Music Mondays - My Favorite Things

      This is another song I have wanted to do for a while, but always found it so overwhelming and didn't know where to begin. Well I buckled down and got it done, to the best of my abilities at least. I did have to give up and the whole doorbell and schnitzel with noodles lines, because I just couldn't find what I was looking for.

      I had to get a little creative for some of the items mentioned in the song. For those I decided to create some wall art/photos for those.In fact my non-digital mini me decided she wanted to help so she edited one of the pictures on the wall. I won't tell you which one though.

      For the girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes I chose a bride and her flower girl. Over my shoulder you can see my silver white winter melting into spring, at least my take on it, and wild geese with the moon of their wings. I also figured a sled with bells could totally count as sleigh bells, because, well it's my post and I get to say so. Onto the credits, which will be a little different this week. 

Credits
Sweater: Tres Blah - Passport Sweater (Lara) - Cream
Jeans:  Tres Blah - High Rise Jeans (Maitreya) - Dark Indigo
Hair: -FABIA- Mesh Hair   < Chloe> Red
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy 3.07
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

raindrops on roses:  Soy. Raindrops curtain (Short) & Apple Fall Roses Box (Champagne)

whiskers on kittens: Fashiowl - Kittens -  (marketplace)

Bright copper kettles: Ariskea[CozyNight] Copper Kettle 

warm woolen mittens: dust bunny . hanging mittens

brown paper packages tied up with string: dust bunny . nordic winter

cream colored ponies: Bad Seed Mon Poney -  Pink & Purple

crisp apple struedel: dust bunny . apple pie

Sleigh bells: Trompe Loeil - Wall Sled With Bells

Silver-white winters that melt into spring frame: Sari-Sari - Metal Wall Frame

Wild Geese the fly with the moon on their wings frame: Fancy Decor: Jansen Painting

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes frame: {what next} Heart Picture Frame (white gold)

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes: Izzie's - First Snow Make-Up Set 

Sorry I forgot what skin and eye appliers I used.

Wine Tasting

      One of the activities I enjoy in my non-digital life is to visit vineyards and wineries. In fact there is one just a few miles from my new house so you know where I will be on the weekends, It doesn't hurt that there is a distillery right down the street either! But that is not what I am about today. You see not all vineyards and wineries are the same. At some there are coolers where you can purchase nibbles, as seen in the picture below, at others these are not available. I personally enjoy the ones were I can pick up some nibbles to go with a lovely glass on whatever wine strikes my fancy.


      Some of the vineyards I have visited do have little outdoor seating areas where you and your friend(s) can go relax in the the sun while sipping away and chatting about whatever strikes you fancy. Now that I will be living closer to friends I hope to do this sort of thing more often, but don't worry I will still be here to write about some nonsense or another. 

Credits
I wore
Dress: The Secret Store - Taya Strap Dress - Gold Twig
Necklace: Kibitz - Pheo necklace - onyx
Glasses:  [Fetch] Bean Glasses
Hair: TRUTH / Taren / with Hat
Ears: .random.Matter. - Song Human Ears
Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05
Head Applier: [PF] <Vanilla> - Melody - LAQ Head Applier
Lipstick Applier:  [PF] LAQ LIPSTICK - Sparkle & Shine
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Alaska~ Aqua Eye
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Friend Wore
Dress: :V.e. La Fleur Dress Grey Floral
Hair: Doe: Makina V2 - Blondes
Head: .LeLutka.Head.Vera 3.3
Skin Applier: [Glam Affair] Sapphire [ Lelutka ] 006
Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - Matte Love Lipstick (LeLutka)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Decor 
Table & Chairs (with poses):  {what next} Terrace Table (sand)
Rose in vase: [ keke ] spring flower 1
Hedges: Sway's [Ethan] Brick with Hedge Fence
Lights: floorplan. potted string light A terracotta/gold
Winse Case: Jian :: Wine Case
Table: Trompe Loeil - Darya Dining Table with Cloth Spring
wine bottles: *AF* Inn Wine Bottles
Wine & Cheese Board w/ grapes: [ARIA] Arlette decorative cheese platter
Cheese board w/ figs: -tres blah- Soiree - Cheese Tray RARE
Crate w/foods: *AF* Picnic 7 - Fruit & Cheese
Truffles: [ keke ] champagne bublissimo truffles
Poet Champagne: {Petite Maison} Poet Wine Bottle
Wine: [ keke ] champagne bublissimo - nero
Cheese board: dust bunny . brunch . fig cheese board . RARE
Wine Bottle: -tres blah- Hodgepodge - Wine Duet

All the lemons

      They say when life hands you lemons you should make lemonade. The only way that lemonade is going to help is if there is something a lot stronger mixed in. Why am I mentioning this time worn saying you may wonder, well life handed me a crop of lemons in the last couple of months. No one warned my when your hip joint is inflamed that it can hurt like a monkey trucker! Sitting, walking, anything and everything hurts. Luckily it has been all handled and I can move on. Starting with this post and it's lemons.


      Honestly though if life is giving you lemons bake them into something delicious or use it for garnish on a nice strong drink. Now spring has sprung and one of my favorite yearly events is around the corner things are going to start picking up again! The one thing being stuck away from the computer has done is given me lots of ideas so beware!

Credits
Sweater: (fd) Slinky Cardigan - Sage
Jeans: (fd) Flower Jeans - Dark Wash
Hair: TRUTH / Joy
Head: LAQ Bento head - Cherry
Head Applier: [PF] <Vanilla> - Melody - LAQ Head Applier
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Alaska // Spring Eye
Ears: :ANDORE: - :Mesh Ears: - Butterfly (sim under construction)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Pose: *!R.O!* Whiskey BENTO Pose w/ Mesh Bottle & Glass
Kitchen: Trompe Loeil - Finley Kitchenette PG V1.1
Lemons in bowl/cutting board: DISORDERLY. / Spring Fresh / FATPACK (at Collabor88)
Lemon cake, etc.:  dust bunny . at home baking .

Decorations Galore

      Today's adventures bring us to the Decorations Workshop. Here the elves work on creating all the decorations needed to make the season bright. The sheer amount of tinsel in this workshop was terrifying, mostly because I know what my cats would do with it, but that is a whole other story for another day.

      As you can see there are lights and ornaments galore in here, along with some other decorations for a persons home. You see there are some houses that Santa spends a little extra time in because he decorates it for the occupants. I have no idea how he finds the time to do this on top of all the presents he delivers. I asked but he just said it was " Santa Magic". I have a feeling there is more to it than that, but I wasn't about to argue, I did not what to end up on the naughty list!

      I did learn one thing while I was in this workshop, whenever an ornament is set to head off to a family an elf whispers a wish for them into it. Sometimes it's a little something, like having the merriest Christmas, but other times it can be a greater wish. Often this wish comes true, I am not sure if it is elf magic, Santa magic or what, but it works whatever it is. I will see you tomorrow when we visit the Wrapping Workshop.

Credits

Sweater: ISON - riley knit sweater - white (maitreya)

Pants: ISON - nora rock on skinny - redplaid (maitreya)

Shoes: REIGN.- Arianna Sneakers (Maitreya-Flat) Sloppy Set

Hair: Doe: Twinkle (twotone) - Browns

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05

Ears:  ^^Swallow^^ Noldor Elf Ear

Skin: [PF] <Vanilla> - Melody - LAQ Head Applier

Freckles: Veechi - Foiled Freckles [Omega]

Eyeshadow: Veechi - Golden Serenity Shadow [LAQ]

Lipstick: [PF] LAQ LIPSTICK - Sparkle & Shine

Eyes: Izzie's - Winter Eyes sage

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Nailpolish: alme.   Snowy Winter -K

Poses:  <K&S> Eva poses

Held ornament: ERSCH - Holiday Ornaments Gacha Dark Solid Ornament 2 (at Tannenbaum)

Décor ( L -R)

Trompe Loeil - NOEL Letters With Branch Wreath (2013 Advent Calendar)

Trompe Loeil - Snowflake Ornate (2014 Advent Calendar)

Trompe Loeil - Bag Light (2014 Advent Calendar)

Trompe Loeil - Floor Bells (2017 Advent Calendar)

Trompe Loeil - Advent Calendar Ornament (2012 Advent Calendar)

+Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Full Tree

+Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Tree Skirt

+Half-Deer+ Stringlight Clutter - Loose Coil

+Half-Deer+ Tassel Garland - Christmas - Medium

+Half-Deer+ Firefly Vine - Frost - Vert.

+Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Ornament Garland

ARIA - Myrrh Handmade Vintage Bauble Ornament (at Tannenbaum)

dust bunny . winter bulbs

dust bunny . mini christmas tree

dust bunny . string lights . white .

dust bunny . winter decor . lighted male deer

Can't Even - Vase Of Balls (Green/Red) (at Tannenbaum)

{anc}tinsel line {snow white} /(straight)

Sway's [Eira] Fringe Christmas Tree

Plans change

      Living in the south I am now used to being flexible with my plans. Between the random rain storms, hurricanes and goodness knows what else it pays to be flexible. For instance moving your picnic to the living room when it is pouring out. Or when the power is out, or a fun combination of the two. Then again this isn't really just a southern thing. When I liked up north we lost power on occasion, and sometimes during the winter. Luckily we had an old fashioned wood stove that would heat up a room like nobodies business. I bought the picnic set used here for my birthday in August, finally took pictures in September and am now finally posting it. Life has a way of dictating when things get posted, but that is the way it is. Now I will present you with the credits while I go make myself a non-picnic lunch.

Credits

I wore

Top: erratic / yvonne - tie-up shirt / red plaid (maitreya)

Jeans: erratic / rosita - cargo pants / black (maitreya)

Hair: Wasabi // Lover Mesh Hair - Style 2

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

Head Applier: [PF] Pippa - CATWA Applier (August Powder Pack)

Eye Applier: Aurealis Beauty. CATWA. Lagoon eyes. Shade #2

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Poses: <K&S> True feeling. pose 1

He Wore

Top: etham - Julian Jacket - Signature

Jeans: {COLD-ASH} Mens HOLLOWAY Ripped Jeans (Dark Blue)

Hair: Stealthic - Hysteria (Unrigged)

Hairbase: Stealthic - Male Hairbase

Head: CATWA HEAD Daniel

Head Appliers: STRAY DOG - CHARLES - CATWA - TONE 04

Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes  - Soldier

Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - Body -

Décor

dust bunny . dreamy outing . picnic basket . Natural

dust bunny  . dreamy outing . fruit board

dust bunny  . dreamy outing . croissant sandwiches

dust bunny  . dreamy outing . picnic blanket . mixed

Trompe Loeil - Pallet Lounger

{what next} House Plant - Rubber Tree

Too Early

      I am not a morning person, even when woken with a delivery of coffee to my face. I am cranky and irritable and will attempt to throw things if you ask me something before coffee has passed my lips. Also there is that whole morning breath thing, I wouldn't want to kiss me with stank breath what makes you think I want to kiss you? So when someone attempts to get all snuggly and cuddly I am not really down for that.



      I know that makes me sound like a terrible person and you may pity those who live with me, and I wouldn't blame you too much. I do on occasion wake up on the right side of the bed and those are the days where everyone is happy.I won't explain how me waking up on the right side of the bed makes others happy, you have imaginations, use them! Since it is hair fair times the both of us are wearing new do's we got there. Take a peep at the credits to find out where.


Credits

I wore

Sweatshirt: Emery Contemplation Sweatshirt Navy (on Marketplace)

Hair: {Limerence} Maisy hair(Rigged) (at HairFair)

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

Head Applier: Glam Affair - The Girl - Catwa Head Applier - Jamaica

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Eye Applier: Aurealis Beauty. CATWA. Lagoon eyes. Shade #2

He Wore

Shirt: {COLD-ASH} Mens MESH MONTANA Tee (Single - SageGreen)

Undies: -NU- Lennon Underwears (on Marketplace)

Hair: Volthair. Tyler Hair (wear) (at Hair Fair)

Head: CATWA HEAD Daniel

Head Applier: STRAY DOG - CHARLES - CATWA - TONE 04

Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - Body - v4.6

Pose: -Extra- Morning Snugs

Décor

Kitchen: TrompeLoeil - Retro Kitchen Midnight PG

Bread: dust bunny . wanderlust . bread basket

Coffee Pot: -tb- Kitchen Basics - Coffee Pot

Channeling Katherine

      When I first saw the combination of this sweater and trousers combo it immediately brought to my mind Katherine Hepburn. I know, I know, I need to lay off the older movies for a while, but I just can't help it. While she may have been wearing a dress, or suit of some sort, I always imagine her in something like this.


      Okay so she most likely wasn't eating toast with a chocolate hazelnut spread and bananas, but this girls loves her chocolate. I don't think I am quite like Katherine, you won't catch me swimming or playing tennis in the mornings. I am a terrible tennis player. We do however share some common ideals, but this is not a political arena so I will leave that be.  This is were we shall part for today. Until next time be a good human.

Credits

Pants: Belle Epoque { Olivia Pants } Beige

Sweater: BelleEpoque { Olivia Sweater } Green

Glasses: Cae :: Catherine :: Eyeglasses

Hair: TRUTH / Kare

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Heads "Face Mariella" (June Powder Pack)

Eye Applier: AG. Summer Eyes - Catwa Applier (June Powder Pack)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Toast: Pewpew! Banana Chocolate Toast (Bento Wear Me)

Pose w/newspaper: Amitie Female- Sexy Morning (at Shiny Shabby)

Coffee and Paper: LISP - Mesh - Newspaper & Coffee Cup Set 

Kitchen: TrompeLoeil - Finley Kitchenette

This was a first attempt at really using depth of field in a post. I hope I did okay.

Never a Stepford Wife

      I will never be confused for a Stepford wife ever. That doesn't mean that my house isn't clean or my kinds unfed, it just means that I am too bossy. And I will never dye my hair blond, ever. Now it could look like I am holding a nice hot cup of coffee for my husband who will be arriving shortly. But lets be real I probably made that hearty spread for myself. Or maybe I have a guest in town and the breakfast is for them. I can be a pretty good hostess when the need arises, but luckily it's not that often.


      I don't know that look on my face seems to tell a story of it's own. Who am I kidding I would totally make a breakfast like this for my husband, if I ever got up before him.

Credits

Dress: +Occult+ Myriam Vintage Dress Roses V5{Maitreya}

Earrings: Amala - The Abigail Earrings

Ring: Amala - The Abigail Ring - Maitreya -

Necklace: Amala - The Scarlett Necklace

Ears:  [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers*  "Kyouko" European

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Odessa hair - Fades

Eyes: AG. Summer Eyes - Catwa Applier ( Powder Pack June 2018 (Catwa))

Pose: *!R.O!* Energy BENTO Pose w/ Mesh Coffee Cup

Décor

Food: JIAN Sunday Breakfast

Table: Trompe Loeil - Darya Dining Table with Cloth Spring

Kitchen: TrompeLoeil - Finley Kitchenette

Coffee tins: -ANHELO-M51CC-186GA :: coffee canister

Shopping Trip

I am one of those people who likes to get there holiday shopping over with before the real craziness of the season hits. My theory is if I get it done sooner then I can relax more en enjoy the parties and everything the holidays bring. I will however still shop for those last few things that I forgot or that I can't get online. Today I did splurge and get myself a few lovlies. However I will be wrapping them and putting them under the tree. Yes, I give myself presents, I deserve them gosh darn it! Now I am switching into Thanksgiving prep mode. My duties for dinner include making mashed potatoes but not the turkey thank goodness. Before I ramble on must longer I will go back to enjoying my hot cocoa and relaxing. 

Credits
Jacket w/top: Mikunch mini jacket (inner / T)A RARE (@ SaNaRae)
Jeans: Mikunch soft strech jeans (blue) 2 (@ SaNaRae)
Boots: TETRA - Double Wrap Bootie (Pebble) -
Earrings: Amala - The Madeline Earrings
Necklace: Amala - The Kimberly Choker - Birthstone Special
Rings: BelleEpoque { Enya Rings } Silver (@ SaNaRae)
Hair: [DUE] Kailana // Ombre 5 (@ SaNaRae)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Head Applier: Essences -[ToriM02]
Nail Applier: Alme - Pastel Gacha #6


Decor Credits
Couch: Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Couch/Pillows Linen
Bench: Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Storage Bench
Cocoa Tray: Jian :: Cocoa Tray
Packages: Second Spaces - Treat Yourself - Shopping Spree - boxes

Air Guitar Solo

It's no secret in my house that I listen to music when I make dinner. I may sing along...horrifically bad. The one thing that I can't stop myself from doing when is a guitar solo, with the right song of course.

The music changes depending on my mood or the time of year. Around the holidays it's usually Christmas music. Lately it's been 80's pop hits. There are plenty of air guitar chances when you listen to that. The whole point originally of the post was I was going to do a little series on what inspires these posts, by then I figured who wants to hear why I do it? However you got to learn about my sweet air guitar skills out of it so it's totally a win. Now it's time for a rebel yell, or do I drive you crazy? Okay okay here are the credits.


Credits

Sweatshirt: -tres blah- Olsen Sweatshirt – Crème

Pants: paper.arrow cuffed.jeans dark

Headphones: [MANDALA]EARGASM Headphones

Hair: Exile:: Rush (at Collabor88)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head: CATWA HEAD Candy

Head Applier: Glam Affair - Catwa Applier - Viktoria - America

Eyes: CATWA UN-RIGGED EYE

Eye Applier: .ARISE. Beena Eyes / Pack 3. (at The ChapterFour)

Hands: -VA-VISTA BENTO PROHANDS FEM

Poses: . Infiniti .  - Air Guitar

Kitchen: Trompe Loeil - Retro Kitchen Midnight

Tins: *Second Spaces* Ready to Bake - muffin tins

Eggs: Amala - Carton of Eggs

Cutting board: Amala - Vegetable Cutting Board

Baking Pies

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the US so it's time to bake those pies. There is only so much room in the oven with the big ol' turkey in there. So today Livy and I went on a pie baking mission at my house while her mom cleaned theirs. First up was making the crust. This is not as fun as I had thought. In fact it took me more than one try to get the crust right. I am new at this crust from scratch thing. I did have quite the adorable helper.


After baking the pies we needed for tomorrow we decided to use the leftover crust dough and filling to make little hand pies. I should have known not to turn my back on a little trouble maker...


That little Thanksgiving turkey stole one of the mini pies and tried to run away from me! Oh well her mom will have to deal with a messy sugar monster tonight and not me. I am such a loving sister!

Credits

I wore

Sweater: -Pixicat- Cozy.Sweater - Cold

Jeans: -tres blah- Grace Cropped Jeans  - Cream

Hair: Exile:: Rare Bird (at Collabor88)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5

Head: CATWA HEAD Candy V4.9

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* - "Face Tulip" Mixedtype

Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes  - Field

Livy Wore

Outfit: ! {SPS} Autumn Cutie (at Ninety-Nine)

Hair: *barberyumyum*79(brown)

Body: (ToddleeDoo)- KID - Girl

Skin: {LPP} Petal TD Skin *Milky*

Eyes: AMITOMO.Eye Collection 2 - 7

Décor

Kitchen: Trompe Loeil - Finley Kitchenette

Pies and cookbook: {what next} Country Kitchen Decor

Poses

Baking: {xoxo} poses Baking With Momma

Pie Thief: { Bellybean } Thanksgiving Mischief 1- My Slice (at Ninety-Nine)

The Chaser: an lar [poses] The Kildaire Series

Cats!

I never started out with this many cats. You see I got one, but he seemed lonely so I got him a playmate. However they didn't get along so well so I got another. I thought maybe having a third would make things a little better. I was wrong. Somehow in the end I ended up with five cats all with their own personalities.

This little grey one though, if there is a bag or a box he will find a way to get his head stuck. I may be slowly turning into a cat lady, but never shall I admit to being crazy!

Credits
Shirt: {amiable}Mew Meow Summer Oversized-Shirt&T-Shirt Gacha04R (at The Kawaii Project)
Pants: coldLogic leggings - knight.black
Hair: [e] Piper (at Collabor88)
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands  - Casual
Feet: Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet Mid
Skin: Glam Affair - Luna skin - Jamaica Tone - 08 F
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Fiori~ Emerald Eye
Eyelashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash - Upper
Cats: Tentacio good morning (drinking milk)
          Tentacio Play? (playing with yarn)
          Tentacio help me (bag on the head)
          Tentacio i'm busy (on laptop)
          Tentacio I haven't gone to the bathroom (toilet paper wrapped)
          Tentacio sweet home (cat house) (at The  Kawaii Project)
Sofa: Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Couch/Pillows Linen
Plates: floorplan. french plates
Picture: floorplan. rose de provence
Bonjuer sign: -tb- Bonjour Glitter Sigh