Sunshine and Rays

 

‘Heatwave’ just fits the feel of summer for me. Amber Mark

So I’m here!! I did not quit. I promise!! I’ve been away from blogging for a little while. I know that it has been awhile. I needed to step away and do some things in real life. I have a very good friend who gave birth and I have other family adopting. And I had a close friend whose father landed in ICU.  It has been a very emotional summer and roller coaster. That is definitely for sure.

I want to say it feels so so so good to sit down behind my pc and be able to blog, after such a difficult…happy few weeks. Life can really be so so busy and complicated.. and well just beautiful at times. I took time to be there for loved ones and wait for calls… and spend late nights with friends in real life. Social media is an amazing tool and helps me to stay connected in my real life, but it also means that at times.. I do become busy with people that I have known over the years.

When I finally sat down behind my Pc to create a picture, I knew that summer was just the ticket. I really could use a moment to relax. I’ve had a very long summer. So I did what any person stressed out would do. I created a beach on my land of course. I had never built a beach so it was definitely a learning experience. I was so confused at first, BUT in the end.. by golly I got it!!! It’s really fun to learn new things, even if it is virtually.

To make this beautiful scene with me bathing in the sun, I went to my go to designer… Eliavah. She made this super super super sexy outfit. It’s called Star Dancer Attire. There are a ton of hues to pick from. And this WIG… this wonderful sexy flirty wispy ..romantic hairdo is from Exile. You can find it at this latest round of Collabor88. My chair is from soy, which you can also find at Collabor88. I really like this lounge chair. The texture is gorgeous. And it’s the perfect addiction to any summer home. My cute little animesh crab is from MishMish. I think it’s super cute. It moves back and forth, smiling away. MishMish always makes the cutest items. I may be just a tad bit addicted. My gorgeous bag is from pilot, which holds all the necessary accessories. My little beach ball, there in the background is from Kata0nik. It really does help to make any beach pop. Unfortunately my radio is no longer available, but you can find all of these other items down below in my credits, for further info.

 

Credits

Hair–Exile –Into You by Kavar Cleanslate–Collabor88 July 2019
Top, bottoms, and arm bands–Eliavah –Star Dancer Attire–e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Crystal Heart Fair July 2019
Crab–MishMish –Cutie Crab Decor –by Aime Takaaki–Collabor88 July 2019
Chair–Soy –Outdoor chase lounger by 5oч (soyoy)–Collabor88 July 2019
Radio–Standby Inc–beach Radio Cheeky by StandbyInc–no longer available
Beach towel–Granola –Solana’s Beach blanket–by Kimbra Iridescent–mainstore
umbrella–Granola –Solana’s Beach umbrella by Kimbra Iridescent–mainstore
beach bag–Pilot –beach Bag by Kaz Nayar–mainstore
Beach Ball–Kata0nik –beach ball by シ (katat0nik.pidgeon)–mainstore
Pose–EIdolon –beach lay pack by Cade (gcade)–marketplace

 

bed and breakfast

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. Hal Borland

 

Nope, I didn’t quit. I actually met to write this blog awhile ago. I’ve had a few issues with second life crashing on me and my power has not been great this past week. I actually lost power, trying to take this picture. So seeing it done, I’m truly happy. Hopefully my luck gets a bit better with my next photo :P.

There are a lot of events in this photo, featured above. So lets begin. My dress, hair, and shoes are all from collabor88. My gorgeous dress is by Ison, which I paired with a pair of shoes by Pure Poison. And my hair is by Opale. My bed, bookshelf, and mirror come from Ariskea. The speaker in the background is by mishmish, and the picture of a person outlined is by Fancy Decor, all of these items are available from Collabor88. The curtains, flower frame, cabinet, lamp, and tray with a grapefruit, and book on the table are all available at Uber and it’s by Dust Bunny. I just love decor from Dust Bunny. I always seem to end up buying it. My vanity is from Access and it’s by Build works Decor. The cake is from an event called Spring Flair 2–and from Ariskea. The chair, bunny, rug, stool, and pink vase of flowers all come from Kalopsia, which are available at Fameshed. The tray in the background is by granola, and you can also find this item at Fameshed. The strawberries, and the bag are also available at Fameshed. Whew, I know there’s a lot of new products in this photo. I have bought quite a bit of furniture lately inworld. I can’t say no to a pretty pink flower or light airy spring time decor. Overall, these are the events that you don’t want to miss out on: bliss, fameshed, Uber, Collabor88, and Access. And now for my quote……

The quote above is a wonderful reminder that things don’t always last forever. There’s always change in life. Winter comes and goes. There’s the hope of new life and new beginnings in spring. No matter what hardship a person goes through, there’s always solace in change. And for me, I welcome spring, and change. I’m inviting the warm air of spring to grace my sim. It’s time to bring flowers into the world and let go of the cold.

I hope that you all have a wonderful spring break and be safe out there. Enjoy the blooming flowers and maybe a chocolate bunny. Happy shopping 🙂

Before I go, I want to make a quick note. I meant to make this blog post earlier, but I’ve been dealing with power outages, and storms. It’s part of the reason why this post is late. I’ve also had some issues with second life.. like most people lately. I’m hoping no further issues come along. Crossing my fingers……..

Be Kind To One Another

Cheers,

Violet

Credits

hair–Opale –Sheila Hair by Tony Mila (tonyamilavskaya)–Collabor88 April 2019
Dress–Ison–trench dress by Harry Hyx–Collabor88 April 2019
Shoes–Pure Poison–Gina by Shaleene Kenin–Collabor88 April 2019

Decor
Bed–Kalopsia –Serene’s Cali King Bed–by Isabeau Joelle Robin (isabeau.baragula)–Collabor88 April 2019
Tray with grapefruit–Dust Bunny –Sweet Dreams Morning Tray by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)—Uber April 2019
Tray with vase with champagne–Granola –Beatrice Wooden Tray by Kimbra Iridescent–Fameshed April 2019
Strawberries and champagne–Vespertine —treat yoself set by Vespertine (amelie.knelstrom)–Fameshed April 2019
Book shelf, potted plant, and books on it–Kalopsia –Serene’s set by Isabeau Joelle Robin (isabeau.baragula)–Collabor88 April 2019
vanity–BuildWorksDecor –Vanity Set by Ediz Moonwall–Access April 2019
Flower Frame—Dust Bunny –Sweet Dreams Wall Art by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–Uber April 2019
Potted plan on floor–Dust bunny –Sweet Dreams Fiddle Leaf Tree by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–Uber April 2019
Curtains–Dust Bunny –Sweet Dreams Curtains by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–Uber April 2019
Lamp–Dust Bunny –Sweet Dreams Lamp by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–Uber April 2019
Dresser–Dust Bunny –Chest Of Drawers by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–Uber April 2019
Pink flowers–Ariskea –Doucy–Magnolia Flower by Seo yun (diaxm)–Fameshed April 2019
Mirror–fairest of them all—-Kalopsia –Serene’s Mirror by Isabeau Joelle Robin (isabeau.baragula)–Collabor88 April 2019
Speaker–Mishmish –Spring Garden Speaker–by Aime Takaaki–Collabor88 April 2019
Framed outline of person–Fancy Decor –Capo Figure Drawings by Jake Vordun–Collabor88 April 2019
Chair–Ariskea –Doucy Fabric Chair by Seo yun (diaxm)–Fameshed April 2019
bunny pillow–Ariskea –Doucy by Seo yun (diaxm)–Fameshed april 2019
Table–Ariskea –Doucy by Seo yun (diaxm)–Fameshed April 2019
White books–Dust Bunny–Sweet dreams books by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–Uber April 2019
tea mug–Kalopsia –Tea Mug by Harper Jade Robin (shawneese.offcourse)–mainstore
Cake–spring Flair 2–Roses Cake by Seo yun (diaxm)–Spring Flair 2 April 2019
Rug–Ariskea –Doucy–by Seo yun (diaxm)–Fameshed April 2019
Green stool–Ariskea –Doucy by Seo yun (diaxm)–Fameshed April 2019
Magazines–Fancy Decor –Capo Magazine stack by Jake Vordun–mainstore
Bags on the floor and box with necklace–Vespertine –Treat yoself set by Vespertine (amelie.knelstrom)–Fameshed April 2019
Pillows–Dust bunny –Dust Bunny–Dreamy outing pillow pile by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–Mainstore
Suitcases–Kalopsia –Hilly’s suitcase Chair by Isabeau Joelle Robin (isabeau.baragula)–mainstore
croissant–Dust Bunny –Dreamy Outing croissant sandwiches by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–mainstore
Pose–Rk Poses –Maya by Neva Xenga (nevacrystall)–mainstore

 

I know this is a ton of credits. I want to thank all the wonderful creators for making such beautiful creations ♥

 

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

Sweet Dreams

 

 

A heart without dreams is like a bird without feathers. Suzy Kassem

I have been really busy this past week in all worlds. I’ve taken pictures and built sets. And I finally get that moment to really sit down and think about this blog post. As soon as, I saw the backdrop from foxcity at Collabor88, I knew right away that I would make a dreamy post with sweet treats. So I really have looked forward to this post.

Normally on Valentine’s day, I send out photos ..a valentine’s day card. But this year, I indulged in sweet treats in real life, savoring each wonderful bite and I really did just enjoy the day. Instead, I opted for a delectable treats and a day of rest instead.

I love valentine’s day and wanted to do a month of sweet dreamy posts. I wanted to get lost in the moment of happiness. And maybe make a post inspired by legally blond. I love that movie. And I would be lying, if I said that movie wasn’t my muse. It totally was. There’s a scene where Elle Woods is sitting in her bed eating chocolate, after a break up. I think many people have gone through that upset. For some reason, second life seemed to curse a lot of my friends this past month. And that scene is one that always comes to mind, when I think of break ups–maybe because I’ve been there before. Who hasn’t?

This month has been nothing of love and hearts inworld for me personally, but in my dreams..and my pictures it was sweet sailing. So I let my love of all things sweet inspire me and a scene covered in pink–despite the sadness. I think even in that scene.. one can see the hope. Her friends coming to pull her out of her funk. Second life can be like that…so much. We go through a hard break with a friend, significant other, partner, etc, and we get Elle Woods in that moment. But it’s nice to see the hope through our friends.

What made my valentine’s day sweet inworld? It was my friends saying things that I needed to hear… not what I wanted to hear. It was the people who surrounded me in all things pink and reminded me that mistakes don’t define you. Anger is only temporary. And there are moments of calm. So maybe you have been touched by the second life Valentine’s Day curse. This post is for you my friend. I’m here to say, this too shall pass. Keep dreaming sweet things. Maybe indulge in something sweet in real life. If you can’t have that sweet treat in real life, maybe opt for something that you love to do instead. Whatever you do, just make sure to do something that makes you smile. And remember forgiveness is important, not for the other person, but for yourself. Holding on to anger and resentment only hurts us that much more in the end.

I came to the conclusion of what to write by a show called One Day At A Time. It’s about a Latino family living in Los Angeles, with all of its ups and downs of life. In one of the episodes, there was a woman struggling with anxiety. Recently, I’ve dealt with my own anxiety, during bad moments of pain. It can be scary and hard, especially when you can’t breath. But it was in that moment, I realized the importance of second life being a calm place. This isn’t a space where I want to be angry at anyone. My body makes me angry enough. This isn’t the place for it. And in that, I found forgiveness. I forgave anyone in that moment, because anger no longer served me. I can only hope that moment of clarity comes to others. It’s a gift. And if you seek a peaceful second life, it all starts within.

Before I end this blog post, I want to go into my fabulous outfit. My shirt, cardigan, skirt, and shoes are all by the fantastic Eliavah. She has really out done herself with this outfit. The texture and colors are so pretty. I felt soft and feminine. I just want to go out in the town and party the night away in this outfit. My skirt, cardigan, and shirt are available at Collabor88 and my shoes are for purchase at Equal10. Various pieces of my decor can be found at Collabor88. For more details, please check out my credits below.

Credits

shirt, skirt, cardigan- Eliavah-Dragonsilk–Elivavah–by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Collabor88 February 2019
Hair–Exile –Lana by Kavar Cleanslate–Collabor88 February 2019
Earrings–LaGyo–Claudette by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 February 2019
Necklace–LaGyo–Claudette by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 February 2019
Shoes–Eliavah –Dragonsilk–Eliavah by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Equal10 February 2019
Decor

chocolate bars on left–Plaaka-Assorted Chocolate Bars by Zazie Daviau–Collabor88 February 2019
Chocolate bar with bits of fruit–Plaaka–Chocolate Bar mix by Zazie Daviau–Collabor88 February 2019
Noet Champagne bottle with heart straw–Tentacio–Pink champagen Sensual Set by May Tolsen–Equal10
Pink Mug with Macarons–Disorderly.–hearty snacks by Rogue Falconer–Collabor88 February 2019
Chocolate covered strawberries and champagne glass–Disorderly –Hearty Snacks by Rogue Falconer–Collabor88 February 2019
Stand of Macarons–Granola –Gimme Some Sugar Macarons by Kimbra Iridescent–Collabor88 February 2019
Bowl of truffles on white table–Plaaka–Chocolate truffles by Zazie Daviau–Collabor88 February 2019
Macarons in cake stand with mug of macarons–Disorderly –Hearty snacks by Rogue Falconer–Collabor88 February 2019
Pictures in Frames–Silence–Lady Rose Silhouette Prints by Madeline Lumin (madelinelumin)–Collabor88 February 2019
White table–Mudhoney — Faye End Table by Rayvn Hynes–Collabor88 February 2019
Chocolate cake on stand–Granola –Gimme Some sugar cake by Kimbra Iridescent–Collabor88 February 2019
Pink and white flowers with champagne in white box–Tentacio –Senusal Box by May Tolsen–Equal10 February 2019
Pink Macarons–Tentacio–Macaron love by May Tolsen–Equal10 February 2019
Cloth–Plaaka–cloth by Zazie Daviau–Collabor88 February 2019
Roses on strand —–half deer–Faerye Rose Garland by Halo (halogen.magic)
Pink curtain, flower board–foxwood–Fleur Curtain and backdrop by Dani (nina.helix)—Collabor88 February 2019
Pose–foxcity poses–selfie–by Satomi Masukami–mainstore