Steampunk: A New Style With Which To Fall In Love

July 17, 2009

in Decorating

Just what an eclectic serial decorator needs — a new style to incorporate into her already mashed up style.

It’s called Steampunk and I love it!  What is Steampunk you ask?  Well, think of the era when steam power was the major energy/utility that made stuff go and work.  Now, think of HG Wells and the fabulous science fiction that features Victorian-ish-type technology.  Think of time machines and gears and knobs and submarines in your blood vessels.

Are you still with me?

Steampunk usually refers to science fiction literature and movies, but it has been co-opted for a fabulous decorating style. Specifically it applies to beautifully decorated technology …

steampunk computer

… like this gorgeous TO DIE FOR desktop computer.  It’ll be mine just as soon as I win the lottery.  Then, I’ll hire its creator to do the same to my flat screen TV, my frig, washing machine and coffee maker :)

steampunk computer secretary

Here’s another computer from Steampunk Maestro Datamancer. Yes! It is a real working computer! The vintage typewriter is the keyboard.  :)    This one is a bit over the top for me, but it’s still fantastic.

I’m definitely going to follow this trend to see where it goes.

And speaking of serial decorating, A Lovely Thing will be undergoing another reno.  I’ve finally, finally found the PERFECT WordPress theme that is tweak-able to my hearts-content.  Life is good.

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Sue La July 20, 2009 at 7:16 am

O.M.G. I sooooo need that first computer. Where-oh-where did you find that image? A neighbor of mine wants to turn his Ms. Pacman machine into a home computer, but this is ASTOUNDING. Put up more images if you find them! XOX

Lovely July 20, 2009 at 1:23 pm

Isn’t it fabulous?! I saved that image a while ago. It’s definitely a Datamancer.net creation. You’d think that a wise computer company would pick up on this trend to pimp ones electronic devices.

Alexis July 25, 2009 at 1:01 pm

I am so happy to run across your site. It seems to me,I’ve finally found a style that appeals to my “quirky” sense of style. I love the workstation photo you have… after digging around on the web, I see I am not alone. Whew! LOL! Keep posting more… can’t wait to see what else you present.

@AlexisCeule

Lovely July 25, 2009 at 2:05 pm

Why thank you for the encouragement, Alexis.

karla nathan July 25, 2009 at 2:51 pm

Wow! I’d just seen this style in jewelry, not in decor. How cool!

mrslimestone July 26, 2009 at 4:33 pm

I’m really into the steampunk finds lately too. Even the fashion totally intrigues me. Its quite a look.

katrina lomax December 3, 2009 at 1:41 pm

I’m into the steampunk fashion and sorts. I’d like to find some folks in the Reno area that would like to get together and even go out in our fashion.

Archer Matchstick February 15, 2010 at 1:11 am

Hey Katrina, I live in the Reno NV area and I am look for the same thing. Let me know if you find a group or something. Thanks :)
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