The Gardens of the Hamptons: Grand Estates, Village Jewels, and Public Sanctuaries

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Gardens of the Hamptons is an awe-inspiring collection of vibrant, luxurious, full-colour photography amid personal profiles of individuals who have shared the story behind their private garden with lifestyle writer and photographer Blue Carreon, who is also the author of bestseller Equestrian Life in the Hamptons. The Hamptons is a well-known destination for sunshine, luxury, and fun, especially during the summer. This book embraces the well-established, beloved, and aesthetic qualities of the glorious Hamptons communities by showcasing over 50 wonderful examples of lush gardens, ranging from bespoke private oases to public offerings and also larger garden estates, inspired by renowned gardens overseas. Each individual speaks of their personal interest and purpose when envisioning and designing the garden of their dreams. Blue effortlessly conveys each gardener's sense of pride and the reasons behind the choices of landscape design and architecture, as well as colour scheme and flora selection-whether the garden be the source of an intimate escape or a space to activate family laughter and glee. Blue captures the heart of the Hamptons by showcasing the friendly people and elegant portraits of nature at its best. AUTHOR: Blue Carreon is a former international fashion editor who is currently a freelance writer covering topics on lifestyle, fashion, and interior design. He's also the creative director of his eponymous home dcor collection, and is the author of Conversations: Up Close and Personal With Icons of Fashion, Interior Design, and Art, as well as the best-selling Equestrian Life in the Hamptons. He is an avid equestrian, and has been voted by Hamptons Magazine as one of the best-dressed personalities and top hosts in the East End. He resides in Manhattan, East Hampton, and Palm Beach. SELLING POINTS: . Fashion and lifestyle editor Blue Carreon provides a beautiful and richly detailed journey through the spectacular gardens of the Hamptons . Features stunning images alongside engaging narrative including personal insights from the designers . Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of beautiful, full-color photographs of the gardens . Over 50 beautiful gardens, from private and intimate sanctuaries to grand estates and public expanses of flora encompassing large gardens with garden rooms to personally tailored and nurtured private places . A beautiful stand-alone title to add to a personal collection, as well as a fitting complement to Blue's best-selling book Equestrian Life in the Hamptons

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Blue Carreon is a former international fashion editor who is currently a freelance writer covering topics on lifestyle, fashion, and interior design. Hes also the creative director of his eponymous home dcor collection, and is the author of Conversations: Up Close and Personal With Icons of Fashion, Interior Design, and Art, as well as the best-selling Equestrian Life in the Hamptons. He is an avid equestrian, and has been voted by Hamptons Magazine as one of the best-dressed personalities and top hosts in the East End. He resides in Manhattan, East Hampton, and Palm Beach.