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Desert Retreat

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1 Moroccan Delights

I have been a bit remiss about blogging the gorgeous items for this month’s offerings from The Challenge. I love the items for this round, themed “Moroccan.” The rich textures and jewel tones give a punch to any setting. But I have had difficulty capturing their glorious beauty.

I think I finally hit on a setting that shows off the lovely furniture from Shabby Tabby within the confines of the [hate this] gazebo. This is no mirage; this little refuge from the desert heat can be yours.

Stop by the Shabby Tabby and [hate this] stores to create your own desert sanctuary, or just add a pop of colour to any home.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Build: [hate this] [ht:home] moroccan gazebo (no materials) by Corvus Szpiegel (for The Challenge May 2014)
*Sofa: Shabby Tabby – *Shabby* Marrakesh Sofa by Rosemaery Lorefield (for The Challenge May 2014)
*Table/accessories: Shabby Tabby – *Shabby* Marrakesh Table by Rosemaery Lorefield (for The Challenge May 2014)
*Cushions: Shabby Tabby – *Shabby* Marrakesh Cushion 1, 3, 4 & 6 by Rosemaery Lorefield (for The Challenge May 2014)
*Lamps: Shabby Tabby – *Shabby* Marrakesh Lamp by Rosemaery Lorefield (for The Challenge May 2014)
Background: Turnip’s Homes – Turnip’s Skydome 2.0 by Turnip Sorbet

Marsha, Marsha, Where’s Alice?

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1 Marsha, Marsha, Where's Alice

Amazingly, I got another chance to do a shoot with Rwah last night. This time I was only supposed to be the model; I had no plans to actually take photos, having given up on that earlier when my creativity took flight. But Rwah is such a wizard at setting scenes that I couldn’t help but snap off a single shot.

Yep, you read that right – this is the only photo I took. As I explained to Rwah, “Peep Pictaking 101” is to take 20 or more shots using different Windlight settings and hoping for the best. Imagine my surprise when I took a look at this photo and decided it wasn’t half bad.

Perhaps some of Rwah’s magic is rubbing off on me; I have never before been happy enough with a single shot to publish it. A quick tweak to give it a faded Polaroid feel and I was set.

We are showing off the “Wish you were here” house from Scarlet Creative for this month’s Collabor88. While this round of “Milkshakes and Turntables” is more of a 50’s theme, the house reminded us both of The Brady Bunch. I never understood how an architect would build a house that had only two bedrooms for six kids to share, yet could afford a live-in housekeeper.

So in answer to the question, Marsha, Alice is tucked away in her private suite, laughing that you and your sisters are crowded into a single room, fighting over the bathroom with your brothers 😉

You can pop over to Rwah’s blog to check out the credits for the set and her outfit and to see her interpretation of the scene.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Shirt: Tee*fy Laura Unbuttoned Knotted Shirt Floral by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88 May 2014)
Jeans: Tee*fy Leah High-Waisted Skinny Jeans Original by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88 May 2014)
Shoes: Ingenue :: Lydia Slingbacks :: Blush by Betty Doyle
Hair: Amacci Hair Daphne ~ Sangria by Carina Larsen
Earrings: Cae :: Promise :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Medium by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose by the Scarlet Creative Rockin Sofa – Banana Split by Charlotte Bartlett (available at Collabor88 May 2014)

Don’t Be A Dummy

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Sometimes a girl needs a big, strong, silent guy to lean on.

Just sayin’.

There are a few gacha machines scattered around at Pose Fair 2014 and this has to be my favourite. The Dummy gacha can be found at the Image Essentials booth. I’m showing one of the rares in this post, but this is one gacha that holds a winner with every spin.

Don’t be a dummy – go check it out.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: ISON – silk camisole – (green) by Harry Hyx
Skirt: Tee*fy Su Pencil Skirt Creme by Azure Electricteeth
Shoes: fri.day – fri. – Diana.Heels (Tan) for Slink Medium Feet by Darling Monday
Necklace: Pure Poison – Roxanne Necklace by Shaleene Kenin (Group gift)
Earrings: Pure Poison – Love Earrings by Shaleene Kenin (Group gift)
Ring: Cae :: Promise :: Ring by Caelan Hancroft
Hair: *Dura* JAPAN FAIR Limited hair A-3 by chiaki Xue
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Medium by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Build: Scarlet Creative Work Life Loft Skybox by Charlotte Bartlett

*Pose/prop: Image Essentials – IE – The Dummy Gacha 1 RARE by Kay Weston (Rare gacha prize at Pose Fair 2014)

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD