You were larger than life

On December 10, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Landscaping4 Comments

My father was one of those individuals that was larger than life, but he was just a man with a passion for life, his music and family. Today is his birthday and I miss him a lot. I wasn’t sure that I would get around to doing a blog post today, but I’ve done one the last two years in tribute to my father and so I could not go without doing it.

The items that I used for my picture are all from this round of On9, minus the hair and the basics that I wear most days. Everything is listed in credits and instead of creating my own scene I visted Winter Trace, which reminded me of one of our last family trips to the Smoky Mountains during Christmas one year.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Credits:
*Forehead & Necklace Aurora (Aqua) Set by EMO-tions – NEW @ On9
*Fur Coat & Skadi Gown Beige by Me Sew Sexy – NEW @ On9
Mesh Body: Lara V3.5 by Maitreya
Mesh Head: Destiny V4.9 by Catwa
Mesh Eyes: Triumph Eyes – Poltergeist by Ikon
Skin: Ary by Glam Affair
Hair: F1124 Hair 1 by Tram

*Pose: Glam Ta Da by Pose It – NEW @ On9

Location: Winter Trace

Stand tall and be strong

On November 19, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, Landscaping3 Comments

Over the summer I took a trip to Texas as I was contemplating on moving there at the time. I traveled with all women that are members of my immeidate family visiting various cities. While at each city we took in the local attractions and in San Antonio one of the places we visited was the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, where you get to drive through acres of what their web site describes as “rolling hills, creek beds, and magnificent live oak trees and witness the behavior of over 500 animals from 40 exotic, native and endangered animal species worldwide.”

I can certainly attest to seeing a lot of animals that literally came up to your car as you drove through at a slow pace. Unfortunately, during the time we traveled that part of the nation was experiencing heavy rains and the roads where the giraffes were housed and roamed were flooded. My niece loves these tall and regal looking animals and I do also. Though to compensate they had moved a few giraffes to the front of the ranch in an enclosed area where you could walk to and see them up close. This was one of the best highlights of our trip as we really had an enjoyable time seeing all the animals and we laughed so hard during our time there that it will always be a pleasant memory for all of us to cherish as we bonded even closer then.

So that when I saw this nicely done woodlance fence set from .peaches., which is their release for the Draftsman Event that starts tomorrow I thought of using giraffes, which then made me remember our trip. The fence ranges in land impact from 1 to 12 for the arch with the gate. I will be showing more items from this event in the coming days.

My hair and clothes are from this round of Tres Chic with the hair with fedora being by Beusy and sweater top and suede lace-up shorts or hotpants as named by Petite Mort. It’s not often that I go outside my natural tones when it comes to wearing hairs, but I felt like something different today so I chose the special colors to wear. I thought it looked really pretty and vibrant.

The outfit is mesh body compatible and is also available in several different colors; 5 for the hotpants and 10 for the tops. They fit perfectly with my maitreya mesh body and to complement the outfit I am wearing the newest thigh high heels by Empire called Weigela that are available at this new round of Kustom9. The pose is another great one by K&S Poses, which is a continuing one of their Katya sets.

If you read this far… thank you! I’m in a chatty mood apparently. 🙂

Have a great one!

Credits:
*Hair: Ashlie Hair w/ Fedora (Specials) by Beusy – NEW @ Tres Chic
*Brick Cropped Mock Turtleneck Maitreya by Petite Mort – NEW @ Tres Chic
*Petite Mort- Cocoa Suede Lace-up Hotpants Maitreya by Petite Mort – NEW @ Tres Chic
*Shoes: Weigela – Maitreya by Empire – NEW @ Kustom9
Mesh Head: Destiny V4.9 Mesh Head by Catwa
Mesh Body: Lara V3.5 by Maitreya
Skin: FLF Rila catwa Applier by Belleza
Eyes: Triumph Eyes – Poltergeist by Ikon

Scene:
*Woodland Fence Set by .peaches. – NEW @ Draftsman Event ***Opens Tomorrow***
Giraffes by Just Animals
Forest 414T {the trees} by Thorenbuilt
Woodland Weeds by Two Moon Gardens
Wild Grasses – Browns by ~*Forest Floor*~
Mossy Rock Grouping – Classic by ~*Forest Floor*~
Land Forms Building Set by Studio Skye

*Pose: Katya~5 by K&S Poses

La Casa Del Pueblo

On November 11, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Gacha, Home, Landscaping8 Comments

Happy Friday! Even though I got my days all confused yesterday evening when I hit my bed early and thinking it was Friday instead of Thursday. I needed a good sleep to clear my head that’s for sure.

As I mentioned yesterday today I’m featuring the newest gacha set by Ionic called La Casa Del Pueblo.

The gacha set has 12 commons and 1 rare, which is the house that has a land impact of 79. The rest have an impact of 2 up to a range of 8 if I’m not mistaken. I really love this set for many reasons.

The first is the flan. I absolutely love flan in real life and could have it almost at any time. This and creme brulee are like my top favorites of desserts. The details and realness of the items is just fabulous. Then they evoke such good memories of times spent with family when I was young and surrounded by similar foods.

The last two pictures are just extra that I processed and decided to include them even though the previous ones gives you perhaps the better view of the items.

All the pieces of the gacha are mentioned below as written along with the details of all other items used.

Have a great one!

Credits:
*La Casa Del Pueblo by Ionic – NEW @ The Chapter Four
ionic : la casa del pueblo RARE
ionic : la cocina del pueblo
ionic : provisiones para el invierno
ionic : crema de calabacin
ionic : madera para el frio
ionic : desayuno con huevo
ionic : ravioles de ricota
ionic : leche en botellas
ionic : el mate y la pava
ionic : flan de huevo
ionic : leche con rosquillas
ionic : la mesa del pueblo
ionic : el banquito del pueblo

Asher’s Hayride Fruit Press by Cheeky Pea @ The Epiphany
Asher’s Hayride Light Pot by Cheeky Pea @ The Epiphany
Wooden Arbor with Ivy by Botanical
Shiki Husky (want to play) Xin
Asher’s Hayride Rare by Cheeky Pea @ The Epiphany
Plat Rock Multilevel by Jumbo Core
Ancient Olive Tree by 3D Trees
Dirt Road by Happy Mood
Fountain (Tiled) by Ionic
Garden Tree 07 – Green by Happy Mood
FG Tree 3 green 11 by Fiddler’s Green
Grass Field Green 01 by [we’re CLOSED]
Wild Grass {Autumn} by Little Branch

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}

Behind the gate

On August 9, 2016 By AlexaIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Credits:
*Hair: Nadine by enVOGUE
*Dress: ‘Flora’ Dress – White by {Reverie} @ Mesh Body Addicts Fair
*Shoes: Primula by Empire @ Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Head Accessory – Southern Magnolia Wreath [mix] by *LODE* @ The Chapter Four

Scene:
Broken Gate, Posts and Side Fencing by Razor Bird
Dotty Wild Grass {colorful} by Garden by anc
Slight Wildgrass {flash green} by Garden by anc
Dirt Road by Happy Mood
Cherry Tree {4 Seasons} by Little Branch
Neva’s tricycle Rare by [ kunst ] {past gacha}

Pose: Vanilajoy by Bauhaus Movement

It feels like home with the smell of the orange trees

On August 4, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Home, Landscaping2 Comments

Credits:
*Sweet Home Gazebo Bench w/ Pole by .:M.LAW:.
*Sweet Home Gazebo w/ Benches by .:M.LAW:.
*Cherry Tree {4 Seasons} by Little Branch @ FaMESHed
*Orange Tree.v2 {4 Seasons} by Little Branch @ Cosmopolitan
Rosemary Garden Gateway by {vespertine}
Dwarf Forest [Old Gold] by *alirium*
Dwarf Forest [Ember] by *alirium*
Wild Lilies – Big – Orange by [ keke ] {not available}
Speargrass Patch 2012 by .:buddhabeats:.

Take my hand and never let go

On July 31, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Home, Landscaping, ToddleeDoo7 Comments

Thank you everyone for blessing and enriching me with your comments in some of my blog posts. It’s always very nice to read what you have to say, even it’s a simple hello sometimes. It’s encouraging to me as I continue to explore this world of blogging.

While I like to see picture blogs too… personally, I love to read stories shared from both worlds, as they offer a glimpse of you, the writer, your personality, the real person that sits behind the screen who shares their joys, sorrows or what inspires them in their pictures and every day life.

Today I am not blogging for anyone specifically, as the last days have been rather busy for me that I didn’t have much time to do any photos for the weekend. This picture has been in the making for a while now. I was shopping one day when I spotted this dress for little me, which is quite authentic to my Mexican heritage. I couldn’t resist buying and knew that I wanted us to take a picture together. I hadn’t really looked since then, which is probably now a good few weeks, and not seen anything until now when I found this top I’m wearing at a recent event.

After a few crashes for dual logging here is the final result.

Enjoy what’s left of your Sunday!

That sweet feeling called love

On April 25, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, Landscaping5 Comments

I’m posting later in the day than I like as time just seemed to run away from me today and it’s the first time I’m getting to sit at the computer. Today I am featuring the latest creation by DaD Designs, which is the Sun Forest Cottage home. It’s a lovely cottage centered on a vintage / shabby chic theme. It basically has two large rooms, one separated by a wall with an opening giving it three rooms altogether. The porch has a glass roof top with leaves that can be changed by touch and you get nine colors to give you the season you want.

I have included some additional pictures at the bottom and details on the house from the creator to give you the view from the front of the house and the inside. It’s currently available at Shiny Shabby.

Enjoy the rest of your Monday!

Credits:
*Sun Forest Cottage by DaD Designs @ Shiny Shabby
Herisson with Green by Soy
Pot [Herisson option] by Soy
Stacked Pots [Herisson option] by Soy
Glass Jar [Herisson option] by Soy
Potted Ponytail Palm by Soy
Marlow Bench by {what next} @ Collabor88
Marlow Planter 1, 2, 3 by {what next} @ Collabor88
Side Table/Whitewash by Brocante
Ivy Ampersand by Floorplan
Spring Tulips-Multi by {Vespertine}
No Vacancy plank by Floorplan
3 Butterflies Welcome Mat by La Galleria {past subscriber gift}
“Myst” Ribbed Curtains – In Ocean by [CIRCA]
Forest Does Couple by Fawny @ Collabor88
Weeping Willow V2 by Little Branch
Wild Bush Wild Flowers Mix by KIDD Creations
Herb Garden Daybed by Junk

FEATURES:
Sun Forest Cottage
Footage: 12,6x 19
Land Impact: 56
copy/modify yes (script are not mod)
no transfer
Material enabled

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I am very proud to present my latest creation “Sun Forest Cottage” 100% original mesh.
The style is pure, vintage styles: shabby chic wood on both the outside and inside the house creating a home charm.
From the top down of every detail is vintage through out the house.
Outside on the porch with a glass roof from which you can get a glimpse of the leaves that are laid on the roof.
The leaves have a changer textures by touch with 9 colors included for every season.
Traditional interior: there is a living/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom/studio. at home. The color scheme of blue and white, it’s very relaxing palette.

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*The windows open by touch as the doors to the easy step.
*How to change color of leaves:
Positioned with the cam above the porch roof. Touches the leaves and a menu appears with various colors
*Material enabled:
Preferences —-> Graphics—-> General —-> check Advanced Lighting Model.

If it walks, quacks and looks like a duck, it must be a duck

On March 11, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, Landscaping2 Comments

Credits:
*Patio Table & Chairs/Black – Shutter Field
*Duck Family – Jian **Fifty Linden Friday**

Memories of you always make me smile

On December 10, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, General, Landscaping, LifeLeave a comment

Today I’m simply doing a tribute to my father to celebrate his birthday. It’s been 6 years since dad passed and more then ever I miss him terribly.

Dad loved old cars and would from time to time share a long ago memory of some vehicle he drove or owned. The belair was one of those vehicles so when I saw this version recently it was a given that I needed to get it. It’s about the right size as he liked big cars.

His other love was music and dad played the accordion from a young age up until his last days. I’ve showed this accordion on a previous post remembering my father and it just wouldn’t be right if I didn’t bring it back out to use as this was his passion. It’s not the same kind of model as his were always the button and not the piano variety.

That Texas marquee was another must have and no it’s not because all my exes live in Texas…well just one! My Dad who grew up in Texas would have chuckled at that as he was a bit of a jokester himself.

Today is a little hard for me not being close to home to take him flowers personally, but I know he wouldn’t want me to give it a second thought. Easier said then done.

Feliz Cumpleaños Papi!

Bits & Pieces of My SL

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