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Jane’s Bath

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1 Jane's Bath

Jane’s a lucky girl. She has a lovely bath in a garden, replete with pretty, shiny things. She has the option of allowing herself to air dry after a long, relaxing soak. She has flowers and grass rustling in the breeze, a slow-dripping shower from the watering cans, and sparkling lights to mimic fireflies in the daytime.

She could probably spring for some snazzier towels, but with that air-drying option, she’s still in good shape.

Almost everything in this photo comes from Shiny Shabby. And even the shabby bits are glorious. This round has a huge wow-factor, and I have the diminished bank account to prove it.

I think I’m going to sneak into Jane’s bath to soak away the soreness I developed while flitting around this amazing event.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Bathtub: Kuro – Jane’s bathtub by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Bench: Kuro – Jane’s stool by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Teapot: Kuro – Jane’s kettle by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Plant: Kuro – Jane’s plant by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Bucket: Kuro – Jane’s bucket by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
*Pots: Kuro – Jane’s vases by Luana Dawg (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Metal container: Apt B // Old & Rusted – Metal Container by FadeArcade (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)SS
Ladder: Apt B // Old & Rusted – Ladder by FadeArcade (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Lace: cinphul // ASBMF [Lace 3] by Imokon Neox (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Tall watering can: cinphul // ASBMF [Shower] by Imokon Neox (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Short watering cans: cinphul // ASBMF [Garden Decor 1, 2 & 3] by Imokon Neox (gacha prizes) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Hanging rags: Apt B// Old & Rusted – Hanging Rags by FadeArcade (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Chair: Apt B // Old & Rusted – Picture Chair by FadeArcade (gacha prize) (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Cloths on ground: Apt B // Old & Rusted – Floor Rags by FadeArcade (available at Shiny Shabby May 2015)
Light trees: tarte. garden tree by Alixxbella
Grass: HPMD* Winter Grass 2013 by Sasaya Kayo

Inspiration Amidst the Cast-offs

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1 Mannequins by Candlelight 2

When you are given a gift, it is important that you show your gratitude. I have been given a gift of a marvelous woman whom I call my sister. If you read my blog even occasionally, you know her name is Rwah.

Rwah and I became friends through our blogs, encouraging one another, offering constructive criticism and always showing support. We are different. Slightly off-centre, but in different ways. We both speak our minds, but while I tend to be more reserved, Rwah is exuberant. We are both creative, but I am more conventional, Rwah, totally avante garde. We are both loving, but while I tend to hold my caring close to the vest, Rwah wears her heart on her sleeve.

When I suffer insecurities, I hold them in – except with Rwah. She listens, digests, then gives me a needed kick up the backside along with a healthy dose of encouragement. She helps me focus by forcing me to find my own inspiration. She is far from ordinary, but and her extra-ordinariness is what give the spice to her quirky personality.

She is a perfectionist, often to the point of indecision, allowing her vision to be clouded by too many brilliant ideas at once. Her perfection is a storm of chaotic creativity clashing with a constant need for change. She is much more likely to completely discard a stunning creation – by other’s criteria – and start again when it doesn’t meet her exacting standards than to let it languish as anything less than stunningly superb. For some, 98 percent is enough. For Rwah, nothing less than impeccability will do.

She is stubborn, forceful and generous to a fault. There is always a chance if you visit her sim there will be a struggling artist somewhere on a platform or rezzing a structure on her land. She also frequently blows up her inventory and leaves a box of goodies for me to find somewhere. It is like an Easter egg hunt while Trick or Treating at Christmas. Brimming with gacha prizes that have lost their lustre for her, they are bright, shiny and inspirational for me.

The contents of some of those boxes were the catalyst for today’s photo, along with a couple of tips on styling. Just a bit of tweaking of an already good idea – that is what I count on from Rwah’s advice. Unless total destruction is required, she will just nudge me in the right direction. Unless, of course, it is demolition-worthy. She would tell me that, too. That’s what a good sister does.

I called this photo “Mannequins in the Candlelight,” based on the image alone. But I renamed the post “Inspiration Amidst the Cast-offs” as a tribute to the beautiful woman named Rwah.

It just seems fitting.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Lingerie: *LACUNA* Cleo Lingerie – White by LacunaInc
Skirt: Kyoot – Pretty White Dress (dress prim) by Saeya Nyanda (heavily edited)
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer MG – Earrings – La Cerlique Earring – SILVER by Maxi Gossamer
Hair: Analog Dog AD – mode – dark reds by Queue Marlowe
Skin: -Glam Affair – Amberly II skin – America 05 D by aida Ewing
Body, hands and 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

Mannequin/pose: {anc} mannequin. Prince 5Li RARE by Aki69 (gacha prize)
Moon: {anc} garden. ladyinmoon 1Li by Aki69 (gacha prize)
Candle trio: Pixel Mode – Victoria’s Bath – Candle Trio by Tya Fallingbridge
Lanterns: .:revival:. linen lantern I & II white by Momentous (gacha prize)
Candle jars: *Tatty Soup* Candle Small, Medium & Large by Tab Tatham (no longer available to my knowledge)
Crown: Tres Blah -tb- Crown and Candle by Julliette Westerburg (gacha prize)
Candle with rose petals: LISP – Noir Petals & Candle by Pandora Popstar
Votives: [ keke ] spring candle tin – brass by Kean Kelly
Lantern: {what next} Amberley Floor Lantern (plain candle) by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 May 2015)
Candelabra: {anc} EDEN.candle / old 1Li (gacha prize)
Stool: .:revival:. original stool grey by Momentous (gacha prize)
Portrait: Tres Blah -tb- Spring Living – Romance by Julliette Westerburg (gacha prize)
Jar of roses: Tres Blah -tres blah- Workspace – Silver Mason Jar of Roses by Julliette Westerburg (gacha prize)
Light trees: tarte. garden tree by Alixxbella
Rug: junk. cream animal rug. by Tab Tatham
Build: Apple Fall Rural Farmhouse RARE by Warehousefifteendesigns (gacha prize)

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet

Taking A Break

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1 Taking a Break

While gardening in Second Life isn’t as strenuous as in Real Life, it’s a perfect excuse to take a break after weeding and planting. Snuggling with your significant other can be as refreshing as a day at the spa.

Well, maybe not, but it does give you a warm feeling when you curl up in his lap on a soft blanket 🙂

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

On Chance:

Shirt: Westbrook Shirt – ColdAsh by ColdAsh (available at TMD April 2015)
Jeans: ColdAsh Straight Fit – OCELOT Jeans (TMD 3YR) by ColdAsh (gift with shirt at TMD)
Shoes: Adjunct – Afterlife Men’s Hi-Top Sneakers -Black/Brown by myvegancookbook Bolissima
Hair: *ARGRACE* RYO – Classy Brown by rika Oyen
Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – January group Caramel by Moonspell Ghost
Hands: Slink Male Hands (AvEnhance) – Relax by Siddean Munro

On Peep:

Top: ~Sassy!~ RockaDoll halter XS – red by Ivy Burner
Shorts: Apple May Sailor Shorts – Blue by Apple May
Shoes: Pure Poison – Fringe Flat Sandals – Black – Maitreya by pety Galaxy (available at FaMESHed April 2015)
Hair: Analog Dog AD – multipass – LIGHT REDS by Queue Marlowe (New release)
Body, hands, feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.0 with Glam Affair America skin tone by Onyx LeShelle
Head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-ARIA v1.0 by jadenart
Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Maldives by Ikon Innovia

*Build: [Black Tulip] Garden Atelier by Auryn Beorn (available for The Challenge April 2015)
Blanket: (Elate!) – A Posh Picnic – Picnic Blanket by Kellie Iwish (gacha prize)
Cooler: [Con.] Open Road Collection – Cooler – Blue by Wavie Haller (gacha prize)
Pots: 8f8 – primavera in Toscana Clay Pots by iBi (gacha prize)
Plants: tarte. potted plant by alixxbella (gacha prize)
Wheel: 8f8 – primavera in Toscana Wheel by iBi (gacha prize)
Sink: 8f8 – primavera in Toscana Garden Sink by iBi (gacha prize)
Faucet: tarte. dripping faucet (steel) by alixxbella (gacha prize)
Water pump: dust bunny . garden pump . blue by xlnoel (gacha prize)

*Pose: !bang – read my thoughts by Luna Jubilee (available at TMD April 2015)