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Renting summer houses for a mini vacation is a new concept for me-- but its a habit I can easily indulge in going forward! The 7 of us had a 3 day weekend in Mattituck, North Fork last Friday thanks to our guest of honor Aja, hostess/ chef/ organizer Jordie and VRBO (vacation rentals by owner website).
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Looks like it could go in Design Sponge, no?
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Why do I live in NY again?
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The weather was exceptional. Barely looked at my phone. Hours of sunbathing at the beach and lawn...
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Enjoying homecooked meals with recipes inspired by Mario Batali...
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Drank to our hearts content...refreshers in the morning....
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Wine tasting at Shinn Estate Vineyard in the afternoon...
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Impromptu karaoke at Old Mill Inn after dinner...
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And gourmet ice cream for our ride back home...