TTR: NEW Store * NEW Style * NEW Gifts
Business Announcements
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TTR: NEW Store * NEW Style * NEW Gifts
Business Announcements
I'm delighted to be able to share some NEWs with you!
First, my new store dedicated to Contemporary Classics. It's small but it's a start and I've just released my first collection of modern furniture there. Drop by to see the Family Room from the Maison Margaux line.
Make sure to check out the animations and tell me which one is your favourite. Right now I'm torn between MOVIE1 (with the popcorn) and playing the guitar.
You'll also find two new gifts; works of art by Picasso "The Seated Woman" & Orazio Gentileschi "The Lute Player".
Read about my transition to Contemporary Design on my blog:
Maison Margaux: Exploring Classic Contemporary Interior Design
Chasing Judith ~ Finding Caravaggio
Store Locations:
Contemporary Classics Inworld
Second Life Marketplace
Many thanks!
updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 06 Jan 2017 03:47:45PM
Maison Margaux: Exploring Classic Contemporary Interior Design
Art & Architecture
What an interesting woman. I'll have to learn more about her.
The sketch is beautiful and looks lovely as you've framed it.
On a related note, DECADES is now posted under our Sponsors on the main page
Maison Margaux: Exploring Classic Contemporary Interior Design
Art & Architecture
Merci beaucoup, Lorsange! I was just saying that I've been creating for virtual worlds for 10+ years now and there's always something new to learn which keeps thinks interesting.
I didn't know that about Picasso and his frames. That's very interesting.
About the two paintings; maybe I've been looking at them for too long but to me they look like Picasso was riffing onGentileschi as they feel very similar to me.
Maison Margaux: Exploring Classic Contemporary Interior Design
Art & Architecture
"Surround Yourself with Classic Beauty" has been TTR's motto since my very first days in Second Life. Now as most budding entrepreneurs can attest, choosing a business motto can be serious stuff so I took some time with the selection, wanting something that summed up the "visions of antiques that danced in my head". Antiques & Classic Beauty, now there's a match thought I.
When I found myself seduced drawn to the dark side (see Chasing Judith ~ Finding Caravaggio ), i.e. away from the 18th century and into the 21st, by the Princess Margaret Oakville Showhome 2015 I had to reevaluate my personal definition of "classic". Can contemporary interior design also be considered classic? And what about "eclectic" because if I'm taking a break from 18th century rules there's going to be a whole lot of eclectic going on. All that dynamic tension that comes from pairing a "Louis" chair with a Lucite table is just too good to pass up!
It's definitely an adventure transitioning to the modern world; so many things that need to be pulled together. Take animations, for example. "Movie night" complete with popcorn is just something you just don't use at Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon.
This one little pose required a lot of effort. First there was the new sofa & television (currently streaming the Pentatonix video playlist), then the bucket of popcorn (modern props have become a bit of an obsession), the updated wardrobe, and last but not least, the guy to share it all with.
Mikhail was a whole sub-project in himself!
I guess that I really shouldn't begrudge him the time and L$ that it took to get him photo-ready. After all, he'll sit for hours sipping his cappuccino and listening to me learning the guitar without a word of complaint.
All this to say that I've been very busy bring my interpretation of Maison Margaux to life and along the way I've come to appreciate that classic & contemporary really do make a lovely combination. Throw in the a dash of eclectic and I think it's a design style that's just as beautiful as my beloved 18th century antiques.
Now that the MM Family Room is complete, I've opened up a new store dedicated to Contemporary Classics. It's small but it's a start and if you visit it inworld you'll find both Picasso's "Seated Woman" andOrazio Gentileschi's "The Lute Player" as store-opening gifts.
You can also find the MM Family Room Complete Furniture Set on the Second Life Marketplace along with related items sold individually.
I'll be moving on to the Living/Dining Room and I'm hoping that Mikhail doesn't insist on another new outfit for the photo shoot. At a minimum, I guess I really will have to invest in some shoes as he can't keep wearing those socks everywhere he goes. Or can he?
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Originally published at Maison Margaux: Exploring Classic Contemporary Interior Design
updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 11 Oct 2016 04:56:57AM
Un Piccolo Studio at Rocca Sorrentina: Musings on Art ~ Closing for a New Exhibit Thursday Jan 21st
Marketplace Archive ** CLOSED **
How wonderful! Fabulous art, interactive paining & posing all in one place.
I've done some painting in Rocca Sorrentina before (at the old studio location) and really enjoyed it. I'll definitely have to try this new spot.
Thanks!
Regency Buckingham Palace
Communty News & Events
Looks fabulous! What a wonderful time of year to visit
LTD Visits MUSEUM ISLAND - a fascinating virtual museum of some of the world's greatest architectural icons
Bloggers' Corner
Excellent article, Lorsagne!
I really don't get out enough but thanks to you I'm inspired toadd another site on my "must visit" list
Historically informed mesh building kits for those of us who are all thumbs!
Textures, Mesh & Other Building Components
How lovely!
I've used a number of items from Decor Depot(including the balloons for the All Hallow's Eve Party) and always thought they were great.
Thanks for posting
The Sims (and Second Life ) May Help Boost Real World Health, Exercise Habits
Gaming
Thought this was interesting especially since I'm always looking for good news related to my current habits
Playing a life simulation game like Second Life or The Sims could help improve health and exercise habits, according to a recent study.
Take a look at: The Sims May Help Boost Real World Health, Exercise Habits
What do you think?
updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 21 May 2017 07:50:20PM