Home always brings comfort.

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

Credits:
*Jane’s Set – Kuro @ Shiny Shabby
~Jane’s Bathtub, Bucket, Kettle, Plant, Stool & Vases ~
Spargelton Veranda Cottage – Spargel & Shine Homes
Primavera in Toscana Curtain {March 2015 Arcade} – 8f8
Botanical Prints – Apple Fall
Douze Roses – Crate Pillows, Chair, Teacup Light – Apt B
Old & Rusted Floor Rags & Hanging Rags – Apt B @ Shiny Shabby
Carpet Candy Shades & Decorative Pitcher – GA Home
Rustic Now Stacked Pillows, Detached Door – Apt B @ Kustom9
Neva’s Vintage Lockers – Apple Fall
Butler’s Tray Table, Retro Radio – Apple Fall
Imported French Soap – Albion

Time stood still.

On May 16, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Home2 Comments

Seems like events are happening much quicker or it may be that I’m not trying to get there when they first open. Instead I’m visiting mid through the event or days before it’s over and by then the new one is up within days. The new round of The Liaison Collaborative just started and it’s geared toward the men this time with the Gentlemen’s Club theme. I’m showing the newest creation by Kuro. The Richard sofa and table come in two tones, life and bold and full of animations for single, couple and then the adult ones for the adult set. Just like a girl I threw in my sneakers and my golfing bag to give the place a bit of a feminine presence. I showed you the trees that Little Branch had at this round in my post yesterday, but they also have potted plants like this green one I’m showing.

Most of the remaining stuff other than a few are gacha items and you can find all the details below.

Credits:
*Richard Sofa Light & Bold & Side Table Bold- Kuro @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Bilbo {Potted} Birch – Little Branch @ The Liaison Collaborative
AF Paris Loft Skybox Rare – Apple Fall
Steel Wallclock .001 – NOMAD
Boho Carpet #7 – [Kunst]
Weston Coat Stand/Hat, End Table & Bar Stools, Cigar Ashtray #2, Brandy Bottle Dispenser Rare & Brandy Glass #1 & #2 – [Kunst] @ The Liaison Collaborative
Stockholm Sneakers Decor Male & Female & Bottle Candles – Bazar @ 6th Republic
Chandelier//.04, Cello//.03, Classical Bust//.08 & Fruit & Candles Tray//.06 – NOMAD @ 6th Republic
The Industrial Side – Clothing Rack – Apt. B @ 6th Republic
Vintage PNP_White/Print – Eli Baily @ The Liaison Collaborative
Accessory Gacha Series Walking Cane No11 – Alchemist @ The Liaison Collaborative

*Review copy.

African Dining/Decor

On June 15, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home1 Comment

I’ve been sort of challenged lately with not having a lot of prim left to blog. It happens when you decor and landscape to the almost very last prim. All in the name of wanting a place to call home, yours, ours… that is homey, comfortable and relaxing. Check on aesthetically pleasing too. Though one manages or gets more prim. I am coping.

I’m quite delighted to show this new African dining and decor items released by Aphrodite Shops. The first picture shows the masks, and a couple of the vases from a set of nice that are available. The woman statue with flowers and a wine tray that dispenses drinks. The side table comes from Kuro for the Neighborhood.

Just a few more of the vases being shown, plus basket with pillows, carpet and another wine tray that also dispenses drinks with a sip animation.

This last picture features the dining table set that comes with the table, chairs and candle. The place mats provides you with two African traditional breakfasts, 22 drinks, utensils, 7 appetizers, 6 entrees and 4 desserts. They are fully configurable with time, auto cleaning and they have 6 different textures to choose from. The vase in back is also part of the set of 9 vases and I used the drinks from one of the wine trays to display the table setting.

Credits:

Featured Items all from Aphrodite Shops:

*African Fernet & Fine Red Wine Tray
*African Basket with Pillows Decorative
*African Decorative Mesh Masks
*African Placemats with African Foods & Drinks
*African Rug Decorative Realistic Carpet
*African Table Set Complete
*African Women Chandelier w/ Coffee Scented Candle
*African Women w/ Flowers
*African Vases Decorative
*African Extravagant Cocktails Serving Tray

Also shown:

Sidetable – Kuro – Jaix Side Table {The Neighborhoo}

Hair – Dela – Mesh “Milla” Black 4

Necklace – Pure Poison – Locket Necklace Gold

Watch – [7891.] – Marc Loop Watch
Dress – Faenzo – Bodycon Dress Dark Red

Shattered

On May 6, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home3 Comments

I found this shattered man statue at an animated texture shop. It seemed like it would make a great decor item for the house, even if the space I have him in now is a bit tight for his outstretched arms. I’m breaking in the new mini furniture set that Aria released for this month’s FaMESHed event that consists of the sofa, table and vase with poppies. I love the details on the sofa and kept going between the three colors and finally settled on this grey. I must say that I really like when you can buy an item that gives you choices in the wood and fabric textures. Personally, I am more inclined to spend lindens on an item like this for a set price than for an item with one color choice for the same price. I also really like that some designers are allowing you to buy items individually. I don’t always want the whole set, but would love to have a particular accessory that comes with the set.

This cool jacket that I’m wearing is a group gift from .Shi. It comes with a HUD to change the jacket color and comes with a fabric necklace. The necklace took me a little time to fit almost right, but the hair covered the bit of imperfection, which is the necklace going through the jacket. I believe this will vary by avatar and mine is a little bigger than normal.

Credits:
Hair – Exile – Stay the Night Raven
Jacket – .Shi – Ravel Cardigan w/ Necklace {Group Gift}
Bra – Mutresse – Dupla Bustier Bra w/ Color HUD
Pants – Erratic – Zoey Leather Pants Black
Shoes – ANE – Kallai Sandals Pure Black @ The Chapter Four

Scene:
House – [ba] – Sodermalm Loft
Curtains – The Loft – Bennet Drapes Mirrored
Luana Mini Set (Sofa, Table & Vase w/ Poppies) – Aria @ FaMESHed
Insolence Rug Brown – Tartessos Arts
Rug – Tartessos Arts – Classy Fur Rug
Food – Apple Falls – Chinese {Group Gift}
Cell Phone – Aria – Colette Deco Cell Phone
Chair – Kuro – Comfy Armchair @ {Previous Lazy Sunday}
Vase w/ Sticks – La Galleria – Pottery Urn w/ Sticks {Subscriber Gift}
Books – Aria – Aurora Deco Book Pile
Book w/ Glasses – Aria – Aurora Open Book + Glasses
Wicker Magazine Holder – La Galleria
Lamp – Aria – Thalia Floor Light
Shattered Man Art Bricks & Concrete – Willem Mills
Plant – Aria – Nina Croton Plant
Frame – Collage – This Life
Staglady Statue – Kalopsia
Statue Woman Mesh – Willem Mills

Last Picture Pose – Dee Posed – The wall 43

Floating Away…

On May 4, 2014 By AlexaIn Home2 Comments

“Every day is a good day to be alive, whether the sun’s shining or not.” ~ Mary Robbins

Living in Florida the sun is almost always shining. I just need to step out my front door and the humidity along with the fierceness of the sun hits my face. It isn’t too long before I’m longing once again for the coolness and comfort of an indoor air conditioned room.

Lately there has been rain almost daily and I can’t complain. It does wonders for my lawn and washes away some of the dirt and pollen dust from my car.

It’s actually good days to go to the beach here and this float from Kuro would be just the thing to take along to soak up the sun rays with a little bit of protection too. Of course I would probably buy a different color tube — black naturally absorbs more heat. The crown of my head can attest to that.

Hope your Sunday went as lazy as mine. 🙂

Credits:
Hair – Boon – AAN330 Black
Swimsuit – Prism – Sandi Beaches Bikini Top/Bottom
Shorts – Kaithleen’s – Used Pink One Off Denim Shorts
Feet – Slink – Womens Natural Barefeet
Glasses – Miel – Ray Peepers – Candy Gloss w/ Color HUD
Vintage Float – Kuro
Low Prim Sim Expand Model Sea Rocks with Waves SR2 – Antreas Alter

M is for… (challenge)

On April 13, 2014 By AlexaIn Challenges, Events9 Comments

I am sort of continuing my country theme from yesterday with today’s post. It wasn’t planned that way. When I thought about what I wanted to blog for the letter “M” today I went into my furniture folder under the designers or stores that begin with that letter. I immediately thought of the pink diesel truck that I had purchased well over a year ago from Michigan Shack when I came across the store.

When we used to travel during my pre and teenage years cross country from Florida to Washington state I would often be looking at all these diesel trucks passing us on the road and wondered what it would be like to travel in one.

It is not something that I wonder about today. Thinking driving in one of those can’t be possibly all that comfortable. On second thought, nowadays I am sure they are equipped with comfort in mind. Besides MS I am also sporting this cowboy hat from Mesh Mafia and a thermo from Monaya. Yeehaw!

Credits:

Cowboy Hat – Mesh Mafia – Cowboy Hat Full Perm
Hair – Tram – D314 Jet Black @ Seasons Story
Dress – Orquidea – Denim Sundress @Flawless Hug the Earth Cart Sale
Boots – Coco – Cowboy Boots (with socks) Brown {The Chapter Four in February}

Poses:

Backside Set – [Pose+ivity]
Emily Set – Vestige
Foxy Set – [Pose+ivity]

Scene:

Truck You! – Pink Over White – Michigan Shack
1L$ Building – Tampon Inside
Filler Building v1 – Diavolo Creations
Urban Tower – ALH Shop
Urban Road Set – Tampon Inside
Urban City Bench – Diavolo Creations
Trade Waste Recycle Bin (dirty) – Urban Spirit
Thermos Bottle – Spring – Monaya
Lunch Bag – Kuro

D is for…

On April 4, 2014 By AlexaIn Challenges, Home3 Comments

“Glamour is what makes a man ask for your telephone number. But it also is what makes a woman ask for the name of your dressmaker.” ~ Lilly Dache

Today’s letter is D and I choose to go with this fabric shop set from Dysfunctional Designs, because I absolutely love it. I really meant to blog this way back when it came out, a few weeks ago at a “We ❤ Role Play” event (crosses fingers I’m right on this). Then time just gets away. In my case, it’s also that things really get buried in my inventory and I loose track easily what I purchase from week to week.

This fabric shop set just made me think of an era I have only read in books. When dresses were made specifically for you at dress maker shops and you were fitted to be able to get the perfect dress made.

Credits:

Bra & Panties – Steffen Garcia – Parisa Bra & Knickers Charcoal
Cabaret Corset – Tentacio
Queen of the Court – Milk
Boots – Baby Monkey – Julia Damask – Smokey Blue

Pose: Del May – Mary Contrary

Scene:

Tower of the King Skybox – Trompe Loeil
Fabric Shop – Dysfunctional Designs/Kalia Firelyte
Plaid Dress Form – Schadenfreude
Into the Woods Dress Form – Scadenfreude
Crocodile Brocade Dress Form – Schadenfreude
Vintage Sewing Machine – Kuro
Vanity Dress Form – TB {previous Arcade item}
Stand – Manna (Manna Yoshikawa)

Lesson 41

On March 13, 2014 By AlexaIn Events2 Comments

“We’re all human and we all goof. Do things that may be wrong, but do something.” ~ Newt Gingrich

I couldn’t help and use this quote, because it perfectly fits these pictures of goofing off while in the office and by rights, totally wrong if it’s against office policy. Perhaps your experience is different to mine. I don’t know of too many companies that allow you to take the phone off the hook, sit back and recline to watch a movie on the computer and my favorite of all… to have a buttocks planter?

I wouldn’t advice anyone to indulge in the activities above — unless you want to take a forced week off. Smiles.

Lesson 41: Take the Week Off!

Congratulations! Your assignment this week is to take a week off. Simply acknowledge all the great work you’ve done so far and luxuriate in your free time. Have fun!

Your Self-Love Assignment

Bask in What You’ve Accomplished! This is a week to bask in the glory of what you’ve already accomplished. If you encounter any resistance to giving yourself time off, breathe in, and remind yourself that you deserve it!

See you next week.

Credits:
Hair – Clawtooth – Betty Spaghetti (Silent Movie Star Pack) @ Collabor88
Blazer – Tres Blah – Blazer Dark Sand @ Collabor88
Skirt – Fishy Strawberry – Frankfurt Pencil Skirt Brown @ Collabor88
Shoes – Just Design – Cult Nude Lacquered w/ JD Bare Feet

Scene:
Office Cubicle, Will Return Novelty Clock & Paper Shredder – Intrigue @ Collabor88
Office Decor Pack 1&2 – Kuro @ Collabor88
Jacob Globe – Lisp @ Collabor88
Radio, Books & Wall Sign – Standby Inc. @ Collabor88
Mackenzie Tote Bag in Red – LaGyo @ Collabor88
Mesh Interior Plant – Apple Falls @ Collabor88
Bacall Accessory Tray, Bankers Desk Lamp & Bacall Portrait Frames – The Loft @ Collabor88
Bric-a-Brac Chair, Paper Trash, Coffee Decor – Aisling @ The Arcade
iFall (Early 2014) Media Edition – Apple Falls {prim over top to put picture}
CEO Coffee-To-Go-Set Open – Imperial & Wearable Cup – 8f8

Never hurts to start early…

On November 26, 2013 By AlexaIn Home, Hunts1 Comment

About 3-4 years ago my mother decided that it was time that each of her six daughters take a turn in preparing the turkey. While each sibling has individual dishes that they are assigned to make, the main bird has always been prepared by my mother, who is an excellent cook.

I am an average cook and I love to tease my mother that it’s her fault, because she didn’t like people in the kitchen while she was preparing food. Over the years she has taught us each what we want to know, though when it comes to Thanksgiving we are always in such a frenzy that it’s never been the focus of showing anyone how to prepare and cook a turkey.

Thank goodness for the Internet, which has made it easy to find out anything you want to know. When it was my turn to cook the turkey I learned all about brining and that’s the way I went. No one passed out in sickness, so I would say that it turned out pretty good. 🙂

Happy Turkey preparations!

Credits:

Alexa –
Top – Marshmallows – Rozy Top White @ Kustom9
Hair – EMO-tions – Edith in Black @ Winter is Coming 30L Gacha

Sydney –
Hair – Love Soul – Hair*132* Jet Black
Outfit – Glitter Outfitters – {Hoot}

Scene:

Turkey 2 Pose & Prop by {Sweet} Poses

Geneve House by reBourne
Roya Kitchen byBazar
Thankful for you Canvas {modified} – Free Bird @ Turkey-Lurkey Hunt
Olive Oil Bottles by Dutchie
Red Rotary Telephone by Aria
Modern Fridge by Bazar
Winter is Coming Blocks by Floorplan @ Geeks ‘n’ Nerds
Cups Light Decor by Kuro@ The Gallery Gift Shop