john and christine gachot:
a laid-back shelter
island getaway
On New York’s Shelter Island, John and Christine Gachot dream up a cozy seaside cottage perfect for lazy days and family getaways. family tradition
Photographs by Brittany Ambridge |
COMMON WEALTH
Nearly a decade later, the Gachots’ house is scattered with items accumulated on the island. A cherished pastime is trawling through such local boutiques and antiques shops as Beall & Bell, Marika’s Antiques, and Marie Eiffel Home, where they’ve often scored vintage furnishings and beloved artworks. “We spend a lot of time painting, fixing up bargain finds, and making friends,” Christine says.
a wedding anniversary present from John to Christine.
wire table bases to a vintage pair of Danish modern
nightstands to create a sharp bedside setup.
Beall & Bell, a local antiques shop.
boys’ room’s walls high-gloss black to provide a polished
contrast to the house’s breezy outdoor ambience.
“I love black at the beach,” says Christine.
Everyone seems to have more time to read on Shelter Island, which is such a luxury.”
—Christine Gachot