Last Breath of Summer!

First, thank you all for attending my East Meets West Open House.  I had wonderful feedback!  For all of those who missed it, good news I’ve extended the open house until Sunday, Sept 6th (closes at 3pm SLT).  So stop by and enjoy the last breath of summer.

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Miracles/41/27/22

I also wanted to share with you another discounted offering from Perfect Ten, available until September 15, 2015. Dreamland Designs created the Minna Set (below), a vintage inspired soft blue chaise lounge, whitewash fireplace with accessories, cookies and milk tray, love wall unit and double birdcage decor.  I can image the collection in a ladies parlor or dressing room.  Curl up on the chaise and relax by the fireplace on those autumn chilly nights. The Minna set is a must have, plus did I mention all items are sold separately and it’s on sale for 50% off!

Taxi to Perfect Ten please…

East Meets West Open House

I am so excited to share with you Interior & Spaces first open house for 2015!  Interior & Spaces Home Design is a residential and commercial full service design firm (interior & exterior) established in 2014 by myself and design partner in crime Niki Silverweb.  This year Niki’s workload increased and I took over the reigns as CEO and head designer.  With strategic marketing and phenomenal exposure due to my Avi Choice nomination, my client list and projects exploded.  It’s rare now that Niki & I have the opportunity to work on a sim build together.  We would be honored to invite you to our East Meets West Open House from September 1st-4th!

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Miracles/41/27/22

Niki designed a striking luxurious Balinese tropical oasis fully submerged within the environment and raised it up on stilts with the sound of crashing waves in the distance.  The Trompe Loeil Seaside Cottage is a wooden clapboard one room structure with broad overhangs and open veranda.  For the sim build Niki added mature palm trees and rock walls to enclose the space.  The veranda welcomes the visitor to a gorgeous home with multiple seating around the fire pit, views of the ocean and mountain region, and umbrella drinks ready at the bar.  The one room cabana is divided into three separate areas: living room, dining room and bedroom suite.  The interior of this sophisticated, well-appointed home is contemporary with a strong color palette of aqua, orange, lime and kahului in the living room reflecting island living at it’s best with vaulted ceilings and fans.  Feast your eyes on all the tempting array of delicious delights presented before you on the buffet bar and dining table.  Moving from the main quarters we enter a serene bedroom suite in a neutral palette of white linen and carved wood furnishings.  In the bathroom area is a modern deep soaker tub.  Potted tropical plants and flowers accessorize the cabana.  Niki wanted to highlight Balinese decor with the guiding principles of nature, open areas, light and tropical luxury.

On the other side of the beach sim are three shacks all with different themes: Americana, Nautical and 80’s Neon Miami.  These beach shacks are typical of California coastal living, small interiors with large porches and back decks.  The Americana hut is decked out in Red, White & Blue, ready to celebrate with BBQ, picnic table and a smorgasbord of sweet treats.  Or maybe you prefer sipping lemonade and watching the sun set, then the Nautical hut is for you.  Complete with a bar, chill zone and tons of spots to relax.  Grab your Ray-Bans and acid-washed jeans, head over to the 80’s neon Miami hut for all your Fiesta Forever dreams.  This hut was designed with a colorful bedroom, party deck and watermelon themed front porch.  I enjoyed creating these three different spaces and there’s something for everyone, so head over and check them out!

Holiday Open House Tour!

Happy Holidays!  I hope you had a wonderful celebration and were surrounded by love, laughter, family and friends.  We, at Hidden Gems in Second Life, wish you a wonderful New Year!

My design partner, Niki Silverweb and I are opening the doors to our personal homes for the last Interior & Spaces Open House of 2014 from December 30, 2014 to January 6, 2015 (SLT midnight).  We created two charming holiday homes that showcase some of the fabulous Christmas tree designs and holiday decor offered on Second Life.  We were a little late this year because we both ended up with the flu, but we wanted to take this opportunity to invite you on a self-guided tour to enjoy our take on this festive season.  It’s never too early to plan for holiday 2015!

Our main home is the Scarlet Creative Lavender Brown house which features a master bedroom suite, dazzling entry hall reception area with mobile snowflakes hanging from the ceiling, a hall of trees inspired by real life traditions, a tartan plaid formal living room, and a fun-filled family dining room with kid’s table.  Nestled in the hillside forest is our guest quarters also designed by Scarlet Creative.  The Princess Jezibell Snug is a two-story cabin with a rustic eclectic vibe complete with a downstairs great room and an upstairs bedroom retreat with sleeping area for four or more.

We brought the holiday entertainment outside with hillside sledding, skating, hiking and a quiet spot among the hanging lanterns in the Barnesworth Anubis Filigree gazebo.  While exploring the great outdoors, you will encounter sheep, rabbits, deer, weasels, and penguins dotting the property.  We hope you enjoy the open houses and are inspired by our vision!

Landmark for main holiday home: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Premium/250/159/22

Landmark for rustic cabin (follow the stars): http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Premium/211/143/27

Bedroom

Reading Nook

Entry Hall

Dining Room

Hall of Trees

Living Room

Outdoor Decor

Rustic Cabin

Great Room

Kitchen

Bedroom Loft

Main House

Scarlet Creative, Lavender Brown House

Outside Decor: Park Place Holiday Green Candy Cane Wreath, Potomac Signature Homes Skating Rink, Barnesworth Anubis Filigree Snow Covered Gazebo, What Next Lanterns, DIGS Bench, Half Deer Star Lighted Path, Potomac Signature Homes Snowman with sled, The Mustard Seed Winter Animals & Ferns, D Lab Sheep, Isphachi Penguins, Finishing Touches Red Tree on Pedestal Urns, Finishing Touches Snowman w/tree

Entry Hall: 

• Duo Green Trres: Kismet, Snowflake Tree ‘K’ undecorated
• Hanging Snowflakes: Plethora, Counting Snowflakes
• Sofa: Scarlet Creative, Lucky 8
• Round White Table: Apple Fall, Charlotte
• Peace Sign: Trompe Loeil (2014 Advent Calendar)
• Table Top Tree: Sickly Sweet, Small Christmas Tree (N)
• Side Console Tables: The Loft, Bacall White Desk
• Pewter Trees: Mudhoney, Metal Tree Topiary
• Wreaths: Finishing Touches, Red Balls Double Wreaths
• Trio Snow globes: Finishing Touches, Winter Fantasy Sleigh Ride Snow Globe
• Mason Jar Snow Globe & Sleigh Card Holder: Park Place

Hall of Trees: 

• Color Tree: Heart Homes/Aphrodite Shop, Christmas Family Tree
• Dove Tree: Stonewood Interiors, POE Christmas Tree
• White Tree: Potomac Signature Homes, Snowy Spruce (Holiday Lane Collection)
• Gingerbread Tree: Follow Us, Sugar Gingerbreadman Tree
• Upstairs reading Nook: Apple Fall Fairfax Sideboard, Half Deer Mini Winter Scenes (telephone & winter cabin), Cleo Designs Snowy Frames, Mini Tree *A*ChristmasTree2014 Gold, & Art Dummy, Cathedral Mirrors
• White Wooden Wall Tree: Myrine

Bedroom:

• Chandelier: Apple Fall, Pearl Chandelier
• Rug: Apple Fall, Fabrique
• Bed & Side Tables: Apple Fall, Annan
• Lamps: Apple Fall, Dolly
• Armorie: Apple Fall, Plantation
• Merry & Bright Sign: Floorplan
• Dresser & Mirriors: Mudhoney, Zoe
• Mini White Tree in Urn: Finishing Touches
• Noel Snow Blocks: Myrine
• Gingerbread House: Thaino Designs
• Round White Side Table: Apple Fall, Charlotte
• Bambi Figurine: Apple Fall (2014 Arcade)
• Ornament Bowl: Dust Bunny
• Mini White Twinkling Snow Tree: C&D designs (N)
• Sofa & Armchair: Scarlet Creative, Lucky 8
• Fireplace w/lights, Noel Sign & Framed Art: Apple Fall, Chateau
• Fire log basket: Apple Fall
• Mini White/Green Tree on fireplace: Callie Cline (N)
• Victoria’s Dollhouse: Apple Fall
• Side Armories: Apple Fall, Charlotte Cabinet
• Wall Screens: Trompe Loeil, Ines Screen
• Side Chairs: Apple Fall, Fairfax 
• Design Books: Apple Fall
• Christmas Tree w/deer with Presents: Sickly Sweet, White Gold & Silver Tree
• Drapes: What Next, Madison

Dining Room:

• Table & Chair Set w/stockings & placements: What Next, Laurel Christmas
• Fireplace: Stonewood Interiors, POE Christmas Fireplace
• Dreamscapes Art Gallery: Earth Wooden Blocks, White Wooden Trees, Forest Wall Trees, Candle Tray, Hatbox w/teddy bear, Red & White Reindeer, Noel Console Table, Ho Ho Ho Sign, Stick Tree, Presents, Stocking Hanger, It’s Beginning Sign, Card Holder, Sweet Treats Side Table, Frosted Ornament Tree (Kids Table), Hatbox Presents, Baby It’s Cold Sign, Twig Wreath & Advent Candle Display
• Holiday Food Cart w/Turkey: Follow Us
• Ornament Rug & Santa Lucia Tree: Dench Designs, POE 2013
• Mini Choo-choo Train: *M&B* Luxus Designs (N)
• Plaid Cubby Chair: What Next, Winter Cubby Chair
• Kids Table & Chairs: Apple Fall, Pottery Dining Table & Chair Set
• Snowflake Rug: Potomac Signature Homes, Holiday Lane Collection
• Placemats & Table Settings: Thaino Designs
• Wooden Tree Art: Free Bird
• Snowman (Outside): DRD (Death Row Designs)

Living Room:

• Thaino Designs: Rug, Sofa & Matching Chairs
• Sweet Treat Chairs: StoraxTree, Royal Heritage Armchairs
• Sweet Treat Table: Apple Fall, Pottery Dining Table
• Sweet Treat Decor: Dreamscapes Art Gallery Candles, Finishing Touches Tabletop St. Lucia Tree, Apple Fall Christmas Pudding, Cherry Voulevants & Cookies
• Wreath & Garland Fireplace Decor: Cozy Essentials
• Nutcrackers: Convair, Nutcracker Soldier
• Coffee & Side Table: DIGS, Etieene
• Santa Tray: Follow Us
• Mini Tree on Plate: Dreamscapes Art Gallery
• Secretary Desk & Decor: Second Spaces
• Desk Chair: Apple Fall, Fusion Dining Chair
• Fireplace Mantle Decor: Dreamscapes Art Gallery Candle Plate, Park Place Mason Jar Snow Globe & Words for All Signs
• Noel Sign: Trompe Loeil (2013 Advent Calendar)
• Reclaimed Armoires: Apple Fall, Annan
• Wreath on Armoires: Park Place, Holiday Wreath with Pinecones 
• Wreath over Armories: Finishing Touches, Pine Wreath Pine Cones & Lights & Christmas Packages
• Main Tree: Finishing Touches, Trim-a-Tree Red w/presents & tree skirt
• Blanket Basket: Mudhoney, Alex Blanket Basket
• Drink Cart: Pilot, Bridges Bar Cart
• Angel Wall Quit: Finishing Touches, Angels of Peace Quilted Wall Hanging
• Gold Tree Card Holder: Sway’s, Noel Wire Christmas Tree Wall Photo Holder
• Chandelier: Pilot, Gold Chandelier

Rustic Cabin

Scarlet Creative, Princess Jezibell Snug

Outside Decor: Serendipity Designs, Winterberry Christmas Sled & Park Place, Holiday Green Candy Cane Wreath

Great Room

Living Room:

• Drapes: What Next
• Sofa: Pilot, Lumberjack Red/Black
• Armchair: Floorplan
• Black Sled Table: ???
• Santa Tray & Snow Globe: Follow Us
• Black Trees: Follow Us
• Sofa Lamp: DIGS
• Suitcase Table: Dust Bunny
• Brass Table Lamp: Theosophy
• Ceiling Light: Pilot, Railroad Tie Chandelier

Reading Nook:

• Armchair: What Next, Winter Plaid Cubby Chair
• Sled Shelf: Isphachi
• Suitcase Table: Dreamscapes Art Gallery
• Candle Plate: Olive
• Moose Head Card Holder: Finishing Touches
• Ladder Lights: Junk
• Black Cutout Tree: Balaclava
• Red Lite X-mas Sign: Follow Us
• Ceiling Lights: Apple Fall, Strung Branch Pendant Light
• Fireplace: Finishing Touches, Stone & Oak (Tree of Life collection)
• Log Basket: Hideki
• Stockings: Follow Us
• Notes to Santa: Consignment
• Happy Holiday Red Frame: Floorplan
• Moose Head: Serendipity Designs
• Red Sled: Trompe Loeil, Let It Snow Decorative Sled (2013 Advent Calendar #10)

Kitchen:

• Refrigerator: Dutchie 1930’s
• Candle Tree: Trompe Loeil, Tree Candleholder
• Porcelain Deer Heads: Dust Bunny
• Sink Unit: Cheeky Pea, Yukon Kitchen
• Sink Decor: Food Follow Us, 8f8 Milk Bottles & Isphachi Musical Snow Globe
• Stove: Apple Fall
• Stove Decor: Dust Bunny Kettle & Mittens, Chez Moi Xmas Kitchen Shelf
• Holiday Chalk Board: Frogstar
• Breakfast Bar: Brixley Black Console Table, Theosophy Garvagh II Stool (Crow), Chez Moi Xmas Snack Placements & Follow Us Plum Pudding
• Trophy Wall: Vespertine Faux Trophy, Dust Bunny (Ivory & Coal), & Vita Boudoir Rudolph Trophy

Bedroom Loft:

• Beds: Vespertine
• Couch: LISP
• Sled w/Presents: Follow Us
• Lights Above Windows: Second Spaces
• Rugs: White Fur & Tarte, Snow White Rug
• Winter White Tree: Trompe Loeil
• Twig Stars: Tarte
• Wood Stove: Sway’s
• Porcelain Deer Heads: Dust Bunny
• Window Seat w/logs: Second Spaces
• Grey Sled Coffee Table: Vespertine
• Santa Tray: Follow Us
• Telescope: Theosophy
• White pouf: Soy
• Trees: Botanical, Reclaimed Barn Wood Tree & Industrial Ladder Tree, Trompe Loeil Funky Gold Tree
• Ceiling Light: Theosophy, Ceredigion Chandelier
• White Linen Cabinet: Second Spaces {side wall not shown}
• Matchstick Ladder: Soy {side wall not shown}
• Cheers Sign: Floorplan {side wall not shown}

His & Hers

First thank you all for your support and great positive feedback with last weeks open house. When my design partner in crime, Niki Silverweb first suggested the idea I was scared that we would be spammed, or no one would show up.  I couldn’t have been more surprised by the great outpouring from friends, designers, and fellow bloggers.  So, since it was a huge success last weekend, we are going to open up our homes this weekend, Sept 13-16. It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase both of our styles.

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mystical%20Estia/78/30/22

Early in 2014, Niki & I collaborated on our first build together, the Men’s Warehouse, an industrial loft space with game area, bar, Niki’s art studio, and rest/work zone with walls of bricks and open windows.  It is the best guy’s hangout I’ve seen on Second Life.  It’s truly awesome!

A few months ago, I gave you a sneak peek of the bedroom in my retro Palm Springs home. Today, we are going back to the 50’s inspired mid-century modern home with walls of glass, wood paneling, and a very cool side yard.  The home features a stone facade entry with modern art installation (& Snowflake, our DIVA cat’s digs), a large wood-paneled living room decorated in black, white, and yellow with starburst mirror over the see-through fireplace, a music room complete with jukebox and scattered records, and a 50’s kitchen in red, white, and teal, finished with retro appliances, decorative signage, and of course a turkey in the oven!  I tried to stay true to the mid-century movement with sleek lines, bright colors, hard edges, and an overall uncluttered look.  The outside yard plays host to family/friends BBQ with watermelon influenced patio furniture: aluminum lawn chairs, picnic set, drink dispenser, and a pink/white camper!  Wander out back and meet our Sassy and her gang of sheep, relax, stay for dinner, and enjoy (grab a beer at Niki’s)!

Bridging our two distinct builds in an enchanting magical forest.  Stop by and check it out this weekend.   Be on the look out for more open houses to come!