Melting in the Heat

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Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms. George Eliot

Whew, it is HAWT outside. I truly believe that.. if i could have melted… I probably would have this past week. It seems we are all feeling the heat. The weather totally knocked me out last week. The temperatures lowered. And I feel like a person again…not on fire. This past week, I felt pretty miserable from the heat like so many. Thankfully, in my real life, my animals kept me really great company. I was incredibly lucky to have them. So my pets kind of inspired this picture–chilling with ice cream and my best friend by my side. Animals are awesome like that.

Which leads me to the next topic, the adorable wolf, decor, and fantastic summer clothes, I must talk about it all. There are a TON of items in this picture. As I was writing down all my credits in a notecard, I realized that… I may just need to mention briefly the events. Most of the items featured above are from Collabor88 and the latest round at the Epiphany. I have to say.. I really adore this outfit. I don’t want to take it off. This cute little romper by Aleutia, hair from monso, earrings from Max Gossamer, glasses by fetch are all from Collabor88. My decor comes from so many wonderful companies: Ice cream and inner tube from Dahlia, cat bag and gun from Tentacio, gloves from foxwood, and way too many to list in this paragraph. You really will have to check out my credits down below. I really shopped till I dropped.

As I melted from heat in real life, I really just wanted to be by the beach with an ice cream cone, a water gun.. and may be a furry friend by my side. July has been the month where I haven’t been online much. I am going to have more time, since some things in my real life have slowed down. I had family that had an adoption go through. So I’ve spent some nights talking to family and sharing pictures of the little guy. We’re all thrilled. But now, I can sit down relax and kind of get into the groove of blogging again. If you like any of my items featured above, please check out my credits.

As always, be kind to one another.

Cheers,

Violet XOXO

Credits.

fashion

Hair–Monso–Kanatan by Morphine Janick–Collabor88 July 2019
Romper–Aleutia–Lily Romper by Catalina Staheli–Collabor88 July 2019
earrings–Max Gossamer –Pearly Shimmer Summer Beach Hoops by Maxi Gossamer–Collabor88 July 2019
Glasses–Fetch –Chloe Glasses by Gretchen Bonerschnitzel (distorteddreams)–Collabor88 July 2019

decor–
Ice cream–Dahlia –Ukiyo by June Fallon–Epiphany July 2019
Plastic cat bag–Tentacio –Plastic cat bag by May Tolsen–Epiphany July 2019
Rug–Pilot –Round Woven Rug by Kaz Nayar–Featured at Summer fest 2019… check mainstore, link included
Water Gun–Tentacio –Water gun by May Tolsen–Epiphany July 2019
Gloves–Foxwood–Herbalist Gloves–by Dani (nina.helix)–Epiphany July 2019
Inner Tube–Dahlia –Ukiyo Round Float Rose by June Fallon–Epiphany July 2019
Fan–MishMish –Kittan Fan by Aime Takaaki–mainstore
Guitar–Elm.–Indie Summer Guitar by Ella Usagi SpaceJam (arianaclaire)–Featured at Summer Fest, check mainstore
Coconut–BackBone X Convair –Coco Cabana Pina Colada by Axl (rheinhard.kappler) and Tobias Convair–Epiphany July 2019
Laptop–Astralia –Vaintastic Bae (laptop) halo by Astralia–Epiphany July 2019
Coffee table–Hive –Sara’s Coffee Table by hive (thehivestore)–Featured at Summerfest, check mainstore, link included
Couch–Hive –Sara’s outdoor couch by hive (thehivestore)–Featured at Summerfest, check mainstore, link included
Side Table–Hive –Sara’s End Table by hive (thehivestore)–Featured at Summerfest check mainstore, link included.
bright colored pillows–Brocante –Poolside pillow– by Tegan Serin of floorplan. and Wavie Haller/ValiantCo Resident of Consignment–Collabor88 July 2019
Shell lights on wall–DISORDERLY –Shell Summer Lighted Curtain by Rogue Falconer–Collabor88 July 2019
Chair–Fancy Decor –Briar Chair by Jake Vordun–Collabor88 July 2019
Star Pillow-ELIKATIRA –Lazy Day Pillow Star Decor by Darling Monday–Epiphany July 2019
Light on wall– 8F8 Creations –The Sweetest Spot Lamp–by iBi (8f8)–Epiphany July 2019
Flowers on side table–Dahlia –Golotta by June Fallon–Check mainstore/marketplace, previous gacha item, link to mainstore
Surf Board–Blue sky –Wall Surfboard Mandala by Luca Python–mainstore
Lemon Poster–Ariskea –Citronelle Lemon Frame 1 by aris (diaxm)–epiphany July 2019
Curtain–Pilot –Tropical Shade Pack by Kaz Nayar–Featured at Summerfest July 2019, check mainstore link included
Plant–BackBone X Convair –Coco Cabana Palm Plant by Axl (rheinhard.kappler) and Tobias Convair–Epiphany July 2019
Pineapple lamp–Backbone X Convair –Coco Cabana Pineapple lamp by Axl (rheinhard.kappler) and Tobias Convair–Epiphany July 2019
Green side table–Second Spaces –Rainforest Credenza by Elle Kirshner–mainstore
Wolf–Jian –Warrior Wolves Companion by JIAN (jiansl)–Epiphany July 2019

Pose–Fashiowl –Need you Around by Gᴏi (goizane)–mainstore

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

 

Space Bar

 

You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom. Malcolm X

Hey everyone, so the grid has some really really really great shopping. It’s so incredibly good, that I’m broke until Thursday. Say whaatttt? You will have to stick with me for the next few days, as I go into my blogging frenzy. But first let’s begin with this picture…

Collabor88 has a spacey theme.. from UFO’s to all things out of this world. It’s a really fun concept, and this is the time to pick up some really fun and funky items. My flying spaceship is from Reign. It’s really meant to be attached to you, so that you’re flying around in a UFO rather than walking. It’s pretty great. I adore it. If you do rez this ship, I do have to warn you.. it is a lot of prims. I would so suggest flying around in it. Then, there’s this panda.. this cute adorable panda. It’s by mishmish. There’s a decor option or a companion. The lamps and tiny flying UFO are from Schendenfreude. It has a hud to change the textures. It’s a wonderful item, if you like a mod style to your decor. I like it because the lamps are extremely unique. I really haven’t seen anything quite like it in my second life shopping travels. The bar sign and table are from second spaces. I used this sign as an inspiration for this photo. I also included this funky chair that pairs great with the lamps. Soy made this ultra funky hip chair. And then my backdrop is from Foxcity. The backdrop has some really bright and beautiful lighting. I always have this special place in my heart for Foxcity. I tend to use their windlighs quite a bit, so I’m a little partial to this brand.

Finally, we absolutely must talk about my out of this world outfit. My bodysuit and cuffs are by the none other Eliavah. She created this futuristic bodysuit. Again, this item is really unique with the glow of the cuffs, to the glowing parts of the bodysuit. The piping can be changed, that lines this outfit. The belt has color and medal options too. There’s so many options for textures, and the fatpack has so many options for piping, bodysuit, and glow–along with the belt and metal. The texture of the bodysuit has a beautiful sheen to it. It’s a really fun piece to have in your inventory for those out of this world parties. And then this hair.. this really cute hair is by monso. My hair has a truly romantic feel. It can be paired with so many different types of outfits from romantic to fashion forward. This wig is definitely a great hairstyle for those hot summer months. Then, finally, there’s this really dainty cute necklace, which is by La Baguette. Before I forget, my pose is by Fashiowl. I pulled this whole picture together with this completely fabulous pose, which is available on the marketplace.

I’ve so enjoyed making this picture. I know there are some incredibly things at collabor88 this round..special and different than your every day items. I hope you too find something special at this months round. Bring family or a friend with you and have a blast.

Before I leave you to the credits, I want to talk about my quote. I’ve been on a kick this past few posts about peace. As some may know, June is pride. I think peace, love, and acceptance are just so important. I think Malcom X said it best with this quote. You really can’t be at peace without freedom. Pride is all about freedom… the freedom to be who you are, because you can’t truly be at peace without being able to be who you are. That’s what this month is all about the freedom of being who you are. I hope everyone is having a happy pride. My Pride picture is yet to come, so stay tuned my loyal followers. I will be back.

Be Kind To One Another.

Cheers,

Violet XOXO

Credits

hair–Monso—Rose–by Morphine Janick–Collabor88 June 2019
Bodysuit–Eliavah –Galactica Bodysuit by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Collabor88 June 2019
Necklace–La Baguette –Galaxie Choker by Aristas–Collabor88 June 2019

Decor
Backdrop–Foxcity –Wait here by Satomi Masukami–Collabor88 June 2019
Sign–Second Spaces–Space Age Sign by Elle Kirshner–collabor88 2019
table–Second Spaces–Space age bar by Elle Kirshner–Collabor88 2019
Lamps and flying tiny UFO–Schadenfreude –UFO Lamps by UFO toys by Allegory Malaprop–Collabor88 June 2019
Large Spaceship–Reign –UFO Flyer by KENADEE REIGN (kenadeecole)–Collabor88 June 2019
Panda–Mishmish–Panda Decor by Aime Takaaki–Collabor88 June 2019
Chair–Soy –Retro Sphere Chair by Soy no Hanabira (soyoy)–Collabor88 June 2019
Pose–Fashiowl –Waitress–by Gᴏi (goizane)–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 ♥

 

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

The Magician

 

 

 

 

 

As I make my slow pilgrimage through the world, a certain sense of beautiful mystery seems to gather and grow. A. C. Benson

I’ve had a whirl wind of a week with a lot of surprises. First and foremost, I’d like to thank Utopia for adding me to their bloggers group. I was completely taken by surprise and I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity. I hope that I can make Utopia@Design proud. Again, thank you so much for adding me to your blogging family.

Okay, now I have to talk about Collabor88’s birthday bash! As many know, I absolutely adore C88. I’ve been having a love affair with this event, since I started blogging. I look forward to the birthday bash every year. It remains to be one of my favorite events on the grid.

So it is my pleasure to say, this round is ridiculously fabulous. I should just hand over the designers my wallet now. There’s just so many wonderful items that I will be blogging this event a bit this month, but some of my favorite items are from this event. Every year, I find myself wearing things over and over again from the birthday round, so it really isn’t an event to be missed.

The picture above was inspired by Eliavah’s flower hairpin and dress. You can find this beautiful dress at Collabor88. The hairpin is available at Okinawa Summer event. This beautiful pin is called nightbloom. Her dress at collabor88 goes by the name Rafflesia. It’s really lovely. I really wanted to be an elf for a day in this cute little dress. I felt so soft and feminine in this piece. The Okinawa summer event runs until the 31st and you can find this wonderful hairpin there. I have to say that I really love this hairpin and I’m probably going to use it in my hair for another outfit. It’s just so pretty and … I am a sucker for a nice flower. My shoes are at Collabor88. They’re by Pure Poison and they’re called Haley sandals. I really love gladiator type sandals. I have been hoping for awhile that someone would make sandals like these. I will be using these again….shamelessly. I bought sandals like these so long ago, but I can no longer wear them, since they were made pre-mesh, so I was very very very happy to see these. I won’t stop gushing about them–and again you can find these at C88.

Moving right along, there’s so many items in this picture that it deserves two paragraphs…or more :D. My ears are fantasy elf ears and they’re from mandala. I can’t recommend them enough to people. They remain to be some of my favorite items that I use. You can find them at the mainstore. Let’s talk hair for a second. Can we just give little bones a round of applause for her work. If she makes hair, I’m going to buy it. I just hand over my cash willingly and happily. This hair is also available at Collabor88 and is called king. It comes with a styling hud. I have to say styling huds are one of my favorite things that designers create. It gives customers options, when it comes to styling and personal preference. Now onto another company that I use all the time. I’m addicted to them and I have been, since I started. blogging.

On the bottom of the picture, there is an ice cream cone filled with flowers. This is by the wonderful ++half deer++. It’s an older release, but… I really love this item, so we’re including it. It has the appropriate name of Ice Cream flowers. I just want to wear this with every outfit. It’s so dreamy! BUT, the pink and purple crystals in the background, those ARE from this round of collabor88 and.. by …you guessed it–half deer. They go by the name dreamsugar crystal. I knew right away that these deserved to be in a fantasy picture. There’s a bug at the bottom of my screen. It’s from Azoury and called endless butterfly. There are rigged and non rigged versions included. My carriage is from {anc}. Just like half deer, I have so many items from {anc}. I happily pay this company for their products. Putting {anc} together in a photo always creates something truly special. And yes, I’m totally gushing about them. I make no apologies. Totally adore them. This iron carriage can be found at Collabor88 as well.

The flowers are by {anc} and the grass is by Hayabusa Design. I really love grass that sways, like it’s blowing in the wind. Again, {anc} created these star flakes. they’re animated and gorgeous. I found them in my inventory and it’s the first time that I’ve used them. I’m going to use these again too. They just feel special. Mishmish made a baby winged unicorn awhile ago. It’s so cute though. I had to use it. My unicorn is a pet and meant to be worn, but I stole a moment to include her in this picture.

To close this blog, I want to talk about the inspiration for this picture. Really, my inspiration came from {anc}’s carriage and Half Deer’s crystals. They both seemed like something out of a fairy tale. So I knew right away that The Magician was the card for this series. As I started to edit this picture, it became obvious which card the picture should represent. There was just something magical about it. The Magician card in the major arcana means that “the revelations [in your life}  are best applied to the pragmatic and physical aspects, rather then the ephemeral or theoretical.” This is so incredibly significant for me. Some times you go through life and things don’t make sense. Then, life gives you the chance to understand those confusing moments in a practical way–making sense of life.

I’ve made a lot of choices in my life, which turned out to be the right answer for me. Sometimes we have to wander to understand where we are going–or need to go. I’m thankful for my path–with all the smiles and tears. Like that one quote by lady gaga, I like the good days and the bad days, because it means that I’m alive. We make sense of it, when it matters.

Okay that’s my final thought and shopping extravaganza info. There will be more blogs to come covering the Birthday Round of Collabor88, please stay tuned. If you like any of the items featured in the above photo, please check out my credits down below.

Credits

Ears–Mandala –Fantasy Elf Ears by 菊之介王子 (kikunosuke.eel)
Hairpin–Eliavah–Nightbloom Hairpin by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Okinawa Summer Event August 2018
Dress–Eliavah–Ruffleasia Dress by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Collabor88 August 2018
Hair–Little Bones –King by Nova Faerye—Collabor88 August 2018
Shoes–Pure Poison –Haley Sandals by Shaleene Kenin–Collabor88 2018

Decor

Ice Cream Flowers–++half deer++— Ice cream Flowers by Halo (halogen.magic)
Carriage–{anc}–Iron Carriage by aki69–Collabor88 August 2018
Unicorn–Mishmish–baby winged unicorn by Aime Takaaki
Bugs–Azoury –Endless Butterfly by Mayhem Seetan—Collabor88 August 2018
Crystals–++Half Deer++—Dreamsugar Crystals by Halo (halogen.magic)–Collabor88 2018
Stars–{anc}–Star Flakes by aki69
pillow–Le Poppycock –Every moment by Olivia Lalonde
Flowers–{anc}–Garden “spray” wild flowers by aki69
Grass–Hayabusa –Wind Field of grass and flowers by Motoko Oanomochi