At the recent brocante at Chatou, I couldn't resist this Napoleon III wire postcard rack. I am mad about sculptural objects made of wire. While the original finial is missing, this one will do until I find a proper replacement. There's only one problem: there's not room in the apartment for the postcard rack - something else will have to go!
At present, the revolving rack is filled with readers' delightful postcards from the Postcard Project. Thank you! At Christmas, I will fill it with holiday cards tied with ribbon. In the new year, photos of family and friends will replace the cards. It could also be stuffed with flowers or vintage Barbie clothes on tiny hangers. Perhaps it would make an interesting art piece, if filled with advertising memorabilia or blocks of typeface letters. Or for a gardener, vintage packets of seeds; for a chef, recipes. Maybe vintage children's flash cards? Or language flash cards (if I actually had such a thing), to help improve my Spanish? Do you have any more ideas for the postcard rack?
What an awesome find! (another one from me is on its way shortly to add to your collection. My little adventure to the coast made me think of you!)
Posted by: Madeline | 25 October 2007 at 06:15
How wonderful and lovely it is!
Posted by: Mélanie | 23 October 2007 at 19:03
excellent before & after! JP/deb
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 23 October 2007 at 03:35
OH, Tara your find is wonderful... I have decided to get a Passport. All of my family has one but me. As soon as I get replacement SS# card which I lost. Then I will try for a passport. It is geting hard these days and one must go in person for everything.
As always, I love your site my friend. Wish I was there..
love,Melanie-bd
Posted by: Melanie-bd | 20 October 2007 at 21:50
Tara I LoVe what you have done with all the cards!! I will have to put my thinking cap on and get back to you!!
Mon cher..magnifique!! I'm practising for my visit!! hugs NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 20 October 2007 at 04:52
What a great decoration. I love seeing old things put to new uses - and this rack has such potential.
Posted by: deirdre | 19 October 2007 at 17:04
I guess it would be a nice way to keep track of friends and family: hang a card from where they are near one of their recent photos. It would be a way to remember visiting their part of the world/country is worth it for two reasons. I guess it would make the effort of seeing them all more often less of a burden.
Posted by: Alina Popescu | 19 October 2007 at 13:23
that was a lot of fun; looking forward to seeing what ou fill it with next. i like the christmas card idea. yours never made it here - did it bounce back to you? (I am very suspicious of our post office)
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 19 October 2007 at 13:16
Tara, si me mandas tu direccion te escribo postales en español!
Posted by: Catalina | 19 October 2007 at 11:30
Beautiful. I would use it for postcards too.
Not that I would have the display space for it (I have a little postcard gallery on the walls on my guest bathroom *g*).
Posted by: M erisi's Vienna | 19 October 2007 at 10:33
Tara, what a great find!! I would have bought it too!!!x
Posted by: Sophiehoneysuckle | 19 October 2007 at 09:41
fantastic!
Posted by: designdna | 19 October 2007 at 04:12
Tara,
I guess you could use it to store all the vetoed health bills from George Bush. Nah, that would be a waste.
Maybe photos of all the children who don't qualify for health coverage now?
Seriously, it is so unique and interesting, I think you have found the perfect use for it, postcards! Maybe from all your blogging friends around the world. You always find the most interesting things...you definately have an eye for this.
xo
Gillian
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 19 October 2007 at 02:39
Wow I love that standard with all these beautiful card. My cards are always spread out everywere. This is a great idea. . Have a nice day.
Posted by: marja | 19 October 2007 at 02:39
Hey.....I see my card on there!!!! I suppose it is not sturdy enough for a magazine rack...or a shoe rack:( I would fill mine with vintage black and white postcard of France and Italy...or maybe display your old french documents in there instead of the postcards :) Have fun with it!!
Posted by: My Melange | 19 October 2007 at 02:05
What a great display, I am thoroughly enjoying your blog, and the pictures of a place so far away. It's like going on a vacation to read. I need your help. I'm looking for these knobs, and I thought you might know where I could get them.
http://www.robomargo.com/DSCN6001.jpg
They say Paris France, 6th Arrondissement Commode Vetenent, as best I can tell under the magnifying glass. Any ideas??
Posted by: Robolady | 19 October 2007 at 02:00
It's going to look really wonderful at Christmas time -- quelle bonne idee.
Posted by: fleur | 19 October 2007 at 01:07
Ha! there's my card to you. It's interesting to think of it, it's posting generated from the Internet. An actual piece of mail being sent abroad and then seeing it!
Something about button cards seems right to me . . .
Posted by: tut-tut | 19 October 2007 at 00:29
oh Tara - you so delight! - lookie at Boone's postcard - right out there - he will be so pleased - carving a jack-o-lantern now with Grandpa - I will show him asap - you sweet and loving woman - so many pink kisses - for you my dear... love this whole thing here - YES!!!!!!!!
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 19 October 2007 at 00:15
I have just been reading the article in The Guardian that Antipo pointed you to. I AM ASHAMED TO BE ENGLISH.
Posted by: Di Overton | 18 October 2007 at 23:05
At moo.com you can now make your own postcards you get 20 for £9.99 (they emailed me today) and each one can be a different photo. My mini cards were done by them - you have a set. You could put a collection of your own favourite pictures you have put on this blog, turned into postcards, in the wire rack. I feel so proud I was actually there at the time you purchased this item.
Posted by: Di Overton | 18 October 2007 at 23:00
the vintage find already found a new life, decorated with matching postcards. perfect tara!
Posted by: marita | 18 October 2007 at 22:24
Hello Tara!
Have you read this article about Les Puces yet?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/france/story/0,,2192731,00.html
I'm sure you be interested!
Antipo
Posted by: Antipodéesse | 18 October 2007 at 21:39
Send me your address and I will send you a postcard from Trondheim.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 18 October 2007 at 21:04
oh i would love to fill it with ribbons and pictures of my family...or just make a large assemblage piece using it as a siirt...old doll parts...yes that is what i would do...blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 18 October 2007 at 20:47
OOOO!!!! I see my card - lower left. Wheeee
Posted by: AnnieElf | 18 October 2007 at 19:22
What a great find Tara! I love the Christmas card idea. XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 18 October 2007 at 19:08
Cookies! Festoon it with cookies wrapped in cellophane and tied with ribbon for special occasions. If you choose thin cookies, like palmiers, they could fit in the spaces....
Posted by: Colette | 18 October 2007 at 18:28
Wow...photographs come to mind.
Posted by: stljoie | 18 October 2007 at 18:19
I've never thought about a postcard rack, but I think you've got it covered. However there is the spring flower bacchnial, the patriotic and dog days and fall with it's wild colors! Have at it P.P.
Posted by: Mary t. | 18 October 2007 at 17:01
be still my heart. i've got such nice postcards from swaps i've participated in this past year and no idea what to do with them. you've found the perfect answer and of course i want to scroll across the photograph to see the table and what treasures it holds. and what's stacked neatly against the wall underneath the green table...
i love your treasures. xo
Posted by: kristen | 18 October 2007 at 16:37
What a great find! I love the idea of having a spot in the middle of my home where all sorts of cards from friends over the years can be displayed -- I think if I had it, I'd be substituting a few in and out all the time, but I'd be able to have reminders of my life history -- congratulations cards from various achievements, birthday cards with written sentiments I especially value, thank you's from former students, Mother's Day cards from my children when young, along with postcards from travelling friends. So much better than having them all tucked in a box where I seldom enjoy them. Your home must be a lively, lovely, warm space.
Posted by: materfamilias | 18 October 2007 at 15:41
Tara, you have the best finds, the best eye and this is a great piece...with infinite possibilities!
Posted by: cherie | 18 October 2007 at 15:26
That is SO COOL! I love it!
Posted by: Becky | 18 October 2007 at 14:52
That is SO COOL! I love it!
Posted by: Becky | 18 October 2007 at 14:50
That is SO COOL! I love it!
Posted by: Becky | 18 October 2007 at 14:50
You scored!! It looks just great with your cards in it.
I'm MAD about wire too!!! Especially when it's old and imperfect.
Posted by: rochambeau | 18 October 2007 at 14:35
I like it with the various postcards in it. I guess I'm a traditionalist.
Posted by: Ally | 18 October 2007 at 14:34
I was just wondering where it was going to go! You need a couple of houses, dear Tara!
You could give yourself the project of making sketches daily (or weekly) and gradually fill it with your own work!
Posted by: laura | 18 October 2007 at 14:33
It looks absolutely fantastic, Tara - I'm sure it could be used to display so many things - from Valentines to recipe cards! What a lucky find - it's a beautiful piece of sculpture all on it's own.~xox
Posted by: tinker | 18 October 2007 at 14:16
Tara, it looks so beautiful filled with cards that in turn are filled with loving words for a dear friend (take a bow because that would be YOU) and I have no ideas to offer, just praise!! Vida x x x
Posted by: Vida | 18 October 2007 at 14:06