.. just one more day ..

December 31, 2017December 31, 2017 / Sunshine / Leave a comment

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Tomorrow is the last day of 2017 as well as the last day for the December round of The Arcade Gacha Event. December’s round is always fun-filled with so many great finds. Some are very holiday oriented while others are about celebration that can happen throughout the year. I am closing out the month with showing a few more options. If you haven’t had the chance, run out tomorrow (Sunday, December 31, 2017) before midnight SLT so that you can try to win these. And don’t forget there are gifts under the tree too!

Take a look at the vlog to see items from Ariskea, kunst, Aria, Scarlet Creative, Nani, !gO!, Moss&Mink, llorisen, 22769, hive, tarte, Razzberry Inc and Black Bantam. My outfit is from Belle Epoque and the skin I am wearing is from Atomic. My hair is from Nani and the jewelry is from LaGyo.

Happy New Year all!

Credits:

From The Arcade Gacha Event – December 2017 Round
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Skybox Parisian RARE @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Classic Chair @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Maccaron @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Rose Teapot @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Tea Cup Pink @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Pouf Flower @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Round Rug @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Blue Marble Side Table @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Perfect Rose Red RARE @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Eiffel Tower Frame @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Shopping Frame @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Paris Je taime Frame @
Ariskea[PetiteParis 2] Perfect Rose Pink RARE @
llorisen // elia big frames shelf @
llorisen // elia small frames shelf @
llorisen // elia chair
llorisen // elia chair with cushions
.07 [ kunst ] – Gourmet cookies (a) @
.08 [ kunst ] – Gourmet cookies (b) @
.05 [ kunst ] – Coffee cup (a) @
.06 [ kunst ] – Coffee cup (b) @
.09 [ kunst ] – Bark candle holder (a) @
[Black Bantam] Celebration Caged Flowers 1 @
[Black Bantam] Celebration Caged Flowers 2 @
[Black Bantam] Celebration Caged Flowers 3 @
[Black Bantam] Celebration Caged Flowers 4 @
Scarlet Creative Highlands Fireplace White @
{moss&mink} All that Glitters – Candle Pink @
ARIA – Verity Bed – RARE @
ARIA – Verity Headboard @
22769 – Cottage Rug – COMMON @
nani // neko artist // easel 1_(rez) @
nani // neko artist // papers_(rez) @
nani // neko artist // work chair_(rez) @
nani // neko artist // worktable_(rez) @
nani // neko artist // sketchbook_(rez) @
nani // neko artist // pencils_(rez) @
nani // neko artist // palette_(rez) @
nani // neko artist // paints_(rez) @
!gO! Xmas Suitcase – 10 @
!gO! Suitcase Bedroom Xmas – 3 RARE @
!gO! Suitcase Xmas Doll – 6 @
!gO! Suitcase Xmas Doll – 5 @
!gO! Suitcase Living room Xmas – 2 RARE @
!gO! Suitcase Kitchen Xmas – 1 RARE @
!gO! Suitcase Xmas Doll – 4 @
[RI] Snuggle Buddies Gacha – Sprinkles – RARE @
tarte. drop leaf table (white)
hive // cozy lamp
hive // cozy nightstand

NOMAD // Gustavian Coffee Table (Previous Arcade) @
Ariskea[Angel] Wing Pink Mannequin RARE (Previous Arcade) @

hive // celebration sign . cheers . Gold (Fifty Linden Friday)
hive // celebration sign . party . Silver (Fifty Linden Friday)

I’m wearing:

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1
Body Applier: .Atomic. Skins _Body Appliers HUD – Milk (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Catwa Applier: .Atomic. Gacha // Catwa Skin_Holly – Milk 3 (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Head: CATWA HEAD Catya [With Teeth] v2.10
Eyes: CATWA RIGGED EYES Catya v1.00
Eyes: Izzie’s – Catwa – Applier Tokyo Eyes (Pale)
Brows: Bossie Autumn Natural
Hair: nani // neko artist // hair-b_(fit) // RARE (The Arcade December 2017) @
Earrings: LaGyo_Edith Long Earrings – Rose/Sapphire (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Necklace: LaGyo_Edith Statement Necklace -Rose/Sapphire (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Bento Hand V4.1
Dress: Belle Epoque { Extraordinaire } Dress Pink (The Arcade December 2017) @
Jacket: Belle Epoque { Extraordinaire } Bolero White (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Feet v4.1
Shoes: #EMPIRE – Arcade Dec ’16 – Wing Shoe (The Arcade December 2016) @

Pose in still shot:
Diesel Works Celeste

.. cause it’s all we know ..

December 26, 2017 / Sunshine / Leave a comment

“It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.
It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal,
and that every path may lead to peace.” – Agnes M. Pharo

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I believe that we need to find peace within ourselves before we can find a peaceful world around us. We all want world peace but we fight each other’s ideals and thoughts and desires. We think that by stating our opinions against those in control, change will come and we will be at peace. Change will come, but peace requires so much more.

As we move through the holidays towards the new year, I find the above quote from Agnes Pharo even more poignant. We should wish for this every day for everyone and in every year. And we should probably carry courage AND hope into tomorrow as in these days, it could take both to find the peace we need.

Control what you can…if you have a peaceful heart and you live courageously and with hope… you might find yourself to be a strong person that can bring change, to be a leader towards the better, to be a warm beacon in the field of cold. Will you try?

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I’m wearing:

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1
Skin: Glam Affair – Klea – Catwa Mesh Head Applier – Asia (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Head: CATWA HEAD Catya [With Teeth] v2.10
Eyes: CATWA RIGGED EYES Catya v1.00
Eyes: Izzie’s – Catwa – Applier Tokyo Eyes (Pale)
Brows: Bossie Autumn Natural
Hair: Doe: Nole [Fitted] – Fatpack (The Arcade December 2017) @
Hair Accessory: Doe: Nole [Fitted] Lights (ADD) – Bright (The Arcade December 2017) @
Earrings: Hazy. Sweety Santa. Earring. Silver R (The Arcade December 2017) @
Earrings: miwa’s airship-Christmas love Tree Earring #Green (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Ears: _ver-B [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5
Necklace: Wednesday[+]~Strange Life~Chloe Necklace (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Bento Hand V4.1
Rings: Amala – The Lumi Rings – Maitreya
Outfit: OSMIA – Frosty.Day.Gacha.Outfit – Maitreya – RARE (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Feet v4.1
Shoes: Ingenue :: Mabelle Oxfords (Maitreya) :: Graphite (The Arcade Dec 2017) @
Socks: fri. – Merry Socks (Holly) – Footless (The Arcade December 2017) @
Tights: Izzie’s Cozy Tights appliers
Companion: *HEXtraordinary* Snowy Owl – Flying (The Arcade December 2017) @
Pose (standing):
an lár [poses] The Sarai Series

Location:
“Winter has Arrived” @ Sol Existence (Land in Village of Sol Existence and take teleport up to Winter!)

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.. it came upon a midnight…crystal clear ..

December 24, 2017December 24, 2017 / Sunshine / Leave a comment

Workout + Cute = possible? by Anarinya Crystal

Here we are on Christmas eve, one of the most enchanting days of the year for many. This can be said for those that are young and those that are older as well. As part of the holiday season, I took part in the Blogger and Vlogger Network Secret Santa Swap. Basically it is a challenge to promote another blogger while being promoted by someone else. I submitted my blog/name in to the mix and agreed to take a name/blog as well. In this ‘Swap’, I received the name of Anarinya Crystal – a new to me blogger which made this especially cool as it is an opportunity to learn about someone new!

Old Painting of Yorkshire Farm Life by Anarinya Crystal

Don’t you love her name…? Anarinya sounds so pretty when I say it and heck I’m probably not even pronouncing it correctly. In her profile, Ana tells us that Anarinya means “my sun” in Quenya, a language of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. I love that! And it is a coincidence that my name is Sun(shine)!

Templemore Backyard by Anarinya Crystal

Using a play on her avatar name, Anarinya’s blog is called “Ana’s Crystals“. Ana took some time off from blogging for several months but jumped back in sometimes in early November. When she started back, she indicated that her goal was to blog what she enjoys/loves… and it appears she really has jumped back in with both feet! Ana posts a blog with a gorgeous pic nearly every day! I also am a “blog what I love” kind of blogger so I totally understand that approach – less stress, more enjoyable. Anarinya also works with her best friend – Sassy Nitely – as a brand manager for Sassy’s brand – Chic Moda.

The Chic Moda main store

In preparing for this blog, I did contact Ana to ask if I could feature her pics on this post. Thankfully she agreed so I can show you how great her pics are! I chose from her most popular on her Flickr stream but then I chose a couple of others that I just like because of their boldness!

You Should Do More by Anarinya Crystal

So back to Christmas Eve…yes we are back to this because when I asked Ana what her most favorite Christmas memory is, she shared this one with me:
“On the 24th, when my parents started to decorate the living room, I was sent to my bedroom. and every year I was laying on the floor, peeking under the door to take a peek at Santa’s black boots. Which, of course, I never got to see. Explanation was always “aww and again he came through the back door, hunny” or “oh that was when you were in the bathroom.” While Ana said there were so many other fun and happy memories, this was what came to her mind first. I love this memory because it tells me that she was a happy little girl who believed in the magic of Santa and she so believed that she would try and try to see his boots every year… just his boots! She was persistent and even though she was let down because she missed his appearance, she would be right there again the following year. This also tells me that Ana has great determination and dedication.

I believe Ana shows this in her blogging as well – she is determined and dedicated to show us the awesome things she finds in her journey through Second Life. I hope you will take a look and follow her on Flickr, on Facebook and/or follow her blog! And be sure to check out Chic Moda while you are at it and if you see Ana around, say hi!

Virtual Nights by Anarinya Crystal

Ana… thank you for letting me take a little peek into your blogging life and also for sharing such a sweet and fun memory. I send you the best Christmas wishes and I hope that you finally see Santa’s black boots this year! ❤

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