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Autumn Comes

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While I have been doing the credits for this post, the hour has grown later on Friday in Second Life. My apologies, but that means you have just a short while to get to the {what next} main store to pick up one of two autumn-themed boxes. One contains various versions of the lovely wreath I am displaying. The other holds decorative mini trees, leaves and welcome mats. Winter Thorn does autumn beautifully, so do go check out these fabulous bargains.

Speaking of bargains, Kean Kelly of [ keke ] has released recolours of one of my very favourite items ever: the rainy day table lamp. This weekend only, they are available at the main store for only 50L. I am showing the orange, but it also comes in black, white and purpur (a gorgeous pinkish-purple). At that price, there is no reason not to get all four! While you are there, go ahead and browse. Her store is one of those where you walk in to buy one thing and come out with your partner’s arms full, a U-Haul filled and your wallet happily empty.

However, you may want to hang onto a few Lindens for Shiny Shabby, which opens on September 20. There you will find [ keke ]’s Nirvana set. The complete set contains 34 pieces of wonder. From chairs to poufs, to decorative cards to incense, you will have to have them all. I’ll be showing you more of this set in the next few days, but trust me – you will waiting in anticipation for the event to open.

And then there is The Liaison Collaborative which remains open until September 30th. I am featuring a variety of gacha prizes from Serenity Style, Bee Designs and [Black Tulip] plus the gorgeous desk from [ zerkalo ], all from this round of TLC. While there are still a couple of weeks before the event closes, your best bet is to go now so you don’t forget!

Finally, the September round of Luxe Box released earlier today, and as always, it is full of stunning items. I love the fashion, but to me the real stars are the Kaelyn Pleiades Cabin from Scarlet Creative and the evelyn daybed from tarte.. Put everything together and you have the perfect, cozy cabin, ready for when autumn comes.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*{what next} Framed – ‘Hello Fall’ Wreath (lit) by Winter Thorn (for Fifty Linden Fridays September 15, 2017)

*From [ keke ] by Kean Kelly:
*Available at the main store:
*[ keke ] rainy day table lamp . orange (50L until Sunday, September 17)
*[ keke ] autumn bell jar . moths (new release)
*[ keke ] milk jug flowers – white
*[ keke ] clipped print genetics 2
*[ keke ] bastet cat figure
*gachas available at the mainstore:
*[ keke ] zink trays w paper + Tea Planters
*[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase orange L
*[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase orange M

*Coming to Shiny Shabby September 20:
*[ keke ] nirvana chair wood . arabic
*[ keke ] nirvana pouf 2 . white
*[ keke ] nivana card . dan t’ian

*[ keke ] spring sprout 1 (previous prize for MadPea Hunt – NLA)

*Available at The Liaison Collaborative through September 30:
*[ zerkalo ] Weathered Desk by AnaisTerpellie
*BIGBULLY Bryce Paperweight by Kai Mannequin
*Gacha prizes from Serenity Style– Norah Imagination-Shelves by Hanstrid Inshan:
*Serenity Style- Norah Imagination-Shelves
*Serenity Style- Norah Imagination -Stuffs to keep
*Serenity Style- Norah Imagination – Best Sellers
*Gacha prizes from Bee Designs by Bee Caudron:
*Bee Designs Elise Living Room Gacha Rug
*Bee Designs Elise Living Room Gacha Coffee Table
*Bee Designs Elise Living Room Gacha Round box – Purple
*Bee Designs Elise Living Room Gacha Side Table
*Bee Designs Elise Living Room Gacha Shelf
*Gacha prizes from [Black Tulip] by Auryn Beorn:
*[Black Tulip] Reading Set – Books with plant
*[Black Tulip] Reading Set – An Open Book

From Apple Fall by Warehousefifteendesigns:
Apple Fall Books & Map
Apple Fall Cotton Cluster
Apple Fall Loose Heart String w/ Scissors
Apple Fall Stoneware Vessels
AF Magazine Files
Apple Fall Amelie Magnifiers
Gacha prizes:
AF Reading Pile
AF Pheasant Feathers
Apple Fall Neva’s Finial Wall Sconce
AF Harry’s Boat

From Luxe Box September 2017:
tarte. evelyn daybed by alixxbella
Scarlet Creative Kaelyn Pleiades Cabin Realistic Size 0.2 by Charlotte Bartlett

Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 by Alex Bader

You Had Me At Coconut Cream

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I used to bake a lot of pies. I have a crummy oven now, so I rarely make them any more, but I always loved making my own pie crust, then filling it with something yummy. Toasted coconut flakes atop a pale vanilla custard, brimming with more of those delicious morsels – no meringue – in a buttery, flaky pastry shell. I can taste it now, if I close my eyes and shut my mouth (to prevent drooling down my chin).

I was so excited to see the latest release from {what next} for Collabor88. The “Patisserie” Kitchen Decor set is a baker’s delight. As usual, each item comes with texture-change options and unbelievably, each one weighs in at only one Land Impact each. I remember the days when a single table setting gobbled up 20 or more prims. With this set you can get your bake on with the full set for a grand total of only five LI!

If you need a place to display all of these goodies, head over to the Kuro main store for this pretty and practical kitchen. The timing couldn’t be better.

I may just whip up a batch of pie crust later. Writing about coconut cream pie is causing my tummy to growl. More likely, though, I’ll just see how well my memories satisfy my craving…then head to the bakery for a second-rate version I can critique with the hauteur of true Baking Queen.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*From {what next} by Winter Thorn:
{what next} Patisserie Kitchen Decor (available singly or in a fatpack at Collabor88 September 2017)
{what next} ‘Patisserie’ Kitchen Mixer
{what next} ‘Patisserie’ Bowls Decor
{what next} ‘Patisserie’ Kitchen Utensils
{what next} ‘Patisserie’ Dish Drainer
{what next} ‘Patisserie’ Bake Decor

{what next} Country Kitchen Cookbook

*From Kuro by Luana Dawg (new releases at the main store):
Kuro – Blue kitchen island
Kuro – Blue kitchen cabinets
Kuro – Lighted shelves
Kuro – Rustic stool
Kuro – Mesh divider (decorated white)

From MadPea by Electronic Mode (from the GOFBB gacha):
MadPea GOFBB Measuring Spoons
MadPea GOFBB Cooking Pan
MadPea GOFBB Tin of Brown Sugar
MadPea GOFBB Tin of Icing Sugar
MadPea GOFBB Tin of Baking Powder
MadPea GOFBB Milk Jug

Tres Blah -tb- Kitchen Basics – Baking RARE by Julliette Westerburg (gacha prize)
[ keke ] simple kitchen clutter . bowls by Kean Kelly
[Krescendo] Kitchen Creed Frames – 9 (w) by KrescendoStore (gacha prize)
Scarlet Creative Carnaval 2 by Charlotte Bartlett (previous Luxe Box release)

The Old Kissing Bridge

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The height of romance is a walk in the country, capped off by a kiss on a wooden bridge. The Old Kissing Bridge is the latest main store release from {what next}. It comes with three texture choices, plus lanterns and steps for decoration. There is even a sign that has three choices of text, plus a plain version in case you want to add your own. The bridge rests on stone piers that can be sunk into the ground or left exposed. On my land, it worked best to sink them, so they aren’t visible, but the texturing is lovely.

There are no poses included, but that just means you can choose your own. You can stroll, kiss or cuddle to suit your mood.

It is a truly stunning addition to your landscape, capped off with a kiss.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

On Peep:
*Dress: Just BECAUSE~MariaDress~ by Annie Melson (available at the main store)
Shoes: Essenz – Valencia by Senzati0n Domenitzo (available at FaMESHed September 2017)
Hair: *ARGRACE* AKEMI by rika Oyen (new release at the main store)
Mesh body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Head.May 3.0 by JadenArt
Mesh head applier: itGirls – Jean Lelutka Applier – Tan Face by Annie Jolifaunt (available at Uber August 2017)
Mesh body applier: itGirls – Fade Body Applier – Maitreya by Annie Jolifaunt

On Chance:
Coat: Gabriel ::GB::Double long coat / light brown by Takuya Jinn
Jeans: SLINK – ELIAS Skinny Jeans (Light Blue) – ColdAsh by ColdAsh
Shoes: Penny Loafers Brown (Slink)) – REDGRAVE by Emelia Redgrave
Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.ACCESS. by viking
Body: Slink Physique MALE Mesh Body Release 1.2 by Siddean Munro
Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Justin V4.11 by Catwa Clip
Skin applier for body, hands and feet: L’Etre Homme – Slink Hand, Feet and Body Appliers [Golden Tone] by Dam1710

*Bridge, steps, lanterns & sign: {what next} The Kissing Bridge by Winter Thorn (main store release)
Trees: HPMD* Garden Tree05 – white 2A by Sasaya Kayo & 3D TREES Willow with roots by Nadine Reverie
Grass: aa build & design Long Grass (Spring) by Jake1un & KIDD GRASS*Hedgerow*Lavender* by doP Kidd
*Pose: C O R P U S . Country Love by Diconay Boa