out of here

We had gay burglars the other night. They broke in and rearranged the furniture. Robin Williams

 

It feels like forever since I wrote my last blog. But here I am, and I am about to talk about one of my favorite events.. Collabor88. Yup, it’s about to come to a close, so you’ll have to hurry to get these items.

This round was one of my favorite rounds. I have a special place in my heart for the desert. Everything this round reminded me of a trip to Nevada that I took.. very long ago. It was the first time.. I went camping. It was the first time that I paddled out to the middle of a lake in a boat. And I got to see the Grand Canyon. And.. it was my first time going to a Native American Reservation. I had a lot of good memories from that trip. Everyone cherishes a memory. That’s just one of mine.

So I have a special place in my heart for events reminding me of this time. Collabor88 closes soon, so you’ll have to get your desert gear before the new round begins. The new round begins on the 8th. You will definitely have to hurry, if you like any of these items. This picture includes so many great second life companies: Phedora, Zenith, Monso, Minimal, Disorderly, Yokai, Half Deer, Random Matter, Kalopsia, and Jian. Whew, there’s a lot of companies in this picture. They all did a fantastic job though. And just look at those adorable puppies. I have ALWAYS wanted a lab, so this purchase was so easy to make. I will probably rez them all the time at my house. They are too cute for words. Also The Arcade just opened. This cute cat playing with a cherry from an ice cream cone is from DISORDERLY. from a gacha machine at The Arcade. I absolutely love it. All these cute little animals makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

I was talking to a friend inworld. She helped me to remember going to a reservation and feeling an intense calm wash over me. It’s just not something you forget. Then you add this round of collabor88 (which is about to close), it put a smile on my face.. that is for sure. The bright colors, bohemian treasures, wonderful furniture, and cute adorable animals, truly they are worth checking out before the new round begins. If you haven’t gone, please go before it closes. Don’t miss out.. think of this as last call .. like in a bar, but for an event. There were just so many great products this round. Hurry and pick up those last few items.

Normally, I have a serious, thoughtful and insightful quote. I opted for a silly quote from one of my favorite comedians instead… may he rest in peace. Sometimes you just need a little humor in your life. And I definitely need a good laugh. Who doesn’t? Funny moments and happy memories are truly the great parts of life.

You will have to look down below for credits. I hope you all see something that reminds you of a happy memory or find something that makes you laugh.

Be Kind To One Another

cheers,

Violet XOXO

Credits

Hair–Monso–Danielle–by Morphine Janick–Collabor88 May 2019
Dress–Zenith–Gloria Dress–red fatpack by 貓仙人 (miffyhoi.rosca)–Collabor88 may 2019
Boots–Phedora –Jackie boots by Celena Galli–Collabor88 May 2019

Decor
Backdrop–Minimal –Santorini backdrop by Jorge Fernández (ors.quan)–Collabor88 May 2019
Cactus Ballooons–DISORDERLY-Pretty South by Rogue Falconer–Collabor88 May 2019
Chicks–Yokai–Cactusplush blooming baby by Olikato–Collabor88 May 2019
Heart Cactus–+Half Deer+–Desert Doki Doki Cactus (on right in picture) by Halo (halogen.magic)–Collabor88 May 2019
Donkies–++Half Deer++-Mini Donkey Sorrel Graze and lay down by Halo (halogen.magic)–Collabor88 may 2019
ice cream in front of donkey–Random Matter –Ice cream bar melted cone by 윤슬기 ʏᴏᴏɴ sᴇᴜʟɢɪ (nikohl.hax)–Collabor88 May 2019
cat with ice cream and cherry–Disorderly –Delicious Adventures by Rogue Falconer–Arcade May 2019
Picture on right–Kalopsia –Maureen’s wall art by Isabeau Joelle Robin (isabeau.baragula)–Collabor88 May 2019
sleeping puppies—Jian–Golden Lab Pupper Basket by JIAN (jiansl)-marketplace

 

I Fall Apart

 

The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy. Jim Rohn

I’ve been away and taking an unauthorized hiatus. I needed a break from blogging simply. I also wanted to do something just for me. Some may not know, but I got my first homestead. I always wanted one and I decided to get one …just for a little while. I threw a party and booked the dj. The music was gorgeous and my friend Kas did a lovely job. All the grass is planted and the furniture is in place. I get to enjoy it a little bit, before I have to let it go.

I never wanted a club or a rp sim, but I wanted to create a space based off of speakeasies. Ever since I was young, I’ve always loved them. I loved the idea of private clubs that had to be spoken about in a hush hush manner. Speakeasies were known for organized crime, celebrities, and bad behavior all around. And who doesn’t want to pretend to be a little bad from time to time, even for a photo.

I know there was some confusion over my land lately. Some may have thought that I was bringing in dj’s on a regular basis and wanted to fill the sim with as many people as possible, but due to my rl schedule that is unfortunately not possible. I am also keeping this sim for only a short time. It is not public. It is by invite only. The reason being, I did not want to invite a ton of people, just to let everyone down, when it does close down. It was a space made for friends …and friends of friends. It is a home and a place for those close to me, as well as their friends. I’m sorry for this confusion. But it is not a regular club with events. I’m sorry to everyone. I do apologize. I also want to add that a homestead was on my sl bucket list (no I’m not leaving). But there are things that I have always wanted to do inworld. I had an opportunity to do so and I took it. We all have dreams that are realistic and attainable… this one was mine. Again, I am sorry for the confusion.

Now that this business is over with, I’d like to discuss shopping. this month… collabor88, kustom9, and the whore couture fair. I will be covering all of these wonderful places. There’s some really great shopping out there right now. The wonderful dress, shoes, and even hair are all available at Collabor88. This round is spectacular. I really don’t want to change out of this dress. It’s by Rowne and available at collabor88. My hair is from Lamb, and my shoes are from……anxiety. Whatttt? Yeah, I was surprised too, but I really like these spiky heels. All of the above is available at Collabor88. For further details, please check out my credits below.

Before I go,  I want to talk a little bit about the quote above. ” The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.” by Jim Rohn. I deal with building walls and not wanting to knock them down. Sometimes… you only hurt yourself in the end. Even if you need that wall, don’t ever fear knocking it down, when you’re done with it. Emotional walls protect us, but they also prevent us from being happy–doesn’t matter if it’s sl or rl. That’s my food for thought.

As always, be kind to one another,

Cheers,

Violet xoxo

Credits

Hair–Lamb–kitty by Lamb Bellic–Collabor88 March 2019
Shoes–anxiety–stelia pumps by joseph domínguez (max1ma)–collabor88 march 2019
Dress–Rowne–Motler feather Dress by Fashionboi Landar–collabor88 March 2019
Mask–zenith–venetian mask by 貓仙人 (miffyhoi.rosca)–mainstore
Necklaces–swallow–magic by Lucia (luciayes.magic)–mainstore
pose–Luanes World— The sexiest Thing by Luane (luanemeo) –mainstore

Decor
Bar–special moments–Victorian Bar by-electra.spearsong-mp
Record player–TA–Classic Gramophone–by Nico Griffith–mp

 

 

Wake up Honey

 

 

 

We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival. Winston Churchill

This month has just flown by. Today is the last day of the first month in the new year. It has started with challenges, unexpected sad surprises, and a search for a hope. Or at least.. that’s the beginning of my new year. But as they say…life is a journey. From every hardship and life’s hard lessons, we gain strength and new inspiration. Dare I say it.. we even find strength from within and hope. Life is definitely a journey… so is second life.

I was reminded to practice self love in the midst of life whirling around me. I felt like a scene directly out of Lucifer, as he escapes a mental institution and all hell breaks loose. But in the end, he got out unscathed. Life is kind of like that at times, you see everything go up in flames, but somehow things do work out. It’s surviving and sometimes.. if all you can do is survive, well honey.. you’ve done a great job.

I’ve been away from blogging due to some family things that have gone on in my real life. I had a friend whose house almost burned down today. And I had a very tragic loss for my family..not a death, but a loss nevertheless. So my blogging took a very back seat to tending to life swirling around me. I’ve also gone through my own hurdles. I’ve leaned on people who are close to me to get through this month of insanity.

And I had a friend remind me about self love. She reminded me that it’s okay to take care of yourself, if things just get to be too much. Even in a virtual world, it is so important to step away from things that become too much dot com. And things were definitely too much this month. So I stepped away. I danced the night away virtually with friends. I went shopping. I watched funny stand up shows on netflix and I found my laughter despite the chaos. It’s important to laugh and smile. It really is the most healing thing that you can do for yourself. I also found my voice.

Sometimes distraction can also be a wonderful tool in self love–doing things that you enjoy. We all know that a good photography contest is just the ticket. There’s a sim called valium and they are holding one really great contest. All you have to do is visit their sim, take a photo, and enter it. You must be a member of the sim, be clothed, enter the photo in their flickr pool, and include the LM–as well as the proper labels. Details can be found here valium

I love the beauty of this sim, and knew right away what I wanted to wear. My outfit is from Collabor88. It’s by zenith and completely cozy. My hair is also from collabor88 and by Foxy. My completely fabulous boots are from Utopia. They have just been released in the store and in the marketplace. I really love them. I so want to wear them all the time with all my cozy outfits. You will have to hurry though to Collabor88 for the dress jacket combo. There will be a new round starting February 8th and the contest at Valium ends February 3rd. So get out there and do some shopping and enter that contest.

As always, Be Kind To One Another,

Cheers,

Violet XOXO

Credits

Hair–Foxy–Latte by Liza Broono–collabor88 January 2019
Dress/jacket combo–Zenith–Just Winter Dress/ scar jacket by 貓仙人 (miffyhoi.rosca)–Collabor88 January 2019
boots–Utopia–Susan by Elisabetta Hyun–releases in the marketplace and mainstore

Pose-bauhaus Movement –Subtle infestation by LouLou Hill (loulou.teichmann)–mainstore

 

Tell All

 

For a larger image, please click on the picture. It will take you to my flickr page.

Last night I stayed up late playing poker with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died. Steven Wright

In the last few months, I’ve been using tarot cards as inspiration for my photos. So when  I made my second life Halloween inspired land… I knew that a table with tarot cards was a requirement. It has come full circle with this latest picture.

 It’s such a joy to wrap up my last series of photos up with this picture. I’m a bit of a tarot card reader. It’s something that I do for friends and family. So I wanted to take that real life interest and let that be my muse. I really love this outfit. I didn’t win this wonderful dress by candy doll at the Epiphany, but I did buy it from the marketplace. However, I did win the gorgeous wings from Candy doll’s set at the epiphany. I just had to have the dress, so I bought it. Moving right along, Zenith makes really gorgeous masks, available at Collabor88. I always get a little excited seeing a mask made by them. I know it will be stunning. When I saw this dress, I knew right away that it would pair nicely with this mask. The hair is by exile and is also available at collabor88. It’s a really great style and just down right cute. Alisha is wearing the rare hat from shadenfreude available at the Arcade. The dress and stockings are from canimal, Her hair is from doux.

Finally, a lot of the decor came from Collabor88. UnKindness created this really great furniture set to include the cabinets, books, and moon statue. The candy on the floor is from the wonderful ++half deer+…. a creator that makes the cutest things. My wallet is always handed over to this company, happily might I add. All the other items will be listed in the credits section, down below.

I know this blog post is a little short. This week has not been kind to me. Normally, I would write up a long blog post, but I need to take care of myself a bit today. But don’t you fret….. I’ll be back to semi normal in a bit.

As always, be kind to one another,

Cheers,

Violet XOXO

Credits

Me

Mask–zenith–Venetian Style Flower Mask Black–gold by 喵 仙 人 (miffyhoi.rosca)–Collabor88 October 2018
Hair–Exile –Haunted by Kavar Cleanslate–Collabor88 October 2018
Bracelets–LaGyo–Anastas Time Bangles by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 October 2018
Earrings–LaGyo–Anastas Symbols Earrings by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 October 2018
Dress–CandyDoll –Hazel Dress by BusyBee (rebeca.dembo)–The Epiphany October 2018
Wings–CandyDoll–Hazel wings bento rare by BusyBee (rebeca.dembo)–The epiphany October 2018

Alisha

Hair–Doux –Blake by Dᴀᴠɪᴅ Cᴏᴏᴘᴇʀ (dam1710)–Access October 208
Hat–Schadenfreude –Pumpkin Witch of the Forest Rare by Allegory Malaprop–Arcade October 2018
Dess–Canimal–Oh My Goth Dress by Canimal (canimal.zephyr)–arcade October 2018
Leggings–Canimal –Oh My Goth Leggings by Canimal (canimal.zephyr)–Arcade October 2018

Decor

EVE–Roots of the Luminescence tree ultra rare by Noke Yuitza–gacha item–marketplace
tall cabinet—unKindness –Celestial Nook Shelf Double Black by Katherine Cross (jamie.rozenberg)–Collabor88 October 2018
book set–unKindness –Celestial Nook Book Set 1 by Katherine Cross (jamie.rozenberg)–Collabor88 October 2018
Moon statue–unKindness–Celestial Nook Crescent Moon Gold by Katherine Cross (jamie.rozenberg)–Collabor88 October 2018
Hour glass–The Plastik–Tortura Hourglass by Vae (aikea.rieko)–previous gacha item, check marketplace
Candy on the floor–++Half Deer++–Candy clutter by Halo (halogen.magic)–Collabor88 October 2018
Frame–Floorplan–wonderfvll frame by Tegan Serin–mainstore
Broom rack–DRD–Broom Rack–by DRD (deathrowdesigns)–mainstore
sparks–{anc}–Leaping Sparks Blue by aki69
Stars—Schadenfreude –Glowing Star Field by Allegory Malaprop–mainstore
Purple candle–The Plastik–Coil Candle by Vae (aikea.rieko)–previous gacha item
Working Tarot card set—Anachron–Tarot card set by Nix Marabana–no longer available
Table–Mudhoney –Dean Table Black–by Rayvn Hynes–mainstore