Salutations all,
First, let me thank you all with my most gracious and excited THANKS! I extend this to each shopkeeper, hunter, blogger, and so forth who participated and made Antique Grid Show: Auutmn Hunt a fantastic success!
I always knew that the hunt would do well. How could it not with such high quality stores and merchants. I just did not imagine it would blow the roof off of my expectations! I am so excited for the hunters, merchants, and all who participated. All throughout, I heard how much fun people were having and asking me when the next hunt will take place.
Throughout the hunt, the blog traffic has been steady and the foot traffic in-world has been equally steady. Many of you found new and wonderful stores to patron. Many shopkeepers found that their stores were loved and their work appreciated. Please, do continue to show such lovely support to these fantastic shops and designers by going back and looking at their wares and taking home items for sale that you can add to your home and wardrobe.
Tonight marks the end of our first hunt. With such excitement, I hope that you will all continue to partake in future activities. We do plan to host another hunt down the road, shopping events, and so forth. If you joined the in-world group, please stay in it. If you didn't, please join it. You'll hear first word of any hunts, sales, etc. Tomorrow, December 1, the hunt will have ended. Shopkeepers will be picking up their items tonight or tomorrow.
Here's some of the great news that we had for the hunt (only some):
http://chicatphilsplace.blogspot.com/2012/11/antique-hunting.html
http://pureeggsspam.wordpress.com/tag/antique-grid-show-autumn-hunt/
http://slfreesandoffers.blogspot.com/2012/11/le-petit-reve.html
http://happyhuntingtv.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/full-of-fall-with-a-new-blackened-mirror-too-see-happy-hunting-on-the-web/
http://ameblo.jp/tamathanks/entry-11402980484.html
http://seraphimsl.com/2012/11/10/antique-grid-show-autumn-hunt/
http://asdfgzxcvb.slmame.com/e1293036.html
http://emi1029.slmame.com/e1293099.html
Again, thank you for being a part of our first hunt at Antique Grid Show and helping us to make it one of the best SL Hunts this year!!
Thaddeus Nadeau
Friday, November 30, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Antique Shop Spotlight: Hell House Studios
Welcome to our Antique Shop Spotlight. For our third installment, we have Hell House Studios by Morgaine Christensen. I recently just met Morgaine and her work, but it is among the best I ahve seen. Her work encompasses more than just furniture. She also designs clothing and does sim design work. If you are like me, you will be enchantted by her recent Victorian Christmas village!
What is your inspiration when building your items?
My siblings and I were raised by my grandmother. There wasn't much money to be had when I was growing up and we made do with what we had. Much of the furniture was hand-me-downs from family and friends and dated back to the late 1890 or early 1900s. We didn't think of them as "antiques" or "historical pieces"; they were just normal, everyday Items. It wasn't till later in life I figured out what we used daily were collector's pieces.
When I make things, I look back to my childhood and see the pieces we used. Or, some memory of old houses, from the country seat we lived, creep into my mind and brings back fond memories. I think that is where I get my inspiration for many things related to antique items, which are very hard to find in SL. I also have a real life passion for items from the Depression Era in theUS
What is it that you hope to invoke in your customers when building?
I am not really sure. I love to create for the sake of creating in SL. I suppose I hope to invoke a sense of history and appreciation of our ancestors. Honestly, in studying history, the trials and tribulations prior generations overcame to get us where we are today is just mind-boggling. It is amazing we are here to appreciate it their contributions to the world.
So, I think, if what I make, can connect each of us to our past and stop occasionally to take a deep breath, slow down, relax, and just be for a few moments then all my efforts are worth it.
What is your inspiration when building your items?
My siblings and I were raised by my grandmother. There wasn't much money to be had when I was growing up and we made do with what we had. Much of the furniture was hand-me-downs from family and friends and dated back to the late 1890 or early 1900s. We didn't think of them as "antiques" or "historical pieces"; they were just normal, everyday Items. It wasn't till later in life I figured out what we used daily were collector's pieces.
When I make things, I look back to my childhood and see the pieces we used. Or, some memory of old houses, from the country seat we lived, creep into my mind and brings back fond memories. I think that is where I get my inspiration for many things related to antique items, which are very hard to find in SL. I also have a real life passion for items from the Depression Era in the
What is it that you hope to invoke in your customers when building?
I am not really sure. I love to create for the sake of creating in SL. I suppose I hope to invoke a sense of history and appreciation of our ancestors. Honestly, in studying history, the trials and tribulations prior generations overcame to get us where we are today is just mind-boggling. It is amazing we are here to appreciate it their contributions to the world.
So, I think, if what I make, can connect each of us to our past and stop occasionally to take a deep breath, slow down, relax, and just be for a few moments then all my efforts are worth it.
Why
do you focus on the particular style? Why antiques?
I like antiques. From my RL perusal, they have style and character. Most items are well built and indeed show a high level of craftsmanship that seems to be unknown today. Today, I think what is made is simply for a job. Little feelings or pride seems to shine from most items today. It's like everything made is simply disposable not something to be cherished and passed on to our children or, children's children as was done in the past.
What would be your personal favorite piece in your store? Why?
I really don't have a favorite piece. All my pieces are favorites. I can look at each piece and see where I was and where I am now. Each pieces tells a story of the knowledge and skills I have gained through my time in Second Life.
I have learned to build with prims, sculpts and create mesh. I have acquired knowledge and skills of how to use Photoshop to make my own textures or alter the ones I buy from some truly superb graphic artists to fit a particular project.
I am learning Blender and another mesh software. Creating scripts fails me, but I have gained knowledge and the appreciation of those can can script. I can animate objects so they function for the pleasure of my customers. I am looking creating my own animations in the near future for specific projects since what I want and need are not readily available at this time.
So all my creations are my favorites, even the old bad ones. They remind me of how priceless Second Life is allowing every Resident here to gain skills and knowledge and create such a fantastic world. We are not limited to what some game designer thinks we would like. We have choices here to create our own reality.
If you could choose a time period in which to live, what would it be and why?
While I love the Victorian era for it's complex building elements and genuine character, I would really have to chose to live in Ancient Egypt at the height of the Pharaohs. I think it was a period of time where the world exploded with the gathering of knowledge and the preserving of it pressing outward so understand our world.
What are some ways you strive for excellent customer service?
I try to listen to my customers. really listen to them. I try to understand their issues, and do my damnedest to make sure they are happy with my products. Generally, it is just little things that are causing the problem. Most are not builders and just need a little help understanding something, or even just to vent. Sometimes, they misread the description or had different expectations of a product. Customer contact is very important. You learn from each instance.
If you take the time to listen, you will become a better more thoughtful builder. Or, if is something that I have done wrong on my part or ,Second Life has "helped" me , I will do my best to correct the item, send them a new one, redeliver to anyone else that has bought the item and gift the customer with a token of my appreciation for helping me find the issue.
One of the questions earlier was about what my current favorite piece is, and I said all my pieces are my favorites. But I do have a current build I have done, besides just creating items to sell, I am also an RP sim creator. I love to make wonderful environments.
Because I am fortunate in RL at this time to have a job that allows me to own a sim, albeit an adult sim, I offer merchants space in the shopping village to sell their wares along with my space without the worry of having to rent. Some are new merchants trying their hand at creating, while others are old hands at it. I believe in sharing what I have, while I have it, to benefit others. There may come I time I can't but for now....
My current project has been for myself. I have newly created a permanent shopping area based on Victorian buildings for shop space for a variety of merchants. All the buildings currently in The Village were created by Koshari Mahana of Four Winds -Four Directions fame. I purchased these several years ago and when I went looking for other items recently, I was saddened to learn Koshari is perhaps no longer in SL and Four Winds out of business.
Koshari Mahana is very talented and creative with a wonderful eye for detail. I am not sure, but I believe either she made her own textures or had a resource that made her builds very special and detailed, especially if you are in love with Victorian style. Even if you have no desire to buy anything, please do stop by The Village and see Koshari's builds. They are simply an inspiration to look at.
I like antiques. From my RL perusal, they have style and character. Most items are well built and indeed show a high level of craftsmanship that seems to be unknown today. Today, I think what is made is simply for a job. Little feelings or pride seems to shine from most items today. It's like everything made is simply disposable not something to be cherished and passed on to our children or, children's children as was done in the past.
What would be your personal favorite piece in your store? Why?
I really don't have a favorite piece. All my pieces are favorites. I can look at each piece and see where I was and where I am now. Each pieces tells a story of the knowledge and skills I have gained through my time in Second Life.
I have learned to build with prims, sculpts and create mesh. I have acquired knowledge and skills of how to use Photoshop to make my own textures or alter the ones I buy from some truly superb graphic artists to fit a particular project.
I am learning Blender and another mesh software. Creating scripts fails me, but I have gained knowledge and the appreciation of those can can script. I can animate objects so they function for the pleasure of my customers. I am looking creating my own animations in the near future for specific projects since what I want and need are not readily available at this time.
So all my creations are my favorites, even the old bad ones. They remind me of how priceless Second Life is allowing every Resident here to gain skills and knowledge and create such a fantastic world. We are not limited to what some game designer thinks we would like. We have choices here to create our own reality.
If you could choose a time period in which to live, what would it be and why?
While I love the Victorian era for it's complex building elements and genuine character, I would really have to chose to live in Ancient Egypt at the height of the Pharaohs. I think it was a period of time where the world exploded with the gathering of knowledge and the preserving of it pressing outward so understand our world.
What are some ways you strive for excellent customer service?
I try to listen to my customers. really listen to them. I try to understand their issues, and do my damnedest to make sure they are happy with my products. Generally, it is just little things that are causing the problem. Most are not builders and just need a little help understanding something, or even just to vent. Sometimes, they misread the description or had different expectations of a product. Customer contact is very important. You learn from each instance.
If you take the time to listen, you will become a better more thoughtful builder. Or, if is something that I have done wrong on my part or ,Second Life has "helped" me , I will do my best to correct the item, send them a new one, redeliver to anyone else that has bought the item and gift the customer with a token of my appreciation for helping me find the issue.
One of the questions earlier was about what my current favorite piece is, and I said all my pieces are my favorites. But I do have a current build I have done, besides just creating items to sell, I am also an RP sim creator. I love to make wonderful environments.
Because I am fortunate in RL at this time to have a job that allows me to own a sim, albeit an adult sim, I offer merchants space in the shopping village to sell their wares along with my space without the worry of having to rent. Some are new merchants trying their hand at creating, while others are old hands at it. I believe in sharing what I have, while I have it, to benefit others. There may come I time I can't but for now....
My current project has been for myself. I have newly created a permanent shopping area based on Victorian buildings for shop space for a variety of merchants. All the buildings currently in The Village were created by Koshari Mahana of Four Winds -Four Directions fame. I purchased these several years ago and when I went looking for other items recently, I was saddened to learn Koshari is perhaps no longer in SL and Four Winds out of business.
Koshari Mahana is very talented and creative with a wonderful eye for detail. I am not sure, but I believe either she made her own textures or had a resource that made her builds very special and detailed, especially if you are in love with Victorian style. Even if you have no desire to buy anything, please do stop by The Village and see Koshari's builds. They are simply an inspiration to look at.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Antique Shop Spotlight: MB Antiques
In our continued Antique Shop Spotlight series, we have another excellent shop for you. MB Antiques has been around SL for quite some time now; primarily known within the Royal Courts RP sims. However, her items can be found gracing not only the homes of royalty in SL, but the homes of every day people. About a year ago, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Serenya and walking around her shop, or rather store within a mansion!
The antiques that can be found at MB Antiques are varied in design, but also theme. The craft used melds sculpts and mesh now; along with prims and textures. You can never go wrong here - there's something for every taste; English, Swedish, French, etc.
The craftswoman and antique connoisseur of MB Antiques was gracious enough to spend some time to answer our slightly probing questions.
The antiques that can be found at MB Antiques are varied in design, but also theme. The craft used melds sculpts and mesh now; along with prims and textures. You can never go wrong here - there's something for every taste; English, Swedish, French, etc.
The craftswoman and antique connoisseur of MB Antiques was gracious enough to spend some time to answer our slightly probing questions.
What
is your inspiration when building your items?
My inspiration comes from the desire to create objects of the past; authentic
pieces from the museum. Each one of them has a story to tell and buying it and
placing it in your home becomes part of that story.
What
is it that you hope to invoke in your customers when building?
The passion and attention to detail is the most important to me. I want that in the the piece that the customer chooses
because that's what they were looking for and expect to find. They decide to buy an item because of an intrinsic value. The preciousness of the bill leads them to decide
to make the investment in any particular item; especially any item that they feel holds value for them and their home.
Why do you focus on the
particular style? Why antiques?
Antiques are my passion. I am a connoisseur and I really love being
able to extend this love of mine in SL.
What
would be your personal favorite piece in your store? Why?
I do not have a favorite piece; I love them all! I love and adore all of the realizable furniture, so all of the objects that are realized become
my favorites!
If
you could choose a time period in which to live, what would it be and why?
I would live, without any doubt, in the 18th century; precisely in the Rococo
era. I'd love to live even in the Neoclassical period. It was a period where excess and luxury and the cult of aesthetic architecture
and decoration were at their peak.
What
are some ways you strive for excellent customer service?
I enjoy taking care of customers and thir needs by responding to their requests and questions for assistance.
Many times I am available to help in the choice of furniture and most of their rightful place in the their homes.
Many times I am available to help in the choice of furniture and most of their rightful place in the their homes.
Here's a look at MB Antiques and what they have to offer at their ahop:
Serenya really has a wonderful ability to create exquisite apces using her fine furnishings, detail to attention, and use of lighting. I am sure you can find anything to suit your taste and home in this enlightening shop!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Antique Shop Spotlight: Hanta
You know, we have so many talented and quality designers within the antique and historical period niche. You've really begun to see this doing our hunt. As you seek the gifts, hopefully you are also taking the time to really look around each shop and savor their delicacies, furnishings, houses, clothing, and so forth.
In order to assist in your exploration of our shops, we're going to start doing some Antique Shop Spotlights. In each blog post that spotlights a different shop, we'll share images of the store and get to know the shopkeepers better.
For our first shop spotlight, we have the wonderful ladies of Hanta - Tat and Tarci Lilac. These two ladies are relatively new to the in-world marketplace. They first started their business as a Marketplace-only venture. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Tat and Tarci when I owned and operated Antique Square. Unfortunately, they came to rent a shop as we were closing that venture, but since then I have had the privilege of witnessing their continued growth.
The ladies were gracious enough to answer some questions about their shop to give some more insight into their shop, passion, and dedication.
In order to assist in your exploration of our shops, we're going to start doing some Antique Shop Spotlights. In each blog post that spotlights a different shop, we'll share images of the store and get to know the shopkeepers better.
For our first shop spotlight, we have the wonderful ladies of Hanta - Tat and Tarci Lilac. These two ladies are relatively new to the in-world marketplace. They first started their business as a Marketplace-only venture. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Tat and Tarci when I owned and operated Antique Square. Unfortunately, they came to rent a shop as we were closing that venture, but since then I have had the privilege of witnessing their continued growth.
The ladies were gracious enough to answer some questions about their shop to give some more insight into their shop, passion, and dedication.
What is your inspiration when building your items?
Our inspiration is the beauty itself. We try to make the
best we can. Our textures are all made by ourselves (by Tharci), they are
unique, and we don't stop till we like the result and the result must be
beautiful. We are always chasing the beauty.
What is it that you hope to invoke in your customers when
building?
We hope they will look to their homes with our furniture and like what they
see, that they don't feel like changing a thing. We just make things that we
would use, ourselves, and would be happy having it in our houses so we hope our
customers feel the same way.
Why do you focus on the particular style? Why antiques?
I always liked history and one day, while exploring, I
found an antique city named London;
What would be your personal favorite piece in your
store? Why?
Our favorite piece is aaaaalways the one we just made, the
newest one, cause we always try to improve, to add something new, cuter,
prettier. Right now, our favorite piece is the new fireplace. It has warm
animations; single ones and couple ones. Really beautiful and cozy.
If you could choose a time period in which to live, what
would it be and why?
Omg... if I could choose, for real, I would go back then, in
1600/1700 cause I love the history of the colonial period of my country.
What are some ways you strive for excellent customer
service?
I am always ready
to answer any question about our furniture. I try to make our prices really
affordable, and our inworld store has even better prices. (The ladies are also talking about making a blog!)
Make sure you stop by Hanta during the Antique Grid Show: Auutmn Hunt for their lovely gift!
Here's a look at Hanta and what they have to offer!
Hunting Feedback
Salutations all,
I want to express that the shopkeepers and I are so very happy and excited that you are all enjoying the hunt so much. So far, the feedback has been astoundingly positive. We appreciate that; as well as the gracious patience you have had with any glitches that did arise.
Remember, the hunt continues until November 30!
Also, I would like to extend a thanks to Chic Aeon. Her blog post the first day of the hunt present exquisite images and feedback regarding items to be found in the Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt. You can find her blog post here. If you are a blogger and wish to share your blog about the hunt with us, please send me the link and I'll pass it along and share it here.
Also, if you have hunted and used the iem you found, please feel free to take some images and send them along to me. I'll post them on the blog in a forthcoming Hunters Use Post. We love to see how you use the items we make. If you decide to do this, please send them to me via email: thaddeusnadeau@hotmail.com. In the subject line write: Autumn Hunt Use.
Again, thank you for all being a part of this experience. Keep on hunting until November 30!
Thaddeus
I want to express that the shopkeepers and I are so very happy and excited that you are all enjoying the hunt so much. So far, the feedback has been astoundingly positive. We appreciate that; as well as the gracious patience you have had with any glitches that did arise.
Remember, the hunt continues until November 30!
Also, I would like to extend a thanks to Chic Aeon. Her blog post the first day of the hunt present exquisite images and feedback regarding items to be found in the Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt. You can find her blog post here. If you are a blogger and wish to share your blog about the hunt with us, please send me the link and I'll pass it along and share it here.
Also, if you have hunted and used the iem you found, please feel free to take some images and send them along to me. I'll post them on the blog in a forthcoming Hunters Use Post. We love to see how you use the items we make. If you decide to do this, please send them to me via email: thaddeusnadeau@hotmail.com. In the subject line write: Autumn Hunt Use.
Again, thank you for all being a part of this experience. Keep on hunting until November 30!
Thaddeus
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Let the Hunting Begin!
Annnnd we're off!
Thank you to all the hunters, shoppers, bloggers, and merchants who have participated in the hunt already. The Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt started at the turn to November 1, 2012. The hunt will run its course until November 30!
Please come on through and visit our 24 amazing stores with equally amazing gifts! Look throught the posts on this blog to view the well-crafted items made just for this hunt. If you need assistance, please visit the hunt page to find the list of participating shops, Slurls, and hints. And, as always, feel free to join our group and ask for help, or IM me! I'm always happy to assist in any way I can.
Happy Hunting!
Thank you to all the hunters, shoppers, bloggers, and merchants who have participated in the hunt already. The Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt started at the turn to November 1, 2012. The hunt will run its course until November 30!
Please come on through and visit our 24 amazing stores with equally amazing gifts! Look throught the posts on this blog to view the well-crafted items made just for this hunt. If you need assistance, please visit the hunt page to find the list of participating shops, Slurls, and hints. And, as always, feel free to join our group and ask for help, or IM me! I'm always happy to assist in any way I can.
Happy Hunting!
Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt Sneak Peek Round 5
Salutations all!
Today, I have another round of hunt goodies for you! This sums up all the hunt gifts that you'll find in the Antique Grid Show: Autmn Hunt. To see ALL of the amazing gifts, please go back and visit the other posted rounds.
To start us off, EBDesign has brought you a lovely vignette - Victorian park bench at the well. This shopkeeper uses her well-crafted sculpts and animations to bring you a unique scene in SL. Can't you just picture setting this up at your home (or manor), or in your shopping center? The fall leaves bring an ambiance of Autumn - smell thsoe falling leaves?!
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Today, I have another round of hunt goodies for you! This sums up all the hunt gifts that you'll find in the Antique Grid Show: Autmn Hunt. To see ALL of the amazing gifts, please go back and visit the other posted rounds.
To start us off, EBDesign has brought you a lovely vignette - Victorian park bench at the well. This shopkeeper uses her well-crafted sculpts and animations to bring you a unique scene in SL. Can't you just picture setting this up at your home (or manor), or in your shopping center? The fall leaves bring an ambiance of Autumn - smell thsoe falling leaves?!
Next up, you have two gift images from Joyus Living. Ladies, you're in for another detailed and lovely treat with this relaxing night time outfit. The details are great from the delicate top to those delicate shoes.
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Here, we have a brand new rocker chair made to compliment the shopkeeper's new forthcoming swan set. Keep an eye out for the matching pieces to this intricately designed rocking chair. Did I mention it is LOW PRIM?!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt Sneak Peek Round 4
Salutations everyone!
I have some more really excellent gift image for you all! These gifts are truely worthwhile finds. I cannot wait to start hunting, and I am sure you canjot wait either.
First for this round of hunt gifts, we have this enchanting Tudor Cottage from *~ By Nacht. What an ideal little home for you and all your new hunt gifties! The detail to the structure is well done with the wood beams and the deep browns and wood. And look at the pretty fall set up out front!
I have some more really excellent gift image for you all! These gifts are truely worthwhile finds. I cannot wait to start hunting, and I am sure you canjot wait either.
First for this round of hunt gifts, we have this enchanting Tudor Cottage from *~ By Nacht. What an ideal little home for you and all your new hunt gifties! The detail to the structure is well done with the wood beams and the deep browns and wood. And look at the pretty fall set up out front!
Casa de Bebe has this extremely well-detailed and MESH Antique Settee for you home. She has loaded it with some great psoes and texture options to suit your mood and needs. Make sure you ahve a mesh enabled viewer so you can see and enjoy this gift every day.
After a long day's hunting, you will most definitely need to rest your body and reinvigorate yourself with a nap. Use this intricately designed and lovely iron bed from Cedar Bay Furnishings.
The designer wanted to add a few words: Cast iron double bed with single and couple animations, a rezzable cuddle blanket, side table and sculpted leaves. The hunt gift is PG; an adult edition will be available later at the shop.
Up next is this really lovely stable from Carriage Trade Tack Room. The dark brick really suits the autumn time. This stable is a must-have for any home with a carriage or horse!
Nearby, you'll also be able to find another gift from another of Carriage Trade's stores. This item is a really lovely and detailed rocking horse for petite avatars. However, don't allow that to dissuade you full-sized avatars. This rocking hourse will make a really lovely knick knack! The colors are just amazing.
We end this round of hunt gifts with the gift from Overland Trails. Here, you will find a really lovely Victorian Day Dress with pumpkin pie. Can you just smell that pie!? This dress is certainly an essential item for your fall closet this season. Looks like you'd be ready for Thanksgiving!
Again, please remember that Antique Grid Show: Auutmn Hunt begins November 1! All of these amazing gifts, and the gifts int he previous three psots, can all be yours for FREE! But do check out each store; you have time with our short hunt. There is even more amazing merchandise at each location for your home, business, study, or what have you!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt Sneak Peek Round 3
Salutations again!
I am so ahppy to be able to post about some more really incredible hunt gifts. The work that all of the shopkeepers have done with their gifts (in this post and the previous two) is simply amazing! I cannot wait to start hunting myself!
Remember, November 1 is when you can begin to collect all of these lovely and lovingly handcrafted gifts!
First up, we have this lovely serving set from Spargel & Shine Homes. Instead of me gushing on about it, let's hear from the designer herself, afterall, she captured exactly what I'd say:
This lovely gold-trimmed table setting will prepare you for your upcoming family festivities this fall and into Christmas. All you need now is a pretty antique table to put it all on. Visit the store for shabby chic/antique furnishings and watch for my new mainstore soon to open! Happy Hunting, ladies and gents!
Please keep in mind that the table and chairs are NOT included as part of the gift.
Next up is a great item for your home during the holidays. It's time to start entertaining and where does most of that happen? Why the kitchen or dining room table of course! MaMia Antiques has really brought a splendid gift with this Victorian kitchen table set that would really fit in with any home! You can never go wrong with a solid, strong dark wood table and chair set.
Now, while we're on the idea of table settings, you'll definitely want to stop by and pick up this gift from *Kismet*. The Harvest Pillar Candles are just exquisite with their incredible texture with intricate details. They would be perfect for any table setting for the holiday and fall seasons; not to mention on a hall table, or just sitting on a mantle!
Speaking of Hall tables, wait until you see this really autumn feeling piece from Silent Woods. The 'Berin' Autumn Decor Set will look like it has always belonged in your home. Just look at the lived in feel it permeates with the cloth hanging out of the drawer. Those leaf paintings look so real too! I must say, though, that lamp has my attention! I just love the color choices made to create the autumn feel.
Now, you may be thinking, what I really need is another chair to sit in after I am done hunting so I can rest my weary feet! ell, Bloodsmore, Inc. has heard you and has answered your prayers and thoughts with their lovely and elegant Prince Chair. The regal dark brown wood and the equally impressive fabric make a fantastic autumn addition to any home this season!
We'll round out this collection of gift previews with a lovely dress from Trefusis Designs. This Edwardian Era Autumn outfit is a must-have for the social season. The poofy shoulders, the lace neckline, and those buttons really stand out to show an attention to detail.
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I am so ahppy to be able to post about some more really incredible hunt gifts. The work that all of the shopkeepers have done with their gifts (in this post and the previous two) is simply amazing! I cannot wait to start hunting myself!
Remember, November 1 is when you can begin to collect all of these lovely and lovingly handcrafted gifts!
First up, we have this lovely serving set from Spargel & Shine Homes. Instead of me gushing on about it, let's hear from the designer herself, afterall, she captured exactly what I'd say:
This lovely gold-trimmed table setting will prepare you for your upcoming family festivities this fall and into Christmas. All you need now is a pretty antique table to put it all on. Visit the store for shabby chic/antique furnishings and watch for my new mainstore soon to open! Happy Hunting, ladies and gents!
Please keep in mind that the table and chairs are NOT included as part of the gift.
Next up is a great item for your home during the holidays. It's time to start entertaining and where does most of that happen? Why the kitchen or dining room table of course! MaMia Antiques has really brought a splendid gift with this Victorian kitchen table set that would really fit in with any home! You can never go wrong with a solid, strong dark wood table and chair set.
Now, while we're on the idea of table settings, you'll definitely want to stop by and pick up this gift from *Kismet*. The Harvest Pillar Candles are just exquisite with their incredible texture with intricate details. They would be perfect for any table setting for the holiday and fall seasons; not to mention on a hall table, or just sitting on a mantle!
Speaking of Hall tables, wait until you see this really autumn feeling piece from Silent Woods. The 'Berin' Autumn Decor Set will look like it has always belonged in your home. Just look at the lived in feel it permeates with the cloth hanging out of the drawer. Those leaf paintings look so real too! I must say, though, that lamp has my attention! I just love the color choices made to create the autumn feel.
Now, you may be thinking, what I really need is another chair to sit in after I am done hunting so I can rest my weary feet! ell, Bloodsmore, Inc. has heard you and has answered your prayers and thoughts with their lovely and elegant Prince Chair. The regal dark brown wood and the equally impressive fabric make a fantastic autumn addition to any home this season!
We'll round out this collection of gift previews with a lovely dress from Trefusis Designs. This Edwardian Era Autumn outfit is a must-have for the social season. The poofy shoulders, the lace neckline, and those buttons really stand out to show an attention to detail.
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Stay tuned for MORE great gift images to come. Remember, the Antique Grid Show: Auutmn Hunt begins November 1! You can find these and all the other incredible gifts at the participating stores. Who can beat all these treasures! If you didn't get to yet, you really need to go back and look at the previous two preview posts.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt Sneak Peek Round 2
Salutations everyone!
Here we are again with another new round of hunt prize images! Try not to drool over your keyboard too much (hehe). Remember, the Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt begins November 1!
First up, for today's update, we have this lovely fireplace from Hanta. The ladies over there seem to be enjoying their gift already! What an ideal item for a cold autumn night. Can't you just imagine sitting by the fireside, warming your hands, and enjoying the day!
Next up, we have this fun Victorian pumpkin carousel from [kusshon] furniture & interieur. This item will definitely add some frivolity to your home or yard! What a playful time is to be had with your friends and/or kids. See, who said all antiques had to be stuffy!
After all that fun, you'll definitely want to sink into this comfy sofa from Piddler's Perch. Don't forget to check out that lovely matching table! I can just feel that soft red beet velvet tickling the back of my neck now.
Country Living also has a luxurious seating offer. Check out the matching bookc ase with books too! Boooooks! You can never have enough of those. This whole set is Mesh, mesh, mesh, mesh. So, make sure you grab your mesh enabled viewer and take this home to rest your feet and read a good book after all this hunting.
For those fine ladies of refinement, "L'Optimiste" has a lovely new dress in store for you! Look at this gorgeous autumn-themed gown! The lush brown velvet is a must-have for this autumn's social season. I also hear there are more new arrivals from France too.
Finally, for this round of Hunt goodness, we have a lovely gift from {NS} Nadeau Shoppe (well, I guess you could say I was slightly bias here - hehe). But, seriously, you'll want to take this fun-filled kitchen toy home and start preparing some pumpkin pie - nothing beats that to make it feel like autumn! Also, there's a mesh book as an add-on!
Now you've seen a total of 9 lovely hunt gifts that will await you from our 24 participating stores! Keep tuned in for more amazing, high quality gifts just for you. Remember, the hunt begins November 1!
Here we are again with another new round of hunt prize images! Try not to drool over your keyboard too much (hehe). Remember, the Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt begins November 1!
First up, for today's update, we have this lovely fireplace from Hanta. The ladies over there seem to be enjoying their gift already! What an ideal item for a cold autumn night. Can't you just imagine sitting by the fireside, warming your hands, and enjoying the day!
Next up, we have this fun Victorian pumpkin carousel from [kusshon] furniture & interieur. This item will definitely add some frivolity to your home or yard! What a playful time is to be had with your friends and/or kids. See, who said all antiques had to be stuffy!
After all that fun, you'll definitely want to sink into this comfy sofa from Piddler's Perch. Don't forget to check out that lovely matching table! I can just feel that soft red beet velvet tickling the back of my neck now.
Country Living also has a luxurious seating offer. Check out the matching bookc ase with books too! Boooooks! You can never have enough of those. This whole set is Mesh, mesh, mesh, mesh. So, make sure you grab your mesh enabled viewer and take this home to rest your feet and read a good book after all this hunting.
For those fine ladies of refinement, "L'Optimiste" has a lovely new dress in store for you! Look at this gorgeous autumn-themed gown! The lush brown velvet is a must-have for this autumn's social season. I also hear there are more new arrivals from France too.
Finally, for this round of Hunt goodness, we have a lovely gift from {NS} Nadeau Shoppe (well, I guess you could say I was slightly bias here - hehe). But, seriously, you'll want to take this fun-filled kitchen toy home and start preparing some pumpkin pie - nothing beats that to make it feel like autumn! Also, there's a mesh book as an add-on!
Now you've seen a total of 9 lovely hunt gifts that will await you from our 24 participating stores! Keep tuned in for more amazing, high quality gifts just for you. Remember, the hunt begins November 1!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt Sneak Peek Round 1
Salutations all!
In one week, the Autumn Hunt will begin on November 1! In anticipation for the exciting hunt, I'm going to start showing off the awesome gift images I have been collecting from carious shopkeepers.
First up is a lovely lamp from Glimmer Moon. Weighing in at only 6 prims, this stand up lamp will surely be a lovely edition to light up any home!
Next, we have a a gorgeous autumnal painting from MB Antiques. This delicate work of art will add some fall ambiance to any room of your home. Hang it on a wall, place it on an easel, or prop it up on a mantle place.
Ah, after a hard day of working in the yard raking leaves, or standing in the kitchen baking some pies, realxing in the warmth of your bathtub is such a reward! Now, Thanks to Sweet Sorrows, you have your own Auutmn Bohemian bathtub with add-ons and animations!You can even share the tub with that special someone for some cuddling romance!
Finally, for the first round of sneak pic hunt gift images, we have a lovely fall bench from Hell House Studios. This wonderfully autumn bench has delicate wood parts with a fun and autumn pattern on the cusions. Keep in mind that Hell House Studios is on Adult-rated land; therefore you must be age verified to go to the store. It is not adult due to graphic adult nature (i.e. sex).
So, here are the first four gift images for the Antique Grid Show: Auutmn Hunt! More will be coming up over the next week, and after the hunt! Aren't these gifts exciting and lovely! I can't wait to hunt too! The hunt begins November 1!
In one week, the Autumn Hunt will begin on November 1! In anticipation for the exciting hunt, I'm going to start showing off the awesome gift images I have been collecting from carious shopkeepers.
First up is a lovely lamp from Glimmer Moon. Weighing in at only 6 prims, this stand up lamp will surely be a lovely edition to light up any home!
Next, we have a a gorgeous autumnal painting from MB Antiques. This delicate work of art will add some fall ambiance to any room of your home. Hang it on a wall, place it on an easel, or prop it up on a mantle place.
Ah, after a hard day of working in the yard raking leaves, or standing in the kitchen baking some pies, realxing in the warmth of your bathtub is such a reward! Now, Thanks to Sweet Sorrows, you have your own Auutmn Bohemian bathtub with add-ons and animations!You can even share the tub with that special someone for some cuddling romance!
Finally, for the first round of sneak pic hunt gift images, we have a lovely fall bench from Hell House Studios. This wonderfully autumn bench has delicate wood parts with a fun and autumn pattern on the cusions. Keep in mind that Hell House Studios is on Adult-rated land; therefore you must be age verified to go to the store. It is not adult due to graphic adult nature (i.e. sex).
So, here are the first four gift images for the Antique Grid Show: Auutmn Hunt! More will be coming up over the next week, and after the hunt! Aren't these gifts exciting and lovely! I can't wait to hunt too! The hunt begins November 1!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Applications Closed
Salut everyone,
It is with great excitement that I can announce that our hunt application process is now closed. We have reached our expected number of participating stores! We'll have 30 stores in this hunt and I am sure you will have great fun visiting them all.
In the coming weeks, we'll be adding more information! Also, keep your eyes peeled for some future post activity highlighting various participating stores and shopkeepers.
Thadd
It is with great excitement that I can announce that our hunt application process is now closed. We have reached our expected number of participating stores! We'll have 30 stores in this hunt and I am sure you will have great fun visiting them all.
In the coming weeks, we'll be adding more information! Also, keep your eyes peeled for some future post activity highlighting various participating stores and shopkeepers.
Thadd
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Autumn Hunt is progressing
Salutations all,
I am so excited to announce that the Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt is progressing wonderfully! We'll surely have lots of excellent merchants and prizes in store for every hunter in nearly all possible genres within the antique umbrella!
As of today, we have 20 fantastic shops in the hunt! More are to come. A few shopkeepers have said they will join in, but have not yet submitted their application. But, no fear, the list will grow to include more wonderful shopkeepers and their stores! It is my belief that this hunt can and will really introduce re-introduce everyone, hunters and shopkeepers alike, to some brilliantly creative and elegant stores.
Merchants and bloggers, if you wish to participate as a vendor or official blogger, please contact Thaddeus Nadeau in-world. Thanks!
As we progress, I'll update this blog!
I am so excited to announce that the Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt is progressing wonderfully! We'll surely have lots of excellent merchants and prizes in store for every hunter in nearly all possible genres within the antique umbrella!
As of today, we have 20 fantastic shops in the hunt! More are to come. A few shopkeepers have said they will join in, but have not yet submitted their application. But, no fear, the list will grow to include more wonderful shopkeepers and their stores! It is my belief that this hunt can and will really introduce re-introduce everyone, hunters and shopkeepers alike, to some brilliantly creative and elegant stores.
Merchants and bloggers, if you wish to participate as a vendor or official blogger, please contact Thaddeus Nadeau in-world. Thanks!
As we progress, I'll update this blog!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Antique Grid Show: Autumn Hunt
Salutations everyone!
With the changing of the seasons, we have a time of change in our lives and in our worlds. Since SecondLife is comprised of people from all over the real world, we all have our thoughts about what autumn, or fall, is like. For me, it is a time when the leaves begin to change from a spectrum of green to various hues of red, yellow, and orange. As the cooler air moves in, so do soft winds that help gently glide the leaves to the ground. The unfortunate thing is that we then need to rake them up! However, even that brings a warm feeling of autumn while we dress in a our long pants, knit sweaters, and warm coats to get out in the brisk air.
With this in mind, it seemed an ideal time to get past those holiday centric hunts and focus on the season itself. Focus on that time between the extreme heat of summer and the long, cold nights and days of winter.
Now that I have rambled on a bit about the seasonal purpose of this endeavor, allow me to explain the logistical and marketing purpose. In our vast virtual world, there are countless marketing groups and hunts going on at any one time. However, very few, if any, focus on the antique market niche of home and garden items and related period clothing. There is such a rich and brilliant group of designers in both furnishing and clothing that it is a shame there is not more avenues for awareness of their products and names. That's where Antique Grid Show steps in.
The goal is to produce a hunt this season that brings together brilliant designers of all areas of the antique markets: Victorian, Western, 18th century, Rococo, Edwardian, Steampunk antiques, Gothic antiques, 19t century, Art Deco, and 20th century. These are just some of the vast areas that can and will be covered. What we want to do is help introduce, or re-introduce some of those creative geniuses making items for you. This is also an exciting way for shopkeepers to become known to the various roleplay communities, historic admiration communities, and the average user wanting to deck their home or person in the beauty and grandeur of some period pieces.
So, if you are a designer of antique-related furniture, houses, clothing, jewelry, etc feel free to contact Thaddeus Nadeau about how you can participate in the forthcoming Autumn Hunt from November 1 -30!
With the changing of the seasons, we have a time of change in our lives and in our worlds. Since SecondLife is comprised of people from all over the real world, we all have our thoughts about what autumn, or fall, is like. For me, it is a time when the leaves begin to change from a spectrum of green to various hues of red, yellow, and orange. As the cooler air moves in, so do soft winds that help gently glide the leaves to the ground. The unfortunate thing is that we then need to rake them up! However, even that brings a warm feeling of autumn while we dress in a our long pants, knit sweaters, and warm coats to get out in the brisk air.
With this in mind, it seemed an ideal time to get past those holiday centric hunts and focus on the season itself. Focus on that time between the extreme heat of summer and the long, cold nights and days of winter.
Now that I have rambled on a bit about the seasonal purpose of this endeavor, allow me to explain the logistical and marketing purpose. In our vast virtual world, there are countless marketing groups and hunts going on at any one time. However, very few, if any, focus on the antique market niche of home and garden items and related period clothing. There is such a rich and brilliant group of designers in both furnishing and clothing that it is a shame there is not more avenues for awareness of their products and names. That's where Antique Grid Show steps in.
The goal is to produce a hunt this season that brings together brilliant designers of all areas of the antique markets: Victorian, Western, 18th century, Rococo, Edwardian, Steampunk antiques, Gothic antiques, 19t century, Art Deco, and 20th century. These are just some of the vast areas that can and will be covered. What we want to do is help introduce, or re-introduce some of those creative geniuses making items for you. This is also an exciting way for shopkeepers to become known to the various roleplay communities, historic admiration communities, and the average user wanting to deck their home or person in the beauty and grandeur of some period pieces.
So, if you are a designer of antique-related furniture, houses, clothing, jewelry, etc feel free to contact Thaddeus Nadeau about how you can participate in the forthcoming Autumn Hunt from November 1 -30!
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