Last part #6 of Living in: Old time favourite "East if Eden"!

Living in: east of eden

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The 1955 adaption of John Steinbeck’s classic novel East of Eden is worth a watch for reasons other than a young James Dean. Those reasons may be minor and insignificant when you get right down to it, but you could try and peel your eyes off him and refocus your gaze on the coastal California landscape and the pitch-perfect Americana that Steinbeck conjures so easily.


1. Jennifer Ouellette Headband, $19; 2. Vintage Day Dress, $143; 3. Dewit Garden Tools, $25; 4. J.R. Liggett Shampoo Bar, $4; 5. Vintage Crate, $65; 6. Check Towel, $9; 7. Carnival Sculpture, $2750; 8. Padded Hanger, $9;  9. Roll of Tickets, $9


East of Eden is an early 20th-century Cain and Abel, rife with gorgeous agricultural trappings and similarly gorgeous brooding brothers. Dusty carnivals, farms, picnics and bushels of vegetables — it’s pretty much a summer dream. That Dean’s face is firmly planted center stage, well, that doesn’t hurt things, either.

1. Nickel Vanity Mirror, $20; 2. Milk Glass Pendant, $698; 3. Beeswax Taper, $7; 4. Seed Poster, $8; 5. Bread Board, $55; 6. Antique Bergere, $3150; 7. Vintage Factory Cart, $795; 8. Nutscene Garden Twine, $14; 9. Swiss Army Picnic Basket, $350

This is America for my at that time. Wonderful. 

Part #5 we see here: Living in "Troop Beverly Hills

Living in: troop beverly hills

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Last week, I was on a first date, and when the subject of favorite movies came up, I blurted out that Troop Beverly Hills was my number one. I mean, it’s not technically true, but I was nervous and must have had it on the brain thanks to this post. Take my advice — the whole getting to know you better process is awkward enough without Shelley Long getting involved. 1980s glam camping (ahem, glamping) is something best savored with girlfriends and bottles of cheap champagne at grownup slumber parties, not dark bars with handsome boys, but it should be savored nonetheless.

1. Yellow and White Striped Tent, $1400; 2. Glow in the Dark Compass, $5; 3. J.Crew Satin Jumpsuit, $300; 4. Girl Scout Cookies, $4; 5. Desert Sleeping Bag, $84; 6. Giorgio Body Powder, $2; 7. Louis Vuitton Agenda Book, $535; 8. Pocket Corkscrew, $54; 9. Champagne Stand, $30; 10. Marshmallow Skewers, $34/set of 9



Troop Beverly Hills was a touchstone of my youth. Ridiculous outfits and star-studded cookie sales drives; color-coordinated hiking packs and room service at The Beverly — I wanted to be a wilderness girl with every ounce of my being. Patches in diamond appraisal? Yes, sign me up — still.

1. Martinique Banana Leaf Wallpaper; 2. Rhinestone Frog Pin, $16; 3. BriteLyt Lantern, $134; 4. Green Beret, $14; 5. Antique Campaign Chair, $3250; 6. Vintage Cigarette Holder, $15; 7. White Birch Logs, $15; 8. Nikon Binoculars, $84; 9. Crosley Desk Phone, $40; 10. Copper Fondue Set, $99

Part #4 of the Living in secuance: The young girls of Rochefort

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The Young Girls of Rochefort is a ridiculously bright and bubbly musical treat from 1967. It’s vibrant, stylish and teeters on the verge of comical. With the sunny French seaside as a backdrop, it’s easy to suppress your doubts about the dubious plot and musical numbers; just open your eyes wide, and drink up the delicious colors.

1. Pink Saucer Hat, $114; 2. Fleur de Lys Teapot, $28; 3. Trumpet, $150; 4. Pink Spray Roses, $1.25 a stem; 5. Antique Victorian Sofa, $2400; 6. Vintage 1960s Heels, $48; 7. Fleur de Lys Cup and Saucer, $10; 8. Wittner Metronome, $132; 9. Ichibad Side Table, $1395; 10. Porcelain Vase, $149


A little bit of summery sailor goodness goes a long way in tempering the practically absurd storyline. When you add a young Catherine Deneuve and an older Gene Kelly, just try to peel your eyes away. Feminine furniture, hilarious hats, polished dance routines — it’s really hard not to fall in love with French frippery at its finest.

1. Vintage Tennis Dress, $554; 2. Marble Bust of Apollo, $40; 3. Bow Clip, $14; 4. Brass Bowls, $26+; 5. Vintage French Sconces, $3800; 6. Gold Bracelet, $38; 7. Pocket Watch Clock, $78; 8. Vigo Round Table, $698; 9. French Sailor Hat, $20; 10. Anchor Studs, $40; 11. Rope Knot Doorstop, $44

Big smiles and lots of joy in these bright colours. Great! 

Part #3 of the movie secuance: Delicatessen

Living in: delicatessen

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Floating somewhere between Amelie and Sweeney Todd lies Delicatessen, the 1991 French film by Amelie‘s acclaimed director and writer, Jean-Pierre Jeunet. A true black comedy, it tells the story of a cannibal butcher making his way through a building’s worth of tennants in post-apocalyptic France. And it’s charming, I swear! While the story isn’t saccharin, it does vibrate with the incalculable whimsy so beloved by Amelie fans, and once you factor in the deliciously dark plot, it’s pretty much perfect for girls like me.

1. Red Pinstripe Umbrella, $105; 2. Carrington Tea Set, $16+; 3. Clear Frames, $188; 4. Dragon Vase, $159; 5. Antique Bamboo Mirror, $595; 6. Gingersnap Cookies, $3.49; 7. Coat Rack, $79; 8. Dolly Heel, $99; 9. Vintage Leather Chair, $2600; 10. Daisy Eyelet Dress, $68


Jenuet’s vision of post-apocalyptic France looks better than one could ever hope for. It’s a witty blend of faded French glamor and rumpled mid-century, chockablock full of charming rooms worth coveting. Just do yourself a favor and steer clear of the butcher, will you?

1. Varsity Fountain Pen, $3; 2. Tiffany Locket, $425; 3. LampsonSharp Meat Cleaver, $45; 4. 1950s Floor Lamp; 5. BonJour Teakettle, $60; 6. Timex Cavatina Watch, $37; 7. Lulu Chair, $429; 8. Severin Hansen Side Table; 9. TV Mousepad, $6; 10. Revlon Lipstick, $7; 11. Harry Allen Piggy Bank, $125

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Living in: Benny & Joon

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While Benny & Joon is technically an early 1990s rom-com — a time and genre not necessarily known for quality — it packs a wallop of charm and oddball sincerity. It’s the only love story I know that rivals Harold and Maude in kooky sweetness, and it’s impossible to pass the two hours without wanting to jump into the screen. The house by the river, filled to the brim with paintings and vintage quirk, almost steals the show from a young Johnny Depp. Almost.

1. Wool Felt Fedora, $36; 2. Milkshake Maker, $46; 3. Vintage Mid-Century Lamp, $38; 4. Windsor Paintbrush, $2; 5. Tapioca Pudding, $5; 6. Hanging Geranium, $50; 7. Canvas Wingtip Oxfords, $25; 8. Silver Heart Locket, $105; 9. 1940s Bar Stool, $1200; 10. Judy Jackson Vases, $38 each


It’s not just a love story between a Buster Keaton wannabe and a mentally-ill painter; it’s a match made in heaven between mid-century and 1990s goodness. Once it all goes through the paint-splashed crazy cycle, it comes out all the more covetable. But an ironed grilled cheese made by the loving hands of Mr. Depp? I’d pay any price.

1. Studio Days Easel, $2100; 2. Alvin Oil Paints, $13; 3. Factory Pendant, $298; 4. Grilled Cheese, $13; 5. Black and Decker Iron, $25; 6. Pinched Vase, $16; 7. Windsor Chair, $130; 8. Boombox, $45; 9. Wooden Palette, $5; 10. Deck of Cards, $1.25

During my holiday all lot of items piled up in my mailbox. Going true that huge mountain of news I all ways got a smile on my face looking the living in articles. I collected them for you and I hope you got the same smile that I have reading them. Enjoy! the following 5 items off "Living in".