Northern Nights

You know that saying, “Its 5 o’clock somewhere”?  Well, I am pretty certain that its winter somewhere as well so I am not going to apologize for my winter photo.  If I didn’t already need a reason to start on winter pictures, Sway’s have given me yet another.  She is offering the Snowy Creek Stone Bridge and the Snowy Unpaved Road as items for the Fifty Linden Friday sale this Friday, November 2nd.  You won’t want to miss it as I am sure you will get much use out of them the whole season.  The bridge comes in long and short versions and the road comes in a variety of shapes and both sets have multiple options for heavy or light snow.  The sets will be available Friday only so don’t miss your chance!

P.S. Thank you Ms. Dench for keeping me busy! ❤️

{Decor Credits}

Featuring Sway’s

• [Lars] Creek Stone Bridge –Sway’s
  
• Skye Water System – Studio Skye
• Enchanted Pond – Studio Skye
• Snow Formations – Studio Skye
• Enchanted Tree Tunnel – Studio Skye
• Falling Snow System – Studio Skye
• Winter Privacy Screen – Khargo
• Male Elk – Just Animals
• Rocks – No longer available
• Set Build by Victoria

Pumpkin Patch Afternoon

Halloween is almost here!  This is your last weekend to add the finishing touches to your decor, get your candy ready, carve your pumpkins, make pumpkin seeds and spend a day at your local Pumpkin Patch.  If you are lucky you live near a really great one that has hayrides, a haunted maze, cider and donuts and of course “pick your own” pumpkins.  This adorable set by Sway’s will get you all ready for pumpkin carving with your Second Life family.  It includes the table, stump seats, bucket, crate with pumpkins, knife, 3 carved pumpkins, pumpkin scraps and a pumpkin bowl.  It is also the monthly SPOTLIGHT product, meaning VIP members can get it for 50% off and even if you are not a VIP member you can still get 15% off.  Grab it now and have a fun carving party this weekend!

{Decor Credits}

Featuring Sway’s

• Pumpkin Carving Set –Sway’s
  
• Hazel Wooden Cart –Sway’s
• Hazel Wagon Wheel w/ Lights –Sway’s
• Autumn Farm Sign – brocante.
• Autumn Poison Ivy – Heart Garden Center
• Skye Four Season Oak Tree – Studio Skye
• Rustic Fence Set – Studio Skye
• Set Build by Victoria

 

Pendle Hill

Pendle Hill by Lauren Bentham

A few days ago I received a group notice from the super talented Lauren Bentham, the creator and owner of several sims that I am sure every Second Life photographer knows well.  The notice said she had been secretly working on a new creepy sim just in time for Halloween and since I love Halloween and I love her work I knew I would be going to visit…well, today was the day. Pendle Hill here I come.

When you arrive at the landing point you are offered a flashlight, the Pendle Hill Info and Rules notecard and a Landmark.  The notecard contains useful information about joining the group if you wish to rez props.  The notecard also states that the sim IS going to be a year round sim, not just here for Halloween.  Be sure to use the region windlight setting and turn up your sound.  I also want to add that none of my photos have been edited beyond cropping and all the lighting you see is created inworld (Advanced Lighting enabled).  Let’s continue!

From the landing point if you turn and face the water you will see this great sunken ship silhouetted in the moonlight. You can hear the wind whipping, waves lapping and see the lightning off in the distance.  Carefully work your way inland to explore the buildings.  There is a Magick Shoppe directly ahead and more buildings to the east. I headed to what I took to be the main house.

With the creep factor setting in, I could only hope that Mr. Crow’s eyes were the only ones I felt watching every step I made.

The house is full of spooky, old things along with voices, music boxes playing and old clocks ticking.  Be sure to watch out for cobwebs!

There is much to see at Pendle Hill so allow plenty of time and explore all of the buildings and the surrounding grounds.  I will be back for sure and am glad it will be a year round build.  Have fun and happy haunting!!

Seaside Snooze

The heat index was in the triple digits yesterday…so much for autumn and pumpkin spice lattes.  Lyrium released another 1L freebie and I couldn’t resist showing it off.  There are a lot of great poses in the Marketplace that are great for new bloggers looking to build a pose collection.  You can find many that are either free or under 5L.  This bench, which I love, is by PILOT and was available on a Fifty Linden Friday a few months back.  I had just started blogging and thought that will look great in a picture and I was happy to set it free from my inventory for a bit while I took this photo.  I’m sure fall is lurking just around the corner but until she decides to show up again, I’ll stay right here.

{Style & Decor Credits}

Featuring Lyrium

• Pose – Lyrium – Bento Freebie #2
  
• Bikini –Scandalize– Melissa
  
• Hair – Entwined – Sophie
  
• Sunglasses –Yuli – Adorable Gem Sunglasses
  
• Earrings – [VEX] – Diamond Studs
• Face & Body Moles – Izzie’s
• Body & Face Beach Sand – Izzie’s
• Nails – e.marie – Autumn Palette Coffin Nails
• Body – Maitreya Lara
• Head – Catwa Eva
• Skin – Insol Nicole in Peach
• Eyes – Aviglam – Vivid Eyes Catwa applier – Natural
• Lipstick – Luxrebel – Naomi
• Bench – PILOT – Flyaway Bench (Pink)
• Beach Dunes – Studio Skye
• Palm Trees – Studio Skye
• Location – Set build by Victoria

 

 

Cheveux on the Rocks

“Cheveux on the rocks please.”  It sounds like you are ordering a drink but in reality…well, make that virtual reality, it is a great new hair by Cheveux available at the Hair Fair.  The Hair Fair starts September 22nd and if you are in the demo group you get access to all the demos today, September 21st.  The sim design is great this year with sort of an “out west” feel about it with cute little clusters of cactus scattered about.  You can also hop on a prim bus again this year, to help you move around the sim.  Most importantly, this is a fundraising event for Wigs for Kids.  You can read all about the important work they do here. The Hair Fair runs thru October 7th so be sure to visit the sims, get some new hair and donate to a great cause.

{Style Credits}

• Pose – [Indigo] – Female Blogger Pose Pack
  
• Shirt –Giz Seorn– Easton Shirt
  
• Skirt – Giz Seorn – Easton Skirt
  
• Hair – :CHEVEUX: – M120 @ Hair Fair 2018
  
• Necklace – Dahlia – Aleah Necklace
  
• Earrings –Dahlia– Aleah Earrings
  
• Body – Maitreya Lara
• Head – Catwa Eva
• Skin – Insol Nicole in Peach
• Eyes – Aviglam – Vivid Eyes Catwa applier – Natural
• Lipstick – Luxrebel – Naomi
• Eyeshadow – Alaskametro – Rose Gold Palette
  
• Location – Saint Martin Kekeland

Daydreaming

I often wonder what everyone’s thought process is when they are about to take a photo.  Of course it’s about showcasing a sponsors product but it’s not only that.  Not for me at least.  I like to look at the picture and wonder what they are doing, thinking….Do they look like they are having fun, feeling terrible….these are the photos that capture my interest.  This photo was not the photo I went out to capture but as I was testing out poses, this is the one that jumped out and captured my attention.  She just looked so thoughtful, her mind somewhere a million miles away.  It just came together perfectly, the way a good photo does.  If I am having to work too hard at a photo, fussing with the pose and lighting, I have found it best to just move on and start with a fresh idea. Make sure to check out the credits below.  I love the shirt and it is the new group gift at Meva.  Be sure to go get yours!

{Style Credits}

Featuring Meva & Lyrium

 

• Pose – Lyrium – Bloom Bento Pose Set 1
  
• Shirt –Meva – Joan Jacket Black * Group Gift
• Pants – Blueberry – Cake Leggings
• Necklace – Dahlia – Aleah Necklace
• Bracelet – Asteria – Heaven Bracelet Black
• Hair –taketomi WEST – Kim
  
• Body – Maitreya Lara
• Head – Catwa Eva
• Skin – Insol Nicole in Peach
• Eyes – Aviglam – Vivid Eyes Catwa applier – Natural
• Face & Body Moles – Izzie’s
• Eyeshadow – Alaskametro – Bali
• Lipstick – Luxrebel – Confident – Currently @ Vanity Event
• Location – Belgravia

 

Save The Date

The 2018 Spoonful of Sugar Festival is almost here.  There is so much going on this year and you won’t want to miss it!  There are a ton of creators involved and you will find everything from fashion, home and garden decor, breedables, fashion shows and more.  You will also be able to attend panel discussions with the REAL doctors and nurses who risk their lives doing what they do as part of the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders organization. Please visit the official website for all of the latest festival information, schedule of events and read all about the important work done by Médecins Sans Frontières.

Official festival site – http://www.thesosfestival.com

Official MSF site – https://www.msf.org/