A Serene Life for Me: Meryl Streep

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Monday, March 3, 2014

Oscar is Back

I'm a big fan of the Oscars but when they started going for a younger audience I found myself not even bothering to watch. Apparently from the reviews I didn't miss much. However, this year since I like Ellen DeGeneres I figured I would tune in. Actually my son was the one who really wanted to watch the Oscars figuring it should be a good one with Ellen as the host. (So much for going for the youth audience - even my teenager prefers the Oscars without the need for hosts to get raunchy.)

I wasn't disappointed. The best Oscars I've seen in a long time and the fashions were stunning this year. They appear to have really pulled out the stops. And it was probably the best Oscar I've seen in years with Ellen being herself - complete with ordering in pizza - which the stars ate, passing the hat for money to give the delivery person - brought out on stage. And popping up out of nowhere in the audience to announce the show. It was completely unpredictable and fun.

My favourite moment however was this. So Ellen and so fun.

Ellen broke twitter with her impromptu photos. You'll probably be able to see the others on her show as she took a few, but this was hilarious. It started with Meryl Streep and went from there. Everyone appeared to being have a great time and that's what makes the Oscar's a great show.

Great job Ellen. I hope the Oscar committees have learned from this experience. You made the Oscar's fun again.

The actual shot twitter shot.

But back to the red carpet fashions....

Brad and Angelina - both big winners tonight. Angelina with a Honorary Oscar for her humanitarian work and Brad for Best Picture - 12 Years a Slave.

Lupita Nyongo - winner for best actress

Matthew McConaughey - winner for best actor and his lovely wife - what a pretty colour on her.

Amy Adams - wow - Bill Murray said it best so I won't comment.

Jessica Biel - this dress just shimmered with so many colours in the lights.

Jennifer Garner - sparkling on her own without Ben.

Emma Watson - this dress was so beautiful on her - she's become such a stunning woman.

Charlize Theron - Wow - She rarely goes wrong and this dress was just amazing.

Jennifer Lawrence - a showstopper in red. Even my son commented on this dress. I think he's got a bit of a crush anyway - although he'll never admit to watching the Hunger Games movies - he's too cool for that.

Kate Hudson - when she came out to present they showed her mother Goldie Hawn who was awed by how stunning her daughter looked. Mama's very proud.

Kerry Washington - Glowing in her lavender gown and pregnancy.

Naomi Watts - Such a lovely shimmering dress.

And saving one of the best for last - Sandra Bullock - simple, elegant and a great person and actress.

I won't even get into the jewelry worn tonight. A king's ransom sparkling in the lights. Serious bling everywhere.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Reminds me of ... The Devil Wears Prada

This kitchen reminds me of the kitchen from The Devil Wears Prada. .A fashion film if ever there was one. I've seen interior shots of this house and must admit as beautiful as parts of it are. It's just too bright blue for my taste.

This isn't the actual town house - it just reminds me of it.

2006, The Devil Wears Prada
A naive young woman comes to New York and scores a job as the assistant to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda Priestly.

Meryl Streep as Amanda Priestley in The Devil Wears Prada

The actual townhouse used wasn't even the original one booked for the film. A last minute substitution followed and I must admit the house is incredible. Located at 129 East 73rd Street and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan the townhouse has an interesting history being in 1906 for the newly wed Charles Guggenheim and his wife Minnie.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Your Own Mama Mia Moment

I have a confession to make - I've always been a fan of ABBA. Oh not the costumes which I have always thought were tacky and I'm sure in hindsight they do to, but the music. They're melodies were ones you always found yourself singing along with on the radio. So when the movie version of Mamma Mia came out with Meryl Streep I had to see it. Ok so Pearce Brosnan's singing leaves something to be desired, overall I really loved the film. But along with the ABBA songs I've always enjoyed mixed up in there, I fell in love with the beautiful scenery and locations in Greece. Villa Donna was a set that I can't help feel used this hotel as inspiration. Villa Fabrica is for rent so if you're looking for your own Mamma Mia location in a little bit better state of repair this would be it. Enjoy.

All images Villa Fabrica

Originally a winery and then a corn mill, the Villa Fabrica has been converted into a lovely and unique villa that you can rent for a large party or divided into small apartments. Decorated in a minimalistic style the views are the main attraction here. That and location, location, location.

Pyrgos Kallistis,

84700 Santorini,

Cyclades Islands, Greece

Τ +30 2108084217

F +30 2106236976

info@villafabrica.com

Mamma Mia! (2008)

The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA.

Starring: Meryl Streep, Pearce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters and of course the great songs of ABBA.