Mailbox Happiness

Oh dear, how can it be
I've gotten behind on
posting all the mail I've
received.

I'm going to do my best
to get caught up before the
month of Lettermo officially
starts up!


Thank you Marti for sending me this fantastic Amish postcard for my small but growing collection!  Please let me know if you would like to trade other postcards for Amish ones, I have a big selection. ;)  I'd also love to know if you have a blog.


Tammy, Meredith and I love this wonderful card and the vintage stamps you used below!  Thank you!  Do you happen to have a blog?


Vintage USA Postage Stamps


My penpal Stefani visited the Singapore Philatelic Museum and sent me this wonderful postcard of the museum, a certain treasure!  Thank you Stefani!

Singapore Postage Stamp


I love this card, it's perfectly titled...Dream on a Thread!  Lovely, don't you think?


Russia Postage Stamp


Greetings from Dubai, I think this is my first postcard from the United Arab Emirates, always great to add another country to my collection!


United Arab Emirates Postage Stamp

Oh happy day,
you sent me mail
and it made my day!


Mailbox Happiness arrived in a very special way!  The adorable Alex at 80sgirl sent me this beautiful Angel Advent Calendar.  Thank you for thinking of me Alex, I can't wait to start using it!


Cute Envelope from 80sgirl, look at the perfect and pretty handwriting!  I love the USS Constitution Stamp, it's one of my favorites from 2012! 

Thank You Dear for stopping by,
you really know how to make my spirits fly.
Receiving mail from you is a wonderful thing,
the words you write make my heart sing.


Much to my surprise, this lovely card appeared in my mailbox from a new reader.  Thank you dear, you certainly know how to make this girls day!

I started this blog to have a nicer visual way to organize my cards (flickr is a bit boring) and the idea that anyone else likes/looks at/reads what I put out here tickles me pink!


Aren't the penquins the cutest!  It's actually a glittery Christmas card.
Arrived from Canada


Merry Christmas, bright and happy!
Arrived from Ukraine.


Happy New Year. 
Arrived from Ukraine.


Here is an Inge Look card minus the cute Grannies but with their lovely white kitten.  From my Postcrossing Favorites.
Arrived from Finland


Findland Stamp



Love Hearts, Yes I do!  What a scrumptious card to find in the mailbox here at the 2809!  From my Postcrossing Favorites too!
Arrived from Denmark


Denmark Stamps


2012 London Olympic Rings.
Arrived from-I don't know where, it's a Samsung Touchnote Card.  No indication of where they mail from. 

Tricks and Treats are coming near,
Hope you have a Spooky & Fun
Halloween this year!



Oh Happy Day!  This fantastic handmade Halloween arrived from Ria who blogs at Mallard Trail Mail.  Isn't is adorable and so creative.  I love it!  Thank you Ria! ;)
Arrived from USA


USS Constitution Stamps-USA


Snoopy Happy Halloween
Arrived from Japan


I'm in love with this Snoopy stamp from Japan.  Wouldn't it be nice if the USA did something like this?


Halloween Greetings-Love this little girl and kitten
Arrived from USA


Happy Carved Pumpkin
Arrived from Netherlands


Netherlands Stamps-1993 Olympic Stamp


Happy Halloween!
Arrived from Netherlands


Netherland Stamps


Happy Halloween!
Arrived from Netherlands


Netherlands Stamps


Trick or Treat-Happy Halloween
Arrived from Japan


Japan Peanuts Stamps


Pumpkin Carving
Arrived from Canada

Canada Calgary Stamp

A special thank you to those that stop by,
choose my address and write a card to fly.
I love your mail, words and stamps,
the time you spent to take a chance.

Watch your mailbox and you shall see
A little something, in return from me.


Mariska from the Netherlands stopped by along her blog travels and dropped a card in the mail to me...such a lovely card too!  Thank you Mariska, you are a beautiful person!  Arrived from Netherlands


Netherlands Official Postcrossing Stamp


J. Tills also stopped here along their travels and sent me this Fox Head Bear card!  Thank you so much, I love it!
Arrived from USA.


Aren't these Boston Tea Party Stamps fantastic from J. Tills!  Swoon!

Oh happy day.
Cards and mail, on the way.
Please be quick, please arrive soon.
Make someones day, send them over the moon.


Talk about a fantastic mail day!  A letter from my penpal Ana and a beautiful card from Beth in Oregon who reads my blog (waving to Beth)!  They both have amazing handwriting, I was literally giddy over the envelopes alone!  The content sent me over the moon!


Did you know, I love vintage cards too?  Secret's out now. ;)  Sharing a few with you today.  If you have any old cards you're looking to find a new home, always know you can send them my way.


Vintage With Fond Love-New and not used.



Vintage-The Most Beautiful Woman in America
1907 By Denver Post
Isn't she lovely. I love her profile, so feminine and pretty.
Card was written on October 9, 1908.
Sent from Idaho to Nevada



Vintage My Christmas Greeting
Ernest Nister London
Printed in Bavaria No. 438
Card was written on December 25, 1908
Sent from California to Illinois

Mail, Mail how lucky for me,
Your arrival is always such a fine sight to see.
What will be there, what will they say
Mail brings people closer each and every day.


How cute is this little girl with her rosy pink cheeks, sailor dress and ice cream cone!  She arrived here at the 2809 from Christina, a reader here.  Christina, Thank You & I love her! I'd love to send you something back if you'll send me your address.
Arrived from USA.


The Little Grey Men Book Cover 1962.
Arrived from The Netherlands.


Cumberland Falls is the largest waterfall in Kentucky, measuring 125ft. wide with a 68ft. drop.
Beautiful, isn't it. 
Arrived from USA.


My very first Zetangle Postcard, these are amazing!
Arrived from USA.

It's always a great day when penpal letters arrive in the mailbox! 
One is from Amit in India who blogs at Postcard and Mail Corner.
The other is from my penpal at Creative Correspondents, if you're creative and over 25 you should join.  Round 3 is open now and closes on September 14. 


The sweetest cat sitting in the window.  My two cats can often be seen sitting in our windows like this.


A nightview of Padova, Italy.  Beautiful!