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Set Decorator Ellen Doros describes the sitting room as more formal with less comfortable traditional furniture pieces," i.e. ‘come for the party but don’t stay for too long’ decor.

It calls into question the role of the production designer, who has put a lot of thought into the look of something, only for some random advertiser to come along at a later date and spoil it with changes or additions that might be anachronistic, or that might not mesh with their other carefully considered design choices.

Old TV footage from the era was used in the series, and Labarthe and Anscombe’s job was essentially about fusing this together with the new scenes shot in Thailand and England. We wanted to keep the continuity of colors from old TV episodes while capturing this colorful decade that was big on interior design, style, and art, says Labarthe. It was truly a creative period.

The top three requests are references to The Queen’s Gambit, the Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidmanstarring The Undoing, and (wait for it) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Inspired by The Queen’s Gambit, Gandhi says, We’ve seen a lot more requests for patterned wallcoverings, strong geometries, and retro color tones. The pinks and greens of the ’60s are proving very popular.

2nd Moderna shot is in the books! #getvaccienated #moderna #stopthespread #herdimmunity

You don’t always meet a #propmaster with this much style. Charli Jayson has been prop mastering for over 25 years and has worked every side of the industry. He’s says "Life is in the details and props are all about the details. Being a Prop Master means dealing with those intricacies of life, and life on set. Organizing, wrangling, cajoling. Making sure not only you have the right ‘stuff’, but that you have it where it needs to be when it needs to be there. Swipe to see his #propcart, #proptruck, and lockup.

Woohoo, NYC! You've been through a lot these past few months, and we're hoping you can reopen and stay open!

Victoria Maiolo is a prop, interior, & soft stylist based in New York City. Some of her clients include Bed Bath & Beyond, Wayfair, Hershey’s, and Southern Living Magazine. She finds styling to be a way of storytelling, a poetic format between eye and object. Inspired by her travels, the people she encounters, and the details found in everyday living, Victoria aims to bring a human touch to every project. We are huge FANS of your work, Victoria!

California doesn't have enough tests or a quick enough test result turnaround time the entertainment industry requires, and this could push back production times

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Industry Props is NYC’s newest boutique Prop House founded by two set decorators with years of craft experience and insider knowledge. With their unique and ever-growing inventory, they strive to offer the entertainment industry, a fresh source of furnishings, cleared art, lighting, and decor. And their entire collection is available on Propcart! Check them out at https://propcart.com/shop/industryprops

With the film production getting pricier, the number of shows that will be ready next year is plunging. "Budgets are up 10% to 30% as producers add safety measures on set and rewrite scripts to reduce infection risk" says insurance lawyer Kirk Pasich.

On-location shoots in Los Angeles dropped from 8,600+ to 194 since the shutdown in March. Former Paramount production chief Adam Goodman says As artists, we need to keep telling stories, and times like these must be documented.

Stephanie Reese is a Production Designer based in Los Angeles. After working as a professional dancer, instructor, and burlesque performer, she found her calling in the art department. She has designed across the spectrum of features, series, music videos and commercials. . In addition to working in film, Stephanie is an interactive installation artist - Her first piece "LightPool", a motion-activated LED ball pool debuted at Burning Man in 2019. Stephanie says: "It is the human element of interaction that brings the thousands of motion-activated LEDs in LightPool to life. Without participation, it is dark and lifeless. However the more you play, the brighter you shine, and the farther that light ripples outward." . YASSS girl, wanna jump in that pool!

A sneak peek in the daily lives of some of the best international designers in the midst of the pandemic crisis. LA-based creative Oliver M. Furth says: For years, our industry has been gradually headed toward a new way of operating, but I still don’t think we’ve evolved much since the advent of the internet. Maybe this is the push we needed to propel us into the 21st century.

Que c'est rêveur! Close your eyes and wake up in 18th century France on these dreamy antique sofas at The French Accent Gallery @thefrenchaccentgallery! Specializing in Neuvo Classique, Louis XV, Louis XVI, and Rococo era furniture and décor, brighten up your sets with these gems from the Age of Enlightenment! . Located in Van Nuys, California, the family-owned and operated business debuted in 1989 and specializes in handmade antique reproduction furniture. And if you have highly specific needs, they can even do custom designs. Peep their collection at https://bit.ly/3iDGGpJ

Back when Atlanta Set Dec Buyer Molly Ebner was a set dresser, she decorated her #propcart with the bold patterns and vibrant colors of traditional Mexican folk art. Inspired by her visits to Oaxaca, Mexico, she also infused Oaxacan accents into her living room with pillows made from handwoven Oaxacan fabrics. Don't these colors just brighten your day and make you feel happier!? Molly, we love your style! w/ @biggiesmolly

Happy 4th of July! Missing all my American friends back home. On my fifth month up here in Vancouver helping @empireprops onboard into the new Propcart Pro rental software. And thankfully they had a bunch of American flag props to help me celebrate!