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living in: twin peaks

amym — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:05:17 +0000

To call David Lynch’s 1990 TV show Twin Peaks a cult classic would be an understatement, a disrespect to the thousands who worship at the shrine of Agent Dale Cooper and the small Washington town he investigates. When the homecoming queen winds up in a body bag, the town’s thin veneer of respectability shatters, leaving TV viewers all over the world asking, Who killed Laura Palmer? — Amy Merrick

1. Vintage Framed Painting, $15; 2. Who Killed Laura Palmer Button, $1.75; 3. Best Friends Necklace, $23; 4. Cinnabar Mug, $13; 5. Canon A-1. $149; 6. Leather Diary, $79; 7. 1960s Plaid Skirt, $88; 8. Hancock and Moore Barstool; 9. Cherry Pie; 10. Bass Antonoff Saddle Shoes, $150

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living in: the african queen

amym — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:24 +0000

As a little girl my grandfather once told me that Katharine Hepburn was the ideal women, classy and smart and ever since I’ve been slowly making my way through all of her movies. The African Queen has long been on my must-watch list, thanks to Hepburn, Bogart and my hope that it would remind me of my beloved Out of Africa. If the thought of a long, languid boat ride through the jungle heats up your winter night, then tune in now. -Amy Merrick

1. Antique gin bottle, $39; 2. Brass anchor corkscrew, $39; 3. Rope knot doorstop, $41; 4. African Queen boat model, $990; 5. Split leaf philodendron, $9; 6. Antique pewter bowl, $48; 7. The Hill-side pocket square, $44; 8. Antique grape lug, $28; 9. Hand blown glasses, $12.

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Hepburn and Bogart make a dynamite pair as an ex-missionary and a gin-soaked steamboat captain on an adventure down the Ulanga River to head off a german gunboat. Swatting bugs and peeling leaches are small prices to pay for their edwardian rough and tumble style, plus for a sun soaked smooch with Bogart, I’d endure much worse.

1. Antique white enamel pitcher, $150; 2. Edwardian silk camisole, $550; 3. Horn comb, $7; 4. Sophie Conran teacup and saucer, $15; 5. Mosquito net, $19; 6. Sophie Conran teapot, $29; 7. Antique boots, $125; 8. Elleri blanket, $237; 9. Antique shaving mirror, $250; 10. Antique podium, $795.

living in: blow-up

amym — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:43 +0000

Blow-Up is an undeniable hit with the boys, but its swinging sixties mod style gets a double thumbs up from me, too. Between snapping shots of gorgeous girls, a fashion photographer accidentally captures evidence of a murder on film. His studio is a study of London’s 1960s hipster revolution and, unsurprisingly, remains a favorite with the cool kids even today. — Amy Merrick

1. Wooden Tripod Lamp, $2250; 2. Vintage Nikon F3, $389; 3. Steven Alan Chambray Shirt, $99; 4. Safety Razor, $95; 5. Leather Camera Strap, $128; 6. Ilford Black and White Film, $5; 7. Vintage Swivel Back Chair, $1295; 8. ASOS Chelsea Boot, $80; 9. Alessi Cocktail Shaker, $116; 10. Baroque Bust, $21

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living in: true grit

amym — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:57 +0000

It doesn’t take much to persuade me to emulate the Coen Brothers’ 2010 remake of True Grit. Mattie Ross is the most nerve-y, whip-smart, unconsciously stylish heroine I’ve seen on the big screen in ages, and I’d almost give up my cozy, heated bedroom to follow in her footsteps. When you add her partner in crime, Jeff Bridges, it’s enough to make any girl want to saddle up. — Amy Merrick

1. Top Shop Tweed Coat, $170; 2. Grether’s Pastilles, $13; 3. Rag and Bone Fedora, $150; 4. Handmade Shoebrush Set, $47; 5. Pewter Cup, $32; 6. Sausage Tape, $4; 7. Antique Island Cabinet, $4995; 8. Vintage Basket, $135; 9. Beeswax Tapers, $6

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living in: downton abbey

amym — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:00:18 +0000

It seems as though the whole internet (or at least my very small but special corner) couldn’t stop shrieking about this week’s Season 2 premiere of Downton Abbey in the States. A TV show on Living In? Gasp. But it’s OKAY because no TV is required, thanks to streaming from the PBS website. The British soap opera is just as deliciously addictive as any daytime drama, but since it ratchets up the style quotient to dizzying heights, it gets a pass otherwise withheld from its less elegant alternatives. — Amy Merrick

1. Eugenia Kim Catherine Hat, $379; 2. Edwardian Haircomb, $150; 3. Schonbeck Chandelier, $998; 4. Kate Spade Bracelet, $148; 5. Antique Velvet Sofa, $4800; 6. Brass Andirons, $950; 7. French Gilded Mirror, $299; 8. Kristan Crystal Earrings, $27; 9. Mayfair Alabaster Lamp; 10. Antique Carpet Pillow, $229

*To find out more about the history of English country houses, check out Amy’s Past & Present post about them here!

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living in: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe

amym — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:00:55 +0000

The holidays have come and gone. No more presents, no more cookies, no more twinkly lights — just an endless abyss of winter ahead. No story captures the magic of the never-ending cold months quite like The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, where after all, it’s been winter for a hundred years. The book held me spellbound as an elementary schooler, but I hadn’t revisited it since my school bus days. Unsurprisingly, the magic still holds. — Amy Merrick

1. Turkish Delight, $12; 2. Antique Leather Bag, $895; 3. Glass Icicles, $8; 4. Clear Tronchi Chandelier, $8800; 5. Glass Ornaments, $6; 6. Fireside Wingback, $3000; 7. Vintage Oushak Rug, $1195; 8. Antique Armoire, $7950; 9. Faux Fur Coat, $400

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