The homes in Nancy Meyers' movies have evolved from something you might occasionally pin on Pinterest to become an interior design style all of its own. In fact, there's an entire viral movement dedicated to recreating the lived-in, warm, and comforting aesthetic of her movie sets. And it is no surprise.
So, in order to fully do my homework on the Nancy Meyers aesthetic, aside from rewatching Something's Gotta Give, I did a deep dive on Instagram, and boy, did that search deliver. I have somehow managed to stumble across @thisoakhouse, an interiors account run by Annie Meyers-Shyer.
If you're not familiar, Nancy has two daughters: Annie and Hallie (yes, names from The Parent Trap). Annie, whose wedding (in Nancy's backyard, no less) was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, is currently remodeling her 1940s Pennsylvania Dutch-style home in California and documenting everything along the way. Here's why I think you should follow along too.
Meet Annie Meyers-Shyer, aka This Oak House
While Annie is by no means a self-proclaimed interior designer, she is certainly a chip off the old block. The house, which bears a striking resemblance to the home in Father of the Bride, seems to be about a year into its remodeling journey.
Her posts are full of aspirational, yet very real (coming from someone who is also on a slow renovating journey) images, stories, and woes of remodel-induced decision fatigue. She shares her desire to create a classic and cozy Nancy Meyers-inspired kitchen, as well as a flower-filled utility, a marble-clad pantry, a sun-soaked snug-meets-sunroom that backs onto her patio. And of course what we're all looking for: plenty of Nancy Meyers bookshelf styling tricks.
What drew me to her account initially was her feed full of inspirational posts, sketches, and renderings but her Instagram stories (and saved highlights) are where she really shines.
Taking us along for the ride with every color, wood stain, and countertop stone decisions, This Oak Houses' stories are a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to transform an old house into a forever home. Even including moodboard meetings with her mom where they discuss everything from fabric swatches to paint choices.
Alongside all the reno chat, Annie has created highlights where she links to recommendations of everything and anything from her favorite wicker wastepaper bins from Pottery Barn and a toilet paper holder from Rejuvenation to tiles and bedding.
One of my favorite story highlights is one called "The Sheets" where Annie tells the story of a family trip to the Hamptons where her mom, Nancy Meyers, marveled over how good the sheets were on the beds. They came to find out that they were Land's End bed sheets which are sold at Target. And now the family exclusively only uses these "softest sheets ever".
It is easy to understand why the Meyers family adore these sheets so much – it's all down to the Supima cotton and 400 thread count. Made of 100% soft Supima cotton, this bedding sheet set offers the superior softness of satin or silk sheets with the cooling breathable comfort of cotton.
Not the most glamorous of purchases, but these waste baskets from Pottery Barn are the hallmark of a well-organized home that prioritizes even the smallest of details. Annie says she has purchased 3, one for every upstairs bathroom.
Nail the bookshelf wealth trend with these ready-to-go stack of decorative books from Wayfair. Of course, nothing beats the real thing but if you're really into matching hues then this is a great styling hack at a great price.
Further proving that she's for the people, Annie also took to Instagram to share a PDF of her kitchen cabinetry details that she used as a reference for her kitchen designer. It is filled with genius hidden details like a drop down sponge drawer under the sink, internal drawers for mason jars filled with baking ingredients, and loads of savvy storage tips for cleaning products.
Whether you're looking for home renovation inspiration or searching for insider tips on creating the Nancy Meyers home of your dreams, you're really missing out if you're not following along with Annie's home account.
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