Happy February! My cousin Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Thursday and forecasted six more weeks of Winter. How is Phil my cousin you ask? Well, I’m born on groundhog day and I figure any dude that only appears once a year and sleeps the rest is a kindred spirit… (now you know why styling bedrooms is my fav). This birthday was very different from any other because my mom was not feeling well enough to partake and I went out to dinner with a dear girlfriend. We had a wonderful time and I got to laugh, act silly and just relax for a moment. As we painted the town red, Valentine’s Day theme permeated the air. With 10 days till cupid’s arrow hits you, I have a number of events, gifts and freebies to highlight in today’s blog.
First up, the Perfect Ten event runs from 2/1/17-2/15/17 and I’m so happy to be back blogging for The Cookie Jar merchants. It’s been an ongoing partnership since 2014 and as always the two-week event spotlights 10 home & garden designers with exclusive items half price or less. Above, I used HJM Designs Heart Decor Hanger on the windows, Adorably Strange Wares Flora Amour Ladder Decor & Hipster Celebration Table (3 tier cake on milk can), and Lunar Seasonal Designs Heart Jar of Lights & Shabby Chic Wooden Heart Marquee Sign. The jar of hearts is menu driven with the option to change the texture of the jar, ribbon, color of lights/hearts and glow level. The wooden heart marquee is super cool with the ability to change the text to spell up to three lines 8 letters each and change the color of everything.
I also used HJM Designs Love Heart Decoration (large red heart with rose on right wall), Tool Shed Tubey Heart Decor on windows and Park Place Home Decor The Two of Us purple floor rug and pillows, all items on the Love Me…Love Me Not hunt until 2/28/17. To finish off the styling, I used Sway’s Ahara Wicker Chairs and Button Floor Lamps (past FLF), Half Deer Fairylight Balloons and What Next Amelie Tall Chest of Drawers, both Fifty Linden Friday items for 2/3. Lastly, you can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day without chocolate; StoraxTree has a nice red heart box for free on the Where’s Cupid Hunt available until 2/14/17.
And ladies, while shopping for Valentine’s Day decor, don’t forget to style a little something for you too! Glory’s looking a bit sexy this morning wearing Wicked Jennifer Blouse with Bra, Georg Bellic Design Loves me Skirt Black Big Hearts {both top and skirt fit classic and mesh avi’s} and Go Frock Yourself Heart Balloon Slink nails, all on the Love Me…Love Me Not Hunt (till 2/18). Her hair is Clawtooth Up and Away and Reign Pattern Pumps for mesh appliers (both 2/3 FLF). Last but not least, Chop Zuey is offering the Love Knot set for the Fabulously Free in SL group (free to join), so now you’re ready for Amore!
Category: Park Place Home Decor
A Touch of Spring!
The sky broke through the clouds and the sun shined down on the valley, signs of spring are in the crisp air. Today, I wanted to style a garden room featuring Park Place Home Decor items at Gacha Good The Best Is Yet To Come Event until February 15, 2017. The event offers exclusives items and 2 gacha pulls; one for home decor items ($40/pull) and the other for fashion items ($60/pull). The exclusive home items available for individual sale are the Touch of Spring Bench, Floor Pillows and Flower Houseplants (Yellow Hibiscus, Pink Frangipani & Purple Hibiscus). Some of the home gacha collection shown above includes Basket of Yellow Roses, Liberty Planter Arrangement (trio) and Flower Basket Pink. 
Another exclusive item offered at The Best Event is by Park Place Casuals the Elena Slacks Outfit in Chocolate/Beige. The outfit features a brown leather vest style front detail on a cream shirt with taper leg beige pants. The classic slacks are also available in dark red and black. And if you’re looking for a more laid back style, jeans in two colors are for sale. I’m wearing Lamb Dissolved Girl hair, a past group gift and Modish Nadine Gem set, free group gift from the Ultra Event. To the right side of Park Place Touch of Spring bench is Serenity Style Love you country frame, a free gift for the All About Home Group. Also shown is StoraxTree Vintage Plant Stand Rose Bush Pink, the hunt gift for Love Me…Love Me Not Hunt from 2/1-2/28. 
The last item I want to highlight is Park Place Casuals gacha item Becca Spring Sweater & Skirt in Purple Plaid. The sweater is loose-fitting and tucked in the front with a soft drape in the back. The plaid mini has a cute side cut-out detail. I’m wearing Lamb hair new group gift, Lovesong. There are some cute finds at Gacha Goods The Best is Yet to Come event with loads of Valentine’s Day and romantic items. Hope you enjoyed my touch of spring blog post!
Game night at Grandma’s
Winter has set in at Silverlake village and Glory heads over to her friendly elderly neighbor for game night. As sheets of rain and lighting bolts strike outside the girls are happy to be safe and sound with the warm fire, cozy couch and yummy treats. 
Park Place Home Decor is participating in the January round of Swank event until 1/31/2017 offering numerous furniture pieces including the gray suede sofa with texture change pillows, comfy large gray suede armchair, ebony rocking chair with color change throw and many floor pillow options. 
Also available at Swank is the walnut drop-leaf coffee table with twig/glass decor, two gray printed area rugs and wall sconces. A corresponding gray/gold reversible wall art, black lacquer round wire end table, white marble accent lamp and indoor house plant complete the set. Displayed on the fireplace and next to the rocking chair is part of Tylar’s Treasures Celebrate Winter Decor items offered at a new smaller event called Color Me Happy until 2/6/17. 
Finally, the last offering from Park Place Home Decor at Swank is the walnut wall mirror entry table with accessories that matches the coffee table. So if you’re in need of renewing your space, head over to Swank and Color Me Happy and take advantage of these offerings.
Emerald Isle!
First, a big congrats goes to the team behind the SL Home & Garden Expo 2016 who raised $4,010,116L for Relay for Life of Second Life, benefitting the American Cancer Society. Second, a warm thank you to all my readers who supported the cause. The RFL-SL fundraising season continues with the 10th Anniversary Fashion for Life from March 6th-20th. This year the offerings are vast on nine sims with daily entertainment, fashion shows, $10L hunt, live auction and photo contest, all details here. If I have some free time this week, I’ll try to showcase some of the items but in the meantime please check out my nearest and dearest friend, Rhiannon Colclough blog, Fashion is Fun!
This coming Thursday will be St. Patrick’s Day and I’ve always marked the occasion with a holiday themed blog post. As I was looking through past entries, I noticed I’ve never featured outdoor decor. Today’s scene was created with Brook Hill Living, Park Place, Tylar’s Treasures, Serenity Styles, Sway’s, What Next and Chez Moi. I’m very excited to share with you a new home builder, Brook Hill Living who recently released the Waterfront Barn last week and the Chilmark House at the Expo. The Waterfront Barn is available in two version, shabby or posh with four dock options, two gazebos, and an open floor plan, available on the marketplace or in-world store.
Park Place Home Decor is currently participating in two monthly shopping events; Swank and Gacha Good. The Gold Plaid rattan patio set and Garden Chair Planters (gacha item) are offered at Gacha Good until March 31, 2016. Emerald Isla Garden Cart, Flower Basket (Pink & Red), Magazine Basket, and Purple Tulips in Twin Vase are available at Swank until April 1, 2016.
Tylar’s Treasures has the Nautica Collection on sale for 50% off at Perfect Ten (3/1-15/16). The Nautica Collection includes arbor bench and planter {first photo}, crate, wall decor, stool, table decor, and is texture change (4 options). Also available for 50% off at Perfect Ten are The Mustard Seed Willow Trees, Lunar Seasonal Designs Blooming Shamrock Basket & Planter and Dreamland Designs Riverside Rustic Bedroom Set {display inside}.
To finish the deck styling, I used Chez Moi new March group gift, the super fun and colorful Lemonade Stand. Touches of spring were added with Sway’s Hana Tulips in wooden bucket & rain boots, available at The Liaison Collaborative (3/7-3/30), and Floria Hanging Plants flanking the door. Whimsical Stone Garden Decor animals/insects {sleeping cat, ladybug, snail and frog} by Serenity Style add a humorous twist. Through the window we can see Serenity Style Ly One Way Set, available at Gen-Neutral (3/12-4/2). Finally, I added hints of shamrock decor with Free Bird horseshoe wall plank (free group gift), free lanterns I picked up at Swank Luck of the Irish event, and the lucky clover plant stand hunt gift from The Artist Shed (Poppin’ Penguin Hunts 3/1-31/16). Hope you have a great weekend and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Modern swanky living!
Happy Sunday! Hope you’re having a nice weekend. Today, I’m showcasing Park Place Cosmopolitan Black Leather Living Room on sale for 50% off until Monday, February 29 at Swank Events 50 Shades of Red! The Cosmo pieces are sold separately and include a long black leather sofa, corresponding loveseat, 2 contemporary grey tufted leather chairs, low black lacquer coffee table with books, vase and silver plate, 2 white floor ottomans {with and without pillow} and white/black abstract area rug. Other items available for sale but not shown above are faux window with scene change and floor plant. The clean lines, dynamic palette and contemporary style blends well with modern art work and sculptural decor. Dangling from the side wall is Park Place 3-D Cube Wall Art and over the fireplace mantel is The Two of Us Oil Painting offered at the Gacha Good Event Breakfast at Tiffany ending 2/29/16. I also used Apple Fall Reflector Lamps, Fetch Zaid Room Divider and USB Bamboo Decor (100% donation item- Hope 1), available at the SL Home & Garden Event (2/14-3/6).
We continue our house tour of the Cloverleaf bungalow by Galland Homes spotlighting the living room and the adaptable style of the home. In the foyer are more exclusive 100% donation items from The Expo including Dixie Dandelion RFL Hope and Odds Chalkboard (Hope 6) and Serendipity Designs Cabarita Bench (Hope 7).
Shown outside is Galland Homes Outdoor Fireplace (Hope 2) and BeYou World Seabreeze Patio Set (Hope 6), both 100% donation items.
Finally, a glimpse of the Cloverleaf kitchen and a sneak peek of two more 100% donation items; Closer to the Heart Creations Monochrome Dinette (Hope 6) and Serendipity Designs Woodland Outsized Clock (Hope 7), more pictures coming soon. Hope you stop by Swank Event and take advantage of the great deal on Park Place Cosmo Black Leather Living Room Set, plus there’s free gifts!
Gloria Silverstone 