New House - Work in Progress, Part II

Hi there! Sorry I haven't been around the past couple of weeks. I was feeling poorly one week, and just didn't have the mental energy to deal with SL much, then things got busy in RL. But I'm back! And I have updates! (No credits yet, but updates.)

When we left off, I only had the big furnishings out for the bottom floor. It's now mostly done, and I've made a few changes. 

First, the office/library. I changed out the bookcases. The ones from Bazar were cute, but they just didn't seem to fit the "vibe" of the house that well. So I found these from Kraftwork/Pitaya, and just loved them. Got the books that go with them too, because I needed more to fill up the extra shelves. And I loved the built in rail/ladder. I did keep the Bazar desk, just made it white instead of the dark brown. I think having the room with the white blends with the rest of the house better. 

In the living room, I swapped out the fireplace. The one that came with the house was...OK, but I wanted something a little grander and more detailed. I found this one from Fancy Decor in my inventory, and it worked perfectly. I also removed one of the chairs, and put a console table by the window, to open things up a bit. With the extra chair, it just looked too tightly packed. 

The dining area didn't change much. I mainly just added decor here. 

And the kitchen didn't change a lot either, except for decor. (See the froggy jars? They're perfect in here!) I do realize that I forgot to put the lights on in these pictures, so they're a bit dark. Sorry! 

Here is the first look at the second floor landing. I had a fit trying to figure out what to put on that little ledge under the window, then realized it would be the perfect place for all my teeny plants. I also added the clock from Finca that I featured in one of my weekend haul posts a few weeks ago. 

And here is the landing proper. Got my cat's tree in the corner, and a console table with some knick-knacks, along with the Tiffany lamp I got from a weekend haul a couple of weeks ago as well! (See, I do use the stuff I buy!)

I FINALLY found a bathroom set that I like at Hive...it's their Classic Bath collection. I haven't done much in here but add a light fixture and few rugs...more to come here later. 

And here's the bedroom! It's so...purple! I love the color...purple is my favorite. I'm not completely done in here, hence the prim block on the floor to rez things on, but it's coming along nicely! 

And the other side of the room, with a little sitting area. I also added some plants out on the balcony, and rocking chair with a beautiful view. I still need to work on the outdoors some, so more on that later. 

And lastly, the closet. Is it weird to put the laundry in here as well? Maybe, but it sure is convenient! In my RL house, we had hoped to get the option of putting a door between the closet and the dressing room, but it didn't work out. This room needs more too...rugs and decor mainly, and that will come once everything else is done. 

That's it for this post! Heavy on photos, light on credits, but I promise those will come later once we go through everything in more detail. 

Thanks for coming along with me today...and I'll hopefully see you again next week! 

New House - Work in Progress.

As I mentioned last week, I bought this new house from ROOST. It's the Oak Well House, and this is what it looked like out of the box. 

I mentioned that I was considering enclosing the porch, and I did just that as you can see below. As I've done with prior builds, I rezzed a second copy of the house and unlinked it. Then I used the bits and pieces that I could to close it in, along with a couple of other added prims to redo the floor and ceiling, and the outside wall. 

I also tinted the shingles on the outside a little darker, and changed the texture on the bathroom and closet windows to more of a privacy glass. Lastly, I added a foundation to the house so it would work with the slightly uneven surface of my parcel, and added some entry steps to the front and back. 

This is the inside of the enclosed porch. I like how it came out! I removed the interior doors to make a pass through archway, and turned it into a spacious library/office. Obviously, it's not done yet...I'm just trying to get the big items down, and will work on finishing decor later. 

Next is the living and dining areas. I'm using the Muniick living room set from the sales last weekend, as promised! I also got a new dining set from Bazaar, which I'm using with a china cabinet from Your Dreams. I also used some panels from Fancy Decor to enclose the chimney flue/stack. As you might have noticed, I'm keeping the color palette very soft. 

Lastly is the kitchen area. I'm using the Modern Farmhouse Kitchen from Hive. It fits the Craftsman style of the house really well, and it's simple and clean, which I like. 

I only picked up a couple of things from the sales this weekend. I was in a grumpy mood, and really not into shopping yesterday, so I'm not going to do a haul post this week. 

As I make further progress, I'll post more pics! I still have the bathroom and bedroom to work out, and the bathroom is causing me some strife...I can't find anything I like to put in it. But I'll figure it out...I always do!

Weekend Haul! 9/7/25

Well, hello! Sorry I missed last week, but honestly I only got maybe two things and didn't feel like doing a post for just that. This week we have some great buys, and...I bought a new house! So for the next few weeks I'm going to be working on that, and will post "in progress" updates! And just in case you think I don't use the things I've been buying during these hauls, I already know of some things that will definitely be going into my new home, including a couple of things from this week. So let's get started!

First, we have these lovely Butterfly Clocks (79 L$ each) from Finca. There were three other colors, but I thought these two would be the most versatile. You can click on the door to start or stop the pendulum swinging, and click on the drawer below to choose either light or dark components on the clock (face, hands, pendulum, and butterflies). I show both options in the picture. I loved how different and old world these looked with the soft curves. They're very graceful for a standing clock. 

Next, we have the Autumn Wall System (90 L$) from Kraftwork. There's both a single and a double panel, and they come with a HUD that allows you to choose from a number of different wood  colors for the wainscoting, and different wallpapers, as well as a smooth plaster option, for the walls. This would be such a nice way to add some flair to a house with nothing but plain, boring walls. 

Speaking of items that will probably be going in my new house...we have this adorable living room set from Muniick. This set is available through four different vendors. You get the Llewellyn Tightback Chair Set & Ottoman (74L$) in one, and the Llewellyn Tightback Sofa (74 L$) in another. 

You also have two decor bundles...the Llewellyn Living Room Tables & Decor Set A (60 L$) and Llewellyn Decor Bundle B (60 L$). These contain the decor elements you see here. I honestly can't remember exactly what all came in each, so check the vendor. But really, with these sets so inexpensive, it would probably just be easier to get them all. 

The chairs and couch (along with blankets and pillows) have different colors to choose from, and the options are available from clicking different places in the furniture. The rug, tables and lamps also have color options, and I've put them out here in different shades to give you an idea of what's available. 

Lastly, I got the Private Eye Tiffany Blinds (82 L$) from The Looking Glass. It comes with all the different blinds you see here in all their different configurations. Also included are the coat rack, small dresser, radio, and Tiffany style lamp. (I honestly bought this set just for the lamp. It's really pretty!) But the whole group is great set dressing for a film noir detective office. 

And lastly, we have my new pride and joy, the Oak Well House (1800 L$) from ROOST. I also got the snow roof to fit this house for an additional 300 L$. This house comes with both a left and right option (this is the right), and also has separate rails for the patio, an optional fireplace, and optional chimney. 

This place is SO CUTE. I already have plans to enclose the outdoor patio, and make it an office/library. Since I'm using this for my fall/winter home, I figured that would be a better use of that space. It has that early 20th century Craftsman style that I adore, and I really look forward to having a house with a more vintage vibe...it's been a while since I've played around in that arena. 

That's it for today! Stay tuned for more bargain finds, as well as new house updates, and I hope you all have a great week. 

Weekend Haul! 8/23/25

Hi there! We've got a lot to cover this week, so let's dive right in! Firstly, I'll cover what I picked up at the FLF Birthday Bash! As you might imagine, the price tags on these items are...50 L$! Most booths there also have a free gift, but I'll be honest...going through all of those can be so much work, that I rarely pick them up unless it's from a store that I really love, or there's a picture that shows exactly what I'm getting. 

I'll start first with the "Morgan Curtain" from Fetch. There are two smaller packs for 50 L$ each, or a fatpack for 100 L$. I got the fatpack. I loved all the colors, and couldn't pick just one. 

Also included here is the complete "Brackenwych" set from Moss and Luna. Each item was 50 L$, and I got the Apothecary Cabinet, the Pothos plant set (you get the two plants shown), Apothecary Book Stack, Cauldron Candle, and the free gift, which is the print on the wall that rounds out the set. 

Next up is the "Quack and Splash" rug from Broken Arrow. I love ducks, and this was absolutely too adorable to pass up. Not to mention the texturing on this piece is just incredible! This will be a perfect rug for a bathroom. 

The "Spiral Orb Lights" from Celeste were too pretty to pass up. And being an old timer, I still have a thing for particles. Anyway! If you do not, there is a HUD that lets you turn them off. It also lets you turn the lights on and off, and gives you a choice of colors for the orbs. The lamps come in silver, gold, and black metals for you to choose from, and you get them all for 50 L$. 

And of course, Fancy Decor did not disappoint, with the "Abeille Tea Set". You get this full set for just 50 L$. I'm not a tea drinker by any means, but I do love bees so getting this was a no brainer. 

And finally I got the "Uma Modern Cottage" from Trompe Loeil. This place is stunning! As we're heading into fall and winter, where I usually like to go more traditional and cozy, this probably won't be a house I'll use right away, but come spring/summer of next year, this will be so fun to set up and use. I've already been working on some edits for it to slice out a bathroom, and expand the kitchen.

OK! Now we're on to my goodies from the weekend sales. 

This is the Lil Fox (99 L$) and the Lil Pig (96 L$) from Zaker. These are both so lovely in their own way, with the Fox being such an elegant modern piece, and the Piggybank very sweet and traditional in style. The Piggybank would also make a great tip jar, if you're in the market for one. 

This is the Olsson Lamp (50 L$) from Fancy Decor. Because I can never have too many table lamps, and this one is just fun.

These are the Guse Aquariums (100 L$) from Planta. There are a few different colors, and this one is called "Cho". I love aquariums, and thought this was a fun little set. Just be aware that the fish are separate from the aquarium itself, so if you're moving it around or resizing it, be sure the fish are selected as well. 

Lastly, we have the Verona Kitchen (90 L$) from Noveny. I thought this was an all in one kitchen, but it's actually modular! This is the kit all together, but you can actually mix and match the pieces to create the layout that suits you best. It comes with a HUD that lets you customize the color of the cabinets with seven different colors, counter tops, handles, sink/faucet, and refrigerator. It really is a steal, and with the classic styling, will fit in a number of different types of houses. 

So the weekend haul for this week, really was a haul! I got a lot of stuff, including clothes and such which I didn't feature. Because a girl needs more than just decor. *wink*.

As I mentioned above, we are beginning to move into fall, so I'll probably be taking down my current house, and replacing it with something for fall/winter. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet...sometimes I like to skybox it during the colder seasons, and turn my land into a winter park, and sometimes I like to hibernate in a house on my land. So I'll be rezzing a few things to figure out what I'm going to do. I'll be sure to take y'all along for the ride! 

Weekend Haul! 8/16/25

Hello there! I have some new things to share with you from this weekend's sales! As happens, one of the items I bought turned out to not be my cup of tea, but that's OK. I knew I was taking a chance on it when I bought it. The other things turned out to be pretty fun, so let's hop on it. 

So, this was the one item I opted to not keep. It's the Bodrum Kitchen (90 L$) from Canarun. I dunno...the lower cabinets seem to have a baked in shadow of the kitchen island which I'm not jazzed about, I thought it was going to be a lighter color, and this just seems to be made for a specific build which I don't have. All in all, it just wasn't for me. BUT! Canarun makes amazing stuff, so I'm certainly not going to let this keep me from buying from them in the future, this was just a miss for me. 

Next, we have the Airlie Bedroom (100 L$) from Kraftwork. You get everything pictured, and there's a HUD to let you customize the bed, side tables, and hanging lamps. It's a super little set, and well worth the price! 

Oh. My. God. These jars. This was actually a weekend sale offering from last week, and I was SO upset that I was 1 L$ short from being able to get these, so when I saw they were still out this week, I cheated and bought them. These are the Frog Jars (100 L$) from Pitaya. They are so stinking adorable, and I absolutely had to have them. I picture them in a row on top of some kitchen cabinets looking so silly and cute...they will be in my next house, I guarantee it. 

Everything from here down is a package from Your Dreams for the incredible price of just 89 L$. First we have the Industrial Bathroom, which comes with shower stalls in three different finishes (white marble, grey marble, and off white granite) a single sink, a double sink, two rugs, toilet, hamper, and a crate with some pillows in it. This bathroom alone is worth the price, but then you also get a revamp of her "Petit Home" in a bunch of different finishes, shown below. 

The footprint is the same for all, but the exterior finish and the inside tile is different on all four. It's a cute little place with an Art Deco flair, with a larger living area, and three internal rooms. I'd probably use the front room for a kitchen/dining area, then the back rooms as a bedroom and small bath. It's small and cozy, and really cute. 

Lastly, as a bonus with the houses, you also get this cute chair, side and coffee tables, and a small rug. It's a stupid generous offering for a ridiculously low price. I had previously bought the house before, but I liked the idea of getting some different looks, so I opted to re-buy it. 

So, that's it for this week! The FLF Birthday Bash just got started this week, and it is PACKED right now, so I'll probably hit that up next week. If I get anything from there, I'll be sure to post it. I hope you all have a great week! 

Creator Showcase - Fancy Decor

So, there's no Weekend Haul this week...I spent my weekly allowance on things for my avatar for a portrait picture, and didn't really have anything left to spend on weekend sales. Sorry! So instead, I decided to do something I'd been wanting to do for a while, and feature one of my favorite creators. 

So for this post, we're concentrating on Fancy Decor. I decided to rez a skybox from Ambice, and see if I could rustle up a couple of rooms using nothing but FD items in my inventory, and the pictures below are the result. Now, this isn't all of my FD items...not by a long shot. And the only thing in the room that was from another creator was the TV set, but I'll link that in the credits, as it's pretty cool. 

I LOVE Fancy Decor. Jake Vordun has put together a collection of amazing furniture, art, and decor, and when I'm looking for something in particular, FD is usually the first place I'll check. There are a number of styles to choose from...modern, vintage, classic, you name it. His attention to detail is unsurpassed, and now that he's expanding into PBR items, I know things are only going to get better. And I need to buy more of his plants, as I only have a couple, and I'm a sucker for plants. 

This post is not sponsored, so while some of the items I've featured are group gifts (Jake is very generous with group gifts!) everything else I've purchased over the years. I have gacha items, collaborative items, and things from his art museum The Vordun. If you haven't been there, I highly recommend going, and it's accessible from his mainstore sim. 

And now for the pictures...and there are quite a few. I'll have all the credits at the end. 

CREDITS:

Fancy Decor:

04 Fancy Decor: Opulent Egg (ruby) LI:2

09 Fancy Decor: Water Pitcher LI:1

10 Fancy Decor: Glasses LI:2

FD & Commoner: Modine Nut Dish LI:1

Fancy Decor: Abstract Canvases LI:1

Fancy Decor: Aloe Phone Dock LI:1

Fancy Decor: Antique Tea Caddy LI:1

Fancy Decor: Antony Console (light) LI:2

Fancy Decor: Antony Shelf (light) LI:2

Fancy Decor: Bernard Geodes LI:2

Fancy Decor: Black & Gold Decanter LI:1

Fancy Decor: Bonham Chandelier (gold) LI:3

Fancy Decor: Bonham Dining Chair LI:3

Fancy Decor: Bonham Dining Table LI:1

Fancy Decor: Bonham Place Setting (gold) LI:2

Fancy Decor: Bonham Rug LI:1

Fancy Decor: Chonky Kitty LI:1

Fancy Decor: Cloche Clock LI:5

Fancy Decor: Cylinder Candles LI:2

Fancy Decor: Dario Petrified Wood LI:1

Fancy Decor: Donan Painting LI:1

Fancy Decor: Floor Globe (gold) LI:2

Fancy Decor: Gold Cage Lamp LI:2

Fancy Decor: Grantaire Armchair Black Leather (pg) LI:3

Fancy Decor: Herfst Delft Pumpkin LI:1

Fancy Decor: Herfst Gold Pumpkin LI:1

Fancy Decor: Herfst Gourd LI:1

Fancy Decor: Heron Rug LI:2

Fancy Decor: Inlaid Box LI:1

Fancy Decor: Ivan Salt and Pepper Shaker LI:1

Fancy Decor: Large Frame Group LI:3

Fancy Decor: Luann Art LI:1

Fancy Decor: Luann Console LI:1

Fancy Decor: Marble Side Table (black) LI:2

Fancy Decor: Marlowe Table v.2 LI:1

Fancy Decor: Metal Disc LI:1

Fancy Decor: Miles Armoire LI:3

Fancy Decor: Minimalist Grandfather Clock LI:3

Fancy Decor: Obelisk - Group LI:2

Fancy Decor: Petrified Wood LI:1

Fancy Decor: Potted Succulent LI:1

Fancy Decor: Prescott Sofa - Black Leather (pg) LI:9

Fancy Decor: Ruben Potted Plant LI:1

Fancy Decor: Saturn Record Player LI:2

Fancy Decor: Stone Disc LI:1

Fancy Decor: Vintage Camera LI:1

Fancy Decor: Vintage Handled Vase LI:1

Fancy Decor: Wine Holder - white LI:1

Fancy Fall Camellia Books & Objets LI:1

The Vordun: Diana LI:1

The Vordun: Portrait of a Woman LI:1

The Vordun: Water Lilies, the Clouds, 1914-26 LI:1

Ambice:

[AMBICE] - Hill Apartment LI:71

Azalea:

[AZALEA] AKAWI WALL SMART TV LI:3

Weekend Haul! 8/2/25

Hi Duckies! Back for another installment to show off my weekend sale haul. I know weekend sales are going through a bit of backlash and angst, but I'm not really wanting to go too deeply into that. I know that through these sales I have found a lot of new stores that I hadn't heard of before, and that I keep in mind to check out for further items, on sale or regular price. If something is released on a weekend sale that I already bought for full price, I don't stress about it. I take advantage to maybe get additional colors that I couldn't decide upon and/or afford previously. 

I enjoy scanning through the sales on Seraphim, and use those to find the items that I'm blogging for this series, so I'm obviously going to keep doing so. If the sales go away, that's fine. I have a record here of things I've gotten in the past, and stores I'll want to keep shopping in the future. 

So without further ado, here we go!

First, we have the Ruffle Curtains (100 L$) and the Antique Wall Mirrors - Fatpack (150 L$) from Pitaya. Y'all. These are gorgeous. The curtains also come in sheers, but for this, the opaque photographed better, so I used them. They're frilly and lovely, and beautifully made. The PBR texturing gives them a silky sheen that's really lovely. And the mirrors are amazing! I've included a detail of one of them below. 

This is PBR done right. The subtle shine on the mirror frame, the slightly old and stippled texture on the mirror surface, and the way the light refracts off the mirror's bezel, it's all just *chef's kiss*. 

Next, I have The Boho Cabinet (75 L$) and The Boho Wingback Chair (99 L$) from Dreamland Designs. The cabinet is delightfully quirky. The pictures come with it, but are separate, so you can choose to use them or not. The cabinet comes with the decor shown, but it's all very cute, and it isn't very deep which makes it a great piece for an entryway or hallway, as it will provide a lot of visual interest, without taking up a lot of space. The wingback chair is fun and funky, and I included a detail picture below. 

I love the details with the tassels, the beading, the contrasting fabric on the chair and pillow, and even the little sag in the seat cushion that highlights the vintage feel. This is great chair for a bedroom or a reading nook. 

The Osaca Rectangular Rug and Osaca Round Rug (90 L$ each) come from The Design Firm Collection. I included a couple of pictures of these to show some of the 14 colors that come with the rugs. Just touch them, and a menu pops up that lets you choose the color that suits your decor. I love the carved design texture on these, that gives visual interest while keeping the rugs themselves fairly simple. They just look so cozy and velvety, don't they? I'll be using the heck out of these.

Lastly, but certainly not leastly, is the gorgeous Draped Crystals Kit (73 L$) from The Looking Glass. These deserve another...y'all. I mean really. Honestly anything from The Looking Glass is going to be amazing. And being that I love me some crystals, buying these was a no brainer. There are nine separate pieces, and they also have a touch menu that gives you nine different colors. I've put all nine pieces and colors in the photo above, and below are some closeups to show off how luminous these are. Put these in a window, and they will look fabulous. 

That's it for this week! It's so fun when everything you buy exceeds expectations. And please, when you hit these sales, give the stores a look too, and consider them for future purchases. These creators put so much work and love into what they do, and the grid is better off because of the creativity they share with us. See you next week!