I still quite like the look of letters used as decor accents. I am a big fan of graphic type and have a fondness for fonts of all kinds. I really love the look of funky vintage letters, like the ones used above, to spell out a special word, or message. I thought I’d take a look around and see what’s out there in the way of alphabet accessorizing! I get my letters... 
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Joan O’Connor has an infinite passion for all things alphabetical, and her wonderful San Francisco shop, Timeless Treasures is stocked to the rafters with a plethora of beautiful, old vintage letters, as well as great cards, jewelry, travel souvenirs and wonderful cards and stationery. It’s pretty much the perfect stop for unique gift giving and accessorizing. Joan’s... 
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Seeing Grace’s fabulous Green Chair Press Print (scroll on down a few posts) reminded me of something, and it just came to me. Amber’s Bodoni Poster* Back Splash in her kitchen, which she printed on sticky-back vinyl for window displays, trimmed and applied. A self-confessed “type nerd”, Amber makes that kinda nerd seem pretty cool. * For all you... 
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I was just thinking what good gifts individual letters, or ones that spell out something special can make. I’ve blogged about Timeless Treasures, Joan O’Connor’s great shop before on my guest column on Apartment Therapy San Francisco, so I thought I’d remind you all what great gifts her shop has. In addition to letters galore, there’s all kind... 
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Your first impression of Timeless Treasures is that you’ve perhaps walked into some kind of crazy alphabet museum. Everywhere you look there’s a word spelled out in various, eclectic, vintage letters. Owner Joan O’Connor is an outgoing, enthusiastic proprietor who will engage you in wordy, creative banter the moment you enter the store. Joan imports much... 
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