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.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Announcements, Giveaways, and Finds
Art Donovan is giving away this lovely Astronomer's Lamp. To be eligible to win it, "like" his fan page on Facebook. Drawing is March 19th.
If you live in or near San Diego, you *must* check out Ingred Chamberlin's "San Diego Scavenger" tumblr blog. It's an awesome riff in Apartment Therapy's Scavenger posts (for their target cities) where she culls the treasures of Craig's List into one compact place for you to discover and shop from. (Will someone do this for Austin? Please?) Ingred and her husband chronicle their steampunk lifestyle, including an extreme renovation project, at Greyshade Estate.
We've won a Gold Retrevo Award in the category of gadget mods. Cool.
So cool!
ReplyDeleteI like-d on FB AND it's my lucky day because I DO live in SD!
ReplyDeletethanks for the info!
That lamp is ridiculously awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the award!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! And fun finds
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