I'm so pleased to see that so many people have discovered the second location for Så Roligt! on Rich Idiot island. It has been open for a month now. That's it, there in the background. It's the largest shop on the plaza, so you can't miss it.The plaza itself has had quite a facelift. This fruit vendor offers free fresh fruit, and there are several picturesque tables with sun umbrellas nearby, where you can sit and chat with a friend while you decide where to shop next. There's even a friendly bluebird flying around.
I have had so much fun selling clothing, I decided last week to open a small shop to sell oriental rugs, which is something I have always had a weakness for. Here it is. Like the name?
It's not very big ... just a narrow little shop between my friend Rocksie's Shapes and Jewelry shop on one side and my other friend Brielle's clothing and portraits store (Enraptured Designs) on the other. I managed to cover the floor and walls with beautiful Indian and Chinese orientals, though, so there's a pretty good selection to choose from.
I'm selling all of the rugs at very affordable prices, and they are all sold with copy/mod/transfer permissions so you can size them appropriately for your home or office, and you can even give one to a friend as a gift.
The place I actually had the most fun with is on the opposite side of the plaza ... a book store I built and am operating for the Alliance Library System. I love books, so I jumped at the chance to design this place.
It's a two-story building, but we're only using the first floor for now. Come on in ... let me show you.
I tried to match the feel of small, village bookstores that I used to visit with my mother many years ago, before Brentano's and Barnes & Noble took over and put a chain store in every town. It has a wonderfully eclectic mix of used and new books, a little reading nook, and a coffee pot just inviting you to sit for a while. Best of all ... it really is a book store. You can buy books here without leaving Second Life!
I'm using one of Bucky Barkley's magical Slider panels, which make it possible for you to click on any image and connect directly to the web page on Amazon.com where that book is sold. You buy the book the same way you would make any online purchase, and a portion of the sale price goes to ALS to help support projects on the island and elsewhere on the archipelago.
I have loaded several good books about Second Life into it, as well as most books by author Robert Shemin, whose publisher has sponsored our work on Rich Idiot island this year. I'll add other books as people express an interest.
Finally, there are changes along the shore as well. Remember this lovely yacht, the Rich Idiot? Well, just beyond it, to the west, they have rebuilt Gastby's, which is a wonderfully elegant supper club.
Next time you have an evening out with a special friend and you want to try someplace new, come to Gatsby's. It offers a delicious menu by candlelight, and a spacious dance floor .... all right down at the water, so you can watch the sun set and listen to the waves. It is an intimate and very romantic place for an evening.
Notice that I wore a new blue dress especially today, because I wanted to match the decor when we got to this spot. Springtime is finally here, so I thought it would be nice to design something bright that would catch the spirit of the season. It's a colorful dress with a straight skirt that I'm calling "Hyacinth." The lace bodice adds a delicate touch. If you like it, drop by the shop.
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