Making Room For Something New

      It's time for THE PURGE! I don't mean the movies (which I have never seen), but an inventory one. It's time to make room for all the new things in life and let some of the old go. Yes that is totally a metaphor for life. It seems 2020 is the year of deep thoughts for me. Fret not, for I am sure it won't last long. In fact I know it won't! 

      I have been on a big cleaning and sorting and organizing binge lately. Clearing away the old and the clutter helps me think clearer in both worlds. Of course cleaning up my SL inventory is way easier, I can box things up and not have to worry about where to store it, there is no hauling stuff to the trash bins, or donation centers. Just a few clicks of a button and poof all sorted. Oh well at the end of the day life moves on and we should be willing to as well. Enough of my waxing philosophical I will see you again soon, with something a little less deep.

Credits

Top: -[ vagrant ]- Maggie Top - Maitreya - Orange

Pants: -[ vagrant ]- Maggie Pants - Maitreya - Orange

Necklace: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:Luxe Necklace Caroline:.

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:Luxe Ring Caroline :.

Hair: Exile:: Heather

Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy 

Head Applier: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - APRICOT CLEMENTINA skins

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 

Pose: Serendipity: agnese... 

Decor

Building: +ILO+ Ninety-Nine

Fireplace: LISP - Mesh - Artemis Fireplace - Bleached

Bag of clothes: MadPea Love Sucks - Ex's Clothes to be Trashed *

Crate of books: 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Crate with Books *

Bouquet: Ariskea[Annais]Flowers Bouquet[Beige]

Lingerie: +Half-Deer+ Lingerie Clutter - Red - 

Photo pile: MadPea Love Sucks - Ripped Memories *

Camera: AF Vintage Portable Camera *

Box of pearls: DISORDERLY. / Pearlized / Glass Box *

Love letters: DISORDERLY. / Pearlized / Love Letters *

Blankets: +Half-Deer+ Neatly Folded Blankets - Leaves

Turtle: MishMish - Fancy Turtle / Stance B pink

Paints: tarte. paint tubes *

Palette: tarte. paint clutter *

Stone turtle: ACORN Polished Stone Turtle

* Denotes Gacha items

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

Craft Time

      On the weekends I like to take out some of my craft supplies and create things. Usually it's something to decorate the house for whatever holiday or season the month may represent. For instance in September I made some silvery apples and some with red chunky glitter because to me September will always mean back to school and apple picking season. Lately I have been doing some autumnal crafting, like making a wreath for my front door. While I am being crafty I usually have some sort of mushy Hallmark movie playing in the background. What can I say I have a soft spot for cheesy romances where you know it's going to end happily ever after.


      Luckily this week there was no glitter involved. There may have been a joke made about be getting glitter all over the bed once. Basically my darling child said "I thought we talked about this. No more strippers in the bed!". I am totally raising that one right if I do say so myself. 


Credits

Top: Tres Blah -  Oversized Sweatshirt (Maitreya) - Love & Hate

Pants: Stories&Co. Signature Latex Leggings - Black / Maitreya

Hair: *TKW* Carta ( at Hair Fair)

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v3.2

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

Eye Applier: Banana Banshee [Catwa] - Etta - Light sclera

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Poses: oOo Studio: Thoughts

Craft Supplies: *Second Spaces* craft room - washi tape

                            *Second Spaces* craft room - stamps

       *Second Spaces* craft room - papers

       *Second Spaces* craft room - crafts on the go beige

       *Second Spaces* craft room - punches

       tarte. catch all & washi tape

Dresser: {what next} Amelie Large Chest of Drawers

TV: Amala - Flatscreen TV

Wedding Season

      May and June are always chock full of celebration's that it can get exhausting. Not only do you have graduations, but there are weddings around every corner. Sometime you are a guest and other times you are in the bridal party. That means photos, and lots of them. You do your duty for as long as you possibly can, but then you just need to let loose. Maybe while you picture partner is looking pretty for the camera you can give a quick wink to the hottie best man.


      If you are lucky you won't get caught by  the photographer. I don't suggest doing such at a graduation party, unless they are finished with college. In that case flirt away!


Credits

I wore

Dress: Belle Epoque { Sandra } Red (at FaMESHed)

Earrings: Amala - The Madeline Earrings

Necklace: Kibitz - Gentle touch necklace - white - silver

Hair: TRUTH / Lady

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

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

Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - All The Colors Matte Lipstick Set (Catwa)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Bunny Wore

Dress: Belle Epoque { Sandra } Pink (at FaMESHed)

Necklace: Cae :: Lovebirds :: Necklace

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Victoria Mesh Hair - A

Head: CATWA HEAD Magy v3.1

Face Applier: GlamAffair - Selina - Catwa Mesh Head Applier - Asia(at Gacha Garden)

Eyes: Izzie's - Winter Eyes brown green

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Pose: PURPLE POSES - Friends 197

Décor

Gazebo: tarte. ashley gazebo

Cake: Cherryhouse-{C.H}-Wedding on the grass-The wedding cake

Table: The Project Se7en-Gift-Table-Cherry house (now a group gift)

Light: Refuge - Spring Gala Table Light White (at FaMESHed)

Balloon: Apple Fall Confetti Balloon (Silver and Gold)

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)