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Cold Chills

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In my last post, I showed you some unexpected items from Salt & Pepper; the lovely ornaments available at Tannenbaum. Today I’m back to showing the more expected offerings from Salt: this gorgeous, cuddly coat, also available at Tannenbaum. Not only does it keep away the cold chills, it attracts attention. While I was shooting this photograph I was asked by two different people where I got it. I could sense as soon as I slipped it on that it was a winner, and my experience bears that out.

Something that is a bit more unusual for Annie Melson is this pair of snug boots from *Just BECAUSE* at Uber. While Annie isn’t known for her shoe-making, these certainly are testament to her talent. They fit perfectly and with the flat heels are just what is needed to venture out on an icy, slick path.

These are both just what you need to keep the cold chills at bay.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Coat: Salt & Pepper S&P coat Sophie Lara by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at Tannenbaum through December 25)
*Boots: *Just BECAUSE* *JB* Anna Boots with Socks – Maitreya Lara by Annie Melson (available at Uber through December 23)
Hair: [monso] My Hair – Crowe /Red by Morphine Janick
Head: CATWA HEAD Tumble V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*Skin & Catwa Head Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: LOTUS. Devotion Eyes – 2 by Lilanachristina (gacha prize)
Eyeshadow: Deesses Boutique : Catwa – Queen eyeshadow set (10 models) by NatalieWells

Pose: Diesel Works Scarlett1 by Rogan Diesel
Location: Elysion (members only)
Photo taken using LUMIPro by Stefan Buscaylet

Peace And Goodwill

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This is the type of scene that I miss most, living now in Australia. I am heading for my seventeenth Christmas down under, and it just doesn’t feel like the same holiday that it was in the USA. The cold air, warmed by a crackling fire, hot chocolate and the memories as each precious ornament is unwrapped, dusted off and placed lovingly on the tree. Cramming the living room with so many beautiful, shiny things that it is an adventure to get from one side of the room to the other.

Christmas on the beach? No thank you.

At least in Second Life, with the help of some fabulous creators, I can recreate the nostalgic feelings of those Christmases gone by.

Tree Glass Jewel Ornaments by Salt & Pepper

Peace and goodwill to all who enter here.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

    Available at Tannenbaum Holiday Market through December 25:
    *From {what next} by Winter Thorn:
    {what next} Christmas Wall Collage (size 1)
    {what next} Christmas Gift Box Tower
    {what next} Gold Gift Box Tower
    {what next} Holiday Eggnog Latte
    {what next} Christmas Cookie Box
    *From Salt & Pepper by xxSaltandPepperxx (gacha prizes):
    S&P tree jewel -tree topper RARE
    S&P tree jewel blue
    S&P tree jewel brown
    S&P tree jewel gold
    S&P tree jewel green
    S&P tree jewel purple
    S&P tree jewel red (showcased in 2nd photo)
    S&P tree jewel silver (showcased in 2nd photo)
    S&P tree jewel snow (showcased in 2nd photo)
    From Kalopsia by Isabeau Baragula:
    Kalopsia – Carol’s Bows Garland – White
    Kalopsia – Crackers Box
    Kalopsia – Puddle Duck – White
    Kalopsia – Spinning Top – Green
    Kalopsia – Bunny Foofoo – Sitting – White
    Kalopsia – Pile of Gifts
    Kalospia – Winter Dome
    Kalopsia – Carol’s Christmas Garland
    From Pilot by Kaz Nayar:
    PILOT – Hanging Ornaments
    PILOT – Tiered Plant Stand [Evergreen]
    From Fancy Decor by Jake Vordun:
    Fancy Decor: Twig Tree (silver)
    Fancy Decor: Twig Tree (gold)
    From Mori. by Nalena Fairey (gacha prizes):
    Mori . beads C
    Mori . beads E
    Mori. flying key . gold A
    Mori. flying key . silver A
    Toiz. Noel jar lamp by Marinestella
    Schadenfreude Popcorn Garland Decorating Birdies RARE by Allegory Malaprop (gacha prize)
    3-Bee Designs Christmas Ornaments:.gacha Garland by Bee Caudron (gacha prize)
    tarte. crate sled – natural w lights by Alixxbella
    Myrrine cluster of candle houses by Myrrine
    Vagabond – Ida’s Tree Skirt by Shawneese Offcourse
    R(S)W Christmas Card Row by Robin Sojourner

Inside tree: Botanical – Green Douglas Fir Christmas Tree (Tannenbaum) by Kriss Lehmann
*Outside tree: Little Branch LB_XmasTree{34th Street}V2 by Cari McKeenan
Fireplace: Apple Fall Georgian Gothic Fireplace by Warehousefifteendesigns
Rug: Kalopsia – Emily’s Faux Fur Rug by Isabeau Baragula
Small table: dust bunny . rose table . white by lxlNoel
Stockings: {what next} Nordic Stocking (White#1 & White#3) by FrankLee Anatra
Build: DaD DESIGN “Aspen Cabin” m/c V.1.0 by sheerpetal Roussel (available at Shiny Shabby through December 15)

Getting Ready

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When getting ready to go out, it is important to plan. Start with a tidy room, your clothes laid out and of course, a couple of cocktails for your preparations!

Warm Animations has released the Modest Bed at the current round of Shiny Shabby. It is a simple mattress bed with a snuggly comforter, which disappears when you sit or lie on the bed. It is available with either PG or Adult animations so you can decide exactly how modest you want to be.

The build I am using is actually a shop from L2 Studio. I have been itching to decorate a new house and I wanted something a bit more modern, yet simple. The open plan of this build suits a home as much as a business and the stone floors, just itching for throw rugs, suits my style. There is a garden terrace that will become a second living area – perfect for sunbathing or snuggling under the stars. It is a work in progress and I’m excited to have a new home project to work on.

Get ready; there will be more to come.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Bed: Warm Animations – Modest Bed by WarmAnimations Lisa (available at Shiny Shabby through December 15)
Scattered clothes: Dead Dollz The Party One – Red by Kiddo Oh
*Shoes: Kaerri Decor Heels by Kaerri Rae
Table: :HAIKEI: All I wanna do gacha / {3} by quo0p (gacha prize)
*Book: [Merak] – Forgotten Art – Artist Sketchbook by AnnellyStone (available at The Liaison Collaborative through November 30)
Flower: Soy. One gerbera in cider bottle vase by Soyoy (available at Collabor88 November 2016)
*Drinks tray: Kaerri Cocktail Tray by Kaerri Rae
Rug: junk. bartlet rug. two. by Tab Tatham
Puppy: JIAN Beagle Pup by jianSL (Luxe Box November)
Side table: :HAIKEI: Lazy Sunday gacha {4} by quo0p (gacha prize at Kustom9 November 2016)
*vase: [ keke ] army oil bottle w berries by Kean Kelly (available at Uber through November 23)
Cactus: :HAIKEI: Lazy Sunday gacha {5} by quo0p (gacha prize at Kustom9 November 2016)
Ladder: :HAIKEI: Lazy Sunday gacha {3} by quo0p (gacha prize at Kustom9 November 2016)
*Frames: [ keke ] simple texture change frames by Kean Kelly
Book table: junk. concertina book stool. by EvanKeel
Lamp: junk. barbed wire chandelier. rust. by Tab Tatham
Chair: :HAIKEI: Lazy Sunday gacha {2} by quo0p (gacha prize at Kustom9 November 2016)
*Planks: Serenity Style– Indiana Harvest Planks by Hanstrid Inshan
Build: L2 Studio SHOP 02 by Lindini2 Lane