OKLAHOMA

Today we remember on April 19, 2005, we witnessed a terrible thing here on American soil - the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City. My family are proud Okies and I had been in and out of that building many times for my job but had moved about 6 months before the bombing to Atlanta. I knew many people effected by this tragedy.
BUT - we can celebrate the strength and determination of both Oklahomans and Americans who came together -- so let's celebrate my "home" - Oklahoma :)

RETIRED - QUIET WHISPER - Lovely semi-formal gray gown 1L today only!

NEWNESS & SPECIALS --

LUV'S COWBOYS -- You know you do and this is the cutest jean skirt, bodice, hat and boots! 100L today only

Thank God I'm A Country Girl -- Blue jean shorts, corset and lime green shirt -- stylish country girl! 100L today only

Eyes of Texas (OK this is Texas and all my Okie relatives may get upset but it goes with the theme lol) - Another lighter jean skirt with an original wool blanket shirt! 100L today only

We also have the hunt for prizes going on again today !!!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/153/166/30

THE FRENCH FARM -- OOO Do I have a fun LIMITED EDITION GOWN FOR YOU LATER TODAY!!

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

Hugs!

SILVERY

Blue and silvery and ghostly colors along with reds and purples! :) Lot's of news!

GROUP GIFT - The Barbie Line Continues with CAREFREE BARBIE - ready for a picnic? 1L

RETIRED - LA PALOMA - the dove and it is one of my favorites 1L today only

NEWNESS: 100L TODAY ONLY

FARFALLA - A lovely blue and silver shimmery shorter gown with matching shoes - love this one!

Specter - This is a vintage lace gown in black and silvers and not only will you be ghostly but beautiful too.

Moriah - Short, with smokey grey lace and shoulder scarf and rose. Matching pumps yummy!

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Lot's going on at THE FRENCH FARM TOO -- Both Lestat and I have new designs out that you MUST see. There is the AUCTION for the ONE OF A KIND outfit based on FORTUNY the fabulous designer -- - See the full ad at the French Farm.
Plus I have released a new collection called THE MONTHS. Every month a new gown which will disappear after the month is over. You will want to collect all of them! This month - APRIL!

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Many of the shopkeepers have gifts for you as do we. Come and see us there too!

Hugs and have a great day!

A Little Italy & Fan Dancers

A little romance, a little Sopranos and some fan dancing :) all you need to be lovely! Even some leopard thrown in! Meeeowww!

Cat Scrath Fevor is retiring today for 1L and I don't have the texture so here is the pic :)

NEW SPECIALS:)

Yes, Summer has thoughts of Venice on her mind since she just returned from there - black classy :) 100L for Today only!

Guma - OK yes it's the name the guys in the Sopranos were always calling their chickies on the side - sequined mini with matching boots - and a short daisy duke shirt. 100L today only!

Fan Dancer -- hehe this one makes me smile. I took a vintage fan from the late 1800's and made a fan dancer outfit with rip script in both peices! :) Cute bikini underneath for those that are shy and matching flowery shoes! 100L Today only!

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THE FRENCH FARM -- Please wander around and visit the new shops with some gifts in there for you. Also the 1 LIMITED EDITION GOWN on AUCTION is there too -- ::) More to come girls!

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

So much goodies - so little time!Love ya!

FORTUNY GOWN AUCTION

FORTUNY - One of THE most famous designers of all time and YOU can own a dress that was made using a vintage 1920's texture - THIS IS ONE OF A KIND AND WILL NEVER BE SOLD - IF YOU WIN YOU WILL BE THE ONLY ONE TO EVER OWN THIS OUTFIT!!

This outift includes everything! It starts with a cape - to operate once you put the hood on - in chat 1/hoodup or 1/hooddown. It is trimmed in lovely lace.
There of course is the dress with trim of ties in the back and vintage buttons. You can wear a jacket over the dress which is fantastic with the texture from Fortuny. It has a full skirt that moves when you walk, and a cute bow on the front.
Underneath there is a layer of lingerie with a bra and panties and fishnet matching stockings with a detail down the back. There is even matching court shoes.

You also receive the PEACOCK set from Dryad Designs - (You can purchase that seperately in the vendor). It is a lovely matching green with the art deco style. Lovely with this gown.

THIS IS ONE OF A KIND AND WILL NEVER BE SOLD. OWN IT - BUY IT - LOVE IT! Come bid here. Bidding ends on Sunday evening ---

BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS:To bid right click on the box, select "Pay" and pay more than the current bid. If someone outbids you, your money will be immediatly returned to you (even if you're not online) and if you win, the item will be deliverd to your invent as soon as that current auction ends. (even if you're not online).

GOOD LUCK AND WE HOPE YOU LOVE IT!

Lemania and Lestat@ The French Farm

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LOUNGE WITH ME!

Lounge around like a woman of the 1930's today or ... be mysterious in black. Today we have some loungers from the 1930's and more of these to come because I just love them and the print is original from the period but you know what.... I would wear them today, can picture myself leaning back on a satin sofa with maybe William Powell handing me a martini lol - what about you?

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RETIRED: Reflections - 1L

NEWNESS:
Flowery Lounger 1930's - YUM is all I have to say! 100L today only
Brocade Lounger 1930's - Rich :) 100L today only
Midnight Temptation - WOW 100L today only

NEW MIDNIGHT MANIA GIFT ::)MIDNIGHT BLUES -- set at 200!

THE FRENCH FARM! We have releasted the weekly gift and this time its by Lestat called Robins Egg and here is a pic and a LM ::)LOVELY!

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WOOOOOO and the hunt is still on!

Love ya

The Gang at Lemania & French Farm

TEA PARTY DAY IN USA

A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY

In 1773, Britain's East India Company was sitting on large stocks of tea that it could not sell in England. It was on the verge of bankruptcy. In an effort to save it, the government passed the Tea Act of 1773, which gave the company the right to export its merchandise directly to the colonies without paying any of the regular taxes that were imposed on the colonial merchants, who had traditionally served as the middlemen in such transactions. With these privileges, the company could undersell American merchants and monopolize the colonial tea trade. The act proved inflammatory for several reasons. First, it angered influential colonial merchants, who feared being replaced and bankrupted by a powerful monopoly. The East India Company's decision to grant franchises to certain American merchants for the sale of their tea created further resentments among those excluded from this lucrative trade. More important, however, the Tea Act revived American passions about the issue of taxation without representation. The law provided no new tax on tea. Lord North assumed that most colonists would welcome the new law because it would reduce the price of tea to consumers by removing the middlemen. But the colonists responded by boycotting tea. Unlike earlier protests, this boycott mobilized large segments of the population. It also helped link the colonies together in a common experience of mass popular protest. Particularly important to the movement were the activities of colonial women, who were one of the principal consumers of tea and now became the leaders of the effort to the boycott.

Various colonies made plans to prevent the East India Company from landing its cargoes in colonial ports. In ports other than Boston, agents of the company were "persuaded" to resign, and new shipments of tea were either returned to England or warehoused. In Boston, the agents refused to resign and, with the support of the royal governor, preparations were made to land incoming cargoes regardless of opposition. After failing to turn back the three ships in the harbor, local patriots led by Samuel Adams staged a spectacular drama. On the evening of December 16, 1773, three companies of fifty men each, masquerading as Mohawk Indians, passed through a tremendous crowd of spectators, went aboard the three ships, broke open the tea chests, and heaved them into the harbor.As the electrifying news of the Boston "tea party" spread, other seaports followed the example and staged similar acts of resistance of their own.'

When the Bostonians refused to pay for the property they had destroyed, George III and Lord North decided on a policy of coercion, to be applied only against Massachusetts, the socalled Coercive Acts. In these four acts of 1774, Parliament closed the port of Boston, drastically reduced the powers of selfgovernment in the colony, permitted royal officers to be tried in other colonies or in England when accused of crimes, and provided for the quartering of troops in the colonists' barns and empty houses. The acts sparked new resistance up and down the coast.

NOW DRESSES FOR TODAY

Not much description for the dresses today since Lemy got to hurry up to her tea party but i hope the brief of today's theme explains a lot for you:))

Retired:

Mischief-1 L$ Today Only!!!

Tea Party related a couple :

Tea Party Box

Tea Party Babydoll

and SHABOOM a awesome classic gown which i like a lot

I hope u all have a great time and u Lemy have a good tea party and may ur voices be heard!!!

Hugs,

MM

THE FRENCH FARM EVENING

We have a wonderful gift for you! A replica of a 1910 Vintage Silver Dogwood Brooch! This was made especially for you by Dryad Fall. You can see how much it looks like the original! Yours for 1L in the silver package by the new design I have out!

Ballet Passion - this is a fantasy and fantastic outfit. The fabric is beaded vintage but with a sexy twist. It has 2 skirts short and long, lingerie, and last but not least, the ballet high heels to match! OMG it's VERY special! ONLY 10 WILL BE SOLD SO IF YOU PURCHASE PLEASE TAKE THE BOX!

We have lovely LIMITED EDITION GOWNS all throughout the building -- even a cigarette girl which is toooo cute! So come on down and BE UNIQUE -- ;p

ATTENTION - IN THE MERCHANT AREA WE HAVE CARTS FOR RENT NOW -- CHECK IT OUT!!