Filed under: Famous Homes, Celebrity Homes
Missed the Oprah house tour -- well, garden teahouse tour -- on Nate Berkus today? Let us walk you through.
Best friends forever. Photo: Harpo Studios 2011/George Burns
Every single day, people all over the country turn no their televisions and let Oprah into their homes. Today, she finally returns the favor and opens the doors to her Montecito, California home...outside of her house. Yes, Oprah has a garden teahouse that is bigger, more beautiful and generally superior to most people's primary houses.
But it's Oprah, so no surprise there. She takes Nate Berkus through the house and its outstanding garden. Take a look:
The Oprah House Tour
...Except now they're in comfy wicker chairs instead of Oprah's posh studio.
And Nate looks on, dutifully. We'd comment on the fact that Oprah's compound is so large it must be traveled by golf cart but come on, it's Oprah. Are you surprised?
Rustic, understated wood and stone mixed with over-the-top lush greenery makes for the perfect picture of low-key elegance.
In a book that she calls her "greatest gift." Nate smartly notices that all the dogs are posed for the photo. Again, the things you get when you're Oprah.
Starfish decor, urn lamps and a pressed flower frame: So beachy, so breezy. We'd never guess this look for Oprah but we're not fighting it.
...But we're too busy contemplating O's green and beige color scheme. Too plain? Just perfect?
Oprah tells Nate: "I have to see the color of the grout going in between the stone."
OK, we take back any criticism of the green and beige color combo. It's winning here. And the beach photos look just heavenly.
If Oprah pays attention to the color of grout, can you imagine the scrutiny of the rose color? Luckily, these are stunning.
She also made time to talk about her decorating philosophy and what her life was missing when she lived in a penthouse on the water with "lots of pretty things."
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