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Shabby Chic Heaven

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Anyone who has visited my home in Second Life knows that I have a major love affair going on with Shabby Chic. While I can appreciate the sleek lines of Modern design or the museum-quality of the Victorian style, for instance, Shabby Chic just speaks to me as what a home should be: warm, comfortable and inviting. Muted tones, deep, squishy cushions, lots of pretty tchotchkes, begging to be touched…yes, this is my home-heaven.

This month’s theme at The Collage is obviously inspired by the upcoming Valentine’s Day and that is the perfect holiday to inspire Shabby Chic creations. I guess it comes as no surprise that every piece of furniture and knick-knack in my photo came from The Collage then, does it? So yes, I went a little nuts picking up my S/C treasures…and I’m not going to apologise!

The furniture set comes from Sway’s, a long-established favourite of mine. And of course, I picked up a few lovelies from Dreamscapes Art Gallery. But all of the other goodies came from Thaino Designs, a new-to-me creator. I am torn between staying away from the mainstore to guard my Linden balance and running wild in the shop to feed my Shabby Chic addiction. The prices are very reasonable; I have to weigh that up with my total lack of restraint when it comes to buying any little shiny that catches my eye. I’ll let you know how that turns out 😉

Never fear; if your taste runs to more modern lines, there are goodies at The Collage to feed your own personal decorating fixation. There is also a sweet hidden patio and a warehouse-style build on offer. This isn’t a huge event, so you can easily peruse the offerings. Just like a Shabby Chic home, it is comfortable and inviting.

I’m almost ashamed to say that this isn’t all that I bought at this event; I’ll try to get another post about my other major buy up soon. That is, once I finish fluffing the pillows and dusting the gewgaws!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

All items purchased at The Collage:

Sofa, chair, rug & sideboard: Sway’s [Caroline] Furniture Set (cool) by Sway Dench (The Collage exclusive)

From Thaino Designs:
Fireplace: Thaino Designs Clara wood fire by Thaihiti Baroque
Sideboard: Thaino Designs Clara sideboard (mesh) Doors/drawers open by Thaihiti Baroque
Corner cabinet: Thaino Designs Clara floral shelves by Thaihiti Baroque
Shelf above fireplace: Thaino Designs Clara floral shelving with decor by Thaihiti Baroque
XOXO decor: Thaino Designs Clara kisses by Thaihiti Baroque
Vase on fireplace: Thaino Designs Clara pink flowers in vase by Thaihiti Baroque
Floral arrangement on hearth: Thaino Designs Clara pink flowers in love heart pot by Thaihiti Baroque
Pictures on sideboard: Thaino Designs Clara love heart pictures by Thaihiti Baroque
Candles on sideboard: Thaino Designs Clara colourful candles in a tray by Thaihiti Baroque
Bowl on sideboard: Thaino Designs Clara bowl of roses by Thaihiti Baroque
Telephone: Thaino Designs Clara Old telephone pink (mesh) by Thaihiti Baroque
Love tower: Thaino Designs Clara Love Blocks by Thaihiti Baroque
Books (small stack): Thaino Designs Clara small pile of books by Thaihiti Baroque
Books (large stack): Thaino Designs Clara messy pile of books by Thaihiti Baroque

From Dreamscapes Art Gallery:
LOVE artwork above sideboard: Dreamscapes Art Gallery *Love* Frame C by Carlotta Ceawlin
Cupboard on fireplace: Dreamscapes Art Gallery *Heart* Cupboard Pink by Carolotta Ceawlin
Blocks on small sideboard: Dreamscapes Art Gallery **HOME** Blocks by Carlotta Ceawlin
Candles on divider: Dreamscapes Art Gallery *Heart* Candle Plate C and *Heart* Candle Plate B by Carlotta Ceawlin

A Burst Of Colour

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I do love a splash of colour in my SLife. I’ve mentioned before my aversion to black clothing in SL (although it is the main colour I wear in the real one). I adore bright yellows and hot pinks mixed together. Throw in a touch of electric blue or a deep purple, and I’m rainbow-delighted. I don’t often go as bright as this outfit, but most of the time you will see me wearing some colour, whether it is the main element of my outfit or as an accent. Wearing colours gives me a mood boost, whether I am feeling blue and need a lift or even if I’m already in the pink and just need a bit of extra zing.

Oh, I did throw in a bit of black – the boots from KoiKoi from the first 21Shoe event. See? Even I will compromise my colour-craze sometimes 😉

I was displaying my recessive blonde gene and accidentally deleted my list of credits 😦 I’ll do my best to include what I can and I’ll update when I get in world later today.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Top: *TuttiFrutti* Ana LS Shirt by Bela Tolsen (available at My Attic @ The Deck)
Shorts: [HH] Mini Shorts Grafitti by Hilly Haalan
Tights: *LACUNA* Semi Opaque Hipster Tights by LacunaInc (available at My Attic @ The Deck)
Boots: KoiKoi Stretch Boots by eku Zhong (21Shoe exclusive release – check the store for other styles)
Jewelry: EarthStones by Abraxxa Anatine
Hair: Analog Dog AD Yeah! by Queue Marlowe
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Bare Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations<a – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose: Di’s Opera by Di Hoorenbeek
Background created using LumiPro HUD Projector – Soft Color Bulb

Shopping Nirvana

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Happiness may be a warm puppy, but it’s also a two-for-one shoe sale on the same day I visited My Attic @ The Deck! As you can see, I was positively giddy after my latest shopping excursion. And who can blame me? My boots, the Cream version of Eudora 3D’s Coffee & Cream Edition for the inaugural 21Shoe event are sparkly-new and oh-so-cute. And don’t forget about my new hairstyle by MINA, cashmere top and comfy yoga pants (each one of a pair in the sets) by *Fishy Strawberry* and my pose set by {NanTra}, all nabbed at My Attic. Two stops, all this goodness (plus more I haven’t shown…yet 😉 )

Now I can just lie back and fall asleep, dreaming happily of shopping nirvana.

Unfortunately, 21Shoe is a one-day only sales event, so if you missed it this month be sure follow the 21Shoe blog or join the in-world group to keep up to date. (I’ll grab the link and update my blog when I get in SL later, or you can find it in the Groups in my Profile).

Just a quick note of advice: be careful about carrying on a conversation while posing oneself. I accidentally let my mouse slip and shot myself across the sim o.O The things I put myself through for a happy snap!

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: *Fishy Strawberry* Joy Cashmere Sweater (Pack 2) by Fae Eriksen (available at My Attic @ The Deck)
Pants: *Fishy Strawberry* Yoga Pants – Camel (Pack 2) by Fae Eriksen (available at My Attic @ The Deck)
Boots: Eudora 3D Rockstar Boots 21Shoe Coffee&Cream Editions by Eudora3D (for 21Shoes)
Hair: MINA Hair – Nikky by Mina Nakamura (available at My Attic @ The Deck)
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Bare Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations<a – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Bed: Scarlet Creative Nostaglia Bed Wood/Gold by Charlotte Bartlett
Dreamcatcher: Cheeky Pea :CP: Kaleidoscope Dreamcatcher by Isla Gealach (part of :CP: Sweetwater Room)

Pose & props (shoes, shoeboxes & shopping bags):{NanTra} Shoe-aholic Pose Pack (available at My Attic @ The Deck)