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A NOTE FROM LTD...

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Spring fever is here...!

What a fun and exciting first few months of 2016. The premier and Second Anniversary issue that we published in January was a tremendous success and we are delighted to now present to you our latest, which we feel is one of our best yet!

It dawned on us recently that LTD is no longer a new company or a new magazine. 2 years in Second Life速 is a long time and to this day, we continue to grow, making new clients and building our readership both on our website and for the publication. This is such a positive thing to see and for that, we are grateful for all of the support our loyal readers give to us each and every day.

Since the beginning of this year, we have really tried to push our marketing.

We have been doing a lot more promotion from our website on social media and via our in world group. We have also been working hard on improving and growing the LTD REAL ESTATE. This is one side of LTD that we are still exploring and learning in, but have so much promise for. We have gained some great new companies that have joined our program, and with the new features are planning to add, we are hopeful it will grow into something great of its own.

The March/April 2016 Issue of LTD is full of so many inspirational ideas. We really wanted to push creativity in this issue. There are so many possibilities for us as residents and creators in this virtual world, so why not take full advantage of them? We truly hope you enjoy reading this one and we cannot wait to see you again in May!

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Outside the box...

When I started to work with LTD sixteen months ago, I had never expected to ever be writing this Editor note one day or being the Editor. During the last months of working for LTD, I have learned and discovered a lot of new things.

I have met a bunch of new and talented people and still, I was in my box doing what I am used to doing - so when LTD was looking for a new Editor and even my mind was thinking ‘Really? This is not you or what you are used to doing!’ but I had applied right away and now here I am, writing this Editor Note in a language that isn’t my native one and still working with an amazing team.

Even though I am new to this, I am not alone because since the start of putting this new issue together (preparing the content line-up), we have some new talented people on board and I am looking forward to working with them.

Times flies by so fast sometimes, and we are already here with the March/April issue of 2016. Spring arrives shy and it feels like Christmas has been just a couple of days back. My awareness of times sometimes escapes me at the best of times, and what would be better to say ‘Hello Spring’ than featuring the lovely creations by Tyrek Skywalker of Goose, the chosen Startup Designer from LTD and Tya Fallingbridge of Pixel Mode. Two Designers who were a pleasure to interview and talk to.

This issue is also packed with a lot of great ideas from our talented stylists.

Showing us how you can mix and match different style & time periods in our Eclectic Spread or how living ecologically can look like. Our family section went on vacation, while some stylists giving us ideas for pool areas, for when it will be warm enough to spend an afternoon just laying outside and gazing into the sky or a book. We will show you ideas for making a great first impression with your entryway, how to create your unique dining table and so much more.

So I hope you all will have a lovely spring time and until the next issue, that will be loaded again with creativity and unique ideas for your home. So enough with all these words now and happy browsing.

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56 Pixel Mode Home LTD’s Featured Designer

76 Living in Technicolor All about 1954.

110 Nature Loving

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

148 Decorating With:

A look into May Vossie’s home.

174 Family Living

Time to go on vacation with us!

202 Animal Kingdom

RicoRacer Flux is back with these gorgeous prints.

234 LTD Shopping List

Our favourite top picks that we just have to share with you!

250 Make It Your Own

Creating your own Dining Table.

66 Goose

LTD Start Up 2016 Winner

96 Focus On

Gorgeous Architecture at a glance.

126 100 Years of Decor

Eclectic Living, a taste of diverse styles.

160 Decorator’s Block

Entryways: Making a great first impression.

192 The Urban Hermit

Letting Jordan Giant express herself through these beautiful images.

214 Lifestyle Feature:

Ecologically Living and Interiors.

244 The Event

Showcasing some of the items from the last two rounds at The Event.

256 The Directory

An A-Z of all home and garden stores used in this issue.

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Nestled at the crossroads of style, sophistication, design and comfort is Pixel Mode. What started with a pair of nylons more than twelve years ago has catapulted owner and creator Tya Fallingbridge’s store into one of Second Life®’s most sought after for home furnishings and decorative items. But for Tya, it is less about being an established and successful business, and more about her love of creating.

When Pixel Mode opened in June 2004, Second Life® was a much smaller community with little to no items available for residents. Tya, who hosted events back in the early days, recalls the first time she started experimenting with prims.

“The first item I ever created was a pair of nylons. One day by best friend and I were sitting on my parcel when I started to play around with some prim shapes. I ended up creating a shoe. We didn’t have shoes then, only system textures,” she says. “We wore them that night to one of my events and everyone was asking where we got them. Later that week I started to sell my shoes and that is how my store took off.”

Shoes were Pixel Mode’s base product in the beginning but Tya soon began offering jewelry, skins, clothing and hair, to name just a few. “You name it, I have done it,” she tells me. One year later, in 2005, she purchased her sim, Pixel Dreams, which is Pixel Mode’s permanent home. Although the road ahead was endless, it did come with a few bumps. The introduction of sculpts thrust Tya into some unknown territory.

“I still continued to create, but that meant learning a new program and being able to understand the 3-D modeling process.” Tya found working with sculpts to be frustrating, so when mesh hit the grid, a whole new world opened up. “I was excited because of the creative possibilities. The limits were lifted. I still created shoes, taught myself rigging and created clothing.”

As her comfort level grew with the modeling process, Tya launched Pixel Mode Home. “I quickly found more joy creating home and garden related items than anything related to fashion. In all honesty, I am not a big fashion person, in Second Life® or real life. I am most comfortable in a pair of blue jeans and a good cotton shirt, in both worlds.”

Landing on the Pixel Dreams sim really does put the visitor at a crossroads with each direction presenting options for highly detailed, richly textured mesh furniture and home decorations. The outdoor department boasts everything from natural hot tubs and picnic sets to lighted trees. Fancy some new furniture? The bedroom, living and dining departments will dazzle with its mix of traditional, modern, rustic and whimsical choices.

And for the resident looking for a new place to hang their hat, Pixel Mode offers a wide range of homes and skyboxes, including studio apartments, log cabins and even a clock tower.

Tya finds her inspiration from a number of different places. A few pieces found in Pixel Mode are modeled after items in her own home. She also likes to pull out her cell phone while she’s out shopping to snap photos of cute things that catch her attention. A stack of home and garden magazines reside in a basket not too far from her desk so she can reach them quickly for a burst of inspiration when dealing with a creative block. Websites such as Pinterest are also key in sparking ideas, especially when dealing with specific themes she may have to design for events.

Throughout the years, Pixel Mode has been featured at major events all around the grid.

With so much going on at times, Tya credits one rather simple object with keeping herself focused.

“My chalkboard is my lifeline when I am creating. It hangs on the wall to the left of my PC.” For every event she participates in, Tya lists the deadline, theme (if there is one) and what she is creating. When all is said and done, there is usually six weeks of information charted out on her chalkboard to help keep her organized and on time. “With the amount of events I do participate in -at times it can be five in one month- you have to be organized and plan everything. If not, you can find yourself stressed and unable to be creative.”

Interior and home design, as with most trends, changes frequently. Over the past year, designs have become simpler and cleaner, with a timeless feel. But there is one trend Tya would love to tackle in 2016 - Victorian furniture.

“There is an elegance with Victorian furniture,” she says. “This style is not easy to model in a day. It’s a style that would personally take me a few months to complete. This is where my chalkboard comes in handy. I will be more inclined to mix in several trends into one piece or set.”

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Victorian furniture is just one of the many projects keeping Tya busy and engaged these days. Her real life has been quite hectic the past eight months but now that things are quieting down, she can refocus her attention on her brand and the direction she wants Pixel Mode to go. One project includes launching PM After Dark. This will be geared strictly towards adult content. Another is creating a traditional home, which includes, as she puts it, “all the bells and whistles.” So far, Tya has only laid out the floor plan but hopes to have something ready by the summer. There will also be some major updates and changes coming to the Pixel Mode website and marketplace store in the coming weeks and months, so keep an eye out for that.

With all that keeps Tya so busy in Second Life®, she does find manage to find some time to enjoy activities off the grid.

“My real life hobbies include astronomy and photography and I am currently reading A Brief History of the Universe by J.P. McEvoy. I am also an avid gamer, from The Sims franchise, Fallout 4, Ark Survival to waiting for Tom Clancy’s Division. If I am playing an MMO with some friends, they can get kinda frustrated with me because I will stop and look at the environment, models and textures. I can’t help but admire their work. It gives me a new found respect for what they do and are able to achieve.”

That respect is echoed when looking at all that Tya has been able to do and achieve with her creations.

Over the years people have often asked her where or how to start when it comes to building and designing. Tya’s advice?

“My answer has always been, rez a prim and see where it takes you.”

You never know. It could all begin with a pair of nylons or a shoe.

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Pixel Mode In World Store Pixel Mode on Marketplace Pixel Mode on Flickr Pixel Mode on Facebook

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ENTRANCE TABLE Wall Table: Rustic Half Circle Table By Pixel Mode, Frames: Rustic Frames By Pixel Mode, Black Vase: Branch Vase By Pixel Mode, Candle Stick: Rustic Candle Gray By Pixel Mode, Suitcase Chair: Storybook Living Suitcase Chair By Dust Bunny, Phone: Storybook Living Black Candlestick Phone

By Dust Bunny, Plant: Storybook Living Cake Tin Planter By Dust Bunny, House: House On The Cliff By Scarlet Creative, Bushes Outside: Seasonal Boxwood Hedge By Botanical, Tall Swirl Tree: Japanese Mathematical Pure By Hayabusa Design, Apple Tree: Example Apple By Hayabusa Design, Rocks: Lofoten Summer By Fanatik Architecture.

BOHO LIVING ROOM Sofa: Casablanca Sofa By Pixel Mode, Center Table: Casablanca Coffee Table By Pixel Mode, Purple Round Pillow Chair: Boho Pouf Purples By Pixel Mode, Blue Round Pillow Chair: Boho Pouf Blue By Pixel Mode, Silver Vase: Branch Vase By Pixel Mode, Candle Lamp: Writer’s Room Oil Lamp Painted White

By Pixel Mode, Hanging Candle: Boho Light Blue

By Pixel Mode, Elephant Statue: Home Sandstone Elephant By Zaara, Book Pile: Home Pile Of Books

By Zaara, Meal: Indian Meal Thali By Zaara, Potted Plant: Home Succulent Plants By Zaara, Hanging Camels: Home Rajastani Wall Hanging Camel By Zaara, Orange Juice: Green Grocers Orange Juice By 8F8, Fruit Basket Decker: Green Grocers Fruit Basket By 8F8, Curtain: Boho Curtain By Junk, Beaded Curtains: Wood Beaded Curtain By Dust Bunny, House: House On The Cliff By Scarlet Creative, Bushes Outside: Seasonal Boxwood Hedge

By Botanical, Tall Swirl Tree: Japanese Mathematical Pure By Hayabusa Design, Apple Tree: Example Apple By Hayabusa Design, Rocks: Lofoten Summer

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KITCHEN (ARCADE) Kitchen: The Kitchen Kitchen By Pixel Mode, Wooden Pipe Shelf: The Kitchen Wall Shelf By Pixel Mode, Chandelier: Beaded Chandelier Naturals By

Pixel Mode, Chalk Board: The Kitchen Daily Menu By Pixel Mode, White Chairs: The Kitchen Eiffel Chair Replica By Pixel Mode, Long Table: The Kitchen Dining Table By Pixel Mode, Chopping Board Decor: The Kitchen Eat Sign By Pixel Mode, Apple & Banana Bowl: The Kitchen Fruit Bowl By Pixel Mode, Empty Bowl Pile: The Kitchen Bowls By Pixel Mode, Empty Plate Pile: The Kitchen Dinner Plates By Pixel Mode, Empty Cups: The Kitchen Coffee Cups By Pixel Mode, Canisters: The Kitchen Canisters By Pixel Mode, Shakers: The Kitchen Salt N Pepper By Pixel Mode, Condiment Sent: The Kitchen Spices By Pixel Mode, Rug: Corvus Hide Rug By The Loft, Hallway Plant: Potted Branches By 22769 Bauwerk, Egg Display: New Beginnings Egg Carrier By 8F8, Reddish Jams: Green Grocers Cherry Jam By 8F8, Other Jams: Green Grocers Strawberry Jam By 8F8, Cherry Basket: Green Grocers Cherry Basket By 8F8, Egg Meal: New Beginnings The Perfect Egg By 8F8, Plate, Jug, Eggs Basket: New Beginnings Egg Set By 8F8, Flower Wall Plant: New Beginnings Hibiscus Red Yellow By 8F8, Colorful Glasses Set: La Petite Joie Cafe Milk Glasses Set By 8F8, Honey Bread Meal: New Beginnings Honey By 8F8, Gray Vase: New Beginnings Cherry Vase By 8F8, Milk Bottles: Milk Bottles Gift By 8F8, Wine & Cheese: Primavera In Toscana Gourmet Set By 8F8, Towels On Wall: New Beginnings Towels Hanger By 8F8, Hanging Salumi: Primavera In Toscana Salumi By 8F8, Espresso Machine: La Petite Joie Cafe Espresso Machine By 8F8, Fruit Basket Decker: Green Grocers Fruit Basket By 8F8, Oval Vase: New Beginnings Egg Vase By 8F8, Paper Bag: Green Grocers Leek Paper Bag By 8F8, Hanging Pots And Pans: New Beginnings Pans & Pots By 8F8, Teabag Green: La Petite Joie Cafe Tea Bag Green By 8F8, Teabag Red: La Petite Joie Cafe Tea Bag Jasmine By 8F8, Teabag Yellow: La Petite Joie Cafe Tea Bag Lemon By 8F8, Espresso Cups Design: La Petite Joie Cafe Espresso Cups Set By 8F8, Cups Under Cloth: La Petite Joie Cafe Cappuccino Cups Set By 8F8, Scones: Aea Basket Of Scones By Erratic, Pots: Shiny Shabby Boho Colored Kitchen Milk & Butter Pot By Zerkalo, Cloth Covered Pots: Shiny Shabby Boho Colored Kitchen Covered Pot By Zerkalo, Curtains: Moon Curtains Black By Cinphul, House: House On The Cliff By Scarlet Creative.

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When LTD Start Up project was announced last year, Tyrek Skywalker (Tyrek Resident) almost did not apply, because he did not think he was good enough. Whatever, or whoever, changed his mind, and made him apply on the last day, thankfully did so, because he actually won LTD Start Up 2016. The award he received has helped him invest more in Goose, in new software and such “I see that everywhere, not just in sales but also in members for the group and people who know the name Goose now” he explains the change brought to him and his brand by winning.

Meeting on the Goose sim, we sat down on the deck in the garden part of the sim, where he and his partner, who loves landscaping apparently, set up for a relaxing environment.

As a floating bed kept catching my eye, we started chatting from the beginning, with how he got into designing, creating in Second Life®.

He has been working as a web and graphics designer in real life for five years. Although he spends a lot of time on Second Life® now, he still designs in real life too. His first trial at creating in Second Life® was with clothing. He tried designing clothes with templates from other users. That was not to his taste. He did not like using templates “I didn’t feel like it was mine as I used other people’s creations.” He wanted to create his own. On top of that, he liked decor better than clothing. What attracts him most in Second Life® is buildings and decor items people create and use in their houses and gardens. So was born Goose in July 2015.

To start his new efforts, he first got Blender and found a teacher for basics, then he learned the rest himself through Youtube tutorials. He now uses a number of software products including but not limited to Photoshop, Maya, Quixel and Marvellous Designer. The only thing he doesn’t create himself is the animations. Aside from that all Goose items are original mesh content with Tyrek’s own textures.

As for animations, he likes Kabuki animations and invests in them constantly since he does not like to keep using the same ones in all his creations.

The appeal of Second Life® for Tyrek is to be able to create without distractions. He was open enough to share with us that he is autistic. When asked how that affects his life and his Second Life® he tells us it actually benefits him “I do not get distracted easy” the only problem he has is talking to new people and having too many people around, such as in clubs, he says “That is why I am always here and always busy, I get relaxed by it” he continues to tell us he cannot learn from texts or books but needs visuals. As long as he has visual aids he can easily learn things because he can focus really well. Another bit he lets us know is, when he starts creating, he knows what he is going to create but does not know how or what sort. If it is a bed, he knows it is a bed but cannot see a finished product in his head. So being autistic also helps him surprise himself in a way. It is wonderfully genuine of him to share this with LTD and our readers “Being autistic is who I am, cannot change that in Second Life®”.

While we sit having a relaxed conversation on the deck, the calm and comfort of his creations surround us, which he declares is his aim. Looking at some of the newer items he created one cannot help but feel on vacation on a quiet summer day in a small coastal town. Tyrek sitting there in his leather jacket and chains hanging from his jeans may not be a look expected from someone who created these items but he informs us that after a while he might start working on grungier designs, adding he will never be seen in a suit because that is not him. For now, we will see more of the clean, calm look, as he has items in his list to create.

His to-do-list includes outdoor and indoor items as well as buildings.

Keeping constantly busy, Tyrek’s schedule mostly depends on events, as many creators’ do lately. Goose is in a number of events, shopping and gacha alike. Tyrek believes they are a good way of reaching people and getting one’s name on the map, especially as a beginner. Like many other Second Life® users, he used to do most of his shopping on marketplace, and now he goes to events, which got us started talking about them. When asked what he thinks about this many events going on he told us with the amount around right now, and new ones starting constantly, he does not think it will continue this way for a long time. He believes there will be an overload of events soon, if there is not one already. He finds it hard to keep up with so many events as a creator because original mesh takes time and effort, which is why he thinks smaller events will fade out. He thinks event owners need to come up with new alternatives to survive and what he would really like to see is a way of taking people back to main stores, because there are wonderful stores out there but people are so focused on events that they do not even notice the stores anymore. Stores are the real vision of the creators, and events cannot provide that since there is a limited space and land impact to make use of.

Speaking of main stores, we ask if he browses other stores, but with the work load he cannot really find the time, which is another reason he would like events to find a way of managing that. There are creators and creations that awe him on Second Life® of course but like many others he browses on the internet a lot for inspiration and his “gold mine” as he calls it is Pinterest. That might be true for many of us, who are passionate about decor.

Tyrek strives to achieve his vision, keep land impact low and LOD high like many of his fellow creators. He is in a constant state of learning and does not stop educating himself “I still have a lot to learn” he says “LTD award just speeded it all up.” He keeps working on new ways of bringing better content to Goose customers. New programs to learn, new ways of doing things, new ideas for his creations… He hopes to be active in Sansar as well, once it goes live, but he does not think it will steal more than 10% of Second Life users and he has no intention of leaving Second Life® for Sansar or anything else. He also hopes for an invite from LL for creator early access but he is invested in Second Life® and the home and garden community here and will not leave us anytime soon.

After we were done with the question & answer portion of our conversation, we walked around the sim and chatted about each item, as well as decor in general. Going through the sim, one can really see the improvement he has achieved in the seven months since he started Goose and that his work is bearing fruit “I have seen myself evolve a lot since then.” It is wonderful to see creators who continually spend an effort to better their work, and are in a constant state of growth. It is also a source of happiness for LTD to see we are able to contribute further to the home and garden community in Second Life® through helping a creator grow. We are excited to see what Goose will have in store for us next.

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Informations and Links for GOOSE: • • • • •

GOOSE In World Store GOOSE on Marketplace GOOSE on Flickr GOOSE on Facebook GOOSE Website

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Outdoor Bed: Floating Dreams By Goose Deco: Love And Cholesterol Tray Light By [N.i] Deco: Love And Cholesterol Fruit Kebab By [N.i] Deco: Love And Cholesterol Orange Juice Tall By [N.i] Deco: Love And Cholesterol Vase By [N.i] Plant: Reaching Plant By Apple Fall Seat: Lovers Cubes By Goose Seat: Friends Cubes By Goose Fence: Pallet Fence By Goose Fireplace: Camp Fireplace By Pkk Tree: Palm Tree Mesh By Headhunter’s Island Building: Firepit Patio By Goose Chair: Aspen Chair By Goose Plant: Money Plant Large By Artisan Fantasy Lantern: Slim Lantern Copper By Revival Deco: Wine Bottle / Malbec (Cork) By Kunst Deco: Malbec Glass #4 By Kunst Deco: Cigarette And Ashtray By Soy HOUSE - PORCH LEFT SIDE House: Juara Beach Cabin By Goose Bed: Hanging Bed Plaid By Goose Flower: Flower Pot By Chez Moi Deco: Flea Market Finds - Old Window Frames By Second Spaces Deco: Garden Wheelbarrow By Dust Bunny Flowers: Cornwall Daisies Planter (Blue) By What Next Bike: West Coast-Bike -Silver -Rare By Bueno HOUSE - PORCH RIGHT SIDE Seat: Single Bean Bag Couch Shabby (Paris Edition) By Goose Lamp: Wireframe Lamp (Big) By Goose Table: Sea La Vie Side Table 1 By Goose Deco: Love Is A Candle By Goose Deco: Milltown Lanterns By Artisan Fantasy Deco: Pillow Stack Spring Blue By [We’re Closed] Deco: Linen Rug By Revival Deco: Spring Living - Radio (Navy) By Tres Blah Plant: Rosemary Plant By Scarlet Creative Flower: Hanging Flower Pot . Blue By Dust Bunny Deco: Log Bucket. By Junk.

HOUSE INSIDE Bed: Sea La Vie Bed - Pg By Goose Table: Sea La Vie Nightstand 1 By Goose Table: Sea La Vie Nightstand 2 By Goose Deco: Sea La Vie Heart Wall Deco By Goose Bed: Sea La Vie Bed End Bench By Goose Deco: Love Home Sign By Goose Curtain: Toronto-Living Room Curtain Left By Bazar Deco: Traveler-Diary By Bazar Plant: Traveler-Plant2 By Bazar Flowers: Nordica Hybrid Roses Violet By Ariskea Deco: Yarn Basket By Dust Bunny Deco: Shell Frame Blue By Dust Bunny Deco: Shell Frame Mint By Dust Bunny Deco: Life Ring By Dust Bunny Mirror: Standing Mirror By Brixley Lamp: Signe Floor Light By Aria Rug: Linen Rug By Revival Ladder: Librarian’s Ladder By Brocante.

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• STYLIST: ANALA ROYAL • PHOTOGRAPHER: ROCKABILLYSUN DETHLY

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Library: Library Wall W/ Ladder By Abiss Lights: Floating Minimalist Lights By Leijin Curtain: Verna Ruffle Curtain By Aria Wall Panel: Wall Panel By Fancy Decor Wall Décor: Majestic Stone Panel By Tartesso Arts Picture Frames: Alderan Frames By The Loft Credenza: Alderan Credenza By The Loft Table Lamp: Alderan Table Lamp By The Loft Sculpture: Egrets Sculpture By The Loft Books: Light Reading By The Loft Tray: Bacall Accessory Tray By The Loft Planter: Alderan Planter White By The Loft Plant: Potted Plant By Aisling Sconce: Oriana Sconce By The Loft Hanging Light: Alderan Hanging Light By The Loft Jar: Sensation Jar By Tartesso Arts Floor Lamp: Alderan Floor Lamp By The Loft Fire Place: Ambrose Fireplace By Aria & The Loft Ottoman: Pouf Ottoman By Aria & The Loft Armchair: Ophelia Armchair By Aria Cushions: Ophelia Four Decorative Cushions By Aria Chair: Alderan Chair W/Pillow By The Loft Chair: Alderan Chair By The Loft Side Table: Alderan Side Table By The Loft Décor Bowl: Lola Bowl Ebony By The Loft Couch: Solana Couch By The Loft Pillows: Solana Couch Pillows By The Loft Rug: Alderan Rug By The Loft Coffee Table: Nar Coffee Table By Eli Baily Glass Table: Long Aviator Table By Apple Fall Books: Toronto-Books And Plate Décor By Bazar Candles: Deco Cluster White By The Loft Candle Tray: Skyler Candle Tray By Mudhoney Orchids: Mara Orchids By The Loft Books: Design Books By Apple Fall

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Side Table: Chalky Paint Table by Cheeky Pea Drawer: La Vintage Pillow Drawer by unKindness Tray: Whimsy Trinkets Wood Sort Tray by unKindness Drapery: Camden Linen Room Divider by Balaclava Curtain: Wood Beaded Curtain by Dust Bunny Painting: Flower Painting by Brixley Decor: Poofs by Fashionably Dead Plant: Fatty Piggy by Ison Plant: Fatty Ram by Ison Decor: Rosalind Long Neck Swan by ARIA Plant: Fern Specimen by Apple Fall Fan: Table Fan by Token & Tribe Wall Art: Modern Industrial Art by Cheeky Pea Decor: Caged Picture Hanger by Tarte Wall Art: Lemonade Vintage Frame by Tarte Wall Art: Tea Vintage Frame by Tarte Bench: Gypsy Bench by Tarte Clock: Teapot Clock by Lisp Decor: Crossed Arrows by Token & Tribe Books: Pile of Books by Zaara Plant: Beaded Spring Plant by Token & Tribe Decor: Abandoned Corner Wooden Art by Clustered Rug: Round Woven Rug by Pilot Railing: Bushmead Railing by Apple Fall Wall Art: Gypsy Frames by unKindness Pillows: Beau Collection Stacked Pillows by Clustered Rug: The Fluffy Rug by Dysfunctional Designs Books: Artsy Books by Tarte Chair: Hanging Chair & pillow by Tarte Decor: Small Orange Elephant by Zigana Decor: Heart Marquee by Tarte Decor: Origami Butterflies by Kalopsia Plant: Potted Orchid by Tarte Plant: Sun Flowers in Milk Can by 22769 [bauwerk] Candles: Vintage Spa Rustic Candles by Zerkalo Decor: Whimsy Trinkets Heart Boxes by unKindness Decor: Owl Trio by David Heather Decor: Jewelry Box by Tarte Table: Flower Table by Kalopsia Lamp: Old Floor Lamp by Tarte Books: Paris Books by Bazar Planter: Smug Chubby Bunny by Cheeky Pea Plant: Sunflowers by Tarte Candle: Sherwood Candle by EliBaily Wall Art: Nature Love Branches Frame by bbqq Curtains: Love Curtains by Scarlet Creative Decor: Twinkling Lights Log Modified by Keke Lamp: Ico Lamp by Maven Homes Decor: Anchor Floor Light by Tarte Plant: Traveler Plant by Bazar Pillow: Pillow by Glam Affair Mirror: Flower Mirror by Pilot Chandelier: Key Chandelier by Dust Bunny Garland: Vintage Tea Party Lace Garland by Zerkalo Decor: Shabby Spring Unfurls by Shabby Tabby Decor: Bird Cage Floor Lamp by 22769 [bauwerk] Decor: Paris Art by The Loft Chair: Abandoned Corner Unused Armchair by Clustered Table: Jasmine Forest Coffee Tably by Lisp Plant: Fatty Owl by Ison Typewriter: TypeOMatic by Token & Tribe Magazines: Coffee Table Magazines by 22769 [bauwerk] Basket: Toronto Lemon Basket by Bazar Plant: Shabby Bucket of Roses by Shabby Tabby Build: Daisy Houseboat by Dust Bunny

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In the past buildings had a primary and highly functional purpose, to house or keep warm or even to keep shelter from the rain. In recent times however, we do see a movement towards architects focusing on achieving beauty within their designs.

Whilst in Second Life®, there has always been a focus for some on ensuring their building, home or structure is aesthetically pleasing. Now, with that being said, what one would consider visually appealing is very subjective. Beauty in Architecture seems to have become something that is not set in stone or distinct, it really does follow that old saying that “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. Whilst this may be true, there are very basic concepts that seem to please most and can be used to form opinions and plans on what would constitute beauty in Architecture.

Architecture can be considered a form of art, but unlike other forms it tends to be more restrictive. With this in mind, simple guidelines should be followed as well as functional and physical considerations. However, just as in other forms of art, there is a reality in all artistic work and the personal experience of it does come in play.

The challenge is for the artist and society to communicate in unison to ultimately achieve what is beautiful. In the case of architecture, beauty is not just in the design of buildings that have good performance for the intended use but also to design buildings that have artistic presence and “speak to us.”

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• WRITER: ROSALYN MACARTHUR • PHOTOGRAPHERS: JOHANNA FROST & JORDAN GIANT Aesthetic in Architecture is commonly linked to order and balance. If an area looks like it is in balance, it will most likely please the eye immediately. Conversely, your eye will instantaneously seek out this same balance in areas that do not possess this same equilibrium. While trying to create Beauty within Architecture especially within the Second Life® format, this is often the one design principal that does get missed. In a world where anything can be achieved, more traditional and visually appealing designs are often passed on for something a little different and new. There is a common belief that traditional classical architecture is obsolete in these modern times. However, after many years, the classical style remains very prominent in our Real Life and surprisingly Second Life® societies and is evidently anything but obsolete. Studying more classical ideologies and principles can be applied to any design or build and create a better understanding in creating balance and symmetry. Now, while this is not especially something that is focused on within Second Life® in a place where flying is the norm, it seems that there is a pull towards homes that are more conventional and in balance to Real Life. As we know style changes over time along with society and what modern style is trendy right now may change within the next year or two. In Real Life a change of home means a lot of work, selling, moving and actually having to unpack boxes.

Within Second Life®, finding a new home or business which you consider beautiful is often as simple as using a rezzing box.

Another critical aspect involved in creating Architecture beauty is proportion. Whilst some folks may prefer specific sized homes or even tiny homes as we see on television these days, big or small does not make a difference as long as the home is within proportion. Just as stated before, the creation of balance is what a lot consider to be vital in architecture, proportion is very similar.

Windows, doors and balconies have to fit and look like they belong or they will stick out like a very sore thumb. Within Second Life® considerations proportion is definitely a huge consideration when choosing a home. While it is easy to landscape some properties away, there are a few Sims that have strict rules regarding homes being used to fit in with the general décor and feel of the sim.

As previously mentioned beauty in architecture is extremely hard to define, the overall look of your home is not just the building alone. Architects consider the neighborhood, the location and the general look to ensure that the building fits in. At the end of the day, you could take a beautiful building that ticks all the boxes and without the right décor inside and out, it will not live up to the full potential or look as amazing as it could. This applies in Second Life® as well. Whilst builders such as Roost, Galland, Redgrave to name just a few do not come to your land to look around and then start designing, they do ensure that the homes that are put on the market can be adjusted and fit into many different areas. In these cases it is up to us, the landowners to make the decision on what works and create our own art in a way. We enhance what is already there with furniture, terraforming, and making gardens, beaches to showcase the home and show off what we consider to be beautiful architecture. This way, Architects within Second Life® have a specific role of inspiring us all to create our own version of beauty.

Whether a building is functional is also a very important consideration to its beauty. While this may seem a little practical, if you cannot use it then it quickly becomes pointless. Rooms must be big enough for what you need them for, bedrooms must be able to hold bedroom furniture, and the kitchen must be able to be used as well as stairways, doorways and windows fitting into the general look. In Second Life® this is one rule that does get bent a little every now and then for the greater good. Items such as off sim décor may look beautiful but may not be entirely functional to go into.

In these cases their function is to finish up an area.

Another consideration to the beauty of Architecture is whether it is built well - Architecture is made to last for a long time. While it is very easy to spot whether a building is badly built which does affect the beauty that we see, small details, such as door hardware, windowsills, stair railings, and even baseboards, can make or break the architecture. Beauty of Architecture is in the smallest of details. The best architects focus on ensuring even the more minute of details is focused on and fits within the general look of the design. This will also ensure that the design will age well with beauty often seen within the character of a build. Some buildings are very much like fine wine and gets a lot better with age!

While all of these go hand in hand to form the basic principles of general beauty in Architecture, the most important aspect of beauty is in based on what we consider to be beautiful. When you see a gorgeous dress and you can imagine yourself wearing it, picturing it in your own mind, it evokes emotions within you that ensure you remember the dress and the beauty of it for many days down the line. The same applies for anything you may consider to be beautiful. A word that is so easily used for basic things down to specific fruits to a significant other, can also be used to describe a building that reminds you of your childhood home, school or even one you walk past and just makes you stop and look. Emotion and feeling is what ultimately defines what you consider to be beautiful within Real Life or Second Life®. Beauty is ultimately subjective and objective.

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Pool: Country Swimming Pool by DaD Design Build: Country Hall by Apple Fall Lantern: Feuilles Lantern by Apple Fall Lemonade: Lemonade Bucket by Apple Fall Statue: Stone Artichoke by Apple Fall Fence: Bluebell Fencing by Apple Fall Plant: Huge Fan Palm by Apple Fall Stonework: Acanthus Fragment by Apple Fall Radio: Retro Radio by Apple Fall Firepit: Stonework Firepit by The Loft Chair: Verona Armchair by The Loft Chair: Bristol Chair and Ottoman by The Loft Couch: Iman Daybed by The Loft Fireplace: Verona Pool by The Loft Coffee: Cup of Coffee by Sari Sari Journal: Researcher’s Journal by Dust Bunny Drink: Pineapple Drink by Dust Bunny Ivy: Garden Vine by Happy Mood Plant: Hibiscus Plant by Mesh Plants Dog: Flottante Puppy by {anc} Umbrella: Garden Parasol by {anc} Flags: Pennant Garland by {anc} Shoe Holder: Flip Flop Holder by BS (No Longer Available) Wreath: Butterfly Wreath by Keke Plant: Hanging Basket by Heart Bag: Summer Beach Bag by Zenith Towel: Gym Towel by N4RS Magazines: Stacked Magazines by Tres Blah Table: Drum Table by Junk Dock: Waterfont Dock by What Next Boat: Loonetta by Motor Loon Rug: Faded Summer Rug by Lisp Flowers: Hollyhocks by Heart Flowers: Tulips by Heart Chair: Curly Chair by Oyasumi Table: Metal Pattern Table by Oyasumi Flowers: Lavende by Cinphul Parcel: Balmy Parcel by Cinphul Champagne: Bubblissimo Champagne by Keke Caviar: Bubblissimo Caviar by Keke Cake: Rez Day Cake by Keke Bottle: Tall Bottled Flowers by Keke Wine: Non-Alcoholic Wine by Dutchie

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Building: Hudson Townhouse by Scarlet Creative Plants: Houseplant Spathiphyllum by Artisan Fantasy Houseplant Dieffenbachia by Artisan Fantasy Banana Tree by Apple Fall Superlong Potted Cactus by Soy Aglaonema Full by Dutchie Houseplant Snake Plant by Artisan Fantasy Huge Fan Palm by Apple Fall Interior Plant by Apple Fall.

Palm: Palms by Skye Studio Rock: Boulders by Skye Studio Lamps (on Plantwall): Tube Lamp by Revival Driftwood: Driftwood by Skye Studio Bright Ivy: Ivy by EliBaily Trees: Lemon Tree by The Little Branch Hanging Lights: Lights String by Revival Sofa: Wooden Sofa by We’Re Closed Locker: Neva’s Vintage Locker by Apple Fall Wooden Wall Lamps: Jar Wall Lamp by Kunst Books: Book Stack by EliBaily Bottles: Forest Bottles by Bazar Wooden Wall: Moveable Wall by Balaclava Hanging Chair: Dreamy Hanging Chair by Soy Crates: Display Crates by Xin Wooden Wallpanels + Table: Industrial Table by Revival Chairs: Smoke Chair by Revival Magazines: Magazine Pile by Mudhoney Ashtray: Gear Wheel Ashtray by Kunst Table Decor in Glass: Dark Purple Berries by Soy Drink: Elderflower Cordial by Apple Fall Dark Ivy: Hanging Ivy by Babylonia Pool Water: Watersystem by Skye Studio

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Building: Country Hall By Apple Fall Couch: Anastasia Light Sofa By Scarlet Creative Sidetable: Side Table - White By Brocante Boxes: Black & White Boxes By Zerkalo Divider: Gilded Gold Room Divider By Nomad Wood Table: Kira Tree Stump Coffee Table By Aria Bunny Lamp: Rabbit Lamp-Cream By David Heather Books With Glasses: Design Books By Apple Fall Swing Chair: Organic Form Chair By Apple Fall Heels: Shoe Clutter White By Garbaggio Rug: Fabric Round Rug By Haikei Bicycle Clock: Bicycle Clock By David Heather Sheets Stack: Stack Of Sheets By Thor White Vase: Amsonia Flower In A Vase By Aria Books: Book Pile By Dust Bunny Pouf: Skyler Pouffe White By Mudhoney Laptop: Laptop By Sorgo Magazines: Magazine Piles By Kalopsia Tote Bag: Ekberg Leather Tote Blush By Murray Headphones: Stockholm Headphones By Bazar Cello: Cello By Nomad Chandelier: Forest Chandelier By Bazar Music Sheets: Scattered Sheet Music By Floorplan Framed Arts: From Different Gacha Set By Haikei Watercolor Deer Frame And Sheet Music Frame By Tarte Classic Newsprint By Trompe Loeil Door Curtain: New Beginnings Brown Door Curtain By 8F8

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The way you decorate your home in Real Life or Second Life®, is an extension of who you are. Your choices of décor and seeking out the right furniture that matches your own style has therefore become not just an amusing and entertaining shopping trip, but one that defines your lifestyle. There are so many different ways of styling your own home, some folks may prefer buying matching pieces with a few feature items; others may enjoy mixing and matching different designers, textures and colors to achieve their own unique style. When you are decorating your own home, there are no rules, no must haves and you can decorate every room with those favorite pieces from various designers from around the Second Life® grid to achieve your own personal style. Personal Style can be very subjective in the way that when someone walks into your home they may see your style as chaos, some will appreciate the importance of each piece and some will describe it as an amazing sense of design. No matter the name, the Eclectic way of decorating is currently still very much in style.

Eclectic Style encompasses a variety of different styles, periods and is best achieved through the use of a variety of colors, textures and shapes. This decorating style can be characterized as being versatile which allows you to borrow ideas from all styles, ideas and theories and lets you combine them successfully. As a result of the lack of such set concepts, some may be tempted to take all of their own favorite pieces and place them together. A consequence of using this method of excess combination of styles could result in overkill. To avoid this decorating faux pas or to minimize the overwhelming effect, there are some very simple rules to adhere to for a successful eclectic look.

Color is very much an integral part of Eclectic Style and seeking to blend vibrant bright colors can work very well together. In some instances, you may come across some obvious cases where basic general rules would need to be applied. Take the colors red and pink for example, together these two combined may be too strong or overwhelming however with the use of neutral colors within the setting this may enable you to bend the rules and help you achieve the look you wish. Using neutral colors to blend your stronger and or bolder feature items together will ensure that what would usually look as potentially too many different colors could possibly work cohesively together and make those feature items really stand out. There is no real reason for you to stick with the tried and tested colors when you can mix and match and really make your room stand out, unless you like or are comfortable with playing it safe.

It is quite possible that in your own Real Lives you may have inherited items or antiques and did not know what to do with them or did not see the immediate value in their style. Let alone recognize their valued style, you probably had no clue where to place such items. These items would have probably been designated to the basement, tucked away in the attic or hidden in that unused spare bedroom where they could not be seen.

These days, the appreciation for this style is steadily increasing and we are finding ways to integrate these specialty items into different rooms and décor within our homes. Much like Real Life and while we may not necessarily be inheriting any unique items, we all have a few pieces that we may have picked up from some of the very amazing Second Life® designers that are around that we consider a favorite. Taking that old Grandfather Clock, metal modern tables, eye catching sofa or even that favorite English tea set, you can very well combine all of these items to really show off who you are and what your style is all about. Eclectic Style is about taking those pieces of various time periods, aesthetic lines or look, style and colors and placing them together in a way that accentuates each piece individually as well as creating a unified look that works and shows off your own personal style.

An Eclectic Style is partly defined by the use of color that is shown off in any room whether through the use of textures and multitude of fabrics.

While it is important to ensure there is some neutral colors used to tie these all together, texture is created through colored and textured solids and patterns and trims, tassels or fringe. As noted before, there are no set rules, the sky is very much the limit and your own creativity and style is where you take your lead.

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LOVE TODECORATESL.COM Whilst the composition of a room is based on your own style and tastes there is a very fine line between a finely composed planned décor and a jumble of assorted items. It is generally necessary to follow a theme or highlight specific items that fit. With the use of more neutral colored accent pieces, lamps, pillows and items that accentuate those items you want to focus on, your own style and creation coupled with those older looking pieces within your own Second Life® will surely come alive. However, you select to use the accessories you have chosen to incorporate, you can now take a room that may not have that finished look yet to your design eye and really finish it with a few very well placed items.

Eclectic Style is all about taking risks; it is about experimentation and not being afraid of making a mistake. While in Real Life a mistake in your home décor may cost you money, in Second Life® we are a little more fortunate as we can modify some of these mistakes by way of retexturing and such which allows us to have a free hand and continue playing.

Within this style, you can take those quirky items that speak to you, add them to items you would consider more classic, focus on those mismatched pieces we all have within our inventories and pair them with some of the amazing wall coverings and textures available around Second Life® and create something truly special.

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Build: Chestnut Street Apartment By Pixel Mode SITTING AREA: Sofa: Langston Couch By Digs, Frames: Tribal Print Ii (Mod) By Apple Fall, Tribeca Wall Frame (Mod) By The Loft, Framed Poster - Irreplaceable By Brixley, Chair: Swan Chair (Mod) By Handverk, Chair: Battered Leather Chair. (Mod) By Junk., Pillow: Pillow Toss Wall Lengthwise (Mod)

By Trompe Loeil, Coffeetable: Gilles Coffee Table By Newchurch, Ottoman: Mid-Century Ottoman By Nomad, Rugs: Ophelia Rug By Aria, Country Dreaming Cowhide Rug By Cheeky Pea, Tray: Concept Mail Tray By Tartessos Arts, Decorative Box: Inlaid Box

By Fancy Decor, Bone Fragment: Wishbone

By Mudhoney, Cat Urn: Trinkets By Tres Blah, Russian Dolls: Nesting Dolls By Tres Blah, Candleholder: Antler Candle Stand By Erratic, Incense: Bali Incense By 8F8, Books: Bella Book Pile By Aria, Decor: Ceramic Elephant By Handverk, Bookpile: Riley Book Pile By The Loft & Aria, Dreamcatcher: Kaleidoscope Dreamcatcher By Cheeky Pea, Flowers: Les Roses Rose By Ariskea, Flowers: Les Roses Anges Rare By Ariskea, Decor Boxes: Nesting Boxes Set By Tres Blah, Large Nesting Box By Tres Blah, Skull: Skull W/ Dark Roses By Tres Blah, Decor Bowl: Metallic Bowl Set By Dysfunctional Designs, Bookstack: Abalone Decorative Books By The Loft & Aria, Books: Design Books By Apple Fall, Tray: Riley Tray By The Loft & Aria, Books: Aviation Book Stack

By Pilot, Chandelier: Joanne Crystal Lamp

By Apple Fall, Cordova Pendant Light By The Loft, Chandelier By Nomad, Urn: Urne De Terra Cuite By Apple Fall, Plant: Huge Fan Palm Plant By Apple Fall, Wall Shells: Turtle Shell By Fancy Decor, Floor Jars: Wooden Tribal Jars By Apple Fall, Luggage: Monogram Luggage Bag By Apple Fall, Console: Factory Cabinet By Meshworx, Gramophone: Storybook Living Gramophone

By Dust Bunny, Candle: Seaside Candle By Apple Fall, Frame Pile: Eclectic Collection Trio By Tres Blah, Decorative Disks: Dahlia Decor Large By The Loft, Butterfly Frame: Butterfly Art By Apple Fall, Lamp: Counter Weight Lamp By The Loft, Wall Art: Dwight Pictures By Digs, Wall Frames: Vintage Frame *Horizontal* By Zaara, Vintage Frame *Square* By Zaara, Vintage Frame *Oval* By Zaara, Plant: L’olivier By Apple Fall, Frame: Paris - Map Of Paris Frame By Bazar, Barrel Table: Primavera In Toscana Half Full By 8F8, Tabletop: Barrel Table (Mod) By Kunst, Sidetable Lamp: Alderan Table Lamp By The Loft, Pineapple Deco: Golden Pineapple Deco (Mod) By Nomad, Bowl: Raw Materials Gacha Plate Sculpture By Apt B, Spotlight Lamp: Vintage Theatre Spotlight By Consignment.

WINDOW AREA: Drawers: Travel Drawers (Peruvian) By Apple Fall, Frame: Boston Print No.1 (Mod) By Apple Fall, Glass Decanters: Casolare Glass Decanter Large By The Loft, Books: Books W/ Apple By Mudhoney, Flowers: Rose Vase Pink

By Ariskea, Vase: Doll Head Vase - Sugar By

Nylon Outfitters, Skull: Springbok Skull By Apple Fall, Radiator: Old Radiator By Junk, Plants: Petit Dahlia Can Yellow By iTutu, Marmalade Can By iTutu, Torino Potted Double Stemed Orchid By Aria, Petit Leaf Vine Can By iTutu, Salad Days Cat Face Jade

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By Dust Bunny, Petit Dahlia Can By iTutu, Salad Days Fox Tail Agave By Tres Blah, Doll Head Vase Gloomy By Nylon Outfitters, Deerhead: Deer Skull By Apple Fall, Curtains: White Drape (Mod) By The Loft.

DESK CORNER: Desk: Renee Desk - Black (Mod) By Mudhoney, Desk Top: Province Dining Table (Mod) By Apple Fall, Chairs: Impact Throne Chair (Eclectic) By Apple Fall, Bag: Handbag & Scarf By Apple Fall, Laptop: Salad Days - Passing Time By Tres Blah, Hat: Winslow Decorative Floppy Hat By The Loft & Aria, Boxes: Wooden Boxes W/ Metal Diamond By Mudhoney, Bowl Of Fruit: Charlotte’s Pears By Apple Fall, Branch: Twinkling Birch By Apple Fall, Blanket: Pom Pom Blanket By Dust Bunny, Plant: Noor Palm By Tartessos Arts, Console: Hue Swedish Console Yellow By Ariskea, Vase: Forest Flower Pot By Bazar, Roses: Nordica Hybrid Roses Violet By Ariskea, Frames: Hue Frames Woodplank By Ariskea, Wire Art: Hue Spiral Arts By Ariskea, Wood Pieces: Petrified Wood By Fancy Decor, Disc: Metal Disc By Fancy Decor, Giraffe Sculpture: Animal Statue By Glam Affair.

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LOVE TODECORATESL.COM This platform allows you to take a chance and change items many times until you are able to transform and define your own style within your home, however you choose it. How neat would it be to have those fancy HUDS on your Real Life furniture and home décor items in your home? You could have a different color for every day of the week!

While the look of your home is very important and if you are anything like me, I do enjoy when someone comes into my Second Life® home and compliments the décor, it is also important to remember that your home is the place you live and relax in. The décor you choose and design must not only be soothing and calm to the eye but also to the soul. This is your refuge and you want to ensure you are comfortable and all elements are working together to create that ‘home’ feel for you.

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• WRITER: ROSALYN MACARTHUR • STYLIST: MAY VOSSIE • PHOTOGRAPHER: JORDAN GIANT

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Sofa: Lennox Sofa (Burgundy) By The Loft & Aria Arm Chair: Ambrose Dining Chair (Sienna)

By Aria & The Loft Carpet: Bella Metalic Faux Cowhide By Aria Side Tables: Bella Side Table By Aria Pillows: LTD Studded Cushion (24K) By Apple Fall Pillow: LTD Ruffles Cushion (Lipstick) By Apple Fall Table: La Table De La Marquise By Kalopsia Mirror: La Miroire De La Marquise By Kalopsia Frame: Effie’s Frame (Modified) By Kalopsia Candlestick: Monte Candlestick By Petite

Maison Frames: Framed Silhouettes By Tres Blah Perfume Tray: Bella Perfum Tray By Aria Records Rack: Records Rack By Sayo Side Tables: Side Table Black And White Petite Paris By Ariskea Lamp: Bauble Lamp/ Cream By Brocante Frame: Gilt Frame (Landscape) By Apple Fall Phone: Storybook Living Black Candlestick

By Dust Bunny Gramaphone: Storybook Living Gramaphone By Dust Bunny Headboard: Padded Headboar By Mudhoney Pouffe: Puoff Manga By Glam Affair

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Introducing our newest stylist and photographer to the LTD team is May Vossie... We challenged May to share her home with us and the readers of LTD. Decorating With... is a section we introduced over two issues ago now and we hope it inspires you to give your home a makeover!

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KITCHEN: Cabinet: The Kitchen Storage Cabinet By Pixel Mode, Island Counter: The Kitchen Island Counter By Pixel Mode, Kitchen: The Kitchen 5 Meters Width

By Pixel Mode, Fruit Bowl: The Kitchen Fruit Bowl By Pixel Mode, Eat Sign: The Kitchen Eat Sign By Pixel Mode, Cook Books: The Kitchen Cook Books By Pixel Mode, Spices: The Kitchen Spices By Pixel Mode, Menu: The Kitchen Daily Menu By Pixel Mode, Plates: The Kitchen Dinner Plates By Pixel Mode, Bows: The Kitchen Bowls By Pixel Mode, Pots: Utd Stacked Pots By Soy, Pot: Utd Zundo Pot By Soy, Pans: Utd Stacked Pans By Soy, Shelf: Industrial Wall Shelf

By The Hive, Wall Unit: Industrial Wall Unit By The Hive, Chopping Boars: Kitchen Essemtials Chopping Boards By Sari-Sari, Chives And Parsley: Kitchen Essemtials Chives And Parsley By Sari-Sari, Pot And Spoon: Kitchen Essemtials Pot And Spoon By Sari-Sari, Eggs: Kitchen Essentials Eggs By Sari-Sari, Plant: Jar Plant By Tarte, Knife Block: Kitchen Collection Knife Block By Second Spaces, Shopping Bag: Shopping Bag By Vespertine, Bean Sack: Coffee Bean Sack By Apple Fall, Bottles: Ceramic Bottles By Apple Fall, Crate: Apple Crate Stack Seat By Floorplan, Wall Frame: Screen Frame By Brixley, Vase: Twing Vase By Brixley.

DINNING TABLE Bench: Summer Day Couple Bench (Natural) By Zerkalo, Dining Table: Laney Dining Table (White) By Trompe Loeil, Basket: Summer Day Basket W/Apples

By Zerkalo, Tableware: Tableware (Bright) By Keke, Tulip: Sorrel Tulip Bouquet

By Aria, Planter: Tea Planter By Tarte, Chair: Tub Chair (Black) By Hideki, Napkin: Summer Day Napkin By Zerkalo, Table Throw: Throw Cloth By Apple Fall, Sideboard: Simple Sideboard By Floorplan, Espresso Machine: Sky Espresso Machine By Fancy Decor, Runner: Ambrose Runner By Aria & The Loft, Plates: Hard To Find Plates Stack By Keke.

LIVINGROOM Frame: Wonderfall Frame By Floorplan, Sofa: Luana Linen Sofa By Aria, Throw: Sofa Throw By Aria, Cofffe Table: Industrial Coffe Table By Nomad, Magazines 1: Magazines By Zerkalo, Card Catalog: Card Catalog By Floorplan, Candle Tray: Skyler Candle Tray By Mudhoney, Pouffes: Skyler Pouffe (Gray Stripes) By Mudhoney, Rug: Throw Rug By Brocante, Lamp: Bauble Lamp (Cream)

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LIVING ROOM 2 Sofa: Lennox Sofa (Beige) By Aria & The Loft, Cushions: Ophelia Decorative Cushions By Aria, Armchair: Ophelia Armchair By Aria, Throw: Delilah Decorative Throw By Aria, Books: Bella Book Pile By Aria, Candles: Candle Display By Fancy Decor, Cookies: Shortbread Cookies By Dust Bunny, Coffee Table: Fashion Trunk (Beachwood) By Apple Fall, Glass Console Table: Blair Glass Console By Apple Fall, Flowers: White Iris By Apple Fall, Side Tables: Bella Side Table By Aria, Curtains: Meid Drapes Blue By The Loft.

BATHROOM Lamp: Edi’s Lamp (White) By Apple Fall, Chaise: Bella Chaise Lounge By Aria, Glass Console: Blair Glass Console Table By Aria, Wall Shelf: Rope Wall Shelf

By Tarte, Tray: Bella Perfume Tray By Aria, Books: Bella Bookpile By Aria, Robe: Decorative Silk Robe By Aria, Rug: Ophelia Rug By Aria, Bathtub: Evelin’s Bathroom (Silver) By Zerkalo, Mirror: Deloros Decorative Wall Mirror By Aria, Sink: Deloros Bathroom Vanity By Aria, Towels: Evelin’s Bathroom Rolled Towels By Zerkalo, Toiletpaper: Toiletpaper Roles By Dutchie, Toiletry: Toiletry Skincare By David Heather, Lotions: Jolie Lotions By Tres Blah, Fence: Skyler Fence (White) By Mudhoney, Table: Otho Wooden Table By The Loft, Planter: Odette Planter (White) By Trompe Loiel, Bamboo: Bamboo Palm By Skye Studio.

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Chandelier: Classic Chandelier By Fancy Decor Rug: Trellis Circular Rug By Apple Fall Chaise: Bella Chaise Lounge By Aria Chairs: Riley Chair White By The Loft & Aria Throw Pillows: Babette Dcorative Pillows By Aria, Hayden Bed By Aria.

Sideboard: Long Sideboard / Grey By Floorplan, Old Stained Table (Mod) By Apple Fall.

Cabinet: Repainted Cabinet.blackish By Llorisen, Old Stained Table (Mod) By Apple Fall.

Side Table: Bella Side Table By Aria Art: Bella Framed Prints (Mod) By Aria Mirrors: Eclectic Standing Mirror.blue By Llorisen, Round Mirror By The Loft.

Sconces: Swing Arm Sconces By The Loft Curtains: Ambrose Curtains (Mod) By The Loft & Aria, Honey Apple Curtains (Mod) By Mudhoney.

Shades: Relaxed Shades By Mudhoney Screen: Rosalind Screen By Aria Coat Rack: George Hat Stand By Sway’s, Marais Umbrella Prop By What Next.

Shoes: Canvas Shoes By Mudhoney, Bianca Free Standing Closet (Mod) By Aria.

Bag: Devon Decorative Hand Bag By The Loft & Aria Plants: Potted Tree By Junk, Ophelia Potted Amaryllis (Mod) By Aria.

Flowers: Veronica Potted Narcissus Papyraceus By Aria, Signe Potted Narcissus Papyraceus By Aria, Bella Vase With A Rose By Aria.

Decorative Finials: Finials By Llorisen Candles: Small White Candle Holder By Llorisen, Tall White Candle Holder

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Vase With Berries: Vase By Llorisen, Berries - White (Mod) By Keke.

Canoe: Canoe By The Loft Decorative Box: Bella Vanity Jewelry Boxes (Mod) By Aria Books: Ophelia Decorative Books And Steel Balls By Aria Folded Blankets: Neatly Folded Blankets By Half-Deer Mail Bin: Toronto-Mail Box By Bazar Catch All Plate: Hard To Find Plate By Keke, Bella Mirror & Makeup Bag (Mod) By Aria, Room Key C By Sorgo.

HALLWAY Table: Opulent Half-Moon Table By Fancy Decor Mirror: Lennox Mirror By The Loft & Aria Flowers: Eva Plumeria In A Vase By Aria Rug: Bella Metalic Faux Cowhide By Aria Art: New York Frame By Apple Fall, Botanical Study By Apple Fall.

ARCHITECTURE AND ADDITIONS Build: Edmee House By Llorisen Entry Door: Country Hall (Mod) By Apple Fall, Chelsea Townhouse (Mod) By Apple Fall.

Hall Door: Faye Townhouse (Mod) By Llorisen Wall Panels: Wall Panel By Fancy Decor

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Cabinet: Apothecary Cabinet Light By Zigana Mirror: My Love, My Beard Mirror By The Loft Wall Lamp: Stockholm - Bedroom Lamp By Bazar Arrowheads: Arrowhead Display By Theory Art: B&W Abstract Art 1 By Fancy Decor Flowers: Paper Whites - Jar And Group By Keke Plant: Basil Plant - Potted By Alouette Home & Garden Bottles: Star Bottle And Star Bottle Ii By The Loft Bell Jar: Curiosity Bell Jar - Seashell By Keke Tray: Lacquered Tray By The Loft Storage Baskets: Basket By Dutchie Furniture Bowl: Catch All Bowl By The Loft Shoes: Leather Moccasins By Apple Fall Magazines: Fancy Decor Magazines By Fancy Decor Umbrellas And Canes: The Green Umbrella Etc. By Glimmer Moon Rug: Hallway Rug By Fancy Decor Gallery Wall: Large Frame Group By Fancy Decor Large Floor Plant: Dracaena By Dutchie Furniture Items unavailable for purchase: Starfish: Starfish By Painter Merriman - Private Collection Sunglasses: Armidi Limited - Wide Rise WR001 By Armidi - Private Collection Keys: Key Chain V.I.P. Member By Kal Rau - Private Collection Phone: Moimoi iPhone 5 By Moimoi - Private Collection Umbrella Basket: Umbrella Basket - Private Collection

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House: Poppy Cottage Rare By Dust Bunny Entry Table: Vintage Tea Party Table - Light (Modified) By Zerkalo Tabletop: Old Stained Table (Modified) By Apple Fall Baskets: Basket Table (Modified) By Dust Bunny Bicycle: Vintage Trike - Cream By Little Closet Bunny: Bunny Foofoo - Standing By Kalopsia Bunny: LDF Hope Bunny Plushie By Ohmai Horse: Toy Horse By Dust Bunny Pillow: Britain’s Bedroom - Lace Pillow By Zerkalo Rug: Journey Rug By Fancy Decor Backpack: Storybook Living - Old Backpack By Dust Bunny Mail: Murrow Table Deux (Newspaper/Mail) By Pilot Mail Tray: Concept Mail Tray By Tartessos Arts Postcards: Postcard Bundle By Fancy Decor Journal: Storybook Living - Researcher’s Journal By Dust Bunny Phone: Storybook Living - White Candlestick Phone By Dust Bunny Camera: Bon Voyage - Vintage Camera By Tres Blah Wallet: Traveler - Vintage Personal Items By Bazar Flowers: Milk Bottle Flower By Keke Flowers: White Cosmos Pot By Haikei Plant: Reaching Plant By Apple Fall Plant: A Faint Glow Gacha 5 By Haikei Picture: If I Live In A Hut - Gacha 5 By Haikei Hanging Heart: Heart (Home Sweet Home) By Apple Fall Shelf: Potting Shelf By Apple Fall Package: Humid Dusty Cottage Gacha 5 By Haikei Rug: Aurora’s Hideout - Rug By Zerkalo Curtain: Boho Curtain By Junk Curtain: Country Living Curtain By Apt B Coat: Old Coat By Apple Fall Male Shoes: Leather Moccasins By Apple Fall Female Shoes: Pickford Heels - Ivory By Ingenue Child Shoes: Piper Flats By Atomic Child Shoes: Cottom Mary Janes - Oatmeal By Fri.Day Child Shoes: Chloe Slouchy Booties Sand By Tee*fy Basket: Iron Basket - Dark By Kalopsia Toy: Aiden’s Whale Toy By Little Closet Chandelier: Hampton Chandelier (Modified) By Pixel Mode Chandelier Shades: Beauty In The Ordinary - Lamp Rare (Modified) By Zerkalo Key Holder: Hotel Key Rack By Second Spaces Frame: Reclaimed Frame (Painted) By Ionic Art Work: Silent Memories / Frames (Art Only) By Vespertine Sketch Art: American Flat Sketch By Apple Fall Key Art: Little Love - Key To My Heart Frame By Zerkalo

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Sun, Sea, Surf and Sand is generally for most, a pretty good way to describe a successful holiday and within Second Life速 this is still very much applicable. With a world with so many places to explore, there is nothing quite like spending some relaxing time with the people you love. For some, this would be their significant other, that best friend or even your own children and family. While you can spend some time at your own home if you are lucky enough to have your own beach area, you are also able to rent land and areas especially designed for such a holiday or keeping in mind that for some the perfect holiday may not be the beach, the places and activities you can go to with your own family are endless. Paintball, visiting art galleries or even going out for those very popular shopping trips followed by some ice cream cones are just some of the various activities you can do within Second Life速 and I bet it will be a whole lot better for your wallet than doing these in Real Life might have been. With all these options around it is definitely time to say goodbye to the cold snowy Winter, pack up your family to explore and find your own perfect holiday within Second Life速!

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• STYLIST: SKIPPY BERESFORD • PHOTOGRAPHER: SKIPPY BERESFORD

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SKIPPY IS READY FOR AN ADVENTURE...

(Image One) Car: La Voiture De Grand-Père By Anhelo Ship: Cuddle Rowboat By EPIA Luggage: Monogram Luggage Bag, Plaid Luggage Bag, Monogram Suitcases, And Sailor Fashion Trunk By Apple Fall, Stack Of Suitcases, Mm Suitcase, And Suitcase By DRD, Let’s Play Teal Suitcases By Roost, Greenwich Trunk By Scarlet Creative, The Long Ride Summer Suitcases,

By O.M.E.N., Dreamers Corner Suitcase By Zerkalo, Storybook Living Suitcase Stack By Dust Bunny, Cloudy Machinarium Suitcase By Vespertine, Tan Luggage By Intrigue Co., Old Metal Trunk By Soy, Travel Luggage Push Cart By Xin, Unexpected Journey All My Stuff Luggage Trolley By 8F8, Ready To Go Bear And Suitcase By Boogers.

SKIPPY AND HIS LITTLE COUSIN PLAY AT THE HARBOUR...

(Image Two) Cabin: Holopaw Shack By Post Pool: Kids Backyard Pool By Nomad Ride-On Car: Pirate Boat Car By Boogers Model Ship: Harry’s Boat By Apple Fall Baseball Equipment: Attic Storage By Haikei Wagon: Knowledge Cart By 8F8 Plants: Indoor DIY Spring Tree Tin And Box By 8F8 Chair: Hudson Chair By Junk Boys’ Accessories: Sailor Hat By JFL, Towels And Goggles By Swagga Location: Hope Harbour SKIPPY EXPLORES NEW LANDS...

(Image Three) Raft: The Raft By Sari-Sari Clock: Carriage Clock By Apple Fall Pillow: Comet Pillow By Anc Skippy’s Bear: Homeless Teddy By 8F8 Globe: Little Globe By Oyasumi Books: Four Small Boooks And Old Books By Sorgo, Old School Library Books By Sari-Sari, Bookstacks And Book Of Scientist By Vespertine, Summer Travel Books By Apt B, Storybook Living Researcher’s Journal

By Dust Bunny, Big And Little Pile Of Books By Zerkalo, Books & Map And Tied Books By Apple Fall, Kaitlin Books By Aisling, School Books

By Milk Motion, Reference Books By Floorplan, Storyteller’s Burrow Study Set By 8F8.

Skippy’s Explorer Gear: Vagabond Lantern, Vagabond Hobo Stick, Vagabond Hat, And Vagabond Bnb Backpack By Pfc, Explorer Hat By Remarkable Oblivion, Ulrich Boots By Deadwool.

Location: Nusquam

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Pool: Outdoor Pool Rare By Every Pixel Is Art Parasol: Spring Parasol By Apple Fall Tulips: Nardyas’ Tulips In Mason Jar By Apple Fall Cordial Drink: Elderflower Cordial By Apple Fall Cafe Table: Clawfoot Height-Adjusting Table By Apple Fall Cafe Chair: Cafe Chair By Apple Fall Pool Sign: Pool Cocktail Sign By Seven Emporium Leaf Flow: Leaf Flow Short Straight By Studio Skye Ground: Via Appia Walkway B Summer By Fanatik Ivy: Ivy By Elibaily Wall: Farrow Garden Wall By Apple Fall Tree: Enchanted Woods V2 - 3 (Trees) By Studio Skye Building: Bluebell Manor Rare By Dust Bunny Building: Bluebell Cottage Rare By Dust Bunny Lawn Chair: Spring Backyard - Lawn Chair 1 By Sari-Sari Lawn Chair: Spring Backyard - Lawn Chair3 By Sari-Sari Stone Table: Storyteller’s Burrow - Stone Table Set By 8F8 Tea: Cherry Iced Tea By Apple Fall Sandwich: Summer Picnic Deli Sandwiches By Dust Bunny Cake: Summer Picnic Peach Cake By Dust Bunny Ukulele: Summer Picnic Ukulele Classic By Dust Bunny Bear: Happy Bearthday Vib Bear By Boogers Lemonade Stand: Lemonade Stand By Kuro & Consignment Bottles Crate: Empty Bottles Crate By Kuro & Consignment Lemonade Sign: Diy Lemonade Sign By Kuro & Consignment Crate Stack: Beverage Crate Stack By Floorplan Pallet Wall: Pallet Light Wall Blue By Floorplan Pallet Wall: Pallet Light Wall Dirty By Floorplan Life Ring: Life Ring By Dust Bunny Balloon Banner: Balloon Banner - Teal Ballons By Tea.s Butterfly Table: My Trailer Life - Butterfly Table By Soy LP Gas: My Trailer Life - Dual Lp Gas By Soy Shot Glass: Shot Glass Roulette By Every Pixel Is Art Jello Shots: Jello Shots Plate (Add) By Every Pixel Is Art Drink Cup: Fancy Drink Cup (Add) By Every Pixel Is Art Beer Keg: Beer Keg By Every Pixel Is Art Grill: BBQ Grill By Every Pixel Is Art

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DECOR ITEMS: Bird Cage: Bird Cage And Birds By Dust Bunny And O.M.E.N. Picnic Blanket: Summer Picnic Quilt By Dust Bunny Blueberries: Bowl Of Blueberries By Apple Fall Book: Open Book By Apple Fall Bread Tray: Summer Picnic Bread Tray By Dust Bunny Canopy Frame: Likable Things Gazebo By Cheeky Pea Cake: Summer Picnic Peach Cake By Dust Bunny Cheese Wheel: Summer Picnic Cheese Wheel

By Dust Bunny Cupcake Tier: Sweet Life Bakery Cupcake Tier By 8F8 Sandwiches: Summer Picnic Deli Sandwiches By Dust Bunny Flower Bouquet: Flower Bundle (Pink) By Pilot Folding Table: Cafe Table By Bellequipe Folding Table: Butlers’ Tray Table By Apple Fall Fruit Punch Dispenser: Beverage Dispencher Fruit Punch By Tee*Fy Fruit Punch Dispenser Stand: Decorative Wrought Iron By Kiki Mhia Kite: Blue Diamond Kite (Modified For Scene) By Boogers Curtain: Lace Curtain (Narrow) By Cinphul Curtain: Lace Curtain (Wide) By Cinphul Lace Table Cloth: Brocante Lace Table By Nomad

Lace Wreaths: Gotrik Wreath 2B By Cinphul Lemonade Dispenser: Soiree Lemonade Rare By Tres Blah Lemonade Cans In Bucket: Lemonade Bucket By Apple Fall Pickup Truck: Prairie Olive By Coastal Motors Picnic Basket: Summer Picnic Basket Rare By Dust Bunny Pillows: Summer Picnic Pillow Pile By Dust Bunny Basket: Valentine’s Laundry Basket By The Hive Silverware: Summer Picnic Silverware Basket

By Dust Bunny Tag Bunting: Tag Lines By Kalopsia Teacup: Lemon Tea By Apple Fall Teacup: Teacup Rose By Apple Fall Teapot: Tea Time Teapot By Tres Blah Tire Swing: Miranda Tyre Swing By Cheeky Pea Ukulele: Summer Picnic Ukulele Floral By Dust Bunny Umbrella: Shade Umbrella By Dust Bunny LANDSCAPE ITEMS: Cattails: Reed Cattail Short Thicket Cattails By KIDD Flowers: Centaurium Erythraea M1 V1-6 Wakagi T2 By Hayabusa Design Grass: Grass Field Lush By We’re Closed Ivy: Ivy 02 By Eli Baily Oak Trees: Four Season Oak Tree By Skye Studio Rocks: Rocks In The Forest (S2) By Happymood/ HPMD

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• STYLIST: JORDAN GIANT • PHOTOGRAPHER: JORDAN GIANT

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Build: The Artist’s Studio By Pixel Mode Door: Metal Doors ( Old Industrial Skybox) By Hai kei Bag: Traveller’s Bag By Flite Metalshelf: Wire Fence Wall Panel By Soy Bike: Stockholm Bycyle By Bazar Sneakers: Stockholm Sneaker By Bazar Kitchen: Emmerich Kitchen By Aria Cuphold: Toronta Cupholder By Bazar Coffeemaker: 1St Day Of Christmas Coffeemaker By Apple Fall Condiments: Toronto Magnet Condiments By Bazar Plants: Nikka Succulents By Aria Lights & Photos: Stringlights With Photos By Trompe Loeil Dining Table: Emmet Desk By Digs (Modified With Emmrich Kitchen Surface) Plant (On Table): Grayish Day Bird Of Paradies By Soy Headphones: Stockholm Headphones By Bazar Notebook: Ifall Notebook By Apple Fall Chairs: Newcombe Industrial Chair By The Loft Palm: Huge Fan Palm By Apple Fall Stools: Spider Stool By Oyasumi Shelf: Corner Set Structure By Concept Radiator: Parma Short Radiator By Aria Hanging Clothes: Stockholm Clothing Rack (Male + Female) By Bazar Bedside Tables: Black Line Table By Zerkalo Bed: Giada Grid Tufted Upholstered Bed By Aria Ceiling Pendant: Fairy Dust Pendant By Striped Mocha Plant: Interior Plant (Modded Pot) By Apple Fall Frames: Black Line Frames (Modified) By Zerkalo Desk: Console No 9 By Soy Drawer: Card Catalog By Apple Fall Chair: Belgrade Chair By Toro Computer: Ifall By Apple Fall LP Player: Turntable By Soy Music Equiment: Home Recording Gacha By Oyasumi Plant: Money Plant By Junk Sound System: Surroundsound System By Ht:home Curtains: Deborah Curtains By Aria String Lights: String Light Curtain By Kuro TV System: Olsen Television Unit (Modded) By Digs Vase: Branch Vase By Pixel Mode Coffee Table: Milneaux Table By Fancy Decor Sofa: Hudson Sofa By Aria Cabinet: Stockhome Cabinet By Bazar Lamp: Rainy Day Table Lamp By Keke Misc Books: Books By Aria, Oyasumi, Elibaily.

Plant: Potted Tree By Junk Plant: Houseplant Snake Plant By Artisan Fantasy

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• WRITER: RICORACER FLUX • MODEL: ISSY FLATLEY • PHOTOGRAPHER: ASTRALIA RESIDENT

Second Life® has many amazing animal and pet creators that vastly enrich our virtual living. Many people consider animals as an important part of their Second Life® experience, whether it being as a pet or part of their home environment or scenes.

LTD is excited to showcase a few Second Life® animations in unique and artistic spread with the help of Fashion Teller House models and the beautiful imagery of Astralia.

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PEACOCK: HATSUYUME BY ANC

Every day we make choices that affect the environment. Should we drive to work?

Walk? Take the bus? Even deciding what to have for breakfast has an affect on our environment. Shifting our mindset towards a more ecologically sustainable way of living is a concept that has been around for decades. For some, ‘going green’ isn’t just an expression. It is a way of life.

The basics to living an ecologically sustainable life boil down to lifestyle decisions.

Those who practice sustainable living reduce their carbon footprint by altering their methods of transportation, how they consume energy and what they eat. The goal is to live life in ways that are in a natural balance and harmony with the Earth.

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That all sounds lovely but how does one start on the path to sustainable living? Opt for renewable energy whenever you can. If possible, use a Green-e certified company that generates at least half of its power from wind, solar or other clean sources. Homeowners can research the benefits -and tax breaks- for installing rooftop solar panels or solar water heating. Drive smarter. Keeping your car in shape with regular tune-ups can increase fuel efficiency as high as 40-percent. And that includes something as minimal as keeping those tires inflated.

Look around your home to find ways to improve energy efficiency. Make sure there is adequate insulation and energy-saving windows. Try out some of those energysaving lightbulbs for more efficient lighting. And for the savvy decorator, reusing items that may be causing some clutter in the house can enrich your personal style.

‘Green’ home decorating, decluttering and recycling creates a more unique atmosphere while getting in harmony with nature. Do-it-yourself projects and handmade decorations can lead to interesting showpieces, giving the home a more rustic look and feel.

The saying may be a little retro, but ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ is just as important today as when the phrase was first coined. Every product has an environmental footprint, from the materials that were used to create it to the pollution and waste from the manufacturing and packaging. Not buying something can take some degree of willpower. Ask yourself if you really need it and if so, consider buying something that is gently used and look for minimal packaging. Ditch plastic whenever possible.

Billions of pounds of plastic are swirling in the Earth’s oceans, killing and injuring sea turtles, seals, sea birds and thousands of other marine animals. A couple of simple adjustments to everyday life, including bringing reusable bags while shopping and avoiding products packaged in plastics, can make a huge impact on the safety of wildlife.

Switching to a more ecologically friendly way of living doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it might sound. One way to get an idea of how to incorporate sustainable living into our first lives is by visiting Etopia in Second Life®.

Created in 2007 by WilliamTheWise Goodman, Etopia is now run by Namaara MacMoragh. The four-region sim showcases sustainable living using builds that model best practices in water management, wind and solar power, transportation, community living and urban development.

Since tiny homes have become a popular way for people to reduce their carbon footprints in the real world, Etopia offers a demo home to show residents that bigger isn’t always better or cost effective.

“In Second Life®, we measure our footprint by how many prims we use,” Namaara says. “If we use a smaller home it leaves us more prim space (LI) available for gardens, trees, and things that enhance our community experience. In real life if we lessen our impact by biking to work, purchasing local goods and services, eating organic from family farms we have cleaner air, lower health care costs, better food and water. The concept we wanted to show was how we don’t need to cut down a ton of trees to make a home.”

Choosing to go green and live sustainably doesn’t mean we have to live without luxuries. It does mean we need to be more aware of our resource consumption and reducing any and all unnecessary waste.

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Building: Look Through The Window Gacha Rare Skybox By Haikei Pier Truss: Coastal Pier Truss By Apple Fall Pier Beams: Coastal Pier Beams By Apple Fall Coffee Table: Period Coffee Table By Apple Fall Settee: Sunbleached Setee (Buttercup) By Apple Fall Cushions: Evelyn Throw Cushion By Apple Fall End Table: Card Catalog (Antique) By Apple Fall Bar: Antique Booth (Mod) By Apple Fall & An Lar Bulb: Lightbulb Terrarium By Apple Fall Tulips: Nardyas’ Tulips In Mason Jar By Apple Fall Clonch: Pumpkin Clonch By Apple Fall - No Longer Available Photography: Boston Print No.1 By Apple Fall Ceramic Pug: Pug Ceramic Decor By Apple Fall Thistles: Wild Thistles By Apple Fall Books: Design Books By Apple Fall Chairs: Organic Form Chair (White) By Apple Fall Tin: Tea Tin Sprout By Keke Trays: Zink Trays W Paper Whites By Keke Chart: Botanical Chart By Floorplan Ivy Letter: Ivy Ampersand By Floorplan Bag: Storybook Living Old Backpack By Dust Bunny Screen: Winslow Screen By The Loft & ARIA Chandelier: Ladder Light (Weathered) By Fancy Decor Music Stand: Music Stand (Stained) By Fancy Decor Lamp: Hinge Lamp (Stained) By Fancy Decor Rug: Connected Rug By Fancy Decor Baskets: Woven Baskets By Fancy Decor Bench: Wooden Bench By Howl Bench 2: Weekender Bench Neutral By Cheeky Pea Coffe Machine: La Petite Joie Cafe - Espresso Machine Rare By 8F8 Coffee Tray: La Petite Joie Cafe - Cocoa Order By 8F8 Books: Paris Books By Bazar Paper Bag: Stockholm Paper Bag (Decor) By Bazar Bicycle: Stockholm Bicycle On The Wall (Decor) By Bazar Bench 3: Cobblers Bench Light By Junk Chandelier 2: Railroad Tie Chandelier By Pilot Blinds: Mesh Blinds Wide Long - Beech By LISP

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Buidling: Atlantice Gazer By Scarlet Creative BEDROOM Chair: Organic Form Chair By Apple Fall Radiator: Old Radiator By Junk Shelf + Pictures: Tilted Wite Frames By Haikei Plant: Reaching Plant By Apple Fall Lamp: Industrial Lamp By Apple Fall Flowers In Tin: End Of Days Gacha No 3 By Haikei Blinds: Venetian Blinds By Bbqq Crates: Display Crates By Xin Clothes: Folded Clothes By Fanatik Small Pots: Koke Bonsai By #Null Plants: Potted Tree By Junk, Grayish Day Bird Of Paradies By Soy. Shelf: Leaning Shelf By Fancy Decor Wall Decor: Wall Decor Increment Of Hunch By Soy Clock: Stockholm Flip Clock By Bazar Vase + Flowers: Cotton Cluster By Apple Fall Trays: Zink Trays By Keke Bed: Plattform Bed By Fancy Decor Sidetables (Behind Bed): Slat Table By Fancy Decor Rugs: Classic Rug No 3 By Haikei Stool: Ada Stool By Digs Books: Book Pile By Aria

Notebook: Ifall Notebook By Apple Fall Pictures On Branch: Nature Love Branches By Bbqq Clothing Rack: Clothes Rack By Bbqq Stool + Blankets: Blanket Stool By Dust Bunny Sneakers: Stockholm Sneaker By Bazar Sideboard: Neva’s Sideboard By Apple Fall Thistles: Wild Thistles By Apple Fall LIVING ROOM Sofa: Verna Leather Sofa By Aria Pillows: Detached From The All White Sofa By Zerkalo Coffetables: Display Crates By Xin Magazines: Magazine Pile By Mudhoney Plant: Fern Specimen By Apple Fall Cabinet: Repainted Cabinet By Llorisen Vase: Branch Vase By Pixel Mode Lamp: Albatros Lamp By North West ( Not Available Anymore ) Vases: Gretchen Wooden Vases By Aria Plants: Huge Fan Palm By Apple Fall, Interior Plant By Apple Fall.

Framed Art: Wanderlust Print By Floorplan Big Plant: Banana Tree By Apple Fall Hanging Chair: Dreamy Hanging Chair By Soy Table: Grayish Day Wood Framed Tables By Soy

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IMAGE ONE Build: A Faint Glow Gacha By Haikei Walls: Cobblestone Floor C By Stormwood Curtains: Brooding Curtains [Drab] By Cinphul Lace Curtains: Ete Summer Cabin (Curtains Only) By Scarlet Creative Chandelier: Winslow Weathered Chandelier By The Loft & Aria Hanging Lights: Hanging Cage Light By Floorplan Record Player: Vintage Music Room - Record Player Dark By Zerkalo Table: Vintage Music Room - Table Dark By Zerkalo Postcards: Postcards By Dust Bunny Bust: Percival’s Bust By Kalopsia Potted Plant: Old Plants - Blue Pot By Kalopsia Sideboard: Beverly Sideboard - Grey By Schultz Bros.

Suitcases: Storybook Living Suitcase Stack By Dust Bunny Bouquet: Storybook Living Fresh Bouquet By Dust Bunny Chairs: Battered Leather Chair Teal By Junk.

Pillow 1: Long Pillow Chair (Pillow Only) By Kalopsia Heart Pillow: Aurora’s Hideout - Flower Heart By Zerkalo Picture Frames: Salad Days - Framed Ballerinas By Tres Blah Lamp: Betsy’s Reading Lamp (Modified) By Vagabond Lamp: Delicate Floor Lamp (Modified) By Zerkalo Floor Plant: Potted Plant By Aisling Rug 1: Fabric Round Rug 2 By Haikei Rug 2: Cow Hide Rug By N4rs Trunk: Greenwich Trunk Mid Mc By Scarlet Creative Lace Cloth: Rustic Table (Tablecloth Only) By Kalopsia Keys: Key String By Keke Book Stack: Old Books With Coffee By Soy Bottled Flowers: Snow Drop In Bottle - Single By Keke Candles: Log Candles Group By Brixley Roses: Poetry Bride Roses Headpiece White By Ariskea Plate: Hard To Find Plate By Keke Wall Art 1: Forest Print By Floorplan Wall Art 2: Clipped Print/Deer Skeleton By Vespertine Wall Art 3: Clipped Print/Fauna Birds By Vespertine Wall Art 4: Drawing Here By Zigana Gates 1: Garden Gate With Lights By Tarte Gates 2: Bushmead Railing Gate (White) By Apple Fall IMAGE TWO Build: Old Manufactory By Apple Fall Bench: Heart Bench (Poses) - White By Brixley Tea Set: Pioneer Vintage Tea Tray By Unkindness Trunk: Pioneer Vintage Trunk By Unkindness Kitchen Counter: Pioneer Vintage Shelf V2 By Unkindness Sink: Vintage Kitchen Sink Modified By Vespertine Dishsoap: Kitchen Essentials - Washing Utensils By Sari-Sari Dish Rack: Dishrack /Iron Black 8 By Vespertine Pantry: Green Grocers - Small Cupboard By 8F8 Vases: LTD Gacha Mirror (Vases Only) By Apt B Spices: The Kitchen - Spices By Pixel Mode Plates: Hard To Find Plates 3 By Keke Bowls: Hard To Find Bowls Stack By Keke Cutlery: Hard To Find Cutlery In Glass By Keke Pots 1: LTD Gacha Pots By Apt B Kitchen Counter: Pioneer Vintage Shelf By Unkindness Scale: Neva’s Antique Scales By Apple Fall Tomatoes: Green Grocers - Tomato By 8F8 Baking Tins: Baking Tins 5 By Vespertine Shelves: Belt Shelf (Weathered) By Fancy Decor Cooking Utensils: Spatulas Tin 2 By Vespertine Plants: Little Plants 19 By Vespertine Pantry Sign: Shabby Finds Pantry Sign By Apt B Pots And Pans Wall: New Beginnings - Pans & Pots By 8F8 Pot On Stove: Utd - Zundo Pot By Soy Stove: Pembleton Cooker (Cleaner) By Apple Fall Cake: Soiree - Peach Cake By Tres Blah Cook Books: The Kitchen - Cook Books By Pixel Mode Glasses: Glassrack 6 (Glasses Only) By Vespertine Vespertine Knives: Kitchen Essentials - Knife Strip By Sari-Sari Paper Towels: Kitchen Essentials - Paper Towel By Sari-Sari Cutting Boards: Boards & Trays 1 By Vespertine Small Plant: Basil Plant - Potted By Alouette Ivy: Ivy 02 By Eli Baily Refrigerator: Marquette Monitor Top Refrigerator By Post Pot Rack: Antique Pot Rack By Trompe Loeil Basket: Autumn Woods Picnic Basket /Rez (Modified) By Vespertine Clover: Tea Planter (Blue) Modified By Tarte Plant On Pot Rack: Cake Tin Planter By Dust Bunny Light: Tin Bucket Light Medium By Junk.

Tablecloth: Wooden Trunk (Decor) (Cloth Only) By Apple Fall Flower Vase: Mellow Autumn Poppy Flower By Ariskea Colander: Colander (Blue) By Apple Fall Fruit: The Kitchen - Fruit Bowl (Fruit Only) By Pixel Mode Stool: Painter’s Stool By Junk.

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• WRITER: BRITAIN KNAVE • STYLIST: BRITAIN KNAVE • PHOTOGRAPHER: LAUREN MINUET

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Decorating dining tables has always been one of my favorite areas of decor, with a little bit of modifications and inspiration you can make it your own. I hope seeing my own personal space will inspire you to do just that. For this particular setting, I wanted to keep it light and airy for spring. I decided to combine three place settings by selecting faces and choosing to alpha the textures out that I didn’t want.

I then combined them all together to make one place setting, this makes the setting more unique. I always like to add flowers and candles to my settings and for this particular table I’ve chosen to combine two different flowers into one. I also added the rocks as a centerpiece to add a bit of an earthy feel.

I hope you enjoy the setting I’ve created and enjoy making your own!

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Place Setting: Casolare Place Setting By The Loft Place Setting: Angkor Place Setting Neutral By The Loft Place Setting: Leslie Place Setting By Mudhoney Placemat: Priya Rock Placemat By Mudhoney Flowers: Nerine Amsonia Flowers In A Vase By Aria Flowers: Winslow Potted Amaryllis By The Loft Flowers: Vase With Branches By Fancy Decor

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