We’re getting ready for the last weekend of the Expo – and things are already starting to come to a head.
Firstly – some of the Silent Auction boards are closing TODAY, so get down to Hope 7 and put your bids in – there are some fantastic bargains still to be had.
There are two Live Auctions planned – the Nita10 Greywolf Memorial Auction which will be for breedables, and will be held on Saturday 6th April at 12 noon SLT
Then there will be the OOAK (One of a Kind) Live Auction on Sunday 7th April at 1pm SLT. Highlights includean original artwork by Bryn Oh, two unique Teager animesh horses, and your own Designing Worlds show on the subject of your choice.
Talks and Discussions 2pm SLT: Sandie Slate
Sandie will be talking about the programs & services from the American Cancer Society available within Second Life. Voice
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4pm SLT: Lantern Release Ceremony
Every day at 4pm, there is a special lantern release ceremony from the roof of the Main Theatre at the Expo.
Lantern Release, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont
Sometimes people speak, but often the event takes place in comparative silence – a break from the busyness (and the business) of the Expo – a time to reflect, remember and mourn. Set your windlight to midnight and join us – or watch from afar.
Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%202/120/188/50
Linden Homes: Houseboats – photographed by Wildstar Beaumont
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Home and Garden Expo Decorating Competition
House 7 – The Treehouse
Now is the time to vote in the Home and Garden Decorating Contest!
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!
And we’re into the final week (sob) of the Home and Garden Expo. So far we’ve raised over L$2,168,000, and with bids coming in for the Auctions and votes for the Home and Garden Decorating Contest, that will be rising over the last few days!
Incidentally, the Home and Garden competition has ALREADY raised more than 200,000 Lindens – in fact, at the moment it stands at L$214,414 – which is approximately US$869!
So keep on shopping – but don’t miss these other wonderful events today!
Discussion: 2pm SLT: Show and Tell!
A chance for creators to bring in some of their latest (or most loved) creations, and show them off to fellow creators and Expo visitors. These Show and Tell sessions are always fun – and a way of showcasing some remarkable creations!
Text and Voice Location: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%202/126/163/27
Valentino Armani
5pm SLT: ValentinoArmani
Valentiono will be talking about mesh and Script X LAG for vehicles in Second Life – and there will be the opportunity to take a test drive. Text
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4pm SLT: Lantern Release Ceremony
Every day at 4pm, there is a special lantern release ceremony from the roof of the Main Theatre at the Expo.
Lantern Release, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont
Sometimes people speak, but often the event takes place in comparative silence – a break from the busyness (and the business) of the Expo – a time to reflect, remember and mourn. Set your windlight to midnight and join us – or watch from afar.
Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%202/120/188/50
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Music Theatre Grab that dance partner and head over for some fun entertainment at the stage today. Good times and good tunes all in support of Relay For Life of Secondlife at the Home Expo!
Music Theatre
5-7pm: T1 Radio Mixed Bag with Fiz Underwood
Today at the Expo Theatre T1 Radio is bringing DJ Fiz Underwood and his Mixed Bag of Tunes. Get those dancing shoes on and head on over!
Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%207/91/178/27
We have set up the auction boards for the silent and live auctions, and WOW, we have some amazing gifts.
Come along to view these amazing offers – and place your bids!
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Home and Garden Expo Decorating Competition
House 13 – Old Savannah Rowe House
Now is the time to vote in the Home and Garden Decorating Contest!
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!
And we’re into the final week (sob) of the Home and Garden Expo. So far we’ve raised over L$2,100,000, and with bids coming in for the Auctions and votes for the Home and Garden Decorating Contest, that will be rising over the next week!
Incidentally, the Home and Garden competiotn has ALREADY raised more than 20,000 Lindens than it raised last year – a jump from L$155,817 to L$179,740! That’s over US$730.
So keep on shopping – but don’t miss these other wonderful events today!
4pm SLT: Lantern Release Ceremony
Every day at 4pm, there is a special lantern release ceremony from the roof of the Main Theatre at the Expo.
Lantern Release, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont
Sometimes people speak, but often the event takes place in comparative silence – a break from the busyness (and the business) of the Expo – a time to reflect, remember and mourn. Set your windlight to midnight and join us – or watch from afar.
Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%202/120/188/50
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Music Theatre Grab that dance partner and head over for some fun entertainment at the stage today. Good times and good tunes all in support of Relay For Life of Secondlife at the Home Expo!
Music Theatre
5-7pm: T1 Radio Rockin Happy Hour with Trader Whiplash
Today at the Expo Theatre it’s time for T1 Radio’s Trader Whiplash who will be playing some Rock n Roll! Trader is co-owner of T1 Radio and longtime volunteer with the Relay For Life of Second Life.
Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%207/91/178/27
We are setting up auction boards as we receive objects and/or notecards, and WOW, we have some amazing gifts.
Come along to view these amazing offers – and place your bids!
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Home and Garden Expo Decorating Competition
House 8 – Iolaus
Now is the time to vote in the Home and Garden Decorating Contest!
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!
And we’re into the final week (sob) of the Home and Garden Expo. So far we’ve raised over L$2,000,000, and with bids coming in for the Auctions and votes for the Home and Garden Decorating Contest, that will be rising over the next week!
So keep on shopping – but don’t miss these other wonderful events today!
Talks and Discussions: 2pm SLT: The Relay for Life Team
Today we’ll be joined by Stingray Raymaker from the American Cancer Society, and senior members of the Relay for Life of Second Life team. We’ll be talking about how they got involved, what their work entails, and their hopes and plans for this year’s Relay
Text and Voice Location: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%202/126/163/27
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4pm SLT: Lantern Release Ceremony
Every day at 4pm, there is a special lantern release ceremony from the roof of the Main Theatre at the Expo.
Lantern Release, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont
Sometimes people speak, but often the event takes place in comparative silence – a break from the busyness (and the business) of the Expo – a time to reflect, remember and mourn. Set your windlight to midnight and join us – or watch from afar.
Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%202/120/188/50
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Music Theatre Grab that dance partner and head over for some fun entertainment at the stage today. Good times and good tunes all in support of Relay For Life of Secondlife at the Home Expo!
Music Theatre
5-7pm: T1 Radio Rock n Roll Stew with Nuala Maracas
Today at the Expo Theatre it’s Rock n Roll Stew with Nuala Maracas. Nuala is co-founder of T1 Radio and longtime Relayer. She served as the chair for Relay For Life of Second Life for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. She’ll be on the expo stage as a T1 Radio DJ. Come on out for some great Rock n Roll!
Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%207/91/178/27
We are setting up auction boards as we receive objects and/or notecards, and WOW, we have some amazing gifts.
Come along to view these amazing offers – and place your bids!
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House 5: The Palomar
Home and Garden Expo Decorating Competition
Now is the time to vote in the Home and Garden Decorating Contest!
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!
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!
Vote for the Home and Garden Decorating Competition!
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
House No.1 – The Hayashi Loft
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.
House No.1 – The Hayashi Loft
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
House No.1 – The Hayashi Loft
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House No. 2 The Del Mar Farmhouse, created by Dean Ashby of Redgrave Homes
House No.2 – The Del Mar Farmhouse
It has been decorated by Denise Rowlands, Babydoll Tracy(aka ℬαвуđσℓℓ), MiaSofia1987 (aka Mια ) and CaseyGarced (aka Casey)
House No. 5
The Palomar, created by Cain Maven of Maven Homes.
It has been decorated by Chant Lyric.
House 5: The Palomar
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.
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]
House 7 – The Treehouse
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House No. 8:
The Iolaus, created by Emileigh of Vicious Decay
It has been decorated by TeylaGrace (aka Tey Murphy)
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
House 10 – The Stacey
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House No. 11
This house is Stone Cottage, created by Roxy Bergiere of Love Everlasting Home & Garden Store
Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Dev chose the following:
Lunaria. Purple Tulip Field
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)
[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)
House 11 – Stone Cottage
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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)
Candidates were asked to choose at least three items from RFL vendors at the Expo to decorate their homes.
Kavita chose the following:
Magnum Opus [MO] Nautical Comfort Basket
Magnum Opus. [MO]Love
Magnum Opus- [MO] Glowing Double Hearts
Magnum Opus- [MO] The Red Chair
Fat Bird [FB] Tropical Plants
Fat Bird -[FB] Botanical Series
Evo’s Kitty Katz Warehouse- Bird Cage. by Max Pitre
BIGBULLY Theo Vanity Set – Cabinet – Mirror- Basin- and Pendant Lamp
House 13 – Old Savannah Rowe House
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.
House 13 – Old Savannah Rowe House
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)
In this episode of Designing Worlds Saffia and Elrik are paying the first of two visit to Second Life’s amazing Home and Garden Expo, which raises funds in aid of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Second Life Home and Garden Expo, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont
They talk to one of the organisers, Kaerri Rae, and visit some fascinating stores, meeting designers – and learning about the super-secret region that arrived for the opening!
Second Life Home and Garden Expo, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont
And we’re starting the final week (sob) of the Home and Garden Expo. So far we’ve raised over L$2,000,000, and with bids coming in for the Auctions and votes for the Home and Garden Decorating Contest, that will be rising over the next week!
So keep on shopping – but don’t miss these other wonderful events this weekend!
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4pm SLT: Lantern Release Ceremony
Every day at 4pm, there is a special lantern release ceremony from the roof of the Main Theatre at the Expo.
Lantern Release, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont
Sometimes people speak, but often the event takes place in comparative silence – a break from the busyness (and the business) of the Expo – a time to reflect, remember and mourn. Set your windlight to midnight and join us – or watch from afar.
Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%202/120/188/50
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Discussion: 5pm SLT: Show and Tell!
A chance for creators to bring in some of their latest (or most loved) creations, and show them off to fellow creators and Expo visitors. These Show and Tell sessions are always fun – and a way of showcasing some remarkable creations!
Text and Voice Location: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%202/126/163/27
We are setting up auction boards as we receive objects and/or notecards, and WOW, we have some amazing gifts.
Come along to view these amazing offers – and place your bids!
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House 15 – Villa Sirocco
Home and Garden Expo Decorating Competition
The Decorating phase of the Home and Garden Expo contest has come to an end, and the voting has now started!
RFL kiosks will be 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!