Planting on a "Dime"

I'm sure I'm not the only one (in fact I KNOW I'm not the only one) but I would just luvvvvvv the Linden fairy to drop down and say "Go ahead Pet....you have UNLIMITED prim usage on your sim".   Aha....I'm dreaming, but WOW!   That would open up a whole new world to me.  Prims?  What are those?   Land impact?   What's that?  The possibilities would be endless.  SNAP OUT OF IT!   Not happening.   

The next best thing is finding low impact/low prim items and finding anything that is just ONE land impact is like hitting the jackpot - especially one that really delivers a 'bang' for the buck.   Knowing the desire is out there, not only for me but for you too, I have seven new items which fit the bill.   

Five of them are flower groupings, all different mixes of colors and types.   They are only 45 Lindens each and are copy/mod, which means you can plant plant plant and not have to worry about prim usage.  

Also new and something I always struggled with, how does one plant flowers on a hill without them growing sideways?   Now... "Hillside Flowers" and "Hillside Grasses" which are meant to be set on a hill (working best on an approximate 35-40 degree angled hill).   The plants grow UP!  Imagine that!   Touch the flowers or grasses and a drop-down menu appears.   The "Hillside Flowers" gives you 8 flower choice options, the "Hillside Grasses" gives you 7 different types of grass options.  They are also 1 land impact each and sell for 100L.   Copy/Mod, so you can rez as many as you like and each one can have a different texture.   Push them into each other and get a real 'wild' feel on your hill.   

Everything is available either on Marketplace (click HERE) or at the Persnickity mainstore (click HERE) for direct teleport.    

Happy planting everybody!   Pet

60L Secret !

The Sunset Pointe Blue is an adorable build made specifically for a business.   It is textured in a shabby chic style with white-washed floors and pastel blue walls.  The two doors, one at the front and one on the side remain open and have coordinating fabric to add an additional shabby touch.   There is plenty of room on the covered side porch and the front porch to also display your sales items.   The Sunset Pointe Blue normally sells for 200L - this week-end its cut in half - only 99L!.   Do NOT buy it from the vendor on the back porch of the mainstore.   The price is 200L in the vendor.   I have placed the Sunset Pointe Blue in a box NEXT to the vendor and it is priced at the 99L reduced rate.   However, DO rez it from the vendor before buying so you can see it!  

Morgan Morgan!

It was a Monday night, January 27th, and the little notification screen pops up to tell me I just received a notecard.   I looked at the name of the sender and didn't recognize it, so I just opened it up and began to read....."I recently discovered your wonderful little store.  I recently moved to my first land purchase and was admiring my neighbors garden.  So, being a sneak that I am, I had to see where she purchased her beautiful flowers and also furniture (I know...using the SL camera is BAD...LOL).  That is how I found your store!  I wanted to say that I will be a frequent visitor of your store from now on.  Just being at your store puts a smile on my face".   Signed, xxxxMorganxxxx      I immediately IM'd Morgan to tell her what a SWEET gesture that was and how much I LOVE to hear that my customers enjoy Persnickity as much as I do.    We began to talk and I MUST say....she's a DEAR!    More of our conversation ( and bear with me....  there's a reason for me sharing this! )

Morgan:   I hope you do not mind me asking, but will you be making more homes in the future?
Pet : i'm starting another one this week
Pet :  what kind of house would interest you?
Pet:   i'm always curious to hear from ppl what they are looking for
Morgan: : a little beach cottage with feminine interior colors....to take advantage of shabby chic theme you wonderfully sell!
Pet : so big windows?
Pet : deck on the back?
Pet:  porch?
Pet: if you were to build one what would you want in it?
Morgan: Oh, the shabby chic theme.....feminine colors...yes...cozy!  Nice fireplace!

And there you have it!  The inspiration for "The Morgan"!   I got to work keeping in mind what she had requested and when finished, it seemed only logical that this creation must be named after her.

This cottage style home is definitely for the shabby lover.   AND its feminine. In pastel shades of pink, the walls, bookcases and floors look like a vat of cotton candy was dumped on it from above.  Sorry guys...this one's for us.  (You always have the option to re-texture it another color, but..but....who would want to??)

The exterior beckons you to come in.   The front porch with the gingerbread finish work is where you'll spend your evenings enjoying the cool breezes.  OR if you choose, lay out on the back porch under the flower-covered pergola.

Walk inside where the large open concept with soaring ceilings gives you a number of different ways to set up your furniture.  Walk up two steps to the raised level which can be used as an office or bedroom.  The bay window is perfect for taking a nap and offers three laying animations.  The large kitchen with its white cabinets, granite countertops, appliances and an island has a large space for table and chairs.  Other features include:

Fireplace in the living area
Ceiling fan
Windows with privacy blinds
Sheer copy/mod curtains
Separate lighting controls for living area, upper level and kitchen
Bookcases in living area
"Kiss the Cook" Picture
"Flowers in Bed" Picture

The Morgan is 25 meters wide and 33 meters deep and is COPY/MOD.

With everything rezzed, a total of 187 prims.   Without the kitchen, 165 prims.  It sells for 300L and can be seen at Persnickity mainstore off the back porch where the home rezzer is located.

Click (HERE) for a teleport to the home rezzer.     Thank you Morgan!!!   *HUGGSSSSSSSSS!!!*

New is Old

Shabby chic will never go out of style.   I'm living proof.   A good 25 years ago (!) I took my parent's old mahogany desk, sanded it down, painted it white and replaced the drawer pulls with glass handles.   Nobody had even heard of 'shabby chic' at that time, but for some reason the clean white brought it back to life.   "Worn" never goes out of style, in fact the older and beat up it is, the true meaning of shabby shines through.  Old is new.   New is old.   Its like fine wine and women - the older we get the better we are.

New releases at Persnickity this week include:

The Sweet Credenza has a texture-changing runner across the top and gives you five color choices.  Who can resist the covered cake plate with sweet treats in it?   Yesssss...I'm still on my yearly New Year's Resolution Diet and its the end of January already!   Yeahhhhh!   Oops...got sidetracked there.  Only 7 prims and 50L.

The Cabinet with Books sells for 45L and is only 4 prims.

The Pink Checkered Lounger has two animations for a single and two for couples.  Look for the matching Pink Checkered Lamp which finishes off that stylish home of yours.   The Lounger sells for 50L and the lamp 30L.

Shabby Bench has a weathered finish to it with a wicker basket nestled on the shelf below.  The bench cushion is texture-changing with 7 color choices and the bench has 5 animations - two for sitting and three laying.  Only 4 prims, it sells for 50L.  

The separate building near the back of the store has Valentine's Day ideas for sale - chocolates, wall decals, heart shaped topiary, and a selection of texture-changing 'messages' for your honey.   They're only 35L each, transfer and 2 prims each.   

Everything is available at the mainstore.   Click (HERE) for your teleport.   

Step Into Christmas

Thanksgiving grocery list is sitting on the desk in front of me, mulled apple cider candles are burning everywhere in the house, my kitty is sitting on the heater vent, and snow flurries are whipping past the window.   I spent hours on the internet looking for comfy "footed pajamas" to give as Christmas gifts and the stockpile of baking ingredients is growing on the kitchen counter already.  The holidays are officially here and I absolutely LOVE this time of year!   Its all about embracing the family and I don't know what it is about the cold weather but I tend to just nest and prepare for Christmas.  Yes, I'm one of those. Its not even Thanksgiving and my house is decorated, the trees are up and Christmas carols resonate through the house.   A slight 'peek' into my world -

   The Victorian tree sits in the family room and is all pink, gold, crystal and lace.  Shocker!  I love pink?

  The kitchen garden window houses my two festive jesters dressed in ivory and gold.

My obsession with 'faces' shows throughout the house and Christmas is no exception.  Part of the Jacqueline Kent collection of Christmas Carolers.   

Enough about me!   Let's get to the important part - YOU!    Lots of NEW items for YOUR Christmas await you at the Persnickity Christmas Shoppe, which by the way, is NOT located at the mainstore location. There's a landmark at the mainstore that you can grab which will teleport you directly there though.   OR   click (HERE) for your tp.   

A beautiful set of vintage style ornaments in pastel colors of pink, teal, purple and yellow.   There are three styles and they're copy/mod so you can stretch them larger or shrink smaller to fit any sized tree.   100L for the set.

How about just one special ornament which hangs on a twig-like holder?   Touch the ornament and choose one of 7 colors.    It sells for 50L.

I love to listen to Christmas carols - especially the classic ones and it isn't Christmas without Burl Ives singing "Holly Jolly Christmas".   Sit on the crate and you'll be jammin' in no time, your hand tapping away to the beat.   Just click on the crate for the holiday song!   Only 50L and a great gift idea since its transfer.  

Just one of the many texture-changing options for the holidays - a holiday picture with 8 different scenes to choose from which makes it easy to fit any decor.   40L.   There is also a texture-changing rug with holiday patterns for only 25L.  

LOTS of new winter outdoor bushes and trees are available in the outdoor area next to the Christmas Shoppe.    They are all 1 prim each, copy/mod,  and only 40L.   Just a few below -  

So many new items, wreaths, Christmas trees, tree skirts, and just not enough time for me to begin posting so come to the Christmas Shoppe and browse around!    More things will be added each week and I'll TRY to get more blogging done but but but.....'tis the season and its a busy one!!    

Your teleport to the Persnickity Christmas Shoppe again - click (HERE).      Till we meet again!   Thanks everyone - Pet

Boo!

Check out the store this week for lots of NEW Halloween items along with many NEW fall colored plants, trees, and flowers.   Also new - two types of autumn leaf piles, Halloween firefly catcher, some fun signs for the yard and a nice autumn centerpiece for your table.   Don't forget the wheelbarrows with autumn leaves with rake and an assortment of pumpkins to add to your landscape.   I've included pictures of a few of the new autumn and Halloween items below.

*****GROUP GIFT*****

A Persnickity Autumn

Click (HERE) for teleport.