::Silver Screen Surroundings::

The Parent Trap English Garden

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:26:00 +0000

I received a request from a reader, Jaime, who was interested in seeing more detail about the English Garden outside the London Townhouse in The Parent Trap (1998). Jaime asked for 'a' photo, well, there was so much to cover in this movie!! Enjoy - and Jaime - please send us a pic if you create this look on your own!!

It's Complicated (2009) First Look!

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:39:00 +0000

It's Complicated (2009)
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
Production Design by: Jon Hutman
Set Decoration by: Beth Rubino

Fans of set decor champs "Something's Gotta Give" and "The Holiday" have been salivating in anticipation of writer/director Nancy Meyers' newest film "It's Complicated" starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin & Alec Baldwin in a love triangle set in sunny California.

Well, maybe it's just Joni and me, but I doubt it.

Okay - great cast, no question. But, for decor fans, the real dream team is Nancy Meyers, director, Jon Hutman, Production Designer and Beth Rubino, Set Decorator. Their work on SGTG resonates to this day. As a matter of fact, it aired on TBS last night and I had a couple hundred visitors looking for information about the set - the furniture, the art. The same thing happens when "The Holiday" airs.

Universal Pictures has just released the first movie trailer (at bottom). Here are some stills I grabbed from the trailer. The set decor looks to have the signature Nancy Meyers' elements: high end and comfortable furniture, mix of antiques and new, fresh flowers, natural elements, beautiful glassware, and a wardrobe that compliments the setting. The color palette is actually very similar to another Nancy Meyers' movie "The Parent Trap" with the orange/apricots, browns and creams. I didn't pick up any specific art works, but they are sure to be there as well.

So, what do you think? Looks good to me!

The Women (2008)

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Sat, 09 May 2009 06:30:00 +0000

The Women (2008)

Produced and Directed by: Diane English

Production Designer: Jane Musky

Art Director: Mario Ventenilla

Set Decorator: Debbie Cutler

Did you see the movie The Women? It was a remake of the Clare Booth Luce play and 1939 movie of the same name. Unfortunately, what was smart and sassy about that original film - starring Norma Shearer and Joan Crawford - lost much of its bite in this remake starring Meg Ryan and Eva Mendes in the corresponding roles of Mary Haines (the good woman and jilted wife) and Crystal Allen (the husband stealing perfume counter girl). The conceit of all the productions is that there are no men around - not on the street, the restaurants, the stores. But all talk is nothing but men. In the original, the biting satire is based around the philandering husbands, their jilted wives and a whole lot of back stabbing humor. Not very PC by todays standards. Unfortunately, Diane English, in creating an updated version, is all about women supporting other women (except of course for the slutty shop girl) and girl power. All fine and dandy - but it certainly made for a fairly tame movie altogether lacking in sharp humor.

Sad too, because the cast was stellar. In addition to Meg and Eva, the movie also stars Annette Bening, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Debra Messing, Debbie Mazar, Candice Bergan, Carrie Fisher, Cloris Leachman and Bette Midler. Jeez - that's some star power.

Ok, so the movie is fairly middling, but the movie sets are quite nice - limited (must have had a low budget), but quite nice.

Mary Haines (Meg Ryan) plays a society wife who's a cross between Martha Stewart and the traditional suburban charity lady. Her lovely Connecticut home plays host to many fundraisers - for which Mary does the cooking and the floral arrangements. I actually don't love the architecture of the front of the house - a little nuveau mishy-mashy for me, but the rear of the house has a nice old-New England feel to it.

Mary Haines (Meg Ryan) crying on the screen porch over the mess her life is in... Love the wicker furniture and careful-careless look of the mis-matched lamps.

The back patio - while I love the furniture - the layout seems rather odd. The chairs are spread out all over the place, more like this is a public space than a private back yard.

The kitchen is a classic white cabinet cabinet kitchen. What's nice about the set is that it looks like a kitchen that's used. Cloris Leachman plays the housekeeper. I spied the Williams Sonoma hand towels in green and white stripe (I have those!). The counter tops are a mix of dark stone (black or green?) and dark stained woods. I really dislike the brass fittings - so dated looking!

There are several white china pitchers shown as well as the classic Portmeirion Botanic Garden dishes in the cabinet. Nothing says traditional old money like those in a movie set! Ok, that's a bit snide. I'd have rather seen something a little more original, is all. One of the reasons why I wondered about the set budget being limited is that if you notice in the background through the door - the cross hall seems so empty. Doesn't it?

The professional double stove top is nearly lost among the clutter of the kitchen, open shelving and table. I love the free standing sideboard/cupboard on the right. However, I do think that they captured the feeling of a working kitchen - with condiments and spices all readily accessible.

Annette Bening and Debra Messing have a private chat in Meg's guest bathroom. What is up with the cheap little mirror over the sink? This is a huge bathroom - considerably too big for a guest bathroom with nothing but a toilet, sink and tiny little bureau, a chair. It would have been a funnier scene had they squeezed into a normal size powder room. Loving the wallpaper, however.

Here's Meg Ryan's character's living room - classic drapes, fireplace and English arm chair. Nothing too original though. I do like the coffee table - what you can see of it.

This is Mary Haines and her daughter in the master bedroom. This upholstered headboard was made by my upholsterer Walter Heller. (did I mention that the movie was filmed here in Massachusetts?). The headboard is full size, not queen, which seemed a bit small. I love the bedding, however!

Here is Meg's master bathroom. If you notice, the circular window matches the window on the right on the front of the house. I haven't been able to find out where the movie was filmed, but I do feel that this bathroom is the actual bathroom in that house. The millwork is totally gorgeous, the marble counter and smoked glass cabinets really make for a clean, luxe look.

Here are Mary, her mother, played by Candice Bergan and daughter, sunning themselves in the family's Maine beach house. This was actually filmed in the Massachusetts hamlet known as Annisquam on the North Shore. Gina of Willow Decor provided this information:

The beach is private - it is located on Norwood Heights, Gloucester, MA. It is called Lighthouse Beach in Annisquam, which is a small summer island/hamlet in Gloucester. If you stand on Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester and look across the bay you see the Lighthouse Beach.

Thanks Gina!

A La Perla-esqe boutique is a scene of the initial confrontation between Mary Haines and Crystal Allen - the "spritzer girl" who's stolen her husband. Annette Bening is fanning the flame of confrontation:

Claws out!

Here's the "spa" that Mary Haine's mother (Candice Bergen) has hidden out in for a "freshening" (aka full on face lift). How gorgeous is all that black and white marble!

And finally, before she's kicked to the curb (because you know that was coming), Crystal having a bathe in her new apartment. This is a production still image, which is why there are light tubes along the right side of the bath tub.

And her hard and cold living room - completely the opposite of the Connecticut house.

Here's a You Tube video by the artist Kessler whose art was featured in the Annette Bening character's office:

And for fun, here are some still images from the 1939 movie directed by George Cukor, set decoration by Edwin B. Willis and Jack D. Moore.

Grey Gardens - Two lives, one documentary, a musical and a movie

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:21:00 +0000

Grey Gardens (2009) on HBO
Production Design: Kalina Ivanov
Set Decorator: Norma Jean Sanders

So much has been said about the recent HBO production of Grey Gardens starring Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore that there is really very little I can add to the mix. However, not many have talked about the Tony award winning musical from 2006 of the same name. Starring the amazing Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson, this production lasted about 300 performances. It's a fine show and the scenic designer did an excellent job of capturing the original house from original glory to hell hole.

Scenic Design: Allen Moyer (Mr. Moyer received a Tony Award nomination for this production)

Early living room scene from the musical Gray Gardens. Note the accurate depiction of the woodwork in the front hall in the left backgound.

Scenes from the HBO Grey Gardens

The actual front foyer in 1985

Front porch of the real Grey Gardens
Scene from HBO movie

Scene from musical

Porch scene from the musical

Bedroom of the real Edith Beales

Bedroom from the HBO movie

Bedroom scene from the musical

And, some musical selections from the show:

Some fantastic resources (and with thanks to):

A Pictorial History of Grey Gardens at Cote de Texas
An interview with Kalina Ivanov at Casa Sugar
A personal connection at *Visual*Vamp*
A Capitivating Tale at La Dolce Vita
Grey Gardens News by Buster the Racoon

The Company Men (2009)

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:21:00 +0000

The Company Men is currently filming on the northshore of Massachusetts. Starring Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones, the movie centers around a corporate downsizing. Sounds a little depressing..

The Gloucester Times is reporting that one of the locations is the Marblehead waterfront home of Brian McCarthy, CEO of local landmark Kelly's Roast Beef. This is the home to Tommy Lee Jones' character, who is the boss of the company that downsizes Ben Afflecks character out of his hot shop corporate job and into working construction with his brother, played by Kevin Costner.

The house was staged for a Christmas scene yesterday - including snow in April! (no unprecedented here in New England!)

The Young Victoria (2009)

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:25:00 +0000

The Young Victoria (2009)
Directed by Jean Marc Vallee
Art Direction by Paul Inglis, Chris Lowe, Alexandra Walker
Set Decoration by Maggie Gray

Starring Emily Blunt and Paul Bettany

Plymouth Rock Studios show their colors!

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:05:00 +0000

Find more videos like this on Hollywood East TV

Something's Gotta Give - Get that rug!

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:22:00 +0000

Welcome readers from Hooked on Houses - please click here and here for all my posts on the set of "Something's Gotta Give"!

My friend Jerry at Aspen Carpet Designs has let me know that he's got two of his "Something's Gotta Give"- inspired blue and white stripe flat weave rugs for sale on Ebay! Here's a chance to really get the look of everyone's favorite living room at a great price! Both of these rugs have minor blemishes - hence the great price.

This 9'x12' rug is available here on Ebay.This rug has a 1-1/2" frayed part along the side. See the listing for details.

And this Ocean Blue and White striped 9'x12' rug is available here on Ebay. This has a small very small dark spot along one edge. See the listing for details.

Aspen Carpet Designs has this rug in different colorways and sizes, so, check them out. And tell them I sent you! If you purchase the rug, definately let me know and send a photo of how you use it!

Rest in Peace: Natasha Richardson

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:45:00 +0000

Updating with the very sad news that Natasha Richardson passed away today due to the severe brain injury sustained in a skiing accident. She will be greatly missed on stage and on screen.

"Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time," Los Angeles-based spokesman Alan Nierob said in a statement.

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My thoughts go out to the lovely Natasha Richardson who is in critical condition with severe head trauma in a skiing accident in Canada this weekend. Seen here in a scene from "The Parent Trap" with Lindsey Lohan, who has also seen better days.

Coco Avant Chanel (2009)

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:41:00 +0000

I was so excited to read about the new movie Coco Avant Chanel (Coco Before Chanel) on Patricia Gray's fantastic blog today. She scooped me on a movie post!

Starring Audrey Tautou, this movie is sure to be a visual feast of for lovers of fashion and interiors!

Images courtesy of Filmofilia.

2009 Academy Awards

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:29:00 +0000

Did you watch the Oscars telecast this year? What did you think? I thought it was a huge improvement over previous years. But then, in my mind, Hugh Jackman can do no wrong!

Meanwhile, the David Rockwell sets were pretty spectacular! I'd done a post about him here on ::Surroundings:: and my friends at Design Biz RX have some more interesting information about the sets here.

And the 2009 Academy Award for Art Direction goes to:

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:24:00 +0000

Congratulations to Production Designer Donald Graham Burt and Set Decorator Victor J. Zolfo for winning the 2009 Academy Award for Achievement in Art Direction!

This is the first Oscar nomination and win for both Mr. Burt and Mr. Zolfo.

Benjamin Button House for Sale

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:11:00 +0000

The New Orleans Garden district house that played the role of nursing home in the Oscar nominated Curious Case of Benjamin Button has gone on the market. For a cool $2.85M, this gem of a mansion at 2707 Coliseum can be yours. Click here for the real estate listing.

There is an interesting story on Preservation Nation about the selection of this house for the movie set. The production found this house was owned by a ninety year old lady. Her family agreed to lease the house - actually two houses, a 1840 Louisiana cottage and a 1908 Colonial Revival - to the production, which worked carefully to upgrade the electrical systems and structural supports to accommodate the needs of production, yet maintain the architectural integrity of this beautiful old home. "It was about getting down to the bones of the house," says set decorator Victor Zolfo, "to the essence of old New Orleans." Click here for the entire restoration story.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has been nominated for an Academy Award in Best Art Direction: Art Direction: Donald Graham Burt, Set Decoration: Victor J. Zolfo

Click here to view all the nominated movies. Our voting shows a tie between Benjamin Button and The Duchess.

We'll see what happens tonight!

Inside scoop with Set Decorator Rosemary Brandenberg

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:12:00 +0000

Set decorator Rosemary Brandenberg was profiled on Good Morning America this week as part of their Countdown to the Oscars. Rosemary has quite a fantastic resume - including The Flintstones, Amistad, The Transformers and the fantastic sets for What Women Want, which I've profiled here.

Thanks to Marianne at Haven and Home for pointing out this great interview!

UPDATE Architectural Digest Academy Awards Green Room

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:15:00 +0000

A new photo of the Green Room has been released. They have also advised me that all items will be donated after the ceremony. Hopefully, we'll find out where they go!

Stephen Shadley has been selected to create the signature Architectural Digest Greenroom at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. This is the seventh consecutive year that Architectural Digest will produce the exclusive backstage lounge for Oscar® presenters and honorees.

Inspired by Hollywood film sets of the period, Shadley has chosen a "Seventies Modern" design for the AD Greenroom. Of his approach and its connection to the biggest movie event of the year, Stephen says, “I grew up in L.A. and was always fascinated with motion picture set design, especially modern themes. Recently, furnishings from the seventies have become collectible and many classics reissued. It's a simple and sleek approach to living without a lot of extra stuff.”

The focal point of this year’s Architectural Digest Greenroom will be a scenic backdrop showing a panoramic view of Los Angeles from the Hollywood hills. Shadley has a personal link to this dramatic photo; it is from the same studio where he started his career at 20th Century Fox as a scenic artist painting backdrops for the movies. The AD Greenroom will feature furnishings by Baker, including a customized 11-foot sofa with black lacquer arms, a Lucite-and-alabaster chandelier and garden seats; an 1100 pound bar constructed from one-of-a-kind Concetto Surface Art "Forza" by CaesarStone; and an updated take on the shag rug by Karastan.

In addition to starting in the movies, Stephen also boasts a celebrity clientele including several homes for Diane Keaton:

Hollywood East heads West

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:27:00 +0000

Plymouth Rock Studios has been producing a series of videos, creatively titled, "The Series", about their growth and development. For those of your who don't know, we are abuzz here on Massachusetts' south coast about the new full scale production studio that is being developed in Plymouth. Not only will it bring much needed commerce to the area and perhaps some star sightings, but the plan for the studios is to build them with LEED certification. The current location plan is for the old Waverly Oaks golf course - so they are really going Green on the Green!

Meanwhile, here's a little video about their trip to the Producers Guild of America awards ceremony recently held in Hollywood West.

Find more videos like this on Hollywood East TV

Friday the 13th (2009)

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:39:00 +0000

Friday the 13th (2009)
Production Design: Jeremy Conway
Art Direction: John Frick
Set Decorator: Randy Huke

I'm not at all into horror movies, but I wanted to do a quick post on the newly released Friday the 13th movie. Dallas interior designer Annilee B. Ramirez (who's a blogger as well!) just posted about her involvement with the decorating of this movie. Set Decorator Randy Huke wanted an authentic high end Arts and Crafts look for the set and hired Annilee to do research and shopping. Read more of Annilee's post here.

Annilee was one of the finalists in my Blogging Top Design Swarovski Crystal design contest. Here was her fantastic entry:

Coming Soon: The Walker (2007)

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:58:00 +0000

Have you ever head of The Walker? I received an email tip from Ken about this movie which starred Lily Tomlin, Woody Harrelson, Kirsten Scott Thomas and the fabulously ageless Lauren Bacall - and a pretty fabulous sitting room!

I'll be putting this on my Netflix queu and thanks for the tip Kent!

And the Nominees Are...

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:15:00 +0000

The nominations for the 2009 Academy Awards have just been announced. The noms for Best Art Direction consist of a wide ranging group of designers - and interestingly - none have ever won previously!

Changeling (Universal), Art Direction: James J. Murakami, Set Decoration: Gary Fettis

This is Mr. Murakami's first Oscar Nomination and Mr. Fettis' second, his first was for "The Godfather, Pt. 3".

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Art Direction: Donald Graham Burt, Set Decoration: Victor J. Zolfo

This is the first Oscar nom for both Mr. Burt and Mr. Zolfo. Mr. Burt previously worked on White Oleander and Mr. Zolfo worked as set decorator for the decoratively notable Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

The Dark Knight (Warner Bros.), Art Direction: Nathan Crowley, Set Decoration: Peter Lando

Mr. Crowley has previously been nominated for Art Direction for The Prestige and this is Mr. Lando's first nomination.

The Duchess (Paramount Vantage, Pathé and BBC Films), Art Direction: Michael Carlin, Set Decoration: Rebecca Alleway

This is the first Oscar nom for both Mr. Carlin and Ms. Alleway. Mr. Carlin previously

Revolutionary Road (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage), Art Direction: Kristi Zea, Set Decoration: Debra Schutt

Ms. Zea was previously nominated for an Academy Aware for "As Good As It Gets". This is the first Oscar nom for Ms. Schutt, who previously worked on "The Stepford Wives" and "A Perfect Murder".

So - have you seen any of these movies? Do you think they've missed any? I'm a little surprised that Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day didn't get a nod. What about you?

And, let's play "Members of the Academy" - who do you vote for?

poll by twiigs.com

Silver Screen-apalooza!

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:55:00 +0000

So, it's snowing (again!) here in New England and not much to do but watch TV. It's a crazy night for movies with great sets tonight! I thought I'd do a quick recap of the various movies I've clicked through. Of course, I haven't watched any movie completely through... But then, I've seen all of them at least once.

Practical Magic (1998)

Production Design by: Robin Standefer
Set Decoration by: Claire Jenora Bowin

Images courtesy of Amas Veritas

Stepmom (1998)

Production Design by: Stuart Wurtzel
Art Direction by: Ray Kluga
Set Decoration by: George DeTitta, Jr.

Moulin Rouge (2001)
Production Design by: Catherine Martin
Art Direction by: Anne Beauchamp, Ian Gracie
Set Decoration by: Brigitte Broch

Dinner at Eight (1933)
Art Direction by Hobe Erwin, Fredric Hope

Click here to see the rest of Silver Screen-apalooza!

Quite a Saturday night on TV, no?

So, the question is, which movie would you like to see more of? (Vote for up to 3)

poll by twiigs.com

The Holiday: Jude Law's House

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:56:00 +0000

Julia at Hooked On Houses has put together a little post with images from Jude Law's charachter's house from the movie The Holiday. Since I've done my long posts on Cameron Diaz's and Kate Winslet's houses, I've received several emails looking for Jude's house as well. So, we can thank Julia for taking care of it!

Auntie Mame (1958)

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:18:00 +0000

Auntie Mame (1958)
Director: Morton DaCosta
Production Designer: Malcolm C. Bert
Set Decorator: George James Hopkins

"Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!"

One of my favorite movies of all time is "Auntie Mame". Rosalind Russell was a force of nature as the eccentric and bohemian Mame Dennis of Beekman Place New York City circa 1928. A bon vivant of the first order, Mame changed her apartment decor nearly as often as her clothes and both were nothing short of spectacular.

As the move opened, Mame is surprised by the sudden appearence of her recently deceased brother's son - whom she has inherited. We meet Patrick Dennis and his nanny Norah Muldoon as she is delivering him to his new home. Mame and her brother were clearly polar opposites (and not close since Patrick had never met his Aunt) and Norah is suitably skeptical of the over the top decor.

Mame is holding one of her (presumably) nightly soireé's with her glittering collection of friends. The duplext apartment at Beekman Place is architecturally a very traditional apartment. The movie starts in 1928 during Prohibition (well, not for Mame) and just prior to the stockmarket crash. Mame's apartment is filled with Asian inspried ebonized furniture. Aside from Mame's bright orange caftan, the rest of the costumes and decor is quite neutral in palette.

Mame's bedroom is a softer, more feminine version of the main level. The furniture is mostly white, with Asian influences, the walls a soft peach. The bed side tables are to die for!

Mame has no place for her tired nephew to sleep, to she puts him into her day bed, then, as a sign of her true maternal nature - she covers him in her own clothes - including an enormous fur coat.

And, onto the next decor change - the apartment is now a soothing, and very modern, palette of blues and purples. Isn't this light fixture just amazing? And note that the banister has changed from traditional turned ballustrade to this softly flowing sculptural metal work.

Click to continue reading...

Get That Look! Mini Edition: Mad Men

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:02:00 +0000

Mad Men (2008)
Production Designer: Dan Bishop
Set Decorator: Amy Wells

Do you watch Mad Men on AMC? I am totally obsessed by this show! If you were watching last night, our protagonist Don Draper was hiding from his New York life out in California. What started as a business trip devolved into a weekend in Palm Springs with a bunch of nomadic strangers and ended back on the water at the lovely bungalow home of the mysterious blond woman who claimed he wasn't who he said he was last season (he wasn't). Her identity was cleared up last night and I won't spoil it if you haven't seen the show.

But, if you did see the show, you will no doubt have noticed the lovely curtains that were so prominent in her living room. I had used this same fabric in a sunroom project I did a few years ago. I use the fabric on the cushions and I think it works well in both applications!

Unfortunately, I just found out that the fabric, which I got through Kravet, has been discontinued. If anyone knows if it's available through another source, please let us know!

Something's Gotta Give floor plan

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:56:00 +0000

Something's Gotta Give fan Patricia sent over a drawing she did of everyone's favorite movie house.

She wrote:

I am a HUGE fan of the movie Somethings Gotta Give and I love all the work you have done on your Surroundings website in regards to the house. I know a lot of people (including me) have wanted floorplans for the place. While I am not an architect or designer I have put together what I feel to be a pretty good replica of the house. As I said I am not an architect so the floor plans are certainly not to scale, but I figured it might be a starting point for a lot of people who want that look. Anyway I thought I would email it to you and maybe you could post it on your site. All I did was the first floor since the second story wasn't featured at all in the movie. I did take some artistic license such as adding an office on the first floor-simply because that is how I would like it if the house was mine! Anyway I hope you can use it!

Great job Patricia and thanks for sharing!

Amazing Movie inspired art by Fifi Flowers

linda.m.merrill@gmail.com (Linda Merrill) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:05:00 +0000

Fellow blogger Fifi Flowers has been putting out some amazing paintings based on movies recently. I bow down to her artistic skill and witty style.

From Marie Antoinette:

From 13 Going on 30:

From You've Got Mail:

From Down With Love:

From the ever stylish Breakfast at Tiffany's:

And finally, just today, Fifi has a post traveling to the world of Mamma Mia.

All original art courtesy of Fifi Flowers and used by permission.
All original movie stills courtesy of their copyright holders.

::Silver Screen Surroundings::

The Parent Trap English Garden

It's Complicated (2009) First Look!

The Women (2008)

Grey Gardens - Two lives, one documentary, a musical and a movie

The Company Men (2009)

The Young Victoria (2009)

Plymouth Rock Studios show their colors!

Something's Gotta Give - Get that rug!

Rest in Peace: Natasha Richardson

Coco Avant Chanel (2009)

2009 Academy Awards

And the 2009 Academy Award for Art Direction goes to:

Benjamin Button House for Sale

Inside scoop with Set Decorator Rosemary Brandenberg

** UPDATE** Architectural Digest Academy Awards Green Room

Hollywood East heads West

Friday the 13th (2009)

Coming Soon: The Walker (2007)

And the Nominees Are...

Silver Screen-apalooza!

The Holiday: Jude Law's House

Auntie Mame (1958)

Get That Look! Mini Edition: Mad Men

Something's Gotta Give floor plan

Amazing Movie inspired art by Fifi Flowers

UPDATE Architectural Digest Academy Awards Green Room