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Molly Pig: Future Superstar?
Dear Diary, Sometimes, I like having a little sister. Like when Millie is at school or asleep. Then she’s just great. Other times, however, I just really wish I was an only child. Like today. I’ve been SUPER excited about the Kinzville Sings contest coming up – I mean, really – it’s going to be the biggest thing that’s ever happened to Kinzville. I’m a pretty good singer, and an OK dancer. I thought that with a little practice, though, I could take it to the next level. So that’s what I tried (key word is ‘tried’) to do. Until Millie came along, that is. I was singing a song I had made up, and practicing dance moves that I had seen in a music video, when Millie marched into my room and told me to knock it off. I told her it was important to practice. She said that maybe I should practice outside because my singing was giving her a headache and my dancing sounded like a herd of buffalo. I told her she should mind her own business. One thing lead to another and we ended up yelling at each other. My mom was trying … Read more
Fluffington’s Movie Theater
Hailey: Know what Fluffington is famous for?Elwin: His love of the arts?Hailey: Something else. Elwin: His fabulous parties?Hailey: Try again.Elwin: His incredible wealth? Hailey: Bingo! Yes, Fluffington is famous for being very, very wealthy. And that’s why we weren’t very surprised when he asked us to build him a theater in his basement. Elwin: A movie theater! In his basement! Hailey: Elwin and I were able to find the seats, wallpaper, flooring, standee, lights and carpet at the W Shop. But we were missing something pretty significant. Elwin: The screen. The gigantic, ginormous screen. Hailey: THAT, my dear friends, is a Rare item. Elwin: A beautiful Rare item. One that I would LOVE to have in my home theater. Hailey: Uh, Elwin? You don’t have a home theater. Elwin: Oh. Right. Well…you know, one day. When I do. Hailey: Sure. Until then, though, we can visit Fluffington and watch movies at his place. We have a standing invitation! Elwin: One of the many perks of being a Designer Elephant. I love my job.
Wiggles’ New Apartment
Elwin: Since Plumpy is going to be getting married, her best friend Wiggles is moving into a place of his own – his very own bachelor apartment! He asked us to make him a room that’s not only open and airy, but also chic and cool. Hailey and I put our heads together and this is what we came up with. Hailey: I actually love this room! From the bare brick walls to the stainless steel appliances, it’s incredibly cool. Elwin: I agree. My favorite pieces have to be the card dividers. Wiggles is an ace poker player, so he quite liked them. Hailey: That TV is something else…I hope Wiggles invites us over for a movie night. Elwin: And the jukebox? And hand-carved statue? How awesome are those? Hailey: Very awesome. Just goes to show: you don’t need to use a theme to make a room look put together! Elwin: So true. Having a lot of Rare items doesn’t hurt, though, does it? Hailey: Definitely not.
Ancient Civilization Theme
There’s something to be said for simplicity, and that’s probably why I like the Ancient Civilization theme so much! It works with such a basic palette, but looks so striking. See what I mean? The flooring and walls are a lovely muted gray/grayish blue color. This works perfectly with the rich wooden tables and chest, and the deep purple upholstery. The bright red shields on the wall are the ideal accent in this lovely, understated room. Now, I have to say that Elwin and I don’t exactly agree on how wonderful this theme is. I LOVE it. His comment? “It needs more color.” Some designers just don’t appreciate subtlety. What do you think of this theme, friends?
Whimsical Wonderland Theme
Elwin here with a Rare theme I hope you’ll love as much as I do: the Whimsical Wonderland theme! As you all know, I tend to like decorating with…let’s say, wilder colors and elements. When the Whimsical Wonderland theme came out, I couldn’t believe my eyes – this was exactly what I had been waiting for! A theme so wacky, so wild – it was perfect! Anyway, I created a room a while back for a client of mine. I really liked it, so I kept a picture for my portfolio. I love every part of this room – from the heart wallpaper to the indoor garden. How many pets can say that they’ve got an INDOOR garden? The vibrant colors are just fabulous, and I have a soft spot in my heart for the bubble-blowing caterpillar. What piece of this theme do you like best, my friends?
Medieval Room Theme
Elwin here with another awesome Rare room theme to share! It’s one of my all-time favorites: the Medieval theme! I created this room for a client who happened to love all things medieval. This was in his basement, and he wanted it to feel like a special castle hideaway. I LOVE the long dining table (perfect for hosting royal gatherings), the knights standing on guard, the thrones (as you can see, my client’s wife enjoyed her throne immensely), and the sitting area. I also really like the bedroom, and how it’s set apart from the rest of the room by the gorgeous dividers (I got those at the eStore). The drapes, tapestries and windows are excellent accessories, and the stone walls and floor really makes this room look like it’s from back in medieval times! If you want to build a Medieval lair of your own, read on to find out how to get Rare items!
Robert Rabbit’s Workshop Makeover
Elwin here, with our second-to-last room makeover at the Rabbit house. Today, we redid Robert’s workshop. Robert loves woodworking and making all kinds of neat things (that’s probably where Molly gets her craftiness). The room had been used as a workshop before, but it wasn’t very well set up. A good workshop needs to have a place for everything, so it doesn’t look too cluttered. Robert was THRILLED to see this set up. He said that he’ll make us a rocking chair for our office. Nice!
Roberta’s Rec Room
The Rabbit family has a lovely, large basement. When we asked Roberta’s parents what they wanted to do with it, they said they only wanted three things down there: 1. A craft room for Roberta 2. A workshop for Robert (Roberta’s dad) 3. A playroom/recreation room for the new baby and Roberta Today, we started with the recreation/playroom. We knew that this room would allow us to be really whimsical and creative. After all, it’s for kids and it’s in the basement. Here’s what we came up with: As you can see, half of the room is for Roberta and her friends, and half is perfect for a little bunny. Pretty awesome, right? Roberta sure thought so! What do you think, friends?
Plumpy’s Trading Time: Wednesday, May 23
Plumpy is in a Clubhouse Trading Room from 5:30-6:30pm today! She has Rare Egyptian items to trade.
Princess Palace Theme
When Hailey and I were asked to design a bedroom for Dacey Bryn, we knew what we had to do: use the Princess Palace theme. If anyone falls into the ‘princess’ category, it’s her! Since Dacey LOVES pink, we knew this theme would be a total hit. We painted the walls a lovely bubblegum color and kept the floor simple and wooden. My favorite part of this Rare theme is the bed – it’s super plush and perfect for a pop star. Hailey loved the stained glass windows. They let in a gorgeous pink light!
Plumpy’s Trading Time: Tuesday, May 22
Plumpy will be in a Trading Room today between 3:30 and 4:30pm. She’s got Rare Egyptian items to trade!
Roberta’s Attic
Hailey here with another fabulous makeover. Today, we tackled the attic. Now, most people just use the attic for storage…or for nothing at all. But the Rabbit family wanted to use it as a library. We knew we’d need to create a peaceful space for the family to relax and unwind. The only thing Roberta’s mom mentioned is that they needed to keep SOME storage up there. So with some clever design, this is what Elwin and I came up with: Tell us what you think!
Plumpy’s Trading Time: Monday, May 21
Plumpy will be in a Trading Room today between 3:30 and 4:30pm. She’s got Rare Egyptian items to trade!
Polly’s Birthday Banner
Roberta here with another great craft for Polly’s upcoming surprise party. Today, we’re going to make a recycled paper banner from scraps in my scrap paper box. Here’s what you need: Scraps of paper (different colors), string or yarn, glue stick, scissors, drinking glass, pencil Here’s what you do: Trace the drinking glass on each scrap piece of paper. Cut out all the circles. Glue two circles, back to back, on the yarn (sandwiching the yarn in the middle). Space your pairs of circles about two inches apart. Let the glue dry. When the glue is dry, hang up your banner!
The Persian Palace Room Theme
Have you ever wanted to live in a palace? Ever since I was just a little elephant, that’s been a dream of mine. And now it’s coming true, with this gorgeous Persian Palace room! OK, so it’s not MY room, but I can live vicariously through my client! My favorite thing about this theme is the color palette. I love the pinks, blues, turquoises and purples. I think this might be my favorite rare theme of all time – it’s just so pretty. When I was designing this room, I wanted to make it comfortable and airy. That’s why I added not one but TWO beds, and a whole bunch of windows. I also think the pool in the corner adds an extra-special spa-like touch. If you’re looking to build a palace of your own, make sure to visit the Curio Shop often and see what Arte has on sale. For other ways to get rare items, read on!
Backyard: Before & After
Today Elwin and I got to try landscaping – and I think it went pretty well! We actually consulted with Fluffington (who know everything there is to know about fancy plants) before we designed the Rabbit family’s backyard. Elwin and I knew we didn’t want to make their yard as extravagant as Fluffington’s, but we did want to have an area just for the grownups – and an area for the kids. First, here’s the old backyard: We’ve got a fountain, a quiet bench (perfect for reading), and, of course, we added in a swing set and slide for the new baby! What do you think?
Aztec Theme
Hailey here with another Rare theme spotlight! Today we’re going to take a look at the always amazing Aztec theme. Check it out! The first thing I love about this theme is the floor – followed closely by the wallpaper! The various shades of gray, greenish-gray and bluish-gray work just perfectly together. Next, I love how vibrant the reds, blues, greens and oranges are against the slate colors. My personal favorite pieces are the bed (I LOVE that bedspread) and the fire pit. Oh! And the totems. Those are just gorgeous. If you’ve got a Webkinz who happens to love a striking, intricate theme, then this is the one to get.
Victorian Garden Theme
Elwin here with a gorgeous OUTDOOR Rare theme – the only one, actually! It’s the Victorian Garden theme and it’s so special. I mean, really? Have you ever seen anything so stunning in your life before? I made this garden for none other than Meriwether St. Bernard – Fluffington’s teacup loving aunt. She told me that she wanted a garden that would make the ladies in her book club sit up and take notice. And I think this garden did the trick! My personal favorite pieces are the bird baths, tea table and intricate benches. Of course, I also love the various shrubbery and the variety of trees. Some of the flowers are from the W Shop (don’t tell Meriwether!), and I think they work just perfectly. Actually, any flowers or trees would look wonderful in this gloriously green yard!
Nursery Makeover
Well, as everyone knows, the Rabbit family is expecting a new addition in a couple of months. To prepare for his or her arrival (Hailey says it’s going to be a girl…but I think it’s definitely a boy), we decorated the nursery today. Since we’re not sure if it’s a boy or girl, we kept the color palette neutral (and really, does it matter if a girl has a blue room or a boy has a pink room? Anyone can like any color they want!). Here’s what we came up with: I know the little bunny is going to LOVE this calming, gentle space. It’s just perfect for a baby…and when he or she grows up, we can come back and redecorate again!
Plumpy’s Trading Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Plumpy will be in a Trading Room today (Friday) between 3:30 and 4:30 pm. Plumpy will be in a Trading Room tomorrow (Saturday) between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Plumpy will be in a Trading Room on Sunday between 2:30 and 3:30 pm. She’s got Rare Egyptian items to trade!