Mar 23, 2009

send you a postcard


brown turtle-neck: vintage, black skirt: thrifted

I have these postcards of vintage advertisements, which I stick onto my mirror. Most are from Indonesia (despite some of them depicting western brands), but the ones on the left column are from France. I wonder what other countries make these vintage ad postcards. Do you have them where you live? If you do, I'd love to do a swap with you!

If you don't have any vintage ad postcards, but still want one of mine, we can still arrange a swap. I'd be happy with any pretty/cute/quirky postcard, and really... I just like getting mail! After all, postcards are meant to be written on and go into mail boxes.

See below for the postcards I'm willing to part with (all from Indonesia, I'm going to keep the French ones because they were gifts!). Click to enlarge. Just tell me which one you'd prefer.
Please note, the postcards themselves are not vintage, it simply shows vintage ad reprints.

36 comments:

Putri Erdisa said...

oh, those are cool! :D

DaisyChain said...

I'd love a postcard! I don't have any vintage ones to swap, but I can pick you up something pretty from where I live!

agus said...

The postcards are very stylish, I like them :-) Your dress is great!

Lolla Moon said...

Yes, I can find these here in the UK, but not *that* easily in Brazil (where I come from). I love them and have quite a few; you have just given me a great idea on how to display them. :)

Diana said...

these are adorable! i have some you may want to exchange with

http://www.ourcitylights.org/2009/02/aged-dolls.html

let me know :)

Thumbelina said...

Oh these are all so incredible! I remember collecting these when I was in middle school, but then ended up giving most of them away to my friend that loved them as well. That makes me sad now, thinking I could have swapped with you! Oh well, I think they make a wonderful decoration to your room. They are always so fun to look at.
And thank you for your comment dear. I was so comforted by all of your comments about relating to me being a wallflower. It really made my day <3
Alright dear, I hope you are well!
Au revoir,
Marisa

Life Methodology said...

All of them are so cute! I wish I had some for the exchange:)! However, the only thing in this style in my possession is a big poster with old Guinness commercial.
Anyway, great collection. Regards:)

Marie Reed said...

I am a vintage postcard aholic! Great blog!

little fawn. said...

yes, i live right in the middle of a forest! it's very beautiful, i'm ever so lucky :) & thank you so much for your sweet comment! sorry it's taken so long to reply :(

this outfit is absolutely perfect & SUCH cute postcards :) x

Alice X said...

these post cards are inspirational.

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The Clothes Horse said...

Cute outfit. The postcards rock...I know I'm probably repeating myself, but why don't they make advertisements like this anymore?

Trish said...

Love the photo! Did you edit it or something? :)

Deedee said...

I used to like collect post card which I can pick them up at malls. It's free, too.

Milla said...

I used to collect vintage tourist cards from places I've never visited and bet I still have some tucked away even after this here recent move, I'd love to swap! Mail is super.

Amelia said...

What a cute idea! I love the postcards.

Missa said...

These are so great.
I always find fun vintage postcards at my favorite antique shop. I'd love to do a swap. I really like the one with all the animals sitting around the table :)

genloz said...

Try postcrossing... An international post card swap program... You might get lucky! I have a great collection from all over the world!! www.postcrossing.com

Electro Geisha said...

they are great! i found one site with similar stuff, prints though... but i was amazed :) if only i could have them all :) i love postcards anyway so.. any is good :)

hasoon said...

Swapping? Count me in! I used to collect postcards like that.

Diane said...

I don't have any postcards to swap but I wish I did! These are lovely.

FashionSqueah! said...

I collect vintage postcards and adverts too, most of mine are for stockings or old-fashioned beauty products, yours are so sweet! Char x

Pretty Little Pictures said...

This is such a gorgeous photo - i love the post cards :)

andrealynn said...

Wow, you really do have a collection! And a wonderful one at that! Love the dress

S.Elisabeth said...

Your outfit is adorable!
Hm... I don't know of any vintage postcards... and the only one i have is a simple card from my friend when she went to France... Hmm I'll be on the look out in Italy & Greece though, so maybe then!

Jasmine said...

i love these! i just saw some really cute vintage postcards in a cute little tin last night at a local shop. i didn't buy them....but if i did, i surely would have swapped with you! :)

Lavender said...

These are super cute. I found a good matchy collage.

ana b. said...

Awww! They're all so sweet. I'm going to keep my eye out for vintage postcards at thrift stores next time I'm out so that I can send them your way.

Austere said...

Lovely skirt. You have an impressive collection of postcards.

Diana said...

i just awarded you!!

LOUISE said...

Those are awesome!


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Emily said...

First old matchbox covers, now vintage ad postcards! Anna, you have an eye for the coolest things :)

Victoria-H said...

nicee pixx !! :)

i.d. said...

Do you still have any left for a swap? I'd love to join in, I have some pretty vintage ones too I'd love to exchange! :)

Andrea said...

Your outfit is so cute! I love the touch of blue.
And those postcards are so lovely.

Ambroisine said...

I got some cute postcards, I need to make pictures of them and show you perhaps you'll like one !! I love this idea of sending each other postcards :)

angela said...

Oh, these are so good! I didn't realise you were having a postcard swap, I love it!

I'd love to let my readers know about your postcard swap too, if it is still going?

Let me know and I can mention on my blog to drop by, say hello and join along!

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