Indescreet with Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman

While the entirety of this move is quite gorgeous and perfect in that 50s 60s genre of light drama / early romantic comedy, I was especially attracted to Ingred Bergman's character's London apartment. Here's some screen shots of what is clearly a Design*Sponge "Sneak Peek" worthy apartment:

Ooohh, color. And upscale eclectic feel, big fat lamp in the corner, big comfy chair, sofa, lounge, built in banquette seats, carefully colored pillows.




French doors at foyer, Picasso and art everywhere.




Banquette with oversize lamp, picture frames, wall sconces.




Polka dot robe with that couch.




Aren't they adorable?




And, her wall length windows open to the terrace fully for some great indoor / outdoor living.




How perfect is this kitchen? Tiny, but adorable, with the windowpane dividing wall. Cary Grant smiling at her so!




Built in banquettes--perfect for what looks like the most romantic breakfast possible.

Pale Blue Dot

I've slowly been making my way through The Cosmos, and am srsly crushing on Carl Sagan.

Since I can't have him, I'll settle for this incredibly perfect poster.

Get it on Etsy here.

Here is the original video too from the Cosmos, with Sagan's hypnotic voice narrating the immortal words:

Herman Miller Shell Chair Rehab Part 4

Continuing... Finally got around to the JB weld portion of the rehab after some lengthy procrastination, and first failed run.

Materials gathered to epoxy mounts. That's my Kevi reupholstered stool under there.

JB Weld epoxy: super strong, but slower to dry than I would have thought, and surprisingly forgiving in prying off my first attempt. Looking back at the original tutorials, I should have opted for the JB Weld Kwik that sets much faster.

Grey and black modernist goodness.

This would be the second try at attaching the shock mounts. The first time, I was too impatient and did them all at once. The back mounts on the seat curve slid as they dried, and didn't line up correctly with the chair base. Whoops. The new epoxy was easier to pry off than I would have thought. These pics are of the first impatient go round.

Drying mounts.

Post-adjustment, happily remounted chair hanging out.

Sticking together.

See here, here, and here for past HMSC rehab entries, including the method I used to remove some seven layers of paint from this poor chair. Also need to get a new drill to get the last of the old feet out of the legs to install the replacements (our cheapie has lots of miles and now only holds super huge bits).

Coming up next, an attempt at creating some sort of seat cushion to deal with those pesky holes...

See original Chair Fag and Brick House DIY tutorials for full break down on their process.

Deluxa Music Mix II

The second Deluxa music mix. There's a nice compare/contrast with Depreciation Guild and Manual, an incredible cover from Flowchart, some crazy 60's track from some commune-style band (my own vague gathering) as featured by Washed Out on their mix release on their blog, an amazing jewel in "Snow Day" by Parker & Lily, and lastly, the vocals vs. horn in Pram's "Penny Arcade". Plus lots more.

Click here to download Music Mix II or play streaming below. Click here for the first Music Mix.

Also, check out the poster here in full size. Worth a click, I'd say.

D O W N L O A D D E L U X A M U S I C M I X I I H E R E

Sold // Sam Avedon Pink Shell Chair

I've finally broken down and am putting this one out for sale. Some aging and slight discoloration to the plastic, and some scratching to the legs. Three of the four feet missing, but still is quite comfortable to sit in. Especially nice line around the hip area, the way the inner and outer forms contrast. Unique, rare, and kitschy midcentury find.

Coming Soon to the Etsy Stores

Lots of cute shoes and a handful of housewares:

Spike Jones' "I'm Here"

Apologies for the movie centric and merch andise centric postings lately, but here's another movie post. Anyhow, Spike Jones' short film "I'm Here", is quite an amazing short film (30 mins), and although it was featured on ISO50, it somehow seems to have escaped the rest of the blogging world, or at least the circles I run in. Regardless, it's charming, delving into the innocent romance of happy times, moments of devotion, and expressions of sincerity without a hint of triteness (my favorite line: "You're a good dreamer."). The cinematography is anonymous feeling, casual, and humble, while at the same time masterful and thoughtful. In all, it is worth watching. Plus I'm a sucker for a love story.

Lastly, I didn't really read this into the film until I read the wiki, but "I'm Here" is based on The Giving Tree, which while that may conjure mixed feelings for some people, the way the theme is woven into the film is more satisfying and endearing, and less unsettling than Shel Sliverstein's story, which is a good thing in my opinion

Check out the full movie, complete with cute interactive website here. Screen shots below:

Sold: Vintage Chrome and Laminate Table

Vintage marbled gray surface dining table with leaf, seats up to 6. Chrome trim and legs, laminate top. Legs easy to remove for transport. Leaf is also easy to take in and out. Classic style. One small burn area, and one scratch in the surface, see pics. Also two spots where chrome trim is separating from surface, easy fix. One larger rust area on one end of the leaf.

Measures 48” across, 36” wide, and 30” tall. Leaf is 12” wide.

Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy in How to Steal a Million

Having Roman Holiday as a long time favorite movie, I was so happy to discover How to Steal a Million, also with Hepburn, but with the dreamy Peter O'Toole, and an amazing wardrobe by Givenchy. It is completely charming movie both in the story and cinematography in Paris, perfect for spring--I think I may like it even more than Roman Holiday.

I could see a whole editorial based on these looks, the lime green, skinny patent belts, just-so hats; O'Toole's looks could even inspire some menswear looks--Even Hepburn's bouffant is so classic and yet fresh feeling. Everything looks so mod and timeless and je ne sais quoi, Parisienne.