Everything’s coming up roses!

Happy February!  Today is my big birthday, the one I’ve been dreading for years…..the one I’m in denial about.  As I look at the scope of my life, I should have done more, traveled more, seen more, failed more, accomplished more, basically the next half of my life, I need to create adventures and live life fully.

Today’s post continues the Valentine theme only this time bringing the love outdoors with Tylar’s Treasures Rose Arbor offered for 50% off at Perfect Ten (2/1-15/16).  The rose patterned draped arbor includes a chaise lounge with dance, single female poses and 44 intimate couple animations.  Behind the arbor is Tylar’s Treasures Valentine Proposal Gazebo scene with pink trees & shrub.  The gazebo animations include couple dancing, cuddling, kissing, wedding proposal and acceptance kiss pose, available at the main store.  Also shown in the first photo are Lunar Seasonal Designs menu driven heart flower beds and planter, offered at Perfect Ten for 50% off.  Have a great Groundhog Day; Punxsutawney Phil & I will be ringing in our special day and wishing for an early spring!

Structure: Trompe Loeil, The Karin Cottage (Sky)

• Finishing Touches: Trio of Roses & Hearts (Pink), Trio of Roses & Hearts Topiary (Pink), Roses are Red Hanging Heart, Crazy Daisies Birdhouse Trio, Victorian Rose Bench, Victorian Rose Swan Planter, Roses Are Red Topiary, Roses are Red Woodland Bench & Summer Garden Tiered Dessert Tray
• Alouette: Pansy Fence Planter (White) & Pansy Plant
• Apple Fall: L’Olivier
• A.D.D.Andel!: Potted Plant Lavender
• [DDD]: Rose Bush (Potted)
• O.M.E.N: Dear John – Diaries & Love Letters Mail Box
• Lunar Seasonal Designs: Menu Driven Planter & Bed of Heart Flowers (@ Perfect Ten, 50% off)
• Tylar’s Treasures: Rose Arbor, Valentine Proposal Gazebo & Tiered Candleholder (Pink)
• Jian: Beaumont Brick Path & Boxwood Shrub (Hedge)
• LISP: Rain or Shine Table & Chairs (Texture Change)
• What Next: Antique Heart String Lanterns

Pumpkin Spice

In just a few weeks it will be the American holiday Thanksgiving where families and friends gather to enjoy a feast, football and gratitude for all they have.  Today, I’ve styled living space using Tylar’s Treasures Firelight Collection deeply discounted 50% off at Perfect Ten event until tomorrow, Sunday, November 15, 2015.  The collection includes black leather tufted armchairs, black wooden coffee table complete with pumpkin bowl display and brown marble fireplace with mirror and decorative accessories.  This grouping is a nice accompany to a larger set or perfect on its own.  I paired the Firelight set with The Artist Shed La Chaise de Citrouille, a $1L gift on the Stuff The Bird hunt (11/1-30/15).  I’m also playing caught up on a few rounds of The Challenge I’ve missed including Hanging Hanky Lights by Chiana Oh (Fabric Sept round) and Sputnik Light from %Percent Furniture (Victorian Nov round).  Sway’s is offering the Victoria Hanging Lamps at Fantasy Gacha Carnival (until 12/6/15) and Darret Stone Fireplace Set {using Fire Poker only} at The Liaison Collaborative (till 11/30/15).  Helping to create the cozy and warm space is Sway’s Kaden Rugs (past FLF item).  Finally, The Mustard Seed’s Golden Autumn Decor Set which consist of the tree of life table, bowl of pumpkins, acorn doll and 4 golden concept frame wall art enhance the autumnal room.  Hope you enjoyed my pumpkin spice living space and take advantage of the great deals on the grid.  If we don’t meet again till before Turkey Day, I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

• Tylar’s Treasures: Firelight Collection (50% off @ Perfect Ten)
• Sway’s: Victoria Hanging Lamps (Fantasy Gacha Carnival until 12/6/15)
• Sway’s: Darret Stone Fireplace Set (The Liaison Collaborative until 11/30/15)
• Sway’s: Kaden Rugs, George Hat Stand (Dark), Branch Wrapped Candle, Erika Vase A & B (Harvest)
• The Artist Shed: La Chaise de Citrouille (free gift on Stuff The Bird hunt 11/30/15)
• The Mustard Seed’s: Golden Autumn Decor Set, Autumn Ground Leaves & Indian Corn
• Serenity Style: Autumn Wood Block Fall & Striped, Autumn Box
• Dreamscapes Art Gallery: Pumpkin Bucket D
• Finishing Touches: Twigs & Berries Wreath Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Candle Holder (Worn)
• What Next: Cream Leaves Pumpkin, Autumn Leaves Wreath
• Shutter Field: Pumpkin Lantern (Dark)
• Alouette: Autumn Hurricane Candle Holder
• Funky Junk: Stacked Pumpkin Topiary
• LISP: Artemis Panel Wall Full (Dark Wood), Chestnut Blinds
• The Little Branch: Flames Maple Cluster {All Seasons} (The Liaison Collaborative until 11/30/15)

Witching Hour

Halloween is fast approaching and am getting excited.  I want to share with you some new items from Serenity Style and loads of freebies from around the grid.  There are so many events and hunts happening now that you can always pick up a little something extra for your porch.  I also styled the inside of the witch cabin with hunt gifts, so check out the style card below and have fun decorating!

• Serenity Style: My Witch House (Tres Chic, ends 11/5)
• Serenity Style: Not Every Witch Gatcha (Wayward Halloween, ends 10/31)
• Park Place: Ye Olde Witch’s Rocking Chair 1 ($10L on Star Search Hunt, ends 10/31)
• Park Place: Witch’s Holiday Celebration Table (Hunt gift on Along Came a Spider Hunt, ends 10/31)
• The Artist Shed: Welcome Ghost (Hunt gift on Boo! Bunny Hunt 4, ends 10/31)
• The Artist Shed: The Horticulturists Horror II (Hunt gift on Scissor Happy Halloween Hunt 2, ends 10/31)
• The Artist Shed: Hay Bale Set with Bunting
• Lunar Seasonal Designs: Coneflower and Butterfly Garden (50% off @ Perfect Ten, 11/1-11/15)
• [ free bird ]: Name-the-Dead Gravestone (Anna Robix)
• Lark: Elemental Bookcase

Autumn Glow

I adore fall, it’s my favorite time of the year to decorate.  From the glorious colors, to the fresh crisp smell in the air, and the yummy baked goods, it’s simply divine.  It’s easy to be inspired by this magical season and design a warm cozy retreat.  Today, I’ve created an autumnal living space using tons of free hunts items from The Seasons Story 2nd Anniversary, Chez Moi Spooky Hunt, and The Photographers Hunt $5L (all ending October 31, 2015).  I also included Sway’s Victor Wood Burning Stove & Storage Bench both deeply discounted 50%- 75% off for the Mix Event also ending October 31st.  Lastly, Sway’s Erika Set in Harvest (available @ Uber, ending today 10/23/15) was the ideal living room collection to use, bringing all the colors of fall into the space. The Erika Set includes a couch with 16 single & friends animations (up to 3 avis’s), 8 couple animations, 3 texture options for the pillows, coffee table, and decorative accessorizes (2 vases, bowl with apples).  There are numerous hunts and freebies being offered now, so take advantage of the gifts and have fun decorating!

Structure: Vespertine, Chanson Dautomne Skyloft

• Sway’s: Erika Set in Harvest (Uber, 10/23/15)
• Sway’s: Victor Wood Burning Stove & Victor Storage Bench (50-75% off Mix Event, 10/31/15)
• Dreamscapes Art Gallery: Country Life (The Photographers Hunt, 10/31/15)
• Sway’s: Enchanted Branch Shelf, Fall Jar with Acorns and Candle, Branch Wrapped Candle, Pumpkin Line & George Hat Stand
• Dreamscapes Art Gallery: *Pumpkin* Bucket A, *Apples* Wood Buckets, *Autumn* Deco Shutter B & *Candle Chair* Autumn
• Cheeky Pea: Autumn Crate Decor
• Junk: Bartlet Rug (One)
• Shutter Field: Fall Letter Decor
• Vespertine: Vintage Postbox (Yellow)
• The Season Story (2nd Anniversary gifts): A.D.D.Andel! Wooden Pumpkins, The Horror! Vampkin, unKindness Comfort Tubby (Autumn), C’est la vie ! Autumn Mug, Poche Applepie 2015, Roawenwood Cake Donuts Platter & Tomoto Tourou
• Chez Moi’s Spooky Hunt: Fall Wreath (gift #2), Fall Big/Small Fan Pumpkin (gift #4), Entry Halloween Decor (gift #11), Happy Halloween Doormat (gift #10) & Chair/Blanket Fall into Fall (gift #12)

Last Breath of Summer!

First, thank you all for attending my East Meets West Open House.  I had wonderful feedback!  For all of those who missed it, good news I’ve extended the open house until Sunday, Sept 6th (closes at 3pm SLT).  So stop by and enjoy the last breath of summer.

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Miracles/41/27/22

I also wanted to share with you another discounted offering from Perfect Ten, available until September 15, 2015. Dreamland Designs created the Minna Set (below), a vintage inspired soft blue chaise lounge, whitewash fireplace with accessories, cookies and milk tray, love wall unit and double birdcage decor.  I can image the collection in a ladies parlor or dressing room.  Curl up on the chaise and relax by the fireplace on those autumn chilly nights. The Minna set is a must have, plus did I mention all items are sold separately and it’s on sale for 50% off!

Taxi to Perfect Ten please…