.. a visit to The Little Branch ..

“A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.”  ~~  Liberty Hyde Bailey

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Last week I received notification that I was selected to represent The Little Branch as a blogger in Second Life. This was a very welcome notice and one that made me smile. I have admired Cari McKennan’s work and have watched the brand grow over the past several years. I love that he continues to grow and improve and offer new options such as animation, seasons, etc. I am therefore very excited to work with The Little Branch and share new and existing items.

Since I am newly joining the blog team, I took a trip over to Aspen Springs to tour the main store location. I have been over a few times since it opened in December but hadn’t captured any pics there yet so I decided to capture both some snaps as well as a video so that you can see just how lovely the whole region is:

When you land on the region, you find yourself in a warehouse area with big greenhouse style warehouses. You can find trees and flowers and such inside with each version shown in multiple sizes and seasons. Near the entrance, you will also find an area where you can find out which events The Little Branch is taking part in and what is being offered at those event locations – events such as Cosmopolitan, Sense, Limit8, The Liaison Collaborative, TMD, Shiny Shabby and more.

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After you leave the sales area, you can explore the sim where you will see so many different trees and flowers growing by the water and with buildings and all. The sim was designed and landscaped by Minnie Atlass and wow, did she do a great job! The trail is hilly and has such visual interest as you move from one part to another. Minnie incorporated so many of the grasses, flowers and trees into the scenes that it just feels so alive. There are a couple of beach areas, some rocky areas, and even a stream. There are quite a few places to park yourself and just enjoy the scenery or hang with a friend. If you enjoy snapping landscape pictures, then you definitely will enjoy a visit!

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And if you are creating your own regions, blogging scenes, parcels, stores, etc…you will not go wrong with selecting any products from The Little Branch.

Thank you The Little Branch for the opportunity to blog and share!

Credits:
Pics and video captured at The Little Branch main store and sim on Aspen Springs

Little Branch LOGO

More ways to interact with The Little Branch:
Website
FaceBook
Flickr Group
Marketplace
Pinterest
Plurk
YouTube
In-World Group

Music in the video:
Thom Byles – The Great Outdoors
Tay Oskee – That Place

.. visiting – L U N A – ..

 

“Personally, I do not know whether humankind is alone in this vast universe. But I do know that we should cherish our existence on this precious speck of matter… the greatest gift that could be bestowed upon us. For all practical purposes, there is only one planet Earth”.     ~ Ban Ki-moon

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Syn Beresford Zane has created another amazing scene in Second Life. When Syn closed ‘The Salted Ruins’, she revealed that another creation was on its way and scheduled for the end of the year. The members of Elysion patiently waited until the day the notice came.. – L U N A – The Story of Humankind is open!

Entering through the portal, you teleport down to a terrain vehicle. Looking around you see figures in spacesuits, communication towers, living quarters – the semblance of a settlement in a far-off land… a planet called – L U N A -.  The settlers were a select group of botanists, astronauts, and scientific experts sent to explore the planet as Earth was no longer a viable home. Team descended on – L U N A – in the year 2024 and attempted to thrive. This journey was hopeful – a chance to save the human race. As you explore the settlement, you soon realize… all the figures you see are no longer alive – skeletons frozen in time; useful items sitting empty without purpose; the air heavy with particles; a strange buzz in the air. You wonder… what happened here? The settlers had not communicated with their home base in many weeks, possibly months … and with all dead, will the reasons ever be discovered? Perhaps there is a sign, a journal… or maybe, a diary. Shall we continue to look?

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Visit – L U N A – in Second Life … if you are a member of the |Elysion| group. To join the group, visit >> HERE

 

 

In the video, I am wearing the Astrosuit from Rune Magic.

Music is from Kevin Kendle – “Ancient Light”

.. just one more day ..

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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