February, 2010
Wow, I know it's been a long time since I updated my blog, but the Holidays were just a very busy time for me, as I am sure they were for you all! I hope you all got a chance to see Phantom Rose decked out in Christmas decorations! We had a Xmas island again and the main canal was iced over for skating.
But spring has come and Phantom Rose is back to green lushness and flowers are starting to bloom. Pirate Island is back with swimming and boating. But as many of you know, if you want to skate, you can take the chair lift to Skate Mountain and still enjoy some winter fun! The automatic couples/single skater is waiting, along with some dances and places to hang out, while you listen to Martini in the Morning!
I am looking forward to our two Valentine balls this month. Our 3rd annual Vampire Valentine Ball on 2/13, has all the gothic romance you could want. Then on Sunday, 2/14 we have the Opera House Valentine Ball, Love is in the Aria!
I want to welcome our newest residents to Phantom Rose! I hope to see you all at our events! I will be planning more Phantom Rose events for this spring.
If anyone would like to become involved in planning our activities, or have ideas they would like to see done at the Opera House, please IM me and we can talk. I am always looking to help new artists get started. The Opera House is a non-profit venue decated to promoting cultural understanding thru the arts.
Warmest Regards, Duchess Lannorra
November, 2009
Well October was incredibly busy for me in RL, but things are settling down now and you will see me in SL more often!
I want to thank everyone who came out for the Spooktacular Lightshow and Halloween Ball. We really had a wonderful time! And having the lightshow at the Graveyard certainly did add to the Halloween theme!
This month, the Opera House has an event every Sunday! I will be doing a special piano concert this Sunday. And of course, at the end of the month we will be doing another Fabulous light show. In December, mark your calendars for another round of Lightshows to the Trans Siberian Orchastra's xmas music!! I will be doing several shows on different days/times, not just Sundays, in order to reach the most people!
You will notice there's a nip in the air at Phantom Rose and the season is changing. I saw the fall folliage out and soon it will snow!
Don't forget all the great activities we have: Horseback riding, ice skating, tai chi, boats and many wonderful romantic spots for dancing or just chilling!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Warmest Regards, Lannorra
September, 2009
If you missed the lightshow this month, you missed a fabulous show. The music was from John Williams, the great Movie Maestro, including his themes to Superman, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and many more. We had a nice turnout!
This has been a very busy month for me in my RL. My job is keeping me very busy, so I know I haven't been in world as much lately. However, for October I am plannning an incredible Halloween celebration at the end of the month. I hope you will all join us! We will be having a special Lightshow, an hour earlier than normal, then a spooky and fun Danse Macabre Ball at the Graveyard!
In other news, we have a new Resident in Grayson Manor, Reme Skytower and his partner, Marisuya. Please give them a warm Phantom Rose welcome when you see them.
Hope to see you all soon! Warmest Regards, Lannorra
AUGUST, 2009
Wow, this month has flown by! The Phantom Rose birthday ball was well attended and was a very very lovely time! Friends, old and new, stopped by to say happy 2 years and to wish us well. The music was devine and the dancing wonderful! Please use the new LINK on this page to the AList to see some fabulous pictures of the Opera House!
I also want to mention that I am now offering free demo horses to use on the sim. So now you don't have to own a horse to ride our trails. Just go to the beginning of the Trails, and follow the instructions to get a free horse to use.
More Exciting news... we will be having an Opera based Scavenger Hunt on August 30, at 1pm. We have some really fun items you will search for around the sim, and some great prizes! Everyone who collects the 10 tokens and submits them to me on time, will receive a prize! The FIRST person to drop on me the correct tokens, will also receive a beautiful Trophy and extra prizes! So mark your calendars and be sure to come to the Opera House on Sunday, August 30th!
Lastly, we have some new residents at Phantom Rose this month! Please take time to say hi to Desiree in Amberly Hall, and to Tasha and Talon in Castle Dunbayne!
Look forward to seeing you all soon... Warmest Regards, Lannorra.
JULY, 2009
This month I am very excited to announce that Phantom Rose is officially TWO YEARS OLD! Back in July, 2007, I rented a sim to develop a different kind of living space. Something I would come to call "Romantic Gothic". A long time rabid fan of the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of The Phantom of the Opera and Anne Rice vampire tales, I drew on them both for my inspiration for Phantom Rose. I wanted a lush, romantic island, but with a gothic edge. I terraformed the region into many small islands, so that each castle I rented would have their own space, including their own beach and that fabulous, endless ocean view! The centerpiece of the Island was, of course, The Opera House! I was so intimidated by that build. It had to be special and fabulous. Over the two years, I have had many visitors tell me that its one of the most beautiful Opera Houses in all of Second Life, so I am gratified to think I succeeded. After about 6 months, I had most of the castles rented out, when I got an opportunity to buy an island of my own. I jumped at the chance! Since the island was all my own builds, I was able to recreate Phantom Rose and move all my residents in about 5 days! Quite a featl LOL. That was December 07.
Over the years, I have made some changes. I took out two of the castles in order to make our Pirate Island and huge waterfall. And I added some lovely wedding areas, but mostly Phantom Rose has retained its original vision and beauty. I have found many pictures on the web, taken by visitors and residents, and it is amazing to me to know how many people have been touched by my creations.
We will be having a Masquerade Ball at the Opera House this month, so check out the calendar for the sim (or Opera house) for details. For those of you who have never found the Phantom's Lair, this is another chance to immerse yourself in the music of the night.
I hope all my friends, old and new, will join us for this very special Occasion! I look foward to seeing you all at the Ball. Warmest Regards, Lannorra.
JUNE, 2009
Lannorra has just finished a huge Project. Its Vegas Quickies, and includes a retro Drive In theater and Diner, where Oldies are always on! Next door is a hilarious new experience in Second Life... Vegas Quickies Drive Thru Divorces and Weddings.
On the Divorce side, you will follow the road to Closure as you get advice and help from several celebrities, including Dr. Phil (mandatory counseling) and Judge Judy! This is a hilarious ride that will have you laughing all the way thru! Lots of fun, for only $100L each.
Vegas Quickies Drive Thru Weddings: Something different and new! Drive Thru weddings at Vegas Quickies. Hop in your Pink or Red Cadillac, either alone or bring another couple! For $100L each, this fun and exciting automated wedding takes you thru 3 of Vegas's most famous shows: Liberace, Sigfried and Roy, and the fabulous Circe du Soliel! You will have ample time to take pictures at these stops, to commemorate your exciting Vegas Wedding! After the shows, your car pulls up to the Drive Thru Wedding Chapel, where Elvis is waiting to perform your ceremony. After giving him your names, he will marry you as only Elvis could! Once your ceremony is over, you get one last Vegas photo opportunity as JUST MARRIED. At the end of the ride, waits a fabulous reception area, where you can tp in your friends and for the inexpensive amount of $50L each, you can party for an hour, with Elvis and his showgirls. Take pictures with him, dance, cut your cake, listen to love songs or elvis only radio!
Just search on Vegas Quickies... and have fun!
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Exciting news! The Phantom Rose Graveyard has been listed as one of the TOP 10 GRAVEYARDS in SL, in slGoth Magazine! This great new publication offers their readers a look at all the interesting gothic sites and events in Second Life. I have placed a kiosk at the Graveyard, so stop by and pick up a copy. :-) You can also click the link to the left to go to their website!
