Hello friends
I apologize for my unannounced absence. Life has been a little up-side- down in these first weeks of 2008. Big changes happening on all fronts...but they are all changes for the better, and I am feeling so much more like myself than I have in a long time.
Despite a little chaos, I have been busy teaching my two typography courses, (which I love,) and I am working on a new logo job, (which I also love.) Today I took a break and ventured out in the 24 degree Nashville weather to check out what was new (old) at one of my favorite antique stores. I covertly snapped a few photos.
I love vintage adding machines. They just fuel my love of figures (numerals.) Ironically, I am horrible at math and absolutely dread using the figures I love so much. Sigh.
Above (l to r): Better Homes & Gardens how-to books from the 50's; a vintage chair...I loved the colors in the upholstery; and a vintage apron with little dutch figures & windmills.
Overall it has been a lovely, chilly, Sunday. But now it is back to work: logos to be designed, typography projects to be graded, hot chocolate to be made...Be well and stay warm everyone!
I especially love the adding machine. I first job was at a bank and we hand posted checks on a machine with that type of key board. AND there were no imprints on the checks; name, address, account number, we had to post by the signature!
Posted by:Jan | 20 January 2008 at 05:05 PM
What wonderful finds, especially that apron!!!
Posted by:Marilyn | 20 January 2008 at 06:56 PM
that chair is so pretty!
Posted by:meg | 20 January 2008 at 07:22 PM
Fabulous photo of the counting machine!
Have you ever been to all of the antique stores in Goodlettsville, TN? If not, I HIGHLY recommend them! Whenever I make my way back home (Nashville) I make it a point to stop in them all. So many good finds to be found! :)
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=goodlettsville,+tn+antique+stores&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Posted by:Kari Beth | 21 January 2008 at 09:30 AM
I love vintage adding machines too! great photo!
Posted by:Ei! Kumpel | 21 January 2008 at 03:54 PM
man... if only we had some time to poke around thrift/antique stores together...
next time, K? promise
{change is good}
Posted by:lisa s | 21 January 2008 at 08:56 PM
It seems to me that the love of the form is related to not being able to keep the meanings straight. The shapes get distracting all mashed together.
:)
Posted by:meera | 22 January 2008 at 09:55 PM
ohhh vintage... so lovely!
Posted by:Carlene | 23 January 2008 at 01:54 AM