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Books Before Chocolates

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If you were to shower me with gifts this Valentine’s Day I would tell you books are best. Chocolate doesn’t last and flowers will die, but a good book will live on. Also I just enjoy curling up in a cozy corner and reading. I have even been known to put in my earbuds and listen to some ambient noise to pretend I am reading on a boat. I may be strange, but that is a okay.

So if your significant other is a book lover maybe create a cozy little nook and fill it with books and their favorite cozy beverage of choice…oh and snacks DO NOT forget the snacks! You may not be able to give them a whole library ( thanks Disney for setting that standard), but a book nook would be a very close second. Even though Valentine’s Day has passed just know that I love all of you and you should love yourself too!

Credits

Tank: friday – Addy Tank (Hearts) – LaraX

Panties: friday – Gigi Briefs (LaraX)

Hair: Wasabi // Tiramisu Valentine Ed. Hair –

Head: LeLUTKA Avalon Head

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Meimei [Lelutka EvoX] Honey A

Eyes: {S0NG} Dorthy Eyes –  

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – LaraX

Poses: -Extra- Cozy Season and -Extra- Bookmark

Background: NOMAD // Cozy Corner Seat

Croissant and the City

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Do you remember when the round croissant was the MUST HAVE breakfast treat for insta photos such? It wasn’t that long ago right? Well Here I am in the city with a latte and my round croissant. When I was in NYC last June I went to an Italian bakery and they had croissant cubes! Of course I had to get one because, just because it was too cool not to, and I love carbs so it was a win-win for me. I wish I had taken a picture before I dove into it. It was raspberry filled and just magical.

I am pretty sure that if chocolate had been an available cube flavor I would have taken that one back to the hotel too! I wish I looked this fabulous when my non-digital bum was in the city. I however was in shorts and sneakers since it was summer. Maybe next time. Anyway if you have a chance to eat a non-traditional shaped croissant I say do it! Heck even “normal” croissants need to be eaten. I may just be hungry at this point so credits for you and food for me.

Credits

Top: ISON – marely oversized tee OVER PANTS – (LaraX)

Pants: ISON – miya high waist pants – (LaraX)

Shoes: S@BBiA::Ribbon Loafers

Earrings: SIGMA Bud ear cuffs [Lelutka EvoX]

Croissant: MVT – Swirl croissant box – Chocolate

Latte: Dahlia – Teen Spirit – Latte –

Hair: Wasabi // Vanya Hair – Size A1

Head: LeLUTKA Avalon Head

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Padma [Lelutka EvoX] Honey B

Eyebrows: Izzie’s – LeL Evo X – 08 Eyebrows (soft arch) ginger A 75%

Eye Shadow: WarPaint* Akoya Eyeshadow [EvoX] – burnt gold

Lip gloss: WarPaint* Honeydew Lipgloss – Syrup Edt.

Eyes: {S0NG} :: Sera V2 Eyes –

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – LaraX

Poses: Amitie Summer Heat Pack

Background: Amitie La Vecchia Sicilia

Mornings with Mozart

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The hardest part of any morning for me, aside from the whole getting out of bed thing, is waiting for the coffee to brew. I am a creature of habit and have a very certain morning routine that a friend called pretentious, I listen to Mozart while I have my coffee. For a while it was just Mozart, but I have branched out and now just listen to symphony playlists in the morning.

Once I have coffee in hand I give the cats their morning treats, they have a routine too I guess, and then I head to my office of chaos for music and list making. Gotta make sure I plan ahead before I start hitting up all the events and fairs and what not. Off to get back to my day, enjoy the credits!

Credits

Dress: *COCO*_MaxiKnitDress(SageGreen)_

Sweater: *COCO*_MaxiLongCardigan(PinkBeige)_

Slippers: dust bunny . sea life slippers . turtle . green

Hair: Stealthic – Retreat – (S Head/M Breast)

Head: LeLUTKA Avalon Head

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Meimei [Lelutka EvoX] Honey A

Freckles: {geek store} freckles I 75%

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – LaraX

Poses: FOXCITY. Heatwave

Décor

Kitchen: hive // modern farmhouse kitchen

Coffee maker: KraftWork Multi Coffee Machine

Coffee cups: KrafWork Kitchen Clutter . Coffee Mugs (Gold)

Canister of coffee: KraftWork Kitchen Clutter vol2 . Coffee Container

Window: +Half-Deer+ Faux Window – Dawn and Dusk (Mid Blinds)

Cutting boards: hive // cutting boards

Rolling pins: KraftWork Rolling Pins . Basket Light

Gift Giving

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I am one of those people who loves to find, or make, the perfect gift for people. And I am one of those people that shops year round so that by the time Christmas rolls around I have a mini stockpile of gifts. This tends to look like overkill to some.

And I will occasionally forget a gift or two need to add it to the pile quickly. Listen it’s not my fault I am forgetful and shop year round. There have been times that I have found Christmas presents in my closet months after. In my defense they were video game themed socks so they weren’t something “big”.

Now we are ready to kick off this holiday, not that we weren’t before. Now time to spread some holiday cheer with gifts and to make some cookies too!

Credits

I wore

Dress: OSMIA Amelia christmas knitted dress Gift

Tights: DEAD DOLL – Maree Pantyhoses – White

Shoes: [BREATHE]-Momose Wedges-

Hair: Stealthic – Beloved –

Head: LeLUTKA Avalon Head 4.0

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Meimei [Lelutka EvoX] Honey A

Face Freckles: {geek store} freckles I 75%

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – LaraX V1.0

Nails: CAZIMI: Mesh Nails – Ballerina Short –

Nail Applier: :CAZIMI: Candy Cane Nails –

He wore

Sweater: Mossu – Jolly.Sweater – Print Green –

Jeans: <Kalback> ViBe Jeans (Medium) Dark Blue

Boots: [Deadwool] Chukka boots – Gianni – burnt caramel

Rings: **RE** Mythical Beasts Rings –

Hair: Vango. Neil (gg)

Head: LeLUTKA KRIS 4.0

Head Applier: Stray Dog SCOTT LELUTKA TONE 04 NATURAL  

Facial Hair: Volkstone Jordan Facial Hair / V-Cstaydog

Body: [Signature] Gianni Body – Body –

Background: SYNNERGY.TAVIS//Night Before Christmas Backdrop

Poses: Secret Poses – Christmas Eve poses

Wrapping up my maker Christmas

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This year for Christmas I was a busy lady between sewing some things and Cricut-ing others. I can’t actually name what I made here because I don’t want the recipient to know what is coming their way. Honestly I wish I was this organized in my office/crafting space, but it currently looks like a mini tornado hit. I am the creator of all the chaos, but that is besides the point.

A crafters work is never done though so its wrapping time and look at the beautiful bow we will all pretend I made. I have more holiday posts in the works, and hopefully I can get them done before Christmas is over. And if I don’t, well then Merry Happy Whatever You Celebrate!

Credits

Sweater: (fd) Tied Fuzzy Sweater

Jeans: friday – Weekend Jeans (Deep Indigo)

Hair: Stealthic – Sway

Head: LeLUTKA Avalon Head 4.0

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Meimei [Lelutka EvoX] Honey A

Eyes: AG. Trophy Eyes Pack

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – LaraX

Poses: Secret Poses – Wrapping Day

Sewing table and décor: KraftWork Sewing Atelier

Wrapping Center and décor: BackBone Gift Wrapping Station

This Little Light of Mine

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I am here to light up your dark winter nights…assuming your winter nights are dark. There are so many jokes I could make about being hot headed, or on fire, or lighting your fire, but I will try to refrain…today. I will admit I have had this head (?) floating around in my inventory for over a year now waiting for me to take photos with it. What can I say with a name like Phire I am drawn to things with flames.

Can we also just talk for a second about how well the details of the dress and such just pop in this lighting? I feel like I would be much better suited for Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast than a little French feather duster. Just think of how quickly those feathers would go up in flames! Enough of my rambles, I shall instead point you to the credits. ↓

Credits

Dress: Violent Seduction – Lumiere – (Antique)

Head: ::Static:: Wickwisp Curse – Candlehead {Maitreya} Metallic

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara

Background: SYNNERGY.TAVIS//Gothic Ballroom

Poses: [piXit] Albertine – Pose Pack

At The Creeks Edge

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Breathe in, breathe out, she told herself while standing at the edge of the creek. She wasn’t sure how long it would be before someone noticed she was gone and were sent to find her, but she needed this time alone. It was all too much for her, being trotted out and put on display for suitors but that was her duty to this family and her father.

Credits

Gown & Gloves: Ruxy-Catherine

Earrings: Orsini Jewelry JANE Earrings

Necklace: Orsini Jewelry JANE Necklace

Tiara: lassitude & ennui Winter night tiara – gold

Hair: WINGS-ER1226-HAIR

Head: LeLUTKA Avalon Head

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Cirina Layer [Lelutka EvoX] Honey A

Eyeliner: Jack Spoon. Posh Eyeliner [1]

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body

Poses: :LW: Bento Poses – Magnolia

Storms Brewing

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Ironically I took these pictures before I had to leave my house due to an impending hurricane back in the beginning of October. Luckily we didn’t have any damage but spending so much time in the car I am off road trips for a while! And hurricanes, but I have more control over the road trips than the weather.

I am sure there are some quotes out there about weathering a storm or something but today is not the day to go searching for that. I will however tell you to live every moment to its fullest because you never know when a storm will hit (I mean a proverbial storm not the predictable weather type).

Credits

Dress: (fd) Boho Lace Dress – YELLOW

Shoes: Ingenue :: Sophie Heels [LARA] :: FLF Pack

Earrings: SIGMA/ Ethnic earrings

Hair: Stealthic – Helix –

Head: LeLUTKA Avalon Head

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Dolly [Lelutka EvoX] Honey A

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – LaraX

Tree: HPMD* Sakura -Cherry Blossom Tree- A

Grass, fence and leaves and poses: Amitie Autumn Moments Woman PACK

Happy Halloween

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Happy Halloween all you spooky scary skeletons. Or for those of you who aren’t in a place that celebrates, Happy Thursday. I will admit Halloween and Christmas are my favorite holidays because I love to decorate for them both. This year the yard is not as decorated as it has been in the past thanks to hurricanes and the fact that I did not clearly label my decorations so I have no idea which one has all my spooky decorations. I couldn’t let today pass with out some nod to the day so I went with a witchy vibe.

I think the scariest thing about this whole picture is that I am looking an arcane library looking for a spell to do something. Will it be something nefarious or something curative? Honestly I think it depends on whether I have had enough coffee to make me a nice person to be around. Speaking of that I should go and get more into me before I turn into a total ghoul for the day!

Credits

Dress: :V.e. Sabine Dress Black

Shoes: [BREATHE]-Aimi Heels-Black

Earrings: FaeTal – Ear 85 – Swallow S

Hair with Hat: Wasabi // Nocturne Hair

Head: LeLUTKA Avalon Head

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Annika [Lelutka EvoX] Milk A

Eye shadows: Jack Spoon. Midnight Siren Shadow [1 + gem], Jack Spoon. Moon Beam Glitter Shadow [11]

Blush: Jack Spoon. Demonica Blush [4]

Ears: ^^Swallow^^ Gauged S Ears

Nails with rings: Pure Poison – Ghostly Rings  

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara

Poses: Secret Poses – Violet a

Background: K&S – // Arcane Library. Skybox w. plants

Corn Maze

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Go to a corn maze, it will be fun they said. Sure it’s all fun and games till you get yourself all turned around and start thinking of the minotaur and his labyrinth. Maybe that is just me and my recent delve into all sorts of mythology. In all honesty in the non-digital world I am pretty good at corn mazes, but then again they do give you an aerial view of the maze.

In SL however I get lost easier than, well something very easy. For example I get lost several times at The Fantasy Faire each year and at some other events too. It can be a bit daunting as you can see from the look I have going on here. Or maybe I am just trying to show off my pumpkin-y manicure.

Credits

Sweater: #comatosed. So I Cardigan

Pants: !APHORISM! – Lana Capri Pants –

Boots: Ingenue :: November Boot [LARA] :: FLF Fall 23 Mix

Necklace: *AvaWay* PATSY Necklaces Set

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Oblivion / Size 1

Headband: ::C’est la vie !:: Ari Headband

Head: LeLUTKA Avalon Head

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Alex [Lelutka EvoX] Honey B

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – LaraX

Nails: CAZIMI: Mesh Nails – Ballerina Short –

Nail Appliers: :CAZIMI: Pumpkin Spice Nails – CAZIMI

Background: Amitie Corn Field BACKDROP with SCENE

Poses: Amitie Corn Field POSES