Dark Room: Abonded

Abonded places are magical.

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By David Pinzer

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By Christina

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By Dan Raven

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 3 different approaches. Any faves?

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Wallpaper: Night Sky Candle

Warning! I'm so bored I'm trying some DIY. Those things always look so cool and simple, but when you're finished it's not as half as cool. But maybe you're better in this then I am, and your Night Sky works out just terrific.

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How to make it:

Draw a town with interesting skyline. It doesn't have to be brilliant, just a sketch. Then find thick paper and place it under the drawing. Be careful: mine was not thick enough which caused some problems like shape deformation and tearing, but it should be thin enough to let you pierce a needle through it. Then just follow the skyline with the needle.

Make holes in the "sky" too. My paper was too thin so very close skyline holes where not good. The paper tore. I fixed it with scotch tape (on what I decided to be the inner side). The point is: use thin paper, or don't make holes so close together.

This is how it looks like at this stage (left-the inner side, right-the outside):

Then find a candle with big flame and measure your paper according to it. The "stars" should be in level but far enough from the flame. Cut it and link the ends with scotch tape.

Place the candle inside and... that's it!

Mine's fine. It looks nice in the dark, but you can tell it's DIY. I hope you'll do better.

All photos are mine.

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Wallpaper: Urban Playground Heaven

City Museum in St. Louis is the best playground I've ever seen *.*

It was constructed by artist Bob Cassilly and contains 10-story slides, multiple floor slides, a rooftop Ferris wheel, restaurants, ball pits, an aquarium, repurposed airplanes and many other unbelievable features, which are perpetually under construction. 

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 "Housed in the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company, the museum is an eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects. The brainchild of internationally acclaimed artist Bob Cassilly, a classically trained sculptor and serial entrepreneur, the museum opened for visitors in 1997 to the riotous approval of young and old alike." (citymuseum.org)

Source: culturenlifestyle.com

 OMG why is this so far away I want this in my town why why why I want to be a kid again I still am please please someone build this where are you creative people of Croatia!!! *cries like a baby*

For more information visit: citymuseum.org

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Wallpaper: Oriental

I just came across this breathtaking oriental building - Adalaj Ni Vav or Adalaj Wav Step Well. I like it's lovely details and columns.

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This step well is located near Ahmedabad, India. It is a touristic site, though I've never heard of it before. It was built during the reign of Queen Rudabai, a muslim ruler. The four-level well is dug directly into the water table, exposing fresh water that rose and fell according the seasons and the amount of rainfall. Now it's mostly dry.

Source: www.behance.net

Spa inspiration, right?

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Wallpaper: Tree Paradise

You like adventures? What about an adventurous vacation? In a tree house!

You can rent this cute "tree villa" on airbnb. It's soooo perfect.

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Location: Buckhead, Atlanta. Description: 3 rooms with a terrace. Price: 360 $.

(Source: www.buro247.hr)

I love the vintage vibe and the lights. And wood everywhere. Someone take me there this summer!

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Dark Room: Beautiful Halls

Check this out-stunning photos by David Leventi!

"Leventi’s series 'Bjoerling’s Larynx' depicts the interiors of world-famous opera houses, all photographed with 4x5” and 8x10” Arca-Swiss cameras to maximize detail. Architecturally meticulous, this body of work serves to historically document these national and cultural landmarks." (bau-xiphoto.com)

 

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Are these halls even real?

 

 

Visit this website for more (you can also read what opera houses are in the photos): www.bau-xiphoto.com/dynamic/artist_photo.asp?ArtistID=133690

 

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Wallpaper: Happy Place

I prefer happy cheerful spaces (at the moment). Minimalism can look cold. So to cheer you up, let me show you these cool oriental/vintage/ethno rooms.

 

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It's all about colours and details.

 

 

This is from 'P.S. I Love You'. Lovely:

 

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