The particular batch of oysters prepared on the day of our shoot were Tracey & Ethan's "Sandy Miracle" -- the last oysters harvested on Sunday before Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast on Monday, meaning no more oysters for the season. The Steads order theirs direct from oyster farmer (and champion free diver!) Dave Sipperly, their neighbor on the Vineyard.
"We never know what Dave will bring home for dinner after being on a beach outing with his family. However, we can always count on the best and freshest oysters from our RI friend!"
Beautiful photos! What is the design on the ceiling about the dining room table?
I was wondering the same thing!
Hi Kristin! The design was hand painted by Austin-based Red Start Design Studios. Isn’t it amazing??
The same artists painted gorgeous details all over the Steads’ home… including the windows on slide 10, and a full landscape of Martha’s Vineyard in the room of their two little boys.
http://www.redstartdesignstudios.com
Thanks, Kristin! I couldn’t stop snapping… soo many gorgeous details in Tracey and Ethan’s home.
What a beautiful home! The architecture and the colors of the exterior…to die for! Love…love…love that dining room ceiling!
Hi Maria! Be sure to check out the talent behind that ceiling: http://www.redstartdesignstudios.com
Thanks for your input!
What an incredible artist! Thank you so much for sharing:)
It’s really amazing, I’m a big fan of the ceiling too, it’s stunning – really nice the easy all the colours are combined, I wish could a bit more dary according to that. Thank you for sharing, such creative people.
The ceiling was even more gorgeous in person… Tracey & Ethan are the masters of mixing unexpected elements together (high and low, old and new, contemporary and traditional) to make magic!!
LOVE this. Home tour!!! Stat!
Oh my gosh, you have no idea!! I couldn’t stop gushing about every single room… totally original and completely inspiring.
I have heard nothing but how cool these cats were since the day of this shoot! So fun to finally see the photos. Looks like a total blast!
It really was, Jen! Not to mention, the amazing oysters we got to eat after the shoot. What a treat.