Home office

I’m back this evening with another post and again it’s a mixture of fashion and decor.  I’ll begin with the home decor items as this is my first post introducing you to this year’s Relay For Life Home & Garden Expo that just opened yesterday and will end on June 4th.  It’s an annual event that raises money for Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL). The Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, and RFL of SL is one of its virtual counterparts. Please visit both the Home & Garden Expo website and the RFL of SL website for more information.

The exhibitors participating at this event are required to have two 100% donation items at the Expo. These items must be new and exclusive to the Expo for the duration of the event.  Bloggers for this event are assigned to a particular sim and they are required to blog any donation items from their sim first before they can blog any other items. I believe there is a total of 9 sims for this event and I happened to get assigned to one that had relatively few creators and while I was a bit disappointed that none of these creators had blogger boxes its actually given me a little freedom to blog who ever had boxes out at other sims.  That being the case I am going to try and do my very best to feature as many creators as I can during the event that will include a mixture of donated and other items.

Today’s post has items by World of Wood, a store that specializes in quality wooden homes, lodges, cabins and furniture.  I just really liked this office set and bookshelves that come with several texture options for the wood.  I like dark wood so I chose mahogany.  Theory is a store that carries classic and contemporary furnishings and they have the English chest on barley twist legs and the brass box terrarium at the event.  The last item featured from this event is the trellis with orange climbing roses just outside the window by TerraShop, a store that makes quality mesh flowers and plants.

Then I’m featuring items by 22769, a well known store that carries a little bit of everything in home and garden decor.  They are participating in a few events this month. The Colonial lounge set is their release for The Challenge Event.  The set includes the bench, side table, elephant picture and the pineapple lamp.  The plant on the stand and on the chest are their release for this month’s round of The Liaison Collaborative, which I’ve previously featured in another recent post. The plate with donuts is from their Sugar Shock gacha set at The Gacha Garden. If you want to see the key for this set, visit here.  The cute puppy underneath the bench is by {Your Dreams}, and is at Tres Chic.

If you’re still reading at this point, thank you! Most of the fashion items are by creators participating at this month’s round of Tres Chic.  Hair by Sintiklia, with this lovely dress by Clef de Peau and watch by [Zoom].  The heels I’m wearing is a new release by Empire at this round of Collabor88. The pose used is by an lar [poses] available at Tres Chic.

Peruse the credits for everything else shown in the pictures.

Credits:
*Hair: Olivia Bento Rigged by Sintikilia @ Tres Chic
*Dress: Mavi Dress Chartreuse (Lara) by Clef de Peau @ Tres Chic
*Moylan Watch: Classic Edition by [Z O O M] @ Tres Chic
*Shoes: Ranunculus – Maitreya by Empire @ Collabor88

Scene:
*Bookshelf Set by World of Wood @ RFL Home & Garden Expo
WoW Bookcase (7)
WoW Bookcase (1)
WoW Bookcase (5)
WoW Bookcase (3)
WoW Bookcase (4)

*County Office Set by World of Wood @ RFL Home & Garden Expo
Country Office Chair
Country Office Desk
W.o.W. ~ Laptop
Office Dieffenbachia
W.o.W. Carpet

*Brass Box Terrarium by :: THEORY :: @ RFL Home & Garden Expo
*English Chest on Barley Twist Legs 1.2 by :: THEORY :: @ RFL Home & Garden Expo

*Trellis With Orange Climbing Roses MT by TerraShop @ RFL Home & Garden Expo

*Housing Used: Repurposed Barn House by 22769 @ FaMESHed
*Colonial Lounge Set by 22769 for The Challenge22769 ~ [bauwerk]
22769 – Colonial Lounge Sidetable
22769 – Colonial Lounge Bench
22769 – Elephant Picture
22769 – Pinapple Lamp
*Plate with Donuts – Common by 22769 @ The Gacha Garden 
*Hanging Plant – Style One – On Plantstand by 22769 @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Hanging Plant – Style One – Alone by 22769 @ The Liaison Collaborative

*Cute Puppies – Bailey by {Your Dreams} @ Tres Chic 

MyHelsinki Coffee & Cinnamon Roll by MadPea
Frank Set by Ariskea & The Den @ The Men’s Department
-Ariskea[Frank] Vases
-Ariskea[Frank] Create your own Future Frame
-Ariskea[Frank] Road Frame
-Ariskea[Frank] Motivation Frame
-Ariskea[Frank] Leather Chair [Adult]
-Ariskea[Frank] Little Marble Bush
Christine Wine Bottle by [Black Tulip]
Jones Curtains by ChiMia

*Pose: The Tara Mini Series Set by an lar [poses] @ Tres Chic

Morning sunshine

It’s an early post today as I’ve been up for two hours already and before the lack of my normal sleep hours catches up with me I’ll take advantage to post.

Today’s is another mixture of fashion and decor and most of it is from this round of Cosmopolitan that ends tomorrow so you still have time to grab some amazing things. If you’re not familiar with this event, it’s bi-weekly and has everything from poses, to clothing to decor.

I’m wearing jewelry by Supernatural in the gold tone, but you can find it also in 3 other options. The dress top is by Elegance Boutique and if pink isn’t your color then you have 15 other colors choices.  The panties are from JF Design, which are part of their bra/top and panties/skirt ensemble that is super sexy as well. You can find all these items at Cosmopolitan. The skin that I’m using is by YS&YS and it’s an applier for the Lelutka bento head called Paris and available at a new event called eBento. It’s their first round and by the name you know it’s all centered around everything bento.  The event ends June 7th so plenty of time to visit.

The Chinese bathroom decor is by ETNIA, which is available as individual items or as a fatpack with items ranging from 1 to 4 land impact. It’s available at Cosmopolitan. The house that I am using in this picture is by Schultz Bros., which is their participation for the May subscription box of Deco(c)rate. It’s too late to get the box at the lower rate, but you can still grab it at a higher price.  Visit their website for more information.

The last item is the pose, which is by Di’s Opera, that is part of their graceful set and available at Cosmopolitan.

Have a great Saturday and if I am able to I will be posting again to bring you some of the great home and garden decor at the just opened Home & Garden Expo, which is an annual event that works to raise funds for Relay For Life of Second Life. More about this event with my first post.

Credits:
*Skin: Paris Tone 02 Skin Applier – Lelutka Bentho Head by *YS&YS* @ eBento
*Alba Earring & Necklace [Gold] by .::Supernatural::. @ Cosmopolitan
*Dress – Pink – “Chloe” – Maitreya Lara by Elegance Boutique @ Cosmopolitan
*”Sisley” Panties (Maitreya) – Sugar Pink by JF Design @ Cosmopolitan
Hair: Asuka by Truth

Scene:
*Moderna House by [Schultz Bros.] @ May Deco(c)rate 
*Chinese Bathroom Set by [ETNIA] @ Cosmopolitan
[ETNIA] Chinese Bathroom – Sink
[ETNIA] Chinese Bathroom – Mirror
[ETNIA] Chinese Bathroom – Soap Pump
[ETNIA] Chinese Bathroom – Toothbrushes in Vase
[ETNIA] Chinese Bathroom – Napkin Box
[ETNIA] Chinese Bathroom – Dry Plant Vase

*Pose: Graceful Set by Di’s Opera @  Cosmopolitan

Sweet friendships always refreshes the soul

Morning and Happy Friday!! I hope your weekend is off to a good start and while I have somewhat of a busy one with things I have to get done I’m looking forward to mine.

Today’s post is a collaboration with fellow blogger and someone I now call friend, Jules, who has her own blog at Sunshine & Sparkles.  It’s an appropriate name for her, as her personality is all sunshine and sparkles and I really like that about her. Plus she shares my sun sign of Aries, with our birthdays just days apart, so we’re finding that we have a lot in common including our feisty nature.  I think she has more patience than me and might not be as stubborn as I can be at times.  I know that’s hard to believe, but alas it’s true as much as I hate to admit it.  I do try to reign it in, because it’s not really endearing qualities to have.

Anyways, check out credits below for the amazing stuff we’re showing and as soon as Jules posts I’ll link up her blog once again here.

Have a fabulous rest of the day!

Credits:
*Hair: Stephanie by Wasabi Pills @ Rewind
*Dress: Lauren – Maitreya by The Annex @ The Liaison Collaborative
Shoes: Grace – Maitreya by N-Core

Scene:
*Chocolate & Cherry Cake by SPELL @ The Chapter Four
French Country Canopy Pergola by  CHEZ MOI @ Ultra
French Country Table & Chairs by CHEZ MOI @ Ultra
Potted Plants by CHEZ MOI @ Ultra
Maylett Lounger Sofa by Raindale @ The Crossroads
Maylett Coffee Table With Decor (Linked) by Raindale @ The Crossroads
Maylett Rug by Raindale @ The Crossroads
Teacup Pomeranian – Sleep (Black) by MishMish
Curry and Spinach Tofu Balls by Ionic
Chips and Guacamole by Bueno
Bronze Plant Stand (Tall) by {what next} @ Collabor88
Oasis Bloom – Succulent Planter by {what next} @ Collabor88
Wall Hanging Plant #2 by {what next} @ Collabor88
Wall Hanging Plant #1 by {what next} @ Collabor88
Flagstones by Apple Fall
Wine & Cheese Set by Zen Creations
Dwarf Forest [Old Gold] by *alirium*
Wild Flowers – Quenn Ann’s Lace by Heart Garden

We’ve all gone a little mad here

It’s early in the morning or really late as they both apply in this case, so I am not going to ramble at all.  I’m just going to point you to credits, to get all the info on the two items I’m showcasing.  The pretty greenhouse by N4RS and the Mad Hatter party gacha  by SPELL.

Have a great one!

Post edited to include second photo.

Credits:
*Greenhouse by N4RS @ FaMESHed
*Mad Hatter Party Gacha by SPELL @ The Chapter Four
SPELL : Fruitcups
SPELL : A Strawberry Tart on a Plate
SPELL : Blueberry Angel Food Cake
SPELL : Painted Cupcakes Roses
SPELL : Antique Poker Cards
SPELL : Stack of Tea Cups [Colors]
SPELL : Green Tea Set
SPELL : Stack of Tea Cups [White]
SPELL : A key to Wonderland [book]
SPELL : Chocolate & Cherry Cake
SPELL : Four Layer Cream Cake
SPELL : Floating Tea Cups & Teapots
SPELL : Drink me bottle
SPELL : A Rose floating on tea
SPELL : A Teapot & Books
SPELL : Tea & Milk Set
SPELL : A Pansy – Creature Flower On a Tea Cup
SPELL : Magic Floating Teapot!
SPELL : Mad Hatter’s Hat
SPELL : Mad Hatter Party Table & Chairs – Rare

Dwarf Forest [Old Gold] by *alirium*
Garden Tree 07 – Green by Happy Mood
Puffy Grass [Brown] by *alirium*
Dirt Road by Happy Mood
Timid Flowers by Serious Business
Titan [Old Gold] by *alirium*
Wild Flowers – Queen Ann’s Lace by Heart Garden
Rocks in the Forest by Happy Mood
Sheep by Just Animals

Test run

Nope, it’s not my wedding, but it can be yours as this month’s theme at On9 is all about weddings.  Everything besides the spring lights pergola by unKindness available now at FaMESHed and wildflowers of Queen Ann’s lace by Heart is at this months event of On9.

See the credits below for everything shown.

Credits:
*Hair: Vico by Tukinowaguma @ On9
*Wedding Party Gacha – Veil 1 by Austris @ On9
*Wedding Party Gacha – Necklace by Austris @ On9
*Dress: Jasmine (Maitreya) by [Aleutia] @ On9

Scene:
*Romantic Wedding Set by Aphrodite Shop @ On9
-“Romantic Wedding” Wedding Arch
-“Romantic Wedding” Wedding Trees
-“Romantic Wedding” Wedding Chairs
-“Romantic Wedding” Animated Altar
-“Romantic Wedding” Altar Roses B
-“Romantic Wedding” RosePetals B
*Wedding Drape by [ChicBuildings] @ On9
*Spring Lights Pergola by unKindness @ FaMESHed
*Wild Flowers – Quenn Ann’s Lace by Heart Gardens

*Pose: Bridal Set by {QP} @ On9

Out in the country somewhere

I actually have one more for 6th Republic and it’s to show this sidecar motorcycle from Anhelo, which is just super awesome.  The set actually includes a few more pieces like a tent, cot and tree stump with some decor that are great for some role-play scene.  Though I think you’ll agree with me that this sidecar motorcycle is a beauty on its own and great for a trip into the country, which Elton and I did just that.

I’m also showcasing the decor pieces by Tentacio, which is part of their Stockholm Trip Gacha at 6th Republic as well.  The hair is by DeLa and will be at the upcoming round of Tres Chic.

Have a great one!

Credits:
*Hair: Maree Fitted by =DeLa*= @ Tres Chic
Romper: Lima. Maitreya by Scandalize @ The Chapter Four
Shoes: Tiffany – Maitreya Lara by N-core

Scene:
*Sidecar Motorcycle by Anhelo @ 6th Republic
*Stockholm Trip Gacha by Tentacio @ 6th Republic
-Take Away Meal Pink
-Trolley Bag Pink
-Memories
-Candy Bar Blue
-Hydration Pink
-Study the Trip

Wildflowers – Tall Buttercups by Heart Gardens @ FaMESHed
Forest Undergrowth – Clover and Daisies by Heart Gardens
Bulldog_dog_v3.3 by [TomatoPark]

Pose: Come to me! by {Peaches}

Special moments

I had another post planned for today, but then I realized that 6th Republic is going to end in just another four days and I wanted to get this post in and not leave it to last minute.  If you haven’t been you’re missing out on some great stuff.

Besides items from 6th Republic I am also showing some fashion items from a few individual creators participating in other events as well, including this raven wall decor that you can grab only today at a bargain for Hello Tuesday.

Until next time.

Credits:
Look 1~
*Hair: Phaedra by +elua+ @ 6th Republic
*Dress: Italy Dress – Begie – Maitreya by fame femme @ 6th Republic
*Shoes: Ibiza (Maitreya) by Essenz @ 6th Republic

Look 2~
*Hair: Gin A by eXxEsS
*Formation Playsuit – Maitreya by Tetra @ Collabor88
*Shoes: Rondeletia – Maitreya by Empire @ Collabor88

Scene:
*Swiss Cafe – W/ Scripted Bench by TRINN @ 6th Republic
*Coffee Table W/ Chairs by TRINN @ 6th Republic
*Travel Bag (No Pose)- Rare  by fame femme @ 6th Republic
*Traveler’s Fedora (Venezia V.1) Charcoal by JfL @ 6th Republic
*Canvas Bag Brown by .:revival:. @ 6th Republic
*Raven Wall Lamp Single by THOR @ Hello Tuesday
Bushmead Railing Wide (Black) by Apple Fall
Flagstones by Apple Fall

Vorfreude.

I’m terribly short of words tonight, so I will leave you only with the definition of my title.

(n.) the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures.

Credits:
*Hair: Rapunzel by V/. VoluptasVirtualis @ Enchantment
*Chastity Belt (Maitreya) by Astralia @ Romp
 Nina Bra {Maitreya Lara} by .aisling. 

Scene:
*WE in London – Day Skybox Rare by Tableau Vivant @ 6th Republic
*WE in London – White Rug by Tableau Vivant @ 6th Republic
*WE in London – Wall Frame by Tableau Vivant @ 6th Republic
*WE in London – Consolle by Tableau Vivant @ 6th Republic
*WE in London – Black Lamp by Tableau Vivant @ 6th Republic
*Downes Shelf (Dark Brown / Filled) by BALACLAVA!! @ 6th Republic
*Downes Shelf Ladder (Dark Brown) by BALACLAVA!! @ 6th Republic
*PARIS Baggage V1 by NOTsoBAD @ 6th Republic
*PARIS . Macarons . V1 by NOTsoBAD @ 6th Republic
*PARIS . Champagne by NOTsoBAD @ 6th Republic
*The ‘Tamed’ Armchair – Light Brown by Every Pixel is Art @ The Men’s Department
*The ‘Tamed’ Ottoman – Light Brown by Every Pixel is Art @ The Men’s Department
*Dominus Deck – MF by N4RS @ Romp
*Clean Canvas [Deco] by N4RS @ Romp
Floor Roses by .aisling.

Pose: Obvious by CW Poses

Como la flor

One of the fun things when doing decor scenes is being able to find items that blend and fit well together. I think of it almost like being a world traveler and finding odds and pieces that you like or perhaps it’s the oddly shaped piece that has been in the family for generations.  It can be quite challenging too, perhaps especially on days when you need to get something done and you don’t feel very creative or motivated.

I was tipping the scale on the not so motivated and feeling creative when I put this together and yet I’m pleased with the final result showcasing a mixture of fashion and home decor from all over the grid. Take a look at credits to get the full list of everything shown.

Credits:
*Hair: <Iren> Natural Tones by Fabia Mesh Hair  @ Cosmopolitan 
*Dress: Mariel Dress(Maitreya)/Color Pack 1 by [LAKHSMI] @ Cosmopolitan 
*Shoes: Carmilla M Emerald by :::ChicChica::: @ Cosmopolitan 

Scene:
*Lofoten Shack by Mori @ 6th Republic
*Faux Fur Rug . Bear by Mori @ 6th Republic
*!gO! From Krakow – Folk kitchen cupboard Rare 1 by !gO! @ 6th Republic
*!gO! from Krakow – Polish Dumplings Pierogi by !gO! @ 6th Republic
*!gO! from Krakow – Folk Hope Chest by !gO! @ 6th Republic
*!gO! from Krakow – Wooden Lajkonik by !gO! @ 6th Republic
*FAKEICON / Csepel Booze Station / 13. Union Bottles by FAKEICON6th Republic
*FAKEICON / Csepel Booze Station / 15. Shot Glasses by FAKEICON6th Republic
*Calla Pot Amphora by MudHoney @ 6th Republic
*Berlin-Plant 2 by Bazar6th Republic
*Wildflowers – Tall Buttercups by Heart Gardens @ FaMESHed
*Arabian Blanket Corner – Black by [ETNIA] @ SaNaRae
*Rose Chair 1 – Orange by Myrrine @ Cosmopolitan 
*Rose Chair 2- Red by Myrrine @ Cosmopolitan 
*Silk Curtains by Puke Rainbows @ Cosmopolitan 
*Tracery Candle Set . Brown by Calm @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Tracery Wall Art . Brown by Calm @ The Liaison Collaborative

*Pose: Sherri Set by Verocity @ Cosmopolitan

In a field of wildflowers

Happy Sunday!! Plus Happy Mother’s Day to any of you who have this honor.  I had an early breakfast with mine and two of my sisters so it’s been a great morning already.

Today I’m showing Merak’s participation in the 6th Republic Event that is open for just another week.  Eva’s house is inspired by what the creator described as “authentic beauty of Santorini in Greece,” and what are small villas that you can see in all of Greece’s islands. It’s a one room house that has a porch with a land impact of 54. The set also includes some linked ceramic pots that are at the center of my picture. Not shown is the bed that is also part of the set, but seriously go check out all the great items before the event is over.

Then I’m also showing some fabulous landscape items by Heart Gardens. I’ve been a fan of their work since the early days of my SecondLife.  If you’re not familiar with them you really need to go visit them to see the variety of landscape items they have for every season.  Their recent releases have just been outstanding, like the wild flowers echinaceas shown here and currently at this round of FaMESHed, but the rest you can find at the main store.

That’s it for now, have a lovely Sunday!

Credits:
*Eva’s House by [Merak]6th Republic
*Ceramic Pots by [Merak]6th Republic

*Wild Flowers – Echinacea – Blue Dream by Heart Gardens @ FaMESHed
*Wild Flowers – Campion – Blue by Heart Gardens 
*Wildwood – Mayapple by Heart Gardens 
*Wildwood – Alder Trees – Mature by Heart Gardens 
*Wildwood – Alder Trees – Sapling by Heart Gardens

Rib Vase (White Rust) by [Merak]
Flower Vase (White Rust) by [Merak]
Gate (Blue) by [Merak]
Fence (Blue) by [Merak]
Antique GardenTile Sink by Soy
Water-Mashroom w/Water bowl  by Soy
Water-Mashroom w/ Moss ball  by Soy