The road home always leads back to you

Morning!! I don’t have much time, but I really do want to point out a few things with some of the items.  One, this new sofabed by Cheeky Pea is just too awesome.  Growing up I’ve had my share of sleeping in sofa roll out beds at extended family homes or even in our own as we had one of these too. The sofabed can be used as just a sofa or you can pull out with a click and make it into a bed, which is what I’m picturing.  It’s available in both adult and pg version and to see the options, visit here to see the vendor ad. It’s such a great feature to have.  The sofabed set can be found at Uber.

I’m wearing some new fashion by Scandalize, the babydoll lingerie is available at the Kinky Event in several colors. With it I’m wearing new shoes by Empire, available at Shiny Shabby.  As always, a great price for a pair of shoes that comes with hud that gives you 12 colors.

To complete the scene I am using several items from the Bruja gacha set by {Petite Maison}, which is available at Cosmopolitan Event for a few more days.  It’s an awesome elegant set that you can utilize in my decor settings.

Have a fabulous day!!

Credits:
*Babydoll. Maitreya by Scandalize @ Kinky Event
*Babydoll.Thong. Maitreya by Scandalize @ Kinky Event
*Shoes: Rubiginosa – Maitreya *Materials* by Empire @ Shiny Shabby
Hair: 71O(Brown) by *barberyumyum*

Scene:
*Homeroad Sofabed Set by Cheeky Pea @ Uber
:CP: Homeroad Sofabed 
:CP: Homeroad Sidetable
:CP: Homeroad Teatray
:CP: Homeroad Sign
:CP: Homeroad Fuzzies
:CP: Homeroad Geo Candle
:CP: Homeroad Planter
:CP: Homeroad Rug

*Bruja Gacha by {Petite Maison} @ Cosmopolitan Event 
{Petite Maison} Fenton Wall Rack: Noir
{Petite Maison} Icarus Wall hanging: Black Marble L
{Petite Maison} Icarus Wall hanging: Black Marble R
{Petite Maison} Happy Halloween Chalkboard Wall Art
{Petite Maison} Dia Frame
{Petite Maison} Monte Sidechair: Ebony
{Petite Maison} Throw Pillow: Ruby
{Petite Maison} Throw Pillow Black
{Petite Maison} Dia Console Table
{Petite Maison} Dia Lamp
{Petite Maison}Monte Candlesticks: Noir Edition
{Petite Maison}Monte Candlestick Small
{Petite Maison} Wine Glass Filled
{Petite Maison} Wine Glass Empty
{Petite Maison} Wine Glass Empty – fallen 1
{Petite Maison} Poet Wine Bottle
{Petite Maison} Bruja Skull
{Petite Maison} Book Stack Duo

House: Geneve by reBourne

Pose: Frisson by Le Poppycock Poses

Make sure you turn off the lights…

Sort of an impulse to post at this time and it’s a quickie as my bed has been calling my name since 8 pm and it’s gone after midnight.  I’ll leave you all to peruse credits and see you again soon!

CREDITS:
*Dress: Ello Dress Hole. Maitreya by Scandalize 
*Shoes: Coral Bells – Maitreya by Empire @ Uber
Skin: Rosie Catwa Applier Medium by -Belleza- ** New **
Hair: S06 (Brown) A Type by *barberyumyum*

SCENE:
[Kezia] Coeur Envoler Painting by Ariskea @ Kustom9
[Kezia] Chair Yellow Pattern by Ariskea @ Kustom9
Decor – Bagatiba Golden Bottle [Red] by *LODE* @ The Chapter Four
Hargrave Table Lamp Yellow by The Loft & Aria
Hargrave Sunburst Mirror Brass by The Loft & Aria
Books & Bookends (Black & Gold) by Fancy Decor
Flat File by Apple Fall
JIAN Playful Pibbles 17. Study Pupper
Tableau Vivant \ WE in London – Day Skybox Rare

Pose: Window Stand 1 Poseball {modded leg} by Izzie’s

Reflections

Morning everyone! Today is a simple sort of post showcasing another home in the Builder’s Box subscription event.  This is a quarterly event with nothing but homes and skyboxes.  The pre-ordering for the next subscription will be July 15th so visit the website for more information, plus you can view the catalog of the homes in May.  The Daphne cottage is a one room home by Lagom, that has some lovely features like the wall in the top photo that cast some great light and shadows.

I’m also wearing the flower crown by Astralia, which is currently at Shiny Shabby. The crown comes with a HUD for changing the colors.  The cute dog next to me is from the Cheeky Chihuahuas gacha set by JIAN at the Arcade. This is the comfy blanket one and is a rare in the set.

Have a gorgeous day!

Credits:
*Kamalia Flower Crown by Astralia @ Shiny Shabby
Hair: 93 (Brown) by Barberyumyum
Nikita Romper – Blueberrybooty – Maitreya by Blueberry

Pose: Catnap by 0Oo Studios {arm modded}

Scene:
*Daphne Cottage by LAGOM for Builder’s Box May 

*JIAN Cheeky Chihuahuas 1. Comfy Blankie RARE by JIAN @ The Arcade

Morocco-books  by Bazar
Morocco-Tea set  by Bazar
Morocco-Candle lamp  by Bazar
Morocco-Potted plant  by Bazar
Morocco-Carpet  by Bazar

Alquer Gacha by Concept @ Shiny Shabby
Concept} 01. Alquer Bed. Adult. RARE
Concept} 03. Alquer Bookcase
Concept} 04. Alquer Table L
Concept} 05. Alquer Lamp L
Concept} 06. Alquer Mirror
Concept} 07. Alquer Basket S
Concept} 07. Alquer Basket L
Concept} 07. Alquer Basket flowers
Concept} 08. Alquer. Decos

WW – Alder Tree – Mature by Heart Gardens
Wild Flowers – Garlic Mustard – Yellow by Heart Gardens

Home grown

Happy Sunday and Palm Sunday!  This is a quick post as I’m going out the door soon thereafter. I’m showing all the goodies that JIAN has for this round of Collabor88 and hopefully you didn’t miss the carrot patch in this week’s Fifty Linden Friday. If you did you can grab it at a discount at the event before it goes to full price afterwards. The pants I’m wearing are just one item of the cute things that Neve has at this round of The Liaison Collaborative, so go check them out.

Have a fabulous one!!

Credits:
Alexa~
*Pants – Relax Neutral – Lara by Neve @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Carrot Patche :: Single by JIAN 
Hair: Mokuzai (Naturals II)by ~Tableau Vivant~
Tata.Tank Sheer.White [M.Lara] by Paper.Arrow
Air Sneakers (Lime) – Maitreya by Tetra

Sydney~
Hair: 65 (Black) by Barberyumyum
Capri Suspenders {Baby} (Gray) by Soda Pop Shop
Senorita Sneakers Red by Tiny Owl

Scene:
*Carrot Patches by JIAN
JIAN Garden Dirt (Solid)
JIAN Carrot Patch :: 1×2 Plot
JIAN Carrot Patch :: 1×4 Plot
JIAN Carrot Patch :: 2×2 Plot
JIAN Carrot Patch :: Harvested Bunch

*Straight Ear Bunny Collection by JIAN @ Collabor88
JIAN Straight Ear Bunny :: Wanderer (Rez me!)
JIAN Straight Ear Bunny :: Static – Look Up R
JIAN Straight Ear Bunny :: Static – Sit

*Floppy Ear Bunny Collection by JIAN @ Collabor88
JIAN Floppy Ear Bunny :: Static – Look L

*Clover Patches by JIAN @ Collabor88
JIAN Clover Patch :: Lil’ Square

The Garden Life Gacha by ..::THOR::.. @ The Gacha Guardians
..::THOR::.. Shovel
..::THOR::.. Pot Rack
..::THOR::.. watering can
..::THOR::.. Stack of Pots
..::THOR::.. Seed Bags
..::THOR::.. Old Gardener Table

The Gardeners House Gacha by Schultz Bros.
[Schultz Bros.] 04. Seed Rack
[Schultz Bros.] 06. Step Ladder

Hive // The Old Shed Rare by Hive
Vintage Wheelbarrow by Wimey

Pose 1: Gardening Set Pruning1 by {OnlytheBest}
Pose 2: My own (Sydney)

Celebration

This is a fun post to show the surprise that my Brazilian twin gave me for my birthday. It was the sweetest thing and we really had fun and as you can see the wine went to our heads below.

Go check out her pictures on her awesome blog and flickr where you can get all the credits for the decor and what she is wearing and her little one is wearing. I will update my post soon with what I am wearing and my little one is wearing.

Enjoy what’s left of the weekend!

Updated with credits and a new picture… to show the funny things we did after the little ones went.  The  poor animals just looked at us.

Thank you for the lovely surprise Lotus.. it meant a lot to me. ♥

Also.. to complete my birthday celebrations I want to give a shout out to Exis and Jules, for inviting me out dancing.  I had a fabulous time!!

Credits:
On me~
Hair: Alexa – Nat II by Tableau Vivant @ The Project Seven
Outfit: Knit Bustier by M.I.X. @ SaNaRae
Shoes: Halle High by {kokoia}

Sydney~
Hair: 91(brown) by *barberyumyum* @ SaNaRae
Qloe Romper {B} Bluesy by Plum & Co.

Little Alex {Sydney}

The name of the mesh head that little me, otherwise known as Sydney, is wearing really couldn’t be more perfect in being called Alex considering that my avatar’s name is Alexa.  It’s made by the Toddleedoo Store, whom is also the creator behind the mesh bodies made for toddleedoos.

I wasn’t sure what to expect with the head, but I have been pleasantly surprised with how easy it blended with the mesh body and applying the skin to using the animations and utilities Hud.  I did find that the head is smaller, which meant that some of my favorite older hairs were a bit of an issue. Something I’ll have to work on a little later.  I’m wearing skin that came with the head, though it works with Omega so you can use any skin, tattoo or eyes that utilizes that system. The last picture shows some of the animations included and below credits you can find more information on everything that is included. The mesh head is now available at the Skin Fair and afterwards will probably be available at the main store.

The rest of the items that I am showing are by Buglets, starting with the cute dress that I am wearing called Hallie. It’s available at the new round of Ninety-Nine.  The socks were a Fifty Linden Friday item for little kids. This event doesn’t seem to be featured on Seraphim, but it is exactly like the regular one only it’s children’s items. The crown is part of the ‘Willows’ outfit and available now at the main store. The wand was the prize for the Shop Hop event that’s now over, though you might want to check the store and get more information.

Have a great Sunday!

Credits:
*Baby Mesh Head #Bento – ALEX by ToddleeDoo Store @ Skin Fair 2017 – Direct LM
*Dress: TD Hallie Dress [Cream] (Baby) by ~*Buglets*~ @ Ninety-Nine
*TD Kitticorn Socks (FLF 3/10)  by ~*Buglets*~ – NEW
*TD Willow Flower Crown [Cream] by ~*Buglets*~ for Shop Hop 
*TD Willow Wand [Cream] w/ Sparkles by ~*Buglets*~ {Shop Hop Prize)
Hair: 65 (Black) by *barberyumyum*
Mesh Body: Baby (v.3.2) by ToddleeDoo Store
Shoes: Mary Janes // Cream by {s.o} Cute

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Alex is a Brand new Unisex Mesh Head made with the new Bento rigging which allows you to have a major customization of the head shape (through shape sliders) as long as more detailed animation!
Please remember you need a Bento Compatible viewer! (see Viewer*)

In this Box you can find:
ALPHA
SHAPE
EYEBROWS
HEAD
EXTRA TATTOO
UTILITIES HUD
ANIMATION HUD
SKIN APPLIER
OUTDATED VERSIONS
Let’s see them all one by one….

==ALPHA==
This is a Legacy Alpha Layer to Hide your own Legacy Shape Head. It only hides the Head so if you are wearing a mesh body with its own Alpha please use “Add” option for this. It’s modify so you can edit it and add Alpha to Upper and Lower part to hide your entire avatar with one single Alpha layer.

==SHAPE==
You can find both ToddleeDoo Baby and Kid Shape, FEMALE (this head is compatible with ToddleeDoo Girl Bodies ONLY at the moment), FULL PERM. Feel free to customize your look and share as you desire 🙂

==EYEBROWS==
Eyebrows Style also affects your eyebrows Head look! I suggest you to give a try to this and enjoy customization!

==HEAD==
This is the Mesh Head itself.
It’s worn on Chin but you can decide to wear it in any other attachment as you like.
it Includes the face, the nape, the ears, left and right eye, teeth and tongue and ONE tattoo layer.
You can change the skin with the Skin Applier in the box (see Skin Applier*), but it’s compatible with ToddleeDoo Appliers (if they also include the Head Texture) and Omega (see Omega*)

==EXTRA TATTOO==
This is an additional tattoo layer.
It works exactly as the one embedded in the Head itself but it’s useful for those who desire to wear two or more different tattoo at the same time.
➀ Wear it on rezz on ground
➁ Apply your desired Extra Tattoo (through Appliers or just Edit if you own the texture)
➂ Delete the script inside the Extra Tattoo
➃ Rename this Extra Tattoo Layer with a indicative Name
➄ Take and Wear
ATTENTION: both the Head and this Layer are affected by appliers, resulting double Darker or Solid. once you prepared your Extra Tattoo layer, please remember to reset or take off the Head Tattoo itself

If you can’t take off your Tattoo you can use this 􀀀

==UTILITIES HUD==
This HUD includes the Alpha options (hide Nape, Eyes or Ears), Teeth (choose within 6 full or missing teeth set) and Ears (choose within 4 in or out styles, and fix position).
Close to Minimize the HUD.

==ANIMATION HUD==
This HUD include all Animations Available at today for this Head.
They are divided in Moods as: Steady, Happy, Sad, Silly, Eyes, Interactive and Undeform.
Most Animations includes more styles, this is because of personal choice but also because of Shapes: infact a certain animation looks different from a custom Shape than another, even resulting deformed in some cases.
You can also combine some of them.
Are you Deformed? try the Undeform Button on the LEFT, if it doesn’t help you can Force an Undeform: **be sure to wear the Alex Default Shape** and hit the Undeform button on RIGHT (where the attention sign is).
To Minimize the HUD press the little Button on the top of the HUD.

==SKIN APPLIER==
This is a simple 4 Tone Skin Applier: wear it and touch your desired tone.

==OUTDATED VERSIONS==
This Mesh Head have been distributed since very first eta versions, and some of you designed and distributed your shapes with those old heads.
Anyhow I kept on improve the rigging and some of the older shapes may not look as expected on newest Heads versions.
In this case you can find in this box or the OutDated Obsolete Heads and Tattoo Layers.

==OMEGA==
This Head is “Omega Advanced”, it means you can add to it any Skin, Tattoo and Eyes made with Omega Appliers!
You just need the ToddleeDoo Relay Kit (which also works for the ToddleeDoo and TweeneeDoo body), and keep the Head HUD worn.
You can Hide it out of your screen, you don’t have to touch it in any way.
Just wear your desired Omega Applier and use it as usual.
REMEMBER: some Omega Applier send different Body Parts Textures by touching the button in different position: if an applier doesn’t work as expected please try again touching it in a different spot.
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Omega-System-Kit-for-Toddleedoo/6531446

==SUPPORT==
Please join >>ToddleeDoo Bento<< support group for this and more ToddleeDoo Bento products support, help and suggestions.
secondlife:///app/group/3e128cb9-f364-ede3-249b-5d7d1ac2e92b/about

Never stop learning, because life never stops to teach you

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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}

Keeping warm

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Today I’m featuring a family item and stuff for the little ones.  BoOgErS has a family blanket with a few poses for you and your family to indulge in your sitting on the couch moments.  As you can see it works well on the floor too.  I made the blanket smaller here to fit my scene and adjusted the poses to accomodate that resize.  I’m also showing another cute bear in the gacha set at the Arcade.  This one has a toast head called “Terst Berr”.

The other items being showcased are all by Buglets, which most are from her Advent Calendar this year. You have to be a group member of her store and you can still grab the previous days gifts if you missed a day. The claus bell is a gift for The Play Room event, so you have to be a member of that group to grab it.  Buglets also has a gacha at that event, so make sure you check it out.

Enjoy the rest of your Friday and stay warm!

Credits:
*TD Emileigh Jammies [Snowflakes] (Baby) [Day 3] by ~*Buglets*~ 
*Lil Miss Claus Bell [Gold] w/ Sound TPR VIP Gift by ~*Buglets*~  @ The Play Room
*Christmas Hand Bell (touch for sound On/Off) [Day 8] by ~*Buglets*~ 
*TD Lil Miss Claus Glasses {part of TD Lil Miss Claus Gacha} by ~*Buglets*~  @ The Play Room
Hair: 51 (Brown) by *barberyumyum*

Scene:
*Terst Berr VIB by <:*BoOgErS*:> @ The Arcade
*Family Blanket Christmas Chevron VIB by <:*BoOgErS*:> @ Tannenbaum Holiday Market
*Cozy Slippers [Cranberry] by ~*Buglets*~ 
*Santa Lamp (Touch nose for On/Off) [Day 5] by ~*Buglets*~ 
*Bauble Christmas Tree [Day 4] by ~*Buglets*~ 
Oversized ‘Merry’ Bauble by {what next}
Oversized ‘Christmas’ Bauble by {what next}
Snowden Peaks – Gingerbread Garland by Artisan Fantasy
Gabriel’s Fireplace by Kalopsia @ The Arcade
Gabriel’s House RARE by Kalopsia @ The Arcade

She was steadfast in waiting for his royal presence

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Credits:
*The Duchess Headpiece – Black-White Stone by [Noble Creations] – NEW @ Cosmopolitan
*”Mady”[Maitreya] – Banded Top – Cream by Asteria – NEW @ Tres Chic
*Asteria “Mady”[Maitreya] – Garter Panties – Cream by Asteria – NEW @ Tres Chic
Hair: Bangs (A) by *barberyumyum*
Ryan Legstraps Maitreya by Salt & Pepper {past event gift}

Scene:
*Fire Place 2 by Mesh India @ KittyCatS! Advent Calendar Gift  – Dec. 3rd
*Wooden Christmas Tree [white] by Hive – NEW @ The Arcade
*Holly’s Hat Boxes [neutral] by Hive – NEW @ The Arcade
Bridal Parlour – Dressform- Fancy – Rare by ARIA {past gacha}
Spellbound Skybox by Scarlet Creative @ Collabor88

*Pose: Katya~27 by K&S Poses

Working to earn lindens for the Arcade

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The winter season is also one of my favorite to photograph in Second Life.  It’s fun and festive to put together these winter scenes.  I think part of the draw is that I don’t have snow or a heavy winter other than cold temperatures every so often where I have lived in Florida.

I had fun putting this scene together using the emperor penguins by Jian, which are available at the Tannenbaum Holiday Market and the adorable holiday husky, which is from Jian’s Holiday Huskies gacha at the Arcade. The cute bear with long hair next to me is by BoOgErS, another bear in the collection also at the Arcade. The snowman pail is also another common in the collection by Hive at the Arcade.

As you can see that’s why lil me is selling snowballs just to earn some lindens for the Arcade that just opened today.

Credits:
*Emperor Penguins {Static Chick & Adult} by JIAN – NEW @ Tannenbaum Holiday Market 2016
*Holiday Huskies :: Held Pup (Black) by JIAN – NEW @ The Arcade
*Hergrerd Berr VIB by <:*BoOgErS*:> – NEW @ The Arcade
*Snowman Pail {Home for the Holidays gacha} by Hive – NEW @ The Arcade
Pine Trees Set A by .:Bee Designs:.
Winter Garden Landscaping  Set by Bee Designs Christmas Lane
Snowballs for Sale by Sequel – NEW @ Cosmopolitan
Oversized Wintery 2 Bauble by {what next} – NEW

Wearing~
Hair: 51 (Brown) by *barberyumyum*
Little Coat – Pompom Hat, Collar & Coat by Baby Burp
{part of the Little Coat – Snow Outfit}
Vintage Summer Shorts by Baby Burp
{part of the Vintage Summer Dress Outfit}
Cozy Winter – UGGs by Baby Burp
{part of the Cozy Winter Outfit}

*I used the Animare Hud to create the pose