As I begin decorating for what can be a Season of allowing your imagination, inner child and quirkiness to run wild, I realize how heavily influenced I was by an old favorite TV Series "The Addams Family". *Addams Family and Abandoned House Images cribbed from Bing Images* Not only did I adore the classic TV show and all of it's characters and never miss an episode, but I soaked in ALL of the interior decor and exterior scenes of that creepy and quirky old Mansion they lived in. I wanted to have a House like that, I thought it would be amazing to have that quirky Bohemian oppulence surrounding you and all those cool over-the-top things they collected! A stuffed Polar Bear in the Livingroom surrounded by Gothic Antiques, lush Victorian Velvet Draperies, Persian Rugs, scads of Chandeliers, Crystal encrusted Candelabras and huge Fireplaces with elaborate Mantels, I was mezmerized! As a Teen I even had a Morticia Addams PapaSan Chair that was an exact replica of hers and I felt absolutely Queenly sitting on it like a throne in my room! *wink* I was in my "Black Period" at the time... you know that dark period all Teens seem to move through *smiles*... and I was probably as flambouyant as Morticia in my style sensibility of the time... I've never be accused of being inhibited about my fashion sensibilities. *LOL*
Well, I may have slightly moved past my infatuation with the macabre... but not by much... I still can't see an old abandoned building, especially of the Victorian era, and not WANT it and feel that it needs me! I'd save them all if I could... or at the very least have them put on Historic Registers so no more could be razed! *Gasp* OMG, the razing of a Historic old Home, especially a Victorian, can reduce me to tears and I'm truly grieved every time one is lost. Even though our Historic Home was a wreck and condemned when we purchased it over a decade ago it was still a 'dream Home' to me. I feel Blessed to have finally acquired MY old House... since I've dreamed of owning one from as far back as I can remember... as I sat there watching that classic old series as a child. Now, this ole House can't hold a candle to Morticia and Gomez's fab and quirky abode... but I'm not done living yet *wink*... Dawn... The Bohemian
I can hear the theme song now, snap, snap! LOL! Love your images, and for sure this time of year we can all go a little macabre. So glad you linked in to VIF, hope you're having a great weekend!
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Debra
Hi Dawn, How are you? I love the picture of the old house you cribbed from Bing Images. The second one is right up my alley and I could easily just move in. I can't even imagine how it could be abandoned. It's my dream home. Great to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteBTW, don't tell me where the French rosary is. I can't afford it either but I might try to put it on my credit card!!
Au Revoir,
♥Danette
Au Revoir
Such lovely candles.....love the atmosphere....
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Oh my goodness...I am in LOVE with your blog! I'm in the process of writing a blog post about building a doll house that resembles The Addams Family house and came across your blog and just fell in love with it. You definitely have an eye for texture and style. I love what you are doing! I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to include your blog in my list of inspirations. :o)
ReplyDeleteI know this post is an oldie but have to tell you how mch I loved the Adamas Family as a kid back in the good black and white days I used to sit glued to it clicking my fingers along with the music.
ReplyDeleteI also hate to see empty old houses or ones getting knocked down I think give it to me give it to me I will love it.
Lucky you having an old place now I am still waiting for my turn'Next house suburbia (yuck) and new (double yuck) Hubby isnt like me otherwise Id have what I wanted lol