She will have a typewriter for the tactile sensation of writing, just as she will not give up the tactile sensation of reading a book for the newest technological media.
When there's space, vintage additions that hint at your profession can be tongue-in-cheek chic: a typewriter for a writer, an old adder for an accountant, etc.
I'm seeing more and more vintage typewriters in photos on Houzz...everyone must be into the romantic notion of writing the Great American Novel! I admit, I love the idea, too, and I love the Hemingway-style flair a typewriter gives any space.
Every hipster home must have a typewriter and bonus points are given for it being an alternative color. Extra bonus points are given if you have an attitude against modern technology while you carry an iPhone in your pocket.
added by courtneylneudorf to Random (19 months ago)
Vintage additions that hint your profession can be tongue-in-cheek chic: a vintage typewriter for a writer, an old adder for an accountant, etc. what can be for an organizer and interior decorator?
This one needs no explanation really, it's just vintage-quirky.
But if you like the typewriter, or maybe just the colour, why not scrapbook it and make it part of your plan?
An old typewriter like this one can be both a quirky accessory and an analog-cool way to leave notes to other members of the household. Pick up milk, dry cleaning...and more typewriter ribbons! There are lots of online sources for vintage typewriter repair and supplies.
Sometimes all you need is one good piece of indulgence to make your home office feel more personal. You'd probably never have a retro typewriter like this in your cubicle in the busy Financial District but you can add it to your home office to make you feel more creative as you work.