seems like were in Fantasy Land!

Well, lots of food is sold on the Q to make things easier for folks. You can also stop at any fast food restaurant. You can make from scratch what you want, how much you want, when you want...simple.

The same with decorating...how much and what you like it's all up to you. If you really want to put out more decor, it doesn't take that much extra time. If you came over our home during the holidays, it would be like a fantasyland...I decorate anything that doesn't move

That is no different than folks who like to start their holiday decorating just before Thanksgiving day...to even those who put up their tree Christmas eve and take it down the day after Christmas...and all those who decorate at varying times in December...

Dressing oneself, it's all the same..how dressy or casual is all up to the individual...

It just boils down to one's lifestyle/wants/needs/priorities...everyone is different

I wouldn't be interested in looking at tv shows or magazines that just looked like my house. I look at them for beautiful over the top things, and try to get an idea or two that I can use and make my own to make life better or prettier around here.

I'm waiting for Tattoo to shout "the plain, the plain".

On 10/22/2014 Sooner said:

I wouldn't be interested in looking at tv shows or magazines that just looked like my house. I look at them for beautiful over the top things, and try to get an idea or two that I can use and make my own to make life better or prettier around here.

Well said...That's a great way of putting it...exactly!

I work ft, too. But after trying to have the WM version of Christmas I really wasn't happy. I felt like The Grinch. No one complained about Holiday Downsizing but it just didn't seem the same.

They come along but once a year. I have beautiful china, stemware, flatware, why not use it? JMHO that using Dixie Plates on Christmas is well, disrespectful if you celebrate the meaning of the holiday. I'll put on a nice sweater and slacks. Get my hair and nails done.

I enjoy cooking the entire meal from scratch but there are times I'll get a carryout pie or side dish. I don't have the sq footage that LR has in her home nor do I like the look of Kitsch on Steroids. But I do like to decorate.

I've rearranged my work schedule to allow for more time to plan/decorate and prepare this year. We've experienced some truly difficult years with job loss or family loss . Why not enjoy the good years the best we can?

I think many people on here work (or have worked), have scattered families, want to dress comfortably on their down-time, and don't necessarily have time to cook 8 course meals. However, I enjoy watching these shows and getting a few helpful hints or new ideas that will help to enhance the busy life I have.

I work full-time and have two little ones (ages 6 months and 3 years) and I still try to find the time to decorate and make large family dinners, when possible. There is no way my home could look like a QVC set. They're just giving us ideas, that's all.

As some others have hinted at, not all of everything Q pushes for the holiday season ends up in each and every person's house or lifestyle, It is more about getting ideas, a little fresh or added decor, a new recipe, and a new twist on the old table settings. Many of us enjoy a number of hosts and vendors, and like spending an hour or two with them here and there.

Q does a good job of enticing viewers into the holiday spirit, even though many think it is way over commercialized. My view is, if watching, getting inspired, and then cooking, decorating, and gift giving makes you happy, reminds you to do for others over self, and centers you on the reason for the season, it can't be all bad.

On 10/22/2014 brewhaha said:

I'm waiting for Tattoo to shout "the plain, the plain".

My mind immediately went to Fantasy Island too!