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As an 83-year-old grandpa who has worked at Michaels long enough to think I’ve seen just about everything, I have to say this blue glass Christmas tree from the Jonathan Adler collection caught me completely off guard. I originally thought it was a decorative holiday piece, but after looking at it for a few seconds, I realized there are several ways this thing could be interpreted—and none of them are particularly appropriate for the living room.
I used my employee discount on it, which softened the blow to my wallet, although I’m thinking a senior discount would be even better for customers who have reached my age and questionable sense of humor.
I brought it home and my family immediately started asking why I bought “that thing.” My daughter tried to put it on the mantel, my grandson started laughing, and my wife gave me the kind of look that said, “You know exactly what you bought.” We eventually decided it belonged somewhere nobody could accidentally mistake it for something other than a very oddly shaped Christmas decoration.
The shape is impressive, though. Honestly, it looks like Michaels designed a holiday ornament after someone said, “Make it festive, but make sure it raises a few eyebrows.” and if you’re wondering whether it’s easier to handle than eating an entire McChicken at McDonald’s in one bite, I’ll just say this: at least the McChicken comes with a warning label in your imagination.
Not my finest Michaels purchase, but definitely the most memorable.

Well, I’ll tell you what, I bought this little mummy fella from Michaels because my wife said we needed “something festive” for the house. At my age, I figured she meant a pumpkin. Apparently not. She came home with this half-naked-looking bandage man wearing sunglasses, and now he’s sitting in my living room judging me. I have to admit, though, I like the little guy. He’s got a certain charm. Looks like he’s been dead for 3,000 years and still somehow managed to find himself a pair of sunglasses better than mine. The wrappings are nice and raggedy, too. Although I did tell my wife, “If he loses any more of those bandages, we’re going to have to put a blanket over him before the grandchildren come over.” She did not find that as funny as I did.
The craftsmanship is pretty good. He stands up nicely, the arms have a little personality to them, and the whole thing has that creepy-but-cute appearance that makes you want to put him somewhere prominent. I put him by the front door, mostly so he can greet visitors. My grandson walked in, took one look at him, and said, “Grandpa, why does that mummy look like he’s about to take you to a nightclub?” I had no answer for that.
The sunglasses are probably my favorite part. He looks less like an ancient undead creature and more like a retired pool boy who knows everybody’s secrets. Frankly, I respect it. At 78, I’ve learned that if you’re going to wander around looking suspicious, sunglasses are the way to do it. Only complaint is that my wife keeps moving him around the house. Every time I wake up, he’s somewhere different. Yesterday he was sitting in my recliner. This morning he was in the bathroom. I nearly had a heart attack when I walked in and saw him sitting there. I told my wife if she puts him in the shower next, I’m moving out. Overall, five stars. He’s creepy, funny, surprisingly stylish, and apparently has more energy than I do. Michaels did a fine job with this one. If you’re looking for Halloween decoration that makes your guests uncomfortable in a good way, I highly recommend him. would buy again. although my wife says we already have enough dead men hanging around the house. I told her, “honey, I’m not dead yet.” she said, “give it time.” marriage is beautiful.