A trio of finds @ Swank from landscaping to a dress

I told Mr. X that I adore winter... when nature paints the landscape with so many beautiful white textures... I love the way the snow covers the landscape and how it covers rocks and leaves... how it sticks to the branches of trees... creating a wonderful fairytale landscape to explore...

I found some terrific landscaping low prim items at this month's Swank event perfect for winter landscaping such as TM Creation's Winter Snowy Rocks Plants arrangement that contains a winter scene placed on snow with rocks, plants and pine trees - it even comes with a bonus with winter ground cover pine leaves. This is a total of 5 prims and can be used linked or unlinked and is copy.

Another find created by TM Creation is the winter snowy fairytale tree (2 prims) with Ivy ground cover. (1 prim) You can decorate it (or not) and also create a step to walk on with the leaf ground cover option or you can create a shadow. This tree is just gorgeous and it is really hard to believe that it is only TWO prims!

I just can't wait to cuddle with Mr. X by the Winter Well by Outside the Box, another great landscaping find at Swank.  This cute well comes with 8 cuddle poses and even a sequence option... it is a perfect place for a winter cuddle with a sweet little racoon, a bright red cardinal and snow covered pine tree that completes the scene.

I am wearing another fabulous find at Swank by Pink Ice called Bianca. It comes for all mesh bodies and is beautifully textured with an elaborate sequin pattern making this outfit perfectly festive.  I love the lace up back on top of this dress giving it added sexy appeal!  Bianca comes in a myriad of attractive colors from red and silver to pink, salmon, blue, black and many more.

Swank LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003
Landscape @ Swank
TM Creations - Fairy Tree and Winter Snowy Rocks Plants arrangement
Outside the Box - Stand Up Cuddle Wishing Well
Outfit - Pink Ice - Bianca in Red, Silver and Salmon
Swank LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Jewelry - J&W Jewelers - Winter Wonderland Collection - Silver Raindeer and Gingerbread
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IceDragons%20Playpen/131/163/23

Mr. X and Cici & Cathil - Swank Sascha's Designs and J&W Jewelers

Sascha is an icon in SL and she has designed two fabulous gowns for the holiday season... the first is called  Cici it is elegance in motion -- sparkles galore... and Mr. X loves that. Cici  comes fit for several mesh bodies - freya, isis, slink, venus and with some adjustments I am wearing it with my Maitreya Lara body... and loving it!

As with all of Sascha's Gowns,  you can wear Cici with or without flexi additions on arms,  waist and legs... anyway that you decide to  wear this elegant holiday gown... you will be the life of the party because you will be glowing... almost as much as the man you are with... oh  la la... so says, my beloved Mr. X.....

Sascha also has a exclusive @ Swank for the month of  December  called Cathil Silver/Red Gown... it is beyond  festive!  It is elegant and eye catching in  a silver white tone embellished with a rich floral border in red... it flows like a  beautiful  snowflake at sunset drop dead red on a silver white  horizon and it is simply gorgeous and easy to wear-- it is 50% mesh so everyone can wear it and it has tons of seductive flexi prims....the choice is yours... sleek or cape -- or mermaid or flowing gown...

I love the delicate Battenburg Lace at the hemline and the  sleeves... along with the  belt at the waist that  makes me totally an hourglass  figure. Cathil Silver is 50% mesh and comes in  5 sizes along with flexi prim additions... and also can be worn with Lara Maitreya.

What makes Cathil Silver/Red , the exclusive @ Swank distinctive it s the cowl neckline and the gorgeous white mantel that is both mysterious and seductive... Mr. X loves that.  I am also wearing irresistible  jewelry from  J&W Jewelers the Winter Wonderland Collection  --  I am wearing the cute Candykane Necklace and Earrings... who can resist that!

Wearing

Sascha's Designs
Dress #1  Cici
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coco%20Beach%20Kelina/226/202/24

Sascha Designs Exclusive @ Swank
Dress #2 - Cathil Silver/Red - Exclusive @ Swank
Swank LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Jewelry - J&W Jewelers - Winter Wonderland Collection - CandyKane
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IceDragons%20Playpen/131/163/23

Last Day for Christmas Expo - RFL December 12, 2016 & Thank You

Holiday Exclusive Limited Edition:  A special area has been designed for items that are New, Exclusive to the SL Christmas Expo and for sale as a Limited Edition item ONLY at the SL Christmas Expo December 1 – 12, 2016.  These items are not for sale before or after the Expo!  The Merchants are showcasing some of their best work in this collection.   

Stocking Stuffers.. look in the merchant shops for the Holiday Stocking. They have special gifts hidden in them just for you!  Breedable Auctions will take place over the 12 days of the Expo with some fantastic breedables up for auction.   Limited Editions in the shops, and special Expo exclusives can also be found.  And of course Santa and his elves will make an appearance throughout the Expo and Fair!

Take a ride with Santa and his reindeer to fly around all the expo sims or hop in one of the horse drawn carriages and enjoy a tour of each sim,  then enjoy an afternoon of ice skating on the pond. Build a snowman for the Snowman contest, write a story for our writing contest, purchase some raffle tickets, bid on silent auction items, or play the Gatya’s.

Silent Auctions & Raffles – many items and even special Christmas ornaments are up for auction and raffle in these events! 100% of the proceeds will go to Relay For Life of Second Life. There is a OOAK Ever An’ Angel gown in the Silent Auction Area…a must see… a must have!! And December 12, 2016 is the LAST DAY  to pick up these exclusives....Stop and enjoy some wonderful music at the entertainment stages before heading home with your parcels. It is 12 days of jammed pack Christmas Awesomeness all in support of the Relay For Life.

Wearing Ever An' Angel

Dress #1 - Jubilee - Garland   Dress #2 - Century - Wine

Important Links LM to event -  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinsel/153/165/24

Website - https://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rflofslxmasexpo

Thank you  to all the merchants, entertainers, sponsors, committee, visitors......everyone who helped make this such a successful and fun Epxo! 

Together we have raised over $10,500 US

That is  100 nights at an American Cancer Society Hope Lodge for a cancer patient who has to travel away from home for treatment.  One less financial worry for them so they can focus on getting better.

It is 1000 rides to and from treatment in the Road To Recovery Program!

Thank you all so very  much!
See you next year !

Mr. X and New Ghee - Slouchy Sweater Dress @ Frozen Fair

I told Mr. X there is nothing more cozy than a sweater dress... and Ghee has a gorgeous version of a sweater dress that is an exclusive at the Frozen Fair through December 16.  A sweater dress is basically a longer version of a pull over sweater that typically ends just at the knee...a versatile length that flatters all figures. Best of all the new dress features at Frozen Fair by Ghee is only 99L -- it is half off... and my advice is to go and get it!

I am wearing this mesh sweater dress in  medium... it comes in five sizes and is a bit oversized making it super comfortable.  You can also wear it with  jeans and tall boots or ankle boots... this is so versatile.  The cowl neckline is what makes the Slouchy Sweater Dress a standout.  Cowl necklines are all the rage on winter sweaters --- not only are they stylish but they keep you warm in the cold weather by providing an extra layer of insulation!

Although you can wear a sweater dress many ways, I love pairing the Slouchy Sweater Dress  with the matching leggings sold by Ghee and the gorgeous must have shearling lace up ankle boots that are made for slink and maitreya feet.  I love the way the boots lace up and the cute shearling or sheepskin fold around the top of the boot adding a definite fashion edge to this boot.

The Slouchy Sweater Dress comes in  Clay (worn... I love these colors as they remind me of a warm fire brightening a cold winter's night), river, shark, charcoal, orchid and taupe. The leggings and boots are sold separately and perfect inventory items to mix and match a variety of looks with.  I am in total love with the boots ! So Mr. X, please go to the wine bookcase and...let's crack open a bottle!

Wearing Ghee Exclusives @ Frozen Fair

Outfit - Slouchy Sweater Dress  - Clay
Shoes - Shearling Boots - Clay
Essential Tights - Clay

Frozen Fair LM - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cortega%20Bay/128/122/24

Mr. X and Lily and the Magic of Unicorns - *New* Wicca's Wardrobe

Finally I found them...while yet the morning star glowed on the distant horizon...a unicorn... whiter than the blossom of a thorn... silver pale in the silver pale light of dawn... I told Mr. X that all that lives of legends, beauty and magic... mystery, gentleness and purity can be found in his eyes.

And speaking of a find, I have discovered a fabulous new mini dress by Wicca's Wardrobe called Lily Dress Ice.  I love the  double tiered cascading layers of the skirt with their bows as accents. The piping down the front of the dress and at the waistline forms decorative diamonds that adds dimension to this flirty dress.  The corset like bare shoulder bodice is beautifully shaped with princess seams that cannot help but flatter you.

 Most of all, I love the color of Lily Dress Ice... it is a soft, elegant silver ..reminding me of  the magical afternoon I spent conversing with unicorns... something every princess dreams of doing...And, now each night I dream of unicorns flitting through the rising mist -- sleek and slender, smooth and swift. Drop into the shop they are running the monthly midnight madness this weekend!

Lily also comes in Winter.  In this version of Lily the skirt layer is accented in a gorgeous blue that reminds me of ice crystals reflected in a bright blue winter sky just after a snowfall. The bodice has a delicate snowflake pattern that blends beautifully with the tiers of the skirt.  It will make you warm up to winter for sure !

Wearing
Dress - Wicca's Wardrobe - Lily Dress Ice
Shop: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New/9/164/22
MP https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/156512

Hair - Acedia Albion - Fantasy Sci-Fi

Sim - Lost Unicorn- http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Faerie%20Tale/56/142/23

Mr. X & Miss Darcey - Winter of Love @ Swank and Heart Homes

I love Christmas and presents!  Mr. X knows this and tells me that Christmas is everyday for me... as he showers me with gifts... and his undying love... year-round!  Miss Darcy has created the coolest creation yet at the December Swank... on till the end of December.  This ensemble called Winter of Love is sure to keep you cosy! I love sitting under this new Christmas Tree for Couples by Aphrodite @ Heart Homes.... it is filled with presents and goodies!

I really love this exclusive @ Swank by Miss Darcey it has all my favorite colors.  I find this kimono style floral jacket so stylish especially when it is paired them with skin tight jeans worn perfectly faded jeans that pick up all the colors in the jacket.

Most of all I love the lavish orange (my fav color) fur collar and the arm warmers that are trending now... Winter of Love by Miss Darcey is sure to make you warm up to winter... all winter long!  It is available now, exclusively @ Swank! As an aside, the lamp that comes with the Sparkling Holiday set is so like my lamps in real life reminds me of a  Christopher Spitzmiller... lamp... they are gorgeous and this modern lamp is too.

Wearing
Exclusive @ Swank
Miss Darcey - Winter of Love http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Outfit - Miss Darcey - Winter of Love

Furniture - Aphrodite @ Heart Homes - Sparkling Holidays and Couples Christmas Tree
Heart Homes -  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Festive/52/170/23

Aphrodite @ Heart Homes @ RFL Christmas Expo

Heart Homes is participating in this years Christmas Expo @ RFL and a visit to their store will put you in the holiday mood for sure. I found one of the most elegant sets ever called Sparkling Holidays there that is a perfect living room set that is made in a gorgeous red silk that is embellished by decorative pillows.

The sofa of this set comes loaded with 89 animations and ten props; each chair with its graceful legs and arms has 23 solo animations and 9 props. The chandelier sparkles... it is really gorgeous and you can turn the lights on and off. There is an elegant coffee table with a beautiful arrangement and again, you can turn the candles on and off. The set is completes with a silvery rug and a planter.

"Sparkling Holidays" from Aphrodite is made for a couples and has many poses plus a new "Experiences feature like eating popcorn while watching a movie... and popcorn is our very favorite thing!

Another experience is eating strawberries... there is nothing like fresh fruit on a cold winter day to remind you of the warmer months!

Heart Home Vendors at RFL Christmas Expo offer the perfect items for holiday decor for your home with 100% of your purchase going to RFL.  There is even a free gift at the store at RFL.

RFL Christmas Expo

Heart Homes - Vendor and Specialty Set
Direct LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Festive/52/170/23

• Friday December 9, 2016

• 5pm to 6pm slt –   Savannah Coronet   Winter Club & Cafe
• 6pm to 7pm slt –   Savannah Rain   Winter Club & Cafe
• 7pm to 8pm slt –  Effin Jay  Musical Extravaganza Stage
• 8pm to 9pm slt –  Max Sabretooth  Musical Extravaganza Stage
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• Saturday , December 10, 2016

• 10am to 12pm slt – Savannah Coronet   Christmas Tree Lot
• 12pm to 2pm slt –  DJ AngelBonita   Christmas Tree Lot
• 2pm to 4pm slt –  DJ Joe Dude   Winter Cafe & Club
• 4pm to 7pm slt –  Trans Siberian Orchestra    Location TBA
• 7pm to 9pm slt – Saturday Night Dance Party -Anni Braveheart  Christmas Tree Lot
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• Sunday, December 11, 2016

• 1pm to 2pm slt –  Suzen Juel Resistance  Snowman Contest Stage
• 2pm – 6pm  –  Holidays Of Hope Gala
• 6pm to 8pm slt –   Spook Maroon   Musical Extravaganza Stage