Kunstformen der Natur

Ben just pointed me to a fabulous collection of scientific prints at WikiMedia Commons. 100 plates of Ernst Haeckel's Artforms of Nature
from 1904.

Are they not the most beautiful, vibrant scientific plates? I love the symmetry of each print.


These are on the Wikimedia Commons, which means they can be freely reused without permission. In other words? Go crazy. I want to see these printed and framed around someone's office. What about using them for a bathroom? (Something about having scientific prints up to study while taking care of life's necessities appeals to me... )


What about using them for fabrics? Printed on pillows? Screened onto plates? Someone more crafty than I should do *something* with them -- and then send me pictures and links to share...

Go see the whole collection -- one is sure to appeal.

Digital Sky Ceiling, an alternative ceiling design

Nowadays, almost all of home component and decoration use modern design, one of its komponent is ceiling, a great and big digital sky ceiling, an alternative in ceiling design. The digital picture can be change as we like, this concept is suitable in creating a modern home interior design.

Giveaway: London Particulars

After I featured his artwork on The Steampunk Home earlier this year, Derrick of London Particulars contacted me and offered a print as a giveaway to you, my dear readers! So we're having a contest to see who wins The Professor and the House of Lords, a moody 8"x12" Photographic Artwork:


But wait, there's more. London Particulars has also thrown in one genuine adjustable steampunk ring.

Like all of London Particular's work, part of its charm is in the Professor Thistlequick narrative that places it in the same world as the print:

Professor Aubrey Thistlequick's niece, Fiona Stickclick was a very curious girl.
Not curious as in strange or unusual, but curious like a particularly inquisitive cat.
Once, on a Sunday afternoon visit, the Professor found her sat before a trunk in his hidden study rifling through one of his most secret collections.
"What are all these?" she asked, holding up a small keyhole.
"Ah, well that escutcheon contains the lock that secures one of the many hidden secrets of the universe" replied the Professor.
"Oh my! Are they all secrets Uncle?" cried Fiona.
"Yes, my dear" said the Professor "and I've been collecting them for many years".
"Can I have the keys please Uncle?" asked Fiona.
"Well no, because no-one should be given the keys to the universe, my dear, besides, everyone needs an element of mystery in their lives!"
"But I only want to see just one of the universes deepest secrets!" protested Fiona petulantly.
"Ah, well the other thing is that I've lost the keys. It's a bit of a bind really as I never even got to use them." said the Professor "With all the people searching for the keys to the universe, the thing which has always perplexed me is...what on Earth were they planning to do with them if they could not find the keyholes?" the Professor exclaimed with a heavy sigh and then he gave an excited squeak "There it is! I've been looking for this jar of blackberry jam for weeks!"
"Is it magical?" asked Fiona.
"No, I'm afraid it’s not. But it's pretty dashed tasty, and just in time for tea!"


Win it! Comment below and answer the question "What's the most steampunk city you know of, and why?" and Monday evening I'll pick the winner using a true random number generator.

Bonus: Derrick has also offered the readers of The Steampunk Home a 10% discount on purchases from his shop. Just mention "Steampunk Home" in the "Messages to Seller" section when making a purchase and he'll refund 10% via PayPal.

update: the contest is finished, but you are welcome to continue to add your favorite steampunk cities in the comments below.

Contemporary Home Interior Design, Best Home Design Ideas for Modern Home

Contemporary interior design as best home design ideas is the trend of home design todays, with contemporary design, the room looks more convenience and doesn't need much space to arrange the room. So, it suitable for designing a modern home.

There is a less formal look in the family room. With a change of accessories, a completely different look can be achieved. Here, bright cushions, throws and a vibrant centrepiece rug enliven the room. -- www.resene.co.nz--

Here are several contemporary bedroom design, like Justines bedroom, all contemporary bedroom used new look modern interior design with minimalist concept. See another contemporary interior here.

More contemporary interior:

• Best Home Design with Contemporary Interior
• Minimalist Best Home Interior Design with Contemporary
  

Clean bathroom ideas, white color dominated

Clean bathroom ideas are the trend today, an inexpensive plywood is used to cover a wall in a chequerboard pattern. The result is an almost suede-like texture. A beautiful solid teak stool grounds the scheme, while a 1930s-style chandelier adds a touch of glamour.

This bathroom has been transformed to create a spa like feel. The white suite is from Romanys and the natural mosaic tiles and dark wood accessories with slatted blind creates a cool, calm feel. -- www.housetohome.co.uk--