Happy 10th Rez Day Divi!

My good long time friend, Dividni Shostakovich, is not in SL much lately, as he's taking a little more RL time, but came in for his rez day party friends Isabelle Mavendorf and Emma Portilo and I threw for him.  And by me, I mean I put up some old pics and vids, but Emma decorated and Izzy provided the venue, DJ'd, and choreographed a little song and dance for the old Divi's Diva's to do a little dance to. She also made Diva matching jackets for us.  I neglected to even get pics of the show but I did get pics of the dancing/party time and then later things took a ~cough~ "odd" turn for a rez day party/  And the dance pole came out.. par for the course when these old friends get together. It was a nice group and many of the old Split Screen Art Installation Space patrons and good friends of Divi came out to join in the fun.  Of course I took pics... Happy 10th, my good friend Divi!

Art in Hats 2015 Opens November 4, 2015

My good friend Emma Portilo has done a lot of work on this year's Art in Hat's program.  Last year was a huge success and I anticipate much of the same and more.  I just received the press release which states:

"ART IN HATS 2015
DATES: NOVEMBER 4 TO 14, 2015
LOCATION: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Crestwood%20Acres/135/129/21
WEBSITE: WWW.ARTINHATS.COM
ART in HATS and HATS in ART is back for another year of fun, whimsy, artistic expression and entertainment! There are contests open to the public with prizes, a variety of entertainment, more art and, of course, the most exciting display of hats in Second Life collectively in one spot! Art and fashion meet in hats. Good hats are art to wear and subsequently many artists love to create fantastic hats. Fashion designers often show an explosion of creativity in hats. Hats turn to fashion with the styling.
The coordinator of Art in Hats 2015 is Emma Portilo and this year ART in HATS - HATS in ART has selected Team Diabetes of Second Life (http://teamdiabetesofsl.org/), an official and authorized team of the American Diabetes Association, as a charitable beneficiary of the event. A portion of proceeds will go to the charity and we will be holding a unique hat auction at the end of the event with exclusive designs!

The highlights of our schedule includes:

-EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW HAT COSTUME PARTY November 1, 2015 at 12 PM SLT (This evet is a private event, however, a limited number of tickets may be purchased).

-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC November 4, 2015 at 6 AM SLT

-GRAND OPENING DAY November 7, 2015 - Featuring Fashion Hat Shows and a Grand Gala Event - Open to the public

-BRING IT ON Public Styling Contest November 8, 2016 at 3 PM SLT

-FINAL DAY LINE UP November 14, 2015 Including:
TOP FASHION STYLE SHOW 2 PM
PUBLIC HAT CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT & CHARITY AUCTION 4 PM
FINAL CHANCE SHOPPING PARTY 8 PM

The following artists and creators have generously created unique and one of a kind hats for this event:  Couture Chapeau, Hatter 'n Hell, Stone's Works, Elysium Skins & Mesh Apparel, Miss Darcy Spyralle, Lyrical B!zarre Templates, {{BSD Design studio}}}}, Sonatta Morales, F I N ES M I T H, Sascha's Designs, Bohemian Gypsy Couture, Epic Chromatic, Betty Tureaud, Wicca's Wardrobe, Wicca's Wardrobe, Barry Richez, Macabre, E.V.E, Xen's Hats, Pink Ice Boutique, K E L I N I, Romance Couture, Zanze, Snowpaws, Ghee, Deche, Paris METRO Couture, Whimsical Happenings, Lilith's Den, The Happy Hat, Bliensen + MaiTai, Oddfish Studios, Chérie, BamPu Legacies, BlueMoon enterprise, Barbara Wardell, Cica Ghost, Sina Souza, Kynne Llewellyn, ApocketfullofButterflies, Brigittacoral, Paradox Messmer, ByrneDarkly Cazalet, Awesome Fallen, Johannes1977 Resident, Jamie86, Valsnia Resident, Amandamagik Resident, Cold Frog, Burk Bode and Wizardoz Chrome.

About Art in Hats:
ART in HATS - HATS in ART was founded by Quan Lavender in 2013. Quan is blogger, curator of the Art India Gallery (currently on hiatus) and member of the LEA (Linden Endowment for the Arts) committee. While she is unable to join the team this year due to real life commitments, she is doing well and supportive of the event. The team thanks Quan for her outstanding insight in creating this unique event that focuses on such a wonderful statement piece of fashion - the hat, while promoting the arts! (http://quanlavender.blogspot.de/)

About Team Diabetes of Second Life:
Founded by Jessi and Johannes1977 Resident, Team Diabetes is the official and authorized team of the American Diabetes Association in Second Life. Functioning as an advisory board, Team Diabetes of Second Life comprises members Jessii2009 Warrhol, Johannes1977 Resident, Emma Portilo, Veruca Tammas, Sandie Loxingly, Rob Fenwitch and Earth Nirvana, with Saiyge Lotus serving as special advisor to the board. 
Some 387 million people globally live with diabetes, and the World Health Organization estimates that diabetes could be the 7th leading cause of death by 2030.
Team Diabetes of Second Life’s mission is to raise awareness of diabetes, promote greater understanding of the issues those suffering from diabetes face, and to raise funds to further research into cures for diabetes.
For more information:
www.artinhats.com
www.teamdiabetesofsl.org

Bonaire Estates Christmas Parade of Homes this Weekend!

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bonaire%20CountryClub%20Parkway/128/128/17

My Friend Emma Portilo is in the Bonaire Parade of Homes.  She's always been a great interior decorator so Enigmatic and I went over and took some pics of her beautiful home to blog here along with info. about this weekend events and opportunity to get some good decorating hints or just enjoy the scenery and things the estates have to offer like skating, beautiful grounds,  and a party tonight.  Check it out this weekened where you can just walk right on into the homes of the participants, which are listed (with SLurls) with landmarks at the landing in a note.


                                               Bonaire Estates Presents The First Annual
                                        ღ♥ღ¸.•*¨) Christmas Parade of Homes! (¨*•.¸ღ♥
                                                   Sat., Dec. 14th and Sun., Dec. 15th

Their press release states in part:

"..Please feel free to wander around and look at all the beautiful decor outside and inside these beautiful homes and business. Some residents have set out refreshments; feel free to linger and eat.
PLEASE: Be respectful of people's property! Look; don't touch. Send the owner a note of thanks for opening their homes so others can enjoy their wonderful work. ...

CHRISTMAS PARTY: SAT., DEC. 14TH FROM 6pm to 8pm SLT!
You are invited to attend the Bonaire Estates Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14th from 6 to 8pm SLT.  Dress is formal. We are pleased to have two amazing live singers performing at this event. From 6 to 7 pm we have HammerFla Magic, and from 7 to 8pm we have  KatRose Serendipity and DennyMac."

Will You Marry Me?

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winter%20Faire/128/128/17

Will you marry me?  Those are the 4 words many SL women long to hear from their beau.  Our own Katherine Starfall heard those words Saturday April 20th from her fiance', Bang, following a long and exciting day of the opening of Once Upon A Fairy Tale wedding and event full sim venue. And of course her answer was yes! Not only are we thrilled for Kate and Bang but for all of our group at Once Upon A Fairy Tale wedding and events sim.  Keep reading for information about the sim and photos from some of the opening fun times.  You might even catch a pic of yourself or friends below. 

                                                                       (below, Kara, Cue, Kate & Emma)
The day was filled with exciting entertainment by Isabella Mavendorf and the Serindipity Dancers, DJs Thundergas, Da5id Neiro, Lynn, Izzy, Star, and Krystal.  Sim owners and business partners Emma Portilo, Katherine Starfall, Cueball21, and Kara Trapdoor were excited the morning of the opening to learn the sim hit the SL destination guide and editor's picks.  The beautiful picturesque sim is a one stop shopping that offers a variety of lovely settings to make any wedding or event a success. 

The Once Upon a Fairy Tale sim located at Winter Faire is not only home to gorgeous landscaping and scenery and wedding settings but also is home to various venues for other events such as rez and birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, reunions, collaring ceremonies, handfasting rituals, self-serve elopements or any event you can dream up.  The group intent is to provide individual options and packages to fit an anyone's needs and desires, and while there are many gorgeous settings already available, others will be developed as needed.  Emma Portillo was instrumental wth the original idea, development of the sim and business model and is the backbone of the project with significant contribution from all of the team members. 

 Some of the current sets include a casual tropical destination beach setting, quaint chapel in the valley,  trendy and sophisticated library with gorgeous staircase and side banquet areas, Asian garden, open air gazebo elevated high above a waterfall tower, and palatial grand ballroom looking down from the hills above. The ballroom also display some of the many lovely reception and venue creativity available to select.  Not stopping there, fit for royalty, there are even private brides' and grooms' dressing room.

Additionally there is The Trap Club I've previously blogged in various ways that can be used along with wedding packages or individually for other events as needed. The Trap club and lounge will be staffed and offer djs or other live music and entertainment every Tuesday from 7-10pm SLT in a jazz/blues/classic rock styled club and every Thursday from 7-10 pm SLT in a house/club music styled club.  Opening week was a blast with some live music and djs that drew an amazingly fun crowd.  The club is a fun hangout and is open to the public during designated club times when staffed and any other times there is not another private event being held on the sim. 

As mentioned the sim is a one stop event area that also includes a  central courtyard surrounded by the white buildings consisting of the main office (for information and booking), ladies and gentlemen bridal boutiques featuring fine clothing from some of SL top designers such as Tres Beau, Azul, SFD, Sakide, and others with more on the way and as an extra special feature some sim exclusives just for Once Upon a Fairy Tale sales.   Other vendors include name brand jewels, flower arrangements, photography, and gifts.  The ballroom and other venues also currently display some of the many lovely place settings available. 


 



Another lovely surprise and addition to the sim is the paddle boat that features a unique, romantic and oh so beautiful cascading tunnel of lights surrounding the boat.   With the waterfall as a backdrop and outdoor boat top setting it makes for an extremely romantic place to hold a ceremony.  Huge thanks to Blue Tsuki for the lighting that is truly a work of art.  Blue is a well known artist in SL and I first saw a similar yet different tunnel of his lights at an exhibit and fell in love with it. It's a very special place in the sim. 

June is fast approaching and is known for the season of weddings and of course any day is a day to party, so keep Once Upon A Fairy Tale in mind for your next event.  With the assistance of our professional staff to support you in realizing your dreams and handling details for and with you, you can be free to relax and enjoy your guests and your big day with friends and loved ones.
  
Special thanks to the following people who helped with construction, fashion, consultation, PR, and in many various other ways.  (besides the above mentioned special friends who played a role in all of this) We can't express enough how much the support has meant. If I have neglected anyone please forgive me, it's been a whirlwind lately and just let me know so that I may add you:   Persia Bravin,   Rogue, Belinda  and Soni, Linden Labs, Jack, Bang, Kit, Ana, Monica, Mami, Kimmera, Nave, Shelby, Sarah, Rory, Sarah, Greg, Lilly and so many others who helped each of the owners in various individual ways. 

Note the club is having a logo contest so stop in and click the sign for more information on how to win L cash and club use prizes or check out the Flickr site, we are on the lookout for good djs, and join our groups please for upcoming fun and event information. 

Once Upon A Fairy Tale...Now Your Imagination Has a Home

For questions, booking, or additional information contact owners: Emma Portilo, Katherine Starfall, Kara Trapdoor, and Cueball21

(Some party pics below from the opening events and club) (1st 2 Serendipity dancers on sim opening day)

(below fun on Thursday house/club music night)



(goofing around with the AFK board Bel gave as a gift on opening night and DJ Thunder's thunder storm on Tues jazz/blues/classic rock night)



 And last but not least be sure to check out the Once Upon A Fairy Tale Word Press site for more information. I've added it to my favs/sidebar and can be found directly here: http://onceuponafairytalesl.com/

Once Upon A Fairy Tale Grand Opening Saturday

Once Upon A Fairy Tale Grand Opening, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr.

Fairy tales can come true...It can happen to you!
Especially in Second Life.

We are pleased to announce, and invite you to join us for, the Grand Opening of our beautiful new wedding and event venue, "Once Upon a Fairy Tale." this coming Saturday, April 20th starting at 10am SLT and ending with a grand ball at 6pm SLT.

Once Upon A Fairy Tale is nestled among green hills, waterfalls, and rivers, and includes white buildings, a chapel, a paddle wheel riverboat, and glistening palatial dance halls looking down from the hills above, "Once upon a Fairytale" will be debuting a perfect venue to plan a wedding or event.

The sim boasts many current settings, such as a casual tropical beach decked out for the day, a beautiful chapel in the valley, a surprising hidden Asian garden, a library to rival Sex in the City style, an open air gazebo elevated to surprising heights, or we can build customized event venues to make your dreams come true.  A club and lounge is available for bachelor, bachelorette, rez day, or other parties with various themes and decorations and will be open regularly for dance and social time Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-10 PM SLT. 

We offer comprehensive customizable packages, products and services as well as outstanding customer service to make your big day or important event a complete success. With the assistance of our professional staff to support you in realizing your dreams and handling details for and with you, you can be free to relax and enjoy your guests, your big day and, most important, to celebrate your love.

Please join us starting at 10 AM SLT Saturday  April 20th for our Grand Opening event with special offers, dance performances by the Serendipity Dancers, tours, DJs, prizes, and breathtaking views throughout the day taking us to our Grand Ball starting at 6 PM SLT where there will be an announcement for an amazing opportunity for some lucky couple.

We are proud to present "Once Upon a Fairy Tale," and very much look forward to the opportunity to assist in making your special day the kind of day fairy tales are told about.

Once Upon A Fairy Tale...Now Your Imagination Has a Home.

For questions or additional information contact owners: Emma Portilo, Katherine Starfall, Kara Trapdoor, and Cueball21

 

Split Screen Situation

Split Screen Situation, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr.

My friend Emma Portilo and I were wandering around Split Screen art installation wondering which famous artists will be having the next exhibit since they run every other month and this is the off month when the artists build their immersive installations.  Owner and curator Dividni Shostakovich was nowhere to be found but we stumbled upon this unusual pile of Bryn Oh dolls at the landing area.  We heard rumor Divi was frustrated  having a hard time maneuvering and walking on the walls and ceilings at the new Bryn Oh build, Imogen and the Pigeons, and that there was some disturbance between them but didn't know if this pile was associated with that or not.  I certainly had no problems whatsoever with the walking on the walls and ceiling in that installation and found it very amusing.  You never know what unusual sightings you will find around SL these days and the meaning behind things. Then again, there is a free Bryn Oh doll to be found at Bryn's installation so perhaps "someone" just got carried away and picked up a bunch of them, a whole bunch..... hmmm wonder why?