It's Not That Complicated!

It's pouring down rain outside, which makes it a great day to snuggle up in front of the fireplace with a comfy throw and watch a movie.  Since I'm at work, I guess that's not going to happen.  At least we can chat about movies!  I wanted to show some photos of homes that are from two of my favorite movies.  When I watch these movies, and yes, I have seen them so many times I could quote the lines from every actor of both movies, I catch myself looking in the background at all of the furniture, items on shelves, and things hanging on the walls.  Have you ever noticed "movie homes" and thought you could never have a home like that?  That is so not true.  I gain inspiration from those homes and search flea markets like Picker's Paradise Flea Market, and yard sales for pieces that are similar in style or feel.  I soooooo love the homes in the movies, "It's Complicated", with Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin and "Something's Gotta Give", starring Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson.  Check it out for yourself and see what I mean.

View 1- Kitchen

 

View 2 - Kitchen

 

 

 View 3 - Kitchen
Love the white(ish) dishware!

 

Living Room
I love the comfortable rustic feeling
this room gives.

 

 

 I couldn't post photos from this film without showing the incredible bakery that Meryl Streep owns in the movie!

 

 

Now - Something's Gotta Give 

 View 1 - Living Room

 

 

View 2 - Living Room

 

View 3 - Living Room 



 

View 1 - Dining Room

This room is what started my growing collection of aged, white plates and platters!

 

 View 2 - Dining Room

 

 

 

Master Bedroom

 

 

The next few photos I just ran across on the internet and they became my inspiration photos for my own living/dining room.

 

View 1 - Coastal Inspiration Room

I have to find a chandelier to paint this beautiful coral color!



 

View 2 - Coastal Inspiration Room

 

 

Ok - now for my living and dining space.  I am not a trained decorator, just a person who knows what she likes when she sees it.  I am very eclectic.  I love vintage, coastal, rustic, farmhouse and industrial and I love to travel.  I collect vintage cameras, alarm clocks, trophy cups, pyrex bowls, and hotel and restaurant tableware.  Therefore, my rooms are a combination of things I have collected on travels - such as sea shells, coral, and driftwood, vintage maps and numerous items scavenged from the corners and basements of flea markets across the south, as well as in Mexico.  These photos were taken with my camera phone so they are not of excellent quality.

 

Dining Area - Corner

 

 

View 1 - Living Room

 

View 2 - Living Room

 

Hopefully by now, you are feeling rich with creativity and inspiration or are thinking of that "movie home" that gives you that warm, cozy feeling.  Don't ever feel like you can't have that same feeling in your own home.  Now, crank up the dvd player, watch that movie, and then get out there and scour the flea markets, thrift stores and yard sales for those special pieces.  After all, HALF THE FUN IS IN THE FIND!  Til next time - see ya at Picker's Paradise Flea Market!