körd

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Körd. Swedish for screwed (has no chance) {adj.} [coll.]. I’ll do what I can, but needless to say, you are good and screwed.

At least according to bab.la.

This is exactly how I feel whenever I am faced with the prospect of assembling my own furniture. And yes, the screwdriver does end up in my mouth as I try to start the thread of the screws, shortly before it becomes a lethal weapon if anyone happens to be standing in the way when I hurl it across the room in frustration.

Paco Pooley of 22769 ~ [bauwerk] could have used my finished shelf as his model for his entry in this month’s round of The Challenge. With Scandinavian as the theme, it was almost inevitable that someone would play on Ikea. And that’s exactly what Paco did.

Yes, the SLIkea box and the inexpertly-put-together shelf are playful. I’m sure more people than just me laughed when they saw it. It also includes a spare board and an instruction manual…which you can see roasting like chestnuts on the open fire. What use are instructions when they are only diagrams and not very informative, at that?

The Challenge runs throughout the month and you can find all of the designer’s goodies in their mainstores. Get there, or you’re screwed.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: !Rebel Hope Careless Mesh Top_Maitreya by Rebel Hope (available at FaMESHed Oct. 2015)
Jeans: !Rebel Hope Jealousy Mesh Jeans_Maitreya by Rebel Hope (available at FaMESHed Oct. 2015)
Shoes: !Rebel Hope Redemption Heels_Maitreya by Rebel Hope (available at FaMESHed Oct. 2015)
Hair: [monso] My Hair – Yoni /Red (no material) by Morphine Janick (available at Kustom9 Sept./Oct. 2015)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Midnight in Paris – Maitreya Mesh Body by Julie Hastings
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 C 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

Screwdriver: Neotoy Mesh Screwdriver Classic by Neotoy Story

*Shelf/box: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Swedish Shelf by Paco Pooley (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Oct. 2015)
*Chair: [ht:home] uppsala lounger – leather by Corvus Szpiegel (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Oct. 2015)
Pictures: Kuro – Xiaj tree frame by Luana Dawg
Fire: Trompe Loeil – Fireplace Logs and Fire by Cory Edo
*Instruction manual: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Manual by Paco Pooley (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Oct. 2015)
*Hutch: Cleo Design cabinet by Cleom Bailey (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Oct. 2015)
*End table: Cleo Design table by Cleom Bailey (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Oct. 2015)
Build: Scarlet Creative Wish you were here Prefab by Charlotte Bartlett

Pose: terra design – F_49_mirror by Cutebaby Melody

Deranged Beauty

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When I saw this dress by =Zenith= available at this round of Uber, I had to have it. It is feminine and soft and has luxuriously silky textures; just the kind of dress I love. I had visions of a romantic photo, showing her longing for her love in the moonlight.

I have spent three days working on various versions of the image, and to me, she still looks like a deranged woman in an asylum, begging to be let out.

Oh well, even a lunatic deserves to look beautiful.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Dress: =Zenith=(Rose)vintage chiffon dress by Miffyhoi Rosca (available at Uber Jan. 2015)
Shoes: REIGN.– Avantii Pumps(MAITREYA)- Tan by kenadeecole (available at Uber Jan. 2015)
Necklace & earrings: (Yummy) Pearl & Diamond Set by Polyester Partridge (available at Uber Jan. 2015)
Hair: *ARGRACE* YUZU – Ginger by rika Oyen
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 C by aida Ewing (available at Kustom9 Dec. 2014)
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) High by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers: -Glam Affair– Slink Hand & Feet Skin Appliers AD by aida Ewing
Eyes: [ MUDSKIN ]_Glass Eye_Blue3_w1 by Sopha Portal (available at Kustom9 Dec. 2014)
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Sofa: junk. hester’s attic couch. antique. by Tab Tatham
Rug: Zigana . rug . circle of flowers by Nalena Fairey
Pillows: junk. morrison cushion pile. by Tab Tatham (gacha prize)
Crate: Cleo Design cushion crate by Cleom Bailey
Tea set: Cleo Design tray, teacups & teapot by Cleom Bailey
Ladder: Hideki – Ladder with Frames by Hideki Carami (gacha prize)
Wood/basket: Apple Fall AF Woodstock by warehousefifteendesigns
Framed picture (portrait): Apple Fall AF Beauty Is… by warehousefifteendesigns
Carousel horse: [HANDverk]Carousel Horse.eggshell by Daphne Klossovsky (gacha prize – found at ieQED)
Happily…sign: %Percent – Happily Ever After (Gold) *MESH* by Plato Novo
Hanging book: Kuro – [A book epiphany] Book mobile by Luana Dawg (gacha prize)
Photo cluster: LISP – Silver Frames for top of piano (can add own pics) by Pandora Popstar
Photo frame (landscape): Zaara [home] : 19 Vintage frame by Zaara Kohime (gacha prize)
Phonograph: [ContraptioN] Phonograph: The Capital Menace by Faust Steamer (gacha prize)
Backgammon set: *Second Spaces* backgammon set by Elle Kirshner (gacha prize)
Book pile: Apple Fall AF Reading Pile by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Suitcases & radio: Hideki – Suitcases & Radio Decor by Hideki Carami (gacha prize)
Birds: {vespertine– fabric bird-songbird 2/greener grass} by Amelie Knelstrom
Chair: junk. perry chair. posy. by Tab Tatham
Lamp: junk. arch lamp. short. by Tab Tatham
Dresser: junk. apothecary chest. by Tab Tatham
Ottoman: Trompe Loeil – Paxton Ottoman with Blanket by Cory Edo
Fireplace tools: Padre Loco Accessory Model B Rack by Iorick Mistwood

Build: L2 Studio Dove Bay House by Lindini2 Lane

Pose: oOo Studio Poses lulu_five by Olaenka Chesnokov

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

New Year’s Day

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While I’m not a party-er or even a drinker, New Year’s Day was a lazy one for me. No hangover; just a day relaxing as I prepare myself to return to work on Monday after a luxurious 11 days off. I have enjoyed my vacation time and the extra time has allowed me to blog more frequently. I have no doubt my post count will drop off again once I return to the daily grind, but I am trying to bank a few photos so I can start off the year with a few more posts than I had been doing.

Whatever your New Year’s Eve was like, I hope you celebrated as you wished and your New Year’s Day is as lazy or productive as you want.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Le Primitif :::LP::: OpenBack_Crop S – Luxury by yani Tryce
Shorts: -tres blah- -tb- Paneled Shorts (S) – Brown by Julliette Westerburg
Boots: *COCO*_CowboyBootsWithSocks(Brown)_S by cocoro Lemon
Hair: *ARGRACE* SAE – Ginger by rika Oyen
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 C by aida Ewing (available at Kustom9 Dec. 2014)
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers: -Glam Affair– Slink Feet Skin Appliers AD by aida Ewing
Eyes: [ MUDSKIN ]_Glass Eye_Blue3_w1 by Sopha Portal (available at Kustom9 Dec. 2014)
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Sofa: junk. hester’s attic couch. antique. by Tab Tatham
Rug: Zigana . rug . circle of flowers by Nalena Fairey
Pillows: junk. morrison cushion pile. by Tab Tatham (gacha prize)
Crate: Cleo Design cushion crate by Cleom Bailey
Tea set: Cleo Design tray, teacups & teapot by Cleom Bailey
Ladder: Hideki – Ladder with Frames by Hideki Carami (gacha prize)
Wood/basket: Apple Fall AF Woodstock by warehousefifteendesigns
Framed picture (portrait): Apple Fall AF Beauty Is… by warehousefifteendesigns
Carousel horse: [HANDverk]Carousel Horse.eggshell by Daphne Klossovsky (gacha prize – found at ieQED)
Happily…sign: %Percent – Happily Ever After (Gold) *MESH* by Plato Novo
Hanging book: Kuro – [A book epiphany] Book mobile by Luana Dawg (gacha prize)
Photo cluster: LISP – Silver Frames for top of piano (can add own pics) by Pandora Popstar
Photo frame (landscape): Zaara [home] : 19 Vintage frame by Zaara Kohime (gacha prize)
Phonograph: [ContraptioN] Phonograph: The Capital Menace by Faust Steamer (gacha prize)
Backgammon set: *Second Spaces* backgammon set by Elle Kirshner (gacha prize)
Book pile: Apple Fall AF Reading Pile by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Suitcases & radio: Hideki – Suitcases & Radio Decor by Hideki Carami (gacha prize)
Birds: {vespertine– fabric bird-songbird 2/greener grass} by Amelie Knelstrom

Build: L2 Studio Dove Bay House by Lindini2 Lane

Pose by the junk. hester’s attic couch