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Dani Dodge's avatar

I was literally obsessed with the handtle. I never pull my phone out at the movie theatre, but I took a photo in the dark just for that piece. For some reason as I was growing up, I'd pay attention to the features of those I was attracted to, taking very close note of their hands every time. I have some dark finished metal handgers for coats that I plan to hand by my front door, but I'm finishing a still life to cover my electrical panels first so I know how much wall space I can play with. Really comforted to know I'm not the only one who stopped for this incredible set piece.

JudyUnruly's avatar

I was also obsessed by the fireplace! I think it is also symbolic of tge yearning and need to escape tgat oppresses so many of the characters, but especially Cathy. I have a jewellery stand with 3 hands which I hang my necklaces off..now I will look at it a little differently.

Virginia Chamlee's avatar

Completely agree and need to see that jewelry stand!

JudyUnruly's avatar

is it possible to post a pic of it on here?

Aylen | Baires Creative's avatar

Wow. I'm obsessed. Also curious if you there's any movies you love because of their set design? Recently started going down a rabbit hole looking for movies with interesting costume and set designs!

Virginia Chamlee's avatar

Call Me By Your Name

Carol

The Graduate

A Single Man

Nocturnal Animals

JudyUnruly's avatar

Have you seen the Guillermo del Toro Frankenstein? it is amazing for sets and costumes!!

Virginia Chamlee's avatar

costumes and set were amazing!! Also Jacob Elordi is my celebrity crush.

Aylen | Baires Creative's avatar

I did! 100% agree! He's one of my favourite directors. Would highly recommend The Shape of Water and Crimson Peak for the same reasons if you haven't seen them yet!

JudyUnruly's avatar

oh cool! thanks for the recommendations!

Virginia Chamlee's avatar

Will second that! The Shape of Water is my all-time favorite movie!!!

Margaret Hicks's avatar

Just bought catch all in cantaloupe! 🧡💚 Thanks for sale tip. 🙏🤩

Kristine  Woodson's avatar

Altho I did not love this version of Wuthering Heights I did enjoy the set a costume design. Many hands! I found an MCM wood hand chair at the thrift for $49. I love it so much. Also found a vase with a hand holding an open flower. Possible by McCoy. Love your Substack!

Kristin Campbell's avatar

I haven't seen it yet (mom life), but I just read about the skin room. 🥴 Safe to say that's a wall treatment we won't see featured in AD any time soon.

Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

I clearly have a hand gap, Virginia! Not a single hand-themed item! The right one will come.🤘

That handtle is incredible!

Kate the Great's avatar

I have a light wood hand to store my rings. I put my rings on the upright fingers. It was unstable for years, so I finally found a small wood bowl with a dark finish and glued the base of the hand into the inside of the bowl. The bowl serves as a catch-all for brooches and pins and buttons.