a postcard from europe, written just for you
A handwritten postcard in a wax-sealed envelope, with a few little pieces of Hungary tucked inside. $25, US shipping included.
Written by Lily. Every order helps fund our path to parenthood. Why
I trusted the people who were supposed to help me.
I never imagined I'd spend the next ten months trying to undo what happened. One surgery, then another, then another. Nearly ten so far.
So my husband and I turned to surrogacy. And starting in January, I'm facing more surgeries.
Follow my journey on TikTok, and if you'd like to be part of it, order a postcard.
This is more than a postcard. It's part of our story.
Want to know more before you order? Read what happened to me →real mail, made by hand
Not just a postcard with a story attached. Here's exactly what arrives in your mailbox:
- 1A handwritten postcardWritten by me, with a personal message. Never printed.
- 2A wax-sealed envelopeEverything travels in a decorative envelope, sealed by hand.
- 3A little soundtrack from EuropeA small card with a QR code to a playlist of Hungarian songs.
- 4Three Hungarian wordsA small printed card with words to learn, like szeretlek: I love you.
- 5A private videoA QR code to a short personal video I record just for you.
hi, i'm lily
I write every postcard myself, at my desk in Europe. My favorite things? My husband, slow mornings, a good piece of jewelry, a fresh stack of stationery, and the little rituals that make a day feel like mine.
On TikTok and Instagram you'll find all of it: handwriting and packing, outfits, travel, honest updates and plenty of humor. And yes, the hard parts too.
writing my way into parenthood
After a miscarriage, a follow-up procedure left my uterus badly scarred. Months of surgeries followed, and carrying a pregnancy myself is no longer the path we're taking. My husband and I are pursuing gestational surrogacy instead.
I didn't want to just ask strangers for money. I wanted to make something worth buying. So the proceeds from these postcards go toward our surrogacy journey, and writing them helps me heal.
from my desk to your mailbox
You order
Check out securely and enter the address it should go to: yours, or someone you love.
I write it by hand
I write your postcard, add the little extras and seal the envelope with wax.
It crosses the ocean
Mailed from Europe. International letters usually take 1–3 weeks.
questions, answered
What exactly do I get?
A handwritten postcard in a wax-sealed envelope, plus a music card with a QR code, a card with three Hungarian words, and a QR code to a personal video I record just for you. $25, US shipping included.
How long does delivery take?
International mail from Europe usually takes 1–3 weeks to reach the US. Confirm after your first test shipment.
Can I send it as a gift?
Yes! At checkout, choose "It's a gift" and enter their name and address instead of yours. You can also tell me what to write.
Can I choose what you write?
If it's a gift, yes. Leave a short note at checkout (their name, the occasion, a few words from you) and I'll write it by hand. If it's for you, I write you my own message from Europe.
How do I watch the private video?
Scan the QR code inside the envelope with your phone camera. It's a short personal video I record just for you. It opens a private page on this website. No app, no account, no ads.
What if it gets lost or delayed?
International mail can be slow. If your postcard hasn't arrived 6 weeks after I mail it, email me and I'll send a new one for free.
Where does the money go?
After materials and postage, the proceeds go toward our surrogacy journey. This is a purchase from a small business, not a charitable donation.
What do you do with my address?
I only use it to mail your postcard. I never share or sell it.
How can I reach you?
Email hello@apostcardfromeurope.com or send a DM on Instagram. Set up this email address.
You can chip in any amount, no postcard needed. It's not a charitable donation and isn't tax-deductible, just a kind gesture toward our journey.