Bungalow

The Challenge is a monthly event organized by Bauwerk and L&K Prefabs where participating builders have to create an object to fit a randomly generated theme. The second round theme this month is California Bungalow - maybe not the most exotic, but there are some nice items from the participants that should appeal to many (previews can be seen on the website).

The event also challenges bloggers to highlight a different theme every month and it was fun decorating L&K's entry, the Blue Bungalow, in an attempt to reflect the California Bungalow spirit. I'll show more decor items with this build in a later post (as well as the two excellent avis), but note that some of the furniture blogged below is from the Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt, which ends in a few days.

The fashion features some great casual items from American Bazaar (including one hunt gift), new release jeans from KlubWerK, more from Mens Dept and BSD Design Studio's cute shoes/bag combination from Kawaii Fair. 

Blue Honey

• Sweater/Shirt: American Bazaar - Spring Shirt Combo XL blue (Spring Has Sprung Hunt #55 until Apr 20, MESH, includes female gift)
• Pants: KlubWerK - Cargo/ Trooper Used M (New Release, MESH)
• Skin: Sparkyle - Bryce Honey (99l at Structure Your Skin Project until Apr 30, includes two tones & shape)
• Shape: Markel Shapes - Kalimako (Free on Marketplace)
  
• Hair: Uw. St - Lenny Honey Beige (150L at Mens Dept until Apr 30)
• Pose: Embody - M Lean 1 (Not Free)

Bear Attitude

• Top: American Bazaar - Bling Top Gold (Whore Couture Monthly Edition Release, 95l, includes Tango applier)
• Shorts: American Bazaar - Boho Short S Pale (New Release, MESH)
• Shoes: BSD Design Studio - Teddy Bear Deer Fur (Kawaii Fair Exclusive Release, MESH)
• Bags: BSD Design Studio - Teddy Bag Deer Fur/ Milky Nougat / Vintage Set / Red (Kawaii Fair Exclusive Release, MESH, includes multiple versions)
• Skin: Aeva - Lumi Tone 3 Natural Cleavage 1 Frec (New Release)
• Shape: Anna Shapes - Noelle (New Release, includes 3 shapes)
  
• Hair: Wasabi Pills - Amelie Mesh Hair Boobs Rye (Not Free, MESH, Texture Change Band, includes sizing for mesh breasts)
• Pose: Ilaya - Attitude 3 (New Release, check with owner for availability)

Decor

• Coatrack/accessories: Noble - Pallet Coatrack (New Release, MESH, includes various accessories)

Male in Springtime

• Shirt: Sheep Door - Layered shirts male M Navy (100L at Mens Dept until Apr 30, MESH, includes female sizing & other color combinations available)
• Pants: KlubWerK - Cargo/ Trooper Stonewashed M (New Release, MESH)
• Shoes: Switch - Ryder Slip-On Blue (Not Free)
• Pose: Poise - Male Sit 3 (Not Free)

Decor

• Side Table/lamp & decor items: 22769/bauwerk - California Bungalow Night Stand plain (The Challenge "California Bungalow" Release, 65l, Mesh)
• Painting: Boathouse - Male in Springtime (1l, Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt until Apr 20, includes two paintings)
• Guitar: End of Daze - EoD Guitar (Not Free, MESH, included with certain furniture sets)

California Bungalow

• Build: L&K Prefabs - Blue Bungalow (The Challenge "California Bungalow" Release, Mesh)
• Light: floorplan - anchor marquee light (150L at Mens Dept until Apr 30, MESH)
• Welcome Mat/Potted Plants - Cleo Design - Doormat/Flower (included with the 'Veranda' for the Challenge "California Bungalow")
• Couch/Rug: Strawberry Box - Saffron Daybed (1l, Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt until Apr 20)
• Framed Prints: Zinnias - Cactus Blossom Prints (85l)
• Table/Stools/Lamp/Bowls etc - Cleo Design - Picnic Set (1l, Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt until Apr 20)
• Fireplace: Zinnias - Cute little Easter Chiminea (Free)
• Rug: Zinnias - Navaho Floor Mat (85l)
• Wall Art: Kusshon - Wall Rug (150L at Mens Dept until Apr 30, MESH)

Hints & Slurls for hunts mentioned in this post: Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt - Spring Has Sprung Hunt

Old Glory

Is everyone ready for the 4th of July? Stocked up on the hot dogs, beer and fireworks? The grid is full of ways to show some pride... and it won't even cost you much.

I've retreated to a cabin in the woods for the next month, compliments of Boathouse. This was a short-term group gift that I don't think is available anymore, but Boathouse has tons of similar items for purchase at good prices (or join the Boathouse group - it's worth it for the great gifts). Have a great Summer everyone and see you in August.

Born in the USA

• Shirt: Dirty Little Secret - 4th of July white v tee S (Free, Mesh, includes multiple sizes/colors + other mesh freebies)
• Pants: Ink No.8 Meshfactory - Black Dungarees Pants (MHO7 Hunt #44 until Jul 15, MESH)
• Bracelet: Nekolicious - The Patriot Bandana (I'm Independent Hunt #6 until July 20, includes complete outfit and female gift)
• Skin: +8 Designe - DARK (4) goatee + hairbase (MHO7 Hunt #54 until Jul 15, includes multiple facial hair options)
• Shape: Maverick Design - Wil Exclusive Shape (Previous Group Gift)
• Hair: Dura - Boy 35 Black (Not Free)
  
• Pose: Focus Poses - Male Set 5_3 (MHOH Minihunt #9 until July 15, includes five poses)

Old Glory

• Jacket: May Creations - Leather Jacket US Flag (Not Free, MESH)
• Shorts/Belt: Jomo - Man's Sexy Shorts Blue 1 (MHO7 Hunt #76 until Jul 15)
• Hat: Rose River Saloon - Snake Lost Cowboy Hat (25l, includes female sizing)
• Key Chain: Kal Rau - Key Chain V.I.P Members Silver (Group Gift, see notices, includes multiple colors)
• Necklace: Nekolicious - The Patriot Dog Tags (I'm Independent Hunt #6 until July 20, includes complete outfit and female gift)
• Pose: Exposeur - That Boy 9 (Not Free, Previously at Mens Dept, check store for availability)

Flag: Kubric Flux - USA Grunge Flags (Free on Marketplace)

Flag Drill

• Pants: Nekolicious - The Patriot Jeans (I'm Independent Hunt #6 until July 20, includes complete outfit and female gift)
• Boots: The Gentry - Crimson Lust Spurs (Not Free)
• Pose: Exposeur - Oh Boy 13 M (Not Free)

Build & Furniture: Boathouse -  Glamping Tent (Previous Group Gift)

Hints & Slurls for hunts mentioned in this post: I'm Independent Hunt -  Make Him Over 7

Stash Bash - A Few More Tokes

With the Stash Bash hunt ending today, it was time to fire up my hippie avi and head to the greenhouse to check on my stash. The plants were doing fine, but a little personal quality control was obviously required...or maybe a lot of quality control. I can't really remember. Now if I could only find that hose...

See my previous post for more gifts from this hunt (hints & slurls are in group notices).

Captain Fantastic

• Shirt: Villena  - Yarr Pullover (75L at Mens Dept until June 1, MESH)
• Hat: Nyu - Debut, Chic Fedora, Brown/Black (Subscriber Gift, includes multiple colors)
• Necklace: Jeannie's Jewels - Grateful Dead (1l)
• Glasses: Kasa - Philippe (Free)
• Skin:  Fruk - Knox Skin Shade 3- The Gent (Not Free, Previously blogged here)
• Shape: Fruk - Luke Shape (Not Free, Previously blogged here)
• Hair: Ink - Chick Brown (Not Free, Previously blogged here)
• Pose: PDA - Don't You Forget It (80L at Mens Dept until June 1, includes 5 poses)
  

 Decor

• Old Doors & Windows: Boathouse - Old Doors White/Blue (Make Home Over Hud gift)
• Flower Pots: Stray Pig - Flower Pot Pink Star (Free)
• Desk: domus -Old Bureau (Previous Hunt Gift, now 100l in store)
  
• Bong: RC Cluster - Glass Puffy Blue (50l on Marketplace, includes animation)

Loungewear for the Discriminating Hippie

• Complete Outfit & Shoes: Has Been - Maryjane PJs/House Shoes (Stash Bash #9, includes female gift)
• Pose: Exposeur - Oh Boy 1 (75L at Mens Dept until June 1, includes 5 poses)
• Chair: Zigana - Stool Green (100l at Culture Shock)
  
• Rug: Zigana - Rug (Culture Shock exclusive Release, 100l, Texture Change)

Where did I put that hose?

• Pants: The Stringer Mausoleum - Hippy XoX (Stash Bash Bonus gift at #18, Unisex, includes other version previously blogged here)
• Shoes: Duh! - Men's  Dress Boots Maroon (Mr. Hunter V.2 #21 until May 31)
  
• Pose: PDA - I Can Only Give You Everything (80L at Mens Dept until June 1, includes 5 poses)
  

Decor

• Plants: Dark Delights - Jock Horror Cannabis Plant (100l on marketplace)
• Sign: MudHoney - Keep Calm & Whatever Poster (Stash Bash #2, gift also includes a beanbag chair)
  
• Hose: Stray Pig - Faucet (Free)
  
• Fan: Deco - Warehouse Fan (100l)

Build

• Hanaya - Canadian Cedar Greenhouse (Not Free)
  

Hints & Slurls for hunts mentioned in this post: Mr Hunter -- Stash Bash (join group for hints)

Rustic Spring Pt.3

This concludes my series with a bit more fashion (mostly from Mens Dept and other sale rooms) and some additional shots of the Designer Prims house gift (See Part 1 & Part 2 for more). Designer Prims actually has two hunts on at the moment and if you are not into hunting, you can also go to the Make Home Over "Hud", which is a sort of gift center, where Designer Prims has a small house gift free for the taking.

Natural Number

• Sweater: Balaclava - Cheshire Cardigan Khaki (120l at Mens Dept until May 1)
• Bathing Suit: Lazybum - Animal Stripe Snake Briefs (Not free)

Decor

• Lounger: Soul Possessions - Snuggles Lounger (Make Home Over #30 until May 5)
• Dresser: Boathouse - Natural Number Dresser  (Make Home Over #39 until May 5, includes 2nd Dresser)
• Mask: Boathouse - Mounted Mask Large (10l)
• Rug & Plant: Noctis - Butterorange Rug (Make Home Over #45 until May 5, includes complete furniture set)
• Vases: Axo's - Maya Vases (1l, Mexico A Go Go Hunt #42 until May 5)
• Plant (upper shelf): XED Design - Spider Plant (Make Home Over #50 until May 5)

Curves

Foreground

• Shirt: Sleepy Eddy - Cleric B.D. Shirt Coral (120l at Mens Dept until May 1, available in 6 colors)
• Sunglasses: Kumaki Glasses Style - Colts 1.0 (80l at Fitting Room until May 1, MESH & Texture Change)
• Pose: Adorkable Poses - 9 of 25 (15l)

Background

• Pants: Gizza - April Group Gift (Group Gift also includes shirt)
• Chair: Step Inside - Curve Multi Colour Chair (April Group Gift, Texture Change)
• Pose: Stakey - Chill 05 (Free for a limited time, includes 6 Poses)

American Boys

Left

• Shirt: DROP - Baseball Shirt Black (50l at Mens Select)
• Bathing Suit: Egoisme - Leather Swimwear White Laces (Not free)
• Skin: Evian Skins - Kerim Medium Body Hair (Not Free)
• Shape: Red(Sand) - The Sand/Man Shape (Not Free)
• Hair: Me-I Humanoidism - Maz (Not Free, Texture Change)

Right

• Shirt: Havok - Salute Tank XS (150l at Mens Dept until May 1, MESH & includes multiple sizes)
• Briefs: Lazybum - Starry Briefs (Not Free)
• Skin: Red(Sand) - Gift Nr6 (New Group Gift)
• Shape: Maverick Design - Player Shape (Not Free)
• Hair: Pocket Mirrors - Matteo 2 Dark Brown (70l at the Fitting Room until May 1, includes 4 tones)

Pose Prop:

• Diesel Works - Bat (Free)

Build

• Designer Prims - Rustic Spring Prefab (Make Home Over #5 until May 5)

Hints & SLURLS for hunts mentioned in this post: Make Home Over Hunt -- Mexico A Go Go Hunt

Rustic Spring Pt. 2

Here are two additional pics of the Designer Prims skybox & decor. See part 1 for more from this great hunt gift. I'll be following this with a final post showing some general views of the build.

The fashion here (CheerNo Tank, Balaclava sweater etc) is partly from a new sale room for men, The Mens Dept. A few months back women had all the fun when it came to dedicated sale rooms with rotating collections, but now men are starting to get spoiled. After Narcissus Room, Mens Select and a few others, The Mens Dept brings a host of top designers and some good deals. Go check out their first collection.

I showed some gifts from the Boystown Easter Hunt in my earlier post and the 2nd pic below has more of the gifts. The hunt ends on the 9th so don't miss out.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Left

• Sweater: Balaclava - Cheshire Cardigan (Free at Mens Dept, Khaki version on sale for 120l at Mens Dept until May 1)
• Shirt: 22769 - Sailor Shirt (Group Gift)
• Shorts: 22769 - Somewhere Beyond the Sea Pants (Group Gift)
• Necklace: Pixlights Factory - Orn Necklace (On Sale at Mens Dept until May 1)
• Skin: (Red)Sand - Gift Nr6 (New Group Gift)
• Shape: Maverick Design - Player Shape (Not Free)
• Hair: Pocket Mirrors - Matteo 2 Dark Brown (70l at the Fitting Room until May 1, includes 4 tones)
• Pose: Stakey - Simple Man 01 (Not Free)

Right

• Sweater: Balaclava - Cheshire Cardigan Khaki (120l at Mens Dept until May 1)
• Bathing Suit: Lazybum - Animal Stripe Snake Briefs (Not free)

Decor

• Couch: Y's House - Sofa 03 Right (Group Gift)
• Coffee Table: Circa - Sakura Blossom Retro Table (Make Home Over #20 until May 5, includes larger version)
• Rug: Boathouse - Confetti Shag Rug (40l)
• Lamp: Abiss - Tall Designer Lamp (Make Home Over #2 until May 5, includes 2nd lamp)
• Painting: domus - PopArt Phil (Free)
• Vase (left): Boathouse - Vase in Sky (1l, includes 3 vases)
• Vase (right): Semiramis -  Blue Mosaik Vase (Make Home Over #17 until May 5, gift includes multiple vases, a flower stand and candles )

Boystown

Left

• Tank: Egoisme - Star Tank (Boystown Easter Egg Hunt Gift until April 9, gift includes multiple tanks & leather pants)
• Bathing Suit: Lazybum - Easter Egg Briefs (Boystown Easter Egg Hunt Gift until April 9)
• Shoes: BeefCake - EZ Slider Easter (Boystown Easter Egg Hunt Gift until April 9, three gifts at this location including shorts & tank)
• Pose: Diesel Works - DW MensHuntN 2011-1 (Previous Hunt Gift)

Right

• Tank: CheerNo - Core Striped Tank Top Black (75l at Mens Dept until May 1, Mesh & includes multiple sizes) 
• Bathing Suit: ZPR - S Speedo Black  (Boystown Easter Egg Hunt Gift until April 9)
• Hat: Old & New - Striped Canvas Bucket Hat (You Go To My Head Hunt #14 until April 27, includes 2nd version with hair)
• Sunglasses: Shadz - Bad Boyfriend (Menstuff Lounge Spotlight Gift until April 30, Texture Change)
• Shoes: 22769 - Espandrillo Light Blue (40l)
• Pose: Sparrowtree Studio Poses - SSP Male Model 1 Pose 1 (Previous Group Gift)

Build

• Designer Prims - Rustic Spring Prefab (Make Home Over #5 until May 5)

Hints & SLURLS for hunts mentioned in this post: Make Home Over Hunt -- You Go to My Head Hunt

Rustic Spring

I've been a fan of Designer Prims builds for a while - I blogged their Back to Black home just last month - so it's great to see this excellent gift from the Make Home Over Hunt, which fits so well with the season.

The house features two large rooms fronted with glass and separated by a wading pool, pergola and small deck. As usual with Designer Prims the walls, floors, deck and accent walls are all texture change and there are a ton of options. I'll be doing more photos of this great build in the next few days so stay tuned.

Note as well that some of the clothes shown below are from the Boystown Easter Hunt that runs through the weekend. With only 7 stores and some very nice gifts it is well worth checking out.

Hanging Lanterns

• Sweater & shirt: 7Style - Dev's Shirts (40l at Narcissus Room until April17, includes multiple collar & wear options)
• Pants: Ispachi - Mesh Jeans Medium (Boystown Easter Egg Hunt Gift until April 9, includes multiple sizes, Mesh)
• Shoes: Le Forme - Street Sandals Black/White (Group Gift)
• Pose: Stakey - Posted Up 08 (Not Free)
• Lanterns: Zigana - Branch Lanterns (15l, includes two versions)

Color of Tea

• Shirt: Aleida - Bob V-Shirt Chocolate (Runway Perfect Hunt #49 until Apr 30, includes female gift)
• Pants: Arai - Chino Pants 03 Roll (90l at Creators Pavillion until Apr 15)
• Shoes & Hat: Aleida - Juninho Loafers & Robinho Fedora (Runway Perfect Hunt #49 until Apr 30, includes female gift)
• Necklace: Essences - Alpaca Necklace - Old Lace (Not Free, Unisex)
• Pose: Stakey - Quiet Confidence 04 (Not Free)

Decor

• Plant: Boathouse - Boathouse Blueberry Sack (Make Home Over Hud gift)
• Chair: Inc(Red)ible - Modern Garden Chair (Make Home Over #42 until May 5, Mesh)
• Pots: Vent Du Sud - Gravel Garden Pots (1l)
• Sink & Mirror fixture: Urban Style - Buddha Sink (75l)
• Rug: Zigana - Tea Time (10l)

Breakfast Croissant

• Shirt: Egoisme - PandaPile (Not Free)
• Briefs: Atlantic Crew - Soar Trunks (Boystown Easter Egg Hunt Gift until April 9, includes two versions)
• Skin: Evian Skins - Kerim Medium Body Hair (Not Free)
• Shape: (Red)Sand - The Sand/Man Shape (Not Free)
• Hair: Me-I Humanoidism - Maz (Not Free, Texture Change)
• Pose: Adorkable Poses - 11 of 25 (15l)

Decor

• Table: Hanaya - Round Driftwood + Glass Table (Previous Group Gift)
• Chairs: Boathouse - Modern Dining Chair (100l and includes dining table)
• Breakfast Tray: domus - Moka (50l)
• Goldfish bowl & flowers: Hanaya - Fishiepani (Group Gift. Attn: 250l join fee)

Build

• Designer Prims - Rustic Spring Prefab (Make Home Over #5 until May 5)

Hints & SLURLS for hunts mentioned in this post: Make Home Over Hunt -- Runway Perfect Hunt

Overcoming of It (Bonus)

The Designer Prims skybox I blogged yesterday was too nice to not do one more look before I take it down. The post shows the new group gift from NV along with a few gifts from hunts that are ending today.

• Sweater: NV - Wool Cardigan Olive (New Group Gift. Attn: 60l joiner fee)
• Shirt: Bonne Chance! - C.D.T. Renewal Open Gift (Free, includes female sizing)
• Pants: Shiki - Nakano Style Slacks (Jack or Jill Male Path #2 until Feb 29, also includes a sweater)
• Shoes: SF Design - Tweedy Rolltop Boot (Free until sometime in March)
• Necklace: Goth1c0 - The Restoric Necklace (Tainted Love Hunt #38 until Feb 29)
• Glasses: Kumaki Glasses Style - Sofian Mesh Sunglasses (Jack or Jill Male Path #37 until Feb 29, Mesh & Texture Change)
• Hair: Shag - My Command Bittersweet (New Release, Not Free)
• Skin: Gravity Skins - Joshua Pale Wildbeard (Midnight Mania Gift)
• Shape: Anatomy - David Men's Shape (New Release, Not Free)
• Pose:   Frozen Panty Poses - Male Edgy 02 (9l)
• Table, Chairs & Decor: Boathouse - Modern Outdoor Dining Table (Where's the Love Hunt #37 until Feb 29)

Hints & SLURLS for hunts mentioned in this post: Jack or Jill Hunt -- Tainted Love Hunt -- Where's the Love Hunt

Overcoming of It

Even with an extra day this month has really sped by. The February hunts will be ending tomorrow (along with the Back to Black event) so here are some items you may want to get while there is still time.

New releases shown below include two great shapes from Anatomy and a cool leather jacket from Essences (it's for women, but I couldn't resist blogging it). The lovely skybox used for the photos is a special design by Designer Prims for Back to Black.

• Complete Outfit: DROP - F*** Tee & Bleach Skinny Pants (Jack or Jill Male Path #32 until Feb 29)
• Shoes: Shey Fashion - Shey Mesh Sneakers Unisex (Group Gift, Mesh, Unisex)
• Glasses: Sin & Virtue - I-Shield Sunglasses #2 (Jack or Jill Male Path #18 until Feb 29, Texture Change)
• Pose: o0o Studio - Distance Five (Womenstuff #51 until March 3, gift includes 7 poses)

• Scarf: Just You Jewels - Scarf Be Men (Jack or Jill Male Path #05 until Feb 29)
• Bracelet: Kosh - Iron Heart Bracelet (Seraphim Group Gift)
• Hair: Shag - My Command Bittersweet (New Release, Not Free)
• Skin: Gravity Skins - Joshua Pale Wildbeard (Midnight Mania Gift)
• Shape: Anatomy - David Men's Shape (New Release, Not Free)
• Pose: Frozen Panty Poses - FP MOD 07 (9l)

• Jacket: Essences - Bonnie Biker Jacket Size S (New Release, Not Free, Mesh with Multiple Sizes)
• Shirt: Lazybum - Black Tank S (Not Free)
• Pants: Kennedy's - Red Plaid Pants (Where's the Love Hunt #46 until Feb 29, includes female sizing)
• Shoes: Howling Creations - Men's Skulls & Buckles Boots Black (Midnight Mania Gift)
• Belt: [JP] Design - Belt Duality (Jack or Jill Male Path #9 until Feb 29, Mesh, Multi-Change & texture change)
• Pose: Diesel Works - Daisy 3 (Womenstuff #107 until March 3, gift includes 2 poses)

• Necklace: The P!nk Bandaid - Backward Necklace "Family Theme" (Back to Black Event, Not Free)
• Hair & hairbase: Kmadd - Jesse Light Brown VIII (Jack or Jill Male Path #1 until Feb 29)
• Skin: Tableau Vivant - Andrej Skin Moka TDR (70l at The Dressing Room)
• Shape: Anatomy - Jack Men's Shape (New Release, Not Free)
• Pose: o0o Studio - Sexpot Seven (Group Gift includes 10 poses. Attn: 100l joiner fee)

Decor

• Furnished Skybox: Designer Prims - Comfort is Home Skybox (Back to Black Event, Not Free)
• Wall Decal: Designer Prims - Inspirational Wall Decal (Free at Back to Black)
• Poufs, Rug & Stand: Boathouse (Februalicious Hunt #11 until February 29)
• Roses: Syrenz Shadows - Red Roses in Glass Vase (Februalicious Hunt #115 until February 29, gift includes furniture set)

Hints & SLURLS for hunts mentioned in this post: Februalicious Hunt -- Jack or Jill Hunt -- Where's the Love Hunt -- Womenstuff