The Challenge

Blank Canvas

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1 Deserted

When thinking of a desert, usually I imagine a desolate, lonely place, devoid of life and colour. But that is far from the truth. The shadows and occasional hummock of grass give it a palette that is stark, but beautiful. The sky, redolent of reds and yellows are the backdrop to the austere artwork.

It is a blank canvas, just waiting for the artist’s inspiration.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Flair – Tempter Bustier – Solid Pack 3 by Sasy Scarborough
Pants: – Glam Affair – Harem hakama pants (ladies) S-XS – Patt.ecru by M4ri1yn Magic (available at The Chapter Four April 2015)
Shoes: CandyDoll _CD_ Newell Heels by Rebeca Dembo
Necklace: Cae :: Entangled :: Choker by Caelan Hancroft
Hair: *ARGRACE* Saki – Ginger by rika Oyen
Body & hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.0 with Glam Affair America skin tone by Onyx LeShelle
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High by Siddean Munro
Feet appliers: -Glam Affair– Slink Feet Skin Appliers AD by aida Ewing
Head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-ARIA v1.0 by jadenart

*Easel: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Atelier Easle by Paco Pooley (available for The Challenge March 31-April 29)
*Table: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Atelier Working Table by Paco Pooley
*Curtain: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Atelier Window Drape by Paco Pooley
Tree: MESH Gnarled Tree – ChiC buildings by Chic Aeon
Grass: Dead Grass Random – ChiC buildings by Chic Aeon
Build: Turnip Homes Turnip’s Skydome 2.0 by Turnip Sorbet

Pose: Le Poppycock-Eyes filled with sky by Olivia Lalonde (available at The Chapter Four April 2015)

Taking A Break

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1 Taking a Break

While gardening in Second Life isn’t as strenuous as in Real Life, it’s a perfect excuse to take a break after weeding and planting. Snuggling with your significant other can be as refreshing as a day at the spa.

Well, maybe not, but it does give you a warm feeling when you curl up in his lap on a soft blanket 🙂

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

On Chance:

Shirt: Westbrook Shirt – ColdAsh by ColdAsh (available at TMD April 2015)
Jeans: ColdAsh Straight Fit – OCELOT Jeans (TMD 3YR) by ColdAsh (gift with shirt at TMD)
Shoes: Adjunct – Afterlife Men’s Hi-Top Sneakers -Black/Brown by myvegancookbook Bolissima
Hair: *ARGRACE* RYO – Classy Brown by rika Oyen
Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – January group Caramel by Moonspell Ghost
Hands: Slink Male Hands (AvEnhance) – Relax by Siddean Munro

On Peep:

Top: ~Sassy!~ RockaDoll halter XS – red by Ivy Burner
Shorts: Apple May Sailor Shorts – Blue by Apple May
Shoes: Pure Poison – Fringe Flat Sandals – Black – Maitreya by pety Galaxy (available at FaMESHed April 2015)
Hair: Analog Dog AD – multipass – LIGHT REDS by Queue Marlowe (New release)
Body, hands, feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.0 with Glam Affair America skin tone by Onyx LeShelle
Head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-ARIA v1.0 by jadenart
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia

*Build: [Black Tulip] Garden Atelier by Auryn Beorn (available for The Challenge April 2015)
Blanket: (Elate!) – A Posh Picnic – Picnic Blanket by Kellie Iwish (gacha prize)
Cooler: [Con.] Open Road Collection – Cooler – Blue by Wavie Haller (gacha prize)
Pots: 8f8 – primavera in Toscana Clay Pots by iBi (gacha prize)
Plants: tarte. potted plant by alixxbella (gacha prize)
Wheel: 8f8 – primavera in Toscana Wheel by iBi (gacha prize)
Sink: 8f8 – primavera in Toscana Garden Sink by iBi (gacha prize)
Faucet: tarte. dripping faucet (steel) by alixxbella (gacha prize)
Water pump: dust bunny . garden pump . blue by xlnoel (gacha prize)

*Pose: !bang – read my thoughts by Luna Jubilee (available at TMD April 2015)

You can travel the world only to find what you are looking for at home

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1 You can travel the world only to find what you're looking for at home

Traveling can be a marvelous adventure. An opportunity to experience cultures and visit locations far from your own piece of the world. It can teach you more than any book or university could. It can be a time to relax, recharge and rejuvenate.

Or it can be a journey to find something you seek. Whether that is said adventure, love or simply yourself, it is not always the answer. Sometimes you can travel the world, only to find what you are looking for at home.

The theme for The Challenge this month is “Globetrotter.” Check out the participant’s main stores to find your own travel souvenirs.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

On Peep:
*{Junbug}* Negligee [Ivory] by Juno Mantel
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Delphine Gingers by Truth Hawks (available at Uber Feb. 25 – Mar. 23 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 D by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle

On Chance:
Pants: [WAZ] Ballistic Cargos Male (Normal) TAN by Waterfall Farshore
Necklace: AITUI – Hammered Steel Necklace by Jesseaitui Petion (previous hunt gift)
Hair: *ARGRACE* RYO – Cocoa by rika Oyen
Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – January group Caramel by Moonspell Ghost
Hands: Slink Male Hands (AvEnhance) – Relax by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Male Feet (AvEnhance) – Flat by Siddean Munro

Fireplace/rug: DIGS – Vesta Fireplace & Rug – Cream CWNH [MESH] by Iris Maskelyne
Plane: -ATTIC- Wooden Plane Toy by Citta Wiskee
*Globe: ~*~ Inspired ~*~ Great Travels Globe by Krysta Ember (available for The Challenge March 2015)
*World wall hanging: ~*~ Inspired ~*~ Great Travelers Wall Map by Krysta Ember (available for The Challenge March 2015)
Corner chair: Apt B // Shabby Chic Chair by Aptb (available at Shiny Shabby until March 15)
*Pinboard: [ht:home] traveller’s pinboard (world map) by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge March 2015)
*Bookcase: [ht:home] traveller’s bookshelf by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge March 2015)
Sofa: junk. hester’s attic couch. antique. by Tab Tatham
End table: HIDEKI – Shabby Table by Hideki Carami (gacha prize)
Pitcher: GA Home – Decorative Pitcher by Amberly Boccaccio (available at Shiny Shabby until March 15)
*Desk/chair: LIttle Llama LL – Grandma’s Suitcase Desk by Persey Garcia (available for The Challenge March 2015)
*Clock: striped mocha – used metal clock by Margotmuffen (available for The Challenge March 2015)
*Unpacked suitcase: Kuro – (Un)packing by Luana Dawg
Luggage stack: ~*~ Inspired ~*~ Great Travelers Case Stand by Krysta Ember (available for The Challenge March 2015)
Vase: :HAIKEI: Warm&Natural / Gacha {5} by qo0op
*Low table: Kuro – Low table by Luana Dawg (for Lazy Sunday March 8, 2015)
*Kettle: Kuro – White kettle by Luana Dawg (Lazy)

*Pose: !bang – obvious by Luna Jubilee (available at TMD March 2015)

Build: L2 Studio MESH Shoreline House by Lindini2 Lane

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet