I believe that Steampunk is more than just brass and watchparts. It's finding a way to combine the past and the future in an aesthetic pleasing yet still punkish way. It's living a life that looks old-fashioned, yet speaks to the future. It's taking the detritus of our modern technological society and remaking it into useful things. Join me as I search for items for my house that combine the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Stay in a Gypsy Caravan
Stardust reminded me of the awesomeness of gypsy caravans, also known as roulottes. Did you know there are lots of roulottes all over Provence, France that you can rent? Really! There's a great article on the history of the caravans -- and their resurgence -- in Travel and Leisure.
And here's a very long listing of roulettes to rent in France. The pictures here all came from those listings.
Stardust was an excellent movie!
ReplyDeleteBut where would one sleep in a gypsy caravan?
Wooooooooooooow. I'm in love. I totally want one :)
ReplyDeleteI would move in! Instantly! ^^
ReplyDeleteWell, looks like those mirrors at the sides are doors:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.lecharpeney.fr/Site-Charpeney/Roulotte_Foraine.html
Yes, I'm a huge fan of stardust (book and movie) and also of anything gypsy related - see my blog!: http://www.GypsyTheories.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI just posted about this and linked back to you - thanks for showing us all!
Yours truly,
Alex
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