Oh how I love to be home

On January 19, 2017 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Gacha, HomeLeave a comment

I’m back today with my originally planned and intended post showcasing some new decor releases. The first are these black chairs and sofa by Culprit that are adult oriented. Though it does have some regular sit animations for male, female and for couples as well as more intimate animations for those who desire a little more. The fireplace is also part of this set and can be found at this month’s round of Romp in black and brown.

The other item that is being featured is the latest contemporary loft/skybox by DaD Designs. You can find the details on the loft below credits and it’s now available at the Ultra Event.

Credits:
*The Loft Skybox by DaD DESIGN @ Ultra Event
*Chesterfield Sofa Black (Adult) by Culprit @ Romp
*Chesterfield Chair Black (Adult) by Culprit @ Romp
*Victorian Fireplace by Culprit @ Romp
*Padded Massage Table Black (Adult) by Culprit @ Romp
Sand Clock Table 02. by [BDKX] @ The Crossroads
Tapas! by GA Home @ The Project Se7en
Candle Sconce by The Loft @ Collabor88
Yoga Sculpture by The Loft @ Collabor88
Yoga Blocks by The Loft @ Collabor88
Yoga Tray by The Loft @ Collabor88
08_Romantic Winter::Vases by OneDecor @ The Crossroads
Library Bookshelves by Dutchie
Arizona-Living Room Wall Art by Bazar
Tornot-Study Art by Bazar
Paris – Flowers by Bazar
Arizona-Books Clutter by Bazar
Paris – Books by Bazar
Powpon Pouf w/ Texture changer by Soy @ The Liaison Collaborative

*The Loft Contemporary skybox/loft
Footage: 30.5x 28.0
Land Impact: 50
copy/modify yes (script are not mod)
no transfer
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I am very proud to present my latest creation “The Loft skybox” 100% original mesh. “The Loft” is a Contemporary Skybox/Loft.

It is a large and spacious loft divided into several areas

Will you walk with me in silence?

On January 19, 2017 By AlexaIn Events, Exploring, FashionLeave a comment

It has been a chaotic week since having to make a quick trip out of town over the weekend past and while I got back sooner than I expected it just feels like my mind and body haven’t caught up.

I’m going to sneak in a fashion post before my originally planned decor post for today. I was a bit tired to put together the finishing touches on credits and the extra pictures so this one was the easiest to work with. I’m showcasing one of Wasabi Pills new hairstyles called London, which is out now at the Ultra Event. It’s short, sweet and stylish. The pearl necklace is a new release by Lucas Lameth and I thought it fit perfectly with this long dress by United Colors that is currently at Tres Chic. The necklace can be found at the (luc) boutique main store.

The dog is part of a pose by Fashiowl and it’s at the Tres Chic as well. I had to wear the pose as the sim did not allow rez, so it could be a little off from it’s original pose. There are about 4 poses with the dog.

Stay tuned for some decor posts in the next days.

Credits:
*Hair: London Mesh Hair by Wasabi Pills @ Ultra Event
* Freyjas Promise Necklace by (luc) boutique
*Susan_Dress_All in 1_Maitreya by United Colors @ Tres Chic
Skin: Allana (LeLutka Applier) Toffee by [theSkinnery]
Maitreya Body & Lelutka Head in Basics

*Pose: Doberdog by Fashiowl @ Tres Chic

For the beauty of the rose we also water the thorns ~ African Proverb

On January 15, 2017 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Gacha, Home4 Comments

Happy Sunday! My post is very short as I don’t have much time before I have to finish getting ready to leave town until Tuesday. I will not be posting until my return as I am not taking a laptop for the short duration.

All the details are below, but showing all amazing things from designers/creators and events that I participate in. The newest event being featured today is Tres Chic, which opens up two days from now on 17th January.

Have a great rest of Sunday and see you sometime Wednesday!

PS — check out my latest addition to my family — is he not adorable? I haven’t named him yet, as I’m waiting for a name to gradually come to me.

Credits:
*Hair: Nyssa Mesh Hair by Wasabi Pills @ Uber
*Dress: Tammy Maitreya Lara by Legal Insanity @ Tres Chic **Opens 17 January**
*Shoes: Watsonia-Maitreya by #EMPIRE @ The Seasons Story
Wearing Basics

Scene:
*”New Year” Drink Shaker & Cocktail by [CIRCA] @ Swank
*Carol – Books under Glass by [Black Tulip] @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Carol – Chest of Drawers by [Black Tulip] @ The Liaison Collaborative
*6. (luc) Chocolate Faux Fur Rug by (luc) boutique Decor @ The Seasons Story
*Odette Armchair Black/Gold by 22769 ~ [bauwerk] @ The Liaison Collaborative
Cabaret- Princess Puss – Ginger by Birdy
Bulldog by Tomato Park

*Pose: La Vie en Rose – Female Pose by :LW: Poses @ Tres Chic **Opens 17 January**

Baby I got your number, oh, and I know that you got mine…

On January 14, 2017 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Gacha, HomeLeave a comment

While I am usually drawn more to neutral warm colors for my own personal likes when I am decorating my own homes — I do like white and light colors. I think part of the reason that I’m drawn to warmer colors is that I grew up in a large family and light colors was never an option. My paternal grandmother on occasion had light color furniture, but she lived on the west coast and visits there were for short weeks at a time. My maternal grandmother had two living rooms, a formal and non formal one, but both were warm colors.

It’s one of the reasons to love about Second Life decorating. You can experiment as much as you like with decorating — trying something that may not be your usual style or colors and replace it so quickly if it’s not to your liking. If you’re like me and often stick to warm colors how about shifting to something new.

Today, I’m showing a new release by a store that I just started blogging for known as (luc) boutique, that specializes in jewelry and home decor. I hope to be showing you some more great things in the future.

I’m featuring a few pieces from their gacha at The Season’s Story. There are 12 pieces total, of which I am using 9 listed below under credits. The pouf is by Soy, and it’s at this round of The Liaison Collaborative. You can also find the updo hairstyle that I’m wearing by D!va and the fur jacket by Mimikri at the same event.

The lingerie Mimiry in black is by Mushilu for Oh My Gacha. You can view the gacha key here.

Happy Saturday!

Credits:
*Hair “Gracie” by D!va @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Mimiry Black Set by Mushilu @ Oh My Gacha!
1. Top Belt Black {Rare}
2. Mid Belt Black {Rare}
3. Botton, Botton Belt & Leg Warmers Black
*Fur Jacket / Fancy Blush_FM_Maitreya by Mimikri @ The Liaison Collaborative
Smart Phone2 by {what next}

Scene:
*(luc) boutique Decor @ The Seasons Story
1. (luc) Spare Comforts
2. (luc) Porcelain Reed Diffuser
4. (luc) Seaglass Lamp
5. (luc) Rattan Divider, White
7. (luc) Sable Faux Fur Rug
8. (luc) Halcyon Accent Table, Mint
10. (luc) Promise of Angels
11. (luc) Happiness is Homemade, Canvas Art
12. (luc) Calming Candle
*Powpon Pouf w/ Texture Changer by Soy @ The Liaison Collaborative
10_Romantic Winter::Couch PG_Rare by OneDecor @ The Crossroads
Birdlandia Pop Up Book by {vespertine}
Tastes of Italy by GA Home
Home used: “Devonshire Manor” by DaD DESIGN

Pose: Temptation by CW Poses

Blesssed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape

On January 13, 2017 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home1 Comment

If you’ve made it into Collabor88 this round you know the theme is all about fitness and unKindness has a yoga studio that is just fabulous to get your bums in shape. I seriously love this yoga mat. I went through all the animations it has to offer and it really has some awesome yoga and exercise animations that are smooth and flow easily with your avatar. It was hard to choose one to take a picture with, but this particular one won out as I thought of how it would feel to even attempt it in real life. I don’t know. I’m not trying it any time soon. It makes me feel sore just looking at it!

Most of the items pictured are from the set including those neon signs of stud angel or stud devil. I know — decisions decisions, but how about one of each? The bodysuit that I’m wearing is from {Luxuria}, which is an applier system and can be found at this round of The Liaison Collaborative.

Have a great start to your weekend!

*Updated on 1-17-17 to correct LM.

Credits:*
*Lia Bodysuit – Applier – Island Paradise Blue by {Luxuria} @ The Liaison Collaborative
Hair: Quinn by [Elikatira]
Wearing Basics

Scene:
*Yoga Studio Set by unKindness @ Collabor88
uK – Yoga Mat w/ Pillow [Color Change]
uK – Vibes and Tribes Sign
uK – Mat Crate Peace
uK – Mat Crate Calm
uK – Mat Crate Relax
uK – Palm Incents Burner
uK – Meditation Candle Shanti
uK – Meditation Candle Om

*Neon Wall Signs by unKindness @ The Mens Department
uK – Get Lit Sign
uk – Neon Stud Devil
uk – Neon Stud Angel

Potted Ponytail Palm [Ssize] by Soy
Turntable Boombox TT-X9-1000 by Seven Emporium
Record Crate by Hideki
Vinyl Records Collection – Is This It by {Arcana}
House: The Cave Contemporary Skybox by DaD Designs

Nothing says home like the smell of baking

On January 11, 2017 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Gacha, Home2 Comments

There was a time that I really enjoyed baking and did a lot of it as I always loved having some coffee dessert on hand for family and friends when they visited, even though I didn’t drink coffee myself. I still enjoy it even if I bake mostly for a holiday or a special occasion these days. When I moved it was an opportunity to go through the the collection of baking pans, measurement cup sets, gadgets and tools that I acquired over the years. I downsized considerably.

It’s no different here in Second Life, where I’ve collected a lot of kitchen ware over the years. I’m just not ready to downsize here just yet. It’s all this wonderful realistic pieces of home goods, baking ware and gadgets that makes our kitchens come to life. I’m not disappointed with the newest releases by Ionic and Serenity Style. I mixed both with some old gacha favorites to put this kitchen scene together. There’s just too many pieces to reference, but all items used are mentioned below.

I’m also featuring a new hair release by eXxEsS called Citron, which is a long hair style even if you can’t see the back. It includes the new “Breeze” technology that animates the hair and a texture HUD that has 56-single tone hair colors. The lovely dress with a lace pattern is from Noche and it’s available in several colors at The Liaison Collaborative. Make sure to go check out this event, it’s one of the best for home, garden, fashion and a whole lot more.

Anyways, thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day, night or whatever it is for you right now.

Credits:
*Hair: Citron A by eXxEsS
*Daniella Dress/Baige – Lara by NOCHE. @ The Liaison Collaborative
Wearing Basics

Scene:
*Northern Life Gacha by Ionic @ The Chapter Four
ionic : Northern House RARE
ionic : Country table
ionic : Country Chair
ionic : Onions & Potatoes shelf
ionic : Kitchen work table
ionic : Rolling pins & wooden bowls
ionic : Tea cookies
ionic : Hanging casseroles
ionic : Cookware & Loaves

*Let’s to Bake Gacha by Serenity Style @ The Liaison Collaborative
Serenity Style- Keep in order boxes
Serenity Style- Baking Tools
Serenity Style- Saucepan
Serenity Style- Muffins Plate
Serenity Style- Flour Pack
Serenity Style- Milk bottle
Serenity Style- Baking Table RARE
Serenity Style- Milkmaid & Eggs RARE
Serenity Style-Sugar

Neva’s Antique Scales by Apple Fall
Kitchen Basics – Full Shelf RARE by Tres Blah
Kitchen Basics – Bakeware 1 by Tres Blah
Kitchen Basics – Coffee Pot 2 by Tres Blah
Shabby Kitchen Shelf by HIDEKI
HIDEKI – Shabby Closet by HIDEKI
HIDEKI – Hallway Rug by HIDEKI
Ready to Bake – Spices & Flavorings by *Second Spaces*
THB – Wooden Spoons by [PM]Pixel Mode
THB – Wisk 1 by [PM]Pixel Mode
Cotton Bowl by PLAAKA
The Arcade Love Curtain Pane Mod Trans 2 by Scarlet Creative
Licking Red Cat *GIFT* by ..::THOR::..

Pose: Lotus Pose by Kirin

Never stop learning, because life never stops to teach you

On January 11, 2017 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, Landscaping, ToddleeDoo1 Comment

I absolutely love this “Once Upon a Time – Vintage School” gacha set, a newly released set by THOR for this month’s round of Chapter Four. Everything pictured minus the attic building and some stack of books are part of the set. There is a total of 45 items with 18 mini-sets, 3 rare and 1 reward. The rares are the table, chair and the blackboard and they all have animations. My favorite piece is actually the spinning top toy as I have one of these in real life that my eldest sister gave me, because she knows I have a love for old stuff.

The rustic attic is by Pixel Mode and it is another great decor item at this round of The Liaison Collaborative and was just perfect for creating this school setting. It has a land impact of 18 and it has a texture change floor that can be accessed by clicking the door. Makes for a great one room home as well.

I’m also featuring the items that I am wearing. The hair is a relatively new release by enVOGUE called Giovanna and it’s available at the main store. The dress is another find at the Liaison Collaborative and it’s by Entice and available in several colors. The Oyster heels/boot type combo are by Empire and are currently at Uber. I can never say enough that I love the concept of paying a slightly higher price for a 12-color Hud that you get when you purchase a pair of shoes from this maker. Plus the ability to mix and match on the different sections of the shoe.

Last item is the pose used, which is part of the “With My Baby” series from K&S Poses. It’s actually a modded version, as the original has the child facing you as you have your hands extended towards him or her. I just didn’t want to be the whole center of attention in this picture so I just un-linked them and turned her around.

I also want to thank my sister PB for helping me out with this picture.

Credits:
Alexa~
*Hair: Giovanna by enVOGUE
*Dress: Zip-Lock – Maitreya by Entice @ The Liaison Collorative
*Shoes: Oyster – Maitreya by EMPIRE @ Uber
Wearing Basics {w/ Catwa}

Sydney~
Hair: 83 (Brown) by *barberyumyum*
Little Bear -Glasses-resizer- by Tiny Trinkets
Backpack-Giraffe by Viv.a! Kids
Little Coat – Snow w/ Hat by {BabyBurp}
LaLaPhant Boots – Bad Seed {past 50 Limited item}

Scene:
*Rustic Attic by [PM]Pixel Mode @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Once Upon A Time – Vintage School Gacha by ..::THOR::.. @ The Chapter Four
..::THOR::.. Teacher Desk
..::THOR::.. School Gradebook
..::THOR::.. Red Yellow Apple
..::THOR::.. School Bell
..::THOR::.. Small Blackboards and chalk
..::THOR::.. Inkwell and Talc Powder
..::THOR::.. Vintage Abacus
..::THOR::.. Teacher ArmChair
..::THOR::.. Vintage Schoolbag Burgundy & Slate (wear)
..::THOR::.. Vintage Little Wood Stove (short pipe)
..::THOR::.. Vintage Alphabet poster
..::THOR::.. Vintage Worldmap
..::THOR::.. Vintage Big Blackboard
..::THOR::.. Vintage Histoire Naturelle Poster
..::THOR::.. Vintage Ocean Poster
..::THOR::.. Vintage Wood School Locker
..::THOR::.. Vintage Schoolbag Burgundy
..::THOR::.. Vintage Schoolbag Leather
..::THOR::.. Vintage Spinning Top
..::THOR::.. Vintage School Bench (s)
..::THOR:::. Donkey Cap
..::THOR::.. Paperboat
..::THOR::.. Teacher Stick (rez)
..::THOR::.. Paperplane
..::THOR::.. Tartan Lunch Boxes
..::THOR::.. Vintage Copybook
..::THOR::.. Little Woman Book
..::THOR::.. Vintage Handcart
..::THOR::.. Three Little Kittens Book
..::THOR::.. Vintage Crayons Box
..::THOR::.. Vintage Red Lunch Boxes
Old Books by Get Stuff

Outdoors:
Garden Tree 08 with Lights – Yellow Green by Happy Mood
Sirokare-kusa-kawabe mesh-6m6m by Poche

*Pose: With My Baby 06 by K&S Poses {modded by turning child around}

There is purpose in a season of waiting…

On January 9, 2017 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, Landscaping2 Comments

We were having another cold spell where temperatures dropped into the chilly 30 plus degrees last night and it made me sort of lazy to jump into Second Life even though it was my 6th Rez Day. Instead I snuggled under covers and read. This meant I didn’t take any photos to blog and then when I attempted to log in today I found that they were doing maintenance so login was disabled for some.

In short, I finally made it in-world to put this scene together, process the photos and mark down credits, which I am leaving you to peruse as it’s close to dinner time.

Credits:
*Hair: Isla Mesh Hair by Wasabi Pills @ FaMESHed
*Lya Slip Dress-Nude-Maitreya by Baiastice @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Morgan Leather Bracelet – Beyond by EarthStones @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Boots: Saponaria – Maitreya by EMPIRE @ The Chapter Four

Scene:
*Tuscany Table & Chairs Set by Bixty @ The Liaison Collaborative
-Bixty Tuscany Table
-Bixty Tuscany Cheese Wine & Bread
-Bixty Tuscany Chair
*Exclusive Decor Items by StoraxTree @ Totally Top Shelf
-Twine Wrapped Candle Fd
-Dangling Pearls Wall Clock Aa
-Burlap Bow Forest Bg
-Burlap Bow Forest Ag
-Restored Antique Porter’s Chair A4
*Pendant Light – Triangle by {e}lusive Designs @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Shadowbox by Birch @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Carry Stool B_Grey by 7mad;Ravens @ Project Se7en
Mesh – Jacob Bookcase with books (2li version) – Beech by LISP
Cabaret- Princess Puss – Ginger by Birdy
Old Manufactory by Apple Fall

Outside:
*Oak Wood {Seasons} by Little Branch @ The Men’s Department
*Wild Sassafras.v2 {4 Seasons} by Little Branch @ FaMESHed
Sirokare-kusa-kawabe mesh-6m6m by Poche

Pose: Mona Lisa by Del May

The Devonshire Manor

On January 8, 2017 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, Landscaping1 Comment

The week off I took from blogging has been productive. I managed to shave off a little over 10,000 items in my inventory and organized my folders as well. I also tackled going through a couple of my received folders that contained items purchased off market place that probably date back to when I started. Those crazy nights when I was bored and used my iPad to visit the market place and bought things I liked. I loved finding all the landscape stuff I purchased that I didn’t remember having.

Anyways, it’s great to be back to blogging. I actually started yesterday posting a picture to my other blog as I had an event that I am committed to that had already begun. I have quite a few decor items to show in the coming days, but I thought to start with showing the latest home by DaD Design and some new landscape by Little Branch.

The Devonshire Manor is a beauty of a home and it’s huge in size with a footage of 36.8 x 30, and has a land impact of 268. I absolutely love the majestic look of the home from the outside and could visualize landscaping it in many ways. Though I opted to go for a cleaner look with a narrow stream of water to run through as any body of water is always so peaceful. I’ve included the creator details on the house below as well as their ad for inside of the house.

The trees by Little Branch are the single trees in the front of the home. The first starting from the bench side are the Wild Sassafras, V1 & V2 and then the next after the twisted is the Maple Forest and the last is Oak Wood. All the trees are seasonal, meaning that on click you can pick what season you want. I kind of took advantage and used all of them on this post, but will probably use them again in outdoor posts.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Credits:
*”Devonshire Manor” by DaD DESIGN @ FaMESHed
*Oak Wood {Seasons} by Little Branch @ The Men’s Department
*Wild Sassafras.v1 {4 Seasons} by Little Branch @ FaMESHed
*Wild Sassafras.v2 {4 Seasons} by Little Branch @ FaMESHed
*Maple Forest {Seasons} by Little Branch @ The Liaison Collaborative
Marlow Bench by {what next}
Garden Tree0 8 – Yellow Green by Happy Mood
Garden Tree 07 – Green by Happy Mood
Shrub – Yellow Green by Happy Mood
Dwarf Forest [Old Gold] by *alirium*
Speargrass Patch 2012 by .:buddhabeats:.
Fu’s Grass & Popy 3tex L-mesh by Funny Honey

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DEVONSHIRE MANOR
Footage: 36,8 x 30
Land Impact: 268
Copy/modify yes (script are not mod)
No transfer
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“DEVONSHIRE MANOR” Is a beautiful family house. The style of the house the style of the houses that we usually find in some parts of England. Big windows that let in the light on foggy days of winter. A graceful, central staircase welcomes you inside with some libraries built on the sides. Two beautiful living room on the right, and on the left welcome you in and they are designed as a potential single spacious lounge. You can enter the kitchen from the main living room. Upstairs 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The master bedroom has a second room which can be used as a study or a private bathroom. The two other bedroom have a common bathroom which can be easily accessed from them. The windows of the whole house can be opened and have been arranged openings of different heights to create the most natural look possible.

Customize your home has never been easier!

INTERIOR WALLS
Scattered around the house there are buttons and by touch to access the menu where areas of the house have been loaded: For the large size of the house buttons to personalize each room they are divided on two floors

GROUND:
Main
Living Room
Kitchen
Bathroom Ground

FIRST FLOOR:
Hallway
Master Room
Bathroom MR
Room 1
Room 2
Bathroom

ACCESS: Level 0 (everyone); Level 1 Authorized Only (add a simple notecard with complete name of avatar – not the display name -; Level 2 Owner only (default). For each zone, there is 74 pre-loaded colors to choose from, to personalize your new home and make it unique internally and externally.

FLOOR:
Even the floors can be easily changed:
Edit Mode —- Select face
And you can add your favorite flooring texture
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The windows open by touch as the doors to the easy step.

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HOW TO REZ:
“DEVONSHIRE MANOR” It is a very large house so he needed to be inserted in a rezzer. Rez ground DaD DESIGN “Devonshire Manor” c / m rezzer V.1.0 and touch rez. Move the rez to the desired location and when you touch temrinato FINISH! That’s all !

Out with the old, in with the new…. Happy New Year!!!

On December 31, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Gacha, Home, Landscaping8 Comments

Well I close this year with this last picture saying goodbye to the old and hello to the new year. While my avatar looks like she might be in a state of reminiscing I can assure you she is not. I’m glad to see the back of this year that was filled with so much uncertainty, turmoil and craziness in the world and in so many of our personal lives as well. There were good moments and for those I am thankful and grateful for and as for the rest that were not I say good riddance.

I also decided last night that there is no time like the present to do what I need to do like organize my inventory, so as of today’s post I will be on a blogging break for a week. I don’t know how much I will get accomplished in that amount of time — hopefully with effort make a big enough dent to allow room for the new.

With that said I want to thank you all again for your readership, support and kind friendship throughout this year even if we have never run into each other in-world or met beyond the words and pictures we share in our blogs. May you have a safe and fun New Year!!

See you in 2017!!

Credits:
Wearing the Basics
Hair: Ky by pr!tty
Coat – Snow Neutral – Lara by Neve
*Calyssa for Maitreya Lara by N-core {Group Gift}

Scene:
*Art_Deco_Marquee Rare & Letters by 7mad;Ravens @ The Fantasy Collective
Puffy Grass [Frozen] by *alirium*
Sirokare-kusa-kawabe mesh-6m6m by Poche

Pose: Ground Sits/Pose 6 by Kirin