Tag: SL Home&Decor

Feeling Toasty

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http://Feeling Toasty

Here I am, blogging for the first time from my new home in Florida, featuring fall items in my post lol.  I’ve been alone in an empty place, with furniture in one bedroom and nowhere else.  The house echoes, and with ETA sweeping right through here last night, we found out that the glass sliders in back leak, and leak badly. The joys of a new home!  Without tables or anything else, it’s proving rather difficult to blog, but I’ve juryrigged a system that allows me to be on for short bursts of time without destroying my back or my hands.  A desk and chair is definitely on the list! And although blogging all these delicious fall items makes me yearn slightly for the beauty of fall, it was already turning quite chill when I left NY last week, and that I will definitely NOT miss.  I’ll be happy to enjoy the beauty of fall and then winter from my sunny climes (assuming the sun ever comes out, that is).., but even without the sun, it’s nice and warm and toasty! Good to be back! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Hawkers House – Ladies Mesh Contessa Split Bottom Sweater.  Available in a choice of solids & patterns, this awesome autumn sweater becomes an awesome outfit since every purchase includes the Ladies Mesh Boyfriend Rolled Jeans.  The knit sweater has a cowl neck with a buttoned panel, plus three big buttons going down the front before the bottom splits. Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Ocacin Vol, Maitreya, & Classic M.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the November Swank Event, open Nov 7th – 30th.
  • Scene:  Simple Reflections – S’Mores Leafy Firepit.  Includes the firepit & the s’mores table, plus a fun selection of animations with self-rezzing props (if you enable the experience) for singles & couples in 3 different positions relative to the firepit, which makes it perfect for groups of friends too!  Great way to ward off the chill of those nippy fall evenings!  EXCLUSIVELY available at the November Swank Event, open Nov 7th – 30th.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (gift version)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control), in the new updated version.  Truly the most natural curves on the grid with options to add that extra oomph how & if you want it, as well as others to minimize the bust &/or the butt.  With Tonic, you can truly customize the look of your body!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Sandy
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – Abalone
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Anna Eyes Pack #1
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Dulce Secrets – Boho Chic Lipgloss
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Jewelry: EarthStones – Dragonfly Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

Spookzilla

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http://Spookzilla

Halloween just seems to go on and on, doesn’t it?  For a one-day/one-night “event,” it really dominates our lives for quite a period of time.  As I’ve said before, I’m not really into the dark side of things; I like my Halloween with a dash of humor as opposed to truly creepy horror.  You’ll never find me on one of those Halloween “experiences” in real life, no way no how.  But here in SL?  Although I’ve stumbled upon a few of what I’d consider to be truly distasteful settings, most of it is wildly creative mixed with a strong dose of fun.  The truly horrific part is that I need to totally redo my home landscaping — again — when Halloween is done!  Happy Halloween!

Tylar’s Treasures – Halloween Graveyard.  10 fun Halloween items for your landscaping pleasure!  If you can find them, use them all together, following the setup below (which is what I did) or create your own layout.  If you only find one or two, no matter, because each one is awesome all on its own.  The sense of humor on the five gravestones is classic, had me groaning & chuckling…  “Crisp P. Bacon, Fried to Death”, “Noah Scape, Always Felt Trapped”… the details are to die for (yes, pun definitely intended)!  The flowers at the graves are eyeballs, the ghost floats up & down, the bats are outlined in red & fly around the Crane Tree, the fog is gently drifting… just awesome! EXCLUSIVELY available at the Spookzilla Hunt October 23rd – 31st.  120 stores are participating, “hunt til you die.”  See the key below for details on the 10 graveyard treasures to find; each item is just 25L.  Happy Hunting!

Too big a problem to sweep under the rug

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http://Too big a problem to sweep under the rug

How do you deal with problems?  Do you sweep them under the rug to deal with another time, or do you face them immediately?  I’ll admit that I do both.  Sometimes I honestly just can’t be bothered with small issues, figuring they’ll either stop being important & will therefore just go away, or that waiting won’t make a difference.  Big problems, however, generally don’t fit easily under that proverbial rug, and need to be dealt with immediately.  Unfortunately, sometimes you have periods of time where EVERYTHING seems to be going wrong, with problems cropping up everywhere.  Now that I am moving in less than two weeks (eeek!), I seem to be dealing with a host of new issues, big and small, from the fact that new furniture I was considering which was going to take a week to 10 days to be delivered last time I looked is now showing as 2 – 4 months, to the roof bag for my car suddenly being too frayed to use safely and new bags all seem to be back-ordered until well after I leave.  Sighs… oh well, the best-laid plans and all that…  Time to take a breather and have a nice slow cup of something hot…  Happy shopping!

  • Top:  Tonic – Fave Cropped Sweater.  You know that one sweater in your closet you always go to when you want that comfy feel but still want to look great?  THIS is the SL equivalent.  It comes in 16 colors; perfect to mix & match with all sorts of bottoms to create multiple looks.  ONLY for Tonic bodies, this comfy sweater is sized for Curvy, Fine, & Fine-Mini, & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the October round of eBento, open through October 30th.  Demo available.
  • Pants:  Tonic – Slick Leggings. Skin-tight leggings, with a V in front for added style, in a beautiful “slick” texture. 16 colors, sized for Curvy & Fine, with versions for boots & dainty-fit. EXCLUSIVELY available at the October round of eBento, open through October 30th.  Demo available.
  • Cottage:  Dreamland Designs – Garden Cottage Complete.  Includes the cottage, the fence & all plantings within it as well as the two arching autumn trees in front.  All the plantings are copy/mod, so you can easily add more autumn color around the cottage, like I did.  Included & also sold separately: The Autumn Hanging Chair (full of animations, PG or Adult!), the Cabin Fireplace, & the Autumn Chocolate Tray (it gives cups of hot chocolate, just like what I’m holding, & will animate your avatar).  EXCLUSIVELY available in PG or Adult versions as a complete set, Hanging Chair Only (Adult or PG), Fireplace Only, or Garden Cottage with Garden, all at the October round of the Swank Event, open October 7th – 31st.  See the closeup below for a full view!
  • Rug & Rat:  Evolving Images – Body Under Carpet; Rat V; Goth Shield.  Just 3 of many fun Halloween-themed items from Evolving Images, EXCLUSIVELY available at the October round of the Swank Event, open October 7th – 31st.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (gift version)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control), in the new updated version.  Truly the most natural curves on the grid with options to add that extra oomph how & if you want it, as well as others to minimize the bust &/or the butt.  With Tonic, you can truly customize the look of your body!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Sandy
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – Rae
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lipgloss
  • Tattoo:  Chameleon – Tattoo Rati
  • Nails:  Livia – Deep Gel
  • Jewelry:  RealEvil Industries – Areah Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Luane’s World Poses – Come Back Home (includes cat)

An All Hallows Eve Dance

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http://An All Hallows Eve Dance

I’m not really into the dark side of things, but for Halloween I absolutely dip my toe, though I definitely avoid the truly ghoulish.  I like items with a lot of creativity, that have a bit of spookiness or creepiness without crossing over into “yuck”.  I’m so happy to say that I’m almost overwhelmed with items that fit my style and taste this year.  I’ve been tempted to create a whole story about my scene here, but frankly, my RL house is in pre-move shambles (my desk is gone!!!), and my creative juices are a bit thin when it comes to words…  But shopping is such a sheer joy at this time of year (though let’s be honest — when is it not?).  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Poet’s Heart – Fading Life.  This gown comes in two colors (black or white) or a fatpack.  Includes gown, 3 different frills, veil rigged & unrigged.  Each color set has a HUD for clean, bloody, dirty & bloody+dirty dress + clean & bloody versions for the rest of the items. Sized for Slink Hourglass & Maitreya, this beautifully detailed outfit is available EXCLUSIVELY at Hallow Manor, open from October 16th – November 1st.
  • Crypt:  CJ Creations – Halloween Crypt Little Rosie + Sound.  A ghostly crypt with (what else) two ghosts that slowly rez in & out.  8 different textures for the roses; creepy sound on/off by touching the coffin. Poor little Rosie! See the stand-alone pic below.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the October round of the Swank Event, open October 7th – 31st.
  • Flora:  IrrISIStible – Halloween Creepy 3 Trees, 4 Textures, + HUD –  Halloween Big Pack 9 monsters grass patch. There are so many wonderful Halloween-themed landscaping items out there, but they can sometimes seem somewhat “plopped” without some surrounding creepy flora.  These two items solve that problem with both style & variety.  The Creepy Trees come in 3 styles in 4 textures (black, brown, ghost, & magic); the accompanying HUD lets you change the color of the little strung lights in the trees & of the hanging decor balls.  The grass comes in 3 versions of swirl (I’ve used the ghost & the black), 4 versions of monster grass (literally, with monsters), & two versions of “dots.”  Everything you need to provide landscaping for the creepy part of the season!  Both items are EXCLUSIVELY available at the October round of the Swank Event, open October 7th – 31st.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Pose:  Nantra – Illuminati (includes dancing ghost)
  • Fog:  Dysfunctionality – Creeping Fog

The fire’s lit; all I need is you

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http://The fire's lit; all I need is you

As much as I’m disliking the increasing cold and am getting impatient about the move to Florida, one thing among many that I will definitely miss is that indescribable feeling you get when you’re right next to a happily roaring fireplace.  Unfortunately I have to admit that roaring fireplaces have been few and far between for me for more years than I care to think about.  At least, that is, IRL… here on the grid, I’ve been happily ensconced both by myself and with some very special company in front of many a fireplace, and although I can’t quite get the feel of the actual heat I will admit to having still felt its warmth spreading right through the screen lol!   Even better, no one has to worry about getting up to put more logs on the fire!  So pull up a chair, or even better, hop on an animation… enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Prairie – Charlotte Set.  This cowl-neck striped sweater with 3/4 sleeves over a pair of light-weight skinny cords will keep you cozily toasty in the firelight on those chilly autumn evenings.  Includes a HUD with 8 colors available for the top, & another HUD with 8 for the pants.  Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY at the 09/20 Girls Heaven event, open Sept 20th – Oct 14th.  Demo available.
  • Fireplace:    Swank & Co. –  Autumn Stone Fireplace.   A stone mahogany fireplace that can be a complete addition to your room, since it’s available both as just the fireplace with the wall behind but also with all the autumnal decorations.  (The decorations are also available separately.)  Not only that, it has bento animations built right in for both singles (I’m using one) & couples (& yes, it includes some very adult stuff ). EXCLUSIVELY available in Adult version only at the October round of the Swank Event, open October 7th – 31st.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (gift version)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control), in the new updated version.  Truly the most natural curves on the grid with options to add that extra oomph how & if you want it, as well as others to minimize the bust &/or the butt.  With Tonic, you can truly customize the look of your body!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Sandy
  • Hair:  Emo-tions – Ruth 2.0
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Viki – Heart Earrings (GIFT); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Winslet
  • Photo Booth:  FOXCITY – Crescent Room

An Autumn Catnap

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http://An Autumn Catnap

It’s absolutely amazing how quickly the seasons changed here in NY from late summer to fall.  The trees are turning, there are fallen leaves EVERYWHERE, and there’s a definite cool edge to the air during the day (it’s downright nippy at night).  Whereas I’m happy to have gotten in one more autumn before moving to the always-sunny south, I’m also shivering in my shoes lol.  The definite changeover has prompted me to change my inworld home as well, from summer landscaping to fall.  I’m thrilled to be able to incorporate some amazing new landscaping/home decor items to help showcase all the wonderful fall fashions that are everywhere!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Apple Heart – Melody with HUD.  Perfect outfit for that inbetween, early fall weather.  Includes the off-should short-sleeved top that laces up in front & then crosses under the fabric, the pants, & the sneakers, all with a HUD of up to 22 colors/patterns for every element, from the top to the laces to each side of the pants (you can make each leg a separate color or pattern!) to the sides/front of the sneakers.  Create a look all your own! Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, available EXCLUSIVELY at the 09/20 Girls Heaven event, open Sept 20th – Oct 14th.  Demo available.
  • Garden Set:  Dreamland Designs – Woodland Autumn Complete Set.  Available As Full set or Patio Set Only.  The full set is a beautiful entire scene, including everything you see inside the wall (the wall is part of the set; the cat is not) including the autumn tree right in back of the wall, although I admittedly moved a few things around in order to fit into the shot… definitely another benefit, in that each item can be moved separately to make the scene exactly how you want it.  (See below for a shot of the complete set.) The Patio Set Only Includes the Patio Set & the Autumn leaves Centerpiece with Pumpkins. All the furniture includes Brand New Bento Animations, in both PG & Adult versions. The standing light goes on/off by touch as well. EXCLUSIVELY available at the 09/20 Girls Heaven Event open Sept 20th – Oct 14th. 
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control), in the newest updated version.  Truly the most natural curves on the grid with options to add that extra oomph how & if you want it, as well as others to minimize the bust &/or the butt.  With Tonic, you can truly customize the look of your body!
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (gift version)
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Sandy @ Collabor88
  • Hair:  Tableau Vivant — Westward @ Collabor88
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Jewelry:  Cae – Reesha Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Cat:  Image Essentials Props and Poses – Full Perm Mesh Cats

A private place for pie

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http://A Private Place for Pie

I never tire of creating special little nooks and crannies on my property, so I just had to do one more little post for the month.  What makes this patio so awesome is how it’s already designed as a self-contained “nook”.  Enclosed by wood “walls” with gates that open, flowers, & a free-standing wood plant hanger with two hanging baskets, it’s incredibly easy to place with its rez box to create your own little hideaway for eating sweets to your heart’s content! Fits into just about any kind of scenery…

CJ Creations – Sunset Garden Patio Place.  Doors open/close by touch; bells ring by touch on/off. 23 different single animations for him/her — eat pie, drink coffee, & more; 4 lovely couple cuddles. 8 different pies & napkins as deco on the table.  (See the closeup below.) Available EXCLUSIVELY for one more day at the August round of the Swank Event, which closes tomorrow August 31st. 

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

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http://Greek Goddess reduxhttp://Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous

OK, so I’m not rich and I’m definitely not famous, but I’m definitely feeling like I’m both.  Between the glorious rich tones of this outfit that I can easily envision fitting in anywhere from Morocco to a luxurious Mediterranean villa to a special party at home and this fabulous Greek villa, I’m queen for a day.  And I’m going to make the most of it!  Hmmm, now where did I leave my yacht?

The look:

  • Outfit:    Melt – Zahra Outfit.  If I had to sum this sensational two piece dress up in one word it would undoubtedly be rich.  The 8 HUD-controlled jeweled tones are simply luxurious, yet the fit has the ease of only the very top couture designs.  Simply glorious! Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, & available EXCLUSIVELY at Fable 5, an Evil Bunny Production, open August 8th – 31st.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – Evolve
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Meringue Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Jewelry:  Bliensen + Maitai – Lamiya Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  CORPUS – Stylish Lean

The scene:

  • Building & Furniture:  Swank & Co. –  Santorini Patio Garden.  Completely furnished walled Greek garden, including two sets of ornamental gates that open, a splashing fountain, a dining table for 6 (all chairs with animations!), two built-in patio benches (with single & couple animations), potted palm, planter cluster, hanging grape vines, light sconces, & more.  See below for a shot from the other side. EXCLUSIVELY available in PG or Adult versions at the August round of the Swank Event, open August 7th – 31st. 
  • Backdrop:  WonderWall Full Perm Textures – Santorini 10 Backdrops Background Textures

Going Japanese

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http://Tokyo Love

The theme for this month’s Swank Event is “Swank around the world.”  I seem to have landed in Japan (see my post of August 10th HERE), and I’m enjoying it so much, I’ve decided to stay a while.  Luckily, as described in detail in that post, I found an amazing Japanese bungalow on sale at the 4-Seasons Event, and all the furniture and decor fits perfectly to make a lovely home!  Don’t miss the details of this amazing build (see the pic below for just part of the bungalow) as provided in my earlier post; but in THIS post, I’m focused on this fabulous Asian decor!

Park Place Home Decor – Elegant style in this gorgeous collection with an Asian flair.  All listed items are sold individually & are EXCLUSIVELY available at the August round of the Swank Event, open August 7th – 30th.

  • Kokoro Daybed – In adult & PG versions, with a HUD to choice between 4 colors of the bed covering itself, & 10 textures for the pillows.  Loaded with single & couple animations.   
  • Black Tansu Chest & Accessories
  • Empire Floor Screen
  • Fern on Stand
  • Kuro Four-Globe Floor Lamp, with on/off touch
  • Lighted Shoji Screen Set, with on/off touch
  • Reversible Wall Art Decor

Also shown:

  • Bungalow:   MAke a MArk – Japanese Bungalow 3. Includes two skylighted rooms (only one shown in pic), both with sliding shoji screen doors (the one in front slides to the side; two on the side open as shown to a central gallery with flagstones & a wood slat back wall).  The build also includes side garden walls with open doors to the outside (one can be seen below), grass ground with stone walkway to those doors & two uplights, front garden section with bamboo on the sides, stone sections, rippling water sections, & a center wood walkway.  Self-rezzing box, so it’s easy to set up & move to where you want it.  Perfect for home or shop.  On sale for a 50% promo discount EXCLUSIVELY at the upcoming round of the 4 Seasons Event, opening August 15th.  See my earlier post featuring this build HERE.
  • Other Asian Decor:  Evolving Images – Asian gong that sounds when touched; Buddha Rock with Candles (candles go on/off by touch).  Both items exclusively available at the August round of the Swank Event, open August 7th – 30th, & also featured in my earlier post.
  • Bath:  Roawenwood – Bitty Basin Bath & Bath Accessories
  • Rugs:  (Extinct Vendor) – Japanese Tatami Rugs
  • Cats:  Rezz Room – Grouchy Cat Napping; TM Creation – two cats; KittyCatS – Wicker Bed