Things in Bloom

Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine. Jack Ma

I’m going to keep this blog short, because I need to. I’m sorry everyone. When I feel a bit better, I’ll write a long post.

However since there are so many events featured in this post, I want to go over them very briefly. As you can see a lot of items came from this month’s bloom event. I also visited Collabor88, whore couture, kustom9, shiny shabby, and FaMESHed. Whew, yup I did some major retail therapy. I also bought a ton of items from Tentacio. I keep loving everything they create lately. It’s just flat out beautiful. Ariskea has also made some really great items. Nutmeg is a long time favorite of mine. I can’t rave about them enough. I buy everything they make. I’m not even ashamed. Foxwood, Apple fall, Granola, and HEXtraordinary also made some great pieces that all work really well together. My hair from SINTIKLIA has also become a new favorite. I love their hair. My pants from cynful are extremely elegant, and my top from Bombshell is incredibly sexy. Last but certainly not least is my pose from Cuca Designs, which is featured at whore couture fair. It only has a few more days so you will have to hurry. I have to say that she has made a handful of very sweet poses and they really are incredibly wonderful. All of the items in this picture will be used again. I’m certain of it. Truly, designers.. I’m looking forward to spring. All of your creations have been very beautiful. Thank you for making pretty pretty pretty things for me to buy ♥

Be kind To One Another

Cheers

Violet

Credits.

puppy in basket–Foxwood–Lilly puppy basket by Dani (nina.helix)–N21 March 219
Branch with flowers on book–HEXtraordinary –pink dogwood branch by Corwin Lacourte–Bloom March 2019
Book with flowers–Tentacio –flower memories by May Tolsen–Bloom March 2019
flower envelope–Tentacio — flower memories rose envelope by May Tolsen–Bloom March 2019
Scrap book–Tentacio –travel with me memories by May Tolsen–Kustom9 March 2019
Suitcase, magazines and lotion–Tentacio –Travel with me luggage by May Tolsen–Kustom9 March 2019
papers with daisy heart, and book with cranes–tentacio –Flower memories Daisy Memories by May Tolsen–Bloom March 2019
Bag with flowers–Ariskea –Folia flower paper bag by Seo yun (diaxm)–faMESHED march 2019
Hat on top of newspaper–Nutmeg –Disarray Newspaper & Hat by Neva Xenga (nevacrystall)—Shiny Shabby March 2019
Dresser–Ariskea –Clarity Dresser by Seo yun (diaxm)–Kustom9 March 2019
Basket with flower on dresser–Ariskea –Clarity Birdy cage by Seo yun (diaxm)–Kustom9 March 2019
Inspiration wall art–Ariskea –Clarity Frame with quotes love by Seo yun (diaxm)–kustom9 March 2019
White vase with white flower–Apple Fall –Wes Village Magnolia Arrangement by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–N21 March 2019
Pink teapot with flowers–Granola –willow teapot planter soft pink by Kimbra Iridescent–Bloom March 2019
Hanging plant located near quote–Ariskea –Hanging Plants by Dani (nina.helix)–Kustom9 March 2019
Circular flower wreath decor–HEXtraordinary –pink dogwood wreath by Corwin Lacourte–Bloom March 2019

What I’m wearing

Hair—SINTIKLIA –Milan by Sintiklia (sintikliasims)–Collabor88 March 2019
Shirt—bombshell –Gemma by B O M B S H E L L (bombshellqueen)–Collabor88 March 2019
Pants–Cynful –Trinity Trousers by Cynthia Ultsch–Collabor88 March 2019
Pose–Cuca Designs –Sweetie by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Whore Couture March 2019

Happy Valentine’s Day

 

For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. Judy Garland

credits

Bed scene
Lingerie–ED (E-clipse design)–Suzie bra, panties, and stockings by мiss Ť ™ (thetra.blackheart)–Collabor88 February 2019
Pose–Cuca Designs–Delicate by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pop Up pose fair February 2019
Mirror–Mudhoney–Faye Mirror by Rayvn Hynes–Collabor88 February 2019
Bed–Bueno–Sundown Bed by buenosl–Collabor88 2019

Love will find a way through paths where wolves fear to prey. Lord Byron

credits

Bathroom backdrop–Florix–Vintage Cool Bathroom by Dyana Rain–(includes tub, backdrop, cabinet, and mirror)–Equal10 February 2019
Pose–Cuca Design–Love in the tub by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pop Up Pose Fair Event February 2019
Medicine Cabinet–apple Fall –Petit Ami Medicine cabinet by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore
bath brushes in container–Apple Fall –Bath Brushes in milk glass jar by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore
Lotion–Apple Fall –Bathroom Lotions by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore
Candles on cabinet–apple fall –Scented Candle by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore
Makeup brushes–Apple Fall –Make-up brush assortment with horn jar by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore
bath bombs–Apple Fall –Coral Lid Jar with bath bombs by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore

Avi’s ..both naked as can be, but parts are hidden.

So I really wanted to write this post up earlier, but real life decided to steal me away. Sometimes real life has a way of soaking up your time. I’ve been had real life appointments and responsibilities. But I’m here now, so that’s the important thing. This blog will be a little short, since I am pressed for time.

In the wee hours of the morning, I was going talking about Valentine’s Day and my love for it. One of my favorite and few childhood memories came on this lovely day. When I was a kid, a teacher had a Valentine’s Day party. We put bags on the back of our chairs, people brought in food, and drinks. It was the very first time that anyone said that they had loved me–who wasn’t family. They had blond hair and wore a hearing aid. I was a kid. I remember  learning about it and what it meant to be going deaf. Since my Aunt was losing her hearing, I always wanted to know more. It was a card, a candy heart, and a simple I love you from a childhood classmate. To me…that’s Valentine’s Day and it has been ever since–not the flowers, expensive chocolates, or jewelry that the media would have you believe. It’s just love. And I have celebrated every type of love on that day–family, friends, and pets. I never limit it to a special someone. Love should always be celebrated.

That loving feeling inspired a pop up Pose Fair event. It ends soon though, you’ll have to run to that LM, if you want to get that last minute pose of love for that special someone. These two poses are by Cuca Designs. I have to say they are some really beautiful poses. I have a lot of love for them. Some of my favorite poses are couple poses. I love the ones that show those tender moments.  After the pose fair ends, both of these poses will be available in her mainstore. And I will share that link down below. In my photo with the blond, my lingerie is from Collabor88 by E.D. This month’s round is absolutely amazing with hearts, pink, and red. It really gets the grid in the mood to spread that love around. The bathroom is from Florix and available at equal10.

Before I close this blog, I want to touch on a subject that’s been bugging me. I had someone tell me that not every resident would get my blog, and I’ve let that one comment really bug me. While this is true, not every person will get my long ramblings about life, there will be some people who do. Since, there are people that I know who started to follow me because of my blog. I had that brief moment where I wanted to just scrap everything and hide. But I had to stay true to myself. Life lessons that apply in all worlds, inspirational quotes, and anecdotes about my life. It’s all relevant in my choices for second life. Never underestimate people. It’s something that I’ve learned from the virtual world. Also a very long time ago, I had a mentor tell me that when you write anything, you have to connect to the audience. In my experience, the best way I know how to connect with people is the human experience. It took some friends convincing me to keep going and keep doing what I love to do–which is to take pictures with my heart and match those pictures with words.

What we say can effect people. And even I forget how my words matter–negatively and positively. Sometimes we have to see past the opinions of others and do the things that make us happy–especially in second life. And I tend to be happy creating these blogs. I’ve had a pretty rough go at it, these past few months. One of the things that has made me happy, is the ability to log on and be creative. I get to think about things that make me happy–movies, music, and pictures. It’s those positive things that help me through difficult times. So if I let someone get to me, I let them ruin this, which is sad since it helps me in my real life. I’m writing this because I want to send the message that no matter what others think, never stop doing the activities that bring you joy. I leave you with this as my closing thought.

Be kind to one another,

Cheers,

Violet.

Upside down Christmas

 

I like to turn things upside down, to watch pictures and situations from another perspective. Ursus Wehrli

As the year comes to a close, many people find themselves looking back in the past. Maybe sometimes, they even see things with new eyes. And I am no exception. I’ve been looking at things differently too.

I’ve been a little obsessed with pictures that can be flipped upside down and viewed as another picture–in another angle. A long time ago, when I was in grade school, I had a teacher put a picture in front of the class and ask… “What do you see in this picture?” Many of us saw a witch, but many people saw another picture, yet both answers were correct. Even this week, I looked at a rock near a pond, but when the picture was flipped upside down, it didn’t look like a rock near a pond. I also googled upside down Christmas trees (who knew this was an actual thing!). This all started my own little project that I’ve been working on for about a week.

Since I was on a kick about upside down pictures, I decided to create my own. Many may see everything falling towards the ceiling, but yet if you flip it right side up…… You may see a girl leaping through the air and about to jump on ….someone, kicking things out of the way–perhaps a loved one being greeted at the door. It’s all about perspective. It’s how we interpret the world around us that truly matters. It’s how we see situations that happen to us. Our view may be entirely different than how others see things. I think that’s an important part of second life–how we view things that happen to us….vs. how others see things. It truly makes a difference. After a year has passed, we have new eyes and a new perspective on the events that passed.

This past year, I’ve had amazing experiences inworld, but I have battled demons in real life. Life is a beautiful thing, because it is always changing. Second life and real life move in cycles. Meaning… demons will be silenced. Amazing experiences come to an end–and then there are only new beginnings. There will be new people and new opportunities.

Despite the hope of the future though, there’s always the shadow of the past to contend with. It can leave bitterness in its wake. Bitterness can be accompanied with fear. It’s like moving to take a step, but putting your foot right back where it was. Fear can stop you literally in your tracks. Bitterness can make you turn away from new people, opportunities, and experiences. I think that’s one of the  hardest things in life, not letting negative emotions rule you. We all have to find ways to overcome the past. There’s no one right or wrong answer. Everything comes in time. The thing about time is that it’s always moving forward… never backwards. And we all will move forward one way or another, so why not silence that fear and bitterness—replace it with hope. We hope for a better tomorrow, because there are bound to be more good moments ahead of us.

So for 2019, we should leave the fear and bitterness behind us, lets drink to hope and love instead. We should move forward to the days ahead of us, because in the end…. time is precious. Lets not waste it on negative emotions, lets party and celebrate all the good things and hopeful new beginnings.

And that girl in the photo falling and yet leaping for a loved one–both are right. Holidays never go as they are “suppose” to. It always leaves us grasping for more into a free fall, yet we’re always grounded by the people… or even furry little animals that love us. Toast to love and hope this New Years. The best part of any story is always love and hope.

Before I end with credit, I need to make a quick mention of some great events. This dress can be found at Collabor88, but you will have to hurry since a new round is soon approaching. My hair and shoes can be found at uber, and my bow choker can be found at the naughty or nice event, check out Eliavah’s mainstore to get the hud. And I have to thank Cuca Designs for this really great backdrop and boxes, they added that special something to my picture of packing up decorations. For further info, please check out my credits.

Happy a safe and very Happy New Year!!

And don’t forget… Be Kind To One Another,

Much Love,

Vi XOXO

Credits.

Hair bow–LaGyo–Merry Headpiece by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 December 2018
Hair–Lamb–Wildflower by Lamb Bellic–Uber December 2018
Choker–eliavah –Holly Choker by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Naughty or Nice hud event, December 2018
Dress–Rebel Gal –Speed It Up Velvet Dress by Jourdan McMillan (jourdanmcmillan)–Collabor88 December 2018
Shoes-Gos–Haute Chic Stilettos by Gos (gospel.voom)–Uber December 2018

Decor
Backdrop–Cuca Designs & Illuzion –New Beginnings by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–mainstore
Armoire–Foxwood–Amelia Armoire by Dani (nina.helix)–Uber December 2018
Gold Vase with white flowers–Kraftworks –Trancoso flower vase by NODNOL Jameson–Uber December 2018
potted flowers–{ANC}–friedwildberry petit pot 2014 gift by aki69–not available
Wall Snowflake–tarte –Snowflake Light–by Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–Uber December 2018
Snow globe with snowflake—ariskea –Lilia Snow Globe Magic by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Hanging stars on armoire–ariskea –Star String Curve by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Closed box–Cuca Designs & Illuzion –Single box rectangular by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–mainstore
Glass Ornament–Apple Fall –Ornament Metallic Confetti–gold, copper, silver, ribbed cone (blue, cherry, and mercury) by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore
Tree picture–action–Elf Food Groups Chalkboard by Maz Pixel (marilynmonroe.munro)–Arcade 2017 gift (not available)
vase with tree branches–tarte–Holiday Twig Vase by Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–mainstore
branches on table–Pilot–Candle branches by Kaz Nayar–mainstore
Lamp–tarte–Knox Floor Lamp Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–mainstore
Oh Holy Night Frame–tarte–holy night frame by Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–mainstore
string star lights–ariskea –Lilia Stars String Lights by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Frame with yellow background and white leaves–Ariskea –Lilia Frames and Prints by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Tree lights on the floor–Maxi Gossamer –Fairy Lights Floor by Maxi Gossamer–mainstore
Tree–Jian –Christmas Tree 2017 by JIAN (jiansl)–mainstore
Corner Chair with yellow pillow–ariskea–Corner nook by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
books–peaches –The Bates Chair Book Candle by lα peтιтe peαcн (imaginerabbits)–Uber December 2018
side table–ariskea –Lilia Octagonal table by So Young (diaxm)–Uber December 2018
Sled–Goose–Holidays Sledge Merry Christmas by Tyrek Skywalker (tyrek)–mainstore
Red Chair–Peaches –The bates Chair by lα peтιтe peαcн (imaginerabbits)–Uber December 2018
black table–tarte–Kensington table by Alessandra Donato (alixxbella)–mainstore
Hamster in stocking–Mishmish –Hammies and stocking by Aime Takaaki–mainstore
Open boxes–Cuca Designs & Illuzion by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–mainstore

Christmas Love

 

 

Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy. Sai Baba

I once had someone tell me that .. I never have to explain myself. And I think sometimes..especially in second life, I don’t have to. I tried to decide what to put in this latest blog post, and I’ve written it a bunch of times. I finally have decided not to post in detail about my struggles. I am going through things that are difficult and struggling at this time. Thank you for your patience.

However, I will touch base with a few things though, in regards to flickr and tumblr. Some know about the impending changes on tumblr.  Flickr has gone through a few as well. I tried to post a picture a few days ago, but the middle arrow was gray to me. I don’t post restrictive photos often, but I air on the side of caution in regards to lingerie or anything sexual in nature. Since, I don’t post restrictive content often… it could have been like this for the longest time and I just didn’t know that you can’t link the picture directly to a blog post.

I love blogging and I would hate worrying about my flickr page, so I’m careful. The US imposed a bill making companies responsible for the content on their websites. Meaning, if sex trafficking were to be found on their website, the government would hold the website responsible. So websites have now been responding with strict rules or new rules all together in regards to content.

As much as I enjoy taking scandalous photos from time to time, I will be careful from now on in regards to my blog. Since I do air on the side of caution and I have worked hard on my blog for quite some time, I will try to make everything as pg as possible on my page. Hopefully that law will be looked at again and changed, since I think this punishes users and not the criminals that they’re seeking. I will link an article speaking about the law. This is the reason for why so many sites are changing their rules. I’ve seen a lot of second life residents react to the rules (such as tumblr), but not question why it’s happening. This is the reason that it’s happening.. unfortunately.

The reason I will air on the side of caution is because once censorship begins… one has to wonder where it will stop and one has to wonder how it will effect them. Meaning, I do not want my flickr shut down due to sharing my inworld pictures on my blog (even though I highly doubt that will happen). Again, I am just being careful. Better safe than sorry.

And I will touch base on one final thing, before getting to my credits. I am struggling in my real life. I have bad days. I have good days. Little things can seem bigger than they really are, because of those bad days. So if things upset me, I will tend to back off. I’m not doing it to upset anyone. I am doing it for my own mental health. I’m going through enough in real life and sometimes stepping away from an upsetting situation, until I’m in the mental space to handle it is mandatory. I would hate to say or do something that I regret. Again, thank you for your patience at this time.

Article about a controversial new law

Be Kind To One Another

Cheers,

Violet XOXO

credits

violet

Hair–Exile–Monet by Kavar Cleanslate–collabor88 December 2018
Bra–Mossu–Fuzzy Bra by Stephen (akirakiyoi)–Collabor88 December 2018
Panties–Mossu –Fuzzy Panties by Stephen (akirakiyoi)–collabor88 December 2018
Decpr

Rug–Nutmeg–Just a bunch of pillows by Neva Xenga (nevacrystall)–Mainstore
Geen pillow–Sayo–Punchline Pillows by Kayami Osakki (kaysha.piers)–Epiphany December 2018
Tree on right–Soy–Tree Nut Lights by Soyoy–Collabor88 December 2018
Radiator–Second Spaces –Cozy Corner Radiator by Elle Kirshner –Collabor88 December 2018
Decorative–Second Spaces –Cozy Corner tassel by Elle Kirshner–Collabor88 December 2018
Basket–Second Spaces –Cozy Corner Basket by Elle Kirshner–Collabor88 December 2018
Hanging Tree Decor–MG (Maxine Gossamer)–Wishbringer Snowflake Mobile by Maxi Gossamer–Collabor88 December 2018
Brownies–Eliavah –Peppermint Brownies Platter Gold by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–collabor88 December 2018
Glass of Champagne–ChicChica–Glass Of Champagne Deco by Lilo Denimore–Collabor88 December 2018
Plate of strawberries and cream–ChicChica –Strawberry Dispenser by Lilo Denimore–Collabor88 December 2018
Champagne bottles–ChicChica –Bottle of Champagne by Lilo Denimore–Collabor99 December 2018
Lights on Fireplace–Soy–Fancy Flower String Lights–by Soyoy–Collabor88 December 2018
Stockings on Fireplace–Merak–Holiday Socks by Aɳa Stone (annellystone)–The Arcade December 2018
Fireplace–Apple Fall–Clifton Cast Iron Fireplace by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore

Pose–FMD–Reserved–by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–FMD Exclusive

Male Model
Pants–Lenox–Arctic Pants Navy by Leviathan Flux–TMD December 2018

Dancing In the Moonlight

 

See flickr for bigger picture

 

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. Dalai Lama

In the last month, I’ve had nothing but appreciation for the people around me in both worlds. A friend who gives me more time for things inworld, when pain rules the day. A friend that remembers my birthday and does something sweet for me out of the blue inworld. She selflessly gave a gift to a stranger. A friend who dances with me virtually, which brings a smile to my face. Or even a special person that makes me laugh on the hardest of days. Those people … I may not know everything about them and it’s okay not to know everything about them. It’s the kindness in them that I see. I can see their heart and spirit in their being, for me that’s a huge deal. Healing isn’t just medications and physical therapy. Healing can be how we treat one another in times that are hard physically, emotionally, or financially. A smile and helping hand can do so much for someone. Real life brings pain and truly hard days. Grueling days are ahead of me. I will be tested, but it’s nice to log into a space where my spirit is lifted. And this is a thank you and a word of appreciation for all that you do for this stranger. I wouldn’t know what I would do with out you all.

In the spirit of appreciation, I want to share another message. I’ve heard lots of people who don’t give themselves enough credit, thinking they are important. That’s the thing about life, you are important. When you help someone in even the smallest way (opening a door for someone for example), you are important. Your spirit, laughter, friendship, kindness are all important to the world. A person doesn’t have to be bigger than life to be important. Even in a virtual space,, you’re important to others. And also, people will make mistakes, but people are not defined by their mistakes. It’s more important what you do after the mistake was made. We are all on a journey in this life and there will be speed bumps. It’s learning how to ride over them that matters most, and appreciating the people who help you get over those little road blocks.

And one more thing before diving into this month’s shopping. I heard a quote that really hit a chord with me. If you worry about all the bad things, you deny yourself the ability to enjoy all the good things. You miss out on the good that happens around you. It’s really true. Of course, there are going to be bad, awful, and horrible days, but we have to notice the good that surrounds us. For me, it’s the kindness that others have shown me in the past month. My heart would not be as full without you. So thank you to all the friends inworld who have shown me kindness, when I needed it most. ♥

Okay, now I can talk about the fun stuff. Pose Fair is still going on, so if you haven’t picked up some great poses, please head over there. A great friend and creative pose maker created this pose called Thrills pose pack. It’s by Cuca Design. The creator is a dear friend of mine. She just happens to be a really great pose creator. I hope you enjoy her poses, just as much as I do. Next we have my top from Mossu, which I love and adore. It pairs beautifully with the skirt from The Secret Store. The top and skirt are both available at Collabor88. You will have to hurry though, since there’s not much time left. Finally, my boots are a new marketplace release from Utopia@Design. I am a little obsessed with her boots. I can’t lie. I really recommend this designer. The attention to detail is fabulous. The building in the picture is by Nomad and I really really really like this rotunda. It’s probably going to stay up awhile on my land. It was the perfect addition to my creepy graveyard. Finally, lets talk hair, I absolutely love this hair by besom and it’s available at kustom9. I can’t recommend these events enough. I adore them.

I hope you enjoy the spooky events across the grid and the fantastic shopping. So bring a friend and enjoy the shopping and maybe stop by Ironwood Hills for a spooky hunt.

As always, be kind to one another.

Cheers, Violet.

credits

Hair–Besom –Teddy Bear by Coco West (kattington)–Kustom9 October 2018
Boots–Utopia@Design–Halloween– by Elisabetta Hyun–new release available on the mp
Shirt–Mossu –Amanda by Stephen (akirakiyoi)–Collabor88 October 2018
Skirt–The Secret Store –Fiona Belted Skirt by Maylee (maylee.oh)–collabor88 October 2018
Guy
Jacket–Gabriel–long jacket and open shirt by Takuya Jinn–older gacha&mp
Pants–Gabriel–Cotton pants by Takuya Jinn–older gacha and available on the mp
hat–Contraption –Standard Noble Hat by Walton F. Wainwright (faust.steamer)–mainstore

Pose–Cuca Designs–Thrills–by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair October 2018

Decor
Grass–{anc}–slight wildgrass by aki69–mainstore
Building–Nomad–Mystic Rotunda by Pira (piraiyah.novikov)–collabor88 October 2018
Tree–++Half Deer++–Deadwood tree–by Halo (halogen.magic)
Grave–Floorplan–Salem Memorial Headstone by Tegan Serin–fifty linden friday October 12th 2018
Bats–Florix –Bat Tempest by Dyana Rain–Salem October 2018