When the now-classic Cary Grant-Myrna Loy comedy Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House premiered in 1947, it was promoted in a BIG way. They actually built dozens of replicas of Blandings' dream house across the country so moviegoers ... Keep Reading
My Vintage Colonial Playsteel Dollhouse from the 1940s
My daughter Lily and I recently spent a leisurely afternoon exploring the booths of a local antiques store. We were delighted to find lots of vintage dollhouses for sale on the second floor of the shop, and she thought we should buy one (or ... Keep Reading
A Classic White Christmas in the Movie “Holiday Inn”
One of my all-time favorite Christmas-movie houses is the farmhouse that was transformed into Holiday Inn for the 1942 classic with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. This is where I'd love to be spending the holidays and watching the snow ... Keep Reading
Mrs. Miniver’s House in World War II England
The classic 1942 movie Mrs. Miniver tells the story of a middle-class British family whose lives are disrupted by the start of World War II. It won 6 Oscars, including Best Picture, and was nominated for 6 more. I've heard from a lot ... Keep Reading