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The Barefoot Duchess

05 Wednesday Sep 2018

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And those that were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those that could not hear the music.  ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

Photographed at ~ Du Petit Lac Des Cygnes

The Lady Constance sat upon the seat staring at herself in the mirror contemplating having to stand or sit this day for of all things a silly portrait.  Sticking her tongue out at her reflection she giggled.  Her parents the Duke and Duchess had commissioned this painting months ago as the artist Fragonard was in such high demand these days.  Her ladies maid entered her chamber, and on cue, Constance stood as Marie helped her dress. Turning this way and that in front of the mirror she was satisfied her parents would applaud her efforts.  Marie nodding her approval turned and left the room. Listening carefully as her footsteps faded, Constance convinced that she was now alone, hefted her skirts, sat down upon a chaise and began to remove her shoes as they pinched her toes,  probably because she went barefoot most of the time and she didn’t want to soil her new stockings either.   So, off they came too.  None would be the wiser if she walked carefully.  Laughing to herself she danced out to have her portrait painted, deciding that a barefoot duchess might soon be all the rage at Versailles.

Just a little teaser to the continuing story of Lac Des Cygnes.  Be kind to one another.  TWMA♥

I would like to thank:

Maitreya: Mesh Body Lara

Catwa: Bento Mesh Head Catya

Amara Beauty: Rebecca Skintone 08 for Catwa

Shape: Custom Shape of My Own Making

!go!: Antoinette “Daylight” Gown, Antoinette Hair with Hat

Euphoric: Smokey Eyeshadow Mihrimah Series for Catwa, Hizma

Izzie’s: Dark Lip Tint for Catwa

Kunst: Lucy Choker and Earrings

AvaWay: Krystal Ring Bento for Maitreya

EarthStones: Simply Yours Bridal Set Platinum

La Boheme: Mani/Pedi French Soft

oOo Studio: Moody Pose 07

LumiPro: LumiPro HUD 2018

Jian: Dove, Dove Cage

Botanical: Boxwood Hedge

Heart Garden: Harmony Moon Lily

 

 

 

The Chateau Of The Little Swan Lake

21 Saturday Apr 2018

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It will cost you nothing to dream.  And everything not to.  Find your wings.

 

Located in the south region of France, formerly known as the Aquitaine region now known as Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in a remote area between Pau and Oloron-Sainte-Marie, at the foot of the Pyrenees mountain range, stands Le Chateau du petit lac des Cygnes. The Chateau is located not more than 100 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean and roughly 50 kilometers from Spain as the crow flies.  The winters are wet, mild, with occasional snowfalls.  The summers are warm, mild, and much drier.

History of the chateau dates back as early as the late 1600’s, with the chateau as it now stands completed around 1705.  The family, with ties to the royal court, preferred a quiet life in the countryside rather than the strict regimen at Versailles. It was during the French Revolution that the much-loved family, protected by the village inhabitants, journeyed over the Pyrenees into Spain, then gained passage to the young United States of America, thereby escaping the blade of the guillotine.  The family blossomed in the new country and their life in France was but a memory passed down through generations that followed.  Centuries passed, the Chateau grew quiet, eventually fell into disrepair, and soon was all but forgotten.

Until now…

About 3 weeks ago I moved Le Lac Des Cygnes from a homestead to a full region.  While I am nowhere ready to reopen I thought to give somewhat of a teaser.  The storyline is a work in progress and the above paragraphs are the fruits of my labors, or better yet of many, many, many edits.  More to follow…soonish.

Be kind to one another.  TWMA♥