronger return next spring. 1 comment

How Does Your Garden Grow?


Whether you're tending a flower or vegetable garden or just trying to maintain a healthy lawn and plush privet, you probably have realized somewhere along the line that keeping your plants happy and healthy can be as frustrating as it is rewarding. This year, it's time to think about going organic.

Home Staging: The Smart Way To Sell Your Home


Home Staging is simply the smart way to go about selling your home. Though there will be some time, money and work involved whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, you have nothing to lose but time and money the longer your house remains on the market. It's in your best interest to take advantage of all the marketing possibilities available. 3 comments

Exterior Renovations - Keeping It All In Proportion


At this time of year homeowners tend to take note of the front of their homes a bit more. The first bulbs start to emerge and that sense of spring renewal means cleaning out and freshening up the house. Now - what if your home is over 20 years old and a bit dated - clearly Botox is not an option but a good facade face-lift is just what the doctor ordered, call in the pros to get it done right. 1 comment

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