Have you seen It’s Complicated, the new film from Nancy Meyers? She’s the writer/director who gave us Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday and (with her ex-husband), Father of The Bride.
In a recent New York Times cover story, Meyers quoted French filmmaker, Francois Truffaut as saying: “Making movies is an accumulation of details.” Anyone who loves interior decor will enjoy Meyers’ funny films all the more because of her respect for design’s value. She pays great attention to every element in all of her films to ensure that they each accurately reflect her characters’ personalities. And she, along with her talented set designer Beth Rubino and production designer Jon Hutman, is always spot on.
Do you remember Diane Keaton’s fabulous house in Something’s Gotta Give? (Love that movie.) It was absolutely gorgeous and, since the film opened, its design has been the most in-demand with homeowners around the country who are renovating their kitchens. 
Conversely, the kitchen in It’s Complicated belonging to Meryl Streep’s character who is a professional baker, is super cozy and aesthetically appealing but it has quite a few functional problems: poor placement of appliances, insufficient counter space and not enough storage. Of course, a major renovation is one of the running topics throughout the movie.
We are lucky. Nancy Meyers offers us an unbeatable combination with her thoughtful films: feasts for our eyes and belly laughs for our souls.
(Left photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures. Right photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.)
All of the precious things in your home reflect who you are. You can use what you have to create the home you’ve always dreamed of.”
– Lauri Ward, Use What You Have Decorating
