If you happen to be a lover of the Gothic, or purple, or a bit of both then you really need to head over to Swank before they close their doors, and pick up this absolutely stunning new set from [CIRCA], exclusively available at the Swank event.
Everything pictured here, minus the build is available at the event, including the Trio Candle set on the fireplace mantle, that is a gift at the event. Every piece is incredibly well designed and the textures have wonderful depth and color throughout. Each piece has a bit of Gothic charm to it, complete with a few spiderwebs tucked away in just the right spots. If you happen to be decorating at the last minute for a Halloween party or just adore Gothic inspired decor then head over to Swank this weekend, I promise you won't be disappointed!
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!
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!
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!
"The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason, he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything." Friedrich Nietzche
A beautiful woman is something many take for granted as being vapid and easily manipulated, which makes her in all reality, incredibly dangerous. But a beautiful and intelligent woman is probably the most dangerous creature on earth, male or female, you won't ever see her coming. She ends up with the house, the money, and the car right before she disappears into thin air, leaving you aching and wondering how you could be so dumb. But don't worry, you won't be the first or the last of her victims so at least you might find someone to drown your sorrows with because this is the kind of woman who will never get caught!
Table - DRD - Special Agent - Secret Table (opens to reveal a weapon) @ Collabor88
Gun, Case on Floor, Box of Bullets, Loose Bullets - Soy - Pocket Gun and Prop Set @ Collabor88
Bars of Gold and Silver - A.D.D. Andel - Metal Bars @ Collabor88
Safe - A.D.D. Andel - Safe - Open - Black @ Collabor88
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!
With all the turmoil going on in the world as of late a prayer I heard many, many years ago keeps finding it's way into my brain. With it being Christmas I couldn't think of a better time to share it. As most people know I am an incredibly spiritual person but I find dogma to be the biggest issue for anyone with religion. So I offer this up with no particular God or faith in mind, just a prayer I put out there in hopes of peace around the world.
The days are slipping away quite quickly and before we know it Christmas will be upon us. If you are like me decorating the house for the Holidays is a chore and sometimes it ends up being Christmas Eve before there is a tree up, and that's only if we are going to be staying in town. If my son and I will be away, like this year, I can promise you that there will be no tree up in my home, or decorations. I actually hate taking them down so much that I have been known to leave them up for far too long, and well, before I get called out by my friends, the tree was left up for 16 months, once upon a time. This is how much I truly hate putting up and taking down decorations. However, the hassle is far less on SL and I have been a decorating fool!!! But who wouldn't be with all the goodies from current events on the grid?! If you haven't heard, the 2015 Holiday Expo, A Frozen Christmas, a Relay for Life production opened yesterday with 4 sims to wander through and literally 100's of goodies to get your hands on, all for a wonderful cause! Park Place has three releases for the event, with two of them featured below.
The French Walnut Study collection comes with the Bookcase with Accessories, Desk, Chair, Rug, Desk Lamp, set of two Table Books, and a set of Desk Reference Books and are only available as part of the Silent Auction for the event, so make sure to check out the website and the boards at the location to get all the information. The fantastically over sized Wood and Linen Ottoman comes in two versions, one with couples and single poses and the other with just single poses, making it perfect for any abode. The Ottomans are Park Place's exclusive design for the 2015 SL Holiday Expo with all or part of the proceeds going to benefit Relay for Life, so take the tele below and go pick up yours today, and make sure to check out all the other amazing offerings around the sims from some of your favorite designers!
"If I were asked to name the chief benefit of the house, I should say: the house shelters day-dreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace."
Gaston Bachelard
Dreamer's Hideaway
For over a year and a half now, since my return to SL, I have felt very unsettled. I was an untethered balloon being tossed about by the winds of change. Though many a time I have had a place to call home, it was always shared and I felt like a squatter. For a few months now I have had my own land and for most people, a home. Something felt off... The houses were always too big, and I only decorated one or two rooms; or they just didn't fit with "me." I have set up and taken down three different homes now and I was beginning to think I would never feel at home on SL, which was breaking my heart. Last week, the night before FaMESHed opened I wandered by Seraphim to check out the gallery and when I laid my eyes on the the new collection from Tromp Loeil a scene began to create itself in my mind and off I ran to the event to pick up the Tulia Greenhouse and it's accessories. Between the greenhouse, unKindness's release of the Stiks Lights at FaMESHed, last month's round of Epiphany and the Gacha Garden, I realized my perfect attic eclectic style would come together nicely in this intimate space. I greatly modified the greenhouse to accommodate all of my knickknacks, books and various pieces of furniture, and yes I love the cluttered look. I don't need anything more than a small space to entertain friends in, or to just sit and relax.
“Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration.” Charles Dickens
A Dreamer's Hideaway
"The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned." - Maya Angelou
Just in case you all missed the hype from the last round of The Gacha Garden, I am going to let you in on the secrets! The Gacha Garden is a whole new experience where every machine has a Seed of Inspiration gift after 20 pulls! Seriously ONLY twenty plays!! Now I know many are skeptical and I know I was at first, thinking I would get 20 of the same simple item in the gacha and then the Seed of Inspiration. This was not the case, and as you can tell I had a great time and picked up oodles of new items for my home and for my wardrobe. I promise you will not be disappointed, so HURRY!!!!
It has been 10 years now since I had to stop working due to illness but at this time of year I am reminded of the double life I used to lead, well at least it seemed that way. I spent most of my days in a suit talking to Doctors, Lawyers, Police Officers, Judges and people with Serious Mental Illnesses who also happened to have substance abuse problems. It was very stressful but it was what drove me and inspired me. But when you deal with intense issues on a daily basis you have to find a release, and mine was found in my faith and spirituality. I am a tad bit high-strung at my best and I tend to wear masks well, which means that no matter the situation that arose I kept my cool until I opened the door of my home and stepped inside my space. As I kicked off my shoes I lit Sage, or an incense and often ended up standing near the smoke, breathing deeply I would let the day melt away. As I put together this new ensemble from POSH PIXELS I was reminded of those nights as this is something I would have had hanging in my closet for work; combined with the gorgeous Moon Magnifiers from Pure Poison at this round of Collabor88 and the scene was set. Well, I should really say mood, since this happens to be my bedroom so the scene was already set...just waiting now for the moon to rise.
The Peyton ensemble which consists of the dress and boots, and the matching jewelry set, Leaves of Change are currently only at the September round of Fashion Limited, which means there are only 250 copies available! The event started on the 5th and ends on the 30th but with all the items being limited releases the sooner the better! The texturing and detailing is fantastic and the entire outfit is perfect for the upcoming Autumn with its deep reds, golds and browns. Do yourself a favor and head on over to the event today and get your hands on this beautiful ensemble, and if you too are looking to decorate your house in a way that better represents your spirituality then make sure to head to this round of Collabor88. The theme is Muted Coven and you will find this wonderfully mystical table, accessories and rug from unKindness and the Moon Magnifiers from Pure Poison available for you to get your hands on at AMAZING prices, so what are you waiting for?! HURRY!!! I hope you enjoyed another little peek inside my world and don't mind me, I am off to relax for a little bit with a massage and then later tonight, trust me when I say, I will be having a conversation with the Moon.
From time to time during this season I have been caught by many a person dancing in the sunbeams as they trickle through the curtains. The chill of the evenings has set into my bones now and the sun seems to warm me from the inside out and keep that fire inside me lit for the coming Winter. As I was flipping through my new pose set from Le Poppycock at Chapter Four to show off this gorgeous new ensemble from AnaMarkova Designs, I giggled a bit because this pose really made me think of how I must look when people catch me dancing and singing with the sunbeams in the living room.
The stunning, new, Ava ensemble is only available at Designer Showcase in Camel and Pure and includes the top, skirt and shoes. Meaning you don't have to end up chest high in discarded shoes trying to find the perfect match! Which is always a HUGE plus in my book as sometimes I find myself drowning as I try to find the best shoes for an outfit. On a daily basis I can be found in the Phases collection from Cae that I picked up over the Summer for all kinds of reasons. First, well, they are the moon in its different phases AND you can change the metal texture AND wear them individually or all together; making them incredibly versatile. But of course my love for them is deeply seeded in my relationship with the moon. Since I picked them up at separate events you will need to check the store to grab yours!
As everyone knows, I recently moved into my new home on SL and needless to say most of my photos have been done inside it. I continue to move things about but I am very happy with my little cottage by the lake. My bedroom is by far the most appointed room in the house, and it is where I spend the majority of my time now, as I truly wish I could have this as my nest in real life. If you haven't made it by FaMESHed or The Arcade yet this month then let this be another little reminder! The house and book accessories are only available from 8f8 at The Arcade in the Storyteller's Burrow gacha and trust me when I say it is well worth the L. I do have to say, I actually got all the pieces and didn't have to break the bank, which was a nice surprise compared to other machines. The beautiful table and mirror combination is an exclusive from unKindness at the current round of FaMESHed. The Autumn Vanity Set includes the table and mirror, cushion with poses, and a wreath set. So do yourself a favor and head on over and add this amazing piece to your home today!
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run;
To bend with apples the moss’d cottage-trees,
And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core;
To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells
With a sweet kernel; to set budding more,
And still more, later flowers for the bees,
Until they think warm days will never cease,
For summer has o’er-brimm’d their clammy cells.
Who hath not seen thee oft amid thy store?
Sometimes whoever seeks abroad may find
Thee sitting careless on a granary floor,
Thy hair soft-lifted by the winnowing wind;
Or on a half-reap’d furrow sound asleep,
Drowsed with the fume of poppies, while thy hook
Spares the next swath and all its twined flowers:
And sometimes like a gleaner thou dost keep
Steady thy laden head across a brook;
Or by a cider-press, with patient look,
Thou watchest the last oozings, hours by hours.
Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they?
Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,--
While barred clouds bloom the soft-dying day,
And touch the stubble-plains with rosy hue;
Then in a wailful choir the small gnats mourn
Among the river sallows, borne aloft
Or sinking as the light wind lives or dies;
And full-grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn;
Hedge-crickets sing; and now with treble soft
The redbreast whistles from a garden-croft,
And gathering swallows twitter in the skies.
Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your night and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion and decor trends work for you!
It is one of those months where half of my luck is good and the other half is well, bordering on somewhere between crappy and abysmal. Which I guess is kind of par for the course as of late. As I was browsing through a favorite page on facebook today I found this little meme that made me laugh much louder than I probably should have, " My credit report said,"return everything you just bought, except the hooker heels...you're going to need those." If you are like me, then this rings true at some point in your life. Lucky for all of you NoName has FABULOUS new shoes as a group gift for you to pick up, and check out this amazing new jacket and tank combo for SLF&O group, which means you won't have to be hanging on the street corner contemplating a new lifestyle anytime soon!
As always you can count on a fantastic HUD with lots of options for the shoes and the jacket/tank combo meaning you can mix and match them with your favorite jeans or skirts, or in my case the ripped jeans also from NoName. Do yourself a favor and head on over and check out all the wonderful goodies available at the store. Psst...it's that time again at Glint for The Mega Hunt meaning there are 40... yes F O U R T Y different gifts to pick up in the store for 5L each. There are 14 female gifts, 14 male gifts and 12 unisex gifts hidden through the store all marked by different colored beach balls, so check the board at the front of the store and get your hunt on!
Over the last year being involved with We Love to Blog I have fallen in love with Pulcino's nail designs and their newest release is no exception so head on over to the Sequin Event before it closes its doors on the 15th for this gorgeous set named Cognition, which isn't the only offering there so check out all the new releases for the event.
House - Storytellers Burrow; Stairway to Knowledge; Whiskey Set; Table Lamp; Old Rugs; 8 Minute Mints; Lantern Cage; Old Chair - All from Storytellers Burrow @ The Arcade
Wreath - unKindness - part of Autumn Vanity Set @ FaMESHed
Map - NOMAD - Antique World map - A
Now that I have looked over my finances and realized how much of a hole I have ended up in with my income being $300 short this month I think it's time for a stiff drink, oh look the whiskey is right here! Cheers and I hope you enjoy the rest of your night and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!
You know when you are going along just fine, life is good and the ONE has finally slipped from your every waking thought until something stupid suddenly brings the one who broke your heart crashing into your memory? The last couple of days fall into that category. Here I am thrilled with my new home and finally feeling like I am settled on SL after a year and a half and BOOM; all I can think about is the person I wish I was sharing it with. Which in all reality, is just a stupid thought, but yet there it is. Wandering the rooms thinking how much he would love it and how much I wish he could see it. But that ship sailed years ago now, and even our friendship finds it hard to stay as real life pulls him further and further from our online life. I actually contemplated banging my head on the desk, but with as hard headed as I am, I really do think I might have broken it, the desk that is. So of course I headed upstairs to my platform to get away from the memories for a bit and happened upon this gorgeous new bodysuit from *LX*.
Can't remember to forget you
Lex, of *LX* is making it a mission to see what we can do with our mesh bodies and how mesh clothing fits with them, and when you need layers etc., this bodysuit comes in several standard mesh sizes as well as others for mesh bodies. I am wearing the "Small" and not the Maitreya size however, because I didn't have to have as many alphas activated, so make sure to try the size for your mesh body, the Fitted and the standard before making a decision. The Gothica bodysuit is available in several colors and is wonderfully detailed on the top with awesome hot pants, which of course I just had to pull out my CFMB (if you don't know what that means then ASK, because I am NOT explaining!) to complete the look! This is a new mainstore release, so head on over today and grab yours and check out the other fantastic creations from *LX*!
Pose - Le Poppycock - All Angles - B @ Chapter Four
House and Interior - 8f8 - The Storytellers Burrow @ The Arcade
Today I sit and wonder if you ever look to the sky and think of your Bella Luna or if I have faded from your memory. Always chasing my sun through the sky, rarely to catch a glimpse hoping one day to once again dance in his shadow.
I have a feeling that being a vagabond without a permanent home is a problem that many of us have faced over the years in Second Life, and for over a year and a half now that has been me. Yes, I know that epitomizes the boho lifestyle, but it really wasn't my intention. I am quite fond of my semi hermit-like lifestyle and having a home and a place to nest is incredibly important to me. Hitching a ride for a place to change clothes and take pics suited my needs for blogging and I enjoyed being around my friends but at some point I knew I was going to have to put down roots and establish a homebase. This was the week and I am now a proud owner of land on SL and my dreams are coming true. I spent hours just sitting in my new treasures from The Arcade with a soft smile, feeling like I was finally home. The boxes aren't quite all unpacked yet, and I know everything will probably move around a thousand times before I am truly happy but at the moment I am more than content. As the sun started to set on the sim I noticed a few twinkling lights in the distance and realized someone had fireflies flitting about on their property across the lake and the feeling of "home" was intensified as I was suddenly transported back to the Summer nights of my youth. And of course, with nostalgia came the words and notes to a song that refused to stop playing in my head as I tele'd upstairs to my platform to unpack some goodies. Apparently, luck was on my side as the first box I opened fit my mood and the song dancing through my head perfectly!
This gorgeous new Boho outfit from Hudson's Clothing Co. will surely put you in a flirtatious mood for whatever you have planned in the next few weeks before those of us in the Northern Hemisphere have to start preparing for Fall and Winter. The top comes in a variety of sizes along with a Fitted option, and the skirt has a built in resizer with touch ensuring a perfect fit every time, including for those of us with mesh bodies, as the ensemble comes with the OMEGA system as well. Do yourself a favor and head on over and pick yours up today and join me in feeling very Boho chic!
Pose - Le Poppycock - All Angles - A @ Chapter Four
Dock and Boat - 8f8 - Pier and Boat - RARE @ The Arcade
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance
A foxtrot above my head
A sock hop beneath my bed
The disco ball is just hanging by a thread
(Thread, thread...)
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
(When I fall asleep)
Owl City - Fireflies
Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!
