"A beautiful coffee table book you will actually read from cover to cover, over and over again." — 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 & 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 LuxuryThe 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.
