Taking design inspiration from movie or TV set design

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-icESTEFvLcc/UIAKoMyENvI/AAAAAAAAMPw/GXUwlCsE7jw/s670/Photo%252520Oct%25252018%25252C%2525202012%25252C%2525209%25253A53%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="476" id="blogsy-1350576884949.6287" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-icESTEFvLcc/UIAKoMyENvI/AAAAAAAAMPw/GXUwlCsE7jw/s713/Photo%252520Oct%25252018%25252C%2525202012%25252C%2525209%25253A53%252520AM.jpg" width="713"></a></div> Everyone's favorite movie set - "Something's Gotta Give" inspired a thousand (or many, many more) interiors. My latest article on Williams-Sonoma Designer Marketplace offers some do's and don'ts when taking decorating inspiration from movie sets. <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xdBqKmvY0FA/UIAKbAqabZI/AAAAAAAAMPo/zla3J8_duU0/s1452/Photo%252520Oct%25252018%25252C%2525202012%25252C%2525209%25253A53%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="657" id="blogsy-1350576884966.8667" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xdBqKmvY0FA/UIAKbAqabZI/AAAAAAAAMPo/zla3J8_duU0/s770/Photo%252520Oct%25252018%25252C%2525202012%25252C%2525209%25253A53%252520AM.jpg" width="770"></a></div> <a href="http://www.wsidesignermarketplace.com/content/designer/Design_Blog/2012/10/designs_inspiredby.html" target="_blank" title="">Read the article here</a>. Are there any great new movie or TV sets out there? It feels like the well has dried up recently...<br/><br/> <br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Posted with Blogsy" height="20" src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>

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Friday Pretty: Nantucket meets Malibu

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb1CKzbXK0aHvViIRYxJShzK1nZGWIh8038j-X_WgqIzTSt35yNwFZCFr7w8OImfaw26093gtxEtfg5-sQnO_GlhFxWD3SwtFtm8YE-e9W-_UX6UTQnPmPivZPStb9N8atSJH7JLghQ-Cw/s1600/howie+house+ext.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb1CKzbXK0aHvViIRYxJShzK1nZGWIh8038j-X_WgqIzTSt35yNwFZCFr7w8OImfaw26093gtxEtfg5-sQnO_GlhFxWD3SwtFtm8YE-e9W-_UX6UTQnPmPivZPStb9N8atSJH7JLghQ-Cw/s640/howie+house+ext.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>his fantastic house went on the market in December 2011. It is owned by a well-known comedian and I'll be honest, I was a bit surprised. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The real estate description reads: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Located in the prestigious Point Dume area, this Nantucket masterpiece  was exquisitely crafted by renowned architect <a href="http://www.buaia.com/index.php" target="_blank">Douglas Burdge</a>. With panoramic Santa Monica bay ocean views, this stately residence sits on over a flat acre of with expansive lawns and huge outdoor patio and gorgeous pool. Unveiled in 2009, the home boasts 5bds, 5.5 ba, plus office, theater, gym and guest house. Crafted with the finest of finishes, the timeless  architectural style weds both an elegant sophistication and casual seaside living  with a seamless indoor outdoor flow. One of the finest homes ever conceived in this exclusive seaside community.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The house is on the market for $7.25 Million<i>. </i> Real estate records show that the owners purchased the property it in 2006 for $3M, tore down the existing house and built this one in 2008-09. <i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.buaia.com/pliki/AllProjects/6950Dume_Malibu/thumb/dume-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://www.buaia.com/pliki/AllProjects/6950Dume_Malibu/thumb/dume-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">H</span></span>ere is the <a href="http://www.buaia.com/index.php?page=project&id=135,706&id_kat=" target="_blank">architects rendering</a> from their website - although, clearly things changed a bit between rendering and the final build. In the rendering, the main entrance looks to be on the far left, under a pergola. But the image below shows the drive and walkway to a more side-looking entrance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJXBaLMHziZSKlhSPCfcdWnZImFX4AQXhPX3tVYT4qmumhTVksqKuIPnZLo9zmSae-cTQTDLJ0MXck2uEAVrcWb_DpE7DZ2HjwANnBG-_sFObREHQi2aZlK3k1Kxu2yT_-U94J_T1lNIH/s1600/Ext+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJXBaLMHziZSKlhSPCfcdWnZImFX4AQXhPX3tVYT4qmumhTVksqKuIPnZLo9zmSae-cTQTDLJ0MXck2uEAVrcWb_DpE7DZ2HjwANnBG-_sFObREHQi2aZlK3k1Kxu2yT_-U94J_T1lNIH/s640/Ext+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">L</span></span></b>ove the simple shutters.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiKXVCl8S8cvmYn2b8aYGugt9Bg-QZVuk0fEtDuxN0KmIwGzKH1pbea8TedwHl3NbY8e1aun5Wh3aC1tjLhhTG2ImWVnSa9kgpM7D3jZ6T_rLjW8HeB3-_5IsT45aP0wZi3J8WyBkkK-1/s1600/Exterior+front+closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiKXVCl8S8cvmYn2b8aYGugt9Bg-QZVuk0fEtDuxN0KmIwGzKH1pbea8TedwHl3NbY8e1aun5Wh3aC1tjLhhTG2ImWVnSa9kgpM7D3jZ6T_rLjW8HeB3-_5IsT45aP0wZi3J8WyBkkK-1/s640/Exterior+front+closeup.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">A</span></span></b>nd below is the entance - cute red door and all.  Am wondering why the listings don't show the formal entrance? Stone walls surround the staircase to the upstairs, which are bathed in light.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDAKaI-vz5hkdoH7HDc40kNMVtDhM8DJd4BKQ9nYas4R9bjQfA9c7TQD_j1kaQJj4Bj76SGfWXzPSWzprdW6hGq-rm4bj5NGW3dUjRjLRLB7ifuzDlNNYZb869HKsKugOSQNsXNEamPfx/s1600/Front+Door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDAKaI-vz5hkdoH7HDc40kNMVtDhM8DJd4BKQ9nYas4R9bjQfA9c7TQD_j1kaQJj4Bj76SGfWXzPSWzprdW6hGq-rm4bj5NGW3dUjRjLRLB7ifuzDlNNYZb869HKsKugOSQNsXNEamPfx/s640/Front+Door.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>he living room is a bright, wide open space with a two-story vaulted ceiling.  Remind you of anything? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjux558Nrxhh0OdiskjxdqP589YF86gaIgvQyJ2kYHSrKKY40B8e1TMqt6nlKIBNd3TLonfGerWmVgmp-ULd78JJri9ohNBo3brfVyaIg4Hp2zLWO4QmtA2G8xxIqAoMlyPhk3mSTXMN6LK/s1600/LR1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjux558Nrxhh0OdiskjxdqP589YF86gaIgvQyJ2kYHSrKKY40B8e1TMqt6nlKIBNd3TLonfGerWmVgmp-ULd78JJri9ohNBo3brfVyaIg4Hp2zLWO4QmtA2G8xxIqAoMlyPhk3mSTXMN6LK/s640/LR1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Y</span></span></b>es, it's another "Something's Gotta Give" clone, which I say with all due respect. It's hard to imagine that a house built during the height of the SGG decorating madness that looks so much like it was not inspired by that design.  A brief bit of internet searching has brought me no answers as to who the decorator might have been. It could be our mystery comedian's wife, although her bio doesn't suggest a passion for decor. On the other hand, HE (who shall be named below, don't peak!) worked as a rug salesman and eventually opened his own rug store in his native Canada. So, while the owner was, to me, a big surprise, perhaps it's not that surprising. And his wife attended Harvard, so there is a slight Massachusetts connection.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">B</span></span></b>ack to decorating. In the image below to the left of center, you can see the inside of the red "side" door. The staircase is the interior of the stone clad walls shown in the exterior and rendering images. At the very right edge of the image, we see what I assume is the formal - and probably rarely used - front door.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDQ__19iou3RrHqUiU4mq0fY9brGKfoZsTjkrnbXpnPGxppbf_nitlbA7ADF2rQYzRktzcIkaCuQM4OdGalHhq3YAFaB4o0pl1S9NjPCz7Fqkfkke4xmo3szxPMExc8v_qCc5eKDFS0L_4/s1600/LR2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDQ__19iou3RrHqUiU4mq0fY9brGKfoZsTjkrnbXpnPGxppbf_nitlbA7ADF2rQYzRktzcIkaCuQM4OdGalHhq3YAFaB4o0pl1S9NjPCz7Fqkfkke4xmo3szxPMExc8v_qCc5eKDFS0L_4/s640/LR2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>he coffered ceilings over the dining area are a nice feature, although I would have liked to seen them with painted recesses. The living room area - which is really quite small for a 5000+ sq. ft. house - is anchored by a bound sisal rug and the adjacent dining room area has a wool or silk Oushak Rug. I love the spindle chair with blue upholstery in the living room area and the orange leather chair ads a nice pop of color and warmth. I'm not sure what I think about the curved pieces on either side of the fireplace. Everything is so right and square in this plan - they almost seem out of place? What do you think? </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">O</span></span></b>f course, I can't not mention the painting over the fireplace - which totally hits the SGG nail of the head. It's very reminiscent of a Kenton Nelson painting, however, I don't think it is. I've tried to find out who the artist is (not Rockwell or Hopper either), but have come up blank. So, if you know - do tell us! But, it's the perfect complement to this ocean view Malibu home. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesHqdT3JZ4qLSkpcWQ2YjrOIFVVcN9reasqoVhXAGWykNC1cU56hZQPO1suknjNRxm62utAXDWihPiOOYCWiz1AiE63F41r2Q-D-GHDR4zsx1WR_YqIUyvjGpMbohsun6L273I9b3tGTz/s1600/LR3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesHqdT3JZ4qLSkpcWQ2YjrOIFVVcN9reasqoVhXAGWykNC1cU56hZQPO1suknjNRxm62utAXDWihPiOOYCWiz1AiE63F41r2Q-D-GHDR4zsx1WR_YqIUyvjGpMbohsun6L273I9b3tGTz/s640/LR3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I</span></span></b>t's always hard to tell in celebrity real estate listings how much of the accessories are really those of the owners, or are props for staging purposes. There are visible family photos in the bookshelves. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEZi3IOKZtLAoIWh32vpuCbMKSeh9lWuIQyS1feLQMSj8ZT-s6jnNG897baRct85ePoBU1tu55LXUiH26-jSQUYO_CJvpu0cYYqZMsus_yk1h5eOpfgUJniglfOiyRnvddiRuBLGdUQd_/s1600/DR+Kitch+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEZi3IOKZtLAoIWh32vpuCbMKSeh9lWuIQyS1feLQMSj8ZT-s6jnNG897baRct85ePoBU1tu55LXUiH26-jSQUYO_CJvpu0cYYqZMsus_yk1h5eOpfgUJniglfOiyRnvddiRuBLGdUQd_/s640/DR+Kitch+1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>hrough the dining area, we can see into the kitchen. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgMxuezcItgZ7L2iTGzp2eYPFIko2giQDanu9rENCtkpeJ6aNp-2PyOkIcsLmBhOJcJHroozVoPNHPv4nEE21z3V52IIg4mLBa_3-JC_x4hvw2izVzoMoqlG7VIwwAvHLzUKuals53PUd/s1600/Kithen+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgMxuezcItgZ7L2iTGzp2eYPFIko2giQDanu9rENCtkpeJ6aNp-2PyOkIcsLmBhOJcJHroozVoPNHPv4nEE21z3V52IIg4mLBa_3-JC_x4hvw2izVzoMoqlG7VIwwAvHLzUKuals53PUd/s640/Kithen+3.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">V</span></span></b>ery pretty, generic almost with its marble counters, subway tiled walls, painted board ceilings, white cabinets. Very lovely and not ostentatious at all. Love the pendants!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtt981xdymY8f6SySnMegAR2Sf4jQNysnbzrhMRL7iFMV0uCVb9iTatuw7S0C5fJClDa0dJdB9mLPsqmGzL0673necaa6bwjQsRnoVKKAEhy-NZnsvwmCjtCtBo2HNphNcMcf906Qj4n_H/s1600/Kitchen+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtt981xdymY8f6SySnMegAR2Sf4jQNysnbzrhMRL7iFMV0uCVb9iTatuw7S0C5fJClDa0dJdB9mLPsqmGzL0673necaa6bwjQsRnoVKKAEhy-NZnsvwmCjtCtBo2HNphNcMcf906Qj4n_H/s640/Kitchen+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">W</span></span></b>hat's with the accessories all lined up like little soldiers on the long counter on the left below? A little too "proppy" but then these are for real estate purposes. What do you think of the tiny amounts of deep yellow wall paint? On the one hand, it seems a bit silly to paint such a small amount of wall space, but on the other, it goes with the informal family room off to the side, so I suppose that was the reasoning. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHBnYee0W0U7f6tDR08Bc_B67oDBIBAO3Hez3goU2jX8u_lEq3c9eK2IUfMRCdvLKHB9XBI1oKujVsyzEUINqSNhB5iXJbrRuxS-guhtf9auk0CFU-q4TiFnV_nxKWT-9qxCJCb4NOWRQ/s1600/Kitchen+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHBnYee0W0U7f6tDR08Bc_B67oDBIBAO3Hez3goU2jX8u_lEq3c9eK2IUfMRCdvLKHB9XBI1oKujVsyzEUINqSNhB5iXJbrRuxS-guhtf9auk0CFU-q4TiFnV_nxKWT-9qxCJCb4NOWRQ/s640/Kitchen+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">B</span></span></b>elow is the family room, which is in soft apricot tones on the upholstery - tying it into the spots of deeper orange in the living room. The walls are a deep yellow. As an East Coast girl, I'm surprised by the gas fireplaces in the living room and the family room. But, perhaps that's a Cali thing? Or, the owners didn't want the mess of logs and soot. The whole place is quite spotless, owning to the fact it's relatively new and has an owner who likely requires order and cleanliness in his life. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>I</b></span> like the little touches of the fabric panels inside the upper cabinets. This really is a very comfy looking room. The family room and breakfast nook look out over the back yard patio, pool and to the Pacific ocean in the distance. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10Y1FbWcfnXgsSLBVmhmDHO99C7qo0AwYyqyMS69w_6kVveuS6xxXPVzq8kuPtWpFIXPFHlBIvVr6d77WOu7bZzmw4ePAIDdRvPfZVLzjpzrLh_UVVqatKQnRhajReA6WZa5OyeVY6OUQ/s1600/FR+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10Y1FbWcfnXgsSLBVmhmDHO99C7qo0AwYyqyMS69w_6kVveuS6xxXPVzq8kuPtWpFIXPFHlBIvVr6d77WOu7bZzmw4ePAIDdRvPfZVLzjpzrLh_UVVqatKQnRhajReA6WZa5OyeVY6OUQ/s640/FR+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>he home theater. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPm4U4Qwq8lnpDnYeolR5i4Vz1eClCgwpAEYAXS-0YFgUGmwxd71dTv2IPLs_0L7eCAr5rA5-RtFnQ1wrSkk_TwwGk1va2__ozByc79QwitM6dEbUlASVkpwgHP0pcz4BcIz5-6naTCsC/s1600/Home+Theater+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPm4U4Qwq8lnpDnYeolR5i4Vz1eClCgwpAEYAXS-0YFgUGmwxd71dTv2IPLs_0L7eCAr5rA5-RtFnQ1wrSkk_TwwGk1va2__ozByc79QwitM6dEbUlASVkpwgHP0pcz4BcIz5-6naTCsC/s640/Home+Theater+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>he upstairs gallery, overlooking the living room, has two small seating areas on either end, which lead into the bedroom areas. Love the wide plank, rough hewn dark floors! This seating area is outside what appears to be the master bedroom. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/2/192/1922398/9992938baffe8119_Screen_shot_2012-01-10_at_12.48.42_PM.preview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/2/192/1922398/9992938baffe8119_Screen_shot_2012-01-10_at_12.48.42_PM.preview.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">A</span></span></b>nd the view from the other side of the gallery looking towards the blue master bedroom. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEZi3IOKZtLAoIWh32vpuCbMKSeh9lWuIQyS1feLQMSj8ZT-s6jnNG897baRct85ePoBU1tu55LXUiH26-jSQUYO_CJvpu0cYYqZMsus_yk1h5eOpfgUJniglfOiyRnvddiRuBLGdUQd_/s1600/DR+Kitch+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media2.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/2/192/1922794/03e87f87003b70ae_Screen_shot_2012-01-10_at_12.49.03_PM.preview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media2.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/2/192/1922794/03e87f87003b70ae_Screen_shot_2012-01-10_at_12.49.03_PM.preview.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEZi3IOKZtLAoIWh32vpuCbMKSeh9lWuIQyS1feLQMSj8ZT-s6jnNG897baRct85ePoBU1tu55LXUiH26-jSQUYO_CJvpu0cYYqZMsus_yk1h5eOpfgUJniglfOiyRnvddiRuBLGdUQd_/s1600/DR+Kitch+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>he master has a fabulous ocean view, with its own private deck. Talking about bringing the outside in with the bright white millwork and bedding mixed with the blue walls. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEZi3IOKZtLAoIWh32vpuCbMKSeh9lWuIQyS1feLQMSj8ZT-s6jnNG897baRct85ePoBU1tu55LXUiH26-jSQUYO_CJvpu0cYYqZMsus_yk1h5eOpfgUJniglfOiyRnvddiRuBLGdUQd_/s1600/DR+Kitch+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rRMd4Q1pWgbCNC-K5EpWaBqjwgwh9fBm9-PT3-47I0wArKrhIO0-Z62bfaaVMdly82kZEbKg8x6GkHBw1BHQSLkrOPiJRxbWb2_xQMDd_YdLxTacEvrMT98jhESoY97i2AOrp-HSIZTg/s1600/Bedroom+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rRMd4Q1pWgbCNC-K5EpWaBqjwgwh9fBm9-PT3-47I0wArKrhIO0-Z62bfaaVMdly82kZEbKg8x6GkHBw1BHQSLkrOPiJRxbWb2_xQMDd_YdLxTacEvrMT98jhESoY97i2AOrp-HSIZTg/s640/Bedroom+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">A</span></span></b>nd here is the only other bedroom shown on the real estate listing. The couple has three grown children in their twenties. This looks to be a guest room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQQQa558QZNm_Bw5QNO2zbHOBFZ-dkmxumqJmjdu6GhNvcC_TaskKe3Fo7ZtLvZ7ZVIdvwAGmXpWOFWpTDE-k6pdqb228jOcjETLDckeNMkL9YD-T8HoGphmeKUUkmWknZSxdyvDGtNto/s1600/Yellow+BR+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQQQa558QZNm_Bw5QNO2zbHOBFZ-dkmxumqJmjdu6GhNvcC_TaskKe3Fo7ZtLvZ7ZVIdvwAGmXpWOFWpTDE-k6pdqb228jOcjETLDckeNMkL9YD-T8HoGphmeKUUkmWknZSxdyvDGtNto/s640/Yellow+BR+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">A</span></span></b>nd, we finally come out of doors. The house features an outdoor fireplace, kitchen and pool.Oh, and a view. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rKPLL0THpQY601-4X1e2U14FsBGR6XA-buzlxoQtWbJTZelNkEVMniU3gwYvQ7CxYi4_kqowug7uAQ0isQ2r47dHL8bV_tqo9afpk6BsvekEokgoLc7kj3CUJCZAT-LqT87lR_H68TUc/s1600/Ext+back+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rKPLL0THpQY601-4X1e2U14FsBGR6XA-buzlxoQtWbJTZelNkEVMniU3gwYvQ7CxYi4_kqowug7uAQ0isQ2r47dHL8bV_tqo9afpk6BsvekEokgoLc7kj3CUJCZAT-LqT87lR_H68TUc/s640/Ext+back+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">M</span></span></b>ore pops of orange in the jaunty orange umbrella.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-iuWag1J3NAyTQG039GZTSUUdZCZKFsP9c84P0VxMf7ExcqT0bZ6brjynjF07eUSMeTlKM8V3n7uLDDpiLv2DEbMapDsw9RMawja72XzKzbhPsFlZfB0RhYXjZGUg3UKv4CSt6ayiSu_/s1600/Ext+outdoor+kitchen+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-iuWag1J3NAyTQG039GZTSUUdZCZKFsP9c84P0VxMf7ExcqT0bZ6brjynjF07eUSMeTlKM8V3n7uLDDpiLv2DEbMapDsw9RMawja72XzKzbhPsFlZfB0RhYXjZGUg3UKv4CSt6ayiSu_/s640/Ext+outdoor+kitchen+1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>here is also a guest house/cabana that overlooks the pool. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie12.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I </span></span></b>really love that there is quite a lot of land, considering the location. While this house is not out in the middle of nowhere, there is a sense of privacy in the back yard. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSMBmKzl9GurhhQbwHwsghox5-yWLZx_IioBafBJ_jMUsoUhvivrNme7HO1DL9o3MzdzRng1fGUdlnI8umlC9AUrztgCDx6z5dY_ri9RjHk03ZCYK6bliV5pbUwXC6vY0XV1i_g7z48R3/s1600/Pool+House+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSMBmKzl9GurhhQbwHwsghox5-yWLZx_IioBafBJ_jMUsoUhvivrNme7HO1DL9o3MzdzRng1fGUdlnI8umlC9AUrztgCDx6z5dY_ri9RjHk03ZCYK6bliV5pbUwXC6vY0XV1i_g7z48R3/s640/Pool+House+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I</span></span></b> feel like Jack and Diane are going to come walking down the beach at any moment... Wrong ocean, but you get the idea. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-realty/images/listing_photos/275_howie20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>he satellite views of the house show how close by the neighbors really are.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJacSqLGBe4PHGGE7-0bMv3EisGjqL2LSMY6H7UfI7WHoL-Bx0OVxmizJ_-NYBScDTb8FaVkUUbe6mpu_cxbaZDijo_BdHlMidCMpD_sIFXfOCh-_plj8FdqBWi_NVexG5vuSqbFj-SVtk/s1600/Satellite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJacSqLGBe4PHGGE7-0bMv3EisGjqL2LSMY6H7UfI7WHoL-Bx0OVxmizJ_-NYBScDTb8FaVkUUbe6mpu_cxbaZDijo_BdHlMidCMpD_sIFXfOCh-_plj8FdqBWi_NVexG5vuSqbFj-SVtk/s1600/Satellite.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">A</span></span></b> house with a view... It's not too close to the water, but the view is sure nice!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrEU3EFlEq-xt8jAd2uitvLDpl522c9uc_O2sWKDCZISbGrneEtdyD_ShqpC-v88bw31Np04KgEYS4T-xfu8LEfQHpshYjPjjEJC83EPlqIua7r4LDoAhTrJDl8QyfkPXQwS1BMaDE3ur/s1600/Satellite+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrEU3EFlEq-xt8jAd2uitvLDpl522c9uc_O2sWKDCZISbGrneEtdyD_ShqpC-v88bw31Np04KgEYS4T-xfu8LEfQHpshYjPjjEJC83EPlqIua7r4LDoAhTrJDl8QyfkPXQwS1BMaDE3ur/s640/Satellite+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span>he real estate agents are <a href="http://www.pritchett-rapf.com/realestate/listing-275-6950-dume-drive-malibu-ca/" target="_blank">Pritchett-Rapf</a>. <br /><br /><table border="0"><tbody><tr><td><ul id="top_left"><li class="wpr-address">Address: 6950 Dume Drive</li><li class="wpr-city">City: Malibu</li><li class="wpr-state">State: CA</li><li class="wpr-zip">Zip: 90265</li><li class="wpr-country">Country: United States</li><li class="wpr-neighborhood">Neighborhood: Point Dume</li><li class="wpr-beds">Beds: 6</li><li class="wpr-baths">Baths: 7</li><li class="wpr-year_built">Year Built: 2008</li></ul></td> <td><ul id="top_right"><li class="wpr-garage_size">Garage Size: 3-car</li><li class="wpr-square_feet">Square Feet: 5,936</li><li class="wpr-lot_size">Lot Size: 1.04 acres</li><li class="wpr-status">Status: Active</li><li class="wpr-mls_number">MLS Number: 11-565425</li></ul></td> </tr></tbody></table><ul id="center"><li class="wpr-full_description">Full Description: Located in the prestigious Point Dume area, this Nantucket masterpiece was exquisitely crafted by renowned architect Douglas Burdge. With panoramic Santa Monica Bay ocean views, this stately residence sits on over a flat acre with expansive lawns, huge outdoor patio, and gorgeous pool. Unveiled in 2009, the home boasts 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, plus an office, theatre, gym, 4 fireplaces, and pool/guesthouse. Crafted with the finest of finishes, the timeless architectural-style weds both an elegant sophistication and casual seaside living with a seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Walking distance to Malibu's most pristine and secluded beaches, and to the sought after Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School. One of the finest homes ever conceived in this exclusive seaside community.</li></ul><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">A</span></span></b>nd, have you figured out the owner? It's none other than Howie Mandel. Are you surprised? I have to admit that I was. He wouldn't have struck me as someone who would live in such a refined, traditional manner. But, he was in the home decorating industry for a while and he and his high school sweet heart wife Terry Soil have been married since 1980. So, he is, in fact, very much a stable family man. Add to that he's a well know germaphobe and suffers from adult ADHD and OCD - so a clean, nearly sterile home is definitely not a surprise. He doesn't like to touch people and I recall in an interview he mentioned that he actually lives in the guest house on his property so he can control his environment.  Must be a difficult way to live, but his family seems to have figured it out.<br /><br />There is a full slide show of the house <a href="http://www.pointdumehome.com/#/dume-drive/" target="_blank">here</a> that includes a few more images I didn't use above. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I hope</span></span></b> you have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I</span></span></b>f you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. 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Friday Pretty: Nantucket meets Malibu

T his fantastic house went on the market in December 2011. It is owned by a well-known comedian and I'll be honest, I was a bit surprise...

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"Something's Gotta Give" keeps on inspiring

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3PZOEZpy_3hpBjtbgPVCoJbQ9KzdDesPa9zghRJdhrDrRXV1r_n0WdBBaWxS1w1Bu92kSFk8Fa30kR_ZdB4i0YxPZwNz5CtjuQ4ELl1_8hciUkB6QDVmEecBCWpkbmW7t49Sc1I-AvBo/s1600/EricaBR+mantle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3PZOEZpy_3hpBjtbgPVCoJbQ9KzdDesPa9zghRJdhrDrRXV1r_n0WdBBaWxS1w1Bu92kSFk8Fa30kR_ZdB4i0YxPZwNz5CtjuQ4ELl1_8hciUkB6QDVmEecBCWpkbmW7t49Sc1I-AvBo/s640/EricaBR+mantle.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Everyone's favorite design movie for set design is still inspiring eight years after its debut. As a matter of fact, I am just about to send several yards of the Lee Jofa fabric used on the dining room chairs over to a client in Australia. That movie has left a large footprint. Earlier this year, we interviewed set decorator Beth Rubino at <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/">The Skirted Roundtable</a>, which you can listen to <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/2010/01/photobeth-rubino-set-decorator-for_6361.html">here</a>. Beth shared the process of creating the beautiful Hampton's Beach House set with us - a fascinating discussion.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8nddD5zuEEAptpLOoGghiWyIdLdiQYV2fagYddY57n7thktRwmsy7B8VAJDg3frzYD7qv9gNi0oaIYl3CiSVhubSXifltFRgxfcH8RLvZrVvwla-K5OqG-Y5S1vc1ZdE0ZopL4HE4YWG/s1600/Set+Design-+Something%27s+Gotta+Give-+Other+Spaces-+architecturaldigest.com_1213937887077.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8nddD5zuEEAptpLOoGghiWyIdLdiQYV2fagYddY57n7thktRwmsy7B8VAJDg3frzYD7qv9gNi0oaIYl3CiSVhubSXifltFRgxfcH8RLvZrVvwla-K5OqG-Y5S1vc1ZdE0ZopL4HE4YWG/s640/Set+Design-+Something%27s+Gotta+Give-+Other+Spaces-+architecturaldigest.com_1213937887077.png" width="640" /></a></div>Hearst Magazines has partnered with Bizzi & Partners, developers of <a href="http://www.designervisionsonline.com/">The Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel & Residences</a>, to present the fourth annual "Designer Visions" program. This year's theme is "Cinema Style" and <i>House Beautiful</i>, <i>Town&Country</i> and <i>Veranda</i>, along with their respective interior design partners, have create stylized homes inspired by classic films set in New York City on the 58th floor of the Setai Fifth Avenue Residences.<br /><br />These include:<br />. Phoebe Howard for House Beautiful -- <em>Something's Gotta Give </em><br />. Steven Gambrel for Town&Country -- <em>Six Degrees of Separation</em> <br />. Richard Hallberg for Veranda -- <em>Wall Street</em> <br /><br />Hearst Magazines will host an opening night event for Designer Visions: Cinema Style on October 12. Various events will be held in the spaces through the end of the year.<br /><br />The residences will be featured in House Beautiful's November issue, Town&Country's December issue, and the January/February issue of Veranda.<br /><br />Meanwhile, check out this video on  House Beautiful's "Something's Gotta Give" room designed by <a href="http://www.phoebehoward.net/">Pheobe Howard</a>. <br /><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" height="412" id="flashObj" width="486"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=627021644001&playerID=4221705001&playerKey=AQ%2E%2E,AAAAAPudb9k%2E,9stYv8TH3VPe8t2ENwRyZx6la3l3h6-S&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=627021644001&playerID=4221705001&playerKey=AQ%2E%2E,AAAAAPudb9k%2E,9stYv8TH3VPe8t2ENwRyZx6la3l3h6-S&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" swLiveConnect="true" allowScriptAccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a> <br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

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Limited Edition R. Kenton Nelson's "Swim Party #2" as seen in Something's Gotta Give

One of the most unique and unattainable aspects of the set decor from the movie Something's Gotta Give has been the art. California painter R. Kenton Nelson's work has become a near staple in several of Nancy Meyer's films and his painting <i>Swim Part #2</i> has been the subject of much interest. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP773eSrGh72O-NwEHGdJvnwSO9Zxb_Z2JvEPJ0Oezl2p4-WeQUSvarM5sHx9vMvhms-_QiRtPeeFACn-xQuRaMf9XK4sMU-1mZf0xEJTzzEcU2CqsD9nfb6nNDD0VOq7cj4oL7gWiATw/s1600-h/DVD+PlayerScreenSnapz006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP773eSrGh72O-NwEHGdJvnwSO9Zxb_Z2JvEPJ0Oezl2p4-WeQUSvarM5sHx9vMvhms-_QiRtPeeFACn-xQuRaMf9XK4sMU-1mZf0xEJTzzEcU2CqsD9nfb6nNDD0VOq7cj4oL7gWiATw/s640/DVD+PlayerScreenSnapz006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mr. Nelson's work has not previously been available in print form up until recently. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGx9GfnOyi3Cwtrsxewj_-0wETjFJek-0uhmqSqc_l8CgEQod4c_lvc1tONVmF0ylPY1AV1kwUBiM9tZkbLzhZuiCILnykl-0y7OujM7842sfYzLat4XYwTwj21w7X4GpsBtRzrDiu0g/s1600-h/EricaBR+mantle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGx9GfnOyi3Cwtrsxewj_-0wETjFJek-0uhmqSqc_l8CgEQod4c_lvc1tONVmF0ylPY1AV1kwUBiM9tZkbLzhZuiCILnykl-0y7OujM7842sfYzLat4XYwTwj21w7X4GpsBtRzrDiu0g/s640/EricaBR+mantle.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />At long last, the studio has released  a limited edition print. The print is a 16 x 16 in. image with a 2.5 in. border on 100% cotton paper. The process is a high quality digital print, known as Giclee, with archival ink on archival paper. Each print is hand numbered and signed by Kenton Nelson.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGJQp47v3FNkURD3mJFx6U7YaypGjM7dwY8u4fFTosBTIaf4QFNikWHZEZ63glcDowoOFF62QhhgCnQ95Xv22qaEkbaUFLs7isTK7NPmAdV0AGhflzjV0jMe2ciXwsoKlDmi6QAZYsOQ/s1600-h/SwimParty2+Nelson.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGJQp47v3FNkURD3mJFx6U7YaypGjM7dwY8u4fFTosBTIaf4QFNikWHZEZ63glcDowoOFF62QhhgCnQ95Xv22qaEkbaUFLs7isTK7NPmAdV0AGhflzjV0jMe2ciXwsoKlDmi6QAZYsOQ/s320/SwimParty2+Nelson.png" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This signed limited edition (1 of 65) giclee and iris print is available from Morton Publishing on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/SWIM-PARTY-2_W0QQitemZ260552949930QQcmdZViewItemQQptZArt_Prints?hash=item3caa2a80aa">Ebay</a> for $2,000. As of 2/15/10 there are only 10 left!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Limited Edition R. Kenton Nelson's "Swim Party #2" as seen in Something's Gotta Give

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The Skirted Roundtable - Chatting with set decorator Beth Rubino

If this room speaks to you, then you MUST run over to <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/2010/01/photobeth-rubino-set-decorator-for_6361.html">The Skirted Roundtable</a>. This week, Megan, Joni and I chatted with the amazingly talented Beth Rubino.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBc9JCOLMyxkS4GYjRWyJj4BW6iwJLGuA_5_FeBX3af6rIXxc6VrWS9Ip1WsNpeq5Y8P2wmK-kptPjZ3Pgr7f0kNT4qoHuuXM65RXakjEZoezwLoY453iSxkeIEeZQkzss1moaNqsQxBYS/s1600-h/Set+Design-+Something%27s+Gotta+Give-+Other+Spaces-+architecturaldigest.com_1213937867347.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBc9JCOLMyxkS4GYjRWyJj4BW6iwJLGuA_5_FeBX3af6rIXxc6VrWS9Ip1WsNpeq5Y8P2wmK-kptPjZ3Pgr7f0kNT4qoHuuXM65RXakjEZoezwLoY453iSxkeIEeZQkzss1moaNqsQxBYS/s640/Set+Design-+Something%27s+Gotta+Give-+Other+Spaces-+architecturaldigest.com_1213937867347.png" width="516" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFuGZdxsePci2ZjPnTpTolVzSNBxYVEWF_PaUsCmZWkLWaXPy-ID0fjH3YKs4JtO3y5cufshgba5J2s8eeL1xlBN5YTKheOMhQJW_5EGofLxtTOBh2zlAZiWXYFMhBPijWt0Nhu2HNe8_/s1600/image6_thumb13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFuGZdxsePci2ZjPnTpTolVzSNBxYVEWF_PaUsCmZWkLWaXPy-ID0fjH3YKs4JtO3y5cufshgba5J2s8eeL1xlBN5YTKheOMhQJW_5EGofLxtTOBh2zlAZiWXYFMhBPijWt0Nhu2HNe8_/s640/image6_thumb13.png" width="531" /></a><br /></div><br /><i>Something's Gotta Give </i>has become the #1 most popular movie set of a house and we chatted with her about her "method decorator" style and how she helped make this amazing set into the fourth main charachter in the movie. We also discussed with Beth why the paint colors used in movies cannot be replicated at home "You couldn't live with them" she said. <br /><br />So please, <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/2010/01/photobeth-rubino-set-decorator-for_6361.html">join us!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

The Skirted Roundtable - Chatting with set decorator Beth Rubino

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Something's Gotta Give Inspired Rugs on sale now!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2007/07/somethingsgottagive/arho01_somethingsgottagive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2007/07/somethingsgottagive/arho01_somethingsgottagive.jpg" width="548" /></a><br /></div>One of the hallmarks of everyone's favorite movie set "Something's Gotta Give" is the blue and white striped flat weave rug that was the perfect anchor for the living room design. The story goes that the set decorators actually sewed two smaller rugs together to fit the space and you can definitely see the seaming in a few shots.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPA8KmesQdV8NXcMLKPd5XK6wVDSNuOUBWaoPg_00Ziw2nko2MdBS8HrLo_WdFNMsCvrP2FJqBnCgrHCDKrqJCkl1uzx_sIQvswzHZ0yVs5qa5pfAyfVVvstOCPbLEQ4LDSVkz1hf2Sab/s1600/Set+Design-+Something's+Gotta+Give-+Other+Spaces-+architecturaldigest.com_1213937836900.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="453" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPA8KmesQdV8NXcMLKPd5XK6wVDSNuOUBWaoPg_00Ziw2nko2MdBS8HrLo_WdFNMsCvrP2FJqBnCgrHCDKrqJCkl1uzx_sIQvswzHZ0yVs5qa5pfAyfVVvstOCPbLEQ4LDSVkz1hf2Sab/s640/Set+Design-+Something's+Gotta+Give-+Other+Spaces-+architecturaldigest.com_1213937836900.png" width="545" /></a><br /></div><br />My friend Jerry of <a href="http://www.aspencarpetdesigns.com/">Aspen Carpet Designs</a> created a line of rugs inspired by the one used in the movie and the have become huge sellers for him. He sells them in different shades of blue and is planning on discontinuing two of the colorways and has put the last three up on Ebay at great prices!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7tUkMucBQEOBrufvI_MkA8qUCjZkZ_R4jL2vxnpjBIvT9OZ_-D6jo53tFYfWTZl8elJ9r5w5DJzHAL_SR1m3ZXCaYf2chgXoI5S1i5GqwMs7i3NRJhh8RBjy_RZnAP1vQjdM3zGgryih/s1600-h/_1260300340437.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7tUkMucBQEOBrufvI_MkA8qUCjZkZ_R4jL2vxnpjBIvT9OZ_-D6jo53tFYfWTZl8elJ9r5w5DJzHAL_SR1m3ZXCaYf2chgXoI5S1i5GqwMs7i3NRJhh8RBjy_RZnAP1vQjdM3zGgryih/s320/_1260300340437.png" width="408" /></a><br /></div>This Ocean Blue colorway Beach House striped rug comes in <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330383823066">8'x10' which you can view here</a> or <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330383824276">9'x12' which is available here</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8SqigNDFczXjcFnJd4Zy5rq8iqutimstmWzGUjCqUzXu-jtjYrj6DFtbfdQhhylALKdrPCLSwjFmesh258FwKhtT1laFSj2N4JbV7U3RzUe44cItH9vsytW3hQSWpGXu6N5rDmSl23R_/s1600-h/_1260300575284.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8SqigNDFczXjcFnJd4Zy5rq8iqutimstmWzGUjCqUzXu-jtjYrj6DFtbfdQhhylALKdrPCLSwjFmesh258FwKhtT1laFSj2N4JbV7U3RzUe44cItH9vsytW3hQSWpGXu6N5rDmSl23R_/s640/_1260300575284.png" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And this teal and white striped version is <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330383722803">8'x10' and is available here</a>.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here's another rug from Aspen Carpet in a Craftsman/Prairie style design that is also up on Ebay at a great price. It's 9'x13', custom hand knotted in wool and <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330383722023">you can view it here</a>.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  <br /><a href="http://www.aspencarpetdesigns.com/Crafts2_9x13_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://www.aspencarpetdesigns.com/Crafts2_9x13_2.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div>If you do decide to purchase any of these rugs, let Jerry know you saw them here and let me know too - I'd love to see photos.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

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