Oh My Gourd!

by Tim Layton

in Design,Exteriors,I'm a little Crazy

This is more of a home improvement blog. I was given orders a long time ago to stay away from the “decorator-ey” stuff. I guess somebody was scared I’d take over!

But, despite my efforts at hiding my feminine side, sometimes I just have to run with it! Like now…

Check out this GOURDjus flower arrangement!

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Isn’t that cool! Talk about eco-friendly! I never even knew there were “Swan Gourds”. I was never in that crowd. But I like railings, and so does this Gourd, so we’re hanging out. Ha. Made myself chuckle.

Not all Gourd decorating should be publicized. Some is just painful. Check this out:

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Gourd help me! This is just too much for me. Maybe this is why I can’t be an official member of the Fab 5 (there could be other reasons). I just don’t have the eye. All I see here is a horrible, heart-wrenching, display of butchered architecture! I’d bet my pink toolbelt that there were decent years left in those balusters.

But, when they died, they got to sit next to Gourd! ;-)

For more gourds, see this BHG.com article and for some beautiful white pumpkin decor, check out Kim’s post on Forever…Wherever!!!.

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Article by Tim Layton

Tim Layton, aka Remodeling Guy, worked his first full week on a construction site at age 11. Learning the ropes from his grandfather, he became a licensed contractor in Florida at age 19, which remained his profession for twenty years.

Tim got involved in blogging in 2009 and now focuses much of his energy on encouraging and inspiring people to dream big remodeling dreams here at RemodelingGuy.net, and as a writer for various publications in both online and traditional media.

Tim also helps his wife, Kim, with an inspiring and growing online community at her site, EverythingEtsy.com.

Tim and Kim split their time between their hometown of Tampa, Florida and the historic harborside town of Punta Gorda, FL. They have been married for 21 years and have two awesome sons.

Follow Tim on Twitter: @RemodelingGuy

{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Holly November 5, 2009 at 10:12 pm

Too funny. Definitely made me chuckle too!

2 Julia @ Hooked on Houses November 6, 2009 at 10:12 am

Ha! You crack me up, Tim. I’d never heard of a “Swan Gourd,” either!

3 Abbie November 6, 2009 at 10:15 pm

I agree, stick to the remodeling! *wink* On the other hand, I needed that snort/laugh at your gourd humor!

4 Franki Parde November 7, 2009 at 9:49 am

LOVED all of it – even the “pun-kins!” Keep up the good work!

5 The Nester November 10, 2009 at 6:57 pm

Well, I think you should venture into the decoraty stuff. You did good!

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