Trusting the magic of change and new beginnings

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

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new.” ~ Socrates

I was going to wait and post this picture until after Thanksgiving, but this morning I woke up and my room was quite chilly. I’m used to warm weather during this time of year so it’s a bit of a shock to the system to feel the chill in the air. This means I’ll be trading in my flimsy thin nightwear for those plaid flannel pajamas very soon along with warm fuzzy socks.

Moving further up the state has been a bit of a culture shock as well and something that I am not adjusting to too well. While a lovely scenic city with a lot of lushness greenery and some massive oak trees and bald cypress with Spanish moss it still feels a bit antiquated.

Change is hard and it’s something that I’m experiencing at a faster rate these days in just about every area of my life. Some changes are not very pleasant as I just learned this past week, though I know overcoming these periods makes you stronger. Improvement can’t happen without change and so embracing it means you learn and grow as you turn the directional path from the one you’re used to. It brings new beginnings as you turn the page and strengthens you for the next chapter in your life.

I put together the following scene just for fun using some more Christmas decor by Shutter Field and the newest trees by Little Branch, so check out the details below.

I think it just might be symbolic of changing the landscape from one season to another.

Credits:
*Wooden Snowman V1 Light – Shutter Field
*Wooden Snowman V1 Dark – Shutter Field
*Wooden Snowman V2 – Shutter Field
*Milk Churn – Xmas – Shutter Field
*Snow Bum {the snowman} – Shutter Field
*London Winter V1.1 – Little Branch @ Lost & Found
*Grass 1 l {Winter} – Little Branch @ Lost & Found
*Rainbow Tree {Seasons} – Little Branch @ Love to Decorate Event
*Rainbow Tree * Cluster {Seasons} – Little Branch @ Love to Decorate Event
*Wild Forest {Single} – Little Branch @ Shiny Shabby
*Wild Forest {Cluster Storm} – Little Branch @ Shiny Shabby
Burtonesque House – Scarlet Creative
Curtains-A-cream – BBQQ
Winter Dog Rose – 3D Trees
Reindeer – Ispachi {Store Closed}

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 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.

Playing house

On July 6, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, ToddleeDoo2 Comments

The little ones like to play house or sometimes like in this case take over the house. Showing some items for the little ones today. These tents are from Buglets as a gacha item and can be found at the current round of The Play Room. There are 10 commons and 1 rare and come with 12 poses for you and a friend. It’s low impact at only 3 land impact. I’m on the setting up pose, but did use my handy dandy animare hud to move my head around so I could face the camera. You know we little ones are vain like that.

I’m also wearing some new nails also by Buglets, which can be found at the store. The cabin nails comes in lots of colors and each color comes with four options. I’m showing the ads below so you can get an idea of the colors for both items.

Happy shopping!

Credits:
Hair – [Love Soul] – Hair *115*
Top – TinyOwl – Senorita Maiden Top {part of senorita outfit}
Shoes – TinyOwl – {part of senorita outfit}
*TD Cabin Nails – Buglets

Scene:
*Lil Beach Tent Gacha – Buglets @ The Play Room
Daisy & Buddy Bears – BoOgErS {June 2015 Arcade}
Essential Rug – [DDD]/Dysfunctional Designs
Spargelton Veranda Cottage – Spargel & Shine Homes
Foundry Hide Sofa – Scarlet Creative
Cluttered House – Pile of Board Games – Second Spaces
Connect Four Board – Supernerd
Domino – Hideki
[Cherished Moments] Paws & Claws Rare – Ispachi {store closed}

*Review copy

Retreat away from home.

On June 4, 2015 By AlexaIn Events1 Comment

When I saw this set by Finishing Touches it brought back so many wonderful memories of a past family vacation when we stayed in a log cabin up in the smokey mountains. This Northwoods Lodge bedroom collection can be found at this round of the Perfect 10. It is available in both PG and Adult and all items are mod and copy.

Credits:
*Northwoods Lodge Bedroom Collection – Finishing Touches @ The Cookie Jar for Perfect 10
The Arrival – Frolicking Foxes {March 2014 Arcade} – Ispachi
Basket & Coffee & Chocolate {past group gifts} – [Zerkalo]
The Murphy Collection / Quilt Rack – [Commoner]
Olivier Travel Case, Darkbloom Tattered Journal & “Popcorn Trail” Crochet Spread 1937 – Post
Basil Plant – Alouette
Logger V2 {modified} – Stiffuls

*Review copy.

Fairy Tales.

On March 29, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Home, Role-Play1 Comment

Did a couple more pictures showcasing some items that can be found soon at the newest round of “All The Little Things” event that will feature items for the toddleedoo that will start April 5th.

The theme for this round is fairy tales, so I had a little fun creating these scenes to go along with it.

Credits:
First Picture:
Hair – Love Soul – Hair *140* Jet Black
Antlers – Ariskea – [Pot Pourri] Antler of Love Headband @ The Arcade
*Outfit – Doodlez – Fairytale Princess Pink @ All The Little Things ***Starts April 5th***
*Bunbunx Royal Pink – *BABY* @ All The Little Things ***Starts April 5th***

Scene:
*Fairy Garden Furniture: Table, Stool, Lamp & Chair – Enchanted Bowtique @ All The Little Things ***Starts April 5th***
Dik-Dik Dusty, Moonlight Unicorn, Plum, Sunshine, Ninja, Sugar, Spring Eternal Mira Fountain & Book of the Dragonfly – +Half-Deer+ @ The Arcade
[Garden Friends] Basil the Bird, Pokey the Hedgehog, Sniffle the Bunny, Quackers the Duckling, Pickles the Chipmunk, Cap’n Oink the Piglet – Ispachi @ The Arcade
[Pot Pourri] Heart in Plants Sign – Ariskea
Short Grass Green Lawn Lil Flowers – KIDD Creation
Pose: .click. – Dainty Set

Second Picture:
Hair – D!va – Hair “Yunie”
Wings – Tic Tot Toe – Cupid Wings {Part of Cupid Outfit}
Dress – {Lil Big Me} – Beige Flower Girl Dress
*Crown – *BABY* – Star Highness Crown @ All The Little Things ***Starts April 5th***

Scene:
*Mirrors – Cotton Tail – Fairytale Mirrors @ ***Starts April 5th***
*Once Upon A Time {Book w/ Poses} – [Dot Dot Dot] @ All The Little Things ***Starts April 5th*** {Poses will be only available at event}
Shrub Pink, Colored Bushes & Big Leafs – Happy Mood
Tic-tac-toe Stones – Sway’s -{Part of Stump Tic Tat Toe Set}
Great Rock of Dingo – We’re Closed

*Review copies.

Morning Delight.

On March 7, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Home3 Comments

Just a quick post to show you this great country kitchen set that is out today by Dysfunctional Designs for The Neighborhood. Lots of texture choices for the wood, metal, counter top and back slash to suit your style and need.

Enjoy your Saturday!

Credits:
*Cozy Country Kitchen Sink & Oven – Dysfunctional Designs/[DDD] for The Neighborhood
Jute Natural Rug – Apple Fall
Lily Mint Chair – LISP
Vintage Radio Mint – Willow Home @ Kustom9
[Ossory] Cabinet, Basic Plates & Bowls, Pitcher, Tea Caddy & Wooden Craft Dog – Ispachi
Tray, Croissant Basket, Duo Cappuccino, Butter & Knife & Blueberry Pancakes – GA Home @ The Chapter Four
Hudson Townhouse- Scarlet Creative

*Review copy.

The years gone by.

On March 3, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Home6 Comments

Sometimes I long for what is familiar. I remember visiting my paternal grandmother’s wooden frame home back when I was a child. They lived in a small town in Washington state, a population that at the 2010 census was just under 11,000. My grandmother was one of those stern, independent maternal types, who was also a bit of a hell raiser too. She loved antiques and her home was filled in every corner with furniture and decorative pieces that sat atop these lace dollies. I remember antique curios full of china, colorful glass ornaments and vases and everything of value to her. It wasn’t a big house by today’s standards, but it was big in my eyes then and it had character. One of the fondest memories that me and my older siblings have is that she always sent us care packages full of clothes and toys and when she visited she always came calling with these big old trunks full of gifts. My dad was sort of her favorite and well we got the benefits of that favoritism.

She’s been long gone. The last time I visited that area and her original home was some eight years ago while on a business trip to Seattle and I took a few extra days to visit with family. My aunt now lives in that home and while her taste in decor isn’t of the same caliber or charm.. it still held the that old familiar smell of years gone by.

Credits:

Spargelton Veranda Cottage – Spargel & Shine Homes
[Ossory] Cabinet, Basic Plates & Bowls, Tea Caddy, Candle Holder, Wooden Craft Dog – Ispachi
Hanging Crate Light – Floorplan {House Hunt- Now over}
Book Shelf, Roses Jug, Patchwork Rug, Dolly Piano, Ulyssess Butterfly – Apple Fall {past gacha at The Chapter Four}
Wire Basket & Vase with Pinecones – Cheeky Pea {House Hunt – Now over} {modified from item}
Print Roll Screens – {anc} @ Shiny Shabby
Little White Cabinet Books, Pillow Chair Cow, Walking Sticks Rose – Junk @ Shiny Shabby
Hallway Rug, Shabby Daybed Rare, Shabby Table, Closet & Morning Coffee – Hideki @ Shiny Shabby
Garden Whitebook – {anc} @ The Arcade
Garden Craft – {anc} @ The Arcade
Decorative Pitcher – GA Home @ Shiny Shabby
Brass Hour Glass – Fancy Decor

What’s that rumble?

On December 16, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, General, Home, Role-Play3 Comments

I was going for the surprised shocked look of a child hearing the rumble coming through the fireplace except that due to a malfunction of sorts the Emoter HUD got stuck on two emotions at the same time and gave me this smile shocked expression instead. This is why I have instead an impatient fearless child that anticipates Santa is about to arrive.

Some of the creators that participated at The Arcade during this round were very generous with their gifts that you can find under the large Christmas tree that sits in the middle of the Arcade. Two of my favorite items were the milk and chocolate milk bottles and the plate of ginger pig cookies, which is just like one of our Mexican pastries that looks exactly the same just a bit thicker. They are called “Marranitos,” which translated means little piggies.

Credits:
Hair – Love Soul – Hair*115
Rudolph Outfit – Doodle Bugs {store gift}

Scene:
Friedberry “Store” Fog Rare – {anc} @ The Arcade
Fireplace, Sled, Milk Can Berries – Pixel Mode @ The Liaison Collaborative
Basic Merry Christmas Rug – Ispachi
Wood Fire {inside fireplace} – Digs [Part of the Landon Fireplace]
Bulb Garland – MudHoney @ The Arcade
Granny’s Winter Cottage – Toys – 8f8 @ The Arcade
Bambi Figurine – Apple Fall @ The Arcade
*Elden Homemade Colored Plywood Tree & Gift Boxes – [ARIA]
Hammie & Stocking – MishMish @ The Arcade {free gift under tree}
Stars Decor – Sway’s @ The Arcade {free gift under tree}
Milk Bottles – 8f8 @ The Arcade {free gift under tree}
Plate of Ginger Pigs – Schadenfreude @ The Arcade {free gift under tree}

Pose – Country Strong by Infiniti {modified with Animare HUD}

*Review copies.

My winter dream.

On December 9, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home2 Comments

I was short on time this morning, and was only able to post on Flickr before having to rush off for a morning meeting. I have about fifteen minutes before I have to rush off again to meet a friend for lunch. I figured that in that time I can get this done. This is my first snow scene in Second Life all the while it’s only relatively cool with weather in the mid sixties today here in my real world as I type this. It’s a small cold front we’re having as our normal weather is usually high seventies or low eighties.

When I thought of doing something snowy with the Christmas feel I thought of Norman Rockwell scenes. I have always loved his work of portraying American life through his paintings. I have been in Florida most of my life with only small stints of living in other parts of the US like a year in California and another year in Washington state. The latter being where I experienced snow probably for the first time that I can remember when I was like seven years old. Outside of that I have seen snow only on a few other occasions like in upstate New York while on a business trip and a family vacation in the mountains of Tennessee.

This would be my ideal snow scene.

Credits:
Skin – Lumae – Star ~ Tone 5 – Caramel {Lazy Sunday}
Hair – Mina – Selenia Dark Brown @ The Arcade
Coat – COCO – Duffle Coat (Cyan) @ The Arcade
Boots – Baiastice – Gill Stretch Boots Knit Jacquard Cian @ The Arcade
Hands – SLink – AvEnhance Hands

Scene:
The Dreamers Cottage RARE – Dust Bunny @ The Arcade
8f8 – Granny’s Winter Cottage Fire Wood @ The Arcade
8f8 – Granny’s Winter Cottage – Mailbox @ The Arcade
Apple Fall – Tabletop Tree @ The Arcade
Enchanted Woods – Skye Studio
Remarkable Oblivion – Holiday Spirit – Lantern Plain @ The Arcade
Ispachi [Cherished Moments] Huskies @ The Arcade
Snow Drifts – Skye Studio
Velocipede [Limited Edition] – .Shi & Vibe