Monday, November 16, 2009

Call for Finds -- SPH Christmas List

I'd like to put together a gift list of Steampunk Home style items for you to send your loved ones with a "hint, hint." If you have your eye on anything in particular (or are the purveyor of such), please add it in the comments to this post and I'll take it all into consideration.

I'll only things that can fall into the "home" category -- books, home decor, cooking, furniture, etc. I'll also include some ideas for steampunklets. No jewelry or clothing, please.

Thanks!

Image from Cyborg Necromancer on DeviantArt.
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22 comments:

  1. geek detailsNovember 16, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    I received my first House Beautiful in the mail today and thought of you. They have several rooms that look like modern steampunk to me. I heart it.

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  2. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    I've got some lovely and inexpensive steampunk-friendly photography prints at my Etsy store for folks looking for home decor. Lots of bright colors!

    My site is http://www.exoskeletoncabaret.etsy.com. Thank you!

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  3. ThrallNovember 16, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    You might enjoy the steampunk-infused dark urban fantasy novel and Falling, Fly by my lovely wife, Skyler White. It won't be released until March 2010, but it'd make a nice Christmas pre-order from Amazon! :)

    http://www.skylerwhite.com/

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  4. practicalgirlNovember 16, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    -river otter widget on etsy has really great lights.

    -nauticalhome.com has a globe mobile that i covet

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  5. ArtsnarkNovember 16, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Oh yes, River Otter rocks. Forwarded this call to the Etsy SteamTeam

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  6. Sustainable SueNovember 16, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    These light plates....are rad.

    http://steampunkworkshop.com/steampunk-home-decor-light-switch-plates

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  7. Catherinette RingsNovember 17, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Winona has some great illustrations .
    Steampunk Illustrations

    I mostly make jewelry but i have some sculptures that you may want to check out .
    Steampunk Jewelry and Sculptures

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  8. UnknownNovember 17, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    [url=http://www.steamgalan.co.uk][img]http://www.steamgalan.co.uk/img/att2.gif[/img][/url]
    This is a great store!
    They have finally released their Steampunk range for order.
    What really makes this a store that stands apart from the rest is that they are willing to make up a design for you!
    They are handmade in London using only the very best components and most luxurious fabrics - including the exclusive 'Steamforce Flying' textured leather.
    Saw a prototype of the Aristocrat boot during this last Whitby and have been eagerly awaiting the store's opening.

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  9. UnknownNovember 17, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    www.steamgalan.co.uk


    This is a great store!
    They have finally released their Steampunk range for order.
    What really makes this a store that stands apart from the rest is that they are willing to make up a design for you!
    They are handmade in London using only the very best components and most luxurious fabrics - including the exclusive 'Steamforce Flying' textured leather.
    Saw a prototype of the Aristocrat boot during this last Whitby and have been eagerly awaiting the store's opening.

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  10. jjejjohnNovember 17, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I have so many
    http://www.sheryls-artdeco.co.uk/
    totally cool lights
    http://www.stanpikedesigns.com/index.htm
    handmade apothecary chests
    http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/440143.htm
    more lights (very nautical)
    http://www.legrenier.eu/
    There is so much here I can't even start.
    http://www.press.alchemy1977.com/silver.htm
    I hope these are not duplicate from your webpage
    Thanks for the work you put into this

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  11. jjejjohnNovember 17, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    one more
    http://www.americanfurnishings.com/
    They have alot of industrial furniture but they also make some of their own stuff

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  12. AJWellsNovember 17, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    What makes me most excited about the steampunk movement is that it is rekindling interest in some of the more obscure works of Victorian lit. To this day, we we a still rediscovering figures such as Chauncey Millington:

    http://worldlyadventures.wordpress.com/

    Buy some classic travel literature for the holidays and see where it all started!

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  13. Crescent MoonNovember 17, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    For children, there is this:
    http://www.tintoyarcade.com/categories/Tin-Toys-Vehicles/Retro-Flying-Machines/

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  14. geek detailsNovember 18, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    http://www.westelm.com/products/r741/?pkey=cwindow-panels-curtains-shades

    Those linen curtains with nailhead trim are awesome!

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  15. LynneNovember 19, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Crescent Moon, what makes you think that only kids would love those airship toys? Thanks, now I know what to ask for! ^_^

    I don't have a lot of ideas at present but if anyone's in the market for apothecary jars or cloches, I saw some nicely shaped ones at the local Hobby Lobby, and they are half price this week. Even if you don't have a treasure to display in one yet, the shapes are pretty and they give a group of items a hint of science-lab- collector cachet.

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  16. UnknownNovember 20, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Just saw some artist designed lamp shades posted on design*sponge (http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/yellena-james-schoolhouse-electric.html) and thought of your Holiday List. The artist also has an Etsy page: http://www.etsy.com/shop/yellena.

    Cheers!

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  17. . c h o k l i t .November 20, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Incredible prints by EttaDiem (Myke Amend & Bethalynn Bajema)

    Billy Blue's Skull Cabinet Pull Knobs

    Lamps by Wardenclyffe Wares

    And I second all of the artists above...

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  18. jjejjohnNovember 20, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    http://www.nichemodern.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CH-SOLA&Category_Code=
    o yes more lights!!

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  19. Crescent MoonNovember 21, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    More kid stuff, or for kids at heart:

    http://www.cricketmag.com/ProductDetail.asp?pid=2626&s=EDISON

    This is the one my son has asked for:

    http://www.cricketmag.com/ProductDetail.asp?pid=2627&s=BELL

    RC Airship that you personalize with stencils and markers:

    http://www.amazon.com/Megatech-Party-Blimp-Lights-Stencils/dp/B000CPYJ32/ref=sr_1_4

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  20. JenniferNovember 23, 2009 at 7:44 AM

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  21. JenniferNovember 23, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Let's try this again with proper links.

    I desperately want this candlestick for my house: www.sundancecatalog.com/PRODUCT/For+the+Home/Living/Accessories/44439.html (among everything else on that website and on Jayson Homes.

    Any of the furniture on spirithouse.ca, especially this bookcase: www.spirithouse.ca/gallery.php?id=79&left=20&gallery=14

    I always have along list for Ten Thousand Villages (handcrafted and fair trade, what's not to love?), especially: http://www.tenthousandvillages.ca/cgi-bin/category.cgi?type=store&item=5996060&category=M_Hom

    I just got a teak and leather Regency style sofa from this store, they've got plenty of great items: http://bluemoonevo.com/adventurer.html

    And I'm afraid I'm just going to have to plug my own store, I make some steampunk style books including: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30732806

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  22. RhissannaNovember 22, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Not my own store! I buy people pocket watches for Chrismas and I get them off Ebay for..well..nothing plus postage. If you're uncertain about buying watches from Ebay I have to say I've bought a lot (like, about 10? !2?) and never had a watch not arrive, never had a watch not work and never had anyone who wasn't delighted. Some are more steampunky than others, so I'm putting up my faves for this year, just so you can see the pictures.

    This one has 3 working dials, in brass, so you can set your Time Machine
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Antique-Style-Three-dials-Five-Hands-1856S-LONDON-Brass-Pocket-Watch-/260895770496?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D390365129737%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4380895582715230370#ht_5743wt_928

    (I bought that one for Hubby. Shhs!)

    And this one I own and buy more for my Lady Adventuress companions.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290440609030&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

    It's mechanical! You can see the cogs!!!!

    Again, I don't own any of these Ebay stores, just this is where I shop for Steampunk stuff that works for Mundane people, too.

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