New beginnings

 

 

 

 

And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. Rainer Maria Rilke

The holidays were a whirl wind. They had the ability to sneak up on me, when I least expected it. Before you know it, I was ordering presents, sending out baked goods (made by someone else of course), and wrapping gifts to place under my tree. I blinked right into a new year. Christmas day was a complete blur. New Year’s was a very welcomed new Beginning.

I usually do a year in review. But last year was one of those years.. I have no problem forgetting. It seemed like if it could go wrong, then it did. I had a close friend of mine tell me recently that not all years will be great. Some will be awesome. Some will be rough. Some will be frustrating.. Some will be.. well you get the point. The only thing you can do is fight like hell for happy moments and make the most of them.

I am working hard in real life and in second life to just be happy at the moment. Taking pictures is part of that process, so ..I really enjoyed taking this picture. And I hope others can see that. A few years ago, I always went out for New Years. I really wanted to portray that party scene with this picture. I couldn’t do that without the latest events, which leads me into my next topic…

The pose fair opened and this round seems to be even better than the last, and my favorite.. collabor88 also opened. A friend of mine has some really fun poses for sale. The poses in the picture are from Cuca@Design and the backdrop is from Illuzion, which are all available at the pose fair. My outfit is from collabor88 and the male in the picture is wearing an outfit from TMD event. ANDDDDD… GENUS. We HAVE to talk about the genus head. If you were part of the beta head, before it hit the store for sale, you get the baby face bento head FOR FREE! You just have to go to redelivery and it will be in the folder, to unpack. I was super excited to get the head. It isn’t featured in the above photo… but stay tuned. If you like any of the items featured in the above photo, please check out my credits.

Okay before I forget this, I want to make a quick note. Recently.. and bear with me, I watched a Taylor Swift concert on Netflix. Say what you will, about her…but her show was a lot of fun to watch. She talked about having a reputation. And there’s been a lot of discussion about reputations (it’s the name of her stadium tour). A reputation is none of our business. People will say things. Work hard. Ignore it. Your friends will know you. Sometimes you just have to focus on yourself and not worry about what is said about you. Work hard. Be good at what you do. People will love you. People will hate you, but how you feel about yourself is way more important. Her performance was just sort of magical… but I have a thing for dancing and singing. I like a good show. And… can someone please make a gold snake microphone.. kind of love that…  Yeah I had to write this article.. because that microphone was awesome. Also, I think it’s always good to have your own experiences with people, before you judge them–but that’s just me. The picture above was inspired by her concert. Oh and… always take anger and put it into something productive♥♥♥ Okay.. now that my thoughts have exploded on this page….  go shopping and buy those awesome things!!

Just Be YOU!

Holidays can be a really difficult time of the year for people. So I’m urging people to be kind to one another.

Cheers,

Violet XOXO

rings-Yummy–comfy cozy ring set by Polyester Partridge–collabor88 January 2019
Nails–Euphoric –Superstar Bento Nails–bydemi Placebo Kinky December 2018
Glasses–Random Random Matter–Kwan Glasses by 슬기 sᴇᴜʟɢɪ (nikohl.hax)–Collabor88 January 2019
Hair–EXILE–Talia by Kavar Cleanslate–Collabor88 January 2019
Head–Genus–Classic Head by GENUS Project-Official Account (genusproject)–mainstore
Top–JustBecause –Vickie Top by Annie Melson–Collabor88 January 2019
Choker, Earrings, Necklace, long chain, natural stone necklace–LaGyo Marla by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 January 2019
Pants–The Secret Store –Meya Leather Pants by Maylee (maylee.oh)–Collabor88 January 2019
Decor
Backdrop–illuZion –all night backdrop by Zorian Daines—Pose Fair January 2019
Female Pose–Cuca@Design–Female Dances Vol 1 by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair January 2019
Male Pose—Cuca@Design –Male Dances Vol2 by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair 2019
Confetti Strands long–Dust Bunny –Glam Celebration by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–mainstore
Circle Confetti–++Half Deer++–Pastel Confetti by Halo (halogen.magic)–mainstore
Happy New Year balloons–Goose–Happy New Year Balloon Set by Tyrek Skywalker (tyrek)–old gacha item
balloons on floor–Foxcity –Blush Balloons by Satomi Masukami–mainstore
Balloons behind new year balloons–{anc}–Pom Poms Balloon by aki69–mainstore
Clear balloon on right with confetti in it–Apple Fall –Confetti Balloon Gold by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore

male model
Shirt–VRSION –RV32 Jacket by Rain RV (badon.rain)–TMD January 2019 (The Mens Department)
Pants–VRSION –RV32 Pants by Rain RV (badon.rain)–TMD January 2019

 

Gold heart balloon–Mishmish –Foil balloon Heart by Aime Takaaki–mainstore

 

Quick note.. For the best results with the poses, please make sure to take off all huds and turn off all hand controls through the main and the hand hud . The right hand of the pose is suppose to have straight fingers. I tried multiply times with the Firestorm viewer and the only way to get the fingers to straighten was to take off every hud and turn off hand movements. My apologies to Cuca@Designs. I tried turning them off the hand pose through the maitreya hud and the separate hand hud, but it failed. And I did not realize it until the picture was posted.

Towards the Light

 

 

Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you. Walt Whitman

This past weekend, I had some time to read some poetry. I wanted to read some Walt Whitman and came across this quote. It really spoke to me. I think focusing on the positive and leaving behind the negative helps to guide us to a better place. Sometimes we all need those little reminders (especially around the holidays). It’s easy to focus on the chaos of having a ton of people around or even the past with those people. But it’s important to focus on the moment… the ability to have a meal with people that you’re close with. As you can imagine, I have thanksgiving on my mind. So my pictures may reflect that a little bit, like this one–a nice sunny autumn day. They are always a welcome break from the cold gray winter days, and it’s important to focus on those sunny moments too, rather than take them for granted.

As you can see, I’m a bit reflective. It is the month to reflect and be thankful for all the good things that surround you. There is good in the world, even on the darkest of days. But we have to always look towards the light to let it guide us. Maybe it’s the sunshine that breaking through my window, after a month of rain. I feel pretty good about that sunshine.

Because I am a bit happy, I wanted to capture a joyful and restful picture. I really love this outfit. Honestly, if I could wear this in real life, I would. It’s just that good. It’s so cute. To make this wonderful outfit, you only need to head over to Collabor88 and Anybody. You’ll have to hurry though, because the Anybody event is about to close. My shirt is from Tetra, my jeans are from JustBecause, and my hair is from lamb, which can all be found at Collabor88. My makeup is from Euphoric, which you can find at the AnyBody event. I want to take a brief second to talk about makeup. I have always loved the makeup from Euphoric, so I was thrilled to see that they are making makeup applier for the Genus head. Makeup is not just an sl passion of mine. It really carries over into all worlds. So I love that there are options becoming available for the genus’s head.

If you like any of the items pictured above, please check out my credits below. Also this photo was taken at Elysion. It’s a beautiful sim…and also why there is no furniture included in the credits below.

Please be safe this holiday weekend and enjoy being with loved ones–and some good food.As always, Be Kind To One Another.

Cheers,

Violet xoxo

credits

Hair–Lamb–bliss by Lamb Bellic–collabor88 November 2018
Shirt–Tetra–Sabrina blouse by NataPorolo–collabor88 November 2018
Jeans–JustBecause –Wilma Jeans by Annie Melson–Collabor88 November 2018
Eyeshadow–Euphoric –Ajda Eyeshadow by demi Placebo–AnyBody November 2018
Lipstick–Euphoric –Asia lipstick applier by demi Placebo–AnyBody November 2018–For Genus’s head.

Lazy Morning

 

 

Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own; and from morning to night, as from the cradle to the grave, it is but a succession of changes so gentle and easy that we can scarcely mark their progress. Charles Dickens

I’ve been quiet lately. And I’m a little late blogging this post. But, I had some living to do. It’s important to remember to enjoy moments and taking them in. Today is a snow filled lazy day. So here I am blogging away and enjoying the picturesque ambiance of silence in the snow. I generally hate snow, but I’ll take my lazy day. So like my day, my picture captures a quiet hopeful morning with breakfast in bed. Of course, I could never create such a picture without the help of designers and their amazing creations.

I’m going to jump right into the thick of it and talk about all those lovely events. Collabor88, Uber, Fameshed, and equal10 are all featured in this lovely picture. My hair is from doux which can be found at equal 10. My shirt came from Uber. My boots are from Uber and by Utopia@Design. The bed, 8 tracks, furniture, food items, and dishes are from collabor88. There are also a few food items from Uber as well. My skirt is from collabor88. The nightstand is from Fameshed. I would go into everyone of these items in detail, but real life is sneaking up on me. BUT, you can find all the lovely details for these items in my credits section, down below.

Generally, my blogs are a little longer, but I have been dealing with lack of sleep. So my pillow beckons me for a nap. BUT, I do like to add a moral or something important in my blogs. With Thanksgiving coming up around the corner, I wanted to again emphasize the importance of enjoying life. Family can be crazy. Friends can be difficult sometimes. BUT, these people in life are so important. It’s important to take a moment and enjoy the season… find something to be thankful for and cherish it. Every season has its beauty. Don’t let it pass you by.

Be kind to one another,

Cheers,

Violet XOXO

Credits

Boots–Utopia@Design–Noemi by Elisabetta Hyun–Uber October 2018
Hair–Doux–Lilly–by Dᴀᴠɪᴅ Cᴏᴏᴘᴇʀ (dam1710)–Equal 10 November 2018
Skirt–Jeune by Rowne –Khloe Leather Mini by Justice (justice.topaz)–Collabor88 November 2018
Blouse–JustBECAUSE –Ursala Blouse by Annie Melson–Uber October 2018
Hat–LaGyo –Verushka Hat by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 November 2018
Ring–LaGyo –Veruschka ring by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 November 2018
Earrings–LaGyo -Veruschka Tassel Earrings by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 2018

Lamp–Random Matter –Swag Lamp by 슬기 sᴇᴜʟɢɪ (nikohl.hax)–Collabor88 November 2018
Kettle–Vespertine –Cosy Enamel Kettle by dead inside (amelie.knelstrom)–Collabor88 November 2018
Pumpkin Pie Slice–Vespertine –Slice of leafy pumpkin pie by dead inside (amelie.knelstrom)–Collabor88 2018
Soup–Dust Bunny –Homemade Soup , mug of soup–by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–Uber October 2018
Breakfast table–What Next –Wintertime Sled Server by Winter Thorn–Fifty Linden Friday Nov. 8th 2018
bedside table–DaD–Victoria Besides table by sheerpetal Roussel–Fameshed November 1st 2018
Bed–DaD–Phoenix bed–by sheerpetal Roussel—Collabor88 November 2018
8 Track Player–Second spaces–Flashback 8 track by Elle Kirshner–Collabor88 November 2018
8 track tapes–Second Spaces –Flashback 8 tracks tapes by Elle Kirshner–Collabor88 November 2018
Fruit Plate–Vespertine –autumn fruit platter by dead inside (amelie.knelstrom)–collabor88 November 2018
Tea cup–DaD–Victoria cup of tea decor by sheerpetal Roussel–fameshed November 2018

The Lovers

 

 

“Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.” Khalil Gibran

I know it’s early for another blog, but what can I say? There’s so much good stuff out right now. I just had to do another post…… you know to validate all my shopping. Seriously, the grid has been hopping with events. It’s a little late in the evening… very late, so this post will be a little short.

Some may have noticed links to music, I include them because music is part of blogging for me. It’s insanely relaxing to blog with music…and I like sharing. I have been on a very big hip hop/R&B kick for the last week or so. In the area that I grew up in, this genre of music was really popular. And I’ve been spending time in real life with some long time friends. We busted out the music and partied with BBQ, one very sunny day. This song reminds me of that weekend.

Now, for my title, it’s still my tarot card series. This picture is inspired by the lovers card. I was also inspired by….cough..cough…cough… The Red Light District event—-not to mention a few other events. But, I have to mention those events, because they were so good. I’m just going to blabber away where everything is from because there are so many of them.

To begin, my shorts are from Eliavah. I found them at equal10, which is a fairly new event. I’ve been to it a few times and I have to say it. I kind of love it. So definitely go to Equal10 and check out Eliavah’s merchandise. Just Because created this tube top with an option of having a ruffle or without, which was perfect for this outfit. The shoes are from Vale Koer which is now out along with the tube top at Collabor88. Now moving along to the male model, he is wearing an outfit by Gabriel at TMD, to include the shirt and pants. His necklace is from Real Evil Industries. I’ve never heard of this company, until now, it’s called Zoom, which created his glasses. His hair is from Doux. It’s called Troy and now on sale at Man Cave.

And finally, the furniture is next. The bed is on sale at The Red Light District and it’s by Krescendo. The lights are from Ariskea and the chair is by second spaces. You can find the chair, and lights at Collabor88–and my tube top. Last, but certainly not least, my backdrop came from a new company called House of Shade, which is working with foxcity. Speaking of which, my pose is from Foxcity.  I highly recommend every item, and event listed.

Whew… that’s a lot of stuff for one post. Thank you, if you’re still reading this. I know it’s a lot of events, but there are some really great things out for sale and a lot of wonderful events. There’s a lot of information in that second paragraph. So you can always check down below at my credits.

Finally..finally finally, this quote is so meaningful to me. I agree so completely. Love. I could say a lot of things about love, but I do need to end this blog in a reasonable amount of time. For me, it shapes my entire world. My whole reason for being here is to love. Love gives us life, honey. And without it, there would be a world of darkness. It’s wonderful to give and receive love in all its lovely forms. So love each other harder. And if you hate someone, love them enough not to do harm. Love is a wonderful emotion and it makes the world go round.

Be kind to one another,

Cheers,

much love

Violet

Credit:

• Me

Hair–Doux –Selena hair by Dᴀᴠɪᴅ Cᴏᴏᴘᴇʀ (dam1710)–Equal10 May 2018
Shorts–Eliavah –Twinsilk Shorts by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Equal10 May 2018
Halter–Just Because –Hester Top by Annie Melson–Collabor88 May 2018
Shoes–Vale Koer–Reference Sneakers by Bob–Collabor88 May 2018
Pose Foxcity –Steamy–by Satomi Masukami–mainstore

• Furniture

Backdrop–House of Shade –Good Trip by Shady (shady.bonne)–mainstore
Lights–Ariskea –Latern chandelier by ariskea (diaxm)–Collabor88 May 2018
chair–Second spaces –Uban Gyspy Chair by Elle Kirshner–Collabor88 2018
Bed–Krescendo–Crave Bed by KrescendoStore–Red Light District May–2018

 

• male model

Hair–Doux–Troy by Dᴀᴠɪᴅ Cᴏᴏᴘᴇʀ (dam1710)–Mancave May 2018
Shirt–Gabriel –Spring Shirt by Takuya Jinn–TMD May 2018
Pants–Gabriel –Jeans Rollup by Takuya Jinn–TMD May 2018
Necklace–Real Evil Industries –ReVox Unleashed Necklace–mainstore
Ears–Mandala –Stretched Ears by 菊之介王子 (kikunosuke.eel)–mainstore
Glasses–zoom–Aviator–by Jonas Acanthus—TMD may 2018