In the Farmhouse

While Autumn is closing in here in the UK, this weekend has glorious sunshine and I intend to make best use of it. Some lazy relaxing in the garden is a must before the week begins again. I like to think that this scene, while containing some Autumn/Fall inspired items, retains a warmth and an Indian Summer feel. Perfect to just smile and relax with. As always, our Home and Garden Designers spoil us with beautifully textured creations – I could literally reach through and bite into that apple! On that note, it’s time for a snack.

 

Credits:

Farmhouse shutters: What Next / Farmhouse Wall Decor – part of Fall Farmhouse Decor Set

Trio Stacked pumpkins: What Next / Farmhouse Gourd Tower 2 – Large (colour change) – part of Fall Farmhouse Decor Set

Tall pumpkin: What Next / Farmhouse Gourd 4 (colour change) – part of Fall Farmhouse Decor Set

Squat pumpkin: What Next / Farmhouse Gourd 2 (colour change) – part of Fall Farmhouse Decor Set

Milk Can: *paper moon* / Olde Tyme Kitchen: Milk Can – Galvanized/Faded

Milk Jug: *paper moon* / Olde Tyme Kitchen: Milk Jug – Galvanized/Fresh

Chimney plants: Heart Designs / Autumn Flower Chimney 2 / *new release*

Tall Planter: Heart Designs / Orange Beauty / *new release*

Wood base: What Next / Farmhouse Log Stand – part of Fall Farmhouse Decor Set

Candlestick: What Next / Farmhouse Candlestick 2 – part of Fall Farmhouse Decor Set

Plate of apples: *OLD WORLD* / Plate of 2 apples / 1L gift available on Marketplace HERE

Vase: Serenity Style / Meli Heart Pot / gacha item

In the Summer Sun.

Today it’s been hot. HOT. Hot in areas of my body that no lady should feel the heat from. Ok, I know that sounds strange but sweaty backs of knees…..I didn’t even know that was a thing, but I do now!! That’s why this milkshake is so appealing to me today. I literally want to lie back and chug down ice cream. Never mind the calories: cool my throat down now!

Anyway, enough of my ramblings. This lady needs to find someplace to lie down and collect herself. In the meantime, I hope you all have a fab Tuesday x

 

Credits:

Hair: .EscalateD. / Castie – V1 – browns worn

Lips: CAZIMI / Hibiscus – hud inc (Catwa, Classic, Lelutka, Omega inc) / *new release* available at Designer Showcase July 2019

Nails: CAZIMI / Hibiscus – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink inc) / *new release* available at Designer Showcase July 2019

Tattoo: CAROL G TATTOO / Pride Leg TaTToo (Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Signature, Slink inc) / 10L offer on Marketplace HERE

Sunglasses: [Fetch] / Sydney Glasses – hud inc / *new release* available at C88 July 2019

Necklace: *paper moon* / Necklace of Da’at – hud inc

Rings: Elle Boutique / Raelynn Bento Set – hud inc (Maitreya, Slink Bento inc)

Arm cuffs: Elle Boutique / Huntley Armlet – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc)

Anklet: [Sheba] / Mysti Anklet, high and flat versions inc – hud inc (Altamura, Belleza, eBody, Maitreya, Slink, Tonic inc)

Milkshake: Dust Bunny / sweet tooth – cotton candy milkshake (common prize) / *new release* available at The Epiphany July 2019

Top: …:::Beautiful Dirty Rich:::… / Brisa Crop Top – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / group gift – part of the 10 years, 10 group gifts pack

Shorts: Pink Cream Pie / Adria Shorts – Denim Pack (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc)

Wedges: Mosquito’s Way / Summer – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc)

Pose: Image Essentials / Shoe Showcase (6 bento poses w/ mirrors inc)

Background: .:Joplino:. / Backdrop Beach Day

Beach Day!

Yes, sad to say I’m up early on a Sunday morning. Boo to an overactive mind, which woke me with a list of chores to be done and a song on repeat. Typical! On a plus, it’s gloriously sunny outside and that puts me in the mood for a beach day! Not in RL, because my nearest seaside is a *little* tacky BUT inworld, I have this gorgeous unspoilt beach to enjoy. My little friend has snuck along to sun herself, although we best keep her away from the water. My other companion keeps bringing me drinks and who am I to refuse? Don’t mind me while I lie back and enjoy the warmth seeping into my bones. After all, isn’t that what Sundays are for?

 

Credits:

Skin: [POUT!] / Grace Skin [TEA] (Catwa inc) – body appliers sold separately) / *new release*

Hair: .EscalateD. / Briana – V1 – Essentials worn / *exclusive* available at Midsummer Enchantment June 2019

Eye makeup: CAZIMI / Smoke Show Eyeshadows – hud inc (Catwa, Classic, Omega, Lelutka inc)

Lipstick: CAZIMI / Everyday Lip Tint – hud inc (Catwa, Classic, Omega, Lelutka inc)

Nails: CAZIMI / Photonic Nail Appliers – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink inc) / Free (0L) gift on Marketplace available HERE

Bikini: …:::Beautiful Dirty Rich:::… / Tropical Feel – hud inc (Altamura, Belleza, eBody, Maitreya, Slink, Tonic inc)

Arm cuffs: [QE] Designs / Goddess Accessory Set – hud inc / 5L Hunt Prize available at Midsummer Enchantment June 2019

Bracelet: PROMAGIC / Bracelet / Subscriber’s Gift – June 2019

Wedges: Mosquito’s Way / Joyce – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc)

Drink: What Next / Pool Drinks – Tropical / free gift available at SLB16 Gift until 8th July 2019

Flamingo drinks: MOoH! / Flamingo tray blue (common) / *new release* available at The Gacha Life June 2019

Bag: +Half-Deer+ / Summer Paradise – 15. Beach Tote Stowaway (White) / *new release* available at The Arcade June 2019

Pose: GingerFish Poses / Sea Jewel (5 bento poses w/ mirrors inc) / *new release* available at Flourish Sales Studio June 2019

Scene Location: Esoteric

Groove Baby!

Who doesn’t love a decent, thumping tune to party to? Whether it’s celebration, reminiscing, grieving or something as mundane as the commute to work, music is a beat we conduct our lives to. Sometimes the beat moves quickly, sometimes it’s sedate. With Eurovision taking place this weekend, it also has its fair dose of cheese. Whichever beat you’re conducting your life to at the moment, I hope it’s a happy one ❤

 

Credits:

Hair: [RunAway Hair] / Samatha Hair – Ombres worn

Eye makeup: ALMA Makeup / Mei – hud inc (Catwa, Lelutka, Omega available)

Lipstick: ALMA Makeup / Vera – hud inc (Catwa, Lelutka, Omega available)

Earrings: #candy / retro earrings / available on Marketplace HERE

Top: [Cynful] / One Sleeve Knot Top – Grey (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc)

Pants: 1313 Mockingbird Lane / Melora Leggings – Black (Maitreya only)

Heels: [Sheba] / Darla Heels – hud inc (Belleza, eBody, Maitreya, Slink inc) / *new release* available at Unik Event May 2019

Pose: GingerFish Poses / Groove Baby (6 bento poses w/ mirrors inc)

Backdrop: .:Joplino:. / Backdrop Disco

She works hard for the money….

Ok, so there’s a story behind this picture. I was *trying* to go for edgy, urban “it’s all about the money honey” Wynn and ended up with Hooker Wynn on a Friday night. What can I say? Sometimes I just go where the creative beast takes me. Thankfully in this case, it’s with a few extra dollars in my pocket and a song in my head 😀

 

Credits:

Hair: [KoKoLoReS] / Sniper – Ombres worn

Eye makeup: Rin – Cosmetics / Scarlet Eyeshadow – hud inc (Catwa, Omega inc) / *new release* available at Suicide DollZ May 2019

Earrings: .:Joplino:. / Earrings Biting Heart – hud inc

Snake bite piercing: Zombie Suicide / Spiked Snake Bites – hud inc (Catwa, Genus, LAQ, Lelutka – male and female inc) / *new release* available at Cyber Punk Fair May 2019

Necklace (linked): Elle Boutique / Subrina Set – hud inc

Rings: NaaNaa’s / Rich Bitch Rings – hud inc (Maitreya only) / *new release* available at Kinky Event May 2019

Outfit (skirt and top): ChicModa / Brooklyn Top & Zoe Skirt – hud inc (Maitreya, Hourglass inc) / *new release* available at FaMESHed May 2019

Pose w/ prop: Reve Obscura / Baddie Bento Pose Gift with Mesh Money / 1L gift on Marketplace available HERE

Backdrop: Image Essentials / The Brownstone – Backdrop / *new release* available at Designer Showcase May 2019

My SL Freebie & Gift Challenge.

This week my friend Meri did a 100L challenge on her blog (HERE) and it’s been an inspiration! I also spotted my friend IsaBelle do a similar post HERE, so that was it….I had a little think about what could I do along a similar vein (yep I jumped on the bandwagon!)

Firstly, there are an incredible number of generous Designers – thank you. There is also a glut of gifts (and very cheap deals) on Marketplace. Group gifts abound and there are still many lucky chairs and Midnight Mania boards in use. Don’t forget Hunts too, which are a great way of discovering new stores – see my Caspervend Hunt post HERE.

One thing I learned about this challenge is the number of stores that have their join fee set to 0L and have brilliant gifts available. Even where one store has a “higher” join fee (and how do you define ‘higher’), I counter that by pointing out they have 8 group gifts available at the moment; the combined value taking you well over the join fee. As with all things in SL, it always depends how much you want to spend on your avatar. I just hope between Meri, Isa and myself, we’ve illustrated that you can look awesome in SL without spending a fortune.

Happy shopping ❤

 

Credits:

Hair: !!Firelight!! / Ophelia – Brunettes worn / Group only lucky chair prize (0L join fee)

Eye makeup: [POUT!] / Vibez Eyeshadow – hud inc (AK, Vista, Catwa, Genus, Lelutka inc) / group gift (0L join fee)

Lipstick: Ascendant / Matte Lipstick – hud inc (Catwa only) / 1L gift on Marketplace available HERE

Nails: CAZIMI / Photonic Nail Appliers – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink inc) / Free (0L) gift on Marketplace available HERE

Tattoo: Nanika / Sara Tatoo Black (Classic, Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink inc) / Free (1L) gift on Marketplace available HERE

Necklace: [Cynful] Clothing & Co. / Fluff Necklace – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / group gift (0L join fee)

T-shirt: Baby Monkey / Keep Calm Tees – Cake & Shoes versions inc (Classic, Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / 1L gift available at mainstore

Shorts: Pure Poison / Haley Shorts – Black only (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / group gift (0L join fee)

Wedges: N-core / Striped Wedges – Blue & Black only (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, N-Core inc) / group gift (299L join fee)

Pose: STUN POSES / Alice Pose (Regular & Curvy poses inc) / 2L gift available at mainstore

Backdrop: Perfect Shapes / Red Carpet Backdrop / Free (0L) gift on Marketplace available HERE

The Caspervend Hunt

The Caspervend Hunt started recently and I spent some time this weekend dipping into it. As there are over 200 (!!) stops, I couldn’t complete the entire hunt in one sitting or show you all the gifts available, but here are a selection of the prizes you can locate. It’s a free (0L) hunt, ends on the 25th April and there are a plethora of stores and locations participating. You will need the hunt hud, which can be delivered HERE. Make sure you’re wearing it in order to receive your prizes and good luck! May the odds forever be in your favour ❤

 

Credits:

Hair: !!Firelight!!  / Nichelle – Brown / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Lipstick: ALMA Makeup / Easter Hunt Lipsticks – purple and pink inc (Catwa, Lelutka, Omega inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Earrings: Petit Chat / LilEgg Earrings – hud inc / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Easter Basket: ~Prim Pile Creations~ / Easter Basket2 / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Couch: Dench Designs / Partney Sofa / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Pose set: Ana Boutique / Bento Friends Pose #2 – 3 poses inc, 1 & 3 used / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Top LHS Dress: GHEE ~ Fashion & Beauty / Easter-Bunny Dress (eBody, Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Top LHS Heels: ::BLOSSOM:: / Thumper Sandals – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Top RHS Dress: [HC] Hopes Creations / Neith Spring Dress (Belleza, eBody, Maitreya, Slink, Tonic inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Top RHS Heels: Killer Heels / Kerry – Golden Snake (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom LHS Dress: Have Unequal / Claudia Dress – Rose (Maitreya only) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom LHS Heels: e.marie / Easter Pumps – Blush, Lilac, Sunny inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom RHS Sweater: [QE] Designs / Esme Cropped Sweater -Tiffany (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom RHS Jeans: [QE] Designs / Liana High Waist Skinnies -Spring I- (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom RHS Sandals: Elle Boutique / Cera Sandals Black (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Art (not in hunt): ChiMia / Lolita Cat Wall Art / Lucky chair prize

Rug (not in hunt): [QE Home] / Accent Rug -Worn-

Backdrop (not in hunt): Saintstreet / Gift Room Backdrop (Light) / Free gift available on Marketplace HERE