Good morning, I can’t believe its already Thursday. Don’t know about you but here in the northeast we are bracing for a serious dose of heat. They are expecting heat indexes to hit 105 or more, which I know is what some parts of the country have been experiencing for weeks! It is unbelievable and so oppressive. Makes you want to stay inside and not budge but fat chance of that happening! Stay cool if you are in the heatwaves path and make sure you stay hydrated.?This week has been a busy one with lots going on over at the house, its officially crunch time but the exciting thing is every little thing happening now is pure eye candy, the icing on the cake, the long awaited aesthetics and lets be honest this is when the fun really begins ( a lot of work too but you won’t hear any complaints from me). I have my days where it feels like the looooong home stretch will never end, but admittedly lately when I visit I can finally see myself living there, not just visiting! I think largely because the kitchen?is going in and the vanities are due to be delivered to most of the bathrooms this week as well. The end is near……I have waited over three years to say that! So here is what I am loving this week………
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FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FROM MY VERY OWN YARD. This time of year, all kinds of things are blooming. I can always rely on my trusty old friend, the ever so hardy and consistent hydrangea to provide me with countless small arrangements to place throughout the house. One day after a bouquet of flowers I had received had “expired’ I put the lily plant outside, not thinking twice…..well suddenly that “dead plant” from a year ago surprises me one morning with a huge stalk just chock full of gorgeous lilies!! What a nice surprise! So I took some of those lilies and made up a few small arrangements with the hydrangeas and put them in my little trusty blue and whites (best $20 I ever spent) and I am quite happy with?the result. Professional flower arranger I am not, but enthusiastic, willing learner and experimenter I am!
The “surprise” peeking out from behind the hostas!
The hydrangeas begging to be brought inside to escape from the heat!
Love the colors!
HOUSE UPDATES. The buzz word this week is KITCHEN! So exciting to see it going up, and I am loving every tiny inch of this baby! It is so far exactly as I had envisioned and I couldn’t be happier with it. I am also so happy I insisted that we change from the coffered ceiling to the beams, to me they will ‘make” the kitchen, well that and the floors. And the European range. Oh and the limestone hood! But then the cabinets are pretty amazing too….oh well its a collaborative effort!! Much is going on this week. Other big news is that I finally chose the marble slabs, it was a big production to choose 8 slabs. The slabs are quite gorgeous, and the next time you see them you will see them on the countertops installed and ready for some use!
Then the woodworking continues as does the limestone for covered porch, so have a look…..
Just starting to add the little scrolls on either side of the dormer (see far left dormer right scroll)
The stone for countertops
These 2 pieces are for the center island
They will be bookmatched
This is part of what will be the refrigerator unit hutch
The sink wall
Beams in family room
I like the beadboard detailing….
Back stair hall…..railing and posts are getting put in.
I love the beefiness of the bottom post, our woodworker rocks!
The limestone porch nearly done…
From the inside, the balustrades got installed….
AN AMAZING FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT. Ever been to Blue Hills at Stone Barns? Its such a treat for every sense, it is totally gorgeous, is on a working farm, and the food is out of this world. The dining room is along the lines of ?Hudson Valley meets Napa Valley, super elegant and low key but not trying too hard. I love that Napa vibe and they nail it here! They offer one of two tasting menus which I believe was a nine course?dinner, I got to try all kinds of things I have never tried or didn’t have to guts to try and loved literally every morsel that went into my mouth! Dessert was the crowning touch to a decadent and beautiful meal. Lucky me, we are going in Sept. for a friends birthday…cannot wait! Here are some highlights, best to arrive early so you can take a tour of the farm. Click here to find out more!
A GREAT ENTERTAINING BOOK. Hard to top the southerner’s reputation for being a wicked party planner and thrower. This book surely supports that reputation beautifully. Just got it from Amazon and drooled over every page…a must read for anyone who enjoys setting a pretty table or thinking up excuses to throw a party! ?Click here to order Gracious Tables.
ARTE ITALICA. Love this line and practically faint over it every time I see it. Their line is extensive and features everything from pewter pieces, to gorgeous fine china, elegant lead crystal and flatware. Plus they have added many more accessories and serving pieces to their line recently. Gorgeous is a serious understatement. What do you think? Click here to indulge your curiosity.
GLORIOUS HAMPTONS The Hamptons truly has something for everyone…here is a little flavor of what its all about……..and yes it REALLY is this gorgeous! The Hamptons has EVERYTHING, from stunning world class beaches, charming out of a postcard picture perfect towns, incredible restaurants, hundred year old farms still family owned selling their fresh produce, pristine golf courses, beautiful people, outrageous beach “cottages”, a world class horse show, art museums, The Hampton Classic, and they even boast their own film festival!! So there is truly something for everyone in this fabulous playground……these pictures depict what it really looks like, yes it really is that beautiful!
Love this place!
Yep even has their own film festival!
If you love looking at houses….get ready for the likes of which you have never seen!
Nothing says Hamptons more than privet hedges
A favorite Hamptons indulgence….the yummy lobster roll!
Well what do you think? Anything particularly appeal to you? Anything you are loving this week that you want to share? Please tell us! Wishing you a terrific Thursday!
W0W!! So much to love. Love your flowers, so pretty! Always wanted to go to the Hamptons next time we venture north for sure! The Arte Italica line I am very familiar with, its beautiful and a local store carries the entier line. I have glassware from them, beautiful stuff. And the best for last, your house! OMG, it blows me away every time I see it, it is getting more and more beautiful if thats possible, your kitchen is going to be incredible, can’t wait to see the finished product, you have done such an outrageous job, its over the top!!!!!!!
Mornin’ darlin’! Oh sweet Tina, I am SOOOOOO OVER THE TOP EXCITED FOR YOU to see that your KITCHEN, YOUR SHRINE is being built so beautifully! BEAMS? STONE COUNTERTOPS???????OH YEAH! You really know what you are doing. I wish you many HAPPY YEARS of good health, happy family times and PEACE in this glorious home…wow. YOU ARE SO EXCITED, AREN’T YOU? When do you forsee moving in??????? WE MUST have a grand party for you dearest!!! HAPPY DAY and the countdown is on, isn’t it?
Your home is BEYOND WORDS. I am officially in love with every inch! LOVE your marble choices, really clean marble, I am looking for a bathroom and having a hard time finding good clean stone. Nice choices! Hamptons been once and it is quite an amazing place, cannot wait to go back!
Absolutely amazing! You kitchen, porch, geez everything is breathtaking. Those marble slabs are to die for. The beams… don’t even get me started. Just a dream. I’m so happy for you and I’m excited to see it all come together. BEAUTIFUL.
My new favorite day of the week – I get to see your updates!! Love the scroll (soon to be scrolls) on the dormer and the balustrades are fabulous. Amazing as always!!
Absolutely stunning Tina. I ADORE the marble for the kitchen. It is exactly what I would pick if I were building a house. Does Architectural Digest know about this house yet? I can wait to see it there! Stacy
Tina, your flower arrangements are lovely! The fact that they came from your own garden–even lovelier! Nearing the home stretch for the finish on your dream home is as exciting for your followers as you! Your kitchen, with the beams, is going to be a big delight for me! I love a GREAT kitchen! I’m in love with the ARTE ITALICA! I am now officially on their mailing list! And, my dream has been to live the Hampton life! Love indulging in the photos! xo
Oh Tina, such loveliness to grace our Thursday morning! I want to go to the Hamptons just for those lobster rolls, they look delicious!
How big is your kitchen island going to be if you need two slabs? You’re going to need roller blades in that kitchen! I have the same colour and style of cabinets in our new kitchen, but we opted for dark brown granite, so I can’t wait to see yours installed and what backsplash you picked!
What a fun stage you’re at with the house. I’m mad about the kitchen and the limestone porch! I can’t wait to see what your finished look will be. So exciting! You won’t mind if I live vicariously through you, will you? teehee!
Your flower arrangements are so lovely…all the better that they come from your garden. Do you find that they don’t last as long as store bought flowers? Mine don’t…but I like the ritual of changing the bouquets out anyway. Please keep the house updates coming. You must be “high fiving” the workers’ progress!
Tina the marble has me ooohing and aaaahing. It is so gorgeous, How exciting for you to see all of this unfold!!! It is exciting for us too, I can not imagine how delighted you must feel when going to see the progress. Love the beams and all of the woodwork, what a dream come true!!!The Hamptons are a place that is on my Someday List!! I can not wait until I get to visit there. Happy Thursday to YOU!! Kathysue
The porch, THE PORCH!!!!!!!!!!! OMGoodness, how I love it! I know the kitchen will be magnificent! Your taste is exquisite so everything will be glorious. Can’t wait to see it all finished!!!!! We are all so anxious……as I am sure YOU are too!!!! XO, Pinky
First off, can you please send some of your heat and sunshine to me in Seattle? It is like Fall here, rainy and in the 60’s. I can’t take it anymore! Moving on… your kitchen is going to be such a dream! The marble is just beautiful and I am dying to see it all completed, although I’m sure you are too!
Bonjour Tina, FIrst your floral arrangements are gorgeous. I cannot imagine how excited you must be to see your kitchen shaping up so beautifully. Anxious to see the marble in place. The porch is lovely…you’ll be in before you know it! Take care, Mimi
Your kitchen is going to be unbelievable, Tina! I’m so excited for you. So many of your choices are exactly what mine would be if I had the opportunity to build a dream home. I love to vicariously experience the process through your Thursday updates!
You are really on to the fun part-seeing it all really come together-how exciting! All of those marble slabs made me happy-I can’t get enough of looking at gorgeous marble slabs!! I have never been to the Hamptons but it looks divine!
The last photo of the arch window of your home is as pretty as any homes you have showcased. I am a big fan of flatware and I love the photo of the flatware you shared. Your arrangements from your garden are gorgeous.
Your limestone porch is amazing and the kitchen is going to be so fabulous! I think once you have a kitchen complete, it can be a home. I can’t wait to order a copy of Gracious Tables to add to my collection! Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my post today! I’m honored you would save it as a favorite post!! You have an open invitation to my imaginary lake house any day (and when it becomes a reality you’ll definitely have to come!)
Tina, you must be getting so excited that the end is almost near after such a long journey. The slabs of marble are so beautiful. We can’t wait to see them installed. It’s going to be gorgeous! Angela and Renee
Found your blog through Greet at Belgian Pearls- and I am soooo glad I found you! What an amazing home you are building! I am swooning over every photo! I am excited to watch & read about it as it unfolds!! Cheers!!
All I can say is I am in total awe of the house you are building, or should I rephrase and say castle because really thats what it is, a modern day castle. The matierals you have chosen are incredible, so tasteful. Not garrish like some you see around here (Alpine, NJ) yours looks like it could be an older home, and take that as a compliment! Love the Hamptons, my brother has a house in Bridgehampton and we spend 2 weeks there every August and its the highlight of our summer. (especially for all 9 cousins) Book looks good and your marble is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey with us!
Wow – your house is looking so amazing. Just blows me away. I love the marble and so glad to see you’ve chosen beauty over practicality as I’m going to do! Those photos of the Hamptons make me swoon, it really is the most beautiful place.
Oh Tina that marble is tooo divine for words! You have selected examples with the most beautiful figuring! How exciting it must be seeing your elegant and enormous kitchen coming to the fruition! You must have chandeliers of some sort in it, there’s just no question! I am going to make time to sit and read about this amazing journey of your dream home from the beginning. Warmest hugs from an old farmhouse in England – Glenda xxx P.S. thank you so much for such a lovely comment and adding me to your list, I’m truly touched.
Hi Tina am a bit behind catching up. I am sooo looking forward to your porch!!! It is going to be wonderful and I think you should call it a “loggia”. What is on the menu for the porch or do I need to look at an older post, if so which one please? The marble looks lovely and your kitchen is coming along nicely! I can just imagine how excited you must be! Off to check out that site of lovelies above!
Thank you for visiting me over at Heather Ever Present. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time, I am so excited to have a new follower! I LOVE the flowers from your yard, they are beautiful, the way you arranged them, well, they could be beautiful centerpieces for a wedding. Jennifer from Belclaire House actually used vases similar to yours at her wedding! As some other readers asked, please share where you found them. Your house is also delicious, it reminds me of where a fairy princess would live….your kitchen to be, don’t even get me started, I found myself dreaming of all the parties I would throw with space like that, congratulations! I also have to pay a little tribute to the lobster roll (drool), they are my favorite and I enjoy 1 (10) every time I make it out East.
Those slabs of stone are incredible, oh I’m going to be so envious of your kitchen. I love that Italian glass range, I’ll go click the link, I’d never heard of it before. And I’ve always wanted to try the famous lobster roll – one day.
Tina, your house is looking breathtaking, I am loving that huge kitchen! The marble slabs and the cabinetry looks beautiful! I was just in the Hamptons for July 4th and had a blast…can’t wait to go back! Have a wonderful weekend!
Firs of all I am sorry I have not been visiting so much lately – I am just a busy summer Mom! But do know that I find your blog lovely and filled with good energy and that your “new” home is one of the most stunning houses I have even seen. Front cover magazine worthy! The porch alone with the balustrades – fantastic!
Hi Tina~ Finally getting a chance to catch up with everyone. Oh my gosh, your home! What can I say! I can’t wait to see everything installed in the kitchen. And I so love your porch. The details are just exquisite. I said to my husband that your home is a home for the ages. It will be loved, appreciated and cherished for years and years to come. xo~ Karen
Wow. I am on the edge of my seat to see the finished kitchen! Have you though about adding a surface? I think a gorgeous Black Walnut bar would be SO gorgeous as a compliment to the beautiful marble and a nod to the dark ceiling beams. Would be fabulous! (I may be biased, I have Craft Art Black Walnut wood countertops in my kitchen and wished I had mixed surfaces with marble).
I love your arrangements. I wish hostas would grow here. They always look so lush and green when I’ve seen them back east.
I think the creation of the kitchen is the most exciting part of a new home. I remember just standing in mine when it was half done and not believing this was going to be the heart of my home. Yours looks incredible! That white marble! Carrara? Whatever type it is gorgeous and would most certainly have been my pick.
Hear it is most unpleasant on the east coast. Hope you are all doing well. 🙂
Be still, my heart! Stunning and divine but comfortable, not kitschy. Always beautiful blog! Thank you for including my favorite place in the world, the Hamptons. Can’t wait for more!
I really wish I lived close to you so I can come over to that construction site as often as I can and breathe all that beauty in. I think I would actually become a pain to you. he he.
P.S. Your home is way more beautiful than the restaurant.
Your floral arrangements are lovely – what a treat to be able to walk outside and pick from the garden!! The kitchen is looking terrific – love the marble – so elegant and classic. And Stone Barns is one of my favorite places – what an incredible story. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Your home is INCREDBILE. I love how you made it look old and elegant the materials you are using are just over the top. My husband is a pretty well known architect here in Chicago and has marveled at your incredible home, he is most impressed. Thank you for sharing, you are a gracious person to do so. Beautiful and very inspirational blog.
I am in love with your marble slabs. I don’t know if you mentioned what they were in an earlier post, but would you mind telling? Are they Italian statuary marble, a Vermont Danby or something else? I am redoing my kitchen and would love to know.
Just loved your update and the kitchen-decision with the beams is wonderful…super cozy, elegant etc…plus the marble, wow! 🙂 The flower arrangements turned out very pretty and I am missing my hydrangeas already from the island with that small bush my mother had planted but hopefully here in Savannah we’ll have some at some point 😉 Right now I’m making-do with various flowers in pots n’ an urn by the carriage house’s outer stairway…
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W0W!! So much to love. Love your flowers, so pretty!
Always wanted to go to the Hamptons next time we venture north for sure!
The Arte Italica line I am very familiar with, its beautiful and a local store carries the entier line. I have glassware from them, beautiful stuff.
And the best for last, your house! OMG, it blows me away every time I see it, it is getting more and more beautiful if thats possible, your kitchen is going to be incredible, can’t wait to see the finished product, you have done such an outrageous job, its over the top!!!!!!!
Where did you find these beautiful vases for $20 and where can I purchase one? Love them! As always your house is amazing…
Mornin’ darlin’! Oh sweet Tina, I am SOOOOOO OVER THE TOP EXCITED FOR YOU to see that your KITCHEN, YOUR SHRINE is being built so beautifully! BEAMS? STONE COUNTERTOPS???????OH YEAH! You really know what you are doing. I wish you many HAPPY YEARS of good health, happy family times and PEACE in this glorious home…wow. YOU ARE SO EXCITED, AREN’T YOU? When do you forsee moving in??????? WE MUST have a grand party for you dearest!!! HAPPY DAY and the countdown is on, isn’t it?
JOY! Anita
Love the middle flower vase as well, where may I find one? Thanks
Your home is BEYOND WORDS. I am officially in love with every inch! LOVE your marble choices, really clean marble, I am looking for a bathroom and having a hard time finding good clean stone. Nice choices!
Hamptons been once and it is quite an amazing place, cannot wait to go back!
Absolutely amazing! You kitchen, porch, geez everything is breathtaking. Those marble slabs are to die for. The beams… don’t even get me started. Just a dream. I’m so happy for you and I’m excited to see it all come together. BEAUTIFUL.
My new favorite day of the week – I get to see your updates!! Love the scroll (soon to be scrolls) on the dormer and the balustrades are fabulous. Amazing as always!!
I adore the stone for the counter tops, It is beautiful.Your flowers are so pretty! Stay cool! 115 heat index here today.
Absolutely stunning Tina. I ADORE the marble for the kitchen. It is exactly what I would pick if I were building a house. Does Architectural Digest know about this house yet? I can wait to see it there!
Stacy
HAHA meant “can’t” wait!
Tina, your flower arrangements are lovely! The fact that they came from your own garden–even lovelier! Nearing the home stretch for the finish on your dream home is as exciting for your followers as you! Your kitchen, with the beams, is going to be a big delight for me! I love a GREAT kitchen! I’m in love with the ARTE ITALICA! I am now officially on their mailing list! And, my dream has been to live the Hampton life! Love indulging in the photos! xo
Drooling over the keyboard at the sight of the slabs! OMG, how exciting is this blog to read?? Living vicariously through you darling!
Oh Tina, such loveliness to grace our Thursday morning! I want to go to the Hamptons just for those lobster rolls, they look delicious!
How big is your kitchen island going to be if you need two slabs? You’re going to need roller blades in that kitchen! I have the same colour and style of cabinets in our new kitchen, but we opted for dark brown granite, so I can’t wait to see yours installed and what backsplash you picked!
I also love your limestone porch, so graceful!
Have a great day, Tina, and try to stay cool.
Beautiful house updates! You kitchen looks amazing and I’m loving it! The Hamptons looks so wonderful! My husband is taking me there this summer!
What a fun stage you’re at with the house. I’m mad about the kitchen and the limestone porch! I can’t wait to see what your finished look will be. So exciting!
You won’t mind if I live vicariously through you, will you? teehee!
I am drooling over your countertop slabs!
From your pictures I gather your (gorgeous)home is on top of a hill (??) (porch photos) would love to see pics of the grounds as well…
Luscious, divine, magnifique! Waiting for more….
Hugs~
Your flower arrangements are so lovely…all the better that they come from your garden. Do you find that they don’t last as long as store bought flowers? Mine don’t…but I like the ritual of changing the bouquets out anyway. Please keep the house updates coming. You must be “high fiving” the workers’ progress!
Tina the marble has me ooohing and aaaahing. It is so gorgeous, How exciting for you to see all of this unfold!!! It is exciting for us too, I can not imagine how delighted you must feel when going to see the progress. Love the beams and all of the woodwork, what a dream come true!!!The Hamptons are a place that is on my Someday List!! I can not wait until I get to visit there. Happy Thursday to YOU!! Kathysue
The porch, THE PORCH!!!!!!!!!!! OMGoodness, how I love it! I know the kitchen will be magnificent! Your taste is exquisite so everything will be glorious. Can’t wait to see it all finished!!!!! We are all so anxious……as I am sure YOU are too!!!! XO, Pinky
First off, can you please send some of your heat and sunshine to me in Seattle? It is like Fall here, rainy and in the 60’s. I can’t take it anymore! Moving on… your kitchen is going to be such a dream! The marble is just beautiful and I am dying to see it all completed, although I’m sure you are too!
What beautiful arrangements you made…love those. And it must be the fun stage now – how exciting! Good luck bearing the heat while it lasts!
Bonjour Tina,
FIrst your floral arrangements are gorgeous. I cannot imagine how excited you must be to see your kitchen shaping up so beautifully. Anxious to see the marble in place. The porch is lovely…you’ll be in before you know it!
Take care,
Mimi
Your kitchen is going to be unbelievable, Tina! I’m so excited for you. So many of your choices are exactly what mine would be if I had the opportunity to build a dream home.
I love to vicariously experience the process through your Thursday updates!
Oh Tina your home is just perfection, what a porch! This is so exciting, you must be thrilled to be this close to move in hu!
Love it all!
Hugs & kisses from Rio!
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You are really on to the fun part-seeing it all really come together-how exciting! All of those marble slabs made me happy-I can’t get enough of looking at gorgeous marble slabs!! I have never been to the Hamptons but it looks divine!
The last photo of the arch window of your home is as pretty as any homes you have showcased. I am a big fan of flatware and I love the photo of the flatware you shared. Your arrangements from your garden are gorgeous.
everything is just amazing. what are the dimensions of your kitchen. thanks
Love: the flowers, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, those beams in your kitchen, those slabs, The Hamptons……were we separated at birth?! 🙂
xoxo Elizabeth
Your limestone porch is amazing and the kitchen is going to be so fabulous! I think once you have a kitchen complete, it can be a home. I can’t wait to order a copy of Gracious Tables to add to my collection! Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my post today! I’m honored you would save it as a favorite post!! You have an open invitation to my imaginary lake house any day (and when it becomes a reality you’ll definitely have to come!)
Tina, you must be getting so excited that the end is almost near after such a long journey. The slabs of marble are so beautiful. We can’t wait to see them installed. It’s going to be gorgeous! Angela and Renee
Love the detail on the dormer. And, that’s some kind of limestone porch! I enjoyed this post!
Found your blog through Greet at Belgian Pearls- and I am soooo glad I found you! What an amazing home you are building! I am swooning over every photo! I am excited to watch & read about it as it unfolds!!
Cheers!!
All I can say is I am in total awe of the house you are building, or should I rephrase and say castle because really thats what it is, a modern day castle. The matierals you have chosen are incredible, so tasteful. Not garrish like some you see around here (Alpine, NJ) yours looks like it could be an older home, and take that as a compliment!
Love the Hamptons, my brother has a house in Bridgehampton and we spend 2 weeks there every August and its the highlight of our summer. (especially for all 9 cousins)
Book looks good and your marble is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey with us!
Wow – your house is looking so amazing. Just blows me away. I love the marble and so glad to see you’ve chosen beauty over practicality as I’m going to do! Those photos of the Hamptons make me swoon, it really is the most beautiful place.
I’m with Design Chic- I actually think “Yeah, Thursday- Tina is going to have a house update!”
Today I’m loving the porch, so very pretty. Also, the scroll detail on the dormers- a very nice touch- I haven’t seen them like that before.
You must call it something other than the porch. It is way too beautiful and elegant. Veranda, perhaps?
And the marble slabs are exquisite!
Oh Tina that marble is tooo divine for words! You have selected examples with the most beautiful figuring! How exciting it must be seeing your elegant and enormous kitchen coming to the fruition! You must have chandeliers of some sort in it, there’s just no question! I am going to make time to sit and read about this amazing journey of your dream home from the beginning. Warmest hugs from an old farmhouse in England – Glenda xxx P.S. thank you so much for such a lovely comment and adding me to your list, I’m truly touched.
Hi Tina am a bit behind catching up. I am sooo looking forward to your porch!!! It is going to be wonderful and I think you should call it a “loggia”. What is on the menu for the porch or do I need to look at an older post, if so which one please? The marble looks lovely and your kitchen is coming along nicely! I can just imagine how excited you must be! Off to check out that site of lovelies above!
Hugs and fab weekend
Veronica
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Thank you for visiting me over at Heather Ever Present. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time, I am so excited to have a new follower! I LOVE the flowers from your yard, they are beautiful, the way you arranged them, well, they could be beautiful centerpieces for a wedding. Jennifer from Belclaire House actually used vases similar to yours at her wedding! As some other readers asked, please share where you found them. Your house is also delicious, it reminds me of where a fairy princess would live….your kitchen to be, don’t even get me started, I found myself dreaming of all the parties I would throw with space like that, congratulations! I also have to pay a little tribute to the lobster roll (drool), they are my favorite and I enjoy 1 (10) every time I make it out East.
Those slabs of stone are incredible, oh I’m going to be so envious of your kitchen. I love that Italian glass range, I’ll go click the link, I’d never heard of it before. And I’ve always wanted to try the famous lobster roll – one day.
Tina, your house is looking breathtaking, I am loving that huge kitchen! The marble slabs and the cabinetry looks beautiful! I was just in the Hamptons for July 4th and had a blast…can’t wait to go back! Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo from NYC
Firs of all I am sorry I have not been visiting so much lately – I am just a busy summer Mom! But do know that I find your blog lovely and filled with good energy and that your “new” home is one of the most stunning houses I have even seen. Front cover magazine worthy! The porch alone with the balustrades – fantastic!
You should be sooo proud! I am proud for you!
Happy weekend!
Warm hugs,
Mon
Hi Tina~ Finally getting a chance to catch up with everyone. Oh my gosh, your home! What can I say! I can’t wait to see everything installed in the kitchen. And I so love your porch. The details are just exquisite. I said to my husband that your home is a home for the ages. It will be loved, appreciated and cherished for years and years to come.
xo~
Karen
Wow. I am on the edge of my seat to see the finished kitchen!
Have you though about adding a surface? I think a gorgeous Black Walnut bar would be SO gorgeous as a compliment to the beautiful marble and a nod to the dark ceiling beams. Would be fabulous! (I may be biased, I have Craft Art Black Walnut wood countertops in my kitchen and wished I had mixed surfaces with marble).
Congrats on the progress!
I love your arrangements. I wish hostas would grow here. They always look so lush and green when I’ve seen them back east.
I think the creation of the kitchen is the most exciting part of a new home. I remember just standing in mine when it was half done and not believing this was going to be the heart of my home. Yours looks incredible! That white marble! Carrara? Whatever type it is gorgeous and would most certainly have been my pick.
Hear it is most unpleasant on the east coast. Hope you are all doing well. 🙂
Geez, did you hit the lottery? Awesome house.
Be still, my heart! Stunning and divine but comfortable, not kitschy. Always beautiful blog! Thank you for including my favorite place in the world, the Hamptons. Can’t wait for more!
Your home is very beautiful and fabulous collections as well as I think the creation of the kitchen is the most exciting part of a new home.
I really wish I lived close to you so I can come over to that construction site as often as I can and breathe all that beauty in. I think I would actually become a pain to you. he he.
P.S. Your home is way more beautiful than the restaurant.
Love seeing the progress, the kitchen is really starting to look like a kitchen!
Can someone please tell me what you and your husband do for a living? I think I may need to switch out of med school LOL
Your floral arrangements are lovely – what a treat to be able to walk outside and pick from the garden!! The kitchen is looking terrific – love the marble – so elegant and classic. And Stone Barns is one of my favorite places – what an incredible story. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Your home is INCREDBILE. I love how you made it look old and elegant the materials you are using are just over the top. My husband is a pretty well known architect here in Chicago and has marveled at your incredible home, he is most impressed. Thank you for sharing, you are a gracious person to do so. Beautiful and very inspirational blog.
PS You can always become a floral designer if you are looking for a new career, those are beautiful!
I am in love with your marble slabs. I don’t know if you mentioned what they were in an earlier post, but would you mind telling? Are they Italian statuary marble, a Vermont Danby or something else? I am redoing my kitchen and would love to know.
Thanks for another beautiful post.
Just loved your update and the kitchen-decision with the beams is wonderful…super cozy, elegant etc…plus the marble, wow! 🙂 The flower arrangements turned out very pretty and I am missing my hydrangeas already from the island with that small bush my mother had planted but hopefully here in Savannah we’ll have some at some point 😉 Right now I’m making-do with various flowers in pots n’ an urn by the carriage house’s outer stairway…
Best as always, Lachlan