We’re dining in tonight

On September 24, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, Landscaping4 Comments

First time today I’ve gotten a chance to sit down and think about blogging. I was out of the house around 7 am this morning and just walked in the door less than an hour ago. If I hadn’t just ate something, it might have been the perfect time for an afternoon nap. Alas, not going to happen for me.

Today I am featuring some more fall decor by Aphrodite Shops and JIAN. I hope you took advantage and grabbed this pumpkin collection by JIAN yesterday for Fifty Linden Friday.

If you’re not familiar with this event, it’s every week on Friday, where you will get some amazing home and garden decor, clothes and accessories for only 50 lindens. The link embedded above takes you to the events Flickr page where you can see what’s on offer each week. This pumpkin collection has solo or piled and a few cats included as part of the decor. I just checked the store and they are still available at the discounted price. Just hurry!

I’m also featuring items by Aphrodite Shops. The first is the leaf table and chairs dining room set with everything on the table included. It’s available at the Tres Chic until October 5th. It comes in two versions, beige and brown. The chairs come with animations for male, female and kids. It’s perfect for indoors or outdoors and a great setting for this season!

The second item by Aphrodite Shops is this fall cozy shelter with a bunch of decor that comes with it. The next couple of pictures gives you an inside view of the shelter and everything you can find in it.

Makes for a great little getaway from home. A place just to sneak off for some alone time, read a book or just to relax and do absolutely nothing. I think I’ll go for the latter… and maybe a nap after all.

Credits:
*Cozy Shelter by Aphrodite Shops @ Tres Chic
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Hut
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Autmn Vines
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Comfy Leather Chair
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Autumn Plant
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Autumn Plant 2
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Fresh Pumpkins
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Animated Potted Daisies
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Autumn Plant 3
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Autumn Plant 1
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Glass plant 2
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Hanging Glass Plant 1
Aphrodite Watering Can Vintage
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Vintage Potted Plant
Aphrodite Autumn Lantern (with Random Fireflies) 1
Aphrodite Autumn Lantern (with Random Fireflies)
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Hanging Plant B
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Gilded Bird Cage
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Side Table
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Glas with Diorama
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Candle Tab
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Triple Picture Frame
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Hanging Plant
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Leaves 1
Aphrodite Fall “Cozy Shelter” Growing Pumpkins Plant

*Harvest Dining Room Set (Beige) by Aphrodite Shops @ Tres Chic
-Aphrodite Leaf Table Beige
-Aphrodite Leaf Chairs Beige
-Aphrodite Harvest Centerpiece
-Aphrodite Fall Place Setting
-Aphrodite Fall Fine Sweet White Wine
-Aphrodite Fall Candles

*Pumpkin Collection by JIAN
-JIAN Cat Pumpkin :: Napping
-JIAN Pumpkin :: Large 1, 2, 3
-JIAN Cat Pumpkin :: Smol and Not Smol
-JIAN Pumpkin :: Small, Mediam & Large
-JIAN Cat Pumpkin :: Sitting

Other Items Used:
Cherry Tree {4 Seasons} by Little Branch
Honey Mesquite.v3 {Seasons} by Little Branch
African Savanna Tree V.01 & V.02 by Sweet Revolutions
African Savanna Grass by Sweet Revolutions
Dwarf Forest [Ember] by *alirium*
Flying leaves (Orange) by Kalopsia
Leaf.Autumn by Zigana {Old item, not sure if still available}

Finally home

On September 14, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Gacha, Home, Landscaping2 Comments

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 Branch @ The 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.

Enjoying the birds sing

On August 25, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

Doing a second post today as I’ve been trying to catch up a little in the last days I’ve been able to log. What I am showing is this delightful garden set by unKindness, which is available at this round of Collabor88. There’s so much you can do with this set, either indoors or outdoors and the pieces range from 1 land impact to 5 and benches have about 10 sitting animations. The other decor items being featured are the little birds chandelier and the twisted oak bird bath, which are new releases for Whimsical. These two come in a light or dark version.

Just in case you missed me in the picture… I’m right there on the ground enjoying the summer heat as the birds sing a melody. Only in Second Life can I really enjoy being outside in 80 and above degrees Fahrenheit weather. I’m wearing a boho top and denim skirt by [Lakshmi] available now at the ongoing round of On9. You have 3 more days to catch the great designs and savings at this event.

Credits:
*Yasmin Boho Top (Solid)(Maitreya) by [Lakshmi] @ On9
*Raina Denim Skirt(Maitreya) by [Lakshmi] @ On9
Hair: E816 Hair Classic Black by Tram

Scene:
*Garden Soiree Set by unKindness @ Collabor88
– Garden Soiree Table
– Garden Soiree Branches
– Garden Soiree Candles
– Garden Soiree Place Setting Cream
– Garden Soiree Place Setting Grape
– Garden Soiree Place Setting Black
– Garden Soiree Bench Gold
– Garden Soiree Bench Grape
– Garden Soiree Bench
– Garden Soiree Bench Apricot
*T. Oak BB & Little Bird Chandeliers by unKindness @ Whimsical
– Little Bird Chandelier Light
– Twisted Oak Bird Bath Ancient
Forget. Swallow [Mist Gray] by {anc}
Forget. Swallow [Sun Yellow] by {anc}
Snakeweed{4 Seasons} by Little Branch
Itchy Grass [Gold] by *alirium*
Puffy Grass [Brown][ by *alirium*

Pose: Rilassato by Sage Poses

When the path reveals itself. Follow it.

On May 26, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Home, Landscaping, LifeLeave a comment

“So tell me, where shall I go? To the left, where nothing’s right? or to the right, where nothing’s left?”

Credits:
*Lit Brick Paths by JIAN
Backyard Swamp by TLC
Shrubs Pink & Yellow by Happy Mood
Shrub Large Green by [we’re CLOSED]
Sassafras.v1 {4Seasons} by Little Branch
Flowers Bed{Pink} by Little Branch

Wearing~
Flavie Hat by ::C’est la vie !::
Hair: 53 Black by *barberyumyum* @ SaNaRae
Medina Shades – Black by Fame Femme @ The Dressing Room
Off Shoulder Tee White by {sallie} @ SaNaRae
Relaxing Jeans (White) by ASO! @ SaNaRae
Messy Bag (Leather & Leopard Black) by ::C’est la vie !::
Gugu Sandals for Maitreya Body (Flat Feet) by Mutresse @ Collabor88

Pose: Stand 456 by !bang

Here Comes The Rain Again

On May 4, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, HomeLeave a comment

There is rumbling in the sky as we’re about to have some severe weather this afternoon. It’s been raining softly so far with just a bit of wind, but within a couple hours it’s supposed to be really coming down hard and furious. I like rain showers, so bring it on.

Before I lose power, which is often the case at times when we have these intense storms, let me get this blog post done. I’m showcasing this 17x8x9m pavilion by The [Den.]. It’s 100% mesh and materials enabled for a land impact of 17. It’s currently available at FaMESHed.

It’s a great furniture piece that has many uses, though I opted to create this relaxing and warm space to sit and ponder or to hang out with family and friends.

Below the credits and video is the vendor ad that shows the full pavilion and not only the portion that I captured in my picture.

Yay! The rain just started coming down hard, so much for accurate weather forecasts.

Credits:
*Pavilion – The [Den.] Residential @ FaMESHed
Herisson w/Green by Soy
Arrow Curtains -by Kalopsia
Potted Pothos by Soy
Marlow Bench & Planter by {what next} @ Collabor88
Just lazy Rug /V.3 by Haikei @ Shiny Shabby
Pompom Circle Cushion/Ivory by Haikei @ Shiny Shabby
Ivy Ampersand by Floorplan
Velvet Lounge Chair by Soy
Potted Plant/Stand by [ kunst ] @ Uber
Potted Ponytail Palm by Soy
Potted Plant-Green Pot by Shutter Field
Remaining Potted Plants/Stands by *Funky Junk* {from Willow Gazebo}

Today definitely calls for a Lazy Sunday

On April 17, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, HomeLeave a comment

It’s going to be a lazy one for sure, but without sun as I had enough of that yesterday. It was scorching hot at 84°F and with humidity it always makes it feel even worse and I wasn’t exactly dressed for the weather.

Today I am featuring what lil me is wearing and posing with. The cute lemon tankinis by Buglets is currently at this months round of The Play Room. It’s a gacha item, there are six common colors for the tankinis and six common colors for the sandals. There is one rare, which is a texture change parasol that will match the color of your outfit. It’s not the one that I’m showing as this one belongs to the pose also by Buglets. It’s the Dance in The Rain gacha pose set available now at the main store.

I’m wearing a new tattoo by Endless Pain, available at 50 Shades of Lust event that opened today and will run until May 6th.

Featuring also this summer dock by unKindness that comes with single and couple animations and two versions of the dock, with and without rotation animations. It can be found at the LTD The Event.

I made another group cover yesterday with my “This Day Brings to Life a New Beginning” post on Friday and now added to Features. Thanks everyone and have a great Sunday!

Credits:
F312 Hair by Tram @ The Seasons Story
Top/Bottom by Blueberry {Lingerie Group Gift}
*Searching for Demons Tattoo by Endless Pain @ 50 Shades of Lust ~MFGC

Sydney Wearing~
*Marie Gacha/Tankini [Lemon] by ~*Buglets*~ @ The Play Room
Hair *156*Jet Black by [Love Soul]
Rain Boots by Turnips

Scene:
*Lazy Summer Dock by unKindness @ LTD The Event
Ducklings by Jian

*Pose: Dance in the Rain w/ Umbrella by ~*Buglets*~

You’re a cutie…yes, you

On April 16, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, Landscaping3 Comments

“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” ~ Lena Horne

This is a quick post as I have just enough time before I have to go out the door this morning. I’m showing this lovely morning glory spring set by [CIRCA], currently available as a gacha set at the Dreams Gacha Fair. I listed all the pieces used in the picture, but there is a few more pieces that complete the set. The sit pose I am using is not from the ottoman, but it is actually a pose by [evoLove], which is available at the newest round of GENRE.

I’m also featuring some landscape items by Little Branch. The wild grass and the white cherry blossom trees available now at the current round of the LTD The Event.

All these spring colors are sure to brighten up your days. If the spring colors don’t do it, check out this adorable English bulldog. He is cute, isn’t he? I’ve yet to name him, but I think that I have a perfect name in mind.

Enjoy your Saturday!

Credits:
*”Morning Glory” Gacha Collection by [CIRCA] – @ Dreams Gacha Fair
-String Light Stand – Moss & Cream
-Chalkboard Sign – Brown Frame
-Glory” Wall Trellis – Blue/Purp Single
-Wall Trellis – Multi Single 1
-Planter Bench – Cream Wood
-Wall Trellis – Multi Double Rare
-Wall Trellis – Multi Double Rare
-Wall Fountain Stand – Tan Stone
-Area Rug – Grass Green Weave
-Ottoman Seat A – Grass ZigZag
-Bread & Fruit Basket
*Wild Grass {Green} by Little Branch @ LTD The Event
*White Cherry Blossoms by Little Branch @ LTD The Event
*Belle Epoque No1 Pose by [evoLove] @ GENRE {slight adjustment to Head Position}
Our Dear Ivy English Bulldog Male 03 by Pink Acid @ The Chapter Four
Real Grass *White Flowers* – KIDD Creation

Wearing~
F312 Hair by Tram @ The Seasons Story
RIO T-Shirt by [sYs] @ The Chapter Four
Electra Short Exclusive by Addams {not available}
Laced Gladiators Silver #4 by Reign @ Epiphany

Home is a collection of things you love

On April 14, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

Greetings everyone.

Today I am featuring this beautiful cottage by DaD Designs, available now at the LTD The Event that opened a couple of days ago. There are some great features that makes this home even sweeter like having 74 pre-loaded colors to customize the interior and exterior of the home.

The creator always gives such a detailed description of her creations and of the homes she designs with all the features. I have included them at the bottom so you can read all the details.

I’ve been enjoying the beach front atmosphere lately and there is a sense of peace that I find just sitting or standing and letting my mind wander and lose itself in the beautiful surroundings and the reflections of the water and the sounds of the waves.

Credits:
*Sweet Dreams Cottage – DaD Design @ LTD The Event
Cobble Hill Couch Linen – Trompe Loeil
Wall Plant Hanger Ornate Gold – Spargel & Shine
Floral Hanging Pot #2 – Spargel & Shine
Topiary d’Ete Fleur Mini – Spargel & Shine
Pampas Grass – KIDD Creation
Hanging Iron Bench Vintage – {anc}
Skye Tropical Beach – Studio Skye
Suger Rose Field [Green] – {anc}
Field of Flowers-White Daisies – [ Organica ]
Grass *Wild Bush*White Daisy * – KIDD Creation
Garden Tree 08 – Happy Mood
Real Beach Grass *Wild Medium Sword* – KIDD Creation
Shrub Large Green – [we’re CLOSED]
Aged Iron Chair – Soy

***** SWEET DREAMS COTTAGE- MESH PRODUCT *****
*Sweet Dreams Cottage (taller version)
Footage: 17,8x 42,3
Land Impact: 242
copy/modify yes (script are not mod)
no transfer

*Sweet Dreams Cottage (ground version)
Footage: 17,8x 35,4
Land Impact: 216
copy/modify yes (script are not mod)
no transfer

price: L$ 2.900
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I am very proud to present my latest creation “Sweet Dreams Cottage” 100% original mesh.

This Cottage comes included with two staircases and two large terraces. Inside includes a spacious living room, a kitchen, a study and a bedroom. With a staircase leading upstairs to the second level where the second living room is located with a corridor leading to the bedroom. In the bedroom there is another balcony with great view of the front.

“Sweet Dreams Cottage” is available in two versions: first version with high perfect pillars to be placed on the water; the second version is a single flight of stairs replacing the high pillars which sits perfectly on the ground.

Customize your home has never been easier!
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Scattered around the house there are buttons and by touch to access the menu where areas of the house have been loaded:
Exterior: This changes the color of the wooden planks that make up the outer walls
Living Room
Kitchen
Study
Room 1
Room 2
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.

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

There are also on the exterior wall lamp with power by touch / on / ff you can adjust to your personal taste.

Sometimes you just have to sit back, observe and smile

On March 31, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

“…but what do I know?” she said to the watchful birdie..

Credits:
*Nighting Gale Garden Bench w/ Flower Power Pillows – unKindness @ The Fantasy Collective
*The Bouton d’Or Collection {Orange, Lavender, Pink & Yellow Fields} – Little Branch @ FaMESHed ** April 1st**

Wearing:
Hair – enVOGUE – Beatrice
T0p – Boom – Twenty-Three Tee (Kelly Green)
Shorts – Blueberry – Morana Shorts Dirty

Holding On And Letting Go

On March 23, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Home, Landscaping, Role-Play, ToddleeDooLeave a comment

First, thanks to everyone whose given me a kind word of getting well and each day feels better than the last. I was able to eat something other than soup last night and that definitely felt good.

As I was laying in bed last night reading I ran across a passage in the book where one of the male character was sharing he didn’t want to be that man everyone perceived him to be. The female character responds that having learned firsthand that no matter how many things she alters in her life she would never be the perfect woman. That we all make mistakes, give in to our weaknesses and stumble from time to time, after all we’re only human. Though with enough focus, we can make improvements over time. The short paragraph spoke volumes on so many levels for me.

A situation happened recently that has me feeling mixed emotions, down and yet it’s forced me to look at my feelings, other people’s feelings and my part in it. Kicking myself at the same time and wondering when did I lose my perspective and sensitivity that I missed seeing something. Could it have made a difference somehow if I knew what I know now. You then wonder, question and doubt. Not this time. There isn’t anything to wonder, question or doubt and I blame no one, but myself for this.

Yes, perfection doesn’t exist for me either. I stumbled and made mistakes on this life road, giving into weaknesses. Though life is presenting me with a chance to make it right and that’s where I am in my thinking of what should I do now. That place where your head and heart contradict each other. The side of harsh reality or the side where you hold on. I don’t want to get stuck in the what if’s anymore. I placed myself on hold for far too long now. I have no regrets for doing so. It shows hope is alive in me. My faith is strong. I gave my best. I gave my worse. I gave of myself and the love in me I knew. No, not perfect. Just me.

That’s where I am right now and having to decide what do I need to hold on and let go of to get myself refocused. I considered stopping to blog and even leaving Second Life, though it’s not something I’m ready to do. Though I feel the need to cut back on some of my commitments. One of those cuts is posts with lil me. Since one of the events I blogged for has been going through some internal issues and I blog only for a few creators, this seems like a reasonable place to start to pull back. This is not to say that I won’t ever take a picture again with her or take on a special assignment. I just won’t have the commitments that I need to make sure and honor. In fact, the little girl in me really needs some laughter to heal some of that brokenness I feel right now, so you may find a little imp running around on the grid soon. She’s starting to feel a little rebellious now.

For the most part I will be keeping only a few commitments and sticking to just home and garden. My other blog gives me enough room to expand on my love of fantasy and learning additional skills in the world of photography and digital art.

Thanks everyone for listening to my ramblings today. I think that in some way I needed to verbalize them to initiate a change and a change in me.

Credits:
*Nightingale Tree, Nest & Bird – Jian @ The Fantasy Collective
Colored Bush – Purple, Green & Light Green – Happy Mood
Wagon Bike+Rust+Rare – / XIAJ x ZZANG /

*Pose: Lazy Afternoons – Buglets @ Post Fair 2016