Thanksgiving Blessings

A whimsical image that brought a smile to my face

is my lighthearted message wishing

Thanksgiving Blessings to you and your family.

The design on this antique postcard was drawn by

Frances Brundage, copyright 1910.



HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Until next time, live and love well.

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Thanksgiving Menu of Good Wishes

A few simple wishes are being sent your way

as we approach the U.S. Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Thanksgiving Menu Entree':

Peace on Earth

Contentment

Business Garnished with Financial Success

Fun a la Fancies

Happy Days.

Antique Postcard from my Personal Collection
Copyright E Nash, T-19, Postally Unused

And you can also select from the Entree' on this menu:

Health a la Wealth

Prosperity Garnished with Joys

True Love, Happiness, Long Life.

Antique Postcard from my Personal Collection
Henderson Lith. Co. - T19, Postally Unused

Although these postcards look like

they are part of the same series of Thanksgiving Day cards,

they actually were produced by two different manufacturers.

An independent artist drew both images

and sold the individual images to different publishers.

Enjoy the warmth of the holiday

as you share Thanksgiving Day

with those who you most cherish!

Until next time, live and love well.

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This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

Thanksgiving Reflections

Antique Postcard from my Personal Collection
Marked Series 252 C
Postmarked 1912, West Virginia

THANKSGIVING IS....

Thanksgiving is
a time of gratitude to God, our Creator and Provider,
whose guidance and care go before us...
and whose love is with us forever.

Thanksgiving is
a time to reflect on the changes,
to remember that we, too, grow and change
from one season of life to another.

Thanksgiving is
a time of changing seasons, when leaves turn golden
in Autumn's wake and apples are crisp
in the first chill breezes of fall.

Let us remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
As we see the beauty of Autumn,
let us acknowledge the many blessings which are ours...
let us think of our families and friends..
and let us give thanks in our hearts.

~~Author Unknown.~~

Wishing everyone bountiful blessings for Thanksgiving!

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The Cart of Plenty

Oh what a sight!  This young lad is guiding his team of TURKEYS to the Thanksgiving feast.  They are actually pulling a cart filled with roast turkey and juicy fruit.  They must be thankful they are doing the heavy work and are not the feast (at least not this dinner).  A very whimsical antique postcard that was mailed in 1908 from Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Antique Holiday Postcard from my personal collection.
Made in Germany.  Published by ABS and Marked 282.

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.

Children's Harvest Festival Game

Seeking liberty the Pilgrims left Plymouth, England on the Mayflower in September 1620 arriving in Massachusetts in late November.  Unprepared for the harsh winter, half of the 102 Pilgrims did not survive the first winter due to starvation and sickness.   With much prayer and assistance from the Native Americans, the surviving Pilgrims enjoyed a bountiful harvest in 1621.  In celebration of the successful season, a three day harvest festival was celebrated by the Pilgrims and their Native American friends.  This is considered to be the first U.S. Thanksgiving.

There were 32 children listed as passengers on the Mayflower.  Today's postcard depicts two of these young Pilgrims playing games with their new friends.  You can almost hear the laughter and singing as these children dance around the pumpkin.

Antique Postcard from my Personal Collection

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.

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Postmarked 102 Years Ago Today

As I was looking through my Thanksgiving antique postcards to find one to share with you, I spotted this young man carving a pumpkin.  Thought this was perfect to transition from Halloween that we celebrated earlier this week into this month's season of giving thanks.

Upon closer examination, I noticed that the card was postmarked from Pottstown, PA on November 5, 1909 -- 102 years ago.  Perfect for a posting on November 5, 2011.

Antique Postcard from my Personal Collection,
 Postmarked November 5, 1909

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.

Decor to Welcome Thanksgiving

Welcome Thanksgiving!  Let's begin a tour of seasonal decor as you come in the front door.  As might be expected upon entering a doll maker's home, you will be greeted by a sweet toddler.  She gets in the spirit of the holidays by changing her attire to reflect the season.  Now she is wearing a dress with a green velveteen bodice and a plaid skirt featuring the burgundy, green and gold colors of the season.

A narrow wall of the foyer displays a Jim Shore wall banner highlighting a pilgrim couple.   This banner was difficult to photograph due to the length  so I hope the detail comes through.  

This cute pillow came from Hobby Lobby.  I was attracted to the nubby background fabric that blends with the fabric of my favorite comfy chair.

This would be an easy project for the quilter who has a stash of scraps since the greeting is appliqued using a variety of colorful fabrics and trims.  

A whimsical turkey brings spirit to the kitchen counter.  Some metallic copper-colored ribbon has been wrapped around the pumpkin to give it a more polished look.

This carved pumpkin was also from Hobby Lobby.  I couldn't resist the sweet children giving thanks.

The carved pumpkin placed along with candles, leaves and glass berries makes an elegant display on the dining room table.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please come again!

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.

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