When we weren't digging for treasure, styling photo shoots or playing hat tricks this summer, we were out and about in Sag Harbor with Heidi. Here we are together on the cover of Hamptons.
Well—truth be told, we didn't see Heidi out in Sag, but we do share cover space. You just have to look a little harder.
Hamptons has always been a favorite of ours—the party pages alone are worth the read-—so we're truly honored to contribute!
Jaithan and I co-produced and wrote the story together with photographs from Eric Striffler. "Harbor Master," it's called, a walking tour of my top five picks for the finest antiques, art and collectibles in Sag Harbor.
Here it is in more blog-friendly format, beginning with our first stop of the day, Neo Studio, the modernist depot of Jean-Yves Legrand, an exceedingly charming fellow made even more so by his lilting, effervescent accent. Stepping into his storefront is like touring the most splendid auction house in Paris. Every time I go to Neo Studio, I fall in love with something new, strange and wonderful that I never could have possibly imagined bringing into my house but within minutes, poking in corners, drinking it in, I simply can't live without.
For 11 summers, Legrand has quietly filled a house on Madison Street once owned by a sea captain with an ever changing mix. The barrel-back chair is Hollywood Regency in a buttery mahogany. I'd cover a pair of them in black burlap, flanking a fireplace or a console in a long hall.
The brass sculpture of Puccini's heroine Mimi from LaBohème is the work of artist Lee Menichetti. It's a haunting, beautiful piece and always the first to welcome me into New-Studio's fanciful world.
The ceramic bust is actually a jardinière, painted to mimic the look of volcanic rock and malachite. I'd place it beside a bench in a master bath with rolled up towels or in a foyer filled with wildflowers.
Next up: Ruby Beets, an old favorite with new digs…
How fun! Would love to go there and shop (browse)!
xoTrina
Love Sag Harbor! Great feature 🙂
Nicely done gentlemen! And I like the title too.
Of course, Heidi feels the same about sharing the paige with you!
Warm hugs,
Mon
P.S What a smart idea to put towels in that jardinière.
I have never been to Sag Harbor, but now it is on my list of places I want to go to!!
what a gorgeous area and even better shopping!! gotta check out Legrand’s place next time I’m there..so many fabulous finds….and so nice to be on the cover with Heidi Klum!!
best,
maureen
Congrats on headlining with Heidi!!! Sag in the summer – oh, how i missed it this year.
Looks like it’s a busy and FUN summer for you two!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
you go to the funnest places! (is funnest a word?)
I want to shop where you’re shopping! Looks like a fabulous place and those barrel-backed chairs look amazing. I love Ruby Beets and can’t wait to see what you found there. I hope you two guys are having a great summer!
The chair you are holding is gorgeous. What a fun summer! I hope you are loving your new place in Connecticut!
Aye, aye E&J! You mastered this harbor!
xo Cathy
Looks like a great time! Love that brass sculpture.
Eddie you are having entirely too much fun! and Heidi is impossibly thin!
You do look blissful out there in the Hamptons.. enjoy!
Kit
Love living vicariously through you 2! Happy summer!
Do you guys ever sleep?
Who knew you and Heidi were tight! lol Congratulations on the story in the Hamptons. You never stop amazing us. We have been dying to go there and now that we’ve seen these great antiques shops. We really must go! Tell Heidi we said hi.
Angela and Renee
Darlings, I am sure Heidi is bragging about sharing cover space with YOU! xoxo, P
You did not have to point out your name … I totally saw it on the cover right there next to Heidi! Looks like fun!…-Ann
It looks like a fabulous issue and your article looks wonderful with so many gorgeous finds!! And how many people get to share a cover with Heidi Klum?! Hope you’re having a great week ~
I would love to stroll through that antique shop
also it being in the hamptons wouldn’t hurt anything since I have never been there
one thing you hit all the hot spots Ross
Janice
love coming here! you guys find the neatest places with cool finds!
Congrats your cover shot with Heidi. I LOVE her! Love those chairs from Neo-Studio.
I’m also very impressed with your Hans Hofmann reference! I love Hofmann and have studied and collect many of his students’ work. He’s the father of the best of American art for sure.
Thanks for stopping by!
Steve
But Heidi surely knows who you are by now, and that counts!
When I see unusual things in my hunts…I always want an entire empty house to decorate around the inspiring item. (never happens… :/
That barrel back chair is divine! Oh, and Heidi may be a supermodel, but I vote E+J for the cover!! 🙂
Hi Eddie,
Congrats on the great article…and fun to share a cover with Miss Klum!
You look great and the jardiniere is fantastic.
Amy
Congratulations you two! You’re just all over the place these days. Much deserved!
Gorgeous Eddie, what a wonderful trip! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today …
I started a new feature on my blog called: “A Picture is Worth…” it’s a call back to posting pics of my home, I really hope you’ll stop by and check it out! 🙂
You’ve been a huge inspiration to me!
xo,A
Harbor Master!! I love that chair your pictured with.
I’m drooling…
You look great Eddie, rested and fit.
Miss you both so much but am happy to know that you’ve been enjoying yourselves!!!
Big Hugs,
Terri
Heidi should feel honored to share the cover with you! Congrats on the feature and enjoy your weekend. xo
I love your sense of humor Eddie :)!
The feature is looking fantastic! I love all these fabulous treasures. Hope you are doing Great!
xo
Edyta
Dear Eddie Ross,
I have a pair of 8″ H, articulated, sterling silver sculptures (a man and a woman) , by Lee Menichetti which I use in a miniature setting. I am currently working on a book on my collection of miniatures and am trying to find out about the artists. When I tried to pull him up on google it took me to your blog. Do you perchance have any information on him? If so I would greatly appreciate your sending it to me. My e-mail address is hjbrowne@copper.net. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
Holly-June Browne
30 Bayberry Lane
Lexington, VA 24450