Holy Grail Part 3

For some reason, this summer I became obsessed with birdhouses shaped like real houses.  Judging from the prices these go for,  I am not the only one.

But two weeks ago, returning from Wawbeek on Lake Winnepesaukee, I stopped at a chicken coop turned into a secondhand store, and found this little bungalow for less than $5.00.

In a similar vein, I found two more additions to my bizarre lawn art collection:

The creature on the left is a cat.  Or a ghost.  The one with the pants and suspenders is a dog.  I think.

My newest obsession

I can't resist lawn art. The more bizarre, the better.

Random sign letters are good too.


There are so many incredibly crazy, weird old things out there.

Which is why I get crabby in stores like Home Goods or the Christmas Tree Shoppe; all that Made in China decor adds stress to our environment, in its creation, shipment, and ultimately, disposal (because the tchotchkes are so cheaply made, it's easy to chuck them).

We shouldn't be spoon fed our decor. There are a zillion environmentally friendly options out there. While not the hippest gal out there, Martha Stewart is my idol - the woman could decorate an estate using flower pots, cardboard boxes, and a glue gun.

And of course, ultimately (and selfishly), I think we should apply this concept to clothing. Vintage is green, it's non-exploitive, and still, it looks damn cool.