What was in my mailbox this week. No.3.
If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen one of my ‘stories’ (a feature on Instagram that allows you to share a moment in your day using video that only stays around for 24 hours) this week that showed me opening my mailbox to find….nothing.
After the crushing disappointment (don’t worry, I’ve bounced back) I remembered that it was but one day. Today’s post is No.3 in the series called What was in my mailbox this week.
Letterpress card with inspiring words
This beautiful letterpress card was sent to me recently by Barbara Darrah, one of the founders of the print design studio Refinemark, based in Victoria, British Columbia.
I so wish you could reach through your screen and feel the weight of the paper and the texture where the letter press imprinted these most inspiring words of ‘support.’ This card made my day.
The charm of postcards
Not one, but three postcards arrived! Postcards are so quick and easy and offer a glimpse into the travels and adventures of others. What I like the most about postcards is that someone, even though on a trip exploring the world and having a great time, has remembered you and took the time to share the experience.
Did you spot that my postal code is different on each of the postcards? Should you be so inclined to drop me a wee note here is my full address.
United Kingdom
One place on my ‘wish list’ of places to visit is the UK. There are so many amazing paper, stationery and bookstores there I would be in heaven. This postcard is from a dear friend who visited the UK.
Latvia
This postcard was sent from Riga, the capital of Latvia. It always intrigues me to know how a small piece of paper has traveled so many miles and somehow manages to reach its destination. This beauty had quite a trip as Latvia is a next door neighbor to Russia on the Baltic Sea.
Nantucket
Many years ago I was on Nantucket Island in the USA, but I don’t remember visiting Siasconset. Too bad, as it looks so beautiful from the pictures on this postcard.
According to the little snippet of info on the back of the postcard (I so love this feature) this small village has the distinction of being situated furthest out into the Atlantic Ocean. Thank you Debra for thinking to send me a postcard.
Oh I DID notice the postal codes were different…yet, they both made it to you? 🙂
I love postcards too! I spent about 15 years traveling and would take a pic of a special place, or perhaps me with my friends, and then make LOTS of copies of that picture. Then, I would draw a line down the middle (on the back) and jot quick notes to family and friends, so they know that I was thinking about them, and they could see what was happening in my life…smiles.
Sydney, I love how you made your own postcards! Did the photos stand up to the mail travel, didn’t get bent/ruined? I must try. Thanks for sharing this great idea.