Who Is In Charge

      There are times I get all dressed up and have no idea the kind of photo I want to take. That is when I get a little help from my friends. In fact you can just make out his silhouette there in the foreground.  Is he sitting there waiting for me to come over as called? Maybe he is sitting there because I told him to. That is up to you to determine for yourself. Only we know the true story behind the photo. Isn't that the fun of photography and art, it can be seen in different ways by each individual person. 

      And here I am all up close and personal so you can see the details of my look. I hope you have a wonderful and please let me know how you saw the first picture!

Credits
Top: Bauhaus  - Kim Top / Black
Skirt: Bauhaus  - Kim Skirt / Black
Necklace: NANIKA - Viena Necklace Black (@ Shiny Shabby)
Boots: .Mutresse. Alexia Boots
Hair: DOUX - Meghan Hairstyle
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy
Head Applier: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - APRICOT CLEMENTINA skins
Lipstick: WarPaint* Velveteen lipstick - set 1 -
Eyeshadow: WarPaint* Villainous eyeshadow [Omega]
Eyes: .euphoric ~Bewitched Eyes Collection (Powder Pack/LAQ March)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

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

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}

A boho Phire

      Every once in a while some part of me decides to take over my style for a day or so. I wish I knew what triggered these little whims, but it also explains why I have no discernible style most of the time. This day my inner boho came out to play.



      I will call this the "I can't today" pose, which is how I am feeling today. In my defense it is National Lazy Day so really the fact that I am even blogging today should be applauded. I am awash in flame in this picture because everyone knows it gets cold in the desert at night and you need a fire to keep warm, and this Phire is being warmed by that one.


      Here we see a Phire being mesmerized by the flames. This is actually pretty accurate, I do get lost in the flames of a bonfire. I have always felt a strange pull towards fire and flames, but not in the I am going to be an arsonist kind of way. I am going to flee before I end up freaking people out with my fire love.

Credits

Top: Petite Mort- Cocoa Tassel Halter MAITREYA (currently 50L)

Shorts: Tres Blah - Liberty Denim Shorts (Maitreya) - Distressed

Sandals: ....Mutresse... Gugu Sandals for Maitreya Body

Bracelet: **RE** Venus Bracelet -

Earrings: MG - Earring - Barcelona Boho

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Deanna Mesh Hair - A

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Merry" Mixedtype

Eyeshadow, Lipstick, Lashes & Eye Applier: .euphoric ~Koko Beauty Set~[Catwa] (Powder pack April 2018)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

 Photos taken here

Beach Time

     After the start to the week I have had I could use a little soothing beach time. I mean there is no way I am going to go into the water, I am not crazy like my small humans. The sound of the ocean always recharges me and we have had a couple days when it has reached the 80's no the beach isn't too bad of an idea. The problem is the nice beach time always seems to fall during the week. Sometimes being a responsible adult is hard work. Wanna know what was easy? I'm gonna tell you anyways. Buying new skins at the Skin Fair when it was happening was easy. Getting the time to write about them, not so much.


    It seems even in my digital life I still care about sun protection. This skin is that kind of tan that lucky people are blessed with. Me, if I were to go out in the sun with my non-digital skin peoples faces would melt off because of the sun reflecting of the glowing paleness that is me. My little humans call me a vampire for a reason and it is no from a thirst for blood. Oh before I forget, there will be a special surprise on the blog soon, so stay tuned!

Credits

Top: Belle Epoque { Lilo } Top Yellow

Shorts: Belle Epoque { Lilo } Pants Yellow

Sandals: Mutresse Gugu Sandals for Maitreya Body

Hair: TRUTH / Taren / with Hat

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.16

Head Applier: -Belleza- Fearne Catwa Applier - Sunkissed

Eye Applier: Izzie's -  Yonder Eyes Fantasy

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Poses: *!R.O!* SummerTime BENTO Pose (picture one)

             *!R.O!* Renew BENTO Pose w/ Mesh Bird (picture two)

Special thanks to the friend who let me use the beach at their place ♥

Snow White's Secret Cottage

   Men have their man caves and women their she sheds. Well imagine being a princess who spent time in a cottage with animal helpers and little me. I imagine moving to a large palace with people all around could become quite tiresome for someone like Snow White. So little known to the Prince, the guards or anyone else she kept a little cottage in the woods where she could escape to when she needed.

   She had many helpers to keep her quaint cottage looking neat and tidy. The biggest helpers were the bunnies. They each had jobs that they took very seriously to keep the cottage in order.


   Sometimes they were a bit clumsy, but then again everyone has and off day now and then. No bunny is perfect after all. Sometimes they ever shrunk the laundry, but Snow White didn't mind. She was just happy to have a quiet retreat to sneak off to.


   If only the staff at the castle were as hard working as the bunnies!

Credits

Top: paper.arrow.co heart.sweater (maitreya)

Skirt: Blueberry - Luxe Box December - Skirt - Regular Fit - Maitreya

Shoes: fri. - Megan.Flats (Coal)

Rings: Amala - The Madison Rings - Maitreya

Hair: [e] Kara

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.16

Head Applier: (Enfer Sombre*) Catwa Skin applier - Peach - Izumi (2)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Poses: an lar [poses] The Irie Series

Décor

Bed: tarte. jennifer iron bed

Rug: {what next} Casablanca Rug (natural)

Vanity: ChiMia:: Rustic Door Vanity

Kitchen: ChiMia:: Serenity Range Cooker RARE [gacha]

                ChiMia:: Serenity Plate Shelf [gacha]

                ChiMia:: Serenity Butler Sink

                ChiMia:: Welsh Dresser

                ChiMia:: Serenity Dining Table

                ChiMia:: Serenity Dining Bench RARE

Bunnies: Mutresse-Cat's Blame-Helpful Bunny (at The Arcade)

                 Mutresse-Clumsy-Helpful Bunny (at The Arcade)

      Mutresse-Folding-Helpful Bunny (at The Arcade)

                 Mutresse-Grumpy-Helpful Bunny (at The Arcade)

                 Mutresse-Ironing-Helpful Bunny (at The Arcade)

      Mutresse-Loundry-Helpful Bunny (at The Arcade)

      Mutresse-Pointless-Helpful Bunny (at The Arcade)

      Mutresse-Polishing-Helpful Bunny (at The Arcade)

      Mutresse-Unconcerned-Helpful Bunny (at The Arcade)

The Journal Kiss

Today I attempted the scene in the rain from The Notebook. Again it's not a perfect remake. I would have been at it for a lot longer than I wanted to be if I tried that. So instead of a lake there is a lovely pond. But hey there is still rain! No quote for this one, just the epic kiss.



I can not lie. I am obsessed with men with beards lately. I think that is why it makes this one my favorite and perfect for Valentine's Day. Even if you are alone today, just remember I still love you ♥♥


Credits

He Wore

Shirt: [Deadwool] Ed shirt  - white

Beard: [Deadwool] Full beard - blonde - V1

Moustache: [Deadwool] Moustache - blonde - V1

Hair: MINA Hair - Waylon (no materials)

Body: [Signature] Gianni - Body - v4.4

Head: CATWA HEAD Daniel

Head Applier: NOT FOUND - STUART SKIN T4 (CATWA)

She Wore

Dress: ...Mutresse... Alisa Dress -

Earrings: :[P]:- Opaline- Pearl Stud Earring :// Silvered

Rings: (Yummy) Stella Rings - Maitreya

Hair: !Oleander ~ Chanel. Ombre RARE

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.16

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Amaya" Mixedtype

Ears:  [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5

Pose: <K&S>~Feel so good~

Scene Items

Dome: Turnip's Skydome 2.0

Pond: The Willow Pond from Studio Skye

Rain: {anc} drizzle

Trees: Jian - Ash Tree (Med)

A little boost

Some days I have trouble finding the motivation go get things done. Those are the days I turn to coffee, the magic potion. Coffee get my synapses firing...most days. However some days I need a little extra boost and that is where sugar comes in. What goes better with coffee than a donut?



Luckily those donut days are few and far between or else I wouldn't be able to button my pants. Today has been a two cup kind of day, so far. The day is no where near it's end and I still have much more to get done. Why did I agree to have company over this weekend?

Credits
Outfit: M.I.X.*Autumn Jacket (Red) (@ The Project Se7en)
Shoes: .Mutresse. Genovia Booties
Earrings: Amala - The Abigail Earrings -
Ring: Amala - The Abigail Ring
Glasses: MINIMAL - CMORE Glasses *11* -Silver-
Hair: [DUE] Lorraine // (@ The Project Se7en)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.16
Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* "Maxille" Mixedtype
Donut: :::ChicChica:::  Appetizer # 4
taken at the Collective Cafe 

My Week With Livy - Day One - Playing Princess

As you can see I had a not so little visitor this past week. I updated her room in my house just before he visit. What can I say she visits often and I want to keep my "Awesome Auntie" status. She may have grown out of some things, but playing princess isn't one of them. Well I mean sort of. You see she has realized that the Fairy Godmother really has all the power and not the princess. So she decided I needed to be the princess this time. I guess that is better than me being a wicked witch!

Credits

I wore

Romper: ...Mutresse... Polly Jumpsuit -

Hair: Exile:: Captive Kiss

Head: CATWA HEAD Candy

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers*  "Face Amaya" Mixedtype 

Body: Maitreya Lara

Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes  - Nymph

Jar: Schadenfreude Memories of Love

Livy wore

Outfit: ! {SPS} Somerley

Hair: *barberyumyum*66 (brown)

Body: (ToddleeDoo) - KID - Girl  

Eyes: AMITOMO.Eye Collection 2 - 7

Skin:  (*ANGELICA) MAYU :milktea: natural_br brow

Pose: {tg.} - Playing Princesses.  Comes with wand and crown

Calm Before the Storm

One thing I have learned since I moved to Florida is never trust a blue sky. It can turn grey and pour in a matter of minutes. There is always this calm before the heavens open up. I don't mind it though because I love the sound of the rain hitting the roof. That being said I need to run out to the store before the rain visits today.

Credits

Shirt: NX-Nardcotix Kala Shirt Red [EXP MAITREYA] (at TLC)

Pants: paper.arrow pedal.pushers white [maitreya.BETA]

Shoes: ....Mutresse... Gugu Sandals for Maitreya Body (flat feet)

Bracelet: Izzie's- Newport Anchor Bracelet  (at TLC)

Necklace: Izzie's - Newport Anchor Necklace (at TLC)

Glasses:  [Z O O M] Sweetkiss glasses

Hair: Exile::Reveling In You (at C88)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5

Head: LOGO Alex v3.1

Head Applier: GlamAffair - Melanie Appleirs for LOGO - 06 ( America )

Poses: an lar[poses] The Elena Series (at TLC)

Photo taken at Baja Norte

Uninvited Guest

So today I had a relaxing plan, sit outside with a nice glass of sweet lemonade on a hot summer day. Lo and behold this little raccoon steals my seat and starts doing a dance! I figured he wanted some lemonade too so I poured him a bowl. A good time was had by all.

If you can't beat them, join them right?
<3 Sakuradawn Lei

Worn:

Body Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* A.T.W. SKINS _Maitreya Mesh Body_ European

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Mara" European

Hair: Doe: Antonia - Monotone @Vintage Fair

Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes (left) - Chocolate, Sovereign Eyes (right) - Tropics

Ears: (UNISEX)_[MANDALA]Pierced_ELF_EARS_VER1

Body: Maitreya/a> Mesh Body - Lara

Head: CATWA HEAD Annie

Dress: Stories&Co. by Flowey / Chloe Sundress - Polka Dots C88

Pearls: Maxi Gossamer - Necklace - Knotted Shimmer Pearls -

Shoes: fri. - Quinn.Platforms (Coal)


PROPS:

Table and chair set: Little Llama - Vintage Patio Table & Chairs @Vintage Fair (comes in 3 finishes, with/without pillow for chair/pillow is texture change) Shown in White

House: dust bunny . bluebell cottage . RARE (Gacha)

Racoon: Mutresse-Cheeky Raccoons-Dancing (Gacha)

Lemons and drink: Artisan Fantasy *AF* Lemonade Stand Jar of Lemons, *AF* Lavender Lemonade Drink (Gacha)

Lemonade: -tres blah- Soiree - Lemonade RARE (Gacha)

NOTE: All Gacha items shown are still available in Gacha machines in the stores noted.