Literary Quotes │ Vintage Typewriter │ Vintage Typed Quotes

I've been selling vintage clothing on Etsy for over 11 years.

I've said this before and I'll say it again: it's the best "job" I've ever had. I love it more than words can say.

Which is why it's quite apropos that I'm introducing a new item to my shop:

For those who don't know, I'm a writer by trade. I went to school to become one and I am one now. From freelance writing to writing/editing as a content coordinator for a local magazine, to writing marketing copy, I do a lot of writing.

So, when I had my vintage Royal, O tyle, portable 1938 typewriter repaired, I thought to myself:

Why not mix the best of both worlds?

If I thought I loved selling vintage before, this might be the proverbial icing on the cake.

NOW I get to selling vintage-typed literary quotes!

It will take time, and maybe forever, to find quotes that I like and want to list. I love so many and I've read many books. But, simple words for many people can do and be big things.

I mean, wouldn't you like to see one of your favorite quotes typed up (and ready to frame) near you? Near your bed? On your bookshelves? On the wall with a medley of photos and prints?

I know I would. These quotes sort of become us; they tell a story about us and what we believe in.

I hope to get about 50 best-loved short quotes up and selling by the end of the year.

Visit here to see what I have!

Thank you to all of you who have supported me over the years.

Things are always changing, but with this change, I am excited to keep doing what I love and do even more of what represents me. I'm so thankful for this!

Happy Summer. -HJS

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