STEAM XIX - Merchant Shops @ Themed Markets!

Hi all -  STEAM XIX continues through March 31! Here's a QUICK GUIDE to our two THEMED MARKETS where you'll find lots of great deals from participating merchants! You can also play the Hot Air Balloon game to collect points you can use to get free gifts offered at the booths of participating merchants. But first...

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Looking for the Grid-Wide Hunt's list of all participating shops? 
Visit our Hunt Order & Gifts post!

Did you miss Grid-Wide Hunt Installment #1 and #2?

Find #1 here! Find #2 here!!

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NOW - on to our Guide to the merchant booths in the Themed Markets! 

Grab onto your hat and get your comfy walking shoes on. Follow my quick walk thru -  I added a few short notes on some of the things I noticed. Please DO visit all booths & see the wide variety of unique and cool products available! 
--> If I missed a booth or got something way wrong, please give a holler to be added here - thanks!!

Remember: Our STEAM XIX Gear PORTALS can also zip you quickly from one market site to another, and to the Grid-Wide Hunt's beginning site where you can pick up the HUD for the Hot Air Balloon Game, and to Mieville's Welcome Center!

VERNE'S STEAM XIX Gear Portal Location: 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/212/124/22

Twain's STEAM XIX Gear Portal Location: 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/205/62/1593

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VERNE'S STEAM XIX MARKET SITE:

The ✣ symbol indicates Hot Air Balloon Game participant!

❖ Century - cool animal head wall mountings & ornate fountain sculpture; amazing 50% off sale
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/231/173/22

❖ ~FT~ Design - formal clothing male & female; steampunk phone decor, steampunk bicycle planter & more ✣ 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/208/176/22

❖ GPA - visit Ghostraven Professional Attire for color-coordinated and classic professional clothes
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/223/175/22

❖ Morrigan's Magick - cool fantasy wall hangings!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/221/167/22

❖ Razmataz Poses - great deals here!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/196/160/22

❖ Ephilonis - Not ready yet
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/204/167/22

❖ GPA Dinkies - assorted long and short-sleeved t-shirts, many colors and designs
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/221/146/22

❖ A Little Ancient Shop  - male and female ancient clothing & costumes ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/201/126/22

❖ Meadow's Whimsy - cool blinking eye flower pot, mesh gear flowers in a planter, cheshire cat wall hanging, blinking eye & more! ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/215/177/22

❖ Thistle Moon Designs - ToodleDoo clothes, standard size male & female clothes, special sale!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/192/165/22

❖ SANNA Science & Art - really cool Steampunk & Jules Verne animated textures ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/192/146/22

❖ Simply Sebastian - Steampunk clothes for standard size avatars, many bodies supported
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/191/137/22

❖ Violet Skies - contemporary clothing - minis, halter tops, sarong bathing gear ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/238/135/22

❖ Woolffy's & Wizardly - free gift! ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/196/171/22

❖ Ye Olde Panda Panda - gramophones, Steampunk radio, cup & spinner garden fascinator
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/195/131/22

❖ Kittycat's Creations - German drinks keg, flying pigs, Roman jugs, food serving trays; a fabulous Steampunk spider sculpture ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/240/142/22

❖ Meowgick - pretty Steampunk / Victorian gowns for Dinkies
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/217/152/22

❖ Mystic Tex - beautiful textures - Steampunk, Gothic, St Patrick's, etc!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/226/125/22

❖ Nouk's Creations - decorative & pretty folding screen room dividers; amphora planters, hot dog stand; baggage trolley
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/241/149/22

❖ Pixel Box - Steampunk hats, bicycles, hats, amazing contraptions ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/208/125/22

❖ SomeOneStoleMySign - very cool Steampunk bedroom set, brass bed and ottoman; colorful framed artwork with butterfly and steam balloon themes ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/231/128/22

❖  Baby Gear by Cyn - Dinkies - very cute summery clothing for male and female Dinkies
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/209/153/22

❖ Things That Think - intelligent & cool contraptions with a purpose - shelves and wardrobe closets to help organize your stuff; a vintage toilet that works (ahem), phone chargers, and more!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/205/148/22

TWAIN'S STEAM XIX MARKET SITE:

Be sure to ride the large hot air balloon while you're here!
Don't worry - you're in a skydome so you won't get too far away :)

The ✣ symbol indicates Hot Air Balloon Game participant!

❖ Angel Fae Boutique - special clothing sale for women; everything is L$77 ✣

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/201/45/1593 

❖ Ripplin' Waters - You can purchase directly from the garden displays ✣

-->Garden with fairy statue:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/203/73/1593

--> Garden with unicorn statue:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/203/53/1593

❖ Arcadia Asylum - wow, lots of amazing things here, including a Steampunk clutter table; your own personal Tesla transformer,  SLestial Globe ;) 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/173/44/1593

❖ :.C!L.: - Lots of lovely Victorian and Steampunk gowns for ladies; be sure to visit both floors; a STEAM Fair Steam clock, and much more! ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/181/45/1593

❖ Serene Spirit - very comfy living room chair; wood burning stove; beautiful round red Persian rug, a lovely distressed antique side table, and more ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/161/44/1593

❖ My PiXeL PuPpEt - Fun Steampunk accessories including goggles, hat, B.S. detector, and more!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/198/77/1593

❖ W&L Particle Source - fun & colorful animated particle textures, Dinkies corner & more ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/191/78/1593

❖ Beachglass Gardens - prettiness everywhere you look: framed art, a butterfly display, Steampunk flowers and weeds, and more ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/181/77/1593

Also, buy directly from gardens...

here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/163/48/1593

and here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/161/74/1593

❖ Moonstar - women's Steampunk & modern clothing; many bodies supported ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/170/78/1593

❖ Sour Pickles - animated food for celebrations & everyday meals (bought some great Mexican food here!), animated for all sizes of avatars; heart planter & more ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/191/45/1593

❖ Bibliothèque de Coeur - selected books for sale, plus Steampunk, Mieville & Bibliothèque slideshows inside ✣
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/165/62/1593

That's it for now - keep on enjoying STEAM XIX, now through March 31!

Your Friendly Mieville Librarian & STEAM XIX Blogstress,

~Farzaneh

Photos by Farzy
Credits: Farzy's jacket & goggles by Contraption; skirt by Baby Monkey; boots by Pixel Box, & stockings by Coco

STEAM XIX Grid-Wide Hunt, part 2!

Hi, all - It's time for installment 2 of your guide to the participating shops in the STEAM XIX Grid-Wide Hunt!

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Need the full list of shops & photos of some of the gifts? 
Visit our Hunt Order & Gifts post!

Did you miss Grid-Wide Hunt Installment #1?

Find it here!

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And now, without further ado, join me as I take us through the second half of our fabulous merchant shops participiating in STEAM XIX's Grid-Wide Hunt!

 26 - Emma's @ Blue Moose
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Semoshi/49/111/68

This shop always has unique & fun outdoor items!

27 - :.C!L.: Boutique
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ribblesdale/202/158/609      

Lots of great apparel here, including St Patrick's day specials :)

28 - Ghostraven Professional Attire
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/94/122/23

More St Patrick's attire at GPA, plus Men's items upstairs :)

      

29 - NoMeshDesign - NOTE NEW LOCATION (as of 3-15-25)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serenity%20Lane/21/97/2602

This shop has a brand new location!
There are 2 gifts here: one for male, and one for female

30 - Pixel Box
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Forever%20Collector/39/109/27

Amazing Steampunk attire, plus there are four gifts to find here!
More styles, curiosities, jewelry & unusual Native American items downstairs 

31 - Panthar Full Perm Sounds
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Kipling/21/92/26

Lots of unique & fun full perm sounds at this shop :)

32 - * DROPPED *

33 - petit mesh
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/128/185/29

Truly amazing variety of full-perm mesh objects!

34 - Lindy Modern & Retro Shoes
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/234/187/22

Oh yes, these Kezette Spectator shoes are definitely comfy!

35 - :TMD: Thistle Moon Designs
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Bexar/108/28/28

Tweenter, ToodleDoo & Standard size clothing, costumes & accessories!

36 - TFF/Fable
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Kipling/200/79/23

Lots of glorious & glamorous gowns and more!

37 - Myrddin's Emporium
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/154/65/25

The full name of this shop is Myrddin's Marvelous Emporium of Curious Contraptions. Come visit this cool shop & you'll fully understand its name!

38 - Moonstar
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shelter/59/198/44

Lots of unique vibrant-hued clothing at this shop!

39 - Ripplin' Waters - Gardens for All Seasons
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Smooth%20Peaches/159/37/21

Shake off winter and wander through this huge garden shop.
You'll be rejuvenated! 

40 - Zaida Homes and Fine Furniture
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Anise/228/56/29

Wow, there is lots of pretty furniture at this shop. Come take a look!

41 - Bibliothèque de Coeur
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/103/193/752

Come snack and read and hunt and relax, then rinse & repeat!
We have 100s of wonderful books for you to browse or listen to :)

42 - Simply Sebastian
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Mountain%20Rose/56/186/26

Come visit the new shop location on Mountain Rose!
Clothing for the whole family :)

43 - Meowgick
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rothenburg/216/208/777

Fountains, garden deco, statues, novel hideaways
(yes - books you can hide in!) and more at this fun store!

44 - * DROPPED *      

45 - WOOLFY'S & WIZARDLY TM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pluto/138/97/22  

Lots of colorful framed artwork inside the shop, plus a tp to other floors... 

46 - Century
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/235/91/24

Gorgeous original mesh objects - steampunk wreaths, steampunk butterflies, Renaissance textile carts, amphora, and more!

47 - Arcadia Asylum Library & Aleymart Freebie Center
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Pond/129/130/21

Hundreds of fanciful creations - Steampunk! pirates!
boats! aeroships! circuses & much more! And all of it free!

48 - Angel Fae Boutique
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Kipling/27/32/27       

Lovely jewel-tone gowns & apparel!

49 - Impertinences
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/128/185/29

Everything from undies to fantasy gowns to grim reaper avatars; 

wearable chairs that range from super cute to macabre to sorta naughty,
clockwork girl avatars, St Patrick beer bath... 

Hey, we're just scratching the surface! Come visit and see!

       

50 - End of Hunt Gift @ Mieville Welcome Center @ Mieville Doyle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Doyle/214/234/22

Wander the Mieville Welcome Center to find the last present... 

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Hope you enjoyed! Please do visit all the shops. You can see I'm just scratching the surface. Come explore them all and discover for yourself!  :)

Next post we'll visit the Themed Markets on Verne and on Twain! Lots of variety and good deals! Stay tuned... and keep enjoying STEAM XIX!

Your Friendly Mieville Librarian & STEAM XIX Blogstress,

~Farzaneh

Photos by Farzy
Credits: Farzy's boots by Pixel Box & black & white Kezette Spectator shoes by Lindy Modern & Retro Shoes

STEAM XIX Grid-Wide Hunt, part 1!

Hi Friends,

Here it comes, your guide to starting the STEAM XIX Grid-Wide Hunt, installment 1! 

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Need the full list of shops & photos of some of the gifts? 
Visit our Hunt Order & Gifts post!

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And now, some STEAM-y history!

Back in Sept. 2009, Mieville's founder Perryn Peterson created STEAM, SL's very first grid-wide Steampunk themed hunt. Perryn was super into Steampunk but not the gory, gritty, or creepy variety. As with all of the Hunts he created and Mieville itself, he was more a fan of generosity and fun, plus whimsical and odd things. That's the spirit of STEAM that we strive to uphold.

 Did you know....

• STEAM was actually an acronym that stood for Steampunk Travellers Event Adventure & Mega-hunt. 
• Steampunk in SL was very popular in 2009! There were 103 participating shops in the very first STEAM hunt! 
• And, in case you're doing the math, you might wonder how 2025 could possibly be STEAM number nineteen. Simple: for the first few years, STEAM was offered twice a year!

Wow, that's a whole lotta STEAM! 

Ok, our trip down memory lane is complete. Come along with me now and let's start the STEAM XIX Grid-Wide Hunt!

1 -  STEAM XIX - Grid-Wide Hunt Beginning @ Mieville Shelley!

     http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Shelley/82/217/22

This pretty interior styled by Mieville admin staff Bella & Joe Bahama :)
Shelley's Steampunk area is a pretty site to explore, with photo ops for you & friends.
You can ride the large steam balloon outdoors! How many Mieville sims can you cross? Try it out!

2 - SANNA-SCIENCE and ART-Animated Textures Full Perm

     http://slurl.com/secondlife/HalluciNation/111/127/3000

   

Hmm, have you seen a Gear around here?
Visiting this huge site is always a mind-blowing experience!
Give yourself time to discover its many treasures!

3 - My PiXeL PuPpEt

     http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Freyas%20Isle/14/142/1983

     There's ambient audio and an air of real mystery at this site, indoors and out!

 Have fun exploring!

4 - all little folks

     http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/128/185/29

    

ooh, I love the tree shelves here...

5 - GPA Dinkies and Tinies

     https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keyano/226/175/74

     

Probably one of the first sites in SL to offer professional clothing for Dinkies & Tinies

6 - Kittycat's Creations

     http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jeonbuk/162/32/95

 

Kittycat has a long tradition of creating interesting snacks & drinks on trays! 

        

7 - Sour Pickles MyStory

     https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Koala%20dAlliez/78/125/706

     

Mmm, lattice-top pie... yum!

8 - Razmataz Art, Poses and Animations

     http://slurl.com/secondlife/Orellian/183/246/22

     

Lots of fun poses available at this shop - check it out!

9 - Builders Factory

     http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Verne%20II/105/120/2053

    

This site for builders is huge & ever-changing, offering amazing deals from full-perm creators.
Put them on your list of sites to visit each week!

10 - A Little Ancient Shop

       http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Special%20One/64/135/1002

      

Beautiful jewelry and Egyptian antiquities. 

Warning: the statue behind me forgot his loincloth for covering his ancient bits. 

Just when I least expected, an important moment arose for me to keep my hat on...

11 - The W&L Particle Source

       http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/112/64/25

     

This shop is filled with an extensive range of particles and sparkle... please explore!

The W&L Particle Source shop is located in Mieville's historic Steampunk San Francisco Twain.

Enjoy the historic warehouses & pier district during your visit ♥♥♥

12 - Jinxed Toys & Magic!

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Bexar/159/68/1

      

Entering the shop, what will we discover?

13 - Meadow's Whimsy

    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Mountain%20Rose/40/210/27

       

What's behind the pretty beaded curtain?

       

14 - Shaman's Hut

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tofalar/178/129/54

      

As always, lots of original oddities & objets d'art,
plus a curated rotating collection of quirky and wonderful gacha resales!

      

15 - Beachglass Gardens

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Osterhout/78/152/3852

Gorgeous March flowers with a beautiful color palette... 

It is so rejuvenating to wander through and plan your spring gardens now!

    

16 - Ye Old Panda Panda Store

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yongchon/173/113/21

     

A mainstay of Mieville Historical Hunts, this wonderful shop features
 historic musical instruments, music box, art objects, and more!

17 - Things That Think

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/36/108/25

      

Intelligent gadgets to make your SL easier! Take a look!

The Things That Think shop is located in Mieville's historic Steampunk San Francisco Twain.

Enjoy the historic warehouses & pier district during your visit ♥♥♥

18 - Rozamyndy's

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vinula/92/234/1501

      

Get yer Steampunk Hats, hair, and more here at Rozamyndy's!

19 - ~FT~ design

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pluto/168/83/23

    

Huge variety of clothing, housewares, art, and more! Come browse!

20 - [noctis]

     http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Academy%20of%20Industry/126/39/109

     

One of SL's finest purveyors of authentic & creepy Victorian-era furniture, art & housewares!

21 - ::REA::

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Regal/241/246/1988

      

Nail art, shoes, jewelry, and plant pets

22 - The Steaming Teacup

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/34/113/25

      

Enjoy a spot of tea or a bucking wild ride, your choice!

The Steaming Teacup tea house is located in Mieville's historic Steampunk San Francisco Twain.

Enjoy the historic warehouses & pier district during your visit ♥♥♥

23 - Serene Spirit

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aspen%20Hollow/77/190/3002

      

Homegoods & décor with a connection to nature

24 - Paws & Potions

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rothenburg/216/208/777

The shop is temporarily gone, but look for this sign & you'll find your gift

25 - SomeOne Stole My Sign 

      http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Weber/154/166/601

      

This large site includes cute furniture with cute animations such as this exuberant silly dance :)

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Ok, we made it half-way through so that's it for this time! Join us next time when we do the remaining half! Enjoy the day and STEAM XIX!!

Your Friendly Mieville Librarian & STEAM XIX Blogstress,

~Farzaneh

Photos by Farzy
Credits: Farzy's hat, dress, and boots by Pixel Box