Tag: SL Home&Decor

An island of bliss and serenity

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http://An island of bliss and serenity

Every body needs balance, and for fitness and well being, finding tension and releasing it within your body, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, works as well as a massage.  I’m desperately missing my visits to the message therapist IRL… aches and pains are a daily reminder of how my wellness goals have fallen by the wayside.  Since my county in NY is still “on pause” till mid-June at least, there’s not much I can do about massage therapy for my poor aching body, but I CAN make sure that my avatar doesn’t suffer the same fate!  I debated between setting up a separate pavilion somewhere on the property, similar to what you find at a vacation resort, but I opted for creating a corner of peace and body bliss in my home with this awesome set from Simple Reflections.  It looks great, feels amazing, and is filled with animations for massage and more private adult activities as well.  How perfect is that?!?

Simple Reflections:  

  • Massage Table Full Set.  10 individual pieces — massage table; massage table counter; oil diffuser & book (animated diffuser continually cycles through colors); pan picture frame; potted spider bamboo; egg lamps.  Includes a texture HUD for 7 color fabrics, 6 wood colors. With massage animations for feminine to masculine, masculine to feminine, & adult.  EXCLUSIVELY at the May Swank Event, open until May 31st. 
  • Cushy Lounger, with texture changer HUD. Original mesh, with 8 different diffuse colors in plush, & two additional sets of specular enhancement (dots or stripes) for advanced lighting.  Includes male/female/couple animations.  The perfect accompaniment to your massage corner!  Also available at the May Swank Event, through the end of the month.

The Life of A Tree House

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http://The Life of a Tree House

I could be wrong, but I think that tree houses are part of every kid’s imagination.  Even as a city kid, I always wanted a little place of my own (and by “place”, I mean just four walls) that I could climb up to, pull up the ladder, and be alone, away from parents, peer pressure, and everything else.  In today’s world, the idea of tree houses has evolved into an incredible industry of beautiful fantasy structures that are not just for children.  They’ve taken on a life of their own, capturing the imagination of children and adults alike.  Since I don’t have the wherewithal to indulge any of that in my real life, the opportunity to do so here in Second Life is just too good to pass up… and this tree house by Swank & Co. is so versatile, it’s idyllic for any use.

Swank & Co.:   Boho Tree House.  The two-story open tree house rezzes in one piece, complete with the tree, the stairs, the canopy on the top level, hanging lights along the railings, & changing small lights on the wall on the bottom floor.  Add as much or as little decor as you want… with its two levels, it’s perfect for any kind of hideaway or perch to watch the sunrise or sunset (I turned it into a small home for my faerie alt, who really didn’t feel comfortable in the big house).  95 prim, EXCLUSIVELY at the May Swank Event, open until May 31st.  There’s lots of little items available to help decorate your tree house, too; I’ve used quite a few, including:

  • Swank & Co. Beaded Curtain Natural Wood
  • Swank & Co. Boho Crystal Sun Catcher Lantern (available in two colors)
  • Swank & Co. Boho Crystal Sun Catcher (available in two colors)

Boho Chic

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http://Boho Chic

I’m creating something in the far back of my property that uses quite a few prims.  It’s fabulous, I love it, and I’ll be blogging it early next week once it’s finished.  However, since my blogging platform where I rez backdrops for shots is also at my property, I need to keep a few hundred “empty” prims for temporary structures.  That meant something “old” had to go if I was to have this primmy something “new.”   I therefore walked around re-evaluating all my landscaping and decor, which I do a few times a year.  The 2nd floor of my house is one large loft which I’ve “divided” into three areas, all of which were filled with lots of high-prim items.  It looked great, if maybe a little glamorous for a log home, but I marked it for replacement and poof!  it all went into inventory.

The theme at the May Swank Event is Boho Chic, one of my top favorite looks for decor.  It’s just so comfortable and inviting, and I love to work with color (even my RL home is a bit like a crayola box, though there I work more with the walls lol)! The H&G designers have really outdone themselves this round IMHO, there’s just so many wonderful sets available.  The trick was finding sets that would work together in the space.  The good news is that I successfully created a whole new look and feel for the upstairs (not to mention providing lots of new animations to play with!)…  Here’s set #1, where I created a fab boho sitting area.

Park Place Home Decor – Fallon Boho Chic Sitting Room.  Comfy & inviting, perfect for curling up with a good book or a kitty, or for some conversation or playtime (it does have adult anims, after all lol) before bed.  It really works in any kind of general decor setting.  Available as a complete set (Adult or PG) or as individual pieces, EXCLUSIVELY at the May Swank Event, open until May 31st.  

  • Fallon Boho Sofa – comes in Adult & PG versions, with a 6-color HUD to change the color of the sofa
  • Fallon Boho Chair – PG only, with its own 6-color HUD, so you can match or coordinate colors
  • Fallon Boho Leather Accent Chair – PG only, with a 7-color HUD (the pattern shown + the same 6 colors in the sofa & Boho Chair HUDs)
  • Fallon Boho Area Rug
  • Fallon Wood Coffee Table
  • Fallon Wood End Table
  • Boho Wall Screen – can be used up against the wall or as a colorful but non-confining divider since it’s transparent
  • Boho Wall Hanging  – color change, just by clicking (can be seen in the alternate shot below)
  • Fallon Boho Lamp in Yellow
  • Cheese Tray
  • Teal Wooden Fish Sculpture
  • Wine Bottle Candle
  • NOT SHOWN:  Boho Shelf Lighted Set & Industrial Hanging Lamp

 

 

Going Coastal

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http://Going Coastal

Unless you’re very, very new to Second Life, you probably rent or own a home.  Maybe it’s a small furnished skybox; or maybe, like me, you own land and love having the opportunity to landscape and decorate as the whim takes you.  I’ve actually gone a bit overboard and have two homes — one with my partner on a northwest US-style estate, and one in a tropical mainland “collective” with friends where we all use our premium tiers to create a larger property.  If you have a beach home, or if you just want to decorate a bedroom as if you do, you really don’t need to look any further than this versatile collection.  It includes a whole range of individual pieces with lots of built-in texture choices to either blend in with existing decor, establish something new, or change it up as the mood takes you.  The animated pieces have some brand-new, pretty amazing animations built-in as well.

Tylar’s Treasures – NEW!  Coastal Collection.  Introduced at yesterday’s Secret Sunday Sale; if you missed that, no worries… it’s all available now at the main store!

  • Coastal Bed – in Bento Adult & Bento Cuddle versions. 15 color-texture menu for the sheet/pillows/throw blanket (this is starfish in marine) plus two wood choices (sand or white).  Animated with 2 slow dances; bento multi-speed animations for couples (cuddles or adult, depending on version purchased); male & female single bento animations + sequences.
  • Coastal Nightstand – includes a color texture menu for the wood
  • Coastal Bed Tray –  includes a color texture menu for the wood
  • Coastal Palm Rope Planters – set of 3 individual planters
  • Coastal Cabinet – with floating candles & palm vase decor; includes a color texture menu for the wood
  • Coastal Lamp – with ceramic base & rope trim; includes an 11-color texture menu for the shade to mix & match with the bedding
  • Coastal Table Decor – includes books & whale tails

Also available but not shown:

  • Coastal Chair – with 6-color texture menu for pillows plus 2 texture change for wood; animated with 6 male + 6 female bento sits
  • Coastal Drapes – with 6-color texture menu

Secret Fantasy Hideaway

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http://Secret Fantasy Hideaway

And the Fairelands are open! That’s right, Fantasy Faire 2020 has begun, open from April 23rd – May 10th! As an official blogger (!!!!) I had a day’s early access, and I spent hours just wandering and exploring.  It’s absolutely amazing, the amount and the quality of the creativity that has been poured lovingly into the 18 regions (13 shopping regions plus 5 Faireland realms that take us beyond commerce, from a Memorial Garden to the Fairelands Quest, the Literary Festival, Performance Stages, from Art Galleries to the Worldling Collection).  And yes, it’s all to celebrate the world of fantasy, but there’s a very serious purpose behind this gathering, and that’s Building A World Without Cancer.  These very talented designers have all created & donated items whose purchase will go towards the fight against cancer. It truly is shopping with a purpose!

So whether you’re a confirmed fantasy enthusiast, into role-playing, or just enjoy exploring and seeing the depth and breadth of imagination that exists in this virtual world we share, come visit Fantasy Faire 2020.  The Faire has reawakened the slumbering fae within me, and I have been very busy bringing her up-to-date and creating a new look (she’s been asleep for years, before the dawn of mesh); you’ll be seeing and hearing from her in the days and weeks to come, and she i considering joining my blog as an ongoing contributor. Perhaps the Fantasy Faire will ignite a spark within you too… there’s so much to see and do! I’ll be featuring just a few select items on my pages. Here are some VERY useful links for visiting the region (or you just can TP in and wander!):

— the full shopping guide for the Faire — https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/shopping-2020/

— Calendar of Events — https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/calendar/

Swank & Co.:  At the Fantasy Faire, this store is located in the realm of Lunafae, and these items are EXCLUSIVELY available at the Fantasy Faire from April 23rd – May 10th.

  • Secret Fantasy Hideaway.  This hideaway isn’t just for fantasy avis, it’s also perfect for human fantasies.  With sparkling waters in a hidden pool surrounded by dark, arching trees & rocks, the hanging lanterns, sparkling firefly lights & butterflies create the most beautiful little nook for dreams of all sorts.  Includes the boat (PG ), which has both solo & couple animations. It’s on display at the booth, so you can see for yourself how absolutely stunning this creation is!
  • Secret Fantasy Hideaway Lantern Tree. The perfect finishing touch to your hideaway, the tree (which you can see both to the right & to the left of the hideaway itself) includes has 3 lanterns of its own plus the most adorable grazing bunny.  And because it’s a separate item, you can easily position it anywhere you want, to create your scene.  This item is a 100% DONATION TO RFL!!!! 

 

C’est si bon

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http://C'est Si Bon

Something about this room just feels so French! Maybe it’s the Louis XVI styling mixed with the Hollywood Glam for this month’s Swank event.  All I know is that the room is set for what looks to be a very interesting evening, filled with glamorous well-dressed people, happily socializing and toasting with martinis… I’m so jealous, I think maybe I’ll join them for the martini!  It’s one indulgence that’s allowed during quarantine! Oh well, safety first!

Casa de Bebe:  Simone Living Room.  A beautiful formal living room set, in a modernized Louis XVI style.  Sold in a choice of fatpacks (adult or mature) as well as individual items/sets.  There are so many options available, I’ve only used some of what’s available. Be sure to see the display in order to see more; it’s EXCLUSIVELY available at the April Swank Event.  Here’s what I’ve used from the set:

  • Suede Sofa Adult – comes in two versions — with patterned pillows (shown) & with solid black pillows; includes 69 m/f/couple animations.  Also available in Mature.
  • Louis XVI Chairs, Adult – 6 texture change; includes 31 m/f/couple animations.  Also available in Mature.
  • Carrera Marble Fireplace (on/off fire by touch)
  • Gustavian Console Table
  • Brass Drum Table (sold as a set, large & small sizes)
  • Martini Set (Martinis, Harrods Vintage Cocktail Shaker, Cocktail Napkin)
  • Coffee Table
  • Antique Chinese Black Velvet Rug
  • Maidenhair Fern in Cast Iron Urn
  • Male Nude with a Glass & Snake (part of the 15th Century Art Michelango & Durer painting package)
  • Python Lamp (on/off by touch)
  • Chinoiserie Vase (2 versions)
  • Hurricane Lamp
  • Tresore de Simone & assorted closed & open books (part of Treasure Box with Book Stack package)

Also shown:

  • Dog:  meadowWorks – Greyhound Watcher
  • Backdrop:  ChiMia – Marais Apartment in Royal White

The New Reality

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http://The New Reality

The new reality… that’s what they call it.  I prefer the OLD reality or fantasy, but I guess none of us gets to choose.  Considering how much time I have on my hands, it’s amazing how much difficulty I’m having with my blogging.  With so much emptiness and so many hours to fill, I find it hard to concentrate… not to mention that I’ve been busy developing other distractions — videogames, puzzles, home repairs, and of course lots of reading.  The main issue is that there’s just this underlying worry all the time, stress that just can’t be resolved.  Once it warms up a bit and we can at least sit in the backyard and work in the garden, I think things will improve, but I also think I’m kidding myself and that it will just be more of the same.  Of course, EVERYONE feels it, but I do wonder if that makes it better or worse to have an entire world society locked up in their homes, on edge, worrying about tomorrow.  We all need avatars that can go out there in the real world for us and face the dangers, avatars that can transmit all the feelings, not just the visual and audio but ALL of it… now wouldn’t THAT be something?  Hmmm, I’ll have to daydream about that for a while… Meantime it’s a new month, and all the SL designers are also locked up in their homes worldwide, so they’ve been busy designing simply awesome things, which are now hitting their stores and the the monthly events.  Shopping is, as always, the best therapy!!!!  Keep your eye out for stay-at-home specials… I’ve found a free house, a free head, free clothes, and more…. but the most important thing is to STAY SAFE OUT THERE!!!

  • Top:  MOZ Designs –  NEW!  “Camilla” Cowl Neck Top.   This 100% Original fitmesh comes in 2 fatpacks — 16 solids or 8 patterns — or a SuperPack of all 24 textures!  Sized for Tonic, Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, eBody & Legacy + Perky.  Demo available.  EXCLUSIVELY sold at the April Designer Showcase starting tomorrow, April 5th.  Group members remember to wear your tag for a discount!
  • Jeans:  Tonic – NEW!  Influence High Waisted Jeans, made exclusively to fit the Tonic bodies.  Whether you’re a fine beauty or a curvy one like me, these jeans are made to fit YOUR shape & boy, do they flaunt it!  High waisted, button-down, snug-legged with natural looking wrinkles in all the right places.  Available in 16 denims & 16 colors, every pack includes versions for bootcut & “regular” fit.  At the main store now.
  • Swing:   Bloom!– NEW!  Swing Chair Lizzie in Purple, with hanging lights that pool on the ground.  Includes singles, couples, & sex animations.   Also available in blue & in pink. A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Head, Brows, Skin, Makeup:   LOGO – Josie
  • Body:  Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Hair:  Doux – Bloodline
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Purple
  • Shoes:  N-Core Design – ISLA “White Floral” (2018 Tres Chic Anniversary Gift)
  • Jewelry:   Heartsdale Jewelry – Rhapsody in Silver Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Cat:  Image Essentials Props and Poses – Full Perm Mesh Cats
  • Location:  my home in Blake Passage

Angel of the Morning

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http://Angel of the Morning

I’m not particularly into angels.  Yes I love wings, but even in my fae days (yes, once upon a time many years ago, I played as an elvish-fae hybrid) when I wore wings every day, I never wore angel wings. In fact, when given a choice between being an angel or a devil, I’d have to say I just about always go for the dark side.  But not this time.  Somehow this angel outfit just didn’t hit me as all that angelic, if you get my drift… in fact, it almost seems a bit devilish in that it just exudes temptation.  I found it to be rather inspiring, so much so that rather than just do it the easy way and shoot myself flying or hovering against a cloudy background, I decided to make it much harder, and build a small cloud “set”.   It reminded me of a lesson I’d forgotten of late… I have so much more fun when I do it the hard way, going a bit overboard and doing much more than is necessary in order to approximate the image that’s in my brain…  Well, time to hang up my wings and leave my seat in the clouds…  Happy shopping! (and to quote a show from a long, long time ago, “Be safe out there!”)

  • Outfit:  Giulia Design – URIEL.  Includes dress, open-work boots, Charu Tikka, crystal halo, hair decoration, body piercing, gold deco, & animated wings, which you can see in the pic below together with a close-up look at the Tikka & halo.  Sized for Slink HG/P, Freya, & Maitreya, & EXCLUSIVELY available at the Girls Heaven event, open March 8th – 31st.
  • Fountain:  Tylar’s Treasures – Heaven’s Gate Angelic Fountain, with animated water.  Lovely addition to your decor, whether you live in the clouds or on land like most of us. EXCLUSIVELY available at the Girls Heaven event, open March 8th – 31st. 
  • Clouds:  Tylar’s Treasures – Cloud Blue Box.  A beautiful blue cloud generator to create clouds for your fantasy, RP, photography, landscaping, home, or any place you want a bit of special romance or mystery.  Also available in pink.  Available only on Marketplace.
  • Mesh Cloud (in bottom pic only):  Tylar’s Treasures – Heaven’s Gate Cloud Bento Adult.  A mesh cloud for when you need something solid among the clouds.  Animated with 4 male & 4 female single sits + sequence, 2 slow dances, 6 bento cuddles + sequence, 8 bento multi-speed adult + sequence.  Adult & cuddle versions available.  25% OFF at the Girls Heaven event, open March 8th – 31st. 
  • Head, Skin, Eyes & Makeup:   LOGO – Willow, worn in Alabaster
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Pose:  CNZ (extinct vendor) – Beach Game Poses Set