What a flawlessly-made video! The speakers' voices were a delight to hear, and the music was not intrusive. And the camerawork captured the magic that normally one has to actually experience by being IN a Billy Haynes interior (still photos never do his work justice).
It Really was a Special World and a Special Time one that will NEVER be again. I would give anything to have been a part of it. That mansion is the epitome of Good Taste.
Truly captures the essence of style and class from a bygone era! Today's nouveau riche have the money, but not the class or style these grand dames had...
I think Betsy was born in Australia. Thank you for this glimpse into a time - which was not so long ago - where there was elegance, class, manners, taste. I have a wonderful book on the life of William Haines - well worth looking out for. Thank you this clip is a joy to watch.
When you marry a billionaire, it shouldn’t be very hard to live that kind of heavenly life, have an army of servants who organize great parties for you, attract celebrities and get fashion designers gorgeous dresses. How come some people can be so incredibly lucky? Who will ever know!?
"Dinner books"- I love that!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I agree it was a special time. When I was young and saw the parties that my mom put on, I took it for granted that life would always be that way. Well-no one dresses up anymore except a rare few, life is so expensive, how can you put on a nice party and my mom passed away way too soon after the 80s! They mention Hollywood being at her parties and I saw Merle Oberon (2:05) in one of the pictures. Neat. I liked the dresses, not the house decorating. Thanks for the upload, but peanut butter and bacon-gross.
Forget the past. What Tom Ford has done to this house makes it more exciting to be in the present. Oysters. Champagne. Polka Dots. Versace. And Dorothy Draper patterns galore. It's a spectacle, people. Many laughs and hard to behave with that pool and cabana. Can't wait to be invited again. Step aside Betsy and Nancy, the boys are back in town. And don't even think about smoking on the property, even outside. Tom goes nuts if he catches you.
What a flawlessly-made video! The speakers' voices were a delight to hear, and the music was not intrusive. And the camerawork captured the magic that normally one has to actually experience by being IN a Billy Haynes interior (still photos never do his work justice).
A beautiful, romantic and yet haunting depiction of another time.
Absolutely pure and unabashed marvelous excellence!! Billy Haines and Betsy Bloomingdale - a match made in decor Heaven!
Excellent job. What a place. Betsey was so elegant.
The curtains in the 50s were so much more beautiful and glamorous, shame they changed it.
Timeless interior
An Inconvenient Woman by Dominick Dunne, told me everything I needed to know about Mrs Bloomingdale's world. Don't be fooled by the pretty pictures.
I loved the cracked driveway
It Really was a Special World and a Special Time one that will NEVER be again. I would give anything to have been a part of it. That mansion is the epitome of Good Taste.
Love her. Fabulous, timeless home.
Lovely. Understated elegance
Truly captures the essence of style and class from a bygone era! Today's nouveau riche have the money, but not the class or style these grand dames had...
Such perfection-- it's unbelievable! : )
I think Betsy was born in Australia. Thank you for this glimpse into a time - which was not so long ago - where there was elegance, class, manners, taste. I have a wonderful book on the life of William Haines - well worth looking out for. Thank you this clip is a joy to watch.
Read An Inconvenient Woman by D. Dunn based on a true story about Alfred's mistress.
I remember the 1980's scandal surrounding Alfred Bloomingdale and his mistress Vicki Morgan. It was just so scandalous!!
When you marry a billionaire, it shouldn’t be very hard to live that kind of heavenly life, have an army of servants who organize great parties for you, attract celebrities and get fashion designers gorgeous dresses.
How come some people can be so incredibly lucky? Who will ever know!?
Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing.
That's Merle Oberon standing next to the beautiful wall mirror and two gentlemen wearing a white gown and pearls.
Beautiful!
"Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me."
"Dinner books"- I love that!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I agree it was a special time. When I was young and saw the parties that my mom put on, I took it for granted that life would always be that way. Well-no one dresses up anymore except a rare few, life is so expensive, how can you put on a nice party and my mom passed away way too soon after the 80s! They mention Hollywood being at her parties and I saw Merle Oberon (2:05) in one of the pictures. Neat. I liked the dresses, not the house decorating. Thanks for the upload, but peanut butter and bacon-gross.
Fabulous ... simply fabulous.
Superb.
i cant wait to see what tom ford does with this - amazing!
I can almost smell and feel the rooms.
Wow
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The most beautiful house ever
Nice, beautiful home and attention to detail .
What kind of parent, wife, animal advacat was she?
okay... does any one else think she looks like a white Cardi B at 0:49 ?
I'm laughing. What a bunch of self satisfied elitist narcissists.
Donielle Stenson my sentiments exactly. I'm glad you noticed.
Forget the past. What Tom Ford has done to this house makes it more exciting to be in the present. Oysters. Champagne. Polka Dots. Versace. And Dorothy Draper patterns galore. It's a spectacle, people. Many laughs and hard to behave with that pool and cabana. Can't wait to be invited again. Step aside Betsy and Nancy, the boys are back in town. And don't even think about smoking on the property, even outside. Tom goes nuts if he catches you.
It's nice, but boring. I think the guest list is much more interesting than the boring, expected decor
Elitist snob.
Mimi Greenberg you hit the nail on the head. EXACTLY.
Anyone think this girl is kind of a creep
her mans $$$ made from nasty mean bizness deals: bad karma lady
read the kitty Kelly book bout Nancy Reagan: monster.
Stop saying, O WOW.