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Tuesday 30 November 2010

Harpers Bazaar. Barbra's Dream House Photo Shoot

"Instead of just storing my things in the basement, I can make a street of shops and display them," Streisand says. See the images from the her home here and then see the profile on the diva and her decor as well as the Jennifer Aniston as Barbra cover story.

A French chaise in the Antique Clothes Shop.
A table for wrapping gifts:
The Antique Shop showcases Streisand’s treasures:
Streisand's street of shops:
The doll shop:
Another sign from Streisand's street of shops.

Streisand wore the velvet cape to meet the queen of England.

Fashion moment: A Cecil Beaton costume from On a Clear Day You Can See Forever.
A life-size mannequin in the Antique Clothes Shop:

Part of Streisand's antique shoe collection:

The view from outside Streisand's doll shop:
Welcome to the doll house: Streisand shows off her collection. Shrug, $1,950, and gown, $8,815, Roberto Cavalli. robertocavalli .com. Hair (this page): Soonie Paik at Bruno & Soonie Salon:
With her antique dresses. Gown, $4,335, Alberta Ferretti. 310-652-9000. Shawl, Streisand’s own:
Portrait of the artist. Gown, $6,200, Monique Lhuillier. Bergdorf Goodman; 212-753-7300. Stole, Streisand’s own:

Awards season: Streisand and some of her accolades in the den. Gown, $4,295, Les Habitudes. 310-273-2883. Shoes, Streisand’s own. Hair: Chris McMillan for Chris McMillan Salon; makeup: Pati Dubroff; manicure: Lorri Keefer-Smith; production: Joy Asbury Productions; set design: Rick Floyd.


Barbra's First Book Debuts on New York Times Book List.

BARBRA STREISAND'S FIRST BOOK, "MY PASSION FOR DESIGN,"
DEBUTS AT #2 ON NEW YORK TIMES "ADVICE, HOW-TO & MISCELLANEOUS LIST"

Barbra Streisand's first venture as an author and photographer, "My Passion For Design," has entered the New York Times bestseller book lists in its first week of publication, registering as Number Two on the Advice, How-To and Misc. list. It is a significant achievement in consideration of the fact that, at a price of $60, it is the most expensive book on the list, according to the volume's publisher, Viking, a member of the Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

The book explores the lifelong passion for design which has motivated the iconic actress, singer, director, screenwriter, composer, producer, designer and now author and photographer, illustrated by the thirteen year process of her personal creation of a dream house barn on her estate in Malibu. A portion of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Barbra Streisand Women's Cardiovascular Research and Education Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Barbra Streisand details love of design in new book

By Bob Tourtellotte

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It's not exactly opening your home to guests at a holiday party, but for film and singing star Barbra Streisand and her fans, it's pretty close.

This week Streisand has seen her first book land in stores, but it's no memoir of star turns in films such as "Funny Girl" or "The Way We Were," nor does it recount the making of albums that have sold over 71 million copies.

For her debut as an author, Streisand has instead written about her love of architecture, art, furniture and landscaping in "My Passion for Design." But don't be fooled by its title because within the pages, the star tells tales from her life and career that influenced the choices she made in designing her dream home in Malibu, California.

"I think it makes it more interesting," she told Reuters about the book's first-person style. "People have been asking me to write my autobiography, but I don't want to go there yet and be that personal. I guess it crept into my own writing."

"This is how I see the world now, and what is beautiful to me," she added.

The coffee table book from Viking publishers takes readers on Streisand's years-long journey planning, building and furnishing the compound that resembles a 19th century New England farm with a barn, mill house, main house, Grandma's house and even a chicken coop.

It is not the first house the singer has designed for herself. In fact, it follows several others including an Art Deco-themed house, and her New York City apartments. But it is the home in which Streisand and her husband James Brolin spend most all their time and it is, in a word, rather comfy.

Adding to the book's personal touches, avid photographer Streisand took most all the pictures herself.

GAMBLING IN BED

In the introduction, readers learn Streisand likes to spend her mornings in bed, with her dog Samantha at her feet. It is there that she writes, reads, eats and even trades stocks.

"It's a way of gambling without having to get dressed," Streisand writes.

She said she doesn't know exactly from where she derived her love of architecture and design, but adds it certainly wasn't from her mother, who covered their furniture in plastic when she was a child to keep it from getting damaged. In Streisand's Malibu home, nothing is sheathed.

The book is divided into separate sections covering the different structures within the compound. She starts in the chicken coop, where she houses hens who lay eggs, and she covers the gardens where she grows her own vegetables.

Her "barn" is a home, really -- no stalls for livestock -- but Streisand is quick to point out that she doesn't live there. The main house is her home. "Building the barn was like completing an art project," she writes.

The design styles span roughly three centuries, from the 18th through the 20th, but the common theme is a love of Americana. There is her "Federal Lounge," that looks like a townhouse in Washington, D.C., her "Bee's Doll Shop," which houses her doll collection, and the Antique Clothes Shop, which shows off her love of vintage clothing.

"It represents all the different parts of my personality," she said of the rooms and their various styles.

In addition to design, Streisand also has a passion for raising money to help fund research for heart disease in women, which she said has impacted her own family. She recently launched a $10 million fund-raising effort benefiting the Women's Heart Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute. More information can be found at www.crowdrise.com/barbrastreisand.

(Editing by Jill Serjeant)

Up The Sandbox Director Dies. Barbra comments.

Irvin Kershner, filmmaker, photographer, and mentor to many younger Hollywood filmmakers, died at his home in Los Angeles November 27 after a three and a half year battle with lung cancer.  He was 87. Best known for directing “The Empire Strikes Back,” the 1980 landmark sequel to George Lucas’s original Star Wars film, he had a career in film and television that spanned forty years.


Barbra Streisand, a friend of nearly forty years, remarked, “He had the most incredible spirit, an exuberance for life.  Always working, always thinking, always writing, amazingly gifted and forever curious.  We met doing ‘Up The Sandbox’ in 1972 and remained friends ever since.  I loved him.”

Saturday 27 November 2010

Press Piece: Barbra Details Love of Design in New Book

By Bob Tourtellotte
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It's not exactly opening your home to guests at a holiday party, but for film and singing star Barbra Streisand and her fans, it's pretty close.
This week Streisand has seen her first book land in stores, but it's no memoir of star turns in films such as "Funny Girl" or "The Way We Were," nor does it recount the making of albums that have sold over 71 million copies.
For her debut as an author, Streisand has instead written about her love of architecture, art, furniture and landscaping in "My Passion for Design." But don't be fooled by its title because within the pages, the star tells tales from her life and career that influenced the choices she made in designing her dream home in Malibu, California.
"I think it makes it more interesting," she told Reuters about the book's first-person style. "People have been asking me to write my autobiography, but I don't want to go there yet and be that personal. I guess it crept into my own writing."
"This is how I see the world now, and what is beautiful to me," she added.
The coffee table book from Viking publishers takes readers on Streisand's years-long journey planning, building and furnishing the compound that resembles a 19th century New England farm with a barn, mill house, main house, Grandma's house and even a chicken coop.
It is not the first house the singer has designed for herself. In fact, it follows several others including an Art Deco-themed house, and her New York City apartments. But it is the home in which Streisand and her husband James Brolin spend most all their time and it is, in a word, rather comfy.
Adding to the book's personal touches, avid photographer Streisand took most all the pictures herself.
GAMBLING IN BED
In the introduction, readers learn Streisand likes to spend her mornings in bed, with her dog Samantha at her feet. It is there that she writes, reads, eats and even trades stocks.
"It's a way of gambling without having to get dressed," Streisand writes.
She said she doesn't know exactly from where she derived her love of architecture and design, but adds it certainly wasn't from her mother, who covered their furniture in plastic when she was a child to keep it from getting damaged. In Streisand's Malibu home, nothing is sheathed.
The book is divided into separate sections covering the different structures within the compound. She starts in the chicken coop, where she houses hens who lay eggs, and she covers the gardens where she grows her own vegetables.
Her "barn" is a home, really -- no stalls for livestock -- but Streisand is quick to point out that she doesn't live there. The main house is her home. "Building the barn was like completing an art project," she writes.
The design styles span roughly three centuries, from the 18th through the 20th, but the common theme is a love of Americana. There is her "Federal Lounge," that looks like a townhouse in Washington, D.C., her "Bee's Doll Shop," which houses her doll collection, and the Antique Clothes Shop, which shows off her love of vintage clothing.
"It represents all the different parts of my personality," she said of the rooms and their various styles.
In addition to design, Streisand also has a passion for raising money to help fund research for heart disease in women, which she said has impacted her own family. She recently launched a $10 million fund-raising effort benefiting the Women's Heart Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute. More information can be found at www.crowdrise.com/barbrastreisand.
(Editing by Jill Serjeant)
© Copyright 2010 Reuters

Wednesday 24 November 2010

BARBRA STREISAND'S FIRST BOOK, "MY PASSION FOR DESIGN," DEBUTS AT #2 ON NEW YORK TIMES "ADVICE, HOW-TO & MISCELLANEOUS LIST"

            Barbra Streisand's first venture as an author and photographer, "My Passion For Design," has entered the New York Times bestseller book lists in its first week of publication, registering as Number Two on the Advice, How-To and Misc. list.  It is a significant achievement in consideration of the fact that, at a price of $60, it is the most expensive book on the list, according to the volume's publisher, Viking, a member of the Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

            The book explores the lifelong passion for design which has motivated the iconic actress, singer, director, screenwriter, composer, producer, designer and now author and photographer, illustrated by the thirteen year process of her personal creation of a dream house barn on her estate in Malibu. A portion of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Barbra Streisand Women's Cardiovascular Research and Education Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Wednesday 17 November 2010

Barbra Attends Opening of "The National Museum of American Jewish History".

The stars were aligned Saturday when the National Museum of American Jewish History held a glittering opening celebration of its new $150 million museum on Independence Mall. Among the 1,000 guests attending the black-tie gala were Barbra Streisand, one of 18 Jewish Americans honored in an "Only in America" display, and her husband, James Brolin.




Tuesday 16 November 2010

Upcoming Press for November 2010.

Oprah - 11/16
 
People / Feature Interview / on stands 11/18
 
Harper’s Bazaar / Feature interview, December issue on stands 11/23

Ladies’ Home Journal / Q&A, December/January issue on stands 11/22-1/10/11
House Beautiful / December issue on stands 11/23

Monday 15 November 2010

Barbra on Oprah

A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME BARBRA STREISAND EXTRAVAGANZA!
A historic television moment: Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford reunite! Plus, intimate secrets from her leading men and a private tour of her dream home.















TUNE in on NOVEMBER 16, 2010 to watch the show.
(c) 2010 Harpo Productions, Inc./All Rights Reserved./Photographer: George Burns.

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