Do You Steampunk?

I've been noticing a lot more steampunk pieces at various art shows lately.  What is steampunk, you ask:  it's a sub genre of science-fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and speculative fiction.  There are often elements of technology, especially Victorian style, fashion, culture, and art incorporated.  What do you think?  Do you own any steampunk pieces?  What do you think of the trend?  

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Isn't this fabulous?  iPhone doc built into a retro phone.  Get it here.  Photo courtesy of Etsy.

Out and About In L.A.

Last night was a blast! I got to be a guest at the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Party celebrating this years inductees, The Ramones, Julie Andrews, Dolly Parton a few others. The party was at Teddy's Lounge in the historic Roosevelt Hotel in downtown Hollywood. I got to meet Marky Ramone and took some amazing photos. It was so much fun!

After that we headed to a couple of local favorites, Bordello, which had an amazing interior, but I wasn't really feeling the crowd. Then we headed off to a really cool new place, Villains Tavern, which is steampunk and has a great atmosphere. They serve drinks in Mason jars, have a huge gothic arch removed from an old church in Brooklyn as their bar mirror, and have some great music. It was a really fun place and I can't wait to get back. Here are some pics...hope you have had a great weekend!