Summering in the Hamptons

Have you seen the documentary Grey Gardens?  There's the original, which was filmed in 1975 and followed the daily lives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' eccentric first and second cousins- mother, "Big Edie," and daughter, "Little Edie."  Then there's the movie remake, starring Drew Barrymore as "Little Edie."  My cousin and I became obsessed with Barrymore's spot on performance; for months we went around calling each other, "Chicken," and "Mother Dear."

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Why am I sharing this with you, Chicken?  Because now you can rent the house that the two Edies lived in, and that Jackie O came in and helped rescue from disrepair.  Grey Gardens is located in the Hamptons, and you can rent the whole estate for a month in the summer for a mere $125,000. I know, I know, it's pricey.  (To put it lightly!)  But take a look at the newly remodeled, returned to its former glory but oh-so-chicly updated pictures, and you may just be willing to break open your piggy bank.

Front Exterior
Not a bad view to be met with as you come up the driveway.

Love that they worked with such a soft palette of mints and white.

The master bedroom.

The entryway.

Gorgeous garden gate.  I believe this is the one Edie ducked through after
explaining her costume of choice.

Little cottage on the property.

All Grey Garden house images from Corcoran Group Real Estate

I thought I'd throw this in for fun- I'm not even sure if this show is still on tv, but my sister-in-law (who also let me know the house was for rent) told me about this particular episode of The New Normal because the little girl does a spot on Little Edie impression.

So, anyone want to go halfsies on the time share and summer in the Hamptons?  

Style Inspiration: Jackie O

Jackie O.
I bought a book entitled Young Jackie for my little niece of the same name.  I flipped through the book and it is full of beautiful pictures of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis taken throughout her childhood by famed photographer Bert Morgan.  There is a little bit of biographical information included between the pages of beautiful black and white pictures, most of which depict a young Jackie on horseback. 
I love the idea of my little Jackie having a role model such as Jackie O to look up to; and how cool is it to have a role model with the same name?!  Of course, that's not reason enough for a little girl to look up to someone, but Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis definitely fits all of what should be the criteria for a young lady to aspire towards.  She was not only a fashion icon, she was also a contributor to the arts and she was a truly graceful, cultured woman.  In her later years, she returned to her love of literature and became an editor.

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Upon graduating from college with a degree in French literature, she and her sister, who had graduated from high school at the same time, took a trip to Europe together.  They documented their journey in the autobiographical One Special Summer. 

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The book contains drawings, poems, letters and musings by both sisters.  I found a first edition copy on ebay, but you can find copies at online retailers.  It is an interesting read, and something that would be fun to do for your own travels.  Thanks to sites like snapfish, it is easier than ever to put together your own little book to document your travels.

From the book, a drawing by Jackie O.
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Of course one could argue that Jackie O is most remembered for her iconic style throughout her White House years and beyond. The following images certainly help make that point!

Look at that coat!  On some people, that print would be overwhelming,
but not on Jackie O- on her, it is just amazing and classic!
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Love her in white pants and a
black top, and that white trench is
pretty fabulous too!
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President and Mrs. Kennedy-
I love her in timeless, chic navy, and that scarf is
perfection.
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~Lori