Saturday, May 23, 2009

The Morning Star Cafe


I just got an email from J.D. Ray with pictures of his cafe in Portland, which has recently reopened in a new space with a steampunk inspired decor. (My plans for world domination march forward, as J.D. says "the pictures, projects, and general ideas on things that you've posted on your blog were instrumental in us developing the decor for our cafe.")


The cafe features warm coloring, fabulous light fixtures, and a lovely gear laden mural.


Thanks for sharing, J.D. -- I know I'll be visiting next time I'm in Portland!
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14 comments:

  1. Amy SkidmoreMay 23, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Very cool. I wonder if any of JD's patrons recognize the style.

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  2. MarchelineMay 26, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    If it were mine, I would have tables with clockwork gears under the glass tops. You could DIY it, get clock gears in lots on ebay, wouldn't cost much and it would look amazing, as each one would be different.

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  3. barefootsavageMay 27, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=271975

    Didn't know how else to "share" this. But thought everyone would appreciate it.

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  4. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Man now I want to move to Portland OR even more.

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  5. HollyJune 4, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Another reason for me to visit Oregon!

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  6. HollyJune 4, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Alice, that is wicked cool!

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  7. femminismoJune 6, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Lucky me, who lives in Oregon and can go there when I'm in the "big city." Found you through Don. It's not every day you "meet" someone who inspired a restaurant. If I inspired one, there would be soft, downy beds, big pillows and everyone could wear pajamas and no makeup. But someone would be busy changing the egg yolk and coffee stained sheets. - Jeanne in Oregon

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  8. AnnaJune 7, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Such a fan of your blog! Never comment but always enjoy. I've added you to my links on my touchstone site. Thanks for your writings. Anna

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  9. Phillip ValdezJune 9, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Man-oh-man!
    I may have to jostle myself over the river and rustle up a cup of joe! (yes-I do live in PDX)
    I wonder if they would show my Victorian SteamPunk Mech that I just completed?

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  10. Phillip ValdezJune 9, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Oops! My mech is at http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=271975 on flickr or at phillipvaldez.blogspot.com

    Thanks for looking

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  11. UnknownJune 18, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    What a fascinating, most perfect blog.

    I'll be visiting JD's place when I visit Portland!

    I.

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  12. Michelle @ OnceLostJewelryJune 18, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Oh my gosh! I love the cog wall! I don't know if I will ever get to Portland, but if I do, I will definitely pop in :)
    This is my latest fav: http://tinyurl.com/nzja3y
    What do you think? I love hearing ppls opinions!

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  13. yvJune 21, 2009 at 7:02 AM

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    Now I'm passing it on to you because your blog is great!!

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  14. SteampunkSupplyJune 23, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Wow, what a great shop! Now I need a cuppa! Thanks for sharing the photos.

    www.steampunksupply.etsy.com

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