1. Have a look at this wonderful photography series I just stumbled upon. These suitcases were found in the attic of an abandoned insane asylum in upstate New York; the contents are now being recorded in this stunning series of pictures. It's fascinating to see what got left behind, and the context makes it especially sad and a little spooky. You may read more about the project here.
2. This weekend it snowed (!!!) and we were plunged into the throes of midwinter :/ I am hoping the sun melts it all away sharpish, as it's much too early!! Look at this surreal picture of my yard:
Well, I hope you had a splendid hallowe'en!
(I didn't really celebrate it this year, as the combination of a blizzard-induced power outage and impending midterm exams left me little time for fun, haha)
Those items are amazing and a vary interesting find!! Your snow day outfit is super adorable I wish it snowed where I live =(
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning pictures, thank you for sharing them with us!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear you were too busy to celebrate Halloween dear. And, your dog is adorable!
OMG that is an AMAZING find. Thansk for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteThis find of amazing photos from such an erie building are right up your alley Dakota! Wouldn't it be spooky fun to find such incredible treasures? I know from previous posts you have some little secret abandoned houses you've photographed, which I love! Back to the pics, I have a little story running through my head of some well-to-do, stylish woman being sent for a "rest cure" and having all her glamourous things taken off her at the front desk and forced to wear green or white patient clothes. So sad. The brush set is perfection and I love the shoes and sealing wax. And the clothes look very interesting:). xo
ReplyDeleteWow those pictures of the items take your mind places that maybe it should not go makes one a little sad. But they are beautiful treasures. You look very cute in the snow i hope it clears away soon for you. dee x
ReplyDeleteMakes me sad to see someones belongings I wonder who owned them and why they were at in an asylum ( I know many times the reasons werent even good ones) I read a book recently called The Story of Beautiful Girl. Was involving people in an asylum was lovely but sad let me know if you read it.xx
ReplyDeleteThose suitcases are incredible. They're very bittersweet but yet, I can't help wishing that I could be the photographer, opening them one by one.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved searching through old attics for treasures. How amazing to find those suitcases in the asylum! The stories they hide...
ReplyDeleteoooh, how creepy cool! Love your snowbound look. So wild to see so much snow this early, though
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this. What an amazing and special project, and such a fascinating peek into the lives of the former residents. Thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteWow those suitcases are fascinating, and you look you have just stepped out of Life magazine adorable!x
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad you all appreciated those photos!! They're a bit depressing, but oh-so-fascinating to wonder about. Ooh, and I'm really really glad they ended up in responsible hands, but what I wouldn't give to stumble upon something like that someday!
ReplyDeleteThe suitcase photos just popped up on my facebook newsfeed too, so glad to see others find this sort of thing so fascinating. My imagination goes wild with these images- if one has need of an asylum, what state of mind are they in while packing? what made them choose these items?..... Crispin's blog on this project is fascinating as well- it's interesting to read his thoughts on each case.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't put my finger on what's so odd about your photograph but then it dawned on me- it's the leaves on the bush you are standing in front of. Green leaves and snow just don't mix (and often spell trouble and heavy branches). Any way, you look wonderful, as usual! I hope the snow melts for you soon.
Snow already! woah!
ReplyDeleteThis is so strange and fascinating. I cant help but wonder about the people who owned them, they brought such fancy things with them...did they know where they were going? Did they ever get out? *shivers*
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