Kangaroo Island

Not many people know this, but I lived in Australia as a kid for three years. We lived in Adelaide and spent our school holidays driving around the country by my parents in this bronze camper style van. At the time, I grumbled and wanted to be holidaying somewhere tropical. Now I am thankful that my parents helped provide me with some amazing memories. One of the places we visited was Kangaroo Island and to say that this place is a wildlife haven is justified. Although, part of me should type “was” because of the horrific wildfires that have been ravaging the country, but I purposely type “is” because I believe that Australia will overcome and survive. We must hold on to the positive and not lose hope.

One of our SL creators, Kay Weston of Image Essentials, is helping organise an inworld benefit this weekend to help raise funds for the Australian RSPCA. This pose is on sale at the store (landmark below) with 100% sales going to support the charity. I love how SL residents come together as a community to support many RL charities. This is one example of people going above and beyond. I hope you’ll support it too x

 

Credits:

Hair: {Limerence} / Janet hair – Ombre1 / gacha item

Top: Pink Cream Pie / Kat Tee – white worn (Freya, Maitreya, Hourglass inc)

Pants: The Annex / Roxie Capris – Khaki worn (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / *new release*

Sneakers: [Gos] Boutique / Hi Tops – grey worn (Maitreya worn) / gacha item (shoe is free, but colour appliers are gacha items)

Pose w/ kangaroo: Image Essentials / Thirsty Kangaroo / *new release*

Scene Location: Esoteric (public access spot)

The Garden

Sadly, as I sit and write this, my garden is nowhere near as appealing or warm as this scene. In my mind it’s still summer and I could easily curl up on this daybed and read a book, a cup of tea nearby. I know it’s Summer in the Southern Hemisphere but up North, I want it back! I guess that’s the thing with the seasons though; the wait is worth it ❤

 

Credits:

Day bed: Petite Mort / Summer Gazebo – Daybed (Rare) / gacha item

Bird cage stand: Petite Mort / Summer Gazebo – Parakeet Cage / gacha item

Floor cushions: Petite Mort / Summer Gazebo – Pillows Cream & Blue / gacha item

Tea set: Petite Mort / Summer Gazebo – Tea Set / gacha item

Rug: Petite Mort / Summer Gazebo – Rug 2 / gacha item

Trellis: Raindale / Faryard trellis (#8) / gacha item

Leaf Arch: Simply Shelby / Romantic Autumn Archway / *new release* available at The Trunk Show October 2019

Rabbit planters: *paper moon* / Wildflower Wabbits Planters: Blue & Purple – A & B shown

Lilly planter: [CIRCA] Living / Ostara Bowl Vase – Lily Plant – Violet Ceramic

Terracota Planter w/ flowers: -Quality Gardens- / Barbara plant pot / *new release* available at Designer Circle until 16th November 2019

Bucket Planter w/ flowers: -Quality Gardens- / Emanuela Flower Bucket / Womenstuff Hunt prize available November 2019

Little white flowers: ~Adorably Strange Wares~ / The Mirabelle – Plants I-IV / *new release* available at The Trunk Show October 2019

Tree Tarp: ~Adorably Strange Wares~ / The Mirabelle – Tree Tarp / *new release* available at The Trunk Show October 2019

Light beam: ~Adorably Strange Wares~ / The Mirabelle – Light Beams / *new release* available at The Trunk Show October 2019

Hedge: Static Forge / Hedges (Build your own)

Deka

Wow, I can’t believe it’s August already! I’m not one to intentionally wish my life away, but the days drag, the working weeks fly and here we are. Soon, it’ll be December and I’ll be wondering where my life is going. There’s a quote I used with my RL recently “as children time drags but the older we get, the quicker time moves.” I also warned him we were wishing our lives away praying for the weekends. He laughed, but agreed with me. Smart man! So, what’s the purpose of this rambling? I guess it’s to simply state: enjoy today. Make the most of it. So that’s what I will do, in this August sunshine 🙂

 

Credits:

Turban & earrings: …:::Beautiful Dirty Rich:::… / Deka -Turban & Earrings Set w/ hud / *new release*

Dress: …:::Beautiful Dirty Rich:::… / Summer Breeze -Maxi Dress- w/ hud (Belleza, eBody, Maitreya, Slink inc) / *new release*

Skin: Glam Affair / Alexa – India (Catwa inc) / gacha item

Lipstick: Izzie’s / 90’s Ombre Lipstick Gift (Catwa inc) / 0L gift on Marketplace

Tattoo: [White~Widow] / Legend – Henna (Classic, Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, TMP, Eve, Omega, Sking inc) / gacha item

Rings: Elle Boutique / Bloom Bento Rings (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / *new release* available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair August 2018

Nails: Zombie Suicide /  Rigged Nails – Rounded – Basic Colors (Maitreya, Slink Bento inc)

Bracelets: Zaara / [Goa party] : 27 Friendship bracelets / gacha item

Pose: shi.s.poses / Hand Poses #1-5 (bento)

Nightmare in New Orleans

Nightmare in New Orleans is the latest interactive game on offering from Madpea Productions, and as you’d expect, it’s full of thrills and spills. The level of detail throughout the game is very high quality and the puzzles had me swearing early on!

You will need to purchase a hud at the opening point of the game and there is also a gacha available with prizes that will help solve the puzzles quicker. Thankfully the hud saves your last location, so if you need to take a breather and go back, you can.

As with all Madpea adventures, the VIP group is available to offer help and support. More information is also available on the website HERE. I don’t want to give any more information away apart from the sneak pics above….and they’re just a little teaser for you.

Good luck and enjoy!

Starting point for Nightmare in New Orleans is HERE.

 

Holibobs

So, it’s come to that time of year where RL and I agonise over packing (well he does), over plan about everything (well I do) and generally feel more exhausted than if we’d stayed at home. Yes, it’s the annual tortu…I mean holiday! 7 days away from the humdrum of every day real life. Never fear though, I will return in a week (well, on the 11th October) with recharged batteries and ready to go.

Enjoy the peace without me…it won’t last 😉

 

❤

Bats for Lashes

Earlier this week I mourned the loss of Summer and that Autumn was well and truly on it’s way. One thing I enjoy this time of year though, is experimenting with the gothic, dark and Halloween theme outfits and accessories that we’re spoiled with in SL. Where else could you literally wear bats for lashes? It also gives me a chance to experiment with shadows, which is one feature of SL photography I really enjoy. My friend Luca gave me the link to Satomi’s (Foxcity) windlights recently and I’ve been having a lot of fun with them. As you can see here, I’ve gone from angelic to dark shadows with merely two clicks. For all those who know me, try not to chuckle on the angelic reference. Everyone knows I’m an angel.

 

 

Credits:

Hair: !!Firelight!! / Halley – BrownsB / available at the TWE12VE Event (Sept 2017)

Eyelashes: VENGE / Nightmare Lashes (Catwa) / *new release* – available at Suicide DollZ event (Sept 2017)

Tiara: BLAXIUM / Dark Moon Tiara / available at the TWE12VE Event (Sept 2017)

Necklace: Indulge Temptation! / The Magic Eye Necklace  / available at the TWE12VE Event (Sept 2017)

Dress: VARONIS / Kiara – top/hoodie combo and dress versions available (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya inc) / *new release* – available at Tres Chic event (Sept 2017)

Curtain: ~Adorably Strange Wares~ / The Mystic Glimmer Curtain / *exclusive* available at the TWE12VE Event (Sept 2017)

Pose: .:[Leidy Store]:. / Liza Pose Pack#5 (4 poses inc) / available at the For Fancy Event (Sept 2017)

Glamorous Rock n Roll

Who said rock n roll needed to be grungy, dingy and grim? Not me! I’m excited because tomorrow I’m heading into London to see one of my favourite rock bands in action. Not only am I seeing them headline, I’ve managed to grab tickets for a small acoustic set before the main gig. So think of me tomorrow at 6pm, while I scream like a fan girl and then laugh at myself for my own giddiness!

 

Credits:

Hair: La Bella Boutique / Barbie Toki Hair (pastels) / available at the For Fancy Event (Sept 2017)

Lipstick: D.Design / Suki Lipstick (Catwa, Omega inc) / available at the TWE12VE Event (Sept 2017)

Tattoo: (( Cheeky Ink )) / This is my life Tattoo (Belleza Jake, Omega inc)

Dress: D’Lory Store / Outfit #Rock (Maitreya, Slink, Belleza inc) / available at the For Fancy Event (Sept 2017)

Boots: [MODA] / Carmen Peep Toe Boots & HUD (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya inc) / lucky chair prize

Pose: [AbsolutA] Poses / Model 18 (6 poses inc) / available at the For Fancy Event (Sept 2017)

 

Photo taken at the Twisted Cork Wine & Rock Bar – my fave hangout.