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The annual Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons garden tour featured the secret gardens of Springs and Amagansett.

The annual Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons garden tour featured the secret gardens of Springs and Amagansett.

A photo found in an East Moriches crawl space yields an “Accidental Fortune” for Jeremy and Nicole Burke.

A photo found in an East Moriches crawl space yields an “Accidental Fortune” for Jeremy and Nicole Burke.

Are they collecting treasure troves of memories or stockpiles of trash? A recent glimpse into the homes of two self-described local hoarders revealed  generations’ worth of memories topped with fine coats of dust.

Are they collecting treasure troves of memories or stockpiles of trash? A recent glimpse into the homes of two self-described local hoarders revealed generations’ worth of memories topped with fine coats of dust.

Castello di Borghese Vineyards and Winery owners Marco and Anne Borghese live a life amongst the vines.

Castello di Borghese Vineyards and Winery owners Marco and Anne Borghese live a life amongst the vines.

Montauk has been hailed as the new hot spot for those who want to escape the bustle of Southampton and East Hampton.

Montauk has been hailed as the new hot spot for those who want to escape the bustle of Southampton and East Hampton.

Privet, though not indigenous here, has emerged as a staple in East End front, side and back yards for a quality not normally attributed to most desirable plants: the blinding speed of its growth.

Privet, though not indigenous here, has emerged as a staple in East End front, side and back yards for a quality not normally attributed to most desirable plants: the blinding speed of its growth.

The Sagaponack Woods Project is a dream come true for the Ruano and Krakowski families, whose little ones cut the ribbon on their new homes on November 23.

The Sagaponack Woods Project is a dream come true for the Ruano and Krakowski families, whose little ones cut the ribbon on their new homes on November 23.

The former home of Charles and Tee Addams in Sagaponack might be slightly eccentric and jam-packed with unusual collectibles. But creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky? Not so much. Well, maybe a little.

The former home of Charles and Tee Addams in Sagaponack might be slightly eccentric and jam-packed with unusual collectibles. But creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky? Not so much. Well, maybe a little.

Carol DiFazio’s labor of love yields a harmonious garden overlooking Quantuck Bay in Quogue.

Carol DiFazio’s labor of love yields a harmonious garden overlooking Quantuck Bay in Quogue.

“The Real Housewives of New York City” cast member Countess LuAnn de Lesseps is a Bridgehampton-based hospitable housewife who makes guests feel at home.

“The Real Housewives of New York City” cast member Countess LuAnn de Lesseps is a Bridgehampton-based hospitable housewife who makes guests feel at home.

The annual “Planters On and Off the Ground” invitational at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton proved to once again be a lollapalooza for the container gardening set.

The annual “Planters On and Off the Ground” invitational at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton proved to once again be a lollapalooza for the container gardening set.

Bridgehampton craftsman Keith Barker creates the “best nest” havens for East End birds by building architecturally inspired rustic birdhouses.

Bridgehampton craftsman Keith Barker creates the “best nest” havens for East End birds by building architecturally inspired rustic birdhouses.

Builder Joe Farrell gives an insider’s tour of Sandcastle, the 31,000-square-foot house that made Hamptons rental history when it was rented for $500,000 for a two-week period in July.

Builder Joe Farrell gives an insider’s tour of Sandcastle, the 31,000-square-foot house that made Hamptons rental history when it was rented for $500,000 for a two-week period in July.

authorDawn Watson on Dec 21, 2010

Whenever people think of the Hamptons, they think of the high life—beautiful beaches, scenic vistas, top-of-the-line design and of course, very expensive real estate. The 2010 Residence section had it all covered, as evidenced by the keepsake “Year in Review.”

Regardless of the season, East Enders celebrated the natural beauty of the land (with a little man-made help) during dozens of garden and house tours, which were all covered in the pages of The Press. We also took a look at the hottest designs, up-and-coming neighborhoods, some of America’s priciest properties, a few of the regular and famous folks who call the Hamptons home, and much more.

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