Book Review ~ Gothic Dreams Steampunk

Gothic Dreams Steampunk by Henry Winchester and foreword by G.D. Falksen is a visual feast for the eyes. The written content has many interesting snippets of information covering the origins of steampunk, fashion, books, screen and art. This book really delights though with it's lush images throughout the book. Every page is adorned with at least a single spread, some are double spread and smaller images of delightful steampunk imagery are dotted in between. It's a delight to pick up and many of the pictures are accompanied by delightful quotes.

Warning, this post is now photo heavy but I had a hard job picking my favourite out to share.

Industrial Steampunk Chic

Someone gave me a copy of the new Dunelm Autumn/Winter Catalogue at the weekend so I've been indulging in a nice spot of wishful dreaming of what I'd love if I won the lottery (which as I don't play isn't likely). While not exactly Steampunk the general look of industry and urban decoration does seem to be on trend at the moment and much of it can be adapted or slotted in to a steampunk look.

 I'd basically just like to have these two rooms just transplanted in to my home. I love the packaging style drawers, they'd be ideal to store my rubber stamps and paper crafting in. Though I readily admit it would never be this tide under my stewardship.

 This is the piece I'm really in love with. I guess it's not beyond the capabilities of some to make a plank table on wheels like this but it is beyond mine. I just adore this table.

Two other smaller accessories I could most definitely find house room for. The letterpress cushion appeals to my love of lettering and the whole printing process and I'm always a push over for anything related to clocks and time.

If anyone else is equally looking for a bit of light home dream time then the Dunelm UK website can be find here. Please note this post is entirely based on my wishful dreaming and I've no association with the shop at all.

Steampunk Fingertip Dragon Scuplture

Aww this little Steampunk dragon is just adorable.

Check out more of the fantastic Steampunk creations

of All Natural Arts on their Facebook page.

Steampunk Triceratops Sculpture

A wonderful and stunning Triceratops sculpture in Steampunk style by artist Alain Bellino.

More of Alain Bellino's wonderful work can be found with on his 

Facebook Page

or 

Website 

My dream of a Steampunk Conservatory.

This is my dream of a conservatory in Steampunk / Victorian Time Traveler Explorer style. I can just imagine it filled with a wicker seating set, laid out for afternoon tea. The place would be filled with leafy green plants and the occasional screech of a parrot. Dotted around would be sculptures of dinosaurs and dragons, not to mention the odd gargoyle or two peering out from between the plants.

Images were found on Pinterest, sorry no other information was with them. If anyone knows any more details I'll put the full credits up for the photos.