Yellow chard seems to be in every garden, even a vest-pocket park in the Marais.
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Nesting (1 of 6)

Made of cement, this stubborn pigeon will never fly away — even when it’s blowing a gale outside. $102. English Country Antiques, 26 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton.
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Wedgie! (2 of 6)

This door chock comes with a brilliant easy-grab handle, for hanging up or pulling out. Stylish, and so smart. $18. InHome, 132 Main Street, Sag Harbor.
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Stay at Home (3 of 6)

This highly collectable, cast-iron Hubley doorstop, with original paint, is one of a collection. $250. Nellie’s of Amagansett, 230 Main Street, Amagansett.
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Sit, Stay (4 of 6)

Border collies love having work to do. This one herds the door. $50. Coastal Home, 2442 Main Street, Bridgehampton.
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Bucket List (5 of 6)

Fill this very vintage-looking piece with favorite stones or marbles (so you don’t lose them). Great for beach houses. $35. Annyx, 150 Main Street, Sag Harbor.
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Heavy Metal (6 of 6)

Not for the faint of heart (or grannie’s guest room), but great fun for teenagers and other cool kids. $49.95. Khanh Sports, 60 Park Place, East Hampton.
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On the edge of a quiet cove, it evokes yesteryear and memories
David Bray renovated a small house in Noyac while taking care to maintain its charm. Below, a snapshot from before work began.
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Inspired by botanizing in Greece and Turkey
There were no roads so the botanists hired a tractor in the Taurus Mountains of Turkey. The driver is seen taking a break in the Emily Valley.
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Designers fulfill their dream of a magical, but high tech, beach house
The fireplace is a concession to cool nights in a living room with an otherwise uninterrupted glass wall.
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A long lean line of interlocking spaces
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Michael Haverland’s own house reflects his architectural philosophy
Geometry, light, and sight lines work together to eye-pleasing effect at the Haverland and Galanes house in East Hampton.
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