.. 2013 Christmas Expo Finds ..

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So much to find at the 2013 Christmas Expo, and I wanted to share a few things.  This year’s expo brings many creators together.  You can find furniture, clothing, poses, home decor.  Items for the holidays, for gifts, and for year round fun.  And while shopping, be sure to stop in to see the other activities in the Victorian Village.  There’s the tree lot where you can pick up a special Christmas tree and the skating area where you can strap on your skates for a spin across the ice. There are raffles and a silent auction too.  Often you will find DJs spinning some tunes, or maybe even a live singer while you are there.  And definitely do not forget to look for Saint Nicholas so that you can perch upon his lap for an awesome photo-op.  Be sure to whisper your Christmas wishes into his ear… you just never know what might show up on Christmas day!

The 2013 Christmas Expo benefits Relay For Life of Second Life with proceeds from the RFL vendors, auction boards, raffles and kiosks all being donated to the campaign for the American Cancer Society.

Check the website for all the information you will need!  If you just want to know what events might be happening, click here.   And do not forget to vote for your favorites in the AviChoice Awards before December 13th!

Visit the 2013 Christmas Expo today… !

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
“Giz” Hair (Type B) Garnet (RARE)  from D!va by Marisa Kira (The Arcade Gacha Event – September 2013)
RFL Xmas Expo Sweater Dress from Botanica by CaraCali Resident (2013 Christmas Expo)
RFL Pink Tights from Botanica by CaraCali Resident (2013 Christmas Expo)
Mesh RFL Boot from Botanica by CaraCali Resident (2013 Christmas Expo)
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)
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)
 
Stuff:
Twin Hospital Bed – Rose from River Beds by River (Scamander Resident) (2013 Christmas Expo)
RFL Xmas Teddy Bear w/Hold Animation from Botanica by CaraCali Resident (2013 Christmas Expo))
Gingerbread Branch – Hearts from Myrrine by Myrrine Resident (2013 Christmas Expo)
Gingerbread Branch – Bells from Myrrine by Myrrine Resident (2013 Christmas Expo)
Christmas wall deco – leaning from Myrrine by Myrrine Resident (2013 Christmas Expo)
Flourish Christmas Tree from Thistle Homes by Liz Gealach (2013 Christmas Expo)
Frosty and Friends (snowman) from Potomac Signature Homes by Winter Loxely (2013 Christmas Expo)
Neva Captain House from Scarlet Creative for Scarlet Apple by Charlotte Bartlett (Collabor88 November)
 
RFL Christmas Expo 2013 (texture by Texworks)

.. spinning around in circles ..

 
 
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)

.. sneaking a peek in the workshop ..

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Every child that celebrates Santa’s visit always wants to take a peek into his workshop, right?  To see the magical place where all the toys are put together and bagged up to be delivered on Christmas Eve to all the good little (and big) boys and girls.  It’s tradition… and it has provided many fun film bits over the years too.  We watch those movies about the holidays and about the North Pole just waiting to see just where Santa works.  For the December round of The Arcade Gacha Event, Scarlet Chandrayaan of Alouette has created Santa’s Workshop.  You will have to play for all the stuffs with the house and the fireplace shelf unit as rares, everything is just adorable.  The chair offers assorted animations including Santa lap sits!  On the mantle, I have hung the cute monogrammed stockings that Emery Milneaux of Commoner created for this event.  In addition, I had fun playing with the Frostivus skating diorama from Sienia Trevellion of Lark.  This cute display has multiple skating animal characters that skate around on the ice.  While there is a skating base free for all, the Christmas option seen here is a rare prize.  The cute penguin putting the star on the tree is from Aime Takaaki for MishMash.  Her little animals are awesome and in the Gacha machine, you can also try for an adorable penguin avatar!  Zen Zarco for BoOgErS brings some all-time favorite toys to the gacha machines with a beaming red firetruck and a number train only two of the prize options.  Katharine McGinnis of Intrigue Co. offers her very popular Plushie Pals this round with the little owl and his forest friends.  While Hyasynth Tiramisu of SilentSparrow has created cute Elemen-Tails – stuffed animals that you can hold or display such as the Smoke colored Fire Foxy here.

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Along with all the gifty goodies, we have some awesome items from Marisa Kira from D!va bringing us the beautiful Daisy hair.  The version with the long side pony tails, Type B, is the rare version…and it is worth playing the gacha many times to get the favored prize!  The awesome coat that I am wearing is from Kelly Iwish of Elate!  You can play for several colors including some lovely two-tone versions.  I am also wearing the Blair skin in peach tone from Nina Helix of Birdy Skins.  Each prize comes with appliers for Slink hands and feet and different brow colors too!  And those cute heels on my toes are from Betty Doyle of Ingenue – the Noella Heels in Pond.  And to top…er, tip.. it all off, the nail appliers are from Lynaja Bade for KOSH which are offered in cute holiday and other patterns for both fingers and toes!

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There is so much to find at The Arcade Gacha Event December round, and it all starts tomorrow – December 1st.  So check out The Arcade Shopping Guide today, buy your linden and get ready to head over and play gacha to your heart’s content!

Credits:

Clothes/Avatar Accessories:
Blair Peaches Skin 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
Freckles from Glam Affair by Aida Ewing
Daisy Hair (Type B) in Rhodolite from D!va by Marisa Kira (The Arcade Gacha Event)
AvEnhance Hands – Casual – from Slink by Siddean Munro
AvEnhance Hand Appliers in Peaches from Birdy by Nina Helix (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Nail Enhancements – Winter Sweater Finger/Toe Nails from KOSH by Lynaja Bade (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Willow Coat in Solid Camel from Elate! by Kellie Iwish (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Turtle Neck Basic Sweater Pink from Tee*fy by Azure Electricteeth (past Collabor88)
Hipster Bootcut Jeans Vintage 2 from !APHORISM! by Rucy Byron
Female Feet (AvEnhance) – Mid from Slink by Siddean Munro
Feet skin appliers from Birdy by Nina Helix (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Noella Heels in Pond from Ingenue by Betty Doyle (The Arcade Gacha Event)
 
 
Awesome Stuff:
Santa’s Workshop – Full Set from Alouette by Scarlet Chandrayaan (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Holding Foxy (Smoke) Fire Elemen-Tails! by SilentSparrow by Hyasynth Tiramisu (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Plushie Pals: Oswald the Owl from Intrigue Co. by Katharine McGinnis (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Number Train Arcade Toy from BoOgErS by Zen Zarco (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Firetruck Arcade Toy from BoOgErs by Zen Zarco (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Frostivus Christmas Base and Animal Skaters from Lark by Seinia Trevellion (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Ready for Christmas Penguin Gacha from *MishMash* by Aime Takaaki (The Arcade Gacha Event)
Monogram Stocking in A and B from Commoner by Emery Milneaux (The Arcade Gacha Event)