August 23, 2009
This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the set of HBO's rendition of the 1976 cult classic Grey Gardens, staring Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. CasaSugar did an interview with the film's set designer, Kalina Ivanov, about the inspiration and techniques she used in order to create a home that aged in a natural and graceful way while capturing the integrity of the Beale's eccentric story.
If you are unfamiliar with the original documentary, it captures the isolated lives of two reclusive former socialites and relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis who lived in Grey Gardens, a decaying mansion in East Hampton, New York. The documentary provides a touching look into the home of Big Edie and Little Edie Beale and their day-to-day experiences living within the slow breakdown of a fabulous legacy.
For more photos of the Grey Garden's set, visit the CasaSugar interview with Kalina Ivanov. The following Etsy Finds includes a few subtle ways to create a home that shares the story of its past and emphasizes the beauty of decay.
| Art Deco 1950s Telephone by North Electric  From NostalgicMeditations, $94. View Item | View Shop | Set of Two 20x20 & One 16x20 Pillow Covers  By marygamelin, $85. View Item | View Shop |
| Antique Falls of Yellowstone Park Print  From Neatcurios, $35. View Item | View Shop | Vintage Decca Portable Record Player  By allunique, $139.95. View Item | View Shop |
| Hanging Wire Birdcage with Faux Bird  From deluxanyc, $60. View Item | View Shop | Take a Stand.....Iron Lyre Musical Stand  From susantique, $28. View Item | View Shop |
| ooh bubbles - seltzer bottle  From everyeskimo, $54. View Item | View Shop | Vintage Oval Mirrored Vanity Tray  From polkadotHOME, $26.50. View Item | View Shop |
| JFK and Jackie O plate  From AtomicHotdish, $6.50. View Item | View Shop | Vintage American Stars and Stripes Frame  From bellalulu, $22.50. View Item | View Shop |
| 48 Star American Flag - Old Glory  From goodlookin, $60. View Item | View Shop | Art Deco Era French & German Dictionaries  From incoldstorage, $10. View Item | View Shop |
| Brass Candelabra Wall Sconce  From memconverts, $70. View Item | View Shop | Vintage Photo Frame  From PortugueseVintage, $13. View Item | View Shop |
| General Electric Tube AM Radio  From retroology, $25. View Item | View Shop | Mid Century Scotty Dog Bookend  From fishlegs, $17. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage candy tin, Art Deco child with birds  From foursquarevintage, $20. View Item | View Shop | Grey Gardens, Reproduction Asian Side Table  From thevintagelaundry, $175. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage Brownie Six-20 Junior  From jwhite2, $37. View Item | View Shop | 1920s Fox Terrier Novelty Bookends  From sumpnsassyoldstuff, $45. View Item | View Shop |
| vintage bird cage 'Liberty Lantern'  From Atelier688, $220. View Item | View Shop | Vintage Luxe Life Tufted Twin Headboard  From nosh, $175. View Item | View Shop |
| Seashell Art Block - A Little Seaside For You  By Colliebox, $12. View Item | View Shop | Chic So Chic  From johnnyvintage, $45. View Item | View Shop |
| Antique Two over Two Dresser and Mirror  From onlinechic, $225. View Item | View Shop | Vintage Child's Bamboo Chair  From bellalulu, $32.50. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage chair with down seat and stiched fabric  From FabulousPieces, $399. View Item | View Shop | pair of vintage wooden architectural element  From simplyobjekts, $30. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage Art Deco Perfume Bottles  From VintageSurplus, $18. View Item | View Shop | Art Deco Alarm Clock  From VinegarAndPopVintage, $18. View Item | View Shop |
| Rustic Mason Jar Wall Vase Organizer  From postroadvintage, $30. View Item | View Shop | architectural coat rack  From fleamarkettrixie, $40. View Item | View Shop |
| Ocean Side  From WeThinkWeCan, $25. View Item | View Shop | Vintage Thunderbird Playing Card Deck  From marygracethomas, $10. View Item | View Shop |
| Old Pink Column Lamps Cottage Chic  From DovelySells, $60. View Item | View Shop | Antiqued White Crochet Rosette Garland  By Antebelle, $18. View Item | View Shop |
Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our video series, There's No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this Flickr pool.
Check out other Get the Look: Home Decor Editions.
A Cozy Home Gift Guide | Housewares Category | Vintage Housewares
Know of any other great finds that fit today's theme? Then comment on Etsy's Blog and let us know.
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