27/04/2013

possessions



 I was persuaded by Charlie of the Perks to find my grandfather's old typewriter in the attic and wipe off the thick layer of dust which had accumulated over the last 40 years. I love how much history there is in this hunk of metal and plastic - this typewriter used to write letters that were sent over the Atlantic ocean to my mother in boarding school. Craaaazy.

And now I use it, mostly for writing lists or silly letters to friends, but i've placed a few of my favourite books nearby in hope that one day i'll be able to write something half as wonderful.


13 comments:

  1. I love the typewriter I really wish my grandfather had one, lucky you

    www.justshazea.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. Wauw.. amazing photography. You are soo inspiring!


    xoxo
    http://tfd-thefashiondistrict.blogspot.com/

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  3. Great pics =)

    xx
    www.mariarubioblog.com

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  4. I wish I kept my old typewriter from when I was a kid. ): These are great photos!

    -theresa
    collaredblouse.blogspot.com

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  5. these are such gorgeous photos! I love john green, perks and the great gatsby; quite excited to see how the film will be! x

    http://frockled.blogspot.com.au/

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  6. oooh so cool! love the look of these photos

    francesca
    http://www.frankvinyl.com

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  7. love the typewriter. and perks is just my favourite book ever <3
    thefrillseekers.blogspot.com

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  8. Great shots, I've been looking for a vintage typewriter for forever!

    //Birdie Shoots//

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  9. Stunning photos, and i can't believe you have a typewriter!!! Sorry I'm a bit overexcited-I'm so jealous
    Lucia's Loves Giveaway
    x

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  10. I love typing on typewriters. It makes me type slower and think more about what I'm writing. Mostly I just write by hand, because it's a happy in-between. I love orchids so much... This one pictured is so beautiful.

    Kate from Clear the Way

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  11. This is so sweet! I can't believe it is old, you cleaned it up amazingly.

    P.S. your room is dreamy!

    Em x

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  12. Really pretty pictures, dear!
    All the best from Berlin,

    Jana & Vanessa

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