Trinity Blakewell

Not strictly "in theme" but fancier than most modern styles...just discovered that LISP has 3LI mesh draperies in the Marketplace in four versions, very cheap @ $L25 and the colors go well with the Victorian palette. https://marketplace.secondlife.com/products/search?utf8=✓&search[category_id]=6&search[maturity_level]=GMA&search[keywords]=lisp+drapes

Well, I've added grass to my sandy lot...I didn't consider that out of the covenant any more than any other landscaping, after all it's natural for there to be some grass in sandy soil...I did purchase one Marketplace grass item that ended up being a flat prim, but removed it pretty quickly as it didn't work with the Linden terrain. PS...I'd love to switch it out for some more "mowed" looking grass if I can find it.

I love the antique bible, where did you find it?

I can easily see myself abandoning my Victorian for something "new and improved" even with the oceanside location.

One of the worst infractions I've seen has been the use of particles that haven't been limited to parcels...since they can wreck havoc, creating lag for other users. One several months ago was particularly bad, but I did talk to the owner and they did eventually fix it, as well as their music that wasn't limited to the parcel. Some of the falling snow people put up for Christmas decorations may have been similar in its impact. Another bad inaction was a user putting up a big landscape screen on the back of their property, in violation of height limits as well as theme.

Very nice, Loretta. You have a lot of detail in there for being on a LI/prim budget.

Just got back from "Bellisseria on Ice" (wearing the free hoodie) and am enjoying warming up by the cozy fireplace in my new Victorian home! And I'm pretty happy with the grass I've added to the sandy ground...it could be a little more "wintery" dry looking but overall I'm happy with the coverage...

LOL, but I do have to report that the boards are down! Hurray!

And of course you can rent a piece of land without being a Premium Member. However, you may find that with both purchasing and renting land, you have no control over what your neighbors put up on their land (unless you are renting on a private estate where there is a covenant).

Sitting on the southern tip, I can see non-Linden land if my draw distance is set too high, so I just keep my draw distance around 200...I'll see the continent but nothing on it.

Some more: Angelic Visions Antiques - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Folsom Creed/179/206/3003 Bentley Furniture - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bentley Homes East/116/74/803 (although, many of their living rooms are modern) Marketplace Only: Shadow Dreams - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/52254 Indulge - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/106362

Did that first thing!

So, I walk out the front door of my new Victorian Linden Home today and see this across the street: I am hoping that the "boards" which have pictures on the other side of them, are simply a "mood board" and temporary. Hopefully this is a "non-functioning" antique store and the owner understands you can't use the Linden Homes for businesses.

My revised list, with additions, in alphabetical order, I don't really count places like Fancy Decor which might have some ornate brass beds and a few accent pieces, but are otherwise modern. Don't get me wrong, I love Fancy Decor, I just don't personally put it in the category of carrying antique/vintage style furniture. Apple Fall - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Apple Fall/47/129/29 [ba] barnesworth anubis - secondlife://Demersal/128/128/0/Bella Rose Designs - secondlife://BellaRose/128/128/0/ Dench Designs - secondlife://ROOKERY/202/61/22 Eclectica http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sinaburoe/176/14/248 - Eva’s Nest http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cindrea/16/144/1642 Hudson’s http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Paektu/33/126/91 LISP Bazar - secondlife://LISP/96/131/1097La Galleria II - secondlife://LA%20GALLERIA%20II/185/157/26MB Antiques - secondlife://ENCHANTED%20CLANLANDS/84/128/2 Noctis - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Academy of Industry/116/40/110 Persnickity http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magic Siesta/220/153/26 (on the Shabby Chic side)Prestique - secondlife://Gleannbogh/164/200/0/ Spargel & Shire - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hampton Bays/64/222/27 Sweet Sorrow - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sadoul/235/49/23 Theory - secondlife://BAY%20CITY%20-%20MOLESWORTH/13/22/27 (wood furniture) Trompe L’oeil http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hyde Park/232/114/23 Marketplace only - Harcourt: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/48081

Trying to put together a list of shops for those looking for more "traditional"/antique furniture (ie, not Contemporary, Urban Rustic, Industrial, Modern or Mid-Century Modern). Some of these shops have furniture that fits into those other categories as well as other pieces that are more traditional, and other shops in this list have mostly traditional or antique furniture. Note that there are some great stores that are not included on this list (Fancy Decor, Floorplan, Loft/Aria, etc.) because the great majority of their pieces fit into the Contemporary, Urban Rustic, Modern, etc. styles. LISP Bazar - secondlife://LISP/96/131/1097 La Galleria II - secondlife://LA%20GALLERIA%20II/185/157/26 MB Antiques - secondlife://ENCHANTED%20CLANLANDS/84/128/22 Dench Designs - secondlife://ROOKERY/202/61/22 [ba] barnesworth anubis - secondlife://Demersal/128/128/0/ Bella Rose Designs - secondlife://BellaRose/128/128/0/ Prestique - secondlife://Gleannbogh/164/200/0/

I assumed that part stays white, like it’s trim...

Here's another shop I went to today that has more "traditional" furniture...http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/La Galleria II/185/157/26 Not specifically Victorian, but mostly not modern. I'm thinking about the white or cream camelback sofa and chairs for the spring.

Yes I'm very happy with the beachfront and don't plan on abandoning again.

OK, have moved from the east coast to the west. Bertram, 1 row away from the ocean. Issues with moving around, will take my graphics preference levels down and log in again if needed. EDITED TO ADD: Spoke too soon. The property didn't give me control over it, so I abandoned. EDITED TO ADD: Far south, on the beach. The Elms. Needs some grass, but since its waterfront I will be keeping it.

Thanks...just am debating over abandoning what I have. There's a few quirks going on since there's nearby property that is still unreleased. Can't even walk down the street without things weirding out.

Are Victorians still available or are is it pretty much just abandons now?

I personally came back to Premium (and actually back to being active in SL) because of the new Linden Homes. I fellt that with Bellisaria, SL is finally on the way to realizing the potential it has had since the beginning of really being a VR social community.Not only for events and specific groups, but for all premium users who are willing to be just a little bit outgoing (with events and public land open to non premium users as well).

Just went to Apple Fall today and noticed that they have some wingback chairs near the back of the store that are $0. There were a whole bunch of folks there which was rather surprising to me.

I am guessing that they are trying to build up enough inventory to remove the old style homes as an option when selecting a home...

OK, with my main avi - first one: controller set far away from house, still deeded to Lindens and did not work. Second one...ok but very land-locked (not surprising with the Victorians). Decided to try one more time...just a block away from the islands, will keep this one even though houses to the right are still being bug-tested and have the red text that shows through on my house...but I figure that will go away very soon.