This weekend is a BIG birthday celebration here in the states. July 4, 2026 marks not only Independence Day but the historic 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the U.S. and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Maxine was ready and decked out in her colorful finery at the senior center earlier this week minus footwear.
These mini mice are very collectible and known as Wee Forest Folk® and are natives of New England! They were started by the Peterson family in Massachusetts in 1972. Today, a mouse figure begins as an original clay piece which is hand sculpted by one of three sculptors in the family. The finished sculpture is molded and hand cast at the "mouse factory" in Carlisle, MA. After, skilled artists hand paint each piece to create a unique mouse personality.
Some of these tiny mice can cost upwards of several hundred dollars depending on the piece and the holiday. That's why, I continue to admire them in the downtown window display.
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| Wall mural in downtown Nashua, NH |
Enjoy the 🇺🇸 Holiday Weekend, Everyone
It's been a hot 🥵 week in NH & no travel plans for us.
We'll stay home and watch a local fireworks display.
19 comments:
I hope you have a joyful celebration. Just don’t dip your hand in a reflecting pool; it might get you arrested!
I love the facial expressions of the mice, especially the bake sale ones. Not a lot to celebrate this year, but we need to resolve to regain our democracy.
It's good to find something to celebrate.
Those mice are cute, but like you I would admire them from a store window...and not in my house
Very cute. I personally can do without fireworks but then no one asked me. Happy 4th to you.
Those mice are too cute Happy 4th
...Maxine is sweet! I wish you a Happy 4th and a joyous July.
Oh phooy, I love those mice. Guess they are going to remain at the store too. My checkbook is too empty for them to find a new home. The workmanship is really masterful.
Happy 4th to you too.
As always I love Maxine and the duds she gets outfitted with.
Sue
Several HUNDRED dollars!! Quick, I need the smelling salts! I adore them, and have seen them online. My favorite here are the ones at the bake sale. Beyond cute!! And it is always special for me when you post Maxine. Now she is off to play badminton. Good idea to ditch the footwear, it is too hot for shoes!
Happy Birthday USA . Everyone celebrate safely.
I always enjoy seeing Maxine ... and she looks great :)
Happy 4th of July wishes.
All the best Jan
You have some very neat figurines to choose from.
I luv the patriotic figurines! Have a pleasant and peaceful 4th.
Hugs, Jon
These mice are very cute and patriotic!
such a great group of patriotic pictures. there is a lot of hoop-la surrounding the july 4th holiday this year!!
Those little mice are awfully cute! Love Maxine~
dear Dorothy
happy Independence day !
it must be amazing to live in such an enthusiastic city that celebrates every festival and event so beautifully :)
i liked the senior lady persona ,she feel happy with herself
oh mice are very interesting and it's much fun to see them in many ways wow :)
this sounds wonderful that they cost so high
best wishes for your fireworks watching !
Maxine and those darling little mice are wonderful. If I was going to start another collection I would definitely add these to the top of the list. Thanks for sharing them.
Those mice figurines are delightful. I love that they are created and produced in the USA. Blessings!
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