Let's go antiquing together in fabulous Sag Harbor! Don't forget to leave me a comment!
On Tuesday of this week, my television crew and I visited the lovely home of Richard Perlman and Ellen Hanson in quaint Sag Harbor, way out on the east end of Long Island, NY. Their house is a beautifully restored Greek revival, decorated so wonderfully by Ellen, an interior designer. www.ellenhansondesigns.com Richard is Chairman of the Board and Director of Turbochef Technologies, Inc. www.turbochef.com The reason for our visit was to tape a cooking segment using an amazingly fast Turbochef stove, which you may all watch and learn about during our next television season. It was also my friend, Memrie Lewis’s birthday and I persuaded her to join me for the fun. Because we both love to antique, we managed to squeeze some looking and shopping in after the shoot. Ellen told us where all her favorite places were in Sag Harbor. Here’s a bit of what we saw.
This is the exterior of Richard and Ellen’s home – quite elegant.
Here we are – Memrie, Richard, Martha, and Ellen.
This is Youngblood – 26 Madison St., Sag Harbor NY
Youngblood has many gorgeous lighting fixtures.
I loved this one – it looks like a ball of yarn.
Another great one.
Here I am with Memrie and the shopkeeper admiring her inventory.
I’m always taking pictures for my inspiration file.
Right across the street is Reuben – Home on Consignment – 25 Madison.
I fell in love with this floor lamp. It’s a great design, but decided to think about it.
The owner has just given me his business card.
A few doors down is Bloom – a really beautiful shop filled with old and new.
Here I am holding a hefty goblet.
The owner of this shop sells these fantastic bags, which are hand-woven and hand-dyed by a women’s cooperative in Africa. They are so functional.
Here I am taking a photo of a set of ceramic bowls made by Christiane Perrochon. I visited her studio in Tuscany many years ago and was awed. 
These are wonderful floor cloths woven for this shop in India. Notice how artful this store is?
Another thing I love! But where would I put this bench made in France in the 1800’s?
I was so impressed with the exquisite gilded moldings in this store.
Just look at this old chopping block! It’s fabulous!!
The owner had 2 of these jars – I might have to return here also.
Happy Birthday Memrie!!! 
BRAVO Martha more field trips.
Happy Birthday to you Memrie Lewis I hope you had a fun day with MS. Lastsummer you blogged about being with Martha in France and you left us bloggers on myspace waiting for the rest of the storym where you had a mishap with the rental car, would love to hear the end of that caper!!!!
Pam from California
Posted by: Pam from California | May 15th, 2008 at 12:47 am
P.S to MS thank you to you and Mario Batali for taking my call today on "At Martha's Table" it was nice to be able to speak with Mario he was a good radio guest not shy at all and carried himself so well with the questions and interview. Martha you were in a fun bubbly mood -fantastic and I hope you do more At Martha's Table in the future so far two out of two good ones!
I also wanted to tell you I bought a bottle of your red wine yesterday just one as I don't drink alcohol but wanted the bottle for my MS collection items. It will look nicely displayed in my office, neat label you have for the design.
Looking forward to you and Rosie on Sirius 112 next week with your one on one radio show with her and her craft book, something really nice to look forward to on radio next week.
Thank you Martha.
Pam from California
Posted by: Pam from California | May 15th, 2008 at 12:56 am
I love the big chopping block. I think it would be fantastic in the stables where I remember (from the magazine) Martha has an interesting kitchen. Martha you should find a place for it.
I wonder what, if anything, Martha did decide to buy. Given an assumption of little price restrictions, and after seeing all this neat stuff, it would be quite interesting to learn if Martha found something she really liked.
Posted by: maurdel | May 15th, 2008 at 1:40 am
How great!! A day in the beautiful stores of Sag Harbor. Wish I was there looking at all the amazing antiques. Looks like a perfect Spring day!
Best =)Greg
Posted by: Australian Greg! | May 15th, 2008 at 1:52 am
Oh! This is my first time reading your blog and I'm already hooked! Lovely photos Martha! You have such a nice looking old houses there in the States (I'm from Finland)!
Posted by: Raisa K | May 15th, 2008 at 3:18 am
So beautiful. I love chopping blocks (and old doors) turned into tables.
Posted by: Isle Dance | May 15th, 2008 at 4:36 am
It looks like a fun day out Martha, did you end up buying anything? BTW, not sure about the white socks with black shoes! Hope you don't mind the criticism.
P
Posted by: Pru | May 15th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Hi, Martha,
Happy Birthday to Memrie! She must have had a wonderful time in Sag Harbor. Thanks for giving us a peek into your antiquing. I like the old chopping block and the glass jar---and Memrie's hat. What a fun day!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | May 15th, 2008 at 7:13 am
What fun! I love antique shopping, and occasionally finding those boutiques that sell on commission. You can find the neatest things in some of them! One near me has a small room/section dedicated to stamps. It's amazing to flip through the collections and see what they are worth today. Thank you for sharing the shopping trip. I think my favorite of the stores you visited was Bloom. If I'm ever in Sag Harbor, I'll have to look it up.
Posted by: Kim Wylie | May 15th, 2008 at 7:42 am
It really is a fun thing to go
antiquing with a friend. At one
time a friend and I would take
antique trips down through Alabama
and Florida....such fun!!
Thanks for sharing your day.
Vivian
Posted by: Vivian Price | May 15th, 2008 at 8:22 am
The floor lamp is beautiful. I love finding things that are not only functional but artful.
Posted by: Christina | May 15th, 2008 at 9:14 am
So lovely! I especially love the lighting fixtures - my husband and I just bought your first house, and we've been investigating all of our lighting options.
Posted by: Karen | May 15th, 2008 at 9:19 am
What lovely shops! I'd also like to know what you ended up taking home!
Posted by: Emily | May 15th, 2008 at 9:20 am
You sure know how to keep busy...thanks for taking everyone (MS bloggers) on another fun trip!
I like your white bobby socks. I saw a woman last week in Bar Harbor wearing the same combination...white bobbies with black pushers. I think it is a fashion that I will do this spring/summer.
Happy birthday Memrie!
Posted by: Gloria Brown | May 15th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Sorry about this p.s.
Did you make any purchases on your Sag trip?
Enjoy the nice weather today!
Gloria
Posted by: Gloria Brown | May 15th, 2008 at 9:30 am
I have a good friend who vacationed at Sag Harbor to sit and read on the beach. She never told me about the antique shops...thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Susan | May 15th, 2008 at 10:13 am
The chopping block is a favorite look for me. Hope you are considering some of the lighting ideas for your new line. Thanks for showing us new parts of the country, by the way how are the new additions to the pasture doing?
Posted by: Robin Ball | May 15th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Oh, okay, I'm over here antiquing with you because you twisted my arm! Smile.
Happy Birthday to Memrie who is such a nice lady and a hat lover too, I think.
I hope you decide to buy that bench. What a fabulous piece that is and I bet you could find a place for it somewhere on your property.
I look forward to the segment with Richard and Ellen and I hope we get a tour of the inside of their house too! Trish
Posted by: Trish | May 15th, 2008 at 10:48 am
I thought that bench was great. I think you should find a spot for it. Thanks for showing us your trip.
Posted by: Snakecharmer | May 15th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Happy Birthday Memrie!
I love the look of "Bloom." What a great shop! I'd spend hours in there.
If I had your wallet, I'd get the chopping block and the bench - no hesitation. The chopping block has a 'Bedford' feel to it and the bench is very much a 'Lily Pond' item, I think. The bench would be lovely in one of the bedrooms there.
Take me with you next time!!
-Andrew
Posted by: Andrew Ritchie | May 15th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Oh, looks like so much to see in Sag Harbor! I WANT and NEED Memrie's hat or was it a gazillion dollars...Loved the ceiling medallion on the ceiling fan at Bloom and the butcher block was dreamy...wonder about the love put into food prep on THAT! Where was lunch? I teach school and you've given me an idea of what to do on my first outing of the summmer
Posted by: donna croft | May 15th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Martha, you can do whatever or wear whatever you want! Ignore the white socks comment. You are our style maven! I love field trips on the show or on the blog. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Barbara Harris, Zanesville, OH | May 15th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Happy birthday Memrie. Thanks for taking us along on your trip through the antique shops. I loved it, I loved the sun shining in the windows and I loved the pictures of everyone standing on steps. Your hat was lovely and the sun made it perfect.
I smiled at Martha saying "I have to think about that" a phrase I often utter. I hope everyone had fun, ate recklessly, bought well.
Posted by: Margie | May 15th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
That floor lamp is great, the design is so attractive. And that old French bench is fantastic!
Posted by: Laura Nelson | May 15th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Hi Martha, Thank you for taking all of us on another fantastic field trip. It will be a long wait to see the cooking segment on a show next season, but well worth the wait. Your photos are outstanding again. I can imagine you and Memrie had a wonderful time celebrating her birthday. I especially love the photos of the chopping block and the tremendous bench. The beautiful blue bottles certainly added a nice touch. I'm ready for another field trip any time your are! Thanks so much for sharing. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | May 15th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
how did you show such restraint???
i would have needed a u-haul!!!!
Posted by: KnitXcorE | May 15th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
What restraint you showed, Martha! That lighting fixture that looks like yarn would have been mine - same goes for that lovely French curved bench!
Bravo, and what Fun!
Thank you for sharing your adventures,
Janet
Posted by: Janet Bridge | May 15th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Shopping with Martha Stewart, you would not have to ask me twice! I would drop everything and go in a New York minute!
The shops in Sag Harbor look so charming and inviting, and the merchandise is very unique as well as beautiful.
I am with you Martha, I like the large glass apothecary-style
jar too.
Wonderful posting.
Posted by: Jon | May 15th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Looks like a fun day! I just love the architecture on the east coast! That old chopping block is fabulous!
Posted by: cindy~my romantic home | May 15th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Just love your blog! Please show us more of your home. Your show is so very interesting -- I never miss a one. I have enjoyed your programs, books and items for years. Best to you always!
Keep up the marvelous work.
Posted by: Faith | May 15th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Hi Martha, This is a P.S. to my earlier comment today. It's a good thing I didn't unpack my suitcase because lo and behold on today's tv show you took us on another fantastic field trip to Atlantis in the Bahamas! WOW! What a fantastic show it was! The photography was outstanding and your commentary was fabulous! Thank you so very much for a beautiful follow-up to your Atlantis blog. Have a great day! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | May 15th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Martha,
This is off the subject of your current blog but I think I remembered you mentioning in a recent show that you were looking for blue petunias. Well, I just saw them in the Burpie catalog. FYI.
Posted by: maura | May 15th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Martha, I'm mad about that little cabinet the Christiane Perrochon pottery is on. Thanks for the great photos!
Posted by: Mary | May 15th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
What a wonderful shopping trip, everything in all the stores look beautiful. I'm sure it was a very inspiring day.
Posted by: Emily | May 15th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Now that's an idea for next season win a contest to spend the day with Martha or win a field trip with Martha.
How about it Martha could you handle a day with a viewer lol????
Pam from California
Posted by: Pam from California | May 15th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Hi again, Martha,
Today I enjoyed seeing all the spots and meeting the people in Atlantis you mentioned earlier in your blog. As Jan mentioned, the photography and your commentary were fantastic. I liked seeing you making Big Dog's salad; it looked so delicious. Thanks again for taking all of us along.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | May 15th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
P.S.
What did you decide to name the Miniature Herefords, Martha?
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | May 15th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
ANTIQUING??
I don't know if you ever got my letter about me and my Wheaton gals of old, doing our wine and cheese tasting events at the Little Compton Vineyards and our penchant for antiquing all around historic Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Regardless, my invitation remains. Please have a trip with us to our many antiquing haunts from Gloucester to the Mohawk Trail. I go on a moment's notice wherever the sound of antiquity rings !
I also thought of you after I saw the hats, hats, hats blog. I'm about to sell a family owned prize - a rare HAT MAKING MACHINE. It makes beautiful straw hats like the one you modeled in, was it Paradise Island?!
I'll send you a photo of it through mslletters. Seems like an item you might love !
Andrea and the Weims
508-622-0415
Posted by: Andrea and the Weimaraners | May 15th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I love your field trips! Thanks for sharing.
Suzy from Virginia
Posted by: suzy | May 15th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
I love that cool floor lamp also. how can I go about purchasing it?
Posted by: amy | May 15th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Hi Where can I buy the blue and white floor cloths made in India?
They are great
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra Cogger | May 16th, 2008 at 3:41 am
Yes sir it would nice if some of the consignment/thrift shops in my town staged their wares in such a trendy upbeat upscale manner. Far too many Victorian homes are lawyer offices a sleepy little town like Sag Harbor can drift through the decades on the seas of tranquility as it was a resort then a weekend second home kind of town -- but an impatient city rearing a college has many influences the least of which is not looking "dowdy" tear down that nasty old court house knock down those architectural relics pull up the train tacks we are a modern city clogged with traffic and a mass transportation system which is lacking.
Posted by: Hardboiledegg | May 16th, 2008 at 4:30 am
Oh Martha, surely you could find a spot somewhere for that fabulous bench!
Love those lighting fixtures too!
Posted by: amy | May 16th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Martha I can't wait to visit those places as well!!! I do hope you are able to visit the Brimfield Flea Market this week as well and post pictures of your trip and finds! I hope to attend this Saturday in my quest for yet some more Jadite!! Maybe I will see you there!
Jeffrey
Posted by: Jeffrey Reed | May 16th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Hi Martha, what kind of digital camera are you using? You once mentioned a favorite digital camera on you TV show but I can't remember the type and model. Can you help?
Posted by: Dawn | May 16th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Oh my, I bet those shop owners just about died to see Martha Stewart walk in!
I love the photos. It looks like you had a great time!
Posted by: Renee Fitzgerald | May 16th, 2008 at 11:47 am
How fun!
My sister and I love going through antique shops!
Posted by: Cindi | May 16th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Martha,
Antiquing with you must be a blast! Love the yarn light fixture, those apothecary jars and that French bench! OHH LA LA! Did you lose any sleep thinking...hmmm I'm going back? LOL (been there done that!!) I hope you did find a place for them in your home!
Happy Birthday to Memrie! What a gracious friend to have to share your love of antiques. If you ever need a someone to twist your arm for a purchase...invite me! LOL
Thanks for the trip!
Paula
Posted by: Paula M. | May 16th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Loved seeing a "ball of yarn" light fixture like mine that you thought nice. Like the others, wish we all had a day out with Martha antiquing. When is your next outing? (My birthday is next month, hint, hint.)
Posted by: Teapot Collector | May 16th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Your scarf is too long. Also how do you get a frosted glass stopper unstuck from a glass bottle when it is really jammed in there?
Thanks ever so.
Posted by: Gena | May 17th, 2008 at 3:11 am
Martha, those floor mats were wonderful. And I must tell you, you kill in that mustard yellow color and the scarf kicks ass. Nice work, homie!
Posted by: Meg Allan | May 17th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Martha, I absolutely love your blog! You are so inspiring and these photographs are such motivation to do more exploring of the north east. (Living in Florida, when I travel north, it's usually to Manhattan).
Thank you so much for showing us these glimpses into your life - and for giving us so many great ideas to make our own lives a little more beautiful.
Keep up the great work!
-- Brian in Florida
Posted by: Brian in Florida | May 17th, 2008 at 9:51 am
This was fun. Only I wish you had bought me one of those gorgeous chandeliers. Must have one!
Posted by: Maria | May 18th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Wow I would go crazy in those shops! I love mixing old with new...if I had a house it would probably look like the last shop, Bloom.
Thanks Martha for showing us these fabulous places!
Posted by: Laura in Canada | May 18th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Martha! I love your blog! it is so inspiring!
Posted by: Marie Verlag | May 18th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
I love your scarf! (and antiquing)...
Posted by: Abbey Goes Design Scouting | May 19th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I love the shops and the Youngblood building! When will you be visiting Thailand? I see you have a store at Siam Paragon in Bangkok! My wife is Thai and watches your show faithfully every day. (Even though they are a bit behind in airing them here). she loves to bake and is always referring to your books and website for recipes! When we eventually move back to the states I plan on bringing her to your show!
Posted by: EthernetSource.com | May 21st, 2008 at 10:58 am
MARTHA, I LIVED IN SAG FOR AWHILE. ABOUT 9 YEARS AGO NOW. I LIVED IN THE LITTLE VICTORIAN GINGERBREAD HOUSE JUST ON MAIN STREET- JUST A BLOCK FROM WHERE YOU WERE SHOPPING. IS SAGE STREET ANTIQUES STILL THERE? I KNOW IT WAS A FAVORITE OF YOURS. AND THE YARD COUPLE I HEAR HAS MOVED ON. BUT ONE OF THERE FENDERS HAS A SHOP NEXT DOOR TO WHERE IT USED TO BE- HER NAME IS JILL. AND THEN THERE IS THE WORLD FAMOUS FISHES. I HAVE LOST TRACK AFTER THAT. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE SHOPS HAVE REALLY CHANGED AND SEEM TO BE MORE CONTEMPARY THAN ANTIQUE, I GUESS THAT IS THE WAY THE WORLD IS GOING. WAS GOOD TO SEE SAG HARBOR AGIN, EVEN IF IT WAS ONLY IN YOUR BLOG. FONDLY
Posted by: PRISSY | May 30th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Hello, This is my first time visiting your blog. I enjoyed the photos of the field trip. Looks like a fun shopping day.
Happy Birthday to Memrie!
Posted by: Bag Lady Auctions | June 3rd, 2008 at 9:01 pm
I am looking to find Martha Stewart copper cookie cutters.
I have located some on ebay but they are used. Are there any NEW copper cookie cutters available anywhere or have they been retired? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: missy | June 10th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Martha get the chopping block!! It would great in any room, even mine!
I adore you MS, I don't think I have missed a show from your early days! I love your old show format when you had time to be such a perfectionist. Your attention to every detail has made me a better artist, crafts person, homemaker and woman! THANK YOU so much!
Posted by: Gayle Anderson | June 19th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Love seeing your adventures and your television shows! I have learned so much from you.
Posted by: suzanne taylor | June 24th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Also being an antique collector going to the shops are my favorite things to do. These types of days gives wonderful feelings and memories. Can't get enough of them in this lifetime. MARTHA YOU ARE SO INSPIRING.
Posted by: SHERRY WELLER | August 1st, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I just came across your blog-how great is it!! I also love Sag Harbor and when I first came across Bloom the store was closed. My daughter and I just ventured over to Sag Harbor via the ferry a couple of weeks ago and guess what! Bloom was closed again!!(for everyones info, they are closed on Tuesdays) Hopefully I will make it there one day when they are actually open because I can't wait to see what is inside. I also look forward to checking out your other recommendations!
Posted by: Mary | August 5th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Hi Martha,
I can't tell you how taken I am when I look at these pictures. I have admired you since 1997 after my first issue of "Living". Since, I have studied all the issues so much that some are falling apart. Several times after I have had a decorating thought or idea it has appeared in the next issue of "Living". I am always trying to duplicate the simple way you mix modern with antiques.
I would love to see a segment in "Living" with ANTIQUE GARDEN AND BISTRO IRON PEDESTAL BASE TABLES AND MARBLE TOP TABLES. I thought the STRAIGHT lines of a country french WHITE marble top table would look fabulous next to the CURVES of a BLACK iron base pedestal garden table. I also think a mirror top on the table would look fabulous.
Thank you for all the fun and smart creations. You are always the one I look to for inspiration.
Posted by: Melisa coyle | August 24th, 2008 at 9:18 am
I loved the chopping block and the bench. My favorite antique stores are in Ashdown,Arksanas, Tappahonnock,Virginia, Philadelpia,MS, Washington,GA, Dunlap,TN and Dunlap has Cagle Mountian and wonderful waterfalls.The old homes I love are in Cheraw,SC, and Americus,GA The best Festival are Mississippi Pecan Festival Its held in September(big flea markets), and the Canton,MS Flea that held in April and October. For handmade crafts Chimneyville at the Trade Mart in Jackson, MS held in December. In Phildelaphia,MS there is a store its been in business for 100 years and everyone has to go, its a old time general store. Then in Estell,SC there is two stores across the street from each other and one man goes back and forth to wait on you and they are general stores that still have things BRAND NEW IN THE BOX OR PACKAGE from the 1940 to 1950 era. It was so much fun I bought the same tea glass, that I drank from as a child. New Punch bowls that are now collecting pieces in old dusty boxes its like stepping back in time and purchasing items that are not around anymore, but there they still set brand new but old. Sorry I got carried away back in time.
Posted by: Kathy Smith | September 29th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
What a fun and delightful day that must had been. Birthday wishes to your friend.
I love visiting Antique shops to find my Blue Garland dishes from Bavaria, Germany.
I know you must enjoy going back in time or remembering History while looking at some items connected with our mothers
and pieces they collected at one time?
(My mother was an advid Antique collector.)
Just a trip to Sag Harbor would be my dream come true.
Posted by: Norma | October 18th, 2008 at 7:00 am
Hi,I have a very nice collection of Willow Angels in a couple of different sizes.(mostly the smaller) I have about 20 angels. Right now there are in my living room on 3 seperate white shelves.(close together) Shelves are about 24"ish. Could you please give me some more ideas on how to display my collection I love so much. But I did to display them different. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kim
Posted by: Kim Stevenson | November 22nd, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Martha,
Enjoyed the pictures of your trip to sag harbor. My husband is from Rockland Me, and we are going back soon, hopefully to include some antiquing..Where do you go antiquing when you are at your home in Me.
Posted by: Lin Sherman | March 9th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
What beautiful snapshots of your visit to Sag Harbor! Those lighting fixtures are very nice. I spotted some very unusual lighting designed completely by hand at drakedesignslighting.blogspot.com you've never seen anything like these Martha.
Posted by: drakelamps | May 11th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Martha,
Antique shopping is truly a way of collecting recyclable treasures.
Thank you for sharing your findings with us.
Posted by: Lucilla | May 18th, 2009 at 6:34 pm