Snowball The Christmas Kitty

      Up at the North Pole there are special elves who take care of all the animals that Santa brings to all the good girls and boys...with parental consent of course. The elves in this department love their job, I mean who wouldn't want to spend all day playing with fluffy animals?


      The kitty is actually color change, so I picked a white kitten because my "Christmas Kitty" in my non-digital life is white. We were going to name him Kringle, but the name he had was Peanut and it stuck. He is a very spoiled little boy, just like I am sure this little Christmas kitten will be. It's hard for the elves to say goodbye to their tiny charges, and because of the magic of the North Pole, Christmas animals never age, they stay kittens and puppies till they get to their new homes. Could you imagine an energetic lab running around the workshop full sized? It would take out elves left and right! Time for this elf to have a cookie and hot cocoa break while you real the credits.

Credits
Outfit: *The Mystic*Winter Fur Coat with Kitten (Red) 
Hair: [^.^Ayashi^.^] Miya hair
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy 
Head applier: [PF] <Vanilla> - Kiyomi - LOGO Head Applier (Omega)
Ears: .random.Matter. - Iseul Ears - Elfie 
Eyes: AG. Seductive Eyes - Sky
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 
Pose: Le Poppycock *Warm Fuzzies* A
Snow: [DDD] Shimmer Snow 

Forest: Simply Shelby Winter Mini Forest w/lights

I Can Never Follow Instructions

      Once upon a time there was a young lady who was browsing the internet late at night. She stumbled across a page of DIYs including how to turn an old shirt into a cute little dress. Since the following day she had a date she thought this was a perfect DIY to try!



      Like many ladies she has some older t-shirts that she figured she could part with. She soon got to work snipping here and trimming there until it was time to get ready. She put on her new sexy underwear and then the "new dress"...



      To her horror the dress looked nothing like what she thought it should. That is when she noticed the actual directions she had been reading "Cute Couples Costume : Mouse and Swiss Cheese"! There was no way she was going to let her date see her, she was not that open with her appearance, no matter how bold she told herself she was.

Credits
Scene 1
Top: !Chambray Tie Dye T-Shirt 04
Panties: !Chambray Tie Dye Panties 10
Hair: Tableau Vivant // MinaPina hair - Fades
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Head Applier: [PF] Pippa - CATWA Applier (Powder pack Aug. '18)
Eyes: AG. Aurora Eyes - Cocoa
Desk: LISP - Mesh - Jacob Desk - Natural -
Chair:  Fancy Decor: Dover Desk Chair RARE
Computer: ChiMia - iWood Computer - Daily Life Gacha
Laptop: .peaches. Tap That App - Laptop
Cat tower:  Lagom - cat-ccecories 2.0 [ Cat Tree ] RARE
Cat: Mutresse-Chatty-Shortie Cats

Scene 2
Outfit: lassitude & ennui Revenge dress -  black (@ We ♥ Roleplay)
Hair: Tableau Vivant // MinaPina hair - Fades
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Head Applier: [PF] Pippa - CATWA Applier (Powder pack Aug. '18)
Eyes: AG.  Aurora Eyes - Cocoa
Vanity: ~BAZAR~  Floria Vanity table
Vanity Decor: -tb- Vanity - Toiletries, -tres blah- Jolie - Makeup Clutter
                             .peaches.  THOT Mess Scattered Makeup
Poses: .{PSYCHO:Byts}. Lili Pose Pack SL16B

Thoughtful Spot

      I tried to think of a much better title, but as usual by brain is fried. I have just finished (mostly) with moving so things are in a state of disarray. I will quite with the whining because I look to pretty, in my opinion, to be whining. Take a look for yourself...



      I love the way the this whole look turned out that I haven't changed it yet. My face sort of reminds me of Kira from The Dark Crystal, which I am totally down with. Here have a closer look.


      So maybe you are wondering to yourself how you too can get this look. Well first you need the credits, then you need to hit up We ♥ Roleplay, and other stores. I know you only really want the credits list. If you have any questions feel free to IM me in-world (Phire Zuhra).

Credits
Dress: Belle Epoque { Daisa } White (at We ♥ Roleplay)
Panties: [Glitzz] Becky lingerie
Shoes: lassitude & ennui A Thorny Affair sandals (Maitreya) - white (at We ♥ Roleplay)
Jewelry: lassitude & ennui Vanyar bracelets and crown
Hair: [RA] Flora Hair
Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05
Ears: ^^Swallow^^ Noldor Elf Ear
Head Applier: LAQ ~ March skin (Powder Pack)
Brows:  alaskametro<3 "La Mode" eyebrows  (Nov. Powder Pack)
Eyeshadow applier: NOX. Virginia Shadow [LAQ Applier HUD](March Powder Pack)
Lipstick applier: [PF] LAQ LIPSTICK Applier - Sweet Nectar Lipgloss (March Powder Pack)
Eyes:  {S0NG} :: Alaska~ Aqua Eye
Body:  Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Pose: :LW: BENTO Poses - I Will Remember

Decor
Grsss: Balderdash - Dreamsifter Grass - Springkissed (green) tuft
Grass w/white flowers: HPMD* Sweet Garden Grass07
Grass w/purpleflowers: Two Moon Gardens Woodland Flower Grass - Purple
Trees w/grass: *alirium* tiny forest : green
Pond: [DDD] Enchanted Pond

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

Always Tulips, Never Roses

        Everyone has something they prefer, when it comes to flowers it's always tulips and never roses. I just don't care for roses, nor do I care for diamonds. Yes I wear diamonds, but the ones I wear have sentimental value. In my digital life that dislike doesn't carry over as much. You see in my digital life I don't have to smell the roses (not a scent I am a fan of), no do I feel uncomfortable in diamonds in my digital life.


      While roses don't bother me in my digital life I will always pick them up whenever I see them being sold.

Credits
Tank top: -tres blah- Bella Tank Top (Maitreya) - White
Shirt: BUENO-Olivia Wrap-
Bracelets: Cae :: Floret :: Bracelet 1 - Flowers
                  Cae :: Floret :: Bracelet 5 - Solitaire
                  Cae :: Floret :: Bracelet 7 - Gem
                  Cae :: Floret :: Bracelet 9 - Pearl
Hair: TRUTH / Ambriel (Group Gift)
Head: LAQ Bento head - Cherry
Head Applier: [PF] <Vanilla> - Melody - LAQ Head Applier
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Maple~ Lavi Eye
Ears: .random.Matter. - Song Human Ears
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Nails: e.marie // Mix&Match Coffin GLITTER - Purples
Poses: FOXCITY. Effortless VOL2

Flowers
Yellow bunch: naked. spring tulips. yellow
Pinks in pot: Ariskea [Sunshine] Tulips [ Rosy ]
Pink in grey vase: Dutchie Spring Gift: vase with 2 color change tulips (group gift)
Tulips in squat white vase: Pixel Mode - Emily's Garden - Table Tulips
Red Tulips: Sway's [Filis] Tulips . red
Yellow & Purple tulips: {what next} 'Emma' Tulips Bouquet (purple+yellow)
Roses: Apple Fall Roses Box (Champagne)
Yellow/red tulips: West Village Spring Tulips - Yellow Red (at Belle)
Mixed color tulips: Sway's [Filis] Tulips . colorful
Pale tulips: {what next} Isabelle Tulips
Purple: Pixel Mode - Emily's Garden - Tulips in a Can -  Purple
Dusty pink tulips: hive // fresh tulips [pink]
Background: hive // built-in kitchen skybox

*All the flowers are noted on the picture on Flickr.

Flower Ladies

      I am so happy that spring has sprung. I thrive on sunny skies and bright blooms, though I could take a pass on the pollen some days. I love seeing the trees come alive with green again. Gone are the dull greens of a southern winter, as if someone flipped a switch things are suddenly more vibrant. It looks like I inadvertently styled us to looks like a tree and the sun, or at least that is what it seems like to me. Maybe I am channeling my inner sunflower? Either way spring in here and I could not be happier about that.

Credits
I Wore
Dress: Decoy - Maliah Dress: Yellow (Maitreya)(at Collabor88)
Necklace: Cae :: Rainbow Arc :: Necklace
Hair: Lamb. Prove It
Head: LAQ Bento head - Cherry
Head Applier: [PF] <Vanilla> - Melody - LAQ Head Applier
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Alaska // Spring Eye
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

She Wore
Dress: Decoy - Maliah Dress: Green (Maitreya)(at Collabor88)
Necklace: Cae :: Lovebirds :: Necklace
Hair: Navy+Copper - Macaron -
Head: .LeLutka.Head.Vera 3.3
Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Mimi Applier [ Lelutka ] Basic Line
Eyeshadow Applier: alaskametro<3 "Kohl" eyeshadow FATPACK
Lipstick Applier: alaskametro<3 "Stonefruit" lipstick set -
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Pose: :LW: BENTO Poses - There for you
Flowers: LB_Bouton d'or Orange{Field}(marketplace)
Fence: JIAN Oak Spring Heart Fence

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 .

Sugar Plum Guardian

      Every year around this time I read The Nutcracker, I have read it since I was younger and got it as a gift from my parents. I still read it to the girl child even though she has been able to read for quite some time now. With the new Nutcracker move that has come out it got me thinking. Well also the outfit from Schadenfreude got me thinking too. I was going to do the much expected ballet type photos, but that seemed to obvious so I came up with these.

    

  I figured the realm where the Sugar Plum fairy lives would have to be guarded some how. Sure it could be guarded by more Nutcrackers, but I think a staff wielding ballerina fairy is cooler. There she is guarding the portal that will lead to the lands of the Sugar Plum Fairy. I am pretty sure her staff can blind you with sprinkles, jimmies, shots, it whatever they are called where you call home.

   
      I wouldn't want to mess with her so make sure before you try entering the lands of the Sugar Plum fairy you have a proper invitation, or else you may be seeing rainbows for the rest of your mortal life.


Credits

Outfit: Schadenfreude Sugar Sugarpunk Dress (Maitreya&V-tech) (at Okinawa Winter Festival)

Shoes: Schadenfreude Sugar Sugarpunk Fairy Ballet Shoes (at Okinawa Winter Festival)

Necklace: Amala - The Kimberly Choker - Birthstone Special

Hair: TRUTH / Teila (group gift)

Head: LAQ Bento - Noelle 3.06

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

Eyeshadow Applier: ~Shiny Stuffs~ LAQ Stardust Appliers

Lipstick Applier: ~Shiny Stuffs~ Smitten Lips LAQ Appliers

Eyes: A.D.D.Andel! Opal Eyes-Purple

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Nails: e.marie // Frisky Pixie Set

Staff: [Decoy] Sugar Crush Armory - Spun Staff Blue Raspberry *RARE*

Poses: Serendipity: anastasia... (bento)

Décor

Bubbles: {anc} bubbles .

Blue Beads: {anc} nebra beads [Heavenlyblue] field 3Li

Background: +Half-Deer+ Spilled Liquid - Circle -  Water Set

Grass: LB_Grass1l{Winter}

Trees: LB_ WhiteOrchidTree

            LB_Cedar

            LB_Alaska

Bridge: LB_WinterBridge.v1

Wrapping it up

      The last workshop I visited was the wrapping on and as this is my last post on the visit to the North Pole, I figured it was fitting. During this time of year there is a whole hurry up and wait thing happening. As you may be able to guess the toy making and such goes on year round. There are some things that get asked for year after year so these are some of the things that get built. Trains, bikes and the like are constantly in production as well as those toys that may take longer to make. Because so many are made the elves wrap then and store them in facilities year round. They have some sort of organizational set up that was beyond my understanding, but it was impressive. However some gifts need to be made late in the game so the wrapping elves are always on their toes, not literally of course.

      As you can see here this elf has been busy wrapping quite a few of those last minute gifts. I got to see what they were, but I am sworn to secrecy. Lets just say I know some people who will be very happy come Christmas morning. Just a short time later she was resting, waiting for the next flood of gifts to come her way.

      This is the wait part of that whole hurry up and wait thing I talked about earlier. I am sure she is still rushed off her feet wrapping more gifts for good boys and girls. Oh and if you were wondering why I only have photos of some female elves it's because they were more willing to allow me to take their photo. What's a gal to do?

Credits

Sweater: .miss chelsea. Brea Sweater Maitreya Golden

Jeans: Blueberry - Lila - Rolled Cuff Jeans - Booty 1 - Maitreya

Hair: bonbon - mina hair [fit]

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05

Ears:  ^^Swallow^^ Magic Pixie Ears Right (protruding)

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

Eyeshadow & Lashes: ~Shiny Stuffs~ Smitten Shadows/Liners/Lashes LAQ Appliers ( LAQ Powder Pack November 2018)

Lipstick:  ~Shiny Stuffs~ Smitten Lips LAQ Appliers ( LAQ Powder Pack November 2018)e

Eyes: Izzie's - Winter Eyes sage

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Nailpolish: alme.   Snowy Winter -

Décor

Wrapping table w/ poses:  CHEZ MOI Wall Wrap Table (PG) 

Table: Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - table

Wrapping package: Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - wrap in progress

Bows:  Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - bowl of bows 1

Tags: Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - tray of labels

Bags: Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - gift bags

Papers: SecondSpaces - Wrap It Up - tissue paper

Supplies: SecondSpaces - Wrap It Up - tool shelf

Gift wrap: SecondSpaces - Wrap It Up - basket of paper

Pale box pile: Wednesday[+] ~ Cold Days ~ Present boxes 2 - COMMON (at The Arcade)

Santa: Sway's [Wrapped] Giftbox . Santa RARE (at The Liaison Collaborative)

Tree: Sway's [Wrapped] Giftbox . Christmas Tree - colorful  (at The Liaison Collaborative)

Small: Sway's [Wrapped] Giftbox . small - toys (at The Liaison Collaborative)

Polka dots: +Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Presents (Big), +Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Presents (Small)

Craft Paper wrapped: dust bunny . present pile

Green bottom box pile: Wednesday[+] ~ Cold Days ~ Present Boxes 1 - COMMON (at The Arcade)

Triangle wrapped pile: -tres blah- Soiree - Gifts

Toys for each girl and boy

      While I was at the North Pole I learned something. Now I wasn't given specifics, but it appears that Santa is the biggest importer in the world. He told me he had several companies throughout the world to get the goods he needs for making every Christmas gift. It seems these businesses are "run" by elves, but they look human as to not arouse suspicion. I asked how this was possible and was again given the "Christmas Magic" excuse. It seems that they even import all natural fabrics and dyes for some of the stuffed animals. I was allowed into the toymaking training workshop. You see before the elves are allowed to move on to more complicated toys they need to master the basics, stuffed animals and wooden toys.

      As you can see the wooden toys come in a variety of ways, though it looks like someone snuck in a non-wooden toy into the workshop. Every toys gets played with for a little bit just to make sure they will hold up. The stuffed animals seem to get extra snuggles from this elf. The elves in the toy workshops all end up with tons of boxes laying around because after the toys are tested they are sent to the gift wrapping workshop before making their way into Santa's magic bag. We will see that workshop tomorrow!

Credits

Sweater: erratic / emilia - sweater / black (maitreya)

Pants: Izzie's - Nordic Leggings

Boots:  fri. - Smith Boots (Painted)(@ The Arcade)

Hair: TRUTH / Ambriel

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05

Ears:   [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5

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

Eyeshadow & Lipstick: Izzie's - Grey Tones Make-Up Set (LAQ Omega)

Eyes: Izzie's - Winter Eyes sage

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Poses: Serendipity: addison...

Stuffed Animal: ::C'est lavie !:: : Teddy Lamb(brown/dot)mesh

Décor

Train: D-LAB TOY TRAIN C

Rocker: D-LAB Rocking reindeeGG

Doll Crib: larnia - heartfelt doll bed

Pogo ball: ~*larnia*~ retro ball (blue and red)

Owl: dust bunny . season of giving . owl plushie (At Epiphany)

Bear: !gO! my wardrobe 11

Bunny: ::C'est lavie !:: Teddy Bunny (sweater cable/black)

Elephant: LK ~ stuffalump (cream)

Cat: D-LAB--stuffed kitty-GG

Whale: Kuro [Wooden toys II] - Whale

Helicopter: Kuro [Wooden toys II] - Heli

Drill: Second Spaces - You Better Work Bench - vintage hand drill

Balloon man: D-LAB+LIZAIL PIU PICCOLI Balloon man

Donut Shoppe: D-LAB+LIZAIL PIU PICCOLI Donut shop

Helicopter: Kuro [Wooden toys gacha] - Helicopter

Socket set: SecondSpaces - You Better Work Bench - socket set

Work table: SecondSpaces - You Better Work Bench - work bench

Shelf: +Half-Deer+ Pretty Things Shelf - White Dotted

Jar of Brushes: tarte.  paintbrush jar 1

Wall jar of Brushes: *AF* Art Studio Brushes in Jar on Wall

Paints: *AF* Art Studio Paint Tubes

Color swatches: tarte.  paint swatch lights RARE

Deer art: NACH Winter Light Box

Calendar: paper.crowns - holiday corkboard III

Boxes: Second Spaces - Treat Yourself - Shopping Spree - boxes , Second Spaces - Life's a Mess - Empty Boxes to Throw Out

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

Reindeer Recruits

      Yesterday I showed you the cookie, cocoa, and candy making division of the Santa's North Pole enterprise. Today we are going to check out the reindeer. We know the names of the classic eight, and Rudolph, but did you know they are constantly recruiting more reindeer? You see sometime the reindeer get injured playing with reindeer games so there is always a need for backup. The recruits go through rigorous trials to find those just right to guide the sleigh at night. There have been some recruits that don't pass muster for the big show. These reindeer don't just get turfed out into the barren north, instead Santa finds other jobs for the non-sleigh deer.

      Sometimes when the elf meets the new recruits it's not the lot that is expected. There are some angry deer in this crew this year and some goofballs too! Her first task was to get them all up and in a line. If they can't line up, well it's hard to harness them to the sleigh. 

      Try as she might she had a hard time getting a certain reindeer to stand at attention. This one had a hard time following directions and so now he will become a pet for one of the elf families. It's kind of like having a pet dog to them. I am not certain how it works as I wasn't allowed into any of the elves home either. Maybe next year I will be lucky enough to maybe see how that works.

Credits

Outfit: Legal Insanity - Janet dark blue overall Mait. Lara

Boots: fri. - Piper.Boots (Rawhide)

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Irenka [+Hat] (past group gift)

Head: LAQ  Bento - Cherry 3.05

Ears:  [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5

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

Eyes: Izzie's - Winter Eyes sage

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Poses: Serendipity: zane…

Reindeer: Mutresse-Funky Reindeers - Yawning, Curious, Angry, Playful, Chilling, Dull (@ The Arcade)

Trees: LB_Cedar.v2{4Seasons}

            LB_Alaska.v1{Seasons}

Holiday Prep - Baking

      The holiday season is here and that is the reason I have been so quiet. I have also been working on another series of posts. I scoured the marketplace, yard sales and my inventory to find all the goodies in these photos. Today I will be showing you one of the baking areas of the North Pole. I got special permission from the big guy in the red suit. Of course there were some places I wasn't allowed to venture into, for instance his office where he keeps the naughty/nice list. Oh and his and Mrs. Claus' private home, but I understand that, I wouldn't want people traipsing about my home either to show to the world.

       Anyway this baking shop I checked was one of a few, the elves are always clamoring for cookies and cocoa. I don't blame them though, the cocoa I drank while there was the best ever. And the cookies! Oh my word they seemed to cater to everyone's taste.

      While I was there this elf was busy whipping up some icing for some sugar cookies she had just made. If my photos were scented this one would smell of sugar and vanilla and warmth. I am pretty sure I packed on 10 pounds just by looking at all the delicious cookies, not to mention the other sugary treats that they also make there. Tomorrow we will be taking a trip outside to check out the newest reindeer recruits!

Credits

Wearing

Dress: V.e. Merry Plaid Ensemble Green (@ Tannenbaum)

Apron: ERSCH - Darling Apron MAITREYA (over clothes)

Hair: Clawtooth: Merry and Bright (V2) - Brunettes (@ Tannenbaum)

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05

Ears:  [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5

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

Eyeshadow: .euphoric ~Jaime Eyebrow&Eyeshadow Applier ~[LAQ](LAQ Powder Pack)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Pose: ! Whippersnappers ! - Whisk it real good

Décor

Kitchen: dust bunny . small spaces kitchen

Cookies (L-R):

     Wednesday[+] ~ Petit Patissier - Recipes & Cookies

      dust bunny . homemade gingerbread hearts

      dust bunny . gingerbread house

      dust bunny . tree cookies

      {what next} Wintertime Cookies

      dust bunny . cocoa & cookies tray

Sign: {what next} Wintertime Cocoa & Cookies Garland

Mixing Bowl & Cookies: dust bunny . making cookies

Hippo Nightmare

      Have you ever woken up with a song stuck in your head for no reason what so ever? That's right I am talking about an earworm. Well I had one for almost a week. What song do you ask? Well I was stuck with "I want a hippopotamus for Christmas", every morning for almost a week. This was torture. I mean I love some Christmas music, but yikes this was not a song to have stuck in your head. I thought maybe taking a picture relating to the song might erase it from my brain. I am not sure if it helped, but I did finally wake up with a different song in my head, "Jingle Bells". Luckily that only lasted a day. What songs have you woken up with in your head?


Credits

Tank: Tres Blah - Slumber Party Tank (Lara) - Grey

Shorts: Tres Blah - Slumber Party Shorts (Lara) - Wild Horses

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Kinsley Mesh Hair - A

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05

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

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Décor

Hippo: {YD}Hippo Cute - Angry

Tree: Botanical - Green Douglas Fir Christmas Tree (at Tannenbaum)

Packages: dust bunny . present pile

Red Sofa: brocante. velvet sofa / red A

Grey Sofa: ChiMia:: Alexander Sofa

Rug: CMYK// Glory, Sad ending rug 1 (at Limit8)

The Good Witch

      It appears I enjoy using Pop Culture references for my witches and the Good Witch is no exception. If you haven't guessed yet I am talking about Glinda the Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz movie. You know the old school one with Judy Garland as Dorthy? As with all my witches I changed some things here and there.



      As you can see I put aside my dislike for pink to bring you a pretty pink Good Witch. I also skipped on the bubble traveling, one wrong move of my wand and that sucker would pop, well like a bubble, and I don't feel like hurtling to the ground!



      I am happy it gave me a chance to wear my frog tiara. It may seem weird to some, but in my non-digital life I collect frogs, no living ones though, they would not survive the cats. That is all for today, as you can probably guess I saved the Wicked Witch for you for tomorrow, after all it will be Halloween.

Credits

Dress: Belle Epoque { Emma } Pink

Crown: Violetility - Frog Prince Tiara

Wand: * Vanilla Bae *  Fairy Wand

Earrings: Cae :: Flores :: Earrings

Necklace: Cae :: Flores :: Necklace

Bracelet: Cae :: Floret :: Bracelet 1 - Flowers

Hair: TRUTH / Sorcha

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05

Head Applier: LAQ ~ Cherry Skin [All Tones]

Lipstick: [PF] LAQ LIPSTICK - Sparkle & Shine

Eyeshadow Applier: UniCult - Just a Hint FATPACK (RNBW)

Eyes: Avi-Glam / Powder Pack June 2018 (Catwa)

Body:  Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Pose: *EP* Catherine Poses

Décor

Arch: -Garden- by anc "secret garden" ROSE {soft/Dpink}TUNNEL5p

Lily of the Valley: -Garden- by anc lily of the valley {natural}

Grass: Garden by anc slight wildgrass {flsah green}

Dotty Grass: Garden by anc dotty wild grass {colorful}

Twig Balls: {anc} cocktailbird / nestchair : pink /

Unicorn: +Half-Deer+ Unicorn Story - Fly High

Fawn: +Half-Deer+ Fawn - Prance (Snow)