Psst....don't bother to look for me today, I am playing hookey! - Serenity Style, unKindness, Aphrodite and CIRCA

Do you ever have those days where you would much rather runaway with your friends than do work?  Today is one of those days for me and I am having the hardest time getting motivated to work!  I have been gone so long that I have missed months of my friends lives and all I want to do is invite everyone over to just sit down and chat for awhile around a fire, on my newly decorated land on SL.  I think my landlord was beginning to pray for my return so she could take down the blockade of wintry trees from in front of my land, since I was still stuck in Winter while the rest of the sim was in bloom.  Yesterday and today I remedied that situation and finally put down a new house and decorated for Spring.  I knew Aphrodite had sent me a wonderful package of flowering trees, released for Valentine's Day, that would work perfectly in this newly decorated space.  And since I happened to be in the decorating mood at that point I decided to remove myself from the equation and show off some wonderful new releases for your home from unKindness, Serenity Style, Aphrodite and CIRCA. 

The current round of The Liaison Collaborative is called "Romantic Metal" and I have been delighted with the releases from unKindness and Serenity Style.  "A Love Touch Collection" from Serenity Style has four pieces and they can be bought individually or as a Fatpack.  I love the vintage feel of this collection which always fits well into my life, so I can guarantee pieces will be finding their way into other rooms in my home.  So far this year signs have dominated the decor market and you will not be disappointed with the ones offered at the event from unKindness.  I am featuring three of the signs available at the event, but you will find flowers as well as words, and each comes in several different colors, so you are sure to find the perfect ones to accompany your decor.  

I happen to have a wood burning stove at home and I love it.  It isn't our only heat source, but the heater only comes on if we aren't home to make a fire.  When I saw this gorgeous piece at FaMESHed from Dutchie I just knew I had to have it in my home.  When I got home and realized there were poses and cuddles with it I got even more excited!  Everyone needs one of these so hurry to the event before it ends, you won't be disappointed, especially if you are still having very Wintry days and nights like we are in the mountains of Arizona.  

I am a little late for Valentine's Day, but if you follow my blog then you know any day of the year is Valentine's Day in the right relationship, which means these gorgeous new roses from Aphrodite need to be a part of your life.  The vases also come with accompanying hand held bouquets in each of the colors, and I promise you will be amazed at the life like quality of the flowers, I could almost smell their scent drifting through my home.

Now that I have let you all have a peek at some of the wonderful new goodies I have used to decorate my home I am off to chat with friends and catch up on the last three months I have been away.

The Decor Details

Build - Scarlet Creative - Nerites Home - RARE - Arcade June16
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/mountain%20view/130/3/22

Fireplace - Dutchie - Animated Stove @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/122/161/22

Serenity Style - A Love Touch Collection @ The Liaison Collaborative
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/199/170/22
Cabinet
Chair
Flowers Jars
Room Divider
Available separately or as a Fatpack
Hanging Heart - CIRCA - To the Moon & Back - Black - Part of the Kiss Me room collection @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/119/166/3002

Roses - Aphrodite
Dark Red Roses Vase
NEW MESH Roses Crystal Vase with texture changer and resizer
Pink Roses Vase
Two Color Roses Vase
White Roses Vase
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/211/10/23

End Table - Mirage - Moroccan Metal Side Table
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grand%20Isle/156/36/2001

Wall Signs - unKindness - Dreams, Soulmate, Love @ The Liaison Collaborative
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/140/193/22

Ottoman - CIRCA - Kiss Me Ottoman - PG - Black - Part of Kiss Me Collection @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/119/166/3002

Trees - Aphrodite - Valentine's Day Trees
Light Pink
Peach
Pink
Red
With couples menu, can also be used with the "experiences" feature on your land or SIM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/211/10/23

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

~Jade~

Create the perfect backyard oasis at The Home and Garden Expo!

I am burning the midnight oil, so to speak, tonight to make sure I have shown off all of the amazing creations available at the The Home and Garden Expo, which ends in just over 24 hours!  You have until midnight tomorrow to head over to this fantastic event, where you can feel good about doing a little home and garden shopping because with every purchase of donation items you are giving to the American Cancer Society!  What could be a better reason?  The Expo has officially raised almost 4 million Linden and they are hoping to make that incredible mark by the end of the expo, so hit those kiosks while out shopping and get us to that final goal.  I have spent evening creating a beautiful background oasis, with every piece, other than a couple trees coming from The Home and Garden Expo.  I think it's important to be able to relax when at home, whether in your favorite corner in your home, or if you are like me, I love being outdoors, whether in Second Life or in real life, meaning anywhere I reside you will find a hidden oasis.

Potomac Signature Homes has several incredible releases for the event including the Brookside Home, not pictured, that comes with a curving, stone path which accompanied The Wishing Well release, also from Potomac, quite well.  I love trees, and Dixie Dandelion has made my heart quite happy with their Spring Tree Grouping release for the event that come with and without daisies; and they made the perfect backdrop for my oasis.  Over in the gacha area at The Home and Garden Expo you will find a gacha from Enigma Designs for their Seasons Tree release, with the RARE having all the seasons.  Each one is gorgeous in its own right, so make sure to stop by if you are looking for great landscaping pieces for your home or photo sim.  What backyard oasis would be complete without a sparkling pool and deck?

Dragons are Too Seldom, Inc., otherwise known as DATSI Mesh has some amazing releases at the event bu I have fallen in love with this pool with deck, hot tub and chair, leaving enough room to add your own patio decor items as well.  DATSI has several pool chairs, inflatable toys and chairs to accompany your pool, and an inflatable kiddy pool too, making this the penultimate family backyard playground!  And if you are planning on doing any entertaining, then check out the magnificent releases from beYou World, who also happen to be a sponsor of The Home and Garden Expo.

beYou World has two patio tables available at the event, one is square and the other is round, offering you two different choice for your backyard oasis.  I loved the contrasting fabric design and dark metal of the Seabreeze set and thought it looked gorgeous with beYou's Freesia Dessert Plater/Plate and Chockberry Cake collection also exclusively available at the event.  Once you have decorated your new retreat, invite some friends over for a pool party and enjoy your oasis in the woods.

The Garden Details

Pool and Deck - Dragons are Too Seldom, Inc. (DATSI) - Pool Setting Display @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope3

Deck Chair (light wood) - Good Furniture - Beach Lounger - Gold Wood @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope7

Pool Toys - Dragons are Too Seldom, Inc. (DATSI) - Submarine, 2 Inflatable Child's Chairs @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope3

Pool Deck Plants - Mirage - Potted Croton, Potted Palm @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope7

Patio Set - beYou World - Seabreeze Patio Table - Square @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope6

Table Setting - beYou World - Freesia Dessert Platter/Plate Set @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope6

Dessert - beYou World - Frosty Chockberry Cake Crate @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope6

Trees - Dixie Dandelion - Spring Trees Grouping (with and w/out daisies) @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope6

Stones - Potomac Signature Homes - Brookside Stone Path (part of the Brookside Home) @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope9

Wishing Well - Potomac Signature Homes - The Wishing Well @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope9

Pink Flowering Tree - Enigma Designs - Seasons Tree - RARE @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope5

Tree w/Lights - HPMD - Garden Tree 08 - Green A - Lit

All other trees - Little Branch @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope1

Some are previous releases as well but check the event first then the store!

Make sure to stay up to date with all the closing activities at the event and to check out the posts from all the fabulous bloggers on the In the Press page!

https://slhomeandgardenexpo.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/the-expo-in-the-press/