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SATC 2 was of course all about the fashion (and I hope I’m not spoiling too much for anyone left out there who hasn’t seen it but shouldn’t there be a two week rule or something?) but in addition to fab shoes and great poufy skirts, the movie really played with the idea of Carrie decorating her new digs as someone all grown-up. It was clear in the movie that Carrie had carefully selected each item (ok except for that TV) and had spent a great deal of time and lets face it, dough, doing so. The end result of course was simply marvelous. A look that was sophisticated, contemporary and gorgeous!
Carrie's Living Room
Some little lessons I jotted down in my notebook from the living room are that a classic gray paint lets the rest of the room do the work. The gray paint lets that fab couch and bright painting speak volumes yet still leaves the room feeling like a place you could relax. I’ve been dying to paint a room gray and this might have just given me the boost I needed to get the job done. Also, if you’re handy, or know someone who is, trimming out doorways with white molding makes a world of difference!
Carrie's Dining Room
While I loved that living room, for me the real masterpiece was the dining room and a few stolen glances into that kitchen! I felt like in this room Carrie’s personality came through a little more. The dramatic lighting fixture over the table is super chic yet whimsical. The built-ins with bright baubles and stacked books create an eating area that feels cozy and intimate. And that rounded table mean that its even easier to cozy up for those romantic dinners with Mr. Big!
Carie's Closet
So the new married Carrie is clearly all grown-up so I was uber happy that they took us back to her ol’ swinging bachlorette pad! Sure, she now has a sleek closet in that drool worthy condo with Big, but for me her old closet is still amazing ( I would kill for that much of my own girly space!). There are several things that anyone can do if they have a walk-in closet to get this look and it truly would be affordable and make it your own private happy place. First look at that cheerful rug, why not get the same bright look from Ikea or Target and smile with every step in? Next the painted walls and shelving make the closet less sterile than white walls and shelves that come in every other normal closet. And last, those dramatic lights. They may not be move set bright but Home Goods always has great shades that would add a dramatic flair! This closet make-over will definitely be on my list and is a lot more doable than tackling a huge giant room! Anyone else want to go see the movie again not for the story line, but purely to feat their eyes on the rooms and all those clothes, ha?!
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I’m swooning over that dining room light! And I also love that there is a (can?) light that spotlights that beautiful piece of artwork in her living room! What a FUN, cozy and beautiful home!
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Hi ladies! Love the new blog, so happy you popped by to let me know about it! Following with Google Friend Connect! XO!
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I loved their apartment in the movie, it was so chic!
Great website ladies, I love the look and that you are a .com! Congrats
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That new condo was amazing. Love the gray color and blue couch so much. I still love her old place… I wish i could take my hallway and make a closet out of it, but it would be a little awkward when people came over to visit!
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Love the new site ladies! Seriously I totally wanted the blue chaise in that movie!
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Luv, luv, luv this post Megan!! I have not seen the movie yet, and now I am dying too even more.
You are totally right about the 2-week rule, lol.
Hope you are having a fantastic day, darling!
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The new site is just lovely! I love the light fixture in Carrie’s dining room. I haven’t seen the movie yet. Maybe soon!
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Love the new site!!
and omg at Carries’s closet, a woman can only dream!
xoxo
Miss Neira
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I just adored the decor in the new movie!
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P.S. Glad you are excited about trip to South Carolina, Kristin. I may be going again next week to see about moving up there. I just fell in love with it!
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I definitely loved the fashion when I saw the movie, but found myself getting super excited about the interior design. That couch was incredible!
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I love the tips! I never considered grey for my walls, but I really like this look!
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I was completely obsessed with the design of their apt. everything was so lush! And I loved their blue couch…we have a similar couch in our apt except it’s more deep purple than blue – the color is called “grappa” apparently. I love that it’s so rich and chic but also welcoming and comfortable. I can guarantee that mine didn’t cost as much as theirs but it’s lovely and it works.
I didn’t really love the movie. What I was most fascinated about was the clothes and jewelry and the design of the apt and the other sets. How divine was that hotel. the colors! I was dying. Of course I’ll see it again when it’s out on dvd but not bc the story was so fabulous. I’m a huge SATC fan but the movies disappointed me. Still, I’m loyal:)
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Love that living room! I want the lighting fixture in the dining room too! Sadly, I am one of the few that have not yet made it to see SATC2. I am a huge fan too! Planning to see it in the next week!!
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I haven’t seen the movie yet, but that Carrie has incredible style is no secret. I love that light fixture in the dining room!
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Carrie & Big’s home was positively STUNNING. Eye candy galore in SATC2 for sure (the clothes! the shoes! the decor! the men!)
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Your blog’s new look is great! I am re-folllowing. xx
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Haven’t seen the movie yet, but I’ve been staring at the apartment photos and swooning!!
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Great post ! I agree, I think the decor in the movie was very interesting .. and for me, almost as interesting as the fashion
I think that condo / apartment is move-in ready for me, I wouldn’t change a thing.. it’s gorgeous !!
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I love the new site but like I said in my last comment it’s not as convenient because I have to re enter all my info every time I want to leave a comment. You guys are totally worth the extra effort though. It’s just the combo of my browser and wordpress I think.
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I loved the interior decorating! Possibly more than the fashion. I think her new closet was fav. Oh and the way she redecorated her old apartment.
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I haven’t seen satc 2 yet, but I’ve been experimenting with gray tones around our house. I really love it–it’s like gray is the new beige or something. It works with everything.
Welcome to wordpress, ladies! Love the new site! Who did the design?
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OK so I am drooling over that closet, I would love that and all the clothes in it too lol. I love these pictures, I love seeing fresh and fun interior decorating ideas!
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I so want to live in Carrie’s Closet!!
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I love her looks, now? I wish they were kid friendly! And? I love your new site too!
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I’m so glad you featured this! The bright yellow painting does wonders for that room! And I agree, those white doorways work so well with the grey. The place has so much character, that’s the most important thing!
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I love this! Thank you so much!
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I haven’t seen that movie but those rooms are great!
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OMG, I love Carrie and Big’s new living room! It just affirms how much alike Carrie and I are because I would love to redecorate my living room like that! Now I can’t wait to check out the rest of their condo when I see the movie tomorrow night (No, I haven’t seen it yet, but thankfully you didn’t spoil anything for me)!
And I will forever keep Carrie’s original closet on my wish list. Someday I’ll have a closet like that. Is it just me, or does her new “Big-Built” closet just not even compare? I don’t like the white. It seems like it’s a lot more Big/Natasha than Carrie.
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I’ll follow you there, will follow you here…pretty much everywhere! Closet envy and all!
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I know! I am n awe at her house!
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I think it’s absolutely GORGEOUS. And I agree; it’s very Carrie — the designers did a great job making it look like she decorated the place herself!
xxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
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Oh, I would give anything (well, almost) for a closet! Our house is without one… very old.
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I could most definitely be happy in that space!
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I’m in love with your new blog !
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I loved her place before, so you can imagine how much I adore it now!!!
Hope all is well with your fantastic blog, sending my love
xo xo
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Hey great, welcome to the happy group of WordPress users. I have been using it as long as I have blogged, and have just loved it.
Seeing Sex and the City 2 was like hooking up with old friends. The movie had some gorgeous fashion… maybe little less on the storyline side, but hey, we all love old friends, right!? Come what may;)
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complete gorgeousness! GIVE ME THAT CLOSET!! woof!
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Love her closet!
xoxo
SC
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Their interior is so beautiful and shows both of their personalities so well! I love your new site, everything looks great!
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I saw the movie with a bunch of co-workers, and turned to my friend on the left and said “OMG, LOOK at that amazing decor!” She looked at me like I was nuts.
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I feel that Home Decor in SATC is so stylish and chic as much as the fashion in the movie!! I really love the dining room chairs!! And of course, her closet! xoxoxoxoxo
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i don’t care if it’s the single girl closet or the married with Big closet, i want either! and the accent pieces in both the living room and dining room are just so pretty.
http://cherylclarke.blogspot.com
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I love Carrie and Big’s new place, it is gorgeous! I am a SATC fanatic and do only with that she kept her apartment reflecting the “old Carrie” I loved her old place, it was totally her and comforting.
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Love the lighting fixture in the dining room!
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New site looks GREAT! Very same feel as the old one but sleeker, I love it!
xx00 Lusty
PS Selling a whole whack load of designer clothes on my blog, all under $100! Come check it out!!
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The movie is totally worth seeing just to look at everything
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Ah, that place was beautiful! And of course the closet is amazing.
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The new site looks so gorgeous!!! Love it.
I couldn’t get enough of Carrie and Big’s place.
Lulu Letty
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Definitely cool. I’m loving the new site! And Carrie’s closet is so enviable. I need one just like it, ha.
Melanie@UnravelledThreads
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Fab pics. I love Carrie’s new grown up pad! Did you like the movie overall? We thought the plot was a little lacking but the clothes and sets were insane!!
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Wow these rooms are gorgeous! Love em!
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This makes me want to get into SATC! I haven’t ever watched and episode before but with gorgeous decor. Oh yeh!
And I love your new site. It’s really great!
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These are absolutely gorgeous! I wish I knew how to decorate like that!
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This apt. was one of my favorite parts of this movie!! The blend of colors and details are perfect!
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Congrats on the move!
As for feedback (you sure you want it? I always rue the day when I ask my students for it! Ha!) but I’d love to see the center column be wider with bigger pictures. Other than that, you’re all perfect!!
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Love the new blog! Oh I wish I could decorate like that and had TONS of money to do so. We moved into our new home 8 months ago and I still am no where never finished decorating….love the ideas!
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Yeah her room changed so much in the 2nd movie.. I like it though.. It was so cute
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I have always wanted to paint a room grey!! The combination of grey and yellow is stunning to me!! Maybe I’ll be brave one day and do it-that would make a beautiful bedroom color!!!
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I adored Carrie’s living room. I couldn’t take my eyes off the draperies. I kept thinking, “I need those in red for my dining room!”
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Love your new site girls! Am following! xx
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I totally love those rooms.
So pretty and elegant!
B xx
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The light fixture is to die for! If only I had the “dough” to decorate!
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wow!
love the new blog!!!
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AAaaaah I fell in love with the decor!! Fabulous post, great ideas! Have a fab wknd ladies : ) xxx
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the moment Carrie’s new pad showed up on the big screen, I kept analyzing the decoration and color scheme… so much for paying attention to the movie!
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oh what I would not do for that closet…
xoxo
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