One of my best discoveries as of late has been the Australian mystery TV show Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. Set in the 1920s, Phryne Fisher is a detective who employs a variety of interesting characters to help her solve cases and keep up her flashy lifestyle. Miss Fisher has had a really colourful life and also some loss, as we find out. Phryne not only solves cases for others, but also finds out clues about a mystery closer to home—about the disappearance of her younger sister Janie. ...
set inspiration
Set Inspiration—Mad Men 1960s Interiors — The Draper House
Amy Wells' set design for the Mad Men show is historically accurate—taking in to consideration the different styles of interiors from the era. A deep contrast to the sleek furniture and artwork at Sterling Cooper (the ad agency where Don Draper works), the Draper home is much more traditional and layered. After 4 seasons of airing on Sunday nights, Mad Men still inspires interest in the interiors, fashion and advertising of the 1960s. With the 5th season starting, I wanted to share some of ...
Film Set Inspiration—Crazy, Stupid Love Jacob’s Classic Modern Bachelor Pad
While watching the movie Crazy, Stupid Love I noticed how great Ryan Gosling's character's bachelor pad was. Jacob's place is a combination of classic, modern pieces and random stuff, like a Zebra skin rug. While, I'm not going to tell you to go out and put an animal skin on your floor, I am going to suggest some ideas for recreating the best parts of this look: Glass Top Table from CB2 Sectional Sofa from CB2 Rather than using the black stool in the photo, I would go with one of these ...
Set Inspiration: Winners and Losers Bright Décor
Winners and Losers is a show that you've probably never heard about. It's an Australian TV show that has just finished its 2nd season. The show follows four high school friends who were considered 'losers' from the time that they reunite at their high school reunion. The four girls end up winning the lottery, making them 'winners.' One of the characters, Jenny, has a great sense of style—both personally, and also for her home. Jenny has bright red hair, and bright everything else. ...