I am unabashedly going to geek out so hardcore today over the release of New Moon at midnight tonight! I’ve got a great event to go to first at Luna Boston, and then a pre-party with some equally excited women at which I’ll change from my “designer persona” duds into this little number and completely FREAK MY FREAK until midnight when I’ll be in the theaters with throngs of screaming ladies watching the movie! It’s like Christmas morning!
And you thought I was cool….
I did have a reader write me a while ago asking me if I would do a Twilight inspired room post. If any day is appropriate for me to do this, it’s today. I wanted it to reflect the dark moodiness of the movie, but not the typical “black and red” vampire color scheme. So instead I chose black, white and deep forest green, which reminds me of the mossy, damp town of Forks (wow, I can’t believe I’m writing this). And what better room to base on Edward and Twilight than a bedroom? (wink, wink) Since Edward is 100+ years old, I wanted the room to have a mix of antique styles from different decades-almost as if they were collected throughout time. Everything has a reference to the book (canopy bed, fur blanket, deer head, etc.) and I think all and all, it looks quite chic and not “Twilight” at all! The perfect room for the grown up Twi-hard who doesn’t want posters on her wall!
The room itself would be very much like Jenna Lyon’s bedroom- creamy marble mantle, black walls and great architectural detail. I’d make the focus piece this antiqued mirrored “True Romance” Neirmann Weeks bed (hey, vampires are loaded so budget isn’t a factor). I’d pop an alabaster deer head above the headboard for a really graphic, unexpected punch. And the room would smell of Diptyque’s Baies Noir candles…
An antique rug and deep green velvet drapes would create a really rich atmosphere.
Simple sleek white with black Yves Delorme bedding and a faux fur throw (hello Jacob) at the foot and mirrored pillows for a shimmery effect.
A mid-century chandelier to add some funk:
Alabaster lamps on top of Moorish inlaid tables giving it an eclectic, cultural look.
A antique dresser topped with bell jars covering plants and mosses and tons of candles in mercury holders.
Wall decor would be varied- a really large format photograph on one wall that looks oh-so appropriate, something modern and abstract on another (this is Amanda Talley) and a Venetian mirror above the dresser (to reflect the Italian component of the book)
In a seating area (with large photograph from above hung on wall) a Barcelona daybed with a pillow in Schumacher’s Shock Wave velvet with a green throw and petrified wood side table.
And by that, of course, Sapien bookshelves stacked with old books:
Of course I had to create a themed cocktail for the party leading up to the midnight showing, so here it is:
The Sparkly Vampire Martini
(a.k.a. the Cullentini, a.k.a. What Will Get Me Drunk Enough To Deal With Hordes of Screaming Teenagers at Midnight Tonight)
1 1/2 shots citrus vodka (you can make it 2 if you want to SEE sparkles)
splash of Chambord
1/2 shot simple syrup
1 shot pomegranate juice (POM is good)
squeeze of fresh lemon juice
rub rim of lemon wedge around rim of glass and coat in sparkly sugar (mine is Stirrings Lemon Drop Sugar Rim)
Shake and pour into glass. Drink enough that when you get to the theater for the midnight New Moon showing you start kissing the Rob Pattinson cardboard cutout on display while your friends laugh/take pictures to post on Facebook.
how the heck with your busy schedule will you keep your eyes open to sit in a movie theatre at midnight?!! i bow down to you. have fun!!
this martini looks delicious! I wish I could sneak it into the theater!
Awesome, Erin!! Gorgeous room! I can’t wait for the movie either, although I won’t be hitting up the theaters tonight..probably sometime over Thanksgiving weekend. I’m Team Jacob though:)
i LOVED this post today. this room looks amazing. and i, too, along with hundreds of screaming tweenies, will be with the masses at the 12:01 a.m. premiere!!! my favorite line of your post: “wow, i can’t believe i’m writing this…” glad to know i’m not alone!
Awesome! Have fun!
Awesome room. Very Edward. I’m avoiding tonight’s showing simply because I fear the high-pitch of screaming 13-year-olds at any pivotal scene (or any scene with Jacob’s shirt off). Looking forward to a review tomorrow! Have fun!
I love this room especially the moorish chest! I saw an early premiere of the movie last night, it was pretty great – of course I would have been happier with more Edward less Jacob, but I hopefully the next 2 movies will be even better!
Love it! That bed is to die for. Edward and I would be very happy in this room:)
LOVE IT!! Gorgeous room fit for a sexy vampire and his human lover (ie. me). I can’t wait to see the movie tomorrow. The suspense is killing me!
This room could not be any more perfect! I love it! Seriously well done. All I want to do now is go home and paint a room black and read ‘New Moon’.
Thanks for the inspiration board. Enjoy the movie tonight!!!
love it. 12:05 AM cannot come fast enough!
Did you notice that the Sapien bookshelves were in Edward’s room in the first movie?
Love the room – would love Edward in it even more! Where did you find the large format photo of the trees? I have been looking for something just like it!
Awesome! Can’t wait to hear the recap – I have to wait til next week to see New Moon {boo}
Where did that great pillow come from??
That’s fabulous!! I too will be “geeking out” in my red contacts at 12:01! Have fun!
So great…you must read this article from the front page of The Washington Post today. I think there are many of us in this boat!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/18/AR2009111804145.html
Yay! Beautiful and thoughtful ideas considering the theme. I really like all those elements but together, especially the Jacob throw, hehehe. I’m seeing the movie tonight too and squealing along with everyone else. Have a grand time!
AHHH so excited! I’m going tonight too! Have fun! :)
I think you nailed it with that room. I can picture him there…..
Anyway, lucky you to be going tonight. When you “sigh” at the sight of him on screen, we will all be there with you! I live in the Boston area also and would love to go! Can’t wait to see it. Love your blog~ jamilyn
P.S. Check out my post today and the leading men that make me “sigh”! You will love it!
Cool post! But did you see the article on CNN.com today? The Cullen house from the movie is up for sale (located in Vancouver) and they actually show one of the bedrooms:
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/real_estate/0911/gallery.twilight_cullen_house/6.html
Only you could make geek chic!
Enjoy the night.
Erin, I have to say that this is why I love you and your blog. So honest. So unabashed. So unashamed. Telling it like it is. Being true. Being fun. And reveling in it because why the heck not. I’m going to the midnight showing as well, on the west coast where the first movie was actually filmed (and hopefully the fourth–maybe I’ll be an extra). Thank you for making me feel ok about my obsession.
Thanks Erin,
Almost forgot about this and I’m so glad to see. Your take is spot on as I expected…it’s very Cullen and very “Twilight”. I can’t single out one thing all of it is great, I also like how you even suggested a candle for ambience. So perfect.
I also want to share this link with you, it’s a Twilight party idea:
http://www.hostessblog.com/2009/04/host-a-twilight-theme-party-at-home/
Your the best interior designer/blogger ever :)
I’m with Kim, is that a print of an artist’s work? The one with the trees? Where did you find it?
I love it.
Great post! Just perfect. That Talley photograph is perfect for a twilight theme. And..I have been looking for chandeliers similar to this one for my dining room…
All beautiful! All you need is Edward by your side and the room is complete!
This is so fabulous! I think your martini is bringing me out of lurkdom. I’ll be linking.