Ok, maybe you didn’t hear me….

IT’S HERE, IT’S HERE!  *bounces around in circles eyes shining before collecting herself, clears her throat fluffs her hair a few times then settling upon one of the perches around the landing before jumping back up with a bell in her hand clanging it madly.*   IT’S HERE!  IT’S HERE!

·!¦[·      TWISTED HUNT FALL 2011 - UNSEELIE        ·]¦!·

I have had SOOOOOOOOO much fun with this theme you can’t even imagine.  I might have gone a little overboard but I had planned on doing this stuff for the most part anyhow.

The main prize is twisting and turning not too far from the landing point for you to find… I had to be a teeny bit devious, there’s a couple decoys.  *coughs* but I was nicer than some folks, least mine don’t tp you to different spots around the store!

The starting point of the hunt is if you want to go from the beginning:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lasombra/121/170/25

|I{•——» COURT OF THE UNSEELIE MINI HUNT «——•}I|

Over tucked along the flagstones there’s a small space where you will find a set of dark ruins where the Unseelie hold their court.  There are NINE gifts hidden amongst the rubble and grasses…. Seriously, I wasn’t planning on quite that much but then I couldn’t decide which ones to not use so you got them all.

|I{•——» TWISTED GACHA «——•}I|

The CUTEST little sit spot for foresty types or whoever, perfect for your garden and they’re in the gacha so each one is ONLY 15L, the BEST part?!  I made them transfer so you can collect, or trade them up as you get them if someone else is nearby who wants the color you have.  Each one has a different sit or fun pose to play with.  There’s 7 different colors

╚»╚»   They’re in the Twisted Skully Gacha Machine near the Twisted Easel at the landing point  «╝«╝

|I{•——» TWISTED SOUVENIR «——•}I|

I’ve been contemplating rotating out the souvenirs each week so there is a new one each week for the hunt, which would make 4…. so in that spirit here’s the first one.  Twisted Hunt folks will appreciate the fun in it.   It’s out for sale at the base of the easel at the landing point.

·!¦[·      LUCKY CHAIR UPDATES        ·]¦!·                                               

It’s the first, which means I like to update this anyhow but also because of the start of the hunt it’s -perfect- timing.  I left the Faylinn outfit in there for now but added two other little accessories in honor of the color scheme and hunt theme.   There’s a pair of wings, and a new set of leggings.

·!¦[·    MONTHLY PICKS CONTEST WINNER    ·]¦!·

Each month the Roawenwood  rewards its tried and true or otherwise so inclined for having us in their Picks.  At random at the end of the month someone is chosen from the list kept for a chance to win 2000L and a store credit to be used at any of the sims in the main store group for another 2000L!

This months winner of 2000L and 2000L Roawenwood store credit is:

✔  Carolin Silverfall

Yay!! Congrats and Thank You for being a part of my SL!!

Remember it is easy to get in on the chance to win, all you have to do is come down… click the sign at the landing point while keeping Roawenwood in your picks.  The list has once again been wiped clean and everyone has a fresh month to try again.

I’m going to get my backside around and do the 60L weekend sale again too so you have that to look forward to if all this isn’t enough.  Other than that… I am not sure what else to say.  I stayed up wayyyyyyy too late trying to get things done for the hunt, and things will be shifting and changing throughout the month!!  Take care and have a great rest of your week!

The lavish kennel I released awhile back is what got me to thinking about it.  Along the front of it there was an area that was left open.  I fiddled around with baskets and different small vanities thinking that the feel of the kennel was a place to ‘live’, to sort of be when not in service.  With that in mind it seemed like someone who had such rich apartments might also have a place to get ready to see their owner or to remain well groomed.  It would seem logically that one who is meant to be kept in such finery would also be very careful of how they look and are presented.  I had half thought of releasing it all together but then realized that it could also stand alone.  Either added to the kennel if one chose or something for a corner somewhere within their home perhaps.

The set comes with various accessories.  A little plant, pitcher, folded cloths, and perfume tray.  It has 10 animations for the individual, and then 4 sets for two.  The sets for two include gossiping, lounging, relaxing, and then the hair brushing.  The 10 singles anims vary from brushing your hair, to shaving, to journaling even.  I figured why not.  Combining and making it interesting, more depth and giving more opportunity for you.

I really like it.  Rich colors, nicely detailed, it rezzes props for different positions.  For example a full make-up set is rezzed when you are working with the anims for lipstick etc.  It can be tested at the main store.  I will probably place it with the grooming and bath things, and perhaps a box over near the lavish kennel display on Splinter’d.  It does go with it rather well as an added accessory.  The whole thing is copiable.  Inventory loss lately has been running rampant with customers so this is sort of a new thing… but one I think that will make it easier.  Now I just need to get some vendors set up so you can gift or give to other people too.

As a promotional introductory special I went and put the grooming furs into a limited buy vendor box, 15 copies of it will be sold at half price but only 15.  After that it locks down and you’re going to have to get it at full.  A very good deal, and never know when it will run out so if you are curious or want it… should check it out.

Last week I released a fun little camisk type number that borders on the too cute for me.  I called it Daisy Mae, it’s available in pink, yellow, and blue with another color… a silvery grey in the lucky chairs at the moment.  I may or may not sell the silvery one.  I haven’t decided but for now until I do it is in the lucky chair. It includes the camisk top, cute lil ruffled panties, short babydoll skirts, and sculptured socks to wear.  The socks have a part that are on the alpha layer that viewer two compatible viewers use, though I did include a shoe form for people who don’t use one.  But you should find something that uses alpha layers if you can.  It really is one of the good things that has been tossed out there.

Along with this as an added yay! thing I went and placed the second half of the Livia Gown in White & Silver on the marketplace.  (The other half is in the lucky chairs and won’t be sold)  However the fun part is… I discounted it (Only 145L), and it will NOT be for sale in world.  It is only available on the marketplace.

I’ve been keeping terribly busy, continuing to bring you what I can… and actually getting a lot accomplished.  A new hunt… the Darkness Inside started a lil bits back and I have a prize out for it.  There’s another starting the 16th that I am a part of too.  So keep your eyes peeled for that.

Hope you’ve had an awesome week…. till next time!

·!¦[·    FOR THE HIGH SLAVE OR LUXURIOUS HOUSE    ·]¦!·

A week or two ago I was approached and asked if I could work my magic to create something I hadn’t really thought about doing before.  A lavish, lush, opulently bedecked slave kennel.  A large cage for the large house or estate that has silks, satins, rich rugs and furs draped throughout.  Well… why not.  A challenge of sorts to see what I could come up with.  The result looks pretty good.  @ Splinter’d displayed in the courtyard at the base of the ramp.

Has to be seen really, the depth of coloring is really nice. Deco items are kept unlinked from the main structure so you can rezz or derezz what you wish to save on prims or add on.  Pillows etc are mod so you can add animations or whatever you want.  The main couches have animations, along with animations in the kennel furs for two.  Technically with the way it is set in display there is room for 4 to sit at once.

·!¦[·    BACK TO SCHOOL!    ·]¦!·

I know it is technically getting close to the end of the school year for most folks, but I’m in denial so I’m sending ya’ll back.  I like to think of myself as the purveyor of fantasy goods and what a fantasy I can conjure if I decide to.  Technically this is another requested item… I was approached because they just couldn’t find what they wanted and who am I to deny such a devious frame of mind?  This is definitely a naughty set… meant to be fun.  ONLY @ Splinter’d and on display.   Fair warning… these pieces are for a modern environment and not the usual rustic type things that I make up.  I like to be a versatile kinda gal.  There’s quite a few pieces to the set.  I’m only going to attach the pic for the full set but if you travel down you can see each piece up close and personal with details.

The teacher’s desk could be used in different areas, just don’t use the globe heh.  Each piece has unique animations or sets so that even if you get the whole set you really won’t have the same static stuff creating a well rounded role play environment.  The student desk has single desk type anims along with some naughty couples fun.  Each one carefully selected to give you the very best I could come up with .  Spanks, discipline, some bondage… aftercare, sweet cuddles, sex…. you want it and it’s probably in there somewhere.  If you’re looking for a school type set you HAVE to come look at this.

Each is copy/modify/no transfer so you can have lots of fun, or bigger classes!

So I made up a cute little bench type thing, lush cushions, and thick mattress with a very sweet animation set.  The girl sitting on her guys lap feeding him chocolate covered strawberries.  First she picks one up, nibbles on it and then feeds him before leaning in for a soft kiss.  Awwwwww.  Embedded animation the bench gives a tray and strawberry to wear when needed.  I have a few other things out.  I marked down one of the Ilsa kirtles (chocolate colored, ha go figure), a reading rug… a sub stump, have to see that one to know what it is I’m not tellin but basically a few other lil things to have some fun with.  I haven’t decided what I’m going to release tomorrow though I was thinking that something along the lines of chocolate might be in order since we’re kinda workin a theme here.

Last weeks release was a bit more…… twisted.  A Bond Circle, and Slaver’s Pillow set thing.  You know I really didn’t know what to call it so I guess we kept it simple.  Both of them have a 9 part sequential set of animations that can be used one after the other to create a scene or you can choose the one you want to really focus on.  The sets work well by themselves so you don’t have to be confined in your role play.  This is one of those sets where when I place the poses I tilt my head and just…. “ok, now that is a rather interesting notion isn’t it….”  hehehe  Delightfully deviant it moves through a scenario starting with a man grabbing at and subduing a woman, putting her to her knees… having her pleasure him with her mouth, take care of him and then ending with him holding her in a rather loving animation set conquered.  Quite the forced fantasy which I think has great potential if you want it.

The Bond Circle version consists of a ring of rocks with very nicely shaded dirt/mud in the center…. it can be used in northern Gorean villages, or in out of the way forestry type places… well really wherever outside, the set includes ferns, trees, a couple stumps and a log so you can decorate it up too without just having the circle.  The greenery is unlinked so you can move it, or pick it up even.  Kind of thought it could become something a little different that way.  The Slaver’s Circle is a roughneck kind of version with a distressed canvas type rug, shaded and wrinkled up with a couple rings of pillows.  Very simple but done nicely to give depth to a room, slave house, dungeon… I kept it pretty basic so it could be used wherever hopefully…

That was the big one.  I did also release an outfit… since the Bond Circle thing got me thinking Northern Gor I made up a kirtle type thing but it isn’t really all that conventional.  I like it… been wearing it myself, in two colors.  Black and Red.  I wasn’t liking any of the other colors I came up with so I stuck with those.

Not sure where I am at at the moment…. I have some upcoming plans for the store that are going to probably shake it up a bit…. but don’t worry, I haven’t given up on ya’ll yet.  Have a great Tuesday, get down here and pick up your discounted items…. and I’ll talk to you soon.

Each bed also has low lag texture change script for the coverlet.  The Timberland has 17 different quilts, fur/leather, and stitched blankets to choose from.

The Carriage House bed has 11 different quilts or blankets to choose from.  The stitched leather just didn’t seem to fit this one.  Think I babbled enough, look at the pics for info & take a peek.

There’s been other things going on around the store… the Gorean Grid Hunt has wrapped up… the No Place Like Home Hunt is still going strong.  I’ve been putting in some other hunts that I’m going to be doing in the future… keep your eyes peeled for announcements and things.

Anndddddddddddddd guess what?!  I’m going to be in the 25L round tomorrow.  Weeeeeeeeee.

Going to wrap this up for now, take care and talk to you soon.

Last week we released the blacksmith and butcher, bakers ovens alongside… quite a bit of work, men heaving heavy hammers and working around the forge… sweat pouring down over their brow and at the end of the day making their way home ready to relax.

Not everyone has the luxury of a full bath, and not everyone even wants one but still likes to have that intimate service performed for them, and what could be more intimate than a nice lengthy sponge bath.  Hence the latest release down here at Roawenwood…

Roughly hewn wood, a bucket with cloth and towel beneath.  The bench has 3 couples sets included in it.  One bathing animation that runs over the chest, along the legs, up along the inner thighs….. mhmm, it’s a good one.  Then two more sets, one sitting at the feet… the other sitting at the feet but a little bit closer, nestled up against Masters knee.  This is a nice addition I think.  See pic for more info and to get an idea.

I will admit, I had a hard time at first.  Couldn’t get what I wanted out of my head and into the prims…. but I kept at it and pop, there it went, it started to come together.  The good thing, I simply adore these.  I got a little involved in making them and getting everything just right… and then when I was almost done with the bakers stuff I was all excited because… what if I decided to take the basic shed and design I’ve been using and expand on it.  Butcher and blacksmith were the next two to roll around in my workshop.  Things I’ve been meaning to rework or do anyhow but hadn’t gotten around to.  Well when the mood strikes that’s when you take advantage!

So this week I released them all!

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ BUTCHER:  The butchers set has a shed with a small smokehouse type thing along the back.  Included with the shed is an animated butchers table, fires, hanging lantern, shed, and an extra set of barrels with meat lying across the top.   The bench can be purchased separately from the shed too which can be nice if you don’t want the whole thing.

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ BAKER:  One more basic version, the oven with a bread making animation, placing the bread in and out of the oven.  It comes with a couple accessories for your scene.  Looky looky:

The REALLY nice one is the shed.  I like this one a lot.  It has the brick oven, PLUS it is accessorized AND you can go all the way through the makings of your bread or baked good.  Animations included: washing hands, mixing dough, kneeding, rolling dough, baking it and then sweeping up afterwards.  Animations needing props will automatically give you what you need to wear and you’re set!

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  BLACKSMITH:  The last release for now is the blacksmith.  Of course I couldn’t skimp on this either so it is being released in three pieces.  The actual Blacksmith Shed that handily goes along with the rest of the sheds though it is the biggest of the three.  Accessories are included, see the picture attached.   A blacksmith of course needs his anvil, and for good measure a grinding stone.  The anvil has a relaxing animation at the base of the stump… then set to do your blacksmithing in two ways… one with a sword, then one with tongs and a horseshoe.  I figured this would be less limiting so those in different kinds of rp can still use it.  The grind stone turns when you sit and stops on its own when you get up, click it to receive a sword to work with and wear it.

Now the scary part is… I still have a few pieces working up in my shop that I am going to be adding to this, so there should be at least one larger thing and maybe a few smaller to round it out.  I think it is turning out nicely really.  The Haunted Forest hunt is coming to a close after this weekend and then Roawenwood isn’t in a hunt until Dec.  I have quite a few going on though so you won’t miss it at all.  I updated and added a twisted candy cane hanging cage over at Splinter’d in the mini mania… If you don’t want to try to win it, you can purchase it… I set it out easy to find.  Hard to miss really. lol

Have a great weekend and talk to you soon.

Writing to do a few updates, later on I’m going to pick the monthly contest winner for October and announce the Nov. contest.  This month I’m upping the prize I think… just for this month.  It’s Roawenwood’s 4th anniversary so we’re going to make it a lil more than usual.  Can you believe it?  Seriously… I’ve been plunking away, creating, and meeting interesting people for the last four years!  Wow!  Sometimes just thinking about it… hard to believe.  So then I wonder, hmmm just what would people really like to see go on?  What brand new or old favorite would captivate the crowd and folks who frequent Roawenwood.  I’m not entirely sure, so I’m still thinking about it!  Anyone have some ideas drop me a NC, and mention you saw me talking about it on the blog and I’ll give you a 500L gift certificate… give me a few ideas and you never know what might happen.

I have some exciting news!  I got into the Peace on Earth Grid Hunt this year.  It could be fun I think.  Also have a couple other hunts going on but mainly in December.  I had so many in October that I’m kinda sorta taking a breather through November.  Partly to make the things for December’s hunts, and keep up with normal store stuff.  I was teetering there on a bit of a burn out recently which I’m still recovering from… don’t want to push too hard else I might sort of fade for a bit.  I don’t really like those moods so I try to pay attention to them when they hit.

What else…. let’s see.

Well I did mention we were buzzin so that leads me to talk to you about last weeks release.  I had a customer come to me asking if I had any beekeeper supplies.  I had to admit I didn’t, and also admitted it was something I had considered doing but never got around to.  So we talked for awhile and of course then I just had to see what I could come up with for it.  I tend to take some of those types of conversations as a ‘challenge’ to myself.  So I poked around some, learned a little bit about beekeeping… you know it is quite fascinating really, almost made me want to try to raise a few honeybees… if I didn’t have family who was allergic I’d probably give it a go or consider it.  *laughs*  Anyhow… I created a set and broke it up in three pieces.  You can get it as a whole at a discounted price, or just the one or two pieces that you really want.  I do realize that not everyone wants a big set.. maybe just some hives, or something.  The one part is a set of Beekeepers Accessories.  There’s a set of shelves, pots, crates, honey jars that sort of thing and then a stool with a working animation.  When you click the stool you receive a honeycomb frame and a capping scratcher.  A capping scratcher is a funky little tool used by beekeepers to poke through the wax caps that bees put over the honey when it is in the honeycomb.  Sitting on the stool you begin working, wear the frame and the scratcher… you’re all set.

Another part of the set is the Hives and Bee Skeps… the most basic of needs are met with this part.  There’s two sets of skeps in cabinets.  The doors work on the cabinets, and there are particle bees buzzing around them.  The main difference between the two cabinets is that the one has a working animation in it.  Bee smoking, click the skeps get a smoker to wear and then right click to sit… you’ll work the smoker back and forth.  There’s also a more conventional and recognizable square bee hive with a top that hinges upwards on a click… a couple of honeycomb frames leaning on the side.  Included there is another Bee Smoker but this one is an avatar attachment, it is wearable and you can move around with it and still have the bee smoking animation.

The final piece is a Honey Extractor.  This was the part that took the most time really as I worked with an animator to try to get something that was ‘workable’.  The extractor has a crank handle… jump on and you begin to turn the crank while the gears and frames within the barrel actually turn and in general work as an extractor would.  It’s really quite fun I think adding an extra element of reality or fun to your role play if you feel like having it.

So that’s the set!  Like always I’ve embedded what animations I could so there isn’t a lot of poseballs (I have to admit that the extractor does use a poseball so it all works together), and textured it with fine detailing customizing some of them for this piece specifically.  You can see it in world, and at the moment it is at the landing point though it will be moved into the chore/work area.

Going to wrap up this post because I think it is getting a bit long.  Will write again soon with contest winners and the like!

Have a great Monday!

Sooooooo I put out something that I don’t have in my store even…. an animated tea tray with the tower pose.  It runs through the kneel, and then sits with the tray propped on your hands.  It’s not too bad, though I’d probably mess with it a wee bit more for an actual release it looks good.  Silver tray and gives out cups of tea to drink on click.

I also marked down the Skulls n Denim outfit.  Figured for the time of year why not… and I like that one even if not everyone does.

So for today only you can get these wonderful items for just 25L.

I’ll have more tomorrow, it is after all Hump Day.  I’m trying to decide when to put out more of my Halloween/Autumn type stuff.  Don’t want to too early, cuz yanno… well… you just don’t, but don’t want to wait TOO long either.  Plus plus…. it’s just well……… FUN!

Talk to you all soon.

Not ONLY do we now gots chickens… I made a lil coop/hutch for them… it could be used for the chickens, vulos, or…. dare I say it…. Bunnies!  Ok, I got that out of my system.  This turned out nice with some very nice shading along the sculpts and throughout.

The one that I really wanted to let you know about is a new chore…. one I have been REALLY wanting for awhile but never had the animation to be able to do.  Scattering feed… like to chickens or birds.  I’m so hyped you wouldn’t believe it, and over something so simple too!  Low prim, it weighs in at 4… embedded animation, and near the landing so you can try it out.