The Forest Guardian

Laerornel Treesong eyed the suspicious bump protruding from the smooth and even forest floor. „Oh, those pesky moles!” – she thought - „They are up to no good again…” As Forest Guardian, she was supposed to keep the little parcel of ground in pretty neat order… no disorderly vines spreading their sneaky tendrils wherever they wanted to, no red poppies in the ocean of white flowers. The bump moved again, almost invisibly, yet it moved. Something green appeared among the soft clods of deep brown earth. It was not a mole. It was... a plant. It had something colourful, like a bud, on the stem that drilled through the earth with determination. “I should uproot this rebel!” – Laerornel Treesong murmured to herself; then she stood still for a while. “Maybe I’ll do it tomorrow. Maybe it is an unauthorised plant... but it might also happen that it’s utterly beautiful”. She tiptoed away from the newcomer in the forest, already looking forward to next day’s visit at the silent and peaceful patch among the trees.

Spring is indeed around the corner IRL, too… so why not to wear something fresh and green, with flowers and tree leaves?

Outfit (staff and boots included): „Forest Guardian Female” by Tayren’s Fantasy Fashions (Tayren Theas) – the outfit is a special 50 L$ offer until this weekend, as part of a Saint Patrick’s Day Sale.

Tree bark accessories (armband, necklace and skirt): part of the „Spring Birch Dryad” outfit by Caverna Obscura (Elvina Ewing) – the complete outfit is 595 L$.

Flower crown: „Thorns and Grace” Crown in Yellow by LODE (Chirzaka Vlodovic) – gacha in the shop, 50 L$ per play.

Skin and shape: „Catalina” in Cream by :Soul: (Lerochelle Destiny) – this is a Generation 1 system skin; please visit Charlie’s shop for updates and mesh body appliers.

Eyeshadow: „Shamrock Eye Shadow” by Vengeful Threads (Vixn Dagger) – available at the „Depraved Nation Luck of the Irish” Gacha Event until 31 March, 35 L$ per play.

Tattoo: „Celtic Heart Green Henna Tattoo” by VengefulThreads (Vixn Dagger) - – available at the „Depraved Nation Luck of the Irish” Gacha Event until 31 March, 35 L$ per play.

Ears: „Uni Ears” Blix by :Soul: (Lerochelle Destiny) – 499 L$.

Hair: „Mystic V2” in Monotones by Ploom (Helyanwe Vindaloo) – gacha in the shop, 99 L$ per play.

Eyes: „Triumph Eyes” in Armor by IKON (Ikon Innovia) – former group gift, now available for 150 L$.

Pose: „Fantasy Pose 048” by Musa (Filomena Quinnell) – 30 L$.

Vixn, Charlie, thank you so much for your generosity! When I need something from you and I howl for help, you always oblige.

The picture was taken at one of the most beautiful fantasy sims I have ever seen in SL… The Lost Unicorn Gallery and unicorn sanctuary, lovingly kept by a charming elf in both lives, Natalie Montagne. I owe her many, many thanks because it is the Lost Unicorn Gallery where my fantasy pictures are on show inworld, together with the works of some of the best fantasy artists and photographers in Second Life. Thank you, Nat, again and again!

Creepy Kawaii - Last Day!

Jane, Jane, Impunity Jane, locked in the toybox, time and again. The nursey rhyme; formed from the book which had inspired her name; echoed around toybox, and the dusty attic in which it now rested. It had followed the box from room to room, child to child, a horror handed down through generations. In the story, Impunity Jane was saved from confinement by Gideon. There had been no such hero for this Jane. Over the years her strings had slackened, her reach extended, her anger deepened. All those in the box had learned a thing or two through the years. Each child, good, bad or careless affected the toys that they own, just as toys would shape them. Dexterity and logic, colour and form were all learned from blocks, bricks and tiny intricate clothing. Decades had passed since they had learned anything new, the lid had been closed and not reopened. They learned from each other, in the gloom, good and bad. Factions were formed and territories claimed in the wooden box that had become their world. Jane had grown, claws and all, in bloody battles of tangled strings and flying stuffing.

Now these scuffles were over, they were ready. Cute and dangerous, ready and waiting...

Lift the lid.

Creepy Kawaii - what better kind? The fair is up and running, with booths from many fabulous creators for all your cute but deadly needs. I am so sorry! The last day of the fair is TODAY! Run run run!!!

Creepy Kawaii

Hair : Ploom - Yuki Candy  L$ 250
Four versions - large and small, with bewbs and without. HUD offers 60 colour variations. Also comes with a hairbow, with its own colourchange HUD.
Eyes : Quirky + Lovely Disarray - Little Death Dealer - Green  L$ 300
One normal, one bloody eye! Mesh and normal eyes, can be worn either way. Blood for face and fingers comes in light and dark versions (darker blood shown). Applier for SLink and Maitreya hands and nails.
Outfit : .{yumyums}. Creepy Collared Outfit {Minty Grape Eyebows}  L$ 199
Knitted top and silky textured skirt in one outfit. Available in standard 5 MESH sizes. 3 different colour combinations available.
Teddy : .{yumyums}. ILO War-Ready Teddy  L$ 299
The only teddy for futuristic battles! 6 colours available. Lavender shown.
Giraffe : +Half-Deer+ Tiny Teacup Giraffe - Prism Power  L$ 75
This gorgeous little beast is a gacha prize! Animated with a gentle motion, bring some giraffe magic to your SL.

Afternoon Of A Dragon

It was late afternoon and Uriella was quite ready for her proverbial 5 o'clock tea. Dragons had their habits, too, after all. She decided to assume her human form... those tiny wee teacups were not designed for claws, and she didn't want to break the last pieces from her mum's tea set. Uriella wrapped her long human fingers around the transparent bone china cup, and she sighed with relief. Winter was coming. She knew that... but she was fiery, ready and prepared.

The items shown here are literally last minute steals and deals - so read quickly, pick up your purse and run, otherwise you're going to lose the chance to own any of these beauties soon!

The delicate skin is a special item for  A Tattered Page event by Fallen Gods Inc. ... I know, I know, you might not be a fan of macabre items, but even if you don't want to wear a skin called "Cadaver" you should go to Selidor all the same, as Alia Baroque has decided to throw many of his creations at you for a reduced price this weekend. Read more about the Black Days at Selidor here.

The current round of the Fantasy Gacha Carnival ends on November 30th, so you still have two (short) days to try your luck on those funny tinkling machines!

Skin: "Cadaver Creature" for A Tattered Page by Fallen Gods Inc. - 990 L$.

Hair: "Mystic" V2 in Monotone (Common) by Ploom - The Fantasy Gacha Carnival, 75 L$ per play.

Headpiece (1): "Muse Deco" (Scripted Ultra Rare with HUD) by The Plastik - The Fantasy Gacha Carnival, 70 L$ per play.

Headpiece (2): "Fly Away With Me" in Blood by Yasum (Common) - The Fantasy Gacha Carnival, 50 L$ per play.

Necklace: "Crushed Roses" in Silver and Ruby by Frippery Artistic Jewellery - 400 L$. Have I mentioned how much I admire Elizabeth and her apparently endless patience in creating delicate and unique pieces of jewellery for you, gentle dwellers of Second Life? ... and Ode, her home sim, is such an amazing, poetic land where a new stunning view opens up around each and every corner ... shoo, why are you still here? Go and explore, be amazed and return to Ode very, very soon!

The return of a Queen

When the Red Queen was vanquished by the jumped up pipsqueak in her blue dress and fluffy white ruffles it wasn't the end for the House of Hearts. Of course since that day, when the intruder's logic had brought down the palace like a pack of cards; rumours had circulated about her bragging across the lands. Empty words to go with her empty head. For all she thought she knew, coming from some mystical world filled with ow toe mobils and eric trickity, she had said they had a Queen of their own. Strange then, never to expect that when one Queen was removed, there would not be a successor waiting in the wings. Hidden for now of course, slowly building up her own house of cards, but there would be a time to meet the usurper, to put a stop to her lies, and her attempts to change Wonderland. That time was at hand...

More from the Fantasy Gacha Carnival. This round runs until November 30th.

Fantasy Gacha Carnival
Hair : .ploom. Mystic - Dipped  L$ 75
Headpiece : FDD GS *Cheeky Ranger* HeadPiece Black  L$ 75
Top : *MUKA* Aura Top - Blue -  L$ 50
Necklace : *{Junbug}* Grecian Goddess Necklace [Rose]  L$ 50
Bracers : *MUKA* Aura Bracer - Red  L$ 50
Skirt : *MUKA* Aura Skirt - Red -  L$ 50
Staff : .{yumyums}. S. Wonderland - Spade Spear {Queen of <3} L$ 70
Light Staff : Apple Fall /AL Light Staff  L$ 50

[warm in orange]

SF Design never misses to surprise me with their awesome monthly freebies. This time you can snatch up a nice pumpkin-coloured cardigan with a white nordic knit-pattern. Belt and bottom part come either as singles for perfect adjustment or in one piece with a resize script, both collar and sleeves are sculpted.

Top: sf design - wrap up knitted jacket sienna (free during October)
Bottom: A:S:S - NF Jeans

Skin: ::DUTCH TOUCH:: - IAN
Hair: ploom - Ashly (old Stumblebum item)

[bathing after dawn]

"Hello?"

"Has anybody seen the maid with the hot water?"

"If you meet her, please tell her to hurry. I'm starting to freeze in here..."



Skin: LaVie - Echo/ Dragon Tattoo Skin (groupgift in store, 250L$ joining fee)
Hair: [ploom] - Ashly (former Stumblebum item)
Eyes: MADesigns - SOUL eyes (blue)
Prop: Glitterati - Bathtub (freebie)

Look of the Day: Shiva

My inventory is out of control at the moment and haven't had much time to organize. I found an unopened package from Rotten Toe and nearly fell-over when I tried-on its contents. Surprise! This is !RT's Tudors Dress, won from a lucky chair months ago, unearthed once again. Don't you love that? It's like finding a large sum of Lindens deep inside last season's coat pocket when you're nearly broke. The skirt is sculpted and the main texture is luxurious velvet with gold lace trim. The boots are an old hunt item from Demotik - another goodie that got buried and recently unearthed. Notice the heels with skulls placed in a curved ebony bone base.

This one shows the boots a little better

Xelyn is wearing:
Skin: *REDGRAVE*: Hunter -Trinity-
Hair: DK (now Ploom) Scarlette - Black
Eyes: *Shine* - Lustrous Aurum
Dress: Rotten Toe - Tudors Dress
Boots: Demotik - Demonic Lass Knee Boots-Black-