Fusion Magazine - October 2013

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roukje Hoorenbeek, the creative genius behind Dutchie Furniture, is a guru on the sensual and exquisite needs of avatars across the grid, in varying genres. In the last 6 years, she has become an architect, builder, sculptor, and designer of home furnishings, houses, skyboxes, and clothing. However, above all of these, Froukje Hoorenbeek is a story teller.

When asked about her humble beginnings, Froukje laughs and states that she had her first house within three weeks of joining SL. She quickly realized when shopping for furniture, that it was either really great looking but high prim or low prim and “not-so-good looking.” Motivated by her own style and need, Froukje bought mod/ copy furniture, stripped it down to the basics and learned by seeing what and how others created pieces. The same was true of the adult furniture she found; good animations were often stuck in ugly furnishings that made the avatar look ridiculous, with repetitive movements, degrading actions, etc. However, in Froukje’s mind, why not have both high-quality furniture with equally well done animations?

The storyteller was born. There’s no doubt that Dutchie Furniture is one of the leading establishments of adult furniture. Froukje’s designs can be found in some of the sexiest clubs on the grid, including, but not limited to: The Library, Ēlýsion Adult Lounge and The Chamber Society. Include the countless home-owners that enjoy the addition of Duthie Furniture to their decor, and you’ve got hours of role play possibilities, both public or private. 52


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