'I love it when we are all on the front porch': Brooke Shields opens the doors of her Long Island home
She's known for her timeless beauty and elegant style and has graced the pages of numerous high fashion magazines.
However Brooke Shields says there is nothing she likes better than relaxing at home on her front porch.
The star opened the doors of her 1920's Long Island cottage in the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
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Stylish: Brooke Shields opened the doors of her 1920's Long Island cottage in the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens
The 50-year-old actress and model shared her interior design secrets with the publication - whilst also letting slip that she enjoys knocking up a cocktail or two for friends.
'I make a super refreshing cucumber vodka with muddled lime and agave', she told the magazine, adding: 'I love it when we are all on the front porch and friends ride their bikes over with a bottle of wine.'
The star, who was married to Andre Agassi from 1997 to 1999, combines chinz with clean lines and muted colours with vibrant accent hues throughout her property.
Cooking up a storm: The 50-year-old star opened the doors of her home, to show off her cute country-style kitchen
She gave the magazine and insight into her bold tastes: 'A little color goes a long way...It’s supposed to be good for growing children’s minds'.
The mum-of-two has graced numerous Vogue covers, and told the magazine that her talent for decorating rooms is a way to relieve stress.
'It’s completely relaxing,' she told them, as she described her personal style as 'classic with a very occasional edge.'
Tastes: The star, who was married to Andre Agassi from 1997 to 1999, combines chinz with clean lines and muted colours with vibrant accent hues throughout her property
When asked how she starts her day, the model admitted she likes nothing better tna a cup of English breakfast tea.
'PG Tips tea and taking the dogs for a walk. We have a Portuguese water dog and a potcake I rescued in the Bahamas', she told the magazine.
Former child star Brooke has daughters Rowan - 12 - and Grier, nine, with husband Chris Henchy.
Relaxing: The mum-of-two has graced numerous Vogue covers, and told the magazine that her talent for home decor is a way to relieve stress
Bright sparks: She gave the magazine and insight into her bold tastes: 'A little color goes a long way...It’s supposed to be good for growing children’s minds'
Table talk: The actress and model shared her interior design secrets with the publication - whilst also letting slip that she enjoys knocking up a cocktail or two for friends
family life: The former child star shares her home with her husband Chris Henchy and their two daughters
Chilled: The star said she loves to host her friends and relaxing with a glass of wine or a home-made cocktail
Home chat: The beauty told the magazine that there is nothing she likes better than relaxing at home on her front porch
Earlier this year she admitted to graduating students of the Fashion Institute Of Technology in New York that she struggled to find work after she graduated from Princeton in 1987.
'I could not get a movie, a play, a TV show, or even an ad campaign to save my life. I felt so lost and derailed, because all I had ever known was working.'
Brooke has come a long way since her post-graduation days, and managed to remain busy with a slew of TV roles.
She found success in the comedy series Suddenly Susan, as well as raising her daughters.
Home girl: The star is known for gracing magazine covers but says she is happy relaxing at her cottage - pictured in July
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