And We Seem so Normal

Ok, this post has taken me literally a week to do but I am so swamped in RL & SL that I can't even tell you the last time I changed. I have taken on some huge tasks for the upcoming SL Home & Garden Expo, which while may leave my own blogging a bit sketchy for a few weeks, has gotten me totally psyched about decor.  Trompe Loeil's August releases for both FaMESHED and Collabor88 only urged me on.  The Brooklyn Carriage House will fit in perfectly in a gentrified urban setting but I was compelled to drop in on what I like to think of as the English countryside and I think it works. In my opinion the Fiona Greenhouse, which is one of the components in Trompe's current collection at FaMESHed is one of the prettiest things Cory Edo has ever built. I will describe details of items in credits or this post will run the length of the blog.

The interior of the Brooklyn Carriage House is spacious, with a high ceiling and a loft upstairs that is roomy enough for you to have a complete bedroom or sitting room. I've decorated the home with a manly touch, using items in current collections at The Men's Dept., The Chapter 4, The Garden @ The Liaison Collaborative, and The Theme Park.

I absolutely love the ceiling lights at the back of the lower level.  Lighting and blinds are controlled by a panel at the front door, which I've come to count on with Trompe builds.

I went for a "party pit" look on the upper level.

The house has gorgeous doors and I found a nice place for a message center.  Breno's Elk Horns...I just think they are mega cool and needed a close-up:)

Credits:
Home: Trompe Loeil - Brooklyn Carriage House: available at Collabor88 - ridiculously priced at L$ 288 for the course of the event.
Greenhouse: Trompe Loeil -  Fiona Greenhouse: available at FaMESHed - this precious piece includes working doors.
Sofa/Ottoman: Stockholm&Lima: G.U.Y. Sofa/Ottoman (TMD Edition): Surrealia Anatine's new brand is beyond fabulous. The sofa is available in both PG and adult versions and is part of a living room set that includes the ottoman, Bicycle wheel art and track lighting (not shown): Available at The Men's Dept.
Chair: -JoHaDeZ- LapDance Chair "Nest" - available in "cuddle and" adult versions, the original mesh chair is loaded with features, incl. 14 cloth textures, 15 lapdance & 15 couple anims in both versions and 24 additional adult anims in the adult version. Available at The Men's Dept.
Square Rugs: junk: Barlet Rug one (lower) / Barlet Rug two (upper): These rugs are available along with the daybed at The Men's Dept.
Round Rug: junk: Round Rug - Zebra: Just an adorable rug from the current round of Kustom 9
Wall Art: Stockholm&Lima: Bicycle Wheels: see Sofa
Antlers: Breno: Elk Horns: These "special" antlers include some bondage fun and accompanying anims. Available at The Theme Park for the "Some Like it Hot" round.
Small Table (down): junk. bartlet wheel table. worn.: Available at The Men's Dept.
Doll: D-LAB Pinocchio02: he is just bad
Neon Sign: HIDEKI - What the f*ck: lovelovelove: Available at The Chapter Four (August)
Cooler: Soy. Cooler box (white)
Stools: oyasumi / metal stool / black & grey: 2 of several components available at The Men's Dept.
Bar/Cabinet: oyasumi / wire cabinet: See Stools
Instrument: HIDEKI - Atom Ukulele: Available at The Chapter Four
Gas Pump: junk. gas pump shelves. green. - I honestly have a gas pump fetish and the little door opens and closes so you can put your junk in: Available at The Liaison Collaborative
Ceiling light: junk. headlamp light. red.: adorable AND manly - Available at The Liaison Collaborative
Daybed: junk. bartlet daybed. denim. - it comes in both PG and Adult version as well as an equally cool tan canvas version: Available at The Men's Dept
Small Table (up) -JoHaDeZ- Sidetable "One" /w Vase: Available at The Men's Dept.
Hookah: [ Nikotin ] Hookah-AK  (Update-4): Available at The Men's Dept.
"Cuddle" Rug: DIGS - Sheyda Rug: comes in both PG and adult versions as well as 6 different texture themes. Both versions are configured similarly with Single, Couple and 3Some poses. The adult version is a steamier version with various sexual preference groupings as well as 3some combos and contains over 400 animations for you to get down. (I apolgize for the texture blur; this new FS viewer is giving me fits): Available at The Theme Park for the "Some Like it Hot" round.
Photo: YONSOU-YOUHEN-OTOME-ZU by Agathe Latte: I picked this up at some gallery ages ago but Agathe made some of the coolest pre-mesh items ever.
Wall Desk: Second Spaces - Patrick Pallet Desk: This little cutie includes both decorated and undecorated versions, each only a wee 1 LI: available at The Men's Dept.
Heart: A.D.D.Andel! Wall Decor: Heart -Blue: Was at the <3 Ulaa event, may possibly be at the store.
Clock: HIDEKI - Pyramid Clock: June Arcade

8.13.2014: Sometimes the Pants Wear You

I have a "thing" for fetishy types of clothes that can be worn outside of RP. Pixicat's Rouge pants/boots for We <3 Role-Play are some of the most bad-ass looking pants I've seen in awhile.  I do not know areve, who is Pixicat, but I admire her terribly. She has amazing range, her mesh is great and I usually scoop up any new releases I can find of hers.  The textures on these pants...love.  I paired it up with Le Primatif's Kimono Blouse which is at the August round of FaMESHed because I really like yani Tryce's work, too. Plus I felt going all hard edge was just too obvious a choice :)

I am wearing Flounce's new release, Lana skin, in a darker tone and also added the "Beastly" brows for an updated look. Tableau Vivant's new Persephone hair for Collabor88 is gorgeous, and the version without the crown worked perfectly. Bliensen + MaiTai is all over the place lately and Plurabelle Laszlo's Mjolnir necklace gave a nice contrast to Le Primatif's solid top.

Credits:
Pants: Pixicat: Rogue - Black (the boots are part of the pant): available at We <3 Role Play
Shirt: Le Primatif: Kimono Blouse - Cherry: available at FaMESHed
Necklace: Bliensen + MaiTai: Mjolnir necklace: available at Tales of Fantasy
Bag: ISON: Maleese Striped Net Bag: available at Uber
Skin: Flounce: Lana - Carmel Instaglam
Hair: Tablea Vivant: Persephone: available at Collabor88
Hand Tattoo: Moon Amore: Medhii - Black for Slink Hands
Poses: Le Poppycock: from Hot Air A series at The Chapter 4 (new location)

7.24.14: LOTD

Thou shall not whine about how busy RL is and how the weather is unseasonably cool, i.e. not like living in a swamp, that makes me want to get out the edger and tend to my yard and go to yardsales and rootbeer stands and the old Dairy Queen or fall asleep on the porch swing while reading a book.  Or spend time with my 17-year-old son who in a year will definitely not want to "hang" with his mom.  These are all verboten!

But on the SL side I love "stuff", and there is absolutely no shortage of crazy good work out there right now. I love shopping in SL to the point that often I just buy it and don't get around to opening boxes (which I hate) but instead virtually hold it all close to me and smile, sighing "mine...".  When I actually open the packages I find marvelous things and have great fun styling ol' Eden. It all started with Lelutka's marvelous Francine hair, recently released at Hair Fair 2014, which is loosely swept up and held together with a flower ornament (which is of course texture change).  I about died when I saw *LpD*s precious Serena set at The Chapter 4.  It took me probably 15 minutes to decide which look to get; the texture options are not just easy recolors of the same fabric but each uses strikingly different choices for 3 distinct looks. tea.s' Shark Bait Bag that was featured in June at Summerfest '14 is probably one of my most treasured possessions and I kept it fair and feminine with Glam Affair's Cassia - Pink Rose that was a complete steal last week for 50 Linden Fridays.  Good times!

Credits:
Hair: Lelutka: Francine - Sweeden: new release for Hair Fair 2014
Outfit: *LpD*: Serena Top & Skirt Pink - Flowers: available at The Chapter 4
Skin: Glam Affair: Cassia - Pink Rose Arctic
Bag: tea.s: Shark Bait Bag - mint
Pose: Le Poppycock: from Afterglow A: available at The Chapter 4

6.9.2014: Essential Summer Outfit

I saw this dress in green on my friend, Qopi, and I just knew I had to have it. The Wyeth Dress is from Deadwool and it certainly does remind me of the dress worn in the painting, Christina's World, from American Painter, Andrew Wyeth.  It's a shortened version of the very classic shirtwaist dress and I love it for it's timelessness.  The Cutout Sandals are from Le Primatif and I just had to grab the navy pair!  I have a hard time finding really good navy's in SL and these were it.  Plus, I've been loving all the adorable sandals that are out this summer for Slink bare feet.  Both of these items are available at half price at the current round of The Chapter 4.

Truth just released his new Oceana hair for the newest round of Collabor88.  The theme for June's Collab round is Lighthouse, so the items have been inspired by things nautical.  The ribbon has several different textures available in solids and prints and runs through the braid for a bit of fun!

Credits:
Dress: Deadwool: Wyeth Dress - Navy: available at The Chapter 4 Half-price room
Shoes: Le Primatif: Cutout Sandals - Navy: available at The Chapter 4 Half-price room
Hair: Truth: Oceana - Blonde HUD: new release at Collabor88
Skin: Glam Affair: Neva - Arctic02 & Arctic Appliers for Slink Hands and Feet
Lashes: dfo!: faux twiggy lashes: only 1L!!!!
Hands / Feet: Slink: Elegant Hands and Bare Feet
Poses: Kirin Poses: My Paper Airplane

By the Sea Shore...

A couple of weeks ago, Eden did a post featuring a lighthouse that she has out on her newly decorated land. Not only is it adorbs, but she filled it with the most fitting furniture ever. It's like the pirate fairies came in, and told her what to decorate with. She did a FABULOUS job. So, in honor of said adorableness, I had to take advantage ......and mooch off of her hard work! :D

I'd been wanting to find a good location to wear my frilly butted swimsuit, and this definitely fit the bill! Check out Eden's Post for all the rezzed items' credits! Until next time! ^.^

 

Credits:
Skin: Essences - Emma *lait* blonde
Hair: little bones. West Coast - Solids - The Chapter Four for May 2014
Swimsuit: OSITO Frilly Bra Top / Knicker Hot Pants Red Polka Dot
Shoes: fri.day - Peggy.T-Straps (Cream)
Sunglasses: Yummy  CatEye Corner Rose Shades - White
Necklace: Illusions - *~*Cord Necklace
Bracelet: [Deadwool] Bracelet Gift (unisex) - The Chapter Four for May 2014 - Anniversary Gift!
Other Bracelet: ASO! Alphabet Brace (F) Silver

House & all rezzed items: See Eden's Post

5.15.14: LOTD - Event Mashup

There are so many events with so many good designers right now, it is a challenge to keep up!  But sometimes the fun of it is looking at what you have and playing around with it.  I came up with a cute look-of-the-day finding items for Collabor88, The Theme Park, The Chapter 4 and Fantasy Gacha Carnival from some of my favorite designers.  Please check out credits for complete details!

Credits:
Hair: Truth: Elyse: newer release
Skin: League: Erin w/ appliers for Slink
Hands / Feet: Slink
Top: Ingenue: Emma Blouse - Mint: cute crop top w/ peter pan collar: available at The Chapter 4 in the Under 100 room.
Necklace and Belt: May's Soul: Arabian Rose Necklace and Belt: win them at The Fantasy Gacha Carnival!
Skirt: Color.Me.H.O.F: Ruffle Skirt - Black
Shoes: Ingenue: Sopha Heels - Jadite: available at Collabor88
Pose: NanTra: Ain't She Sweet: adorable set of 6 poses w/ mirrors.  The set includes the cute little candy purse which has 5 color change options - available at The Theme Park

The4.21.2014: Under the Tuscan Sun

It's been awhile since I've done a decor post, which is a shame since it's a favorite activity of mine. Always a challenge to get started but once I start mixing I have to be careful and edit. The setting for this post is Trompe Loeil's new Cortona Villas which you can pick up at Collabor88 through the rest of the month. I will talk about it more in a sec because it's so good it's sick.  Trompe also is a monthly participant at FaMESHed and has the most remarkable, over-the-top furnishings in her Whimsy collection this month.  The Alyce Bench is a favorite of mine and you can select many different texture types (velvet, leather, etc) and a myriad of colors as well as chose between adult and general poses.  I also tucked in the Candle Fireplace to replace the fireplace included in the Cortona because I loved the glow of the candlelight.  The other items in the room are mostly from the April collection at The Men's Dept. and The Chapter 4.  I spent a fortune on the gacha at Chapter 4 trying to win the adorable Elephant Cart only to discover how amazing all the items are in the set.

 An overall look at the Cortona Villas shows just what an amazing build Cory did for Collabor88 this month.  It sells for L$ 388 and my god, I remember when something as gorgeous as this would have cost thousands and thousands of Lindens.  Get it now at Collab if at all possible. The rooms surround a central courtyard that contains many little living spaces as well. There are all kinds of secret rooms and the doors open upon touch.  The build includes planters and numerous water features as well as a striking pergola at it's entrance. I did add the main fountain which is from Cory's March collection at FaMESHed (the furniture from which is PERFECT for this build). 

Credits:

Build: Trompe Loeil: Cortona Villas: available at April's Collabor88 round

Big Fountain: Trome Loeil: Valiano Fountain Stone Dirty: from March's FaMESHed round 

Sofa: Trompe Loeil: Alyce Bench Velvet Yellow: available at April's FaMESHed round

Fireplace: Trompe Loeil: Candle Fireplace Tile With Drape (drape is texture change): available at April's FaMESHed round

Audrey Chair: Abiss Design: Concerto Chair: available at the April The Men's Dept.

Leather Chair: Hideki: from Set 2 (rare): gacha at April The Chapter 4

Elephant Cart: Hideki: gacha at April The Chapter 4

Bust: Dinmael Bust (Coal/Gold): available at April The Men's Dept.

Mirror: Abiss Design: Deco Mirror: available at April The Men's Dept.

Record Player: Hideki: gacha at April The Chapter 4

Table: Convair: Noguchi Table: soon available on The Marketplace

Rug: Zaara: Ikat Dhurri Rug: gacha from March The Arcade

Asst Decor: Post, Bazar

Graveyard Stalking

The other day when Eden and I did a photo shoot, she took me to a sim called The Trace. I'm always on the lookout for great photo sims, and I must say, this one is just wonderful! It's very well done, they have several different "scenes" on the sim, and the best part? THEY HAVE BUILD TURNED ON so you can rez stuff! \o/
* A plea to all creators of photo-worthy sims: PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF KITTENS AND RAINBOWS, LEAVE BUILD TURNED ON FOR US PHOTO TAKERS! <3 *

Anyway, as I was looking around, I found the most quaint little graveyard (can a graveyard be quaint?) which set the stage for today's look! The adorbs dress I'm wearing is from Tres Blah, which you can find at this month's Collabor88 event. It comes in around 8 colors, and is versatile enough to either cute up, or goth down. I wanted to add a little fantasy flair to my outfit, so I paired the dress with the Vinnitsa Sandals from Hucci (also at Collabor88) - of which I adoringly call "The Butterfly Shoes", cause they have the cutest little butterflies on the heels! They are available in many colors, and I do believe are only L$88, if I recall correctly. I picked up a few more items along the way, topped it off with a dolly-type hair from D!va, and my look was complete!
If you're looking for a nice place to relax, or to take some awesome photos (or both), I definitely recommend checking out The Trace. I see a lot more shoots from there in my future. ^.^

PS: The poses I used are from a store called In-Pose!. They are having a closing sale right now. All the poses are L$25 each!

Credits:
Skin:  Essences - Lorde01 *lumiere* (I can't remember if I got this at an event or not, but check her mainstore just in case)
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Murky~ Ghost Eyes
Hair: D!va Hair "Nana" (Type B)(Platinum)
Dress: Tres Blah Fluffy Dress - Black - Collabor88 for April 2014
Shoes: Hucci Vinnitsa Sandal - Midnight - Collabor88 for April 2014
Snakes: +Half-Deer+ Baby Cornsnake [Prism] - The Chapter Four for April 2014
Forehead Makeup: +Nuuna+ Zion 2 makeups (F) White
Eyeshadow: R.icielli - BLACK EYES / 06 - Marketplace
Lipstick: Shakeup!Cosmetics - Matte Lipcolor [NaturalPaletteinPetal]
Nails: DP - Koffin Nails - Fishnet Fetish - Jellybean LTD - Cosmetics Fair for April 2014
Mouth Piercing: .Pekka. Fidelity Piercing
Spiked Necklace: {me.} Spike Necklace BLACK
Cross Necklace: .Pekka. Pyr cross necklace - Black
Lashes: La Malvada Mujer- FAKE B+W [eyelashes] - Cosmetics Fair for April 2014
Hands & Feet: Slink (Casual hands / High feet)
Poses: In-Pose!

Shape & tattoo: My own

Location: The Trace
Black Grass: FD Decor - Spooky Grasses Set - Marketplace
Fog: FD Decor - Spooky White Fog - Marketplace