P.S. I Love You is this week’s star on Double Take, which will be featured on Design For Mankind. Erin just released Issue One of Mankind Mag — a more editorial version that is somehow even better than her Inspiration e-zines. You can be the judge as it’s now available in both print and pdf editions. Alright, let’s sit tight and get the Kleenex out…
Talk about a tear jerker! I probably cried more while reading Cecelia Ahern’s P.S. I Love You, but the screenwriters made enough changes to the story to keep me interested. And of course the apartment that Holly (Hilary Swank) and Gerry (Gerard Butler) fought over in the first scene was icing on the cake. We’ll see what we can do to recreate the look…
The architectural details give this New York City apartment so much charm, with its extra-wide doorways taking your line of sight across the entire apartment, transom windows above those doorways, slender pillars, and exposed brick on the fireplace and bedroom walls. Now why were they fighting again? One of Holly and Gerry’s discussions took place around a bedside lamp and although I haven’t found a base, the mumm lampshade from Lights Up! is very similar. The Nantucket iron bed topped with the pick-stitch quilt would complement each other, accented by a pillow made from John Robshaw’s plangi fabric. Wall decals are becoming quite popular and after seeing the sophia birds in Kylie’s laundry of All Things Lovely, I knew that Elephannie’s Etsy shop would be stocked with Holly-esque blossoms and birds.
The small-scale dean sofa in vick fabric could work quite well in the living room with a couple of Lindsay pillows from SCAD’s Working Class Studio. A pair of mid-century modern Danish lounge chairs sit across from the sofa — ebay could be end up being your best friend. A multi-colored crystal chandelier hangs above the seating area, similar to the schonbek gallia chandelier. I love the spectrum chandelier at Urban Outfitters even though it’s not as close of a match but it would be much friendlier on our wallets. The walls are decorated with framed botanical prints. We don’t have to look any further than groundwork, a beautiful Etsy shop filled with ink drawings by Danna Ray.
A couple of small touches make this apartment feel so real: a ribboned refrigerator door and a blossom painted dresser. I would imagine that these two DIY projects could easily be done at home (fingers crossed!). Just add double-sided tape to strips of wide ribbon, line them up on your refrigerator door, and then start pinning your favorite photos to your new photo board. As for the dresser, if you don’t feel comfortable painting the flowers and patterns freehand, there are several stencil shops out there that have an array of designs just for that purpose. The Stencil Warehouse has a number of single blooms and About.com offers free stencils.
Now this is a little off the Double Take topic, but if you have seen the movie then you may have also loved Holly’s vintage style dresses. Perhaps they were inspired by the Bette Davis and Judy Garland movies that she watches while cooped up in her apartment. I only wish I could find better pictures of her outfits. This must be a sign that we should stick to the sets. Hope you enjoyed it!
Interested in more set design inspired rooms? Here are the latest posts from my Double Take series:
- Failure to Launch house
- Mia’s apartment on Cashmere Mafia
- House in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Carrie’s blue apartment in the Sex And The City movie
- Chateau in A Good Year
- Viola’s estate in Monster-In-Law
- Craftsman house from Monster-In-Law
- Rose’s bedroom on In Her Shoes
- Carrie’s apartment on Sex And The City
- Caitlin’s office on Cashmere Mafia
- Victory Ford’s apartment on Lipstick Jungle
Image credits: Warner Bros., People, Screenrush, IMDb, MovieWeb, Design Public, American Iron Bed Company, John Robshaw Textiles, Elephannie, Room & Board, Pillows and Throws, eBay, Lamps Plus, Urban Outfitters, Barnes & Noble, & Pottery Barn.
13 responses so far ↓
1 Jessie Cacciola : Jul 2, 2008 at 9:31 am
oh, i hadn’t seen this one yet, but it looks (and sounds) so good. Love the apartment, and the clothes. And how cute is that ribboned fridge?! We rarely focus on the design of a fridge, and the farthest we’ve gotten is magnets in all these years? Love this one, Kylie! …and looking foward to ruffles monday
- Jessie -
2 Paige : Jul 2, 2008 at 10:10 am
you are so phenomenal!! this is amazing down to the last detail! thanks for sharing!
3 aprintaday : Jul 2, 2008 at 10:21 am
i’ve been tempted to rent this movie, but i don’t want to cry
do you create the mood boards? my gosh, these are quite wonderful to say the least.
4 Design for Mankind : Jul 2, 2008 at 12:54 pm
THANK YOU, sweetheart!
5 Buzz : Jul 2, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Speaking of Judy Garland, this week over at The Judy Garland Experience on Yahoo, they are featuring a recording of the 1998 Carnegie Hall salute to Judy. Lorna Luft sings and co-hosts the event with Robert Stack. other performers include Gogi Grant, Jerry Herman, Vicki Carr, Wesla Whitfield, Nancy Dussault, Jerry Maren, Bebe Neuwirth, Robert Morse, and others.
Everyone performs and offers up their memories or feelings about Judy.
Next week the second night of the concert will be posted (with a whole new all star line up).
And of course, the experience features all sorts of other aural rarities and treats.
The Judy Garland Experience is one of the largest and most exciting Judy Garland groups on the web. There is always an interesting discussion and game going on (some of the games even have good prizes). Our photo section features some of the rarest and most candid pictures of Judy anywhere, many of the taken by group members.
Please stop by and check out The Judy Garland Experience.
Here is the link:
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thejudygarlandexperience/
6 Jennifer : Jul 2, 2008 at 3:13 pm
I just came across your blog via Kirtsy, and I have to tell you how much I love it! The posts are gorgeous, and I am dying for the Double Takes especially. This one is just lovely.
7 Krissy : Jul 2, 2008 at 3:22 pm
This is my favorite one EVER! The apartment is just super cute, it almost makes you want to cry more
8 robin : Jul 2, 2008 at 5:28 pm
i cried so hard at this movie - great post!!
9 jennifer ramos : Jul 2, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Great post! Loved all the stuff you came across….the movie was so sad…and i LOVED it! Thanks for sharing.
Jen Ramos
‘100% Recycled DESIGNER Cards & More’
www.madebygirl.com
madebygirl.blogspot.com
10 terri : Jul 8, 2008 at 10:13 am
you forgot to mention the best part of the movie - JAMES MARSTERS. I’m not into chick flicks, but I went to see this with my girlfriends once I found out James had a small role in it. Although the film was OK, I feel the need to share that James did the dresden files audio books, check him out at http://www.buzzymultimedia.com/storm-front-audiobook-by-jim-butcher.html
11 Cara | Sew Bettie : Jul 14, 2008 at 9:59 pm
This movie made me cry so hard. I loved the apartment - great job recreating it!
12 Anke : Jul 17, 2008 at 6:59 am
I always enjoy your Double Takes so, so much - you have such an amazing eye for detail!!!
Have you ever seen the movie “Half Light” with Demi Moore?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412798/
It is pretty bad and you can spot the clues from miles away, but her London home and the cottage by the sea in Scotland (?) were to die for. I remember I tried to take screenshots of the interiors…so beautiful.
13 Daisy : Aug 8, 2008 at 1:03 pm
I’ve never seen this movie but I hear from others that it isn’t that great. I still want to check it out even if it is for the interior design. I love these photos. Daisy~
Leave a Comment