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

Music of the Night

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Slowly, gently night unfurls it’s splendour
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night

~From Phantom Of The Opera – Music Of The Night Lyrics

Seductive, dark, haunting. The music of the night will capture your heart and lead you to love…or endanger your soul.

Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night

Feel the music of the night…

You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Dress: Nylon Outfitters (NO) Lace Sweetheart Dress by Nylon Pinkney (available at Collabor88 Feb. 2015)
Necklace & Earrings: EarthStones Precious Moments Locket & Earrings – Mother oF Pearl by Abraxxa Anatine
Hair: [Entwined] Anna by Vivienmarli (Gift at Shiny Shabby)
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

Violin/pose: Bauhaus Movement – Anais’s Violin 5 Y by LouLou Teichmann (available at Collabor88 Feb. 2015)
Bench: -JoHaDeZ- wooden bench “Affaire” by John2010 Dexler
Quilt: R(S)W Rail Quilt S1 – Blue & White by Robin (Sojourner) Wood
*Bed: Kuro & [Con.] – Just a bed by Luana Dawg & Wavie Haller
Bedside table: .Olive. the Forget me Not Bedroom – Nightstand (Full) by naminaeko (gacha prize)
*Dresser: Kuro – Anfisa dresser by Luana Dawg
*Lamp: Kuro – Anfisa lamp by Luana Dawg
*Trunk: Kuro & [Con.] – Just a trunk by Luana Dawg & Wavie Haller
Fan: .:Standby Inc. – Industrial Fan (Beige) by StandbyInc (gacha Prize)
*Bookstack: Kuro – [A book epiphany] His books by Luana Dawg
Build: L2 Studio Dove Bay 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