[Black Tulip]

Shopping Restraint

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I ain’t got any. Just sayin’.

But if you’re setting up a store in Second Life, be sure you don’t miss this round of The Challenge. The theme is “Shopping” and there are tons of goodies for your shop, like these security gates by 22769 ~ [bauwerk] (cuffs not included). I even brought along my shopping list, compliments of Kuro, but I can’t get in!

The cute little shop is by [Black Tulip] and perfect for a first-time business owner. In fact, it’s so perfect it’s called “My First Store.”

But don’t listen to me; go hit the stores and see for yourself. Just be warned; if someone offers to show you some special bracelets, grab your credit card and RUNNNNNNNN!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Build: [Black Tulip] My First Store by Auryn Beorn ( For The Challenge Sept. 29 – Oct. 30)
*Security gates: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Security Gate by Paco Pooley ( For The Challenge Sept. 29 – Oct. 30)
*List: Kuro – Shopping list by Luana Dawg ( For The Challenge Sept. 29 – Oct. 30)
Handcuffs: ToThePoint Garfield Handcuffs closed by ToThePoint Garfield

Top: *Fishy Strawberry* Apron Top – S Denim Dark by Fae Eriksen
Jeans: tulip. Alana Jeans S Navy by Minami Susanowa
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer MG – Earrings – Boho Bliss Tassel-Tastic by Maxi Gossamer
Hair: Mina Hair – Nikky – Light Reds by Mina Nakamura
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen

Pose: Lost World Poses *LW-C* Call fists by Iolmac Shan

Colour My World

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As time goes on,
I realize
Just what you mean
To me
And now,
Now that you’re near,
Promise your love
That I’ve waited to share
And dreams
Of our moments together
Color my world with hope of loving you

~ Lyrics from “Colour My World” by Chicago

It’s a kind of sad and haunting love song, but how many tunes do you know that have an epic flute solo?

If you need a little colour to brighten your life, make sure you visit the stores participating in this month’s round of The Challenge. The post isn’t up quite yet with all of the lovely, colourful creations, but keep checking – the event has just opened so you can just store-hop to see all of the goodies.

[Black Tulip] brings you this colourful cat-themed set, and 22769 ~ [bauwerk] offers the boudoir chair in several eye-popping colours. Kuro gives us not only the mind-blowing artwork as part of a colourful set (with a chair I’m not showing) plus the adorable Fishing Cat clock at this month’s OneWord event, set to open on September 1st.

Go forth. Colour your world. With cats and bright hues.

Flutes are kinda sad, ya know 😉

Romper: Hilly Haalan [hh] Mia Romper Pink Fitted Mesh by Hilly Haalan (group gift)
Shoes: tulip. Gladiator Sandals (Blush) for Slink Flat Feet by Minami Susanowa
Necklace: EarthStones Lia Crystal Necklace – Tourmaline by Abraxxa Anatine
Earrings: EarthStones Lia Crystal Earrings – Tourmaline by Abraxxa Anatine
Hair: *ARGRACE* Taylor – Ginger by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Armchair: [Black Tulip] Color me Cat – Symmetry Not armchair by Auryn Beorn (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Rug: [Black Tulip] Color me Cat – Rug by Auryn Beorn (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Table: [Black Tulip] Color me Cat – Apple Table by Auryn Beorn (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Lamp: [Black Tulip] Color me Cat – Wiggly Lamp by Auryn Beorn (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Flower lamp: [Black Tulip] Color me Cat – Flower Lamp by Auryn Beorn (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Shelf: [Black Tulip]Color me Cat – Cat Shelf by Auryn Beorn (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Magazines: [Black Tulip] Color me Cat – Magazines Stack by Auryn Beorn (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Paws print: [Black Tulip] Color me Cat – Paws Painting by Auryn Beorn (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Armless chair: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Boudoir Chair Pink by Paco Pooley (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Artwork: Kuro – Colored wall art by Luana Dawg – part of The Colored Set (for The Challenge Aug 30-Sept 29)
*Clock: Kuro – Fishercat by Luana Dawg (Available at OneWord Sept 2014)

Build: ::JP Design:: Land Home 02 – Twins 31.5×31.5 by MinoruJP

*Pose by the Color me Cat – Symmetry Not armchair by Auryn Beorn

M Is For “Memories”; M Is For “Music”

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I was standing at the counter
I was waiting for the change
When I heard that old familiar music start
It was like a lighted match
Had been tossed into my soul
It was like a dam had broken in my heart

After taking every detour
Getting lost and losing track
So that even if I wanted
I could not find my way back
After driving out the memory
Of the way things might have been
After I’d forgotten all about us
The song remembers when

~ from “The Song Remembers When” by Trisha Yearwood

I often say that I have no business being a DJ because I am terrible at remembering song titles and artists. More than one of my friends will attest to this because I have been known to ask them, “What is that song that I love?” and they invariably can tell me. When I put a two-hour set together, it often takes me longer than that to queue the music because I have to listen to parts of each tune to make sure it flows with the previous ones. To build a set consisting of 25-30 songs, I may listen to snippets of twice that many.

But occasionally, a song that I haven’t heard in years will trigger a deep response that can’t be forgotten. A song that I associate with a particular time in my life, a special person, a moment that is burned into my memory.

This is why I love music. Not for the catchy beat or the clever lyric, but for the strong reaction it creates. Sometimes a song comes on the air and it elicits a small smile; other times, it is a visceral response, as if my heart has been gripped with an iron glove. So many people feel the same way. Very often when I get a request for a song when I DJ it is preceded or followed by, “That’s my (our) song.”

So whether it is a song I personally like or not, I play it…with a nod of understanding.

Well, for all the miles between us
And for all the time that’s passed
You would think I haven’t gotten very far
And I hope my hasty heart
Will forgive me just this once
If I stop to wonder how on Earth you are

But that’s just a lot of water
Underneath a bridge I burned
And there’s no use in backtracking
Around corners I have turned
Still I guess some things we bury
Are just bound to rise again
And even if the whole world has forgotten
The song remembers when

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Top: Tee*fy Basic Tucked Tank White by Azure Electricteeth
Pants: *Fishy Strawberry* Yoga Pants – S Camel by Fae Eriksen
Shoes: tulip. Gladiator Sandals (Sand) add-ons for Slink Flat Feet by Minami Susanowa
*Necklace & Earrings: Cae ::Pemberley :: Collection by Caelan Hancroft (available at The Seraphim Social until Feb. 28)
Hair: Analog Dog – AD – yeah – dark reds by Queue Marlowe
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Peach Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Eye Makeup: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Smokey Eyes by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose: [Black Tulip] DREAMING -M by Auryn Beorn