One good reason why not.

Credits:
*Skin: Maxim Medium by Belleza @ Ultra
*Owen Skinny Jeans Belleza by Legal Insanity @ FaMESHed
Mesh Head: Justin V4.11 by Catwa
Jake Mesh Body *Beta* V 1.0 by Belleza
Hair: Nixon by [BURLEY]
Riding Crop by RACK Poses {part of pose}

Scene:
*Keating Skybox by Llorisen @ Uber
*Altar of Lust by N4RS @ Romp
*Standing Candelabra by N4RS @ Romp
*[ zerkalo ] Bewitched Roses – Upside-down Roses @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival
*[ zerkalo ] Bewitched Roses – Framed Skull (RARE) @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival

BUENO -LoveHateLove Seat-Black by @ Romp

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

Taco Tuesday

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A friend asked if I wanted to do a photo together before the year ended and I gladly said yes.  It was fun to do and it was something different as it can get a little static just doing pictures of yourself.  Collaborating with others from time to time is something that I would probably enjoy doing in the future. While I’ve been asked a few times by people on Flickr I have not readily accepted their offers to collaborate for a few reasons, mainly timing and I don’t know them even though I may follow their work or vice versa and they’ve been of the opposite sex.

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I sort of been told this is an old trick in the book for trying to hook up. While I am not saying that is the reason for the invites to collaborate it certainly raises its ugly head in the thought process of deciding whether it’s something I want to do or not. Though we have a whole new year ahead of us and something different would be a welcome change.

Today’s collaboration is with Lotus Mastroianni, who is an established blogger and a friend.  If you’re not familiar with her work, go check her out.  She’s great at what she does.

I’m also wearing a new hair release by Wasabi Pills, which is an up-do and it is available at the Forest.

Credits:
*Chiyomi Mesh Hair by Wasabi Pills @ The Forest
Tee-Shirt Maitreya by Vinyl
Halsey Bootcut Jeans Maitreya by Vinyl
Connie.Boots (Dust) by fri.

Scene:
Taco Tuesday Gacha by Bueno @ The Arcade
BUENO-Outdoor Cantina- RARE
BUENO-Chips and Guacamole
BUENO-Chips and Salsa
BUENO-Olde B 100 Deco
BUENO -Soft Taco Plate
BUENO-Neon Sugar Skull Sign
BUENO-Pack Of Bar Stools – Solids
BUENO -Taco Cart -Yellow
BUENO- Taco Bag Deco
BUENO-Bottle Olde B 100 (Wearable)
BUENO-Crispy Taco Plate
BUENO -Soft Taco Plate
BUENO- Shining Scooter-White
BUENO-Hanging Sombrero
BUENO-Neon Tacos Sign

Payton’s DIY Photobooth Gacha by Kalopsia @ N21
Kalopsia – Peyton’s Photobooth RARE
Kalopsia – Peyton’s Sign RARE
Kalopsia – Peyton’s Prop Box RARE
Kalopsia – Peyton’s Bubble – Help
Kalopsia – Peyton’s Prop – Moustache
Kalopsia – Peyton’s Prop – Beard
Kalopsia – Peyton’s Bubble – Drunk

Beer Tower by Kalopsia
Tequila Bottles (Gold) x6 by [ kunst ]
Tequila Bottles (Silver) x6 by [ kunst ]
Lets Play – Beer by [ zerkalo ]
Bright ‘n’ Boho Guitar  by Kalopsia
Armada – Givo Clutch Regular Rare by Mulloy @ Tres Chic
Glass of Beer by [IDEZA Furniture]
Happiness Beer by [IDEZA Furniture]
Shore Set – Beer Bottles by [Fetch]
Messy Beer Cans by Soy
AL Barman Standing Dummy by Awesome & Lulzy
Sit Man1 by Solo Carrasco
Bicycle Man by Solo Carrasco

The St. James

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I know I’ve been a little short on words lately with just putting down credits. Real life has been very busy for me lately with still getting settled into a new home and just trying to keep pace with a few other things going on in my life.  Today, I have a little breathing room and so long as I don’t lose power with the bad weather conditions we’re having I’m all good.

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I’m featuring the latest new home by DaD Designs, that is available at this round of FaMESHed.  The St. James is a beauty of a home both on the inside and outside.  It has a land impact of 186 and a footage of 22×16, so you must have the space for it. It makes for a great family home and what a delight it would be to decorate it.  More details on the house is found below the credits.

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I’m also featuring again the pumpkin cart by Hive with the pumpkins, that are available at Salem.  As well as some new trees called Magic Sourwood by Little Branch.  These are available at FaMESHed, which runs until the end of the month.

Credits:
*St. James Manor by DaD DESIGN @ FaMESHed
*Pumpkin Cart Set II by Hive @ Salem 
hive // pumpkin cart II by Hive @ Salem
hive // fall pumpkin A [bright orange]by Hive @ Salem
hive // fall pumpkin A [bright orange]by Hive @ Salem
hive // fall pumpkin A [muted green]by Hive @ Salem
hive // fall pumpkin A [muted brown]by Hive @ Salem
hive // fall pumpkin B [muted green]by Hive @ Salem
*Magic Sourwood.v2 {4 Seasons} by Little Branch @ FaMESHed
*Magic Sourwood.v3 {4 Seasons} by Little Branch @ FaMESHed
4×4-Yellow by BUENO
Musquee de Provence Pumpkins by Apple Fall 
All wired up – Birdcage by Apt B @ Shiny Shabby
Vintage Tricycle Rare by Serenity Style @ The Crossroads
Creative Outdoors – Bench Green Apt B @ Shiny Shabby
Itchy Grass [Brown] by *alirium*
Itchy Grass [Gold] by *alirium*
Wall w/ Hedge  by *~MMG’s~* {store closed}
Honey Mesquite.v3 {Seasons} by Little Branch
Cedar.v2 {4 Seasons} by Little Branch
Snakeweed {4 Seasons} by Little Branch
Sugar Maple.v3 {Seasons} by Little Branch
*ST. JAMES MANOR
Footage: 22×16
Land Impact: 168
Climbing plants unlinked (optional) 42 l.i.
copy/modify yes (script are not mod)
no transfer
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“St. James Manor” Is a beautiful family house on Georgian style characterized by symmetrical design and classic proportions.
A large entrance, welcomes you by a staircase that leads upstairs.
The living room on the right and on the left the dining room with access to the kitchen.
The entrance goes on and you can access the family room and the kitchen.
Upstairs 3 bedrooms large and spacious and one bathroom.
In the hallway there is a small room to be used as laundry or wardrobe with 4 sliding doors.
The windows of the whole house can be opened and have been arranged openings of different heights to create the most natural look possible.

EXTERIOR HOUSE:
Climbing plants surround the outside of the house and give a romantic and unique atmosphere.
By touch you can change the season of plants (including winter)
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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:
Hallway (ground and 1st floor)
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Family Room
FIRST FLOOR:
Hallway
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Bathroom
Laundry/wardrobe

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.
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The windows open by touch as the doors to the easy step.

 

Sometimes it’s alright to keep things light

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Credits:
*Enkel Bedroom Set by Dubu and The Den. @ FaMESHed
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Bed
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Dresser
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Lamp
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Dresser Clutter///Pumpkin
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Dresser Clutter///Geometric Ball
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Square Frames
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Dresser Clutter///Socks
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Nightstand
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Dresser Clutter/// Phone
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Triangle Frame
dubu. and THE DEN. – Enkel///Hexagon Frame

Summer Moved On – Breakfast Tray by ARIA
Summer Moved On – Vase With Carnations – White by ARIA
Miniature/H. Mannequin {M} AntiqueB 3Li by {anc}
Boudoir – Fur Chair White by Birdy
Royal Pets – Fox – Display – White by Birdy
Golden Cage – Peonies (Gold) by -tres blah-
Spirit Home- Rare by BUENO

Finally home

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I’m back…even though I never got an opportunity to mention that I would be gone for a few days and without internet.  My apologies for that as I just didn’t have the time to log in and do one more post.  Then somewhere between that time period and now I’ve misplaced the memory stick where I had saved those photos.

In any case I’m ready to once again show you some wonderful items from all over the grid.  It might be a little slow going at first as a knee injury has flared up and I’m limping at the moment.

Today I am featuring several items and I’ll start with what I am wearing.  It’s going to be a rather long post for one picture, so I will try and include more pictures next time.  The hair and hat is by No.Match and available at this newly opened round of On9, that started on September 9th.  No.Joke and it’s the name of the hair/hat combo and great for this fall weather that is upon us now.  The sweater top is by [Lakshmi] and also at On9.  It’s available in several colors and there is a skirt that is available as well to fit the top.

The Royalty Leggings I am wearing is a new release by Wazzer Works and will soon be available at the newest round of The Secret Affair that begins September 15th. This is the start of their Fall 2016 line, so hope to show you more of their creations soon.  The heels I am wearing is a new release by Empire and available at Collabor88.  The Hebe heels includes 15 colors in the color hud and they are mesh body compatible.

I’m holding a money duffel bag by (epia) available at their main store.  The name of the 100% mesh bag is “Make it Rain” and literally it can rain lindens. It’s HUD-controllable, and has the ability to throw money stacks that can pay real linden dollars to those who walk over or touch them.  The amount can be changed via the HUD.  It has 10 different texture/color options, and 4 bag versions that allows you to wear the bag on your hand, arm, chest or back.

The remaining items that I am featuring in today’s post is the egret, which is by TLC and it’s available at the Spoonful of Sugar festival that I mentioned in my last post benefits the Doctors without Borders/Medicins Sans Frontieres. Visit the website for more information.  The cherry trees in the background are the latest new release by Little Branch at On9, which are four seasons that can be accessed via the menu.  The pink and green bushes along the lit pathway are also by Little Branch and available at The Chapter Four event.

Lots more to come as I try to catch up again.

Credits:
*Hair: No.Joke by No.Match @ On9
*Amelia Top (Maitreya) by [LAKSHMI] @ On9
*Royalty Leggings [Lara] by [WAZ]/Wazzer Works @ The Secret Affair
*Shoes: Hebe – Maitreya by Empire @ Collabor88
*’Make It Rain’ Money Dufflebag by (epia)/Every Pixel is Art
My Baby Orangutan Ash by [Black Bantam]

Scene:
*Tropical Snow V1 Pink {Mesh} by Little Branch @ The Chapter Four
*Tropical Snow {Mesh} by Little BranchThe Chapter Four
*Cherry Tree.V2 {4Seasons} Little Branch @ On9
*Egret by TLC @ Spoonful of Sugar
4×4-Black by Bueno @ The Arcade
Lit Brick Path by JIAN
Speargrass Patch 2012 by .:buddhabeats:.

Pose: Stand by M i l a Poses

100% of the proceeds of at least one item in each store will be directly donated to the charity plus a participation donation by each designer.  All monies will be going to the American office of Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), an international organization that provides emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care regardless of politics, religion or other affiliations.

If only you were here to share this with me

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New round of The Perfect 10 Event is soon upon us and today I am showing you a preview of some of the items you can find this month.  The Summer’s Sunset Collection is by Finishing Touches, a home and garden store that has a little of everything for your home.  The set consists of everything inside the gazebo including the gazebo itself.

You can’t go wrong with this set and it really has some nice features.  The gazebo includes a menu that gives you several options to choose from to either display the curtains and lights, or just the curtains by themselves or just the lights or one off and the other on. That’s a pretty neat feature to let you create your own ambiance. Both chairs come with 20 single animations. I went through them all to select one and I must say that I was really impressed with the variety of animations. They not only looked very natural it really gave that feeling of being in the moment like this one I’m using.  The chair with the fabric also comes with a menu to change the texture of the blanket. You have about 9 choices.

I loved the bowl with pears that is one of the pieces on the table. It’s something that I totally love in my real life, is always having a bowl of fruit in the house.

The Perfect 10 Event is always held at The Cookie Jar Home & Garden sim and runs from the 1st of the month to the 15th.

Credits:
Hair – Tableau Vivant – Campbell
Top – Tee*fy – Clarissa Bustier Top Cobalt Blue @ Kustom9
Pants – Bueno – Capri Pants White

Scene:
*Summer’s Sunset Collection – Finishing Touches for Perfect 10 @ The Cookie Jar Home & Garden
Shrub Yellow Green – Happy Mood
Grass – Garden of Dreams

*Review copy

It’s time to be happy

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The song Summer Nights from the movie Grease seems to float to my mind when I do a summer post.  It’s got some cute lyrics.. summer loving had me a blast, oh yeah.. summer loving happened so fast… met a boy cute as can be… summer days drifting away.. and so on. Chuckles. I think popcorn is awaiting me soon.

Showing another hair from the Hair Fair.  This one is from Pr!tty and what really drew me to it was the long stresses of hair that go off to the side. It just felt and looked very natural to me that I couldn’t resist making it one of my first purchases.   I was happy too as it wasn’t until recently that I found myself being able to wear this designer’s hair again. I must have a big forehead as most of the hairs didn’t fit and required that I make changes to it and my face is the one body part that I do not like to change when it comes to making small modifications to my shape.

I’m wearing one of the Canicule Collection bikinis by MoDANNA that is available at this new round of anyBODY, an event that is geared towards everything applier.  It is an applier bikini and there are appliers for just about all the mesh bodies and more including clothing layers.   I’m wearing the banana version though you can find many colors to even mix and match.

The other item I want to point out is this new summer cabana by Aphrodite.  The “Summer Happy Place” is available at Swank, a new monthly event on the grid.  It has well over 100 animations and has a land impact of 15 and comes with rezzable props.

All the right fixes for a summer loving of your own and maybe you’ll meet a cutie too.

Credits:
Hair – Pr!tty – Ariel @ The Hair Fair 2015 on the Blonde Sim {July 11-26th}
Glasses – Modish – Obscurity Shades Black
*Bikini – MoDANNA – [Canicule Collection] Sexy Bikini Banana @ anyBODY {July  7-31st}
Shorts – Bueno – Summer Shorts Khaki

Scene:
*”Summer Happy Place” – Aphrodite @ Swank  {July 7-August 1st}
Sculpt Palm Tree x3 Type 2 – SimPro Designs
Sand Dune – New Vermont Enterprises/Thickbrick Sleaford
Pineapple & Coconut Drink – Dust Bunny @ Summer Fest ’15 {June 20-July 12th}
Pampas Grass & Real Beach Grass *Wild Medium Sword* – KIDD Creations

Pose: Paula by BellePoses @ Fi*Friday {July 9-13th}

*Review copy

That sinking feeling

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This will be a quick post as I didn’t anticipate doing a blog post here today.  I posted earlier under my fantasy blog where I play dress up in fantasy role-play costumes, because it’s just a fun thing to do.  You can find the link on the side top corner of the home page of this blog.  Except Jian sent me this item for 25L Tuesday and I couldn’t pass up showing it as it’s a fantastic bargain for 25 lindens.   It’s a great home decor item that has 7 wood texture options, animated water and gosh only 2 land impact.

It’s available at the main store and still enough time for you to grab it.

Credits:
Hair – Magika – Restless
Top – Blueberry – Romy Knotted Tops Aqua @ Uber
Jeans – Bueno – BF Jeans

Scene:
*Beaumont Garden Sink – Jian for 25L Tuesday ***TODAY only for 25L***
Peggy’s Pony – Vagabond
Primavera in Toscana Clay Pots – 8f8 {March 2015 Arcade}
Potting Shelf – Apple Fall {March 2015 The Chapter Four gacha}
Sweet Garden Grass 07 – Happy Mood
Hanging Rags – Apt B

Pose: Stands 450-459 Set by !bang

*Review copy

When I’m back on on my feet again

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Gonna break from these chains around me
Gonna learn to fly again
May be hard, may be hard
But I’ll do it
When I’m back on my feet again
Soon these tears will all be dryin’
Soon these eyes will see the sun
Might take time, might take time
Bull I’ll see it
When I’m back on my feet again

Part of the lyrics from “When I’m Back on My Feet Again.” 

Credits:
Eyelids – Slink – Mesh Eyelids
Hair – Magika – Friday  **50% off sale, ends 6/30**
Top – Tee*fy – Kelly Knotted Tank Top Latte @ Collabor88
Shorts – Bueno – Summer Shorts Khaki @ Kustom9

Scene:
Pampas Grass – Kidd Creation
Real Beach Grass *Wild Medium Sword* – Kidd Creation
Sand Dune – New Vermont Enterprises/Thickbrick Sleaford{Re-textured}
Lighthouse – Dust Bunny  **50L Sale ends today**
Rock 7 – 3D Trees {Re-textured}

Pose: My own created with Animare Pose & Animation System