Springtime Wishes

      I don't think I am the only one who is ready for spring to be here. I always look forward to the blossoming flowers and the spring showers. And bubbles! For some reason even though I know the science part of bubbles, they have always seemed magical to me. Maybe it is the iridescent shine to them, or how they float gently in the air, but possibly it is the whimsical nature of bubbles that I enjoy? Either way I could while away the day happily blowing bubbles and watch them float off until they pop. Here is a picture with bubbles so I stop yammering on about them and make you all think I am off my nut.

      I think I am going to cut this one short before I go on and on about the joyful nature of bubbles and all things springtime and childlike.

Credits
Dress: Tres Blah - Sadie Mini Dress - Ditsy Green   (@ N21)
Hair: Tableau Vivant \\  Tara hair - Fades
Ribbon: Schadenfreude Vitra Ribbon Wrist
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy
Head Applier: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - APRICOT CLEMENTINA skins
Ears: ^^Swallow^^ Charm Ears
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Pose: Po^Z -Lets make bubbles * Bento pose with props *

I drink...

      ...and pretend not to know things. Some may have little birdies, but I little dragons. Lets just say my secret tellers eat little birdies for dinner, quite literally.

      I won't spoil any endings here or anything, but lets just say wine is life sustaining for some. I mean I personally find wine to be quite enjoyable. Also if you drink sangria it's like having a fruit salad, just a bit more fun. I will show you the closer shot before I pontificate on the virtues of vino.

      I do suggest you go grab yourself a glass if you like, because well, wine.



Credits
Dress: lassitude & ennui Noblewoman's dress - teal (@ Enchantment)
Boots: lassitude & ennui Bernadotte boots Maitrteya Lara -black
Necklace: ^^Swallow^^ Magic Necklace 0.2
Rings: (Yummy) Raining Diamonds -
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Zoya
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona 
Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Alice" European
Makeup Applier: alaskametro<3 "Blossom" makeup palette
Eyes: AG. Summer Eyes - Catwa Applier
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Pose: *!R.O!* Another One BENTO Pose w/ Mesh Wine
Background: (Milk Motion) Juliette's house
Ivy: =EliBaily= Ivy 02
Dragon: [Black Bantam] Baby Dragon 02
Cart: .peaches. Lech Lecha Wine Cart - Rustic
Wine Barrels: "Moon_Sha" Little Wine Barrels

Party Girls!

I am not a nightclub kind of girl, I am more of a local bar kinda gal. That being said I have agreed to go to clubs with friends in the past, when I was younger of course. The only kinda club you would see me hitting now would be the sandwich kind. I will hit up a "club" in my digital life, but that is mostly to listen to music and pretend I am social. Why am I admitting all this? Well it's because of today's post.

As you can plainly see you are partying it up with laser lights! Woohoo! Or maybe we are just using a background and are actually at my house. You will never know...until you read the credits. We do look pretty cute if I do say so myself, and I do.

We just need some drinks in out hands to make the look complete. At least I want a drink, maybe a nice refreshing gin and tonic.

Credits
I wore
Dress: :V.e. Gia Dress MT Yellow (at The Chapter Four)
Shoes:  lassitude & ennui Jezebel sandals - white / gold (Maitreya)
Choker: Amala - The Kimberly Choker - Birthstone Special
Earrings: Cae :: Basics - Solitaire :: Stud Earring
Rings: **RE** Esprit Rings (at Epiphany)
Hair: [RA] Peach Hair (at Salon 52)
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v3.2
Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Tulip" Mixedtype
Eyes: [PUMEC]  -  / Mesh Eyes #10  \   - CATWA mini  HUD
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

She Wore
Dress: :V.e. Sideways Dress Red
Shoes: .miss chelsea. Juni Boots Leather Black
Choker: Swan Bday Babe Choker (FaMESHed gift)
Necklace: Cae :: Mantra Necklace :: Fearless
Hair: Navy+Copper - ConPannaFatPack
Head: LeLutka Bento Head-VERA
Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Ariel Applier [ Lelutka ] 006 - 24 RARE
Makeup Applier: alaskametro<3 "Noelle" makeup - Lelutka
Ears:  ^^Swallow^^ Ears Pax BLACK
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Pose: CopperMoon - PartyGirls (at Pose Fair)
Background: *~*HopScotch*~* Neon Chaos Backdrop

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

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

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

Modern Witch

      There are quite a few shows that I could have used to inspire my modern witch, but since I am a fan of American Horror Story I went with the witches of the Coven and the current season for inspiration. Almost all the ladies have a standard "uniform" of a full black outfit. This was easy to achieve since I am not lacking in a black wardrobe.


      No witch worth her power would leave the house without her cell phone and a latte. Maybe that is just a me thing, since I can never leave the house without some caffeine and my phone.


      I think one of the things these Coven witches try to avoid in direct sunlight, at least that is what the hats and parasols seem to say to me. I don't blame them, if these witches are anything like me they burn in the sun. Hmmm, maybe I am a witch, it sure beats what my kids call me " The Irish Vampire".


Credits

Dress: (fd) Dreamy Fall Dress - Black LARA

Shoes: #EMPIRE - Ageratum - Maitreya *Materials*

Rings (left hand): **RE** Witchy Rings -

Rings (right hand): **RE** Dark Queen Rings - Hair:

Earrings: ^^Swallow^^ Luxury Earring

Glasses: [Fetch] Bean Glasses

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/Malin Mesh Hair 

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05

Face Applier: LAQ ~ Cherry Skin [All Tones]

Eyes: AG. Summer Eyes (Powder Pack June 2018)

Eyeshadow: Izzie's - Catwa - Oceania Eyeshadow

Lipstick: [PF] LAQ LIPSTICK - Sparkle & Shine

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Pose: *!R.O!* Routine BENTO Pose w/ Mesh Latte & Phone

My Own Heaven

      After a crazy weekend full of family, airports and plane trips I could use a little down time. Don't get me wrong it was a blast, but now it's a matter of getting back into a routine, and doing laundry. Oh and blogging, now that the insanity of traveling is over I can hopefully get back into a routine here too. I would like to point out that the flowers in my hair match the lining of my boots because I am coordinated like that...sometimes.


      I do look fairly angelic, which as anyone who knows me well knows that it's a lie. I mean I am not a terrible person by any means, at least I don't think I am. I am a smartass, and a bit sassy, but those are really bad things. I can be super nice too and I care lots about my friends. 

Credits

Dress: Tee*fy Hailey Dress - Maitreya

Boots: (*<*) 1313 Camille Boots - Maitreya 

Hair: [e] Maeve

Wreath: *LODE* Head Accessory - Field Flowers Wreath [pale sky]

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy

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

Eye Applier: .euphoric ~Koko Beauty Set~[Catwa] (Powder pack April 2018)

Eyeshadow Applier: alaskametro<3 "Fatale" eyeshadow - Catwa

Lipstick Applier: *Rainbow Sundae* Get Lippy! CATWA

Ears: ^^Swallow^^ Princess Ears Right

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Photos taken here

Sisterly love...sort of

      Gather round children as Auntie Phire tells you the tale of two very different sisters. One sister was all sunny and happy, the other sister was well she was a little icy. The Sunny sister knew she would be seeing the stick in the mud frost queen soon at their nephews wedding, and she wasn't thrilled with the idea.




      Secretly the sunny sister wasn't alone in her feelings. Their other siblings also thought the frosty one could be a little full of herself, but they only spoke of that in hushed tones. Everyone thinks that the reason she is so icy is because the sunny and fun one came along so she was no longer the baby, after a twelve year reign. Listen sometimes accidents happen and the sunny one just happened to be one of those happy accidents.


      As you can see the sunny one has no problems sharing her opinion about the sucky sister. I am sure she will be nice at the wedding, but afterwards all bets are off. Sunny knows she will have to be nice for at least one family photo, but maybe she can sneak a horned photo prop into the reception...


Credits

Icy

Top: Foxes - Peyton Top - Luxe Box Jan 2018 - Lara

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

Hair:  TRUTH / Ginevra no Headband

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

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

Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - Spring Colors Lipgloss

Eyeshadow Applier: Izzie's - Catwa Sparkle Eye Make-Up (blues)

Eye Applier: A.D.D. Andel! Lilac Eyes

Ears: ^^Swallow^^ Princess Ears

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Pose: *EP* Cindy (Saturday Sale 8/4)

Sunny

Dress: ASO! Gingham Lake (pink) - Maitreya Lara  (at SaNaRae)

Shoes: fri. - Sophie.Sandals (Cloud) - Maitreya

Hair: Doe: Makina V2 - Indecisive (at The Gacha Garden)  

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

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

Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - Spring Colors Lipgloss

Eyeshadow Applier: Izzie's - Soft Shimmer Eyeshadows 

Eye Applier: A.D.D. Andel! Lilac Eyes

Ears: ^^Swallow^^ Princess Ears

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Pose: *EP* Gracie (Saturday Sale 8/4)

Huskies: JIAN Sleeping Husky

Elf work is hard

       Can anything beat a mid-day nap, I mean other than a liquid lunch. That's right I blog for the first time in a month and it's all about booze and sleeping. Hey a girl has her priorities. I would love to say I didn't blog because I was off doing something really awesome, but the truth is my mess of an inventory scared me so much I was crippled by it. Today I forced myself to clean up my mess. I found many treasures buried in there. Hopefully I will get off my bum and blog all the things. For today I have some goodies from current events. I figured it was easier to start that way. Onto the credits as I have to go wrap a birthday present in my non digital life. And a Happy early birthday to my partner in crime Sakuradawn!

Credits

Top: !dM Cassia - **FAIRYGROVE**

Skirt: :::Sn@tch Boston Mini Skirt:::

Boots: lassitude & ennui Lictor boots brown (@ We ♥ Roleplay)

Necklace: Kibitz - Pheo necklace - onyx (@ Kustom9)

Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.JEWEL.

Ears: ^^Swallow^^ Noldor Elf Ear

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers*  "Kyouko" European

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Photos taken here