The Gardens of the Hamptons - by Blue Carreon (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

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.

In The Gardens of the Hamptons, lifestyle writer and photographer Blue Carreon showcases a luxurious collection of gardens with vibrant photography and stories of the garden owners.

The Hamptons are well known for being the place to be in summer for sunshine, luxury, and fun. Their exquisite gardens are the backdrop for social gatherings, family activities, and places to contemplate nature. In his new book, Blue Carreon showcases over fifty wonderful examples of lush gardens from West Hampton to Montauk. This includes the famous Grey Gardens, restored and revitalized by its new owner, fashion designer Liz Lange; and the sprawling private, art-filled garden of Barnes & Noble founder Leonard Riggio and his wife, Louise.

Each garden owner recounts the motivation behind the vision and design of their dream garden, whether it be an intimate escape or a family-friendly space to make memories. Blue effortlessly conveys each gardener's sense of pride and the reasons behind the choices of landscape design and architecture, as well as color scheme, flora selection, and incorporation of art.

The Gardens of the Hamptons also includes gardens by top American interior designers, such as Charlotte Moss, who is a gardening expert herself; Marshall Watson, whose garden graces the cover; Sasha Bikoff, who sprinkled her garden with white wildflowers; and Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper, who own one of the most important and historical gardens in the Hamptons. High-profile landscape architects Ed Hollander, Chris LaGuardia, Eric Groft, Mario Nievera, Fernando Wong, and Craig Socia also feature in the book, having worked on some of the gardens.

A valuable resource for those seeking inspiration on garden design and planting--and the ideal gift for garden-lovers--this book emphasizes the enduring appeal of the Hamptons by featuring many styles of garden: art gardens, contemporary gardens, natural gardens, historic gardens, and many more.

Review Quotes

"A beautiful coffee table book you will actually read from cover to cover, over and over again. Blue has an all-access pass to the most lavish gardens of The Hamptons, and the photos and stories in this book are as sentimental as they are gorgeous. Well worth investing in for yourself or a garden-obsessed friend."-- "Homes & Gardens"

"Blue Carreon's latest book, The Gardens of the Hamptons, takes us behind the hedges into some of the east end's most spectacular properties." -- "Hamptons Cottages and Gardens"

"With richly hued photography and evocative storytelling, Carreon artfully reveals the soul of each garden, unearthing the personal philosophies of the owners behind the blooms."-- "Modern Luxury Hamptons"

"The East Hampton and Manhattan resident both photographed and wrote the book, which includes 45 subjects, ranging from small village gardens to grand estates. Carreon didn't want a book of "cookie-cutter" gardens that are "just hedges and hydrangeas." Rather, he selected gardens in the hope that people who pick up the book will find inspiration in the variety."

--Brendan J. O'Reilly "27East.com"

About the 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 décor 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.