the barn

While visiting

an estate

recently,

John and I decided

our favorite part 

was the barn.

Seriously.

It's not the main residence

or

one of the guest houses.

It's the barn.

It was an original structure 

on the property

and has been renovated 

using all reclaimed wood.

The results are spectacular!

The juxtaposition

of modern art

over the island

was perfection.

John was obsessed with the doors.

While I marveled at the most stunning
display of art I have ever seen
in a home.

Who knew?
My dream house is a barn.

contrasts

A study of contrasts:

C came home from dinner 

with a friend 

at Babette's

in East Hampton

last night.

She said,

"I met the nicest girl tonight.

She was soooo beautiful

and so nice.

She owns the candy store.

You know...

Dylan's."

My childhood:

'I wonder if Ginny

and I can ride bikes to 

Pasquale's

and

Dipper Dan's.'

burma rising

On Saturday,

we attended

Burma Rising

at the home of

Joan and George Hornig.

The Hornigs are known for their

extradordinary sense of 

philanthropy.

In fact,
100% of the profits of
Joan Hornig Jewelry
go to the charity of
Your
choice.

This event was to benefit the

Cetana Educational Foundation.

The night was filled

with glamorous individuals,

Burmese Art 

and auction items,

as well as a

specialty cocktail,

Wolffer wine,
and Burmese cuisine.

We listened to speeches about the

foundation and the need for education

in Burma.

Joan is the stunning lady in the red dress.

We were treated to an exhibit

of a traditional

Burmese dance.

This guy stood in front of me,

but I didn't mind...
really.

The night was perfect

and we were encouraged to explore

the grounds.

They were exquisite.

We fell in love with the porches

on the guest houses,

as any true southerners would.

We adored the rose garden,

this serene arbor,

the sunken tennis courts,

this soothing fountain,

and the verdant landscape.

The whole event was marvelous

and so were the people.

However,
the highlight

of my evening
was dinner

on the terrace

After
the party...

today with john

The Today Show

aired a fun story 

on the Hamptons

this morning.  

One clip
was about the
wine stand
at Wolffer.

John did a great job
on the interview!

friday nights

We've settled into a comfortable routine

on Friday nights

this summer.

The evening always 

begins at the wine stand

for cocktails and live music.

The only thing that changes

week to week

is the band

and the ever-increasing crowds.

So many families

attend Sunset Friday

because the weather is so nice here.  

It's almost never too hot or humid.

And the kids are always happy to hang out

listening to music, 

making new friends,

and devouring 

the cheese plates.

Cocktails are always 

followed by

a dinner party

filled with interesting people

and lively conversation.

The countdown is on.

Two more Fridays 

in paradise!

yaphank show

On a rainy day

last week,

C

participated in 

her first 

horse show 

of the season.

It is such a joy

to watch her 

doing what she loves.

Afterwards,

we had the pleasure

of watching her jumper trainer

participate

in her first hunter division.

Babi was excellent.

I am always amazed

at the beauty of

the relationship

between a horse and rider.

Congratulations
to you both!

the perfect day

There are many ideas of a perfect day

in the Hamptons.

For some,

it's a 20 plus mile bike ride.

(definitely not me)

For others,

it's surfing at Ditch Plains.

(preferably with Jimmy Buffett)

It may be

spending the whole day 

at the ocean

or 

shopping in Southampton.

It could be

 a celebrity sighting

or

procuring and cooking an

all organic meal from a local farm stand.

To some,

it's spending the day at home

with family.

To others,

it's preparing for

a social networking cocktail party.
It may be a
 paddleboard  excursion at Long Beach
or
a glamorous philanthropic event.

However,

I had one of my versions

of a perfect Hampton day

on Sunday.

Our friend,

(Magic) Mike

picked us up from 

Long Wharf on his dinghy.

It was somewhat intimidating

to be on a tiny rubber raft

next to yachts like this.

We weaved in and out of all

the sailboats moored

on the water

and discovered that the 

moorings cost only $50,

but the catch is the 12 year waiting list.

Finally,

Mike & Kerry's 

gorgeous sailboat 

came into view.

We climbed aboard

and opened 

some Wolffer rose'.

The boat was my idea of heaven.

Two bedrooms

And 

two bathrooms!

I wanted to move in,

but I reminded myself 

I was just there for the day.

Aboveboard,

we snacked on 

some delicious food

as we gazed upon

pristine land.

In the afternoon,
the wind picked up and 

we set the sail.

L & C lounged

on the bow

while we chatted on 

the stern.

Eventually,

we dropped anchor 

and swam.

Even me.

It was exhilarating.

Then,

we sailed home,

parked our dinghy,

and walked into

town for an ice cream.

It was unequivocally,

my idea of a
 perfect 

Hampton

day.