The Club Car - For the privileged few

Day three of  The Home and Garden Expo which benefits the American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life event.  At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much.

To learn more:  http://www.relayforlife.org/learn/index

For a complete list of the vendors, go the H&G website link below.

http://slhomeandgardenexpo.com/list-of-exhibitors-a-z/

Froukje Hoorenbeek, the owner/designer of  Dutchie Furniture, Dutchie Adult and Dutchie Homes has built a stately and period home for The Expo.  She has also released some new furniture pieces - french chaise and writing desk, which I am proud to show you.

For more information on the home, visit her at The Expo or take a look at Love to Decorate SL.

http://lovetodecoratesl.com/2014/09/16/dutchie-villa-utrecht/

CREDITS:

Building:  POST - LLanerch Pullman Steamcar

Dutchie - Dutchie french chaise longue pg, Dutchie writing desk pg - The Home and Garden Expo

Dutchie - Free newspaper, Tray with black coffee (home/small inside), 3 herbs, Trunks, Valise

POST -  Zinobia & Nemesis (cow heads), Shanghai Club Rug, Suntak Worn Carpet, "Storgaten-Roros," Sohlberg, 1904,  Leningrad Chandelier (sm unscripted), "Self Portrait in Red," Zorn, 1915, "Ursus - Orso Italiano" Antique Print, "Torso," Ingres, 1801, Antique Juggling Pins, Darkbloom Tattered Journal, Lonsdale Ashtray Stand (unscripted)

Cheeky Pea - Deconstructed Armchair

Apple Fall - Calla Lilies, Monogram Luggage Bag, Hat Box, Worn Luggage Bag, Pug Ceramic Decor, Ceramic Chubby Squirrel, Woodstock

MESHWORX - Louis_Chest_01 (Mod/Copy only)

.:Standby Inc. - Furnace

Rod Eun (RE Blueprint Designs) - Old Iron Safe

URBAN DAISIES -  SLEEPING KITTY (Mesh)

O.M.E.N - Whiskey & Cigar set

[noctis] - Moss and Mourning wall lamp on/off

Vespertine - Bookcart for him

Plethora - Fan Mail Stack 3

tarte - Hunter stool

7 - Philby Radio, The Filmore Factory Clock, Filmore Signs

The Loft - Banker's  Desk Lamp Bronze

miyu Adder - pumila

{what next} - Novelle Book & Pen Decor

TA - Classy Telephone

Now Playing

A bit outre!  Creepy carnivals and insane fun houses!  

Those were the feelings I got when I saw ::revival:.'s creation for September's Fameshed - Slide projector and box screen.  My imagination went off the scale, so I did several themes.

First, I put them in my new Fanatik home - Lambarte, paired with Soy Lounge Chairs (The Mens Department) and Aria's Parma Pendant Light and Parma cacuses (The Mens Department), I got the minimalist look I wanted.

Also:
Kalopsia - "Fall is coming" Sign
POST - Deco Rug, Robert Delaunay, 1930s

Then in my uber world setting

Cheeky Pea -Louis' Willow Chair A (PG)
Botanical - T2C log seats
[noctis] - Vintage Popcorn Machine dirty w lights
Kalopsia - Train/Tank Burried (Strong Black)
Makeshift Chair Barbecue
7 - Clown Head RARE (REVIEW)
POST - Tire Stack

Then in my POST - Les Folies Side Show Tent

Past....Present

Something old, something new, nothing borrowed and something blue.  I'm mixing it up and working outside my comfort zone.  Lots of color.

I used fabulous old MudHoney stuff mixed with new, one of my favorite chairs from *Tatty Soup* and a damned cute cat from The Arcade.

*Tatty Soup* you say?  TS is Tab Tatham's old shop.  If you don't recognize her name, she is the owner of junk.

Not sure if you care, but.....One of my favorite elements in this room are the drapes.  LISP - Mesh - Carmen Drapes Pack of 3 Darks.  I unlinked them, changed the texture and repurposed the pieces to create a slightly more exotic feel.

The house is Lindini (L2). I have changed the floor texture and added lattice work to separate the spaces (I've unlinked it so I'm not sure if it is the Padre Island House or the Shoreline House. (sorry lindini2.lane).  It fits nicely on my small lot at The Grove.

Kalopsia did these cool Train/Tank miniatures - what perfect bookends.  You can get them at ~uber~.

CREDITS:

House - Lindini (L2), at The Grove Country Club

MudHoney - Laura Sofa, Meredith Ottoman (color change), Neve Rug, Reese Cabinet, Eva Mirror, Textured Vase - blue, Textured Vase - sand, Eva Chandelier (doubled), Golden Candlesticks

MudHoney - (former Arcade Items) - Zelia End Table, Zelia Lamp, Zelia Bag

MudHoney - CURRENT ARCADE ITEMS - Campaign Coffee Table, Books w/Apple, Concrete Pillar (candles), Wooden Boxes w/ Metal Diamond, Tulip Jug

MudHoney/Exposeur - Wooden Leaf Chair - beech

*Tatty Soup* - Mrs. Castaway's Chair Giraffe.

Cheeky Pea - Rowan Tea Screen

[ba]  - Reference book shelf white - large

DIGS - Milton Umbrella Stand

Apple Fall & Flowey for AK - Impact Throne Chair (Cyprus), EVELYN Throw Cushions Blue series

Apple Fall - Stature Fireplace RARE, AF Travel Drawers (Peruvian), AF New Arrival Painting (former Arcade items)

Trompe Loeil - Roanna Lamp Tall, Cobble Hill Abstract Art #4

Kalopsia - Old Clock, Staglady Statue, Train/Tank Miniature (Last Gold), Train/Tank Miniature (Old Rust)

[PM]Pixel Mode - Basevi Lamp - Marble

Bazar - Brown Rug with Fringe

LISP - Mesh - Carmen Drapes Pack of 3 Darks

Dutchie - Strelitzia (plant), Chrysalidocarpus (areca), Asplenium nidus, 

Dutchie - Tray with black coffee (home/small inside), Envelopes, History of the Netherlands (books)

Mesh Nation - 4 messy vertical books

Miyu Adder - Pumilla

Mesh Plants - Leafy Plant in vase

Yaiza Galicia - Modern Sculpture

La Galleria - Trophy Lamp 1 Champagne Shade 

[ARIA] - Eva Plumeria in a vase (texture change)

::CD Homes:: - Kaya Plant

Alouette - Box of Mail 4, Box of Mail 2

O.M.E.N - Dear John - Diaries & Love Letters

-Hanaya- - Plant Stand GIFT

*chronokit*-  Clock No09 -rustclock- S

*~*HopScotch*~* Take a ride - Male (vintage bicycle)

(whew................)

My Secret Garden

So much to love, so much to buy.  I haven't been overly annoyed that I can't get into The Arcade.

But I been to Fameshed, uber, No21 and The Liaison Collaborative and am looking forward to The Chapter Four opening September 4 and Collabor88 opening September 8.

Items I got at ~uber~

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Uber/135/128/27

Apple Fall - I-Beam Grandfather clock, Katya's Pipeline Sideboard

Sway's - [Crack] Birdhouse . wall

So...feeling dreamy, I pulled out the Secret Outdoor Pavillion and Vase Shrubs from Kalopsia and added one of my favorite chairs from MudHoney, loveseat from Floorplan and gave a nod to The Arcade with past fun accessories.

Here is something I found interesting!  The Arcade has a page on their website with lists and SLURLs to vendors for past items.  

http://thearcadesl.com/past-prizes/

One of my favorite pieces in inventory is Apple Fall's Chateau Fireplace. I can't tell you how many times i've been asked where I got it.  So....i'm posting the Marketplace URL.  It is copy/mod and cost $250L

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/AF-Chateau-Fireplace/5206226

CREDITS:

Building - Kalopsia - The Secret Outdoor Pavillion

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Goober%20Town/179/36/24

Kalopsia - The Secret Outdoor Pavillion, Vase Shrubs

LISP - Victorian Street Lamp, Single Raven (comes w/chair)

Atelier Visconti - Noir Rust Benches, Etienne Side Table

MudHoney - Zelia Chair RARE, The Arcade June, 2014

http://slurl.com/secondlife/MudHoney/117/100/30

Apple Fall - Rue du Fauborg / de Bourgogne (sign), Tied Books and Love Letters, Collector Egg (Calamander), Chateau Fire Advent day 6, Lemon Tea (past Arcade item)

floorplan - Sailor's loveseat / blush PG

The Loft - Bacall Bench

[ARIA] - Bryony curtains (mod/copy)

{anc} - Bdream. sidetable.white 1Li (past Arcade Item

22769 ~ [bauwerk] - Leafes Lamp Gold

Kaya Angel - Chandelier Manor Splendour 

Painter Meriman - Pfeiffer Table Lamps

d-lab - Giraffe sit Pink

Kuro - Decorative plates (bowl)

(iTuTu) - Candle glass light - B

Sway's - [Crack] Birdhouse . wall (uber)

O.M.E.N - Dear John - Diaries & Love Letters (past Arcade item)

Scarlet Creative - The Arcade Love Birds  (past Arcade item)

junk. - Vintage teacup planter (No.21)

*ionic* - Memories collector (pink suitcase)

{what next} - Laurel Cottage Tulips & Morning Mail

LAQ Decor - Angel Chimes (Gift!)

ISPACHI - Pancake Breakfast (free at their shop)

Antique Artistry - "Pretty Bird" Singing Canary in victorian silver cage (very old item)

Dutchie plant

Art Dummy - Concrete planter (orchid added by me)

miyu Adder - pumila 

~*Forest Floor*~ Fairy's Field - Morning Haze, 

Two Moons Garden - {B} roses (yellow daisies)

[DDD] - Creeping Wall Vine - Tall

*bbqq*- Plants-Rosa (group gift)

[ keke ] - lab vase cone, coupe, and jar, roadtrip - oil can w flowers, plainbottled roses - pink, lab vase w magnolias

My botanical prints, toile rug and pillows

Decadence and Over Indulgence

When I get emails from LTD Magazine, I immediately check it out - in fact it is usually the highlight of my email inbox.

Last week, I read the announcement of the LTD Group Gift (free) from 22769 ~ [bauwerk] called Decadence is Bliss Deco Set.

http://lovetodecoratesl.com/2014/08/25/ltd-group-gift-22769-bauwerk-decadence-is-bliss-deco-set/

I scooped up the free gift and my creative juices exploded.  Coupled with recent pieces from MudHoney at August's Collaborii, I have created my own little den of inequity.  There are a ton of pics, but the scene is loaded with detail.  If you want to take a look, here is the SLURL which will be available through Monday, September 1.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Park%20Circle/95/223/1501

CREDITS - Partial

[ba] - Paris Penthouse, gold and marble nesting console

Kalopsia - Vase Shrub (in urns), Orchids (Dipped in Gold)

MudHoney - Zoe Dresser - Black, Zoe Lounge - Red PG (Collabor88), Vases Tray, MudHoney Wooden Boxes w/ Metal Diamond(the Arcade)

22769 ~ [bauwerk] - Decadence Collection Concert Grand Black with music sheets (plays several selections of music including Bruno Mars),  Kraken Dinner Table black, Violin (Decoration), Kraken End Table (black), Decadence Leather Sofa Black (PG), Decorated Picture Frame, Books with Skull Holder, Decorative Balls, Lillies in Glass Vase

22769 ~ [bauwerk] - Jaques Chair Red Brocade, Leafes Lamp Gold, Amelie Chair Red Brocade, Baroque Side Table Gold, Ottoman Enfant Red Brocade

The Loft - Bacall Chair Mateo, Bacall Desk Darken Wood, Manhattan art, New York art, Bacall Bowl of Roses Red

tarte - Hunter stool

[ARIA] - Eva Plumeria in a vase

ONE GRID - Hat Lamp Gold

Apple Fall - Pug Ceramic Decor, Bow Tie Art, Pediment Frame w/ Pillar Sketch, Charlotte's Pears, Cherry Blossom Branches, Tied Books, Temple Jars, L'Olivier

{what next} - Maison Drapes (long length)

DIGS - Astronomer's Newton's Cradle Decor [MESH]

Floorplan - Throne chair PG / brick, Faux fur rug

[noctis] - Skeleton Rose Urn w menu, Baron Von Scarlet wall lamp on/off, Baron Von Scarlet ceiling lamp on/off, Pile of books 2B

++LP2++  - Ottomans

PILOT - Crown [Gold]

JoJo Deed - JD Roman statue

!Ohmai - 100 Years of Waiting Hourglass (Silver Dust)

Abiss - Ivory Female Bust

Culprit - Buddha Heads on mantle

ee Oh - BUDDHA XVIIth 17 S v2

La Galleria - TROPHY LAMP EMBOSSED COPY

MadPea - Bonsai Kojiki

.:NsB:. - Rug AMAL (all colors)

The Jewel Garden - Gem Goblet & Table

TG - Weathered Marble Sculpture - Male Torso - Domus Fair

Heart Homes - Silver luxury rug

LISP - Persian Rug Red, Piano Seat for 1 or 2 - Grand Noir, Piano Music, Bag and Brolly Decor v2,  Christmas Flowers Red

Antiques Rhode Show - Chandelier_crystal MKI 34p 2.1 , Fauxbooks_2, Chinese Export Porcelain

MeshtakesWereMade - Couple Statue

Dutchie - Book with glasses

Libertine - Candle Holder Short (5 candles)~ Gold [1.1]

O.M.E.N - Dear John Diaries & Love Letters

TA - Classy Telephone

BoatHouse - MESH Fireplace Tools

Elan - Ssian vase 16 century v1

Mostly my art, my pillows

Grease Monkey

I have been collecting garage related decor for a long time.  Being inspired by The Liaison Collaborative's August Theme - Route 66 - I pulled out some of my favorites - high prim, no shadows, dodgy textures and full of early inspiration.  I've combined these well loved, older pieces with new offerings from Soy and [Fetch] to capture the feel of a small town gas station/auto repair shop.

Anything you don't find in the credits, please ask.  I am always happy to share.

Soy - Old Van Set set (brown leather) available at The Liaison Collaborative
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fall/178/179/23

[Fetch] - Vix Chair Set for 25L Tuesday available at their shop.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chaotic%20Dreams/173/125/22

Credits:

Building - POST Floodwood Skybox (v3) (The Grove in the sky)

[Fetch] - Vix Rug, Vix Chair, Vix Ottoman

Soy - Tires with stand, Old Van Backseat (Brown leather), Old Van Frontseat (Brown leather), Motor oil can [yellow], Motor oil can [green] stacked, Motor oil can [metal], Old laboratory chair

MudHoney - Leg Lamp white

[CX] - Makeshift Table

Kalopsia - Garage Hanging Lamp, Garage Shelf

Pipe Chief Motorcycle – Marketplace

Figurine – Monkey - Marketplace

AK flowey/ohmai - Artist Reclaimed Chair [Fresh Catch]

i-reckon - Cheap desk, Carpet - Brown Pattern

[19MC] - AUTO-DRUG Table 1.01

By Georgia! - License plates, rags, toolbox, bike magazines and miscellaneous garage stuff

!! Follow US !! - Vintage gas pump

Oyasumi - Gas stand set

Second Spaces - Vintage tool cabinet - red, Ezra ashtray, *Game of war (cards)

~JD~ MTF  - Vintage Compressor, WorkBench

Kuro - Hitchhiker kit

[NikotiN] Ashtray City (TMD), Cigarette Butts (03)

Seven Emporium - Time Card Shelf (REVIEW), Route 66 Sign, Truckers Welcome  - review, Joyride!, The Filmore Factory Clock, The Filmore Washington DC Sign, Philby Radio, Cigarette Machine, Change Machine, Skeeball Machine #2 – Personal, Gasoline Lamp

Floorplan - Gas price numbers basket, Wall paper

Junk - Salvaged spring stool, Pulley light

Belle Belle - Aether Table Lamp

Artilleri - Orlando table lamp *green boxy*

*Y's HOUSE* - Denkyu Lamp 01(W)

Tarte -  66 light (red)

Virtual Decay - Metal Sign: Piedmont, Metal Sign: parking in rear, Metal Sign: Sky Chief

Victoria's Little Secrets - What Happens in the Garage Stays in the Garage !!! (sign)

=Cloud 9.1= - Metal Sign:Moxie

Rocko.Ghoststar - Parking Sign (race fans only)

LTD - Decorative License Plates

Lindsey Warwick - Chain link fence with barbed wire

PILOT- Journal

Arcadia Asylum - Cargo Containers

POST - Tire Stack, 3 Frosti Beer Bottles (props)

DBy - Extinguisher Fire (model 1) DBy

22769 ~ [bauwerk] Steel Ashtray

Dutchie - subscriber gift: 1 prim dinner (pizza and beer)

Vespertine - Mr.Gorgeous beer /poisonous}

Dirty Deeds – Beer Bottles

Plants:  Bazar - cactus;  Miyu Adder - Pumila, Breno - Travelling Plants