Happy Saturday! Hope your week went well. I’ve been battling a flu/cold all week, so I’m going to skip waxing poetically and get right to the point. Today’s post features a few time sensitive events closing on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. First up is Park Place Home Decor Black Leather Chaise, Red Heart Garland Wall Decor, Gray Shag Diamonds Area Rug, Leafy Green Table Plant and French Walnut Round Accent Side Table exclusive for the Swank Event ending 2/28/17. The theme for February was truly, madly, deeply; which inspired the darker boudoir. Next is Brook Hill Livings recent release for the February round of The Crossroads Event, the Wagner Chair in Ebony and Spotlight, closing 2/28/17. I also used the Faun Chandelier in Midnight, available for sale at the main store. The remaining decor items are from a new to me subscriber monthly event called Deco(c)rate. On the 8th of every month a mystery box with 15 semi-exclusive items from top H&G designers are delivered to your inventory, if you reserved your cart for $1,500L before the 7th. Afterward the price doubles to $3,000L. In today’s post, I used Mudhoney Ginny Bed, Second Spaces Mood Lighting Candles, Cheeky Pea Forgotten Places Fireplace, Hextraordinary Antique Cherub Lamp, Stockholm & Lima The Lovers Trail and Serenity Style All for Love Suitcase. There are a number of other items that I hope to showcase before the new March boxes arrive. Personally, I’m still a little on the fence about a subscription event, time will tell if it’s for me. (I do love my bargains :-)) Lastly, I mentioned in my last blog post I wanted to spotlight more gifts from the Love Me…Love Me Not Hunt (ending 2/28) and Gloria is sporting the Facepalm Just Love red silk sleep shirt in standard sizing and mesh compatible. Gloria’s golden locks are HoneyAna, the new group gift from Truth Hair ($350L join fee). Hope you enjoyed the post, I’ve got couple more planned for the weekend….stay tuned!
Tag: Second Spaces
Passport to Style: Key West
Happy Sunday! According to the calendar, summer doesn’t end until September 23rd, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy! Grab your overnight bag, sunscreen and passport, we’re headed to Key West, Florida (USA). Key West is the southernmost city in the Continental United States, located 129 miles southwest of Miami, Florida, and 106 miles north-northeast of Havana, Cuba. Cuba, at its closest point, is 94 miles south. Key West is a small seaport city, total area 7.4 square miles and on the dividing line between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It was also a hideaway for authors Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams. Key West is divided into four distinct areas: Old Town, Casa Marina, Mid-Town and New Town. With a tropical climate, similar to the Caribbean islands, the bright-colored historic homes (1886-1912) dotting Old Town called conch are wood-framed one or two-story structures built on foundation piers above the ground, with metal roofs, horizontal wood siding, and covered porches, attributed to immigrants from the Bahamas.
Some Key West design elements are bright colors, clean lines and minimal clutter with the focus on bringing the outdoors in as much as possible through the inclusion of large windows with minimal coverage and vibrant color selections that mimic the sand, sun and sea. It’s typical to see white furnishings with pops of bright-colored pillows or throws, louver shutters, natural fabrics, coastal art and accessories such as seashells, sailboats or sailfish in this laid-back tropical seaside oasis.
Tylar’s Treasures newest release Key West Collection at Perfect Ten is a tropical inspired living room collection, available for 50% off from September 1-15 (it’s out early). The collection includes aqua blue, lime green and crisp white animated rowboat chair and love seat, table lamps with sailboat decal, painted white coffee table and end table, paisley vase with lime twigs, turquoise bowl with floral, sailboat wall art and ceiling fan. To complete the styling, I incorporated nautical oars, jars filled with sand and shells, seashell art, potted palms, turquoise candle tray, shell rug, bench with aqua toss pillows, captain lanterns and Sway’s mason jar beach vignette with palm tree and animated bird & fish (@Fantasy Gacha Carnival 8/12-9/12). Tylar’s motto for laid back lifestyle printed on the pillows is “Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses,” so when transforming your home with the Florida Keys look use a vibrant color palette and remember “All you need is LOVE and the BEACH!”
Taxi to Perfect Ten event please…
Structure: Scarlet Creative, Petite Cabine
- Tylar’s Treasure, Key West Collection (Rowboat chair, couch, 2 tables, 2 lamps, wall art, 2 vases & fan) 50% off @ Perfect Ten (9/1-9/15)
- Circa Living, Cyprus Escape Set (Mediterranean Mix: Bench, Table with flower display & trio shell art)
- Second Spaces, Riviera Pillows & Riviera Candles Teal
- Floorplan, Captain’s Desk Lantern (Ocean) & Coastal Sideboard
- StoraxTree, Summer Sun Potted Plant A (***FREE*** Group Gift)
- Sway’s, Jar World (Beach) @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival (8/12-9/12)
- Shabby Tabby, Beachy Plaques
- La Galleria, Seashell Aqua Rug & Seashells on Stands
- Studio Skye, Palm Trees & Sand Dunes
Making an entrance!
They say you only have one chance to make a first impression. The same applies to your home as it’s a reflection of your personality and style. A great foyer serves a dual purpose, first function and then an inviting space to greet your guest. I styled a ‘under the sea’ themed summer beach house highlighting a few key elements to make a greeting entry including: table/cabinet, mirror, chair, empty baskets for keys, newspaper or mail, baskets of pillows or blankets for the porch, potted plants, lighting, and some fun decorative accessories. One could also add a collection of family photos or coat rack/umbrella stand. Don’t over look the importance of the first impression of your home.
Structure: Barnesworth Anubis, Hampton Cottage
- Second Spaces: Under the Sea dresser (light blue seahorse)/bubble lights, Salvaged Console, Riviera pillows/deco clock/candles (teal)/blues boxes, Trinket Box (beige)
- LISP: Jasmine Forest Chair
- Lark: Cambria Basket
- Dust Bunny: Coral bottle & Coastal Vases (Blue, past Arcade item)
- Floorplan: Mermaid Print, Captain’s Desk Lantern (Ocean)
- Apple Fall: Seaside Candle
- La Galleria: Wreath Seashell Rustic (***FREE***)
- Balaclava: Seahorse Candlestick (Silver)
- Trompe Loeil: Beachside Cabinet (Blue)
- The Mustard Seed: Plant in Vintage Crock Pots (discounted @ Perfect Ten until August 15, 2015)
Fourth of July is coming….
Have you been to The Cookie Jar Community 4th Anniversary Yard Sale yet? Hurry up……you have until June 30th to grab 14 birthday gifts from The Cookie Jar merchants and take advance of deep discounts on the 13 carts place around the village region. Tylar’s Treasures is one of the merchants offering you the Stars & Stripes Forever collection perfect for the upcoming USA 4th of July celebration. The Stars & Stripes Forever set includes a patriotic bench, blue star chest, decorative oar table lamp, stars & stripes heart topiary, nautical oar wall art, and Americana round rug, available as a set, or sold separately both offered at 50% off. Tylar’s free cookie jar gift corresponds to the Stars & Stripes Forever collection, so be sure to pick it up when head over to The Cookie Jar Community Yard Sale.
To complete the patriotic scene I used What Next’s Mayfair Trunk (Old Glory), Second Spaces Pratt Table & Decor, Finishing Touches Wooden Stars and Twig Wreath White (Star Studded). You can’t have a 4th of July party without some sweet treats and Aphrodite Shop’s Patriotic Sweets Dispenser and 4th of July Puddings Platter (part of the 4th of July dessert pack) is perfect for the occasion. Hope you enjoyed my salute to America and hop over to The Cookie Jar to grab Tylar’s Treasures star-spangled deals.
Taxi to The Cookie Jar Community Yard Sale please…
Whispers of Springtime!
This week has been unseasonably warm in my area. It’s normally in the mid-50’s/60’s and rains during the month of March. The weekend forecast has high of 75 degrees, which is awesome. Spring is upon us and it’s time for me to change my sim over from snowy winter to spring landscaping. In the meantime, I styled the Trompe Loeil Attic Skybox with Finishing Touches new release, Floral Mint Collection available for 50% off at The Perfect Ten until March 15, 2015. Finishing Touches Floral Mint Collection includes a twin trundle-bed in soft green floral, mint rugs, matching rocking chair, white chest, standing birdcage with ivy, wall lanterns, and double hanging wall picture frames. I accessorize the soft, sweet, girly room with spring floral close-up photos, butterfly and bee wall art, Second Spaces Elizabeth Guest Room Shelf, Rosalie Secretary Desk, and Beverly Quilt Rack. For some added sweetness, I also included Sway’s Cupcake Bunny, Flower and Butterfly, both gathca items at the current round of The Arcade ($50L a play). Hope you enjoyed the post and are inspired to refresh your space for springtime!
Structure: Trompe Loeil, Attic Skybox
- Trundle Bed, Rugs, Rocking Chair, White Chest, Ivy Standing Birdcage, Wall Lanterns, & Double Hanging Wall Picture Frames: Finishing Touches, Floral Mint Collection (50% off @ The Perfect Ten)
- Shelf Cabinet, Desk & Blanket Rack: Second Spaces
- Watercolor Butterfly Wall Art: La Galleria (**FREE**)
- Butterfly & Bee Diagrams: Floorplan (Past Group Gifts)
- Hodgepodge Alarm Clock, Window Shelf, & Leora Hatbox Stool: What Next
- Cupcake Bunny & Birdcage Photo Frame: Sway’s, Flower and Butterfly (@ The Arcade)
- Suitcase Flower Box: Shutter Field
- Desk/Dining Chair: Tromp Loeil, Darya Dining Chair
- Potted Pansy & Hanging Pansy: Alouette
Gloria Silverstone 