The light during winter.

On December 6, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, HomeLeave a comment

If the Arcade alone was not like a candy overload on its own. It’s now a new month and that means many events are opening. FaMESHed started on the 1st and [ARIA] is offering the “Trieste” bed, which is available as a PG and Adult version and comes with three preset colors for the bedding. It can sit up to two avatars and several animations that gives you rezzable/auto attachable props to make the experience enjoyable. I always love the clear and clean textures and the details of the items that [ARIA] creates. It always gives me that feeling of home.

Another event that is now open is The Men’s Department and [ARIA] has made the Emmanuel Winter Chic Gacha Set for this event. The chaise lounge has single and couple animations that also have rezzable/auto props. As always a few color choices for you to choose from. There are six textures for the cushions, throw and accent cushions. The rest of the set includes the snowflake decorative cushions by the bed, table with table top trees and the hanging snowflakes. These items are transfer and modify and materials ready.

The rest of the items are all from this month’s Arcade round, see credits below.

Credits:

* Triese Bed – [ARIA] @ FaMESHed
* Emmanuel Chaise Lounge RARE – [ARIA] @ The Mens Department
* Emmanuel Birch Snowflake RARE – [ARIA] @ The Mens Department
* Emmanuel Decorative Cushions – [ARIA] @ The Mens Department
* Emmanuel Side Table – [ARIA] @ The Mens Department
* Emmanuel Table Top Trees – [ARIA] @ The Mens Department

Lavender Brown House – Scarlet Creative
Ladders Lights RARE – Junk @ The Arcade
Granny’s Winter Cottage – Horsey Toy – 8f8 @ The Arcade
Winter Forest Frame – Hideki @ The Arcade
Logs Basket – Hideki @ The Arcade
House Lantern – Junk @ The Arcade
Fried Wild Berry “Drop Lamp Wall” – {anc} @ The Arcade
Winter Rug – Hideki @ The Arcade
[Cherished Moments] Paws & Claws RARE – Ispachi @ The Arcade

*Review copies.

All lit up.

On December 5, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Role-PlayLeave a comment

“Christmas is sights, especially the sights of Christmas reflected in the eyes of a child.”
~ William Saroyan ~

A very close friend pleasantly surprised me with this gift of reindeer that is just adorable as you can see. The love and warmth that is reflected between the reindeer is touching. I am not always overly expressive in nature, but I wanted to show my appreciation of their thoughtfulness and sweetness by taking a photo to say thank you.

Credits:

Face Paint – ToddleTeeZ – Reindeer Games Face Paint @ The Woodlands Gacha
Hair – Wasabi Pills – Sugar Rush Mesh Hair
Antlers – Petite Babe – Christmas Antlers @ The Woodlands Gacha
Sweater – Snips & Snails – Gramma’s Knits – Berry
Scarf – Petite Babe – Winter Wonderland Scarf @ The Woodlands Gacha
Shorts – Marmelalde
Socks – Cannibelle – Blackbottom Socks Light for TD
Shoes – {s.o} – Mary Janes White Leather

Pose: Built by Asahi {used animation without pose prop}

Scene:
[Cherished Moments] Reindeer by Ispachi @ The Arcade
Christmas Lights – Cheeky Pea & oOo Studios Bright Lights Pose Prop
Grass Field Green – We’re Closed
Grass – Happy Mood

The comforts of home.

On November 6, 2014 By AlexaIn Home1 Comment

There is a new round at The Men’s Department that started yesterday and ARIA has released an entryway set. It consists of the glass table pictured along with some of the decorative items like the books, vases and sea urchins, plus a pouf that is texture change. The pouf also has some nice sits for both female and male and some cute auto-attach props that will have you looking active either texting, working or reading and a few more. See credits below for the rest of the items.

It was some time after joining Second Life that I discovered that there was actual publications that brought you the latest on all the fashions and creations on the grid. I found it amusing at the time even if I did admire the creative work that went into them. Flipping through a few of them is also how I discovered many new stores I knew nothing about. Well earlier this year I was asked by another friend if I wanted to write a story for SL Fierce Magazine and at first I wasn’t sure if it was something I wanted to do.

I accepted the assignment and wrote two articles on my interviews with some well known creators on the grid and another on the founding of the photography school Visionaire Institute. Recently the Fall issue was published and my interview with the founder of the “Rock Your Rack” fundraiser that supports the work of the National Breast Cancer Foundation is included.

One day I’ll look back and smile fondly at these experiences.

Credits:

*Blair Entryway Set – ARIA @ The Men’s Department
Attic Skybox – Trompe Loeil
Raffles Blue Oriental Arrangement – Patron
Raffles Ranger Planter – Patron
Lady Silver – The Loft
Glass Statute – My own creation.
Magazine Pile – MudHoney
Grace Rug – MudHoney
[Florian] Picture Frame – Ispachi
Grace Sofa Navy – MudHoney
Hand of a Master – MeadowWorks @ We ❤ Role-Play

*Review copy.

[CIRCA] at Fit for a Princess

On September 8, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home1 Comment

I was a bit pensive and feeling weary as I was going through the poses on this ottoman when I came across this one pose that seemed to reflect and fit my mood very well. It’s always remarkable what a good night’s rest does to help restore your energy and balance and that’s always good for a Monday.

The ottoman is part of a new set that was released by [Circa] for this month’s round of “Fit for a Princess” event that runs until September 25.

The “Field of Roses” room set consists of the drapes & ottoman that has 10 grey-white fabrics at the touch of the menu. I chose to go with the pink roses on the grey fabric. There is also a bookshelf with a vase with flowers and several choices of area rugs that complete the set. I finished up my scene using some current arcade items.

Credits:
Hair – MOON {Hair} – Untitled @ The Swag Fest
Top/Shorts – Kaithleen’s – Gangnam White Top w/ Shimmering Shorts Red @ The Cosmopolitan Room
Shoes – LaRoo – Alice Knee High Pumps Red {Not sure if still available}

Scene:
*”Field of Roses” Room Set w/ Grey Fabrics – [CIRCA] @ Fit for a Princess
Birdcage Shelves – Junk @ The Arcade
Vintage Fashion Sketches – Second Spaces @ The Arcade
Old Sewing Patterns w/ Fabric – Second Spaces @ The Arcade
[Florian] Flipflops Blue & Pink – Ispachi @ The Arcade
[Florian] Picture Frame @ The Arcade
[Florian] Breakfast Tray – Ispachi @ The Arcade
12 Attar/perfume Bottles – Zaara @ The Arcade
Vanity – Platter of Treasures – Tres Blah {June 2013 Arcade}

*Review copies.

Dining in…

On May 30, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home4 Comments

“The home should be the treasure chest of living” ~ Le Corbusier

I have been out of town the last several days at a business meeting and it’s been a long time since I’ve used a laptop to get into Second Life. It works fine in all honesty. Though I just don’t find it easy to maneuver around and much less trying to put together a scene for blogging. It’s great if I’m just sitting or standing and chatting.

I’m glad to be home and able to use my desktop to put together this lovely furniture setting by Aria that was released at The Garden this month. The complete set features the beautiful cut dining room table and sideboard that comes in three different wood textures. You get four variations of the dining chair, that comes in PG or adult, and many color textures to choose from for the chair and the cushion.

The whole set is materials enabled and has copy and modify permissions and the remaining set includes the vases, which are enlarged, pendant lights and flowers on the pictured on the table, which also gives you color choices. Not part of the set, but still from Aria are the new curtains named Verna, which are available at the main store. You can choose colors by clicking on them, which pops up the menu to change the fabric texture or the metal. I did modify them to fit the windows.

I am still working on improving my use of light in Second Life. If anyone has any great tutorials, point me in the right direction.

Credits:

*Eva Dining Room Set – ARIA @ The Garden
{Dining table, chairs, sideboard, pendant lights, vases trio and flowers in vase}
*Verna Ruffle Curtains A – Aria {Modified}
Skaibeux Skybox 1.0 – [SLUG]
Nymph Statue – Tartessos Arts
Rico’s Clock – Apple Falls
Salvador Sculpture – Aria
Noor Mirror – Aria
Delphine Wall Lights – Aria
Celia Rug – Aria
Deborah Plant – Aria
Milo Deco Fruit Plate – Aria
The Odyssey: Vineyard Platter & Cutting Board – Ispachi

*Review copies

Right at Home…

On March 18, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home, Hunts4 Comments

“Do you know what it means to come home at night to a woman who’ll give you a little love, a little affection, a little tenderness? It means you’re in the wrong house, that’s what it means.” ~ Henny Youngman

That quote made me have a good chuckle. No mistake here. I’m in the right house — this is my current accommodations.

I really love my cozy kitchen. It took modifying some of the items and making them smaller to fit in the space, but overall I really liked the way it came out.

I used a mixture of old and new items, including hunt items. My credits will be dragging. 🙂

Credits:

Hair – Tableau Vivant – Low Hair – Equinox @ Collabor88
Dress – E C R U – Gwenyth Dress Texture Set 02
Necklace & Ring – LaGyo – Mother’s Pearls Set
Watch – [7891.] – Marco Loop Watch Gold
Shoes – Just Design – Coco Dark Packs
Feet – Just Design – My Feet Tip Toe

Scene:

Tarrytown House – L2 Studio
Ines Chairs Nostalgia Haze – Trompe Loeil
Ines Ottoman Nostalgia Rose – Trompe Loeil
Metal Wall Hanging – The Loft
Temple Jar – Apple Falls
Flower Frame – Apple Falls
Raffles Blue Oriental Arrangement – Patron
Ivory & Green Distressed Italian Console – La Galleria
Pendant Lamp – UrbanizeD {Store Closed}
Hang Over Curtains – LeeZu {No Longer Available}
Raffles Range Planter – Patron
Roya Fluffy Carpet – Bazar
CD Pyra Double Vase – The Loft
Coffee Maker – Apple Falls {Previous Advent Gift}
Creamer & Cups – Teawood
Tray – Alexa Maravilla
Fine Chocolates Box – [DDD] {Previous Hunt Item}
Couch – Tartessos Arts
Designer Table – Apple Falls
Romantic Rose Vase – [DDD]
Mathis Console Walnut – The Loft
Mesh Art Gazelle’s Head – Ispachi
Sweetwater Cacti Terrarium – Cheeky Pea
Digital Gramophone – Love to Decorate Group Gift
Arts & Crafts Books – Apple Falls
Green Glass Buffet Lamp – Trompe Loeil
Ines Wall Fountain – Trompe Loeil
Bridges Bar Cart – Pilot
Cocktail Mixer Set RARE – Erratic Home @ The Arcade
Wine & Whiskey – The Loft
Lemon Bowl Blue – The Loft
Frame – POE Jackson Palmer Photography {Hunt Gift}
Nollaig: Lantern Cluster – Ispachi
Glasses – The Loft
Books – Tartessos Arts
Totem – Tartessos Arts
Potted Hydrangea A – UrbanizeD {Store Closed}
Toronto Kitchen – Bazar
Milk Shake Mixer – What Next
Kitchen Cook Books – Aria
Pickled Veggies 2 – The Loft
Milano Kitchen Deco Condiments – Aria
Red Heart Art – Seven Emporium
Vita Knife Stand – Aria
I Love You More Than Cupcakes Art – Seven Emporium
Milano Kitchen Canisters – Aria
Aloe Pot Mini – The Loft
Portable Espresso Machine Grass – Standby, Inc. {Previous Arcade Item}
Instant Coffee Canisters – Standby, Inc. {Previous Arcade Item}
Coffee Bag – Standby, Inc. {Previous Arcade Item}
Cereal Boxes – The Loft
Colander – Agora
Spice Bottle Racks – Kopi
Arizona Trash Bin – Bazar
Toronto Kitchen Island – Bazar
Recipe Book – Agora
Lemon Basket – Bazar
Cherry Voulevants – Apple Falls
Steel Fruit Basket – The Loft
Art Picture Canvases – Ruby Rossini
Claryon Curtains Cream – The Loft
Mesh Easter Texture Change – Lisp
Artist Table & Stool – Tartessos Arts
Jam Jar of Paintbrushes – Lisp
Pin-Up Crane – Apple Falls
True Love Sign – Seven Emporium
Canvas Rack & Paint Tins – Apple Falls
Strelitzia Plant – The Loft
Padded Headboard – MudHoney
Ashworth Bed – Pixel Mode
Avenue Beige Rug – Tartessos Arts
Neoclassical Seat Country – Apple Falls

Life…

On January 28, 2014 By AlexaIn Home2 Comments

…isn’t always black and white.

Credits:

Eyes – Ikon – Eternal Eyes Paradise
Eyelashes – Redgrave – 19 Diva & 31 Extra Long
Hair – CaTwA – Mesh Abi
Lipstick – Bilo – Nasreen Lip Crackle
Dress – CaTwA – Marilena White plus Color HUD
Jewelry – Yummy – Teardrop Gemstone Diamond Set
Shoes – N-Core -CINQ White

Scene:

Tampa House – inVerse
Bed Curtains – MudHoney – Priya Bed Curtains
Bed – MudHoney – Rita Bed White
Headboard – MudHoney – Padded Headboard
Seat – Apple Fall – Neoclassical Seat Monochrome
Rug – Tartessos Arts – Bokeh Rug
Book – Aria – Aurora Open Book + Glasses
Butterfly Art – Aria – Daphne Wall Flutter {in black — white is modified}
Chest – Apple Fall – Mother in Pearl Inlaid Chest
Boat Art – Ispachi – Mesh Art Isolde