Tag: SL Home&Decor

A Walk on the Wild Side

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http://Take a Walk on the Wild Side

OK, so it’s not a walk, but it’s still on the wild side, at least in terms of style. It’s funny though, for someone who’s never been big on animal prints, lately I seem to love them. I made a new friend recently IRL who simply adores them… she says they’re her “trademark”, and wears them — and uses them in everything she does — all the time.  Maybe it’s contagious, I don’t know.  All I DO know is that suddenly I find myself gravitating towards them… not in the most extreme versions certainly (at least not YET lol), but definitely when used tastefully and just adding a bit of that growly factor.  So no, it’s not a “walk on the wild side”, maybe not even a stroll… more like a “sit and watch the wild side up close and personal”.   This outfit does just that, and with the fabric options included in this loveseat, it’s your choice how tame or wild you choose to be.  So go take your own walk… and enjoy both your walk and your shopping!

  • Outfit:  LUXE Paris – ENDANGERED Top & Pant.  A black sleeveless shell with a single fabric tie on each open side & an awesome very subtle print.  Paired with a pair of textured, horizontally “ribbed” leggings — scratches?  A simple look, simply fabulous! In sizes for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Ocacin, TMP, eBody, Maitreya, & Classic, & EXCLUSIVELY available at the March round of the Swank Event, March 7th – 29th. 
  • Jewelry:  Stone’s Works –  Tribal Moon Mahogany Necklace.  Another piece of unique wearable art to add that perfect finishing touch to your outfit.  Available in 3 color options (mahogany as worn, copper, & multicolored).  Matching earrings also available.  Also worn:  RealEvil Industries – Haya Bracelet (Gift);  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Loveseat:  Mirage Treasure Co. – Canopy Loveseat, African Spice.  Bring a bit of the wilds of Africa into your home with this canopy covered loveseat.  Includes 1 frame texture with 1 canopy texture, but 3 pillow texture sets (faux fur as shown above, animal as shown below, & colors), 10 curtain colors, & 13 cushion textures.  Also includes 28 animated sits, 9 cuddles, & 13 adult animations.  See below for a pull-out shot of this loveseat, which is EXCLUSIVELY available at the March round of the Swank Event, March 7th – 29th.
  • Head:   LOGO – Mae, just one of the many amazing bento heads using the best customization & animation system on the grid IMHO.  Available at both the main store & at the Skin Fair, opening March 13th.
  • Skin:   LOGO – Naomi in Blossom, with red brows (designed for Mae); also matching Body Appliers, available for all tones for all major mesh bodies
  • Makeup:  LOGO – Enhanced Ombre Lip Glosses 
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_ISSUE
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • 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!
  • Shoes:  [MODA] – Cybele Leather Heels, Animal

 

Wild Spring

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http://Wild Spring

The March round of the Swank Event is open, with the theme of Wild Spring! There are so many awesome items this round, it’s easy to go wild… and I’m a bit sorry to say, I already DID! (Actually, I’m not at all sorry… it’s been WILD!)

BSHouse — Garden Set Bella, including the two chairs, set of coffee tables with all decor as shown, & the box shelves on wheels, filled with colorful plants.  I lusted for this set the moment I saw it, & not just because of all the little cupcakes & the other goodies.  The design is a totally unique take on the basket style of furniture, with the tapering shape of the chairs with the open “reeds” at the top bringing African savannahs to my mind.  The set is perfect for a beach or outdoor areas, but can also work for interiors depending on decor.  Lest you think the set is just easy on the eyes, it’s also filled with animations (32 single, 66 couple, 11 sequences).  You can eat & drink from the table too, just by touching. How wild is that? EXCLUSIVELY available in PG or Adult versions at the March round of the Swank Event, March 7th – 29th.

Happy shopping!

The best seat in the house

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http://The perfect spot

Because of my blogging, I’m constantly moving things around my house(s) and properties here in SL (and yes, I have two).  As you may or may not know, I change everything up for the seasons, too.  But even without that, I’m a constant tinkerer, adding and subtracting decor and landscape items, editing the terrain, tweaking this and totally redoing that.  Admittedly, a lot of things are temporary… I set them up, do my blog, maybe keep them for a few days, and then put things back the way the way they were.  But every now and again — and I almost always talk about it in my blog because it’s a pretty special occurrence — I find something that just belongs, and wins if not a permanent place (because after 12 years here, I’ve learned that nothing is “permanent”) a long-term one.  This pergola set found it’s way into my “permanent collection” a while back, it absolutely “makes” the back of my property where I use it as a deck over the water.  And now this basket love seat has definitely earned its place on that deck.  The design is perfect for almost any outdoor space (though it also fits indoor), and I absolutely love the pattern and the colors in the fabrics.  Together, they are absolutely perfect for watching my whale frolic, the sunset (or sunrise for that matter)! I think after all this hard blogging work, I’ll be settling in for that for a while… go enjoy some shopping!

  • Chair:   Bloom! – NEW! Spring Basket Green.  Includes singles, couples, & sex animations.  Also available in pink & in beige.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Deck:   Salacity Creations – Patio Pergola Set includes both the Pergola & separate planters. Both the pergola & the planters have three different wood options (on the planters, you can also change the lattice); the patio floor has multiple texture choices for full customization to your setting & your taste.  Buy as a set, or buy separately.  Flowers & furniture not included, just the structure.  See full view of the set below, done up my way.

A Gazebo, Built for Romance

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http://A Gazebo, Built for Romance

February… the shortest month of the year and, with Valentine’s Day almost in the middle, it’s also “the month of love.”  But there are a lot of different kinds of love, and even romantic love can mean totally different things to different people.  And actually, that’s true about just about everything, isn’t it.  Maybe that’s part of the thinking behind this month’s theme for the Swank Event… it’s called 50 Shades of Red. And for my first post, I’m focusing on a beautiful, romantic gazebo, just ready and waiting for days and nights of love-filled and lovely moments.  Perfect for the month of love!

Swank & Co.:   Romance Rose Edition Gazebo with Light Affects – beautiful romantic gazebo to dress up any landscape & any relationship.  The gazebo includes climbing roses, wrapped & hanging strings of lights, scattered flowers & tiny lights, & then built-in lights, all you do is touch the bouquet on any of the four sides!  Each bouquet when you click it generates a light; you have 4 lights, & 4 light colors — yellow, pink, green, & blush red. Of course the highlight is the giant lit-up bud in the crown, complete with what looks like sparkles emitted into the air but are “permanently” placed.  The gazebo comes in four versions based on color of the flowers — blush roses (shown), red roses, pink roses, & yellow roses.  EXCLUSIVE at the February Swank Event, February 7th – 29th.

Happy shopping!

After the Shower

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http://After the Shower

Blogging adult home decor items can be tricky when both your blog and your FlickR account are rated safe.  Generally I opt for the pure “no avatar” route (which also opens up some additional home decor groups in FlickR that require no avatars in the shot), but in some instances, I really feel that it takes the “human” touch to make a scene come alive.  And yes, although all of the animated items in this set are adult in nature, several did have non-sexual animations, but I felt those went too far the other way, deep into PG territory.   For the purposes of creating the right mood without crossing any lines, I therefore opted for a somewhat controversial route… using a separate pose.  For me, it works, intimating that it’s an adult set-up without going into actually showing anything adult.  If I crossed another line and did another no-no, well, so be it.  I like it, I hope you like it, and I hope my sponsors like it.  Other than that, all I can do is say “Happy shopping!”

  • Bench:  Salacity – Bath Bench.  Adult item with solo & couples poses with props, plus three texture items.  The perfect addition to any bathroom setup!  EXCLUSIVELY available at the very first Spicy Event, January 10th – 27th. 
  • Shower:  Tylar’s Treasures – Midori Bathroom Shower.  Animated with 8 bento couples cuddles + sequence, 8 bento multi-speed  adult + sequence, 6 male + 6 female bento singles + sequence.  Shower goes on/off by touch; door opens by touch as well.  Both adult & cuddle versions available EXCLUSIVELY available at TWE12VE January 12th – 31st.  (NOTE: shower floor is not included)
  • Sink:  Tylar’s Treasures – Midori Bathroom Sink.  Animated with tooth brushing & face washing, vase prop menu on touch, animated water appears when you sit.  EXCLUSIVE at TWE12VE January 12th – 31st.
  • Towel Rack/Floor Mat:  Tylar’s Treasures – Midori Bathroom Towels & Mat.  9 color texture change menu.  Another EXCLUSIVE at TWE12VE January 12th – 31st.
  • Wall Art:  Tylar’s Treasures – Midori Bathroom Wall Art. 9 color texture change menu.  Another EXCLUSIVE at TWE12VE January 12th – 31st.

Also shown:

  • Hamper:  Magnum Opus – Basket Hamper with Towel
  • Towels on Floor:  Magnum Opus – Folded Towels
  • Shelves:  E-mesh – Decorative Bathroom Shelf
  • Pose:  MC*Poses – Girl Going Out of the bath #001 (includes towel)
  • Set:  custom-built by me

Romantic Privacy… in Bed

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http://Romantic Privacy... in Bed

Although I certainly knew it before, one thing that has definitely literally been driven home for me this month is how many gorgeous beds there are out there.  I could very happily spend quite a bit of time bedhopping, looking at the gorgeous styling, rotating all the textures, and sampling the animations. In fact, I’ll confess right here that that is exactly what I’ve done lol, and what I show here in my blog are the ones that are my personal favorites, shown in the way that I personally prefer, based on the space that I have.  And that’s important… EVERYONE’S taste is different.  You may love a set a set I show, but prefer a white bed… read the details.  Just about every bed I show has texture change built in, which you can usually play with at the in-world display, as well as see all the coordinated pieces that are available.  Beds are some of the most fun shopping you’ll have, especially with sets like this which have given as much attention to the solo sits as the couple… great fun!  Happy shopping!

EVHAH – Boracay Bedroom Set, truly a dreamlike bed with its curves & lots of candles, that just says ROMANCE. The headboard makes me think of antlers, which is perfect for my mountain log home, but with the hanging fabric as well as a round top curtain (not shown, since it doesn’t really fit indoors), this bed is equally perfect outdoors in a beach or tropical setting.  Includes 9 texture changes for all the fabrics, & is loaded with animations for singles & couples, cuddles & adult.  The hanging fabric not only adds to the beauty of the bed, but it also provides a sense of seclusion & privacy no matter where you are.  And did I mention all the candles? Being indoors, I didn’t use the little ones that are designed for scattering around the floor, but there are still plenty… soooo romantic! EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 31st.  The set includes lots of other pieces; here’s what I’ve shown:

  • Boracay Bed (includes the rug)
  • Boracay Table
  • Boracay Octagon Lamp
  • Boracay Lamp
  • Boracay Curtain (on the door)
  • Boracay Branches

Here’s what I didn’t show:

  • Boracay Curtain Round
  • Boracay Vase
  • Boracay Deco Wall
  • Boracay Divider
  • Boracay Centerpiece
  • Boracay Candle

Spicy and Sweet

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http://Spicy and Sweet

Have you heard about the Spicy Event? It’s brand new, dedicated to adult furniture and ONLY adult furniture — no fashion, no accessories, no body parts, nothing else at all.  The event opened its doors on January 10th, and this first round will last through January 27th.

I thought for my very first Spicy blog, I’d focus on this absolutely stunning bedroom set.  No, at first glance, you can’t tell it’s adult furniture, but believe me, it most definitely is, with hundreds of high quality animations.  But one thing that does immediately strike you — especially if you see it on display — is that it’s HUGE… the entire suite consists of 17 individual pieces.  Sometimes I think that can be offputting for those with small spaces, so rather than try to jam everything in, I wanted to show how this set could be beautifully utilized by picking and choosing pieces that I felt made for a perfect bedroom.  You may not choose to use the same pieces as I did; in fact, that’s why I’m showing the room done in two ways, swapping the fireplace out for a wardrobe and dresser.  In fact, the set is offered in two different fatpacks & lots of other ways, because the designers get that everyone has their own taste, their own needs, their own amount of space. The point is that no matter what the size of your room, what pieces you select, or what textures you choose (yes, there’s lots of choices for both fabric and woods!), this is one sweet “naughty” bedroom set!

NaughtyBits – Brandi Bedroom.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the very first Spicy Event, January 10th – 27th.   Pieces shown in the main picture are:

  • Bed – over 560 animations; bedding & wood texture change menu
  • Bedside tables (left & right) – touch on/off Lighting & personalized photo frames;  texture change menu for wood &  lamp
  • Fireplace – log fire & candles all have a touch on/off menu; texture change menu for wood, marble, runner & artwork
  • Bench Seat – over 60 animations; cushion & wood texture change menu
  • Bedroom Wall Hanging – texture change menu for artwork
  • Dance Ottoman – over 65 animations; cushion & wood texture change menu
  • Chandelier – touch on/off lighting
  • Floor Lamp – touch on/off lighting
  • Ancient Greek Pottery Decor (large & small)
  • Area Rug
  • Live, Laugh, Love Wall Decal

A simple swap, shown in the alternate pic below in place of the fireplace:

  • Mirrored Dresser – texture change menu for wood, runner & roses
  • Wardrobe – over 60 animations; wood texture change menu

Not shown:  Sofa; “Naughty Girl” ottoman

Set:  Sainstreet – Gift Room Backdrop (FREE on MarketPlace)

A Place of My Own

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http://A Place of My Own

Just one of the many things that I love about Second Life is the ability to constantly to make things over, without a lot of fuss.  To suddenly decide on the spur of the moment to just renovate a room because you see something you want is not something most people can do in real life (at least I don’t think it is; it certainly isn’t something that I can do without a great deal of hassle and expense, not to mention getting my spouse to agree lol).  But in SL, it’s incredibly easy and for me one of the things that keeps it all so refreshing and new.  I redo everything relatively often — furniture, landscaping, houses, even where I live (I’m not even talking about my looks, which obviously change all the time as a blogger).  This set caused me to completely rethink the upstairs area in my home.  Before, I had an easy chair in addition to my bedroom set and vanity.  Now, I have a complete sitting area.  And I have to say, not only does it look fabulous, but it’s already being used (and not just because it’s adult furniture lol)!  Happy shopping!

Casa de Bebe:  Revival.  Absolutely an awesome set that works either in a living room setting or, as I’ve chosen to use it, as a sitting room off a bedroom.  Includes texture changes for the furniture (I’ve shown 3 of the 4 for the furniture itself), the pillows, & the blanket, so you can customize the look to your taste.  LOADED with animations, for singles & couples, including adult. EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 31st.  Here’s what I’ve used from the set:

  • Revival Sofa
  • Revival Armchair, two versions (one with pillow; one with pillow & blanket)
  • Revival Coffee Table
  • Revival End Table
  • Honeycomb Carpet
  • Coffee Table Magazines
  • Sedona Maple Bowl
  • Good Fortune Cup of Tea
  • Green Bottle & Stem
  • Dutch Delft Lamp (turns on & off)
  • Philodendron Plant
  • Summer Flower Garden Folding Screen

Not shown: Sedona Arabella Console

Also shown:

Sweet Dreams, Continental Style

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http://Sweet Dreams, Continental Style

What is more appealing after a tough day at work or with family or touring on vacation or running around dancing or shopping in SL or with whatever, but the chance to luxuriate in style.  This dream bed promises all that and so much more, even when placed in less than deluxe surroundings.  Its mixed styles of vintage and continental chic go with almost every level of decor, offering only the best for your time in — and on — bed.

Dreamland Designs:  London Vintage Bed.  A mix of fabulous fabrics, properly rumpled, together with the “Breakfast in Paris” tray & the fluffy beige rug.  See the closeup below for further detail.  Bed is absolutely loaded with bento animations for single F & M, reading, adult, cuddles, massage, & friends, variations depending on whether it’s the PG or Adult version. EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, Jan 7th – 30th.  The tray is in the set & also available for sale without the bed.  Matching chairs are also sold separately.

Also shown:

Prepping for New Year’s Eve

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http://Prepping for New Year's Eve

OK, I know you’re wondering what’s with all the alcohol lately in my pix.  I mean usually I’m drinking coffee or hot chocolate, lately it’s always champagne!  But no, I’m not turning into an alcoholic but I am definitely in the spirit of the season (or should I say “spirits”?) when it comes to the bubbly.  Unfortunately most of my celebrating will be on my own, though some of it will definitely be in a cozy twosome, both inworld and out.  I’m just practicing, to make sure that I can hold my own…  I mean who wants a Ceja dancing on the table or (even worse) passed out on the table?  So for now, I’m making friends with the bottle, rehearsing to make sure I can party and still keep my head.  Cheers! and, of course, happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  !!smesh – NEW! Filippa Outfit.   Includes the solid blouse in a sexy clingy fabric, winter shorts in a twill-like fabric with the cutest “fanny pack” that blends the two fabrics, & slouchy red leather boots.  Sized for Slink Hourglass, Belleza Freya, Legacy, & Maitreya. Demo available.
  • Kitchen Decor:  Salacity – Kitchen Jar Decor.  Jars that say H – O – M – E … simple, classic, useful, & stylish… what can be better? An exclusive release for the Southern Charm event, Dec 10th – Jan 5th.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Flora (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Cadence
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HD9 Eyeshadow
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Jessica Sanctuary Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Diversion – 2019 Group Gifts, #3
  • Location:  my home in Blake Passage