Gourd House

I love the Gothic boldness of a red house with black wrought iron trim. Also note the scroll-y goodness of the iron column. But the plastic flower wreath is a big let down, it is entirely too festive.

Diane submits:

Teeny-tiny collection plate at the door.

hey, wait.... a gourd birdhouse can look like that?

Score

• Flowery plastic flower (well silk-ish) wreath: 1 point
• Address plaque with two empty pots (tip jars, donate or you hate your country): 0 points
• Ugly boot (my Mom made a water fountain out of one of these boots, don't ask): 1 point
• Turtle taking collections: 1 point
• Tiny chimney: 1 point
• Awesome hand painted gourd birdhouse hung with honor by the front door: 0 points (functional yet beautiful)
• Shrunken dog head on the mailbox (I told you it was Gothic): 1 point

Subtotal: 5 points

Creativity Bonus

Not a very exciting collection but I do love the little shrunken dog head: 1 point

Total: 6 points

Yeah, well I keep mine in the backyard on a stump. It is pretty much the same thing.

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