“Nights in Rodanthe:” A Romantic Inn on the Beach

by HOOKEDONHOUSES on AUGUST 9, 2009

Nights in Rodanthe is a movie based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that reunited Unfaithful costars Richard Gere and Diane Lane. Lane played Adrienne, a woman who has a lot to think about after her wayward husband asks if he can come back home.

She agrees to take care of her friend’s inn on the beach in North Carolina’s Outer Banks for a weekend, hoping to sort things out while she’s away, and only has one visitor–Dr. Paul Flanner (Gere), who has troubles of his own.

There’s a storm, and some soul-searching, and a romance that quickly heats up between the two and changes them both. I should warn you, though, that the movie is kind of sad! I didn’t expect that. Just be sure to have a box of tissues handy.

The shutters and decks were all added by the film crew. You can see photos of the real house, which is a vacation rental known as Serendipity, here: The Inn from Nights in Rodanthe: Washing Away?

Paul checks in:

Adrienne unpacks in her friend Jean’s bedroom. Jean (Viola Davis) is the innkeeper and has asked Adrienne to take care of things while she’s away.

Adrienne shows Paul to “the blue room,” where he will be staying:

This later scene gives us a better view of the bed and the blue wallpaper:

The bathroom next to the blue room:

Adrienne serves Paul dinner in the dining room:

The kitchen:

Adrienne comes down a back staircase, ready for their night out:

After the storm is over, Adrienne surveys the damage in the attic studio:

A great aerial view of the various decks and porches surrounding the inn:

Did you see the movie? It got mixed reviews, but I enjoyed it. Except for the ending. Boo-hiss. Let’s end this post on a happy note, at least, with Adrienne and Paul taking a final walk together on the beach. . .

UPDATE: You can read more about Serendipity, the actual house used in the movie, and see photos of how it looks since being condemned here.

Visit TV/Movie Houses to see more, including Lane’s other films Must Love Dogs and Under the Tuscan Sun. If you’re a fan of Richard Gere’s, check outhis house in the Hamptons.

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Elizabeth Edwards’ Home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

by HOOKEDONHOUSES on DECEMBER 8, 2010

After the sad news was announced yesterday that Elizabeth Edwards had died, ending her six-year battle with cancer, readers began searching my blog for photos of her home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. News reports said that she died there, surrounded by family and friends.

I originally posted photos of the house after Oprah interviewed the Edwards family in early 2009. As I recall, that was before John admitted that Rielle Hunter’s daughter Quinn was his, and before he and Elizabeth separated.

Nate Berkus visited her home on his show recently, and you can see part of the interview on his website. I found it very moving. She told him that she was determined not to live out the rest of her life as a victim. Some of these photos are screenshots I took from that interview.

I love the front porch with the brick floor. The “Big House” as they call it has a warm, family-friendly feel.

Nate greeted Elizabeth in her living room in front of the stone fireplace. He talked to her about her love for decorating. She even opened her own furniture store called Red Window in Chapel Hill that she said helped her turn the chapter and start fresh after separating from her husband.

There’s a quote on the kitchen wall, and I’ve been trying to figure out what it says. A reader named Cheryl had the answer:

Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in

Cheryl explains, “Elizabeth said that it was to remind her that nobody has perfect lives and that we have a choice about how we integrate the imperfect parts into our lives.”

Another reader adds that it’s a quote by poet/songwriter Leonard Cohen. (Thanks, Lori-Anne!)

I think the strength and resilience she showed in the face of tragedy and heartbreak was pretty amazing.

My heart goes out to Elizabeth’s family in this difficult time–especially her young children Emma and Jack (shown above).

See more photos in my original post: John and Elizabeth Edwards’ House.

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