this old spooky prospect
recently i was approached to 'set design' an historical home for the purpose of a commercial , "haunted house". this old dowager, is in total disrepair but so beautiful.
when i toured the vacant property, now being used as a storage dump, i couldn't help but feel a bit sad for it. the house felt lonely, and forgotten.
to think that at some time, many years ago, each detail and every bit of the footprint was carefully thought out, obsessed over discussed and honed to the architect and owners' idea of perfection.
i'm a sucker for old houses. they tend to have this dignified stoic character. silent keepers of personal family histories. give me an old manse needing to have her old bones revived over a tarty, new mcmansion, made up of thoughtlessly devised space any day (sorry if i've offended).
i'll let you know if i go through with this little project. i love scary, so i may just do it~
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Jackie
they're all so pretty. this one is in the worst condition. when we were touring it, there were animals scratching around in the walls!!!
I couldn't agree with you more. I wish more people would save the old homes.
Thanks for inspiring me to finally write about the house we tried to save this summer. And, when I get over my heartbreak we will try again.
Joni
lots of effects. there's a bit of a science to it involving the cast and the traffic movement as well as the theatrical set design aspect.
l.a. was developed in-land first. because back then, people didn't swim, so the beach wasn't desirable. not to mention the beaches were not what they look like now. all of our sand was imported in the 40s and earlier from hawaii. prior to that they were scrubby and not at all an attraction. so the older homes are east of l.a.
also, to clarify, that last photo was my attempt to illustrate a mcmansion. i think i didn't do a very good job!
I'd love to see what you do with this, if you decide to take it on! Oh I hope you will do it!
Melissa