R. E. STEELE | Fans of the energetic, peripatetic Russ Steele, an HC&G contributing editor, will be happy to discover that he’s expanded his cabinet de curiosités of high-end design. Just next door to his treasure-stuffed shop in the Red Horse Plaza is a serenely outfitted, almost shockingly minimal space featuring the best of what’s caught his razor-sharp eye. 74 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton, 631-324-7812.
RUBY BEETS | No more bull-in-a-china-shop jitters for shoppers at Sag Harbor’s Ruby Beets. With their expansion into a former yoga studio space next door, proprietors Honey Wolters and Sharone Einhorn have doubled the pleasure of perusing the tastefully edited wares at this longtime Hamptons favorite. 25 Washington St., 631-899-3275.
DODDS & EDER | Stuck with flimsy plastic chairs and dime-a-dozen teak chaises? Not anymore. Dodds & Eder has brought its carefully honed collection of outdoor furniture and accessories to a light-filled new showroom in Sag Harbor, so a stylish patio is now just a short drive away. 11 Bridge St., 631-725-1175.
RESTORATION HARDWARE | This national brand with a boutique-style bent has recently opened for business in East Hampton, featuring quality seating pieces, furniture and accessories with a French- inflected air. 69 Main St., 631-907-1300.
LAZYPOINT | Mark Wilson and his Brazilian muse Claudja Bicalho have moved their eclectic Amagansett style emporium a few doors to the east, with inspiring collections of fashion, jewelry and housewares keyed to certain themes and running the gamut from lacy crocheted Brazilian beachwear to African masks. 303 Main St., 631-604-2780.
LA MAISONETTE | Lynn Park, a former fashion editor, and Christopher Charveriat, who grew up in a castle in the South of France, have brought boatloads of sumptuous Belgian and French antiques to their brand-new shop in Sag Harbor, just steps from the water. “We love shopping in Europe so much we thought, Why not just open a store?” says Park. 34 Bay St., 631-725-0300.
