Taking a break

On September 1, 2015 By AlexaIn Fashion, General4 Comments

I had planned on blogging this dress for Mexican Independence Day on September 16th, except I will not be around to do it then. I need to take a break from Second Life for now to deal with some things and so will not be blogging in the mean time.

Thank you to all my readers for your continued support as its meant a lot to me to have your readership, likes and comments. I also want to thank all the creators/designers who have honored me with their creations to share with the Second Life community and even those non-second lifers who follow. I acknowledge all the responses that I received in understanding this needed break. You are all awesome!

Until my return, may each of you continue to enjoy and have fun and don’t spend all your lindens at the gachas!

In my most authentic Mexican voice…. “Viva Second Life!”

Credits:
Hair – Wasabi Pills – Sadie
Miss Mexico National Costume – Dead Dollz {not available}

Pose by Del May

The party is here

On August 31, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home3 Comments

Credits:
Hair – No.Match – No.Call @ On9
Kasa Bikini – The Annex

Scene:
*College Pool Party” – (epia) @ The Arcade
-BBQ Grill, Beer Keg
-College Adventures Book
-Fancy Drink Cup
-Jello Shot Plate
-Megaphone
-Outdoor Pool RARE
-Party Garage RARE
-Party Sign
-Ping Pong Table
-Shot Glass Roulette & Used Sofa RARE
1 Prim Privacy Pine Grouping – 7 Pasangs to the South
Garden Tree 08 – Happy Mood
Shrub-Yellow – Happy Mood
Itchy Grass [Dark Green] – alirium
Shrub Large Green – We’re Closed
*Park Bench – [DDD]/Dysfunctional Designs
Printed Jute Rug – The Loft
Kraken Dart Board – Cheeky Pea
*”Loving Couple” Heart Couple Float – Aphrodite Shops @ Tres Chic

The bears are back!

On August 29, 2015 By AlexaIn Events1 Comment

Only a couple of days now before the doors open once again for a fresh new round of Arcade goodies. The famous collectible bears are back in town! BoOgErS has put together this fine selection of bears pictured above for the September round. There are three rares and 12 commons to be had and only 25 lindens for each pull.

There is also some cute cuddle bears that are a free gift that are not shown, but will be available at the arcade as well.

Scene:
*Bears by BoOgErS @ September 2015 Arcade *** Coming Sept. 1st***
Rare Bears: Goodnight Bear, Witch Bear and Fishin’ Bear
Common Bears: Peach Bear, Juice Box Bear, Clown Bear, Pear Bear,
Candy Corn Bear, Olive Bear, Donut Bear, Noodles Bear, Pizza Bear,
Hot Dog Bear, Fairy Bear and Ready To Go Bear

Winter Harvest Picnic Table – {what next}
Garden Tree 08 – Happy Mood
Real Grass *Green Meadow* White Flowers – KIDD Creation
Climb Frame, Carousel, Round Swing, Pyramid Net & Play Tower Rare – (epia) {past arcade gacha}

Comical Sin City

On August 27, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home1 Comment

A fellow blogger wrote in her recent post that one of her favorite things of being a virtual reality interior designer is that it allowed her to travel to all corners of the globe without leaving her home. I really liked that statement as it rings true on many fronts. Check out her blog Hidden Gems in SL.

How about transporting yourself to a comic book city? Switching from being a human avatar to being a poppet doll in mere seconds. The endless possibilities is part of the reasons that keeps many of us continually fascinated.

I’m showing the newest set from unKindness, which is now available at the Festival of Sins II Event. The sin city comic gacha has 1 rare and 9 commons with building pieces varying in impact from 1 to 60. They all have full physics allowing you to climb all over and even hide in the buildings. You can find it in the GREED section of the event.

The set reminded me of these poppet dolls from Wishbringer, which were gacha items purchased at the Fantasy Fair this year. I thought they were perfect for this city.

Credits:
*Sin City Gacha – unKindness @ Festival of Sins II Event {open until September 5th}
Poppet Avatars: PoppeLina Blonde & PoppeLina Black – Kyra Reiter/Wishbringer

Sweat the tension and stress out of your Second Life

On August 27, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, HomeLeave a comment

In need of some relaxation in your life? The [Den.] has released a sauna, which is currently available at the newest round of Uber. The perfect thing to sweat the tension and stress out of your Second Life. The size of the 100% mesh sauna is 9x9x5m with a land impact of 53 and comes with 6 animations.

The topiary plants are from [CIRCA] and come in various forms and sizes and are available at the main store.

Hope your Thursday where ever you are is less rainy than mine!

Credits:
*Sauna – The [Den.] @ Uber
NOEL: Frilled Fur Rug/Milk – {anc}
*Spring Cafe – Topiary Planter -Dblt Rount – [CIRCA]
Ines Wall Fountain – Trompe Loeil
Floored Towel & Folded Towel – Surge
Blackwell Decorative Floor Towel – [ARIA]
Newspaper and Coffee Beige w/ Steam – LISP
Sheryl Garden Lantern – MudHoney
Zaid Room Divider – Fetch {in-world store closed}
Finley Chaise Lounge – [ARIA]
Finley Side Table & Decorative Vintage Teacup – [ARIA]
Wild Thistles – Apple Fall

This home runs on staying playful

On August 25, 2015 By AlexaIn Furniture, HomeLeave a comment

New round of N21 just opened a few days ago and [ARIA] is participating with the release of the Leonora two sitter sofa. The sofa is a mid-century influenced design that comes with 6 choices for the velvet fabric, 3 wood shades for the wood portion and 10 choices for the cushion. You can find it in both adult and pg version, copy and modify materials ready.

The rest of the items are pretty much from my inventory except the fireplace, which is a decor item currently available at Collabor88.

Credits:
*Leonora Two Sitter Sofa – [ARIA] @ N21
The Arrival – Lamentation of Swans – Ispachi {store closed}
[Cherished Moments] Paws & Claws Rare – Ispachi {store closed}
Yellow Plant – Just My Imagination
Bertram Armoire – Estatica
Bertram Stool – Estatica
Artemis Fireplace – Lisp @ Collabor88
Wall Panels (dark) – Theosophy
Wood Sculpture – Bazar
Greek Vase – Bazar
Traveler Photo Frame – Bazar
Traveler Roman Amphora – Bazar
Red Round Rug – Wilson Galicia
iFall Notebook 2015 – Apple Fall
Raffles Range Planter – Patron

Sometimes being with friends is all the therapy you need

On August 23, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home1 Comment

It’s not often that I get to spend any time together in the same room with these two ladies that are friends and also part of my SL family. While two of us share the same time zone and are in the same country the other is in another part of the world 14 hours time difference.

Though when we get an opportunity to hang together, it’s always a lovely time. The conversation just flows and ranges from what we had for breakfast or dinner, the joys and struggles we may be experiencing in our lives to whatever event is going on in this world we inhabit in our down time. It really doesn’t matter what we talk about ~ it’s just an opportunity to connect with people with common interests who care for one another.

Aphrodite made it possible to share in this moment together with their summer pool party items currently available at the Cosmopolitan Event. The inflatable floater sits up to six people and has 1o sits for each sit. You get a few color choices for the floater with just a click that brings up the menu. It also includes the inflatable floating drinks cooler that comes in four options: soda, juices, booze or beer.

Next, are the beach tropic decor items by [CIRCA] now available at the main store. The lounger set has two chairs that come with 10 animations each and is perfect for around the pool or just outdoors to enjoy the last rays of summer. Not shown is a small table with tropical drinks. I like the palm motif decor, and would work wonders indoors as well when you want to bring the sunshine inside.

Credits:
Hair – Argrace – Hikari
Beach Basics Bikini – Luas

Scene:
*”Summer Pool Party” – Aphrodite Shops @ The Cosmopolitan Event
{Floater, Beers Drink Cooler and Sodas Drink Cooler}
Mediterranean Palm Tree – Kidd Creation
Crooked Palms – NT {store closed}
Sculpt Palm Tree x3 Type 2 – SimPro Designs
Floored Towel 2 & Stacked Towels – Surge
*”Beach Tropic” Miami Palms Motif Decor – [CIRCA]
*”Beach Tropic” Lounger Set – [CIRCA]
*”Beach Tropic” Sun Lotion & Mag Decor – [CIRCA]
Tropical Palm Plant v.5 Full Perm – Leika Meili
Splash Pool – Apple Fall
Headphone Skull Gold – Swallow
Sunscreen Tube – {what next}
*”Seaward” Beach Ball Multi – [CIRCA]

*Review copy

The gamers life

On August 22, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home1 Comment

It’s blistering hot outside today. It sucks the life out of you if you’re in that oppressive humid heat for very long or it does me. I’ll say thank goodness for air conditioning.

Today I’m showing a few items from a couple of creators. This gaming hole set is by Jian and it’s available starting today at the Festival of Sin Event that runs until September 15th. The set includes the tv console, chairs, pizza boxes, the gaming systems and light, table and chips. The wood texture is changeable by menu and the chairs have lots of fun poses, like this one I’m using sitting on my stomach. All that munching on junk food wore me out.

Next, is (Epia), who is participating in this round of Men Only Monthly with several new items for men. The gentlemen shoes you see on the floor, comes with a color change menu giving you eight colors to choose from. The fur hat with flaps also has color change options for both the main hat and side fur. The men are being spoiled with so much color options to choose from as the panel cap comes with even more color and design options. The Men Only Monthly runs until September 15th.

Hope you all enjoy the rest of your Saturday!

Credits:
Hair – [Entwined] – Anna {past Shiny Shabby Opening Gift}
Bees Antenna Headband {past event gift}
Top – Emery – Galadriel Top Grey
Shorts – Blueberry – Cuffed Denim Shorts Black
Shoes – Fri. – Effy Sandals

Scene:
*Games Hole Set – Jian @ Festival of Sin {August 22 thru Sept. 15th}
{Light, Table, Chair, TV Console, Pizza & Pizza Boxes, Game Systems, Chips}
*Fur Hat – (epia) @ Men Only Monthly
*Gentlemen Shoes – (epia) @ Men Only Monthly
*Five Panel Cap – (epia) @ Men Only Monthly
Tree Top Ground Version – Scarlet Creative @ Collabor88
Mesh Blinds Wide Long-Teak – Lisp
Hanging Bulb-Triple – Seven Emporium
Square Frame Wall Leaners – Sever Emporium
Rocket Chair [Flames] – 22769~[bauwerk]
Philby Record Player – Seven Emporium
Bowl of chips – Depoz Party Supplies
Assorted Candy {old items from past event}
Bottle of Verona Beer – (epia) {past arcade item}

*Review copy

A getaway where you can smell autumn in the breeze

On August 20, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, Landscaping4 Comments

I’m trying out a new theme. I loved the previous one except the lettering was quite small, so lets see how this one works.

It’s hard to believe that autumn is almost here. Not that I get to see much of the autumn season down here in my part of southern Florida. Everything stays green all year long, while many parts of the country burst into colors of orange, red and yellow. I don’t get snow either. It’s one of the nice things about my Second Life… that I can enjoy the autumn and winter season whenever I want. Not to mention the joy of setting it up and decorating in the way that I would love having it in real life.

DaD Designs is releasing a new build. The Woodstock Cottage is like the perfect home to get away to and enjoy the season. The rich dark brick and wood tones that make up this house just creates that warm and cozy atmosphere. There is so much included with this build that makes it such a great build to have, not to mention bargain. The cottage comes with several add on’s, such as the stone path with round central plant bush. Ivy with leaves blowing in the wind and climbing bougainvillea that come in three colors. Not shown are the stone walls that come in 4 designs. It has several ample sized rooms and I really appreciate the high ceiling walls with the wood beams. The gothic style windows and doors is a nice feature as well. You can find the cottage at 20% off during the Fantasy Collective event, where it will be released. The event runs from August 22nd to September 15th.

The other items that I want to point out are the hydrangea bushes by Jian. Like most if not all of Jian’s landscape products, these bushes also come with the all seasons hud to change the texture and color of the plant leaves and flower by the season you want. Jian had also recently released this birdy home petunia planter for 25L Tuesday, but I was not able to blog it in time. It’s a cute decor item that comes with a robin.

I was in the middle of decorating when a box hit my inventory and I got these new fall items by Shutter Field. It was labeled as decor so I didn’t hesitate in opening and instantly knew that I would use some of the items in this scene. They were just perfect for what I had in mind. I love the pumpkin in the basket decor! That just screams autumn season to me. The other items include the fall letters, the autumn frame on the table and the box of plants on the window seal. You can get a head start on decorating for autumn with these decor items.

I’ve blogged this dining set by [ARIA] before on it’s release, but I think it’s a perfect table for the upcoming season. Especially, with the red chairs, which is one of several colors with the texture change option, so completely adaptable for other seasons.

Credits:
First Pic ~
*Woodstock Cottage Main w/ Add on’s – DaD Designs @ The Fantasy Collective ***August 22nd***
*Hydrangea Bushes – Jian
*Birdy Home Petunia Planter/Birdy {Robin} – Jian
Beaumont Brick Fence – Jian
Boxwood Shrubs – Jian
Grass – Garden of Dreams
Garden Tree 08 w/ Lights – Happy Mood
Kiki Simple Bench/Dropwood & Watercan w/ Print – Vespertine
Great Dane – Zooby
Exelero Roadster Champagne v1.2 – [Surplus Motors] {mania board}

Second Pic ~
Flower Frame – Apple Fall
*Box of Plants-Autumn Flowers – Shutter Field
*Letter Decor-Woods – Shutter Field
*Pumpkin Harvest – Shutter Field
*Autumn Frame – Shutter Field
Pearl Chandelier – Apple Fall
Eva Dining Room Set – [ARIA]
{Dining Table & Chairs, Sideboard, Plumeria in a Vase}
Cognac & Pipe Tray – Aphrodite Shop
L’Olivier – Apple Fall Apple Fall
Horse Bust Fragment – Apple Fall
Horse Fragment – Apple Fall
Bidjar Antiqe Rug – The Loft
Antique Art – Apple Fall {used own art texture in frame}
*Review copy

Sometimes all you need is a little splash of color

On August 17, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home1 Comment

I’ve had computer issues all day and still trying to resolve it. I was one step close to throwing a major hissy fit and throwing the thing out the window if not for the calming effect of a friend, who provided compassion, guidance and sound judgment when mine went out the door.

As a result, my post will not be very long, but I did want to get this out today to show the latest home decor offerings by a couple of creators. The retro living room set is by unKindness and is currently available at the Cosmopolitan Event that runs bi-weekly. Each of the pieces are sold separately or you can grab them all at a discount buy purchasing them as a set. You will find animations for male, female and couples.

Next, are the mermaid canvas paintings on the wall and the ones leaning against the window by Jian. These paintings are texture change by the touch of a menu giving you several choices of art to choose from to fit your decor and style. I went with this particular art as the colors blended well with the retro set and I was wanting to show these items as soon as possible and took advantage of showing them together. The canvas art can be found at the newest round of Enchantment.

Credits:
*Candy Retro Set – UnKindness @ The Cosmopolitan Event
{Couch, Chair, Coffee Table, Lamp, Side Table, Shelf & Rug}
*Canvas Paintings-Mermaid – Jian @ Enchantment
Tots RV Retro Green – The Loft
Retro Zone – Antenna – Standby Inc.
Sunday Planters-Pinball blue – Willow Home
The Smiling Garden Washtub Plants – O.M.E.N.
Alex Books – MudHoney
Writer’s Room-Book Stack – Pixel Mode
Books * Plant – Cleo Design {part of Empress Armchair Decor Set}
[Ossory] Wooden Craft Dog Ispachi & Miniature Swan {store closed}
Hit with Me & Box of Love – Seven Emporium {resized to miniature}
Paper Diamond Curtains – BoOgErS
Agenda – Kalopsia {part of Paris Decor Set}
Hansel & Gretel-Little Mermaid Macarons Rare – O.M.E.N. {previous arcade}
Fairytales-Little Mermaid Hair Comb Packaging Box – O.M.E.N.