Wednesday, November 23, 2011

I was digging through my wintery stationery and came across these pink Deadweight prints.  They were part of a few mystery bags that I got from Sandi.  Typed on the back and tucked into vellum envelopes they're all set to arrive in some of my lovelies' postboxes! 

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Toronto has been experiencing autumn/winter/autumn weather lately.  One day a windbreaker is fine and the next a peacoat and mittens are needed.  These 1971 first day covers are the newest addition to my postal collection. 

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

When I came across these mini provincial postage booklets I was instantly smitten.  Issued in 1982, each booklet contains four maple leaf stamps.  Printed on the back of each is a legislative building fact.  For example, Regina - Governor General Earl Grey laid the cornerstone of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in 1909. 

Monday, November 14, 2011

1.  A little mention on Oh So Beautiful Paper. 
2.  Rollerskating and arcades. 
3.  A celebratory lunch with my classmates and teacher. " Graduated" from Intermediate One Italian! 
4.  Reading Letter From New York. 
5.  Vintage shopping on a cloudy afternoon. 

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Many years ago Joseph and I lived in Korea.  We taught English for a year just outside Seoul.  I remember LOVING the stamps and always sending beautiful letters to family and friends back home.  I received these stamps from Alice last week.  Thanks for the rad souvenir Alice! 

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

I came across this book at the library and was instantly hooked.  It's a book of letters between a writer in New York and a London bookseller.  Perfect on fall nights, with tea in hand. 

"I require a book of love poems with spring coming on.  No Keats or Shelley, send me poets who can make love without slobbering - Wyatt or Jonson or somebody, use your own judgement.  Just a nice book preferably small enough to stick in a slacks pocket and take to Central Park."  Helene Hanff

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Dream big.  My favourite card from Parchment Post's autumn collection was made by Just a Jar Press in Ohio.  It's always a delight to receive these seasonal packages.  I'm planning on writing some notes in these beauties tonight!