living inside downton abbey
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 10:10AM i will say this again..
if you don't watch this show you are missing out on some really entertaining shit.
one day during a particualrly bleak february, my little cat harry had just died and i was sicker than donkey balls.
i was laying in bed with my computer and i was told by someone (sorry if i forgot who you are..it could have been several people...i was feverish) that i should be watching this show.
i watched it over 2 days.
i lived for it.
it pulled me back up from the darkness of malariafluebolasads.
now, finally, season 2 is airing this sunday in the US.
last month they re-aired season 1 and i demanded that mike watch it.
i knew he would love it.
and he did.
does.
so now we are both nerdily excited over it.
i have never steered you wrong in the TV department before and i don't aim to start.
so watch it..start with season 1 though or you will be sort of lost.
ok..so i know that design sponge does a column called 'living in' and this is my version/homage/rip off of that column.
i believe there is no real purpose for this column other than the possibility that you can buy some shit to make your house and body look like a character from said movie/tv show.
but it's still extremely enjoyable to look at..
plus it combines my love of moodboard making and TV/movies.
win win.
so..
here you go-
my version of living inSIDE™ downton abbey..
UPSTAIRS:
top hat/art/paint/jacket/table/pillows- 1 & 2/jars/shoes/sofa
paint/blouse/hair clip/wallpaper/
sconce/vintage velvet wingchair/vase/ladies desk/
wallpaper/tea/kentfield blazer/chinoiserie plate/silver tea set/plaid jacket/
DOWNSTAIRS:
sconce/banister brush/ouija board/paint 1 & 2/
parlor maid's helper sliver polish/candleholders/runner/
paint/copper cookware/rabbit platter/
copper molds/tea towels/apron/
you're welcome friends of downton.
Reader Comments (29)
omg my SIL and MIL were just telling me about this shiz the other day... havent tuned in yet, but now that i have it on good authority (you, not them), I may have to find it.
Bethany
www.powellbrower.blogspot.com
too funny to scroll down and find the stuffyness of downton abbey family[which i love too] on the left and the 'super family' film strip juxtaposed on the right. which family would i rather be stuck in an elevator with? hmmmm
already love this show but just wanted to thank you for convincing me (via your recaps) to watch American Horror Story. Holy shit, so good.
Jenny, I watched DA last night on Netflix until I MADE myself turn it off at 2A with two episodes left. This is great tv! Thanks for suggesting it! Xoxo
Ohmigosh, this just made me fall in love all over again. CAN'T. WAIT.
I love you.
Come on Sunday!!!! WTF with the verify sign in thing... too much.. could sign in to CIA with less difficulty
i too started watching downton season 1 yesterday on netflix. it takes me a while to tune into the accents but it's worth the effort. besides the beautiful houses, clothes, and english countryside, i love all the characters! and the end of the first ep. totally suprised me! the scandal!
I've already seen all of season 2 hehehe! It's so good you are going to go crazy! FYI I heard they condense the shows they air in the US to cut out two whole episodes or something, bollocks! There is nothing in that show that should be missed. I'm going to watch what they air to see it all over again.
I'm obsessed with this show, too. I'd add the book At Home by Bill Bryson to the list.
Nicely done Jen!!!!!!! I am in England all day today thanks to you (and maybe a new paint color for living room??!!!)
xoxo
hell yes. me and the hubs love this show. thank god it is back.
and well done.
You are so clever. I love those looks. I need to start watching that show immediately.
jbhat
aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhobsessed! thank you immensely for recommending, my darling; it was, of course, perfection, and i am in love! fell down the rabbit hole last night, and only turned it off bc i HAD to sleep a couple hours before dealing with my day. I wish we could watch together!! :( I miss you, my darling.... going to have to call you so we can speak in british accents (like always) very soon. xoxo
yes, YES, YESSSSS!!!! She says in a When Harry Met Sally way. :)
I borrowed Downton Abbey from the library right after the Emmys because it won sooooo many awards. I LOVE that show and am so glad it's starting soon.. What a great post - thank you!!.
I just watched all the episodes for the first time in about two days. Then watched them again. I grabbed "The World of Downton Abbey" (Jessica Fellowes) from the library; its a fantastic background book!
Loved season one and am so ready for this Sunday! The looks you put together are just amazing. I am a huge lover of English Country decorating and your updated versions are just what I want!
Watched episode 1 last night. Yee HAW! Love it.
I see your Downton Abbey and raise you Angry Boys. Un-PC, plenty-o-cussing, Australian goodness. Or watch Portlandia, and you'll understand where I grew up, basically (Seattle is Portlandia + shitloads of Microsoft $). Maybe get caught up on Game of Thrones. Thank me later for semi-nude Jason Momoa.
Now that AHS is over, please apply your wicked recap talents to season two of Downton.
OMG You were so right. SO. RIGHT. I started watching late last night b/c I was in a particular mood, next thing you know it is way past my bedtime and I am literally upset at myself for being too tired to watch the 4th episode and having to go to work in the morning. Currently still thinking about it. OBSESSED.
I became obsessed with this show and watched them all in one weekend - no pee, food or wine breaks. Ok...so I did take a wine break or two. I'm all worked up about the second season...but yesterday someone sent me a review and it appears season two SUCKS. The guyssays it makes no sense and will only pissed you off. Of course I'll watch anyway and will probably be pissed off!
randy- that is the first negative review i have heard...i guess we will find out soon enough.
i am going to do a recap for sure.
I can't wait, I can't wait...Sunday can't come soon enough. Thank you for the TV meets design heaven- crazy good post my dear.
Thank you soo much for posting about this show. I watched season one on your recommendation and LOVED it. Today's post is such a treat!
oh, i love this collection of all things downtown abbey - such great style, prim and proper!