… sleigh bells ring… the 2013 xmas expo opens ..

December 4, 2013December 5, 2013 / Sunshine / Leave a comment

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On Thursday, December 5th, the 2013 Christmas Expo opens! This event that benefits Relay For Life of Second Life is a sister event to the Magic of Christmas Breedables Fair that I blogged a few days ago. This year’s Christmas expo features a beautiful Victorian village full of shops and a gorgeous snowy park to stroll through. The official release about the event is as follows:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in SL, because the 2013 Christmas Expo is right around the corner! In support of Relay for Life of Second Life and the American Cancer Society, the 3rd annual Expo will open on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 at 10am slt and will end at 10am slt on Sunday, December 15th!

Spanning four SL regions, the Victorian Christmas Wonderland will delight people of all ages. SL residents will be able to shop for that perfect Holiday gift from our over 50 vendors, visit Santa and have pictures taken, and enjoy a “Naughty or Nice” gift! The beauty of the Expo build, the entertainment, and the peaceful, festive spirit will set the perfect tone for the holiday season.

Adjoined to the Expo this year is the Magic of Christmas Breedables Fair featuring the Breedables One-Of-A-Kind Auction for Relay! This exciting event is always highly anticipated raises a lot for RFL every year. That and many, many more fun happenings at the Fair which runs from Dec. 1-15th!

At the Xmas Expo, residents can attend one of the many events:

✻The Avi Choice Awards – The Avi Choice Awards ~ the annual awards presentation recognizing the people and talent behind SL’s amazing creations, completely chosen and voted on by SL residents. For more information on The Avi Choice Awards and how to purchase tickets, visit the website.

✻Auction/Raffle – Many amazing items will be available for auction and raffle from some of SL’s best creators. 100% of the proceeds from the Expo’s auctions and raffles will go to Relay For Life of Second Life.

✻Race for the Bells Hunt!

✻Shopping – In addition to enjoying the many events, activities and features of the Christmas Expo, visitors can get a head start on their Christmas shopping at the more than 50 shops.

✻Live Music/DJ – Entertainment will feature many of SL’s top performers, live musicians, djs, and hosts throughout the Expo. See the ‘entertainment schedule’ part of the website for dates and times.

*The Naughty or Nice Gift Exchange

and MORE!

The Christmas Expo crew hopes you will enjoy visiting this year’s event and wish you a lot of fun exploring the sims and getting into the holiday spirit.

For full information and all the latest updates, please visit the Christmas Expo website.

Christmas Expo Map with Shop List

Over the next few days, I’ll feature some of the great items available at the Christmas Expo. The merchant list can be found here. Each merchant has put out at least one event vendor board with 100% of the proceeds from the sale going to benefit Relay For Life of Second Life which raises funds for the American Cancer Society.

Don’t forget to vote for your favorites in the AviChoice awards before December 13th! And if you want to go to the presentation event, be sure to reserve your tickets today!

I hope you will take the time to visit the 2013 Christmas Expo… and feel the spirit of the holidays in Second Life!

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.. spinning around in circles ..

December 4, 2013 / Sunshine / Leave a comment

Style is that which indicates how the writer takes himself and what he is saying.

It is the mind skating circles around itself as it moves forward.

Robert Frost

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Credits:

Blair Skin ~Pure~ Kiss Me (Blonde) RARE from Birdy by nina Helix (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Deep Sky Eyes from Mayfly by Arkesh Baral

Dainty Black Lashes from Beetlebones by Suetabulous Yootz

Daisy Hair (Type B Garnet) RARE from D!va by Marisa Kira (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Fluffy Fur Jacket Pink and White from Curio Obscura by Pandora Wrigglesworth (The Arcade Gacha Event)

AvEnhance Mesh Hands – Casual from Slink by Siddean Munro

Hands – Avatar Enhancement Appliers for Slink Mesh Hands from Birdy by nina Helix (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Candy Cane Fingernail Appliers for Slink Mesh Hands from KOSH by Lynaja Bade (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Ice Skates – Candy Polka/Pompons from The Secret Store by Maylee Oh (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Luna Ring [18] RARE from Shakeup! by Carrie Janick (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Vintage Alphabet Ring (Heart Pk) RARE from ASO! By Menieelee Gelles (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Poses:

Skate from oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov

Stuff:

Penguin Igloo (rare) from {what next} by Winter Thorn and FrankLee Anatra (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Pink Christmas Igloo from {what next} by Winter Thorn and FrankLee Anatra (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Playing with Cubes Penguin Gacha from *MishMash* by Aime Takaaki (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Belly Slide Penguin Gacha from *MishMash* by Aime Takaaki (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Sushi Master Penguin Gacha from *MishMash* by Aime Takaaki (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Skating Penguin Gacha from *MishMash* by Aime Takaaki (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Fishing Penguin Gacha from *MishMash* by Aime Takaaki (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Ice Pond – Penguin Gacha from *MishMash* by Aime Takaaki (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Snowman (rare) from Noodles by Natalee Oodles (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Snow Who Lived Scarf Eagle from Noodles by Natalee Oodles (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Snow Who Lived Cloak from Noodles by Natalee Oodles (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Snow Who Lived Hat from Noodles by Natalee Oodles (The Arcade Gacha Event)

.. the arcade is open! ..

December 1, 2013 / Sunshine / Leave a comment

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The Arcade Gacha Event opens today and it will be amazingly busy on the sim for probably a few days. There are so many fun things to be had this round from the cute Penguins from *MishMash* to the Snowman that can be dressed from Noodles to the awesome Igloos from {what next}. So many fun wintry items that can be used for decoration or snapping pictures or just for fun. Analog Dog’s Queen for a Month hair that I’m wearing comes with that crown which makes it great fun and 8f8’s Bunny Mittens are just too adorable. Certainly will not get cold while wearing the Frosting Coats from Rachel Breaker even if you are sitting on an igloo!

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If you get stuck waiting for the sim to be less full, do check out The Arcade Shopping Guide for ideas on where you want to park your avatar for a few while plunging llnden into the gacha machine for the prizes you are coveting.

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Credits:

On Her:

Maya 13 (Honey) skin BB CL1 from the Skinnery by Umazuma Metaluna (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Deep Sky Eyes from Mayfly by Arkesh Baral

Dainty Black Lashes from Beetlebones by Suetabulous Yootz

Queen of the Month Hair – light blonde from Analog Dog by Queue Marlowe (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Frosting Coat colo11 (rare) from RachelBReaker by Rachel Breaker (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Merino turtleneck sweater – snow from Baiastice by Sissy Pessoa

Jenna 913 Denim – medium wash jeans from [Decoy] by Annette Voight (previous Collabor88)

Docs V2 8 hole black from GOS by Gospel Voom

Cozy Woolers – Bunny Mitten from 8f8 by iBi (8f8 Resident) (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Legpouch Female Fully Loaded (rare) from DRD by Jaimy Hancroft (The Arcade Gacha Event)

On Him:

Ryan skin – Tone 4 from Tableau Vivant by Aida Ewing
Milky Eyes – Flame from Poetic Colors by Lano Ling

Taiga Hair – Honey Beige from Uw.st by Din Raymaker

Turtleneck Fisherman Sweater (Gray) from {Sleepy Eddy} by Metro Moonwall

Jeans L&L Iron Blue from *Connors* by Salah Axel