And I’m not talking about Christopher Lowell. These photos will be winging their way around the blogosphere soon, so I figured I’d get a jump on it.
Source: New York Times “A DIY Versailles” slideshow from “A Las Vegas Mansion, Glue-Gunned to Perfection” by Joyce Wadler.
Larry Hart and his 97th glue gun. "Draw, Pardner." Photo: Ethan Pines for The New York Times
I can hear Liberace quietly weeping for joy, somewhere. Photo: Ethan Pines for The New York Times
Many, many sins. Carpet in the bathroom. Red carpet. And a daybed one foot away from the, um, fixture? A very, very ruffled daybed? Who wants to hang out there? Photo: Ethan Pines for The New York Times
This is actually subdued, compared to other rooms, believe it or not. Photo: Ethan Pines for The New York Times
A piyaner. "I like glueing things to other things" Actual quote. Photo: Ethan Pines for The New York Times
Okay - I kind of like the chairs. Photo: Ethan Pines for The New York Times
Please exit to the right. PLEASE! Photo: Ethan Pines for The New York Times
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My word, it’s, uh…fancy.
OH.MY.WORD.
That article was hilarious but weird. And Larry really ought to have a licence if he’s packing a glue gun for decor atrocities.
Now Larry, just put the glue gun down on the floor & come quietly with me. There’s some nice men who want to take you away for a nice little rest. The lovely place we are going to is called The Shady Pines Glue Gun Rehab . Centre. Don’t make any plans for the next 2 years, I think it will take that long to cure you, your ‘affliction’ is the worst we’ve ever seen. It’s a shame we weren’t alerted to your problem earlier it’s terrible that things have got to this stage. But I have great hope that all will be well after your treament.
Millie ^_^
It’s a bit glue-me in there though, don’t you think?
(ok, ok, I’ll stop)
Hmm, isn’t that interesting…
I like the chairs too! I didn’t realize that your Natonius!
I try to be open to new design becuase that’s how things move forward, etc. BUT red carpet AND a daybed 12 inches from the toilet has majorly grossed me out!
On a more bright note, the piano is shiny!
Usually my comments seem a little longer but I think WOW pretty much sums it up!
holy guacamole !
I found this endlessly amusing! And I’m pretty sure I had one of the heart-shaped ruffle pillows when I was a kid. Except it was country-powder pink, which is actually worse than these.
Is that Delta Burke on top of his “Liberace” piano?
Love these!!