Home Series: Reading Nook

Y’s House products now have a little large section in my inventory. When they announced their group gift, I couldn’t wait to own the little house. There is a large version available in case you’re not a fan of the smaller spaces. For me, its ideal for bringing to life a cozy reading nook. I think this is perfect for any imagination.

I wanted the exterior to be loaded with pots and plants. I love homes with a careful spirit and for some reason potted plants have this feel for me.

As for the interior, I wanted to keep the floor space open and used furniture that was simple. The focal points are the books and papers around the room. My fav is using a small potted plant on the “homemade” ledge. This ledge I created using two prims. Using the shelf in the back for books and two pillows was a perfect touch to cover up the bar in the original build.

One of the bloggers I like to stalk follow is Thema Felix. She also showcased this little house on her blog. Thema created a whole other look for the space. What will you do with the house?

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Home Series: The Big House

Since my last post about home decor, my IMs have been on fire with people asking for more decor posts. My home isn’t overly stylistic but rather comfortable and cozy. Similar to my fashion tastes.

This is what I call the main house as its much larger. For this space, I’ve created a minimalist entry by removing the bulky doors and placing only a large photo at the end of the hallway. This pulls you into the space. The first stop is the downstairs sitting area. The sitting area is nearly identical as it was in the store. I just rezzed the set and added only a few other elements.

Upstairs, I kept with the “less is best” motif. I like keeping photos around the house simple; just prims hung on the wall. This area is turned away from any of the main windows so when standing outside, these personal touches are not seen. Yeah you could cam but don’t be that pervy neighbor.

For the outside, its two oversized patio chairs with multiple sits. My favorite is the chalkboard. It took only a few minutes in photoshop to create. I added a few pieces here to help dress up the area but kept it simple.

I’ve created a flickr group for all of you to add your home pictures: SL Homes

Thanks for checking out my home. I appreciate folks taking time to IM me about the post!

Products Used
Hall Way
photo: The LOFT – The Tree of Life by Gustav Klimt (Colleen Desmoulins)
rug: The Loft- m.fox (LP)- Rug (Miabella Foxley)

Downstairs
fireplace: (pda) Recycled Fireplace – Brown (Izzy Bereznyak)
sitting area: :[MudHoney]: Designs – Rustic Spring (Rayvn Hynes)
screen: Second Spaces *SLDD Exclusive* Sophia Living *Laryn recolor* (Elle Kirshner)

Upstairs
lamp: Kyoot Home – Light Bulb Chandelier (shabby white) (Saeya Nyanda)
bed: The Loft -m.fox (LP) – Full Size Bed (Miabella Foxley)
rug: The Loft- m.fox (LP)- Rug (Miabella Foxley)
side table: Kyoot Home – Shabby Coffee Table – White (Saeya Nyanda)
accessories: Kyoot Home – Small Mint Flower Pot II (Saeya Nyanda)

Outside
chalkboard: *~MMGraffiti’s~* Easel-blackboard+rafel+chalk_4prim [N-white] (masomaso Quan)
lanterns: The Loft – Dazel Paper Lanterns (Colleen Desmoulins)
pots: The Loft – Rose Pots (Colleen Desmoulins)
seating: le boudoir_Sofa MANUTTI 03 (dareoner Yao)
ivy: [[[nocc.]]] ivy02 bottom (Nocco Oldrich)

house: *Y’s HOUSE* OMOYA (yacchan Clip)

note: m.fox items are no long available | designers names are added to help locate items

*review* Tiny Bird

Tiny Bird is all new again with brand new textures! If you haven’t seen this store in some time, check it out again. I’m sure you will be just as thrilled as I was to see the newness! I get a kick out of the naming of the fat packs — “Great Personality” — and even the packaging — the adorable nest and eggs symbolic of the hair packs. The eggs will break upon choosing the hair colors.

Just today there are three new hairs. Over at Willis’ blog you can see them all. I love her style! Enough of me yappin’, check out Tiny Bird!

Store Location: Tiny Bird

Products Used
hair: Tiny Bird – Time To Pretend – Dark Brown
skin: L.Fauna {Lapine . Tan 1} [Midnight] OO
cardigan: [Miseria] Ash Cardigan – Cornflower
tank: [Miseria] Pacific Camisole – Harvest
skirt: Kyoot – Corduroy Mini – Nutty
earrings: Zaara : Sarayi Hoops *painted*
background props: Second Spaces Furniture-conversation porch, :[MudHoney]: Designs – Rustic Spring Pillow Pile (c), Botanical – (u)Sakura Cherry Small

*review* Zaara: Mahari

Zaara has just released her newest dress, Mahari.  This dress has amazing details.  The top has floral appliques that hide all the right parts. Mahari is offered in so many gorgeous colors! The colors can be purchased individually, in color packs or all six.

Store Location:  Zaara

Products Used
hair: >TRUTH< Anya – chocolate
skin: L.Fauna {Lapine . Tan 1} [Mullberry] OO
dress: Zaara : Mahari *bordeaux*
jewelry: Zaara : Kaya Turquoise
shoes: Maitreya Gold – Esprit Slate
pose: Glitterati – Fashion 8
background: :[MudHoney]: Designs – Glam Girl Photobles

Upcoming: Opium Den by L.Fauna

Soon L.Fauna will have a new set of makeup called Opium Den. These makeups are full of rich colors and some have a soft glitter. This sparkle is reminiscent of Snow-Fae which was released back in December 2009 and was highly acclaimed. The Opium Den collection will be just as popular for sure.

Just like the other skins at L.Fauna, these will have freckle and cleavage options.  Here are the four of the five makeups to be released on Monday:

Skins (shown in Tan 1):  Madame | Laudanum | Morphine | Opium

Store Location: L.Fauna

Products Used
hair: Exile Laya/chestnut | >TRUTH< Mavi – mahogany
corset/oufit: ** DIRAM ** GRACE Attire-white
necklace: P.C; Onyx Gemstone Necklace
ring:  Bandit “Diamonds party” platinum
cigarette:  ICING Little Bit of Midnight – Cigarette

Props Used
:[MudHoney]: Designs – Glam Dressingroom Photoble
Kyoot Home – Light Bulb Chandelier (light)
The dress forms by drobak
pose: Fetish Cabaret by chanimations – FeatherBoa(4) presentRight