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Woman Transforms Home Into McDonald’s Shrine

She’s lovin’ it, but I’m not sure anyone else is.  A lifelong McDonald’s fan has turned her home into a shrine to the fast-food chain, complete with its iconic golden arches…

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She's lovin' it, but I'm not sure anyone else is.  A lifelong McDonald’s fan has turned her home into a shrine to the fast-food chain, complete with its iconic golden arches and Happy Meal toys.

Taylor Gecking, 31, who lives with her husband Adam, 40, in Richmond, Va., has collected more than 100 memorabilia items over the years from McDonald's. The walls of her home are even painted red and yellow.

Gecking's McDonald's obsession began when she was a child and played in the play place at one of the restaurants. She finds items at antique malls, flea markets, and online marketplaces. She hopes to grow her collection by purchasing a Ronald McDonald sitting on a bench.

There are over 90 themed items in Gecking's house and her favorite item is a Ronald McDonald stained-glass piece. And I must say, it's creepy as hell! Ugh! Hanging above the stairs of the home are golden arches and an original 1970s sign taken from a restaurant.

I have some awesome childhood memories of McDonald's. We used to go there after winning swim meets as a kid. It was a treat for us. I remember having "straw fights" with my brother and swim teammates. For years I kept a Happy Meal toy I got in the 80's. It was Kermit the Frog on a skateboard. As an adult I'll admit that McDonald's has some of the best fries around! However, this chick's house is just a bit TOO much.

Some of the items in the home will make you nostalgic and I could see having a room dedicated to the restaurant, but a whole house is overwhelming. But, if they're happy, rock on!

Melany Myers is a Gastonia native and has spent most of her life here in North Carolina. Mel has worked in radio for over 20 years, many of which she spent co-hosting morning shows in Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC. Mel loves 80’s music, going to concerts, cooking, and eating! She is always writing about random news stories that really make you wonder, “what in the world?!” She also writes about rock music and human-interest content.