Views of the Neighborhood – Mailbox Toppers

~ John W. Howell

Yes, we are going to visit some new mailbox toppers in Lakeway. We are catered by Asti of Austin. Our entertainment is The Marvelettes. (Of course)

Menu

ASTI Benedict –  focaccia / prosciutto / poached egg / hollandaise / dressed greens  add sub smoked salmon

Shakshuka – arrabiatta / house ground sausage / baked eggs/parmesan/pecorino / grilled focaccia

Egg White Frittata – roasted romanesco / blistered tomato/butternut squash/fontina / arugula salad

Italian Toast – focaccia / sweet ricotta / lemon curd / merengue / candied rosemary

Shrimp & Polenta – red eye gravy / shaved parmesan

Chicken Cutlet Parmesan – capellini/lemon/capers/garlic/tomato fresca

Picture of an old time school bus

The bus is loaded and ready.

Our first topper is a whimsical frog, giving us a lovely welcome.

Next is a perfect rose. (I’m guessing it is made out of recycled water bottles)

A modern interpretation of the planter.

Wise squared.

A unique feature of the purple house.

A happy turtle, although a little out of scale.

Marigolds, a charming pot, and a flag. Can’t miss on this one.

This is not a topper but I thought a red mailbox is worth the mention.

Here is mama hedgehog and her little one. She has a leaf umbrella for shade.

Well, that is the tour so now it is time to relax, enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a great week.

 

94 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Mailbox Toppers”

  3. I always get a kick out of the mailbox toppers. It was a toss-up between the happy turtle and the owl, until I saw the hedgehogs – that’s too cute.

    I’ll try the Shakshuka. The Chicken Cutlet Parmesan looks great, but I’m early for a change. Perhaps a little too heavy for breakfast. Great music choice.

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  9. I am one of the old-timers in my neighborhood who still has the mailbox on the house. All newer homeowners, for several years now, have to have their mailbox on the street. I keep cute flags by my front door hoping to cheer up the mailperson as they deliver my junk mail in a drenching downpour. I am sure they would be happy with anyone of these decorations on a street mailbox. 📭

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  16. My favorites today are the hedgehogs and the owl. Very interesting mailbox toppers. Folks in my neck of the woods aren’t nearly as clever, so your posts give me something to chuckle over — thanks for a Sunday brightener, John!

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  18. Neat toppers!

    We don’t have those kind of mail boxes.

    I tried, but couldn’t pick a fave.

    Okay, the weekend draws nigh. Have a wonderfulmweek ahead, John!

    🐂🐖🐂🐖

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  24. Are mailboxes toppers a Lakeway or Texas thing? I can’t say I’ve ever encountered them anywhere out west that I can recall.

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      1. I wonder if the Marvelettes and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas connected. As to the Chiffons, did you know they played as a back up band to the Beatles in a concert? Apologies for the long reply, John.

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        2. I did not know that, either. 20-some years ago I was in a music shop to get an instrument string replaced. While waiting, I admired the memorabilia collection on the wall. The owner was a Beatles fan. There was a poster of the Beatles performance (New York or New Jersey), and the Chiffons were #2. Yes, I nearly fainted, and I wish cell phones were around then so I could have taken a picture.

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