With all of the fatigue and nausea as of late, I have become a bit of a movie junkie. And I am one who rarely watches TV and only views an occasional movie. But not now. Our Netflix subscription has now been upped to three movies at a time, and I keep those movies moving quickly in and out of the house at top speed!
Two movies I have enjoyed a lot lately are Mamma Mia! and The Secret Life of Bees. I love the carefree fun and feel-good music of Mamma Mia! and I appreciate the rich relationships and themes of The Secret Life of Bees. But you know what I have enjoyed the most from these movies?
The wonderful vintage textiles and clothes and decor!!
I love Greece and spent a lovely week in Santorini once. When I watched Mamma Mia! the colors of the white buildings with the bright blue accents and lush happy flowers make me just that...happy! And the red and white bedding and all the tablecloths blowing on the clotheslines...and the clothes! I longingly watch for glimpses of those beautiful background fabrics and don't mind rewinding to catch just one more glimpse.
And in The Secret Life of Bees, I love love the sisters' vintage dresses, the accents of jewelry, the aprons...their drinking from Mason jars and enjoying the simplicity of being together rocking on the front porch. The kitchen is a cheery yellow with some red/white gingham accents on white open shelving with stacks of orderly dishware. I even start missing the conversations of the characters because I am making mental notes of color schemes, the fit of a dress, or how I want to organize something!
Movies that add a background warmth through lovely domesticity really grab me. I feel inspired and uplifted and encouraged in keeping my home fresh and alive and appealing. Full of life and color and beauty. And seeing women in pretty gingham dresses and cheery aprons and peasant skirts just makes me long for Springtime and sunshine and dressing again in a more feminine way...not flashy and trendy but pretty and girly.
What movies inspire you in living a lovely domestic lifestyle? Please do share!
16 comments:
Great post...on another note. I totally cry at that scene in Mamma Mia. booo hoooo...my little girl is growing up! Must be the hormones :)
I just saw the whole of (the classic) "Miracle on 34th" street and loved the interiors in that movie. I seem to have a thing for the 40's because my favorite movie is "A Christmas Story" and I just LOVE the home setting in that movie; it's not fancy, but homey and cozy and reminds me of the old homes I knew as a little girl. "Under the Tuscan Sun" is a favorite because of what she does to her home. Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head!
I'm going to reserve Secret Life of Bees so I can read it first and then go see the movie! Thanks for a fun post!
OK, I am going to have to add both of those to my netflicks, just b/c of what you said about them. I LOVE Something's Gotta Give, totally b/c of the house. I can't tell you the number of times I have watched that movie in slow motion, just to catch details of the house! Also, Chocolat, b/c it was a very visually beautiful movie.
I have not watched either of these movies... but I've read Secret Life... and loved every minute of it. I need to rent these now...
I really like the movie - please don't laugh - Back to the Future... because of all the visual interest and thought that must have gone into the set design and clothing... that's one movie I can watch over and over again.
I love You've Got Mail. Kathleen Kelly's (Meg Ryan) apartment is adorable, as well as her bookstore, The Shop Around the Corner.
i always cry too, Sara!!!
I forgot about Under the Tuscan Sun, Nicole!
Laurel, I love Chocolat and almost mentioned that too.
Kim, I didn't laugh at you :) That's Mike's fave movie of all time!!! :)
Gina, You've Got Mail is a huge favorite here...we watch it several times a year...love her clothes, the shop, her apt....the great lines!! So fun!
Oh no! I haven't yet taken to doing this in movies but I seem to notice patterns, fabrics, colors, etc. almost everywhere else. I just know I'll be viewing the next movie I see through those lenses now, lol.
Love that. I have Under the Tuscan Sun on my neglected TV because I heard the interiors were beautiful, and for that reason only.
yeah someone else said it, but I was going to say the older Meg Ryan movies, like "You've Got Mail", "Sleepless in Seattle", and "When Harry Met Sally", she has the cutest apartments/living spaces. I also remember loving that movie "Baby Boom" (from the 80s) with Diane Keaton--I love the interior of her home in Vermont. I know there are others but I can't remember. by the way I think Sleepless in Seattle comes on TV tonight if you are looking for a movie to watch...LOL.
I can't think of any movies right now but thanks for letting me know about these two! I'll be sure to check them out! : )
"You've Got Mail" is one for me too and also (don't laugh) "Calamity Jane" with Doris Day- I love how they tidy the cabin and make it cosy. I am inspired by your New Year's posts and ideas....will look into them closely when it is morning!!
me too! whoooooooo hooooooooooo! (o:
Bees... I bawled at the end. That girl needed a daddy!!! And he left.
I love any Doris Day movie. "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" is a fave. I just bought a belted button up denim dress at Target that reminds me of dressing in the 50's. Can't wait for spring and a pair of flip flops. I love skirts!
Little Women (the 1990's version) is a favorite of mine. I love the simple, spare beauty of the March family's home and I cry my eyes out everytime their housekeeper spreads the bright red flower petals over Beth's bed and dolls after she dies.
Jennifer
I really enjoyed The Secret Life of Bees, too, and that was definitely one of the main reasons! I mean, the plot also rocked :)
I agree with Kiddos & K9s about Back to the Future's aesthetic quality. I also love the new Pride and Prejudice (the one with Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland and Keira Knightley) for its aesthetics and Memoirs of a Geisha for the same reason! And the plots, too - don't forget the wonderful plots...
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