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A Winter Scene

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Frigid winter days are usually best spent cuddled up inside with a crackling fire, a snuggly blanket and good book. But once you look outside and see the sun sparkling off of the frozen pond, snow just begging to be turned into a snowman or snowballs and the promise of hot cocoa when your fingertips have turned blue inside your mittens, the comforts of home become a place to return to after a bit of fun in the crisp winter air.

Wayward Winter is open from January 18th through the 31st. There you can find just about everything you need to create your own winter scene.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

From Wayward Winter January 18-31, 2016:
*Cabin: {what next} Snowy Alpine Cabin by Winter Thorn
*Hot Cocoa Stand: Soy. Hot Cocoa Stand by Soyoy
*Hot Cocoa Sign: Soy. Cocoa stand Signboard by Soyoy
*Sled Bench: Sway’s [Sled] Bench by Sway Dench
*Snowball Pile: ! Lost Junction! [LJ] Snowball Pile A by Tala Laval
*Hearts: Tool Shed – Scattered Hearts – 2 – Light by Fallacy DeCuir

Other items:
Skating pond: {what next} Winter Iced Over Pond (Mesh) by FrankLee Anatra
Bench: {what next} Bramley Bench (Pine Winter) by Winter Thorn
Chariot: !six o’clock! cuddle chariot – White by Pepite Roxan
Snowman: DRD snowman – gift for arcade by Jaimy Hancroft
Crane: +Half-Deer+ Crane the Lightbringer – Silver by Halogen Magic
Ermine: +Half-Deer+ Winter Whimsy – Snowy Ermine by Halogen Magic
Snow piles: +Half-Deer+ Snow Tracks – Patch (Heavy) by Halogen Magic
Fox: The Secret Store – Winter Foxes – Playful / White by Maylee Oh (gacha prize)
Doves: {anc} NO LIMITS // flock of flying doves. [ham-pink] and NO LIMITS // flock of doves [choco-brown] by aki69 (gacha prizes)
Skis: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Entryway – Antique Skis by danielestro (gacha prize at Kustom9 January, 2016)
Ski poles: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Entryway – Ski Poles by danielestro (gacha prize at Kustom9 January, 2016)
Box of candles: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Entryway – Crate with Candles by danielestro (gacha prize at Kustom9 January, 2016)
Large tree: Hayabusa Design Willow Tree M15-1 v2-1 T10G by Mitsuko Kytori (subscriber gift)
Trees: Studio Skye Enchanted Woods v2 by Alex Bader
Grass: HPMD* Winter Grass 2013 – b by Sasaya Kayo

A Winter’s Day

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I feel like I’ve been on the top of Santa’s Nice List the last couple of weeks. In addition to Christmas on 34th Street opening last week, the December version of Wayward Market has just opened the gates for even more holiday shopping.

While I don’t usually take wide angle photos, when I saw the Little Winter Cottage from 22769 ~ [bauwerk], I knew I wouldn’t be able to get away with just using a room of the house in my photos. It is just so perfect! It comes in both a snow-capped an no snow version, so you can use it all year round.

I started adding landscaping and external decorations, but realised the atrium couldn’t be photographed bare. So I had to fill it up, too. Which led to another set of photos, showing the interior. I was going to blog both outside and inside today, but I decided I will dedicate a separate post to the indoors. Stay tuned for that one in the next day or two.

I tried to create a picture postcard type scene; I hope I was able to convey the spirit of the season with this shot. I wish you all the blessings of this special time of year, the joy that can be found on a winter’s day.

For more information on Wayward Market, click the links below:

➤ WAYWARD EVENTS WEBSITE

➤ WAYWARD EVENTS FLICKR

➤ WAYWARD EVENTS FLICKR GROUP

➤ WAYWARD EVENTS FACEBOOK

➤ WAYWARD EVENTS PLURK

➤ WAYWARD EVENTS SL GROUP: secondlife:///app/group/fcfc1537-e7b1-9068-a43e-c46c06239055/about
(copy and paste into your inworld browser)

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Sweater: {Lyrical} My Ugly Sweater (OhDeer) by Aryianna Novelli (available at Christmas on 34th Street through Dec. 27, 2015)
Skates: N-core SKATES “White” for Maitreya Lara by Claire Messenger
Hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Starry Night \\ Windy – Browns by M4ri1yn Magic (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
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

*Pose: !bang – ice skating 4M by Luna Jubilee

Exterior:
*22769 ~ [bauwerk] Little Winter Cottage (Snowtop) by Paco Pooley (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Winter Sleigh by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Santa’s Bag purple by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Santa’s Bag teal by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Gift Box big by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Gift Box small by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*Serenity Style– Winter Light by Ἤᾄᾗṩ Ἷᾗṩђᾄᾗ Ṩἔʀἔᾗἷҭẏ (hanstrid.inshan) (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
*:Moon Amore: Festive Swing -Colorful by Moon Wickham (psyqueen) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Spyralle Moravian Star Lamp by Kerryth Tarantal (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
junk. rings candle holder. gold. by Tab Tatham
*DRD deer decoration – gift by Jaimy Hancroft (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*Kalopsia – Winter Bench by Isabeau Baragula (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
{vespertine}– birdlandia pop up book by Amelie Knelstrom
*Spyralle Christmas Tree Lamp by Kerryth Tarantal (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
The Secret Store – Winter Foxes – Playful / White by Melee (maylee.oh) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
{anc} NO LIMITS // flock of doves [sugar white] by aki69 (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
xin. kolouk husky (baby it’s cold outside) by Jielun Lee (superjaix) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
{what next} Winter Iced Over Pond by Frank Lee Anatra
*Little Branch LB_Alaska.v1~Cluster{Seasons} by Cari McKeenan (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
Studio Skye Enchanted Woods by Alex Bader
*DRD christmas snowman – #notgivingaf by DRD (deathrowdesigns) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
HPMD* Sweet Garden Grass06 – white*b by Sasaya Kayo

Interior:
junk. sled seat. forest. by Tab Tatham
xin. mieux vin rouge carrier + brown by Jielun Lee (superjaix)
dust bunny . ruffle rug by xlnoel (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Winter Evening – Armchair by Daniel Estro (danielestro)
[ zerkalo ] Winter Evening – Ottoman by Daniel Estro (danielestro)
Kalopsia – Bunny Foofoo – Sitting – Brown by Isabeau Baragula (available at Tannenbaum Winter Market through December 25th, 2015)
*[ zerkalo ] Hot Chocolate (winter edition) by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Magical Christmas – Fireplace by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Magical Christmas – Sock by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*L$10 -STRIKE IT- Deer Wreath GIFT by zacharyarens (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*DRD christmas decoration – #WHATEVER by DRD (deathrowdesigns) (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
tarte.f twig snowflake (white) by Alixxbella (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
*[Black Tulip] Winter Candles by Auryn Beorn (available at Wayward Market Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016)
Ariskea[ Season Of Giving ] Gift1 by diaxm (gift at The Arcade December 2015)
AZOURY – Christmas Tales Deco (Little) by Aniki Seetan (available at The Chapter Four December 2015)
[ zerkalo ] Cozy Corner – Ladder by DanielEstro
[ zerkalo ] Cozy Corner – Pillow by DanielEstro
[ zerkalo ] Magical Christmas – Chair with gifts by Daniel Estro (danielestro) (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
dust bunny . beaded lamp by xlnoel (gacha prize at The Arcade December 2015)
+Half-Deer+ Stringlight Clutter – Long and Loose Coil by Halogen Magic
*Little Branch LB_XmasTree{34th Street}V2 by Cari McKeenan (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
RazzBerry Inc. [RI] Ruffle Tree Skirt by Jayme Lorakeet (gacha gift at Tannenbaum Winter Market through December 25th, 2015)
*The Stringer Mausoleum *TSM* Holiday Gift Box – Deer Blue by Helena Stringer (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)
*The Stringer Mausoleum *TSM* Holiday Gift Box – Snowflake Red by Helena Stringer (available at Christmas on 34th Street Dec. 9-27, 2015)

Photo taken with LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

Come Home For Christmas

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It is getting closer to that day that either brings out the child or the Grinch in all of us. Well, those who celebrate Christmas, anyway. It has been a long time since I went all out for Christmas; it is just my cat and me, and she views decorations as her special playthings, so I tend to keep things to a minimum.

This year marks my 15th Christmas in Australia. I still haven’t gotten used to the idea of Christmas in summer, but no matter where I call home, that’s where you’ll find me for Christmas.

I shot this photo for the LUMIPro Holiday Advertisement contest, and to my surprise and delight, I was one of the winners. Thank you to Stefan, for choosing my photo and especially thank you for such a wonderful product.

I also want to thank everyone who voted for me in the Avi Choice Awards. Although I didn’t win, I was just honoured to be nominated and touched by the support I received. I especially want to thank Starr, who nominated me. Your thoughtfulness is a gift that I will always treasure.

I hope to post more before Christmas rolls around, but as everyone else, I have very busy days ahead. If I don’t see you before, I hope you are able to come home for Christmas…wherever that may be.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: The Secret Store – Scallop Sweater – Milk by Maylee Oh
Jeans: tulip. Alana Jeans S Classic by Minami Susanowa
Boots: tulip. Suede Buckled Boot (Sand) by Minami Susanowa
Hair: *ARGRACE* HAKU – Ginger by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT PetalPink MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual (L) & Splayed (R) by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Rug: Scarlet Creative Meribel Comfort Rug – Light by Charlotte Bartlett (gacha prize)
Pillows: 8f8 – Granny’s Winter Cottage – Cushions Set by iBi (available at The Arcade Dec. 2014)
Puppy & kitten: ISPACHI [CHERISHED MOMENTS] Paws & Claws RARE by Andred Qinan (available at The Arcade Dec. 2014)
Postcard garland: {vespertine-postcard garland/christmas} by Amelie Knelstrom
Fire: Trompe Loeil – Fireplace Logs and Fire (larger stack of wood) by Cory Edo (part of the Trompe Loeil – Attic Skybox V1.1 [mesh])
Hamster stockings: *MishMish* Hammie & Stocking by Aime Takaaki (Christmas gift at The Arcade Dec. 2014)
Firewood: Scarlet Creative Mountain Lodge Birch in Belts by Charlotte Barlett (gacha prize)
Cupboard: 8f8 – Granny’s Winter Cottage – Wall Cupboard by iBi (Arcade)
Sleigh: HIDEKI – Sledge by Hideki Carami (available at Shiny Shabby December 2014)
Build: RARE Scarlet Creative Foundry Prefab MT RARE by Charlotte Bartlett (available at Shiny Shabby December 2014)

Pose: aDORKable Poses: Floored II 2 by Adorkable Peapod

And, of course, photo taken using the LumiPro HUD by Stefan Buscaylet