Geek is chic.
No matter how high tech your life gets, some classic gadgets should always be welcome in your abode. Let's face it — no matter how sleek and pretty an iPad looks, a vintage typewriter or phonograph is always going to qualify better as an interesting decor accessory. Keeping this in mind, I've rounded up some inspiring ideas for decorating with a vintage Underwood or Empire, as well as an Read more
I'm a huge fan of vintage typewriters, and I found Kasbah Mod's selection to be eye candy for my soul. Bringing vintage typewriters back to life, this company rebuilds and rejuvenates these once overworked relics from all eras to enjoy for many more years to come. Some of them have even been styled up with graphic paint, graffiti, and illustrations for a cool addition to your bookshelf or large Read more
I love vintage geek gadgets almost as much as I love my brand new tech goodies. From typewriters to Polaroid cameras, these retro goodies are as stunning as they once were useful. My laptop is great and I appreciate it completely, but there is something so dreamy and romantic about typing on an old-fashioned typewriter. In homage to one of my favorite retro gadgets, check out this gallery of Read more
I don't know what it is about this 1950s Pink Royal Typewriter — maybe the fact that it's ridiculously adorable, 100 percent authentic, or because it actually works — but I'm lovin' every square inch of this antique machinery. Because most of you can appreciate manual typewriters, you'll be happy to know that every button on this typewriter works — it even has touch control so you can Read more
Going the DIY route when it comes to your wedding? Wedding invitations are one place where you can save big bucks, but one thing you need is an original font! Don't be a bore with standard fonts given to you, like Times New Roman and Helvetica (albeit classic bores, ahem) — fonts set the tone for style as much as the color scheme and design. Below, we cover a few places where you can download Read more
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Painter replaces typewriter keys for a functional chromatic, manual painting machine — Geekosystem Do these pop culture visionaries get too much credit? — Cracked Forget voice control — on to sight-controlled gadgets — Tecca Performance theaters add "tweet seats" so guests can live tweet a show — Newser Take a look at Samsung's vision for a transparent, flexible tablet — Read more
While I love the modernity of my Mac, sometimes I wish I could spend an afternoon typing away on an old-school typewriter. When I imagine a prolific author like Joan Didion or Jack Kerouac writing in decades past, the strangely soothing sound of clicking keys makes my heart skip a beat. Luckily for us, the typewriter trend is all the rage right now in home decor. Whether you'd like your very own Read more
Steal decorating tips from these oscar-nominated films. See which cable knit-inspired goods we unearthed at Etsy. Planning a Super Bowl party? Don't miss our picks for easy extra seating. Add retro style with these vintage typewriter vignettes. Trick out boring furniture with super chic O'verlays. Check out these adorable new Valentine's Day cards from Hello!Lucky. Find out how to create the Read more
AMC's Mad Men won the outstanding drama series award at last night's Emmy's, and we couldn't agree more. While the show is packed with drama, it's had its retro gadget moments as well. Check out some of our favorite tech from Mad Men over the years. Photos courtesy of AMC Read more
