Knowing that I’ll read anything with the slightest mention of Audrey Hepburn or Breakfast at Tiffany’s, my fab father-in-law tipped me off to Sam Wasson’s new book, Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman ($11) and I can’t wait to devour it. All about the making of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, it’s chockfull of juicy tidbits, like how Truman Capote wanted Marilyn Monroe to play Holly Golightly (imagine!), that any lover of Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, New York City, or the 1960s will surely love.

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Did you have a lovely weekend, dolls? In addition to seeing Betty White (and Tina Fey & Co.) own it on SNL, talking to my Mom and Dad for the first time after their very first trip to Paris, catching up with old friends from New York who were in town for the weekend and seeing a mama bird and her darling tiny babies crossing the road after a beautiful sunny, windy hike in Indian Canyons, one of the weekend highlights was watching Two for the Road for the very first time.

I know, big  surprise that I would watch (and love) an Audrey Hepburn movie.

Despite Audrey’s hubby (in the movie) being a total cad, it’s fun to watch their European roadtrip adventure, the adventure of their marriage and the adventurous fashion choices — made even better by all the yummy vintage cars and lively dialogue (not to mention a very good message).

If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it.

It certainly made my Favorite Movies list.

What’s your favorite movie ? My Netflix queue would really appreciate some inspiration!

[Photos via craigga and fred baby]

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My darling dears,

Wishing you the most unexpected and charming adventures this holiday weekend.

May your treats be sweet, your life full of love and, most importantly, may your darling pet fawn and Fido get along famously.

To spring’s best surprises and being fawned over this holiday weekend…

xx,

Kelly

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What does love make you think of? For me, Breakfast at Tiffany’s always pops to mind. I love Audrey Hepburn, I love the film and I double love that my Valentine and I fell in love with this film while watching it in our very early days of courtship. Inspired by that, and by this fantastic Living In column by Amy Merrick on Design*Sponge, I thought I’d put together a mini Breakfast at Tiffany’s roundup.

[ clockwise from top, l-r: Holly Golightly Dress - the perfect LBD custom-made for you; Holly Golightly Sleep Mask -- the chicest way to shut out the world; Holly Golightly Blue Tassel Earplugs -- to keep the noise out, daaahling; Bath Tub Couch -- because dreams can come true, in 4-6 weeks ]

Thinking of something someone loves, whether a movie, book, country or hobby is always a great hopping off point for gift giving. What Breakfast at Tiffany’s fan wouldn’t love items inspired by the movie?

[ Vintage Olivetti Valentine Typewriter -- because, like Fred, er...Paul, you too are a writer and would be inspired by a gorgeous vintage typewriter; Multi-Strand Bow Necklace -- a modern update on the classic multi-strand pearls; Audrey Hepburn Collection (Breakfast at Tiffany's / Roman Holiday / Sabrina) -- the movie, of course, plus a few more romantic classics for your viewing pleasure; Tiffany Earrings -- for obvious reasons; Breakfast at Tiffany's (Essential Penguin) -- the book that started it all; Washburn Banjo, 5 String -- for when you're inspired to strum Moon River; Pink Studio Gypsy Ballet Flats -- because Holly and Audrey made ballet flats chic; Breakfast at Tiffany's Paintings -- the sweetest art to commemorate your BaT love ]

Not only is a themed gift like this great to get, but it’s so much fun to give. For a wedding gift, we once had a blast finding Roman delights for friends who were spending their honeymoon in Rome (think Roman Holiday, books on Rome, Italian wine,  all wrapped in paper with a vintage world map and topped off with a card with a Vespa on the front).

Every couple seems to have a song. If you and your guy have a movie, get inspired by all of the great Living In posts here. Or maybe you share a love of Paris? Or of camping. Maybe he adores a certain book. Hunt down a first edition. Give a writer a fabulous pen and journal, or a coveted vintage typewriter. Maybe photography’s his passion? A vintage or silly, fun camera would be cute. Just showing the one you love (or kinda like a lot) that you know them, will melt his/her heart.

What’s your movie?

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Ever wonder what Audrey Hepburn’s style secrets were? Check out her charming thoughts below (part of which she took from humorist Sam Levenson).
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.