Decorator Allison Babcock and her husband, Luke, hosted friends for dinner and a movie.
Guests gathered for pre-theater cocktails at the Babcock home in Sag Harbor. “I love classic old movies,” Allison Babcock says. “The Talented Mr. Ripley inspired our coastal Italian theme.”
Allison prepares Caprese salad in the kitchen.
The dinner table includes chargers from Kim Seybert, plates by Anna Clejan Ceramics, napkins from Blue Pheasant, glassware from Hudson Grace, and flowers by Arthur Golabek.
Luke Babcock carries a drinks tub to the cocktail area.
The Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Freshly caught local fish from the Seafood Shop in Wainscott was grilled with lemon and herbs. “Living in an area with so much great food makes entertaining fun, easy, and casual,” Allison says.
Hosts Luke and Allison Babcock, with their dog Brody, in front of a shed that is original to their property.
Guest Anna Clejan.
Brody.
Guests Ellie Kurrus and Sarah Amaden.
The Babcocks share a laugh with guests Brigitte and Hamish MacGowan.
The Hugo Spritz, a cocktail made with Prosecco, elderflower syrup, and sparkling water.
In the transcendent summer light, guests enjoyed freshly shucked oysters.
The oysters were grown and harvested by Luke.
Guests mingled in the Babcock’s backyard.
Allison’s Caprese salad gets an extra-summery boost with the addition of peaches and blackberries. “I love adding local, fresh ingredients whenever they’re in season,” she says.
The couple screened the film on the house’s chimney.
Luke manned the projector.
Guests enjoyed popcorn and candy tucked into containers and baskets from Best of Columbia. The bar cart is from English Country Home.
Cocktail napkins from Kim Seybert and colorful barware beckoned as the sun started to set beyond the cove.
