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Rustic Christmas

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Morning everyone.  It’s a good day despite some minor annoyance this morning, though I speak for a better day. It’s all about attitude so I’m definitely working on that personally. Today I’m bringing a bit of rustic to our lives.  I might have spoken about this before in years past, but my family and I get into theme decorating each year.  This year we all sort of reverted to the traditional classical Christmas colors. Though one of my favorite themes is rustic country and I’ve collected quite a bit of ornaments and decor surrounding that particular setting. Though honestly I really love all themes and the real joy comes from being able to create beautiful displays that bring smiles and happiness and well honestly they serve as great backdrops for family photos… we’re vain like that.  Laughs.

So while I didn’t have much time to go digging into my inventory to do something a little more with this scene I hope it still inspires you in creating your own wonderful themed Christmas. If you want a little rustic, then visit all the wonderful creators below to grab some of their amazing works.

Enjoy!

Credits:
*Wooden Xmas Ornaments – December 2017 Group Gift by DRD 
DRD – GG – Wooden Xmas – Merry Little Christmas Decor
DRD – GG – Wooden Xmas – Naughty List Sign
DRD – GG – Wooden Xmas – Ornament – Tree
DRD – GG – Wooden Xmas – Ornament – Holly
DRD – GG – Wooden Xmas – Ornament – Reindeer
DRD – GG – Wooden Xmas – Ornament – Star
DRD – GG – Wooden Xmas – Ornament – Sled
DRD – GG – Wooden Xmas – Ornament – Candy Canes
DRD – GG – Wooden Xmas – Ornament – Santa

*Rustic Christmas Set by unKindness 
uK – Rustic Christmas Tree Board
uK – Rustic Snowman Board
uK – Rustic Nativity Boards
uK – Rustic Candle Logs

*Gift Boxes by unKindness @ Paying It Forward 
uK – Gift Box 1 S1
uK – Gift Box 1 S2
uK – Gift Box 2 S1
uK – Gift Box 2 S2
uK – Gift Box 3 S1
uK – Gift Box 3 S2
uK – Gift Box 4 S1
uK – Gift Box 4 S2

*LadyEllen’s Rocking Toy Horse by Serenity Style  – Exclusive Prize for the MadPea`s Magical Christmas Hunt for Enchanted Toys

*Rustic Christmas Decor by Bee Designs 
Bee Designs Rustic Christmas Decor Gacha Rug
Bee Designs Rustic Christmas Decor Gacha Black Bottle
Bee Designs Rustic Christmas Decor Gacha Golden Bottle
Bee Designs Rustic Christmas Decor Gacha Doll 1 RARE
Bee Designs Rustic Christmas Decor Gacha Doll with Bucket RARE
Bee Designs Rustic Christmas Decor Gacha Lantern
Bee Designs Red Plaid Ribbon
Bee Designs Rustic Christmas Decor Gacha Mug
Bee Designs Rustic Christmas Decor Gacha Merry Christmas

*Quaint Hearth by {LORE} @ We ❤ Role-Play
*Christmas Stockings by {LORE} @ We ❤ Role-Play

*Yule Ornaments by Violetility @  We ❤ Role-Play
Violetility – Twig Ornament
Violetility – Twig Snowflake Ornament
Violetility – Crystal Ornament
Violetility – Stone Ornament [Green]
Violetility – Stone Ornament [Red]

*Belen Tiny Houses by Serenity Style
Serenity Style- Belen Tiny Houses 1
Serenity Style- Belen Belen Tiny Houses 4
Serenity Style- Belen Belen Tiny Houses 5
Serenity Style- Belen Belen Tiny Houses 8

*Winter Break . Cabin RARE by DaD Design @ Kustom9

My Plaid Chair . Adult by Dust Bunny
Green Douglas Fir Christmas Tree (Tannenbaum) by Botanical
Milton Curtains by Apple Fall

Let it snow

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Credits:
*Shoemaker Cottage by Trompe Loeil @ FaMESHed
*Snow Add-On for the Shoemaker Cottage by Trompe Loeil @ FaMESHed
*Hammered Silver Sleigh PG by Trompe Loeil @ FaMESHed

*Winter Pool w/Patio by unKindness @ FaMESHed

*Christmas Car: –ANHELO-T04RD-17CGA :: Christmas 2017 (Red) by Anhelo for Fifty Linden Friday {50L today only}

*Winter Brise Tree (Animated) by Little Branch @ FaMESHed

*Let It Snow Winter Decor Gacha by Mesh India @ Cosmopolitan
01 MI Snow Rowboat [8 LI]
02 MI Snow Dock [7 LI]
03 MI Let it Snow Sign Board [ 1 LI]
04 MI North Pole Sign [ 1 LI]
05 MI Snow Sled [4 LI]
06 MI Snow Stump [4 LI]
07 MI Snow Stump with Axe [8 LI]
08 MI Snow Tire [2 LI]
09 MI Snow Tire Pile [8 LI]
10 MI Snow Boat Stock [9 LI] Rare

*Fir Trees {Christmas Tree Lot & Fir Tree Set} by Hive @ Tannenbaum 

Enchanted Woods by Studio Skye
Giant Forest Oak Trees by Heart Gardens

Leave a little sparkle wherever you go

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It’s only the beginning of the month and for some reason I feel like it’s almost already going by too fast.  I think it’s me just pushing myself to get a lot done and out of the way sooner rather than later.  Lots of events going on with an abundance of holiday decor and I’m just showing a few things today and more to come in the next days.

Have a great one!

Credits:
*”The Conservatory” by DaD Design @ FaMESHed
*Snow Roof Add On The Conservatory  by DaD Design @ FaMESHed

*Evergreen Collection – Sage Wreath by SAYO @  FaMESHed
*Evergreen Collection – Sage Garland by SAYO @ FaMESHed

*Christmas Tree 2017 Bare by JIAN @ FaMESHed
*Christmas Tree 2017 Decorated by JIAN @ FaMESHed

WW – Horse Chestnut by Heart Gardens
Giant Forest Oaks by Heart Gardens
WW – Alder Tree by Heart Gardens
Hermit [Frozen] by *alirium* 
Aspen Sapling by Botanical
Shrub – Snowy by Happy Mood
OAK – Wild Tall – Winter Snowy by Heart Gardens
OAK – Mature – Winter Snowy by Heart Gardens
Puffy Grass [Frozen] by *alirium* 
Itchy Grass [Frozen] by *alirium* 

Cuddle up weather

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It’s a new month and you know what that means, a whole bunch of events opening up new rounds and there is plenty to be shown in the next days.  I’m showcasing new and fairly new items at events around the grid and at the main store.

Stay warm!

Credits:
*Snuggly Nights Set by [Merak] @ District 20
[Merak] – Snuggly Swing 
[Merak] – Hot Water Bottles and Mask
[Merak] – Breakfast Tray

*Shutter Fence Set by Dust Bunny

*Items From Holiday Set by unKindness @ Tannenbaum 
-7mad;Ravens Xmas Art 5
-7mad;Ravens Pillow/Crate Wonderful

*Bee Designs Christmas Teddies Gacha 8

Nordic Winter Set by Dust Bunny
-dust bunny . mini christmas tree
-dust bunny . toy horse
-dust bunny . present pile
-dust bunny . my plaid chair . adult

Dust Bunny . Rag Wreath

Garden Tree 08 with Lights – Snowy by Happy Mood
Shrub – Snowy by Happy Mood

It's not what's under the Christmas tree that matters it's who around it..

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“Not all holidays go as planned. Somehow this year you find yourself alone at home. Your dinner sucks, your relationships are failing and those anti depressants don’t seem to be working.”  DRD invites you to pull up a chair and join them at Tannenbaum for a Miserable Holiday… just leave your joy and good wishes at the door please.

I haven’t made it to Tannenbaum just quite yet, but I’m eager to go and just waiting for it to quiet down some.  If it’s anything like last year I’m sure I’ll be walking away with some new Christmas decor.

I’m also featuring some animated Christmas trees by Little Branch. They were available for Hello Tuesday, and probably still are, so go grab them at a discount while you still can.

Credits:
*My Miserable Holiday Set by DRD @ Tannenbaum 
DRD – My Miserable Holiday – Table
DRD – My Miserable Holiday – Chair
DRD – My Miserable Holiday – Wood Stove
DRD – My Miserable Holiday – Tree
DRD – My Miserable Holiday – Wood Basket
DRD – My Miserable Holiday – Carpet

*XmasTree {Green} Animated by Little Branch @ Hello Tuesday 

Cozy Stag Console by [DDD]
KaufhauS by {iD}

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

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You could say that I’ve moved off the fall pictures into winter and it’s certainly another of my favorite seasons to take photos of.  I don’t get snow in real so it’s something that I like to enjoy in Second Life and thankfully there is no shoveling of snow required.

This scene was put together using the newest home release by DaD Designs, available now at District 20.  Below credits is all the details on what you can expect with the purchase of the Woodpecker Cottage.  I’ll be showing the inside in another post, so stay tuned for more.

Just in time for getting your home all decorated for Christmas is the new winter decorations by Dust Bunny at Tannenbaum.  As I was decorating the outside of the home I couldn’t help and chuckle as it brought back memories of doing this in real. It’s been a few years since we’ve done this kind of elaborate outdoor decorating, but there is something quite magical and fun when you drive up at night and your house is all lighted up in an array of Christmas colors.  These decorations are quite awesome and so realistic and fantastic for indoor and outdoor.

I’m also showcasing some new garden chairs by Concept}.  There is a total of 4 chairs in different colors. They each have a land impact of 5, are copy and mod and hold single and couple animations. Available now at Shiny Shabby.

The last item is a new release by Little Branch. The Choke Berry tree is 4 seasons, which means that on a click you get the menu that allows you to choose which season you want your tree.  It’s now available at SaNaRae. Plus I want to mention that Little Branch has reopened it’s in-world store and it’s a pretty awesome build.  Unfortunately, my computer couldn’t handle the sim and it kept freezing when I visited.  If I get a chance to visit again I’ll snap some pictures to show, but take a visit and enjoy the sim and all the wonderful landscape.

Have a great one!

Credits:
*”Woodpecker Cottage” c/m V.1.0 by Dad Designs @ District 20
*Snow Add On Roof Woodpecker Cottage” c/m V.1.0 by Dad Designs @ District 20

*Winter Garden Chair. White by Concept} @ Shiny Shabby
*Winter Garden Chair. Iron by Concept} @ Shiny Shabby

*Winter Decorations by Dust Bunny @ Tannenbaum 
dust bunny . string lights . colored . type b
dust bunny . string lights . colored . type d
dust bunny . path lights . colored . b
dust bunny . path lights . colored . a
dust bunny . winter decor . lighted baby deer
dust bunny . winter decor . lighted female deer
dust bunny . winter decor . lighted male deer
dust bunny . winter decor . merry christmas sign
dust bunny . winter decor . peppermint cane red
dust bunny . winter decor . peppermint cane green
dust bunny . winter decor . peppermint green
dust bunny . winter decor . peppermint red

*Choke Berry {Animated}*4 Seasons by Little Branch @ SaNaRae

Snowdrift Building Set by Studio Skye
Sweet Garden Grass 05 – Snowy Green by Happy Mood
Shrub – Snowy*c (+resizer) by Happy Mood
Garden Tree08 with Lights – Snowy a by Happy Mood
Rockwell 1.9 Truck by Action

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Woodpecker Cottage:
Footage: 21,8×25,0
Land Impact: 146
Copy/modify yes (script are not mod)
No transfer

The ‘WOODPECKER COTTAGE’ is a beautiful Victorian Cottage perfect for all locations.

The cottage is composed with a large veranda. As you enter the front doors your greeted the Main room which is perfect as your living room. On the sides of the living room there is 2 other rooms with big sliding doors.

Another door to go on little balcony.

The windows of the whole house can be opened and closed which are arranged in different heights to create the most natural look.

Something so great about all DAD DESIGN ‘homes’ is that you can customize your home so easy. All you need to do is find the button that is in the room and touch it. There is over 74 pre-loaded textures and you can change it by each room. Also you can change the color of the exterior walls and the texture of the floors.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care

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I mentioned in my last post that I had decorated a whole cottage with all Christmas decor.  It was mainly to relax and get my mind off other things and also because I didn’t want to leave things unpacked without at least looking at them even if I didn’t get around to using. Today I thought to show it with several photos, plus it helps to have a visual for any future use.

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For the most part they are items received as Christmas Gifts at ongoing events, advents, hunts, group or subscriber gifts.  I will list the sources below under credits, though not individually as it would take a lot of time of which I don’t have.

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I hope everyone is enjoying the spirit of the holidays.  Also, unrelated to this post. I forgot to mention in my “Tidings of Comfort & Joy” blog post on Wednesday, the free Christmas gift by eXxEsS.  The hair shown in that post with Christmas baubles on each side is this year’s holiday gift.  You can take a peek here and find it the main store.

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A few things to note. All the gifts by the La Galleria are for being a subscriber and most of them should still be available if you sign up at the landing point and click the history to grab the weekly note cards to see where the gifts are located.

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The gifts at the arcade if you didn’t notice were under the huge Christmas tree right in the middle of the arcade.

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Unfortunately, the Chapter Four event is over and you missed out if you didn’t grab them before the event was over. Most of the events and hunts listed are over at the end of the month. The advent gifts for this year’s KittyCatS are all still available just by clicking each day.  The gifts at Midwinter Fair are available without needing group space at the event until December 31st. Plus make sure you check out all the other wonderful stuff at the event as it has some great home and garden as well as great fashion too though it’s more fantasy related.

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There is quite a few pieces by [CIRCA], which are part of their Holiday Advent Tree. You do have to join a free group in-world and items cost from $1-$75 lindens and some at $0 lindens. Each day items are added and kept circulating for 3 days. I didn’t receive these items until a few days ago so this is short notice as I mentioned in my post yesterday, but the gifts from days 8-24 will still be available starting tomorrow as the advent tree for those days will be opened again.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures and if you want to know about anything specifically pictured, feel free to ask me.

Have a great one!

Credits:
Christmas Gifts @ The Cosmopolitan Event {event group required}
Christmas Gifts @ Midwinter Fair
Christmas Gifts @ We ❤ Role-Play {event group required}
Arcade Season Gifts {under Christmas tree}
La Galleria {gift locations in subscriber notices}
Finishing Touches {subscriber gift and in-store gift}
Christmas 12 Days Gifts by ECKLE {group required }
Christmas Gifts @ It’s the Season Cart Sale {plus items in turtle dove around sim}
Christmas Gifts @ The Chapter Four **now over**
DRD {The Krampus Hunt & group gift}
LeLutka {Dec. Group Gift} {Christmas tree}

Second Life Hunts:
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe Hunt $1L
Home For The Holidays Hunt $1L
Naughty or Nice Hunt $1L
Candy Cane 8 Hunt  $2L
POE9 $0L

JIAN @ The Fantasy Collective
Trompe Loeil @ Collabor88 {cottage}

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

 

Winter Getaway

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I’m back!  As mentioned in my earlier post today that I might be making second appearance today on my blog to show the Aspen Cabin by DaD Designs.  Well here it is, giving you a front view and then some pictures of the inside of this one bedroom and one bath with a good size living room space.  It’s available at Shiny Shabby.

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I’m also featuring some winter landscape stuff. The first is the winter tree by Panavia that’s now at Draftsman.  It has a land impact of 10 as rezzed and will go down or higher depending on which way you resize.  The pine trees along with the chipmunks decor and the lamps on the doorstep are by Dreamscapes Art Gallery and at the main store.

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The cute Mr. Snow and Mrs. Snow are by [Tia] and are available at Whimsical. They have a land impact of 4 for Mr. and 3 for Mrs.

Below credits I have included some additional information on the Aspen Cabin.

Credits:
*”Aspen Cabin” m/c V.1.0 by DaD DESIGN – NEW @ Shiny Shabby
*”Snow Add On Aspen Cabin” c/m 1 by DaD DESIGN – NEW @ Shiny Shabby
*Winter Tree “Fagus” by Panavia – NEW @ Draftsman
*Pine Tree* With Lights Snow A by Dreamscapes Art Gallery  – NEW 
*Chipmunks* B by Dreamscapes Art Gallery  – NEW 
*Deer* Lantern White by Dreamscapes Art Gallery  – NEW 
*Tree Stumps* B Winter by Dreamscapes Art Gallery  – NEW 
*Mr Snow by [Tia] – NEW @ Whimsical
*Mrs Snow by [Tia] – NEW @ Whimsical
Winter Grass 2013 – B by Happy Mood
Long Winter Grass (White) by Turnip’s

*Aspen Cabin
Footage: 25.8x 12..9
Land Impact: 44
copy/modify yes (script are not mod)
no transfer
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I am very proud to present my latest creation “Aspen Cabin” 100% original mesh.
This Cabin is composed by a spacious living room, one bedroom and one bathroom.

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Snow Add On
Land Impact total 23 (linked you can remove pieces)
copy/modify yes
no transfer
Sold separately there are add on snow to make the perfect cottage also in winter scenery
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Customize your windows:
Near the entrance door there is a button and by touch to access the menu where you can change windows texture ( regular or snow , if you decide to use on winter landscaping)

 

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life

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I am squeezing in another quick post as I already had the picture and credits done.  I have only one other post completed except I’m not entirely sure if and when I will post it.  For sure after the Christmas weekend I will focus on posting anything left undone.

Though if I don’t get around to doing anything before Christmas, I want to take this time and wish everyone a blessed and wonderful Christmas.

DaD Designs is participating in this new round of Lost & Found with their “Music is Life” gacha set.  I’ve detailed all the items below that are included in the picture, but not necessarily everything that makes up the gacha.  I think there are a few other items that I didn’t use.   The chairs are either pg or adult, and come in two different colors.   The other items that I am featuring are the stars on the wall by Una and are available at this new round of Shiny Shabby.

Credits:
*Music is Life Gacha by DaD Design @ Lost & Found
01 Recycled Piano Bookshelf Ultra Rare
02 Leather Armchair Brown & Brown – Rare
03 Leather Armchair Brown & Cream – Rare
04 Corrugated Brown Rug
05 Books Coffee Table
06 Small Wood Table Brown
08 Trumpet Lamp
09 Music Sheets Falling
10 Oval Wood Table Brown
12 Bronze Statue
14 Wood Statue
15 Jazz Composition
16 Black Music Notes Set of 3

*Star Wall/Path Olive/Dark Green/Gold – Una @ Shiny Shabby
*Star Wall/Path Vine/Red/Olive – Una @ Shiny Shabby
Cello // .03 – NOMAD
*Sweet Maine Cabin – DaD Design @ The Cosmopolitan Room
Black Coal and Gold Sleigh Rare – Libertine @ MidWinter Fair
Red Undertree Messy Drape – Libertine
Decoratable Tree 2015 [2.6] – Libertine
Present Pile & Toy Horse – Dust Bunny @ Collabor88
Holiday Hearth Eggnog Service – Roawenwood
*Myrrh Handmade Vintage Gacha – ARIA @ Tannenbaum Holiday Market
-Tree Topper – Rare
-Vintage Traditional Bauble Ornament
-Vintage Bauble Ornament
-Vintage Bulb Bauble Ornament
-Vintage Pointed Bauble Ornament
-Vintage Finial Bauble Ornament
*Fluffy Pine – Dysfunctional Designs