On Thursday, August 8, the East Hampton Historical Society presented acclaimed interior designer, Alex Papachristidis, to speak at their eighth annual Design Luncheon, held at the majestic Maidstone Club in East Hampton.  A sold-out crowd was enthralled as Mr. Papachristidis profiled a variety of his most arresting projects from his recent book, The Elegant Life: Rooms That Welcome and Inspire. Projects included a luxe, modern beach house decorated in gold, silver, and white; a Manhattan home that has a vivid lavender-and-blue palette; and a colorful “bohemian” apartment incorporating mid-century furniture. Each project presented creative ways to makes spaces versatile and inviting to share with friends and family. 

The Design Luncheon was made possible in part by the generous support of Wilmington Trust, and Doyle Auctioneers and Appraisers. Attendees included Doris Meister, recently retired CEO of Wilmington Trust, and Doyle CEO, Laura Doyle, Sarah Wetenhall, Event Co-Chair, as well as Host Committee members, such as Lizzi Bickford Meadow, Catherine Carey, Brent Feigenbaum, Susan Kendall, Kathleen Kirschgaessner, Elizabeth Munder, Amy Tarr, Diane van Amerongen, and Marshall Watson, plus other patrons and notables in the design community.

Proceeds from the Design Luncheon enable the East Hampton Historical Society to preserve its nationally significant historical sites and develop innovative educational programs serving thousands of children and families.