Ina Garten, known to millions of foodies as "The Barefoot Contessa," has an apartment in Manhattan featured in House Beautiful. I love this quote of hers from the article: When people come to your house, you don't ever want them to feel ... Keep Reading
Archives for December 2009
“Funny Farm:” Chevy Chase’s Cape Cod in the Country
In the comedy Funny Farm, Chevy Chase plays Andy Farmer, a sportswriter who quits his job and buys a house in the country, where he plans to write a novel. The movie takes us through all four seasons in the small town of Redbud, Vermont, ... Keep Reading
5 “House Books” That Have Me Hooked
#1: Downtown Chic by Robert and Cortney Novogratz of Sixx Design I was the kind of little girl who asked for books for Christmas instead of Barbies. I still get excited when there are books for me under the tree! One of the perks of ... Keep Reading
The Griswold House in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) gets his wish for a big family Christmas. When his wife Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) worries that it might not be quite as perfect as he imagines, he says, "Christmas is ... Keep Reading
“Meet Me in St. Louis:” The Victorian on Kensington Avenue
Meet Me in St. Louis is one of my favorite "house movies." It's the Turn of the Century, and the Smith family lives in this grand Second Empire Victorian home on 5135 Kensington Avenue with their five children (and Grandpa!). Let's ... Keep Reading