Sunday, February 26, 2012

Faded Blooms

My roses have faded, but I just have to share these images of my $10 antique typewriter styled up so fashionably with them.  Withered and faded but still adored...

This image with the back space key in my favorite.




I have an affinity for pairing manufactured items with organic.






I also printed some vintage Easter postcards off the computer and placed them in the carriage.





I love the print on the very front of my 1917 typewriter.











The typewriter functions as a flower basket itself.






Close up of the measuring tool for paper insertion.






Vintage romance...






...vintage style.






I'll be sharing this week at:












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21 comments:

  1. Helen and her DaughtersFebruary 26, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    The typewriter is beautiful and I love the way you dressed it up.

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  2. outjunkingFebruary 26, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Hi,
    I have never seen a typewriter like yours before it is very unusual.It very nice and the roses gorgeous. Just joined you with Linky.
    Lisa

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  3. Katie @ Wildwood CreekFebruary 26, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Beautiful vignette with the vintage typewriter as the star!

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  4. Carlene @ Organized ClutterFebruary 26, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Great typewriter! Fun post!

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  5. Donna@anangloinquébecFebruary 26, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    $10?? Wow, that was a deal. I love it!! So beautiful with the addition of the roses!! Andrea, I tried to find a source for the chandeliers that you see in my post, Campagne Décoration but cannot find any. The article talks about this couple and their antique store in Paris. Anyway, the name of the store is Car Chantal. If I figure anything else out I will let you know. Personally, I would love one of them over my dining table! It took me awhile to decide on lights over my island but I am holding out for a chandelier like that in my diningroom!!

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  6. Sunflowers With SmilesFebruary 26, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Love the typewriter! Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  7. Grandma Barb's This and ThatFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Hi Andrea. I love your old typewriter. It must be almost as old as me. ha ha. It really looks nice with the roses and the vintage Easter postcards.
    Thanks for visiting. I love the soft black and white photo too. I hope you can find all the pieces of the white dishes that you want. I'm loving mine.

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  8. Red Rose AlleyFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Oh my gosh, Andrea, I came over here and right away saw your Header. It's beautiful! I really like the roses and that typewriter too. Your pictures are getting prettier and prettier every time I come and visit.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  9. cathy@my1929charmerFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    A very beautiful vignette. would never of thought of using an old typewriter but it looks really good together. Also like the typewriter lettering. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Par.tay

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  10. Patti's Artful DesignFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Just lovely.....roses look beautiful anywhere:)!

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  11. chateau chicFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Fabulous vignette with your wonderful old typewriter. Love the mix of textures. So unique and one-of-a-kind display which we all love to have.
    Mary Alice

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  12. La Vie QuotidienneFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    What lovely photos! So pretty.

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  13. AmandaFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Gorgeous photos! Thank you for inspiring the artist in all of us!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  14. UnknownFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Just love it, with the faded roses and the old typewriter..OK how did you find this for $10...talk about a steal of a deal!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    $10.00! are you kiddin' me??!!! What a find. Love those beautiful old keys and the roses dried to pure pink faded perfection. I just ordered a necklace from Etsy made from an old type writer key. Love it!

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  16. foreverdecoratingMarch 2, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    The typewriter for is 2-die-4! Love the vignette!

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  17. Honey at 2805March 2, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Adorable vintage typewriter vignette! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday at 2805!

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  18. Cathy L. CalamasMarch 3, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Such a beautiful juxtaposition!! LOVE it! Pinning it now< :))

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  19. Alison @ The PolohouseMarch 3, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Hi Andrea!

    So nice to meet you. Tell Rosemary thank you for the introduction! She is such a doll.
    LOVE this post and just pinned one of the photos. You are so clever!

    Will add you to the Illinois Bloggirls list on my sidebar!

    Looking forward to getting to know you better.

    xox
    Alison

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  20. MegMarch 6, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Lovely combination! I'm your newest follower and I would love if you followed in return! I'd also love if you linked up to my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/search/label/Show%20Off%20Saturday

    Hope to see you there!

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  21. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasMarch 7, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Andrea, this is stunning! Such gorgeous photographs and I love the typewriter! What a deal!

    This makes me want to go buy some roses just so they can fade and decorate with them! lol

    Beautiful!

    Lou Cinda :)


    New Follower!

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