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November 27, 2014

November 27, 2014

Swap - Big Letter Niagara Falls


Wiebke and I swapped large letter cards from this series by the Postcard Factory. I love it!

Swap - Ohio State Bird

The cardinal is such a magnificent bird. I'm happy to add this card to my collection of postcards from my regular swap buddy Eric!  He has great taste in cards and stamps!  On the back of this one he treated me to a selection of bird stamps, including a cardinal of course!! Many thanks my friend! 

Swap - Postcrossing Christmas

I could not have received a cuter card for my first Christmas postcard this year. From Charlie in Australia and I love it!  Thank you so much! 

November NA RR - Glasgow to the World

Fun vintage poster for the Anchor Donaldson Line from Susan!  Many thanks!

Singapore - Dayview at Marina Bay Sand

Beautiful postcard from Clarence featuring the Marina Bay Sand, billed as Singapore's most spectacular hotel!  I love it!

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China - Pretty Lady

This lady spent an arduous 26 days travelling from China to Canada, but she looks none the worse for wear. 

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November NA RR - The Man Who Died


I'm developing quite a fondness for book covers.  I particularly like the artwork on this D.H. Lawrence cover from Meredith.

November 26, 2014

November 26, 2014

November NA RR - Peppers!

A wonderful pepper card from Dana!  Thank you!

November 25, 2014

November 25, 2014

USA - Delaware Map

Here's a wonderful map of Delaware from Patty. Many thanks! 

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Swap - DYK Maple Syrup

Thanks to Chris for this great card! I'm becoming a big fan of these DYK cards. How about you?

Swap - New England Postcrossing Meetup

What's extra neat about this postcard from Heather is that I received an official postcard from one of the participants here just a couple weeks ago. 

November NA RR - WPA poster - Great Smoky Mountains

Between 1935 and 1943 the WPA (Works Progress Administration) printed over two million posters in 35,000 different designs to stir the public's imagination for education, health, safety and travel. 

Swap - Madonna Inn - Room 191

I love the Madonna Inn!  This is room 191, Misty Rocks.  Ideal for honeymooners because of it's feeling of seclusion.  Misty Rocks is done in lush green colours. The wet rock effect and green colour scheme makes one feel in touch with nature. 

That's one way of putting it. :)

Finland - Silence!

This official card from Ansku also happens to be one of my favourite cards! Thank you for the great card and the wonderful postage stamp! 

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November 24, 2014

November 24, 2014

Swap - More More More...

Admit it, you're singing the Andrea True Connection.   :)

This wonderful Inspirational Postcard  for Hard Times came to me from all the way across town from Valérie in a FB round robin. Many thanks! 

November 21, 2014

November 21, 2014

Swap - Poppy Photo

Beautiful Gary Schneider photograph from Amanda. Thank you! 

Swap - Lilacs of Mackinac Island

What a wonderful postcard to receive on a cold November day!  I love lilacs!  Thank for the swap Colleen!

November NA RR - No Strings

Pre-Broadway production poster for No Strings, 1962. Thank you to Diana for this one! 

Swap - MooTube

Cow humour. No one quite does it like Cows of Prince Edward Island. Thank you Melanie for another great card for my Cows collection! 

November NA RR - Salem NY Covered Bridge


What a beautiful postcard with all those glorious autumn colours!  This is the Rexleigh covered bridge which crosses the Battenkill in Washington County. Thank you Alicia!

November NA RR - Anne Taintor FTW!

 Oh, Anne. You get me. You really get me.






NA November RR - Swift's Pride Soap


Yes, I do take pride in my work. Thank you for asking. And, thank you Kenoshia for this wonderful postcard! 


November 20, 2014

November 20, 2014

Swap - Venice Beach Boardwalk

Memories of Venice Beach to bring some warmth to a chilly Canadian day. Thank you Kimberly for another fun swap!

Swap - Elizabeth Taylor, Reading Legends

Glamorous Liz reading about herself! Thank you Irene!

Swap - Bon Ton Polish

Reprint of a sweet vintage ad for Bon-Ton Polish.  Thank you Jill!

Swap - Niagara Falls Sunrise

Is there ever a time when the Horseshoe Falls don't look spectacular!?

November NA RR - Vintage Kentucky

I love this postcard from Robin!  Mail Pouch barns were painted as ads for the W.V. Mail Pouch chewing tobacco company and can be found in 15 U.S. states, including Kentucky!  Love it!!

November NA RR - Edward Hopper's Stairs

I love front doors so this card is neat in that I get to see the front door from the inside of Edward Hopper's house.  Very cool. Thank you Michele!

Netherlands - Flower Cart

This official postcard is actually just the front of a greeting card.  It's gorgeous but it goes against the spirit of Postcrossing.  I'm not sure what to think of it, however I appreciate the efforts taken to send it. 

Germany - Waves

Crashing waves from Marieke. The surf is strong at Rantum / Sylt. 

Swap - Wet Street


I love this very striking street scene I received from Oksana!

November 19, 2014

November 19, 2014

Germany - Tabasco!

Wow, indeed!  I love Tabasco sauce so this ad card is very much welcome.  Thank you!

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Swap - Hockey Night in Toronto

Looks like Toronto vs. Detroit to me.  Wonder who won?  Thank you to Alexander for adding this one to my collection!

Russia - Black and White Ship

I love black and white photography and this postcard from Alla is a beauty!  Thank you!

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Swap - It's so Involved Being Me

True that. Thanks, Brittany!

Swap - Covered Bridge Art

Here's a lovely piece of artwork featuring a covered bridge from Krista.  I love swapping with Krista, she doodles and decorates the back of her postcards so they're just as much fun as the front!

Belarus - Ice Hockey World Championship

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November 18, 2014

November 18, 2014

Swap - Love Is....Playing Hard to Get

This wonderful postcard is from Andie.  Not only did she pick an absolutely perfect postcard for me but she demonstrated all her mailart superstarness on the backside. Glitter, cool postage stamps, glitter, coloured inks, stickers, glitter, rubber stamps and did I mention GLITTER!?  Thank you Andie for completely making my day!!!

England - Oxford

The romance of Oxford and a partial view of St. Mary's Church. 

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Russia - St-Basil's Cathedral

An absolutely beautiful view of St-Basil's Cathedral from Julia in Moscow. 

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November NA RR - Dunbar Bridge

Dunbar Bridge, located 1 mile N.W. of Greencastle, Indiana.  Built in 1880 over Big Walnut Creek.

Thank you Rocky for this wonderful bridge... I especially love that the graffiti has been kept intact in the photo. 

November 17, 2014

November 17, 2014

Russia - Catwoman!

Here's a fun one from Russia - Catwoman!  Great choice, Polina! 

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Swap - United Kingdom Cheat Sheet

Thank you to Le for adding this UK cheat sheet to my collection!  Love it!

November NA RR - Circus World

Thrillseekers and daredevils alike can experience one of the Greatest Thrills on Earth on Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus World's thrill ride, Jumbo's Zoom-erang.

Thank you to Craig for this fun card!

Finland - It's Boop-a-licious!

Super fun Coca-Cola card featuring Betty Boop from Anna in Finland. Perfect! 

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Swap - Eat More Chips!

Yes, indeed, more chips please.  Love this postcard, Jen!  Thank you!! 

November 14, 2014

November 14, 2014

Canada - 50 Shades of Hay

Thank you to Emma for this awesome Cows card!

Swap - Gorgeous Flowers

We just removed the last bits of our garden last weekend and I miss the flowers all ready.  This postcard will definitely help get me through the winter. Thank you Ria!! 

Swap - Roswell NM

Roswell is one of those places I would like to visit one day.  Thank you Marie for this fun postcard! 

Finland - Sunset

Beautiful postcard from Finland.