Friday, June 27, 2008

What a deal!!

Today Mom and I headed out to go to some thrift shops around town, but between our other errands, and an estate sale...that didn't happen....

And this....is one of the lovely treasures I got today....a gorgeous Smith-Corona typewriter....like new........First they wanted $20 for it, which is a good deal in itself...but, I didn't want to spend the rest of my supply money on a typewriter(because I set out with $40 for supplies and I already had almost $20 worth of linens to use), so, I figured I'd ask, and figured you know, if they say $15 I'll get it...but if they stick with $20, I'll leave it....well hot dang! if she didnt come back and say $10!
And it came with a brand new 10-day touch typing course...on two records, the box is open, but the vellum envelopes around the records are still sealed....

I also found a whole bunch of sheets, pillowcases and curtains to cut up for aprons...which is exactly what I was going to look for today at the thrift shops...whooohooo!
So look for pictures in a few days of what I'm going to make with them!

















Cheers,
~The Bella Modiste
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8 comments:

Bonne said...

Hope you can find replacement ribbons for it. Should serve you well if you can. ;)

knitting bean said...

Way cool! What a terrific find!

smoothiejuice's hectichousehold said...

how cool is that?

Ann Marie Newman said...

Very cool typewriter! I LOVE going to estate sales, but find it hard to make time for them these days. Love the aprons that you've been creating by the way. What a great idea it is to use vintage fabrics!

Bee Haven Bev said...

Ohhhhh Nay, I just love that typewriter...and with PINK keys....what a great find!

Bella Modiste said...

Thanks everyone!

Godelieve said...

Great find! Brings back memories :)

Bella Modiste said...

Yes, very exciting...:D
~Naomi