From Lens to Postcard: Vintage Coastal Prints You Can Download & Enjoy

Posted on February 25 by Jennifer Avventura

I’m taking a fresh approach with my blog, turning it into more than just a space for storytelling—it’s now a place where my photography truly comes to life. Instead of simply sharing images in posts, I’m offering something tangible: downloadable and printable vintage-style coastal postcards. These aren’t just any postcards; they’re carefully curated snapshots of sun-drenched beaches, turquoise waters, and charming seaside towns, all captured between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Each image reflects a moment in time, a place that tells its own story through light, color, and atmosphere. By blending nostalgia with digital convenience, I’m giving people the opportunity to bring a piece of these stunning coastlines into their own spaces. Whether for personal collections, travel-inspired decor, or even sending a handwritten note with a touch of vintage charm, these postcards offer a new way to experience and share my photography. This shift isn’t just about selling prints—it’s about creating an emotional connection to these places and inviting others to immerse themselves in the beauty I’ve had the privilege to capture. It’s a different kind of blog, one that turns photography into something both personal and collectible.

Bring the charm of vintage beach vibes to life with this 6×4 digital download postcard set! Featuring retro-inspired coastal scenes from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, these printable postcards capture the essence of tropical getaways, sun-soaked shores, and ocean breezes. Perfect for travel lovers, beach enthusiasts, and those who adore nostalgic aesthetics, these postcards can be used for:

✔ Snail Mail & Travel Notes – Send handwritten messages with a unique, beachy touch.
✔ Wall Art & Home Decor – Print and frame for a stunning retro coastal display.
✔ Scrapbooking & Journaling – Add a vintage seaside flair to your creative projects.
✔ Gifts & Invitations – Use as personalized gifts or tropical-themed event invites.

Download instantly and print as many as you like! Ideal for summer lovers, wanderlust souls, and anyone who dreams of the perfect beach escape. 🌊🌴✨

The printable postcard backing allows you to transform any digital beach scene into a classic style postcard. Designed for easy printing, it features a fun layout with space for a message, address, and stamp. Customers can print as many as they like, making it perfect for snail mail, travel notes, or creative projects. Simply print on cardstock, cut, and send a touch of tropical nostalgia to friends and family! 🌴📬✨

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Travel Theme: Wood in Sardinia

Posted on January 25 by Jennifer Avventura

“In the middle of the journey of our life I came to myself within a dark wood where the straight way was lost.” Dante Alighieri

Jennifer Avventura My Sardinian Life 2014

I certainly lost myself in this lovely wooded forest in Aggius, Sardinia.

This is my response to the weekly travel theme: wood.

Travel theme: Illuminated in Sardinia

Posted on January 12 by Jennifer Avventura

Okay, so my version of illuminated is probably the polar opposite of your illuminated with bright lights and bright skies, but let me explain: I’ve wanted to visit this little pond for six years, as from the road you can see an inkling of water – and yesterday my six-year dream came true. I was illuminated with excitement and giggles like a child when I found this pure white swan, I jumped up and down and sang “Duck, Duck, Goose” as I ran around the pond with my hands up in the air. Needless to say my heavily embarrassed Sard stayed in the car laughing his butt off while this lovely goose followed me around the pond honking.

You can find this pond in the quaint little town of Aggius.

This is my response to the weekly travel theme: illuminated.

Travel Theme: Short

Posted on November 15 by Jennifer Avventura

The travel theme this week is short, and it finally gives me the opportunity to show off these cute, little dolls wearing traditional costume’s from the heart of Sardinia.

Traditional costume from Tonara

Traditional Costume from Tonara

And here’s a short door so the cat can get through.

I found this adorable, paper kitten mewing at the bottom of the door to an old bakery in Tonara, Sardinia and thought it was super cute that someone took the time to tape his little face into the hole, so I just had to take its picture.

This is my response to the weekly Travel Theme.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

Posted on November 10 by Jennifer Avventura

This weeks weekly photo challenge is habit, and there is no better place in the world where the people still abide by the same habits or rituals as they did hundreds of years ago, like they do here in Sardinia.

This hard-working man from Tonara is making a wooden platter in the shape of Sardinia to sell or give away as gifts to friends. For millenia the islanders have used natural resources from the surrounding area to make stunning hand-crafted items that will last a lifetime.

This is my response to the weekly photo challenge: habit.

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Inside the heart of Sardinia – Toneri, Tonara (laavventura.wordpress.com)
A Snapshot from Tonara, Sardinia (laavventura.wordpress.com)
Tantalizing Torrone from Tonara (laavventura.wordpress.com)
Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit (windagainstcurrent.com)
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Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual POV from Sardinia

Posted on September 6 by Jennifer Avventura

This week we are challenged with an unusual POV, and yesterday I found myself time to play around with just that – POV. I was sitting on my sofa watching laundry dry when I decided to snap a photo through my window.

It certainly creates an interesting point of view from stunning Sardinia.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea and Sardinia

Posted on August 31 by Jennifer Avventura

“Even castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually.” Jimi Hendrix

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” Jacques Cousteau

“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh

I’ve always surrounded myself with the sea from Australia to Grand Cayman and now resting in Sardinia.

At what sea do you rest your wary bones?

10 Remarkable Reasons to Visit Sardinia with quotes from Sea & Sardinia by D.H. Lawrence.

Sardinia’s Stunning Sunset

Posted on August 14 by Jennifer Avventura

Sardinia – a land of mystery, contrasts and inspiring sunsets.

Jennifer Avventura My Sardinian Life 2013 (4)

How do you capture the little things in life?

Weekly Photo Challenge: One Shot, Two Ways

Posted on August 12 by Jennifer Avventura

This week’s photo challenge was well, a challenge. I never, repeat, never take portrait shots. I don’t like how they turn out in but I finally managed to shoot these shots at my favourite beach. Here are the rules for this week’s photo challenge: