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Between Naps on the PorchDecorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardeningby An Iconic Christmas Movie:Update: The following tour is a tour of the movie with pictures taken from the movie itself. In July 2014 I had the opportunity to travel to Cleveland, Ohio where I toured the actual home featured in the movie. I created four posts sharing this Victorian home in detail, including the exterior, the neighborhood and the interior of the home which has been fully restored back to its … [Read more...]by Welcome to the 159th Tablescape Thursday!A Good Year, Starring Russell Crowe and Marion CotillardTablescape Thursday:A few months ago I had the opportunity to see the movie A Good Year starring Russell Crowe as Max Skinner and Marion Cotillard, as Fanny Chenal. &nbsp;A Good Year&nbsp;is a British romantic comedy based on a book by Peter Mayle. &nbsp;He also wrote, A Year in Provence&nbsp;. &nbsp; A Good Year has been … [Read more...]by A while back I received an e-mail from Ursula. She wrote:Greetings Susan,&nbsp;I’ve enjoyed your blog for years! &nbsp;Would you consider doing a movie house tour of the Queenslander Nicole Kidman inherits in the film,&nbsp;Australia? &nbsp;I would love to see more detail and learn more about it. &nbsp;Thank you.&nbsp;Kindest regards.Ursula, thanks so much for the suggestion because both the movie and the Queenslander home, Faraway … [Read more...]by When I was a little girl, one of my favorite shows on TV was Bewitched. My best friend and I would pretend to be Samantha and her mischievous cousin, Serena. I always wanted to be Samantha, I loved her personality and thought she was beautiful...still do. &nbsp;So, I was pretty excited when I heard they were making a Bewitched movie starring Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell.In the movie, released in 2005, … [Read more...]by Christmas Vacation: A Movie House TourWhen Christmastime comes around each year, do you and your family have a favorite movie that you just have to watch? &nbsp; Mine without a doubt is the classic, Home Alone. &nbsp;Love the house, love the humor and I can't help but feel a little sentimental when I see it since my son was about Kevin's age when the movie first came out.Another movie that's become a favorite … [Read more...]by Several months ago I decided to give Netflix a spin. &nbsp;One of the first movies Netflix recommended for me was Death at a Funeral. &nbsp;The movie poster definitely grabs your attention, doesn't it? &nbsp;You can read a detailed synopsis of the plot for this movie at Wikipedia, but in general, the &nbsp;Patriarch of a well-to-do British family dies and his son, Daniel (Matthew Macfadyen) has been given the task of planning … [Read more...]by Tour the Home in the Movie, Father of the BrideRecently, we took a tour of some beautiful neighborhoods and homes in the south. This house, located not far from my home, was included in that tour. Each time I drive by it, I'm always reminded of a famous movie home we all know and love. Do you know the one I'm thinking about?Yep, it's this one! Recognize it? It's the house from the movie, Father of … [Read more...]by Take a Tour of the Beautiful, Historic Apartment in the movie, Green CardWhile putting together a recent post&nbsp;listing a whole bunch of my fave decorating and design books, I came across my copy of The Conservatory Book by Peter Marston. &nbsp;This book is filled with pictures of beautiful greenhouses. The book reminded me of another beautiful greenhouse, the one in one of my favorite movies, Green … [Read more...]by Tour the Home in the Movie, Home AloneHave you ever thought about the psychology that goes into making a movie...the little things that influence us without us even knowing it? Of course, there's the brief product placement that flashes by, but I'm thinking more about the movie sets and how they are designed and decorated to make us think or feel a particular way while watching the movie.I grew up in … [Read more...]by Tour the Home in the Movie, It's ComplicatedIt's been almost two years now, but I still remember how excited I was when I heard another movie written and directed by the talented Nancy Meyers was about to be released. &nbsp;It's Complicated was released in December 2009 and since I'm a self-confessed movie house junkie, I wondered if another amazing house would be "starring" in this movie, too. &nbsp;Nancy Meyers … [Read more...]by Lauren and Harley's Cottage Home in the movie, It's ComplicatedA few weeks ago, I took you on a tour of the house/set featured in the Nancy Meyer's movie, It's Complicated, starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. &nbsp;(If you missed that tour, you'll find it here: &nbsp;Tour the House in the Movie, It's Complicated.We all pretty much fell in love with Jane's home in the movie, but there was a … [Read more...]by I've never been much of a big city girl but after seeing the movie, Just Like Heaven, I'm wondering if I should reconsider. Oh my goodness...cutest apartment EVER! Okay, it still has some serious competition from Bronte's apartment in the movie, Greencard, but the rooftop garden and view is a close competitor for the to-die-for greenhouse in Greencard.It's been a while since I watched Just Like … [Read more...]by Okay, I have a little confession to make. When the movie, Life As We Know It staring Katherine Heigl (as Holly Berenson) and Josh Duhamel (as Eric Messner) first came out a few years back, I didn't go see it even though it was filmed right here in Atlanta. The reason? The previews of the movie reminded me too much of another Katherine Heigl movie I had seen years before and didn't care for called, Knocked … [Read more...]by Hi Friends! &nbsp;How is your Friday going so far? &nbsp;Mine is going great! &nbsp;Last night I came across pictures I've had on my computer forever and I decided it was time to share them. &nbsp;Several years ago, when I was lamenting to myself (yes, I was whining to myself) that it was hard to find something on TV that wasn't depressing, gory or violent, I decided to take things into my own hands and I went in search of … [Read more...]by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: Touring Mercer HouseI've just recently returned from a few days in the port city, Savannah and my trip had me thinking about the movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The movie was based on the book of the same title written by author, John Berendt. I've visited this beautiful Georgia city several times over the years, including back in June 1995, the … [Read more...]by It's the weekend!&nbsp; Have you anything special planned this beautiful fall day?I'm looking forward to a very special evening.&nbsp; A friend of mine had a kidney transplant a year ago and he's throwing a party to celebrate that he's had no problems, no rejection and has been able to enjoy a full year off dialysis.&nbsp; The guest of honor for the party will be his donor, a dear friend of his, who in an unbelievably … [Read more...]by Last October, I posted a movie house tour featuring one of my favorite comedy movies, The Burbs, starring Tom Hanks and Carrie Fischer. The Burbs is a fun movie to watch around Halloween time. &nbsp;It's not scary or gory, just mysterious and funny. (Tour that movie house here: The Burbs.)When I posted about The Burbs, several folks suggested I post a tour of the Victorian house in the movie, Practical … [Read more...]by I'm a &nbsp;total sucker for romantic comedies. Life may not always turn out the way it does in the movies, but it sure is fun to "escape" to a fantasy world where the guy always gets the girl and the girl always gets her Prince Charming, even if he is slightly flawed in the beginning.Sabrina, a 1995 remake of the Billy Wilder 1954 original with Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden, is a rom … [Read more...]by This week I shared two of the three homes in the 1995 remake of the 1954 classic movie, Sabrina. &nbsp;We toured Salutation House, a grand mansion located in Glen Cove on Long Island in this post: Sabrina: Tour the Beautiful Glen Cove Estate in the Movie&nbsp;We also visited an adorable Menemsha Cottage on Martha's Vineyard in this post: Sabrina: Tour the Waterfront Cottage on Martha's … [Read more...]by Yesterday we toured the beautiful Long Island estate located in Glen Cove that was used in the filming of the 1995 version of the movie, Sabrina. &nbsp;During the movie, Linus Larrabee does everything he can to keep his brother David away from Sabrina who has just returned from living in Paris for an extended period. &nbsp;Sabrina left for Paris an awkward young girl, but she returned a beautiful, sophisticated … [Read more...]by A while back I had a Doris Day, Rock Hudson movie marathon weekend. &nbsp;I watched the Romance Collection which included Pillow Talk, Lover Come Back and Send Me No Flowers. &nbsp;They were all great and each one contained a great movie house or two.In August I took you on a tour of the swanky New York apartments of Doris and Rock (Jerry and Carol) in the movie, Lover Come Back. &nbsp;You'll find that tour here: … [Read more...]by Recently, I took a little vacation to Savannah, Georgia. It was a wonderful trip and when I returned home that weekend, I couldn't wait to pull out one of my favorite "beach house" movies, Something's Gotta Give. &nbsp;Do you remember this amazing living room from that movie house?&nbsp;Come along and let's take a tour of the whole house...it's an amazing movie house!Somethings Gotta Give is … [Read more...]by It's been ages since we toured a well-loved movie house. In the past when I've posted a movie house tour, you guys always make some great suggestions and requests for future tours. One tour that's oft been requested is a tour of the beautiful Victorian house in the movie, Stepmom. The house in the movie is completely amazing!&nbsp;The movie stars some great actors. Susan Sarandon plays mom, … [Read more...]by Did you ever see the movie, The Big Chill? I had not until recently. When I've posted movie house tours here at BNOTP in the past, The Big Chill was one y'all recommended I check out.Well, HELLO! &nbsp;Would you just look at this house! Oh. My. Gosh! The movie started off a bit slow and then THIS came into view on the screen. After I picked myself up off the floor, I thought, no wonder you guys suggested … [Read more...]by Last August I posted about the movie, The Big Wedding that was scheduled to come out in October 2012. Not sure why but the movie was delayed and ended up being released in April 2013, instead. Do you think they did that to have it better coincide with all the wedding stuff that goes on in the spring and summer?I had high hopes for the movie since it had an amazing cast: Robert DeNiro, Katherine Heigl, … [Read more...]by The Burbs, starring Tom Hanks and Carrie FisherSince Halloween is just two weeks away, I thought I'd share a hilarious movie that's got that Halloween spirit without being too scary. The 'Burbs, starring, Tom Hanks, is a comedy and super funny! I pulled it out and watched it again this past weekend and I couldn't get over how young Tom Hanks looked...then I realized the movie is from 1989! Ha! No wonder … [Read more...]by It's Friday! How about another fun movie house tour? This weekend I'm taking you on a tour of my second favorite Christmas movie house, Rosehill Cottage from the movie, The Holiday. The home in Home Alone will always be my first "movie house" love. ;) The Holiday, hit the theaters in 2006. Did you see it? I am a total sucker for romantic comedies but it was the cottage in the movie that completely stole my … [Read more...]by Four years ago I shared a tour of the adorable English cottage featured in the movie, The Holiday, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black.&nbsp;Rosehill Cottage stole the hearts of everyone who saw the movie. If you missed that tour, you'll find it here: Tour Rosehill Cottage from the movie, The Holiday&nbsp;Recently, a reader of BNOTP left this comment on The … [Read more...]by I love it when you guys suggest movies I should check out. I rarely go to the movies since there are so few I like these days, but I'm so glad Diána e-mailed me and suggested I do a tour of the wonderful homes in the movie, The Intern. (Thanks, Diána!)There are actually three beautiful homes in the movie, in addition to a pretty cool office space. This post would be way too long if I tried to post tours … [Read more...]by Welcome to the 392nd Metamorphosis Monday!Recently we took a tour of Ben's (played by Robert De Niro) brownstone home in the movie, The Intern. If you missed that tour, you'll find it here: Ben's Brownstone in the movie, The Intern.&nbsp;Today we're going inside the home of the character, Jules Ostin (played by Anne Hathaway) and her husband, Matt, played by Anders Holm. The Intern featured … [Read more...]by What do you do when you've been snowed in for 4 days straight? &nbsp;Watch your favorite movies! &nbsp;One of my favorite movies that never fails to make me laugh is The Money Pit starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long.Do you sometimes feel like something is always falling apart or needing a repair in your home? I promise you'll be kissing the floors of your Home, Sweet Home after a viewing of The Money Pit. … [Read more...]by Have you ever wondered where the house in the movie, The Proposal, is located? &nbsp;Or, have you ever wondered if it's a real home, a movie set or a "fake" house built just for the movie?The House in the Movie, The ProposalImagine one day there's a knock at your door. &nbsp;You answer and a smiling movie-location-scout is asking to use your home for the upcoming movie, The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock and … [Read more...]by Last night a friend and I went to see the movie, This Is Where I Leave You, a comedy starring Jason Bateman as Judd Altman, Tina Fey as Wendy Altman and Jane Fonda as their mother, Hillary Altman. The movie is&nbsp;based on a 2009 novel by Jonathan Tropper and&nbsp;was a New York Times bestseller. I was pretty excited when the opening scenes showed the outside of a beautiful home...yay, another great movie house! I … [Read more...]by Under the Tuscan Sun Movie House Tour: &nbsp;Tour BramasoleAfter a wonderful day out playing in the sunshine and searching for a "steal-your-heart" tole chandelier, I came home and pulled out one of my favorite movies, Under the Tuscan Sun, for a little inspiration.I remembered a scene with a lovely antique, tole chandelier. As I watched the movie, I realized this whole movie is really a huge "Before … [Read more...]by A while back I was in the mood for a feel-good movie. &nbsp;I pulled out the movie, You've Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, remember that movie? &nbsp;I pretty much love any movie with Tom Hanks or Meg Ryan. &nbsp;You've Got Mail&nbsp;is a 1998 American romantic comedy set in Manhattan (Upper West Side) of New York City. Today I thought I'd take you on a little tour of the wonderful places we get to go in the movie. … [Read more...]by I was completely enamored by the wonderful children's bookstore in the movie, You've Got Mail. &nbsp;From your comments on yesterday's post, I could tell you loved Kathleen Kelly's bookstore as much as I did. &nbsp;I decided this sweet shop deserved its own post since it played such an important part in the movie.&nbsp;In this view we're looking back toward the entrance. Don't we all wish&nbsp;The Shop Around the … [Read more...]You'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions, HERE.Have a question not answered under the FAQ tab? You'll find contact information for Susan HERE!Disclosure-Privacy PolicyArchivesTerms of Service© 2008-2022, Between Naps on the Porch | All Rights Reserved.

Between Naps on the PorchDecorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardeningby An Iconic Christmas Movie:Update: The following tour is a tour of the movie with pictures taken from the movie itself. In July 2014 I had the opportunity to travel to Cleveland, Ohio where I toured the actual home featured in the movie. I created four posts sharing this Victorian home in detail, including the exterior, the neighborhood and the interior of the home which has been fully restored back to its … [Read more...]by Welcome to the 159th Tablescape Thursday!A Good Year, Starring...

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