More Pipes

Here's another good use of piping -- as a curtain rod, with burlap curtains. The extra long curtain rod -- across the entire window wall -- gives it more impact (and lets you mount it "straight on").

Pic by Leigh Davis for the nytimes via.

Piping Hot Book Caddy

Here's a neat project that could be easily steampunk'd: The Merry Go Round Book Caddy recently feature on Ohdeedoh. Stain the wood and paint the pipes brass and you'd have a rotating spot almost anywhere -- kitchen, bathroom, library, table....

Full instructions here.

The Brain by Olson Kundig

I've had this very creative modern-with-industrial touches workspace -- called The Brain -- by Olson Kundig Architects since I saw it 2(!) years ago on Apartment Therapy.


It was built in 2002, which means it predates any real life steampunk inspired home design I can think of.

The Brain by Olson Kundig

I've had this very creative modern-with-industrial touches workspace -- called The Brain -- by Olson Kundig Architects since Allison pointed it out 2(!) years ago on Apartment Therapy.


It was built in 2002, which means it predates any real life steampunk inspired home design I can think of.

Clockwork Cupcakes

In my steampunk home, baking is a favorite pursuit (I consider one of the most accessible ways of "making", especially for steampunklets...) So, a bit off topic, but if your baking endeavors need some steampunking let me share geekinesis' clockwork cupcake wrapper.

The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec

IndigoViolet suggested we might enjoy this eye candy -- a French file that looks "fantastic" in the very traditional sense of the word...

Doktor A's Studio Tour

You may be familar with Doktor A from his creation Pac Gentleman, but what you may not know is that this gentleman artisan has recently shared a studio tour in two posts on his blog.

The writing desk corner.

The working desk corner.

A stairway gallery wall of letter press cards.

A print case/wunderkammer full of curiosities.

The light switch at the top of the stairs.

See more pictures here and here.

Thanks, Allison!