Tag: SL Home&Decor

The Winter Wonderland Sled Set

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http://The Winter Wonderland Sled Set

I’ve been searching for the word to sum up this wintry set that just knocked me over the minute I saw it, and I think I finally have it… CHARM.  It’s simply one of those home & garden items where the designer thought of everything, and just did it all so well.  Every time my mind started to go “I wish they’d done such and such,” I realized “oh, they did”.   In all honesty, I had only two problems with this set… I simply couldn’t decide between the different props available, I just loved so many of them and kept changing my mind… over and over and over again.  Second, I couldn’t decide where to place the set, because it just looked fantastic everywhere.  Not bad problems to have, eh?  Seriously, though, if you value how your land looks and you just love having fun and playing with your animations like I do, this is a fabulous set that you simply must check out.  Happy shopping, and happy holidays!

CJ Creations:  CJ Winter Wonderland Sled Set.  Includes: the Sled, which is so very much more than “just” a sled, with 3 different wood textures (snow, light, & dark), each of which then has 5 different pillow/fur textures; surrounding deco (the trees & plantings around the sled, the “gate”, optional snowground; single & couple animations, that include champagne & hot drinks; lots of optional props that rez just by touching the gate.  I finally chose the snowman/huskies, but there are several more available, including fireworks, elk, husky puppies, & a shoveling animation! So much fun in so many ways, & it’s EXCLUSIVELY available at the December Swank Event, Dec 7th – 31st.

Tell it to the mountain

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http://Tell it To the Mountain

OK, so this is my second time writing this post.  My lovely computer lost the entire thing WHILE I WAS SAVING IT.  My frustration level has been rising day by day.  I’ve known my hard drive was failing, which is why I ordered a new computer back on Black Friday. The day it was to arrive I received an email saying it was delayed… possibly till Jan 10th.  After two days with no further word, I went shopping online.  Configured my own, got something even better for a bit less money, and then went into customer service h*ll trying to cancel computer #1.  Bottom line… it can’t be cancelled but it can be returned no charge.  So two computers are now on the way. In the meantime, this one has gotten so bad that I lost my entire post.  EVERYTHING.  Not just this bit, which is the easy part, but all the details and all the slurls.  Then on top of it, it took multiple tries and loads of time to get the shot below to upload.  Geez, it shouldn’t be this hard! Screams out my frustration at the mountain, trying to let the peace and calm of the scene wash over me… taking deep breaths… remembering to breathe… and oh yeah, happy shopping…

  • Outfit:  Jezzixa Cazalet for Prism Designs – Prism Inez Pant Set.  I just love the gleam of the satin & the way the sleeves are pushed up on this deceptively simple, loose cropped top, plus the little matching splashes of color on the tight pants with the zippers at the top of the thighs & then the open ankle zippers.  Available in 6 color options or as a fatpack, sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  See below for a full standing pic. EXCLUSIVELY available at the Designer Circle 25/19, open Dec 15th – 28th.  Demo available.
  • Scene:  TM Creation – “Hug Me Tender Bear” Winter Scene. Winter scene placed on pile of snow with snowy rocks (walkable on top), brushes, ferns, sled, blanket, little bears & literally hundreds of singles & couples anims (including bento). No Poseball – No static poses – Scene Sequence play up to 8 mins of scene (looping x each).  EXCLUSIVELY available in both PG & Adult versions at the December Swank Event, Dec 7th – 31st.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Flora (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Moon – Bedshaped
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HD10 Eyeshadow; Jessy HD Lips
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  EarthStones – Ariel Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  LIVIA – Deep Gel
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Winslet

 

 

 

Gatcha, Santa!

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http://Santas Workshop Gatcha

I am constantly amazed by the talent of designers in Second Life.  The combination of creativity and attention to detail can just blow me away.  This set of gachas (is that even the right terminology??? or spelling??? I’m certainly no gacha expert lol!) is a perfect example… I love each and every item, just sooooo adorable.  Adding one, two, or even all to your holiday decor is that perfect element of fun! Personally, I think it’s perfect that it’s a gatcha, cuz I could never choose which one(s) to get!!!

Tylar’s Treasures – Santa’s Workshop Gacha. 15 absolutely adorable gatchas of Santa & his elves — 12 commons, 2 rares, 1 ultrarare — perfect for the 12 (or I guess 15 lol) days of Christmas! Available EXCLUSIVELY at Twe12ve from Dec 12th -31st!  Try your luck, just 50L per play!  I wish I could have shown all 15, but here’s what’s in the pic (you can see all in the gatcha key below):

  • Workshop – Ultra Rare!
  • Santa’s Sleigh – Rare – animated!
  • Santa’s List – Rare
  • Wrapping Gifts
  • Decorating
  • Tree
  • Bicycle
  • Rocking Horse – actually rocks!
  • Xylophone

Not shown:  Workbench, Fireplace, Wagon, Sled, Drum, CandyCane

A moment by the fire

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http://A moment by the fire

In these last few weeks before the holidays when stress starts to build over finding last minute gifts, dealing with parties, or — for me — delayed orders, dying computers, and a nagging sore throat/cough, one of the more calming visions is just relaxing by the fire, doing nothing at all but being.  Sighs… if only it was possible in real life as easily as it is here.  But at least I can have it here, whenever I need it (and boy, am I needing it!!!!)  Just need to recharge my batteries, as it were, to finish up that holiday/birthday shopping and end the year on a high note… happy shopping to all!

What we’re wearing:

  • Outfits:   {-sonder-} – Holiday Pajamas.  The most adorable Christmas onesies, made for men, women, & children.  I don’t have kids in SL (unless you count the kittycat version lol), so I was sooooo happy that there were adult sizes of these! I’m wearing “Santa Pets”, made in sizes for Slink, Belleza, & Maitreya; Crichton is wearing the “Santa Onesie”, made for Slink, Jake, & Signature Gianni.  (“Icy Deer” style also available.)   At the December Swank Event, Dec 7th – 31st. 
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Sedona, worn in Caramel browless, BOM version.  A real beauty of a lightly freckled Omega skin,  two options of 5 tones each, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows, available at Shiny Shabby till Dec 15th.  Shape & demos also available.  (Crichton is wearing the skin included with his AK head.)
  • Heads:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM) for me; Clay for Crichton
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet, Male & Female versions
  • Hair:  Tameless – Candy (for me); Vango – Jared (for Crichton)
  • Freckles/Eyebrows:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); Curved Eyebrows
  • Nails:  Iconic Designs – Christmas Time Nails

The scene:

  • Fireplace:  Tylar’s Treasures – Christmas Pointsettia Fireplace, includes the fireplace with crackling fire (touch on/off), log holder, two potted pointsettia plants, & the hanging garland.  What a beauty! To make it even more special, it’s a 100% EXCLUSIVE DONATION ITEM to the fight against children’s cancer through Relay for Life at the 2019 SL Christmas Expo, open through Dec 15th.  Sharing a booth with Home Whimsy; your taxi is waiting for you HERE.
  • Rug:  Simple Reflections – Christmas Blanket & Christmas Tree Gnome.  The perfect rug for stretching out in front of the fireplace, the cat pillows add just the right touch of whimsy.  Includes a texture changer, plus loads of both single & cuddle animations (44 single sits, 28 cuddles, 18 massage).  EXCLUSIVELY available at the December Swank Event, Dec 7th – 31st.  (The Gnome is sold separately.)

The Perfect Touch

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http://The Perfect Touch

One of the many many things I love about Second Life is how easy it is to continually change things up.  The seasons change where I live here — winter to spring/summer, and then I add fall as well — and with each seasonal shift, I find that I’m changing much of the landscaping.  Not just from a green version to a white one, but entire re-envisioning of parts of the landscape.  The same now holds true of my holiday decorating.  For years, I had a Holiday Box (literally), with everything that I used to decorate the house.  I’d of course add a few new things each year, tossing away high prim objects that were available with better technology and replacing them with newer versions.  But this year I’ve noticed a marked difference.  To begin with, it’s my first year in my new home.  And although we had moved quite frequently before, it was generally within the same estate system or two, so the look and feel of the property was always generally the same, because that was what we liked.  Where we live now is completely different from anything I’ve done on the grid before, and therefore a lot of the old ideas just don’t work. I haven’t even lugged the box out of inventory, although a few stand-alone favorites have definitely found their way into new places.  But mostly I’ve been picking up gorgeous items at events and, of course as a blogger, I’m fortunate enough to receive many wonderful items to “play” with.  The result is that I’m creating a whole new space, and wow, is it ever fun!  To try to find the perfect space for everything, and the perfect something for every space!  I’ll be sharing lots of little glimpses here… some may not even last the season, who knows? In the meantime, though, happy shopping!

What I’m wearing:

  • Outfit:  Ashmoot – A/W CoLL Jumpsuit shown with A/W CoLL Mid Tip Toe.  Jumpsuit is available in 6 different earth shades. Sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, in single item packs or FULL Outfit pack at promo price.   EXCLUSIVELY at the Designer Circle 24/19, open Dec 1st – 14th.  Shoes in separate pack.  Demos available.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Billy, worn in Caramel browless.  A real beauty of an Omega skin, two options of 5 tones each (dark or light, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows) available at the Designer Circle 24/19, open Dec 1st – 14th.  Shape & demos also available.  
  • Hair:  Firelight – Phoebe Hair/Fatpack (Thick Edition).  Multi-shade full bodied wavy style…  Available in 6 color packs or as a fatpack, each with rigged & unrigged versions, in two different effects.  EXCLUSIVELY at the Designer Circle 24/19, open Dec 1st – 14th.  Demo available.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Head: Tonic – Pixie, newest bento head from Tonic
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
  • Brows:  Avada – Anja Eyebrows
  • Mole/Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Fall Eyeshadows; DS’Elles – Series 8 Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Sintiklia – Snowflakes Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Eternal Dream – It’s A Snowy Day
  • Location:  my home in Blake Passage
The scene:

Evolving Images – Everything you need to create the perfect holiday setting is available at the December Swank Event, Dec 7th – 31st.  I’ve only used a fraction of what they offer, so you can style the scene your way. To see these items & more, here’s a taxi direct to their Swank Event booth:

  • Retro Christmas Tree Rev2 – lights blink with alternating colors; revolves with an on/off touch
  • Evo’s Snowflake Wreath
  • Toy Elephant
  • White Bear
  • Bull Dog (Copyable)

Pondering the Magic of the Season

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http://Pondering the Magic of the Season

I talked a lot about how excited I am to be part of the SL Christmas Expo again this year in my post of Nov 25th, and to help support its mission this year to fight childhood cancer.  Now that this amazing mega-event is finally open, I’m ready to start featuring just a few of the many many amazing items that dozens of dedicated designers have donated to the cause.  This year’s theme is Believe In The Magic Of Christmas that’s spread over 8 beautifully designed sims, all making for a great holiday shopping event.  But as great as the shopping is (and believe me, it IS definitely great!), there’s so much more to see and do! The Expo will feature special events, including live performances, dance performances, djs, skating parties, a Snowman Building Contest, The Holiday Stockings, The Gift Of Hope Mega Raffles, a Christmas Tree & Wreath Lot, Photos with Santa, holiday raffles and gotchas, the Holiday Of Hope Ball, the Winter Breedables Fair — with several of SL’s top Breedable Creators donating One Of A Kind Breedables to be auctioned, including KittyCatS (as you all know, I’m one of those crazy cat ladies in here!) — and, back by popular demand, the Christmas Bazaar area.  And my personal favorite (which you’ll hear more about in a later post), the Lights of Hope Decoration Contest. Open Dec 5th through the 15th, it’s all just waiting for you.  More details can be seen HERE.

Dench Designs:  The Ice Fountain.  Absolutely stunning winter decor for your seasonal landscaping, complete with male, female, friends (x2) & cuddle animations on the bench.  In addition to the “base” decor of the frozen fountain, bench, & 3 bare trees strung with white lights, extra decor is also available just by touching the top of the fountain. Add some or all of the following:  snowdrops, bushes, squirrel, robin, sparrow, & pheasant. I’ve shown it with EVERYTHING added above, but because it’s equally beautiful in a more stark fashion without it, I showed it below as well without any of the extra decor (used the same animation though lol). You can turn sound on & off for all three birds too! This very special item is a 100% donation to the fight against children’s cancer through Relay for Life at the 2019 SL Christmas Expo, opening today Dec 5th through the 15th.  Join the fight! You can find the LM to TP direct to the Dench Designs booth once it’s available in the shopping directory HERE (not yet posted at the time this was published). 

Remembering Our Four-Legged Friends in Winter’s Chill

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http://Remembering Our Four-Legged Friends in Winter's Chill

I don’t care what the calendar says, it’s winter. Thanksgiving is over, the holiday shopping season is in full swing, it’s snowed at both my home in RL and in SL.  In fact, the weather here in RL is so bad I couldn’t even get my dog to go outside… her ears went way back and she started to shake, that’s how badly she wanted to stay inside and out of the snow and sleet. It really made me think about all the animals that don’t have that option… not just the wild animals in the forest like my little friends here, but all the dogs and cats who for whatever reason find themselves literally out in the cold.  I do what I can year-round to help homeless pets; I hope that you at least spare a thought for them in this kind of weather, and if you see a chance to help, please please take it.  I know that a few years ago we found a cat part-frozen in the snow, and brought her inside.  Turned out she had frostbite — which went away — but was also deaf.  Since she wouldn’t use a litter box we eventually had to move her out of the main part of the house but at least for the rest of her life (which sadly wasn’t all that long), she was warm and fed and safe and I like to think content, if not happy. In the spirit of the season, it’s definitely important to remember our fellow man, especially all those less fortunate whether it be economically, healthwise, or however, but let’s also remember the 4-legged creatures who rely on us as well.  Sorry if I got a little sermon-y, but this is very near and dear to my heart, especially as I look out at the bitter weather, and worry…

  • Outfit:  MOoH! – Esmee Outfit.  The textures are pretty simple on this full outfit that includes both the sweaterdress & the thigh high boots, simply wonderful! The HUD offers 8 options, all with matching textures in a Heel HUD that changes leather, heel, sole & zipper on the boots.  Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, & Classic, all DISCOUNTED 50% in the main store, Nov 29th – Dec 12th.  Be sure to wear your group tag!
  • Rug:  Salacity – Lizzy Christmas Rug.   FREE gift for the Peace on Earth Hunt, “the most anticipated grid-wide hunt of the Holiday season,” beginning Dec 1st.  Hint: Pie is your happy place! Maybe peace on earth comes through the baking of good pies… mmmm pie. You’ll be safe if you can find a peace of this pie.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Flora (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Doux – Brandie
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HD10 Eyeshadow
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Pose:  Fashiowl Poses – Christmas Friends (includes raccoons)
  • Location:  my home in Blake Passage

Ho, ho, ho and away we go!

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Yes, I’m a resister when it comes to holiday “stuff”, I feel that the holiday season shouldn’t officially start until Thanksgiving. But the fact is Thanksgiving is just a few short days away (eeek!!!), the shopping season has already begun in earnest, and when you see something spectacular, you just need to say something.  AND THIS IS THAT SOMETHING!!!!

If you’re looking for something that epitomizes the fun and joy of the holidays and just makes you smile, you need to check this out.  Santa can fly around your property or sit there looking good until you say “FLY”, because he has a programmable flight menu.  Prefer to be in the sleigh yourself? There’s a second Christmas sleigh available with cuddle and singles bento animations instead of Santa, but with the same programmable flight menu.  Either way, it’s Merry Christmas, and away we go!!!!

Tylar’s Treasures – Santa Sleigh Flying, with programmable flight menu.  Easily set home position, range, min/max height changes, speed, start, stop, & go home.  So much fun to watch!!!  Available at Black Friday November 22nd – December 1st.  (The second sleigh with cuddle & singles bento animations is available at the same event.)

Happy shopping!

A Bit of Coffee and Autumn Sunshine

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http://Coffee and Autumn Sunshine

I don’t understand why everyone is always so anxious to move onto the next thing. It happened with Halloween. And now it’s starting to happen with the holidays. I’m beginning to see holiday items and winter and snow and all that already — SNOW! I mean, c’mon folks, I know it’s coming, but can’t we just sit a bit and enjoy this last little bit of autumn sunshine and color before we rush off into the bitter cold of winter? I mean, sure, snow and winter is beautiful here on the grid. My whole estate turns on winter on Dec 1st, and I’ll be bagging all the autumn leaves till next year, and happily pulling out all the holiday decor.  And it’s not like my lips actually get all chapped and I feel my bones freezing like in RL. But let’s not rush things, shall we? Let’s just take another week or two to sit in the autumn sunshine (when it’s there), bravely facing that bite in the air (it’s definitely more than a nip this year), and THEN move into winter.  Hmmm, the more I think about it, it’s beginning to feel like winter already… maybe I’m actually starting to fall behind the times? Well, I’ll think about that as I sip my coffee and enjoy this little stretch of milder weather that we have today…  In the meantime, happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Tonic – NEW! Frosted Outfit.   Includes the Frosted Sweater & Toasty Tight Leggings — you can wear the off-one-shoulder sweater as a dress, with the leggings or with jeans, mix ‘n match.  Sizes for Curvy, Fine, & Fine-mini.  Leggings & sweater also available individually.  Sweater comes in 24 colors; a version with more room around the waist is also included.  Leggings also come in 24 colors (some solid; some patterned like what I’m wearing); a boot-cut version is included but be advised that it may not work with all boots. EXCLUSIVE at the November round of eBento, Nov 10th – 30th. Demos available.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Abby, worn in Caramel browless.  Another simply beautiful Omega skin, fresh & clear, with lightly glossed lips. Two fatpack options of 5 tones each (dark or light, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows) available EXCLUSIVELY at the AnyBody by Flair for Events, Nov 7th – 30th.  Demos & shape also available.
  • Boots:  MOZ Designs – “Aspen” Ankle Boots. Awesome little boots that can be worn with or without the bradded leather straps.  Available in 6 leathers with HUD to change the beads on the straps, or one superpack with all options.  Sized for Slink, Maitreya, Tonic, Belleza, & eBody.  EXCLUSIVE Original Fitmesh at the November round of eBento, Nov 10th – 30th. Demo available.  See closeup below.
  • Blanket:  Simple Reflections – SR Picnic Blanket Autumn.  Includes the blanket, pillows, food crate with all the goodies displayed.  HUD includes 3 textures, as well as both single & couple animations. This blanket will work with the AVSitter Experience, so props for the animations will automatically go to your hand, etc. once enabled. Personally, I found many of these anims to be quite unique, & many feature food/drink, which are always among my favorites! Available EXCLUSIVELY at the November Swank Event, Nov 7th – 31st. 
  • Fire:  Tylar’s Treasures – The Brock Fall Fire Basket – with scripted fire & fire sounds, as well as smoke (originally featured in my blog post of Nov 5th with the rest of the collection)
  • Head: Tonic – Pixie, the all-new bento head from Tonic, now available at the main store
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Oasis
  • Brows:  Avada – Anja Eyebrows
  • Mole/Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – True Hearts Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Green
  • Cats:  [Rezz Room] – Bengal Cat Family

An Enchanted Autumn Hideaway

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http://An Enchanted Autumn Hideaway

As I’ve said before, one of the things I try to create on my property are special little nooks and areas.  Some are very small, just one item tucked away in a grove of trees or behind some rocks.  Others are more extensive, when there are multiple pieces that work together to create an entire scene.  This autumn “set” from Mindgardens Creations is one of the latter (though it could easily be the former as well with fewer pieces), which I’ve used to create a very special area hidden in the back of my property, an area full of quiet and enchantment, perfect to hideaway from life’s cares…

Mindgardens Creations – all this and more available individually at the November Swank Event, Nov 7th – 31st.  Each piece is EXCLUSIVE and absolutely amazing in its own right (I’ve added separate pix below), but when you group them together, you can easily create an enchanted little area:

  • Autumn Gnarled Lantern Oak Tree with Vines & Lanterns (on left in the main pic)
  • Autumn Oak Tree with Blinking Lights & Lantern (on right in the main pic)
  • Autumn Ground Ivy & Scattered Leaves – copy, so you can add as much (or as little) as you’d like
  • Elephant Ear Plant (includes 3 variations) – the variations include tightly grouped, & loosely spread out to look so natural when mixed! Copy, so you can easily customize your setting
  • Enchanted Autumn Gazebo – with a hanging light curtain, lights around the front “trunks” & lanterns
  • Enchanted Autumn Bench & Table – Animated! Includes both single (M & F) & couple sits. Just a lovely little set!

To make your shopping even easier, here’s a LM direct to their booth at Swank!

Gnarled Lantern Oak Tree
Autumn Oak Tree
Elephant Ear Plants
Enchanted Gazebo
Enchanted Bench & Table