French Country Day - Chateau La Lutiniere

I prepared several sets for the Spring, 2014 edition of Love to Decorate magazine - stay tuned.  Once the photos were taken, I did a partial tear down and added my French Country Home - Chateau La Lutiniere.

Before I re-design my sim, I wanted to capture some pictures of pastoral beauty.

The Serious Musician - Abiss "The Apartment"

I've been building and preparing for my article in the March/April edition of Love to Decorate Magazine.  When the edition rolls off the virtual press, I will publish more shots.

I have been banging on the keyboard lately and thought i'd do a quick set of photos.

Credits:

Abiss - The Apartment

LISP - Grand Piano Open

Sakisa - Cello

LISP - Vintage Boudoir Chair

Elan - Exotic Lily with Phylox

The LOFT - Bon Accord Vase Cluster

WTF Wednesday - Lady Plumber

The Men's Department is one of the coolest ideas in Second Life.  Shopping designed for and inspired by Men.  The clothes, shoes, and hats are generally male-specific, but there is also some really neat man-inspired furniture and decorating items that draw me back each month.

As you would expect, the place is filled with hunky, adorable men; And, a large population of under-dressed females.   They just seem to hang out in the aisle and generally clog up the place.  

After accidentally bumping into many of these vixens, I realized they were not shopping for hat, or glasses, or a stool - they were shopping for Men.  The Men's Department is filled with men.

Head up lonely ladies - looking for a fashion forward male companion?  Check out The Men's Department.  It's open season, no license required.

I snapped a pic of this alluring creature.  I'm thinking she is a lady plumber or onsite maintenance worker.  Notice the crack.

Lady Plumber Working It at The Men's Department

The Crazy Cat Lady Loves The Arcade

I love my KittyCats.  I have 20 of them and they all have names.  The majority are Siamese - so aristocratic.

I'm not a breeder.  I birth my kitties and convert them to Perma Pets.  They are charming and liven up my Second Life homes.

I guess with 20 cats, you can call me a Cat Lady!!!

Credits:

KittyCats

Nylon Outfitters - Cat Art - The Arcade March 2014

{anc} - Butterfly's Dream Thistle Chair Red - The Arcade March 2014

[Commoner] - Award Statuette - The Arcade March 2014

Arthur - augyr.ayres - Victorian Sofa (3 seat)

Vent du Sud - Geo Black and Brights rug

The Loft - Roxy pillows

The Loft - Portolla Chair Purple Spring - FAMESHED (new)

Senzafine - La Gitana Ottoman (toque)

Cheeky Pea - Millesime Baignoire Table

Apple Fall - Ornate Mirror

MudHoney - Coil Basket Green

FUSE (lamps) - Cheese grater streetlamp; emerald anvil gear lamp

Trompe Loeil - Valiano Serving Table - FAMESHED (new)

Trompe Loeil - Ines Branch Screen

Annastasia Scofield - Jar

Dutchie - Palm

!Ohmai: - Mochi Kittens (in basket)

Augusta's Wild Animal Revue

Kodiak, Polar, Grizzly, Brown, Panda, and Boogers.  They may be cute, but don't let their cuteness fool you!

Bears are dangerous animals.  I keep mine caged.

Credits:

Mad Pea - Freak Carriage

Boogers - Bears - The Arcade March 2014

Rub a Dub Dub in My Tub - The Parisian Row Home

The Parisian Row Home (by TLG - The Looking Glass) has a beautiful, period bathroom complete with tub, sink, toilet and mirror.  I found new accessories at The Arcade to add to the space and I sprinkled a liberal dose of older favs.

Note the cute detail on the bathroom door.

Credits:

TLG - The Parisian Row Home

Aisling - Bric-a-Brack Storage - The Arcade March 2014

Second Spaces - Bathroom Clutter Bottles of beauty, Bucket of things (her), crate of things, pass the time, tray of accessories - The Arcade March 2014

Apple Fall - Willow plates (on wall), scented candle apple and jasmine, Woodstock, Poppies / Glazed Vase, Beauty Is (picture)

Zacca - Wall light Black

Bazar - Arizona Rug Bath 3

Pixel Mode - Flower Bowl, Iris

Lisp - Vintage Boudoir Chair, Rub a Dub Tub Hanger

POST - DeWitt Towels, Kalmar Salon Rug

Lark - Vintage Chandelier (new Fifty Linden Friday)

Lark - Dessert table

Pilot - Hairpin bench

What Next - Spring Clean Bucket and Broom - The Arcade March 2014

The Secret Store - Wild Flower - Wild Cyclamen - The Arcade March 2014

Zigana - Weed #2, Plant #3 - The Arcade March 2014

TLG - Parisian Row Home

Arcade - March 2013

Shopping - What's so bad about spending all your time and money in pursuit of something you didn't know you needed until you saw it... or

• When the going gets tough the tough get going!

• Shop till you drop!

• People who say that money can't buy happiness just don't know where to shop!

Yep, it's that time again - The Arcade.  I've already blown through some serious Lindens and couldn't be happier!

Romeo and Juliet - Or, Let's get it on!

Wow, I am attending the last performance of Romeo + Juliet at Basilique, The Playhouse.  What incredible talent and creativity.

The performance is multi-media and doesn't take itself too serious.  So, here I am sitting next to Big Boobs and watching the love making scene choreographed to Marvin Gaye's "Let's get it on".  It was sensuous and funny at the same time.  

I can't recommend The Playhouse enough!!

The audience is every bit as interesting as the play.

Me Drinking Coffee

Young lady with very big Lolas and butt squirming next to me.

Fanatik Architecture: FARNSWORTH at The Grove

I'm obsessed with the beautiful work of Kendra Zaurak.  I have all of Fanatik's buildings.  I purchased this home as soon as it was available and it has been sitting peacefully in my inventory waiting for an inspired moment.

While cleaning out my inventory, I came across two of my favorite sofas - *Y's HOUSE* Sofa01[TABI/cream] - 13 Prims each.  I felt that the Farnsworth House would be a great place to use these old friends.  

Come to think of it, I haven't seen anything new from Yacchan Clip and I hope that Y's House continues to make beautiful pieces for a long time.

Credits:

*Y's HOUSE* Sofa01[TABI/cream]
Trompe Loeil - Ines Chair Fawn, Rings Desk Lamp
22769 - bauwerk Beertray Side Table
The Loft - Hex Table
Cheeky Pea -  Rowan Tea Screen, Salty Bar Art, Voronoi Table
Stank - Bird Watcher (TV)
Antique Rhodes Show - Carpet Red
Meshworx - Web Table Rust, Macau Bamboo Chair, Vintage White
Koenji - Lamp
Junk - Pulley Light
Commoner - Nova Collection/Armillary
Elan - Lily and Phylox Floral Arrangement
Botanical - Hanging Capiz Lamps
Culprint - Dragon with the Girl Tattoo
iTuTu - Planter 06
EoD - Conga Drum
Flecha - Sculptured Earthenware Vase 3
Picnic - Rabbit Heads
Apple Fall - Chinese Credenza
JJ Lanes - Coral Bay Coco Lamps
The Loft - Roxy Square Pillow Moss
Dutchie - Rug Wheat
L2 - Leonardo Horse Art
Aria - Yarina Infinity Statue
Pablo Kolc - Blue Dragon Vase
DIGS - Behrouz Rug
Kuro - Wood Table
What Next - Rise & Shine Coffee Tray

..... and a cast of thousands.

FANATIK ERA HOUSE - UPSTAIRS AND THE HALL OF MANNEQUINS

I have "finished" the interior styling of the Fanatik Era Building.   I have put finished in quotations, because as all my interior stylist friends know - you are never finished.

My small piece of heaven allows 3,570 prims and i have 10 left.  

There is more I would like to do, but the limits of the prim have stopped me (which is probably a good thing).

Please stop by and visit the upstairs if you haven't already and enjoy the Hall of Mannequins.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Great%20Eagle/182/127/35


I love dress dummies, they are classy and spooky at the same time.

The Hall of Dummies

The Bedroom

The Bathroom

The Office

I was FAMESHED - and so much more!

It was a joy to shop at the FAMESHED event.  I could rez all the items and could shop in visual splendor.

The first of the month is hell.  I look forward to FAMESHED, COLLABOR88, THE MENS and DEPARTMENT.  

Then there are the special events - Enchantment, The Garden, Chapter Four, Seasons Story and THE ARCADE.   and.....Fantasy Carnival Gatcha

I'm shopped out...my fingers are stained green from the dye of Linden's passing through them.

Here is my take on the amazing Clock Tower from FAMESHED.

I'll have some pics when I through.