This year has been a bit busier than what I remember it being previous years. I know in large it’s due to taking on more blogging commitments and I recognize that simply from the fact that I have yet to open a quarter of my arcade items that were purchased and not given to me as a blogger package.  I really have no problem with it. If I didn’t enjoy this I simply wouldn’t do it.

I also have not had time to unpack some of the advent or hunt gifts I find as I am always on the lookout for home and garden decor.  I find hunts are sometimes one of the best sources for me finding more one of a kind items or the unusual or even home decor stores I wasn’t aware of.

So last night I decorated a whole cottage with a bunch of Christmas decor mostly from decor items received from hunts, advent and group gifts and maybe a few other pieces bought or given through a blogger pack.  It gave me a feeling of nostalgia and a small dose of guilt of not doing it sooner.

Today I’m showcasing a new hair style by Tukinowaguma that’s available at Tres Chic. It’s a sweet and stylish updo that’s perfect for those holiday parties as is the Antonina dress by Fame Femme, that has a fun bow going down the open back that adds a little sexiness to the dress.  Both of these items can be found in different colors at the event.

The decor being featured is by [CIRCA], which are items in their Holiday Advent Tree. There is a group that you need to join, it’s the [CIRCA] Living – Christmas Advents (in-world) and it’s free to new members.  Each day items have been added to the squares on the wall tree near the inside entrance. Items do cost from $1 – $75 lindens and some even at $0 lindens.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get these items until a couple of days ago, so it’s a bit of a short notice and hopefully she will leave them out a bit longer as the group will be closing the Eve of Dec. 24th.  The wall strip art in red plaid is  available currently at the Midwinter Fair.

Edited: A note on the advent for [CIRCA].  The creator will be opening the advent for days 8-24 on December 24th, so you will still have time to grab anything you like from those days.

Two more cats being shown from the Munchkin Kitten Gacha by JIAN at The Fantasy Collective.

Have a fabulous Wednesday Thursday!

Credits:
*Hair: Taube by Tukinowaguma @ Tres Chic
*Dress: Antonina Dress – Red by fame femme @ Tres Chic

Scene:
*”Snow Valley” Snowflake Wall Strip Art – Red Plaid by [CIRCA] @ Midwinter Fair 

*Holiday Advent Tree Decor by [CIRCA] {Edited to include Days}
-“Snow Days” Cookie Wall Hanging – Classic Plaid [Day 14-20]
-“Northern Forest” Winter House Scene [Day 8-14]
-“Joyful Plaid” Squishy Cube Seat – Cream Mix [Day 14-20]
-“Holiday Lane” Sapling Sac – Xmas Green [Day 1-7]
-“Northern Forest” Holiday Wreath Ring – Red / Gold [Day 8-14]
-“Joyful Plaid” Squishy Cube Seat – Navy Green [Day 14-20]

*Munchkin Kitten Gacha by JIAN @ The Fantasy Collective
JIAN Munchkin Kittens :: Grey Companion Kitten
JIAN Munchkin Kittens :: White Companion Kitten

Yule Sledge /Just Deco by {vespertine} @ Tannenbaum Holiday Market
Christmas Gift Boxes by {vespertine} @ Tannenbaum Holiday Market
– Giftbox 1 /Green- trans
– Giftbox 1 /Yellow- trans
– Giftbox 1 /Red – trans
– Giftbox 2 /Green – trans
– Giftbox 3/ Pom Jingle/ trans
– Giftbox 3/ Pom Snow/ trans
Painting [Hare by Dore] by .random.Matter.  @ The Chapter Four {Christmas Gift – Group Required}
Table w/ Decor by DRD {Dec. Group Gift}
Gratiam.Tree by LeLutka {Dec. Group Gift}
Noelle Cottage V1.1 by Trompe Loeil @ Collabor88