Good For What Ails You

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There is very little in this world that can’t be cured by an ice cream cone filled with flowers. The rest can be cured by it saying “I love you.”

These pretty posy pose props/accessories from Ariskea will be available at the new round of The Liaison Collaborative February 7 – 28, 2016. There are a variety of colours and messages on the cards to choose from. You will even smile as you smell the flowers.

Go ahead and pick up a few. They’re good for what ails you.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Dress: shine by [ZD] CAMILLE DRESS & SWEATER blue by Cecilia Blachere (available at The Chapter Four February 2016)
Bracelet & Charms: Cae :: Sweetheart :: Bracelet and Charms by Caelan Hancroft (gacha prizes at The Gacha Garden February 2016)
Hair: *ARGRACE* HOMURA by rika Oyen (new release)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Legend – Henna – RARE by Julie Hastings (gacha prize at The Epiphany January 2016)
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson
*Eyes: Mayfly – Luminous – Mesh Eye (Deep Lake, w3) by Arkesh Baral
Eyelashes: * Mon Cheri * *MC* “Falsies” by Freya Oliveri
*Bouquet: Ariskea [ Flowery ] Rosy Cone //Love you by diaxm (available at The Liaison Collaborative February 7 – 28 2016)

Pose: cinphul Asylum Chair [Examine v1] [General] by Imokon Neox AND Ariskea [ Flowery ] Rosy Cone //Love you by diaxm

Location: Furillen

The Comfort of a Cozy Room

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Everyone needs one – a room where you can display your favourite things, work on projects, curl up with a good book or just relax and enjoy the solitude. It may be a sewing room, a library or a playroom – it doesn’t matter, really, as long as it reflects what makes you happy.

What makes me happy is lots of pretty things. The beauty of Second Life is that I can create this type of space as many times as I would like in any fashion that suits my whimsy. Today, it is kind of an arts and crafts room. Who knows? Tomorrow it may be a padded cell 😉

A lot of the things in this room are from {what next}, including the bookcase and tables, which are available today for Fifty Linden Friday. Just head over to the main store to pick up yours. You’ll be well on the way to creating the comfort of a cozy room.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Build: {what next} Winter’s Cottage (with snow/lights) by Winter Thorn (gacha prize)
*Bookshelf: {what next} Amelie Bookcase with decor by Winter Thorn (available for Fifty Linden Friday February 5, 2016)
*Console table: {what next} Amelie Console Table by Winter Thorn (available for Fifty Linden Friday February 5, 2016)
*Balloons: [ keke ] heart balloon – valentine blush and heart balloon – 3 silver by Kean Kelly (available at Cosmopolitan through February 14, 2016)
Jewelry box: dust bunny . jewelry box by xlnoel (gacha prize)
Heart box: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Box wCandies White by danielestro (gacha prize)
*Storage boxes: {what next} M Storage Box -Metaliics 3 by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 through February 6, 2016)
Arts & Crafts: 8f8 – 16. Our Secret Hideout – Arts ‘n’ Crafts by iBi (gacha prize)
Basket with blanket: dust bunny . pom pom blanket by xlnoel (gacha prize)
Heart wall hanging: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Heart Frame – SOI by danielestro (Seed of Inspiration prize at The Gacha Garden February 2016)
Butterflies: {anc} picnic / swallow tailed butterfly incarose by aki69 (gacha prize at The Chapter Four February 2016)
Box of roses: Apple Fall Roses Box (Pink) by Warehousefifteendesigns
Dress form: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Large Mannequin – RARE by danielestro (gacha prize at The Gacha Garden February 2016)
Frame: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Entryway – Old Window Key-holder by danielestro (gacha prize)
Basket table: dust bunny . basket table by xlnoel
Birdcage: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Birdcage (TGG)
Chair: {what next} Bramley Rocking Chair (pine) – Plain by Winter Thorn
Heart pillow: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Pillow by danielestro (gacha prize at The Gacha Garden February 2016)
Shoes: Apple Fall Leather Moccasins by warehousefifeendesigns
Basket: {what next} Orlaith Basket by FrankLee Anatra
Kitten: JIAN :: A Very Kitten Christmas – Brown Tabby Kitten by jiansl (gacha prize)
*Side table: {what next} Amelie Side Table by Winter Thorn (available for Fifty Linden Friday February 5, 2016)
*Cups and tray: {what next} Holiday Eggnog Latte by Winter Thorn
*Stove: {what next} Hanne Woodburning Stove (Almond) – Light Fireplace by Winter Thorn
*Kettle: {what next} Hanne Kettle (Off-White) by Winter Thorn
Wall shelf: *ionic* Planter Shelf by Iakua Arriaga (gacha prize at The Chapter Four February 2016)
Open book: 8f8 – 14. Our Secret Hideout – Little Sketchbook by iBi (gacha prize)
Wood: Apple Fall Birch Logs w/ Belt by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Bag: Apple Fall Canvas Tote by warehousefifteendesigns
Rug: Meche Cozy Cottage Rug 2 by Eeilee (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby through February 10, 2016)

I Don’t Have To Find Out

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This week, I received notice that I have been nominated for an Avi Choice Award for the Arts in the category Favorite Photographer/Photo Studio. I can say I was shocked to receive another nomination, but at the same time I was touched and pleased. I honestly hadn’t realised the awards were coming around until a couple of weeks ago when Cheri messaged me to let me know she had nominated me. She suggested that I ask for nominations on my blog, but that just isn’t my style. The nomination is, to me, the real honour; I wouldn’t feel right about asking people to put my name forward. The fact that more than one person chose to nominate me without prompting lets me know that what I do here is appreciated.

That said, now that I have been nominated, I will humbly ask for your vote. All you need to do is to click on the image below or in my sidebar, scroll to the Favorite Photographer/Photo Studio category, click the button next to my name and then press the Vote button. While you are there, please peruse the other entries; there are loads of very talented people listed in the Arts categories. I don’t know a lot of them, in fact, I wasn’t even familiar with several of the categories, but there were even more to which I was happy to give my support.

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I feel honoured to be asking for your support. I probably wouldn’t continue taking photographs without the encouragement I receive.

Or maybe I would. I’m just glad I don’t have to find out.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Romper: Apple May Designs Jodi Jumper (Maitreya) – Navy Blue by Apple May (available at the main store)
Boots: REIGN.– Mishi Thigh High Boots (Maitreya-Lara)- COGNAC by KenadeeCole
Necklace: Necklace(Long) [MANDALA]KYARA/Desert by kikunosuke Eel
Earrings: Earrings [MANDALA]KYARA/Desert by kikunosuke Eel
Bracelet & Charms: Cae :: Sweetheart :: Bracelet and Charms by Caelan Hancroft (gacha prizes at The Gacha Garden February 2016)
Hair: *ARGRACE* HOMURA by rika Oyen (new release)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Legend – Henna – RARE by Julie Hastings (gacha prize at The Epiphany January 2016)
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia

Bed: NOMAD // Romantic Daybed by Piraiyah Novikov
Build: Trompe Loeil – Tulia Greenhouse by Cory Edo

Pose: Del May DM – Body check by Del May