After the Holidays - Part 2

After you've spent a hard day skiing or if the weather is so terrible you must stay inside, a comfortable lodge with areas for socializing, reading, or eating is essential.

The Loft - Roxanne Salvaged Table
Cheeky Pea - Amisha's Old Saybrook Chair White
Picnic & (pda) - autre-moeurs chair 01
Zigana -  old apothecary cabinet
Bazar - Arizona Lamp
Accessories:  iTuTu, artilleri, clematis, cheeky pea, pilot, shabby, others 


To be continued....

The Salk Institute - SL meets RL

On  October 16, 2012, Neva Crystall did a fashion shoot in front of an amazing building - SALK by Fanatik Architecture.

http://nevacrystall.com/2012/10/16/im-speeding-by-the-place-that-i-met-you-every-monday-for-the-47th-time-cos-i-miss-you/


Needless to say, I rushed over to Fanatik and dropped $4,000 L for this amazing piece of architecture.  It has been sitting in my inventory and just before Christmas, I decided to decorate one of the rooms/floors.

I just got my copy of the February, 2013 issue of Architectural Digest.  They did a small piece about The Salk as it is nearly 50 years old.

It was completed in 1965, designed by Louis I. Kahn and is a nonprofit research center in La Jolla, California.

The timing couldn't be more perfect to show you my design.  Because of the angles, it was very hard to decorate and photograph.  I did my best.

There is so much stuff in here, I'm listing the main items.  Please contact me inworld if you would like more specifics.

Kismet - Titian's Raphael and Tobias art, Titian's Carved table
Patron - Gilded ornaments
China Trading Post - Golden dragon treasure box
Fantastic Furniture - Beautiful white lillies
POST - Bremen Sconce


Fanatik - Cabinet 2
NsB - Wilfried sofa, Wilfried coffee table
Vent du sud - grey/beige rug with trees
Picnic - rug giraffe
Meshworx - Book Table
2Xtreme - Eames loungechair and ottoman
Scarlet Creative - Creme Lamp, Adler Ceiling Lamp
Augyr Design - Victorian chair
iTuTu - Letter cabinet / dark
SF - "La Gitana" ottoman (Lira)
Shop Seu - 1 prim cat orange

Pravda-DC - Armored Infantry Terracotta Warrior Statue
af - Chateau Fire Advent day 6
BoatHouse - mesh Fireplace Tools
OO - ruined rug 1

Dutchie Plants
Oriental Art - me

Patron - Kahala Champagne Coin lamp
lame - Caroline's chair
Hanaya - round glass top table (modified)
Kismet - Diagonal weave jute and sisal rug - wheat
POST - Deco Rug, Robert Dalaunay, 19302

LISP - Mathilde Vintage Map
Handverk - Antler chair, natural
af - Ralph's boat
Meshworx - Factory Cabinet v8

Accessories:  AF, POST, Elan, Antiques Rhode Show, MMGs, Sway, EoD, UrbanizeD, iTuTu, vespertine, The LOFT, TA, Art Dummy, BananaN., DAHaus, La Galleria, +soul+, LAQ, Lisp, Stonewood Interiors, Alchemy Immortalis, Kismet, Luna Bliss, One Grid, {sa}, Melino, Tatty Soup, Clematis




 

After the Holidays! - Part 1

After the excitement of Christmas and New Year's Eve, I usually feel emotionally hungover.  So off I go for a week-long ski trip.

You can rent a house or condo in the Colorado ski areas and spend your entire year's entertainment budget.  But - WOW - it is so worth it.

This is my interpretation of a perfect ski lodge.  

The Entryway

WHD - Texture Change Rug - Cabin Set 2
Picnic - Mail sorting shelf

BAZAR - Lounge2 from Arizona House
Y's House - Old pine bench
DIGS - Milton Luggage, Milton Standing Lamp-Pewter
Belle Belle - Ski and Luggage Deco
The LOFT - Antler Chandelier, Peas in a Pod (decor on bench)

Plants - Dutchie
Pine tree in barrel - me 
Basket with redberries - me
Painter Designs - Antique Map of New England
Zigana - Weathered mirror
LISP - Chalk Print Set, Log Basket with Axe, Feathers 2 Specimen Pics, Rustic Acorn Bowl, Anna Birds Beige
ChiChiBoo's Happy Toast pillow 
True North Designs - Tiger Plop
Somnia - Santa bear
Hanaya - Duck Decoy

what next - Laurel wooden birds decor
Kismet - Christmas Joy Candy Dish
Stonewood Interiors - Red Pheasant Statue
Casa de Bebe - Brass Candlesticks
vespertine - beeswax box (hatbox)
Agora prefabs - Birdhouse
TA - Bohemian letters
Jon Haskell - Oryz Trophy

Kittycats

Happy New Years - a Personal Celebration!!!

I was inspired by both Editorial Clarity's New Years Eve design and CasadeSmurf's White Christmas design.

Over the years, i've given up large New Years Eve parties and have opted for small gatherings with friends.  This design set is reflective of a calmer and more personal celebration.

Since the theme used so much white, i'm afraid i didn't achieve the full effect I was looking for.  Someday i'll learn Photoshop and will be able to refine my pics.

http://editorialclarity.com/2012/12/27/styling-for-new-year-featured-in-royal-living-magazine/
http://casadesmurf.com/2012/12/05/white-christmas/white-christmas/

 

 

 

If you want additional information, please IM me inworld.  If i've forgotten anything, let me know so I can update my post.

[AF] PARIS Apartment

New Years Party Decorations - Aphrodite Shop

Sofas - Victorian Sofa (3 Seat) - Augyr Design

Tree table (silver) - BSD

Bric-a-brac Winter Chair - what next

Emily Dining Table - Designer Prims

Dining Chairs - Louis XVI Wicker Armchairs - Painter Merriman/Painter Designs

Memories Fireplace - BAZAR

Fireplace tools - part of Tudor House, punchinello Philbin

Chandeliers - Crystal MKI, Jimpsky Rhode/Antique Rhodes Show

Rug - Scarlet Creative Ibiza Rug, large beige rug (by me)

Wall lights - Zacca

Artwork - created by me; {af} Rope suspended Gallery, {af} Memories Art, connected by a string and you could walk forever from grey november gallery,

Mirrors - Fengshui Art Deco Mirror, brietje.munro; DIGS Rae Gothic Mirror - Silver

Open back chair - spare chair - [ba]

Plants - Dutchie, E'lan, Kismet, iTuTu, Jorja's 1 Prim Plants

Decorations - POST, what next, Boathouse (small polar bear), Moco Emporium gold and ebony bowl, POST chinese vases, tall glass vases from BAZAR, Friendship Bear, LeeZu Twiggy Bowl, LISP Star Angel, The LOFT Tic-tac-toe, ARIA Clementine Scupture, Jimpsky Rhodes jewelry box inlay and jewelry box egyptian, {sa} letter press, C&D Designs vintage ribbon ornaments, Trompe Loeil Star Tree Toppers Gold and White, Kismet Antique Trinket jars, verspertine vintage boxes, Bellarose Furniture Horse Sculpture, Prism Furniture Journey in the Garden art piece, Axo's Fine Things Twinkle Twinkle My Reindeer,

Food - Aphrodite Shop, poche, Interior Addiction, Dutchie, POST, jamais, Old World (OW),

Candles - Vent du sud, POST SC, Casa de bebe

Dinner Table - [HANDverk]Tea Party Table.arcade.rare

Credenzas - The Godfrey Credenza by KAYO HOME

Chairs in dining room - :CP: Amisha's Old Saybrook Chair White

White Chair - Palace Armchair white 2010, Painter Merriman

Drink Cart - PILOT, Bridges Bar Cart

Curtains - from MudHoney Priya Bed (PG) set

 

whew........

 

AND THEN IT WAS CHRISTMAS DAY

Someplace to watch the snow fall and keep warm.  I've always wanted to live in a Loft.  [ba] created this fabulous skybox loft and I enjoyed adding my touch.

Have a peaceful and bountiful holiday season.

• Loft - [ba] snowy city loft with extras - packaged
• Chairs, bookshelves - mudhoney
• Christmas Rabbit - *DC*_AlbertLapin_for Display - *COCO*
• Side table - PILOT - McCoy Bedside Table
• Coffee table - .lame - Leslie's Sled Table
• TV - /artilleri/ TV Time * black*
• Christmas Tree - Stonewood Interiors Woodland Christmas Tree Flocked
• Dog - Jack dog  AAA Sculpty Creations Animals
• Window Bench - Scarlet Creative
• Small Heather - POST / Bayonne Farola-Fireplace
• Table - *K* Harrogate Trestle Dining Table,  Kismet
• Table Chairs and line of chairs - 1 Theatre Chair Model; Theatre Seats - 5 Row  by Sculpty Republic (Anthonys Republic)
• Accessories: Kismet wreath, candles, tv centerpiece, Hanaya- Bark + Driftwood Deer (Snowy), Big Red Poinsettia by World of Wood, Little Poinsettia by poche, POST: "Popcorn Trail" Crochet Spread 1937 (tinted); ::PopArt:: Led xmas Red Reindeer, Planted Half Barrel with Holly - ArchiTech Design in Winter
• Rug Divine Right of Kings Carpet 1 LovElyDesigns Antique Furniture

IM me inworld if you would like more information

 

  

 

CHRISTMAS - LAST MINUTE TOUCHES

Merry Christmas to all...Happy Holidays and my thanks to all the amazing people in Second Life who are so much fun to know.

I pulled the Scarlet Creative - Paradise Circus Skybox out of my inventory and begin adding all the little holiday treasures i had.

• The sofa is Scarlet Creative - Brooklyn Sofa
• Lights over the sofa and credenza are from Bazar
• Chairs are from LISP - Hodgepodge Chairs
• One of my favorite pieces - BSD Design Studio - Tree Table (silver)
• Coffee table is from ++LP2++;  Koushi Table Sunset
• Wall art - Art Dummy and PopArt, vespertine
• {what next} Bric-a-Brac Winter Chair (boxed)
• Packages from Trompe Loell
• Wardrobes on against the wall are from Black Karbon; Rustic Wardrobe
• Miscellaneous Christmas Accessories from LISP, +mudshake, Stonewood Interiors, Kismet, Sway
• Plants from Dutchie and iTuTu
• Christmas Tree is from *Funky*Junk* Plank Xmas Tree - White
• The Godfrey Credenza is by KAYO HOME (thank you Editorial Clarity for the preview)
• TV set is by NsB, part of the Eames House
• Friendship Bear
• Rug - i don't remember

Please IM inworld if you would like further information

 

 

KISMET Modern Medieval

I love mixing styles and, like most of the Second Life home decorating bloggers, would consider my approach eclectic.

I did the following design for my Kismet home - Ashthorne Manor.

There is so much in these rooms, that a style card would take years to complete (and cost millions of lives).  Let me know if you need any information.

AUGUSTA'S HOME AT THE GROVE - FINAL SELECTION

I have seven homes created by Cierra Anatine, owner of  KISMET.   I love them all and have used them on my private land for several years.

I decided to place the Ashthorne Manor on my property at The Grove and give it a comfortable, European makeover.  I added the garden conservatory on the side as opposed to the original location at the back.

The landscaping is in a state of disarray, but I'm hoping it will be completed by Thanksgiving.

Today i'm showing the grand view.  You are welcome to visit - it is a Work in Progress!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Seaside%20Drive/42/84/27

Manor: Ashthorne Manor/Conservatory - Kismet

Horse Sculpture:  Gothic Horse - ~*Forest Floor*~

Convertible:  1957 v3.3 - Pro Street Cars

Modern Sculpture:  Symbolic - Faith Maxwell (side of house)

Outside Entry Chandelier:  Cherbourge Deco Ceiling Lamp - POST

Topiary:  Topiary spiral terracotta - G&W

Pumpkin:  Peek-A-Boo Pumpkin - KittyCatS!

Entry Hall Chandelier:  Dandelion Pendant Lamp - Apple Fall

Entry Rug:  Shanghai Club Rug - POST

Entry Table:  Victorian Marquetry Dining Table - Antique Artistry

Table Decorations:  Snuggles, POST, *CASA Bella, Prism Furniture, Painter Designs, G&W, Tesh, Antique Rhodes Show

Sofas:  Mrs. Castaway's Couch, Giraffe - Tatty Soup

Small Round Tables:  Pool tables iron - The Loft

Flowers on table:  Elan

Rugs under tables:  I-Reckon

Bench on landing:  Baroque Bench - Trompe Loeil

Vines on Wall:  InVerse, LISP

Artwork:  Augusta's art

LANDSCAPING AT THE GROVE

I am fortunate enough to be working with a talented designer who is landscaping my garden.

As you can see, things are in flux :)

 

 

 





SKIN:  [PF] Alyx <Honey> - Candy Hearts

SHAPE:  Juicy - Bridgette

HAIR:  =Dela*= Mesh Hair "Moelleux" Brown 1

GLASSES:  DECO - Cat's Meow Glasses - Cherry

BRACELET:  [ glow ] studio - Boyfriends Watch with Bracelets (glow-silver)

JACKET:  [monso] My Yagu Jacket

PANTS:  [monso] My Overall (bottoms only)

BELT:  *~MM's~* - [Wide]BR-SuspendersBelt+GardeningScissorsBag

BOOTS:  [h] EarthKeeper - Women - Red/Green

SHOVEL:  Coopville (part of vegetable garden)



SETTING:  My home at 4 Seaside Drive, The Grove

MY HALLOWEEN DIVA!

I can't believe all the wonderfull things that are available to celebrate Halloween.  And so much of it is free!

I'm channeling my horrific Diva self.

Skin:  *LpD* Skins*  *Andrea Witch* Skin Group Gift (Special edition for Halloween)

Shape:  Dutch Touch - MeNSje

Boots:  *LpD*   *OldBoy* Unisex Boots! wine

Outfit:  HPMD*   Happy SproutSeat-beige

Hair:  *BC322 Ogre Girl (fat pack) black

{what next}:  Lots of Jack O Lanterns – (pumpkin on shoulder)

Setting:  My country house – Lindini L2 West Lake House

If you have never visited *BC322 Skull&Bones* Headquarters, you have to go.  Fun and cheap stuff.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SINNERS%20HEAVEN/196/129/31

Enjoy and Happy Halloween

LIVING LARGE AT THE GROVE

I have the perfect 1/4 sim where I create and destroy to my heart's content.

I was looking for a more permanent presence - someplace with a lot of style.  Viola!  Let me introduce you to my home at The Grove.

Since I have neither the inclination, skill nor the time to build my own home, i purchased a "modest" dwelling from the Marketplace.  Pre 'Fabulous Odette Mansion - French Country House.

I dropped my new home onto my plot and it already looks grande.  I am waiting for the sim owner, Umberto Giano, to assign a landscape artist to help me realize my vision.

In the meantime, I took some pictures of the work in progress.  More to follow!

I began working on my parlor or formal living room and am still tweaking.

Pictures of the Foyer.