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And so, the season begins…

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It’s a new season, a new month, and a new me (more about the new me in another post)!  I probably say it every year, but the season seems to have come on exceptionally fast this year.  I’m feeling rather overwhelmed, as I guess I do every year, because on top of the holidays and all THAT entails, we also have almost everyone’s birthday this month.  I’m actually in a relatively decent place when it comes to gifts, but still scrambling for ideas for a few of the more “difficult” people to shop for.  Here on the grid, my land has gone to winter, so I’ve pulled out all the autumnal landscaping and decor and am busy working on the pre-holiday stage of winter (yes, there are TWO stages of winter decor… pre-Christmas and then just plain winter lol).  So much fun, so much shopping, not a lot of stress except for timing and deadlines, but that’s a blogger’s life! Speaking of which, time to go hit the sales and the newly opened December events!!!! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Tina Sweater Outfit.   Warm & stylish for the chillier temps! Available in 8 complete sets (Sweater, Leggings, Shoes) or in a HUD-driven Fatback that includes 12 options, all 100% Original Textures.  Samantha is sized for GenX Classic+Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn+Waifus, & is EXCLUSIVELY at POSH Event, open Dec 1st – 17th  (& then at the mainstore).  See the ad below for details. Demo available.
  • Setting:  Dreamland Designs – There’s a roomful of Christmas items at reduced prices for this weekend’s Secret Sale, Dec 2nd – 4th.  I’ve included a few, but there are many more too (see the ads below for details):
    • Santa’s Antique Desk Set – includes a fully decorated desk (hot chocolate tray, assorted gift boxes, & Christmas cards), a hanging wreath with twinkling lights, a big desk chair fit for Santa, a rug, plus an adorable puppy in Santa’s sack.  The chair is filled with single & couple bento animations (your choice of adult or PG).
    • Country Cabin Christmas Ladder – includes wreath & light string
    • Red Christmas Tree – fully decorated tree, including sparkle lights, a glowing star on top, & a red rug with snowflake border
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Raven Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Blight
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  Warpaint – Romancer Eyeshadow
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  Dalila – Gyda
  • Jewelry:  Eclectica – Baroque Earrings
  • Pose:  Sweet Art – Oriana Bento Poses

 

Coffee-flavored daydreams

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I run on coffee IRL, and that addiction has certainly crept into my SL existence as well.  Coffee just fits so well into just about any situation, any setting, coordinating with any outfit.  However, there is definitely a side effect to doing a photo shoot with a cup of coffee… and that is how it almost mandates that I have its twin sitting within easy reach on my desk!  Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a problem, no issues whatsoever, it just is what it is lol!  Though here I am long finished with my shoot, and just looking at the pic and writing about it, well, you’ve probably guessed it… now I’m having a definite hankering for a cup!  In fact, it’s definitely a good idea, and I am off to go brew a cup.  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection – Maeve. Such a relaxed easy look! Includes a HUD with 12 options for the striped top & 12 for the solid skirt (see the ad below).  Sized for Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic + Curvy, Maitreya+Petite, Kupra+Khara, & Reborn+Waifus, Maeve is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Nov round of Designer Showcase, open through Nov 25th.  
  • Setting:  Dreamland Designs – New & exclusive items for the current SOS  SleptOn Sale, this weekend only from Nov 9 – 12th:
    • Wooden Forest Bench – available in adult & PG bento animations with self-rezzing props on singles sequences (one of which I’m using in the pic); adult animations include facials & speed control
    • Woodland Fire Pit – with sparks, crackling wood sounds & animated flames/smoke
    • Forest Pine Tree Scene – material enabled, the scene of pine trees & more is easily modified to shift trees, etc. as needed
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – ES1101
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Nuve – Faith Eyeshadows
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Jewelry:  No.Match – NO_Diamond Loops; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Jora Boots

 

Kitty Love

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I admit it… I have a bit of a problem when it comes to animals. I just love them and always want more.  In real life, I’m kept myself limited to 2 or 3 cats at a time, plus one or two dogs and two parakeets.  It can become a bit much, especially when trying to go on holiday.  In SL (where I’m rather addicted to KittyCats but also tend to have dogs roaming around, peacocks, ducklings, you name it!), it’s more of a prim and/or script issue.  But I do love taking pix either with my own cast of characters or when they are adorably provided as part of the animation or decor (both in this pack!!)…  The best of all? No clean-up involved!!!!  And on that note, I’m off to walk the real-life dogs while there’s a break in the weather! Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Malena.  I just love what Carol does with denim… the style, the color, the fit! Malena combines a sexy low lace-edged modified sweetheart neckline with thin straps, a snug bodice featuring floral lace side panels finished with a short flouncy skirt.  Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack with a HUD for all colors.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Malena is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, Love Momma, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy).  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Reborn Event, Aug 22nd – Sept 7th.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Kitty Love.   A pack of 5 bento poses, with puff, rug & kitties included.  It all rezzes as one; just sit on the rug to get the pose menu. (Separate poses also included.)  Available for 50% OFF at  The Liaison Collaborative, the newly revamped bi-weekly shopping experience, with this round open through August 31st.  See the ad below to see all poses.
  • Planters:  CJ Creations – Orange Tree Planter Set.  Three orange tree planters, each with a different metal finish (black, dark gold, & bronze…  I loved them all, so decided to use the entire set).  Material enabled.  Also includes one curious little Siamese kitty…  See the ad below for additional details.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca
  • Hair:  monso – Lofa Hair, currently at Collabor88
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  Hype – “Something” Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  MiuMiu – #28
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Parisian Heart Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Fayla Heels

 

The Tropical Bedroom

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All bloggers are shoppers, and nothing gets a shopper’s blood going like truly fabulous pieces on a fantastic sale.  I JUST moved my tropical mainland home in SL, which was supposed to be “no big deal” but  is of course necessitating a total redesign of almost everything (even what I want to keep is hard to find in inventory).  I was so thrilled to spot this set in the ad for this weekend’s Slept On Sales that my blood was REALLY going (in a good way!), and when I saw it was from Dreamland Designs, which ALWAYS means top quality and is a sponsor of mine to boot, well ballistic might describe it lol!  One thing I’ll say… as good as it looks in the pictures it looks even BETTER in person!  It’s truly an amazing deal!  This weekend’s Slept On Sales  runs from August 24th – 27th.

Dreamland Designs – 

  • Louise Peacock Bedroom Set.   Beautiful rattan styling boasting beautiful colors, perfect for any country retreat or lakeside/oceanside/tropical home.  Set includes the nightstands & matching lamps (on/off touch).  The bed is loaded (& I do mean LOADED) with animations, for singles, cuddles, & adult.  It all ads up to relaxation, in every way! See the ad below for details.
  • Louise Little Seat.  Matching loveseat with a casually strewn throw that invites you to sit & enjoy more phenomenal animations (single, couple, & adult)!  Also includes the wall painting above the couch.  See the ad below for details.
  • Caily Fringed Rug Set.  Set of 3 coordinated rugs to help finish the scene.  Material enabled, each rug is copy/mod & can be moved/sized/etc. individually.  See the ad below.

Daydreaming

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If you’re familiar with my work, then you know I often have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in my hand, but rarely do I have a bottle of beer.  The reason is simple, I don’t like beer.  Occasionally, especially when it’s very very hot (like it is now) and I’m at an outdoor get-together of some kind, yes, it might be the best choice, but ever since a college party where a keg exploded or something (the memory is distinctly hazy for obvious reasons) and the smell got all over me, I just don’t enjoy it.  There is one huge HOWEVER, though… I love some European beer.  Imagine my shock when my husband ordered a flight of local beer in Belgium, and I loved, LOVED, two of the four beers.  So now this pic makes much more sense to me, because in my mind, SL beer takes just like Belgian beer lol!  Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – NEW!  Nadia.  I just love denim BUT it simply must have style (I’m obviously talking “not jeans”). Strapless & sleeveless, with a modified sweetheart neckline, a center seam, fabulous edging, & a built-in waist belt with a big buckle, Nadia is DEFINITELY stylish! Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack with a HUD for all colors.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Nadia is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, Love Momma, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy).  She is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current Dubai Event, open July 20th – Aug 15th.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Table & Stools:  CJ Creations – Essella Bistro Set.  This lovely little bistro set includes a table with “self-generating” props through a touch menu, stools filled with single & couple animations (I’m using one!), a table umbrella (not used for this shot), a round rug, & a philodendron (also not used).  See the ad below for additional details.
  • Pergola:  CJ Creations – Naxos Wisteria Garden Pergola.  Slatted pergola with beautiful hanging wisteria & ivy, perfect for providing some much needed shade in the summer heat.  Includes a touch menu to choose any of 3 woods.  See the ad below for details.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca
  • Hair:  S-Club – Sara
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Hype – “Something” Eyeshadow; Chinoca Store – Raven Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Tarentella Gypsy Dancer Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  Lapointe & Bastchild – Swear Naomi Sandals

Fair Weather Fae

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I’m so glad I’m a fae and not living in the real world, where it’s just so hot.  It’s all everyone is talking about, the heat, the rain, the heat, the weather, the heat… So lovely to escape here to my magical land where the weather is always exactly how I want it to be, where I’m never too hot or too cold.  And if anything isn’t to my liking, well, I just sprinkle a little fairy dust and poof! it’s just want I want…  My poor human, sitting there wilting IRL, dreading the half-hour dog walk where she inevitably comes back drenched with sweat, collapsing in the A/C…  well, I guess this is what a fantasy escape is all about!!! Stay cool!

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Awylinde.  Multi-wear options in this beautiful goddess-inspired dress.  10 single colors available as well as 40-color HUD packs in 7 different fabric textures for top, skirt, & panty, plus a secondary HUD for the metals & jewels or a megapack containing ALL options.  There is also an add-on for sheer embossed skirts.  Sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn, she is originally created for Fantasy Faire & is now available at the mainstore.   See the ad below; demo available.
  • CJ Creations – Pond Forest with Swan & Fireflies.  This lovely little stone-walled pond includes a tree of an entwined couple, a swan family (one of which is animated), wildflowers, fireflies, even a little frog sitting on lilies floating on beautifully animated water.  See the ad below for additional details.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Stargazer – Femme Pixie in Periwinkle
  • Hair:  Nova – Zenith
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Stranded Swyrl Horns
  • Makeup:   Loa – Gaia Face Paint;  StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lips
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Naimi
  • Wings:  Celeste – Seelie Bento Wings
  • Jewelry:   Petrichor – Maliana Cuffs (Armlets, Anklets, Wrist Cuffs)
  • Pose:  IDK – Pack #183 (includes butterflies)

A Gothic Tale

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I always find Gothic tales to be a bit unsettling, even the romances, everything is just so dark and forbidding.  What I also find unsettling is when EVERYTHING seems to be going just wrong enough to totally stress me out.  And yes I rarely vent RL angst in my fantasy posts, but I find that I really need to!  It’s all little stuff, but you know what they say about straws!  First, I shifted wireless carriers and bought new phones for the family, two of which needed to be shipped.  One involved tricky timing, but I was guaranteed (GUARANTEED!) that there was more than enough time.  Needless to say, that phone was delayed, information was not forthcoming, and my stress level was skyrocketing.  As soon as that seemed to be resolved after a full 24 hours of personal insanity, and I was able to concentrate on my photo shoot, I was unable to log into SL.  Then when I finally logged in, I had no body, things wouldn’t rez.  Hard to do a photo shoot.  That took several hours to full resolve.  When my photoshoot was complete, I went to start writing this post, and discovered that my website was down… very very frustrating and actually a bit terrifying since my web skills are extremely weak, leaving me with no alternatives other than a straight Flickr upload with a bit of copy (and yes, plenty of bloggers do that successfully, but it’s just not my way).  Thankfully the outage was only a few hours, and the site is obviously back up and running, but I am WAAAY behind schedule!  It’s been a bit of a horror show… so perhaps the gothic drama is pretty perfect timing!  And on we go to the next thing!

  • Dress:  Poet’s Heart – Helmiina.   Two very different looks in one package!  I’m wearing Helmiina as a gown with a long-sleeved coat but you can also choose to wear her as a strapless gown with shoulder ornamentation (see below).  Choose colors for the top, the skirt, the shoulder ornamentation, the coat, & the trim with the included HUD.  Note the texture with the bare trees… it’s stunning!   Helmiina comes in four color packs plus a fatpack; each color pack has 6 gown colors plus black & white.  She is sized for Hourglass & Maitreya, & is available at the specially reduced price of 50% OFF at the current round of We Love Role Play, open July 4th – 28th.  Demo available.
  • Windows:  Dabble – Dorian Gothic Window.  Fabulous mood-inducing gothic decor.  Includes two sizes (Wide & Regular), both of which I used; two different frames; three different window scenes (two of which I used).  EXCLUSIVELY available for 25% OFF at the XXX Original Event, July 13th – August 3rd. (Note that this is their anniversary round, so there are gifts at every booth!)
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  Oblivion – Middle Age
  • Horns:  Les Encantades – Capri Horns
  • Makeup:   Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 2; Rubedo – tyrilly;  StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lips
  • Tattoo:  Petrichor – Rosalune (GROUP GIFT)
  • Wings:  Aii and Ego – Fairy Wings
  • Pose:  Black Tulip – Angel

 

All I Want Is A Room Somewhere…

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http://All I Want is a Room SomewhereDreamland Designs – Designer Showroom:  Living Room Set.   It can be challenging to create the perfect room; some sets work well with others, some may not.  Dreamland Designs can help, by showcasing room set-ups that incorporate bits & pieces from various sets to create that “look.”  The set pairs the Clair Fringed Sofa with the Kerwin chair, both of which are filled with single & couple animations (PG or Adult, your choice!).  This showroom also includes the Loft Brick fireplace with art frames (fireplace clicks on/off), the Claire glass coffee tables with decor, the Countryside round side table with its macrame lamp (clicks on/off), the Countryside distressed console table with a candle/decor tray, the Tranquility rustic bookcase (filled), the Claire wall shelf, 4 rugs, floor basket planter,  BOHO hanging decor, & the chandelier (which has on/off touch).  Both versions (PG/Adult) are currently available at the main store for the special reduced DESIGNER SHOWROOM price.  Come check out the full display for yourself!

NOTE: I’ve added some additional accessories & a couple of sleeping dogs to further personalize the showroom… you can do so much with this living room look!

The Secret Cove

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Well Fantasy Faire has ended.  My real life was suddenly so busy and frantic with a 12-person luncheon I was hosting that I totally missed the last two days of the Faire.  The few days before that I was obsessively tackling some rather involved ideas (for me, anyway) that I’m now having a bit of difficulty making the transition back to human.  So I did the next best thing (or maybe even the best? I guess the answer is a highly subjective one lol)… I brought a touch of fantasy into what I consider a “real life” shot…  And there we are… back to reality!  Enjoy YOUR reality (whatever that may be)!!!!

  • Boat:  Fern Cottage – Little Moored Boat.  Original mesh boat, post & rope attached.  Seats 2 with 7 single animations each & 3 romantic cuddle animations.  Can be placed on Linden water, your own water prim, or even on dry land.  Available in 3 versions or as a fatpack, for 25% OFF at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open only through tomorrow May 10th.  Be sure to teleport to the demo area to see the full-sized version!
  • Mermaid:  Aii & Ego – Riptide Tail; Mermade – Shifting Sands in Garnet (tail applier)
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Tempestuous

Midnight at the Oasis

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I’ve been so happily busy — obsessed even — with spending every spare second  that I’m not putting together fashion looks over at the Fantasy Faire.  Between shopping and exploring and doing on-site photo shoots, time has been FLYING by.  And then suddenly I realized that it’s already May and that the Faire will close in just a few days on May 7th and I’m panicked that I never spent any time with all the wonderfully awesome non-fashion goodies.  So I immediately unpacked all of my outdoor favorites and started seeing what would work together to create a dino-mite scene (sorry, sorry, sorry, I haven’t had my coffee yet!) that would fit in a photo frame.  For some reason, the song ‘Midnight at the Oasis’ started playing in my head (maybe it was on Fantasy Faire radio at the time? I honestly don’t know), but I can’t get it out of mind, and it was that or something about a meeting getting off to a rough start, so that’s the title I’m going with lol.  And now, back to our regularly scheduled program!

  • Dinosaurs:  Prehistorica – The Dawn Kingdoms – Amazing, amazing, totally AMAZING!!! I admit I went a bit dino crazy, but these are just so incredibly realistic (well, it SEEMS realistic, having never really seen a dinosaur I guess it’s all conjecture, now isn’t it?) that I just couldn’t help myself.  If you want to ride — or be — a dinosaur, this is definitely the place to go because they not only have all these to buy they’ve created a prehistoric land where you can RIDE since it admittedly takes quite a bit of space when you’re on one of the big ones.  All of what I used to make this scene & more are available at Fantasy Faire in the Faireland of Khumbala; you can TP direct to Prehistorica’s booth HERE:
    • Allosaurus Animesh Creature (far right with me on top!) – just one of a line of creature “pets” that are rideable or free-roaming.  The controls are really easy to manage, & he roars on command.  Such fun, I can’t stop grinning!!!  See the ad below for more details.
    • Utahraptor Rideable Pet (front left of pool) – one thing that I LOVE about this guy is that you can ATTACH him to ride if you’re in a no-rez area… AND he has a color customization HUD.  Did I mention how much fun it is to ride a dinosaur?  Just one of a range of rideable pets. See the ad below for more details.
    • Utahraptor Decor (upper left of pool) – perfect for helping to create scenes like these, they also include a color customization HUD; sound options are also part of the menu options.  See the ad below! 
    • Drogon, Valyrian Adult (back of pool) – if you watched House of the Dragon, then you’re familiar with Drogon.  I kind of cheated with this one… he’s part of two special EXCLUSIVE diorama sets (The Blazing Throne & The Winter Throne that are each a 100% DONATION to RELAY for LIFE.  I’ve included the ad below for them, & you can see him in all his animesh glory the minute you walk into the store (& he really is a don’t miss sight!) 
  • Rock Pool:  Dabble (FKA Tyler’s Treasures) – Forest Rock Pool.  NEW! the rock pool not only looks fabulous with animated water (& animated sounds!), but it also is full of single & couple bento animations (see the ad below).  AVAILABLE in adult or PG for 25% OFF at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of WooHoo! Bay; you can TP direct to Dabble’s booth HERE.  
  • Trees:  Dreamland Designs – Magical Tree Scene.  Totally beautiful scene that is perfect for both fantasy & what I’ll call “more realistic” landscapes.  Includes the “magical tree,” flowers, magical sparkling lights & wisps (see the ad below).   NEW, EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE & a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of Giggenwhirl; you can TP direct to Dreamland Designs booth HERE.
  • Stone Portal (on left):  [QE Designs] – Mystic Stones.  Set includes three different shape stones with lights, with portals (shown), or bare.  Includes a HUD to change the color of the stone, & of the portal (see the ad below).  AVAILABLE as a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of The Shimmering Fen; you can TP direct to the QE Designs booth HERE. 
  • Grassy Stones & Pools:  Mindgardens Creations – Pandora Rocks.  An incredible set of rock shapes (including those with ponds & the big arch in the back; see the ad below) that are available in four different rock textures — grassy stone, (which is what I used), brown stone, dark stone, & winter stone.  The possibilities are truly endless! Even more, each set is a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of Frostweald; you can TP direct to Mindgardens booth HERE.
  • Sphere:  Raindale – Moonstone Platform & Magic Sphere.  Includes animated magic spheres in 5 colors plus a platform in 3 colors with 5 gem colors (I didn’t use the platform, but see the ad below for details).   AVAILABLE as a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Nysaris Faireland; you can TP direct to Raindale’s booth HERE.
  • Fantasy Flowers:  Fantasy Illumination – Fantasy Utopia Flower.  Original mesh, materials enabled, this unique fantasy flower has flowing animated lights in the middle.  Available in two colors (pink & white) as a 50% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of Opera; you can TP direct to Fantasy Illuminations’ booth HERE.  See the ad below for more detail.
  • Crystals:  Harshlands – Glowing Crystal Plants.  Set of original mesh plants with glowing crystals in 5 colors + tintable.  Includes three grouped shapes & one crystal cluster, all of which are easily resizeable.  Particle fireflies included.  See the ad below for more detail; at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open April 18th – May 10th.