HAMPTONS - PART ONE

A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Hamptons once again. This time I was the guest of Frank Randolph who is one of Washington DC's most talented interior designers.

He welcomed me into his beautiful summer rental house in Southampton right on South Main Street. We spent days at the ocean and antiquing in  charming villages. Nights were spent having delicious and beautiful dinners shared by Franks many friends outside on the deck.
Sometimes I think the natural beauty of the Hamptons is underappreciated.It is so easy to get caught up in all the glamour and fabulous restaurants that you forget there you are in the middle of one of the most beautiful places on the east coast. The trees, flowers, ocean and unique quality of the light take your breath away.
The following photos are a visual diary of my brief and wonder filled visit starting with still lifes of Franks house and finishing with the outdoor beauty of the Hamptons.

HAMPTONS - PART TWO

I also managed to attend the East Hampton Antiques Show at historic Mulford Farm which is as interesting and beautiful as the antiques on display. Among the best dealers are David Bell and Tom Preston of David Bell Antiques(located in the Georgetown area of Washington DC) who deal in mid century modern. David who has been in the antiques business for quite some time always manages to find some of the most unique pieces on the market. In my excitement taking photos I forgot to keep notes of the other antiques dealers who objects I have included in the following photos. Many apologies to those who are not mentioned by name.

BABY OSTRICH TAXIDERMY

This amazing baby ostrich belongs to an East Hampton antique dealer whose name I promised not to reveal because he is a top secret source of my friends. They took me to his house to see his beautiful and totally unique personal collection. Of all his objects I was completely captivated by this strange little creature. 

ANTIQUES IN THE HAMPTONS

I was recently fortunate enough to be invited by friends to the Hamptons. One of the highlights of my visit was the East Hampton Antiques Show sponsored by the Historical Society. It was held outside under big white beautiful tents at the historic Mulford 

Farm Museum. The antique exhibitors were among the best I have seen in a long time. Because I took so many photos I can't possibly include them all. Will have to save some for later posts.

PAULA RUBENSTEIN

Paula Rubenstein is one of the premier inspiration destinations in NYC. On so many occasions in my conversations with magazine and prop stylists visiting from New York her antique shop is mentioned as their favorite source for finding unique objects, industrial furniture and lighting, stellar vintage textiles, old photographs and the unexpected curiosity. Formerly located on Prince Street she has recently moved to 21 Bond Street not far away from John Derian's  fabulous shop. It is certainly worth a visit for all visual creatives.

I took the following photos during my last New York visit a few weeks ago.

NEW SPRING ARRIVALS

CHAIR DIVERSITY

I have noticed that chairs more than any other piece of furniture have very distinct personalities. Following are photographs of chairs that I find uniquely interesting. The concept of comfort has been discarded in favor of form and style.

Jean Prouve

Unknown designer

James Plumb Cement  Seat Chair

                                                                   

French 18th Century 

Ghost Chair by Studio Drif

Artist Designed Chair at Anthropologie

SPRING ARRIVALS (More on the way)