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Baby, It’s You (1 of 7)

Every daughter is somebody’s princess. This frilly frame ($36) is just the thing for family royalty. English Country Antiques, 26 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton.
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Togetherness (2 of 7)

The whole famn damily. This wooden frame ($62) has great beachy colors. Other sizes available. Willow, 41 the Plaza, Montauk.
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Mom’s the Word (3 of 7)

Matching silver frames are great for groupings. Single (mother), $18.99; double (mother’s mother), $19.99. Reeds Photo, 3 Railroad Avenue, East Hampton.
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Daddy’s Girls (4 of 7)

His favorite snapshot, in a charming piece ($12.95) made from real colored pencils. Gone Local, 199 Main Street, Amagansett.
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Mother & Child Reunion (5 of 7)

A classic pose deserves a classic frame. Grannie’s favorite — a presentation piece. $375. London Jewelers, 2 Main Street, East Hampton.
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The Family Tree (6 of 7)

A tiny picture — this one, showing Daddy — becomes an ornament. The frame (only $2) is from a local thrift shop; it’s subject to prior sale. L.V.I.S. Bargain Box, 95 Main Street, East Hampton.
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Little Me (7 of 7)

A good laugh deserves a frame that’s fun. Very Lilly. $14.95. Lilly Pulitzer, 55 Newtown Lane, East Hampton.
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Meticulously restored, a 19th-century house has retaken its place in architectural history.

By Carissa Katz | November 23, 2011 - 5:24pm

“The project evolved from a simple renovation to really understanding what the house was,” said Marsha Soffer, who oversaw the restoration of the 1891 Charles H. Adams house. Durell Godfrey

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Carissa Katz

Managing Editor

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YOU ARE HERE (1 of 5)

Navy pillows ($59 apiece) state the obvious in loopy wool. Nice for a nap or lined up on a couch.
Hildreth’s, 51-55 Main Street, Southampton,
and 109 Pantigo Road, East Hampton.
Photo by Durell Godfrey

FARMER’S MARKER (2 of 5)

Handmade plant markers ($2.99 each) organize the seedlings you will be starting. They’re terra-cotta, to match your pots. From a small collection. Wittendale’s, 89 Newtown Lane, East Hampton.
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HOW D’YOU DO? (3 of 5)

Victorian graphics are used in a fresh way. This découpage glass plate ($55) is by John Derian — of course. Cursive, 14 Amagansett Square, Amagansett.
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LOGOTYPE (4 of 5)

Co-joined cans with terrific labels can hold pencils and note pads, kitchen tools, or little jars full of posies. A handle helps with toting. $14.95. Marders, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton.
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GONE, BABY, GONE (5 of 5)

Multitasking weekenders can tell the world how busy they are — or intend to be — with this bit of cute kitsch ($8.95). Willow, 41 The Plaza, Montauk.
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FAMILY STYLE (1 of 5)

The big mama Le Creuset nine-quart-er and a family of mini pots are perfect for a scallop bisque. Presentation box with four minis, your choice of colors plus black and white. (We mixed the lids for fun.) Large, $370, and worth it; minis, $24 each. Loaves & Fishes Cookshop, Main Street, Bridgehampton.
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CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL (2 of 5)

A charming taste of the Old World: hand-painted pottery from Poland. Lots of pieces available to fill open shelving in a country kitchen. Soup bowl, $53.99; platter, $62.99. Hildreth’s, 51-55 Main Street, Southampton.
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COLOR SPLASH (3 of 5)

Every soupy project needs a colander for straining the solids and draining the tortellini. Orange makes it fun. Other colors available, of course. $35. Monogram Shop, 7 Newtown Lane, East Hampton.
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GOOD MEASURE (4 of 5)

Herbs and spices are the heart of any soup. And we just love these lead-free pewter measuring spoons. $50. Cursive, 14 Amagansett Square, Amagansett.
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CRUSH ON YOU (5 of 5)

This nifty tomato press will pulp most cooked vegetables and makes quick work of scalded tomatoes. A vacuum seal keeps it in place on the counter. Cheery color and easy cleanup. $38.95. Williams- Sonoma, Bridgehampton Commons, Bridgehampton.
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Fueled by the sun and energy efficient. By Don Matheson

| October 6, 2011 - 12:24pm

The south side of Don and Tori Matheson’s house in Springs is seen with awnings deployed for shade, above, and retracted for full sun, inset. Carl Alan Smith

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Social Circuit (1 of 5)

This environmentally correct stash box was crafted from retired mother-boards. No two exactly alike. $24.95 Gone Local, 199 Main Street, Amagansett.
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Thought Pattern (2 of 5)

Floors or walls, bathroom or back splash? Ponder, ponder. These cement tiles ($9 each) are wonderful for many fanciful projects. Alan Court & Associates, 34 Park Place, East Hampton.
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Double Wedding (3 of 5)

The classic ring pattern from the American quilt tradition is smashing on a hand-knit cotton throw rug. (Machine washable. Other sizes and colors available.) $445. Annyx, 150 Main Street, Sag
Harbor.
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Pattern Recognition (4 of 5)

These little votives ($8 each) can be clustered on a mantel. Mid-century is the mood. General Home Store, 100 Park Place, East Hampton.
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Jungle Fever (5 of 5)

This eye-catching zebra-print doormat is nifty in a kitchen or bathroom, too. $68. Homenature, 6 Main Street, Southampton.
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By Isabel Carmichael | September 29, 2011 - 12:36pm

A view of the Arc House from the driveway shows the original design with the flat-roofed sleeping quarters behind it. Matthew Carbone

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Isabel Carmichael

Writer, Calendar Editor

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ARF FOR ARF’S SAKE (1 of 5)

This nifty Jeff Koons–ish dog sculpture is really a salt-and-pepper set, held together in the middle by a magnet. Great for people who like to play with their food. $24. Home, James. 55 Main Street, East Hampton.
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STEELING HOME (2 of 5)

Silvery pasha tuffet works as a side table, hassock, or plant stand. (And it really goes with everything.) $225. Fishers Home Furnishings, 144 Main Street, Sag Harbor.
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HI HO, SILVER (3 of 5)

Wine-bottle coaster with splendid steed motif. Very English country house. Nickel-plated. $40. Horse Haven, 36 Hampton Road, Southampton.
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MERCURY RISING (4 of 5)

Simply divine kettle design by Michael Graves. Handles of different hues available, with matching bird that whistles when the water reaches the boiling point. $175. General Home Store, 100 Park Place, East Hampton.
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SHIP’S LIGHT (5 of 5)

A traditional deck prism, used on boats to bring daylight below decks, can also hold papers on windy desks. $35. Sag Harbor Yacht Yard Ships Store, 53 Bay Street, Sag Harbor.
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| September 22, 2011 - 12:29pm

Mark Wilson of Wilsonville surrounded by items from the Amagansett store, including a portrait of an unknown baseball player. Durell Godfrey

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Winged Victory (1 of 5)

This fabulous gilded- eagle box is said to be used by the White House for gifts. It’s great for an emergency sewing kit, or for corralling messy desktop stuff. $95. Mecox Gardens, 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton.
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Pet Project (2 of 5)

Appliquéd front and back, these folksy matching
pillows have a lot of charm. $110 each. Beach Bungalow, 26 Main
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Jump on It (3 of 5)

Hide your house keys in this very handy cast-iron frog. Tuck it in the rock garden or hide it in plain sight next to a potted plant on the deck. $30. Bayberry, 50 Montauk Highway, Amagansett.
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You’ve Got Snail (4 of 5)

This nifty cast-iron fellow makes an adorable bookend or doorstop. Available in different colors. $25. Annyx, 150 Main Street, Sag Harbor.
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Bird in Hand (5 of 5)

Dave Bennett carved and painted this long-billed curlew ($225) in the style of the famous Uncle Henry Bennett. This and many other birds are available by e-mail at
oldcoot@optonline.net.
Photo by Durell Godfrey