Open House NYC - a look inside Grey Gardens

Sally Quinn talks about purchasing Grey Gardens from Little Edie and she recalls an unexpected visit from Lois Wright.
I think this is from 2009.

[@Adv18]

“All it needs is a coat of paint” iconic!

[@dilshaddealwis6543]

I came back to this after watching the latest iteration of this historic home on home worthy. I love this deco so much more than the current, overwhelming version that the present owners have created. What a shame.

[@monaonassis6346]

It’s is truly heartbreaking to see what has been done to it by the current owners.

[@claymccleery9451]

Thank you, Sally! How beautiful! I've no doubt that Big Edie is pleased.

[@rosannacellini2158]

Wow! What a huge difference. It looked so badly run down in the film, but now thanks to the owners and decorators, it is so magnificently restored, and better than ever. You can appreciate the grounds and parts if the property you could never see before. It was grey now turned into sunshine. This was so great to see. Thanks! 👍👍☺️

[@kathrynbellerose6216]

Sally made this place sparkle. Good job.

[@belladrome]

The way he was holding those china plates in the garden made me kinda nervous! Absolutely stunning renovation ❤

[@memelc5655]

It took a lot of guts and a LOT of 💰 lol 😂 beautiful restoration

[@patriciascowen1713]

Stunning she was the Right Lady!! Remember watching a Documentary about the two Ladies at Grey Gardens Fascinating!!

[@lynny5510]

I hope all those cats got good homes. That house was all they knew.

[@Hoppy_is_a_bunny]

That’s all I kept thinking about

[@monaonassis6346]

It is heartbreaking to see what the current owners have done to this home, as of today, on Homeworthy. It’s a classic example of beautifully restored historic homes, falling into the wrong hands. They have absolutely ruined this home.

[@dannyboyd9077]

Beautiful house I love the house in and out

[@LoriVFenske]

Fashion designer Liz Lange and her husband bought Grey Gardens in 2017. They spent lots of money and time on repairing the foundation and structure of the c. 1901 house, as well as bringing the inside back to life, so it will last a long time. It looks even better!❤

[@Susieq26754]

Big Edie would of came back herself. She wouldn't send someone else. Are you kidding? If her ghost would of showed up, she probably would of said, "Get out of my house."

[@vintagebeliever5023]

Ha ha agree.

[@kamiw5864]

She would have.

[@victorialawhon2251]

Would "have" not of.

[@kamiw5864]

@@victorialawhon2251 , I had to try really hard not to do that. She just did it so many times in one short sentence! It's would have, would have and would HAVE, Miss Susieq. Christ on a cracker.

[@msannthrope1863]

Would HAVE. Would HAVE. Would HAVE. Not, Would OF.

[@cosmedearmas9516]

Magnificent restoration of a historical gem.

[@janetscully3337]

Absolutely stunning

[@Winterveile]

A dream ! Stunning!

[@carolynstewart8465]

Sally looks great!

[@tspwer]

Awesome God bless you ❤🙏

[@cathylindeboo.9598]

I LOVE that she/they used many items which originally belonged to the Beales!!! Everything so beautifully restored!! I hope the cats were humanely transferred....

[@SawyerBarnes-tn8ly]

It’s pretty but I would’ve liked to have seen big Edie’s portrait displayed somewhere in remembrance given it was her favorite place on earth

[@d.l.n.7133]

Like Sally Q or not , ( l’m in the latter group ) she did an amazing job decorating. The current owners have apparently done a good job shoring up the foundation and strengthening the house .

[@KLeonardM]

She bought this house for less than 250.000 and it's worth about 25 million now

[@Hoppy_is_a_bunny]

I know this is a nitpicking thing but I wish she would have left the staircase banister black. I love that original design choice

[@WhosaidIrene]

If Big Edie were ABLE she would’ve kept the house and cared for it. I’ll never not be sad looking at this house knowing how both Edie’s suffered.

[@Deedor]

This restoration was perfect, maintaining the original casual elegance of the house and using much of the Beale's furniture and era appropriate colours and fabrics. The later renovation was ghastly and ripped the soul out of the house 😣

[@camogrrl]

Sally standing there like trying to look relaxed

[@v.b.4622]

"Big edie picked you, because she knew you'd restore the house to its former glory" ..... yet it was neither "restored" nor even remotely resembling its former appearance. It was almost entirely gutted and remodeled. Glad the house was saved, but this isn't a "restoration", it's a renovation.

[@meyou3566]

Would you rather it was demolished, and a modern farmhouse built on the plot? It most certainly was a restoration to a human habitable dwelling.

[@johnryman-f3c]

this is 18 years ago

[@ih8brusselssprouts]

This has to be older than a year because Sally Quinn sold it years ago.

[@msurreal_929]

The house was sold January 2018 for $15.5M

[@chad5893]

This story sounds fishy. So this lady was house shopping in the Hamptons and couldn't find anything, and just happened on the grey gardens house? The documentary had been out and the house was famous. This sale didn't happen by chance and this woman didn't just stumble upon it.

[@misspm8157]

I wish her would have pointed out what was original n restored. Would have been more interesting.

[@gloriahufnagel5556]

I think both Big Edie & Little Edie , especially, would be happy to see Grey Gardens, as it should’ve been.. P.S.. SALLY.. What do YOU do, for a living? Or who’s your family maam? I’m going to Google..💜 I can’t believe they had all that beautiful furniture, in the damn attic..

[@sarahholland2600]

The new owner says the furniture had to be restored tho, so it prob cost her an absolute fortune.

[@gloriahufnagel5556]

@@sarahholland2600 ohh I’m sure! All those damn wild animals in there.. crazy asses

[@zeldasmith6154]

Sally is definitely bourgeois.

[@binkiebabe416]

Sinc e sold again. the way it looks now took all the charm away sad

[@terrifiorelli9819]

That guy is about to lift up and fly away.

[@leeboriack8054]

Care to clarify your comment?

[@kencopeland3471]

What in the world does that mean

[@terrifiorelli9819]

You people must be young or would get the comment.

[@Allthemchirrun]

You must be a bit daft.

[@benleung6331]

@@kencopeland3471he means the guy is about to fly away like a fairy (a.k.a. gay).

[@lindan2836]

The hostess is breathing realy weird

[@tonifoster7095]

She saying a lot of weird stuff too.

[@Hoppy_is_a_bunny]

The host is weird. His overly enthusiastic and exaggeration of the SIMPLE explanation of the wicker chairs design and details🙄 Calm down sir, it’s just wicker🤨

[@dribbledrabble]

I wish the owners would turn it into a Bed & Breakfast!

[@jdh6752]

Lois wasn't an "old lady"!

[@patdonnelly9392]

Good luck buying a place in NY now. Taxes, mortgage, overpriced real estate. That garden needs cleaning or those racoons will be back.

[@tonifoster7095]

Why can’t this lady just show us the house? The interviewer is doing everything he can just to keep a straight face. Show us the house and stop with the dramatics.

[@nagolhayze9366]

4:37 ‘use your china’. Sir/Madam it is China🇨🇳 who is using us ...

[@pam0626]

There’s something unlikeable about Sally Quinn.

[@camogrrl]

Sooooo true. The way she stood in the intro! I almost clicked away when she was waving her arms around failing to be relatable. From the beales effortless charm to instant dislike for no reason. She says was chosen? The ironing is delicious.

[@cheddarcheese930]

Shes harlequins sister.

[@bets9286]

I give it 20 yrs and she'll become Big Edie.. she's half way there w that twirl and 'ghost' sighting

[@pam0626]

@@bets9286 She’s an insufferable social climber and she broke up a marriage. Yuck.

[@michaelangelo-the-singer-br549]

@@bets9286 😸😸😹😹😉😉💞💞😂😂

[@Prieze868]

Selfish Jackie O could have afforded to give it a coat of paint

[@richhhhhh4720]

china CHINA china… who tf is this guy? 😂😂

[@carnellzabolocky5528]

I saw the original b&w movie, the TV version and they were pistols!!! Little edie was a talented young woman and she was much prettier than her cousin Jackie No...

[@terrifiorelli9819]

Rich people, lol!

[@danmozy]

Awful decor. Cmon. Ruined all the Arts and crafts touches haha

[@pomme800]

Horrid introduction from that over the top Barbie.....

[@kamiw5864]

This was so hard to get through, her mouth sounds while speaking are just intolerable. 😣

[@tonifoster7095]

Must be a requirement to be crazy to live in this house. Saying that little Edie was dancing in the foyer when she walked in, is pure hogwash.

[@vintagebeliever5023]

Edie was a dancer

[@cathylindeboo.9598]

That's not exactly what she said. And if you're at all familiar with the Beales, it is pretty clear that doing a twirl for accentuation is perfectly in keeping with little Edies personality!

[@harper7509]

Give it back or go to jail too.

[@nedabagheri5764]

I heard it still smells like cat and raccoon urine. You can’t get that out unless you knock it all down.

[@jtrain5615]

Another video shows how they had to rip out all the floors and walls down to the studs and joists. They basically rebuilt the house.

[@bossbonita1235]

Damn I would’ve bought that house asap for that price!!!!!