Music Mondays - My Favorite Things

      This is another song I have wanted to do for a while, but always found it so overwhelming and didn't know where to begin. Well I buckled down and got it done, to the best of my abilities at least. I did have to give up and the whole doorbell and schnitzel with noodles lines, because I just couldn't find what I was looking for.

      I had to get a little creative for some of the items mentioned in the song. For those I decided to create some wall art/photos for those.In fact my non-digital mini me decided she wanted to help so she edited one of the pictures on the wall. I won't tell you which one though.

      For the girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes I chose a bride and her flower girl. Over my shoulder you can see my silver white winter melting into spring, at least my take on it, and wild geese with the moon of their wings. I also figured a sled with bells could totally count as sleigh bells, because, well it's my post and I get to say so. Onto the credits, which will be a little different this week. 

Credits
Sweater: Tres Blah - Passport Sweater (Lara) - Cream
Jeans:  Tres Blah - High Rise Jeans (Maitreya) - Dark Indigo
Hair: -FABIA- Mesh Hair   < Chloe> Red
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy 3.07
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

raindrops on roses:  Soy. Raindrops curtain (Short) & Apple Fall Roses Box (Champagne)

whiskers on kittens: Fashiowl - Kittens -  (marketplace)

Bright copper kettles: Ariskea[CozyNight] Copper Kettle 

warm woolen mittens: dust bunny . hanging mittens

brown paper packages tied up with string: dust bunny . nordic winter

cream colored ponies: Bad Seed Mon Poney -  Pink & Purple

crisp apple struedel: dust bunny . apple pie

Sleigh bells: Trompe Loeil - Wall Sled With Bells

Silver-white winters that melt into spring frame: Sari-Sari - Metal Wall Frame

Wild Geese the fly with the moon on their wings frame: Fancy Decor: Jansen Painting

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes frame: {what next} Heart Picture Frame (white gold)

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes: Izzie's - First Snow Make-Up Set 

Sorry I forgot what skin and eye appliers I used.

Taking a Moment

      After enjoying the sights of the season it what time to engage the my other senses. The smell of crisp leaves mingled with the spiciness of my cider as a gentle breeze rustles the leave that still clung to the trees. I picked up my warm mug of cider and relished the tart taste of apple mixed with the spices of the season. The warmth of the mug radiated up through may hands as the warm liquid slide down my throat, all of me warming with that one magical elixir.

      Then I woke, realized I lived in the south and it was still hot, and everything was still green. At least I can get some hot cider and pretend.

Credits
Outfit: Belle Epoque { Melanie } Yellow
Hair: /TRUTH/ Labyrinth
Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet 3.05
Applier: LAQ ~ Cherry Skin [All Tones]
Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - Matte Love Lipstick
Eyeshadow: Veechi - Festive Shadow
Lashes: LAQ ~ Eyelashes 05
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Shape: { wren's nest } Scarlet proportional for LAQ Scarlet Bento Head

Decor
Table & chair: {what next} Terrace Table & Chairs (sand)
Sketchbook: hive // start of autumn journal . group gift
Cider: hive // apple cider mug
Trees: Simply Shelby Autumn Colors Landscape
Yellow bushes: [DDD] Swaying Spring Bush - Curve
Red bush: LB_RedLeafShrub{Animated}*mesh

No Pumpkin Spice Lattes Here

      Fall is my absolute favorite season, it's when I can start wearing sweaters and cute boots. Well it used to be, now I refer to fall as "the dulling". You see I grew up in New England, but moved south where the trees only seem to turn a dull shade of green in the fall/winter. I have learned that you can take the girl out of New England, but you can't take the New England out of the girl. In my non-digital life there are scented candles that smell like an apple orchard, apple cinnamon and crisp fall leaves with a hint of dried hay. That last one I think my brain might just be adding because it fits with memories. Or I am losing it which is possible too. Now that I have blabbered on I will show off my pictures that brought this train of thought to you.

      There are a lot of coffee shops in the state I grew up in that are in converted houses. That means there are rooms all over that are usually decorated seasonally and there is at least one fireplace. Sometimes they are working, others are just there for decoration now. 

      Another thing about these little mom & pop coffee shops is that they don't write your name on the cup so there is never a worry about them butchering your name. Yeah I am looking at you Starbucks!


Credits
Top: Tres Blah - Cali Kimono  - Plaid
Jeans: Tres Blah - Colored Denim Pants  - Yellow
Shoes: fri. - Sabrina Booties (Crimson)
Coffee Cup: hive // coffee on the go . wearable
Hair: Exile:: Megan
Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet
Head Applier: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - CASHEW Spring
Eyeshadow Applier: Veechi - Festive Shadow
Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - Matte Love Lipstick
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Shape: { wren's nest } Scarlet proportional for LAQ Scarlet Bento Head
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Hiyori~ Faded Eye


Decor
Barista:   Garbaggio // Sam (Holiday Glam Dolls)
Counter: {what next} Counter
Coffee Maker: {what next} Colonna Coffee Machine (white)
Cookies: {what next} Fall Woodland Cookies
Fox Mugs: {what next} Fall Woodland Drinks (Coffee)
Coffee List: {what next} Colonna Chalkboard
Pumpkin: {what next} Starry Pumpkin - Dotty
Fireplace: {what next} Madison Fireplace
Blocks: {what next} I Love Fall Blocks (mantle size)
Wreath: {what next} Autumn Leaves Wreath
Vase: {what next} Harvest Wheat Vase
Harvest Sign: {what next} Harvest Sign
Coffee Table: {what next} Camber Coffee Table 1
Sofa: {what next} Charlotte Sofa (Natural)
Wall Shelf: {what next} Autumn Picture Shelf 2
Building: dust bunny . maple cottage

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.

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

Plans change

      Living in the south I am now used to being flexible with my plans. Between the random rain storms, hurricanes and goodness knows what else it pays to be flexible. For instance moving your picnic to the living room when it is pouring out. Or when the power is out, or a fun combination of the two. Then again this isn't really just a southern thing. When I liked up north we lost power on occasion, and sometimes during the winter. Luckily we had an old fashioned wood stove that would heat up a room like nobodies business. I bought the picnic set used here for my birthday in August, finally took pictures in September and am now finally posting it. Life has a way of dictating when things get posted, but that is the way it is. Now I will present you with the credits while I go make myself a non-picnic lunch.

Credits

I wore

Top: erratic / yvonne - tie-up shirt / red plaid (maitreya)

Jeans: erratic / rosita - cargo pants / black (maitreya)

Hair: Wasabi // Lover Mesh Hair - Style 2

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

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

Eye Applier: Aurealis Beauty. CATWA. Lagoon eyes. Shade #2

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Poses: <K&S> True feeling. pose 1

He Wore

Top: etham - Julian Jacket - Signature

Jeans: {COLD-ASH} Mens HOLLOWAY Ripped Jeans (Dark Blue)

Hair: Stealthic - Hysteria (Unrigged)

Hairbase: Stealthic - Male Hairbase

Head: CATWA HEAD Daniel

Head Appliers: STRAY DOG - CHARLES - CATWA - TONE 04

Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes  - Soldier

Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - Body -

Décor

dust bunny . dreamy outing . picnic basket . Natural

dust bunny  . dreamy outing . fruit board

dust bunny  . dreamy outing . croissant sandwiches

dust bunny  . dreamy outing . picnic blanket . mixed

Trompe Loeil - Pallet Lounger

{what next} House Plant - Rubber Tree

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

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)

Quiet Afternoon

Living in the southern part of the United States I don't have to worry about snow or other wintery nastiness. That means I get to spend more time outside, which is a lovely thing. This is what a typical afternoon would look like, well with a few changes. For starters it would be one of the kids hanging out with me, and they would be drinking something other than coffee. And to be honest I would probably be reading on a Kindle or using a tablet. Okay the girl child and I would be wearing Disney hoodies instead of sweaters, but otherwise it's totally a normal afternoon. 

Credits

Bunny Wore

Sweater: Belle Epoque { Misun } Pink (at SaNaRae)

Jeans: Izzie's - Twinnie Jeggings Appliers

Shoes: Pure Poison - Abby Ankle Boots - Maitreya

Bracelets: Cae :: Engraved :: Bracelet :: I Love You (R)

        Cae  :: Heartthrob :: Bracelet 6 - Pearls

                   Cae  :: Heartthrob :: Bracelet 9 - Love

Hair: Exile::Closure

Head: CATWA HEAD Magy v3.1

Head Applier: Glam Affair - Karina- Catwa Mesh Head Applier - Jamaica FLF

Lipstick Applier: Glam Affair - Medison Lipstick  for Catwa Heads - SET 5

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

I wore

Sweater: Belle Epoque { Misun } Mint (at SaNaRae)

Pants: -Pixicat- Wintry.Tights Flower - White

Rings: Amala  - The Madison Rings - Maitreya

Glasses: i { DH } Dollbaby Retro Glasses *Licorice*

Hair: TRUTH / Carla

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.16

Head Applier: -Belleza- Verity Catwa Applier Sunkissed

Eye Applier: Izzie's -  Yonder Eyes Fantasy

Ears: [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Prop & Poses: {what next} Spring Garden Arbor

A Misunderstanding

Once upon a time there was a sweet young lady named Lulabelle who lived near the woods. One day Lulabelle was having a picnic with her dear friend Doe. Doe was a deer, a female deer, and Lulabelle's best friend. They often had picnics in the woods where they would share treats of apples and pumpkin juice. Sometimes Lulabelle would bring other treats like tea and cookies, but she always made sure she had apples for Doe.



It was on this fateful day that the strangest of things happened. The picnicking pair were set upon by a bad of roving Broccoli!



Doe decided to have a chat with the Broccoli as she was fluent in cruciferous vegetable. Before the talks started Doe promised the Broccoli she would but eat them. Little did they know Doe didn't eat broccoli due an unfortunate incident with broccoli toots and birds some time ago. That however is a story for another day. On this day Doe listened to the Broccoli and learned that she and Lulabelle had been picnicking on the Broccoli's land. They only invaded because they were tired of not being invited to the picnics. So from that day on Lulabelle and Doe always invited the Broccolis to their picnics. The end.

Credits
Dress: Belle Epoque { Angela } RFL (@ 2017 Fantasy Faire)
Shoes: REIGN.- CALIFORNIA SANDALS
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Neema
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12
Head Applier: Izzie's - Catwa Applier (Cora pale)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Poses: {Imeka} Sits 01- Pose Pack
Deer: :[P]:- Relay for Life Deer Avatar (Hope Special Edition) (@ 2017 Fantasy Faire)
Broccoli: *MishMish* Broccoli Companion
Picnic set: {what next} Lisbeth Garden Blanket
Apple basket: {what next} Orchard Basket

This post brought to you by the good people of the Fairelands and their antics.

Mondays are for errands

After a weekend of fun it's time to get back to doing adult things. Mondays are busy days as there are always errands to be run. Today it was picking up some last minute items for dinner. No matter how hard you plan there is always something that gets forgotten or needs to be changed. Today I decided to treat myself with some spring flowers.



It's my favorite time of year for flowers. Mostly because my favorite flowers are in season. I have a love for tulips. I don't know when it started or why, but they are my favorite. I must admit the colorful daisies in the pot were very tempting. Maybe I will pick some of those up on my next outing. Now I must rush home to decorate my home, I can't leave my March decorations up in April, that would just be silly.


Credits

Dress: Belle Epoque { Sylvia } White

Shoes: [BREATHE]-Tango Heels-(

Glasses: CONVAIR Eyeglasses Selena black

Hair: + Lamb. Prove It - Variety/Ombre/Eccentric (June 2016 Luxe Box)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* - "Gabriella" Mixedtype

Hands: VISTA PROHAND  V.2beta

Prop with poses: {what next} Portobello Basket Pose Prop Set (available on Marketplace)

Photos taken at Orchard Heights

Quiet down cupcakes

No cupcakes you will not lure me in with your siren song of deliciousness! I have just rewarded myself for all that working out with some new pretties for mt fingers and I will not give in. So hush your song for I will not fall for it today. Try me tomorrow, maybe my resolve will be weakened by then.

Credits

Shirt: Tres Blah - Bib Tank Top (Maitreya) - Rock (at Collabor88)

Pants: Tres Blah - Scrunched Sweats (Maitreya) - Black (at Collabor88)

Rings: l&e Boho rings  silver (Vista Bento hands)

Hair: [e] Aspyn

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head: CATWA HEAD Candy

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* - "Face Madyson FR" Mixedtype

Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes - Field

Hands: -VA-VISTA BENTO PROHANDS FEM

Poses: {NANTRA} Show of Hands (at The Liaison Collaborative)

Cupcakes: -tb- Tea Time - Cupcakes

Command Center: Second Spaces - Command Center - shabby white RARE

Counter: {what next} Counter

Baking Pies

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the US so it's time to bake those pies. There is only so much room in the oven with the big ol' turkey in there. So today Livy and I went on a pie baking mission at my house while her mom cleaned theirs. First up was making the crust. This is not as fun as I had thought. In fact it took me more than one try to get the crust right. I am new at this crust from scratch thing. I did have quite the adorable helper.


After baking the pies we needed for tomorrow we decided to use the leftover crust dough and filling to make little hand pies. I should have known not to turn my back on a little trouble maker...


That little Thanksgiving turkey stole one of the mini pies and tried to run away from me! Oh well her mom will have to deal with a messy sugar monster tonight and not me. I am such a loving sister!

Credits

I wore

Sweater: -Pixicat- Cozy.Sweater - Cold

Jeans: -tres blah- Grace Cropped Jeans  - Cream

Hair: Exile:: Rare Bird (at Collabor88)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5

Head: CATWA HEAD Candy V4.9

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* - "Face Tulip" Mixedtype

Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes  - Field

Livy Wore

Outfit: ! {SPS} Autumn Cutie (at Ninety-Nine)

Hair: *barberyumyum*79(brown)

Body: (ToddleeDoo)- KID - Girl

Skin: {LPP} Petal TD Skin *Milky*

Eyes: AMITOMO.Eye Collection 2 - 7

Décor

Kitchen: Trompe Loeil - Finley Kitchenette

Pies and cookbook: {what next} Country Kitchen Decor

Poses

Baking: {xoxo} poses Baking With Momma

Pie Thief: { Bellybean } Thanksgiving Mischief 1- My Slice (at Ninety-Nine)

The Chaser: an lar [poses] The Kildaire Series

Fresh Ingredients

Thanksgiving is Thursday here in the US so it's time to get ready for the food! This past weekend I went to get apples and pumpkins for our pies. I decided to take Livy with me for some auntie-niece bonding time. Well her mom may have begged me to take her with me to get some alone time for a few hours. Who am I to say no to a desperate sister? Our first stop was the pumpkin patch.

We found the the right sized pumpkins to whip up a tasty pumpkin pie from scratch. After that we had to make a quick stop at home to change. I hadn't anticipated the muddiness of the pumpkin patch before we left and our clothes were a mess! Our next stop was the orchard to pick some apples for apple pie, and of course some for eating too.

We had great fun at the orchard. Livy liked that I let her climb a ladder, carefully supervised of course. I am not that irresponsible, most days. After we finished picking a big bucket full of apples it was time to head home. Livy told me she has a secret to tell me before we left. She told me she found a big wriggling worm in an apple. I was not nearly as enthused about this as she was. Lucky for me she fell asleep on the way home so I didn't have to hear more of her wormy apple tales. Tomorrow we get to work on making those pies.

Credits -Picture one
I wore

Top: -tres blah- Olsen Sweatshirt (Maitreya) – Cranberry

Pants: paper.arrow cuffed.trousers slate

Hair: [e] Piper

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head: CATWA HEAD Candy

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* - "Face Tulip" Mixedtype

Eyes: CATWA Mesh Eyes Pack

Livy wore
Outfit: {PB} Jora Outfit Plum Kid

Shoes: {PB} Raven Slip Ons Kid

Hair: *barberyumyum*79 (brown)

Body: (ToddleeDoo) Body - KID - Girl 

Skin: {LPP} Petal TD Skin *Milky*

Eyes: AMITOMO.Eye Collection 2 - 7

Pose: {tg.} - Apple Kisses (comes with apple, apple bucket and crate)

Décor:

PILOT - Ladder Display RARE

PILOT - Hay with Blanket [Green]

Jian Hillside Orchard :: Apple Tree

{what next} Orchard Fallen Apples Décor

Credits -Picture two
I Wore

Sweater: [Decoy] Viera Sweater - Orange

Pants: paper.arrow cuffed.trousers forest

Hair: Exile:: Flickering Light

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Livy Wore

Sweatshirt: {V*Y} Open Hoodie - Bonjour Bebes

Pants: {PB} Blair Outfit pants

Hair: *barberyumyum*66 (brown)

Body: (ToddleeDoo) Body - KID - Girl

Skin: {LPP} Petal TD Skin *Milky*

Eyes: AMITOMO.Eye Collection 2 - 7

Fence Poses: {tg.} - On the Fence.

Pumpkin patch: {RW} Mesh Pumpkin Patches & Vines Set

Evening Cocktails

One of my requirements for any house it to have a spot in the back yard for my to enjoy a drink, or drinks. Some days call for more than one you know. I do offer virgin drinks at my place if you ever care to visit. Maybe if I go out before the sun is setting I could get a little more color, but then again maybe not...

Credits

Dress: !APHORISM! Nicole Maxi Dress Boho (at C88)

Shoes: fri.- Jenny.Sandals (Wheat)

Ring: =Zenith=Boho Ring (Flower) - Sliver

Hair: Exile:: Can't Stop The Feeling (at Summerfest)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5

Head: CATWA HEAD Candy V4.9

Head Applier: Glam Affair - Catwa Applier - Aurore - Europa 02 (at Kustom9)

Ears: [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5

Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes - Armor

Drink w/pose: {what next} Under The Stars Bar - RARE