Typelove

I have always thought that the most romantic stories are those that are written on the tired keys of an ancient Underwood. This is perhaps why I have such a soft spot for Ewan McGregor, who brought this image to life when he typed out the story of his love and loss in Moulin Rouge.

My grandmother had one such typewriter that she purchased from a thrift store when she was a teenager. She used it to practice for one of her early jobs as a secretary (oh how the times they are a changin'). I had it in mind to purchase an antique typewriter to use as an art piece in the new loft. You can only imagine my delight when she told me that I could have hers! I love my grandmother and it'll be so sweet to have a piece of her childhood in my apartment. I wonder who the typewriter belonged to before she picked it up? It was an antique in her time, and I love that it has such a history.

Stunning, isn't it? A good cleaning will set it to rights and I know exactly what I'm going to do with it. I'm going to put it on a small black table in one of the spaces between two of the gorgeous industrial-sized windows. Above it I'm planning on putting three of my favorite b&w pictures in three vintage frames. I need to make sure that the frames don't appear too eclectic, but I really love the romance the little arrangement will surely bring to the loft.

I apologize for the delay in posts, but I do have a valid excuse. I drove up to Toronto with Constantine and spent a fantastic time with his family. Along with the usual wine and cards with his parents, we went to a birthday party with his extended and had a fabulous time. Not to worry, I'll update on the food later (Oh, the Porchetta)! While we were up there we took advantage of the opportunity and went to visit the loft to take some additional measurements. I could not be more excited about living there. Just over a month now :3

Have wonderful Thursdays!

❤Miss