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, April 29, 2009

Wokingham Town Hall

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I ran across this fine example of Victorian Gothic style on the website of Ridge Property Consultants in the UK. Love the rafters!
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Monday, April 27, 2009

Mason Jar Light

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If french jam jars aren't quite your style, how about a Mason jar light instead? I like how these have a country feel. Don't think ...
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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Gearhead Desk

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via Gizmodo , a $21,000 desk by Dale Mathis with gears that actually move. Really. Go watch the video .
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Mason Jar Light

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If french jam jars aren't quite your style, how about a Mason jar light instead? I like how these have a country feel. Don't think...
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Jam Jar Light

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I saw this lamp , and thought it would be easy for a steampunk to reproduce. I see it outside, around a picnic table. Or it's at Dee Pu...
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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And now for something complete different... a steampunk contraption cake !
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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Eclectic Traditional

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I ran across this room setting on The Rug Company's website, and thought you would like it for it's traditional gothic feel, but al...
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