In honor of the upcoming holiday, I thought it might be appropriate to recommend a movie that will make us all feel better about our own crazy families,
Auntie Mame, based on the
book by Patrick Dennis. The most famous tag line of the movie comes from Mame Dennis herself, "Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!" And she certainly lives life to the fullest!
One of the best parts of the movie and the reason so many creative people love it is the interiors! George James Hopkins was nominated for an Oscar for his set decoration and if you've ever seen the movie, you'll know why. They are integral to the story and sometimes, completely over the top. Two weeks after her nephew Patrick Dennis comes to live with her, Mame has redecorated. Out goes the over the top Chinoiserie and in comes the pale blue walls and modern art.
Mame's outfits and hairstyles are also ever changing and worth watching for. They too become an extra character in the movie!
The most hilarious decoration comes courtesy of her decorator Yule Oolu and I won't ruin it for you but it's very modern. I wish there were more photos available online since these are only a small glimpse into the chicest movie. I will warn you that Rosalind Russell's voice can be at times a little grating and it is almost two and a half hours long but it you love great design, this movie is for you. It will also make you realize how normal your family really is! Happy Holidays!
In honor of the upcoming holiday, I thought it might be appropriate to recommend a movie that will make us all feel better about our own crazy families, Auntie Mame, based on the book by Patrick Dennis. The most famous tag line of the movie comes from Mame Dennis herself, "Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!" And she certainly lives life to the fullest!
One of the best parts of the movie and the reason so many creative people love it is the interiors! George James Hopkins was nominated for an Oscar for his set decoration and if you've ever seen the movie, you'll know why. They are integral to the story and sometimes, completely over the top. Two weeks after her nephew Patrick Dennis comes to live with her, Mame has redecorated. Out goes the over the top Chinoiserie and in comes the pale blue walls and modern art.
Mame's outfits and hairstyles are also ever changing and worth watching for. They too become an extra character in the movie!
The most hilarious decoration comes courtesy of her decorator Yule Oolu and I won't ruin it for you but it's very modern. I wish there were more photos available online since these are only a small glimpse into the chicest movie. I will warn you that Rosalind Russell's voice can be at times a little grating and it is almost two and a half hours long but it you love great design, this movie is for you. It will also make you realize how normal your family really is! Happy Holidays!
