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The Comfort of a Cozy Room

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Everyone needs one – a room where you can display your favourite things, work on projects, curl up with a good book or just relax and enjoy the solitude. It may be a sewing room, a library or a playroom – it doesn’t matter, really, as long as it reflects what makes you happy.

What makes me happy is lots of pretty things. The beauty of Second Life is that I can create this type of space as many times as I would like in any fashion that suits my whimsy. Today, it is kind of an arts and crafts room. Who knows? Tomorrow it may be a padded cell 😉

A lot of the things in this room are from {what next}, including the bookcase and tables, which are available today for Fifty Linden Friday. Just head over to the main store to pick up yours. You’ll be well on the way to creating the comfort of a cozy room.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Build: {what next} Winter’s Cottage (with snow/lights) by Winter Thorn (gacha prize)
*Bookshelf: {what next} Amelie Bookcase with decor by Winter Thorn (available for Fifty Linden Friday February 5, 2016)
*Console table: {what next} Amelie Console Table by Winter Thorn (available for Fifty Linden Friday February 5, 2016)
*Balloons: [ keke ] heart balloon – valentine blush and heart balloon – 3 silver by Kean Kelly (available at Cosmopolitan through February 14, 2016)
Jewelry box: dust bunny . jewelry box by xlnoel (gacha prize)
Heart box: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Box wCandies White by danielestro (gacha prize)
*Storage boxes: {what next} M Storage Box -Metaliics 3 by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 through February 6, 2016)
Arts & Crafts: 8f8 – 16. Our Secret Hideout – Arts ‘n’ Crafts by iBi (gacha prize)
Basket with blanket: dust bunny . pom pom blanket by xlnoel (gacha prize)
Heart wall hanging: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Heart Frame – SOI by danielestro (Seed of Inspiration prize at The Gacha Garden February 2016)
Butterflies: {anc} picnic / swallow tailed butterfly incarose by aki69 (gacha prize at The Chapter Four February 2016)
Box of roses: Apple Fall Roses Box (Pink) by Warehousefifteendesigns
Dress form: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Large Mannequin – RARE by danielestro (gacha prize at The Gacha Garden February 2016)
Frame: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Entryway – Old Window Key-holder by danielestro (gacha prize)
Basket table: dust bunny . basket table by xlnoel
Birdcage: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Birdcage (TGG)
Chair: {what next} Bramley Rocking Chair (pine) – Plain by Winter Thorn
Heart pillow: [ zerkalo ] True Love – Pillow by danielestro (gacha prize at The Gacha Garden February 2016)
Shoes: Apple Fall Leather Moccasins by warehousefifeendesigns
Basket: {what next} Orlaith Basket by FrankLee Anatra
Kitten: JIAN :: A Very Kitten Christmas – Brown Tabby Kitten by jiansl (gacha prize)
*Side table: {what next} Amelie Side Table by Winter Thorn (available for Fifty Linden Friday February 5, 2016)
*Cups and tray: {what next} Holiday Eggnog Latte by Winter Thorn
*Stove: {what next} Hanne Woodburning Stove (Almond) – Light Fireplace by Winter Thorn
*Kettle: {what next} Hanne Kettle (Off-White) by Winter Thorn
Wall shelf: *ionic* Planter Shelf by Iakua Arriaga (gacha prize at The Chapter Four February 2016)
Open book: 8f8 – 14. Our Secret Hideout – Little Sketchbook by iBi (gacha prize)
Wood: Apple Fall Birch Logs w/ Belt by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Bag: Apple Fall Canvas Tote by warehousefifteendesigns
Rug: Meche Cozy Cottage Rug 2 by Eeilee (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby through February 10, 2016)

NO Cats Allowed

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The cuteness factor of the things in this photo is off the charts! So many adorable, cuddly things to talk about…

I’ll start with the boots from Apple May Designs. Fur, pearls and bows are a perfect combination to place them in the cuteness category. Available at Cosmopolitan, they come in white or black and are adorably priced, as well.

Next up is the snuggly jacket from {amiable}. I can feel the warmth just looking at it and the big bow is super cute. You need to hurry a bit to pick this up at Wayward Market, which closes on January 10th.

And what about my long little buddy there? I had to get to TMD to grab this little dauchshund from [sau]. Having once been owned by a little doxie, I was enraptured by the spunky character of these dogs captured so perfectly. Such personality!

While I was there, I went absolutely nuts over the pose props from Toro. Be sure you check them out; there are two different sets, or you can grab both in a fatpack.

I’ve blogged the kittens from JIAN before, but they are well-worth bringing out again. Especially because in true cat-like fashion, they are completely ignoring the rules 😉

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Jacket: {amiable}Big Collar and Bow Girly Winter Coat by nodoka Vella (available at Wayward Market through Jan. 10th)
Pants: Blueberry – Denise – Leggings Full Length – Maitreya by Blueberryxx
*Boots: Apple May Designs Flurries – Ivory *Standard* by Apple May (available at Cosmopolitan through Jan. 16th)
Hat/hair: *ARGRACE* Baseball cap2/Grace – Red by rika Oyen
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson (available at Wayward Market through Jan. 10)
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle

Kittens: JIAN :: A Very Kitten Christmas – White Kitten, Calico Kitten & Ginger Tabby Kitten by Jinasl (gacha prizes)
Dog: [sau]Tooldog[1][naked] by NiR McBride (available at TMD January 2016)
*Wall: Apple Fall Farrow Garden Wall by Warehousefifteendesigns (Wayward Events Group Gift at Wayward Market through Jan. 10th)
Ground/snow: Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 – 4 (clearing) by Alex Bader
Paint set/pose: Toro. Wheatpaste set by Jammeh (available at TMD January 2016)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

A Midwinter Night’s Dream

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You’re probably tired of seeing this Christmas ornament prop from {anc} in photos, but I don’t care. It’s just the best thing to come out this holiday season!

Well, one of the best. Salt & Pepper has released this beautiful, wintery headpiece and earrings set for Cosmopolitan, available until January 2nd. They are the perfect accessories for your New Year’s Eve dressy-dressy outfit. Sparkly and delicate, they will bring out your inner princess.

Also perfect for dreaming a midwinter night’s dream.

Merry Christmas, everyone…treat yourself to all of your wishes.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Dress: Baiastice_Jolie Dress-Butter-Maitreya Lara by Sissy Pessoa
*Headpiece and earrings: Salt & Pepper S&P ice princess set by xxSaltandPepper (available at Cosmopolitan Dec. 20 – Jan. 2)
Hair: *ARGRACE* AZAMI – True Red by rika Oyen
*Skin: [PXL] Creations Shara Winter NAT Makeup 03 REB C2 by Hart Larsson (available at Wayward Market through Jan. 10)
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet High by Siddean Munro
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Ornament/pose: {anc} glass ornament. pod 9Li (5) by aki69 (gacha prize at Tannenbaum Holiday Market through Dec. 25)
Trees: Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 by Alex Bader

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet