A perfect place to unwind after a long day. Featuring Bee Designs, Petit Chat, and unKindness

Recently I decided to start over from scratch on my land and bought a new house and new outdoor landscaping, however the house has been sitting empty and I honestly didn't even know where to begin. I have so many beloved pieces and new things I have picked up over the last six months, and part of me wants to start over with all new things, but I can't see that happening since I happen to have certain pieces I can't live without. However, when I unpacked the new release from Bee Designs for The Liaison Collaborative I decided the vintage theme was going to continue, as usual, but with a new living room!

The Elise Living Room is a Gacha Collection, currently available at The Liaison Collaborative and comes with 11 commons and 2 Rares. I love all the little cute decor pieces in this collection and I couldn't resist adding in some of the suitcases from the Vintage Suitcase Gacha Collection, also from Bee Designs, an exclusive at the Aqua event. I happen to have hat boxes and old suitcases, that when space allows, I have around my house, usually in my office. But since I haven't had one of those in over a year and a half, I decided to put them into my Second Life home while the others gather dust in storage. I have been absolutely amazed with the newest releases from unKindness, including the newest Fireplace Fountains currently at FaMESHed, that come in a wide variety of colors meaning you are sure to find the perfect fit for your home. The water is a fantastic addition to the traditional fireplace decor, and a MUST have for everyone's home in my opinion, so hurry out to the events and pick up your favorite pieces and create your perfect space to unwind! As you noticed, I dropped my briefcase on the sofa as I came home to unwind, which is a brand new release for The Chapter Four from Petit Chat. The Happy Briefcase is HUD driven with 8 options for the buckle or if you pick up the Fat Pack you will get an AMAZING HUD with 8 options for the buckle and 8 options for the strap, and there are different color collections to choose from as well so head on over to the event today and pick up one for yourself! You won't be disappointed!

The Decor Details

Build - Scarlet Creative - Wimberley 2
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Summer/128/128/2

Living Room Set - Bee Designs - Elise Living Room Gacha @ The Liaison Collaborative
2 Rares and 11 Commons
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/192/192/2

Luggage - Bee Designs - Vintage Suitcase Gacha @ Aqua
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zambini/251/226/22

Fireplace Fountain - unKindness - Fireplace Fountain Rustic Teal @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/121/157/1998

Framed Print - unKindness - La Luna Frame @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/121/157/1998

The Fashion Details

Briefcase on Sofa - Petit Chat - Happy Briefcase @ The Chapter Four - September 4th-30th
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/96/148/1236
Hud driven : 8 color options for the buckle.
Fatpack comes with full HUD (8 options for buckle + 8 for the strap)
Materials Enabled
Copy/Mod

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~

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~

"Shower me with your love, all of every day." - Featuring Petit Chat and Truth

Today is one of those days that apparently my heart just wants to march to the beat of it's own drummer, with no rhyme or reason, at least not that I can find! And as usual it has me in a bit of an odd mood, but not a bad one, more like playful and whimsical. I'm sure my kids would tell you I am in full smart ass mode, but I of course, am trying to sugar coat it a bit. But life, as it is, has been showing it's ugly face and a long time ago I decided to meet these moments with levity and a wry sense of humor, while at the same time, being in the arms of the man I love, surrounded by my kids and friends is where I long to be. That place where all the stress melts away for a few moments and you can simply breathe with those who know you best. A time to close your eyes, take a long deep breath and let their love rain down on you.

Butterfly

In my mother's house
There's a photograph
Of a day gone past
Always makes me laugh
There's a little girl
Wary of the world
She got much to learn
Get her fingers burned
An affinity
Between you and me
Cause we're family
Said that I'd be fine
Give me all your time
And I left your side
Like a butterfly

Shower me with your love
All of everyday
You make the red rose sun
Shine on me
Lift me up so high
Watch me fly away
Would you live your life
Like a butterfly

In my mother's house
There was happiness
I wrapped my myself in it
Was my chrysalis
As my life unfolds
See a pattern through
Of you protecting me
And I protecting you
What was that you'd say
Make your own mistakes
And when you're grown
Make sure that you remain the same
Now I realise
What was on your mind
When I left your side
Like a butter fly

Shower me with your love
All of everyday
You make the red rose sun
Shine on me
Lift me up so high
Watch me fly away
Give me life
Like a butterfly

Shower me with your love
All of everyday
You make the red rose sun
Shine on me
Lift me up so high
Watch me fly away
Give me life
Like a butterfly


If you are a little bit of a bohemian like I am, or you love flirty, feminine accessories, then you seriously need to hurry over to the current round of The Chapter Four and pick up this beautiful new headband from Petit Chat. The Abigail Headband comes with a HUD with 8 options on 5 parts. As usual every part of this design can be customized to fit your mood or ensemble and make sure to check out the notecard in your package about further customization techniques. The textures are expertly done and with the amount of choices on the HUD it is incredibly versatile, making it a wonderful addition to every accessory collection! And if you haven't noticed, there is a trend towards having Styling HUDS that come with different hairs, offering different styles in one purchase, which for me, is absolutely NEEDED! I have fallen in love with the newest release from Truth @ Uber and all the styles you can choose just by buying one hair, so hurry over and check it out, I promise you won't be disappointed!

The Fashion Details

Head - LeLutka - Simone 3.0 NEW UPDATE!
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* - Kirsten - Tone 02
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Feel%20Beautiful/141/146/503

Hair - Truth - Margarita - Comes with Styling HUD @ Uber
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Uber/130/139/1200

Eyes - Avi Glam - Lure @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Eye Shadow - LeLutka - Simone 3.0
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

Headpiece - Petit Chat - Abigail Headband @ The Chapter Four
August 4th-30th
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/96/148/1236
HUD Driven 8 options on 5 parts

Tattoo - White-Widow - Coco in Henna @ Uber
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Uber/130/139/1200

Clouds - unKindness - Victorian Dreamscape - Cloudsies Gold and Teal @ Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/88/131/1006

Pose - An Lar - Gabriel
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/84/74/22

Butterfly - Corrine Baily Rae

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~ 

A perfect spot to relax for a Bohemian like me! - Zen Creations, Six o'clock!, unKindness, junk, Scarlet Creative

As most of you know I recently cut down my number of sponsors because there are only so many hours in a day and with me still without internet at home, I just can't seem to keep up.  Without the pressure I felt a bit of freedom and actually had time to do a little shopping just for me, and to decorate my home, which has been standing empty since the first day of Spring.  I wouldn't have been decorating however, if I hadn't stumbled upon this amazing collection from Zen Creations that was at the last round of Cosmopolitan.

The Kaleidoscope Set comes in PG and Adult versions, all for one price, which I absolutely loved, because as anyone who has shopped for furniture knows, the Adult sets can quite often become quite pricey.  The set comes as one linked piece when you rez it, but then each piece can be moved to where you like it!  The entire design of this set is fantastic with the colors and patterns playing perfectly off of each other, making the penultimate Bohemian retreat!  The textures are exquisite and the wonderful attention to detail is reflected in the continuous flow between objects of the scene.  I love the pillows and candles that can be moved inside the cabinet, and the doors can also be closed so the accessories within can be used to accessorize your scene, so do your Bohemian heart some good and go grab this collection, I promise you won't be disappointed!

The Decor Details

Build - Scarlet Creative - Nerites (past gacha)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/mountain%20view/130/3/22

Curtains - Junk - Boho Curtain
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/junk/42/73/25

Screen, Chair, Ottoman, Cabinet, Rug, Hanging Candles, Art - Zen Creations - Kaleidescope Set
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Island%20of%20Zen/85/66/43

Clock - Zerkalo - Love Nest Vintage Clock
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zerkalo/151/128/21

Wall Signs - unKindness - Love, Soul Mate, Dreams
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Valley/195/107/21

Luggage - Six o'clock! - Coloured Bags (Gacha from last round of Cosmopolitan)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/168/111/22

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~

Welcome to the Coven, enjoy your first tea party! Featuring LiViD

It has been over a year now since I have blogged anything from LiViD, and whether that has been unconsciously on purpose, of if I have just missed the deliveries with my absences, I don't know.  But for the year prior to that, almost every post I did for LiViD I did in combination with one of the most amazing women to ever walk this planet.  Last April she left this world which was filled with pain and illness for her, and entered the world of angels, which is appropriate, since that was her name.  When I saw the delivery at the end of last week from LiViD I actually smiled and got excited about doing a post with my friend on my mind.  I could hear her in my ear as I decorated this scene, "put this there", "that looks stupid woman, move that thing," and instead of feeling the intense sense of loss that has accompanied my thoughts of her over the year, I was smiling and blew a kiss to the heavens, it was refreshing, to say the least.  Grief is a fickle flower in my opinion, because it often jumps up to bite you at the most unexpected times, and it isn't until a moment like this that you realize you have moved past the grief to a better place.  I miss her terribly and every day she is on my mind but it no longer paralyzes me, and I hope those who shared her light are starting to feel the same way.  And to celebrate that, let's have a tea party with your local witches or the Coven next door.

LiViD has released two different tea collections in April, the Coven Tea Party set is a new release in the store that comes complete with tables, chairs, tea, as well as Tea Leaf Reading and Rune sets, and an adorable black cat curled up on the ottoman.  Also, the Witches Tea Party set is party of the Egg Hunt going on in the store, which has several pieces not featured here so make sure to "hop" by the store and get your hunt on to check out all the truly fabulous pieces from LiViD.  Every piece in both collections is incredibly well made and textured with an amazing attention to detail.  Check out that leather texture!  It is truly gorgeous and you can count on these chairs becoming a permanent part of my home (when I finally get one set up again)!  I love all the little details in these sets, like the Raven holding the invitation, tea leaf reading cups, to the Black Hat Society Memorial which I thought belonged up on the mantle, but of course pick yours up and decorate until your heart is content!  Be sure to check out the list below so you can also pick up the altar from Soy as well as the pentacle rug from unKindness, a past release, which happen to work quite nicely with the sets from LiViD.  Enjoy your shopping and remember being a witch isn't just about Halloween, so invite your favorite witch over for some tea and make their heart happy!  

Build - Scarlet Creative - Arcade home so check past Gachas at the store
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/mountain%20view/130/3/22

Table and Chairs - LiViD - Coven Tea Party - Armchairs, 2 hi-back chairs
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Ottoman with Cat - LiViD - Coven Tea Party
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Tea - LiViD - Coven Tea Party - Tea Set
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Tea Leaf Reading - LiViD - Coven Tea Party - Tasseomancy Set
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Runes - LiViD - Coven Tea Party - Runes Set
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Hat and Photo - LiViD - The Black Hat Society Memorial - Witches Tea Party Egg Hunt
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Cauldron on Table - LiViD - Witches Tea Party - Floating Candles Cauldron - Black - Witches Tea Party Egg Hunt
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Lantern on Table - LiViD - Witches Tea Party - Little Lantern - Witches Tea Party Egg Hunt
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Raven and Invite - LiViD - Witches Tea Party - Invitation - Witches Tea Party Egg Hunt
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Planters - LiViD - Medium and Large Cauldron Planter - Witches Tea Party - Witches Tea Party Egg Hunt
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanguinus%20Keep/88/117/44

Altar on Mantle - Soy - Essentials of Witchcraft
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Soy/147/160/30

Rug - unKindness - Charmed Parlor Set - Rug
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 decor work for you!

~Jade~

A quiet space - unKindness, Ariskea, Serenity Style, Bee Designs, The Crossroads, The Liaison Collaborative, Collabor88

I recently made a new friend via Facebook, who happens to also be on Second Life, and I have come to realize that after so many years online, I am awkward and jaded when it comes to new people.  Now granted I have always been a bit jaded, thus my name, but it wasn't until the past couple of weeks that I have come to realize I have serious trust issues with anyone new.  I think anyone who has spent an extended time online can tell you horror stories of people they have met, or have heard about, and trust me I have a whole long list of tales to tell, but they seem to have become redundant and I am not one to dwell in the past.  Four years ago when I became a permanent resident of SL, instead of just a passive user, I realized the community is much different than others I had been involved with before, and I was quite pleased.  I won't mention the other 3D chat program I was a part of, but every day brought new drama and no one looked out for each other or helped.  If you were a creator you were on your own and had to teach yourself everything, because no one was going to help you get ahead.  It was exhausting and incredibly stressful.  I used to be a creator of 3D goods on that other chat site, and still make money there but my blogging life on Second Life has been much more rewarding, and maybe someday I will expand into creating.  But for now, I am content to blog and expand my social circle as I seem to spend more time alone than I do in the company of others, unless you count shopping at events!  So with that idea in mind, making new friends is part of expanding my social circle, obviously, and I see now that I have to drop a lot of what I think I know from previous sites and chill out a bit, because that is the only way I am going to discover new, exciting, creative people after all!  You will always run across those people who have nothing better to do than troll, but for the most part, the Second Life journey is a positive one full of people looking to help each other live their best life ever!  And of course, when it comes to Second Life, that means decorating your personal world with gorgeous goodies you might not be able to afford in real life!

 

I guess you could call this an event extravaganza post since almost everything pictured is either currently at an event, or was showcased in a previous event.  With me being gone three months I feel like my home and my wardrobe are already outdated so after receiving goodies from unKindness and Serenity Style I decided to head out to the events to put together an entire scene with new decor pieces from across the grid.  I have been a fan of Bee Designs for awhile now and I was delighted to see them participating in the current rounds of The Crossroads and The Liaison Collaborative, and I was quite pleased at how well they went with the new collaborative effort from unKindness and Ariskea.  The Solace Nook collection is only available at Collabor88 and comes with the intricate Nook, available in different colors, as well as a set of four candles, a chandelier, table and plant; providing everything you need to create your own private retreat away from the rest of the world.  Each piece is incredibly well designed with an amazing attention to detail, reflected by the expert texturing and continuous theme.  If you are looking for well built furniture that mixes and matches well within all kinds of decorative spaces, then make sure to check out the pieces from Bee Designs, Serenity Style, and the new collection from two amazing creators, unKindness and Ariskea!

The Decor Details
Build - Scarlet Creative - Nerites Gazebo - Rare (prior Gacha)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/mountain%20view/130/3/22

Sofa - Bee Designs - Spring Patio Set Gacha - Sofa - RARE @ The Liaison Collaborative
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/204/146/24

Bunny - Serenity Style - Pretty Wooden Bunny - Bucket Pink @ The Crossroads
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Crossroads%20Event/127/122/21

Rug - ARIA - Sunday Morning Faux Sheep Rug (past gacha so check the store)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/127/89/24

Tufted Ottoman - Bee Designs - Fleur Gacha - Ottoman 2 @ The Crossroads
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Crossroads%20Event/127/122/21

Candles - uK & Ariskea - Solace Nook - Candles - 1-4 @ Collabor88
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/170/193/1086

Chandelier - uK & Ariskea - Solace Nook - Hanging Lamp @ Collabor88
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/170/193/1086

Tall Ottoman - Bee Designs - Bella Gacha Seat @ The Crossroads
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Crossroads%20Event/127/122/21

Chaise Lounge - Bee Designs - Fleur Set Gacha - Chaise Lounge - RARE @ The Crossroads
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Crossroads%20Event/127/122/21

Plant in corner - ARIA - Sunday Morning - Potted Palm (past gacha so check the store)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Delphinium/127/89/24

Suitcases - Bee Designs - Bella Gacha Suitcases @ The Crossroads
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Crossroads%20Event/127/122/21

Lamp on suitcases - ClaVv- Light Terrarium - Square (ground)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Getsuga/128/142/2

Tulips - Serenity Style - TLC Anniversary Gift - Tulips @ The Liaison Collaborative
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/204/146/24

Table - uK & Ariskea - Solace Nook - Iron Table @ Collabor88
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/170/193/1086

Plant on Table - uK & Ariskea - Solace Nook - Romarin Plant @ Collabor88
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/170/193/1086

Intricate Nook - uK & Ariskea - Solace Nook - White @ Collabor88
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/170/193/1086

Curtains - ChiMia - Jones Curtains Geo @ The Liaison Collaborative
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/204/146/24

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

~Jade~

Psst....don't bother to look for me today, I am playing hookey! - Serenity Style, unKindness, Aphrodite and CIRCA

Do you ever have those days where you would much rather runaway with your friends than do work?  Today is one of those days for me and I am having the hardest time getting motivated to work!  I have been gone so long that I have missed months of my friends lives and all I want to do is invite everyone over to just sit down and chat for awhile around a fire, on my newly decorated land on SL.  I think my landlord was beginning to pray for my return so she could take down the blockade of wintry trees from in front of my land, since I was still stuck in Winter while the rest of the sim was in bloom.  Yesterday and today I remedied that situation and finally put down a new house and decorated for Spring.  I knew Aphrodite had sent me a wonderful package of flowering trees, released for Valentine's Day, that would work perfectly in this newly decorated space.  And since I happened to be in the decorating mood at that point I decided to remove myself from the equation and show off some wonderful new releases for your home from unKindness, Serenity Style, Aphrodite and CIRCA. 

The current round of The Liaison Collaborative is called "Romantic Metal" and I have been delighted with the releases from unKindness and Serenity Style.  "A Love Touch Collection" from Serenity Style has four pieces and they can be bought individually or as a Fatpack.  I love the vintage feel of this collection which always fits well into my life, so I can guarantee pieces will be finding their way into other rooms in my home.  So far this year signs have dominated the decor market and you will not be disappointed with the ones offered at the event from unKindness.  I am featuring three of the signs available at the event, but you will find flowers as well as words, and each comes in several different colors, so you are sure to find the perfect ones to accompany your decor.  

I happen to have a wood burning stove at home and I love it.  It isn't our only heat source, but the heater only comes on if we aren't home to make a fire.  When I saw this gorgeous piece at FaMESHed from Dutchie I just knew I had to have it in my home.  When I got home and realized there were poses and cuddles with it I got even more excited!  Everyone needs one of these so hurry to the event before it ends, you won't be disappointed, especially if you are still having very Wintry days and nights like we are in the mountains of Arizona.  

I am a little late for Valentine's Day, but if you follow my blog then you know any day of the year is Valentine's Day in the right relationship, which means these gorgeous new roses from Aphrodite need to be a part of your life.  The vases also come with accompanying hand held bouquets in each of the colors, and I promise you will be amazed at the life like quality of the flowers, I could almost smell their scent drifting through my home.

Now that I have let you all have a peek at some of the wonderful new goodies I have used to decorate my home I am off to chat with friends and catch up on the last three months I have been away.

The Decor Details

Build - Scarlet Creative - Nerites Home - RARE - Arcade June16
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/mountain%20view/130/3/22

Fireplace - Dutchie - Animated Stove @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/122/161/22

Serenity Style - A Love Touch Collection @ The Liaison Collaborative
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/199/170/22
Cabinet
Chair
Flowers Jars
Room Divider
Available separately or as a Fatpack
Hanging Heart - CIRCA - To the Moon & Back - Black - Part of the Kiss Me room collection @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/119/166/3002

Roses - Aphrodite
Dark Red Roses Vase
NEW MESH Roses Crystal Vase with texture changer and resizer
Pink Roses Vase
Two Color Roses Vase
White Roses Vase
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/211/10/23

End Table - Mirage - Moroccan Metal Side Table
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grand%20Isle/156/36/2001

Wall Signs - unKindness - Dreams, Soulmate, Love @ The Liaison Collaborative
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/140/193/22

Ottoman - CIRCA - Kiss Me Ottoman - PG - Black - Part of Kiss Me Collection @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/119/166/3002

Trees - Aphrodite - Valentine's Day Trees
Light Pink
Peach
Pink
Red
With couples menu, can also be used with the "experiences" feature on your land or SIM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/211/10/23

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~

Amidst the ruins of what used to be - Addams, Truth, Glam Affair, unKindness, The Epiphany, Izzie's

If you have traveled out west to Arizona then you know that the blending of cultures is sometimes almost seamless here with Spanish Missions falling to ruins on Native lands, and vice versa.  History has shown missionaries and the like bringing their Christian beliefs to the indigenous people of the West, with many embracing the new religion while continuing to follow their own traditions, making this area very rich in blended cultures.  I was excited to find The Epiphany up and running upon my return so I could do some shopping and do a little bit of catch up after being gone for three months.  And I was absolutely blown away by some of the offerings available only at the event, including this absolutely gorgeous ensemble from Addams.  With the release of unKindness's Pueblo Viejo for the event I jumped at the chance to pick up this outfit so I could put the Native Princess beside the Spanish Mission, creating a capture you can find duplicated throughout the history of art in the Southwest.

The Zara Collection by Addams comes with a necklace, bracelets, top and pants with several different color combinations as well as a RARE color, featured here on the top, at a reasonable pull price, meaning you won't break the bank trying to get your favorite ensemble put together.  I love the fit on both pieces and the detailing and texturing is absolutely exquisite!  If you happened to pass by the gacha and not stop do yourself a favor and head on back and grab yours today, I promise you won't be disappointed!  Truth has three different hairs available for The Epiphany all in one gacha, and I was tickled pink to get the RARE on my first pull, which means I am coveting the reds at the moment, and we know how much I love being a fiery redhead!  I love the flow and detailing on all three hairs but this one works well with most outfits with little cutting into the body, it is the perfect hair for a long, soft, silhouette, so hurry and pick one up for yourself!  

Upon my return I was delighted to see a trinket from Petit Chat.  The event has already ended but I know it will be making it's way to the store shortly and I think everyone needs to get their hands on this fantastic new necklace.  The Vintage Bows necklace comes in two versions, Heavy and Thin, meaning you will find the perfect fit, OH and it is Unisex as well, so even the men can have a casual, vintage look to accompany yours.  Every piece can be customized to your liking by simply changing the color, or playing with Glow and Transparency in Edit mode, making it an incredibly versatile piece of jewelry that just has to make it into your jewelry box!  And to complete the look make sure to stop by Izzie's and grab the Metallic Arrow tattoo to enhance your look once your picked up the Zara collection from Addams!

Decor Details

unKindness - Pueblo Viejo Gacha @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Runs through Feb 15th
75L a play
9 Commons
1 Rare
Exclusive for the Event - The Gallows (Copy NO trans)

Pictured here
Church - RARE
Building with Awning 2
Broken Building 1
Single Flag
Double Flag

Kaerri - La Joya Collection
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maven%20Homes/227/9/497
Fountain
Chiminia
Couch
Couch Throw
Mosaic Donkey
Chair

HPMD
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/HappyMood/88/91/22
Garden Tree 8
Garden Tree 9

The Fashion Details
Head - LeLutka - Simone 2.2 Bento
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

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

Skin - Glam Affair - Susan - Jamaica 2 @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Hair - Truth - Fire (LBrowns-Pastels-Reds) RARE @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

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

Tattoo - Izzie's - Metallic Arrow Tattoo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/115/125/31

Long Necklace - Petit Chat - Vintage Bows Necklace - 2 versions - Heavy and Light
Recently at an event so check the store
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rayne%20and%20PetitChat/63/83/30

Necklace - Addams - Zara #39 @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Top - Addams - Zara #25 RARE @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Pants - Addams - Zara #10 @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Pose - An Lar - Yolanda Series
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/84/74/22

Sometimes when you get lost, you find the most amazing things - unKindness, The Epiphany

As most of you know, I have had an unexpected vacation from Second Life and blogging since the start of November due to a slow recovery from surgery.  I am finally starting to feel like myself again which means I have been getting back up to speed with all of the new changes that have come to SL in my absence, and spending time playing with the new Bento heads.  It is almost like starting all over when you have been away for awhile but as the creator of unKindness said earlier today, "the changes and advances continue to challenge creators to try and do more," which I have to completely agree with, especially as I wandered out onto the grid the past few days.  Everything looks new, and it has even inspired me to push myself a bit further for the year of 2017.  I stated last year that 2016 was going to be my year of learning, I just never expected it to be more about my health than my future on Second Life, but I think this is the year I focus a bit more and start to spread my wings a bit.

I feel like I have been lost for the past few months, which most of you know is something I like to do anyway, to be honest, because blogging has become more than a hobby for me, it is where I can release stress and unwind while tapping into my creative side, hoping to find a bit of genius there, or at least brilliance! (winks)  One of the very first things I opened once I returned was the amazing La Viejo Gacha Collection from unKindness, that is currently available at The Epiphany, through the 15th of the month, and I just had to share it with you all!

Pueblo Viejo Gacha

75L a play
9 Commons
1 Rare
Exclusive for the Event - The Gallows (Copy NO trans)

Pictured Here

Church - RARE
Building with Awning 2
Broken Building 1
Single Wall
Gateway
Single Flag
Double Flag

The Epiphany

This amazing collection is perfect for a picture taking sim, or just an addition to your land, if looking to add a bit of rustic flair with a Spanish influence.  Each piece has very low land impact, meaning you can decorate without worrying about crashing your land or lagging everyone to death.  Each piece is incredibly well made with a wonderful attention to detail, with every piece created to accent the others, creating an entire town that flows no matter how you decide to put it together.  Do yourself a favor and head on over to the event before it's too late, because you won't be able to get your hands on the Gallows for the Pueblo Viejo set, as it is an exclusive to the event and won't be sold again!  

Kaerri - La Joya Collection
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maven%20Homes/227/9/497
Fountain
Chiminia
Couch
Couch Throw
Mosaic Donkey
Chair
Rug
Plates on inside wall

HPMD - Trees
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/HappyMood/88/91/22
Garden Tree 8
Garden Tree 9

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

~Jade~

And they called it puppy love...

Fall has definitely fallen in Second Life as Winter starts to nip at my heels here in Northern Arizona and I have to say I am absolutely loving the creations popping up all over the grid, including this stunning new Gazebo set from [CIRCA] and the ADORABLE Pupkin Gacha collection from unKindness!

[CIRCA] brings you two new release collections at their secondary main store, with the gazebo perfect for any season, and the wonderful accessories and pumpkin collection will turn any outdoor area into a Fall oasis, setting the perfect location to set up your Pupkins, from unKindness, which are currently only available at the current round of The Epiphany.  There are several colors and styles available via gacha, with The Princess and The Spartan being the RARES, which come with color change menus, meaning will always have your favorite puppy color combo!  I have fallen in love with them all, I think they call that puppy love, and I promise if you take a stroll by my land you will see these guys peeking out from every corner and around every tree!

The Decor Details

[CIRCA] - Clearview - Fancy Gazebo Set
Gazebo, 2 Planters, Lantern
15 Couples Animations
New In-store release
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Solaria%20Isle/117/135/25

[CIRCA] - Nature Valley Collection
Garden Bench, Garden Chairs, Pumpkin Stump with Rabbit, Fall Tree Stump Planter, Pumpkin and Leaf Pile Decor
New In-store release
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Solaria%20Isle/117/135/25

[CIRCA] - Pumpkin and Gourd Crate - Fall Gift '16
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Solaria%20Isle/117/135/25

unKindness - Pupkins Halloween Gacha @ The Epiphany
10 Commons, 2 RARES
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Serenity Style - MYCUF - Gold @ The Project Seven
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Instiga/107/63/4011

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~

Setting the scene for a perfect evening

The 4th Annual Rock Your Rack, presented by Models Giving Back, starts October 1st with all kinds of fantastic events planned, a hunt, a fashion show, and of course all kinds of wonderful and exclusive goodies for you to get your hands on with the proceeds going to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  Tonight I just had to show off this absolutely stunning dining collection from Spargel & Shine Homes, exclusively available at the event.  Whether you happen to keep your Second Life home open all year round, away from the seasons, or if you lean towards the more rustic, you are going to fall in love with the Mirabel Collection.  Each piece is expertly designed with an incredible attention to detail making this a perfect addition to that dining room you didn't know needed a makeover!  So mark your calendars, set an alarm or reminder and head on over to Rock Your Rack on Saturday and be one of the first people to donate to this amazing event!

The Decor Details
Build - Dust Bunny - Willow Farmhouse
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mockingbird/161/152/22

Dining Table, Chairs, Table Runner and Rug - Spargel & Shine Homes - Mirabel Rattan Dining Set
EXCLUSIVE @ Rock Your Rack 2016
100% Donation
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/110/140/29

Place Settings - Spargel & Shine Homes - Mirabel Place Settings and Flowers
EXCLUSIVE @ Rock Your Rack 2016
50% Donation
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/110/140/29

Wine - Spargel & Shine Homes - Mirabel Silver Wine Tray
Hunt Item @ Rock Your Rack 2016
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/110/140/29

Marble Table - Fancy Decor - Opulent Half-Moon Table - RARE (past Gacha item)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fancy%20Decor/155/152/23

Music - Fancy Decor - Music Book (past Gacha item)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fancy%20Decor/155/152/23

Candles - Fancy Decor - Candle Display (past Gacha Item)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fancy%20Decor/155/152/23

Oval Portrait - Fancy Decor - Handel Portrait (past Gacha item)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fancy%20Decor/155/152/23

Large Portrait - Fancy Decor - Beethoven Portrait (past Gacha item)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fancy%20Decor/155/152/23

Side Table + Ottoman - unKindness - Opulent Table and Ottoman
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Valley/128/128/2

Rock Decor - GOOSE - Love is a candle light (free gift)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oyster%20Pond/156/130/22

Brass Candle - [[RH]] Design House - Art Deco Style Candle (Butterfly)
Can't find a good Landmark :(

Female Portrait - Spargel and Shine Homes - Woman with Bouquet of Roses
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serenity%20Isle/128/128/2

Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women. 1 in 8 women, and an every increasing percentage of men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is currently no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival.

Models Giving Back is pleased to present Rock Your Rack, an annual fundraising event combining the best of SL Music and Fashion to support the work of breast cancer charities and raise awareness for early detection which is critical to a positive outcome for this devastating disease.

This year's 4th annual event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation providing mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need.

The 2016 Event is all together on one sim and involves 63 designers including 9 Gold sponsors:  AlaFolie, Athena Couture, Dulce Secrets, Emerald Couture, Empyrean Forge, LaVian & Co, phedora, Prism and Kultivate Magazine.  Along with these designers,  14 DJ's, 11 Live Musicians, 22 2D/3D artists, and 22 models will participate in the two week long event.

Events during the fundraiser include 9 fashion shows, 11 live musical concerts,  12 DJ dance parties, a 10L Hunt,  Two Silent Auction areas, an Art Exhibit organized by Kultivate magazine, Art Auction and 7Seas Fishing Tournaments.  Designers will be providing exclusive creations with 100% of the sales of those items going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with a fine selection of the newest and most popular designs donating a percentage as well. 

For a complete listing of events and more details on this year's event, please visit the website:  http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com

This year's event officially opens to the public on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:00am SLT and will close at 11:59pm SLT on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Together we can make a difference!

Those who are unable to attend but wish to support the cause, may visit the Model's Giving Back official donation page at https://fundraise.nbcf.org/mgb2016 where donations can be made directly using a variety of means.

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About Models Giving Back

Models Giving Back is an agency of professional, certified SecondLife models who give of their time and talents to raise funds for legitimate and verified SL and RL charities. 

Models Giving Back was founded in October of 2012 by Jamee Sandalwood after a previous agency dedicated to charity work was forced to close due to the owner leaving SecondLife.  Jamee felt the work that was being done needed to be continued and set out to lead the models that were already a part of the former agency into new and bigger endeavors at the newly created Models Giving Back.

To date the agency has partnered with dozens of designers and provided models for runway, print and other functions that support charities around SL.

Rock Your Rack is the creation of Jamee Sandalwood and is owned exclusively by Models Giving Back in SecondLife.

Models Giving Back CEO:  Jamee Sandalwood
Models Giving Back Logo:

Models Giving Back Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/ModelsGivingBack

Models Giving Back Flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/94469096@N04/

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About the National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor, Janelle Hail.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1980 at the age of 34.  At the time of her diagnosis, there was little information about the disease, and she was forced to make a decision about her health with few options.  After her treatment, Janelle made a commitment to help women around the world by educating them about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.  NBCF’s mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need.  This mission includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, and providing nurturing support services. 

www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your night, or day if you happen to live on the other side of the world from me, and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

~Jade~

Oh, the places you'll go...

Tucked away in a box, I'm sure in the bottom, wrapped in a blanket, is an eighteen year old copy of Dr. Suess's Oh, the Places You'll Go that I purchased when I found out I was pregnant.  The inside cover reveals the hopes and worries of a soon to be mother to her child long before his birth.  I dug through a few boxes hoping I would stumble upon it in the mess, but no such luck.  I wanted to reflect upon the words of a much younger me, but I will just have to peer into the dark recesses of my memory to locate those memories.  My son is my miracle child, since I had suffered through several miscarriages and had told I would never be a Mom; but life always has a way of tossing thing at you that aren't expected.  So at twenty-five when I was suddenly confronted with being pregnant, single and just starting a career, I made the decision that being a Mom was my highest priority.  A few months into the pregnancy I was at my favorite book store starting a collection of my favorite books from my childhood when I saw Oh, the Places You'll Go, and my heart skipped a beat and I grabbed the last one off the shelf, stopped to pay, grabbed a tea and sat down to inscribe it while my thoughts were fresh in my mind after seeing his little face on the ultrasound earlier that morning.  When you have gotten your mind and heart used to something, like not being a parent, it is difficult to switch your brain automatically.  It's like a waking dream where the one thing you had always wanted but KNEW would never come true is your reality.

I became incredibly agoraphobic because I was so worried someone would do something stupid and put my child in jeopardy, and towards the end I rarely left the house and when I did it was to the Doctor's with one of my parents driving.  And when he was born, the world opened up again and the natural wanderlust I have had since I was a little girl kicked in and I spoke to my baby boy about the world, and showed him photos of all the places I had traveled and prayed that I had passed this trait on and that someday he would want to travel far from home to find himself.  Little did I know when he turned eighteen that I would suddenly develop this incredible need for him to not stray far from home!  If there is anyone to blame for the College and University brochures coming in from as far away as Boston, it's me, and part of me is very proud.  He has spent most of his life in a small town with visits to much larger cities, and my stories of faraway places have painted a world outside Flagstaff that I worry may be a bit tainted by the rose colored glasses that come with age.  I think I am as afraid today of him leaving home and traveling as I was the day I wrote my hopes and dreams for him on the inside cover of that book.  And though my voice trembles a bit and my eyes might get slightly teary I still tell him I can't wait to hear the tales he will tell from all the places he'll go.

The Décor Details
Build - Dust Bunny - Willow Farmhouse
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mockingbird/175/142/25

Step Ladder with Books - Irrie's Dollhouse - Book Ladder - Dream Library @ The Chapter Four
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/86/133/1236

Fireplace/Bookcase - Irrie's Dollhouse - Bookcase Fireplace RARE - Dream Library @ The Chapter Four
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/86/133/1236

Rug - Irrie's Dollhouse - Braided Rug - Dream Library @ The Chapter Four
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/86/133/1236

Ottoman - Irrie's Dollhouse - Ottoman Table RARE - Dream Library @ The Chapter Four
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/86/133/1236

Record Player - Irrie's Dollhouse - Phonograph - Dream Library @ The Chapter Four
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/86/133/1236

Floor Pillows - Irrie's Dollhouse - Pillows - Dream Library @ The Chapter Four
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/86/133/1236
Gacha! Dream Library
•  100% Original Mesh
•  5 Commons, 2 Rares
•  Resize
65L/pull

Milk Jug Lamp - junk. - Metal Churn Light @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Floor Pillow - tarte. - Floor Cushion - Floral @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Megaphone - Nefarious Inventions - Megaphone @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Round End Table - junk. - Concertina Book Stool @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Plant - Nefarious Inventions - Trophy @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Hanging Map - tarte. - Traveler's Tapestry @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Vintage Mini Jukebox - %Percent - 1930's Deco Jukebox Radio @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sage%20Isle/191/17/2004

Plant Trio - Commoner - Staycation - Tray of Succulents @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Tin on Shelf - junk. - Vintage Perfume Tin @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Vases on Shelf - Commoner - Staycation - Geometric Vases @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Chandelier - unKindness - Little Bird Chandelier Light (Scripted)
unKindness is currently in the process of a move so check your search for the Landmark before you head on over!
Temporary LM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Valley/195/107/21

Paris Map - junk. - Plan de Paris @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Framed Quote - tarte. - Quote Print @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Basket - junk. - Sign Basket @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Clock - junk. - Pigeonhole Clock @ The Arcade - September
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/149/127/32

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always be true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home d écor 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~

Either coffee or a beautiful monster, you pick!

For the past couple of days my energy level has been at an all time low and all I want to do is camp out in bed or on the sofa and watch movies all day.  Which, if you have been following along for a bit, you know that is just not possible in my life!  Luckily today was a late start for the boys, which means I got to sleep in for a little while, and didn't have to rush.  After dropping them off at 10 I decided to take a drive for a cup of coffee and along the way decided to do a bit of Pokémon hunting, yes I have fallen prey to the game.  I decided to try and see what my guys would do in a gym, and without the boys to help me celebrate, I won!  Now this may seem like no big deal to the majority of the world, especially to those who haven't succumbed to the little bastards yet, but I was all kinds of excited and just might have called my best friend to brag, who, by the way, thinks I am a total and complete nut.  With a bit of a spring in my step I grabbed a coffee and came home to get to work on blogging, organizing and SHOPPING, since I seem to have had no time to pick up anything for myself this month.  I picked up a few cute things, which I will be showing off either later today or tomorrow, but first I just had to share this amazing jewelry set from Virtual Diva with you all.

I am wearing the Majestic Collection, in Onyx Mix and as you can tell, they are gorgeous, large pieces perfect for those end of the Summer low cut dresses.  Each piece is wonderfully created with an amazing attention to detail, making them a perfect addition to your jewelry box.  When I first came back to SL I stumbled onto Shakeup! cosmetics who I am happy to say have continued to follow the trends into mesh heads making these STUNNING glossy, dark red lips for LeLutka heads.  The sets comes in a variety of shades, often in at least two different palettes so take the time and head on over to the store and check out all the different appliers, I am sure you will be surprised!

The Fashion Details

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 - .Shi. - Valiant
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/After%206%20Days/99/38/17

Lips - Shakeup! - Anja Gloss for LeLutka - Dark Palette
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Harmony/126/43/2071

Jewelry - Virtual Diva - Majestic Collection - Onyx Mix
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Domain/115/230/4005

Top - i'piteme - Anna Fringe Halter Top - Tons of colors to choose from, as well as Crocheted or Solid
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Damar/215/233/2

The Décor Details
Build - unKindness - Modern Retreat
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Theory/90/130/21

Art, Chair - unKindness - Modern Bleak Set
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Theory/90/130/21

Clock - unKindness - Chic Wall Clocks
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Theory/90/130/21

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~ 

Celebrating the bounty of Summer

There is a certain something about the start of August and the ever looming presence of Autumn right around the corner.  The days are still warmed by the rays of the sun while the nights have a crispness to them, hinting of the frosts not soon behind.  Schools are back in session this week in Arizona meaning the streets will be quieter, as well as my own home.  And everywhere you look, the flowers are in bloom; the squash have shed their flowers and are growing into their beautiful yellows, greens and oranges; tree branches lay heavy with their fruit and the various bushes are beginning to show their first berries; a true celebration of the bounty of Summer.  In my mind, this means it is the perfect time of year to head outside for your Summer closing parties making sure to grab as many fresh fruits and vegetables as you can while they are still fresh and not tainted by a can, jar or bag.  If you are looking to put together a stunning, garden party then make sure to head over to Collabor88's Birthday round, which opened yesterday, and pick up this absolutely AMAZING new dining collection from unKindness.

The Garden Soiree set comes in one set for the table, and then an accessory collection. The benches come in 3 colors and one plain, and the place settings come in 3 colors with the branches and candles the entire collection comes together to make a perfect dining nook in any backyard, especially when surrounded by the Wrought Iron Fences, also from unKindness.  I had to put up a couple trees from HPMD for a few lights and of course the fantastic Dreamer and Festival Lights from CIRCA.  I had to venture off my land to set up this gorgeous little area, but you can bet I will be taking a few things off to add this all to the land before the first frost hits!

The Décor Details

Table, Seats, Place Settings, Candles, Branches - unKindness - Garden Soiree Set @ Collabor88
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/170/193/1086

Fence - unKindness - Wrought Iron Fence Set - Rust
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Theory/90/130/21

Telescope - Random Matter - Telescope - Gold (Past Arcade item)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mercy%20Falls/136/146/31

Moon and Star Lights - CIRCA - Dreamer and Festival Light Art
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aurora%20Vale/172/91/38

Orange Trees with Lights - HPMD - Tree 08
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/HappyMood/88/91/22

Yellow Tree - HPMD - Tree 07 A
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/HappyMood/88/91/22

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

~Jade~