Thursday, October 27, 2011

Haunted

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A forgotten orchard surrounds the house.  Trees heavy-laden with red, juicy apples that no one will taste…

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The house sits stately…a once-resplendent Queen Anne Victorian, long-neglected, long-uninhabited…or is it?

image {early photograph of Redman House in all it’s former glory…}

Windows and walls, doors and passageways…all witnesses to those that have lived, loved—and died—here…

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…they are all gone now…but perhaps, just perhaps, some remain…

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What goes on in a house when no one else is around to see?  Who goes through the halls where once he skipped and played? 

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Who peers longingly through the high dormer window, wishing for a just a glimpse of the sea, or for one of those juicy, sweet apples…oh-so-close…that she cannot have?

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Perhaps it was no one…perhaps, just perhaps, I only imagined it…

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The story of the Redman House is a long and interesting one…someday I will tell you more…

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…truth is often stranger than fiction, they say…and in this case, it is certainly true…

Sounds are heard…weeping in the night…doors opening and slamming on their own….mysteries unsolved remain… 

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A little “haunted” project made this week with this well-known local landmark in mind…

DSC06575_edited-1 {fabulously haunted scene from Crafty Secrets’ “Halloween Greetings” Creative Scraps}

DSC06572_edited-1          DSC06569_edited-1 {duplicate Halloween revelers cut out & popped-up for some dimensional fun!}

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…a light-hearted vintage look at a similar house from a similar time…

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…where window and walls still remember those that have lived, loved—and died—long before…

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…and red, juicy apples still hang from those long-forgotten trees…just longing to be tasted…

Julie

{My own photographs of the house and grounds are watermarked; others were found online}

25 comments:

  1. A perfect post for Halloween and a haunted house for real. I love the look of that old house sitting there going to ruin, it's a shame really.

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  2. Spookily
    LOVELY,
    Julie! I have
    only had one
    haunted type
    experience,
    in an historic
    row house in
    Savannah....
    Now I'm a bit
    of a believer!
    xx Suzanne

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  3. UHHH it looks realy haunted, that gorgeous house-will no one take care of it? what a pitty if it is falling to pieces.
    Love your- Fright Night- piece, Julie.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  4. I love this!! And I do believe in haunted houses!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. how sad that this gorgeous old house has no one to love it and will probably be torn down, apple trees uprooted for a Mcmansion or big box type store.

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  6. Oooh Julie, I just loved this post!... I totally believe in haunted houses, some that are totally harmless too yet spirits remain... I love the way you matched your story to your photos, and would love to visit the old house... I am sure many things still go on at night... I might even dare taste one of those apples... well, maybe... xoxo Julie Marie

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  7. Oh WOW, Julie, this post is amaaaaazing!!! I love it!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  8. If walls could talk....what stories they'd tell. It will be fun when to read the story when you get the time to share.

    Good Looking Halloween Cards!

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  9. All old buildings have a story to tell, thanks for sharing this one!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  10. Scary story!!!!! But so interesting, can't wait to hear more!

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  11. As usual you thrill with your words and your creations Julie! What a beautiful house that was once upon a time. What a shame it's fallen into such a state. Love and hugs from afar. xxoo

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  12. Beautiful, beautiful house. What a shame no one will buy it and restore it.

    I love haunted houses - as long as I'm on the outside. :)

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  13. Oh my goodness, what a wonderful post! I can't wait to hear the whole story. That house makes my heart ache... I so want to take it over, make it over, love it to life! And I'd keep the inhabitants, as long as they weren't nasty, LOL! Adorable scene you've created, too - love that Crafty Secrets scrap set!

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  14. Wow!!Che storia affascinante, amo le vecchie
    case vittoriane,la loro storia, i suoi
    abitanti. Se poi ci sono delle presenze....Brrrr!!
    Un abbraccio
    Susy x

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  15. I love what you have created. You are so talented. That has is eery but so sad that it is in decay. No hopes of anyone saving it?

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  16. Uh-oh! I'm about to go to bed and now I have ghostly thoughts and images racing through my head. You are an amazing storyteller. Hope your day is great. Tammy

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  17. What a wonderful post! I love this! Your Halloween creation is fantastic! Happy Haunting!!!!

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  18. Wonderful post! I'd love to see and hear more about this house. And as always your artwork is fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Did this post?

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  19. Sorry, I had clicked 'post comment' and the page reloaded, but didn't post my comment. I clicked again and it worked fine. Spooks, perhaps?

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  20. ok...that was kinda spooky...
    or perhaps NOT
    I love old houses and like you aften wonder about the people who lived in them
    their secrets
    I am not sure where I stand on "haunted houses" cause I don't believe they would be scarry things
    just those who left there
    checking things out

    hmmm......don't know.

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  21. Oh that is the perfect Haunted looking House for Halloween. Every community has to have a haunted house, and there is one around here too. Lots of stories to tell! Why is it always an old creepy looking place? Love your posts and hope you have a wonderful Halloween!

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  22. Love this today my friend...we have a few houses that would be considered haunted as well.
    I would love to see your pyrex collection my friend...mine is just a wee one but i hope it will grow...I asked for some pieces for Christmas if my daughters can find some..it is very expensive up here.
    Hugs for a great weekend. xoxoxo

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  23. Oh, what a neat old house. If only the walls could talk about the inhabitants.

    Love your frightly fun artwork. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, sweet friend.

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  24. Jules...I'm not much of a blogger or reader of blogs lately (moving too often! haha!) but I came back to your site today to search for a recipe - because I used it before for Halloween and your recipes are the best! Anyway - it was fun to look over some of your older stuff...and all your great pics of your mom...love that lady. You are so talented and beautiful. Hope all is going well!

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  25. I need to go google the house now...I adore old homes and I get so so sad to see them looking like that. Someone needs to give a little time, $ and TLC to that gorgeous place!

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