I went for a routine walk with my dog and boyfriend the other day, and I couldn't help but notice all of the fancy lawn decorations around my neighborhood. And when I say fancy, I mean tacky.

We counted a whopping SIX plastic deer in one side yard that must have been in less than 8X8 feet of space. What in the world do you need that many for? Are these people waiting for the day when Santa needs back up?

Walking on (shaking our heads), I start to get really miffed at the junk people put in their yards, on their porch, and even hang from their trees. Gnomes, tree faces, cowboys, animal statues, those big trendy spherical things, five million wind chimes… the list goes on. 

What happened to the concept less is more?

Now let me explain my neighbor, old man Mo.

Mo, a WWII veteran, has had his home since 1950-something and has had the wonderful sense to never get rid of anything in his lifetime. Even better, he’s decided to display everything he’s even gotten in his yard. He is the sweetest man in the world, but my goodness the things that ornament his lawn make me worry my house would never sell. From birdbaths to flamingos to fake floral decorated archways, his backyard could keep your eyes busy for days.

Floored by the sea of outdoor trinkets, I went on a mad search to find out how much money people actually spend on these things. Did you know one of those sassy pink flamingos could run you over $100? And the deer, they could run you almost $1000! Do yourself a favor, spare your lawn and your neighbors!

I did find something more my speed, if ever I were to decide my lawn needed a little more pep...It's pure genius. Enjoy!