Geek is chic.
The Selby recently visited the home of Parisian chef Inaki Aizpitarte, and I'm giving two thumbs up to the way he displays his postcard collection. It's not all that ingenious — he keeps them in a wire postcard stand — but it's unusual to see one in a home rather than a retail shop. I know plenty of folks who've collected those 4-by-6-inch travel souvenirs over the years, whether unsent or Read more
Très chic! I'm smitten with Studio Legohead's dog illustrations! Not only does she have adorable painted postcards and greeting cards featuring stylishly dressed pups, she also does custom pet portraits. My personal pick would have to be the Pooch in Pucci card ($4), but take a look at more of her work and tell me which one catches your eye! Bowties, pearls, and hats, oh my! Read more
When I couldn't find a budget-friendly poster or print of my friend's favorite painting for her Christmas gift, I decided to go instead with a postcard of the piece found at a museum store, made wall-worthy with a simple frame. It's an inexpensive solution for fellow last-minute shoppers, but it's also a tip to use year-round in your own abode. Postcards or even past birthday and holiday cards Read more
Last week, I posted a request from Carrothead in the CasaSugar community group Assisted Living. She was looking for a good way to display some pictures of Paris, which were rather small. CasaSugar readers came through for her with some great suggestions, and community member Bunnyhorse linked to a photo of her own display of small artwork. Isn't it true that sometimes the simplest solution is Read more
The holidays are a good time to look back and give thanks for the good things that have happened in our lives over the course of the year. Even unfortunate events have their silver linings! Additionally, it's a good time to appreciate the people that mean the most to us — like our troops that are serving abroad. Although our friends and family who are overseas can't be with us during this Read more
You know I'm a fan of digital postcard services, so I did a little (discreet) dance when I found Postcard Express ($4) for my iPhone. You can take a picture at whatever fabulously exotic location you're at, and then you add your message and the email address of the recipient. It'll even geo-tag your photo/postcard for you. The finished product looks so much like a traditional postcard, you won't Read more
The thrill of receiving a postcard in the mail never gets old, but being able to fix one up all nice and snazzy for a friend or family member is even more thrilling (I love imagining the looks on their faces once it gets to them). Thankfully because we live in this digital era, postcards have come a long way. Did you know that you can take a photo on your iPhone and an app will whip it into a Read more
Add this cool photo app to your must-have list! Called Postman, this app allows you to snap a pic of something interesting —say, a cool sculpture you found in the middle of a park — then tag it with your location and send it to someone (or, if it's cool enough, everyone) on your contact list in the form of a postcard. Not only that, but you can upload your postcard pic to a number of Read more
Here's a novel idea. Take a photo, type up a message to go with it, then have someone else print it up and post it! With a new site called One Penny Post, it really is that easy. I often waste so much time searching through postcards whenever I'm in a new destination spot, so this way, I can take my own picture and I don't even have to stress about finding stamps — cause we all know that Read more
Mail is a precious commodity these days, so I appreciate those friends of mine who make the effort to send cards, letters, and small packages of goodness to my mailbox every now and then. These faithful correspondents, who eschew email in favor of more arcane forms of communication, are responsible for brightening the days of everyone who receives one of their letters. To encourage more letter Read more
