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What to Write on a Postcard: 100 Short Message Ideas for Every Occasion

By Alexandre Jardel

There's One Problem Almost Everyone Has...

Buying the postcard is easy.

Choosing the stamp is easy.

Finding the nearest mailbox is usually easy too.

But then comes the moment that stops so many people.

You turn the postcard over.

You look at the empty space.

And suddenly...

"What should I write?"

It happens to almost everyone.

The irony is that postcards aren't meant to be long letters. They're little snapshots of a journey, tiny surprises that arrive unexpectedly in someone's mailbox. In a world of instant messages and disappearing stories, a handwritten postcard feels wonderfully personal precisely because someone took a few minutes to think about another person.

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Barcelona postcards in vintage travel style displayed on a rack, featuring iconic landmarks in limited edition by MyRetroPoster

Why Our Postcards Cost More and Why It Matters

By Pamela M.

In Barcelona, postcards are everywhere.

Walk a few streets around the Gothic Quarter and you will find them in almost every shop, often sold for €1 or sometimes even less. It’s a familiar sight, and for many visitors, it feels like the natural price of a postcard.

So when someone walks into our gallery and sees postcards priced at €2.5, the reaction is sometimes surprise.

This article exists to explain why.

Not the Same Product

Most postcards you find in tourist areas are printed in huge quantities. Hundreds of thousands, sometimes millions of copies of the same design are produced and distributed through highly optimized supply chains.

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Poster artist Alecse with his mother in Port Grimaud in the 1970s

30 Heartfelt Messages to Write in a Mother’s Day Card (and a Beautiful Gift Idea!)

By Pamela M.

Finding the right words for Mother’s Day isn’t always easy. How can we possibly capture a lifetime of love, gratitude, and admiration in just a few lines?

If you’re looking for inspiration to write the perfect Mother’s Day card, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you want something short and sweet, deeply emotional, or full of pride, here are 30 heartfelt ideas that are sure to make your mum’s heart swell with joy.

And if you’re still searching for a beautiful gift, we have an idea that will make her day even more unforgettable, even if you’re a little late.

Short and Sweet Mother’s Day Messages

“You are my first love, my forever friend. Happy Mother’s Day.” “A…

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