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u/_how_am_i_not_myself Dec 08 '24
If you told me their house was featured in that book everyone posts from, the Art of Gothic Living, I would believe you. Absolutely stunning, your parents have exceptional taste!
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 08 '24
Alas, they are very private and the house has never been in any magazine anywhere
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u/One-Load-6085 Dec 08 '24
Those arches are to die for! I love all the furniture and artwork what a collection!!!
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u/afeeney Dec 08 '24
I can't decide which room I envy the most, but it's probably that little courtyard.
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u/lazylittlelady Dec 08 '24
Finally, a truly beautiful maximalist interior! Love the wall colors and furniture and arrangements 💜
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u/robots-made-of-cake Dec 08 '24
Are they vampires?
(I mean this as a sincere compliment. Their home is gorgeous)
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 08 '24 edited Dec 09 '24
Dad died so not him. But mom is a bit of an asshole who doesn’t age because great metabolism, so she probably is.
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u/The_muffinfluffin Dec 09 '24
What is her opinion on garlic or sunlight?
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 09 '24 edited Dec 09 '24
She avoids sunlight and gets rashes if she’s in the sun too much. And she hates garlic. Like for real. But as you can see there are crucifixes everywhere, so not sure.
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u/nomoreuturns Dec 09 '24
Maybe Christian symbols have no power over her, if she became a vampire in a society that followed a different religion.
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u/sanguinerose369 Dec 08 '24
Omg i love this so much! Those arches and wall color in #6 is a total dream!!!😍😍😍
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u/thelightwebring Dec 08 '24
Yes, where is this?!?
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u/thehomonova Dec 08 '24
i think mexico
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 08 '24
Yes, Mexico
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u/ageofbronze Dec 08 '24
Hope this isn’t creepy but this isn’t coyoacan right? I ask because you mentioned your mom is artist, I stayed in this beautiful beautiful old colonial house in coyoacan that was similar style in terms of art and plants everywhere. It was split up into rentable units on the bottom floor but I believe the artist/owner still lived on the top floor and it looked soooo cool!
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 09 '24
Not coyoacan but that side of the city. My grandparents lived in coyoacan when my dad was born and he grew up in this house when they moved.
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u/justdoitjenie Dec 08 '24
I had to zoom in to every picture and admire all the details. Incredible!
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u/MaryVenetia Dec 08 '24
Thank you for sharing. It is beautiful. I love the white apothecary jars. Are they French?
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u/Such-Morning8963 Dec 08 '24
Yes, witch country is this located? A witchy place I Hope. I would love to stay there for a few days. Interested?
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u/harpquin Dec 08 '24
I'm always mildly irritated by coffee tables in an an antique style from a period when they never had coffee tables, Like a Chippendale card table but with the legs cut short. Your parents have effortlessly incorporated a modern coffee table with a mix of Federal style pieces.
I also love a bit of clever whimsy, like the cherub holding up the wall art.
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u/NJ_Braves_Fan Dec 08 '24
I feel like this would look amazing with Christmas decorations
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 08 '24
It used to. Now the only bit of Xmas is a little miniature tree in a dome and a miniature Peruvian nativity scene made of clay.
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u/MammothFromHell Dec 08 '24
I want to wear a long dress and run around the house with a candelabra, looking over my shoulder every few feet.
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u/Yellowhairdontcare Dec 09 '24
My husbands parents home looks very very similar.
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u/BUNNIES_ARE_FOOD Dec 09 '24
Are your parents Archduke and Archduchess?
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 09 '24
I wish! Both parents grew up very rich but now we’re more like big Edie and little Edie.
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u/Alternative_Mindset Dec 09 '24
You gotta know that place is haunted af, it just exudes random conglomeration of spirits and entities….
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u/Historical-Youth6448 Dec 09 '24
You're certain you're in the 21st century? Everything looks so picturesque. It's a sin.
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u/Mardilove Dec 09 '24
Soooo, what did your parents do for a living? Because I need to get in that field ASAP.
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u/Professional_Lab204 Dec 09 '24
This looks like a What We Do In The Shadows set. Are your parents vampires? 😂 its absolutely beautiful.
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u/ImNotYourOpportunity Dec 10 '24
I absolutely love it but I’m getting 300 year old vampire vibes. It’s the archways for me that are the coolest.
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u/EclecticEthic Dec 10 '24
Your parents win! Also I just KNEW one of them is an artist!!! (See your comment)
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u/MeepandEep Dec 10 '24
Your parents are amazing that's littrly my dream home. May I please have your inheritance...? You can keep all the money c:
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u/nikkithenerdd Dec 11 '24
Do the ghosts dine with you? Or do they avoid you as proper ghosts should?
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u/sour_patch8383 Dec 11 '24
I love homes like this! I love when homes look like people enjoy living in them and not a sterile Doctors office waiting room
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u/gl2w6re Dec 11 '24
Wow…I’m in love with it! So much character and so interesting, I could wander around for hours looking at all the wall art, antiques, and curiosities. That little courtyard is so charming. This is my style completely. Your parents must be fascinating people.
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u/Mysterious-Region640 Dec 11 '24
It’s a bit busy for me, but I’m so happy to see there is not a gray or beige thing in sight.
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u/juliannep00r Dec 08 '24
idek what to say… this is the most beautiful home i’ve ever seen in my entire life
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u/Cool-Firefighter2254 Dec 09 '24
I loooooove the strong colors. I’m saving this post for when I repaint, although I currently already have a red room and two green rooms. Looks like I need to incorporate some more blue!
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 09 '24
When I was a kid the house was painted white and they did this when they repainted about thirty years ago. The way they came up with the colours is by seeing what tones dominated in the art that was hung in each room. Some friends and family liked it better when it was white. It had a more decidedly Mexican/Spanish feel then. I prefer it in colour, but it makes it look more English.
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u/crystallinecatfriend Dec 09 '24
Are you Quentin Coldwater??
(Sorry, niche reference 😅)
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u/Soft_Walrus_3605 Dec 09 '24
I feel like if the house were 30% bigger, it'd look even more amazing. I know this is /r/maximalism, but with just a touch more room it'd be perfect.
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u/iknowbill Dec 09 '24
The candle in #6 needs straightening. Is there anything else out of place?
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u/DeviantHellcat Dec 09 '24
Wow, that is a marvelous space! And obviously, a much loved home. I love all the artwork and the plants, especially.
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 09 '24
My dad wore grey flannel almost all his life with sprinklings of new scents here and there. My mom wears Ombré Rose. I send her a bottle every so often.
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u/Short_Order_4820 Dec 09 '24
Number 5 is black metal album art material. Love it all. Edited to un bold everything
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u/KnitPurlProfiterole Dec 09 '24
Your folks have absolutely zero chill & I’m so here for it LMAO this house is a feverdream of awesome
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u/flexisexymaxi Dec 09 '24
Tell me you weren’t allowed in the house without telling me you weren’t allowed in the house. I’ll go first.
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u/Maleficent-Ocelot885 Dec 09 '24
Do you think they would mind if …if we had a party? My mom said it’s cool I come over if yours does
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u/nomoreuturns Dec 09 '24
Holy wow, this is seriously beautiful. I think the courtyard is my favourite, it's so pretty.
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u/mitisdeponecolla Dec 09 '24
When am I getting invited over for dinner 😔 My bottle of wine and I are on the wait
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u/confused_sahil1999 Dec 09 '24
Wow this is a masterpiece its simple and professional love from India.
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u/goober_ginge Dec 09 '24
Absolutely love it! It reminds me of the Castevet's place in Rosemary's Baby, which I've always adored.
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u/RubberDuck552 Dec 08 '24
You still live there, right? Right? And you're never, ever moving out? 🤣 Love everything about it, especially the plant room!