tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post5469964477324231433..comments2024-03-20T04:40:45.292-07:00Comments on More Ways to Waste Time: Trendspotting: Resto Hardware Goes SteampunkLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587662940285887833noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-74545842917823221392009-03-27T05:29:00.000-07:002009-03-27T05:29:00.000-07:00Hi all, heres some more steampunk gearhttp://sfeed...Hi all, heres some more steampunk gear<BR/>http://sfeed.com/set/425Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-25750109422262628272009-03-24T21:43:00.000-07:002009-03-24T21:43:00.000-07:00Interesting that Restoration Hardware is offering ...Interesting that Restoration Hardware is offering a "limited edition" vintage piece. I have one for sale as well, obviously a bargain at only $695!Janus Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718457738942163698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-25216703472899120042009-03-24T11:25:00.000-07:002009-03-24T11:25:00.000-07:00Oh, Pigtown -- "normal" is so overrated ... ;-)Oh, Pigtown -- "normal" is so overrated ... ;-)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03587662940285887833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-42412778247796515842009-03-24T06:24:00.000-07:002009-03-24T06:24:00.000-07:00It isn't supposed to look normal (whatever that is...It isn't supposed to look normal (whatever that is). <BR/><BR/>I agree that most of the commercial representations are rather masculine. Probably the DIY science inventions aspect of things there. But that doesn't mean one can't give it some feminine touches. <BR/><BR/>Fabric choices in draperies -- damask, brocade, chinoiserie, toile, velvet, maybe with fringe, etc.). Lace or crochet table runners or cloths. A fabric lampshade with beaded fringe.<BR/><BR/>Throw in some Victorian English or 18th/19th c. Chinese imports -- lamps, vases, serving platter, curios, jewelry/treasure/trinket boxes. Maybe get a nice Oriental rug to anchor the space you're working on (under the living room or dining room table).<BR/><BR/>Since the time period focussed on in the books tends to be Victorian, there's no reason not to throw in some elements of traditional Victorian style, along with the 'Steamier' aspects, and in fact I think it helps to support it. If you look at how Captain Nemo's submarine was done up for the movie The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, even though it's all glass and metal, there is a lot of ornamentation that isn't necessary to the running of the submarine -- purely there for aesthetics.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, just my two cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-89954526057105292522009-03-23T16:51:00.000-07:002009-03-23T16:51:00.000-07:00Agree. Seriously, how many houses could have that ...Agree. Seriously, how many houses could have that wagon/coffee table in them and still look normal?Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.com