September 25, 2013
The Very Sweet Drew Barrymore on Hotel Feng Shui, Her Childhood Bedroom, and Collecting Dictionaries

Vulture’s Darla Murray did this fun interview with Drew at the Elle Decor Fashion Issue Party last night!

Drew Barrymore showed up a bit late to Elle Decor’s fashion issue party, which took place last night at John Demsey’s impeccably designed Manhattan home. But because she is the sweetest (she actually has a heart-themed photography book coming out in January — you can’t make this up), she took a few moments out of her evening to talk to Vulture anyway. Here’s our lovely conversation with the lovely Drew Barrymore.

We’re asking everybody at this party, which features this beautiful décor, if you can remember your childhood bedroom and how you decorated that.
Oh, yes. I had KISS [posters], which gave me nightmares, and Blondie, the whole band, and Pippy Longstockings, and Superman.

That’s quite an array.
Lots of empowerment going on.

And these were posters you chose yourself?
Oh, yeah, absolutely.

Now in your current house, do you have any house rules that you enforce when you have guests over, like, “No shoes in the house,” “No red wine”?
Oh no. God no. Put your feet up anywhere, drink anywhere, I don’t really have coasters … you can use a book. I want people to be comfortable.

So you must have good parties, too, then.
I think so. I hope so.

I told John Demsey [who is standing there with her]: It’s probably not fair to ask what his house rules are, because we’re probably breaking all of them right now.
I’m certainly not an uptight home owner.

What’s the most unusual item in your home? Or something you could never part ways with?
God, that question stumps me; there’s so much stuff in my home. I’ve been refurbishing it for fourteen years.

Really? Is that because you’re indecisive, or … ?
No, it’s a labor of love, this great house that I have. It’s just really, really special.

So you’ve always been into design?
I’ve always been a homemaker, like I like creating spaces. Even if I stay in a hotel, I’ll unpack, I’ll put my books out, I’ll put my camera out, I’ll throw a sweater over the lamp to get better light. I am a homemaker. So it’s hard for me to answer that question about my home. I just have a lot of, you know – probably my dictionary collection. I have a lot of dictionaries.

You know you can do that on the Internet now, right?
I know, I know, it’s true. I even have an app on my phone and it just makes me sick every time I use it.

How often do you look up words in dictionaries?
A lot, it’s actually something I studied as a kid. I just love words.

Anything to do with acting?
No, I just think dropping out of school early I had to learn things that I was really passionate about and wanted to keep studying and I fell in love with the dictionary. Words are very powerful.

As a writer, I completely agree.
I still can’t spell anything, but I can bust out two-dollar words. My vocabulary is awesome; my grammar is shit.

It’s okay, that’s why there are editors.
Yes, exactly.

Are you interested in writing?
Yeah. I have a book coming out in January, but it’s photography.

Your photos or something you curated?
My photography.

Really, what’s in it? What can we expect from it?
It’s called Find It in Everything, and it’s just heart shapes I’ve found in things over the course of the decades.

Very nice. I love the little bit about the hotels — that’s hilarious. So you say you bring your own candles and stuff, but are you rearranging their stuff?
Sometimes a little bit, but mostly just decorative. I don’t really get into architecture in the hotel room. But maybe a little Feng Shui here and there.

Little casual reconstruction.
Just kind of make it mine immediately.

Well, thank you very much. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too. I liked your questions very much!





September 20, 2013
The New York City Ballet Gala

Last night Drew attended the New York City Ballet Gala. She looked beautiful in a lace black dress!

Gallery Links:
Drew Barrymore Online > 2013 > September 19 | New York City Ballet Gala





September 20, 2013
Drew Barrymore Offers Decorating Tips, Sells Personal Collectibles on One King’s Lane for Charity

Drew Barrymore never ceases to amaze us.

Her acting career is very much alive and thriving, she has terrific fashion sense, an eco-conscious beauty line, a booming wine company—and of course, terrific taste in interior design, too!

The star is currently a featured tastemaker on One King’s Lane, where online shoppers have their pick from very cool pieces owned by Barrymore herself, with a portion of the sales benefitting DonorsChoose.org.

The items, which include quirky vintage typewriters, floral chairs, girly chandeliers, patterned glasses, retro telephones and modular furniture, are playful, eclectic and full of personality.

Needless to say each and every item is unique and intriguing and totally resonates with the actress’s charming aesthetic.

Not surprisingly, just about everything (and we mean everything) sold out in no time at all, which simply goes to show that she totally knows what she’s doing when it comes to decorating.

Her secret to creating an inviting space that’s equally stylish?

“Keep moving stuff around until you find the right spot. You’ll know it when you find it. I’ll spend hours moving a chair or a painting from room to room. Something you bought for the living room may end up being brilliant in your bedroom,” she tells the site.

And while she clearly has an eye for pretty pieces, when it comes to important essentials for the home, Barrymore proves that she definitely has a practical side.

“If you have an eat-in kitchen, I love a banquette! No matter how inviting I try to make every other room of the house, everyone gravitates to the kitchen banquette,” she says. “P.S. Pick a fabric that won’t make you want to murder someone if they spill something,” she adds smartly.

Drew, you’re a genius.

(source)





September 16, 2013
Esquire Network launches September 23, details

Drew is producing a new show on the new Esquire Network.

Nice present, Esquire Network!

The newbie net will air its first broadcast day on my birthday, Monday September 23, featuring five originals and an all-star roster of popular contemporary programs. The network will debut in 75 million homes nationwide, as well as online, mobile, On Demand, Esquire TV Now (TVE) and other platforms.

Esquire Network’s programming is pure lifestyle, fashion, food, fun and travel.

“Until now there hasn’t been one singular television destination that explores every aspect of men’s lives,” says Adam Stotsky, General Manager, Esquire Network. “Esquire Network will change that with lifestyle and entertainment programming that reflects the wide range of men’s interests, told with Esquire’s signature style and intelligence.”

From the press release:

Partnering with the industry’s top producers and talent, Esquire Network is building an aggressive original programming pipeline, with 10 originals announced to date — 5 of which will debut in September. Announcements of additional original series and specials, to air this Fall and beyond, are to come.

Kicking off on Monday, September 23 at 9p e/p, the two-hour special ESQUIRE’S 80TH commemorates Esquire’s landmark 80th anniversary with a look back at the social, political and cultural forces that shaped our lives over the last eight decades — as told by notable people and celebrities and through the magazine’s rich archive of unforgettable stories and indelible images. The special is narrated by actor and director John Slattery (Mad Men).

Esquire Network’s new primetime schedule will feature a blend of original, unscripted and scripted series, movies and specials that appeal to the Esquire audience. Original premiere week series include:

KNIFE FIGHT (Tuesdays at 9p e/p), an underground cooking competition hosted by noted chef Ilan Hall and executive produced by Drew Barrymore, Flower Films and Authentic Entertainment.









September 03, 2013
Readers Pose With Drew’s InStyle

InStyle has posted a page of their readers posing with their September issue featuring Drew … many fans posted why they admire Drew … go check it out!