Further Steampunk

Colour photographs of my outfit! It is all mostly creams and browns, other than my boots, stockings, corset, and jacket. Photos by Grant Zelych and Kevin Jepson, some mighty fine steampunks!

Treasures and Treats

Ah, the treasures that can be discovered while wearing a pair of kid boots and a bustle! While adventuring with a group of fellow steampunks, we went to an antique store called 'Shoulder to Shoulder'. They had so many things. About half of everything were military antiques. Some toys, a few odds and ends, and several curious pieces. I found two objects that I took home. These are the objects in the photo above. The straight-razor looking object is a straight style trimmer. I thought that it was really interested, and it's probably from the 1950s or so. I have to do some research to see if I can learn anything about it, but for the being, it is sitting on my shelf next to my 1940s straight razor. The smaller object next to it is a Civil War bullet. Pretty cool! It is pretty aged and dusty, and absolutely adore having an object from my favourite time period. 

Down the road, we checked out an army surplus store. I got my hands on a nice canteen! Good to have, and way better than just having a water bottle. Being able to sling something over your back instead of carrying by hand is always a better way to go. Just in case.

Last of all, I made cinnamon buns! I've made biscuit style cinnamon buns before, but these are actual yeast bread style. They turned out wonderfully, all light and fluffy, and not too sweet. Tasty tasty tasty!

Afternoon Tea

Out of curiosity, I decided to look up whether or not there are any places in Calgary that offer afternoon or high tea. I was delighted to learn that the Fairmont Palliser does! 

The Fairmont Palliser

Just going to throw it out there and say that I would love if someone took me to this,  or if I had a reason and money, I would love to take several friends to such a place. It is not inexpensive per person, but it also afternoon tea, with all  of the splendour. When I was in London I really wanted to go to high tea, but you can't really go alone, and I didn't know where to go. However, I saw this couple in a window eating dainties and having tea. That image is affixed to my skull, and I think of it every time I think about high tea. Oh, fair sophistication in a tea cup, how I desire thee.