My husband recently suggested that we display more photographs of our kids when they were little. I thought it was a great idea and went out searching for elegant, casual frames that will enhance the look and feel in our home and be a source of joy when we look at each picture of our children. Finding the frames wasn’t the hard part,…
Something's Gotta Give
Set Design: It’s Complicated
The movie It’s Complicated directed by Nancy Meyers was set in a serene Santa Barbara coastal area. You may remember that Nancy Meyers also directed the design-rich, Something’s Gotta Give and The Holiday. All three movies offer trend setting interiors that Meyers herself was deeply involved in. This story line follows along the path of love, divorce…
Urban Beauty Inspired by Something’s Gotta Give
The movie Something’s Gotta Give is continuing to stir up decorating emotions. The idea behind the design of this urban apartment,which overlooks the Manhattan skyline, is that it is a continuation of the love story between Harry (Jack Nicholson) and Erica (Diane Keaton). The designers were inspired to create a space for them now that…
FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE TIMELESS SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE BEACH HOUSE
(updated 6.18.24) Back in 2010, I fell head over heels for the gorgeous beach house in Something’s Gotta Give. The home, with its elegant yet relaxed Hamptons style, quickly became a dream for many, myself included. Little did I know then, this classic design would not only endure but evolve into an iconic aesthetic that still…




