by Furnishly | Nov 30, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Few holiday rom-coms can compete with the joyous chaos of “The Princess Switch” trilogy. The first installment saw Vanessa Hudgens taking on two roles in a “Parent Trap“-meets-“Love Actually” plot, complete with fictional European countries, a foreign prince, and, of course, a festive baking competition. In the sequel, viewers got not two but three Vanessa Hudgens in a festive three-way swap, while the third film provided a wild heist — with a few more swaps thrown in for good measure. Needless to say, this holiday trilogy can be gobbled up faster than one of American Vanessa Hudgens’ award winning baked goods.
If you’re still eager for more lighthearted holiday romance, there’s plenty more where that came from. Here are the must-watch films for fans of “The Princess Switch” that are sure to satisfy all of your holiday rom-com cravings.
While this Netflix rom-com may not have a prince(ss), it certainly has all of the elements you need from a cozy Christmas romance. In “The Holiday Calendar,” a photographer is given a magical advent calendar that has the power to predict each day in the run up to Christmas. And, of course, an unexpected romance is all part of the calendar’s plan.
“The Holiday” is a classic, feel-good holiday romance that stars Cameron Diaz as a successful business owner from L.A. and Kate Winslet as a journalist from the British countryside suffering from the cruelties of unrequited love. When the pair switch places for the holidays — sound familiar? — they expand their horizons and, in the process, meet a few very charming guys (played by none other than Jude Law and Jack Black, to name a few).
After watching Hudgens in “The Princess Switch” movies, you’ll be pleased to know that she acts in another festive rom-com, “The Knight Before Christmas.” In this festive film, Hudgens plays a modern day school teacher who crosses paths with a knight from the medieval times — just in time for Christmas.
“Last Holiday” is a joyous rom-com starring Queen Latifah as a department store assistant who decides to go on an extravagant trip through Europe after learning she has a terminal illness. This film is perfect for fans of “The Princess Switch,” as it serves as a reminder that when you’re brave enough to make bold changes in your life, the results can be truly magical.
You may remember that this one was something of a sensation when it premiered in 2017. Still, it’s worth a revisit (or a first watch!). “A Christmas Prince” has a lot of the elements that make “The Princess Switch” movies so addictive — a fictional European land, a dashing Prince, and mistaken identities. If you look closely, you’ll even see the couple from this movie pop up in the coronation scene of “The Princess Switch”!
In “Holiday Rush,” a widowed radio DJ loses his job and is forced to move into his aunt’s house along with his four children. His kids have to adjust to their new surroundings — and his exciting new romance — as Christmas approaches. If you loved Stacy’s sweet BFF and his adorable daughter in “The Princess Switch,” this holiday rom-com will not disappoint.
In this charming movie, a political advisor named Erica is tasked with investigating an Air Force base in Guam. When the captain insists on doing the yearly “Christmas drop,” she learns a little about the meaning of Christmas — and a little about romance, too. This rom-com is the perfect example of the age-old “opposites attract” trope. If you loved Stacy’s unlikely spark with Prince Edward in “The Princess Switch,” “Operation Christmas Drop” will probably leave you weak at the knees.
In “The Family Stone,” a young woman heads to her fiancé’s home for Chrismas to meet his family for the first time. Just like “The Princess Switch,” this movie features a romantic take on the falling for the wrong person — luckily, it all ends happily. Plus, with an all-star cast that includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Claire Danes, and Luke Wilson, you really can’t go wrong.
by Furnishly | Nov 29, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
“The Holiday” has all the overarching themes that a good holiday movie has: meet-cutes, unexpected romance, and reunions with loved ones. And, while at its core, it’s a cozy movie to be enjoyed throughout the festive season, “The Holiday” — which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year — is so much more than that to me. Throughout the happy times, sad times, and really challenging times, it has provided me with comfort, and that comfort stems from one particular element in the film: Rosehill Cottage’s bathroom.
The cottage is full of quintessential English country charm, and from the moment I first saw it, I adored the space straight away — just like Amanda (Cameron Diaz) did when she first spotted Iris’ (Kate Winslet) residence on a home exchange website. But it’s the delightful bathroom that solidified my love for the home and the movie at large.
First, it’s hard to resist its lovely shabby chic aesthetic, with white furniture and creamy accents offsetting the lived-in look of the slightly wonky wooden beams and exposed stone wall. Furthermore, the rustic accessories throughout the space give it a cozy feel, and the harlequin-painted floorboards add character and personality to the bathroom.
I am a huge fan of every part of the bathroom, right down to the little plants on the windowsill. But the standout feature for me? The tiny freestanding bathtub that Diaz squeezes herself into in the movie.
It’s no surprise why I feel this way, as taking a bubble bath is one thing that really helps my mental health. My tub time is my me time, where I am able to switch off and spend a little time soaking away the stresses of the day. I only hope to be able to enjoy this in my own “The Holiday”-style freestanding tub one day.
Well, speaking of that, the same model of bathtub actually can be purchased today, and it’s got a super cute name: the Tubby Torre. While the teeny tub looks a tad inconvenient for Amanda — her feet dangling out of the tub as she’s replaying her “complicated” conversation with Graham (Jude Law) — the small-but-deep design adds to the enduring, perfectly imperfect vibe of the bath. Plus, at 5’2″, I don’t think I would have any issues curling up for a long soak.
Sadly, the cottage isn’t real (although it’s inspired by a real-life home that was on the market not too long ago). Bu there’s no doubt that I will be incorporating elements of the bathroom (like the tub) into my own future home, whether that be in the quiet village of Shere, the village in England where “The Holiday” was filmed, or the bustling city of Manchester. Wherever my journey takes me, I will always have Rosehill Cottage as my inspiration.
by Furnishly | Oct 26, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
After “The Conjuring” house hit the market last month, another horror movie house followed in its footsteps — thankfully, this one isn’t haunted. The Dutch Colonial home with the green shingles and bright red (now black) front door from the 1984 Wes Craven classic, “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” is on sale for $3.2 million.
Located on 1428 N Genesee Avenue in Los Angeles (known as 1428 Elm Street in the slasher film), the interior of the 2,700-square-foot house has a chic, modern feel. It has three bedrooms and five bathrooms spread out over two stories, with walnut floors throughout and elegant archways linking rooms. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, and there are several rooms that would make a great at-home office.
The house is filled with light, thanks to picture windows and countless French doors. There are patios and terraces built into the house for lounging and enjoying the fresh air and landscaped grounds without having to actually step foot outside of the house.
In the backyard, there’s a pool, citrus trees, and lush grass for sitting out and enjoying beautiful Southern California days. There’s also a charming guest house adjacent to the pool with a pergola covered patio and an elegant bathroom that looks straight out of a fancy hotel.
While the house was built in 1919, the real estate listing notes that the elegant, traditional home was reimagined by an English designer in the mid-2000s, which explains the modern touches.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
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by Furnishly | Oct 25, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Halloween is quickly approaching. If you’re one of the many people who love to spend this spooky time of year immersed in movies that give you chills and keep you up wondering what monsters might be under the bed, you’re in luck. There are so many Halloween movies available to you at the click of a button.
From classic slasher movies on cable to original streaming horror flicks and family-friendly films (“Hocus Pocus” every night, anyone?), if you want to spend the entire week leading up to Halloween taking in as many scary movies as possible, you totally can. I mean, take a break for fresh air and candy a few times, but otherwise, watch Halloween movies until you can watch Halloween movies no more.
To help you on this endeavor, here’s a comprehensive list of both movies playing on cable and the many, many options on your favorite streaming services. Enjoy, if you dare.
Sunday, Oct. 31
12 a.m.: A Nightmare on Elm Street (SYFY)
12:30 a.m.: Poltergeist (TBS)
1:28 a.m.: Halloween II (1981) (AMC)
1:30 a.m.: The Leopard Man (1943) (TCM)
2 a.m.: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (SYFY)
2:45 a.m.: Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (TCM)
3:28 a.m.: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (AMC)
4 a.m.: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (SYFY)
4:30 a.m.: Carnival of Souls (TCM)
5:28 a.m.: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (AMC)
7 a.m.: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Freeform)
7:27 a.m.: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (AMC)
9:00 a.m.: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (SYFY)
9:27 a.m.: Halloween (2007) (AMC)
10 a.m.: Goosebumps (Freeform)
11:30 a.m.: The Leopard Man (1943) (TCM)
11:55 a.m.: Halloween: Resurrection (AMC)
12:12 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (SYFY)
12:30 p.m.: Boo! A Madea Halloween (BET)
12:30 p.m.: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (Freeform)
12:45 p.m.: Mad Love (1935) (TCM)
1 p.m.: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (TBS)
1:55 p.m.: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (AMC)
2 p.m.: Horror of Dracula (TCM)
2:35 p.m.: Hocus Pocus (Freeform)
2:45 p.m.: Insidious: Chapter 3 (TNT)
3 p.m.: Meet the Blacks (BET)
3:04 p.m.: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (SYFY)
3:30 p.m.: The Meg (TBS)
3:30 p.m.: The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) (TCM)
3:53 p.m.: Halloween (1978) (AMC)
4:45 p.m.: Casper (1995) (Freeform)
4:45 p.m.: Insidious (TNT)
5 p.m.: Curse of the Demon (TCM)
5:53 p.m.: Halloween II (1981) (AMC)
6 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (SYFY)
6 p.m.: Hotel Transylvania 2 (TBS)
7:15 p.m.: Maleficent (Freeform)
8 p.m.: Acrimony (BET)
8 p.m.: Psycho (1960) (TCM)
9:12 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (SYFY)
9:20 p.m.: Hocus Pocus (Freeform)
10:15 p.m.: Hotel Transylvania 2 (TBS)
11:30 p.m.: Boo! A Madea Halloween (BET)
11:30 p.m.: Ghostbusters (1984) (Freeform)
by Furnishly | Oct 18, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
Arielle Tschinkel
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Arielle Tschinkel is a freelance pop culture and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Shape.com, WomansWorld.com, FirstforWomen.com, Insider, HelloGiggles, and more. She loves all things Disney and is making her way to every park around the world, and is a die-hard Britney Spears fan for life. She’s also obsessed with her Bernedoodle, Bruce Wayne.
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