Welcome my friends to a wedding breakfast. It’s hosted by Miss Havisham every single day. Let’s join Miss Havisham’s Wedding Breakfast Gone Bad.
Miss Havisham’s Wedding Breakfast Gone Bad
You know Miss Havisham, don’t you? She’s a favorite character in Charles Dicken’s “Great Expectations”. Young, lovely and wealthy Miss Havisham had planned a lavish wedding to her suitor Compeyson. Although her cousin had tried to warn her that he was a scoundrel she didn’t listen. On the morning of the wedding, at twenty to nine, she received a letter from her intended informing her the wedding would not take place. From that day forward time stopped for the heartbroken Miss Havisham.
She never removed her wedding gown and the wedding breakfast was left to rot.
She had selected only the finest linen, crystal and lace for her special day.
Rotting Wedding Feast
The sideboard groaned under the weight of all the wedding food.
But the feast was only ever enjoyed by insects and rats.
One of the rats reminds me of another crazy character… the painter Salvador Dali.
Take Care Miss Havisham!
I do hope Miss Havisham takes care…there is just so much flammable fabric…
…draped amongst so many flames.
She has suffered enough…we wouldn’t want anything to go up in smoke.
Miss Havisham in color.
The colorized version of this creepy tale will be shared tomorrow.
Do come back if you dare….
Laura
Auntie Em says
That is awesome and took a lot of imagination and I would expect a few giggles to prepare this scene. Now where are you going to eat for the next couple weeks while this lovely table waits for its Hallowe'en guests! lol
CarolynB says
This is so clever and creative!! And fun to read!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh my word Laura, this is totally amazing. I can't get over your imagination and all the detail you put into this. Your dining room is FABULOUS.
Christine says
Oh My!
Down to the last detail. The pages just jumped into the your dining room.
The Boston Lady says
Love, love, love this beautifully chilling representation of this tale! The black and white photos add to the time-stands-still feel. Ann
GSGreatEscaper says
Really, truly? I hope every English teacher in America is watching – what a cool project!
Rita C. says
Super cute and creative, Laura!
Linda says
This is simply the best, Laura!!! You amaze me. ♥ Such a perfect scene!
Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says
I love that you linked your awesome decor to a story.
Vel Criste says
Spookiness to the max! LOVE it all Laura!!!!
Fairhope Supply Co. says
What fun you are! I actually got a shiver and bought into your story completely! Hope I can sleep tonight.
Christine Graves says
That is positively adorable, love it!!
BarberryLane Designs says
Amazing post…such detail and love you put into this tale of woe and misery. The mice are some how adorable, lol.
Great idea to film in black & white. Smiles, Sandi
Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane says
How adorable is this post!! Love the photos and love the story!
XO Barbara
Silvana Joanne says
Oh wow this is awesome! It really looks stunning!
FABBY'S LIVING says
AWESOME!!! What an amazingly creative Halloween and only with white, center staged by those ugly two rats that make the show! I had one but my G'girls took it to their home, lol..
Love your romantic white linen too. I'm pinning for future inspiration
Enjoy your weekend.
FABBY
Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home} says
WOW. What a fabulous transformation of your dining room into a spectacular Halloween vignette! You always amaze me with your creativity. We would so love to have you over at our Vintage Charm party. Won't you stop by? http://charmbraceletdiva.blogspot.com/2015/10/vintage-charm-party-2.html
xoKathleen
Rustic Maple Elizabeth says
That looks both cool and kind of creepy so a total success!
The Charm of Home says
I love it Laura! You got it perfect! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!
The Charm of Home says
Oh, I will feature it this week!