GATHERING: The kitchen is the prime gathering spot. "Everyone participates in the cooking, and we usually just end up staying in here," says Diana. Personal effects such as Statue of Liberty masks and the fish above the sink were collected over the years or pulled from The Yard Couple, the Carvellis' antiques store in Sag Harbor, N.Y. The blackboard appeals to the creativity of the children in the family.
MATERIALS: Each work area gets its own surfacing material: marble for the cooking zone; stainless steel for the sink stand; and oiled walnut for the center island. "I encourage people to cut right on the walnut," says Bers. "You should allow surfaces to live and evolve." He recommends cleaning the wood with bleach every two months, then wiping the surface with plain mineral oil.
Patriotic Porch
OUTDOOR LIVING: "In summer we're on the porch from morning until night," admits Diana. The children love to play in the sand and dip their feet in the water. She traded with a neighbor to get the trestle table on the porch and the benches were originally in the home's entry. Flags are a yearly tradition. "I hang them a different way each year," she says. "There's also one at the front of the house to greet everyone as they arrive."
Flag Cupcakes
But don't let the formality of the backyard garden -- anchored by a stately fountain ringed with boxwood and cast-iron acorn finials -- mislead. Games of Wiffle ball and horseshoes are under way nearby, and burgers and hot dogs sizzle on the grill. "We love to entertain in a fun, low-key way," they say. And, naturally, they like to do it themselves.
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