The Steampunk Home

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, October 3, 2007

Modern Victorian Tea Set

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There is a growing trend of what I'd call "modern victorian" home products. One of my favorites are these tea sets by Christi...
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Pushing my buttons

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Ben got me a great birthday present: A push-button light switch from Rejuvenation . It makes a delightful "clack" noise when you...
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Monday, October 1, 2007

Halloween Goodies

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If your home is missing some of the darker style -- where steampunk and gothic overlap, for instance -- now is a great time to remedy that. ...
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Query

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Is decorating your home in a steampunk style any more silly than a [faux] country style? I spent the weekend visiting family in some very ni...
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Sunday, September 23, 2007

Modern Daguerreotypes

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Sally J, aka The Practical Archivist (an Internet acquaintance on two axis -- steampunk and family history technology !) dropped me a note ...
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Monday, September 17, 2007

Get the Look: 20,000 Leagues

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I'm going to finish out the Jules Verne Week Extravaganza with some ideas on how to get that Victorian future submarine look. First, my ...

Submarine Playroom

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Whilst researching things for 20,000 Leagues week, I ran across this charming playroom on the Better Homes and Gardens site. Unlike many of...
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