It’s Voting Time in the Home and Garden Expo Decorating Competition!

All the sixteen houses have been decorated, and RFL kiosks have been placed outside each home.

Every Linden you pay into the kiosks counts as a vote – you can vote as much and as often as you like, and you can vote for as many houses as you want!

Visit the houses at: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%202/5/45/27

Voting will close at midnight SLT on April 5th.

For information on the individual houses, see below – and also click on the signs outside each home. You’ll find stories, links to pictures and blog posts!

All pictures of the individual houses were taken by Wildstar Beaumont – and many thanks for his amazing work!

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House No. 1:
The Hayashi Loft, created by Kai Mannequin of B I G B U L L Y

The Hayashi Loft was decorated by ana1isa (aka Ana).

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.

Ana chose the following:

1. pergola roses & wisteria from Evolving Images – item on ground level
2. “For Friends” Beach Table “Spring” from Aphrodite – item on ground level
3. Ogina set – sideboard from Organica – items on level 2
4. [PA] Millennium Living Room Set from PA store – sofa on level 2 & chair on level 3
5. Homestyle Hotel – Bed from Sahi Design – item on level 3

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House No. 2
The Del Mar Farmhouse, created by Dean Ashby of Redgrave Homes

It has been decorated by Denise Rowlands, Babydoll Tracy(aka ℬαвуđσℓℓ), MiaSofia1987 (aka Mια ) and CaseyGarced (aka Casey)

You can see more about the house here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/denise_rowlands/46573772955/
And there is a story about the house here: https://slhomegardenexpo.com/stories-from-the-houses/#delmar

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Denise and her team chose the following:

1. Convergence 22 by Sebastian Pandu (first room on left side of house/his office)
2. OW Old crate of green onion v2 (kitchen back step)
3. [Schultz Bros.] Fire Hydrant – Classic Red (front far right if facing house)

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House No. 3
La Casa Blanca, created by Al P. aKa of also Known as

It has been decorated by smallxbig (aka LilCutie)

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
LilCutie chose the following:

Altana Camelia Planter by Kaerri
Nerium Oleander Red by Bee Designs
Tropical Pot by Broken Creek Decor

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House No. 4
This house is the Rothko House, created by Kaerri Rae of Kaerri

It has been decorated by KharmaObscura (aka TwistedFetische)

You can see pictures of the house here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kharmaobscura

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
TwistedFetische chose the following:

Salacity – Coffee Cup Chair
ANTICA Industrial Wire Standing Lamp
ANTIQUES*AmphoraVERONA

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House No. 5
The Palomar, created by Cain Maven of Maven Homes.

It has been decorated by Chant Lyric.

If you visit the house, click on the sign ABOVE the house sign, and you will get a folder of information about the house and its background. – including a full inventory list.

There are also pictures of the house here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/58903384@N04/
Chant has also written a feature about the house which you can read here: https://slhomegardenexpo.com/stories-from-the-houses/#palomar

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.

Chant chose the following:

1. Fundati’s Great Grass II (square)
2. ~GD~ Bailey Tufted Ottoman
3. Eclectica Curiosities- Edwardian –
4. :: N :: Thea Mirror, Bronze – :: NEWCHURCH ::
5. [Ds] Chesterfield Coffee Table

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House No. 6
Casa Miraflores, created by Tess Spargel of Spargel & Shine Homes.

It has been decorated by Sarabi2theextreme (aka ڪαЯαßϊ Ğєяαяd ڪt.Cℓαíяє™) with Yoni2sweet.

You can (if you are a Facebook member) see more here: https://www.facebook.com/SexySarabi

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
αЯαßϊ chose the following:

1. PrimPossible 1 Prim Metal Overhead Sofa Lamp V2
2. Fort la Latte Panorama by Jarrod Beck in Metal Frame
3. {Elementals} Office Clutter {Boxed}

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House No. 7
The Treehouse, created by Mike of Loggin’ Off Homes

It has been decorated by CaMeRoN Messinez and Luna Silbermann (aka Luna Messinez)

You can see more about the house here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cameron_messinez/sets/72157704296024772
They have written a story about the house here: https://slhomegardenexpo.com/stories-from-the-houses/#treehouse

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
CaMeRoN and Luna chose the following:

1. Water Barrel with planters – by Pamela Darkmatter from ~Darkmatter~
2. [Park Place] Heart Keys Wall Decor – Oak – by DeAnn Dufaux from [Park Place]
3. [Park Place] Geese Table Decor – by DeAnn Dufaux from [Park Place]

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House No. 8:
The Iolaus, created by Emileigh of Vicious Decay

It has been decorated by TeylaGrace (aka Tey Murphy)

You can see more about the house here if you are a Facebook member at: https://www.facebook.com/teyla.murphy.3

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Teyla chose the following:

Aroha Kiwi Stump Planter
~ASW~ the Hadley Plant Set
~ASW~ The Hadley Sofa

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House No. 9
The Anini, created by Robert Galland of Galland Homes

It has been decorated by Ava Jhamin

You can see more about the house here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/58871101@N03/

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.

Ava chose the following:

1. Art By Etamae The First Step
2. Art By Etamae Stripped Bare
3. CJ Creations Spring Water Trough Planter

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House No. 10
The Stacey, created by Sandi Glas of Glas Houses

It has been decorated by Sabina Valeska

You can see more about the house here:
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83mhp6UU5Bw&t=11s
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/sabina.valeska

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Sabina chose the following:

1. (Fundati) Turbine Fan by Mr. Fundati
2. Umbrella Ducky Pond by Chiana Oh
3. Origami Candle Holders by Chiana Oh
4. Thus Magic – Twin Sakura Trees by Thus Yootz
5. The Green Door – Rocking Chair by Brick Swansen

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House No. 11
This house is Stone Cottage, created by Roxy Bergiere of Love Everlasting Home & Garden Store

It has been decorated by Devin Vaughn

You can see more about the house here: https://devinvaughn.blogspot.com/2019/03/home-garden-expo-design-challenge-stone.html

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Dev chose the following:

1. Lunaria. Purple Tulip Field
2. 2 copies: Gacha Hedge Set by Felix *Bullet* 1 Prim (Dev played the gacha many times, and this is the item he choose to use)
3. [BMS] Hydrangea // Flowerpot
   (Dev used used in the house The Looking Glass TLG – The Torch Singer Chaise, and TLG – The Torch Singer Chandelier which are Relay gacha also, but he owned these already)

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House No. 12
Kent Spring Cottage, created by Ulaa Coronet-Blackwood of Funky Junk

It has been decorated by Engelsstaub (aka Staubi Reilig)

You can see more about the house here:
https://staubissecondlifeblog.blogspot.com/2019/03/home-decorating-competition.html
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137216052@N04/40531547813/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.facebook.com/engelsstaub.resident/posts/1521758787960633?notif_id=1553929632327503&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Staubi chose the following:

1. ~GD~ Unicorn Lamp – white
2. *TRB* – MANOR CHAISE – ASIAN PALACE
3. *TRB* Terrace Tulips WEDDING

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House No. 13
Old Savannah Rowe House, created by Alex Parke of Parke Ave. and Posh

It has been decorated by Kavita Carnell

You can see more about the house here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/161481804@N08/

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Kavita chose the following:

1. Magnum Opus [MO] Nautical Comfort Basket
2. Magnum Opus. [MO]Love
3. Magnum Opus- [MO] Glowing Double Hearts
4. Magnum Opus- [MO] The Red Chair
5. Fat Bird [FB] Tropical Plants
6. Fat Bird -[FB] Botanical Series
7. Evo’s Kitty Katz Warehouse- Bird Cage. by Max Pitre
8. BIGBULLY Theo Vanity Set – Cabinet – Mirror- Basin- and Pendant Lamp

There’s also a little story about people who live in the house:

The story of the people who lived in the house
Kavita and Grapto live in this house, they been together since they met in Second Life back in 2007. They are both very artistic and love to play music and learn about Art and Design. They love traveling and travel a lot and they love to cook for friends and family and therefore have lots of lovely things in the kitchen.

In the house they like a mix of modern and old, and now have collected the things over the years. They keep things from travels or family or friends have given them special gifts. To them the things have a history and every thing has its place.

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House No. 14
Atlantis Lava Beach Cottage, created by Moco Scribe of Moco Homes

It has been decorated by Lizzy Gracemount (aka Lizzy Austen)

You can see more about the house here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/27541465@N02/albums/72157707615752465
http://lizzysgrandadventures.com/sl-home-garden-expo-2019-deco-contest/
https://www.facebook.com/LizzyAustenSL/posts/646788979089417

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Lizzy chose the following:

1. Hope 3 Mixed Flowers Boat Planter Vendor
2. Hope 9 RFL HG split Vendor -SR Tropical Drinks
3. Hope 9 RFL HG split Vendor -SR Breakfast Bistro Set

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House No. 15
Villa Sirocco, created by Eku Zhong of Culprit

It has been decorated by Prokofy Neva

You can see more about the house here:
https://3dblogger.typepad.com/second_thoughts/2019/03/my-entry.html
https://twitter.com/Prokofy – use the hashtag #H&GExpoDeco )

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Prokofy chose the following:

1. [Figure 8] Classic Contemporary Chair Wood (White) and [Figure 8] Conversion Coffee Table
2. [V/W] Canapes Double Tray (dispenser)
3. {CdB} Larsson Vanity Table_Red

Pssst! There are lots of secrets to be discovered in this house! Have you found the hidden room?

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House No. 16
Getaway, created by Jenny Ashland of Painted Pixels

It has been decorated by Wιʟʟα Cαʟʟιdoяα (willahmina) and Eᴍiʀi Gʀαcє Ƒuʀi Zαηє ĐuƁỗis (graceland.zane)

You can see more about the house here:
https://www.facebook.com/willahmina.resident
https://www.facebook.com/CallidoraLandscapes/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/134234582@N02/

Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Wιʟʟα chose the following:

1. ~The Green Door~ Beach Lounger (Upper outdoor patio)
2. [Ds] Vindustria Decor – Round Table v1 (Living room)
3. Daydreams Pottery (Living room)