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Gina Bradley founded Paddle Diva in the summer of 2009. The business was started on the premise of specifically catering to women and helping them learn the sport of stand-up paddle boarding while also listening to what they wanted from the sport. Paddle Diva has since grown after its inception to be one of the most popular rental,...

When Vanessa Gordon invites you to a luncheon: you say yes. Not just because she knows how to throw a party (she does), but because she knows some of the most interesting and inspiring people on the East End. The first collaboration with LDV at the Maidstone Hotel was an elevated experience from Vanessa Gordon that felt like...

Back in the Hamptons for the second year, Adriana Castro’s ‘La Costa’ Pop-Up is open at Capri Hotel in Southampton until Columbus Day. The pop-up is a curated haven of handbags, accessories, and handpicked favorites from the visionary founder and creative director. Guests will be treated—and I say this from personal experience, Adriana is more than a gem—to...

On Thursday, August 29 at 5:00pm, #1 New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman appeared at The Hamptons Library to celebrate the launch of her powerful and unforgettable new book NOT NOTHING.  In partnership with BookHampton, who was on-site at the library to sell books, the event featured Forman discussing the novel, taking audience questions, and signing copies...

Purvi Padia is a renowned interior designer, UNICEF USA board member, and the founder of Project Lion. She recently launched REVELRY this summer, a tabletop collection that blends modern luxury, casual elegance, and functionality. Purvi is the creative director and founder of Purvi Padia Interiors, which launched in 2009 and is based in NYC. They have worked on...

Grey/Ven, the quiet luxury brand helmed by CEO Scott Weismann, has fully embraced the Hamptons this summer, becoming a defining presence in the local fashion and social scene. Known for its understated yet unmistakable style, Grey/Ven has made a significant impact through a series of high-profile events, signaling that the brand is as much a part of the...

Hosted at their private residence in Bridgehampton, Amy and Gary Green held the second Annual Footprint of Life Gala this Thursday with performances by Ludacris, Kate Simko, London Orchestra and Abe Lichy.  If you weren’t already all-in on protecting the Earth, nobody left uninspired with so much energy and focus on our planet. They said it right, “This...

I recently explored the happiest shop in Southampton, Lucy Cuneo, located at 2 Main Street. The entire team was a pleasure to talk to—enthusiastic and well-versed in every brand in the store. Named a top photographer in the world by Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, Lucy Cuneo’s styling and photography have been featured in major media outlets such as...

The East Hampton Library presented their 20th annual Authors Night fundraiser on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, under a grand tent on the Herrick Park field in East Hampton Village.   The East Hampton Library presented its 20th annual Authors Night fundraiser on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, under a grand tent on the Herrick Park field in East Hampton....

NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted an elevated evening in East Hampton to raise money to support and save the lives of animals around New York. The star-studded soiree was a testament to the love and passion the Hamptons community has for their furry friends and was highlighted by heartfelt words by Alexa Ray Joel and an exclusive private...