Alirose

Hello I am Ali, I live in a beautiful part of the world which is a World Heritage listed national park, its over 2 hours from Sydney, Australia's largest city.
 

I have been doing Postcrossing for four years and continue to love and be delighted by the thoughtful messages and inspiring cards that fellow Postcrossers send me…


I am really into art, photography and crafts. Postcrossing images can add to my inspiration : )
So what sort of cards do I like to receive?


-Nouvelles 

-Handmade or vintage toys
 -Fashion -millinery, shoes 

-Textiles 

-Retro 

-Orange - the colour

-Children's book Illustrations - Alice in Wonderland my favorite story!
-Typography 
-Retro advertising
 -Creepy Cute illustrations 

-Fruit and Vegetables 

-Astronomy - sky - sun - moon - aurora borealis

-Very old tourist postcards (pre 70's), don't mind if age stained.
-Old Cameras 

-Historical photos and imagery
-Red Square, St Basil's cathedral
- Empire State Building
- Eiffel Tower
- La Sagrada Familia
-The Beatles (the band)
-Vintage Glamour
-I also adore the Vintage Flamenco dancer cards

Art-
-Pop Art
-Printmaking 
-Black and white photography
-Your favourite artist
-Made by you

These artists, but I love many!
- Frida Kahlo
- Klimt
- Miro
- Matisse
- Klee
-Chagall
-Ansell Adams
-Man Ray

I am not big on tourist style cards and multi views (views, buildings) unless they are vintage or Kitch  : ) I particularly like vintage tourist cards. I hope this is not confusing : ) I live in a tourist town and see so many glossy views, so I love seeing tourist cards of the more vintage style. I also like odd views; there seems to be Postcard style in our town of postcards of the carpark taking up much of the picture and the beautiful view is almost an afterthought in the background. I love these cards!

If an old card is creased, weathered or stained don't be shy about sending it -it adds to its history.

A note on my favourites -
I know that this gallery is big and unwieldily! There are so many beautiful cards out there:) Thanks for taking the time and looking through, I am trying not to let this gallery get too huge! I love and appreciate ALL the cards I get, so don’t be disappointed if your card you have send to me has not made it here, It certainly does not mean that I don’t treasure it :)

Or send what you like, tell me why you love it. I have this list because I just love a list, it helps me on my scavenger hunt of picking a card. Most of all I LOVE THE WORDS, THE WRITING - I love reading what people write, a little story thought up when pen hits paper - why the card was chosen, your connection with the card or something you just want to share.

I please don't forget to put the date on the card!

Give the Postie a treat, unless the card needs an envelope, let it see the world!

Thanks for reading!