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Eben Slade

If the wind stops, row!

Join date: 17 May 2007

Posts: 146

06-28-2007 10:37

Are there any groups out there that allow homeowners to show off their hard work decorating their homes? Like a Tour of Homes event?

I spent a lot of time getting the right furniture, putting it in the right places, and making new objects when I couldn't buy what I wanted. (Moving the virtual couch was murder on my virtual back!) I tried one furniture scheme, found it didn't feng shui for me, tried another, rinse, lather, repeat. After all that toil I sat back and admired my handiwork...all by myself...it was lonely.

I showed my partner, but he's my partner. He probably thought "Why can't you do that with our apartment" but he said he liked it and it looked good. =) You know, like you'd expect.

I don't want to sell any of it, but I also don't want to be the only one to enjoy it. However, I like my privacy, so I don't want complete strangers romping through the doors at all hours. A group that schedules tours with their members would be just what I'm looking for. I'm hoping there's a group like that, even if it turns out to just be a big ego stroke. You can learn things from other people's technique.

Nimue Jewell

Unabashedly Leggy

Join date: 20 Mar 2007

Posts: 1,745

06-28-2007 10:43

That is a cool Idea. I would go!

Could it be done as an event? A chain of teleport stations that take you from one home to the next set out only for the event, and maybe get a notecard at each place telling you a bit about it? When the event is over the teleport pads could just be removed? I dunno, but it sounds really fun. I love to see what other people have been up to.

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Oryx Tempel

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Join date: 8 Nov 2006

Posts: 7,663

06-28-2007 10:59

sounds like fun! why don't you start a group of your own and invite us?

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Marianne McCann

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Join date: 23 Feb 2006

Posts: 7,145

06-28-2007 11:13

Now that'd be cool! I bet we'd be willing to show off our home for a day or so.

Mari

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Monk Szondi

Human, being.

Join date: 31 May 2007

Posts: 32

06-28-2007 11:21

Sounds like a good idea to raise money for your favorite cause.

Eben Slade

If the wind stops, row!

Join date: 17 May 2007

Posts: 146

06-28-2007 11:44

From: Monk Szondi

Sounds like a good idea to raise money for your favorite cause.

Hmmm. I'm sure there are product endorsements to be had out there, but most "Tour of Homes" programs give to charity. If I did one, it'd be as free as possible; that way there are more participants.

If businesses chose to back it financially for endorsements, that would have to be something agreed to by all the members. It is their house and their time that they're putting on the line.

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Eben Slade If the wind stops, row! Join date: 17 May 2007 Posts: 146	06-28-2007 10:37 Are there any groups out there that allow homeowners to show off their hard work decorating their homes? Like a Tour of Homes event? I spent a lot of time getting the right furniture, putting it in the right places, and making new objects when I couldn't buy what I wanted. (Moving the virtual couch was murder on my virtual back!) I tried one furniture scheme, found it didn't feng shui for me, tried another, rinse, lather, repeat. After all that toil I sat back and admired my handiwork...all by myself...it was lonely. I showed my partner, but he's my partner. He probably thought "Why can't you do that with our apartment" but he said he liked it and it looked good. =) You know, like you'd expect. I don't want to sell any of it, but I also don't want to be the only one to enjoy it. However, I like my privacy, so I don't want complete strangers romping through the doors at all hours. A group that schedules tours with their members would be just what I'm looking for. I'm hoping there's a group like that, even if it turns out to just be a big ego stroke. You can learn things from other people's technique.
Nimue Jewell Unabashedly Leggy Join date: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 1,745	06-28-2007 10:43 That is a cool Idea. I would go! Could it be done as an event? A chain of teleport stations that take you from one home to the next set out only for the event, and maybe get a notecard at each place telling you a bit about it? When the event is over the teleport pads could just be removed? I dunno, but it sounds really fun. I love to see what other people have been up to. _____________________ Prim Pincher: Low Prim Furniture for Home, Garden, & Skybox http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nimue%20Isle/173/155/27
Oryx Tempel Registered User Join date: 8 Nov 2006 Posts: 7,663	06-28-2007 10:59 sounds like fun! why don't you start a group of your own and invite us? _____________________
Marianne McCann Feted Inner Child Join date: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 7,145	06-28-2007 11:13 Now that'd be cool! I bet we'd be willing to show off our home for a day or so. Mari _____________________ "There's nothing objectionable nor illegal in having a child-like avatar in itself and we must assume innocence until proof of the contrary." - Lewis PR Linden "If you find children offensive, you're gonna have trouble in this world " - Prospero Linden
Monk Szondi Human, being. Join date: 31 May 2007 Posts: 32	06-28-2007 11:21 Sounds like a good idea to raise money for your favorite cause.
Eben Slade If the wind stops, row! Join date: 17 May 2007 Posts: 146	06-28-2007 11:44 From: Monk Szondi Sounds like a good idea to raise money for your favorite cause. Hmmm. I'm sure there are product endorsements to be had out there, but most "Tour of Homes" programs give to charity. If I did one, it'd be as free as possible; that way there are more participants. If businesses chose to back it financially for endorsements, that would have to be something agreed to by all the members. It is their house and their time that they're putting on the line.