“I stayed in the room where I was born, and tried to remember the colors of Africa”. -Meryl Streep
One of my favorite movies, I watched it twice this summer.
This might be one of the all time best movie scenes.
Influenced by colonial British rule, Karen Blixen’s home in Africa is just as one might imagine.
Her house in Denmark has a similar but more formal feel.
Karen Blixen published her book as Isak Dinesen.
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If you have some free time this last weekend of summer put it on your “to watch” list.
Photo Credits: http://www.museums.or.ke http://www.karen-blixen.dk/
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Laura this is my all time favorite movie too! the romance and the beauty and the wonderful story and the music!!!
We visited Karen’s house when we went to Africa on our honeymoon! It was beautiful and timeless. We could live there today… but I do need to watch the movie again!
does robert redford appear in the tour of teh house!!! what a great movie and beautiful scenery- love the house (and the soundtrack is great too!)
lovely post, laura. I enjoyed a look at both of the houses. Makes me want to see the movie again…
I’ve GOT to see this movie…
would love for you to share your “screenshot” website? (the one used for the design collage)…..I’ve used Polyvore before , but would love to know yours….the image appears larger on a blog than Polyvore.
Please let me know….
have a great day!
Jeanette
jvw@jvwdesign.com
Love that movie!! I have watched it countless times! Wonderful post.
Love that movie! One of my favorite scenes is when she has the staff wear gloves to serve food, funny! I’ll have to revisit the movie and pay particular attention to the house. Great post!
Classic movie!!!! I wasn’t sure about the Back Up Plan, which just came out on dvd….but it was cute. I also love The Hangover. I can see that over and over. Neither are classics, but both made me smile!
One of my favorite movies. I will have to watch it again!
Today it feels as hot as “Out of Africa!” High 90′s again!!!
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one of my all time fave movies which i have in my mini traveling library (im on the 6th house in the last 4 years) and yes, i am all about the out of africa interiors!!
You’ve certainly nailed it, Laura! Hope you are well and enjoy your Labor Day!
Great post, lovely idea with the ‘Out of Africa’ theme!!
Laura –
One of my all-time favorites too! I love the images you pulled here