So Sylvie

So many people have been abuzz about the interiors in the film Mamma Mia so I thought I'd do a post on sourcing the look. Mind you I haven't seen the film. I must say, I really can't stand Abba (sorry Abba fans) and I'm too much of a Pierce Brosnan fan to have the illusion shattered by hearing him sing. Nice boys should be seen and not heard, ha.

One of the things everyone is obsessed with in the film is Donna's (Meryl Streep) bedroom. This still photo shows the serene palette and lovely textiles:

courtesy of CinemaBlend

Everyone seems to love the bedspread. If you like
that sort of red embroidery on white cotton or linen there is an old art form known as
Redwork. In fact I belong to a Redwork group on Flickr. You can find vintage pieces that resemble the spread in the
film, like these shams found on Ebay:

If you visit the web site for Arolithos you will find examples of Cretan embroidery and rugs. And for mediterranean feeling rugs check out this jute one from World Market:

Here are some offerings from my shop that would fit in with the breezy island decor:

World Market has this bed for $99:

You can read my interview with textile designer Paul Vogel, whose pieces were used in the film and who is a great artist in his own right.

P.S. I just came across this post at Erin's blog, Elements of Style, with more ideas.