Time to say Goodbye

I've been in SL for almost 7 years. For most of those years I've been building houses. Inspired by a lovely lady known in SL as Sara Sullivan, my first landlord and first SL friend sadly now passed in RL, I've been making homes for myself, for my friends and family and for customers. My business has gone under the names "Miz Slocombe", "AngelGrace Homes" and the current "There's No Place Like Home" each new brand bringing a new range of houses as my skills developed. However, I've come to the conclusion that it's time to stop selling my homes, and time to stop making them to be sold.

SL is a very different world than it was 7 years ago, heck it's different to how it was 1 year ago, that's what's amazing about it. New technologies, Mesh and an influx of professional or semi-professional 3D Content creators and texture artists joining our beautiful world have made it a place where the humble Prim Builder can no longer compete, at least not in the Prefab Market. I don't blame those people, they have skills and talents that far outweigh my own and their stuff just looks amazing, who can blame them for bringing it to a market where people will lap it up?

My store has sat without a sale for over 3 months despite the support of friends and family to promote and support me. It's time to take the hint.

Some people will say "Well learn how to do what they do" and it would be a valid solution but I have neither the time, money or inclination. Building for me was always a fun way to pass the time here in SL, a way for me to create a part of this virtual world, doing all the work in another application just doesn't appeal.

So, if I feel inclined I may still knock up a building or two for myself, but after my rent runs out on my store in 16 days I will no longer sell my buildings.

Until then, I'm holding a closing down sale. 75% MINIMUM off all There's no Place Like Home buildings. Once my store closes on 10th November they will no longer be available in-world or on Marketplace. So if anyone wants a cheap house, that may not be as fancy as the latest thing but each one has it's own unique features, then snap em up.

Thank you for reading, and if you've bought or are about to buy one of my homes Thank You for your support. 

Angel x
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The Challenge - July 2013 - Black & White

I'm so proud ot have been selected as one of the Creators for The Challenge a monthly event in which builders are given a theme at the beginning of the month and present their builds inspired by that theme at the end.  My first entry was for the Black and White theme and created a Mesh Greenhouse with Furnture.

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YAY I'm in a Hunt

I am so pleased that There's No Place Like Home is taking part it's first Hunt.
The Hunt is the Atooly Fist Pump with the Best Hunt 3 and you can find out more by clicking here

What's the prize I hear you ask? Well how's this to compliment the English Country Cottage just released?

Old English Cottage

A bit of a departure from the USA style homes I've been creating. This family home is based on the strong sturdy stone cottages found dotted around the English Countryside. This is also my first MESH creation. Everything except for the flowers is 100% Mesh and aside from the Loft ladder it was all created by me.
OK enough bragging, more about the house.

• 2 large reception rooms
• Large hallway
• 3 Bedrooms
• Bathroom
• Large open attic accessable by loft ladder. 

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Country Cottages

I love these country cottages, I initially just created the small one but, as I'm usually focused on Family Homes I extended it to accomodate more people. These classic wooden cottages have open ceilings showing the wooden beams holding up the roof.  As I always do I've done my best to make them light and open. The front porch is perfect for sitting out on and enjoying a sunny day.

Small Country Cottage 

• Front Porch
• 1 Bedroom 1 bathroom or 2 bedrooms
• Large open living space. 

Large Country Cottage

• Even larger living space
• Free optional Kitchen Units uncluded
• 2 large bedrooms

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Belle Vue

Belle Vue is my favourite so far. Completely my own design this house kind of just grew organicially as I placed prims. With a welcoming  red front door I think it's both classic and modern looking with some awesome custom made sculpted unique features you won't find anywhere else such as the built in wine rack / display case in the living area and a nifty window seat storage area in one of the bedrooms.

• 4 Bedrooms
• Bathroom
• Large Open living space
• 2 other seperate rooms downstairs, with one designed as a sunroom with large windows. 
• Utility room
• Front and Rear Porch

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Family Ranch

The Family Ranch is a big ole family house, based on RL Blueprints. This is for the family looking for a great realistic home.

This house includes:

• Large open living space
• Utility Room
• Large Office with seperate front door
• 2 Bedrooms with built in closets and shared bathroom, perfect for the kids
• 1 Master suite with en suite bathroom and walk-in closet
• Guest bathroom
• 1 large room upstairs which could be used as guest bedroom or whatever you choose
• Open space upstairs for Library, play area etc
• Porch at rear

This house is so versatile and would suit large familys who like to have plenty of space to live and play.

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