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Hamptons Home & Design: Freshen up your Space with a burst of Energy

There’s no better time than spring to freshen up your space and give it a much needed burst of energy. Decor expert Trish Johnston shares some of this year’s top trends for spring with this cheerful living room vignette. There are many options for finding furniture nowadays, with Wayside Furniture being a popular choice for a diverse range of products.

Freshen up your space with a burst of energy

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Ombre Wall The fashion and beauty world have used Ombre for a while now it has worked its way into the world of decor. This ombre wall treatment gives the room a subtle hit of color and interest. Create your own Ombré Wall simply by doing it yourself. To see how to create your own Ombré Painting Technique..[button color=”yellow” link=”http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/paint-stain-and-wallpaper/ombre-painting-technique/project” target=”_blank” font=”tahoma” align=”right”]CLICK HERE[/button]

Skill:Intermediate
Estimated time: 1 day
Cost: under $100


Inky Blue

Inky blue seems to be trending as the new black for spring. This is a great color because it works well to anchor a space and is easier to work with than black.

Inky Blue is the new black for Spring
Bold Colors

Another quick and affordable way to give your room a Spring look is to add some bold colors. Many people feel apprehensive when it comes to using a darker colour scheme because they can be difficult to cover if you change your mind, however, using simple shapes wallpapers ensures an easy application and easy removal if needed. Try mixing bold colors and vibrant hues it is a great way to add energy to a room. Have fun playing with colour. Mixing a variety of bold colors can give you a very bohemian look. Take a look at these new bold, vibrant pillows for the Spring. If you are on a budget Target and Pier 1 usually have an assortment of vibrant pillows. To add character to a room try Oak veneer doors for a warm, traditional look. As you are deciding to redecorate your home with new pieces of furniture, you may decide that your windows have started to look outdated and old. If this is the case and you would like them replaced and live locally, you may wish to check out Hawaii Home Improvement who will be able to offer you a range of designs.

Add Bold Colors gives Energy to a room
Consider dual purpose furniture for your space. Garden stools are a great example of seating that works well indoors and outdoors. Avoid matching sets; mixing textures adds interest and sophistication to a room.Indoor/Outdoor Furniture…
Quatrefoil Garden Stool Robins Egg Blue
Spartan Daybed Cushion
My friends all of these simple tips to Freshen up your Space with a burst of Energy can be done for under $100 if you are creative and you do it yourself. To get the Ombre affect, take a trip to the Home Depot, Lowes or your neighborhood paint store, pillows range in price depending on your budget. If you are on a budget for outdoor furniture, Target has a nice selection of furniture or you can try your luck at the many yard sales/estate sales that take place in the Hamptons starting in early May.

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4th Annual Katy’s Courage 5K 2014: Saturday, April 5th will be the 4th Annual Katy’s Courage 5K run in Sag Harbor,  Kathryn Collins Stewart a 12 year old who lost her battle to a rare form of liver cancer in December 2010, but not before she captured the hearts of so many in our community.
Katy’s Courage is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to education and support for families and children through scholarships, support for children’s bereavement counseling and pediatric cancer research.Screen Shot 2014-03-26 at 9.45.57 AM

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East Hampton track team

Last year during the 3rd Annual Katy’s Courage 5k run in Sag Harbor, the weather was slightly warmer than the year before, I have no idea what this temperamental weather is going to be this year. The event is 1 week earlier in April this year.  The crowd was energetic and motivated to take part in the run. Cheeks were rosy, gloves were on but the runners were ready. The East Hampton Spring Track Team were their to support the event, members of the team were among the first to finish the race, will they be able to do it again this year?

Once again, Sag Harbor was at it’s best as the support for a worthy cause was presented and represented by EVERYONE! Thanks Katy, for inspiring us to try to match your courage, grit and indomitable spirit in fulfilling your mission to help others. We love you Katy!

Join Katy’s Parents, brother, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, Sag Harbor Family and tons of friends for the 4th Annual 5k in Sag Harbor…you can run or walk, bring the kids, the dog, whatever suits your fancy…Hamptons MouthPiece will be out there and we hope to see you.katyrunwalk
  • Saturday, April 5th, 2014 @ 830am-1130am
  • Fourth annual Katy’s Courage 5K!
  • Officially register for the event here: [button color=”pink” link=”http://katyscourage.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=634″ target=”_blank” font=”tahoma” align=”left”]CLICK HERE[/button]
  • When: Saturday, April 5th, 2014  Starts 8:30 a.m. sharp
  • Where: Sag Harbor, NY
  • Cost: Pre Reg: $25.00; $30.00 Day of Race
  • Check in: 7:00 – 8:15 am. Race starts promptly at 8:30
  • Course: Rather flat with a few small hills around Sag Harbor Village
  • Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89
  • Awards: Top 3 males and 3 females overall and first three in each age group.
  •  If you are interested in sponsoring Katy’s Courage 5K of 2014  Please Click Here

Take a look at last year’s video…

DIRECTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION AREA:21 Water Street
Coming into Sag Harbor, go down Main Street almost to the end (the water), at the round-about, go around as if you were going to make a u-turn, but instead of a complete u-turn,  veer to the right – that’s Water Street.  Go past the Post Office, and just beyond the Beacon Restaurant on the right is an open area.  That’s where registration will take place.
Kathryn, who was known as “Katy” to family and friends, succumbed to hepatoblastoma with her family by her side. The lifelong Sag Harbor resident had battled the disease since 2009. All proceeds go directly to Katy’ s Courage Fund, set up by Katy’s Family. Katy’s Courage Fund, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to education and support for families and children through scholarships, support for counseling, and pediatric cancer research.nhb_5262

For more information on Katy’s Courage and Katy Stewart’s journey, please visit Facebook page here (http://www.facebook.com/katyscourage).

Hamptons Happenings: Spend a weekend in the Hamptons this Winterescape to the country. The Hamptons is only a 1 hour drive from many areas in Suffolk, and about a 2 hour drive from NYC, New Jersey and some areas in Connecticut. When I lived in NYC I loved getting away from the loud noise and hustle of the everyday life for a weekend. Spending time in the Hamptons, if for only 2 days felt like a week vacation and I returned back to Brooklyn feeling rested.
343There are many places that are open year-round in the Hamptons but The Southampton Inn in Southampton, NY is one of my favorite places in the Hamptons…They are open year-round with monthly specials for visitors who would like to escape and spend a winter weekend in the country. Many think that the Hamptons does not exist after Labor Day, but it does. Just last week Drew Barrymore celebrated her 29th Birthday in the Hamptons and Alec and Hilaria Baldwin escaped the NYC paparazzi for a Hamptons getaway.
Enjoy the Hamptons for a romantic weekend in February or March and check out these specials being offered by the Southampton Inn.

February Special – $214 for 2 Room Nights  33521

Take advantage of an extraordinary special for the entire month of February by reserving two room nights for $214 in honor of the 2nd month of 2014. Let us arrange your dinners, massage treatments, theatre or concert tickets, and ice-skating lessons.  What a wonderful way to relax, rejuvenate, and experience the joys of Southampton in the winter season.

$214.00* for two nights in February.

Click here for online reservations. 
*Double occupancy. Does not include tax. 
 
The Presidential for Families  33620

Looking to escape with the family?  Book two connecting rooms and enjoy the list of family fun activities Southampton Village has to offer including sledding, ice skating, movies and museums. The connecting rooms will be 1 King room connected to 1 Double Queen room; subject to availability.    $210.00* for two rooms in February; $230.00* for two rooms in March. No charge for children under 12 years of age. *Double occupancy. Does not include tax. Excludes potential pet fees. 

34224March is Pet Appreciation Month
Book an overnight stay during the month of March and your furry family member gets to stay for 50% off! It is a great time for you and your pet to get out of the house after a long winter. Take a walk through the beautiful Village of Southampton or play fetch at the world renowned Cooper’s Beach.
Complimentary pet treats are available all month long at the front desk.Maximum of two pets in a given room. Pet rooms must be reserved in advance and are limited to our 16 pet friendly rooms. Pet fee reduced to $24.50 during the month of March.
32821The Ides of March Package on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Begin the evening for two on March 15th at 5:00pm with your complimentary glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres, sitting fireside in the library and listening to the recognized readers in honor of Dan’s Literary Prize. Afterwards, enjoy the stroll to the Zagat 24-point rated Plaza Café where a savory three course meal awaits and conclude the night in your graciously appointed guest room. Begin Sunday morning with a complimentary award-winning breakfast for two in Café Oso, and continue your getaway in the beautiful Village of Southampton.
$219.00* for overnight guest room, two glasses of wine, 3-course dinner for two, and breakfast the following morning._DSC0002

*Double occupancy. Does not include tax, gratuity, or additional beverages. Reservations for dinner must be scheduled through our front desk.

In order to take advantage of these special offers, please call
or email our reservations team to book with us directly.
Southampton Inn
91 Hill Street
Southampton NY, 11968
[email protected]
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 www.southamptoninn.com
800-832-6500 / 631-283-6500

Rates are subject to change at any time based on availability

Hamptons Wellness: Injury Prevention in Young Athletes..The core is the key

Young athletes are at great risk for injury. All parents, coaches and the young athletes themselves must become aware of these facts. Our children are very competitive. Some of them will become involved in team sports and excel. Kids that take part in one sport are more at risk for repetitive motion injuries as well as kids who engage in many sports who do not rest sufficiently between sporting events and training routines. Putting a proper routine of care into place, such as by having sports cryotherapy or other forms of physio, is vital. Appropriate nutrition is a key to injury prevention too. Unfortunately, some will get injured early and never be able to participate in sports again. This is a missed opportunity that does not have to happen.

However, it’s important to remain positive even if your child is injured in sports. An injury does not always mean they can’t return to what they love. Often, things like back injuries such as spondylolisthesis can be incredibly daunting and seemingly the possible end to participation in sports. This particular back injury is very common for the competitive kids out there who are putting maximum effort into their sports. Nevertheless, places like Medical City Kids Orthopedics are able to treat such injuries and hopefully, have them back doing the things they love in the minimum recovery time possible.

This discussion is not only about the best young athletes. The risk of injury is present in everyone who participates in sports no matter his or her age so having knowledge of a podiatrist kansas city, or somewhere more local to you, in the back of your mind can only reassure you that help is available should you ever need it. However, it is important to recommend sports participation early in our lives because it sets us up to remain healthy throughout our lives. Improved cardiovascular and muscular-skeletal development and maintenance, leads to sustained cognitive function, as we get older. So participation in sports when we are young is a leading indicator of a healthy life.IET-indoor

This begs the question; how do we prevent injury? We are all familiar with the terms Rehab or rehabilitation. This is usually the course of action after an injury has occurred. As such, many athletes tend to seek out a professional who specializes in the area of Sports Rehabilitation. Some of these therapists can be found at somewhere like Luna, and can be contacted when you want to get your recovery back on track. And when an injury is concerned, the timing of their rehabilitation has to be right. I suggest that for our young athletes, we become familiar with PREHAB. Why not prepare the body for the rigors of exercise and sports by specifically targeting the training and exercise routines necessary to prevent injury?

Many of our young athletes train improperly. This is not an indictment of our team coaches or trainers but recognition of the limited time and resources they have to address the needs of all the athletes they have to manage, especially at the Middle and High School levels. It is well known in the area of sports medicine that the development of the core and core training, exercise and strengthening is very important to the prevention of injury in young athletes.

I have a daughter who is an athlete and has aspirations of becoming an elite athlete in track. She has been injured before with a strained Achilles tendon. This injury impaired her ability to run and she lost time on the field as a result. This year, we sought to help reduce her risk of injury by investigating where we could get her trained and strengthened and we discovered IET, Integrated Exercise Therapy in Bridgehampton. We learned that some of her field hockey teammates had been participating at this facility and were excelling in their sport and we figured, what the heck, lets give it a try.

When we got there, Andrew and Molly greeted us and then very quickly started an evaluation of Allura’s flexibility, strength and core weaknesses. The video that we are presenting shows one segment of that evaluation. We were amazed at how quickly IET identified risks for injury and developed a structured, progressive PREHAB routine for Allura to follow.

We can only suggest that any parent of a young athlete pay close attention to the risks of injury in their kids. It is amazing how frequently injury occurs with young athletes and the costs associated with health care and rehabilitation after the fact; not to mention problems that may arise as a result of growth plate abnormalities and subsequent life long impacts.IET_NHB_7592

Our kids are participating in organized sports teams; football, basketball, baseball, field hockey, track, soccer and volleyball as well as skateboarding. Injuries are going to happen. We have chosen to seek additional sports therapy outside of her normal work-out routine with her team to help Allura reduce her injury risks by improving her physical strength and flexibility. Whether you choose IET or another method for reducing the risk of injury in your young athlete, do not hesitate in getting started as soon as possible. Lost time in the athlete’s sporting life as a result of injury can be prevented. The Core is the Key!

For more on this topic: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248796.php

photos and video by Kurt Leggard…

Hamptons Hipster:Radiant Orchid Pantone 2014 Color….Radiant Orchid the 2014 Color of the year, I LOVE IT…A mixing of my 2 favorite colors pink/purple what a perfect combination. So flirty and feminine but grown up and sexy. A splash of this Radiant Orchid will look lovely in the Home and in Fashion.

Radiant Orchid Pantone 2014 Color
Hamptons Hipster:Radiant Orchid Pantone 2014 Color