HAMPTON DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE

Photo by Julie Fitzgerald

This week marks the opening of the 2011 Hampton Designer Showhouse presented by Traditional Home Magazine to benefit Southampton Hospital.

This year’s Showhouse will take place in Bridgehampton, NY and will open with a Gala Preview Cocktail Party on Saturday, July 23rd and will run daily from Sunday, July 24th to Sunday, September 4th.

The honorary chairman of this year's showhouse is Mario Buatta, with co-chairmen Jamie Drake and

 Alexa Hampton. I won't be able to make it, but look forward to seeing photos, especially since one of my favorite designers, Meg Braff, is involved in the design! Go here for more info and directions.

EVERYTHING'S ROSY HERE

Two beautiful chairs in Rubie Green fabric transformed by Molly Worth

Love this toile makeover by Ruthie Sommers

Punchy raspberry chairs (I think this is from Traditional Home)

This memo-board style room is unique

Love this pink sofa in Anna Spiro's home

I like this painting (source unknown)

Mathilde Agostinelli's fetching dining room

I have a distinct weakness for pink in many shades. When I was little, I earned the nickname, "Pinky" from my grandmother's neighbor, because my mom dressed me in mostly pink. As I got older, I tried to get away from that, but never really succeeded. I must admit, I am drawn back to it time and again. So, here's a few photos from my files of some lovely pink things. Regrettably, some I neglected to label and so their source remains unknown. I am working on being a better "labeler". That can be one of my new year's resolutions! I hope everyone had an enjoyable long holiday weekend - are you back to work or still on break this week?