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Inspired: Vibrant Stripes
I've been a fan of Jill Scott's music for years, and now I'm happy to see her every week playing detective Precious Ramotswe on HBO's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. While I love watching Jill onscreen, I'm also equally enamored with the beauty of Botswana's wildlife and savannas.
Love It or Hate It? HBO's Grey Gardens Interiors
Over the weekend, I watched the HBO movie Grey Gardens, which dovetails with the 1975 documentary by Albert and David Maysles of the same name. The film focuses on "Big Edie" (played by Jessica Lange) and "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale (played by Drew Barrymore), who live out their later years in a decrepit, squalor-filled Hamptons mansion. While the set and costume design was amazing throughout the film, I found the decaying, garbage-strewn mansion of the Beales' later years as compelling to look at as the intact, perfectly put-together mansion of the past.
The Authentic Look of HBO's True Blood
Although True Blood has had an uneven first season (the finale was last night), I'll still be tuning in next year. I have to find out what happens with my favorite characters, and I can't wait to see how the plot develops. One element of the show that I really enjoy is its authentic look, which is crafted by the nimble art and set direction of Bill Law and Catherine Smith.
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Over-the-Top Decorating Ideas From But I'm a Cheerleader
My sister and I recently caught But I'm a Cheerleader on HBO the other night, and my jaw dropped at the awesome, over-the-top set design of the film. It's been years since I've seen the 1999 satirical romantic comedy, whose plot follows the "re-education" of a group of gay teenagers at a therapy camp meant to make the teens heterosexual (spoiler alert: it doesn't work). Fittingly for a movie that borrows a John Waters-esque vibe, the set design embraces a vivid, surreal look, including lots of pink, pink, pink for the girls.
Found It! Aleksandr Petrovsky's Dining Room Chairs
I recently saw a few re-runs from season six of Sex and the City, and I was blown away, yet again, by Aleksandr Petrovsky's chic Manhattan loft apartment. From the to-die-for views to the sheer size of the place, it's utterly crave worthy.
In this scene, from episode 92, "Splat!"
Roundup: Hurricane Lamps
Last night, I was disappointed to see that HBO ran a previously aired episode of True Blood. Watching this show, from Alan Ball, who also created Six Feet Under, is definitely a guilty pleasure. Tara Thornton, played by actress Rutina Wesley, is one of my favorite characters on the show.
Casa Interview: Grey Gardens Set Designer Kalina Ivanov
In a Love It or Hate It poll, I asked for your opinion on the sets of the HBO movie Grey Gardens. You overwhelmingly loved them, just as I did. The film, which focuses on "Big Edie" (played by Jessica Lange) and "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale (played by Drew Barrymore), and their home, Grey Gardens, is currently playing on HBO, and the DVD will be available in July.
On the Market: Grey Gardens For Summer Rental
Grey Gardens, the once squalor-filled Hamptons mansion that was the home of "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale, aunt and first cousin of Jackie O., and the subject of HBO's recent flick of the same name, can be yours for $30,000 this Summer. Current owners journalist Sally Quinn and husband Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee are renting out their East Hampton mansion from August 28 to Labor Day. Thirty thousand for 11 days in a former garbage-strewn home?
Casa Capsule: The Week That Was
- Find out the story behind HBO's Grey Gardens' beautiful sets.
- Invest in a luxe mirror for under $150.
- Get the look of SF Mayor Gavin Newsom's chic penthouse.
- Can you guess what this chandelier is made from?
- Check out these fun ideas for decorating with old windows.
- Go green without spending a penny.
- Are you a fan of my 10 favorite celeb rooms?
Casa Capsule: The Week That Was
- Protect yourself with nine steps for keeping your home safe during the holidays.
- Be sure to take my quiz to enter to win a $1,000 perfect holiday table from west elm!
- Make your shopping a cinch with my gift guides.
- Check out the authentic look of HBO's True Blood.
- Cameron Diaz and Cameron Sinclair are Iconoclasts who talk and walk green.
- Leonardo DiCaprio is going green by trading his Malibu pad for this NYC one.
- Top Design's Ondine Karady is my latest Designer Spotlight.
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