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