Mailbox Happiness

I never get tired of postcards. Ever.

The variety is endless, artists are amazing, there's room for a short message or write small and send a long message, attach lovely stamps and ta-da you're done.  Drop it in the mailbox and know that when it reaches the intended destination, you're going to make someone smile...everyone can use an extra smile these days!

My giveaway is still open until Friday night, there's still plenty of time to enter!


Clockwork Kitty Postcard
Arrived from Netherlands


Chicken Little arrived via sendsomething, beautiful cat.


Vintage Irish Immigration USA Postage Stamp


Cute little Owl
Arrived from Russia


Russia Postage Stamp


Snowman with flowers for you!  Makes me smile!
Arrived from Finland


Finland Postage Stamp


Happy Time Postcard-Thinking of you and wishing you all of life's best today and always.
Arrived from Malaysia.


Malaysia Postage Stamp

Let mail fly!
Everyone can use a hello, hug or words of kindness...they are always in style!

I'm in love with all my incoming mail!  No pictures of outgoing mail, no decent light lately.


Olavinlinna Castle in Finland-
The building of Olavinlinna, castle of St. Olaf, began in 1475. The Danish-born founder of the castle, knight Erik Axelsson Tott, decided that a powerful fortification should be build to protect the strategically important Savo region. The castle was supposed to repel Russian attacks from the east and to guarantee the control of the Savo region for the Swedish Crown. The history of Olavinlinna is a mixture of medieval arms clashing, cannons roaring and every-day chores inside the security of the castle's thick walls.

The changes in the ownership of the castle left their mark on Olavinlinna: this can be seen in the varied architecture of the castle. These days the castle's halls and rooms can be rented and used for all kinds of events.

There are two small exhibitions in the castle: the Castle Museum displays artifacts found in the castle or related to it, and the Orthodox Museum displays icons and other religious artifacts both from Finland and Russia. 

More Information can be found here.


Finland Round Postage Stamp


Long Eared Hedgehog-
The long-eared hedgehog is a small and rather pale hedgehog, with short spines covering the upper parts of the body. Like other hedgehogs, these stiff spines, which are brown at the base and white at the tips, act as effective armour when the hedgehog rolls into a protective ball. The legs, feet and underparts are also whitish, the latter of which may be tinged with yellow. The long-eared hedgehog has a pale brown face, with a long, pointed snout and large, rounded ears, which appear somewhat whitish and translucent. The tail is short, but the legs are relatively long, which is particularly apparent when the hedgehog is trotting. The long-eared hedgehog produces a variety of vocalizations  including a snuffle, a cat-like hiss, and a growl when threatened.


Belarus Postage Stamp


Happy 2013 Birdhouse Calendar.
Arrived from France


France Postage Stamp


Cat in the window on Leo Tolstoy Street in Moscow, Russia.



Greetings from Heidi-Switzerland


Switzerland Postage Stamps

Waving Hello & Hugs to You!

We just returned from a fantastic trip to Disney World!  Weather was perfect, parks weren't crowded and we had the best time!

I came home to a lot of mail...Yay!  I have a lot of mail yet to answer...Yay!  If you are waiting on a letter or postcard from me, I hope you'll understand my delay in replying.


Let's go on an Easter egg hunt!  Made by a wonderful postcrossing member and sent to Meredith.
Arrived from USA


Moomin cards are adorable, always make me smile!
Arrived from Finland


Finland Postage Stamp


Whoop!  A Mountain Goat card!  Mountain goats are seldom seen since they prefer rugged rocky terrain above 2,000 metres (6,500 ft.).  Ideally suited for this harsh and unforgiving environment, these animals have a thick shaggy coat which has 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) long guard hairs with a 10 cm (4 in) inner layer of wool to keep them warm.  Their hooves, split, sharp-edged, flexible and rubbery, enable them to climb effortlessly along sheer rock faces even when covered with snow or ice.


Malaysia Mount Everest Postage Stamp


A very beautiful cat by the artist Loes Botman who specializes in pastels.  Another reason I love postcards, the exposure to many different artists and styles of art.
Arrived from Belgium


Belgium Postage Stamp


With Love!
Arrived from Russia


Russia Postage Stamps

Every card I share today
is special in it's own way.
Pretty sheep, lot's of cream
a Lali Riddle and of course
Kirdy's a dream!


Sweet and lovely sheep all the way from Slovenia.  I think I have 11 sheep postcards now in my collection, it's growing slowly but surely. ;)


Beautiful Slovenia Postage Stamps


Nouvelle Image La Petite Cremerie-everything to do with cream, love this card!
Arrived from Finland


Finland Rabbit Postage Stamp


Very cute Lali Riddle postcard from France


France Postage Stamps


Victoria Kirdy-Mice Drying Mushrooms

Russia Postage Stamps


Victoria Kirdy-See My Eggs


Russia Postage Stamp

Oh, Merry Christmas!
Oh, Happy Day!
Thank You Very Much,
For Sending Wonderful Cards My Way!


Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Card from Japan.
In person, this card is beautiful.  I love the Cherry Blossom Trees and Santa's sleigh.


Japan Christmas Fairy Postage Stamp and Flower Postage Stamps


Happy Christmas Card from The Netherlands.  Many reasons to love this card, it's a UNICEF Charity Card, adorably illustrated, has just a touch of glitter and the best...the mouse is holding a Christmas Card all stamped and ready to mail!


The Netherlands Postage Stamps


A Happy Christmas Girl with Snowballs Vintage Reprint Card.
Arrived from Ukraine


Pretty blue Angels decorating a Christmas tree in the snow.
Arrived from Finland.


Finland Postage Stamps with bird.

Finnish Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.  Santa, Reindeer, Birds and a wonderful finnish Christmas Greeting all make this a great Christmas Postcard!
Arrived from Finland.


Finland Europa 2012 Postage Stamp