Monday, November 24, 2008

Quick Decorating Tip

Just a reminder ladies:

When decorating your house for Thanksgiving, think simple and elegant.

"Understated" and "subtle" will convey an aura of sophistication that so perfectly compliments this treasured holiday.








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43 comments:

  1. McMommyNovember 24, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Watch out.
    I know of a Pilgrim that has a big ol' shotgun strapped to his chest. He'll throw some toast in GuardPoodle's bowl to distract him and then take that turkey out no problem.

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  2. jmoNovember 24, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    LOL! We bought our first "inflatable" this Halloween. We had sworn that we never would but they are just so cute... However, I think an 8 foot tall turkey would scare the crap out of the kids. Especially a gun totin turkey!

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  3. Miss YvonneNovember 24, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    Oooh, classy!

    Thanks for the tip. I was afraid my crepe paper pilgrims were a bit too much. Now I can see I haven't gone far enough.

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  4. UnknownNovember 24, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    That's a black tie affair all the way. All. The. Way. Baby.

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  5. AliNovember 24, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    Inflatable turkey poolside, inflatable turkey on the beach, inflatable turkey window shopping...I can see another popular series here!

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  6. MegNovember 24, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    As long as it deflates and stores flat, I'm in!!

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  7. Piece o' Coconut CakeNovember 24, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    Thanks, Martha, I'll try and remember that when I'm shopping for my decorations at Home Depot...

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  8. Swirl GirlNovember 24, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    Most of us put that kind of stuff out on the front lawn...but to each their own!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 24, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    Once again I am in awe of the mad Thanksgiving decorating skills being shown on the blogosphere. First it was McMommy's musket wielding pilgrim, now it's HappyHour Sue's light/blow-up turkey. I bow to the greatness.

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  10. CathieNovember 24, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Um you have a tom in your living room! I always seem to be late on the inflatable purchases.

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  11. The Hussy HousewifeNovember 24, 2008 at 10:53 PM

    I think he is kinda sexy Might try to copulate with him after a drinks. We could have Turkey Nuggets..much more healthy.

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  12. Dennis and LeslieNovember 24, 2008 at 11:15 PM

    That's the biggest turkey I've ever seen!!! (That's what she said...giggle, giggle)

    Is that flat Joe in a turkey costume??? I'm typing with about two cocktails in my system....I know, I'm a weenie. Everything looks life-size right now...

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  13. jaimeNovember 24, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    these comments are just as funny as that pic! not much more too say. yup, leaves me speechless.

    Gobble gobble!

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  14. JillNovember 24, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    LOve it!! Are you feeling any better???

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  15. GretchenNovember 25, 2008 at 12:20 AM

    Okay, I can't decide if that turkey is a relative of Homer Simpson, or if he is just the most demented, don't-eat-me-or-you'll-get-salmonella-poisoning looking turkey ever. But, I must say, very classy and understated.

    :-)

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  16. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 12:32 AM

    Lovin' it! Reminds me of our Halloween inflatable my folks bought us and it's a witch humping ( I mean, sitting on) a pumpkin. At least that's what it looks like to me. And my neighbors.

    At least the turkey is standing alone. Safer that way.

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  17. AracelyNovember 25, 2008 at 3:17 AM

    So fancy! My grocery store has one of those standing next to a crate of pumpkins, Tre chic!

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  18. schnaarzyNovember 25, 2008 at 6:27 AM

    Is that Bill? Shut up!!!

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  19. Miss LisaNovember 25, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    I think they have the same bird in Emily Post's home ;)

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  20. TiffanyNovember 25, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    LMAO And people call ME redneck? At least mine is in the front yard. haha

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  21. TenakimNovember 25, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    That's where I would have to put mine since my outdoor electricity crosses over a sidewalk- and that would just be classless with cords everywhere!

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  22. JenNovember 25, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    really that won't look good in my house. I had one all ready to go.

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  23. Linda SNovember 25, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    I was seriously hoping you got that out of our neighbors yard. And you could take the other two huge pumpkins and turkey while you are at it. mkaythnksbye

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  24. GeriNovember 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM

    I like your style. Let's see Martha Stewart try to pull that off at her Thanksgiving dinner!

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  25. nikkicrumpetNovember 25, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    HAR HAR SNORT HAR HAR....I've never been that subtle...thanks for the tip!!

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  26. BrittanyNovember 25, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    Any excuse to get rid of this pesky flabby neck skin I keep toting around.

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  27. Melissa ♥ Spoiled MommyNovember 25, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    Uh isnt that suppose to be outside?
    And where is Joe, how come he isnt there w/Mr Turkey?

    Hahaha!

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  28. JenniNovember 25, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Ooooh. Me likey! We have a life sized Santa that dances and sings and we can do karaoke through him!
    You and me have KLASSY taste, girl!

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  29. Frosting & ThreadNovember 25, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Ah yes pure sophistication ..lol. It's great!!

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  30. DebNovember 25, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    I like it, but it would look better with Mr. Jonas standing with him.

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  31. GretaNovember 25, 2008 at 11:16 PM

    my kids would have that thing deflated in minutes

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  32. DorseyNovember 26, 2008 at 2:55 AM

    I think I'd just add a simple string of pearls around his neck..for that homey June Cleaver look. Though I guess a Cleaver might make him nervous...HA!

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  33. Piece o' Coconut CakeNovember 26, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Left you a present on my last post...

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  34. Shieldmaiden96November 26, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    Somewhere...Martha Stewart's eye is twitching. And she doesn't know why.

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  35. AriaNovember 26, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    Sue, I've got a Thanksgiving mojito for you... Ok, not really, but I do have three awards for you over on my blog http://ariazink.blogspot.com
    Congrats!

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  36. Loveable LoserNovember 26, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    Oh Thank God, the Turkey Diaries has come to a pleasant ending.
    All dressed for Dinner and at the table not on it.

    Concerned also about the Crystal Meth thing...my 15 year old confirmed the cold medicine thing.

    Happy Thanksgiving

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  37. SarahNovember 26, 2008 at 6:13 PM

    VERY understated! My animals would be terrified of it!

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  38. JenniferNovember 26, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    That turkey is the essence of understated elegance!!

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  39. AnnieNovember 27, 2008 at 12:18 AM

    You are linked on my blog now for shopping! Hoping some bloggers need your blogger gear! :)

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  40. CarolineNovember 27, 2008 at 12:27 AM

    Nothing says Happy Thanksgiving like a blow up turkey!

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  41. Anna LeflerNovember 27, 2008 at 3:22 AM

    I know you swiped that from Martha Stewart's lawn. Right ON.

    BTW, I just gave you a shout-out over at my "pad"...

    Have a fabulous and inflatable Thanksgiving!

    :^) Anna

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  42. AnonymousNovember 27, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Makes me want to do every holiday in my home over this year just so I can re-think my decorations and consider inflatables... haha

    Di
    The Blue Ridge Gal

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  43. WendyDecember 2, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Hey, how did you get in my living room? :)

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