It was brought to my attention that tomorrow is Squirrel Appreciation Day. I have mixed feelings about this, as I sort of fear a squirrel uprising where they will overtake the world. Yes, this is irrational, but I’ve seen the Eastern Gray Squirrel in action and it’s not pretty. Reasons Squirrels Will Overtake The World 1. They’re small enough that
Even More Holiday Tack
That’s right. For my final post of the day, we’re seeing more of my favorite holiday – Tacky Christmas. I can see that you’re very excited. That’s a good thing because this post contains all things Christmas. Reindeer Trees Santa All non-Santa photos are my tacky Christmas display. Hubby is playing Santa in the photo from last year’s holiday party.
Penelope the Wreath: A Study
See how it’s hanging askew? That’s not intentional, but the side with the poinsettas is so heavy from wire that the wreath naturally hangs at an angle. I tried tying the ribbon off balance to correct it, but no such luck. It just adds to the tackiness, I tell myself. Close ups! See me in that last close up? That’s
The House on Emerson Street
As a child, one of my best friends was Jenny. She lived with her mother and grandmother a street and a half behind me. (Her back door was on a side street that ran off the street behind mine.) Her house was on the town line, making her neighbors across the street from a different town. In this town, around
The Bold, The Tacky, The… Watermelon Wreath?
My request from yesterday has been answered. Riz has sent me pictures from her tacky Christmas display. Riz has her display in her office cubicle and has told me that her entire office is embracing tacky this year. This is a mega win. Riz loves the colors pink and green and loves them more if they’re combined. I can’t help