Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is basically the best goofy teen movie there is, and after watching it, I think I’m long overdue for a — cough cough — day home from school. John Hughes is no slouch when it comes to the teen dream (hello, Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club), so it’s no surprise that we all want to be Ferris for a day, Ferrari and all.
1. PE Clock, $48; 2. Half-Silver Light Bulbs, $2/each; 3. Glass Thermometer, $13; 4. Vintage Sweater Vest, $18; 5. Rubik Nesting Table, $300; 6. Casio Calculator Watch, $23; 7. Ferrari 250 GT Model, $35; 8. Illuminated Globe, $130; 9. American Flag, $30; 10. Hotline Telephone, $48
CLICK HERE for the 2nd roundup and more movie stills after the jump!
Ferris Bueller mixes some painfully gorgeous elements with charmingly nostalgic 1980s doodads. The Ferrari 250 GT? One was auctioned off in 2008 for a staggering $11 million. The beyond-dreamy modern glass cube of a house? It was on the market last year for a cool $2.3 million. Word to the wise: if you buy both the house and the car to keep inside, make a point to always lock the garage.
1. Vintage Hula Girl Mug, $15; 2. Boombox, $85; 3. Fresh Pineapple, $4; 4. Happy Acrylic Pitcher, $14, 5. Cacharel Floral Shorts, $283; 6. Set of 24 Umbrella Picks, $4; 7. T-bar Sandals, $36; 8. Paul Frankl Deco Lounger, $3,500; 9. Black Wayfarer Sunglasses, $12
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Great movie! It came on TV the other day and I was noticing the half silver light bulbs. Love that you included it! :)
i love this movie TONS. this totally made my morning. :)
Oh I love Ferris!
And the Paul Frankl Lounger is amazing…
Yes! these are nostalgia inducing! Def. one of the very best of the 80′s films, bad influence wise ;) gotta love it.
The house was for sale in january.. perhaps it still is!
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loving the shorts, wayfarers and sandals in the 2nd roundup – and also loving that Ferris appears to be rocking something close to said sandals by the pool!
The timeless beauty of Cameron’s house and his dad’s car is in such contrast to the dated clothing (awesome sweatervest!). Amy, this was such a fun “Living In”!
Oh, how I want to live in that world…
OMG favorite movie of all time. This post is “so choice.” Good pick.
Have you seen this recut trailer that makes Ferris Bueller an indie film? It’s a totally different movie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAe5P_xYoKg
yes!!!! one of my favorites when i was young and always dreamt of having that day (and ferris as my boyfriend).
Oh, good choice, good choice. :) I love that you included the thermometer in the first round-up. So funny! Must run out and buy that thermometer now!! Ok, not really… but I really like that illuminated globe.
So awesome! If only I could afford that house…
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ah, the good ol’ days, when I couldn’t wait to be a teen. And I embrace those ‘sick days’ once a month.
love this, especially the ferrari gt and the red telephone. might be my favorite “living in” yet! …we’ll, at least until you guys do a star wars version ;)
The best movie EVER!
Oh this brings back memories, I loved that film, Ferris was so cool
All things nice…
that vest. oh man. i went to the goodwill the other day with a stylist gf and scored big in the 80s & 90s department. love it!
You should have put a “Save Ferris” donation tin somewhere in there! I would totally have one as a desk accessory! Maybe I’ll make one for myself.
Could you guys do “living in” Gilmore Girls? I love their house!
Love this movie and the uber-young future Mr. SJP – ”he’s a righteous dude.”
great trip down memory lane, thanks!
Loved the post..the film too…and yes your round-up ..but i’ll only take the ferrari 250GT in the second image! xx meenal
Oh the calculator watch! My dad had SO many of those! Thankfully he has upgraded and now he uses his iPhone as a calculator as needed.
Also, I second Giuliana’s request!
Ahhh, truly great round up!
Funny story: My husband and I were visiting NYC in 2001 and while strolling down a street we saw Matthew Broderick coming out of a theater after a performance in The Producers. While everyone in line waiting had programs for him to sign, my husband and I sheepishly hung back and I had my mouth open all dreamy and whispered, “Ferris Bueller”.
He was so great – he posed for a picture with me and when we got around the corner afterward I about fainted! “Ferris Bueller, you’re my hero!”
Brilliant film! I’ve seen it so many times it’s a classic :)
this is the best living in ever. Even better than that time you did Beetlejuice.
Best “Living In” EVER!
mmm that vest is so hot…
Best movie. Fav scene is when he jumps on the parade float and sings “Twist and Shout” Pretty sure every young woman is in love with Bueller. I know i am…
Oh goodness! This is brilliant! The film is perfectly represented in the items you rounded up. I absolutely love it. I’ll take that Paul Frankl Deco Lounger please!
So choice. I heart you designsponge. Now shake it up baby now. Shake it up baby. Twist and shout. C’mon C’mon c’mon baby now
Awesome awesome awesome awesome!!! This gave me the biggest smile, thanks!
Beuller…Beuller…Beuller…Beuller…
One of our closest friends home was Ferris’ home in the movie. It’s fun to watch and see his childhood home with Ferris Beuller living in it!
Janet Hild
you must have ESP! i was thinking the other day that ferris would make a great living in. awesome collection… thank you!! xo
When this movie came on over the weekend I swear I thought to myself: this would make for a great Design*Sponge ‘Living In.’ I laughed out loud when I saw it today! I love this movie for it’s cool kid 80′s style and I guess because I was also named after Sloane Peterson (my mom was preggos with me when it came out.) Thanks for listening to my thoughts Design*Sponge!
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aw this is such a great post! and such a great movie!
This is my favourite ‘Living In’ item ever! Awesome!
Awesome! My favorite movie ever … now you just need to add a kitchy, little Sears Tower pin to the vest!
i was just there in lake forest area..moving back to open up a storefront.
Haven’t seen this movie in a long, long time. How nostalgic. And I really want that globe! Not available in Canada however it seems, maybe in stores. I’ll be on the lookout, maybe to pair with that chair in the second roundup. It would look pretty great I think!
Great roundups!
How I wish I could escape the office for a crazy free day like that -the feeling of freedom would be enough to make anything I choose to do exhilarating. Go Bueller!
Great post! I haven’t watched this movie in such a long time, but remember my younger brother asking if we could watch it when I used to babysit him…I thought it was so cool that my younger brother liked it. :)
I might have to knit my dog a vest like that!
Danke Schoen, darling Danke Schoen..thank you for Wayne Newton in my head!
I know I’ve said this already on Twitter, but I can’t help myself.
I love this post.
It is so choice.
Oh, Ferris! The “Sausage King of Chicago” has nothing on you!
I don’t know, I think Sloane’s outfit is kind of timeless. The shorts are a bit culotte-y, but her jacket and boots are to die for, and I’d wear that today. That, and Cameron’s Red Wings jersey!
I’ve been following 370 Beech St. since it went on the market, wishing I had that kind of cash (and the yen to relocate) – it’s still listed via Coldwell Banker at $1.6M. Then I could literally “live in” ferris bueller’s day off!
Love.
I love this movie so much that I have since become a Red Wings fan just because Cameron sports their jersey.
One of the best design features I loved when I watched this first time around was the parachute-silk blinds in Ferris’s bedroom windows.
Ooooooh. Remember Sloanes fringe jacket? This makes me want one of those… and that calculator watch!
love this one!!
Can you please do a Breakfast at Tiffany’s one? Its my favorite movie!
Thanks for reminding me how much I love this film, and it’s just the right time of year to watch it. Plus that red phone is great.
I love this film! Does anyone happen to know the make of Cameron’s telephone?
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