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All I Want For Christmas

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All I want for Christmas is something warm and furry and cuddly, that will keep me warm and smiling. Little Coco here (Chanel, of course!) will fit the bill perfectly. She’s all of that, and is happy to give me kisses, whether we’re under the mistletoe or not.

You can bring your mistletoe for smooches anywhere with this beautiful hair ribbon from Astralia, available at Christmas on 34th Street. It comes in six different colours (and of course, a fatpack) and gives you three different messages to choose from on the tag. You can keep it for yourself or gift it, since it’s transferable.

Wear it, and give your loved one all he wants for Christmas.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Headband: Astralia – Mistletoe Ribbon by Astralia (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Earrings: Beloved Jewelry : Lynna Earrings by Kimbra McMillan (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
Hair: Lamb. Treat Her Better by Lamb Bellic
Tattoo: [White~Widow] DeadMan – Henna by Julie Hastings (available at Shiny Shabby Nov. 20 – Dec. 15 2015)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Caroline America – Clean D with Eyemakeup 08 and Lipstick 01 by aida Ewing
Body and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Tropical by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Puppy: O.M.E.N – Waiting for Santa Paws – Chocolate Lab by Damascusvera (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)

Build/fireplace: Scarlet Creative Country Keep by Charlotte Barlett

Pose: !bang – mini – sits 3 by Luna Jubilee

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 Beta6 by Stefan Buscaylet

Art Deco

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Art Deco (/ˌɑrt ˈdɛkoʊ/), or Deco, is an influential visual arts design style that first appeared in France just before World War I and began flourishing internationally in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s before its popularity waned after World War II. It took its name, short for Arts Décoratifs, from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris in 1925. It is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Age imagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colours, bold geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation.

That’s what art deco is. While I was slightly familiar with the style, it isn’t something that I am well versed in. Fortunately, the designers for The Challenge are. Almost everything in my photo comes from this monthly event.

While art deco may not be everybody’s style, there are certainly plenty of items available at this event that can blend into any style. The bistro set from [ht:home] would fit right in to a cafe or on a patio. The picture frame and clock from *Atomic Faery* allow you to change the photo, so they are perfect for displaying your own artwork or portraits. The comfy chair from 22769 ~ [bauwerk] would complement a cozy reading corner and the plant stand (in three different shapes) from Little Llama comes not only in a true art deco version, but in a white version as well, which you can recolour to fit any decor.

Truly art deco is an eclectic style; every home decorator’s dream come true.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Fireplace: Enchant3D – Roaring 2020s Fireplace by Fianna Idora (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*Photo frame: *Atomic Faery* Art Deco Photoframe by AtomicFaery (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*Clock: *Atomic Faery* Art Deco Mantle Clock by AtomicFaery (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*Ceiling lamp: Fiasco – Melrose Ceiling Lamp by Elissdi (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*Gold side table: Fiasco – Melrose Side Table by Elissdi (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*Bistro chairs: [ht:home] manhattan bistro chair – red & teal by Corvus Szpiegel (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*Bistro table: [ht:home] manhattan bistro table by Corvus Szpiegel (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*Chess set: [ht:home] manhattan chess board by Corvus Szpiegel (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*Plant stand: Little Llama – Deco Plant Stand – Triangle/White by Persey Garcia [recoloured] (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
Plant – top shelf: dust bunny . camellia potted plant by xlnoel
Plant – middle shelf: dust bunny . potted jade plant by xlnoel
Plant – lower shelf: Senzafine .:SF:. “Xochitl” Potted Aloe Plant (round) by Synjari Myriam
*Rug: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Art Deco Rug (sloppy) by Paco Pooley (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*Chair: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Art Deco Lounge Chair White by Paco Pooley (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
*End table: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Art Deco End Table by Paco Pooley (available at the mainstore for The Challenge Dec. 2015)
Newspaper: Apple Fall Crumpled Newspaper by Warehousefifteendesigns
Books: Apple Fall Design Books by Warehousefifteendesigns
Build: Scarlet Creative – The Arcade Dec 15 Campbell House MT RARE by Charlotte Bartlett (gacha prize at The Arcade Dec. 2015)

Christmas Treasures

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When I was growing up, putting up the Christmas tree was always one of the most wondrous things to me. We always had a real tree; I grew up in the country, so we would go to a nearby neighbour’s who grew them and pick out our very own. Daddy would cut it, and would pay for the tree while he made small talk with our neighbour for what seemed forever to my sister and me, who were anxious to get our tree home so we could begin our Christmas preparations.

Mom would have the boxes of ornaments and Christmas decorations out and we would begin untangling lights and sorting through the ornaments while Daddy set up the tree. It was always like diving into a treasure trove for me, those boxes marked “Christmas Decorations” that resided for 11 months a year on a ledge in the basement. For those 11 months, they were simply a couple of cartons that gathered dust; but when December arrived, they became magical.

Inside each box, carefully wrapped in tissue paper, were a range of ornaments, handed down from my Grandmother. Handmade, they were delicate and fragile, and my sister and I were only allowed to handle them once we were nearing our teens. Two cardinals with flexible tails and adorned with dazzling glitter were two of my favourites. I always got to place them on the tree, finding the perfect boughs on which to place them , so their proud red breasts created a spark of bright colour against the deep green of the tree. There was a box of hand-painted and decorated bulbs in various shapes that had been a gift from an aunt who had shepherded them home from a visit to Germany before I was born. Each was wrapped in tissue paper and sat nestled in a separate compartment of a cream-coloured box. Opening that package, I always felt a moment of awe at the detail and beauty of each bauble. I was so excited, being given the permission to place those bulbs on the tree for the first time. I handled each one with loving reverence and care, taking the responsibility given me with a bit of breath-holding trepidation, ensuring each one was securely anchored to a branch before stepping back and looking at my parents with a smile and a great deal of pride.

While I have always had a Christmas tree in my home in Second Life, this is the first year I have decorated my own. The ornaments in the gacha machines at the Tannenbaum Winter Market are designed to fit the Botanical – Green Douglas Fir Christmas Tree, also found at Tannenbaum. With the tiny land impact of these mesh ornaments, I could finally decorate my own tree. And when I saw the winter ornaments in metal box from [ keke ] for The Arcade, I was flooded with memories of those Christmases with my family, rediscovering the Christmas treasures, handed down through the generations.

The best Christmas present ever.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

From Tannenbaum Winter Market (through December 25th, 2015:

Tree: Botanical – Green Douglas Fir Christmas Tree (Tannenbaum) by Kriss Lehmann

Bunny: – Kalopsia – Bunny Foofoo – Sitting – Brown by Isabeau Baragula

Ornaments from {anc} by aki69:
glass ornament. for tree (SNOW) 2Li RARE
glass ornament. for tree (RAIN) 2Li RARE
glass ornament. for tree (1) 1Li
glass ornament. for tree (2) 1Li
glass ornament. for tree (3) 1Li
glass ornament. for tree (4) 1Li
glass ornament. for tree (5) 1Li

Ornaments from !Ohmai by Anya Ohmai
X’mas Magic [Rae]
X’mas Magic [Fah]
Gold Star Topper
Doilie Tree Skirt

Other ornaments:
Schadenfreude Feline 2 Catmas Ornament by Allegory Malaprop
MishMish – Kitty in a box – Pastel by Amie Takaaki
RazzBerry Inc. [RI] Pearl Berry Ornament (Bubblegum) by Jayme Lorakeet
Jian Holiday Critter Baubles :: Bluebirds by JianSL

From [ keke ] by Kean Kelly
*winter landscape (available for MIX at the mainstore December 2015)
*shimmer dust [used as lights in Christmas tree] (available for MIX at the mainstore December 2015)
* shimmer stars in a jar (available for MIX at the mainstore December 2015)
*shimmer stars in a dish (available for MIX at the mainstore December 2015)
*winter ornaments in tin form (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*winter ornaments in metal box RARE (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*2 winter ornaments on string (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*winter metal tree – snow (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*winter countdown calendar (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*the 13th star – bright by Kean Kelly (available at Kustom9 Nov. 15 – Dec. 10 2015)
boxed glass balls – glow RARE (gacha prize)
twinkling lights log – snow wood

From [ zerkalo ] by DanielEstro
Ladder: Cozy Corner – Ladder White – PG
Gifts: Magical Christmas – Pile of Gifts#1

From Pixel Mode by Tya Fallingbridge:
Remington – Luminary – Red Green Silver (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
Remington – End Table (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)

Build: Scarlet Creative Country Keep by Charlotte Barlett