I have a favorite antique shop. I’m telling you, this guy is awesome. It could be because I’m a stay at home mom that doesn’t get out much to socialize with adults, but I really think Paul, the shop owner, has a special fondness for me. He always has something that I like and always gives me a price that I can’t resist. One time, last year, I stopped in with wild abandon to snatch up an iron bed for my mom. When Paul said he thought of me when he found it, I knew I was part of the inner circle. Made my whole week. Really, though, the guy probably thinks I’m nuts. He must wonder what I do with all my treasures that I drag home. He rarely asks. Last week, he had two typewriters stashed in the shop. I asked how much he wanted for them, but I had to leave them behind. See, I have a rule that I have to come up with a legitimate use for an item before I drag it home. Mostly, I need a good story for my husband. A “this is why I’m stashing another old, dusty thing in the garage” sort of story. So I came up with a “good use” and went to get one of the typewriters. I was so excited, this treasure went straight to the top of the project list. I cleaned the cobwebs out of it with a toothbrush and taped it up good. A few coats of pink spray paint and I have a great little photo prop.
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It’s funny because Paul actually asked what I was going to do with the typewriter. I mumbled something about painting it pink. I don’t think that was the right answer; he seemed to cringe a little. Oh well. I think she came out preeeeettty. That’s a good use, right? To look pretty?
What do you think? Do you like the pink typewriter?? Do you have a favorite antique shop? Why is it your favorite? Does anyone else ever pretend they’re part of an inner circle?
Roses are ‘Abraham Darby’ by David Austin |
Comments & Reviews
Deanne says
the pink is perfect- so cute!!!!!
Erin says
This makes me want to go spray paint something old! The pink is gorgeous! Love it.
Марина Усатенко says
A-ha-ha! It’s beautiful!))))) In Ukraine antique shops are expensive, but some kind of antique markets…These are my favorite places!)))))) I even prefer some dusty thing to a new dress)) And my husband also always asks “O my God! What do you need this for??”
JustPam says
I never would have thought to do this. It is a real beauty. I love vintage items and even had a few of these old typewriter that I got rid of. NOw I wish I hadn’t.
gator says
Beautiful, my fav lil shop in my area is Alice And Jay’s in Sasser, Georgia !
http://www.aliceandjays.com
Marty says
Aaaadddorable!!
Megan Hemphill says
I think its a perfect use for an old typewriter! Now I have pink typewriter envy. Oh, this is going to be difficult….
nest full of eggs says
so pretty !!!
Kris says
SO STINKIN’ cute!!!! I have an old turquoise one! And I have a “Paul” too. Only her name is Teri! How lucky are we?!!
XO KRis
Simple Simon & Co says
I scored three different typewriters this summer at garage sales…but the painting idea is AWESOME! Love it!
Simple Simon & Co says
I scored three different typewriters this summer at garage sales…but the painting idea is AWESOME! Love it!
Simple Simon & Co says
I scored three different typewriters this summer at garage sales…but the painting idea is AWESOME! Love it!
Mona @ la la by mona says
Holy wow! I LOVE the new pink! She’s useful AND pretty!
Annie says
What a Great idea!!! Love it so much!! I have a Royal typewriter in turquoise, but I have been on the search for a pink one!!
Annie
Here is my typewriter
http://mermaidsmurmur.blogspot.com/2011/11/treasure-hunting.html
Joanna says
I LOVE the typewriter. It’s gorgeous, so pretty in pink! A vast improvement. Well done!