The Chapter Four

The Quiet Workbench

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A potting shed can be a place where gardens are born, where the tools to grow those gardens are stored, where a stray cat finds refuge from the wind for an uninterrupted nap. It can also be the place where herbs are nurtured through the winter months, ready for the spring.

[ keke ] has released this herb set for the October round of The Chapter Four. Small bags and large and hanging versions are all available in a gacha. No matter what flavour you walk away with, you’ll have a winner.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*From [ keke ] for The Chapter Four opening October 4 2016 (gacha prizes):
Top shelf:
[ keke ] paperbag herb – mint 1 RARE
[ keke ] paperbag herb – basil 2
[ keke ] paperbag herb – parsley 2
Hanging:
[ keke ] hanging herb – mint
[ keke ] hanging herb – parsley
[ keke ] hanging herb – coriander
[ keke ] hanging herb – basil
[ keke ] hanging herb – salvia
On table:
[ keke ] paperbag herb – coriander 2
[ keke ] paperbag herb – coriander 1
[ keke ] paperbag herb – salvia 1
[ keke ] paperbag herb – mint 2 RARE
[ keke ] paperbag herb – basil 1
[ keke ] paperbag herb – salvia 2
[ keke ] paperbag herb – parsley 1

Shelf: +Half-Deer+ Rustic Painted Shelf – Floral (Worn White Bracket) by Halogen Magic
Kitty: (fd) Cat – 02 Sleeping Curled by Toast Bard (gacha prize)
Teacup: dust bunny . wanderlust . bouquet teacup by xlNoel (gacha prize)
Milk jug: dust bunny . dahlia jug by xlNoel (gacha prize)
Book: dust bunny . wanderlust . book planter by xlNoel (gacha prize)
Wreath: {vespertine}firefly wreath /gold by Amelie Knelstrom
Hanging planter (left): tarte. hanging planter (clay) by AlixxBella (gacha prize)
Hanging planter (right): dust bunny . darling hanging plant by xlNoel (gacha prize)
Table: Kalopsia – Madeleine’s Potting Table by Isabeau Baragula
Build: junk. the dirty old shed. by Tab Tatham

Retreat

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Creating a place of retreat can be elaborate or as simple as finding a quiet spot where you can simply reflect and recharge. It can be in a garden, on a mountaintop or simply inside your mind. It’s your choice – whatever makes sense to you.

I have created this retreat not just within a garden, but with beautiful fall roses around me. You can win them at the September round of The Chapter Four in the gacha machine by [ keke ]. There are 10 commons and one rare, all equally as lovely as each other. Dressing for the occasion also enhances the experience. You can find the dress by Salt & Pepper at We < 3 Roleplay and the shoes by Apple May Designs on Marketplace.

Find your special retreat; find your own peace.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Dress: Salt & Pepper S&P dress Nyah by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at We < 3 Roleplay beginning September 4, 2016)
*Shoes: Apple May Designs Cici Heels (Maitreya) – Ivory by Apple May (available on Marketplace for Buy Now September 2016 – certain colours discounted)
Arm scarf: Baiastice_Arm Wind Foulard with pose2 by Sissy Pessoa (available at FaMESHed September 2016)
Hair: [monso] My Hair – Lien /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: IKON Spectral Eyes – Azure by Ikon Innovia
Eyeshadow: Deesses Boutique : Catwa – Queen eyeshadow set (10 models) by NatalieWells

Gazebo: -Garden- by anc “secret garden” ROSE {soft/Lpink}gazebo by aki69
Grass/flowers: KIDD GRASS*Wild Bush*SylvaFlowers Lavender * by dop Kidd
*From [ keke ] by Kean Kelly:

    Available at The Chapter Four September 4-24 (gacha prizes):
    [ keke ] fall roses RARE
    [ keke ] fall roses 1
    [ keke ] fall roses 2
    [ keke ] fall roses 3
    [ keke ] fall roses 4
    [ keke ] fall roses 5
    [ keke ] fall roses 6
    [ keke ] fall roses 7
    [ keke ] fall roses 8
    [ keke ] fall roses 9
    [ keke ] fall roses 10

[ keke ] sacred lotus petals ground – white
[ keke ] sacred lotus petals ground – pink
[ keke ] sacred lotus petals few – blue

Pose: GLITTERATI – Backed up – 9 by Katey Coppola

Well, That Escalated Quickly

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Please tell me I’m not the only person who goes to a store to buy ONE THING and comes home with a house, decor items and a nearly empty wallet?

Yeah, that was my Thursday.

I saw a beach sign from hive while I was out grid-hopping that I just had to have. So I headed over to the main store, whispering the chant, “Please don’t let it be a gacha…PLEASE don’t let it be a gacha!” When I arrived, I heaved a sigh of relief that it wasn’t. So I bought it (well, I actually bought the fatpack of signs, but it was a STEAL!) Then, instead of doing the sensible thing and TPing out, I wandered. And yeah…there it was, with a shiny “NEW” sign on it…a gacha with the most delectable shabby chic STUFF. Before I could stop myself (like I really tried *rolls eyes*) I was dropping my L’s like a male stripper’s boxers on ladies night.

I really didn’t make out too badly. I hit the rare house on only the um…well, before I was broke. I was so thrilled that I hurried home, only to realise that with my new contemporary look, I had no place to put my pretty new things. With a heavy sigh, I scurried to my barren platform and started rezzing out my goodies. Oh, so pretty! Oh, so nice!

Oh, so empty…

Yeah, I had a half dozen things to place in the adorable little house, but it just felt so sparse. So, of course, that meant digging deep into my inventory for my favourites to fill the space: [ keke ], Kalopsia, {anc}, dust bunny, 8f8 and [ zerkalo ]. Throw in a couple of tables from {what next} and Meche, a rug from Apt B and a pair of puppies from Fawny and the look was complete. OK, I could have tossed in a few more things, but I was running low on prims, so I dusted off my hands, sighed happily and just admired my handiwork.

There is a big list of credits, but after all of that work, I wasn’t about to simply enjoy my little haven by myself. There is a mix of old and new – a virtual treasure trove of delights…

…that started with one lousy beach sign that didn’t even make it into the picture.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*From [ keke ] by Kean Kelly:
Available at The Chapter Four August 4-21 (gacha prizes):
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase white L RARE
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase white S RARE
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase white M RARE
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase red L
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase red M
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase red S
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase purple L
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase purple M
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase purple S
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase pink L
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase pink M
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase pink S
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase orange L
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase orange M
[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase orange S

[ keke ] glass art – love
[ keke ] cloth1
[ keke ] bokeh glitter big – pink
[ keke ] milk jug flowers – white
[ keke ] tea tin sprout – 3 (gacha prize)
[ keke ] water mister – floral
[ keke ] heart balloon – 3 blush
[ keke ] tin box side table – bright
[ keke ] tile shelf – green 1
[ keke ] tile shelf – pink 2
[ keke ] curiosity bell jar – dragonfly blue (gacha prize)

From Kalopsia by Isabeau Barragula:
Kalopsia – Madeleine’s Daybed – White
– Kalopsia – Bunny Foofoo – Standing – White
Kalopsia – Madeleine’s Trolley – White
Kalopsia – Madeleine’s Croquembouche
Kalopsia – Madeleine’s Plate Pile
Kalopsia – Flower Case
Kalopsia – Old Box (Green)
Kalopsia – Leslie’s Postcards Frame – White
Kalopsia – Room Divider
Kalopsia – Stacking Pouf
Kalopsia – Lavande Box

From {anc} by aki69:
{anc} Hatsuyume / pink peacock PET 6Li RARE
{anc} Hatsuyume / stand for pink peacock
{anc} garden. whitebook
{anc} garden. rose 6Li. RARE
{anc} happyendpark.pennant garland. ground (white)

From dust bunny by xlnoel (all common gacha prizes):
dust bunny . robin nest . silver
dust bunny . spring reading
dust bunny . pom pom blanket
dust bunny . storybook living . white candlestick phone
dust bunny . wanderlust . ivy apothecary cabinet
dust bunny . jewelry box
dust bunny . beaded lamp
dust bunny . hanging flower pot . blue
dust bunny . wanderlust . book planter

From 8f8 by iBi: (all gacha prizes):
8f8 – 16. Our Secret Hideout – Arts ‘n’ Crafts
8f8 – 15. Our Secret Hideout – Magic Box
32_8f8 – Granny’s Winter Cottage – Cushions Set

From [ zerkalo ] by ZerkaloDesigner:
[ zerkalo ] Fresh Roses – White (available at The Crossroads August 2016)
[ zerkalo ] Like a Bird – Flower Candle Light (gacha prize)

From hive by thehivestore (gacha prizes):
hive // birdcage candles [teal]
hive // butterfly wall [set 2]
hive // twigged heart [dark]
hive // antiques sign
hive // vintage clock [silver]
hive // quaint shack RARE

Meche Cozy Cottage Coffee Table by Eeilee (gacha prize)
*{what next} Amelie Coffee Table by Winter Thorn
Apt B // Vie en Rose – Rug by FadeArcade (gacha prize)
Fawny – My little puppy – 1. & My little puppy – 14 by akirakiyoi