Category: Fantasy

Tree Lovers

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I don’t know if all fantasy folk feel as connected to nature as I do.  Perhaps it’s the woodland blood flowing through my veins, but I’m always at my most serene when surrounded by lush natural environments.  I recently moved out of Linden housing in their themed fantasy environment and onto my own land… I was fortunate enough to find almost exactly what I wanted… land high on a high overlooking a river that is a “protected” channel (nothing can be built on it, perfect!), with several other fantasy lots nearby, and all of us surrounded by abandoned land.  I have no idea how long the neighborhood will stay as open and natural (mainland never seems to say pristine for very long), but for now I’m so happy with my little home lot (though I’m craving more and more land, like the human has).  There are just so many wondrous items out there, and I’d love to give them all a home, but sadly my space is quite limited so I need to be very very picky.  I’m happy to share my most fabulous finds, and I hope you like them too.  Sprinkling a little fairy dust, wishing you a wonderful day!  Happy shopping!

Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Forest Tree Wedding Arch.  There’s a Greek myth about an old couple (Baucis & Philemon) who —  as a reward for having shown hospitality to two disguised gods testing humanity as they always did — were granted their wish to be turned into two intertwining trees upon their death.  Two trees locked in a lovers embrace has become a not common theme in art, but to see it exemplified so magnificently in nature (well, in SL nature!)…  How absolutely fitting for a fae!!!  I first saw this amazing landscaping item at the Fantasy Faire, & built part of my new lot around it as a focal point, using it as the “gateway” to the upper part of my land (built on a steep hillside).  45 meters tall, with 7 foliages & 2 barks in a changing HUD, the arch is a stunning addition that weaves fantasy, magic, & romance into a beautiful work of fantasy nature that adds a sense of wonder to ANY garden, fantasy or otherwise.  Copy/modify, with a LI of only 8!!!!  You really should see this in person, so beautiful!!!

Also shown:

  • Mushroom:  Bentham Manor (seems to be gone) – Bentham Elder Shroom Reward Moonlight
  • Floating Light Orb:  LOVE – Starlight Sparkle Orb
  • Ground Cover:  Lunaria – Clover Ground Cover (includes a lovely little sparkle).

Moonstruck

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Moonstruck.  Its definition is “unable to think or act normally, especially because of being in love”.  (It’s also the title of one of my all-time favorite movies, with the line “Snap Out of It!”, but that’s for another post, a human one lol!) What’s relevant to THIS post is that it’s also part of the name of one of my new fantasy sponsors.  I’m so very excited to be able to share the first of what I can see will be many, many, MANY exceptional fantasy items.  And I myself am definitely moonstruck, totally in love with landscaping my new little lot of land, creating my own private wonderland, bursting with color and life and beauty…  Fluttering my wings happily as I gaze around at this little corner, which is high on a hill overlooking a largely unsettled river…  The beauty of this world never fails to amaze me; I hope you have the opportunity to create a spot that reflects you as much as this does me… Happy shopping!

Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Wisteria Dryad.  Adds a touch of magic & stunning color to ANY garden, fantasy or otherwise.  Copy/modify, with a LI of only 4!!!!  A must-have!!!

Also shown:

  • Hands:  LORE – Serenity Hands
  • Moonbeams:  LOVE – Glitter Moonbeam

Hurry, The Portals Are Closing

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Today’s the day…  the 2021 Fantasy Faire is going to end.  I’m so very thankful that it was extended through today the 12th (it was scheduled to end on the 9th): in the last few days I’ve managed to more deeply experience some realms that I’d barely touched upon earlier, not to mention pick up so many wonderful finds for both my home & garden and for my appearance.  Fantasy Faire has already relayed more than $86,000USD to help fight against cancer, and I’m proud to say that more than a few of my precious lindens are in that count!  (In fact, though my heart and mind are sad that FF is ending, my wallet is very very happy!).  I do want to say that I’ve been so very impressed by so many fantasy designers, and have been inspired to take some new risks and experiment with my look more than before. .. I even went out and bought some new land to create my own fantasy hideaway, rather than continue living in my Linden treehouse (that’s where yesterday’s post was, on my new land!!!)  But I couldn’t let the Faire end without at least one more post, one more character… not a warrior, not a princess, but more of a priestess, getting ready to close the portals till next year…  Spreading a little fairy dust in these few words, wishing you Happy Shopping, and a wonderful end to your Faire experience.

  • Outfit:  Dark Fairy Fashions – Ageate Gown (Agate Galaxy).  A medieval velvet gown with cropped shoulders, finger sleeves, & a metallic gold belt, Ageate is a perfect addition to a fantasy wardrobe! With 12 textures inspired by agates, Ageate is sized for Slink HG/P, Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  The fatpack is a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life, at the Faire store in Khol Dracys, located HERE.  After that, check the mainstore.
  • Skin, Horns, & Staff:  Petrichor –  Both the skin & the horns are available in the main store & at the Faire store; the Staff is a New Release especially for Fantasy Faire. The Faire store in The Cerulean Bombora, located HERE. 
    • Skin:  Lazulien Gemstone Skin, worn in Bahliea.  Every skin from this designer is highly detailed, gorgeously styled, & pure fantasy to its core.  I just love the subtle texturing/shading of this skin, which is available in 25 color variations; gemstones are on the tattoo layer.  In Bom/Omega/mesh body & head applier versions for both male & female, plus add-ons for nails, Uni ears, etc., so it should work for just about every avatar. 
    • Horns:  Sanya Decohorns, which are 100% custom design, have two different color HUDs available (color or fade; I’m using the fade); both HUDs include options to individually color the horn base, the metals, the skulls, ribbons, tassels, & gems.  Unisex, moddable, & resizable!
    • Staff: Araleus Staff.  100% custom mesh & textures, with a HUD to change everything (30 colors for the metals; 40 for the fabric; another 40 for the gemstones!  Unisex, with 12 bento holds. 
  • Makeup/Tattoo:  not a peep – Prophet’s Vision. The watcher, the prophet. Held in a tower to oversee all below, & descends only to bring judgment to the sinful.   I turned her into a high priestess, preparing to close the portals to the Faire.   BOM layers only, includes three colors (black, white, red), all of which are tintable.  A 100% DONATION to Relay for Life, at the Faire store in Somniatoris Arx, located HERE (after that, check the mainstore.)  Also worn:  Zibska – Shigeko Lips
  • Wings:  –FAS– – Bento Faery Wings.  I’ve been featuring these wings since I first found them because the texture HUD with its 23 fabulous variations have matched every look I’ve tried so far, plus an AO that makes the wings move in just glorious ways.  At the Faire store in The Wandering Woods, located HERE.  After that, check the mainstore.
  • Location:  Somniatoris Arx
  • Head & Ears:  LOGO – Bella bento head. Also worn: Ilvanya Elf Ears, which fit seamlessly to my Bella head, & come with both their own AO & also their own customization HUD so you can change the skin color, tattoo & metals to match every outfit (full tinting ability included!)… love love love my ears!  Demos available.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Nala
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Pose:  Black Tulip – Angel #7

Fantasy Faire Extended!

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I’ve been so excited that Fantasy Faire was extended!  Instead of ending yesterday, it’s now running through the May 12th.  This not only provides the opportunity to see and explore things I might have missed, I’m now going back and purchasing all kinds of creations that I had loved but wasn’t sure that I could actually use.  I really need to stress that Fantasy Faire is not just for us fantasy folk!!!  If you appreciate creative builds, then you absolutely must tour the lands! There’s a brief summary of them all right HERE but they truly are something you need to see in person.  (And of course, keep in mind that this is a Relay for Life Event, so many many items are available where the proceeds go to the fight against cancer… shopping with a purpose!!!)  You won’t regret it!

  • Tylar’s Treasures – Tylar offers so many fantastic items to create the perfect fantasy setting that I have to admit I had a hard time choosing!  All items are still available at Fantasy Faire; the Faire store is in Ostara, HERE.
    • Dragon Stone Arch – offcenter, front; with animated fire-breathing dragon!  Dragon comes in different colors (I used Magenta). See the ad below.
    • Elven Flower Daybed – shown on right; amazing garden decor, animated with sits & dances (you can spot me sitting there, taking a much needed break!), with little whimsies emanating for that bit of sparkle! Comes in adult & PG versions. See the ad below.
    • Woodland Court Falls – center, back; waterfalls are (of course) animated (NOTE: I built the little pond, since it’s really made to go over water, but works awesome on land too as you can see).  See the ad below.
    • Woodland Leaf Fountain – shown in front right; surrounded by flowers, with large animated butterflies

More landscaping items from Fantasy Faire:

  • The Looking Glass – J’adoube Golden Tree & Garden Path Edges.  Part of the primary decoration in the realm of J’adoube; I’ve also used the flower patches & large flowers from The Wandering Woods.  All are at the Faire store in J’adoube, located HERE.  
  • Lunaria – Clover Ground Cover (includes a lovely little sparkle).  At the Faire store in Tempest Bay, located HERE.
  • 3rd Eye Perceptions –  Pearl Shine Giant Poppy (3 design versions, multi-color light, animated whisps & sparkles); shown in back left.  At the Faire store in Isles of Tarrin, located HERE.