Do You Ever Feel Like Someone is Watching You?
Toccoa, GA
Sally - Great pics, they look like they are up to a little mischief. Where is that building?
Aug 08, 2010 11:27 AM
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team
Sally, those are great photos! They just don't build cool things like that into buildings any more!
Aug 08, 2010 11:37 AM
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Thanks, Linda. This is the Southam building in Old Montreal. Interestingly, the building is being restored and converted into lofts. And yes, I agree, these guys are up to no good!
Aug 08, 2010 12:28 PM
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Tony - Thanks so much! I know, it's sad - I just hope that details like this are preserved so that they can be enjoyed for many more years.
Aug 08, 2010 12:30 PM
Royal LePage Maximum Realty.,Brokerage - Greater Toronto Area - Vaughan, ON
Great photos Sally,
It looks like you took advantage of the Montreal architecture for these shots. It really is one of the best places to bring out the European feel in all of Canada....
Aug 08, 2010 12:39 PM
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Thanks, Sergio! I know that you have some great old buildings in Toronto, too. I especially love the gargoyle faces on old city hall. Of course, this all pales in comparison to Europe! I have a wonderful collection of gargoyle photos from Notre Dame in Paris.
Aug 08, 2010 12:47 PM
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager
Why are these creepy little guys always naked? They seem to crouch a lot too!
Aug 08, 2010 03:21 PM
E3 Green HOMES - Boulder, CO
EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA
Yikes...that's a little creepy. It looks pretty big too. Interesting how some buildings have such ornaments and statues built in...more so on the older buildings than the new ones.
Aug 08, 2010 03:27 PM
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Sharon - Ha! So true - you just want to knit little sweaters and pants for them, don't you? Yes, well, I guess crouching is a prerequisite for a gargoyle - they do have to fit into tight corners of buildings...
Aug 08, 2010 06:44 PM
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Hi John -Actually the gargoyles were pretty big, although they were dwarfed by these human/Egyptian forms just above them. Crazy, huh?
Aug 08, 2010 06:55 PM
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Patricia - That's exactly what they were created for in pagan times - to ward off evil spirits. That's why you often find them on the exterior of churches - to keep the evil spirits from entering the church. They truly have a face that only their mother could love!
Aug 08, 2010 06:57 PM
Design2Sell - Atlanta, GA
Home Staging Atlanta
Hi Sally, someone has a love for picture taking and it shows. Have a great start into the week.
Aug 09, 2010 01:08 AM
Pell City, AL
I agree with everyone that these guys look a little creepy. It is interesting to look at.
Aug 09, 2010 01:12 AM
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Barbara - I do love taking photos - just wish I had a better camera - hmmm, maybe for Christmas... You have a great week, too.
Diane - They really are funny creatures, and I swear it feels like they're watching you as you walk down the side walk.
Aug 09, 2010 04:17 AM
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Juli - I like that - "weird but interesting" - kind of says it all! Certainly a far cry from Adobe style...
Aug 09, 2010 05:46 AM
Real Estate by Design with Keller Williams Realty - Denton, TX
Oh my, that is just downright creepy! I think I'd steer clear of that place!
Aug 10, 2010 09:39 AM
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C
Carissa - Ha! I don't know... they're starting to grow on my...
Joshua - Faces only a mother could love!
Aug 10, 2010 10:53 AM
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Author Bio: Sally Weatherley is the owner of Exit Stage Right, home staging and redesign. She is a Canadian Certified Staging Professional, and a member of Professional Real Estate Staging. Sally also holds a Management Certificate from the Interior Design programme at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), and holds a certificate in textile design from City & Guilds of London textile programme. Art and design have been constant throughout Sally's life.
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