Farmhouses of Hälsingland

Sometimes you wonder how many pleasant things can a postcard contains.
This one, received in May Alt RR, one got so many.

Firstly, it shows a UNESCO site: Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland (No. 1282)

Secondly, it's a MaxiCard (issued along with other four on 7 May 2015) with nice stamp and cancellation postmark.
Then, it shows something genuine and traditional, a piece of unique history.
Farmhouses of Hälsingland were added to the World Heritage list in 2012. They are large and elaborately decorated, sometimes housing several generations, whereas some houses were used only for festivities and others for sleeping. They reflect the prosperity of independent farmers who in the 19th century used their wealth to build substantial new homes with elaborately decorated ancillary houses or suites of rooms reserved for festivities. The paintings represent a fusion of folk art with the styles favoured by the landed gentry of the time, including Baroque and Rococo.
The 5 kr stamp (2015) combines two things: The right area (where the stamp value is written) shows an interior motif taken from Bommars farmhouse and the left wallpaper area shows an interior from Gästgivars farmhouse. The design was made by Nina Ulmaja.

Thank You, Doris !

Country: Sweden

Description: Maxi Card showing a Hälsingland Farmhouse interior

Publisher: PostNord

Photo: Lars Lööv

Chanterelle

 

 

I always loved mushrooms. Seeing them in their natural area is relaxing and power-giving.
So, naturally, the cards showing those wonders of nature are for good among my favorites. Lena (aka Jumping-frog) from Sweden was kind enough to send me one in November Surprise RR.
Chanterelle reminds me of my childhood when I was searching for them with my father and my grandmother. Always a joy when discovering them growing in the silent woods. In Romanian we called them gălbiori (yellow-little-ones). I can confirm that they are VERY tasty, especially prepared with garlic.
About the stamps. Both were printed this year (2014) using vivid colors.
The fist one is part of Celebration Time! series, with characteristic symbols such as trumpet or presents. (Designer: Veronica Ballart Lilja)
The second is part of Among Berries and Leaves series, designed by Jesús Verona.

Thank You, Lena !

Country: Sweden

Description: Chanterelle in the wild (macro)

Publisher: Trivselkort Cadeaux