{"id":80117,"date":"2019-07-30T09:32:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T14:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=80117"},"modified":"2019-07-31T09:38:32","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T14:38:32","slug":"style-file-kelli-delaney-kd-hamptons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/30\/style-file-kelli-delaney-kd-hamptons\/","title":{"rendered":"The Style File- Kelli Delaney of KD Hamptons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi there! I started this series not long ago and feature various style setters from time to time, whose work and style I greatly admire. If you missed out on my previous two posts, click here. Today I am thrilled to present Kelli of KD Hamptons fame<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. Kelli is living the good life as a full time Hamptons resident and as a result, has created a very popular lifestyle blog and Instagram account showcasing just how fabulous the Hamptons living really is.<\/p>\n

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She is also a contributing editor to several high profile publications including a weekly gig at one of my faves, Hamptons Magazine. Stay tuned because yours truly will be in an upcoming issue! Keli is a master entertainer and like me, shares a love of flowers, making things pretty and blue and white! She is a definite style setter.<\/p>\n

I was able to sit down with Kelli and get an “insiders take” on all things entertaining and Hamptons,\u00a0specific to her brand and the enviable Hamptons lifestyle. If you don’t follow her already, you simply must- hers is absolutely one to follow. Click here to visit her blog<\/strong><\/em><\/a> and here to follow her on Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. And without further ado, take it away Kelli…..<\/p>\n

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To celebrate summer\u00a0KDHamptons.com<\/a>\u00a0founder Kelli Delaney hosts al fresco affairs at her 1880 Water Mill farmhouse, Maple Shade, with her husband Dr. Mark Kot. Kelli\u2019s website showcases\u00a0the alluring people, places, beauty, and happenings of the East End, and\u00a0entertaining in style is the calling card for this popular Hamptons hostess. Her signature recipe? \u201cIncredible food, fabulous flowers, lavish tabletop decor and a great guest list should all flow seamlessly together to create an unforgettable night. I prefer to host more intimate dinner parties where I can spoil my guests with decadent details. \u00a0Everyone makes new friends, breaks their diet, toasts champagne, and stays too lat<\/em>e.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Are you a lifelong resident of the Hamptons?<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

No, in the Hamptons full time for 8 years and previously I lived in NYC for 15 years working as a magazine editor at top national magazines including: Allure, Glamour, and US Weekly\u00a0
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If you had to live anywhere else where would that be?
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Charleston, my family lives there and I think it is the greatest city in the US right now. We have been looking for a pied a terre to spend some of the off season months there. Incredible architecture, design, culinary scene, friendly people, great culture and history, and wonderful weather.\u00a0
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How do you like to style floral arrangments at your parties?
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“One of the many rewards of being a Hamptons home gardener is that I basically have my own floral design shop in the backyard. Our property is hugged by rows of blue, white, and pink hydrangea, and my parterre garden is full of peonies, roses, lupine, and lilies which can all stand alone in arrangements or compliment each other in a mixed bouquet.<\/div>\n
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I rarely use glass vases for arrangements, and instead opt for porcelain ginger jars, or vintage china I collect from Hamptons antique stores and estate sales.\u201d<\/div>\n
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A signature drink should be offered right as guests arrive. Cocktails should be served for one hour only, and have passed “small bites” food rolling through the entire time.<\/div>\n

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1 liter Casamigos Tequila or Belvedere Vodka in a large pitcher
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Any secret weapon to share?<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n
Always have a sexy playlist prepared in advance in case guests feel like having a late night dance party.<\/div>\n
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What’s the number one rule every hostess must remember?
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Spoil your guests with incredible food, and lots of it, served beautifully. At my dinner parties and events it is assumed that every ingredient possible will be sourced from the local farms, fishermen, and purveyors. \u00a0If it\u2019s a small group at home, I will cook and for larger events I work with my loyal local caterers like Janet O\u2019Brien to create a \u201cHamptons Hearty\u201d menu.<\/div>\n
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My go to main course?\u00a0Filet Mignon, which is the best cut of meat, and can be served at room temperature, which is a hostess’ dream because you can let it sit until you are ready to slice and serve. I like to pair steak with Panzanella Salad. Who can get enough of grilled crusty bread from Carissa\u2019s Bakery tossed with local farm tomatoes, \u00a0fresh basil<\/a>, chunks of Mecox Dairy mozzarella, and dressed with an EVOO and Creme Balsamic glaze?<\/div>\n
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What is your favorite hostess gift to give?
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My favorite Hamptons hostess gift is the fabulous green blue & white melamine serving platters and matching utensils from The Enchanted Home. They are perfect for chic poolside entertaining.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t have a seated dinner with place cards in the Hamptons. We are still \u201cat the beach\u201d and nobody wants to be stuck next to someone they don\u2019t vibe with.\u00a0 Keep it casual and let guestd sit where and with whom they choose.<\/div>\n
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