Rags to Riches

I'd always thought of Elvis's home Graceland as a huge mansion set in acres of land. Surprisingly it is not that big at all. I'd also thought that although very seventies in style, it would have been top quality of the time. Not so. The whole thing gives the impression of a tacky do-it-yourself job.
Although parts of it may look glamorous, there is still plenty of 'knotty pine' formica wall boards.
But the nice thing is that however rich and famous Elvis became, Graceland was always home. It may have been garish, but somehow still manages to retain a homespun feel.

The photos don't do it justice. It's actually not nearly as nice as it seems.

Elvis definitely hasn't left this particular building.

This was his parents' bedroom.

The Graceland kitchen is just like many seventies' kitchens of the time. This one boasts the same style of wooden cupboards we saw when house hunting ourselves.

The pool room is swathed in yards and yards of pleated fabric, over both the walls and ceiling. Even the sofas match.

Whilst touring, Grumpy was pleased to note that he isn't the only one who once ran carpet up the walls!

In the Jungle Room, Elvis had a working water wall fitted to remind him of Hawaii.