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Creative => Story-Telling => Topic started by: playmovictorian on April 28, 2011, 19:38:57

Title: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 28, 2011, 19:38:57
Dear Playmofriends  :wave:

Those of you who have followed my project of "Summer Garden Party on Regent St" are already aware of the amazing response of my Friends from the online Playmo communities accross the world who have said YES to participate to the project by creating a unique character to fit in the colorful and numerous cast !

I must admit that when I first drawn the shape of the future grand gardens on sheets of A3 paper I would never have dreamed that one day, I would receive creations from some of the most creative and talented members of our Community.

Thanks to the wonderful idea of our Friend Tonguello ( Gaston ) who first offered to create a character to join my happy little Victorians in their summer adventures on Regent St, I have received over the past three months parcels from countries as diverse as Argentina, USA, Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France and of course England.

In each of these parcels, were little characters lovingly packaged accompanied by a little hand written note from my Friends and this is for me, nothing short of magical and I would like to thank them all from the bottom of my heart  :love:

I have created this thread as a THANK YOU to those who have created these wonderful characters and a reminder of who is who as far as Summer Garden Party on Regent St is concerned.

The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St

Milady de Winter created by our Friend Gis from the Netherlands ( Playmofriends )

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/634347PHTO0002.jpg)

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The evil and deadly seductress from Alexandre Dumas novel "The Three Musketeers" is being played by Eleanora Duse, the most famous Italian actress of her time and archrival of Sarah Bernhardt. Her beauty was legendary and so was her appetite for men and fashion. She was simply known as "Duse"  :love:

Karim :gent:

Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: tonguello on April 28, 2011, 20:13:30
Beautifull pictures and a fantastic idea dear Karim!! Credits will be long! How many characters are there?
I can't wait for the rest though!!!!!  :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 28, 2011, 20:35:16
Brilliant idea Karim!!! I am looking forward to see all the characters and your pictures!!!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 28, 2011, 21:00:13
Thank you dear Friends  :wave:

Sarah Bernhardt created by our Friend Lazoutte from France ( Tricornejock.com )

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/886361PHTO0008.jpg)

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Still celebrated today as one of the greatest actresses of all times, the Divine Sarah as she was known was legendary on both sides of the Atlantic. Her incredible beauty and talent filled theatres in Europe and America. As the world was running short of superlatives to describe the Divine Sarah, she decided that money was far too common for her fees and demanded to be paid in sumptuous jewels which will not fail to attract certain predators in tuxedo  ;)

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 28, 2011, 22:21:09
Lady Van den Hesse created by our Friend Tonguello ( Gaston ) from Argentina ( Playmofriends )

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/986796PHTO0017.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/149234PHTO0021.jpg)

Lady Van den Hesse is the queen of high society and is celebrated from New York to London and Paris. Born from a wealthy family in Buenos Aires ( Argentina ) she now defines etiquette wherever she goes and is feared accordingly as one word from her can make or break a reputation. Her impeccable taste for organising lavish parties is well known and this summer garden party on Regent St should be no exception. She is the Aunt of Lady Charlotte Waldorf Astor

Karim :gent:


Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 28, 2011, 22:54:11
Lady Charlotte Waldorf Astor created by our Friend Emma Jane  from England ( Playmofriends )  

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/906883PHTO0022.jpg)

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Lady Charlotte was born Waldorf and later married into the prominent Astor family. We catch up with her as she returns from New York on the latest Cunard Steamer to prepare the opening of the Summer Season in London. Her husband, Lord John Rudolph Astor is still in New York working on his latest business venture : the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

Karim :)

Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: tonguello on April 28, 2011, 22:57:17
 :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
Fabulous!!!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 28, 2011, 23:24:59
Queen Victoria created by our Friend Emma Jane from England ( Playmofriends )

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/204843PHTO0033.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/273413PHTO0039.jpg)

Our most gracious Majesty will enchant the Guests at the high tea served in the gardens by her royal presence. :love:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: bonniebeth on April 28, 2011, 23:36:31
So many magnificent creations, and Karim, you have showcased them beautifully here. Thank you for re-introducing them to us, so we can get to know who's who a little better. It must be so exciting for you getting to examine up close these customs from so many different skilled artists. What a privilege that is! Thank you so much for planning this wonderful party. :love:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Playmoholics on April 28, 2011, 23:45:19
So beautiful...all of them  :love:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Hadoque on April 29, 2011, 02:16:58
 :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: el jefe on April 29, 2011, 02:39:05
Holy %@#*  The Queen is coming? 
These are really some gorgeous figures and even cooler considering they were created by playmo fans from all over the world.  This is definetly a not to miss event.   :wave:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on April 29, 2011, 02:46:45
Magnificent creations! This is the start of a historic event! :wow:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 29, 2011, 06:27:30
 :love: :love: :love: them all
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Gis on April 29, 2011, 07:09:45
Great idea and awesome presentation. It is great to see them all again.

I also would like to point out that I had nothing to do with this custom appart from sending it. The klicky is completely designed by my wife.

Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: bonniebeth on April 29, 2011, 11:35:43
I also would like to point out that I had nothing to do with this custom appart from sending it. The klicky is completely designed by my wife.

Who should really be a member here. ;D
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Lindama on April 29, 2011, 12:34:55
They are all beautiful! :love:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 30, 2011, 19:48:52
Thank you so much for your encouraging comments dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :gent:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 30, 2011, 20:05:23
The Three Musketeers created by our Friend Jean-Mi from France ( Tricornejock.com )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/523632PHTO0004.jpg)

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These joyous Three Musketeers are amongst the most famous and easily recognizable characters of all times !

Athos played by Henry Irving

Portos played by James Crew

Aramis played by Charles Kelly

These 3 Gentlemen are amongst the finest Actors of the Victorian era  :love:

Karim :gent:

Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: cowabounga on April 30, 2011, 20:11:57
Hi Karim! I feel so ashamed! I promised I'd make a henchman for Pr. Moriarty and I still haven't. Sooooo sorry! Since the party is to take place in summer, can I still make it up to you and send this figure I promised. Or are you mad at me, don't wanna hear about me any more and I just forget it? Please answer on PF, I'm not on TJ anymore (kicked out, you'd say?)
Cheers,
Arnaud
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 30, 2011, 20:16:07
Bonjour cher Arnaud  :wave:

Thank you so much for your comments !

Professor Moriarty has already been created by our Friend Panos, but the characters of Dr Watson and Inspector Lestrade are still available if any of these two are tempting your creativity  ;)

It is really nice to see you around !

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 30, 2011, 21:04:12
Cardinal de Richelieu created by our Friend Erika from France ( Uchronys.com )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/169055PHTO0012.jpg)

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"Bring me the head of d'Artagnan on a silver platter" !

The evil Cardinal de Richelieu from Alexandre Dumas novel The Three Musketeers is played by the talented victorian actor Martin Harvey.

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 30, 2011, 23:04:50
Jayson created by our Friend Tricornejock from Germany ( Tricornejock.com )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/644344PHTO0022.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/142517PHTO0029.jpg)

Jayson is the Mansion Porter and occasionally Driver and with the arrival of all these celebrities, needless to say that he will be a busy boy  ;)

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on April 30, 2011, 23:36:26
Arsene Lupin created by our Friend Erika from France ( Uchronys.com )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/693253PHTO0033.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/698337PHTO0037.jpg)

Arsene Lupin indulging in his two passions : beautiful Women and exquisite jewels    ;)

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: el jefe on May 01, 2011, 06:06:18
They all look amazing!!! :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Daniela on May 01, 2011, 13:14:55
Karim, the presentation of the charakter is amazing!

You can send every single picture to a contest and have best chances to win! ;)

Beautiful! Absolutly beautiful!!!  :love:

Daniela
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 08, 2011, 17:18:04
Thank you so much dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 08, 2011, 17:24:14
Miss Periwinkle and Monsieur Firmin - Gardeners Extraordinaires ! ( Karim's Collection )

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Miss Periwinkle and Monsieur Firmin have worked their magic throughout the Grand Gardens of No1 Regent St and have been a fixture of this project since day one  ;)

Karim :gent:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 08, 2011, 19:28:23
Beatrix Potter created by our Friend Emma Jane from England ( Playmofriends )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/296423PHTO0023.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/324530PHTO0030.jpg)

The famous chlidren books author is visiting No 1 Regent St and is delighting the young audience with her wonderful tales  :love:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 08, 2011, 19:30:37
Fantastic pics and a great reference this thread is to you major project Karim!!!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 08, 2011, 20:03:07
THank you very much dear Friend  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 08, 2011, 20:17:09
Lord Martin and Lady Danielle St Giles, their Butler Archibald and pet Tiger Errol created by our Friend Daniela from Germany ( Playmofriends / Klickywelt.de )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/271534PHTO0048.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/349173PHTO0055.jpg)

Arriving in their usual grand style and creating quite a sensation on Regent St with the first Rolls Royce and certainly the first tiger  :lol:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/484581PHTO0035.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/889234PHTO0045.jpg)

Daniela has also created an evening outfit for Lord & Lady St Giles and Lady Danielle is seen wearing a magnificent Parisian gown inspired by a painting from her Friend Claude Monet called the "water lilies"  :love:

Karim :gent:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: bonniebeth on May 09, 2011, 00:30:17
Such lovely customs, and what a beautiful job of presenting them, Karim!!!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: tonguello on May 09, 2011, 01:50:47
Daniela that last lady is amazing!!! I love her hair!!  :love: :love: :love:

Karim, all set ups are great as always!  :love:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on May 09, 2011, 18:24:45
Great custom figures & story contribution! Your display is awesome as always Karim! Well done!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: skypurr on May 09, 2011, 20:14:59
Your introductions to the characters and the background displays are marvellous Karim.  :clap: :clap: :clap:
Daniella your lady is wonderful,   :inlove:
I love the idea of the inspiration for her dress.  :wow: :clap: :wow:

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: bonniebeth on May 10, 2011, 00:57:39
Daniela, how did you do her hair? Are those beads?
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Playmoholics on May 10, 2011, 01:03:30
All so beautiful  :love:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 10, 2011, 05:32:53
Thank you very much dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :gent:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 10, 2011, 05:40:48
Lady Edwina Weldon from Weldon's Fashions ( Karim's Collection )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/367225PHTO0001.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/200505PHTO0018.jpg)

Everything is Frivolity !

Lady Edwina, also known as "Silver Scissors" has been a fixture of my previous tales and is defining fashions in the Victorian era as an Interior Designer for the Mansion and of course Fashion Designer dressing the "Belles of the Ball"   :love:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: bonniebeth on May 11, 2011, 00:27:19
Such beautiful and detailed pictures! I love the shopping bags. :love:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on May 11, 2011, 00:42:02
Another excellent addition! :(o):
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Daniela on May 11, 2011, 17:11:22
Daniela, how did you do her hair? Are those beads?

Thanks all for the nice compliments!  :wow:

And Bonnie, yes, the hair are rocailles beads. Very easy and a nice effect.  :love:

Great you like them!

Daniela :wave:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: bonniebeth on May 11, 2011, 22:33:04
They look excellent; I may have to copy that!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 15, 2011, 15:59:14
Thank you so much dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 15, 2011, 16:05:45
Mrs Applepie created by our Friend Isa from France ( Tricornejock.com )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/525834PHTO0005.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/945768PHTO0012.jpg)

Mrs Applepie, Pastry Chef Extraordinaire will prepare all the sumptuous desserts of the Summer Garden Party. We are catching up with her in the victorian kitchen as she is baking fresh pies with the help of young Peter and of course, Rupert the Cat who always insists on making sure that everything is cooked to perfection  ;) !

Karim :gent:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Playmoholics on May 15, 2011, 17:23:14
Just beautiful  :love: Those pies look so realistic
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 15, 2011, 17:37:01
Thank you dear Friend  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: bonniebeth on May 15, 2011, 17:37:15
Those pies look good enough to eat! :love:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 15, 2011, 17:41:43
Miss Adelaide, Miss Bridget, young Peter and Rupert the Cat ( Karim's Collection )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/463915PHTO0021.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/801180PHTO0047.jpg)

With Mrs Applepie, this talented and joyous Team will cook and bake a feast to remember for the Summer Garden Party  :love:

Karim :gent:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 15, 2011, 18:02:35
beautiful Karim  :)9
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 15, 2011, 18:14:04
Thank you dear Panos  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on May 15, 2011, 18:19:37
Maria Malibran created by our Friend Sarrat from Spain ( Playclicks.com )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/698280PHTO0052.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/702491PHTO0068.jpg)

The greatest Opera Diva of all Times will delight the Guests of the Summer Garden Party with her enchanting voice in a unforgettable performance  :love:

Karim :gent:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: WarriorOfToys on May 29, 2011, 05:05:15
I cannot wait to see this Karim! ;D
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmogal on May 30, 2011, 01:37:34
These figures are outstanding!!! Love the clothing and decorations. Very fine details. What a lovely party this is going to be. Thanks for sharing it with us! 8-) 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 07, 2011, 20:39:26
Thank you so much dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 07, 2011, 20:41:07
Streetkids created by our Friend Danielle ( Tricornejock.com / Uchronys.com )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/8200981.jpg)

Karim :gent:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: bonniebeth on June 07, 2011, 20:44:46
Very nicely presented, Karim!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 11, 2011, 15:13:41
Thank you very much dear Friend  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 11, 2011, 15:14:52
We have welcomed the London Street Children created by my Friend Daniele from Belgium ( Tricornejock.com / Uchronys.com )

Inspired by the rescue of the little Peter from the harsh life of London Street Children, Bridget took the carriage to London East District to bring a colorful bunch of little Street Children who will enjoy a new start in the happier surroundings of Regent St : Jimmy and Charly the Boys, Millie and Jenny the Girls will be happy to help out around Regent St and finally eat to their heart content in the Victorian Kitchen   ;)

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: bonniebeth on June 11, 2011, 15:23:51
I know the children must be very happy to have been rescued from the streets! I'm glad they now have a happy home to go to.
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 11, 2011, 16:35:26
We are welcoming Lord & Lady Mc Angus of Barnhourrie created by our Friend Elaine from Scotland ( Playmofriends.com )

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/403147PHTO0108.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/274097PHTO0116.jpg)

Lord Hamish McAngus who can be seen here with his lovely wife Georgiana on the terrace of their Scottish family castle of Barnhourrie is the descendant of Sir Fergus Mc Angus. Georgiana is the daughter of a famous Whisky Distiller and will bring samples of her production to the Summer Garden Party ;).

They are both wearing their family tartans and Lady Georgiana's splendid gown is matching the famous Glengoyne Amethyst she is also wearing  :love:

Karim :)

Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 11, 2011, 17:17:56
So nice to see all the friends joining!!! Thank you for these photos!!!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: basilsdad on June 11, 2011, 17:28:26
Wonderful Karim and friends.  I love all the detail that went into the custom figures and placement in the elegant settings.   :love:  Thank you so much for the photos.
Joe
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: tonguello on June 11, 2011, 23:26:17
Excellent customs Elaine, and Karim always the perfect setting!!!!  :love:
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: skypurr on June 12, 2011, 12:32:26
That is a wonderful setting for the McAngus clan Karim.
Pleased to see that the whisky arrived intact!

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Playmoholics on June 12, 2011, 16:43:13
Oh they are so gorgeous  :love: :love: :love: I love the setup!!!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 17, 2011, 17:55:04
Thank you very much dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 17, 2011, 18:15:39
We are welcoming Melville the Fishmonger from Whitby ( Karim's collection )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/428799PHTO0009.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/269110PHTO0024.jpg)

Nowhere in our Majesty's kingdom can a fish be fresher than from Whitby  ;) ! And this is precisely Melville who will be delivering his catches of the day to the No1 Regent for the Summer Garden Party !

Those who follow my escapades around the UK already know the picturesque harbour of Whitby which I visited in April  :)

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 17, 2011, 18:19:32
Oh yes I remember that trip!! Lovely inspiration!!!
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Post by: bonniebeth on June 17, 2011, 18:27:42
What a great fish market! Looks good Karim, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: tonguello on June 17, 2011, 19:26:38
Karim this is superb as always! I LOVE those fishes, trays and baskets!  :love:
BTW that is one of my favorite clickies of all time.  :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 17, 2011, 19:35:18
Thank you very much dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 17, 2011, 19:40:13
We are welcoming the Master of Evil Professor Moriarty and his diabolical Assistant Colonel Moran created by our Friends Panos from Greece and Gis from Holland ( Playmofriends )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/876394PHTO0026.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/511059PHTO0044.jpg)

Bring me the head of Sherlock Holmes on a Silver Platter !

Just like Arsene Lupin, Sherlock Holmes, Professor Moriarty and Colonel Moran will step in the second part of my tales this summer  :)...

Karim :)

Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 17, 2011, 20:11:33
oh!!!  :clap: :clap: :clap:

really lookin forward to the story Karim!!  ;D Excellent pressenttion of the Master of Crime!!!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 17, 2011, 20:14:36
Thank you dear Friend  :wave:

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 17, 2011, 20:19:00
We are welcoming Mr Jenkins, the Butler of the Mansion who is accompanied by two Footmen, Winston and Saunders created by our Friend Tim from the USA ( Playmofriends )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/274302PHTO0052.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/353565PHTO0063.jpg)

With such a celebration to prepare and supervize, no doubt that Mr Jenkins and his two assistants will soon be very busy  ;)

Karim :)
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmovictorian on June 17, 2011, 21:05:40
We are welcoming Mrs Higgins the Head Housekeeper, Becky and Mariette, Parlour Maids ( Karim's Collection )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/645423PHTO0065.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/681734PHTO0084.jpg)

Mrs Higgins and her little Fairies will work their magic through the Summer Garden Party to make sure that the mansion is shining like a new penny and all the Guests happy  ;)

Karim :)
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Post by: Playmoholics on June 17, 2011, 21:22:23
So beautiful  :clap: I love the flowers in the background!
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Tiermann on June 17, 2011, 21:35:04
So many wonderful characters. It's great to see them coming from all over the world. This will be THE party of the Season I'm quite convinced.
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Post by: tonguello on June 18, 2011, 00:12:31
Oh KArim where do you shop?!?!?!?!?  :lol:
The clock, vases, columns and fireplace are incredibly beautiful! So detailed!
Congratz! This will be the Party of the Decade! Indeed!  :love:
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Post by: el jefe on June 18, 2011, 00:25:19
Wow, what an amazing cast of characters!  Mrs. Higgins looks like a no-nonsense kind of lady.  Can't wait for the actual start of the party.   :wave:
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Post by: playmovictorian on June 18, 2011, 18:32:41
Thank you very much dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :)
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Post by: playmovictorian on June 18, 2011, 18:34:58
We are welcoming Wilfried the Coachman and James the main Gate Porter ( Karim's Collection )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/600554PHTO0012.jpg)

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When Wilfried the Coachman is a new addition to my collection, those who have been following my earlier tales such as "Christmas Miracle on Regent St" are familiar with the smiling face of James the main Gate Porter  ;)

Karim :)
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Post by: bonniebeth on June 18, 2011, 20:49:19
Some fine-looking gentlemen!
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Post by: playmovictorian on June 18, 2011, 21:15:40
Thank you dear BB  :wave:

Karim :)
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Post by: playmovictorian on June 18, 2011, 21:38:46
We are welcoming Lord John Rudolph Waldorf Astor, Charlotte's husband and Master of No1 Regent St with their Daughter Miss Alice.

Miss Alice is accompanied by her Governess Miss Gertrude and her Godfather Cornelius Vanderbilt created by our Friend Emma Jane from England ( Playmofriends )


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Lord John Rudolph Waldorf Astor, Master of No1 Regent St who has just returned from New York on the latest Cunard steamer after the grand opening of his latest business venture, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, is seen posing in the first portrait with his delightful wife Lady Charlotte and their no less adorable Daughter Miss Alice  :love:

The second portrait shows the Masters of No1 Regent St accompanied by Lady Van den Hesse, Lord Cornelius Vanderbilt and Alice's Governess Miss Gertrude.

Karim :)
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Post by: bonniebeth on June 18, 2011, 21:49:53
 :inlove: :inlove: :inlove: Simply lovely!

And Karim, as always your presentation is beautiful! So many beautiful details in the setting.
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Post by: tonguello on June 18, 2011, 22:29:13
Exquisit!!!!  :love: :love:
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Post by: playmovictorian on June 19, 2011, 07:05:49
Thank you very much dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :)
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Post by: Wolf Knight on June 19, 2011, 08:22:02
Karim, each presentation is more amazing than the previous one  :clap:! I was showing these to a friend and he could not believe that all these set ups are not photoshoped!! You are an excellent photographer and your sets ups are trully exquisite!!!  :wow:

Thank you for brightening up our world my friend!!!  :gent:
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Post by: Lindama on June 19, 2011, 12:12:35
So beautiful! There is a wonderful softness  and warmth to your photos Karim.
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Post by: playmovictorian on June 19, 2011, 12:22:09
Dear Panos  :wave:

Thank you very much for your kind comments !

I indeed pride myself on creating all my decors including the backgrounds without using special photographic effects.

I truly admire what can be done with such effects when creating an atmospheric decor but I also value the true effort of someone who has gone through the trouble of creating everything from scratch like myself  ;)

I very carefully select the backgrounds to my scenes, the accessories and the lighting until I am satisfied with the result, as much as may be.

The best example to date is a canvas picture representing a moon crescent on a night sky behind which I put a light to create the "magical" silhouette of Mary Poppins ! Because the scene was happening on top of the mansion, I had a side shelf topped by a light, then the picture canvas in front and on a stand my little Mary Poppins...this was such a gymnastic in itself to achieve the picture, but the result was not too bad in the end  8}

Karim :)
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Post by: Wolf Knight on June 19, 2011, 13:45:00
I remember that Mary Poppins pic!!!  :love: :love: So beautiful!!
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Post by: tonguello on June 19, 2011, 19:40:34
Hey I want to see that pic! where is it?  ???
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 19, 2011, 22:45:50
Hey I want to see that pic! where is it?  ???

Its somewhere in this thread I think

http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=3613.0
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: tonguello on June 19, 2011, 23:27:59
Thank you Panos I found it! It is a great picture! Made want to see Mary Poppins again!  :lol: :lol:
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Post by: playmovictorian on June 20, 2011, 00:38:11
Thank you Panos & Gaston  :wave:

Here is the pic :

A famous Shadow !

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/411866unasombrafamosa.jpg)

From my tale "There is Magic in the Air"  :)

Karim :)
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Post by: bonniebeth on June 20, 2011, 00:46:54
That is an awesome picture! Aw, now I wanna see Mary Poppins again, too. :love: :love: :love:
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Post by: Wolf Knight on June 20, 2011, 06:30:11
you know what I hear .... right?

:cheerlead: :cheerlead:supercalifragilisticexpialidocious :cheerlead: :cheerlead:

beautiful, amazing, ingenious pic Karim!!!!

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Post by: bonniebeth on June 20, 2011, 14:35:07
 :lol: :lol: :lol: Yes, that's the only word to describe it! :D
Title: Re: The Cast & Guest Stars of Summer Garden Party on Regent St
Post by: playmogal on June 20, 2011, 14:58:15
Karim,
Your Mary Poppins photo is gorgeous!
Lovely photography, Pgal :wave:
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Post by: playmovictorian on June 22, 2011, 23:04:41
We are welcoming Samuel Carter, journalist who will cover the event for the Delineator ( London ), La Gazette du Bon Ton ( Paris ) and Cosmopolitan ( New York ) ( Karim's collection )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/321970PHTO0006.jpg)

We are catching up with Samuel Carter as he is finalizing the last details of the picture which will advertize the Summer Garden Party on Regent St and will be front page material for the Society magazines. Helped by Miss Periwinkle for the flower arrangement, Mrs Higgins and of course the quintessential Lady Weldon, Samuel Carter is guaranteed to create the most eye catching magazine cover of this season showing the leading couple of the Victorian Society Lady Charlotte & Lord John Rudolph Waldorf Astor  ;)

Amongst the many famous Guests invited to the Summer Garden Party, we would like to introduce :

Baron Leopold Rothschild and his Wife Olympia created by our Friend Emma Jane from England ( Playmofriends )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/860011PHTO0044.jpg)

The delightful Olympia is wearing a dress by Charles Frederick Worth called "Summer Rose"

John D. Rockefeller and his Wife Eliza created by our Friend Emma Jane from England ( Playmofriends )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/299865PHTO0035.jpg)

The elegant Eliza is wearing a dress by Worth called "Emerald Waltz"

Lord Cornelius Vanderbilt and his Wife Lavinia created by our Friend Emma Jane from England ( Playmofriends )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/501318PHTO0020.jpg)

The exquisite Lavinia is wearing a dress by Worth called "Symphony in Pink".

A trio of Princesses, Isabella from the Asturias House, Margherita from the Savoy House and Amalie from the Hohenzollern House created by our Friend Emma Jane from England ( Playmofriends )

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/132606PHTO0050.jpg)

Princess Isabella is wearing a dress by Worth called "Andalous Serenade"

Princess Margherita is wearing a dress by Worth called "Italian Sonata"

Princess Amalie is wearing a dress by Worth called "Viennese Swirl"

And last but not least the picture which will make the cover of all the Society magazines from London to Paris, to New York and beyond, showing :

Lord John Rudolph and Lady Charlotte Waldorf Astor advertising the event of the season "Summer Garden Party on Regent St"  

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/712739PHTO0009.jpg)

Karim :gent:

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Post by: tonguello on June 22, 2011, 23:16:54
Beautiful creations!!!! All of them! :love: :love: :love:
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Post by: bonniebeth on June 22, 2011, 23:35:09
So many lovely ladies and charming gentlemen. :love: And beautifully presented, Karim! Your photography is always top-notch!
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Post by: el jefe on June 22, 2011, 23:38:55
Wow! The guest list is getting huge!  I really dig the journalist guy and of course all the lovely ladies.  :wave:
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Post by: playmovictorian on June 23, 2011, 19:31:32
Thank you so much for your encouraging comments dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :)
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Post by: playmovictorian on July 17, 2011, 08:19:43
Good morning dear Friends  :wave:

Here is my first video in 2 years  :cloud9:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeafpFlrVPE

The musical background will be Haydn's Piano Sonata No 10  ;)

Karim :gent:
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Post by: tonguello on July 17, 2011, 11:47:21
 :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
excellent start Karim!!!!!!


 :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Post by: bonniebeth on July 17, 2011, 12:49:44
Fantastic, Karim! So many lovely creations from all around the world, all together for one party. :love: This was such a lovely idea!
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Post by: skypurr on July 17, 2011, 13:18:09
Absolutely Wonderful Karim  :clap: :clap: :clap:
Loved the music too  :love:

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
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Post by: gaspodfreud on July 17, 2011, 19:39:51
hi Karim , still wonderfull and great mary popins ! you have enought taste and "classe" with Emma to make a wonderfull scene of waltz in vienna , hope one days you will try that ....
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Post by: playmovictorian on July 18, 2011, 03:59:05
Thank you so much dear Friends  :wave:

Karim :)
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Post by: Wolf Knight on July 18, 2011, 18:18:52
All the words have been taken...

Bravo Karim!!!  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: