Just call me Carla Kravitz.
That's what Alex calls me when I peek out our blinds to see what's going on in the neighborhood. Does anyone else out there have "Gladys Kravitz" tendancies too?
Now I hope most of you out there are familiar with the Gladys Kravitz character from the show "Bewitched" but here's some background just in case... Gladys Kravitz was the extremely nosey neighbor to Darrin and Samantha Stephens. Gladys would often peek through her curtains catching Samantha using her witchcraft to which she would yell "ABNER!" (referring to her husband), and could never quite prove her assertions to him... aka her hubby thought she was super caaaaa-razy!!!!
That's what Alex calls me when I peek out our blinds to see what's going on in the neighborhood. Does anyone else out there have "Gladys Kravitz" tendancies too?
Now I hope most of you out there are familiar with the Gladys Kravitz character from the show "Bewitched" but here's some background just in case... Gladys Kravitz was the extremely nosey neighbor to Darrin and Samantha Stephens. Gladys would often peek through her curtains catching Samantha using her witchcraft to which she would yell "ABNER!" (referring to her husband), and could never quite prove her assertions to him... aka her hubby thought she was super caaaaa-razy!!!!
My "Carla Kravitz" moments are a bit different since I don't suspect any neighbors of witchcraft... although yelling "ALEXANDER" sounds kind of like yelling "ABNER" (haha, that might be the only part that is similar). But I can't seem to help being curious about the house happenings around here!
Why?
I think it is pretty clear to anyone that reads our blog that I love home decor and homes, especially old homes! So my "Kravitz-ing" isn't really about being nosey with neighbors, but being nosey with the houses! Most of my recent window snooping has been because so many homes are getting nice updates like new fences, paint jobs, stucco work, concrete, roofing, and landscaping. I know some might be leftover work from last year's tornado damage, but it's so wonderful to see all these fresh updates! Kind of gives us ideas and inspiration for our own future updates (when timing and budget allows of course).
Aside from home ideas & inspiration, I also think keeping an eye on my surroundings is always a good thing. I guess I am a protective person when it comes to my family, home, and neighborhood. Thankfully, I'm pretty sure my neighbors feel the same :). At least if anyone spots me Kravitz-ing I wouldn't have this awful hair-do...
You knew there would be a silly Photoshop job in this post right?!?!
Anyway, who's with me???
Are you guilty of Gladys Kravitz moments too?
Are you always in the know about home projects in your neighborhood?
Have you ever been caught "Kravitz-ing"
Does anyone actually have a husband named ABNER?!?!
I'm dying to get the answers to these questions and many more!!! Well, maybe not more but you get the idea. Let me know what you think! I'm going to go see what's going on outside now, LOL!
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I have been like this since I was a kid. My favorite night all year was Halloween because I would get to go inside other people's houses (we would sing a song to get our treats). Once inside I got to look around at all the furniture, decor, etc.
ReplyDeleteNow, as an adult, I can't help walking more slowing and trying to see inside someone's house as I am passing by. Open houses are also a favorite of mine even though I have no intention of selling mine.
I've gone to open houses too just to see houses! I always feel a little bad if I get questioned by a realtor, but it is fun to make up a story, ha!
DeleteLOL this post made me laugh. Bewitched was my favorite show growing up and I actually still have my Samantha (Barbie like) doll. Anyway, I am not the Gladys Kravitz, but the Mr is. He is always peeking out the windows to see what is going on. Although, my parents do tell me a story of when I was younger and we would go to friends homes ( my parents used to play pinochle with their groups of friends) and I would be known to wander around the inside of their homes. When asked where I was, I would proudly say, "Just looking around".
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun post. I love the photoshopping efforts!
I am most certainly a Mrs. Kravitz.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Katrina does this all the time. I feel Alex's pain. I find it completely creepy to stop on the side walk in order to see into someone's house, or put your face up to their fence to see the back yard. SO weird!
ReplyDeleteTotally guilty! I love walking the dogs in the evenings when everyone has their doors and windows open and I can see inside the houses. One thing I've noticed is that our neighbors mount their TV's so high - it's almost on the ceiling! So strange to me - should those TV's be at eye level? So yes, totally guilty and I love it!
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes it is funny that you can always see what TV neighbors are watching with TV's mounted all over the walls now :)
DeleteI am so nosy. Most of the time I go to garage sales and estate sales is to snoop!
ReplyDeleteI do that too! Love estate sales!
DeleteI am GUILTY!! My husband laughs at me, but HE IS THE SAME WAY!! We can't even watch a movie, without noticing wall paper, chairs, tables, ETC. In the back ground!
ReplyDeleteI SO got caught peeking out our blinds once -- our neighbor two doors down. Eeek. SO embarrassing. Oh, and my fav walks are around our neighborhood when it's dark so that I can spy on people's decor.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been caught yet, at least to my knowledge :) I am sure it will happen someday though, LOL!
DeleteHaha! Carla, I LOVE this post!! I'm so glad knowing other neighborhoods have their own Gladys...not just mine :) AND I love that you even know who she is! Although, I shouldn't be surprised, you're an 'old soul' when it comes to movies and TV :) Most people our age look at me like I'm from another dimension when I mention the show and compare myself to her. With all of the tall apartment/condo buildings around me, my inner Gladys feels truly blessed ;)
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