A Winter Scene

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Frigid winter days are usually best spent cuddled up inside with a crackling fire, a snuggly blanket and good book. But once you look outside and see the sun sparkling off of the frozen pond, snow just begging to be turned into a snowman or snowballs and the promise of hot cocoa when your fingertips have turned blue inside your mittens, the comforts of home become a place to return to after a bit of fun in the crisp winter air.

Wayward Winter is open from January 18th through the 31st. There you can find just about everything you need to create your own winter scene.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

From Wayward Winter January 18-31, 2016:
*Cabin: {what next} Snowy Alpine Cabin by Winter Thorn
*Hot Cocoa Stand: Soy. Hot Cocoa Stand by Soyoy
*Hot Cocoa Sign: Soy. Cocoa stand Signboard by Soyoy
*Sled Bench: Sway’s [Sled] Bench by Sway Dench
*Snowball Pile: ! Lost Junction! [LJ] Snowball Pile A by Tala Laval
*Hearts: Tool Shed – Scattered Hearts – 2 – Light by Fallacy DeCuir

Other items:
Skating pond: {what next} Winter Iced Over Pond (Mesh) by FrankLee Anatra
Bench: {what next} Bramley Bench (Pine Winter) by Winter Thorn
Chariot: !six o’clock! cuddle chariot – White by Pepite Roxan
Snowman: DRD snowman – gift for arcade by Jaimy Hancroft
Crane: +Half-Deer+ Crane the Lightbringer – Silver by Halogen Magic
Ermine: +Half-Deer+ Winter Whimsy – Snowy Ermine by Halogen Magic
Snow piles: +Half-Deer+ Snow Tracks – Patch (Heavy) by Halogen Magic
Fox: The Secret Store – Winter Foxes – Playful / White by Maylee Oh (gacha prize)
Doves: {anc} NO LIMITS // flock of flying doves. [ham-pink] and NO LIMITS // flock of doves [choco-brown] by aki69 (gacha prizes)
Skis: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Entryway – Antique Skis by danielestro (gacha prize at Kustom9 January, 2016)
Ski poles: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Entryway – Ski Poles by danielestro (gacha prize at Kustom9 January, 2016)
Box of candles: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Entryway – Crate with Candles by danielestro (gacha prize at Kustom9 January, 2016)
Large tree: Hayabusa Design Willow Tree M15-1 v2-1 T10G by Mitsuko Kytori (subscriber gift)
Trees: Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 by Alex Bader
Grass: HPMD* Winter Grass 2013 – b by Sasaya Kayo

A Winter’s Day

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I feel like I’ve been on the top of Santa’s Nice List the last couple of weeks. In addition to Christmas on 34th Street opening last week, the December version of Wayward Market has just opened the gates for even more holiday shopping.

While I don’t usually take wide angle photos, when I saw the Little Winter Cottage from 22769 ~ [bauwerk], I knew I wouldn’t be able to get away with just using a room of the house in my photos. It is just so perfect! It comes in both a snow-capped an no snow version, so you can use it all year round.

I started adding landscaping and external decorations, but realised the atrium couldn’t be photographed bare. So I had to fill it up, too. Which led to another set of photos, showing the interior. I was going to blog both outside and inside today, but I decided I will dedicate a separate post to the indoors. Stay tuned for that one in the next day or two.

I tried to create a picture postcard type scene; I hope I was able to convey the spirit of the season with this shot. I wish you all the blessings of this special time of year, the joy that can be found on a winter’s day.

For more information on Wayward Market, click the links below:

WAYWARD EVENTS WEBSITE

WAYWARD EVENTS FLICKR

WAYWARD EVENTS FLICKR GROUP

WAYWARD EVENTS FACEBOOK

WAYWARD EVENTS PLURK

➤ WAYWARD EVENTS SL GROUP: secondlife:///app/group/fcfc1537-e7b1-9068-a43e-c46c06239055/about
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Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Sweater: {Lyrical} My Ugly Sweater (OhDeer) by Aryianna Novelli (available at Christmas on 34th Street through Dec. 27, 2015)
Skates: N-core SKATES “White” for Maitreya Lara by Claire Messenger
Hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Starry Night \\ Windy – Browns by M4ri1yn Magic (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings (available at Shiny Shabby Nov. 20 – Dec. 15 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Caroline America – Clean D with Eyemakeup 08 and Lipstick 01 by aida Ewing
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Pose: !bang – ice skating 4M by Luna Jubilee

Exterior:
*22769 ~ [bauwerk] Little Winter Cottage (Snowtop) by Paco Pooley (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Winter Sleigh by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Santa’s Bag purple by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Santa’s Bag teal by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Gift Box big by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Gift Box small by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Winter Light by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*:Moon Amore: Festive Swing -Colorful by Moon Wickham (psyqueen) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Spyralle Moravian Star Lamp by Kerryth Tarantal (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
junk. rings candle holder. gold. by Tab Tatham
*DRD deer decoration – gift by Jaimy Hancroft (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Kalopsia – Winter Bench by Isabeau Baragula (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
{vespertine}– birdlandia pop up book by Amelie Knelstrom
*Spyralle Christmas Tree Lamp by Kerryth Tarantal (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
The Secret Store – Winter Foxes – Playful / White by Melee (maylee.oh) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
{anc} NO LIMITS // flock of doves [sugar white] by aki69 (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
xin. kolouk husky (baby it’s cold outside) by Jielun Lee (superjaix) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
{what next} Winter Iced Over Pond by Frank Lee Anatra
*Little Branch LB_Alaska.v1~Cluster{Seasons} by Cari McKeenan (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
Studio Skye Enchanted Woods by Alex Bader
*DRD christmas snowman – #notgivingaf by DRD (deathrowdesigns) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
HPMD* Sweet Garden Grass06 – white*b by Sasaya Kayo

Interior:
junk. sled seat. forest. by Tab Tatham
xin. mieux vin rouge carrier + brown by Jielun Lee (superjaix)
dust bunny . ruffle rug by xlnoel (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Winter Evening – Armchair by Daniel Estro (danielestro)
[ zerkalo ] Winter Evening – Ottoman by Daniel Estro (danielestro)
Kalopsia – Bunny Foofoo – Sitting – Brown by Isabeau Baragula (available at Tannenbaum Winter Market through December 25th, 2015)
*[ zerkalo ] Hot Chocolate (winter edition) by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Magical Christmas – Fireplace by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Magical Christmas – Sock by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*L$10 -STRIKE IT- Deer Wreath GIFT by zacharyarens (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*DRD christmas decoration – #WHATEVER by DRD (deathrowdesigns) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
tarte.f twig snowflake (white) by Alixxbella (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*[Black Tulip] Winter Candles by Auryn Beorn (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
Ariskea[ Season Of Giving ] Gift1 by diaxm (gift at The Arcade December 2015)
AZOURY – Christmas Tales Deco (Little) by Aniki Seetan (available at The Chapter Four December 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Cozy Corner – Ladder by DanielEstro
[ zerkalo ] Cozy Corner – Pillow by DanielEstro
[ zerkalo ] Magical Christmas – Chair with gifts by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
dust bunny . beaded lamp by xlnoel (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
+Half-Deer+ Stringlight Clutter – Long and Loose Coil by Halogen Magic
*Little Branch LB_XmasTree{34th Street}V2 by Cari McKeenan (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
RazzBerry Inc. [RI] Ruffle Tree Skirt by Jayme Lorakeet (gacha gift at Tannenbaum Winter Market through December 25th, 2015)
*The Stringer Mausoleum *TSM* Holiday Gift Box – Deer Blue by Helena Stringer (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*The Stringer Mausoleum *TSM* Holiday Gift Box – Snowflake Red by Helena Stringer (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

…Should You Choose To Accept It

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So I seem to have a mannequin theme going here, lately.

This was an accidental photo after I had spent literally hours on a totally different image wearing a different outfit in a different location using a different pose for the same theme. Don’t you love when a plan comes together? I just wish it had come together before I spent all that time on the other set up!

I was challenged by Rwah to create a photo of myself fixing my shoe. She had been challenged by Len Douglas to take a photo of herself fixing her bra. It was inspired by his photo of himself fixing his tie.

I, in turn, invited Wendz Tempest to create a photo of herself fixing her stocking. Her mission, which she has chosen to accept, is not only to create the image but to challenge someone else to fix something else.

We’re regular McGyvers here. No disrespect intended, Mr Phelps.

When Johnfrancis Laville passed me over this sexy Homberg, he said he wasn’t sure if it would work for a woman. Pffft, I say! What’s sexier than grabbing your man’s hat and slipping it on with a pair of Come Get Me pumps from Essenz and this tiny fishnet top and (broken) panties by Apple May Designs? Especially when you’re comparing yourself to a static model, even if she is dressed only in a rosebud? It’s all about standing next to some(one)thing that doesn’t look as good as you 😉

My mission is complete. *Cue self-destructing tape and sizzling match with cheesy 1960’s theme music*

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Top: Apple May Designs – FishNet Tops – Red by Apple May (available at The Black Dot Project until June 4, 2015)
*Panties: Apple May Designs – Broken Panties – Red by Apple May (available at The Black Dot Project until June 4, 2015)
*Hat: JfL Hats Homberg hat black by Johnfrancis Laville
Shoes: Essenz – Cape Town (Black) by Senzati0n Domenitzo (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015
Hair: +LALA Moon+ Beagle [ Crimson Red ] by RuRu Nagy (heavily edited)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 05 D by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Mannequin: {what next} Paperdoll Mannequin *store gift* by Winter Thorn

Pose: Dream Print – Blogging One ‘15.7 by Ashlie Coba (edited with Animare by YT Recreant)

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet