Nights Like this I've Become Afraid of the Darkness in my Heart

It's been a while since I've blogged home. And it's a shame, I love it. Hell, it's hard for me to blog as it is, but I do try when I get the time to do so every now and then, and I actually do love this, I've always enjoyed serene dark spaces that make me feel at home. I think how this room was pulled together is very me, dark, yet comfortable, and with books. I do love me some books. 

I'm going to keep it short and sweet because I'm falling asleep, but have you seen the new stuff by Trompe? For Fameshed? It's freaking amazing. The materials in it really make it pop and come to life when you kick in your ultra settings, and the fountain.. urgh, so perfect, flows water, and it just feels so high class and relaxing. Over all, Cory did an amazing job with this set, and it comes in naughty naughty adult version too for those of us that are a little extra.. not nice. 

I paired it off with an old set from Cheeky Pea that I actually love, and used the home from the October round of Collab from Trompe as well, since it's one of my favorite houses, the texturing and materials together really give it a some what peaceful creepy feeling, if you know what I mean.

I tied it off with some lighting, one from the Arcade from Trompe, and another one is the candelabra from Floorplan that I absolutely love. Tegan never fails to amazing me with her lovely talent. The blinds are by LISP Bazaar, and I consider them a most at any house to really pull it together. They're very low impact, and linking them together will even lower the LI a lot more! Allowing you to give an air of reality to any home. And the rug? Well, that's my all time favorite rug by Lame Furniture. So.. that's about all for this quicky home blog. Hope you enjoyed! 

Credits:

:Cheeky Pea: Ansel Sofa - 4 LI by Isla Gealach 

:CP: Ansel Wing Chair -3 LI by Isla Gealach

.lame - Kyle's Rug (Rugged) (2 LI) by Divine Falodir

:CP: Ansel Coffee Table (1 LI) by Isla Gealach

LISP - Mesh Blinds Wide Long - White by Jazzmonkey

Trompe Loeil - Ines Wall Fountain by Cory Edo @ Fameshed (3 LI each)

Trompe Loeil - Ines Chair Charcoal 5 LI by Cory Edo @Fameshed

floorplan. black magic candelabra by Tegan Sara (5 LI)

Trompe Loeil - Ines Triangle Plate Decor Metal 1 LI by Cory Edo @ Fameshed

Trompe Loeil - Ines Coffee Table Natural 2 LI by Cory Edo @ Fameshed 

Trompe Loeil - Antique Floor Lamp with projection lighting 3 LI by Cory Edo

floorplan. mason jar chandelier / yellow & white 2 LI by Tegan Sara

Trompe Loeil - Ines Ottoman Charcoal 2 LI by Cory Edo @Fameshed 

{vespertine- old wooden bookcase} 1 LI by Amelie Knelstrom

Trompe Loeil - Ladder Shelf Natural + Books 3 LI by Cory Edo @Fameshed

Home: Trompe Loeil - Autumn Cottage by Cory Edo

Somewhere Only We Know

Okay! So... I'm really excited, recently a lot of things have been happening to the blog. Way more hits, and I've got two major stores that took me in as a blogger now, and I couldn't be more thrilled! Essences, and Trompe Loeil. These are two of my all time favorite stores, so it's a pretty huge big deal for me, and an honor, and I've actually gotten to talk to both Inka and Cory, and they're both so sweet! I love that, like when you meet a designer, and they're actually.. not cocky and all weird, but down to earth and really fun to talk to. So.. yeah, tears have been shed a little, specially when I got my invite for Covert Affairs, and.. Umm... big stuff! I never in a million years thought that blogging would be such a big part of my sl life and my life, but it turns out that my passion for pictures, trying to network and get out of my shell, and trying to grow as a person has worked, and I am ever so thrilled. I mean, I've changed a lot from the time I started blogging. It's pretty funny, this person, his name is James, James and I were close friends way back in the day when I started blogging. Then drama, and angry blow ups, but when we started talking again, like.. literally yesterday over one of my you tried stars, I just.. let everything go, I mean, I have changed, why can't others? So even when the cautionary tales came, I was like.. woah, chill, 1. I'm not marrying the dude, 2. what's wrong with giving someone a chance? You can't ever change if no one gives you a chance or just craps all over your parade! So.. I did it. And so far, you know what? I'm glad, I am laughing, I'm having fun, and there's no drama. Okay, yeah, with all the cautionary tales and crap I'm cautious, but I'm enthusiastic, because.. I'd rather have a friend, than an awkward enemy. So that's why I decided to do Berry's challenge on him, and then doing a couple others, maybe, we'll see! I for sure want to introduce you all to Clio Clary, who's like.. my best friend ever in SL. So yes! Here we go guys! 

 Sash Arabello: First off, in Berry's page, she says hi. So say hi.

James Weaver (legion.afterthought): Hi

Sash Arabello: okay, so, how long have you been in SL?

James Weaver (legion.afterthought): Since late  2005

Sash Arabello: Holy crap you're old. Lol. So in all that time, what have you done with your SLife?

James Weaver (legion.afterthought): I started off in the club scene where I performed as a DJ which later evolved into me owning a couple clubs of my own. After that, I joined up with the gaming community of second life which engaged in various activities - but consisting mostly of just shooting things. That got boring after a while though, and I made my final stop right in the popular roleplay community known as the Crack Den
Sash Arabello: homg you're so formal, just.. chillax lol, be you
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): I'm being interviewed fool. I can't help it!
Sash Arabello: bish, pls.

Sash Arabello: okay, so what keeps making you come back to SL?
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): I guess it's just the freedom of all the things I can do in SL along with the great people I can meet here!

Sash Arabello: okay, I'm totally copying her questions, cus I suck, so sorry when Berry reads this, but whatever. So what do you like the best about SL?
Legion Afterthought: Pretty much the same thing I said above - I can do literally anything I like and explore the little bit of creativity I have. XD


Sash Arabello: kay, this is the fun question, what are some of your favorite stores?
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): I don't do that much shopping but when I do, truth, FATEwear, and Hoorenbeek are the places I check first.
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): That answer makes me want to make a meme
Sash Arabello: rofl
Sash Arabello: ogod that was perfect for that beer guy rofl
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): Lmao
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): Exactly!
Sash Arabello: rofl

Sash Arabello: so what has SL taught you?
Sash Arabello: damn it Weaver, after just our past, this answer better be good
[19:03] James Weaver (legion.afterthought): Hmm..I suppose you could say SL is where most of my social life has been..as pathetic that may be XD but I've seemed to age in maturity in here the very way a child does in RL. I started out immature: rude, a huge troll, and so many other names I could use to explain my former self. Thanks to my experience here,:I've finally learned how to move past that and act proper in social situations. That is more than likely the biggest of lessons I got while in SL!
Sash Arabello: HEY! Nothing wrong with trolling... >> I do it.
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): Is that good enough for yee!?
Sash Arabello: aww, you being so nice and sweet <3 I feel like an idiot doing this. LOL.
Sash Arabello: actually half the time I blog I feel like an idiot, regardless!
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): Well there is a such thing as too much trolling! XD
Sash Arabello: PFT.
Sash Arabello: Lies.
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): Okay, go on a trolling rampage for a week then. ;)
Sash Arabello: FRECK YEAH

Sash Arabello: Okay, so.. is there anyone in SL that like.. you miss? Someone might have left, or whatever, tell us a story Weaver.
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): That's hard to say since all my friends I had way back are still in SL to this day..except one person, now that I think about it! When I was part of that gaming/shooting community mentioned above, there was one group I remained consistently dedicated to until it's fall when their leader was falsely banned from SL entirely. He was by fat the best leader I've ever come across in SL. Creative, intelligent, and when the other leaders insisted on involving politics and drama into their groups, LEO Damone (the aforementioned leader) didn't give in and allowed for the group to maintain a cool atmosphere. If you take a look at my profile, you will see a group named Valkyrie Veterans - that's the group I made in nemoriam of the group that was led by LEO
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): YOU WANTED A STORY
James Weaver (legion.afterthought) points
Sash Arabello: ISAW

Sash Arabello: so! Last but not least, you have to say why I'm awesome
Sash Arabello nods
Sash Arabello: this is crucial
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): I'm awesome cause I said so.
Sash Arabello: ISAIDMENOTYOU
James Weaver (legion.afterthought): Exactly, and I'm explaining why I'm awesome. Not you.
Sash Arabello cries
James Weaver (legion.afterthought) hugs
Sash Arabello: mean, lol <3

And now that you've met my friend, it's time for the goodies. Today I decided to do a home blog. Home blogs are hard because.. well.. it's a lot of work and editing, and after slaving myself for two days, I'm actually pretty proud of what I have to show you guys. Trompe has a lot of new stuff out, which made me feel in such a gardeny mood that I just had to make a garden blog.. my first one every so.. be gentle! The Challenge's theme for this month is also the Garden, so with a couple of the things I snatched from them, and Trompe's new releases, I was able to make a get away place, somewhere only we know! I'm also sorry for the length of this post.. normallly they're wayyyyy shorter, I know! But.. this has lots of important informations!

Lark - Summer Night Gazebo (11 li) for the Box

.lame - Kyle's Rug (Flowers) (2 li)

!! Follow US !! Garden dining (15 li) for The Challenge

Trompe Loeil - Pergola Open Wall Lights Brown Low (17 li) for Fameshed

Trompe Loeil - Countryside Patio Bench With Pillow Brown (3 li ea) for Fameshed

Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Chair/Blanket Linen (3 li)
Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Couch/Pillows Linen (4 li)
fri.home -  border rug (1 li)
floorplan. broken coffee table (2 li)
*Second Spaces* backgammon set (1 li)
*Second Spaces* domino set (1 li)
*Second Spaces* marble checkers (1 li)



.lame - Maiko's Cuddle Rug (PG) (4 li)
Trompe Loeil - Countryside Patio Table Brown (1 li) for Fameshed
Trompe Loeil - Countryside Patio Chair Brown (1 li each) for Fameshed
fri.home -  border rug (1 li)




Trompe Loeil - Country Pavillion White With Fireplace (44 li) for Fameshed


Skin: Essences ~ Opera 04 *Sunkissed*
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Kerri 2 - LightBrowns02Fade
Headphones: (fd) Radio Headphones - Glitter Pink RARE
Shirt: Blueberry Tyr *Mesh* Knotted T-Shirt Black
Shorts: {mon tissu} Hanalei Shorts (XXS/XS/S/M/L) ~ Graffitikat
Leggings: Tee*fy Soft Wool Jersey Leggings Black
Boots: (fd) Bossy Boots - Plain Blue
Pose: Diesel Works Beth1

On James (Individual pic coming soon, promise!)

Outfit: FATEwear Suit - Willard - Void
Skin: *Birth* Elixir Skin (tanned) clean
Eyes: Pulse Eyes Marcel #6
Scar: R.Bayn Scar Version 3
Eyepatch: Spike's eye patch
Hair: >TRUTH< Liam - espresso

Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect

So.. I'll admit, I've gone way overboard with the Arcade. Really, but.. this has got to be my favorite set of Arcade things ever, so much amazing things, so much talent, so much to play with! I decided to create a full bedroom using mostly Arcacde items, and using the amazing skybox from 22769 for the Challenge, available all this month. So.. I was lucky enough to finish the Tres Blah set. Yeah, I get to brag about that, I mean.. I worked hard for it! But.. It has got to be my favorite piece of furniture in SL thusfar, honestly, and I do adore the game sets from Second Spaces, and the piggies.. I had to make my piggies play them! Look! Devil piggy is about to get arrested too while he's playing with Cupid! 

I honestly wanted to do something that reverted somewhat to childhood, because to me, that's what the Arcade this round is all about, appealing to that inner kid inside all of us. I mean.. those Zigana robots.. how they talk even? I've never been this excited about anything ever! And the dolls from The Secret Store.. I mean.. even the packaging is adorable! I'm honestly thinking about redoing my room, even with the art dummy bed that.. well, is kinda bland, for a rare. But really, amazing, all of it is so amazing, I couldn't be happier with this round. I'm clean out of linden, and not even going to complain about it! Hopefully you guys make it in, because.. really, this round is extremely worth it, a round of applause to all the designers that went above and beyond our expectations. And while we sleep, our dreams will make the things around us have a life of their own, our dream run the world wild, and that's really what this picture is all about. 

Credits:

On Avatar:

Skin: Essences ~ Opera 04 *Sunkissed*

Hair: !lamb. I'll Be Your Mirror (Mesh) - Tiramisu

Dress: Tee*fy Aurelia Summer High-Low Dress  Tie Dye Black for the Arcade

Leggings: {mon tissu} Favorite Wool Tights ~ Black 

Room and Decor: 

22769 ~ [bauwerk] The Little Warehouse Skybox for the Challenge (44 land impact)

.lame - Kyle's Rug (Rugged) (2 land impact)

floorplan. typewriter gacha / floral RARE for the Arcade (1 land impact)

.Olive. the Grandma's Treasures - Red and Solo Cup Hug for the Arcade(1 land impact)

.Olive. the Grandma's Treasures - Billy the Fish for the Arcade(2 land impact)

*Second Spaces* marble checkers * for the Arcade (1 land impact)

!O: Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Cupid] for the Arcade (2 land impact)

*Second Spaces* 4across set for the Arcade (1 land impact)

!O: Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Sinful Bacon] for the Arcade (2 land impact)

!O: Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Pork Patrol] for the Arcade(3 land impact)

*Second Spaces* backgammon set for the Arcade (1 land impact)

*Second Spaces* domino set for the Arcade (1 land impact)

The Secret Store - Rag Dolls Collection - Cindy box for the Arcade (1 land impact)

*Second Spaces* game of war for the Arcade (1 land impact)

*Second Spaces* dice throw set for the Arcade (1 land impact)

[*Art Dummy!] wake me. (bed no blanket) RARE for the Arcade (3 land impact)

[*Art Dummy!] wake me. (clock headboard) for the Arcade (4 land impact, comes with the rare bed)

{apple fall} Vogue Frame (1 land impact)

Zigana Star light . ocean deep (1 land impact)

Schadenfreude Octopus Dress Form for the Arcade (1 land impact)

Schadenfreude Antique Dress Form for the Arcade (1 land impact)

Noodles - Enchanted Rose Necklace Rare for the Arcade (1 land impact)

Noodles - Experiment 626 Bow RARE for the Arcade (1 land impact)

Intrigue Co. - Plushie Pals: Water Hole and trees for the Arcade (2 land impact)

Intrigue Co. - Plushie Pals: Petunia the Pterodactyl for the Arcade (2 land impact)

Intrigue Co. - Plushie Pals: Pizza the Plesiosaurus for the Arcade (2 land impact)

Intrigue Co. - Plushie Pals: Stella the Stegosaurus for the Arcade(2 land impact)

Trompe Loeil - Billiards Dresser 09 Ball for the Arcade (3 land impact)

[*Art Dummy!] wake me. (large clock-pink) for the Arcade (4 land impact)

!O: Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Ol' Gentleman] for the Arcade (2 land impact)

!O: Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Teacher's Pet] for the Arcade (2 land impact)

Zigana Robot polaroid . Chip for the Arcade (1 land impact)

Zigana Robot lamp . Coconut for the Arcade (2 land impact)

-tres blah- Vanity -  Dress Form for the Arcade (4 land impact)

-tres blah- Vanity - Makeup Bag RARE for the Arcade (1 land impact)

-tres blah- Vanity - Mirror for the Arcade (1 land impact)

Noodles - Take An Adventure Bow for the Arcade (1 land impact)

-tres blah- Vanity - Compact RARE for the Arcade (1 land impact)

-tres blah- Vanity - Toiletries for the Arcade (1 land impact)

-tres blah- Vanity - Brushes for the Arcade (1 land impact)

-tres blah- Vanity - Nail Polishes for the Arcade (1 land impact)

-tres blah- Vanity - Jewelry Tree RARE for the Arcade (1 land impact)

-tres blah- Vanity - Vanity Desk for the Arcade (7 land impact)

[Commoner] Photo Album / Burn Book RARE for the Arcade (1 land impact)

PILOT - Seduction Stool (2 land impact)

Little House of Curios - Propellor Blades Wall Art for the Challenge

A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall

So.. normally, I would do a big picture, and talk.. but this one is tricky, hang in there! So.. first of all, Arcade today! Yay! So, I have sneaked in a couple more hidden gems you can find in there.. just remember.. Fezzes are cool. Basically I couldn't get to the picture I wanted to do, so I made it for today! Yay! Then.. we have a The Challenge starting today. So.. what is the Challenge? Basically, each month, there's a new theme announced, and designers have one month to come up with an item that fits it, keep in mind, it is only furniture/home/garden stuff. Pretty neat huh? So.. Here are a couple things that you will be able to get today, as well as a reminder.. this wonderful skybox.. it's going to be gone from Collabor88 pretty soon, make sure to grab it before you lose your chance! Now on to the pictures, eh?

Skybox: [Barnesworth Anubis] Paris Loft for Collabor88 (31 land impact)
Rug: {scarlet apple} Wool Rug Brownie (2 land impact)
Designer table/set: !! Follow US !! Factory desk set (26 land impact total)
Chalk boards: Trompe Loeil - Chalkboard Group Gift (1 land impact ea.)
Coffee table: :Cheeky Pea: Ansel Coffee Table (2 land impact)
Couch: Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Couch/Pillows Linen (4 land impact)
Chair: Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Chair/Blanket Linen (3 land impact)
Cupboard: [hate this] mesh - industrial cupboard (3 land impact)
Lamp: .Olive. the Grandma's Treasures - Amazing Fez Lamp (Short) (1 land impact) available starting midnight at the Arcade
Sun Decor: [Piddler's Perch] Rusty Sunburst Wall Sculpure (9 land impact)

Bed: PILOT - Tiffany Bed (17 land impact)
Rug: PILOT - Tiffany Rug (1 land impact)
Bench: PILOT - Tiffany Bench (2 land impact)
Flower tray: PILOT - Lilac Tray (3 land impact)
Night tables: PILOT - Vintage Nightstand [Teal] (1 land impact ea.)
Lamp: floorplan. book stack lamp / blue ombre (4 land impact)
Flowers: {apple fall} Hydrangea Bunch (1 land impact)
Wall Lamp: Kuro - Pipe lamp (grey) (6 land impact)
Vogue Art: {apple fall} Vogue Frame (1 land impact) 
Love Art: .lame - LOVE (Kyle) *Art (1 land impact)
Pencil: .Olive. the Grandma's Treasures - Pencil Bench (6 land impact) available starting midnight at the Arcade

Lamp: Kuro - Pipe lamp (black) (6 land impact)
Entry table: PILOT - Murrow Table (5 land impact)
Bow: PILOT - Sagittarius (1 land impact)
Bench: PILOT - Olsen Chest Bench (8 land impact)
Couch: Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Couch/Pillows Linen (4 land impact)
Chair: Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Chair/Blanket Linen (3 land impact)
Lamp: .Olive. the Grandma's Treasures - Amazing Fez Lamp (Tall) (3 land impact) available starting midnight at the Arcade
Chandelier: floorplan. mason jar chandelier / yellow & white (2 land impact)
Kitchen: [Apple Fall] ONE Kitchen (6 land impact)
Alcohol cart: PILOT - Bridges Bar Cart (7 land impact)
Dinning table: LAQ Decor ~ Dinner Table (Black) (9 land impact total)
Kitchen Art: {what next} Notice Me Memo Board - Kitchen (1 land impact)
Heart Art: floorplan. hanging heart chalkboard. (1 land impact)
Poster with pictures: floorplan. photo bulletin board (3 land impact)