Sex and The City II - Set Design

Sex and the City is back with lots of fashion, style and design (yay!).

That's right! Sex and The City promises to be a total delight for us, design-lovers. Fabulous rooms and decor accesories plus tons of inspiration for your home... Take a look at these pics for yourself.

Carrie's old apartment is small, yet full of style and glamour (who could tell?). I love the white chair and the mirrored table and the colors on the bed (among other things).

In her new apartment, Carrie has a more neutral decoration, considering of course she's married now. There are strong, masculine colors and elements, in contrast with feminine details...

...such as this lovely flower arrangement on the hall table. Way to make a statement.

The living room is one of my favorite rooms in the house. I love the mixture of colors and textures, and I absolutely adore the gold contrast against the dark blue sofa. The coffee table gives us a perfect example of using books to decorate.

In the dining room, the bookshelves work perfectly well giving both display and storage space. What do you think about the pendant? I believe it's a great DIY project. Anyone interested in trying?

On with the refuge... the famous Master B. Carrie, as a good fashion setter, knows about trends, so she could not miss having an upholstered headboard. Now, if you ask me, I think the pattern on the headboard against the pattern on the wall is too much. I would love a solid fabric headboard in my room. But, we all know Carrie... and this is totally her, I guess. What do you think?

Of course, the tour could not be finished without Carrie's closet. But first, let me show you Carrie's old closet (from when she was single).

Dreamy, huh? Now take a look at Carrie and Big's closet. Get ready to sigh!

My gosh, it's so sofisticated. Looks like a store. Heavenly.

Credit goes to Jeremy Conway, who has done production design for Sex and The City (both the series and the films), as well as Lydia Marks, set designer. Awesome.

I must admit, I'm not a huge Sex and The City fan, but after seeing this pics from Elle Decor, I'm dying to watch the movie. Have you seen it? Did you get any ideas for your own home?

all pics from Elle Decor

It' Complicated - Set Design

My husband and I have just found our dream home. It's a Spanish-Style Ranch in Santa Barbara. I'm getting the feeling you might be familiar with it?

Of course, it's owned by Meryl Streep's character in Nancy Meyers' latest film It's Complicated.

I warned you not to get me started on the subject.

Someday this week, my husband and I went to the theaters to see It's Complicated. Both of us are HUGE Nancy Meyers fans. We've seen all of her movies. And we love'em all. Actually, The Holiday (with Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black) is one of our all-time favorites. So, as soon as the movie hit the theaters in our hometown, we had to go.

It's Complicated tells the story of a successful divorced woman (played by Meryl Streep) who's having a kitchen renovation (as well as having an affair with her ex-husband and her architect). Her house, especially her kitchen, plays a huge role in the movie. This is were Jane (Streep) entertains friends and family.

 Why she wants a renovation is still a mistery to us all. This is a dream for all cooking-lovers out there (one of such, my husband!).

Everything you need to make a wonderful meal is there, right were you need it.

This casual yet sophisticated style is also shown in Jane's bedroom.

Production designer Jon Hutman worked with set designer Beth Rubino to create enviroments that help tell the characters' story and match with their personalities.

There's a casual elegance in every room.

I love the tub's luxury mixed with the casual air in the vanity set. Did you notice the mismatching drawers?

Meyers is a design lover herself, something that probably runs in her genes, since her mother was a designer herself. The palette was chosen with Meryl's skin complexion in mind, the light colors accenting her beauty.

Jane's bakery is another food-lovers' paradise. Just ask my husband!

 

The details in the movie go as far as the bread display in the bakery. The design team worked closely with food stylist (from Julie and Julia) Susan Spungen.

You all know how much I love gardens, and this house gave me such delights. Take a look at the gardens and outdoor areas.

I love the topiaries and the pots just sitting there. By the way, wouldn't it be so relaxing to sit by that bench?

See why this is my dream home? This potting shed is amazing! I would love to work my garden here.

More pots and pretty garden stuff.

As every good cook, Jane has this gorgeous edible garden. Fresh and ready.

This is not everything. The house has a swimming pool too. And there are great sets from other places, like the place where the party is held (with beautiful hanging lanterns all over the place. So gorgeous).

Everytime a new scene appeared, my husband and I would just look at each other and sigh!

I guess most of you have seen the movie by now, so please, share your thoughts and ideas! Were you also swept away by this house? Do share!

(images from Remodelista and Traditional Home)