HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) Innovation in Design Awards

July 25, 2017

HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) Innovation in Design Awards

What an honor to receive the 2017 HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) Innovator Award.

Last week, I was presented the "IDA" at the seventh annual HC&G Innovation in Design Awards dinner in Bridgehampton, New York. The event recognizes the very best in up-and-coming design talent across several categories, including architecture, interior design, garden design, kitchen design, bath design and product design. And to top it off, each year, HC&G presents the Innovator Award to an icon and visionary of the design industry - an individual who has achieved an overarching level of innovation and excellence. Past Innovator Award recipients include Richard Meier, Madeline Weinrib, Vicente Wolf, Stephanie Odegard, and Deborah Berke.

I will also be on the covers of HC&G and NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens) this September - be sure to pick up a copy. Enjoy these photos. You can also see more photos from the event on the C&G Facebook page - just click on this highlighted link.

: Here I am in front of the HC&G sign showing all its social media handles and tags. Don’t forget to follow me too on Instagram @MarthaStewart48 and on Twitter @MarthaStewart.

: I attended the event with several colleagues and friends, including my publicist, Susan Magrino, special events director, Heather Kirkland, and my makeup artist, Daisy Schwartzberg Toye.

: The event was held at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club, an exclusive beach association popularly used for weddings, receptions and other parties. The club is surrounded by Mecox Bay, Sam’s Creek and the Atlantic Ocean. https://thebtsc.com

: Bridgehampton is a hamlet in the South Fork of Suffolk County, New York. It is one of a string of seaside communities marked by long stretches of beach and an interior of historic farmland, towns and villages.

: The venue was decorated in crisp white with delicate light colored summer blooms on each table.

: The event is hosted every year by HC&G. A magazine and a pamphlet about the IDAs were placed on every chair. (Photo by Richard Lewin for HC&G)

: Martha Stewart Wine Co. was one of the event sponsors. We served two wines including a 2015 Marquis de Bacalan Sauvignon Blanc – a sophisticated white with fruity and herbal flavors, and L’Arche Perlee Cremant de Bordeaux, Brut – a delicious sparkling white-gold wine from Bordeaux’s Sauternes subregion. https://marthastewartwine.com

: Charlie Marder, owner of the well-known Bridgehampton landscaping and gardening business, Marders, and Kendell Cronstrom, HC&G Editor in Chief, joined me for a quick photo. (Photo by Richard Lewin for HC&G) http://www.marders.com

: This is Alex Silva, who has been taking care of my East Hampton home, Lily Pond, for many years.

: The waiters were busy pouring glass after glass of Martha Stewart Wines – the guests loved both our selections. For more information about the Martha Stewart Wine Co., please go to our web site, http://marthastewartwine.com.

: This is Marianne Howatson, CEO and Publication Director of HC&G. Years ago, I catered her wedding.

: More than 200-people attended the event – it was a most enjoyable evening for everyone. (Photo by Richard Lewin for HC&G)

: Here I am with designer and architect, Campion Platt. We sat at the same table – table #4. http://www.campionplatt.com

: At the center of each table was a two-tiered “lazy Susan” filled with small bites for everyone to enjoy. Flower arrangements were done by Lilee Fell Flowers in Bridgehampton. http://www.lileefellflowers.com

: Here is a nice photo of my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, Daisy, Alex and Heather. (Photo by Richard Lewin for HC&G)

: Charlie, Susan and I stopped for this quick snapshot.

: A row of IDA trophies sits on a nearby table ready for distribution to the recipients. (Photo by Richard Lewin for HC&G)

: HC&G Publisher, Pamela Eldridge, welcomed all the guests and thanked everyone for attending. (Photo by Richard Lewin for HC&G)

: Charlie gave me a wonderful introduction. (Photo by Richard Lewin for HC&G)

: This Innovators award put me in great company – past Innovator Award recipients include Richard Meier, Madeline Weinrib, Vicente Wolf, Stephanie Odegard, and Deborah Berke.

: Several slides were shown – this is a drone photo taken of my vegetable garden not too long ago – everything is doing so well this season.

: And this is a photo of my pool at Lily Pond, surrounded by tropical container plants that are delivered there every spring from my home in Bedford.

: After Charlie presented me with this wonderful award, I went up to accept it and to say a few words – it is a great honor. (Photo by Richard Lewin for HC&G)