Stargazer008

Hi there.

What shall I tell you about me?! I love postcards and handpicked stories. Surprise me with a little anecdote of everyday life. Combined with a picture on the back and a stunning stamp up in the right corner. Sounds perfect to me!

No anecdote?! Well here are some ideas: How would you describe your victory dance? What do you think of spinach? What comes into your mind when you think of (Heinz) ketchup?... Any questions? Ask me.

By the way I love everything from before the 1970s. I am always on the hunt for vintage curiosities like snapshots of everyday life, newspaper comic strips, popular science charts, as well as fashion magazines with stunning adverts, matchbox labels or cigarette cards and stamps. Oh and I am fan of gentlemen in suits, cocktails, showgirls or pin ups, which make me smile.

What else?! If there is time I dive into books. How to describe my taste? Imagine Mandy Robotham meets Elizabeth Heichelbech for a coffee and from time to time people like Erich Kästner or A.J. Pearce join the conversation. Sometimes I just buy a book, because of the great cover. Another thing I really love is going to the theatre..you wont believe how much I enjoyed watching Cabaret and a ballet by David Dawson lately. Favorite movies?! Breakfast at Tiffany's, It's a wonderful Life, Mary Poppins...a bit newer...Life of Walter Mitty, Little Miss Sunshine, Amsterdam and Perfect Days.

Because I spend far too many hours in front of the screen, I enjoy walking in the countryside with my little sausage dog. Or you can find me swinging around, as I simply love to dance.

Well, I hope I could give you a foggy hint about myself. I am looking forward to hearing from you and even more to getting to know you. Smiles, Joana

PS.: Still unsure what to send? Well here are some more hints: washi tape - vintage ephemera - old adverts from the 1920s to 1950s - vintage travel posters, maps, and aerograms - B&W - sausage dogs & forest animals - espresso with a dash of hot milk - Heinz ketchup & colourful curries - book or magazine covers - natural science charts - WWI & WWII military history - typography - fashion & design - Art Deco & Bauhaus (1920s-30s) - Space Age (1950s-60s) - woodlands - weird, vintage cartoons by Hanna-Barbera (The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, Yogi Bear), odd or risque humor - Pin Up & naughty postcards that make the postman blush - surprises.

P.P.S.: At this point I should admit a few DISLIKES: touristic postcards or Zazzle & brownish faked retro postcards please not for me. I am not interested in Disney, Hello Kitty, Zentagle or Color-In, creepy dolls, cute illustrations, religious or spooky themes. Oh and I don't need scrapbooking & craft supplies & paper. Sorry, I dont want to sound complaining.