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Design Humor

Design Humor

Art Nouveau vs. Art Deco Which Is Which?

People often get these two confused. So, how do you tell which is which? I wrote a very long winded paper on this that I will spare you of. Think of this as your Cliff Notes version. Art Nouvea started roughly around 1880 till about the start of WWI. It feature more nature inspired themes in a stylized way. Think birds and dragonflies. Think fairies and flowers and you are on the right track.

Art Deco on the other hand started after the war and had a more streamline feeling to it. It featured more geometric shapes and felt more man made.Think opulence and glamor and you are on the right track. Shiny steel/metal and more industrial.

Ok quiz time. Can you now tell which is which ? Art Nouveau or Art Deco ?

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Gene Tierney Quote

"Houses are one of my passions. I probably should have been an interior decorator." ~Gene Tierney

Designies? Design Geeks? Whatever Movies About Design.

The Foodies know all the good movies featuring yummy meals and the sports nuts have their themes too. But, what about the Design lovers ? Now we all can name tons of movies where they feature killer interiors , but what about the movies about getting there and the people behind them?

Pillow Talk (1959): Doris Day plays Jan Morrow, a very fashionable(check out those hats!) New York interior decorator. This movie has romance, comedy,and late 50's pastel designs.

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948): Ok think The Money Pit in black and white starring Cary Grant. The New York couple buy a fixer upper in Connecticut and and it proves to be much more than they had planned on. Another romantic comedy with a great line about picking paint.
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The Money Pit (1986): Speaking of The Money Pit! Who couldn't love this funny Tom Hanks film ? You guessed it ANOTHER film about a NYC couple that greats in over their heads remodeling their dream home in the country. I think there might be a second theme running along here. That's ok I do love Tom.

Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960): Doris Day *check*, NYC *check*, moves to the country *check*, buys a fixer upper *check* , romantic comedy *check check*. Hehe Don't get me wrong love this move and Doris. It is a great movie.

Duplex (2003): Ok mixing it up a little bit.NYC couple buys a duplex in the CITY. It DOESN'T need fixed up , but it does come with annoying neighbor.See? It's a little different. hehe Cute and funny film.

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