She explained that she is lucky enough that her landlord allows her to make so many changes to the home, which she documents on her social media describe the home's interior simply doesn't do it justice so we took some snaps while she gave us an exclusive tour of her home. What some might not realise is that Carmen doesn't just transform the front of her house as the seasons change, she also lets her creativity loose inside the house. I see it more on my phone than I do in person." "I was hoping it would get some attention because obviously I'm decorating for me but I don't get to see it most of the time. She said: "I got a message from France earlier and then I've got an interview from a radio station in Alaska and then there was a New York newspaper. Not only has she been inundated with interviews from regional and national media outlets but has even reached an international audience. Today (November 10), we paid a visit to the festive wonderland in Chantry Meadow, Alphington and Carmen told us of the huge amounts of attention her creation had attracted. It's nice to be able to use our products for a vision." It just started as a small idea and then grew so quickly. I kind of came out of my determination trance. Upon completion of the house at the weekend, Carmen told DevonLive: "I just kind of went for it in the last two weeks, making all kinds of bits for it and now I've finished, I suddenly realised what I've done because I was really caught up in doing it all. From Jeff the dinosaur on the wall to bright green fluffy stairs to the spectacular pastel-coloured ceiling decoration, the home is a feast for the senses. The walls are painted all kinds of pinks and greens, Carmen's favourite colours, and everywhere you turn there are weird and wonderful decorations and ornaments. She quickly jumped into action and said it wasn't until the gingerbread house was completed, after two weeks of working on it, that she came out of her "determination trance" and "realised what had done".
Now the owner of prop company The Prop Factory in Exeter, Carmen dedicates her time to delighting family, friends and neighbours with her home displays.įollowing on from her previous Halloween and Christmas creations, locals were intrigued to find out what they could look forward to seeing this festive season. An Exeter Christmas fanatic has transformed her home into a magical gingerbread house in time for the festive season - and it's literally attracting attention all around the world.Ĭarmen Croxall, who previously worked as an events decorator, has been creating temporary displays on her home since the pandemic which she said helped to fill her 'creative void' when she couldn't decorate events.
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