Always more to learn

      Even the witch in the glade knows that there is always more to learn. I like the witch like to learn new things all the time. It helps me grow as a person.

Credits
Outfit: *EC* Aelinor - RFL (at Fantasy Faire)
Earrings: :Z.S: Crystal Swirl
Rings: Amala - The Jacqueline Stacking Rings
Bracelets: EarthStones Katya Bangles - Fiery
Hat: Schadenfreude Autumn Witch of the Forest Hat
Faery:  [CF] ForestFaery- AutumnFly (at Fantasy Faire)
Hair:  white river co. - Autumn Dusk Hair
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v3.2
Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Madyson" Celtic
Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - Spring Colors Lipgloss 
Eyes: AG. Gem Eyes - Fatpack
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Poses: Serendipity: agnese...
Lavender field: l ROOTS l  Lavender Field [Patch]
Herb field: .Lunaria. Elfin Herb Field (at Fantasy Faire)
Trees: Jian - Ash Tree
Lavender basket: Ariskea[Lavende] Lavender Basket (at The Epiphany)
Lavender book: Ariskea[Lavende] Book of Study (at The Epiphany)
Spell book: DISORDERLY. / Witchy Spring / Spell Book (at The Epiphany)
Journal: dust bunny . storybook living . researcher's journal
Fox: MishMish - Finnick The Fox - Mushrooms Wagon

The Cursed one of Bayounimba

      There once was a young woman who lived in Bayounimba who was haunted by terrible memories of a time long past. These memories plagued her greatly and not a day went by where she was not reduced to tears.



      As time wore on she became desperate for a solution, for a day without pain, so she turned to the one person she thought may be able to do something, the Witch Doctor. She begged him to rid her of these memories. He warned her that the price for such a thing was high and it could not be undone. Being desperate as she was she readily agreed to whatever the price may be. It was this hasty action that would change her life forever...

      The following morning she awoke without a care in the world, she had no memory of the events in her past, in fact she had no memories at all, save for those of the Witch Doctor. She desperately tried to remember who she was, what she was doing, but nothing came to her. She now wanders the lands of Bayounimba forgetting the names of all those she happens to meet. She now spends her time hunting down the Witch Doctor, waiting for revenge to be hers.



      One day the Cursed One will get her revenge, till then she watches and hopes no one else has the same fate befall them.



Credits
Before
Dress: Belle Epoque { Isabella } FF19 (At Fantasy Faire)
Headpiece: ROZOREGALIA_GYURIA*HEADDRESS(LastNote){GOLD}_FF (At Fantasy Faire)
Ring: ROZOREGALIA_GYURIA*RING_Maitreya (At Fantasy Faire)
Hair: !!Firelight!! Emeralda Mega (At Fantasy Faire)
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v3.2
Head Applier: -Belleza- Verity Catwa Applier Sunkissed
Eye Makeup: Izzie's - CATWA Tears Applier
Lipstick: Izzie's - CATWA Dark Lip Tint
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Poses: Serendipity: aniela...

After
Outfit: *Cygnet's Dreams*- Huntress outfit Grey  (At Fantasy Faire)
Bracelet: .AiShA. Kraken Bracelet Ring Silver  (At Fantasy Faire)
Headpiece: /-VALKYR-/ The Dark Sorceress Ornament
Hair: -FABIA- Gacha   <Sue> Black 1
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v3.2
Head Applier: Essences Skye #Pale01 (Catwa Applier)(Powder Pack June 2018)
Eyes: Izzie's - VIP Group Gift October 2017 (Bloody Eyes)
Makeup: A&A Makeup Cursed Paints  (At Fantasy Faire)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Poses: Serendipity: anxiety...

Photos taken in the Bayounimba realm of the Fairelands

Karen the Estate Agent

      This is Karen, she is an estate agent, she has been tasked with renting out a beautiful cottage with a spacious loft style bedroom.



      As you can see Karen is quite stylish and she takes her job very seriously. So seriously in fact that she reached out to a local cleaning crew Mouse House cleaners. She figured they specialized in small home cleaning and while the loft area was spacious the house wasn't too big. The reviews were glowing so she booked them right away. Little did she know that what she was expecting and what she was getting where not the same thing. When the day arrived for the cleaners to do their thing Karen stopped by to see their progress. Boy was she shocked by what she saw!



      You can see that her mistake was purely based on grammar and how she chose to read that company's name. In the end the mouse did a wonderful job getting the home all clean and shiny, and Karen will be doing more research before hiring a company again.

Credits
Dinkies Avatar: Dinkies black mesh kitty avatar  
Dress: L2L Dinkies Olwen Dress (Purple RFL Edition) (at Fantasy Faire)
Shoes: L2L Dinkies Olwen Heels (Purple RFL Edition) (at Fantasy Faire)
Earrings: [Fetch] Nae Earrings
Poses: Serendipity: amanda...
Cleaner: Simply Shelby Mouse House Cleaners (at Fantasy Faire)
House: NOMAD // Scandinavian Cottage // Yellow (shrunk down a tad)

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

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

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}