~~*LEMANIA & The FRENCH FARM*~~

WOOHOO it is time for the Preakness and we have picked three winning horses along with of course the special group gift!

BLACK EYED SUSAN - Represents the blanket of black eyed susans that is thrown over the winner horse! The State flower of Maryland where the Preakness is held 1L :) and I have to say it's lovely!

RETIRING - 1L Pink delight of STILL IN LOVE

The Line Up - Trifecta :) - 100L TODAY

MINE THAT BIRD - Mine that bird what a name lol but I used fab sequins in silvers and make it very elegant yet sexy!

RACHEL ALEXANDRA - Timeless elegance but vintage fabrics were used from the late 1800's with a flowery hat and lovely lace - every inch a lady.

BIG DRAMA - Woohoo black sexy and yes big drama with lingerie and fur omg! ::)

SO WHO WILL WIN -- :) PICK THEM ALL AND YOU WILL!!_____________________________________
THE FRENCH FARM - 100L TODAY ONLY!

We have --

PRETTY - I can say Lestat did a fantastic job it is so soft and pretty with light delicate flowers that flow down the gown. Feel PRETTY!

MINT NIGHT - UPDATED -- I love this one since it reminds me of one of those mint and chocolate patties - swishy and chiffon in mint and choclate colors with shoes!

RIDHA'S RED UPDATED -- This one is fantastic and deep rich red with a shorter swirly skirt and matching red velvet pumps - the chocker in black onyx - dance the night away!

ONE LAST THOUGHT!

I want to thank ALL of you for your generous and kind donations to the Melina fund. Thanks to you we have so far raised over 75,000L for her. You know, making one person a cause may be a llittle scary here in SL but if we don't take a chance and care - who will?
I love you all and was and am very touched by your awesomeness and fabulous divaness!


Hugs and kisses ---Lemania

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/168/118/313 hidden village

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/153/166/30 Lemania's castle

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eros%20Island%20I/175/87/28 The French Farm

~~LEMANIA & The FRENCH FARM~~

We have so MANY things I will start right out!

At Lemania's --------------

Retired: Just Fall - :) you can wear anytime this cute dress 1L!

NEWNESS and SPECIALS 100L today only!

GNU - This one makes me laugh it is a project I did in RL and painted an almost life size gnu or cow with horns for benefit. It took me 2 months and I wanted to share this with painted jeans and a baby doll!

RUBY - By Lestat - A lovely and elegant ruby gown that can take you anywhere!

TEA STAINS - This is another vintage texture from a 1920's gown with lace and silk in muted tones of tea and flowers - a low back and gold flowing design on the back makes it better when you walk away.

SPECIAL -- MELINA -- There are a lot of causes in SL but this one is for a person and I was asked to do a dress for her to auction. We thought it best to make it 50 limited editions. Here is MELINA --
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THE FRENCH FARM!

SPECIALS and NEWNESS 100L Today only!

POPPY - This is a sweet design that makes you want to go and wander in the poppy fields!

BEEKEEPER - This one is mine and it is unique lol. It has a buttery honey texture and a pin you can touch for on and off emittters of bee pins. Have to see it lol.

CHECK - Casual cute unique unsual - Lestat has gone all out with this casual denim outfit with red rick-rack and a checked red shirt. Too cute!

WOOHOO what a great day !! Come and visit us and grab all the specials on the way at both locations.

LEMANIA'S AND TFF

Today is the FIRST day we have begun the new 6 specials woohoo! So let's start!

LEMANIA's FROG CASTLE ---

RETIRING DESIGN - Such A Blue Christmas - lovely blue and white gown yu can wear anytime! 1L

SPECIALS 100L today only!

Ruffles in Surf - This one is lovely and unique. You really have to see the texture and color on this gown.

Alisha - The texture is from a book from 1782 and is a light green brocade with lovely matching satin and brocade skirt. Pretty!!

Kararli - Sparkle when you walk - make a statment in this 50's style gown with matching hat!________


THE FRENCH FARM

Fern - A lovely delicate pattern on this greenhouse collection inspired gown - very summery!

All Of Me Tonight - he will want all of you in this rich dark brocade gown with long fishtail skirt!

Saffron - another gown from Lestat's greenhouse collection that is so buttery and cool!

WEEKLY GROUP GIFT AT THE FRENCH FARM! ANTIQUE PINK - Only 1L and it is drop dead lovely!

So you have a great time going to both sims and seeing the lovely gowns we have for you.

Hugs!

Lemania

MISS FRENCH FARM SUMMER 2009

You are cordially invited to submit your entry for the MISS FRENCH FARM - SUMMER 2009 contest. The winner of the contest will receive the following prizes:
1> The TITLE of Miss French Farm - Summer 2009. 2> 2 Original Dresses provided by Lestat Reuven and Lemania Indigo. 3> From time to time during her reign, Miss French Farm will appear at events and receive some of the designs created by Lestat reuven and Lemania Indigo.4> A 2000L Gift Certificate for Lemania Indigo Designs.5> Her final photo as selected or created by The French Farm which will be displayed throughout her reign at The French Farm.6> 3000L in Store Vouchers from Quiver Quintessa.7> MagicMirror will provide a photobook keepsake album for the winner.*** Possible other prizes to be determined._________________________________
PAGEANT WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 3th at 1:00 PM SL TIME and 10 Finalists will be chosen to participate. Finalists will be notified on May 30th. At that time the 10 finalists will be given a choice of gowns to model in the pageant itself. 1 Winner will be chosen.
The Pageant will be held during The French Farm Summer Garden Party which will include games, prizes, music and a fashion show!__________________________
Each Entry is required to have the following information:
1. Name of Avatar2. 4 Photos that HAVE NOT been photoshopped or altered in any way whatsoever. They must be taken in Second Life. Any alterations will disqualify the entrant.3. A notecard explaining WHY you would like to be Miss French Farm.4. All entries must be received by no later than May 25th at 1:00PM SL Time. No further entires will be accepted after that date.5. All entried must be in a FOLDER with the name of AVATAR and ENTRY FOR MISS FF. Send the folder to: LEMANIA INDIGO - all folders MUST BE MARKED AND INCLUDE THE INFO or may not be counted!! BE CAREFUL!!____________________________
DUTIES -- Miss French Farm - Summer 2009 will be required to be at the next crowning of the winner in the Fall of 2009 and will retire her title to that winner.
Miss French Farm will also be required to attend any events held at the French Farm when possible. This includes concerts, special events and sales, etc. If you are unable to do so, please do not apply.
JUDGING: Judging will be conducted by a panel of Lemania Indigo, Lestat Reuven, Summer Loon, Tapika Tomsen, MagicMirror Faywray and several other judges yet to be determined.
*** Miss French Farm is a very important person to us. She will represent all of us here in her manner and her activities. She will hold the title until September of 2009 at which time a Fall winner will be crowned. We hope Miss French Farm will enjoy her title and her duties.
THANK YOU!

SolidArt - The Italian Earthquake Auction

More pics for you and the dress raised 5000L and the whole show raised over 115000L which is fabulous!

SolidArt - The Italian Earthquake Auction

Thank you soooo much to Aleece Sugarplum for her patience during this whole thing as she has had to stand for many hours waiting for my dress Klee- Highways and Byways to come up for auction. The auction is to benefit the earthquake victims in Italy. Lovely designs and a wonderful cause!

STEVIE WONDER

Happy Birthday Stevie!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZtiJN6yiik

Retired: Baby Love 1L

NEWNESS and SPECIALS 100L Today only!

Ebony & Ivory - Of course! ::) This one is very special and a handmade texture so that I could replicate the piano keys in a delicate way :)

My Cherie Amore - A lovely combination of old gold, and a deep velvety teal with an elegant fishtail skirt.

Boogie On Reggae Woman is a Funky take on the fun song with a short striped dress, funky hat and boots - boogie on!

THE FLICKR Winner is Amie Adamski! Woohoo and she gets all of todays gowns along with a week of being the picture on land and group! Congrats Amie and keep them coming girls!

Look for a notice later that I hope will get all of you excited!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/168/118/313 hidden village
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/153/166/30 Lemania's castle
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eros%20Island%20I/175/87/28 The French Farm

Hugs,
Lemania

FAIRYTALES

We all like fairy tales and today we are presenting some of my favorites to you :)

RETIRING - PERSIMMONS with SHOES 1L

NEWNESS & SPECIALS: 100L TODAY ONLY!

SNOW WHITE - The perfect virginal princess from the fairy tale comes to life in this vintage fabirc gown with a dove for your shoulder. Comes with a jacket lace layer and veil - perhaps a wedding -- :)

ROSE RED - Rose Red was one of the most beautiful girls in the kingdom and today she is made from vintage velvet in deep red and black with white lace and a rose at her hip.

GAUZE by Lestat - A lovely Flowy spring time and summer gown that can take you dancing and to dinner!

THE MAY FLOWER HUNT IS STILL ONGOING AT BOTH SIMS!

We will be having some WONDERFUL adventures for you in June - info coming on that in the next couple of days.

Come visit us at both sims!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/168/118/313 hidden village

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/153/166/30 Lemania's castle

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eros%20Island%20I/175/87/28 The French Farm

Hugs,
Lemania

GRACE

The disaster is over and things should be smooth today with the hunts at both Lemania and The French Farm! Lots of goodies today too!

FLICKR GIFT -- If you post your hunt pictures on Flicr you get the gift - IS IT LOVE - Exclusive to FLickr posters!

RETIRED: POT OF GOLD -- This one is funa dn springy! 1L

MIDNIGHT MANIA - 2 LOCATIONS!! 2 GIFTS!!
at Lemania's TWILIGHT ESME at The French Farm - Twilight 3 skins!

SPECIALS & NEWNESS 100L Today ONLY!!

CARMEN -- I put this one and it was like OMG wow - one of those moments and I love those. Red and Black with hint of gold -- Carmen in the flexh - with wide legged pants and a lovely big skirt - yummy!

CATE - PALE FIRE 2 & CATE - PALE FIRE 1 -- This dress was taken from a photo of Cate Blanchett and I had done the first version and loved it so much that I changed out the skirt and pants and made a second one. The photo of Cate shows how close I came to her outfit.

My favorite thing to do is try and re-create the lovely designs I see and I hope you enjoy.

Please visit me at Lemania's and then go and see The French Farm where we have exclsuive designs for you!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/168/118/313 hidden village
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/153/166/30 Lemania's castle
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eros%20Island%20I/175/87/28 The French Farm

Hugs!Lemania

THE HUNT IS ON!!!

There are FLOWERS BLOOMING ! A Mother's Day Gift in the Group and Subscriber and LOTS OF FUN --!!
Happy Mommy's Day - We gave this one out in the SL Divine Diva Group ::)
YOU CAN SCROLL DOWN AND SEE THE HUNT GIFTS!! The style is fun and light and summery and some are a little crazy ::) But I hope you enjoy them all!
26 Gifts from Me, Summer and also some from Lestat and all the shopkeepers also have flowers out ! Happy HUNTING!!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eros%20Island%20I/182/18/29

PS: DISASTER ZONE :)

Due to a major error on my part I have a disaster on my hands at my sim Lemania.
Temporarily I am closing the sim for at least 48 hours in order to get set back up. In the meantime - the hunt gifts are all at THE FRENCH FARM with my new designs and lots of other clothes and the gifts -- even midnight mania is there! GO HUNT ALL OVER THE SIM!! HUGS!! and thanks for understanding ::)

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

TEMPORARY FOR LEMANIA --

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eros%20Island%20I/182/18/29

MAY FLOWERS CONTINUED

Not sure if this is all 26 plus the extra gift but they are all fun and lovely! See you at the hunts!!!

Both SIMS! THE FRENCH FARM and Lemania's!