A Dreamers Corner - Featuring Bee Designs and Serenity Style

“All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.”
– T.E. Lawrence

Today has decided to be one of those days that I wish had never happened, and I want to crawl back into bed, but I know that doesn't help anything. So I dove into decorating this new scene with goodies from Bee Designs and Serenity Style, hoping to channel some of my stress away and it worked, at least for a bit. While decorating I was thinking of dreams and possibilities and how they can get crushed, but that you still have to continue to dream or you just wither away.
Soooo...

DREAM!

BELIEVE!

ACHIEVE!

The Decor Details

Build - Trompe Loeil - Romy Bay Cottage
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hyde%20Park/214/206/22

Rug - 22769 - Refugium Rug - COMMON
From last Epiphany round
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wooden%20Bay/36/124/23

Desk, Computer, Keyboard, Mouse, Notebook, Shelf with accessories, Artwork - Serenity Style - Working Space Desk
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tanya/204/124/22

Dolls - Bee Designs - Madeleine Dolls Gacha @ Cosmopolitan NOW!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22

Floor Lamp - LISP - Art Noveau Texture Change Lamp
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LISP/129/156/21

Be Brave sign - unKindness
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oracle%20Sparc/129/88/4011

Tech Dock - Balaclava - Device Dock
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/chopsticks/86/35/29

Hanging Plants - *YS&YS* - Riciclo Set
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Feel%20Beautiful/106/118/23

Believe Sign - unKindness
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oracle%20Sparc/129/88/4011

Painting - 22769 - Refugium Monet Picture in Frame - COMMON
From last Epiphany round
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wooden%20Bay/36/124/23

Planter - 22769 - Refugium Copper Plantstand 2 - COMMON
From last Epiphany round
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wooden%20Bay/36/124/23

Word sign - Kalopsia - Faith's Message
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vintage%20Romance/125/135/22

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and do me a favor and hug your children tonight, remind them of how much you love them, and tuck them in safe and sound.

~Jade~

An adventure into space is the perfect way to end the day! - Featuring Aphrodite

Every kid dreams of heading off into space on some adventure, and if you have ever raised boys, then you know this ends up being a daily occurrence. Aphrodite has designed the penultimate space bedroom sets in the past month that were featured at Thimble and Willowvale, two new kids events to the Second Life grid, which if you are raising kids on SL are two events you just HAVE to check out!

If you happen to have kids on Second Life who LOVE a certain set of movies then you need to check out this amazing bedroom collection from Aphrodite! The Glider bed is available at Willowvale, and includes the bed, books, lamp, rug and bookcase. The pieces are linked as you unbox them, but each piece can be moved and put where it fits in your space, making it very versatile, which I know is always a plus when decorating. And you truly need to check out the fantastic detailing on the bed and especially on the Space Adventures desk with its awesome fighter design and galaxy rug. I love every piece of this collection, and you can grab them while Willowvale continues into August. The stuffed toys were just at Thimble but you just MUST get your hands on these accessories to help create a magnificent place for your child to play, dream and learn, and of course explore the galaxy!

The Decor Details

Build - Trompe Loeil - Romy Bay Cottage
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hyde%20Park/214/206/22

Bedroom Set - Aphrodite - Space Adventure Bed - Glider @ Willowvale July 21st - August 21st
Includes - Glider Bed, Lamp, Books, Rug, Bookcase
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Midnight%20Island/139/117/32

Desk - Aphrodite - Space Adventure Desk - Starfighter @ Willowvale July 21st - August 21st
Includes - Rug, Chair, Desk, Lamp, Books
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Midnight%20Island/139/117/32

Wall Art and Clock - Aphrodite - Space Kids Wall Decorations Set @ Willowvale - July 21st - August 21st
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Midnight%20Island/139/117/32

Stuffed Toys - Aphrodite - Space Kids Toys
These were just at Thimble, so check the store this week!
Thimble - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magical%20Moon/64/89/3503
Store - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/192/35/22

Curtains - ChiMia - Jones Curtains Geo with HUD offering 20 choices
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serena%20Pisces/92/128/22

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

~Jade~

Come and sit for a while with me and talk about the good ol days – Kaerri @ The Home Show ’17

I'm pretty sure I was under the impression that life had calmed down and maybe I was hoping for a bit of excitement. What I had not planned on was the sudden trip to the emergency room this weekend, an EKG that looked like someone had zapped it with a taser, the words Atrial Fibrillation, and the days of this week suddenly filled with all kinds of appointments. I have had so many little sticky tabs attached to me over the past few days that I just gave up and if there are anymore I'm just going to leave them on til they fall off, instead of losing skin! This was definitely not the excitement I was looking for as we went on a drive on Saturday up the mountain, but it looks like my body had other things in mind. So now I wait for insurance to approve the rest of the tests I need to figure out what has happened to make my heart suddenly turn blond and not know when to beat, and that is seriously the hardest part of everything, WAITING! So if I seem a bit scattered in my posts and thoughts, we all now know why. I will continue to try and establish some sort of posting schedule, which is always a bit weird over the Summer with two teenage boys, and I promise I won't make you all wait to see all the newest goodies on the grid, including this absolutely GORGEOUS new release from Kaerri, an exclusive for The Home Show 2017.

The Solano Living Room collection comes complete with everything pictured here, minus the curtains. The colors are modern with a twist on the neutral palette, allowing for the addition of other accent colors and designs. Each piece is meticulously created and the textures are amazing!! The little details truly make this set, the candles, the stunning vases, and wonderfully textured books with a cup of tea or coffee, whichever you please. If you don't have room on your walls then take advantage of the edgy styling in Kaerri's set up with the painting leaning on either a chair or a lamp, as I have chosen above. If you have been following my blog then you have already seen the bright and cozy kitchen collection that bares the same name as the living room collection. Do yourself a favor and head on by the Home Show today and see the sets for yourself and be inspired to design a couple new spaces in your home with the Solano collections from Kaerri!

The Decor Details

The Build - Trompe Loeil - Romy Bay Cottage
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hyde%20Park/214/206/22

Curtains - ChiMia - Jones Curtains - Comes with a HUD to change textures! A decorating MUST HAVE!!!!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serena%20Pisces/92/128/22

Living Room Collection - Kaerri - Solano Living Room - Exclusive @ The Home Show 2017
Includes all pieces shown
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Calm%20Island/128/128/22

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

~Jade~

Some journeys lead you down roads never expected - Petit Chat & Del Alba Creations

On the 9th of June my man and I took off for ten days to Washington to attend his daughter's graduation from college.  Neither of us had ever been to that part of the country, so we were more than excited to start our journey, but where it led neither of us ever expected.  For those of you who have been following me for a while now, you know I suffer from a lovely cocktail of autoimmune issues including Lupus, which has kept me home for over a decade now with pain, muscle and other body issues.  When we landed in Seattle I didn't think much about the fact that I wasn't in much pain, but when I woke the next morning after sleeping on a crappy mattress and I didn't hurt, I started to think maybe my adrenaline was going or that my brain had just turned on the endorphins knowing I still had a car ride left to go before we were finally at our destination.  By day two of not really hurting, just a few aches and muscles that needed stretched and miles of walking in the beautiful Washington air along the coastline, we were convinced the altitude of Flagstaff was truly effecting me negatively.  My heart didn't act up the entire time we were away, my blood pressure wasn't high, I didn't need my pain pills and my man and I got to do things together, instead of me staying put while he ventured off hiking.  After returning home I ended up terribly sick for two weeks and my heart is once again acting up and the pain is back, so our eyes have turned to moving to Washington, which was the furthest thing from our minds when we set out on this journey, and now all roads are leading that direction and to new opportunities.

With new opportunities and new journeys on my mind I logged on yesterday to finally get back to blogging and found the perfect combination in the boxes from Petit Chat and Del Alba Creations.  The 7th annual Beached Bunny Hunt, from Evil Bunny Productions, begins on July 3rd, which is where you can pick up this absolutely stunning swimsuit from Del Alba Creations.  The Richelle swimsuit comes in a wide variety of sizes for mesh bodies, including one for Maitreya, featured above.  I love the gorgeous blues pattern and the little details on the side and the tie in the front.  If you are as picky as I am about swimsuits then do yourself a favor and go grab this during the hunt for ONLY $1L!  You can't beat that price!  

My grandmother used to always tell me that if I was wanting to change my destination in life to wear an anchor, so when I saw the newest release from Petit Chat a smile immediately broke out across my face and I immediately donned the amazing new anchor and shells necklace and earrings.  Each piece is HUD driven with several textures to choose from for the metals and the starfish and shells on the anchor, making it an incredibly versatile set that just HAS to make it into your jewelry box.  The "A Summer of Betty" collection has been released for the newest round of InspirationSL that started on June 17th inspired by Betty Boop and her love of fashion!  As usual the details and texturing are fabulous on the necklace and earrings with oodles of combinations to be created with the HUD.  So if you love anchors, or just gorgeous jewelry then do yourself a favor and head on over to the event and pick yours up today!  And maybe you too will be inspired to take a journey and see where the road leads, I promise it won't always be where you expected!

The Fashion Details

Head - LeLutka - Simone - Bento
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Skin - *YS&YS* - Sey&Mey - PowderPack LeLutka - March
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Feel%20Beautiful/141/146/503

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Dew
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Hair - Damselfy - Elizabella
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Damselfly%20Hair%20Salon/135/135/31

Earrings and Jewelry - Petit Chat - A Summer of Betty @ InspirationSL - Started June 17th - A Summer of Betty Boop
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rayne%20and%20PetitChat/8/117/1502

Swimsuit - Del Alba Creations - Richelle @ The Beached Bunny Hunt from Evil Bunny Productions July 3rd - 31st
ONLY $1L
Hint - Your gift is down the rabbit hole.  Find Alice!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Soma%20Bay/82/243/22

The Decor Details

Chair and Pose - Trompe Loeil - Romy Cove & Romy Cay Chairs - PG and Adult versions
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hyde%20Park/214/206/22

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

~Jade~

“When the world is itself draped in the mantle of night, the mirror of the mind is like the sky in which thoughts twinkle like stars.” ― Khushwant Singh

From time to time, over the years, I have gone through bouts of insomnia, usually when under severe stress.  Which means I am not exactly surprised by the fact that I have been waking every night between midnight and 2 am and staying up for a couple of hours before being able to snuggle back up in bed.  Time seemed to have gone into fast forward the past month and the stress of finalizing the move, my soon to be landlord making things a bit difficult, health insurance being, and a sudden health crisis have me pacing the living room in the wee hours of the morning.  If you have ever suffered from insomnia, then you know your brain seems to be running in the highest gear possible causing you to ruminate over even the most mundane of topics.  I try to keep those demons at bay by reading, or playing pool on my phone, which has become a new addiction, or doing a bit of yoga, and often a combination of all of the above!  I realized very early this morning, as I stood on the porch watching a Red-tailed Hawk eye the birds flitting around for their breakfast in the newly mowed field that one thing I haven't managed to put on my new phone is MUSIC!  I am starting to go through a bit of withdrawal since I am used to having Spotify, Youtube, or the radio when at home, and the new house still has no net so two of those things are out of the question, as is a radio since I still haven't found where I packed mine!  Soothing techniques are important when you happen to be a late night, early morning, restless and anxious person; and I have an arsenal at my beckoned call, but sometimes your brain just doesn't want to sleep.  When I saw my Doctor the other day, I told her about the most recent spell of sleeplessness and she told me to wait about 10 minutes before getting out of bed, and if I am still restless to then get up and take a bath and relax and just let my brain do it's thing.  I was kind of amused, to be honest, because that is really the last thing you expect from a Physician, but then again, I picked her for that very reason.  So I guess, until the stress subsides, or my brain decides it's time for a full nights sleep, I will be tossing and turning all night!  (You had to know I was going to end up tying this up to a song, right?!)

As I have said in the past, I absolutely love blogging for the We Love to Blog group mainly because I get to see creations from new designers before most people know their names, and so I feel a bit like I get to introduce them to everyone!  Which, is a tad bit self centered, since there are plethora of amazing bloggers who are part of the group who showcase these Creators as well.  If you don't know anything about We Love To Blog, then make sure to click >HERE< and check it out!  

I had never heard of I'piteme until recently when I started receiving boxes to blog, and I have to say I am truly impressed by the textures and wonderful attention to detail that goes along with every piece.  I have not taken off this jeans and tank combo in more days than I care to admit, but they are perfect for ME, and the ensemble has made it's way into my daily wear folder, which means if I saw it at an event, even though I had never heard of the designer, I would be buying it for myself!  The Whiskey Girl Tank and Jeans come in a wide variety of colors, and you can choose to have "Whiskey Girl" written across the chest or not, which when paired with the jeans, they are a must have addition to your closet, so head on over to the store and see for yourself all the fantastic creations of I'piteme!

The Fashion Details

Body - Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Head - LeLutka
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Skin - DeeTaleZ
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/127/128/265

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Silverleaf
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Hair - No.Match - No.Treasure @ Cosmopolitan 4th Anniversary
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22 
 
Earrings - Cae - Etoiles @ Cosmopolitan 4th Anniversary
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22

Tattoo - White-Widow - Lights Out
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Essences/129/135/22

Top and Jeans - I'piteme - Whiskey Girl
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Damar/215/233/21
MP
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/149261

The Décor Details
Chair - Trompe Loeil - Selah Rattan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hyde%20Park/205/204/36

Books - 8f8 - Storyteller's Burrow - Knowledge Cart

Incense and Singing Bowl - Soy
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Soy/147/160/30

Curtain - junk. - Boho Curtain
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/junk/103/64/30

Ladder - Clustered - Bohemian Corner Ladder

Big Book Stack - Zerkalo - Huge Pile of Books - RARE
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zerkalo/151/128/21

Pillow - unKindness - Boho Puff Pillow Stack
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Valley/195/107/21

Rug - unKindness - Battered Old Rug V2
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Valley/195/107/21

Chaise - unKindness - Boho Puff Bench V2
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Valley/195/107/21

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home décor work for you!

~Jade~

"What you had and what you lost. They're all memories in the wind. Those days go by, and we all start again." The Offspring

Not quite sure what has me reminiscing today, but I have been thinking about the years I spent traveling back and forth between Phoenix and Huntington Beach, California back in the mid-90's.  I met a lot of interesting people and had a lot of fun, though there was a lot of pain in my life.  After all these years I can look back fondly, instead of seeing only the painful things, and it's a lot like looking at old photographs; the memory remains but the raw emotions have now faded leaving only a dusty imprint on my soul.  For some people, this never seems to happen, and I wish there was a magic switch to flip to reveal to them the lessons they learned instead of them becoming a slave to the pain of the past.  But I guess that is part of what makes us all so very different from each other, and I wouldn't change that for the world.  Since I seem to communicate better through music than I do verbally, at time, I recently shared a song with my son that touched on this exact topic and decided to use it today for my post so I could share this sentiment with all of you.  Every moment of your life, no matter how hard it may be, is just a passing moment.  When things seem a bit too rough, and you have lost even a pinpoint of light at the end of the tunnel, remind yourself that this too shall pass, and that sun will rise again tomorrow bringing with it a whole new light and new perspective.  These days will go by just like those magical moments you wished would never end, but the photographs in your mind will always take you back, if you want to look.

If you read my earlier post today then you know I have fallen in love with this adorable new dress from POSH Pixels, currently available at Swank, unless they have closed up shop for the month, then check the main store, I have provided both links below.  The Hair Fair 2016 is in full swing which means you just have to head on over as soon as you can to pick up some fantastic new creations as well as donate to a good cause since a percentage of every sale goes to benefit Wigs for Kids.  I fell in love with this hair from ICONIC as soon as I set my eyes on it and well I haven't taken it off unless having to do a post!  It lies wonderfully over the breasts and along the back without breaking, which is always a plus in my book.  So head on over NOW, you won't be disappointed!

I am so excited to announce that unKindness is in this round of Shiny Shabby with fabulous new pillows and benches all in the classic boho styling which is the main influence for this round of the event!  The benches come in 3 different color combinations and the pillows come in Boho and Shabby, which I think work perfectly together in my little retreat at home.  The textures and color combinations are to die for and the more pillows the better, in my opinion, so hurry on over and grab yours today!  Peeking down from the ceiling is something I picked up at The Epiphany that I adore!  Foxes gacha has all kinds of goodies for your home as well as a Rare cottage in Dark as well as the special exclusive being the cottage in Light, with every piece in the gacha available in light and dark so you can furnish each one!  Poke me in-world if you are looking for any pieces of this, I will gladly negotiate, as I have a couple of the Rare Starlights pictured here, as I am sure they would make a great addition to your home today!

The Fashion Details

Head - LeLutka
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Body - Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Skin - DeeTaleZ
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/127/128/265

Hair - ICONIC - Neva @ Hair Fair 2016
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Iridium/129/25/26

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Glass
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Earrings and Necklace - Maxi Gossamer - Venice Beach Boho @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/131/161/22

Tattoo - White-Widow - Chocolat
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Essences/129/135/22

Dress - POSH Pixels - Bohemian Rhapsody @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sage%20Isle/191/17/2004
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vosk%20Post/193/74/22

Pose - PosESion - Hope
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brimstone/49/61/22

The Décor Details

Seating and Pillows - unKindness - Boho Puff Benches and Pillows @ Shiny Shabby
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shiny%20Shabby/130/129/21

Chair - Trompe Loeil - Selah Rattan Chairs @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/131/161/22

Book Cart - 8f8 - Storytellers Burrow - Knowledge Cart (past Arcade item)

Stack of books - Zerkalo - Huge Pile of Books - Rare (check the gachas at the store since I don't remember the name of it)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zerkalo/151/128/21

Ladder - Clustered - Bohemian Corner Ladder

Incense and Bowl - Soy
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Soy/147/160/30Fozes

Rug - unKindness - Battered Old Rug V2
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Theory/90/130/21

Wall Hanging - unKindness - Wall Tapestry - Koi
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Theory/90/130/21

Mobile - Foxes - Traveling Heart - Starlight - Silver RARE @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/129/128/35

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home décor work for you!

~Jade~

Everyone needs a comfortable place to relax and unwind

I don't know about all of you, but a place to call my own, that is just for relaxing, is incredibly important to me. And if you happen to be able to create that space outside this Summer, then you are truly blessed.  Being out in nature and able to experience the sun on your face, the wind in your hair and the soft twitter of the birds means you can care for your entire being as you unwind.  As most of you know, I have been working on my home for some time now, and with recent changes I have been thinking about tearing it all down and starting over, however, I won't be touching my outdoor patio space, as it is the perfect place to relax and unwind with a crisp and refreshing glass of wine and a good book.  Recent releases from [CIRCA] have completed the outdoor space and if you happen to be looking for excellent garden or patio pieces then make sure to check out the links below and start creating your perfect sanctuary this Summer.

I have set up and taken down so many arrangements on this wonderful fireplace patio from Trompe Loeil and I have never found anything I LOVED, until now that is.  [CIRCA] has been incredibly busy in my absence, and I was thrilled to see that the outdoor collections can be mixed and matched, meaning you have TONS of options to choose from!  The newest round of SaNaRae opened up in June and will run for another two weeks, or so, meaning you have plenty of time to head on over and get your hands on the absolutely gorgeous Kaiu Collection.  The set is available in two wood colors and the chairs and ottomans have extensive colour change menus, meaning you are sure to find the perfect match for your outdoor oasis.  The majority of the other pieces used in this scene are also from [CIRCA] for events in June, so check the main store this week as the items trickle in from the events, you won't be disappointed, I promise!  

The Décor Details

Patio - Trompe Loeil - Dardon Stone Fireplace and Patio Kit
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hyde%20Park/214/180/38

Trees - HPMD - Garden Tree 8
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/HappyMood/88/91/22

Chairs, Ottomans, Low Table, Side Table - [CIRCA] - Kaiu Collection - Comes in 2 colours with HUGE colour change menu @ SaNaRae
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Junin/216/122/3971

Palm Floor Planter, Palm Leaf Pot - [CIRCA] - Kaiu Collection - 8 Colour Menu
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Junin/216/122/3971

Tray with Plants - [CIRCA] - Horizon Collection - Wooden Tray 2 with Succulent Plants
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aurora%20Vale/172/91/38

Hanging Chair, Birds of Paradise, Croton, Hibiscus Yellow, Hibiscus Blue, Bromeliad - [CIRCA] - Luna Bay Collection
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aurora%20Vale/172/91/38

Floor Lantern - Glam Affair - #3 Metal Lantern (past gacha)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beauty%20Avatar%20couture/128/128/2

Table Lantern - Striped Mocha - Moroccan Lantern
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yia%20Yuto/73/12/3355

Standing Garden Lantern - Pixel Mode - Victoria's Hideaway Gacha
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pixel%20Dreams/129/120/571

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in home décor work for you!

~Jade~

"You were only waiting for this moment to arise...."

We all know I am a lover of music and that I quite often put them in my posts to either add to the mood, or to simply put words to my feelings; since sometimes I can get a bit jumbled.  On occasion a song will implant itself in my brain and won't go away, which happened yesterday when I was setting up the patio at my home with these wonderful new goodies from unKindness.  I finished the photo and went to write and I couldn't get what I considered an inappropriate song out of my head, so I put it away hoping I would wake with a new perspective or at least a new song!  No such luck, but after the evening I had, I decided the song was VERY appropriate in regards to me!  Eight years ago the wonderful man in my life and I started this journey, though we drifted apart for a time, life led us back to each other and though very familiar, it is all new and fresh, which is making it quite exciting, to be honest.  As I sat waiting for him last night on this bench, that melody continued to dance it's way through my mind, and I realized I had been waiting for this very "moment to arise, to spread my wings to fly"!

Blackbird

The Beatles

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free.
Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.

The NightingGale Bench and Flower Power Pillows are exclusively available at the current round of The Fantasy Collective which opened yesterday at noon!  The pillows can be modified, as I have done in the picture, meaning you can place them where ever you like to create your own special outdoor seating area.  The bench is incredibly well detailed with a gorgeous Nightingale adorning the back, perfect for any outdoor setting, or a wonderful rustic addition inside as well, so do yourself a favor and head on over to the event today!  By the way, if you have been looking for the perfect stone patio for your home or photo sim, then head over to Trompe Loeil and check out the Dardon Stone Fireplace and Patio Kit.  It comes with the walls, which can be modified, a fountain, fireplace, nook, end caps and the stone floor, all at an amazing price!  You can create any size of terrace needed or wanted with these pieces and I am absolutely thrilled with my little hideaway, as I am sure you will be with yours!  Welcome to Spring everyone, it's that time of the year to head outdoors and create new and amazing outdoor spaces!

The Décor Details

Bench and Pillows - unKindness - NightingGale Bench + FlowerPowerPillows @ The Fantasy Collective
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Fantasy%20Collective/141/94/31

Patio and Fireplace - Trompe Loeil - Dardon Stone Fireplace Patio Kit
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hyde%20Park/214/180/38

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in home décor work for you!

~Jade~  

Always Deer - A Tribute to the late Alan Rickman

I remember standing in line at Barnes and Noble in 1998 to pick up the first two Harry Potter books with a big pregnant belly.  I remember the first being a constant companion during a mostly bed-ridden pregnancy and I remember distinctly the feeling of falling in love with the characters.  When my son was born, I read to him nightly from the books and through the years they became a staple of our lives.  When my son's Father was killed, I know I buried myself in books and movies to escape my pain, and I know the movies were in constant rotation in the VCR.  My son identified with Harry, and the loss of his parents quite significantly and I believe there were times when the movies helped ease his grief as well.  As the years have gone by we both tend to do our movie marathons of the Harry Potter collection, curled up on my bed.  Waking yesterday to the news of Alan Rickman's passing, was a shock to both our systems and as I looked in his eyes I could see part of his childhood slip away, and that mature young man suddenly seemed like a little boy again.  Though he had many other roles in his career, the one of Professor Snape, had a profound influence on my son and I's lives.  Rest in peace Professor Snape, the world is still lit by the wands being raised in your honor.

The wonderful creative team at unKindness are also true Harry Potter fans and also were truly saddened to hear of Alan Rickman's passing; and in loving tribute this wonderful  "Always Deer" sign was created and is available for everyone to pick up at the main store.  The biggest lesson I learned from the series is that love never dies.  We carry a piece of our loved ones with us even when they have left this world, and that even in the darkest of hours, that love can save us, Always.

The Décor

Build - Scarlet Creative - Moon Rise Cottage

Sofa - ARIA - Nixie Linen Sofa + Blanket @ FaMESHed

Rugs - DIGS - Malabar Rugs @ LTD Event

Roses - Ariskea - [Nordica] Hybrid Roses @ FaMESHed

Chest - Glam Affair - Wooden Chest - Shabby @ Chapter Four

Lamp on Chest - Kaerri - Sticks Lamp - Small

Branch Lights - unKindness - Stik Lights - Birch

Basket - Zerkalo - All White

Pillow (L) in Basket - Zerkalo - Halloween in White

Pillow (R) in Basket - Zerkalo - Vintage Treasures - Paris

Ladder - Apt. B - LTD Gacha Ladder @ LTD Event

Hanging Wall Art - unKindness - Always Deer - Tribute to Alan Rickman

3D Frame - Apt. B - LTD Gacha Flowers @ LTD Event

Clock - Zerkalo - Love Nest Clock

Prints - Trompe Loeil - Classic News Prints

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in home décor work for you!

~Jade~

Time for a little redecorating

As my readers know, I finally settled on a home awhile ago now and I haven't changed much since I moved in, just a few things here and there.  My attic eclectic look had kind of taken over which suited me just fine, until The Liaison Collaborative opened yesterday with their Bohemian theme.  Now my two sides are fighting with each other and in the end I called a truce picking up a few new pieces from Zerkalo at FaMESHed and a whole bunch of Bohemian items from The Liaison Collaborative, satisfying both sides of my personality.  Now the trick will be to make everything go together seamlessly in the house, but that after all is the appeal of haphazard styling!

DIGS brings the Malabar Set to The Liaison Collaborative with wonderful coordinating pieces and colors tailored to the more Bohemian side of life.  The Love Seat and Chair come in PG and Adult versions with the art work, rugs and wall hanging as accessory pieces.  You can purchase the items individually or as a set so be careful when clicking to make sure you are grabbing the right set.  I loved the living room sets from Clustered as well, but I had to make a choice, but I just HAD to have this adorable ladder with it's bright pattern, a perfect accent to the DIGS set.  Since I happened to be wearing a new release from NoName while out and about shopping I decided to share it with you all as well since it's just so damned cute!  The Bonita top comes in several solid colors as well as a couple of innuendo embossed tops that coordinate with the high-waist shorts, which offer more colors than the tops!  You can always count on NoName to bring you a fabulous HUD making every purchase incredibly versatile, which is always a plus in my book.  So when you head out to check TLC make sure to head by NoName as well to check out all the new releases!

Home Décor Details

Build - Trompe Loeil - Tulia Greenhouse

Rugs, Love Seat, Chair, Wall Hanging, 3 prints - DIGS - Malabar Set @ The Liaison Collaborative

Ladder - Clustered - Bohemian Corner Ladder @ The Liaison Collaborative

Shelf Artwork - Artisan Fantasy - Milltown Frames

Shelf Clock - Zerkalo - Love Nest Clock

Lanterns - Artisan Fantasy - Milltown Lanterns

Hanging Plant - *YS&YS* - Riciclo Set

Cabinet - *YS&YS* - Riciclo Set Cabinet - RARE

The Fashion Details

Body - Maitreya

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Neele

Hair - Elikatira - Quinn

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Industrial

Liner - DeeTaleZ - Black - A

Necklace - Cae - Layered

Top - NoName - Bonita NEW!! NEW!!

Shorts - NoName - Blair NEW!! NEW!!

Shoes - Ricielli - Star

Pose - Di's Opera - Inspiration

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home décor work for you!

~Jade~   

Caught Daydreaming

I love those moments when you just plop down somewhere to set up a scene and I realize that the pose I just randomly sat in captured my mood perfectly.  I often find myself staring out the window when it's cold outside and daydreaming of the beach, or a warm fire, or cuddles with a special someone and today is one of those days where I seem to be doing a whole lot of nothing besides staring out the window.  When I spotted this pose in the Battered Chair from unKindness I knew I had found the place to capture my mood.

Drifting off into the shadows I can hear the waves lapping at the beach as it creeps forward as the tide comes in; the warmth of the sun on my skin and the feel of your hand clasped in mine as we walk along the beach.  Perfectly at peace with a smile on my face, the chill of the storm on the horizon fades from my bones and for a moment I am caught in a daydream.

The Fashion

Body - Maitreya

Skin - Alaskametro - V2.1 - Rose @ Anybody

Hair - Elikatira - Quinn @ The Dressing Room - Grand Re-Opening!!

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation

Shadow - Alaskametro - Zara - Silver @ Anybody

Lips - Alaskametro - Sheer Gloss @ Anybody

Necklace and Earrings - Cae - Linked @ FaMESHed

Rings - LUXE - Knuckled Up Rings @ Uber

Vest and Turtleneck - Serendipity - Gabriella (male version available) @ Twisted Krissmuss Event - Starts TODAY!!!

 Leggings - Alaskametro - Nathalie

Shoes - Ben's Boutique - Dream Booties

The Decor

Table and Chairs, Cabinets, Hanging Plant, Vases, Live Sign, Hanging Plaque, Love Sign - *YS&YS* - Riciclo Collection (from Gacha Garden, don't think they will be in the store, so if looking for items, contact me inworld, JadedPanther Resident or on Facebook at Just a Spoonful of Psycho, or Jade Samsara)

Wall Art - Reverie - California Kicks - Colour My Life

Vase - Willow Home - Aged Vase

Stars - HIDEKI - Stars

Rugs - unKindness - Battered Old Rugs

Chair and Love Seat - unKindness - Battered Set

Floor Lamp - Trompe Loeil - Tulia Floor Lamp

Books - [Lark & Co.] - Favorite Faded Fantasy Books

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

~Jade~