Roawenwood: Design & Craft

It’s been awhile since I wrote but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been putting things out.  One of the things about me is I am almost constantly putting out new items.  I end up putzing around in my workshop or unable to sleep… something new will come around and out of it.  The past bit after releasing the Flutterbee silks I’ve added a large garden with 5 different spots for workers, a sawing wood chore, and a potters set.

The potters set is rather nice I think.  It has a potters bench that’s a little different than the normal potters wheel, also there’s the kiln which I rather like… a few shelves and some accessories.  It can be bought in part or in whole at my store.

I have plans to be putting out some new clothes of course, and lots of things but I am swamped swamped swamped with plans lately.  I have three hunts coming up, and I have to redo the store.  In between I make little things or work on bigger things but it is these few things that I really need to crack down on and get done.  I am convinced that the creative process becomes a big old stumbling block when deadlines and expectations come up.

I am convinced because yanno… I have -no- idea what to make for these hunts.  *laughs*  I sincerely want to place something in for each of them that makes them worthwhile and something that ya’ll would want to have.  I definately want to make something that is more than just some ugly stinkin freebie…. sooooo now what.

Ahhhh I’ll think of something.  Anyhow…. keep checkin back, and even if you don’t see something here on the blog, there’s probably a really good bet that there is something new in the store anyhow.  Have a great weekend!

Yesterday I had a rather large release, four brand new chores for your role playing pleasure.  I was slaving away up in my workshop just to bring you something to do, aren’t I nice?  Great for slaves, submissives, or anyone who wants to add a little atmosphere to their area.  Of course they all are nicely detailed with embedded animations, no ugly poseballs on any of them!

Basically released a laundry set.. hanging clothes, washing clothes, and ironing.  Along the way I also did a sewing chore… so I suppose that goes right along with the theme eh?  Mending clothes?  I might be a little bit punchy because I’ve had so much on my plate lately and I don’t think it’s going to ease up… BUT I wouldn’t really know what to do with myself if it did.  I do prefer to have things to do than sitting around wondering what’s next.  I have lots more things on the horizon, chores and furniture… along with a really really beautiful set of silks that I am going to release soon.

I have the prim work done, now I just need to get the clothing textures done for the PG layers and the ad work done.  They really are lovely.  Lots and lots of little jewels sprinkled all over the skirts, and jewelry.  They’re lighter, probably that spring thing still has a hold of me but don’t worry, the next set that I am working on is going to be in darker colors I think.

I alsoooooooooo have joined an RFL team.  I am going to be releasing one of the new sets of silks as an RFL only thing.  I’ve wanted to get involved with the RFL in SL for the last couple years but it always seemed like I’d miss half of it or something came up.  This year I really made sure to contact someone so I could.  I have a kiosk set up at the main store, and I’ll be releasing things very soon for it that you can only get through the RFL vendors.  I do the Relay for Life walk in real life every year, so it is no surprise really that I wanted to be involved in my Second Life too.

And if that wasn’t enough…  I’ve also joined a grid wide treasure hunt for May/June.  It’s the Through the Looking Glass Hunt.  So keep your eyes peeled for that, I’ll add more about that later on.  I’d like to get involved in more hunts if I can… they’re fun and a way to give away nifty lil things to people.  I’m trying my hand at getting into the next Gorean grid wide hunt but I haven’t heard back from them.

I guess that’s it for now.  I’ll do another update sooooooon!

Ok, now when I say furniture set, I really mean a BIG set this time.  Every once in awhile the creative streak strikes and piece after piece ends up coming out.  Make and work on one… get a new idea for another that matches or works well with the set…

This is a very large, very detailed set of  furniture that was built as a group with the intent to be able to furnish a bathhouse in sumptuous luxurious comfort.  Bath houses were opulent gathering places where people socialized and whiled away the hours relaxing.  That was the whole idea behind the set that I have placed out.

Over 20 different pieces that work together!  TWO differernt massage tables, one geared towards a full body massage.  Couches, floor seating, a lounger, vanity/dressing table, accessories, plants and much more.

My previously released foot bath, hand washing stand and grooming sets match the new furniture and a part of this as well.

Two copper tubs, one plain… one sitting on a frame with a fire warming the water beneath.  Each has two couples bathing sets included.  While in the midst of all of this I released a more rustic tub as well made out of stone, sculptured accents and two couples bathing sets as well.  It’s really a twist on the copper tubs that I was making for the other set.

I -also- have been trying to expand my chore and worker stuff.  I know… I take on too much probably, always doing new things but when the mood strikes you really have to take advantage of it!  This one is something I haven’t seen too often so I’m hoping it finds a spot with a few of you.  It is a boot polishing chore, boot and brush are included which is given with a lil click.  It is almost entirely sculptured prims, a bit rustic looking and can be put just about anywhere.  Only 12 prims so it isn’t something that will hurt too badly if you leave it out.

Enjoy!!! I have sooooooo many things coming up, like usual. LOL