Thursday, July 10, 2025

Duck!

 Remember when it used to be all the rage to dress up ceramic ducks and put them on the porch for decoration? I wonder what ever happened to that fad. And how did they find the little clothes to fit the ducks?  Anyway, I have seen TWO recently!!




Soft-footed gliders on the stream,

They ripple morning’s golden gleam.

Wings tucked neat in feathered rest,

In quiet drift, the world feels blessed


12 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Ginny, these are beautiful and delightful!

Anonymous said...

I've never seen anything ceramic dressed in clothes, much less ceramic ducks. Seems like anyone going to the effort of clothing statues has too much time on their hands.

CheerfulMonk said...

I love that idea. They are so cute!

roentare said...

Those charming ceramic ducks with their tiny outfits really captured a moment in time

Ann said...

I do remember those years ago. There were a few places that used to sell costumes for them. I suppose there were also people who would make them themselves.

Mari said...

They are so fun! And I've heard they are coming back - maybe that's why you've seen a few lately.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Ginny, unfortunately, I do not recall a rage to dress ducks somehow I missed this one. That said, the ones you posted are rather creative.

DawnTreader said...

I don't think I've ever seen a dressed-up duck before! (except possibly as illustration in some children's book...)

photowannabe said...

Charming and cute for the holidays.
I just don't have the umpff to do things like that.
Sue

Carla from The River said...

I love it, they are so cute. :-)

HappyK said...

Aren't they cute!!

Chatty Crone said...

I don't remember doing that - but boy - they sure are cute!

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