Remember Typewriters?

For many of us, typewriters are part of our "high school" years and we probably haven't used one in forever.  I can still remember my typing class,  all girls learning a  skill we all thought we had to have for our future career.  Fortunately, the typewriter I had in class was better than the one in the picture!  Blending old with new is one of favorite things to do when putting together a room.  I like the different textures here with the curly, wire table topped with the black tole tray.  I found some old correspondence and a couple of desktop accessories to add to the setting.  Think about how you can incorporate a fun, different, interesting piece into your family room, home office or den.  They are perfect "conversation pieces".  This setting is behind the loveseat in our Maine cottage living area.  I have another one in my home office that is much more of a prize.  It has the case and is one of the first portable typewriters.  You can pick one of these up for anywhere from about $35 to over $150, depends on how nice the machine is and whether the case is included.  Don't worry about it being in perfect condition, it's the effect that you are looking for..

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