Miss Havisham's Curiosities

Come have tea.

We showcase decor, travel, and culture for anyone with a darker sensibility. Enjoy.

Photo by Max Gough

All in Old houses

The Prettiest Abandoned Asylum Ever

Oct 30

Oct 30 The Prettiest Abandoned Asylum Ever

Melissa Johnson

early medicine, Feminist history, History, Old houses

Road Trip part Two: A Night in the Madonna Inn

Jul 11

Jul 11 Road Trip part Two: A Night in the Madonna Inn

Melissa Johnson

Dessert, Old houses, Travel, Haunted Hotels

Roadtrip Part One: I Want to be a Hearst

Jul 4

Jul 4 Roadtrip Part One: I Want to be a Hearst

Melissa Johnson

Antiques, Art, Film, History, Old houses, Travel

Mar 17

Mar 17 The Green Room

Melissa Johnson

Art, Dishes, Garden, Home decor, Old houses

The High Holidays are Upon Us

Oct 6

Oct 6 The High Holidays are Upon Us

Melissa Johnson

Art, early medicine, Events, Fellow literary ladies, Film, Garden, History, Old houses, Spooooooky

The high holidays are upon us, dearies. Join me for these amazing Halloween events in Los Angeles.

The Lady of Chetstone Manor

Jan 27

Jan 27 The Lady of Chetstone Manor

Melissa Johnson

Antiques, History, Home decor, Old houses