Tag: SL Home&Decor

Let the Sunshine In

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http://Let the Sunshine In

It’s been very gloomy and rainy here in real life the last few days; what better way to brighten the mood than by redecorating, creating a brightness within despite the gloominess without.  I would love to have been able to add vibrant rays of sunshine streaming in, but my editing skills are just not there, and I try very hard never to do what I consider “over-editing”, but to capture the reality of SL slightly enhanced as opposed to exhibiting the magic of Photoshop (which I don’t even own lol, but it’s the Xerox of it’s time, being now used as a generic term).  I love the room I’ve created, it has an upbeat that makes me smile when I walk in… let the sun shine in!  And then, go shop!!!!

Dreamland Designs:   The Helen Collection.  I know, I know, I say it a lot, but I REALLY love this collection, love as in long-term love, the kind of love you need when it comes to buying furniture because who wants to keep redecorating over and over (unless of course you blog H&G like me, & then it just goes with the territory).  So what exactly has me so head over heels about the set?  I never can really point to one specific thing, since the overall feeling it generates is a combination of many factors, but I DO know that in this instance, at least one reason is the way subdued neutrals are contrasted with the bright pillows, breaking up what could be a very traditional look with a terrific burst of color… the fact that the colors of that burst are my favorites (as anyone who reads my blog should easily recognize) just adds more ooomph to it for me.  I also love the elements of the overall package… just the right number of pieces… not so many it’s overwhelming, not so few that your scene looks incomplete.  I just redecorated IRL… I wish I could have found THIS set!!! Here are the various parts of the collection that I used:

  • Living Room Set.  Includes the couch (which is chock full of single & couple bento animations), rug (artfully folded back… love that touch of messy!!), pillows casually strewn on the floor, coffee table, candlesticks, hanging lights, & wall covering.  The right things are neutral; the best things have the bright & oh-so-right tones that light up the room.  And I mean that both literally & figuratively, because the lights are touch on/off to brighten it up a bit & merge with the soft light from the candles.  Available in PG or Adult versions.
  • Heart Cabinet Set.  Includes the cabinet, the lamp, the planter. & the two picture frames.  The hearts on the cabinet are so subtle that I didn’t even notice them until I started shooting… I was completely surprised when I saw them there!  The different elements can be moved around as you want (I moved one of the pictures from the top of the cabinet to the side).  The lamp is touch on/off.
  • Wooden Slice Table.  Sliced wood table in a contemporary style. Includes the plants & the steaming cup of coffee.

Going Retro

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http://Going Retro

So I was sadly unable to get these sets set up and blogged in time for this past weekend’s sales where they were featured (bad blogger, bad!), but they’re all such fantastic pieces the fact is that they don’t need to be on sale to grab these!  In my new home, I definitely felt it was time for some pattern and color, and what better way to introduce that than by retro vibe decorating?  For those of you who like me just love vibrancy, this will definitely get you into the mood to update your spaces, even if you haven’t just moved and bought a new house lol!

Circa Living –

  • Elska Retro Living – The “Elska” collection has a bit of a Nordic feel with its clean & simple lines, available in 3 color themes. Perfect for the retro, boho vibe as well. The seating comes with an array of quality Bento & classic sit animations for the heart chair & ottoman designs, 24 per seat for the ladies & gents. The ottomans come with 18 classic sit animations. To match there are room divider sets plus planters to help fill spaces, working floor lamps with ambient casted light, & round area rugs. These are great choices for anyone who wants some pattern & color added to their life.  Additional offerings from this collection are also available.
  • Aziza Hanging Mixed Set – I had Circa’s hanging ferns in my last home; for this new one, I fell in love with these updated versions, with the mixed flowers & the long hanging bloodroot tendrils.  Set includes three different hanging lengths.  (There are also versions with hanging ivy.  See the pic below.)  The perfect accent for ANY style decor!  

Escapist Literature

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http://Escapist Literature

I don’t know if you’re a reader or not; me, I read an entire novel almost every week.  In a sense, it does the same thing for me that SL does… it allows me to escape into a different world (just in a more socially acceptable and flexible way lol).  But whether a casual or rabid reader, you might have dreamed of literally escaping into the pages of a book; it’s certainly figured into a myriad of fantasy books and films and even tv shows.  This amazing piece of decor takes that dream to the next level.  Available in two sizes, Book View (shown) and Life Size.  It’s literally an open book, where the left hand page has a poem; the right hand side has the story “come alive” as it were, in stunningly realistic 3D because it’s made from miniaturized SL items (see the pic below).   The Book View  is way bigger than a normal book size… the items even cast shadows (depending on your lighting and settings of course)!  The detail is amazing, even more so in the life size view where you can totally put yourself in the picture since the chairs have built-in animations.  The owl is animated too!  This is definitely the chance to do more than put yourself in the picture… you can put yourself right in the book!  Talk about immersion!!!  Go check it out… it’s EXCLUSIVELY available at the Second Life Home & Garden Expo, open just a few more days through March 20th.  You can TP directly to the vendors in their booth HERE.  Absolutely amazing in person!!!

My View – Nature Takes Back, book view.  Also available in Life Size, with built-in animations.  Both sizes are 100% RFL contribution items to help fund the fight against cancer!  (Note that other books are also available, so you can even choose to build a small library!)

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The Perfect Spot, Boho Style

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http://The Perfect Spot, Boho Style

If you’re a follower of my blog (& I certainly hope you are!), then you know that I just love boho styling, in fashion but especially in home decor.  This is an awesome set for that special corner of the room.  It looks so comfy & so inviting, and makes me want to arrange the pillows just so & curl up with the blanket, a cup of coffee, and a book!  Be sure to check it out… all pieces are sold separately, EXCLUSIVELY at the Infinity Event, open March 1st – 15th.

!Tylar’s:    

  • Indy Boho Chair Bento – Six color themes included by touch, for you to change the chair, blanket & pillows separately.  Includes bento single animations for male, female, & couples (it’s available in PG or Adult), plus dances.
  • Indy Boho Rug – Match or contrast with the themes in the chair, just by touch!
  • Indy Boho Small Cabinet – Just touch to add or clear the decor!
  • Indy Boho Floor Lamp – Touch on/off
  • Not shown:
    • Indy Boho Drapes
    • Indy Boho Dresser
    • Indy Boho Wall Art

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Mirror, Mirror

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http://Mirror, Mirror

To quote a saying, true beauty can’t be seen in the mirror, but that doesn’t mean that we still shouldn’t try to look our best.  As a blogger, how I look is especially important (not quite the same thing as being a model IRL, but still lol).  And what is more key to looking good than our approach to beauty… and to me, that includes the styling of our innermost sanctum, where we do our beauty prep before facing the world!  Here’s a teeny glimpse into mine…  Happy shopping!!!!

Tirrany Designs – Gilded Vanity.  Although probably designed with more of a fantasy setting in mind, there was no way I was letting Thea get her hands on this beauty!  Every girl deserves a bit of that gilded quality in her life, & where better to have it than while doing her beauty routine!?!  The styling of this piece works in EVERY setting!!! The vanity does texture change on touch, & includes both Single & Duo Cuddle animations.  (For easy attachment of items in the vanity, just add the Avpos Experience to your land.)  The set also includes the tray of vanity accessories & the Antique Mirror & Brush, for which I’ve included a close up below of these two items.  (Please note that I added a bit more clutter to the right side of the vanity since I’m definitely not the neatest person on the grid lol!) The entire set is a 100% RFL contribution item at the SL Home & Garden Expo, open through March 20th.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.

Spring Up – Plant Stand Set package.  I featured this in an earlier post (which you can see HERE), but am finding that these add the perfect touch everywhere throughout my house! Available with so much more at the SL Home & Garden Expo, this package includes 16 hand picked mix of tropical plants and flowers on a plant stand, plus an empty DIY stand for you to add your own plant or flower.   The stand menu has 8 pot options & 3 metal options..  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.

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A still life watercolor

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http://A still life watercolor

It’s so perfect that the Second Life Home & Garden Expo is happening now, at the first breath of spring.  I have washed all the snow away from my lands, and as I start re-landscaping and doing a spring “cleaning”, it’s absolutely the perfect time to get new ideas and fabulous new items for both my home and garden.  There’s just so much to see and do, and so much to buy!!! And don’t forget… this is a Relay for Life event, so every designer has at least one item where all the money is donated to this fabulous charity and its fight against cancer.  The Home & Garden Expo is open through March 20th… don’t miss this opportunity to spruce things up for the season and beyond!!! Happy shopping!!!

Nerenzo – Seychelles Couch Set.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the Second Life Home & Garden Expo.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.

  • Couch  — Includes a texture changer with 9 choices for the pillows, plus 6 for the cushions.  Also includes animations for both single (F) & couples.  Available in both PG/Cuddle & Adult versions, with the PG version being a 100% RFL contribution item!
  • Chair  — Includes same texture changer as the couch, plus animations for single (F) & couples.  Available in both PG & Adult versions.
  • Table — Includes “touch-to-rez” up to 7 individual items (I’m showing 4).  One little detail I love is that the items can then be individually moved around if you prefer (& individually de-rezzed too).

Spring Up – Plant Packages, available with so much more at the SL Home & Garden Expo.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.

  • Plant Pot Set Package – Includes 16 (!!) variations of tropical plants & flowers in a wood pot (I’ve shown my favorite — the hibiscus — in two different colors).   A fabulous feature is that the pots are texture driven, so you can change the frame, the sides, & the inside of the pot for the look you want!  A DIY model is also included for you to add your own plant or flower.
  • Plant Stand Set Package  — 16 hand picked mix of tropical plants and flowers on a plant stand, plus an empty DIY stand for you to add your own plant or flower.   The stand menu has 8 pot options & 3 metal options.

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The Garden

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http://The Garden

If you follow my blog, then you know that I always try to do my part to support various RFL (Relay for Life) events, and their fundraising efforts to help fight against cancer.  The Home and Garden Expo is the largest and longest-running event of its kind in Second Life. Home and Garden Expo prides itself on championing not only Relay For Life but the visitors, exhibitors, performers, and volunteers who make this event so successful.  HG Expo supports Relay For Life through fundraising in various forms throughout the event. Funds are raised through sponsorships, exhibitor fees, donation items, great entertainment offerings, The Wall of Hope, Decorating Contest, Finale Auction and much more.  The event runs from February 26th to March 20th, and represents not just an opportunity to see (and buy!!!) a wide range of fabulous creations for both your home and garden, but also to have fun and most importantly to shop for a cause.  I hope you’ll join me in fighting with your pocketbook linden-style while sprucing up your SL home  for spring!  All the details for activities at the expo can be found HERE.  Happy shopping!

Evolving Images – An incredible range of garden items to help you create the perfect outdoor space for your Second Life Home.  I’ve chosen five of my favorites, but that’s only a small part of what’s available at their booth in Hope 5 at the Second Life Home, Garden & Breedable Expo.

  • Adirondack Chairs – Set includes two chairs plus the matching table between.  All are texture change (5 choices!); the table has optional rez of accessories & drinks; & the chairs include 10 sits.  Every garden screams for Adirondacks!!!! 
  • Bird Bath Garden – Includes flickering candlelit lanterns, animated butterflies & the cutest animated squirrel! Both the Garden Stone (in front of the bird bath) & the Special People Stepping Stone (includes the squirrel, in front of the angel statue) are also sold separately.   This is such a highly detailed piece that I included a closeup below. 
  • Barrel Garden – Includes two versions, one bursting with pink, yellow & white flowers (shown behind chairs), & one ready for the gardener in you to tackle (shown left front).  This is a 100% RFL item!!!  I’ve shown the empty one in the 2nd closeup pic below!
  • Garden Tricycle – Just an adorable addition to any garden, with stunning purple trumpets plus bright yellow & blue flowers.
  • Watering Can – FREE, if you can find it, since this is an RFL Hunt item!!!!

Craven Outdoor Sets

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http://Craven Outdoor Sets

Have you heard? Winter is over!  At least in my corner of the grid, I have banned all that snow, and with it has gone all that heavy furniture.  I’m pulling out all the lighter decor that is better suited to outdoor living.  And what’s better than bamboo with softly textured pillows?  Absolutely nothing lol!  So grab a seat, and rest your feet and your poor tired soul…  welcome to spring!

Dreamland Designs:   Craven Outdoor Sets.  Five coordinated sets that you can mix ‘n match to create your perfect outdoor seating nook.  Each set is sold separately.  Choose from:

  • Craven Wooden Bench Set  —  Includes the cushioned bench, rug, & table with decor.  Bench has animations for male, female, & couples, available in either PG or Adult.
  • Craven Wooden Chair Set  – Includes the bamboo chair with bento animations, the cushioned chair with regular sits, & the small table with decor.  Available in PG or Adult.  See below.
  • Craven Lantern Set – Includes two lanterns, one large & one small.  Candles can be clicked on/off.
  • Craven Plant Set — Includes standing plant plus two hanging baskets.
  • Craven Wooden Pergola (not shown)

Also shown:

  • Dog:  Jian – ‘dorable Danes
  • Cat:   Rezz Room – Grouchy Cat Napping
  • Mat/Boots:  HJM Designs – Welcome Mat
  • Flower Pot:  Spring Up – Pot Hibiscus Yellow

Prepare for Romance at the Secret Sale

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http://Prepare for Romance at the Secret Sale

It’s no secret… Valentine’s Day is on its way.  But what better way to prepare for that or for any romantic occasion than by creating a special love nook? Even better is this chance to create it at incredible sale prices!  All these items are available on a very special sale, THIS WEEKEND ONLY, through the Secret Sale, January 29th – 31st.  Your romance may last… but this sale definitely will not!

Dreamland Designs:   

  • Sweet Love Rug with Pillows  —  Materials enabled, this snuggly little rug with three stacks of pillows boasts bento animations for singles, friends, & cuddles.  Available in PG & Adult versions for just 99L at the Secret Sale.
  • Lazy Love Bean Bag — Shown on front left, such cozy seating! Includes animations for singles & couples.  Available in PG & Adult versions at the Secret Sale price of just 50L.
  • Romantic Lovers Tray — Front & center, this tray of goodies is perfect for Valentine’s or any romantic occasion. The bottle gives a glass of champagne on touch. Copy/mod. Secret Sale price of just 50L.

Tylar’s Treasures:   

  • Smitten Fireplace – I am smitten with this fireplace! It’s not too simple; it’s not too ornate.  The roaring fireplace clicks on/off; includes optional props via menu (the two candelabra & the picture frame, ready for you to add your own photo just by drag & drop).  And would you believe the whole thing is only a land impact of 5 (2 for the fireplace + 3 for the props)!?! And would you believe a Secret Sale price of just 50L?
  • Smitten Photo Ladder – Shown on the far right, this ladder is a fantastic way to add even more of a totally personal touch to your decor with a column of 4 frames for showcasing your own photos.  Includes a 4 color texture change menu for the bows.  Also at the Secret Sale price of 50L.

Chic Farmhouse Style

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http://Chic Farmhouse Style

I’m one of those people who’s always rearranging the furniture, sometimes to accommodate one large thing (like the Christmas tree!), sometimes because I need to reclaim a few prims, and other times because I see something that I just think will give me that perfect look.  This time was a combination of all three!!!  I had cleared out a large portion of my front room for the Christmas tree and all its presents; upon taking the tree down, I faced a semi-open room and therefore seized the opportunity to move things around.  That somewhat awkward short wall in the front was always a bit of an issue for me, and although I had something there, in my head it was just a placeholder.  When I spotted these sets from my favorite home decor designer (and a sponsor!!!), I just knew they were the perfect solution to “make” that wall.  And I was right!!!  I just love it when my mental images match up to reality, don’t you?  May your shopping be as successful as mine!!!

Dreamland Designs:  Available at the main store.  

  • Aliz Peacock Chair Set  —  Set of two chairs with pillows on a beautiful fringed rug.  The chairs include bento animations (singles, couples, FF/MM) in both PG & Adult versions.  Note that the set walks the line between green & blueish tones (the chairs are more in the seafoam green, the pillows a bit more bluish); I found it blends perfectly with just about any colors!!!
  • Aliz Shabby Console Table Set — Farmhouse style console table with planter, matching mirror with plaid wreath (can be taken off if desired), & matching wall sconces with candles that touch on/off.