Even the smaller things have character

On December 16, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Gacha, Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

Happy Friday!! I’m back again after spending a day or two doing some photos on my other blog. My Flickr sidebar gives you a view of some of those photos as I still maintain only one Flickr for both blogs.

Today I’m showcasing items from a few events and one creator that I consistently blog for, which is Bee Designs. They’ve been really hard at work making some festive stuff for this holiday season. I’m showing their items from their Winter Moments Gacha that is available at this round of Liaison Collaborative. The rare being the cabin and the commons the decor items that are scattered inside and some outside. I had fun putting all this together as I was really drawn to the simple triangle shaped cabin.

The garlands are gacha items by ChicChica at the upcoming round of Tres Chic that starts tomorrow. The theme is Holiday Magic so stay tuned for some more amazing holiday stuff coming to the grid. The Morin Khuur display is by Zansibar cretionsZ, for this round of Genre, who also has a theme and it’s anything Mongolia. The Morin Khuur known also as a horsehead fiddle is considered one of the traditional bowed string instruments in the Mongolian culture. There is a playable version in the set as well.

Other items used are the gifts near the coffee table, which are from +XAnSA+ at the Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms. They are part of a bigger set, which are some holiday blimps, so go check them out.

Some of the outdoor landscape items that I’m using today are also from the Winter Solstice. The Tree with swing chair is by Sweet Revolutions and comes with poses for gals and guys and then smaller trees in the picture are by .AiShA. This picture doesn’t give them justice, because they are some wonderful flashing light trees. I featured them in one of my posts on my other blog, so if you want to take a better look at some lighted ones visit the event or take a peak at my “Lets rest a while the time is near” post.

That’s it for now… and if you want to hear some soothing lovely music I leave you with a Spring Waltz tune said to be by Chopin, though highly unlikely and from reading the comments section it’s not. It’s still lovely and was listening to it the whole time I was putting this post together.

Credits:
*Winter Moments Gacha by Bee Designs – @ The Liaison Collaborative
.Bee Designs. Winter Moments Gacha Cabin Rare
.Bee Designs. Winter Moments Gacha Daybed
.Bee Designs. Winter Moments Ottoman Seat 1
.Bee Designs. Winter Moments Ottoman Seat 2
.Bee Designs. Winter Moments Gacha Coffee Table
.Bee Designs. Winter Moments Gacha Candles
.Bee Designs. Winter Moments Gacha Sled Red

*Garlands Gacha by :::ChicChica::: @ Tres Chic **Begins Dec. 17th**
:::ChicChica::: Garland #1
:::ChicChica::: Garland #2

*Fantasmas-Santa’s Blimp Gifts by +XAnSA+ @ Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms
+XAnSA+ Fantasmas – Gift 1 – S/M
+XAnSA+ Fantasmas – Gift 2 – S/M
+XAnSA+ Fantasmas – Gift 3 – S/M
+XAnSA+ Fantasmas – Gift 7 – S/M
+XAnSA+ Fantasmas – Gift 8 – S/M

*Morin Khuur – Display Set by Zanzibar creationZ @ Genre

Christmas Hot Chocolate Gift 1 by Yokai @ The Chapter Four {Event Group Gift}
Holiday Frame – Joy – Frame by [evoLove] @ The Chapter Four {Event Group Gift}
Water Skin Prop by Stormwood @ We ❤ Role-Play {Event Group Gift}
Mini Christmas Tree by Dust Bunny

Outside:
*Winter Moments Gacha by Bee Designs – @ The Liaison Collaborative {additional pieces from top set}
.Bee Designs. Winter Moments Gacha Sled-Blue
.Bee Designs. Winter Moments Gacha Bucket
*Cozy Telperion Dreams by Sweet Revolutions @ Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms {Hammock}
*Winter Tree Flashing White Snow by .AiShA. @ Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms

Garden Tree 08 with Lights – Snowy B by Happy Mood
Rock 2014 by Happy Mood

I’ll be home for Christmas

On November 28, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Gacha, Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

I’m running short on time today, so I won’t make this a very long post. You can find all the details of what I am showing in credits, though you can see it’s all winter and Christmas decor to help you decorate for the holiday season.

On that short note I leave you to enjoy the rest of your Monday!

Credits:
*House: A Strange Day _ (a) by Ionic – NEW @ Draftsman
*Old Winter Bridge Natural by unKindness – NEW @ Tannenbaum
*Rustic Christmas Set by 7mad;Ravens – NEW @ Tannenbaum
– Rustic Snowman Board
– Rustic Nativity Boards
– Rustic Candle Logs
– Rustic Christmas Tree Board

*Greydon Chair – Green by Shutter Field & Decor Junction – NEW @ Tres Chic
*Blanket Basket – Green by Shutter Field & Decor Junction – NEW @ Tres Chic

*Winter Garden Landscaping Set by Bee Designs Christmas Lane – NEW
.:Bee Designs:.Snow with lights 1 (no Physics) 6×6-3Li
.:Bee Designs:.Snow with lights 2 (no Physics) 6×6-3Li
.:Bee Designs:.Winter Tree 1-A-M
.:Bee Designs:.Winter Tree 1-B-L
.:Bee Designs:.Winter Tree 1-B-M
.:Bee Designs:.Winter Tree 1-B-S
.:Bee Designs:.Winter Rock (4 rocks-1 Li)
.:Bee Designs:.Winter Shrub 1
.:Bee Designs:.Winter Shrub 2
.:Bee Designs:.Winter Shrub 3
.:Bee Designs:.Winter Shrub 4

*Snow Couple F/F by Bee Designs Christmas Lane – NEW

*Sled With Bucket A by Dreamscapes Art Gallery
*Sled {Modded} by Dreamscapes Art Gallery

*Cosy Christmas Gacha by Bee Designs Christmas Lane – NEW
.:Bee Designs:. Cosy Christmas Gacha Fireplace RARE
.:Bee Designs:. Cosy Christmas Gacha Vase
.:Bee Designs:. Cosy Christmas Gacha Wooden Tree
.:Bee Designs:. Cosy Christmas Gacha Candles
.:Bee Designs:. Cosy Christmas Gacha Armchair RARE
.:Bee Designs:. Cosy Christmas Gacha Armchair 2
.:Bee Designs:. Cosy Christmas Gacha Candelabra
.:Bee Designs:. Cosy Christmas Gacha Side Table
.:Bee Designs:. Cosy Christmas Gacha Mini Cakes

Winter Tree “Fagus” by Panavia @ Draftsman
Garden Tree08 with Lights – Snowy by Happy Mood
Winter Grass 2013 by Happy Mood
Rock 2014 – L1 by Happy Mood

It’s starting to get a bit cooler

On November 8, 2016 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, Landscaping2 Comments

I’m not sure that I’m quite ready for the winter season just yet. I’m still in awe of the beautiful colors of Autumn, even though here in real life I am starting to feel the changes in the temperature. It’s much cooler in the mornings and the evenings, so very soon I’m going to have to change out my wardrobe from sleeveless tops to sweaters.

I figured that instead of doing another fall scene that I would shoot for a winter one with this new home release by DaD Design called “The New Old Cabin.” It’s known as a classic wooden cabin, which has a large patio front and a large main room with a screen that divides the area.It’s got a footage of 19.5x 11.1 and only a land impact of 44 without the snow. If you add the snow then it increases by 20 and the snow add on is a separate purchase just so you know. It’s currently available at 6 Republic.

I’m also showing some new trees by both Little Branch and Bee Designs, which are the ones in front of the house. The pine trees are by Bee Designs and available at the newest round of Cosmopolitan. There are two options available at the event, but I’m only featuring one set today. The trees range from 4 to 7 land impact.

The trees on the side of the pines are by Little Branch and are called Mystic Board Leaf v1 and v2 seasonal. These are available at the newest just opened round of The Liaison Collaborative. They rez at 7 land impact, but with both trees if you increase or decrease the land impact will go up or down.

The red fox burrow is by JIAN. It was previously released as a Fifty Linden Friday item, so I hope you took advantage of the opening price, but if not you can find this adorable decor item at the main store for a reasonable price. It’s animated and seasonal texture change.

The last items that I am featuring today are the loungers and lake dock by Shutter Field in collaboration with Decor Junction. These are currently at Tres Chic for a couple more days as the event is coming to a close on Nov. 10th, so grab them while you can at a discounted price. I think they worked pretty well for a winter scene.

Featured Credits:
*”The New Old Cabin” m/c V.1.0 1 by DaD DESIGN – NEW @ 6 Republic
*”The New Old Cabin Snow Add On” m/c V.1.0 by DaD DESIGN – NEW @ 6 Republic
*Pine Trees Set A by .:Bee Designs:. – NEW @ Cosmopolitan
*Mystic Board Leaf.v1 {4 Seasons} by Little Branch – NEW @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Mystic Board Leaf.v2 {4 Seasons} by Little Branch – NEW @ The Liaison Collaborative
*Lake Dock with Steps by by Shutter Field & Decor Junction – NEW @ Tres Chic
*Double Lounger – Grey by Shutter Field & Decor Junction – NEW @ Tres Chic
*Red Fox Burrow by JIAN – NEW

Other items used:
Winter Dog Rose by 3D Trees
Winter Snowy Hawthorn – Branches Only by Heart Garden Center
Rocks – Snowy by Heart Garden Center
Enchanted Woods by Studio Skye
Snowdrifts by Studio Skye {modded}

*The New Old Cabin & Snow Add On
Footage: 19.5x 11.1
Land Impact: 44
Snow Add On: Land impact 20
Copy/modify yes (script are not mod)
No transfer
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I am very proud to present my latest creation “The New Old Cabin” 100% original mesh. This Cabin is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic wooden cabin.
Is composed by a large patio and inside a spacious main room, a small screen creates a private area.
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Snow Add On. Sold separately there are add on snow to make the perfect Cabin also in winter scenery.

Last Christmas

On December 19, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, Hunts2 Comments

As I was going through the poses on this chair, which are a few for activities and sleep I settled on this one as it sort of fit my contemplative mood. Gazing at the beautiful tree I thought of how different my last Christmas is to this year. I don’t bemoan material things as those have never been that important to me. No, I grieve the loss of people that were in my life then who no longer are.

For some reason I think this could be my last Christmas in Second Life. I don’t know what the future brings obviously, it’s just more or less a thought that funneled through my mind right now. On January 8th, I will have been in Second Life for 5 years, which in my book is a pretty long time.

That day is also very significant. It was the same date of January 8th two years ago, that I also met someone who came to be a very important part of my life. I miss that period in my life, where everyday was more carefree and not as heavy. I miss him too. My Christmas wish for him is always that he find peace, happiness and joy.

I’m thankful for many things, but today I’m just thankful for even the cool weather that has me shivering from cold.

Credits:
Hair – Argrace – Minato {past group gift}
Vest – Atomic – Faux Fur Vest
Top – Baiastice – Stef Sweater-Chocolate
Pants – .:villena:. – Chinos in Creme
Boots – Reign – Moccasin Caramel
Watch – Real Evil Industries – ReVoX MTX Watch

Scene:
*Winter Chair – Heart Homes/Aphrodite Shops @ Tres Chic
New Orleans Studio – [ba]
Reminiscence.Tree – LeLutka {group gift}
Rug w/ Fringes Green – Sway’s [Advent 2015]
Wood Santas – Sway’s [Advent 2015]
Pillows . Winter Hat –Sway’s [Advent 2015]
Photo Frame . Snowflakes – Sway’s [Advent 2015]

Dance like no one is watching

On December 15, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

Just make sure no one is video taping it with their phone for the next YouTube sensation.

Some more fantastic winter landscape items for you today. Little Branch has these Alaskan trees at the 34th Street event that are season change and are in cluster or single. The winter picket fence is by unKindness and is available at this round of FaMESHed, available in several wood tones.

The Victorian gazebo is by DaD Designs and is at the LTD Event. I am picturing the full version that is decorated with Christmas decor, snow, flowerpots and plants, but can be found in an empty version as well as a flowerpots and plants version. The final item featured are the lighted pyramid trees by [CIRCA], which are advent items at the store.

The dress I am wearing is not detailed here, but can be found on my fantasy wardrobe blog later after I get done with this post. I didn’t care much for the close up picture and found it wasn’t giving it proper presentation so I am featuring it on its own.

Scene:
*Victorian Gazebo – DaD Designs @ LTD Event
*Xmas Tree – Little Branch @ 34th Street
*Alaska.v1~Cluster {Seasons} – Little Branch @ 34th Street
*Alaska.v1 {Seasons} – Little Branch @ 34th Street
*Winter Picket Fence – unKindness @ FaMESHed
*”Cosmos” Starry Pyramid Tree Light – Blue, Gold, White & Blue – [CIRCA]
Reclaimed Wood Bench – Striped Mocha

Let’s take our hearts for a walk and come back taller than the trees

On December 14, 2015 By AlexaIn Fashion, Furniture, Home, Landscaping, ToddleeDoo1 Comment

“It’s the little moments each day that you spend with those you care about, that truly matter and count.”

Having skipped the weekend giving myself a little blogging break to do some other things I’m going to shoot for a second post today.

I can’t remember how long I’ve been a fan of eXxEsS hair and have blogged a few styles in the past as part of my outfits. I’m thrilled to now be a part of their blogger team and look forward to showing more awesome hairstyles in the future. I love the casualness of this hair and the feel it gives of the hair flying naturally with the wind. Hera is mesh hair and comes with a fairly extensive color selection by Hud.

The top and jeans are from MoDANNA and are currently available at the FROST event that runs from December 13th to January 3rd. You will find both of these every day wear items in several colors.

Lil me is wearing this festive holiday hoody by PuddleSplash, which is now at the All The Little Things event that runs until December 21st. You’re bound to find all sorts of fun things for the little ones.

Now for some festive fun decor. The sleigh that comes with animations for two people, is available in silver and gold in both the light and dark wood tones. Due to the fact that my avatar is slightly taller than normal size I had to do a slight modification of the rope, which I raised to fit accordingly. It can be done by using the edit linked feature in the edit menu. The sleigh and the igloo are both from In My Cloud and can be found at The Mid Winter Fair that will run until the end of the month. The snowflakes and star decor is by Una and also available at the Mid Winter Fair in gold and silver.

The last items that I’m featuring today are the trees by Little Branch, which are available at the new round of the LTD Event that runs until December 26th. These trees are 4 seasons, meaning that by the touch of the menu you can pick the season you want to create in your Second Life.

Credits:
Alexa~
*Hair – eXxEsS – Hera
*Sweater – MoDANNA – [Givre Collection] Loose Sweater Red @ FROST
*Jeans – MoDANNA [Givre Collection] Skinny Jeans Dark Blue @ FROST
Boots – Fri. – Jessica Boots @ Collabor88

Sydney~
*Blixem Reindeer Hoody – {PuddleSplash} @ All The Little Things
Boots – Rawr Muffinz – Teal Knee High Sneakers – {store is closed}

Scene:
*Sleigh Gold Light – In My Cloud @ The Mid Winter Fair
*Igloo Ice House – In My Cloud @ The Mid Winter Fair
*Star Decor – Una @ The Mid Winter Fair
*Silver Snow Wall Decor – Una @ The Mid Winter Fair
*Bradford.Cluster{4 Seasons} @ LTD Event
*Bradford.V1{4 Seasons} @ LTD Event
*Grass1l {Winter} @ LTD Event
*Bradford.Bended{4Seasons} @ LTD Event
*Bradford.V2{4 Seasons} @ LTD Event
Penguins – By Dorian {past gacha and retired}
Puffy Grass [Frozen] – *alirium*
Dirt Road – Happy Mood

Pose by Blogger Bubble by aDORKable

Plant’er Right Here

On December 4, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, FashionLeave a comment

Check out this new hair style by enVOGUE. It’s rigged and fitted mesh and is available in a whopping 96 colors, plus root and ombre colors too. There are 12 colors for the cap and is now available at the main store. The earrings, which are called nightmare are by Le Morte and are available at this round of Totally Top Shelf. Both the hair and earrings come with a texture change hud.

A friend asked me a question today that I’ll share. It was this. If you love someone and you are upset and angry, would you rather be with others or with that person you love? For me it was a no-brainer, so I didn’t hesitate in saying the person that I love. I did add that if I’m angry and upset with the person I’m in love with — well then I might want to go off and be alone until I cool off.

Then we sort of had a brief discussion on what it really means when someone who professes to care for you does exactly that when they’re upset — spends time with others instead of you and while the explanation might seem plausible it has a ring of untruth in it. Could it be their feelings are not really true? Playing games — I want to have my cake and eat it too syndrome?

For the record we are talking about relationships within the framework of Second Life that are supposed to be based on good intentions. That of developing a relationship that involves real thoughts and feelings and going outside the realm of this platform. Mind you we didn’t really come up with an answer — just mindful that distortion can occur when you’re in a world built around fantasy. Some people are just wired differently. What do you think?

Speaking of I want to have my cake and it too. I’m sure this probably happens to you men too. I’m strictly saying it from some of my experiences lately, so here is my advice to some of you men in this virtual world. It’s all nice and great when you want to compliment a woman on her looks or even something in her profile. “I get it. You’re just being polite”. My 22-year old niece would say, but Tia (aunt) they just can’t help themselves with my beauty and they have to speak it out. I love her. She makes me laugh.

Though guys if you’re wondering why you may not get a response — perhaps you need to check your partner box and put your eyes back on the woman standing next to you or the one you’re dancing with.

I’ll confess that I don’t often look at the profile before I respond with a simple thank you and close the box. Though what if that partnered someone tries to then engage you in a conversation beyond that? Do you close the box once again and completely ignore? Or do you give them a piece of your mind?

I choose to go with the first option. I just don’t have the desire or the willingness to engage even further. What about you?

I’ll have to save my very favorite experience of the week for another day, because I’m late with my postings today.

Credits:
*Hair – enVOGUE – Lynette
*Earrings – Le Morte – Nightmare Earrings @ Totally Top Shelf
Necklace – Izzie’s – Color Heart
Dress – e! – Trinity Sweater Dress (Store closed in-world only MP)

Pose: “Much Mistletoeing* Plant’er Right Here by Le Poppycock

Be like melting snow — wash yourself of yourself

On December 2, 2015 By AlexaIn Fashion, Furniture, Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

Sometimes I have so much to say and other days like now I sit here waiting for the words to flow and nothing comes out. It’s not like my mind is totally blank. In fact my mind is racing with too many thoughts floating around in there… like what do I need to get done today to where did this year go? It will be dad’s birthday in a few days and I’m no longer near to take flowers to his grave site.

Then there is a ping beside me letting me know there is a text on my phone and a good reminder to get out of my thoughts.

Some more awesome winter trees by Little Branch out now at FaMESHed. The gazebo is by Dysfunctional Designs as well as the whimsical umbrella that is texture changeable by touch and both can be found at the main store.

Credits:
Hair – Argrace – Irori
Sweater – ::FAC:: – Mijo
Skirt – Maitreya – Haerringbone Grey
Boots – Reign – Marylin
*Whimsical Umbrella – [DDD]/Dysfunctional Designs

Scene:
*Ornamental Gazebo – [DDD]/Dysfunctional Designs
*Conifier.V2 {Seasons} – Little Branch @ FaMESHed
*Conifier.V1 {Winter} – Little Branch @ FaMESHed
*Conifer.V3 {Seasons} – Little Branch @ FaMESHed
*Grass1l {Winter} – Little Branch @ Lost & Found
Elk Male Grazing & Looking – Just Animals