Etsom·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Steampunk, when done right, can be surprisingand lush and imaginative and wonderful. However, those characteristics are often missing from items labeled steampunk. It also seems to be the refuge of those makers who never know when to lay off with the hot glue gun.
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I know the Steampunk movement has kind of a thing for “romantic” vintage prosthetics, which is creepy enough. However, I fail to see what these dad legs have to do with romance.Magnificent! By RufatLightsQ: What time is it? A: I don’t know.I know the gauges are gratuitous, but I like them! By TheLittleVintageLampThese people will “steampunk up” your cellphone. Ugh.Very Jules Verne. Love it! By GregsHomeNo matter what the style, I draw the line at discomfort…Wowie! By SHOPTELIQ: What’s your design theme? A: Cherubs and paintbrushes.If it wouldn’t look out of place in our beachy house, I would buy this in a hot minute! By urbanwoodandsteelWhen dressing in Steampunk Twaddle, it’s important to stay hydrated.
I agree, very creative. I know you would not find any of them at Walmart, which I just came home from but I really did find most of them interesting and fun to look at. Hal
My kid has outgrown his steampunk phase otherwise he would be all over these items. I think if I lived in a fin de siecle era home, I would be tempted to incorporate some steampunk items like that glorious tentacle handle and the shelves with the gauges.
The shelf with the gauges. If someone was really clever, there are three gauges. The bottom one could be for seconds.. the middle one for minutes and the top one for hours. 🙂 Hal
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September 9, 2021 at 8:21 am
Very creative ..just not for everyone.
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September 10, 2021 at 6:50 pm
That was kindly put!
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September 10, 2021 at 6:55 pm
I do try to be kind….or just not say anything….unless I really need to speak.
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September 10, 2021 at 6:58 pm
You’re a lovely woman, my friend.
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September 9, 2021 at 9:38 am
I agree, very creative. I know you would not find any of them at Walmart, which I just came home from but I really did find most of them interesting and fun to look at. Hal
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September 10, 2021 at 6:51 pm
Interesting and fun is exactly the point!
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September 9, 2021 at 10:00 am
My kid has outgrown his steampunk phase otherwise he would be all over these items. I think if I lived in a fin de siecle era home, I would be tempted to incorporate some steampunk items like that glorious tentacle handle and the shelves with the gauges.
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September 9, 2021 at 12:59 pm
The shelf with the gauges. If someone was really clever, there are three gauges. The bottom one could be for seconds.. the middle one for minutes and the top one for hours. 🙂 Hal
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September 10, 2021 at 6:52 pm
That’s a great idea!
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September 11, 2021 at 1:47 pm
That’s a great idea!
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September 10, 2021 at 6:51 pm
That handle is so fantastic, our little house on the water might just need it….
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September 9, 2021 at 5:40 pm
I love (LOVE) the clock, the door handle, and the fish!
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September 10, 2021 at 6:52 pm
That fish is next level!
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