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MARLO THOMAS ENTERTAINS

Oznell — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:36:37 GMT

This is almost entirely out of my usual focus of interest, but I thought it was fun, in a light, unserious way. It's a glimpse of Marlo Thomas's New York apartment.

She wanted to reproduce a "California look", way above Central Park in Manhattan! I think it shows that you can do that, and it seems entirely consistent with her. It's kind of a lighthearted, but extravagant Beverly Hills style, sort of reminiscent ( to me) of renowned hostess Betsy Bloomingdale, but a penthouse apartment version--

What a sweet doggie.

First of all, what a view!

And there's a view, plus light, no matter where you look--

For "Open House", she showed a typical spread she'd do when she entertains, using her collection that she did for Williams Sonoma--

She used the ice bucket she designed, as an impromptu vase--

She designed these handsome tortoise-looking glasses, and virtually everything on the table--

One of her treasured Daum lamps, which she said she is terrified of breaking. Distinctive Art Deco pattern...

A lacquered ceiling in a room full of windows, bounces the light around delightfully--

She was looking at various chintzes, for her pillows, and decided she loved them all. She feels it looks like a garden now--

She has wonderful greenery, including palms and orchids, all around--

And blue-and-white is a passion of hers. I always think it looks at home in almost any style, or environment...

Even the pretty mugs she designed carry on the blue and white--

As does her insulated coffee server shown below-- although too pricey for me, I love it. This end of the apartment she considers her library, with its handsome woodwork and lovely sulptural antique Windsors. It's a cozy little oasis.

I got a kick out of this, to me, it just seems like "her", and by that criterion, it's a success.

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lgfan — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:59:18 GMT

Her apartment is gorgeous. I wish she would act more. It would be nice to see her in a movie.

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on the bay — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:05:09 GMT

@Oznell ,

I was thinking the same thing-that it all seems so like her.

And that is a nice thing to see. It's great to see her. I've always felt she must be as nice as her That Girl she played and her fundraising

contributions.

I like her blue mug so much and its great that she couldn't decide on her pillows and got a garden from it!

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Shelbelle — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:12:11 GMT

She is an amazing Octagenarian still fullfilling her father's dreams and hopes. Her hubby isnt bad either !!!

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DSD2 — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:33:07 GMT

The view IS spectacular, although the height is dizzying to me.

The apartment is lovely although not all is to my taste. I would never have thought I'd like a lacquered ceiling but you are so right, it does move the light around perfectly.

I love that she carries on Danny's work with St. Jude. What a wonderful charity.

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Janey2 — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:56:53 GMT

I would love the lamp. It must be worth a fortune.

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SaveTheTurtles — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:19:23 GMT

I had no idea she was a designer like that. She has done a great job. Looks effortless.

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ahoymate — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:42:12 GMT

@lgfan wrote:
Her apartment is gorgeous. I wish she would act more. It would be nice to see her in a movie.

She doesn't even look like Marlo Thomas. Too much PS.

Like the dog.

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Catiele — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:37:44 GMT

I don't like it. Too much stuff even if it is pricey. I really don't like her. I love St Jude and What Danny Thomas accomplished in his lifetime.

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Jersey Born — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:43:10 GMT

@Oznell - I love her apartment in NYC, and I adore her pillows paired with those flowers and blue and white vases! I particularly love her doggie, and wish mine were still alive. My dog looked quite a bit like hers.

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spiderw — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:57:14 GMT

I think Marlo Thomas accomplished her decor dreams in this NY apartment! Everything is lovely, the rooms enhanced by her touches and favorite things. It is appealing and warm and in an area I dreamed of living at when I was young as well as the Village!!!!!! When young you don't realize the cost , you just love the surroundings. The only downside of Marlo's apartment for me is living so high up. While the views are spectacular, it is much too high for me. I also admire Marlo for her dedication to her father's St Jude's Hospital .

The Daum lamp is stunning and Marlo's designs in glasses and such so pretty.

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Citrine1 — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:59:40 GMT

Lovely apartment and the sofa with all of those pillows is stunning!

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Kitty Galore — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 01:10:08 GMT

love the blue and white vases and planters , the Asian designs on these look perfect in any decor, have many myself.

I would just LOVE to have that lamp !! Gourgeous , actually my favorite piece in all the items ! Doggie is beautiful , love goldens they are so sweet

I admire her tremendously for her commitment to St Jude in her fathers name and keeping it as he would certainly have done . Such a wonderful place for seriously sick children and there families ! I don't care for her views on most anything though .

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PamfromCT — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 01:14:34 GMT

I like the way she has incorporated plants into her living space, and I am also a fan of anything blue and white. It is a lovely apartment, but I am an old New England woodsy burb girl. Bears, deer, and other critters here, as we have two game preserves close by. And I love trees, all four seasons of

beauty. I would feel like I was living in a cage in her beautiful home.

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Kitty Galore — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 01:22:20 GMT

@PamfromCT wrote:
I like the way she has incorporated plants into her living space, and I am also a fan of anything blue and white. It is a lovely apartment, but I am an old New England woodsy burb girl. Bears, deer, and other critters here, as we have two game preserves close by. And I love trees, all four seasons of
beauty. I would feel like I was living in a cage in her beautiful home.

@PamfromCT it sounds like you live in a beautiful setting !

we have woods all around us with wildlife and I find it perfect so I understand what you mean !

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Desertdi — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:07:19 GMT

If only *I* had $40 million!

(This is NOT a complaint!)

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AuntG — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:03:54 GMT

I was hoping to see her "That Girl" apartment. There's too much greenery for me, but the space is beautiful.

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KCDiva — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:12:54 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
I was hoping to see her "That Girl" apartment. There's too much greenery for me, but the space is beautiful.

@AuntG I used to watch That Girl every day in th summer when I was a kid. I loved her. I wanted to be just like her when I grew up and have an apartment in NY, a job, a boyfriend and a great wardrobe. LOL I also loved Danny Thomas.

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sligo — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:30:32 GMT

@ Oznell Does Marlo have a dec. book. Would love to see larger picture of her apt. Thank you for sharing. Where is Phil? Watched his program for years. Would love to hear his ideas on election etc. Sligo

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DREAMON — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:42:49 GMT

I really like what Marlo has done with this fantastic apartment.

I am not a floral pillow person but it works in this room.