AGAIN!??? A few days ago, I got an inquiry about one of my rental listings. While this is pretty common this time of year, what was unusual is that the inquiry came from a young woman in the city who apparently had been in communication with “me.” Lucky for her, she accidently deleted the email chain and had to google “me” to make contact again. The only problem is she was not corresponding with me but rather someone who had cloned my rental listing online and placed a short term rental ad on Craigslist. It’s sad but this is not the first time this has happened to me. Apparently this person was charging $500/night for 6+ bedroom house south of the highway with the money due upfront. Hey, once again if it looks too good to be true kids…. it’s probably a scam. Meanwhile, I encouraged her to either use a broker or even look at sites like VRBO and skip Craigslist. In the end I alerted to Craigslist to this fraudulent ad and 5 days later, they’ve yet to remove it. I know I didn’t post it nor did the owner of the house. Meanwhile, if any of you are planning to impersonate me online….. can you at least give me six pack abs in any of the photos?
Now after dealing with all of this drama, I’m going to spend some time relaxing and go cruising on Instagram. I mean, what better way to appreciate the Hamptons than eating cookies, lying on the sofa and seeing how much more fun everyone else is having!!? But before I tell you who I’m following, feel free to follow me at @PJMHAMPTONS. You can learn all about my dogs, Tate’s cookies and my latest properties for sale.
@roundswampfarm & @loavesandfishesfoodstore – The ultimates in Hamptons food porn! I mean how else would you learn that the Jalapeno Bean Burger is back or th
at you need an almond cheese danish!?
@hamptonsrealestateshowcase – a quick peek at some of the newest and best real estate properties around.
@thewatermillcenter – The center that hosts one of the funkiest events of the summer also gives you an amazing look into some cutting edge art pieces via their Instagram posts. Featuring everything from Lady Gaga to well, who knows this is a must follow.
@hamptonscarspotter – exotic, classic and anything that looks cool on wheels is featured in this east end account. So far, they’ve not yet featured my 14 year old Jeep Sahara with 100k miles but hey the summer is still young.
@libbylangdon – Libby is an interior designer and TV personality with quick ideas for making your home a little more “Hamptons.” Her sunny and perky and informative posts will wake you up faster than two cups of espresso!
@modelbartenders – if you don’t have good looking friends you might as well have some good looking staff. RIGHT?! Ok, technically this is a NYC based account but they do serve the Hamptons and it features models! EYE CANDY!
@truth_training – you’ll never get to be a @modelbartender unless you work out like the folks on this account. I find it so inspiring I’m going to do some kettlebell lifts right after I finish the cinnamon roll from @roundswampfarm. Seriously though there is some great information about their classes and ideas for fighting flab.
@hedgeshamptons – meet the brokers, celebrity news and go behind the hedges (get it?) of some of the most stunning homes you can’t afford. Yep, its total real estate porn and worth following!
@justfredericoazevedo and @hollander_design – two of the hottest landscape designers around! Be inspired by Frederico Azevedo and Ed Hollander or just be wowed by their stunning landscape designs. It’s like a walk in the park without leaving your sofa… or your Tate’s cookies.
@gimmeshelteranimalrescue – Cuteness overload and they’re all available for adoption! Share some of their posts and maybe you can get a furry fur legged friend a home.
@Mecoxbaydairy – it’s a glimpse into country living at its best. Cheese. MMMMMMM… CHEEEESSEEE. Oh and there’s also COWS! Who doesn’t like looking at the face of a cow!!? Of course, unless it’s before your going to LT Burger.
So today is now something everyone is calling “CyberMonday.” It’s the day that retailers are promoting as the next best thing for the economy since “Black Friday.” It’s the day where America forgets about heading to the mall and instead logs onto their computers and shops! What a nice thing, right?! No fighting over parking or dealing with store employees who are trying to work scanners or fixing there mistakes as they wait for a manager with a “key!” Instead you just go online click a button and voila! Let’s just hope you don’t have a problem. Everyone keeps talking about scam websites. Also, what if it doesn’t fit or its defective!? Yikes, the next thing you know you’re on the phone with “Tiffany” in Mumbai and the problem just got worse!
One last thing! I saw the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. It’s been eviscerated by the critics but you know what? It was actually a really enjoyable show! Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sheree Renee Scott headline a quirky, ambitious and fun show. I loved the movie version and I think the show, (although the music is lacking) is a worthy follow up. I thought BILLY ELLIOT was awful and it won the TONY! Once again, what do I know.