When I asked you which Christmas-movie houses you'd like to see that I hadn't featured yet, I got a lot of requests for Orchard House from the 1994 version of Little Women. I thought that was a great suggestion, so I watched it again ... Keep Reading
It’s a Wonderful Life: George Bailey’s Drafty Old House
The holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life wasn't really a hit when it premiered in 1946. It was nominated for several Oscars but didn't win any. Then it was kind of forgotten, until it was rediscovered by a new generation who grew up ... Keep Reading
Susan’s Dream Home from the “Miracle on 34th Street”
In 1994, John Hughes produced and wrote the screenplay for an updated version of the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street. Elizabeth Perkins was cast as the tough and practical single-mom Dorey Walker, and Mara Wilson played her ... Keep Reading
“Miracle on 34th Street:” Susan Walker Wishes for a House
Last week I asked you what your favorite holiday-movie houses were and was amazed by the number of tweets, Facebook comments, and emails that came pouring in. One of the most mentioned was the classic Miracle on 34th Street, starring a ... Keep Reading
The “Home Alone” House for Sale in Winnetka, Illinois
The 1990 John Hughes movie Home Alone made both Macaulay Culkin and the red-brick Georgian-style Colonial his character Kevin lived in famous. It remains one of the most popular and beloved movie houses ever, so it's pretty big news that ... Keep Reading