Furniture Reporter

I was talking with Luna Benavente yesterday about the design contest coming up, and she asked me ‘Have you seen our new house?’ I had not, and I’m not one to turn down an opportunity to see a house – in SL or RL – so I said TP me! Here is the actual true response I had as soon as I walked in:

[2008/08/05 8:50] You: i actually just gasped

I’ve stated in this blog before that I’m not partial to big honkin’ SL houses – they tend to feel cavernous and cold, and you couldn’t possibly ever fill them up and make them feel cozy. The times, they are a-changin’. :) The Deeb Home is a product of The Firm, a company formed by Luna and Asri Falcone…and it should be required that you go see it. Yes, you.

When I went back to the house this morning to take pics, I had a really hard time not taking pics of every square meter, because I love every meter as much as the last. So I’m going to try and highlight just the coolest things and tease you just enough that you’ll run right over to see the whole package! Now you know my M.O.

Entrance waterfall:

Super cool curvy ceiling w/recessed lights, over the living area:

My absolute favorite SL office of all time:

Recessed hot tub & bar in the upstairs hall — the coolest thing about this is not that they put a hot tub in the upstairs hall…it’s that they did it with such subtlety. It’s not like you walk upstairs and go ‘Wow! There’s a hot tub here!!!’ It’s more like you come around the corner and go ‘Oh! Well, look at that. There’s a hot tub. Cool.’ It’s not a focal point; it’s a hidden treasure.

Best master bedroom ever — bear in mind that this picture only shows the bed area…you’re missing out on the sitting area, the fireplace, the large cool TV, the master bath, and the cute little wardrobe/closet area. Go. Now. And. See.

The Deeb Home is listed at $L18,995. Before you fall out, let me explain! That includes the house (copy/mod) AND everything inside it. All the cool, sleek, very well-textured and animated furniture…the accessories…original artwork…working faucets…and more and more…and the best SL ceilings I have ever seen. Seriously, as you explore the house, be sure to look up. A lot. And, at 1372 prims (furnished), this is not a house for the 512 sqm land owner – but for the rest of us… ;) as the info notecard for the house states – ‘be the talk of the town in your neighborhood!’

Check out The Deeb Home here. Enjoy!

Table update!  Travis e-mailed to say that it’s been so humid that he doesn’t feel comfortable putting polyurethane on until the air dries out a little.  Assuming the weather cools down like it’s supposed to, we should still have the table before my parents get here this weekend. These are the kind of awesome, welcome delays you get with hand-craftsmanship that just aren’t an issue with Ikea!

In the meantime, here are some more in-progress pictures -

I finished the entry floor on Sunday morning, so we’ll be able to make the new table feel right at home.  We’d like a piece of locally-made pottery to put on top, but well-made, attractive, locally-produced pottery is sooo expensive.  The Wisconsin Art Pottery Show is happening the same weekend we’re in Madison, so maybe we’ll find something there.  Or maybe there’s someone reading who makes pottery that we could hire?    Comment or e-mail me a price for something like this!

Remember TDlovr’s Party? Well go I’m serious!!!!!!!!! All of you try to go! Please lol! Here’s all the stuff:

Yeah I found that somewhere lol and I changed it around well go people!!!!!!!!! PLEASE GO!!!!

Williams & Martel imports heirloom quallity furnishings designed by master craftsman in England who take pride in their artistry.  Each piece is superbly crafted of solid wood with rich finishes and will compliment both traditional and eclectic interiors.   This blend of functionality, quality, and design flexibilty is what sets the Williams & Martel Collection apart from the mass market furniture available at chain stores and has made it a premier source of designer furnishings.

For information and purchase inquiries contact Patricia.DellaTorre@williamsmartel.com or Barbara.McCarty@williamsmartel.com.

The Non Table and Chairs from Komplot Design from the Swedish company Källemo is made in hard rubber with soft surface, is waterproof and can be placed both in and outdoor.

Non Table and Chair