American Horror Story - Coven

This is the End

but the beginning of my new catch phrase.

American Horror Story - Coven ended last night.

This wasn't my favorite season of American Horror Story.

I really thought it would be since it was set in

New Orleans and was about witches. 

My favorite is still season 1 - Murder House

with Asylum a far second.

There were times this season...I almost didn't care

if I watched another episode. 

Characters died and then came back to life repeatedly over and over

during the season.

There were holes in the plot...times you had to just pretend that it made sense.

or didn't...why couldn't Cordelia see all?

Well she just couldn't...I guess she was just too over shadowed by her Mom.

I loved all the actors though...and I'm glad I watched it all.

Kathy Bates was fantastic, so was Angela Bassett.

Of course Jessica Lange is the queen. 

I can't wait to see what she'll do next season...I admit.

Appearances by Stevie Nicks felt forced. 

like let's help Stevie sell some tunes.

But watching this season was all worth it when

Fiona finds herself in hell and says...

"What is this - Knotty Pine?!!!!!"
(said with Fiona's southern drawl -  knaughty p-i-i-i-i-i-ne?!!!)

Ah...the ultimate sign you are in hell.

Oh.....that was good. 

Just shows this season was all about decorating.

The thing I enjoyed the most about this whole season was the 

house. 

On this final episode we even saw more of the beautiful interiors of the home for witches.

So funny that the line came out of Fiona's mouth just as she realized she must be in hell 

if she was living in a house with walls covered in knotty pine.

This will probably be my new catch phrase for awhile.

I haven't found a phrase I wanted to repeat over and over as much since....

"Where the hell is my chiffon!"

from season two of Project Runway

"What is this - Knotty Pine?!!!!!"

said with surprise, realization and disgust

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American Horror Story: Coven

Miss Robichaux's Academy

 for Exceptional Young Ladies

Official photos from the set of American Horror Story.

My friend, Valorie aka The Visual Vamp wrote me yesterday and sent me a link

to this story about the sets from American Horror Story: Coven.

read the entire article at 

http://www.domainehome.com/home-tour-american-horror-storys-new-orleans-witches-mansion/

She knew I was all about this house cause I shared it a couple of weeks ago in a post, here.

I've been wanting to see the bathroom and here it is!

I knew many of you would want to see also.

Shots of the double staircase

The house is all monochromatic, mostly whites but with accents of dark wood.

The set designers wanted a very New Orleans feel but in a modern color scheme.

The only thing I don't like in this decor are the window treatments.

But I think they might be the only thing that keeps the house looking old.

If the drapes were of a chic modern more simple style...this house would look more like 

the Restoration Hardware Showroom than a New Orleans Mansion.

gallery of witches.

Read the article here.

Are you still watching?

They fought off zombies last week.

Witches are dying and coming back to life right and left.

And Jessica Lange is just chewing up the scenery.

If you aren't reading MFAMB you should. 

Jenny gives a recap of each episode that is super hilarious. 

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Open House Sunday - American Horror Story - Coven

Through the Witch's Gate to

Mrs. Ribochau's Academy for Exceptional Young Women on American Horror Story.

This is our Open House this Sunday....a tour of the Girl's school on this season's American Horror Story - Coven.

You can watch the first episode online here.

I actually watched it on Amazon and paid to do so because I wanted it in HD so I could grab these screenshots. 

Outside it's the Perfect Antebellum Home

Inside it's all about the greige.

It's very Restoration Hardware meets Aidan Gray.

Look at the details in this house! The moldings and chandeliers...the transoms!

Chandeliers and white furniture abound in this home.

Paintings of Past witches of note done gallery style of course.

A white grand staircase with ebony handrails.

The pale wood floors add to the light feel of the place. Light floors and yet the staircase steps are dark.

The view into the parlor. Impressive chandelier.

This set could be a page from an Aidan Grey catalog.

Only thing I do not like in this house are the drapes. They are too fussy.

brass candlesticks and marble fireplace mantel

Just adore the big doors with transoms in this place.

A simple quaint girl's bedroom. But this is the only bedroom seen so far...

who knows what else is in this house! We haven't seen the bathrooms yet either.

And here's the kitchen I am gaga about. 

Recognize that light fixture? I know I've seen it for sale online somewhere.

See how all the cabinets look like free standing furniture?

It's looks like three hutches instead of regular cabinets.

I just love this kitchen!

gray buffet in the back and huge door with transom

Love the wall mount faucet and the little white pots of herbs on the shelf above the sink.

There to the left is a french pastry table. I've always wanted one of those.

Huge corbels in the house flank the arches of the doorways. 

Hmmmm...brass light switches.

I've never seen that before and I like it.

Great vintage fridge. Now that's an ice box!

Dining room in candlelight. Love the mercury glass vase full of lemons.

And you wondered why I was talking about how beautiful this house is.

Gorgeous wall lights...very french which fits because New Orleans has a strong french history.

Cordelia who is head mistress potters around in her greenhouse/laboratory.

She's mixing up potions and spells at her potting bench.

What an incredible space! Turquoise tables....rustic brick walls...test tubes, 

candelabras, ferns and industrial brick a brack.

Industrial lighting overhead. 

A great house to view every week and sites of the surrounding city of New Orleans.

This show is such a treat already this year....a good spooky story and wonderful sets!

I can't wait to see if we see the bathrooms next week!

Is that wrong that I'm just as excited about the sets as I am the story?

All my favorite movies are like that...why shouldn't tv be the same?

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