Cate Blanchett in Mary Katrantzou at the Cannes Film Festival 2018

I was thrilled to see the mythical Cate Blanchett wearing a specially crafted Mary Katrantzou number at the Cannes Film Festival. 

Ms. Katrantzou coming from an illustruous retailing family in Greece, has shown, after the distruction of the family business by terrorists in the 1980s, that there is hope in the Future when you are talented and work hard (a blessing by goddess Luck always helps!). 

The dress came from the Spring-Summer 2018 collection, and after the show both Mary and Cate expressed their pleasure in working together.

As British Vogue reports, 

From the initial design to the final embellishments, the Mary Katrantzou dress Cate Blanchett wore to the Cannes Film Festivalpremiere of Cold War took six months to create. Three solid weeks were spent on hand embroidering the custom creation with sequins, bugle beads and Swarovski crystals alone.Look closely, Katrantzou says, and you’ll see the paint by numbers story from the collection, which was inspired by nostalgic childhood pastimes. “The dress evolves from this black and white linear print on a racer-back bodice into an explosion of colour and texture in a voluminous asymmetric skirt.Blanchett was involved in every step of the process, from OK-ing the silk faille base to the intricate beadwork. 

                                      

                                                 (Read the full story here)

                  I love to see happy collaborations with inventive, talented Greek designers. 

                   They struggle so hard in the current world environment and they make it!

                                                   So proud of you!

                                                xoxo

                                               Rena

Melina (October 18,1920-March 6,1994)

What a Happy Woman looks like: Anne Hathaway

 

 

Anne,

filming Song One,

smiles as husband Adam Shulman passes by.

She stars, he is the producer.

Isn't she lovely?  

 
 
 
 
 

Melissa Gilbert, Timothy Busfield Wed: 'Little House On The Prairie' Star Marries 'Thirtysomething' Actor

Congratulations go out to two iconic TV stars, "Little House on the Prairie" star and "Dancing With the Stars" alumna Melissa Gilbert and "Thirtysomething" actor Timothy Busfield, who got married in Santa Barbara, Calif., yesterday.

This makes a third marriage for each of them, and together they have five children (two for Gilbert, 48, and three for Busfield, 55). Sources told People magazine thatGilbert skipped the traditional white gown and wore a red dress instead. The couple,who got engaged in January after knowing each other for some 20 years, tied the knot in a private ceremony.

Before her marriages, Gilbert was romantically linked to Tom Cruise, John Cusack, Scott Baio, and Rob Lowe, reports CBS News.

Gilbert's half-sister, Sara ("Roseanne," "The Talk") is also engaged. Just this month she announced she is set to marry Linda Perry, the former frontwoman of the band 4 Non Blondes. The two have been dating since 2011.

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So happy for them both! I have loved watching 30something when I was living in England. And needless to say I have identified with Laura, though I am probably more of a Mary character in life.
Here is some more Laura/Melissa :

 

In her sage green Little House wedding gown to Armando.

 

 

Growing up

 

 

 

With husband #2 Bruce Boxleitner with whom she has a son Michael, named after her Little House dad, Michael Landon.

 

 

Growing up beautifully.

 

 

 

With her new husband in San Ysidro Ranch where  Lawrence Olivier and Vivian Leigh were married &John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned.

 

 

 

Bob Hope's space age Palm Springs home

It looks like a home from the future.

And now Bob Hope's legendary Palm Springs mansion has gone on the market for an eye-watering $50m.
It is the most famous property owned by the legendary comic, who was extremely passionate about architecture.

Boldly go where noone has gone before: Bob Hope's famed Palm Springs home is up for sale for $50m

The California home was designed by renowned Modern architect John Lautner especially for the funnyman and his beloved wife Dolores.
The concrete, steel and glass house was built in 1979 and has about 22,000 square feet of living space, and its unique design is somewhat reminiscent of the USS Enterprise.
Buyer's will get to boldly go where no-one except the Hope family has gone before, as this is the first time it has gone on the market.
It was sited on San Jacinto mountain to have a spectacular view overlooking the Coachella Valley, and its curving copper ' mushroom' roof plays off the shape of the nearby mountains.

 

Futuristic: The home owes is space age look to a design by famed modernist architect John Lautner

Stunning: The property was specially designed to take advantage of the glorious natural landscape

Not pooling your leg: The swimming facility was actually made in the shape of Bob¿s famous profile

According to public records the home has six bedrooms, and Bob apparently did not like being caught short as there are also 12 bathrooms.
It also has the unique distinction of having a massive boulder jutting out the living room floor.
The English-born entertainer obviously had expensive tastes, as the murals on the first floor and the pool area are by Garth Benton, whose work is also featured at the Malibu Getty.
As well as the Hollywood standard swimming pool, which is in the shape of Hope’s famous profile, other outdoor features include a pond, tennis court and an outdoor fireplace.
Bob died in 2003 at 100 and his long-running career saw him meet presidents, star in films and tour the world firing his famous one-liners.

No wonder he was so cheerful: Bob was often cited as the biggest private landowner in California

Stream of consciousness: The funnyman will have found this a relaxing place to think up new gags

Telescopic view: The comedian had the perfect place to indulge his love of stargazing here

His second wife Dolores, who he married back in 1934, died in 2011 at 102.
The entertainer was often cited as the biggest private landowner in California.
Last year his daughter Linda sold her late parents’ Toluca Lake estate, near Los Angeles, along with some of its contents, in a well-publicised garage sale.
Despite being designed by one of the world's most famous architects, Lautner was said to have been infuriated at what he deemed to much interference by the Hopes.
It is said he thought the house inappropriately furnished, and distanced himself from the property in later years.
To find out more about the fascinating property click here

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2288168/Its-world-Bob-Hopes-space-age-Palm-Springs-home-goes-market-50m.html#ixzz2MgbXcoDR

New York garden love

When I first saw this garden I said, whose is this piece of paradise?
It's situated in New York,
and I love the kind of New York houses that mix
absolute urban to boarding on the countryside.

 I am so glad it belongs to one of my favorite actresses, Julianne Moore.

To me, it looks so her, sophisticated, intelligent, with the touch of a secret attraction.

I have dreamed of this kind of fountain for our home. So far we haven't found a craftsmanwho could make it, so one day I shall DIY it!

Ah this picture!

It makes me dream, it transports me right on the spot.

This, dear friends is actually a treehouse.

How original, how primitive, how secluded is that?

Absolutely dreamy to me.

Dear Julianne, 

I trully wish you enjoy your little piece of heaven in New York!

  All images AD. 

Full article here.