Monday, October 26, 2009

Cheri and Chinoiserie

Over the weekend I rented Cheri and was transfixed by its sumptuous interiors and elegant period fashion. Set in Belle Epoque Paris, it is replete with interiors filled with Chinoiserie, animal skins, velvet, gold, and palms, wonderful hats and gowns, French chateaux, Maxim's, the Hotel du Palais in Biarritz, and a seductively compelling and decadent love story. We follow the love affair of aging courtesan Lea played by Michelle Pfeiffer and her much younger boy toy Cheri played by Rupert Friend. If you love French design and Chinoiserie, pop a good bottle of French bubbly and enjoy this visual feast.

























Posted by at
Labels: , , ,

20 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Bonjour...thank you for such wonderful, tempting images. In need of a period drama fix. Lovely, Trish
    (Trouvais)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Laura TreveyOctober 26, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I heart Paris!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. home before darkOctober 26, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    It's waiting on my Netflix que may have to give it a bump. Love the hats. Tonight on tap at my home: Artermisia, the story of Artemisia Gentileschi. It's a sub-titled beauty (yes, I am watching it again!). Your blog is bit of beauty. Now I am girding up to garden. Have a wonderful day.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Sarah KlassenOctober 26, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    SO pretty! I love movies from a time passed...I am certainly going to rent this now that I've seen these pics :) Thanks for the recommendation, Beth!

    ReplyDelete
  5. KittyOctober 26, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    totally original post, beth! i love kathy bates and michelle p (she looks like my mom)! xo kitty
    ps. how did you get the film stills lifted from the video?

    ReplyDelete
  6. Brilliant AsylumOctober 26, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I am dying over all the art nouveau. Will definitely add this film to the netflix queue asap.

    ReplyDelete
  7. AverillOctober 26, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Gorgeous interiors and costumes! I'm putting this on my Netflix list.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Renée FinbergOctober 26, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    i just rented this (3days ago), it is sitting on my desk next to my bed.
    what am i waiting for?

    xx

    ReplyDelete
  9. cotedetexasOctober 27, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    this looks great - the costumes are divine!!!!!

    Joni at Cote de Texas
    the BEST interior designer/blogger in the world!!!! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    Trouvais-Thanks for stopping by. You will enjoy it, I'm sure.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Laura-Then you will love this.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    Home Before Dark-The hats are amazing. I killed myself in the garden last week pruning all my boxwoods and yews. I need a break.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Sarah-You will enjoy it-he is especially pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    Kitty-Kathy Bates is always amazing.I just found these photos online.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    Brilliant Asylum-The sets are stunning.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    Averill-Hope you enjoy it.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Renee-Indeed-go for it!

    ReplyDelete
  18. lady jickyOctober 27, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Thats it - I must get to see this movie!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Joni-You will love the sets too!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Beth ConnollyOctober 27, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Lady Jicky-Enjoy!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)