You can travel the world only to find what you are looking for at home

1 You can travel the world only to find what you're looking for at home

Traveling can be a marvelous adventure. An opportunity to experience cultures and visit locations far from your own piece of the world. It can teach you more than any book or university could. It can be a time to relax, recharge and rejuvenate.

Or it can be a journey to find something you seek. Whether that is said adventure, love or simply yourself, it is not always the answer. Sometimes you can travel the world, only to find what you are looking for at home.

The theme for The Challenge this month is “Globetrotter.” Check out the participant’s main stores to find your own travel souvenirs.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

On Peep:
*{Junbug}* Negligee [Ivory] by Juno Mantel
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Delphine Gingers by Truth Hawks (available at Uber Feb. 25 – Mar. 23 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 13 D by aida Ewing
Body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V1.0 by Onyx LeShelle

On Chance:
Pants: [WAZ] Ballistic Cargos Male (Normal) TAN by Waterfall Farshore
Necklace: AITUI – Hammered Steel Necklace by Jesseaitui Petion (previous hunt gift)
Hair: *ARGRACE* RYO – Cocoa by rika Oyen
Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – January group Caramel by Moonspell Ghost
Hands: Slink Male Hands (AvEnhance) – Relax by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Male Feet (AvEnhance) – Flat by Siddean Munro

Fireplace/rug: DIGS – Vesta Fireplace & Rug – Cream CWNH [MESH] by Iris Maskelyne
Plane: -ATTIC- Wooden Plane Toy by Citta Wiskee
*Globe: ~*~ Inspired ~*~ Great Travels Globe by Krysta Ember (available for The Challenge March 2015)
*World wall hanging: ~*~ Inspired ~*~ Great Travelers Wall Map by Krysta Ember (available for The Challenge March 2015)
Corner chair: Apt B // Shabby Chic Chair by Aptb (available at Shiny Shabby until March 15)
*Pinboard: [ht:home] traveller’s pinboard (world map) by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge March 2015)
*Bookcase: [ht:home] traveller’s bookshelf by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge March 2015)
Sofa: junk. hester’s attic couch. antique. by Tab Tatham
End table: HIDEKI – Shabby Table by Hideki Carami (gacha prize)
Pitcher: GA Home – Decorative Pitcher by Amberly Boccaccio (available at Shiny Shabby until March 15)
*Desk/chair: LIttle Llama LL – Grandma’s Suitcase Desk by Persey Garcia (available for The Challenge March 2015)
*Clock: striped mocha – used metal clock by Margotmuffen (available for The Challenge March 2015)
*Unpacked suitcase: Kuro – (Un)packing by Luana Dawg
Luggage stack: ~*~ Inspired ~*~ Great Travelers Case Stand by Krysta Ember (available for The Challenge March 2015)
Vase: :HAIKEI: Warm&Natural / Gacha {5} by qo0op
*Low table: Kuro – Low table by Luana Dawg (for Lazy Sunday March 8, 2015)
*Kettle: Kuro – White kettle by Luana Dawg (Lazy)

*Pose: !bang – obvious by Luna Jubilee (available at TMD March 2015)

Build: L2 Studio MESH Shoreline House by Lindini2 Lane

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Pretty Things On A Dreary Day

1 Pretty Things On A Dreary Day

The weather has been rather dreary the past few days; overcast and cloudy without the benefit of much rain. After an especially rough week at work, it has matched my mood.

So what is the best remedy? Surrounding myself with pretty things on a dreary day. Shiny Shabby has opened and you know that is an event that is near to my heart. While I do love shiny things, you know I’m the one who swivels my neck for something shabby. Team that with quite a few things from Apple Fall and it’s like sunshine on a spring day for me.

I admit that only my pocketbook limited my purchases at Shiny Shabby. But it is open until March 15th, so I’ll have a payday before it closes.

I’ll be back to pick up more shiny shabby goodness to perk me up when another dreary day rolls around.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Skirt: {Reverie} Honey Pie Skirt – Taupe S by Paolla Flux (available at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Top: Tentacio lolita sweater S nude by May Tolsen (Available at Kustom9 Feb. 15 – Mar. 13)
Necklace & Earrings: EarthStones Precious Moments Locket & Earrings – Mother oF Pearl by Abraxxa Anatine
Hair: “”D!va”” Hair “Asami” (Type A)(Red amber) by Marisa Kira
Skin: Glam Affair – Alice skin – Asia 02 C by aida Ewing (Available at Kustom9 Feb. 15 – Mar. 13)
Body, Hands & 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

Pillow basket: HIDEKI – Pillow Basket by Hideki Carami (gacha prize)
Ladder: *ionic* escalera by Iakua Arriaga (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Flowers: Apple Fall Roses Jug by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Radio: *ionic* radio tres by Iakua Arriaga (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Game: [ zerkalo ] Draughts by Danielestro (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Large book pile: [ zerkalo ] Huge pile of books RARE by Danielestro (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Butterfly art: Apple Fall Ulysses Butterfly by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Pillows: [ zerkalo ] Pillow 3 by Danielestro (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Wall screen: {anc} PrintRollScreen .whiteout . by aki69 (available at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Wall hanging: Shiny Shabby Sign-from *Seven Emporium by Agustkov (gift at Shiny Shabby)
Sofa: *ionic* Sofa by Iakua Arriaga (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Teddy: Shiny Shabby_Teddy Deer by Shinyshabby (gift at Shiny Shabby)
Rug: 7. Apple Fall Patchwork Rug by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Boots: Shiny Shabby Combat Boots by Shinyshabby (gift at Shiny Shabby)
Poncho: Shiny Shabby_Poncho Cape by Shinyshabby (gift at Shiny Shabby)
Small book pile: [ zerkalo ] Pile of books 3 by Danielestro (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Houses artwork: *ionic* rows of houses by Iakua Arriaga (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Dresser: *ionic* Shabby dresser by Iakua Arriaga (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby until March 15 2015)
Piano: Apple Fall Dolly Piano by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Clock: Apple Fall AF Carriage Clock by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Feathers: Apple Fall AF Pheasant Feathers by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Chair: Apple Fall Plantation Dining Chair (Mahogany) by warehousefifteendesigns
Suitcase: Apple Fall AF Monogram Luggage Bag by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)
Large rug: Zigana . rug . circle of flowers by Nalena Fairey

Build: Apple Fall AF Paris Loft Skybox RARE by warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)

Pose: Exposeur Back to Black 2 by Rubystarlight Writer

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Nostalgia

1 Nostalgia

Sometimes when I have something I need to blog, I just start rezzing stuff and see what turns out. In this case, I started with the Cozy Bed from Kuro in the Iona Conservatory from Trompe Loeil. The reason I started with this build is because I had it rezzed on my platform and couldn’t be bothered to get rid of it and start with something new. Besides, I love the shadows it creates, so win-win.

The end result was a feeling of nostalgia; for what, I’m not sure. Just days gone by, maybe even in another life.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Bed: Kuro – Cozy bed by Luana Dawg (for The Liaison Collaborative Jan. 2015)
*Dresser: Kuro – Cozy dresser by Luana Dawg (for The Liaison Collaborative Jan. 2015)
*Wall Lamp: Kuro – Hat lamp by Luana Dawg (For Lazy Sunday in store Jan. 18 2015)
Rug: Little House of Curios – Faded Persian Rug by Lindsay Pinelli
Picture frame: {what next) Pop-Shot Photo Frame 1 by Winter Thorn
Music sheets: LISP – Music Sheets by Pandora Popstar
Candle: LISP – Red Petals and Candle by Pandora Popstar
Wine glass: LISP – Glass of Red wine by Pandora Popstar
Laundry basket: Apple Fall Neva’s Laundry Basket (gacha prize) by Warehousefifteendesigns (Available at The Chapter Four Jan. 2015)
Record player: Hideki – Vinyl Player (gacha prize) by Hideki Carami

Build: Trompe Loeil – Iona Conservatory by Cory Edo