SL Destinations: 3 Realms of Snow

Happy Holidays Explorers!,

Tiz the season for Blankets…Blankets of Snow and Blankets to keep warm.
On the search for all things wintry, we came across 3 creative sims  that were wonderful.

Read on for snowy destinations of The Funny, The Beautiful & The Festive.

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The Funny- “Gallery of Questionable Snowpeople” (TP)

 

Check out the Hilarious Hi-jinx of Snowmen behaving badly.

You’ve never seen a snowman collection like this before!

 

This is a new spin on the adorable snowman, exposing the mischievous side of their character!

Have a bit of fun playing Revenge of the Snowmen.

Watch out they are very crafty and on a mission!

 

**You may rez here if needed.

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The Beautiful- “Asalia House” (TP)

A Decembers treat that is pleasing to the eye.

 

It is a winter fantasy that has hidden nooks and private coves.

It’s not busy with traffic, and you can also rez here.

 

Making it a perfect place to meet with friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

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The Festive- “The Pines at Jacobs Pond” (TP)

O’er the Hills and thru the woods…

Jacobs Pond has the feel of holiday spirit in all that you see. .

Explore the trails that lead to 3 Ice Rinks, Be sure to bring skates!

Take in all its pretty as you walk beneath fairy lights twinkling, & Snow lightly falling.

Among the streams and thickets are woodland creatures grazing.

The rustic House dressed in Christmas cheer is open to all, perfect for holiday pictures.

We’d like to mention, Per The Land Owner Holly; This is a Family sim, & decency is strictly enforced.

She invites you to Join the land group for rez permissions if you need to set out any props for your pictures.

We hope you will find these sims enjoyable as we did

Until we read again, Take Care 🙂

 

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WHAT I AM WEARING:

HAIR::::::: Maitreya Sasha – Pecan
MAKEUP::::: Deesses Skins: Glamour lipstick – Decadent
SCARF:::::: DoCoMo_Muffler (Marketplace)
SWEATER:::: DRIFT Cold Shoulder knit Top (Marketplace)
SKIRT:::::: ~hanamachi~ brown flouncy skirt (double ruffle)
SKATES::::: The Secret Store – Ice Skates – Black Pegasus (Arcade Gacha)
SKIN::::::: Deesses Skins: Faith – group gift

WHAT Revan IS WEARING:

HEAD::::::: / XIAJ / Zane Winter Hat (ivory)
GLASSES:::: [LOVE RE ME]Glasses#01
COAT::::::: {Howl} Winterreise Coat [Cream]
HANDS:::::: Reek – Cozy Mittens – Black
PANTS:::::: [Deadwool] Jeans + belt (blue)
SKATES::::: *LightStar- Ice Skate- Black-

 

SL Destinations: New Toulouse Bayou

Bonjou! Konmen to yê? (Hello!, How are you?)

Today we bring you a bit of early 20th Century Americana.

A wee bit of Louisiana flava called New Toulouse. This region contains 2 sims, One is Urban and the other is Rural.

 

The city is modeled after New Orleans, and is bustling with Voudoun shops, Jazz clubs, Processions, Art & Cuisine, just
like the real thing.
The country or Bayou is where We settled, located on the 2nd sim, and we literally haunted it for days lol.

 

We really did enjoy the feel of this Swamp settlement.

 

Natural beauty filled this entire sim., From the birds & fauna native to this landscape, to the reptilian mascots that
occupied the waters.

The time period they emulate here is b’twix 1920-1925’s rural, When it was pure and simple country living.
Although Louisiana is very diverse, southern LA had 2 larger groups, Cajun & Creole.
Cajuns are French colonists who developed their own distinct lifestyle in the swamps and surrounding areas of South
Louisiana. Intermixed in these colonies were the Creole. Creole can mean anything from individuals born in New Orleans with
French and Spanish ancestry to those who descended from African/Caribbean/French/Spanish heritage.

It was a pleasant surprise to see them keep it authentic to the way folks would’ve Built Homes & Businesses, or decorated
their yards and houses.

 

We recognized African influences in the decor, no doubt brought by the freedom folks as they settled in communities.
I was tickled over The bottle tree that I have known through my own Geechi/Gullah heritage.

This custom originated in Africa., People believed that bad spirits could be captured in a bottle.
Legend had it that empty glass bottles placed outside, but near, the home could capture roving (usually evil) spirits at
night, and the spirit would be destroyed the next day in the sunshine. One could then cork the bottles and throw them into
the river to wash away the evil spirits.

Of course as time goes on meanings fade.
Not all Folk still believe in such things but the gesture of displaying old customs reminds us of whence we came.

Alot of  decor also showed signs of Christianity or Voudoun beliefs

 

This sim is very fascinating, do check out the library and other informative areas to learn more.

We wish you a great time in Bayou country,
This sim is great for RP or to relax in the pretty sights & sounds.

Adyeu, Wa pli tar, Swinn-twa! ❤
(a Good-Bye, See you later,Take care!)

PICS SNAPPED @ NEW TOULOUSE BAYOU

WHAT I AM WEARING:

 

HEAD::::::: L&H Nywele Head wrap :: NIGERIA
HAIR::::::: -dDx(DISCORD)- Anansi (Raven Black)
NECKLACE::: B&B Papa Legba Necklace (Marketplace)
EARRING:::: chantkare tassel earrings (Past gift)
DRESS:::::: ~Cellar Door~ Torah Dress & Necklace (Marketplace)

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WHAT REVAN IS WEARING:

 

HEAD::::::: RONSEM + BM Straw Hat and hair Black2
GLASSES:::: S O R G O glasses – STEAM Black GOLD
SHIRT:::::: [Deadwool] Durden shirt – (blue denim)
PANTS:::::: [Deadwool] Jeans + belt (blue)
FEET::::::: Slink Male Feet (AvEnhance)

 

SL Destinations: II. DEADPOOL. II

Step right up! Step right up!
Ladies and Gentlemen, Children at heart,
Gather ’round for another post. … Be amazed, be enchanted, be mystified, be amused.

Welcome to II. DEADPOOL. II – Dark Experience
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasies%20III/74/220/22

The sims description reads:
“Aged elegance reborn. DeadPool .. a new experience to be explored.
The bygone disco days are being reborn, or rather, rising from the dead!
Zombies roam the overgrown and wistful spaces of the forgotten amusement park’s edges,
while in the center the old roller-disco flashes with lights,
and pumps out music from amazing DJs for our patrons to dance to.
Skate around the fringes of the party, or take your chances in the park.”

The Opening Party is Saturday Sept. 7th starting 6am-slt- UNTIL

“Woooo!”, we exclaimed as we read that, and explored onwards to put a descrip into our own words…

Here you will find Carnay in Carnal-veil, mashed with fun horror, & clingy zombies
(They do watch your every move)

 

There are Merry Go Rounds, mini rockets, UFO rides and a large Labyrinth to play hide and go seek in.

    

There is  a club here set in an crumbling theater, Where the DJ was packing them in.
stop in for the party and meet new folks!

If you don’t feel like clubbing you can hang with your buddies on the benches and dark misty corners of the sim.

 

This sim is stimulating, with colorful lights, eerie moans, creaks, pops and hisses.
Comical & Gothic like characters, all in a fun yet sinister amusement park.

 

Fall is closing in and we are heading towards all hallows eve…

 

Here is a halloween prelude to jump start the season.

 

Thanks for supporting this blog *warm smiles*
I hope you enjoy the sim as much as we did,
Take Care until we read again!

WHAT I AM WEARING:
*Most found on Marketplace*
HAT::::::: *LODE* Hat – Soleil [grey_hearts]
HAIR:::::: :: Miss Canning:: [Marcella Hair] (Marktplace free)
MAKEUP:::: *{KIko Life}* Remix: Hearts – Lips – Dark Heart
TATTS::::: AITUI- Dire [Faded], *LODE* Tattoo (comes with hat) Hearts (cheeks)
EYELASH::: [ glow ] eyelashes- Water Drops, blackLiquid MAKEUP – lashy
JEWELS:::: EarthStones Broken Heart Necklace – Onyx, Eclectica Feathers&Pearls-choker
NAILS::::: TOXIC- Rose long nails in black (Marketplace)
DRESS::::: Corvus : Victorian Doll Dress
GLOVES:::: [ROSAL] UNMEI Gloves
BOOTS::::: [ROSAL] UNMEI Thigh Platform Boots
SKIN:::::: Deesses Skins: Loreen – group gift

WHAT Revan IS WEARING:

HAT::::::: Schadenfreude: Papa Corbeau Top Hat
PET::::::: DC Wearable Crow
FACE:::::: “W warrior inside” The Crow Face tattoo
TATTS::::: B*FLY – Holy Grail Tattoo – Faded Ink
JEWELS:::: (NS) Rock’n’Rolla Chain II Mens
COAT:::::: FATEwear Coat – Dante
GLOVES:::: :{F.A.D.}: Vindictus Studded 4-Finger Gloves
PANTS::::: [Deadwool] Jeans + belt (dark blue)
BOOTS::::: [Deadwool] Trauermarsch Boots

 

SL Destinations: Childhood

Hello & Welcome Explorers!
Read along as we visit “Childhood”, An Art installation from Cherry Manga & The Mysterious Wave Group.

This playful & interactive destination showcases several instances most of us shared when we were young.

Whether it was playing in the rain, Flying Kites,  Blowing Bubbles,

Pretending to be on a Boat made of Candy, Building Blocks, Patty-Cakes with our mates,

Hopscotch, Pinwheels, and a myriad of other childhood games.

Hubby and I stood in the sunset and discussed what was fun to us in our childhood.
And we mutually agreed, If life were to have it, we’d probably be best friends waaaay back as well.
I was such a TomBoy in my younger years I would’ve given him a run for his time LOLOL

 

Be sure to check out this spot, It’s very photogenic, and perfect for hanging out with your favorite group.
You can click the blocks & make them tumble, ride in the bubbles, play hopscotch in the sky, sit on a cloud couch, or ride the Merry-Go-Round.

 

Happy Exploring! & Thank You for Looking ❤

PICS SNAPPED @: Mysterious Wave: “Childhood”

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WHAT I AM WEARING:

!!NEW RELEASE!!- {U.R.Fashions} Classic Pen Skirt in Black & {U.R.} Red Bubble Top –

This is a new release from {U.R.} that is currently available at fi*Fridays this week.

The Bubble Top comes in pink, red, blue, black, and white.

In addition, {U.R.} Classic Pencil Skirt in black will be available.

TP: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Captivated/84/70/4000
Blog: http://u-r-fashion.tumblr.com/
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ritahazelnut/

MAKEUP::::::: .:Glamorize:. Wet N Wicked Lips – Black Pearl
GLASSES:::::: (Yummy) Anouk Glasses (Marketplace)
JEWELS::::::: By Natem Andel-*N@N@*Leiria Set (Earring, Necklace, Cuff) (Marketplace)
SHOES:::::::: Similar Italian Shoes- Milano in (Black)
CLUTCH::::::: MOLiCHiNO *MESH* Delirium Clutch (Marketplace)
SKIN::::::::: Deesses: Tameka – Dark eyebrows – Caramel Mocha

WHAT MrGodai IS WEARING:

SHADES:::::::: * S O R G O – SMQ Shades Black Glasses
JEWELS:::::::: Pure Poison- Time Tags
TOP::::::::::: FATEwear Jacket – Simon – Red
PANTS::::::::: [Deadwool] Jeans + belt (dark blue)
SHOES::::::::: [CheerNo] FliFlop_Spring / Black & Feet v.3

Avant Etoille

Welcome Always!,

Today’s post features Innuendo Italian Style. The Designer Ciccia Bergamasco has released an Edgy but Feminine look called Etoille.
I loved this new release, its quite my style.

This ensemble comes complete with studded ankle boots even, BUT I am always known to put my own twist on things so I chose ballet boots to go with It, and also get some wear out of them. :p

As usual, I am out and about with Hubby looking for nice scenery to snap my pics and found an interesting sim.

Black Kite is a spot where You and company can chill in peace surrounded by shimmering water, & cozy nooks, in a kitchy atmosphere.

The homestead is also the residential home of theblackcloud Oh but generously open to the public to enjoy.

The owner just has 1 rule and I quote, “If you follow the “Don’t be a douche” rule, everyone will be happy and you won’t get kicked and banned from Black Kite. Please enjoy your stay and I hope you come back to visit again and again.~theblackcloud Oh.”
LOL! So with that said, Read the Covenant, Follow the rules, Join the land group so that you may Rez your poses or props, & be sure to clean up after yourself.

Thanks for visiting & Happy shopping &/or exploring!

PICS SNAPPED @ Black Kite
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Black%20Kite/129/123/21

WHAT I AM WEARING:

HAIR::::::: [elikatira] “Looking”
OUTFIT::::: *ETOILLE* by INNUENDO Italian Style, comes with- Cuff, Hat, Jacket, skirt, Top & studded ankle boots
MAKEUP::::: *{Kiko Life}* Remix: Hearts – Lips – Heartbanger
ACCESSORIES:::::: EARRINGS by N@N@ Jewels: “Preto”/ ROYAL cigarette Pipe (Marketplace)
GLOVES::::: (PixelDolls) Net Fingerless Gloves
SHOES:::::: *KaS*-Ballet Boot
SKIN::::::: Deesses: Julie – group gift

WHAT MrGodai IS WEARING:

HAIR::::::: *Unorthodox* Wave 17 Fade Line Up
HAT:::::::: Bowler – “Derby” Black
GLASSES:::: ::theACAPULCOgold.::_LasVegas_Unisex_Glasses_Transparent BLACK
MOUTH:::::: ROYAL Cigar (Marketplace)
TATTS:::::: B*FLY – Holy Grail Tattoo – Faded Ink (tatt)
JEWELS::::: [ hoorenbeek ] Belt Buckle/KeyChain
TOP:::::::: [Deadwool] Gloster jacket – black
PANTS:::::: .::Cestar – Jeans/Pants BZ ::.{ Black }
SHOES:::::: ..Sabotage..: Studded Lace Up (Hunt Gift)

 

SL Destinations: The 9 Art Planets

Welcome  All!,

Here’s a post for the explorers in Secondlife, Pointing you towards a place that is fun, bright and interactive.
The Artist in spotlight today is Betty Tureauds, And her Art Installation called, “The 9 Art Planets”.

This creation is multilayered in 9 levels, with orignal music by Ultraviolet Alter.
The only way to navigate this piece is to use the tp HUD provided when you land, & turn on the audio to enhance the experience.

The landing area starts off the fun. The sound of a Geiger is heard with a Mysterious Door in the background.

Go over to it and be surprised each time you attempt to open it, It can be Hilarious LOL.

All the levels have some type of interaction or made very stimulating to the eye.

The aim is to induce an emotional response based on colour, light, sound, music and interaction.

Hubby and I had a great time, Floating, dancing, setting off a GIANT Kaliedoscope, solving puzzles, and watching trippy videos here.

Explore alone or Grab a group, You are bound to enjoy yourself.

Thanks for looking, and Happy Exploring!

PICS SNAPPED @ 9 Art Planets
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA20/152/123/3001

WHAT I AM WEARING:

HAIR::::::: booN YNO421 hair black
SHADES::::: Pure Passion – Mabelle Mesh Glasses – Red (Marketplace)
MAKEUP::::: .:Glamorize:. Wet N Wicked Lips – Candy Apple, blackLiquid MAKEUP – lashy
JEWELS::::: (Dahlinks) Jazz Baby Knotted Pearls – Champagne, Alienbear-Pearl Teardrop Earring white
NAILS:::::: V4 ULTRA Mesh Fingernails by Jamman
TOP:::::::: -{Mosmo}-Lace Gem Bolero{Ash} (Marketplace)

SKIRT:::::: {U.R FASHIONS.} Breeze Skirt – Black/Red  **PROMO**Marketplace

SHOES:::::: N-core CUORE (Fatpack)

WHAT MrGodai IS WEARING:

HAIR::::::: booN LUV205 hair chocolate
TATTS:::::: ..:Freaks&Geeks:.. Warrior HD Tattoos (fade)
SHADES::::: * S O R G O – FFS Black Glasses
JEWELS::::: KOSH- PIVOT RING [D]
JACKET::::: [Deadwool] The Hill jacket- blue
PANTS:::::: .:: CALCA-Pants BZ ::. { Blue dark }
SHOES:::::: Super Kingdom Low Tops: Customizable