HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) - August-15 2012

Deeds and Dont’s

Get the inside scoop on East End real estate.

Style Setters

Tell us what your favorite piece of Hamptons architecture is? We ask those in the know.

artMRKT

This contemporary and modern art fair included 40 leading galleries from across the U.S. in a boutique setting. Benefiting the Parrish Art Museum, the special evening preview treated guests to cutting-edge art and a summertime barbecue.

Eric Striffler Exhibit

Photographer Eric Striffler presented a new series of color photographs "Bubbles" along with new "Wet" photographs, featuring imagery photographed on the beached of the Hamptons.

Summer Stock

Make the best of what’s left of the season with these summertime essentials that will top the waves for the perfect beach day.

Building Blocks

From ancient stone columns to Baroque period wooden doors, we’ve dug deep and found five architectural discoveries brought back to life.

The Junior League of the City of New York 17th Annual Spring House Tour

The New York Junior League and media sponsor NYC&G held the 17th Annual Spring House Tour.

Illume NYC Opening

NYC&G helps celebrate the opening of Illume, New York's bespoke shade store at 223 East 58th St.

Magic Carpet

Her mason said it couldn’t be done, but Margaret Kerr was determined. It was 1986, and she was in the middle of designing a medieval herb garden at her house. Two rectangular spaces were just “crying out to be rugs.”

ArtHamptons

Now in its fifth year, ArtHamptons is the nation’s premier summer fine-art fair, attracting prominent galleries from around the world and thousands of art enthusiasts.

Landscape Designers You Should Know

Meet the most successful landscapers in the area. Find out their secrets to success and how they can help you design a garden that's perfect for you.

Perfect Pairings

We’ve hit the town taste testing delicious duos of local eats and drinks. Check out where we went and what we ate!

The Plush Life

Garden designer Victoria Fensterer teaches us the ins and outs of how she designs unique, lushly layered landscapes.