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[Oznell]

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.

[lgfan]

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

[on the bay]

@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!

[Shelbelle]

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

[DSD2]

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.

[Janey2]

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

[SaveTheTurtles]

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

[ahoymate]

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@lgfan wrote:

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

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

Like the dog.

[Catiele]

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.

[Jersey Born]

@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.