Tag: SL Home&Decor

Striving for a Rosy Outlook

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http://Striving for a Rosy Outlook

Sometimes it’s hard to keep a rosy outlook when life starts having different ideas. I’m not talking about the big things, but all those little and middling things that add up to just make things, well, not so rosy.  The thing I’ve learned is just to hang on, keep swinging, cuddle a cat (or a dog or what have you), and things will start to look rosier… especially if you put on something new, and make yourself look GREAT!  How can the day not follow suit?  😉

What I’m wearing:

  • Outfit:  Moonstar – Rosy Glow Dress, Accessories & Boots.  This relatively simple little dress packs a whole lot of surprises that add up to one big wow.  First, it just fits amazingly well; something about the cut perhaps, but personally, I thought it looked more amazing than in the ad picture.  Second it has awesome straps… the little cross-chest one adds interest, & then the back is lo-cut with several criss-crossed straps for a whole ton of sex appeal. Includes a 6-color HUD for the dress alone (see the ad below); accessories are the rose circlet, choker, bracelet, & a brief red modesty butterfly.  Sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Slink H/P, Maitreya, eBody, & Altamura.  Available for 50% OFF — just $90L! — at TheEvent for March, so only a few days! 
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – MissPlaced has taken her place in my private collection of “personal skins”, those that I love above & beyond the norm & will continue to pull out & wear long after they’re a featured product.  She has such a unique look, with bright red lipstick, eye liner, & beauty marks that is sometimes the perfect complement to an outfit (like this one).  I’m wearing her in Butter Browless, but there’s a full selection of dark & light tones available in fatpacks at the Whore Couture Fair 9 by Flair for Events until March 31st.
  • Head: Tonic – Coco is one of the two new bento heads from Tonic (I’ve been bouncing back & forth between them, depending on the look I want).  Coco has a somewhat exotic look with slightly slanted eyes, & is fully mod & Omega-ready so you can easily customize her to make her truly unique.  If you missed her debut at the Skin Fair, don’t despair! She’s now at the main store. Demo available so you can experiment away!
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_NOTHING
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
  • Jewelry:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

The scene:

  • Cara’s Poses– Swing into Spring Pose Set is another awesome joint project between & Cara’s Poses & ELLAs Designs.  In addition to the leaf-entwined wood swing, it includes 6 different bento poses with mirrors (see the ad below). Available at the Boardwalk Event, March 15th – April 15th.
  • LOVE Homes and Garden – Fairy Ferns (Natural), includes 12 different options of ferns, some with Orb Emitter options (I’m using two simultaneously, one dark & one light) plus optional Little Lights in 4 different tints. Available at the Boardwalk Event, March 15th – April 15th.

Working Girl

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http://Working Girl

Now that I’m a working girl in Real Life once again, it really feels like I have two jobs. It’s a good thing that I love blogging so much, because a blogger’s job is never done!  I’d also have to admit that this office set is MUCH neater than my own home office ever looks (I’m SOOOOOOOO much messier lol, with papers everywhere!!!), but I absolutely love that Ceja now has her own working space for doing her blogging… it just seems appropriate! I’ve added a few personal touches to the office — as every girl does to every office everywhere — but what I’m thinking it really needs is one of my cats, sleeping on the desk!  Maybe next time lol… Now, back to work!!!  😉

What I’m wearing:

  • Sweatshirt:  Ashmoot – Long Hoody, unzipped just perfectly to where it’s a lo-cut top that can be worn with nothing underneath.  With thick ribbing at the bottom edge, the length is perfect too, just under the butt, which gives lots of choices for how to wear — barelegged or with stockings, leggings, pants, a skirt, whatever.  I love the way the inside fabric shows in the hood & around the neck, & the way the sleeves are pushed up. The hanging pull strings are in also in fabulous detail. I’ve never worn Ashmoot before, & I have to say, I’m impressed! Three color options available, sized for Slink P/H, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, & Werwolf.  (As a note to the Tonic Curvy gals, I’m wearing the Hourglass size, & it fits PERFECTLY!)  EXCLUSIVE item at the promo price of 99L at the Designer Circle 06/19 March 17th – 30th.  Demo available.  
  • Boots:  Ashmoot – Stivaletti, also available in three color options, 129L each. Sized for Slink, Belleza, & Maitreya.  At the Designer Circle 06/19 March 17th – 30th.  Demo available.  
  • Glasses:  Ashmoot – Round Sunglasses, gold & black with side lenses too, which look really cool. Most notably, they can be worn regularly on your face or on top of your head, which is an option that I really love!; 129L.  At the Designer Circle 06/19 March 17th – 30th.  
  • Hair:  Firelight!! – Candie, includes a multi-shade texture HUD where you choose to apply a Rich/Full Effect or a Wispy Effect, plus a Tinting Color Wheel for lots of individual color options. Perfect for hair nuts like me!  At the Designer Circle 06/19 March 17th – 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  Tonic – Abbi (Bento)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Rory, worn in Cashew; EXCLUSIVELY at the Sense Event, March 15th – April 8th; fatpack, demos & shape are all available.
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Minimal – Chelin Letter Necklace C; Kunglers – Milena Earrings, Quartz; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pants:  Sassy – Soft Linen Capris

The scene:

  • Office Set:  Blossom Mesh Project [BMS] – OA Desk Set, available in green & orange, this absolutely perfect office set, which to me screams “home office” includes the L-shaped desk with CPU & monitor, chair, & then — as separate units so that you can position everything as you want — the keyboard, mouse, folder stand, two stacks of folders, & side cabinet.  The chair includes animations (which of course I’m using!), & the monitor turns on & off (which I didn’t realize until I accidentally clicked on it lol).  Available at the Boardwalk Event, March 15th – April 15th.
  • Bulletin Board:  UPCYCLED – Bulletin Boards; Marketplace Only
  • Picture Frame:  Zen Creations – Nature Frames with Birds that Chirp
  • Calendar:  home store + more – Calendar-2019-colorful circles; Marketplace Only
  • Waste Basket:  Luna Fatale Creations – Waste Baskets (and crumpled paper)
  • Push Pin Note:  Rosie Trinkets – I Love You Note; Marketplace Only

Come sail away

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http://The Sea Dreamhttp://Come Sail Away

Do you ever fantasize about just getting on a boat or a raft and sailing away from it all? I know I’ve blogged about that before, and this raft certainly isn’t built for a lifetime escape, but for a short respite from your troubles, it’s PERFECT!  Named the “Sea Dream”, to my mind she conjures up images of drifting and bobbing softly on the waves, while lounging comfortably on the pillows and blanket.  There’s a tray of goodies nearby, complete with drinks, cupcakes and a book (I ALWAYS have a book nearby), and even a string of fish hanging above.  But the Sea Dream is also built for romance… it’s drinks and cupcakes for two, and lots of couples animations, so even though I’m currently adrift by my lonesome, I definitely made sure I look my nautical best!!!  Which definitely leaves only one question… who wants to come sail away with me?  😉

  • Bikini:  MOZ Designs – “Le Cage” Fantasy Tankini is the star in my bathing suit wardrobe.  With a totally unique design,  this is not your standard thong bikini — it has a truly unique style. Available in a whole range of stunning patterns, in original Fitmesh for Maitreya, Slink, Tonic, eBody & EVE.
  • Tattoo: Juna Artistic Tattoo – Rui Tattoo, turns you into a work of art from the back! Includes three shade options (dark, medium & light) with appliers for Altamura, Belleza, Eve, Maitreya, Omega & Classic. On sale for 140L — that’s 25% OFF! —  at the Designer Circle 06/19 March 17th – 30th.
  • Raft:   Tm Creation – “Sea Dream” Raft with Decors, Single & Couple animations is perfect for floating your cares away, alone or with a special someone.  Includes  blanket, pillow & decors — including a separate tray of such absolute necessities as drinks, cupcakes & a book! — all in 100% Original Mesh.  Includes a ton of animations & sequences (bento too!), & is available in both PG & Adult versions. Fully copy/mod, you can use as is or unlink all the pieces & use as you wish.  EXCLUSIVE for Tres Chic Event at a 10% discount March 17th – April 10th.
  • Head:  Tonic – Abbi (Bento)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
  • Hair:  Argrace – Tokiwa
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Rory, worn in Cashew; EXCLUSIVELY at the Sense Event, March 15th – April 8th; fatpack, demos & shape are all available.
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Glasses:  Mulloy – Antago
  • Jewelry:  Minimal – Chelin Letter Necklace C; Kunglers – Milena Earrings, Quartz; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: My home at GlenXi Estates

Home, Sweet SL Home

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http://Home, Sweet SL Home

I know that plenty of people live in Second Life without homes, but I can’t even imagine what that would be like. I bought my first home after only a few months inworld, and I recently had my 12th rez day.  But having a home can mean a lot of different things to different people, and they definitely come in all shapes, styles and sizes.  With about 1/6th of a standard sim (not a homestead sim), which is huge by some standards and a speck of dust by others, I constantly lust for more land and more prims… but there was a time years ago when I had double what I have now, and it still wasn’t enough lol.  But even if you have a tiny house, it doesn’t mean that you can’t make it look fabulous.  And to prove my point, I took a standard SL home — one of those you get as a Premium member — which, designed for a 512 sqm lot,  is definitely on the smaller side and, IMHO, not the best designed, and — by choosing a comfy, stylish perfect for everyday living room set that I felt had unisex appeal and then selecting what I considered more masculine textures from the 6 color/pattern schemes available — made it absolutely perfect for the single man (or woman) in Second Life!

Dench Designs – The Partney Range:  EVERYTHING in the set is a Boardwalk Exclusive, available from March 15th – April 15th. It includes the following items, sold separately —

  • Partney Sofa [Texture Change] – with Male, Female, Friends and Couple Animations. (Most are Bento)
  • Partney Chair [Texture Change] – with Male and Female Animations (Most are Bento)
  • Partney Ottoman [Texture Change] – with Male and Female Animations (Most are Bento)
  • Partney Fireplace – Fire can be turned on/off
  • Partney Rug – [Texture Change]
  • Partney Suitcase Decor

Other props used in the scene:

  • RezzRoom – Bulldog Puppy Play (Gacha)
  • Kei Spot – Kei’s Privacy Screen
  • Soy – Potted Pothos, Marketplace
  • Botanical Garden – Gecco Wall Art

Java Reflections

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http://Java Reflections

Blogging Home & Decor as more than a prop in a fashion shoot is a whole different mindset from fashion blogging, and although it’s one I’ll admit to having some trouble adjusting to, I’m loving it!  It’s a totally different type of challenge, to not just create beautiful room or outdoor sets, but to do so where they’ll fit into the right sized frame and where each item will show properly in the lighting while still achieving interesting shadows. There’s so much versatility and so many choices to make!  All of which meant that it took lots of coffee but that I also had incredible fun building this section of a beautiful bedroom from items available at the Boardwalk Event, March 15th – April 15th, starting with the fantastic pool house itself and its incredibly beautiful interior.  Unfortunately, now I have a new problem… I don’t want to leave!!!!  Maybe I’ll just sit and drink my coffee for a while till it’s time to go to work…  😉

Fat Bird– Peregrine Pool House:   An absolutely amazing item, the Peregrine Pool House is a tropical-themed little two-story pool house which comes complete with a tiny conservatory, exterior waterfall and balcony.  You can see the beautiful wallpaper & some of the interior detailing in the photo which I’ve taken on the 2nd floor.  An an option, a White version is also included which has tintable walls instead of the tropical wallpaper.  Both houses are copy/mod, mesh, materials enabled & mod friendly. They are 60 prims, with an approximate footprint of 20×15.  Also included with the two houses are the Tropical Bird Prints, a series of three connected wall art posters featuring tropical birds, which I’ve placed above the DayBed. They are mesh, materials enabled & mod friendly as well, with a land impact score of 3 prims. The ads below will provide additional views, & there’s a fullsize version of the Pool House up on the demo platform at the event, so you can walk through & see all the incredible detail for yourself. 

Magnum Opus – The Linen Cabinet:  For a simple concept, this is a surprisingly detailed piece. It includes two versions… one fully stocked, as I’ve used it (which has a land impact of 12 prims); one with an empty cabinet & all the individual items boxed separately so you can use & arrange as you see fit.  Personally, I’ve never seen anything of this kind that’s quite so perfect… it’s neat, yet with the open door, hanging towel & then  the other towel on the side of the hamper, it has just the right amount of mess to it.  This is one item that has definitely found a permanent place in my home.

Gracefully Wicked – Daydreamer DayBed:  Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, this DayBed can sit up to 3 avatars at the same time.  It looks great, because it has 5 texture sets which you can either apply as a pre-set or select the frame & each set of pillows separately to coordinate with your decor, which is what I did here. But this DayBed goes way beyond just good looks, because it also includes 380 different quality animations –singles, including the coffee drinking one I’m using, 2p & 3p cuddles, & 2p & 3p adult.  100% mesh, copy/mod, with a land impact of 10.