Dan's Papers - August 8, 2008 - New Kids On The Block

Winterharbor Studio, recently opened at the north end of the business district in a beautiful new building on Main Street in Greenport Village, is the collaborative effort of Amy Martin and Ian Fairweather. He is an architectural designer and Martin was previously known as the local florist. The space they occupy is bright and welcoming and features East End artists and craftspersons, mostly of the North Fork and Shelter Island. The studio currently has 15 artists’ original watercolors, limited edition prints of watercolors, oils, landscape and wildlife photography, wood workings of five craftsmen from hand-turned pens, hardwood cutting boards, shingle-style birdhouses and Harry Wicks’ fine-turned vessels. There are fabulous hand-felted and homespun woolen/silk wearable fiber arts, hand-quilted and needlework articles and hand-crafted silver jewelry. Open weekends, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment.

Living Well Yoga And Fitness, programs for the body, mind and soul, has just landed in Montauk. Owned and operated by Lori Newell, MA, the studio will be officially opening its doors, sharing space with Busy Bodies exercise studio in the Aunt’s Albatross Motel. Lori holds a Masters degree in Health Science with a concentration in pain and stress management from Norwich University, and is a certified health and fitness instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine. She is an IYT certified yoga instructor and is also a registered yoga teacher with the National Yoga Alliance. Lori has over 20 years experience working with individuals, helping them to achieve their health, fitness and wellness goals, and is trained to work with individuals of all fitness levels, including those with post-rehabilitation needs.

Dworkin & Daughter has just relocated to North Ferry Road (Route 114) on Shelter Island. This is a very unusual store that has been dealing items piquing one’s interest for over 32 years. They range from sporting pursuits, including a riding crop from Jane Austin’s period, a signed bronze horse, Victorian equestrian ivory boot pulls, enamel-on-glass stemware referencing “over fences” and polo rounds, to a vigorous array of brooches, bracelets, cufflinks, and rings, all in the material of years gone by. There’s fishing, boating, swimming, running, gymnastics, golf, cricket and other collecting interests of long ago, to name just a few. Also to be found at Dworkin & Daughter – Bakelite and Gallalite, includes Venetian glass, local art of Long Island, the Symbolists of the 1900s, from enamels to lobster buoys and shell engravings of William IV. Each with a tale to tell, each with a touch of virtuosity. She is there with a responsibility to serve a community, which she holds so dear to her heart, and is there with a responsibility to serve a community, which she loves. The shop is open every day.

When owners Thomas and Marie decided to open Salon Echelon, they chose Speonk because they’ve always considered the area to be a “little slice of heaven” that affords them room for growth, and it’s definitely the best-kept secret on eastern Long Island. Both agree that their salon, just like their town, has its locals, but really comes alive in the summer, yet manages to maintain its small-town charm. At Salon Echelon you will enjoy full services with a specialty in hair color by certified Redkin master specialists. The stylists participate in ongoing educational workshops to stay ahead of the latest in style and cutting trends. In addition, to cut and color hair services, Salon Echelon also offers manicures, pedicures and rejuvenating skin care services. All their skin care treatments are for both ladies and gentlemen. They carry only the finest in hair and skin products, which are used exclusively with all of their clients. Dedication to their clients comes first and foremost. Each and every guest is treated with absolute respect and servitude. A long-time dream, the community has welcomed them with open arms.