Marsia 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.
In the living room, generously upholstered seating pieces from George Smith surround a cocktail table made by Holzer.
A seasoned rider and horse lover, Holzer also made the two horse sculptures that grace a long table from Georgica Creek Antiques.
Some of Holzer’s prized shells are arranged in an antique pine cabinet, alongside vintage serving pieces in shades of cream and white.
A collection of duck decoys lines a shelf above a window in the bright kitchen.
Holzer 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.
Holzer designed the night tables, headboard, and the blanket is from Calvin Klein Home.
Twin 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.
A desk in the master bedroom, with an Eames chair and stool from Stellar Union.
Equine sculptures by Holzer grace the pool and the scrubby dune beyond.
The 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).