The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay

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The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay on Violet Book Online (en-GB)
The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay on Violet Book Online (en-GB)
The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay on Violet Book Online (en-GB)
The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay on Violet Book Online (en-GB)
The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay on Violet Book Online (en-GB)
The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay on Violet Book Online (en-GB)
The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay on Violet Book Online (en-GB)
The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay on Violet Book Online (en-GB)
The Isolation Interviews - Batsheva Hay on Violet Book Online (en-GB)
From the Upper West Side of New York, Batsheva Hay has reimagined prairie dressing for the world over. Her use of floral prints, metallic and vintage fabrics has meant it's unlike anything you might imagine and everything you want to wear. Here she shares some of her favourite films, books and comforts for these weeks of being at home.

Films to Watch

I have shown my kids all of my childhood favourites. Also, any old movie with a big star - Gilda, for example - hits the spot right now. Seeing a modern movie is not what I want right now; I want to go to the past.

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Labyrinth
Labyrinth dir. Jim Henson Buy Online
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The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride dir. Rob Reiner Buy Online
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Pee Wee's Big Adventure
Pee Wee's Big Adventure dir. Tim Burton Buy Online
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Goonies
Goonies dir. Richard Donner Buy Online
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Gilda
Gilda dir. Charles Vidor Buy Online
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Big
Big dir. Penny Marshall Buy Online

Books to Read

I have read zero books. I blame my kids. Actually, I started Hunger by Roxane Gay and I love it, I love her. I am reading a lot with my kids; Madeleine and lots of Doctor Seuss.

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Madeleine
Madeleine by Ludwig Bemelmans Buy Online
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2666
2666 by Roberto Bolano Buy Online
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A Beautiful Crime
A Beautiful Crime by Christopher Bollen Buy Online
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Hunger
Hunger by Roxane Gay Buy Online
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Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Buy Online
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The collection
The collection Doctor Seuss Buy Online

Some Things I Love Right Now

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Another insane thing, to wear perfume in isolation, but it smells so delicious 
Another insane thing, to wear perfume in isolation, but it smells so delicious  Regime des Fleurs Gold Leaves Buy Online
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Lip glosses (don't know why I keep on doing my lips while in isolation but it makes me feel normal. I bought a bunch of these at Barney's before they closed)
Lip glosses (don't know why I keep on doing my lips while in isolation but it makes me feel normal. I bought a bunch of these at Barney's before they closed) Surratt Buy Online
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Epsom Salt baths
Epsom Salt baths Buy Online
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Slippers (I am obsessed with their catalog)
Slippers (I am obsessed with their catalog) Vermont Country Store Buy Online
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Vintage housedresses (I already have a collection but I have been ordering more on etsy)
Vintage housedresses (I already have a collection but I have been ordering more on etsy) Etsy Buy Online
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Interesting yarns— I have been crocheting a lot.
Interesting yarns— I have been crocheting a lot. Loop Knitting Shop Buy Online
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Cookies
Cookies Walkers Shortbread Buy Online
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Homemade Cappuccinos (we bought a nice new machine)
Homemade Cappuccinos (we bought a nice new machine) De’Longhi Buy Online

Albums to Play

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At Last
At Last Etta James Buy Online
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Don't Cry Now
Don't Cry Now Linda Ronstadt Buy Online
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Blue
Blue Joni Mitchell Buy Online
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Daydream
Daydream Mariah Carey Buy Online
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Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fetch The Bolt Cutters Fiona Apple Buy Online

Destinations & Experiences

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New Yorker
New Yorker Buy Online
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NY Times, I am very basic with my news. I don't want to be overwhelmed
NY Times, I am very basic with my news. I don't want to be overwhelmed The New York Times Buy Online
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I love looking on Etsy and Ebay for old patterns and clothing. I can get into a hole for hours and hours
I love looking on Etsy and Ebay for old patterns and clothing. I can get into a hole for hours and hours Etsy Buy Online

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