A Review: Behind the Privets; Classic Hamptons Houses & Designs The East Hampton Historical Society

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Жыл бұрын

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For every lavish, state-of-the-art, over-the-top home under construction in the Hamptons, there is an equally compelling, culturally significant home that has been restored and maintained its original designs. This fascinating glimpse inside these classic homes aims to capture the illustrious architecture and design of the Hamptons historic houses. Accompanied by architectural photographer Stanley Rumbough and Hamptons historian Richard Barons, readers are invited “over the privet hedges” of dozens of homes that offer clues to the Hamptons’ storied past. From quaint, 18th-century cottages to the Sister Parrish-style decor of Hamptons legend Dina Merrill, the houses profiled here boast historical significance and impeccable style. Heartfelt contributions from Hamptons icons David Netto and Alec Baldwin recall a time before million-dollar homes dominated the area’s pristine beaches and lovely lanes.

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@ninamelsted8702 Жыл бұрын

Mary, I'm still recovering from the prices of your amazing purchases. Other than the fact that you have impeccable taste, how blessed your children have been growing up hearing your lovely voice.

@thetartantopiary Жыл бұрын

You are too funny. My children often joked that I used "the angry librarian voice" when I was upset with them...but that angry librarian got things done! 😜

@maryschlotter108 Жыл бұрын

East Hampton is a beautiful town. I have been there several times . I live 40 minutes away .One of my childhood friends lived there year round . While in art school she was a caretaker for 3 homes there. Every milestone birthday 5 of us who have been friends since grammar school would gather there when my friend bought a house there where she lived with her husband and chocolate lab. There is a restaurant called Rowdy Hall where we would go for dinner sometimes. Great memories. She now lives in a beautiful home outside of Asheville. Our next milestone birthday dare I say will be 70 we may return to East Hampton . The ocean is breathtaking I could hear the tide at night when I slept but the mornings sitting out by the pond and watching and listening to the beautiful birds was my favorite. I hope I can find the book. I would love to send it to her. We always loved the privets and wondered many times what was behind them ❤ Thank you so much for another wonderful video.

@thetartantopiary Жыл бұрын

These are great memories! I love that there is a Rowdy Hall Restaurant. I hope you are able to find a copy as well. They are out there, although they seem to be expensive.

@loretta7851 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother lived in East Hampton and growing up. I spent every summer on East Hampton beach almost every day riding my bike to the beach, no lifeguard. (In the 1970s) my uncles friend owned a night club called the Hampton attic, and they were parties every night and they hired my 80 year okd uncle Alfred worked in the bar in the morning cleaning up the bar and he had something to do to keep him busy .I have so many fun memories. and I go and visit my grandmother’s house every year since she’s gone .my father used to take me in the winter with my dog and we used to run on the beach with our dogs. ( my grandmother s dog too

@thetartantopiary Жыл бұрын

What a great memory and a beautiful place to make the memories!

@janedoe7330 Жыл бұрын

Dream life! What a blessing.

@coleenstarling1217 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this visit to a city I loved living in.

@chrisogrady4956 11 ай бұрын

The Hamptons must be beautiful. I can only imagine and dream! Bless you for climbing 80 steps-lovely views, amazing mansion.

@bwiseok 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful place to be able to live. The houses are extraordinary. I always wondered why they were platforms on top the roof I didn’t understand that but now I do. What a lovely book to put on my list

@stealth48nurse Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary. Every week I always look forward to watching your beautiful and educational videos. So relaxing and entertaining after the work week.

@buickinvicta288 Жыл бұрын

Before I even watch, I have to say that I have the same red toile. 😄

@christophermaulden733 Жыл бұрын

Mrs. Rose Hedge 🌹👏 Love her name . 👍

@traceygartrell3419 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@jenniferm5486 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure Mary. ❤️

@thetartantopiary Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jennifer!

@emiliebova 11 ай бұрын

This area reminds me of Rumson, NJ houses.

@maria13corvette Жыл бұрын

Wonder what connection this place and family has with Pheneas Banning in California. There is a museum in Wilmington Ca., named by him. It's the Phineas Banning Museum. Connection to the last house.

@vickeypierce293 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful homes...and thank you for climbing 80 steps so we could enjoy the views!! Im sure your legs were not happy! Love your Temu purchases!! Wow!! Definitely going to purchase the storage bags The discount code is wonderful

@janicekeisler9225 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary! Always learn something while enjoying your reviews. Thank you for showing the history and beauty in the Hamptons through this book. The trip to Bellamy Mansion and it’s view of Wilmington was a bonus! Thank you for introducing us to Temu…will definitely check it out. Your daughter’s birthday gifts are wonderful…what a fortunate girl she is to have a mom like you!

@blackdunaway Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for another informative and enjoyable video. I have often wondered about temu products and you've given me confidence in purchasing items. Keep up the good work 💞💞

@Dina-md3ji Жыл бұрын

Lovely video

@karenreiter533 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary for the Temu code. I will try it for sure…amazing prices. The Hamptons are truly beautiful and I enjoyed the book review so much. Happy Memorial Day weekend to you and your family. 💕💕 🇺🇸

@dulcerush735 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this beautiful book, for the history lesson I learned things from you that I never knew before. I’ll check out Temu. Thanks again.

@psin0373 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mary for introducing us to TEMU and the tour of the Hamptons and a glimpse of Wilmington. Happy Memorial Day, too!

@thetartantopiary Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I hope you have a nice Memorial Day also. We are getting some much needed rain today, but I think it will be sunny on Monday.

@psin0373 Жыл бұрын

@@thetartantopiary Just received my copy of One Man's Folly: The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood. So good. I think you'd love it.

@psin0373 Жыл бұрын

I'm so embarrassed; you reviewed it 10 months ago. Ooopsy.

@thetartantopiary Жыл бұрын

Don’t be! You are right, I do love this book. It’s probably in my top 10 favorites.

@psin0373 Жыл бұрын

@@thetartantopiary Oh, that would be a great post, ranking your TOP 10 books!

@tinamcivor2996 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos and especially your diy and craft segment. Please reconsider your sponser of Temu. If items are that cheap, the people who manufacture, package and ship the items across the ocean are not being paid a living wage or have questionable practices.

@mizzmolly7649 Жыл бұрын

I second your comment. Mary is a woman of exquisite taste. TEMU is a subsidiary of a Chinese company that sells cheap crap.

@thetartantopiary Жыл бұрын

I wanted to let you know that I appreciate this comment and I'm paying attention.

@Dina-md3ji Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh

@vivienmcnaul109 Жыл бұрын

❤😂

@jokeschaap3505 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if there is a book from or about Gerrie Bremermann?

@thetartantopiary Жыл бұрын

I have had several people ask this question, and to the best of my knowledge, Gerrie Bremermann did not write a book nor was she the subject of one. Although, her designs were featured in many periodicals.