Have you seen it? Did you like it?
I did! (Yes, yes, finally!)
But I LOVED it.
In the past week, I've seen three
Meryl Streep movies. Firstly I watched
Julia & Julie. Hilarious! Then I watched
Devil Wears Prada (again). Then I watched
Its Complicated.
What strikes me about this woman is her versatilty and total dedication to her craft. I've been so impressed by how totally
Streep becomes her character.
Of course, the acting only really succeeds if the set is equally as impressive. While watching the show, I began to suspect the same genii who decorated the set for
Something's Gotta Give might have worked on
Its Complicated. The homes, while different, just had the same lived-in, country but chic feel. Nothing was too... perfect.
And I was right in my suspicion! The awesome
Nancy Meyers worked on both the houses and she's got the golden touch when it comes to creating light, airy, comfy and "real" home sets! In fact, Meyers not only produced, but wrote both
Something's Gotta Give and
Its Complicated.
The overall tone of the house is neutral with warm accents of apricots, deep browns, olives and deep golds.
Meyers chose these colours to highlight Streep's complexion.
There are so many things that provide that pop of orange that so suits Streep: the oranges, the orange juice in clear glass jugs, piled up croissants, crisp red apples and tomatoes, the red and yellow flowers on the side table next to her front door, orange dining chair pads, deep orangey red table runner, deep orange bedspread, deep burnt sienna armchair, the orange brick floor... the orange in the sand in her courtyard... the copper pots... Even the warm shade of beige for the outside of the home really brings out the warmth in Streep.
I love the casual, achievable by the less than filthy rich of us. The only REALLY expensive splash in the kitchen is that gorgeous white marble kitchen benchtop.
Love the gorgeous cake stands and glass domes... filled with yummies.
Noticed the casually chic way she piled up the plates in the open shelves? And the non-matching china.
Also love the great kitchen layout. The kitchen is elegant enough to have evening meals at the benchtop, but casual enough to enjoy family chit-chats.
I love the rustic feel of the place. The table and chairs highlight the rustic-ness, and this is modernised by the minimalist approach to the dining room.
Don't you love the no-fuss dining table? Hot dishes won't mar its perfection, and for dinner, the table isn't even lined. How marvellously casual.
Again, I was struck by how achievable the look is. Nothing too fancy.
Casual living room with comfy off-white deep fabric lounges coupled with a super-rustic, weathered coffee table. Not shy of clutter on the side tables, this living room looks so comfortable and inviting. I wish I had the space to hide the large TV in the armoire.
Because the coffee table is not fussy or fancy, it becomes an ad-hoc dining table for Streep's guest. The coffee table books and vases are gone.
I love how different a room can become with various forms of lighting to suit the needs and social event happening.
I've never been a fan of homes with first/second floors. I like the ground floor too much. I also love rambling homes... and this one is rambling, from the front door onwards! It's a low, 1920’s Spanish house set (and located) in Santa Barbara, US.
Pretty vine, simple front garden, lavender dividing the house from the lawn, dreamy wooden swing (I want!)... The neat stone pathway to the front door is so inviting!
The vegie garden in front of the house is divine. I would love to have a small patch... but to own a full vegie garden like that. I love the tomato plants in the middle of each patch.
The best thing is probably the house wrapping itself around the courtyard, next to the main house. The courtyard has large gates... and that hides a potting shed and other buildings.
Wrapping the house and the courtyard is via a sunny, bright, windowed corridor.
At the end of said corridor, is Streep's character's bedroom, again a simple selection of pieces...
I love the oversize bedside table. A small desk... holds piles of books and journals, a sweet pod of flowers and the ubiquitous lamp. Wonder if the bedside table on the other side is the same as a large desk?
Guess not! Small round side table on the other side, doesn't look as used.
Her bathroom ... where can I get a similar vanity tray like the one on her vanity sinktop?
Speaking of sinks... I loved the kitchen sink!
Love how Meyers chose to leave in the dishwashing detergents and cooking utensils in their multitude, totally apt for a baker and cook.
And of course, no write up on this movie is complete without the bathtub scene with Baldwin and Streep. I love the muted gray of the bathtub and the cream tiled floor.
Cote de Texas also featured this show on her blog.
Andrea of House of Design and Style features the show too.
And of course, Elle Decor has some great picks.
Steal the look with the guide from remodelista.
