> At a Glance
> – A woman says her across-the-street neighbor replicates 95% of her home and garden choices
> – The copycat moves include identical trees, porch banners, and even rose-colored pants
> – The mother-daughter duo now avoid conversation and may slip a polite note under the door
> – Why it matters: The clash highlights how close-quarters living can turn small choices into big tensions
After four quiet years on the same block, what started as friendly waves has morphed into a year-round case of déjà vu for one homeowner and her daughter.
Yard Becomes Mirror Image
Within months of moving in, the woman noticed her neighbor’s front yard staying blank-until she planted a crabapple tree. Days later, relatives helped the neighbor dig an identical sapling into her lawn.
- Matching vertical porch banners
- Twin potted plants and yard lights
- Same garden flag flapping in the breeze
The list, she says, is “so lengthy I can’t name everything.”
Style Swap Moves Indoors
The imitation didn’t stop at the property line. When her daughter stepped outside in rose-colored pants-an uncommon shade-the neighbor appeared days later wearing an almost identical pair.
> “I have a quilted jacket I wear during the winter, then I notice she’s wearing the exact same type of jacket.”
Key Takeaways
- Copying covers décor, landscaping, and personal clothing
- Homeowner speculates low self-esteem or jealousy drives the behavior
- She’s weighing a politely worded note asking for original ideas
For now, the family keeps decorating-and watching their twin take shape across the street.
