Tumbleweed Tuesday
Every year in Southampton we would sense it coming...we felt a shift in the energy...and we woke up to Tumbleweed Tuesday. The day after Labor Day marked the traditional end of the summer season. A mass exodus of "Summer People" would have funneled west onto Rt 27,...
Galas, Galas, Everywhere!
Galas, Galas, Everywhere! It’s the Hamptons. It’s mid-season. That’s a lotta galas! By midsummer, we’ve all been inundated with pictures of glamorous venues and stylish revelers. But look closely and you’ll realize that collectively these events generate millions...
Heart of the Hamptons’ 2nd Annual Moonlit Plunge on Tuesday, August 1st (7-10pm)
Meadow Lane Private Staffing is proud to sponsor Heart of the Hamptons' 2nd Annual Moonlit Plunge on Tuesday, August 1st (7-10pm) at Coopers Beach in Southampton. All proceeds will benefit Heart of the Hamptons' year-round food pantry and assistance program serving...
My Summer Vacation
I’ve spent eighteen summers in the Hamptons, none of them vacations! Why? Because this has been my year-round home, my workplace, my everyday community. What a privilege to conduct life’s ordinary, ho-hum business in such splendid surroundings. But even the most...
Summer is Here! GOT CHECKLISTS?
Decades spent in private service have only reinforced my slavish devotion to checklists. They function so beautifully, on so many levels, that I must take this moment to sing their praises. Thanks to a little thing called Systemic complexity, scientists tell us we...
The ONE Element Your Wardrobe Needs for the Hamptons this Summer…
WELCOME, GUEST BLOGGER HOLLY GETTY Those who are creative, imaginative and always trying new things are drawn to this metal. It’s highly reflective, represents feminine intuition, exciting new beginnings and confidence. And, right now, it’s having a moment. The right...
The Paradox of Choice
The Paradox of Choice When a client is ready to hire a new staff member, the possibilities often seem limitless. If they begin with a candid conversation with their recruiter detailing the kind of household, the scope of work, and the type of person they envision,...
Dear Candidates, Please Be Wonderful!
Picture this: Mrs. Smith has engaged a recruiter – me! – to find her a great housekeeper. I will now devote my time to finding a promising candidate and getting to know them. I am creating a profile to send to the client because I am painting a picture for her – a...
Envisioning Your Hamptons Home
February is a wake-up call in the Hamptons. Realtors are buzzing with clients looking to secure their seasonal rentals. And recruiters are reaching out to their A-list candidates to see who will be available to staff Hamptons homes. Will your home be ready? Now is the...
FRESH
As the world tilts in ever-new directions, it can be hard to predict what will matter, what will become important in our lives in 2023. In January, we‘re given an opportunity to make our best guesses and join in a collective re-set. We have already been advised that:...