¡Ay, caramba! You so clumsy.

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Showing some more great stuff from the Shiny Shabby event and this adorable rug from BoOgErS that is one of the gacha items at the March round of the Arcade.  Only days away before the big day is here and if you have not taken a look at the shopping guide for this round, you’re missing out!  Too many great things.

A little real life. I live in a relatively quiet residential community that is surrounded by lakes and it has a boat load of rules to follow as a result of over zealous members of the home owners association.  I understand rules.  I follow them most of the time. I make mistakes too.  In fact, the very same day I got a new vehicle over a week ago I got a traffic violation for turning right on a red traffic signal at a major intersection.  While I did make a complete stop before turning, I did fail to see the sign that stated there are no right turns allowed.  I learned my lesson and the hefty fine made sure of it.

Though, someone forgot to inform the driver yesterday that it’s against the rules and legal laws to drink and drive these days. Otherwise, you could end up driving off the road into the lake.   It was less than a block from the cul-de-sac that I reside in and it makes me shudder to think about it and just thankful there was no walkers or children on bikes when this happened.

It’s Friday and happy hour is on many minds.

Be safe.

Credits:
Sydney ~
Hair – [Love Soul] – Hair *115* Jet Black
Outfit – Viv.a! Kids – Chess Outfit Blue

Sydney’s Friend ~
Hair – Tram – C429 Black
Glasses – Bad Seed Boutique – Round Glasses {part of Lil Owl outfit}
Outfit – Candy Cloud – Grey Winter Coat

Scene:
Country Keep – Scarlet Creative
*Brown Bear Rug – BoOgErS @ The Arcade on March 1st
Huge Pile of Books Rare – [zerkalo] @ Shiny Shabby
Shabby Door Rare – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Honey Pie Stained Wood Drawer – {Reverie} @ Shiny Shabby
Soup Can/Chicken Noodle – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Soup Can/Tomato – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Biscuit Tin Box/Light Blue – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
*Wagon Blocks – BoOgErS @ The Arcade on March 1st
Biscuit Tin Box/Orange – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Globe – [zerkalo] @ Shiny Shabby
Honey Pie Aged Books and Candles – {Reverie} @ Shiny Shabby
Childhood Favorites – Blocks & Jacks – [DDD]/Dysfunctional Designs @ We ❤ Role-Play
Shabby Frames – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Honey Pie Windows and Wood Planks – {Reverie} @ Shiny Shabby
Pillow 3 – [zerkalo] @ Shiny Shabby
*Shape Sorter – BoOgErS @ The Arcade on March 1st
Soup Can/Vegetables – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Decorative Pitcher – GA Home @ Shiny Shabby
Pile of Books 2 – [zerkalo] @ Shiny Shabby
Honey Pie Aged Coffee Table – {Reverie} @ Shiny Shabby
Old Iron Rare – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Rug – [zerkalo] @ Shiny Shabby
Pull Elephant – BoOgErS {past hunt item}
Shabby Combat Boots @ Shiny Shabby {event gift}

Pose: A Fish! by GlamRus Kidz

*Review copies.

The ride was good while it lasted.

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Advice from a HORSE
Take life’s hurdles in stride.
Loosen the reins.
Be free spirited.
Keep the burrs from under your saddle.
Carry your friends when they need it.
Keep stable.
Gallop to greatness!

~llan Shamir ~

Credits:
Skin – Lumae – Beth Tone 6 Cookie
Hair – LeLutka – Sheena
Jacket – Coco – Equestrian Jacket Navy @ Collabor88
Pants & Boots – Coco – Riding Boots + Pants @ Collabor88

Scene:
Complete Pony Training Area – The Domineaux Effect
Yew Trees – 3D Trees

Pose: Farm Friend Pose {inc. Horse Prop} by Fashiowl Poses

There’s a story in her eyes.

Fallen Angel

“Study me as much as you like, you will never know me.  For I differ a hundred ways from what you see me to be. Put yourself behind my eyes, and see me as I see myself.  Because I have chosen to dwell in a place you can’t see.” ~Rumi

Remarkable Oblivion really did a fantastic job with these wings and I was tempted to get them all. Though a girl can only have so many wings in her closet.  I am definitely not vying to be more of an angel. Just something fun that I played with and just showing the cut off version that shows the face much closer as opposed to more legs.

Have a great Sunday!

Credits:
Hair – eXxEsS – Dennica
Eyes – SLink – Mesh Eyelids
Tears – ++NODe++ = Tears 01 & 02
Teeth – PXL – Mouth_open_Addon v7.1
Harness – Ama – Basic Female Harness Sapphire
Bra – Wimey – Akasha Silver Blue
Sash – Aii – Double Hagoromo Royal
Sheer Silk – May’s Soul – Angelica Blue
Wings – Remarkable Oblivion – Eternity Wings Carnal

Pose: Temptress by Ma Vie

 

Sometimes you just need to have your cake and eat it too.

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I was in the mood for something different.  Plus I updated the skin of little me, giving her a tan complexion and comes with one that includes teeth.  So lookie here we both are showing off our pearly whites.  I’m also wearing a new skin by Lumae that I picked up this weekend for Lazy Sunday. No permanent change just something a little different from time to time.

We raided my friend’s refrigerator, figuring that we needed the chocolate cake more than she does.

Credits:
Alexa ~
Skin – Lumae – Beth Caramel
Hair – D!va – Bambi {Group Gift}
Dress – Kaithleen’s – Bubbi Classy Dress Red
Teeth – PXL – Mouth_Open_Addon v7.1
Sydney ~
Skin – Bad Seed – Rosie Peach @ Hello Beautiful
Hair – D!va – Bambi {Group Gift}
Dress – {S&S} – Travler Dress
Shoes – {s.o} – Mary Janes Red
Socks – Baby – Florina {part of outfit}
Bandaids – Just Kidding – Ton of Girl Bandaids
Location: Friend’s Home.

Her thoughts drifted.

“The spirit of her invincible heart guided her through the shadows.” ~ Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Just a girl

Just playing with processing.

Have a great Saturday!

Credits:
Skin – *YS & YS* – Frida Smoky Tone 04 @ My Attic
Mouth – PXL – OpenMouth Addon v7.1
Hair – Little Bones – Eros Taken @ Uber
Vest – May’s Soul – Maochi Vest Black @ The Secret Affair
Jeans – Bueno – Skinny Jeans Black @ Kustom9
Tattoo – Identity – The Chemical @ The Showroom
Boots – Just Design – Penny Ecru

Scene:
Rotten Docks – Sweet Revolutions
Cattails – 3D Trees
Grass Patch – [TUFF]

Nothing says home like the smell of baking.

~ A messy kitchen is a sign of happiness. ~

Baking Sale

I survived the birthday party yesterday, well at least 2.5 hours of it.  Thankfully, it was held outdoors even if it meant bearing the cold wind.  I was wearing my leather jacket that rarely gets used so that kept me somewhat comfy.   Instead of what I would call more substance they had an assortment of crackers, hams, fruits and cheese to eat and one of my favorite wines moscato.  Just for that you could say it wasn’t so bad after all.  There was no traditional birthday cake.   In it’s place was this huge cookie cake that seems to be more popular these days that had gobs of chocolate chips in it. I took a sliver of it just to taste.

Now here I am baking up a storm in Second Life.  Shhh… I really got them yesterday at the pre-tasting of the Atelier Kreslo’s Farewell Bake Sale that opened today.   I am only showing a few of the goodies you can find at the bake sale.  While these cakes look absolutely yummy, personally I am more likely to take a serving or two of the creme brulee.

Credits:
Hair – Truth – Hollana
Top – The Little Bat – Say It Tank
Shorts – Erratic – Briony Black
Flour Tattoo – {Kindred}
Oven Glove – Fai Da Te

Scene:
Kitchen Set – LAQ Decor
Tall Birthday Cake – Pilot @ Atelier Kreslo’s Farewell Bake Sale
Roz’s Choco-Cherry OmgFrosting Cake – Olive @ Atelier Kreslo’s Farewell Bake Sale
Zen’s Famous Berry Cookies Pink & Blue Tin – BoOgErS @ Atelier Kreslo’s Farewell Bake Sale
Creme Brulee – [RazzBerry Inc.] @ Atelier Kreslo’s Farewell Bake Sale
Strawberry Tart – [RazzBerry Inc.] @ Atelier Kreslo’s Farewell Bake Sale
Pizza’s Bubbly Bread Loaf – Pizza’s @ Atelier Kreslo’s Farewell Bake Sale
Tala Laval’s Sour Cherry Pie – Lost Junction @ Atelier Kreslo’s Farewell Bake Sale
Vita Kitchen Cook Books – [ARIA]
Grinder – Dust Bunny @ The Season’s Story
Teapot – Dust Bunny @ The Season’s Story
Bags of Flour – Apple Fall
Laurel Cottage Herbs – {what next}
Aloe Pot Mini – The Loft
Blender – Dust Bunny @ The Season’s Story
Hanging Bamboo Herbs – Organica
Spice Bottles Rack – Kopi
Granny’s Winter Cottage Baking Set – 8f8 {Dec. 2014 Arcade}
Dough Bowl – Dreamland Designs
Kitchen Bowl Set – Dreamland Designs

Pose – Day Dreamer Pose Set by Kirin {Slightly modified with Animare HUD}

Listen now.

Black and White

I was standing next to the dog on a stand going through poses when I came to this one and chuckled that it looked like I was scolding the dog and decided to shoot the picture like this.  I mentioned yesterday that I had fixed my problem with shadows and if you look at the wall you can see the shadow of the window.  That’s the result of using advanced lighting and a favorable wind light.   I added a burst of light to come through the window with Pic Monkey and decided to go with a black and white for my final outcome.

Even though I don’t crash anymore, enabling the advanced lighting feature does seem to slow me down considerably.  I’ll have to continue to play with it some more, though for now I like having the ability to use shadows.

Credits:
Hair – D!va – Yunie (Onyx) @ Collabor88
Top – Tee*fy – Laura Unbuttoned Knotted Shirt Blue Gingerham
Skirt – {amiable} – Mixtulle Lace Skirt White @ The Seasons Story
Hands & Feet – SLink – AvEnhance Hands Relaxed & Flat Feet
Scene:
Shed RARE – Hideki @ Oh My Gacha
Neva’s Vintage Lockers – Apple Fall @ The Chapter Four
Neva’s Sideboard – Apple Fall @ The Chapter Four
Fresh Milk Sign – Junk
Neva’s Antique Scales – Apple Fall @ The Chapter Four
Dining Table – Hideki @ Oh My Gacha
Dining Chair – Hideki @ Oh My Gacha
Neva’s Fresh Apple Pie – Apple Fall @ The Chapter Four
Drawer – Hideki @ Oh My Gacha
Bowl with Utensils – Hideki @ Oh My Gacha
Memos – Hideki @ Oh My Gacha
Coffee – Hideki @ Oh My Gacha
Neva’s Finial Wall Sconce – Apple Fall @ The Chapter Four
Crate with Bottles – Ex Machina @ The Cosmopolitan Room
Tartan Stool – Hideki
Wire Egg Basket – Kopi
Florcitas – Ionic
Ultimate Great Dane – Zooby
Pose: Click! #2 by Del May

I’m a bit squirrely.

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Only because I spent the good majority of my time in Second Life this evening resolving my issue of not being able to use shadows and was successful only to not even use the picture showing the shadows.   Maybe tomorrow.
To make a long story short. I updated my driver, which after some slight adjustments fixed the crashing problem when I enabled advanced lighting.  Though if it were that easy.  That in turn created a problem of mesh going invincible as a result of the AMD Catalyst 14.12 driver not rendering rigged mesh unless the hardware skinning is disabled.  Well doing that meant I couldn’t use advanced lighting and that means no shadows.  A little more researching the issue led me to Inara Pey’s blog, where it provided a workaround to this problem.   Basically copying some DLL files and placing them into your viewer folder and that ultimately solved the last problem.
I feel all sorts of accomplished now.
Credits:
Dress – Junbug – Helena Night
Crown – FDD – Aracelis Crown Silver Ultra @  Totally Top Shelf
Earrings – FDD – Aracelis Earrings Silver @ Totally Top Shelf
Necklace – FDD – Aracelis Necklace Silver Rare @ Totally Top Shelf
Chain Collar – Luas – Ashanti Chain Top Silver @ Countdown Room
Scene:
Squirrels on Tree Stump – United InshCon
Book Cage – The Loft @ Collabor88
Grasses – Happy Mood
Pose: Temptress Set by Ma Vie

Airing out the d…y laundry.

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Again, just recently two of my pictures were selected for the photo cover of two Flickr groups that I post my pictures in.  The first group was SL Home & Decor and they selected one of my New Year’s Eve pictures in which I blogged product for Aphrodite. The other group was [CIRCA] and they selected my Christmas post on their products I blogged during the holiday.   As of this posting they are still up, though possibly just a click away before being replaced with another photo.
Those are the unexpected little treats that have made my time doing photography in Second Life a nice and worthwhile experience.   Thank you to those groups and for everyone that takes the time to favor one of my pictures on Flickr.  It is always interesting to see the pictures that get the most hits, because it’s usually the ones I spend the least amount of time on or not my own personal favorites.
As an outlet to relax and have fun I just let myself go with the moment.  There are some days I’m just more inspired than other days and a scene gets developed without any planning or thoughts beforehand.  I call it a success if I’m really lucky and my mind isn’t suffering short term memory loss that day and I’m able to recall items that I have in my inventory to be able to use.  Then I can use my Flickr for inventory control.
Sorry, there was no airing out of dirty laundry… that solitary d really stood for daily.
Enjoy your Wednesday! 🙂
Credits:
Hair – Argrace – Haku in Black
Shirt – [Deadwool] – Nimes Denim Shirt
Skirt – [Love Re Me] – Skirt #02 @ The Chapter Four
Boots – Aphorism – Cavalry Boots Black
Bubble Pipe – Leonard
Camera – ANE – Vega Vintage Camera Classic Clean
Hands – Slink – Avatar Enhancement Hands Relaxed
Scene:
Tree – 3D Trees – Winter Ancient Virginia Live Oak
Grasses – *alirium* – Puffy & Itchy Grass Frozen
Laundry Basket – Apple Fall @ The Chapter Four
Wringer Bench – Dutchie {past subscriber gift}
Clothesline – Spank Hellmann
Folded Clothes – Fanatik Home
Crates – Ex Machina @ Cosmopolitan
Handle of Whiskey – Kalopsia
Pose: Despondent by Del May

Here little birdies.

“My heart swings back and forth between the need for routine and the urge to run.” 

010 The Birds

Credits:
Skin – WoW Skins – Fionora Dark Tan
Makeup – The {Wicker} Peach – Long Winter 2
Hair – [Entwined] – Ivery
Hat – PPK – Winter Hat White {gacha} @ 30L Winter Fair
Scarf – PPK – Winter Neckscarf {gacha} @ 30L Winter Fair
Pauldrons – Flecha – Odin Fur Pauldrons White {gacha} @ 30L Winter Fair
Hands – SLink – Avatar Enhancement Hands Relaxed
Dress – May’s Soul – Derire Dress Black {gacha} @ 30L Winter Fair

Scene:
Enchanted Winter Forest – Sweet Revolutions
Snow Drifts – Skye Studio
Birds – from Harmony Pose by Le Poppycock @ The Liaison Collaborative

Pose: Knitwear3 by Bauhaus Movement