Author Archives: Diana

Etsy wednesday – Visual Sentiments

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Diana

I have neglected my etsy Wednesday’s lately but now I’m back with goodies. Today I present you Visual Sentiments; and what wonderful feelings it brings. From lovely bookmarks that I’m slightly obsessed with to romantic Victorian style pendants and brooches … Continue reading →

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New Jersey – Barnegat Lighthouse

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Diana

Susanne from New Jersey lives close to the ocean and loves the beach. It’s quite a different life and experience after she grew up in Berlin. The spectacular view you can see is of the Barnegat Lighthouse located on the … Continue reading →

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Netherlands – Helmond Castle

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Diana

Karin from the Netherlands sent the view of the castle of Helmond, house of the rich people and their workers back in 1400. Now, she says, you can rent rooms there or even have a weeding.  Gorgeous!

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Christopher Moore – O treaba murdara

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Diana

“O treaba murdara” este o carte amuzanta, numai buna pentru o dupa amiaza zambareata de vara. Charlie Asher, un adevarat Mascul Beta ce intra in cele mai stranii situatii din care iese basma curata de fiecare data datorita naivitatii si … Continue reading →

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Russia – Taganrog

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Diana

Oxana from Russia sent me a picture of a nice monument from her hometown Taganrog. “Romance with the Double Bass” is a sculptural composition dedicated to Anton Chekhov who has a short story of the same name.

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Germany – Rugen Granite Castle

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Diana

Gabriela from Germany took me on a trip to the island of Rugen in the Baltic Sea to visit the beautiful Granite Castle.

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Dragoste si Obsesie

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Diana

“Care este diferenţa dintre dragoste şi obsesie? Nu te-au făcut amândouă să stai treaz noaptea, să bântui pe străzi, o victimă a propriei tale imaginaţii, a propriei inimi? Nu te-ai scufundat în amândouă cu capul înainte, în nisipuri mişcătoare? Nu … Continue reading →

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China – Baiyun Mountain

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Diana

Beautiful view of the Baiyun Mountain received from Li Hong. Baiyun Mountain (known locally as White  Clouds Mountain) is the nearest mountain resort that makes it a pleasant half-day trip away from the city. It is located about six kilometers … Continue reading →

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U.S. – Big Sur Coast, California

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Diana

And the last traded card is from Susan in the U.S. I actually participated into a color postcard swap and she sent me this one showing the beautiful bright blue of the Pacific Ocean on the Big Sur Coast, California.

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Basque Country – Donostia San Sebastian

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Diana

My second traded card is from Donostia San Sebastian in Basque Country, Spain from Dani.  You can enjoy a nocturnal view of the Concha beach.

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Malaysia – Ubudiah Mosque

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Diana

Vlad said that one thing I can’t probably give up to is trading postcards. And he was right alright.  Every single week I have to send at least 2 cards and receive others back. It’s so much fun that has … Continue reading →

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