Home & Garden Expo Design contest: Astronaut's House

Expo Contest House #2: Astronaut House by Devin Vaughn

You guys remember the "Linden Home Challenge" I did for Prim Perfect magazine? I have some awesome news, the idea has sparked a great fundraiser event for this year's Home and Garden Expo, -- a Decorating Competition! The challenge is: Decorate one of 6 homes for prizes in 4 days, with less than 500 prims, and including 3 Relay for Life donation items from the Expo. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners are determined by votes paid with Ls for the best designs. All the money from the home design votes goes to Relay for Life! You can read more about it here: decorating-competition. I love how this contest embodies the spirit of the event. Of course, I had to jump in, and I was lucky to get drawn to decorate a house, the Eco IV by Maven Homes.

Drop by to see all the houses, and vote for the ones you like before noon today! Its for a good cause!

STORYLINE: The owner is not actually an Astronaut, but people always refer to his house as the "Astronaut House." ("NASA Rover Engineer House" doesn't have the same ring to it.) The owner worked on the Mars Rover Curiosity team. All his family and baby pictures are of the rover! His new project is to design a people mover for the human mission to Mars in 2030.  JPL is not too far from his home, so he loves to commute to work in an old 50s experimental Flying Platform.

Front Porch:
House: Maven Homes Eco IV by Maven Homes [mesh](1990L)
Cat: JIAN Black Chubby Cat Bird Bus [mesh](Home and Garden Expo)(150L)
Car: Soy Flying Platform [gray metal] for decor [mesh](180L)

Movement script: How Bazaar Slower Object Hover (NEW script)(75L)
Sign: Soy. Poster for board ("My Other Car is a UFO" image by DevinVaugh) [mesh](group gift)
Lights: Trompe Loeil Iona Path Light Short Black [mesh](150L)
Grass: HappyMood HPMD* WildGrasses -green- a [mesh](180L)
Topiary: Trompe Loeil Odette Topiary 12 Tri-Square Lit [mesh](450L)

Planters: Apple Fall Square Wood Planter [mesh]

STORYLINE: ...But it's not all work with him; on the weekends he throws pizza parties. His wood oven baked pizzas made with fresh herbs are so popular, he even sells them on the side as "Space Pizza." (His parties have a mascot, "Pizza Rat" that seems to always elude the fat neighborhood cat, Luna. Even birds aren't scared of her, they often land on her back for a free ride. And his dog Cosmo is forever looking outside for a rare sighting of the mysterious Pizza Rat).

Patio:
Pots: Chic [Cb] Short Squat Greek Planters [mesh](Home & Garden Expo)(75L)
Table: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Grill 05 - Table, gacha [mesh](75L)
Chair: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Grill 06 - Deck Chair, gacha [mesh](75L)
Bench: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Grill 08 - Stone Bench, gacha [mesh](75L)
Bar: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Grill 03 - Bar, gacha [mesh](75L)
Bar stool: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Grill 07 - Bar Stool, gacha [mesh](75L)
Pizza Oven: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Grill 02 - Pizza Oven RARE, gacha [mesh](75L)
Herbs: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Grill 11 - Herbs Trio, gacha [mesh](75L)
Sign: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Grill 12 - Rules, gacha [mesh](75L)
Grill: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Grill 04 - Grill, gacha [mesh](75L)
Plant: ROIRO "Uekimuro" succulent-01, gacha [mesh](70L)
Topiary: Trompe Loeil Odette Topiary 01 Square Lit [mesh](450L)
Bench: Fancy Decor Pine Bench [mesh](free)
Pizza box: Neurolab SPACE PIZZA V.1.4 [mesh](3L)
Pizza: poche clam pizza sp, sarami pizza sp, tomato pizza sp, gacha (20L)
Rat: silentsparrow Rattie - Standard - Blaze - Pizza Rat, gacha [mesh](50L)
Parasol: Apple Fall Spring Parasol [mesh](200L)
Palm: Studio Skye Bamboo Palm, Tropical Plants Pack #2 [mesh](699L)
Water: NEKKA 0.5LI mesh water illusion [mesh](50L)
Fish: JIAN Koi Wanderer, Koi pond [mesh](400L)
Waterlily: Dysfunctionality [DDD] 4 Lily Pads, 4 li (55L)
Lights: Vespertine outdoor bulb lights / 4 building- long- shining [mesh](180L)
Hammock: Revival hammock [mesh](400L)
Tree: Little Branch LB_WeepingHoneyTree{Animated}*4Seasons [mesh](186L)
Sound: Builders Brewery Water sound and script (class, free)

STORYLINE: ...Some of the best moments in his home happen when he is alone with his sweetheart watching the Meteor Showers or looking at the stars through his antique telescope. 

Side of House:
Tree: FelixvonKotwitz Mesh Japan Pine 3 Prim [mesh](145L)
Rug: Zerkalo Persian Rugs - Reds - PG [mesh](399L)
Telescope: LISP Kepler Telescope [mesh](150L)
Deck: LISP  Bergamot Square Decking - Warm Oak [mesh](150L)
Shooting stars: {anc} shooting star magic [mesh](349L)
Sounds: [ sTp ] SOUND Emitter Suburbs / Different day & night time sounds (200L)

Hallway:
Room divider: ROIRO Cafe partition [mesh](120L)
Rug: Wild Hound Designs [WHD] -- SIngle Rug - Oriental Runner 015 (15L)
Sculpture: Culprit Invisible Bonds Male [mesh](300L)
Sign: Artisan Fantasy AF Mission Wall Hat Rack Adult - Warm [mesh](200L)
Bag: Apple Fall AF Worn Luggage Bag, gacha [mesh](25L)
Bag: Apple Fall AF Monogram Luggage Bag, gacha [mesh](25L)
Frame: Apple Fall Antique Art [mesh](175L)
Art: NASA Mars Art Series by NASA, (free for public use)
Art: NASA Mars UVMap by by NASA, (free for public use)

STORYLINE: When facing a difficult design problem, he will often sit down to play music. It helps clear his mind of distractions to find a creative solution.

Music area:
Cello: NOMAD Cello 03, gacha [mesh](75L)
Harpsichord: Fancy Decor Harpsichord RARE, Fancy Decor: Harpsichord Stool, gacha [mesh](50L)
Rug: Soy Shag Round Rug w. texture changer [mesh](100L)

Office area:
Posters: Paper Moon *pm* Visions of the Future Posters [mesh](150L)
Shelves: Fancy Decor Ladder Shelf [mesh](199L)
Rug: Tartessos Arts TA Code Rug Beige [mesh](100L)
Television: Tartessos Arts TA HD Wall TV Sytem [mesh](120L)
Desk, chair: PILOT Dellinger Desk. Stool PG [mesh](600L)
Model: Isil LT-1 Buffalo Display Model [mesh](free)
Papers: Apple Fall AF Reading Pile [mesh]
Book and map: Apple Fall Books & Map [mesh](100L)
Sketchbook: Apple Fall AF Sketchbook [mesh], gacha [mesh](25L)
Globe: Noble Creations [NC] - World Globe [mesh](group gift)
Book: floorplan handbook for the recently deceased [mesh](1L)
Telephone: floorplan antique telephone black 3, gacha [mesh](50L)
Pipes: Pixel Mode Air Duct, The Heights Studio Apartment [mesh](1450L)
Wall: Textures.com PlasterBare0127 (gift for members)

Bedroom:
Polaroids: ROIRO Polaroid deco (RFL)[mesh](Home and Garden Expo)(150L)
Rocket: Space Engineer Art Deco Rocket [mesh](99L)
Stool: BAMSE Photographer - Stool, gacha [mesh](50L)
Pictures: NASA Curiosity rover on Mars (free for public use)
Desk: DIGS Engman Desk & Chair - Black/Ash RARE, gacha [mesh](100L)
Sketchbook: vive atelier 09 Artists Sketchbook, gacha [mesh](75L)
Notebook: Apple Fall 'iFall' Notebook 2015 [mesh](free)
Books: Apple Fall Design Books [mesh](100L)
Clock: Apple Fall Large Stopwatch [mesh]
Magnifiers: Apple Fall Amelie Magnifiers [mesh](free)
Frame: Apple Fall AF Annan Reclaimed Frame [mesh](75L)
Bedroom furniture: Trompe Loeil Gramercy Bedroom Suit grey [mesh](2400L)
Table: Trompe Loeil Industrial Coffee Table [mesh](95L)
Photowall: Trompe Loeil Nine cell photo [mesh](150L)
Bench: Trompe Loeil Baroque Bench Poplar + White [mesh]
Pillows: Trompe Loeil Free Pillow Toss Wall Lengthwise, Toss Flat [mesh](free)

Living room:
Clock: NOMAD Wall Planetarium [mesh](350L)
Maps: NOMAD Antique World Map A, B [mesh](100L)
Rug: Tartessos Arts TA Trend Rug Brown [mesh](100L)
Sofa: Fancy Decor Classic Modern Sofa  [mesh](350L)
Puppy: JIAN Silly Shibes - Companion Pup, gacha (White) [mesh](50L)
Lamp: isil Planetarium Hologram (Mars) COMMON, gacha [mesh](50L)
Rug: Apt B Rug V2 [mesh](99L)
Picture frame: Apple Fall Original Artwork: L'Homme de la Nuit [mesh](250L)
Pool table: Apple Fall Tournament Billiards Table [mesh](275L)
Bar: Apple Fall Masculine Bar [mesh](375L)
Books: Apple Fall AF Books w/ Deer Head Bookends [mesh](100L)
Safe: Apple Fall Gachatopia Safe [mesh](past gift)
HangingLamp: Apple Fall Atelier Pendant Lamp [mesh]
Lamp: Trompe Loeil Steampunk Lamp RARE, gacha [mesh](25L)
Chair: Trompe Loeil Aeronaut Chair Berry & Fawn [mesh](175L)
Table: Trompe Loeil Audrey's Table Metal [mesh](175L)
Chair: Trompe Loeil Audrey's Chair Black PG [mesh](275L)
Table: Trompe Loeil Industrial Coffee Table [mesh](95L)
Game: Second Spaces backgammon set, gacha [mesh](50L)
Table: Soy worktable [mesh](group gift, free)

Reading area:
Bookcase: DIGS Stephenson Bookcase [mesh](175L)
Chaise lounge: Apple Fall Ram Chaise - Dark Chocolate [mesh](250L)
Papers: Soy Scattered papers [mesh](group gift, free)
Floor Lamp: The Hive Rusted Floor Lamp //Dark 1 [mesh](200L)
Picture frame: Trompe Loeil Frame Square Art Statue [mesh](Group Gift)
Image: NASA Curiosity rover selfie on Mars (free for public use)

The Pharaoh's Dog 2

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STORYLINE: Kaiser Kruel loved a good chessmatch. So Maximilian Spyder won this round, he got  elected leader by "democratic" vote. So what? The idealistic fool wanted to be loved instead of feared. Big mistake. Charisma wasn't going to keep the blood thirsty hordes in line. Kaiser took a long slow drag on his cigarette, relishing the thought of all the delicious mayhem to come. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. An evil smirk curled across his lips. Standing outside was Maximilian's first mistake, Viuda Negra Spyder.

Kaiser above is wearing parts of the cool victorian style outfit from Gabriel at the Epiphany gacha. The outfit is fit mesh, so that means if you have an avatar that's muscled up, you will need to set the muscle to 50 or you get some clipping. Also the shoe size is scaleable too, so if the foot looks too large or too small, edit your shape to adjust the size. The Unholy Lips are an TMP applier by NOX on sale at The Nightmare Event. The pack comes in several colors. My favorite fur coats come from the Curio Obscura Luxurious Fur gacha you find at the main store. The nice Ju-ju pants are a gacha from APHORISM. The Anthony Boots by FATEstep are rare suede shoe style. The texture hud lets you change the the colors of the sole, sides, and top. The blindfold by C L A Vv is non-rigged and you can adjust it for a good fit. Kaiser's beloved Deathhead moth brooch is by Bliensen + MaiTai. This excellent windblown style, Memory Bliss, works great on the guys too. Kaiser's old claws I upgraded to these great new ones by CerberusXing. I got the silver and tinted it to match his old claws. Kaiser's badass steampipe is by LaNoir Soleil Designs. Sadly, it appears to not be available anymore, as well as the Haunted Mansion eyes by Avatar Bizarre. Tableau Vivant's Kat applier for the TMP head has a wonderful long thick brow that looks awesome of the Anime head. Other TMP heads will change the thickness and length of the brow, so do try the demos to see what styles work best for you.

On him, Kaiser Kruel:
Lip applier: Nox Unholy lips - black for TMP  (The Nightmare Event)(200L)
Pants: APHORISM Ju-Ju Pants - Taupe, gacha [mesh](Epiphany)(50L)
Jacket: Gabriel Riding Jacket (TMP) Gray shirt, gacha [mesh](Epiphany)(50L)
Hat: Gabriel Silkhat Black, gacha [mesh](Epiphany)(50L)
Tie: Gabriel Skull tie, gacha [mesh](Epiphany)(50L)
Eyepatch: C L A Vv Simple Belted Eyepatch Black [mesh](50L)

Accessory: Bliensen + MaiTai Goth Moth - Hair Accessory [mesh] (249L)

Hairs: Exile Memory Bliss - naturals [mesh](280L)
Boots: FATEstep Anthony Boots [mesh](305L)
Coat: Curio Obscura Luxurious Fur Coat Black Sable, gacha [mesh] (100L)
Claws: CerberusXing Lethal Talons (Silver) TMP  [mesh](199L)
Eyes: Avatar Bizarre Haunted Mansion Greens [mesh] (no longer available)
Cigarette holder: LaNoir Soleil Designs LNS pipe [mesh] (no longer available)
Eyeliner applier: Clef de Peau Smokey Eyes (150L)
Head applier: Tableau Vivant Kat Skin - Tone 07 brownish red for TMP (990L)
Skin applier Body: Tableau Vivant tone 7  for TMP (400L)
Head: TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) - Anime (Deluxe) [mesh](5000L)
Body: TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe Body [mesh](5000L)
Pose: momomuller / 3M standing1_M_004_3 (40L)

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Here are several more items from the past ROMP. By zerkalo are these fun Kinky Games floor lamps. You can put in scandalous poses if you want. lol I tucked the Kinky Games Bed into the Death Row Industrial bed headboard. Hangin the back, is the Death Row hanging lights, and wineholder wall art. The Saxon Dining Table and chair are by Jian. Next to it on the wall, is the Master neon sign by Souzou Eien. Its mod, so you change neon color tint however you wish. Below that is the Vicious Implements Paddles & Straps, and to the left Vicious Implements - Canes & Crops by Souzou Eien. The Gyroscope Floor Lamp is by Trompe Loeil, as well as the celing fan.

Setting:
Dining Chair and table: Jian Saxton Dining Chair, 2li, Table, 5li (pg, and adult)[mesh](700L)
Floor lamps: [ zerkalo ] Kinky Games - Lamps 2li  [mesh](199L)
Neon Sign: Souzou Eien Neon Kink Gacha - Master, gacha [mesh]
Shelf: Souzou Eien Vicious Implements - Paddles &  Straps, 2li [mesh]
Shelf: Souzou Eien Vicious Implements - Canes & Crops, 2li [mesh]
Bed: [ zerkalo ] Kinky Games - Bed - Adult, 7li [mesh](pg 399L, adult 999L)
Headboard: Death Row Industrial bed - headboard, 6li [mesh](pg 550L, adult 900L)
Ceiling lights: Death Row Industrial hanging lights, 4li [mesh](180L)
Wall art: Death Row Industrial wineholder, 1li [mesh](50L)
Floor lamp: Trompe Loeil Gyroscope Floor Lamp Rusty [mesh](200L)
Ceiling Fan: Trompe Loeil Gramercy Ceiling Fan Gray Wood, 8li [mesh](150L)
Table mess, porto and letters: Libertine Viscount Set [mesh](2900L)
Skybox: Pixel Mode The Heights Studio Apartment [mesh](1050L)

Revenge of the SeaWitch, 2

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STORYLINE: This is a special place. It belonged King Triton's youngest daughter. She was dear to me. To honor her memory I have kept this place exactly as it was. .... Her story began when an object from the world above fell at the entrance of her home. She was curious and wondered at it's purpose. Another object fell, and then another. Each object leading her further and further away. She realized they were falling from a ship above. She was forbidden to go to the surface, but it swam up to it anyway. She knew something was wrong. Her first sight at the surface was lightning streaking across an angry purple sky. She was terrified. The ship in the distance lurched wildly in the waves. A young man was swept overboard. His arms and legs were thrashing wildly. He was drowning. His panicked eyes locked on her, screaming at her to save him. A jolt raced up and down her spine. Her heart began race. He did not belong in her world, he could not breath in the water. He was dying. She had to help. She used all her strength to pull him up where he could breath air. She fought the waves until she came upon a sandy beach. A beautiful woman at the shoreline screamed and darted into the water towards them. The mermaid was scared of being beached on the land. She didn't belong there any more then young man belonged in the sea. She averted her eyes and handed the unconscious man to her and swam away as quickly as she could. 

Enchantment's rebirth was a great success! I look forward to seeing what fairy tale will be in the next round. The Little Mermaid theme items are moving into their home mainstores locations. The mermaids have been such fun to spend time with, and I would like to continue this story. I hope you enjoy the journey. Shown above is the aisling Calypso headress that comes with a hud to change the textures and colors. Also, by aisling are the Caly's baby eels. They have a hud to hide left or right and change colors. The fun Gills on the neck and headfins are by Soul. The headfins you can adjust to fit, and the gills are rigged. Both come with a hud to change the texture and have a second layer for tattoo effects. The skin by Fallen Gods Oceanica Still Eclipse comes with many appliers, including the ones I used for the The Mesh Project head and body. The Trident by CerberusXing comes in handheld and back staff versions. The mermaid eyes are by Antielle and come in several colors. The tentacle belt and arm wraps are by BluPrintz. It comes with a hud to control base color, highlights, and suction cup colors. The nipple rings are by Haus of Darcy. Right now if you are member of the H.O.D. VIP group, 50L to join, you get the a 150L gift certificate to celebrity the designer's birthday, as well as all the other group gifts. What a nice surprise! The corset for guys is by Schadenfreude. it comes with 3 black texture patterns. The gloves are by Swagga. They are non-rigged and mod so you tint and scale them for a good fit. The Beck hair by Tableau Vivant worked perfectly with the headress, and I used the TV hair base applier for the TMP head. From Aii is the cool eyeliner and mole applier for the TMP head. Most mermaid poses are for girls, so I made a more manly mer style pose for this image.

On Him, King Eric:
Headdress: aisling Calypso Tiara [mesh](375L)
Pets: aisling Caly's Babies - Male [mesh](250L)
Gills: Soul Syreni Gills [mesh](499L)
Head fins: Soul Syreni Headfins [mesh](499L)
Skin, appliers: Fallen Gods Oceanica [xy] Still, Eclipse(660L)
Trident: CerberusXing Tidal Trident (Silver+BackSheath)[mesh](350L)
Tail: Plastik Urseus Mermaid Tail - Male -Wet-Pitch[mesh](649L)
Seahorse: deviousMind Seepferdchen Ocean Pearl, RARE, gacha [mesh](75L)
Eyes: antielle Mermaid Eyes Gray [mesh](66L)
Belt: BluPrintz Tentacle Necklace [mesh](149L)
Armwrap:  BluPrintz Tentacle Leggings [mesh](149L)
Corset: Schadenfreude Noir Something Wicked Corsets male [mesh] (275L)
Nipple piercing: Haus of Darcy Lust MESH Nipples - Razor [mesh](150L)
Gloves: SWaGGa Demon Glove [mesh](past Genre)
Necklace: The Horror! Torn Tongue Necklace
Hair: Tableau Vivant Beck Hair - Male - Winter [mesh] (300L)
Hairbase applier: Tableau Vivant Short cut Hair base TMP (160L)
Mole applier: Aii Beauty Marks TMP head applier (25L)
Eyemakeup applier: Aii Unisex Eyeliner Mega Pack TMP (99L)
Head: TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) - Anime (Deluxe) [mesh](5000L)
Body: TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe Body [mesh](5000L)
Pose: VON Merman3

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STORYLINE: She couldn't take her mind off the young man. His eyes haunted her. Would he be ok? She wanted to see him again. She had so many questions about him, and about the world on the surface. She couldn't help but wonder what life would be like with him as a husband. When she arrived back home the SeaWitch was waiting for her. "You look unhappy, my poor child. Surely it's not a problem I couldn't help you solve," she grinned like a shark who caught a fish.

Shown above are many awesome decor items that came together to create what feels like to me, a teenage mermaid's bedroom. I used in both images the Odyssey's temple and pearl lights by Fallen Gods from this year's Fantasy Faire. The MeadowWorks octopus, seaweed, and fish schools are also from a gacha at Fantasy Faire, but now you can play it at the mainstore. I love this gacha! Another great gacha is by DeviousMind, the seahorse wearable rider. I used it for room decor. The couch, armchair, and bed are by Zerkalo. It comes in pg or adult. The Ursula plushie on the couch is by Moon Amore, its animated. The seashells are by Plastik and have a color change hud. The paintings on the backwall and canvases on the ground are by Jian. They are inspiration for the whole color theme. Beautiful colors. From A Tattered Page's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea are the jellyfish by Spyralle, and the Dugong by The Muses. It's actually an avatar but I turned it into a sculpture. Overall this room is just stunning. Beautiful work from all the designers.

Setting:
Couch: zerkalo Little Mermaid - Couch, 5li [mesh](399L, adult 799L)
Armchair: zerkalo Little Mermaid - Armchair, 4li [mesh](399L, adult 799L)
Bed: zerkalo Little Mermaid - Bed, Pillows 9li [mesh](1299L, adult 2299L)
Seahorse: deviousMind Seepferdchen Sea Urchin, gacha [mesh](75L)
Plushie: Moon Amore Ursula - Sweet Look [mesh](160L)
Paintings: Jian Canvas Paintings - Mermaids [mesh](175L)
Shells: Plastik Ursula Shell Decor [mesh](239L)
Kelp top image: Love {L} Dry Kelp; Large (100L)
Fish schools: MeadowWorks Fish School orange fairy, Six Line Wrasse, gacha [mesh](75L)
Seaweed rocks: MeadowWorks Seaweed On the Rocks 3, gacha [mesh](75L)
Seaweed rocks: MeadowWorks Seaweed On The Rocks Tall, gacha [mesh](75L)
Statue: MeadowWorks Octopus Bubble Fountain, gacha [mesh](75L)
Jellyfish: Spyralle Medusa Purple [mesh] (200L)
Manatee: the muses Dugong [mesh](295L)
Temple: Fallen Gods Odyssey Pearl Temple
Lights: Fallen Gods Odyssey Pearls Lights