@enchanteddesignsbycara Publishing Rights ( 2025)

This artwork “Goldies Bearlife” is based on the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears story by Robert Southey which was published on 1837.

Oil on Canvas

If You Found a Strange House in the Woods: What Would You Do?

Imagine wandering through a dense, mysterious forest, the sunlight filtering through the leaves, when suddenly, you stumble upon a quirky little house. It looks oddly inviting, but also a bit strange. Would you knock on the door? Peek inside? Or perhaps keep walking?

Let’s take a little trip back to the classic story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Goldilocks, a curious girl, adventures into a house in the woods unaware that it belongs to a family of bears. Her curiosity leads her inside, where she samples their porridge, sits in their chairs, and sleeps in their beds.

Now, think about it—what if you were in her shoes? Would you:

•⁠ ⁠Respect others’ property and walk away?
•⁠ ⁠Explore with caution?
•⁠ ⁠Or just take the chance and go inside?

In Goldilocks’ case, her curiosity got the best of her, leading to a series of funny and tense moments. But it also teaches us something important: curiosity is natural, but respecting privacy and boundaries is equally important.

So, what would you do if you found a strange house in the woods?

Would you gently knock and inquire if anyone’s home, or would you take a more adventurous approach?