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Keeping the candles lit and the mood festive

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Well there’s no denying that holiday time is here.  Christmas lights are out, the holiday music is going non-stop in every single retail store, whether they’re selling food, hardware, clothing, or the most expensive jewelry.   In early December (like now), it all feels festive and fun… especially the lights, I just love the sparkle.  However, I know that by the end of the month, it will be “enough already”, but that point is still off in the (maybe not too distant) future.  For now, I’m going to hang decorate my SL home and property, keep the candles lit and enjoy the music and the decorations!!!  Happy December!!!!

  • Fireplace w/ Wall & Lights:  CJ Creations – Christmas Cozy Fireplace Set with Matches.  Includes fireplace,  fire/logs, luxury wall decor with wood & material (optional in pack), wall lights (blinking), rug, & more (see the ad below).  Everything is copy/mod, so you can adjust as needed.  Really sets the Christmas mood, & is more beautiful than a single pic can show!
  • Candles:  Potted – Festive Melting Candles.  These candles are so cool, they light on click & burn for two hours, slowly melting till they burn out, then just click to relight!  Candles come in 6 colors or as a fatpack, with each candle sitting in a charming little circlet of leaves.  See the closeup below for better detail.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, Winter Retreat, open thru Dec 10th.
  • Pose:  Empower – Fancy.  Set of 6 (dare I say it, “fancy”?) poses, available individually or as a discounted fatpack, found EXCLUSIVELY at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, Winter Retreat, open thru Dec 10th.  (NOTE: Pose does not include the candle; I added that for creative purposes)
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Doux – Dani
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae Eyes
  • Makeup:  Cazimi – Bewitched
  • Skirt & Top:  GGVG Fashion – Umbra
  • Stockings:  Luna Chelsea – Natalie (worn in pumpkin)
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Krystanna Heritage Collection; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Sara Heels
  • Jian – Samoyed Puppies

 

Snowball champs, ready for the next fight

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Oh my, I had so much fun with this pic!!!  Now that I live in Florida, snow (not to mention snowball fights!!!) seems so distant and so wonderful…  Lots of fun memories from real life and quite a few here on the grid over the years (and that freezing down to the bone chill is receding into the distance)… and who knows? I’m heading up north for Christmas… maybe a snowball fight is in my future (though my line of defense will be small children, not gnomes and dogs lol!!!)  Happy weekend and happy shopping!!!!

  • Gnomes (front row of defense):  Dreamland Designs – Angel Gnomes.  Two versions, red & green, with built-in resizer.  At specially discounted Energy Weekend price, through Dec 4th.  See ad below.
  • Gnomes (back row of defense):  TM Creations – Gnomes Winter Scene.  Walkable winter scene with snowy rocks, plantings, & gnome statues.  100% mesh, copy/modify & completely unlinkable so you can rearrange to fit your decor as you want!  EXCLUSIVELY available with a 10% discount at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, Winter Retreat, open thru Dec 10th.  See ad below.
  • Pose:  Tardfish – Snowball Juggles.  Such a fun winter animation!  Includes two snowballs in a juggling loop plus the snowball bucket.  It’s an animesh accessory, so the detail is fabulous!!!  EXCLUSIVELY available with a 25% discount at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, Winter Retreat, open thru Dec 10th.  See ad below.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:   Besom – Aidia
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae Eyes
  • Outfit:  Yasum Design – Sissy Jumpsuit, Jacket, & Boots; available at the Uber Christmas Faire
  • Jewelry:  Earthstones – Sentiments Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Igloo w/ Dog:  Jian – Classic St. Bernards Decor Set

Hello winter!

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I live on a four-season parcel on a truly fabulous estate; last week I logged in after being off SL for a few days with all the Thanksgiving hubbub, and my home had become a winter wonderland.  I love it!  However,  it does require a great deal of re-landscaping for the multitude of home decor items that I’ve used to decorate my property.  I was thrilled to find this gorgeously detailed gazebo that merits permanent placement since it includes seasonal textures that will keep it perfect all year round!

Fallen New York (FNY) Design – Seasonal Vintage Gazebo.    Includes a menu for changing the overall texture of the gazebo (vintage, abandoned, frozen), plus 3 seasonal textures, including snow! See the ad below for views of all three seasons… simply stunning year-round!  EXCLUSIVELY available with a 50% discount at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, Winter Retreat, open thru Dec 10th.

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Step Out of the Dark, and Into the Light

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I’m not quite sure why, but I have the strangest lyrics running through my head whenever I look at this pic… that moment in The Wizard of Oz when the gates to the Emerald City finally open to admit Dorothy and friends.  It’s all about stepping from the dark into the light.  Of course, in the song it’s meant to be more figurative whereas this is a much more literal interpretation, but for whatever reason this image is triggering that music in my fae brain… at least it’s happy music!!!  And now I’m off to see all the wonders of the royal court, and enmesh myself in the final days of Enchantment… I might even get the chance to bow to royalty!!! You never know!  Takes a deep breath, stiffens my wings, straightens my back, lifts my chin, clenches a handful of fairy dust for security, and enters the royal halls…

  • Gown:   Viki – Oca.  One of the most stunning medieval gowns I’ve seen in a long time; the cut, the style, the details, the fit, even the choice of colors (she comes in gorgeous shades of blue, red, pink, dark/light, with each color pack having two very different tonal options).  I especially love the wide open standing collar with its optional lace trim… truly royal enchantment!  She is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Belleza GenX, Freya, Physique, Hourglass, & Reborn Material Enabled, 100% Original Mesh, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Enchantment (with a Royal theme), closing on Dec 3rd.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Nuve – Emily in Albino
  • Hair:  KMH – F213, available at Enchantment
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Artemis
  • Horns:  LOGO – Hellion Horns
  • Wings:  Decoy – Blooming Fae
  • Ears:  Swallow – Earrings E05 for EvoX
  • Jewelry:  Web Dew – Necklace Boho; Luas – Heartfilia Forehead Decor
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Fairy2
  • Backdrop:  R/T Design – Gate Backdrop

Caught making my escape

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I have been locked up in my treehouse, whilst my human had a houseful of weeklong guests celebrating some strange holiday that involves a great deal of cooking and eating and a seemingly even greater amount of cleaning up.  I have finally managed to make it to the courtyard where I was hoping to make a full escape, but it seems that I’ve been caught!  At least I’ve managed to get one post out, but sadly so so late… I don’t understand these holidays and why they are so disruptive to my lovely little lifestyle… sighs… if only my magic worked on my human, but she is definitely the one in control.  All I know is that I definitely need some fae time!!!

  • Outfit:  Poet’s Heart – Hecate.  Definitely a LOT more revealing than my normal wear, but how could I resist? She is sized for Legacy & Perky, Maitreya & Petite, eBody, Kupra & Kups, & includes as HUD for changing both the main fabric & the wide waist band.  All color packs include black, white, & grey.   Originally developed for this month’s We Love Roleplay, but that ended today (aaarrgh) so Hecate will be at the mainstore shortly. Demo available.  See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_DEVOTION
  • Eyes:  Lovelysweet – Mallory
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Quell
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Sanya Horns
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Woodland Fairy Wings
  • Location:  Lost Unicorn

Queen of the Jungle (City Style)

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So half my company is here for Thanksgiving, and the house is not quite pandemonium, but with 3 large dogs and one small senior dog who is ALWAYS underfoot, it is definitely close!  So much fun though to have everyone here, pitching in, preparing for the feast…  Time in SL is definitely at a premium, but I did want to make the time to show this awesome little outfit (and of course I went for one of the animal print options!)…  not much time for more than that… Enjoy!!!!

  • Outfit:  Le’La – Bemina.   Sexy with a touch of sophisticated flair, Bemina includes dress, fur jacket, & matching heels, plus a HUD with 30 colors for the skirt, top, & heels, plus 20 textures for the jacket, so a ton of different combinations are possible.  (See the ad below.) Sized for Legacy/Perky, Maitreya/Petite, Reborn, Kupra/KUPS, & Erika, Bemina is EXCLUSIVELY at the November round of Designer Showcase, open Nov 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Emo-TIONS – Claudia
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae Eyes
  • Makeup:  Synergy – Lagos Eyeshadow;  Opulein – Harmony Collection LS
  • Jewelry: Petrichor – Trellion Jewelry; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Bag:  MOVEMENT – Fake Fur Clutch
  • Pose:  STUN – Jade

Thanksgiving Style

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It’s that time of year…  our company starts arriving tomorrow, so I’ve been incredibly busy cleaning house, prepping both for our company (who begins to arrive TODAY) and for the big meal on Thursday… all while still dealing with this ridiculous pinched nerve that affects EVERYTHING.  It’s a much smaller gathering than when the kids were small, but we are still thankful to have the opportunity to celebrate with family and friends.  It’s one where we’ve always gone all out in terms of food… and although the menu is necessarily smaller — I mean how many dishes can you possibly serve to a crowd of just 7 people??? — it’s still a lot to pull together.  What will be especially interesting is that this is the first time we will have 4 dogs — 3 of whom are quite large — in this relatively small house together… and they will be together for a full week.  Should be interesting and hopefully will engender a great deal of fun and laughter (though I doubt the cats will agree).   Time in SL will of course necessarily be limited, so I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone who celebrates (and even those who don’t!!!) a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

  • Outfit:  Evergreen – Birch, Fall Edition.   I really wish I had this outfit to wear IRL on Thursday…  The cut of the cropped blouse is just perfect, with ballooned half sleeves topped by a wide cuff below bare shoulders, a small ruffle around the bottom, & a surprising cutout in the back, in a satin fabric that just gleams beautifully in candlelight; the gaucho pants are low-cut & mid-calf length with a small hip detail echoing the autumnal pattern on the top.  So stylish yet it looks so comfortable & relaxed! Available in 4 fabulous fall colors, Birch is sized for Legacy C/P, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Alice, Altamura, eBody Curvy, & Kupra O/B/L, & is EXCLUSIVELY at the November round of Designer Showcase, open Nov 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  bonbon – Tame
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae Eyes
  • Jewelry:  Kunglers – Milena Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

The Power Suit

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Having been born and bred in Manhattan and then having spent most of my working life in the world of NYC advertising, this entire scene feels very familiar to me.  One thing I definitely know, NOTHING is more important to either the working woman or the socialite or to ANY woman who wants to stand out and be noticed than the Power Suit.   And for those who may be confused with superhero power suits, this is definitely NOT that kind of suit, though it does indeed make you feel powerful and pulled together, ready to take charge or have your wants/needs not just heard but met.  A must have in EVERY woman’s closet, in whichever color is the color that makes you feel your best, no matter what the situation!  In this suit, you feel like you can easily go forth and conquer, whatever the goal! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Sascha’s Designs – Victoria Outfit, worn in Bronze.  Available in 13 colors (including some with patterns!), Victoria is sized for Legacy & Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, Kupra, Hourglass & Physique, Freya, & Fitmesh M, Victoria is EXCLUSIVELY at the November round of Designer Showcase, open Nov 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  D!va– Kate
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Sugarose – Magda
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Krystanna Heritage Collection;Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  StunnerOriginals – Mesh Ballerina Metal
  • Bag:  ED – Flora Clutch
  • Pose:  minou minou – Camille
  • Location:   The Terrace

Fae with a Mona Lisa smile

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Today I’m a fae with mysterious thoughts hidden behind a Mona Lisa smile… the sounds of the real world — the howl of the near-hurricane force winds and the beating rain — are so strong that I can hear their echoes here in my fantasy paradise of eternal spring… I’m thinking the loveliest thoughts… but what they are, I’ll never tell!  All I’m willing to share is the beauty of my gown, and the beauty of my world…  sighs, projecting my thoughts and feelings into a shining orb of light, spilling a little fairy dust onto the wind…

  • Outfit:  Viki – Elisa.  Very simple but elegant long-sleeved gown, a graceful empire cut with some deco right under the bust plus an optional sheer over-layer.  In 10 individual colors or as a fatpack, Elisa is a beautifully classic romantic style, perfect for role play or even modern wear.  She is sized for Legacy & Maitreya, Material Enabled, 100% Original Mesh, & at the main store.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  IVES Beauty – Dove in Lavender Fairy
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – Daydream w/ Rose Crown
  • Eyes:  Ojayo – Yoshi
  • Makeup:  Rubedo – Carmen;  Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadow
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Uletia Horns
  • Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
  • Pose:  West End Poses – Hartje
  • Location:  The Wylde

Dirty Laundry

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I don’t know about you, but I am sick to death of both the news and political advertising.  Yes, news is important, but the vast majority of “breaking news” is no longer breaking… and so much of what passes as news today really is just “dirty laundry”.  And just like the song lyrics, even the worst tragedy is presented with “a gleam in her (let’s just say their) eye”…  As someone who originally studied journalism  with the goal of working in that industry, I’m so very glad that I ended up elsewhere in life…  That said, I’m as eager as the next one to hear the headlines; I just want it to be “real” news, not rehashed over “older” news, with just one more viewpoint added on top of it.  That is just not news.  Be what it may, it’s here to stay, though sadly the printed version is rapidly disappearing.  I always loved perusing the titles hanging at the corner newsstand, especially when the proprietor allowed you to thumb through to see if it was worth a purchase.  And nothing, NOTHING, goes better with a newspaper (or with anything really lol) than a cup of coffee…as for looking good while doing just that? That NEVER goes out of style!!!  And that’s a news flash!!!!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Ella Turtleneck Outfit.  Ella is one of those snuggly outfits that just makes you feel all warm & cozy, but with her skintight leggings you look absolutely fabulous! (My partner even gave several unsolicited compliments as to how I looked in this!)  Ella is perfect for relaxing on a cool windy evening but with the matching stiletto heels, she is also ready to go out for work, shopping, or what have you.  She is available in 9 individual colors or in a HUD-driven Fatback of 10 that lets you mix & match, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Maitreya, eBody Reborn, Kalhene &  Kupra, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Orsy Event, open Nov 6 – 21st.  Demo available.
  • Newsstand:  Serenity Style – Old Newsstand.  Fabulously realistic, the newsstand includes the main newsstand itself, a table with optional hanging papers, a chair, & stacks of newspapers & magazines.  Includes the option to add snow to the roof.  EXCLUSIVELY available with a 50% discount at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, Believe in Magic, ending soon on Nov 10th.  See the ad below.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Doux – Toxic
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Jewelry:   Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Coffee Break (modified)
  • Backdrop:  Crystal – Coffee Spot Backdrop