A getaway where you can smell autumn in the breeze

On August 20, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, Landscaping4 Comments

I’m trying out a new theme. I loved the previous one except the lettering was quite small, so lets see how this one works.

It’s hard to believe that autumn is almost here. Not that I get to see much of the autumn season down here in my part of southern Florida. Everything stays green all year long, while many parts of the country burst into colors of orange, red and yellow. I don’t get snow either. It’s one of the nice things about my Second Life… that I can enjoy the autumn and winter season whenever I want. Not to mention the joy of setting it up and decorating in the way that I would love having it in real life.

DaD Designs is releasing a new build. The Woodstock Cottage is like the perfect home to get away to and enjoy the season. The rich dark brick and wood tones that make up this house just creates that warm and cozy atmosphere. There is so much included with this build that makes it such a great build to have, not to mention bargain. The cottage comes with several add on’s, such as the stone path with round central plant bush. Ivy with leaves blowing in the wind and climbing bougainvillea that come in three colors. Not shown are the stone walls that come in 4 designs. It has several ample sized rooms and I really appreciate the high ceiling walls with the wood beams. The gothic style windows and doors is a nice feature as well. You can find the cottage at 20% off during the Fantasy Collective event, where it will be released. The event runs from August 22nd to September 15th.

The other items that I want to point out are the hydrangea bushes by Jian. Like most if not all of Jian’s landscape products, these bushes also come with the all seasons hud to change the texture and color of the plant leaves and flower by the season you want. Jian had also recently released this birdy home petunia planter for 25L Tuesday, but I was not able to blog it in time. It’s a cute decor item that comes with a robin.

I was in the middle of decorating when a box hit my inventory and I got these new fall items by Shutter Field. It was labeled as decor so I didn’t hesitate in opening and instantly knew that I would use some of the items in this scene. They were just perfect for what I had in mind. I love the pumpkin in the basket decor! That just screams autumn season to me. The other items include the fall letters, the autumn frame on the table and the box of plants on the window seal. You can get a head start on decorating for autumn with these decor items.

I’ve blogged this dining set by [ARIA] before on it’s release, but I think it’s a perfect table for the upcoming season. Especially, with the red chairs, which is one of several colors with the texture change option, so completely adaptable for other seasons.

Credits:
First Pic ~
*Woodstock Cottage Main w/ Add on’s – DaD Designs @ The Fantasy Collective ***August 22nd***
*Hydrangea Bushes – Jian
*Birdy Home Petunia Planter/Birdy {Robin} – Jian
Beaumont Brick Fence – Jian
Boxwood Shrubs – Jian
Grass – Garden of Dreams
Garden Tree 08 w/ Lights – Happy Mood
Kiki Simple Bench/Dropwood & Watercan w/ Print – Vespertine
Great Dane – Zooby
Exelero Roadster Champagne v1.2 – [Surplus Motors] {mania board}

Second Pic ~
Flower Frame – Apple Fall
*Box of Plants-Autumn Flowers – Shutter Field
*Letter Decor-Woods – Shutter Field
*Pumpkin Harvest – Shutter Field
*Autumn Frame – Shutter Field
Pearl Chandelier – Apple Fall
Eva Dining Room Set – [ARIA]
{Dining Table & Chairs, Sideboard, Plumeria in a Vase}
Cognac & Pipe Tray – Aphrodite Shop
L’Olivier – Apple Fall Apple Fall
Horse Bust Fragment – Apple Fall
Horse Fragment – Apple Fall
Bidjar Antiqe Rug – The Loft
Antique Art – Apple Fall {used own art texture in frame}
*Review copy

Eenie meenie miney mo

On August 13, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, General, HomeLeave a comment

There are days and many here lately where I can be driven to drink. I’m just thankful that I’ve never been inclined to taking a drink to solve my problems. I’m not much of a drinker at all. I think I’ve mentioned this before on my blog a time or too. One glass of wine is enough sometimes to get me tipsy. Anything beyond that I’m in peril of my own tongue.

Even though it wasn’t planned this way. Tonight as I write this blog I am disposed to celebrate as I got to reconnect with a certain someone, who continues to be someone important in my life. I toast to the cherished bond we have. Cheers Italiano!

The luggage trolley I am sitting on is a new creation by unKindness and is currently available at the Love to Decorate Event, that will run from August 10th to August 24th. It comes in four versions: iron, silver, gold or bronze with custom made poses – two for men, two for women and two for couples. It’s a fun piece in my book.

I also want to share some of the goodies I just recently found. The Paris penthouse skybox I am using is from Barnesworth Anubis and is currently at Collabor88 for only 88 lindens! It’s a steal and makes for a fabulous starter home or for anyone who has limited prims to use or lindens. The other bargain and it really is a bargain! The remaining furniture minus the alcohol are from Apple Fall and can all be purchased for $0 lindens. I was surprised myself to find all these wonderful items for free. I went to the main store to find a pendent lamp, which is a group gift this month and couldn’t find it and then had to resort to area search. It was during that area search for a $0 linden group gift that I discovered the rest of the furniture. Except, the frame with the flower, which can be found right now at FaMESHed with his items this month.

If you look further you might find some other items at $0 lindens throughout the store and many items have also been reduced as well. Great time to shop at Apple Fall. The bottles and glass are from [kunst] and can be found at the main store.

Happy shopping!

Credits:
Hair – Truth – Thalia
Jumpsuit – David Heather – Palazzo Jumpsuit Mint @ Collabor88

Scene:
*Beau Monde Sette Gold – unKindness @ LTD The Event
Tequila Bottle (gold) & (silver) – [kunst]
Brandy Bottle – [kunst]
Brandy Glass (empty) – [kunst]
Key Table (Washed Light) – Apple Fall
Pediment Frame w/ Pillar Sketch – Apple Fall
Key Lamp (Nickel) – Apple Fall
Charlotte’s Pears – Apple Fall
Gilt Frame (Sea Campion Study) – Apple Fall
Paris Penthouse – [ba]/Barnesworth Anubis @ Collabor88

*Review copy

It’s time to be happy

On July 13, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

The song Summer Nights from the movie Grease seems to float to my mind when I do a summer post. It’s got some cute lyrics.. summer loving had me a blast, oh yeah.. summer loving happened so fast… met a boy cute as can be… summer days drifting away.. and so on. Chuckles. I think popcorn is awaiting me soon.

Showing another hair from the Hair Fair. This one is from Pr!tty and what really drew me to it was the long stresses of hair that go off to the side. It just felt and looked very natural to me that I couldn’t resist making it one of my first purchases. I was happy too as it wasn’t until recently that I found myself being able to wear this designer’s hair again. I must have a big forehead as most of the hairs didn’t fit and required that I make changes to it and my face is the one body part that I do not like to change when it comes to making small modifications to my shape.

I’m wearing one of the Canicule Collection bikinis by MoDANNA that is available at this new round of anyBODY, an event that is geared towards everything applier. It is an applier bikini and there are appliers for just about all the mesh bodies and more including clothing layers. I’m wearing the banana version though you can find many colors to even mix and match.

The other item I want to point out is this new summer cabana by Aphrodite. The “Summer Happy Place” is available at Swank, a new monthly event on the grid. It has well over 100 animations and has a land impact of 15 and comes with rezzable props.

All the right fixes for a summer loving of your own and maybe you’ll meet a cutie too.

Credits:
Hair – Pr!tty – Ariel @ The Hair Fair 2015 on the Blonde Sim {July 11-26th}
Glasses – Modish – Obscurity Shades Black
*Bikini – MoDANNA – [Canicule Collection] Sexy Bikini Banana @ anyBODY {July 7-31st}
Shorts – Bueno – Summer Shorts Khaki

Scene:
*”Summer Happy Place” – Aphrodite @ Swank {July 7-August 1st}
Sculpt Palm Tree x3 Type 2 – SimPro Designs
Sand Dune – New Vermont Enterprises/Thickbrick Sleaford
Pineapple & Coconut Drink – Dust Bunny @ Summer Fest ’15 {June 20-July 12th}
Pampas Grass & Real Beach Grass *Wild Medium Sword* – KIDD Creation s

Pose: Paula by BellePoses @ Fi*Friday {July 9-13th}

*Review copy

Jian for the Neighborhood

On July 11, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, Landscaping1 Comment

Doing a quick post to tell you about the Beaumont pool that Jian has released for this weekend’s event The Neighborhood. The pool is just 14 land impact and comes in both a pg and adult version and seven texture choice options with just a click. It comes with solo and cuddle animations and the adult version has adult ones included. It’s $150 lindens throughout the weekend only, so don’t miss it.

Scene:
*Beaumont Pool Patio – Jian *** for The Neighborhood***
Garden Tree 07 – Happy Mood
Nanohana – *alirium*
Grass Field Green – [We’re CLOSED]
Land Forms – Studio Skye
Seraphim 2nd Birthday Tree – [We’re CLOSED]
Cloth Chair Brown – [We’re CLOSED]
Rock 1 – 3D Trees {Re-textured}