It’s Never Quite As It Seems

There is a strange magic in the air; I sensed it not long ago, shifting and turning about as it changes directions. Before the new moon, my energies were high, my hopes great. Like the sea, the tidal changes keep me off balance but one thing is for certain. I will never quit dreaming and feeling the magic with every change. Change, that thing we all detest because it brings the strange, the unknown, the chaos, and often the painful. Yet, with each change, no matter dark or light, there is beauty.

So as we embrace the coming of summer, shedding the dregs of a cold winter, remember to take with you winter’s bittersweetness. Without the dark, there is no light.  Take the darkness, mold it and shape it as you dream, using it to fuel your passions for the coming seasons and your dreams.

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Less than a day left of the Cart Sale and I’m still finding gems to pick up. Today I am wearing some cute earrings from Poème that are mandalas and come in a range of colors to choose from. Pair them with your favorite bohemian look or some jeans and t-shirt for a little extra charm.

On my back you can see a new tattoo I found from InnerJoy Love Designs called Henna. It’s a beautifully done tattoo that comes with Omega appliers with the option of light or dark depending on how new you want it to look. Classic tattoo layers are also included. For 10L, this is a real steal. I also picked up more nail polish from De’Fient Unicorn. This set is for Maitreya Lara nails only and has a hud with fIve color options for both hands and feet.

For the guys, there’s some nice casual clothing to snatch up. My friend is wearing the shirt from the Faded Denim Weekend set by Dark Water Designs.This set comes with two versions of the shirt, with or without the undershirt, in TMP, 3 fitted mesh, and 3 standard mesh sizes. Shorts come in four mesh sizes. Overall fit was good and the set is set up for mixing and matching with other clothing.

Lastly I am sharing a newer release from Dictatorshop that is currently at ROMP. The Contempo bed is loaded with all of your favorite animations and matching leathers to go with the Contempo line. There are three different options for sale; PG, Adult Vanilla, and Adult Kink. PG version has only the cuddles and snuggles, no adult animations. Adult Vanilla adds the fun animations but none of the bondage related ones. Adult Kink has everything; cuddles, massages, vanilla adult animations, MaleDom and FemDom animations, and the new threesome menu that was requested. While the beds are at ROMP, they are 20% off until they move into the mainstore after May 26th.

Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: Doe – #5 Beauty Rest – Indecisive RARE ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Top: Blueberry – Catrine ~ by Blueberryxx Resident

Skirt: Blueberry – Catrine ~ by Blueberryxx Resident

Shoes: Pure Poison – Tikvah Sandals ~ by Shaleene Kenin

Earrings: {Poeme} – Mandala Dangle Earrings (Blue) ~ by Elysiane Sapphire @ Cart Sale May 2018

Tattoo: InnerJoy Love Designs – Henna Neck Tattoo ~ by Menamia Resident @ Cart Sale May 2018

Nails: De’Fient Unicorn – DU Lilac’s Polish ~ by LeluTank Resident @ Cart Sale May 2018

Choker: [Atomic] – Celestial Choker ~ by Ivy Graves @ Collabor88 May 2018

Hand Jewels: Kibitz – Sandra hand jewelry – silver ~ by Kathya Szczepanski

Bracelet: e.marie – Friendship Bracelet – Sterling ~ by Emilianamarie Resident

My Body Details

~ His Look ~

Shirt: Dark Water Designs – Faded Denim Weekend Set ~ by Shadowed Luik @ Cart Sale May 2018

Jeans: [Deadwool] – Broberry jeans – washed peacock ~ by Masa Plympton

Shoes: Razor/// – Player Kicks – Black ~ by Kehl Razor

~ Decor & Furniture ~

Bed: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Contempo Bed ADULT KINK ~ by Dictatorshop Resident @ ROMP

Skybox: tarte. – brooklyn skybox ~ by Alixxbella Resident

Wall Frame: C L A Vv. – Sparkling Stars Poster (gacha) ~ Thepierrot Resident

Stool: DYNASTY – #5 Tranquility Set – Jade Stool (gacha) ~ Kiddreamz Resident

Rainbow Ribbons: floorplan. – ribbon curtain ~ by Tegan Serin @ Collabor88 May 2018

Table: Plastik – :[P]:- Lazerluna Table (gacha) ~ by Aikea Rieko

Window Curtains: +Half-Deer+ – Macrame Wall Decor – Fuschia ~ by Halogen Magic @ Collabor88 May 2018

Dream Catcher: Plastik – :[P]:- Dreamymoon Catcher ~ by Aikea Rieko

Links — >Cart Sale, Dictatorshop, ROMP, Blueberry

Just Start Loving Me

It’s been over a week since Valentine’s day. But there’s still plenty of fluff and hearts floating around the grid you wouldn’t think the day of love had passed. If you’re looking for some new furniture that has a romantic touch, there’s a few pieces from Dictatorshop that are purrfect year-round. Have a looksy at some of my new bedroom additions. You’re sure to find something you can’t live without.

For the centerpiece of your or your loved one’s bedroom, Dictatorshop has a romantic bed at Cosmopolitan at 20% off full price through February 24th. This bed only comes in the Adult version but there are plenty of PG animations to use if that’s not your style. The stool that came in this February’s Bound Box matches the main texture of the bed. Edit: The stool’s textures can be changed between a variety of love and floral themed textures and the bed has some nice soft colors to choose from that have a spring feel. It is an adult bed, but there’s menus for singles, couples cuddles and kisses, and massage as well.

On sale at the mainstore is a fabulous addition to the Chesterfield set, the Chesterfield Ladies’ Chaise. This piece is perfect for lounging in your bedroom with a book, relaxing, or snuggling up with your fella. My favorite part of this set is that there are bento animations that are just so adorable and too perfect for words. If you love being cute and flirty or love taking photos with your love, there are lots of nice poses to choose from. Like the other pieces in the set, you can change the texture of the leather and metals through the hud in the back.

Another gem that was inspired by all of the romantic ideas of Valentine’s day was the Lip Chairs and Thrones. Choose either the PG version of the sofa or the adult version with all of the throne options in the Dicatorshop line.  Both sets include the choice of either regular lips or a mustache lips sofa. Animations included are single sits, cuddles, and dances for the PG sofa.

Whether you love Valentine’s day or just love romantic style furniture, there’s a lot to pick from this month at Dictatorshop that suits every hopeless romantic. On a special note, Dictatorshop is holding a short sale this weekend. Get 40% off giftcards through February 26th. Also be sure to fill out the survey here to let Dee know what you would love to see her make to add to your home!

Credits

~My Look ~

Hair: 5.Doe – Mary (solid) – Indecisive RARE ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Top: .Atomic. – Devotion Sweater – V-Day Exclusive ~ by Ivy Graves

Pants: Blueberry – Sammy Jeans – Fatpack ~ by Blueberryxx Resident

Lingerie: Scandalize. – VDAY GIFT! ~ by Yanikka Resident

Shoes: Blueberry – Sammy Boots ~ by Blueberryxx Resident

My Body Details

~ Furniture ~

Bed: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Valentine Heart Bed M/F ADULT ~ by Dictatorshop Resident @ Cosmopolitan

Stool: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Boudoir Stool – Adult OMNI Version ~ by Dictatorshop Resident @ Bound Box

Chaise: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Chesterfield Ladies Chaise PG ~ by Dictatorshop Resident

Lips: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Lip Chair PG Version ~ by Dictatorshop Resident

Table: +Half-Deer+ Princess Heart Table [FATPACK] ~ by Halogen Magic

Side Tables: {what next} – Amelie Chest of Drawers ~ by Winter Thorn

Skybox: tarte. – primrose skybox ~ by Alixxbella Resident

~ Extras ~

Neon Signs: floorplan. – neon butt ~ by Tegan Serin ♦ [Kres] – Naughty Neon – Fuck Me ~ by KrescendoStore ♦ floorplan. – neon xoxo ~ by Tegan Serin

Circle Sign: Refuge – Valentine 2018 Love Frame ~ by Refugestore Resident @ Shop Your Heart Out

Rug: The Loft – Soft & Subtle [Arcade] – Flouncy Rug ~ by Colleen Desmoulins

Books: +Half-Deer+ – Book Clutter [Set of 3 Colors] ~ by Halogen Magic

Curtains: tarte. – gazebo curtains ~ by Alixxbella Resident

Shelves: +Half-Deer+ – Chroma Glass Shelves [FATPACK] ~ by Halogen Magic

Eiffel: Boudoir – Paper Silhouette Eiffel ~ by Precious Restless @ Shop Your Heart Out (gacha)

Candle: The Loft – Soft & Subtle [Arcade] – Tiered Candle ~ by Colleen Desmoulins

Make-up: FetchxVeechi – Makeup Clutter RARE ~ by Distorteddreams Resident

Room Clutter: +Half-Deer+ – Lingerie Clutter [Red Set] ~ by Halogen Magic ♦ +Half-Deer+ – Lazypuff Bunny – Fierce Foxy ~ by Halogen Magic ♦ +Half-Deer+ – Beep – Pandapuff ~ by Halogen Magic ♦ Aisling & Voluptas Virtuals – 16/.a. DIY Love Potion – Alchemy of Love – RARE ~ by Druunah Esharham ♦ +Half-Deer+ – Merkitty – Watcha Doin’ (Aqua) ~ by Halogen Magic ♦ +Half-Deer+ – First Class Kitty – Shopaholics – Snow RARE ~ by Halogen Magic

Links — > Dictatorshop, Cosmopolitan, Blueberry, Shop Your Heart Out, Bound Box

Some Kind of Madness is Swallowing Me Whole

I apologize for my absence! A combination of real life and a bit of a down mood has kept me from posting this when I originally received the items that are featured today. Read on for what’s been floating through my mind.

We all know that there are many things that drive us crazy. Rude customers or co-workers at work. Too slow drivers or traffic on our daily commutes. Finding presents left by the dog or cat for the 100th time on the carpet. Even something simple as the sound some people make when eating can set a person’s teeth on edge. But there are very few things, in my opinion at least, that can drive us to true madness. One of those things… is love.

For very few people, the search seems easy, almost like an arrow just pointing them in the right direction. But for most people, the search is rough, almost brutal at times. We look for signs to say, “Hey, turn here, open this door” or “Turn back now, wrong turn” to show us where we are supposed to be headed and with who. And if that wasn’t enough, our search can be for many different types of love. Even if we prefer to be alone, most of us seek companionship of some kind whether with family, friendship, a lover or a pet. The search for love, that special kind of love that comes from another person we want to spend the rest of our lives with…that love can bring us to a madness like no other.

I may be a bit of a hopeless romantic. I know it’s in everything I do, everything I say. As I’ve embarked on my quest for love, I’ve hit a few potholes, skinned my knees a few times, and leaped off a cliff without really being sure of what was at the bottom of the water. Love truly can be blind and that is usually what causes most of the hardship we end up experiencing when things go wrong. As Sigmund Freud said, “We are never so defenseless against suffering as when we love.” First love is always so innocent…nothing quite like it and the heartbreak we face when we realize the other person is not 100% perfect and not a good fit feels earth shattering for some.

Well… Freud also said, “One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.” Although we lament all the hardship our hearts endure, they are strong and able to go through a lot of rough handling. It sucks, but eventually you get better at finding the right turns and all that hard work is worth it; the pain of the past lingers but not so strongly that you’re unable to find happiness again…

My main point? It’s a lot of what I’ve been talking about already. Don’t give up. Keep trudging along the rough paths, scraping your knees, and taking a tumble or two; just remember to pick yourself up and continue to move forward. Find your love whether that is a person, a cat or dog, or a group of friends who have your back. Don’t let madness swallow you.

Today I am sharing the Chesterfield Sofa, Chair and Stool. Both were at the Home Show 2017 but due to my mood and RL I was late to blog them. They are now at the mainstore and on Marketplace along with matching Bondage Benches. Personally, I love this set even more than the Contempo set that I have blogged about earlier this year. I think this is probably due to the detailing of the back cushions. Nonetheless, this set brings you all of your favorite smooth poses in the adult versions of each piece or the PG versions you can purchase if you don’t want the racy aspects.

Animations included in these pieces are as usual, superbly smooth and plentiful. Both leather and metals can be changed via the logo on the back of each piece and you can change the security of the menus as well. Poses are easy to adjust and swap for all your naughty needs. Dictatorshop has once again created sophisticated and elegant furniture that anyone would be happy to have in their home.

Until next time lovelies! 🙂

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Credits

~ My Look ~

Hair: Doe – Brenda – Gingers ~ by Helyanwe Vindaloo

Pantsuit: ISON – baroque jumpsuit (purple) ~ by Harry Hyx

Bracelet: e.marie – // RIGHT Friendship Bracelet – Sterling ~ by Emilianamarie Resident

Rings: Kibitz – Summer love rings – maitreya – gold ~ by Kathya Szczepanski

Shoes: #EMPIRE – Pelargonium ~ by Queenshop Resident

My Body Details

~ Furniture & Decor ~

House: Scarlet Creative – Huntsman Manor ~ by Charlotte Bartlett

Sofa: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Chesterfield Adult Sofa [C/M/NT] ~ by Dictatorshop Resident

Chairs: Dicatorshop – [Ds] Chesterfield Adult Chair [C/M/NT] ~ by Dictatorshop Resident

Stool: Dictatorshop – [Ds] Chesterfield OMNI Bondage Stool [C/M/NT] ~ by Dictatorshop Resident

Rug: Wood Works Furniture – Sheffield Red/Gold Rug ~ by Landru Mccallen

Curtains: MG – H&G – Silk Pool Curtains ~ by Maxi Gossamer

Bookcases: {what next} – Amelie Bookcase ~ by Winter Thorn (I modded color)

Books: SAYO – Stationed in Soho Gacha – Book Set – COMMON ~ by Kaysha Piers

End Tables: {what next} – Amelie Tables – Set of 3 ~ by Winter Thorn (I modded color)

Knick Knack: pr!tty – .tree {starfield projector} ~ by Karla Marama

Lamp: erratic – 07.erratic / lsm – table lamp – beige ~ by Erratic Rain

Lantern: Anachron – Andon Lantern – Seimei Kikyou ~ by Nix Marabana

Cat: +Half-Deer+ – Cozy Cat (if I fits, I sits) – Black Patch ~ by Halogen Magic

Tapestry: Rowanwood – {RW} Maghnus Collection Wall Hanging ~ by Searlait Nitschke

Stove: {what next} – Hanne Woodburning Stove Set – Iron ~ by Winter Thorn

Logs: {what next} – Pallet Log Box (VIP Group Gift) ~ by Winter Thorn

Desk: .aisling. – Bric-a-Brac Desk -Desk- ~ by Druunah Esharham

Desk Light: tarte. – desk light ~ by Alixxbella Resident

Chair: Trompe Loeil – Voliere Chair Copper + Bird ~ by Cory Edo

Links — > Dictatorshop

I’ve Been An Awfully Good Girl…

Hi everyone! I know things have been pretty quiet around here lately. I had a very bad cold for over a week then have been running around to doctor appointments and juggling multiple school projects. But I am back! And just in time for all the holiday buzz. This post is just the start of a few because I am happy to announce I will be blogging for the Cart Sale at the Wash again which runs from December 14^th 2016 through January 4, 2017. So without further ado, let’s see what treats we have to play with until the Wash opens, shall we?

To start things off, I’d like to talk about this lovely throne I’m sitting on with my handsome friend. Dictatorshop created this beautifully detailed Dragon Throne with the same animations as the popular Oak Leaf Throne. If you look closely, you can see the delicate Celtic knotwork carved into the wood along with the dragon heads and clawed feet of the throne’s front legs. While this may not exactly suit the typical household décor theme, it would be excellent for roleplay sims or an older styled home. I personally love Celtic designs and dragons and have an eclectic style in my home. Included animations are Solosits, Cuddles, Kisses, Dances, and adult animations under the MaleDom and FemDom menus. Smooth and easy to adjust via the Adjust button in the menu, these animations will delight anyone who wants to feel royal.

Feel like dressing up and looking festive? Mishmash Fusion has just what the ladies need with one of their newest releases, Feeling Elvish. Shiny and soft like satin, this dress will have you dancing and singing Christmas carols in no time with all the options. It comes with five standard sizes and fitted mesh models for Maitreya Lara, Slink Physique, and Slink Hourglass. The included Hud allows you to pick between 8 color options for the top, top frill, bottom, bottom extra frill, belt, and 4 metal options for the belt buckle. Not quite happy with these choices? Use the color picker on the Hud to tint it to your heart’s content!

My shoes are also from Mishmash Fusion and are customizable just like the dress. Rockin Around Socks and Heels have several options on the Hud; 8 holiday print options for the sock, 4 color options for the sock bow, shoe, and shoe leather. These lovely kicks are available in Maitreya Lara, Slink Physique & Hourglass, Belleza Venus, Isis, & Freya, and Tonic Fine & Curvy mesh sizes. Both these shoes and the Feeling Elvish dress are in the Mishmash Fusion mainstore now, so go swipe them and be the smexiest elf at all your holiday parties.

There’s so many events going on right now, I don’t have room to gush over everything but I have linked items that are at shopping events going on right now. Will bring me fabulous finds soon!

 

~My Outfit~

Hair 1: Magika – [01] Gone ~ by Sabina Gully

Hair 2 (seen with just earrings): /Wasabi Pills/ – Valentina Mesh Hair – Reds Pack ~ by MissAllSunday Lemon

Earrings: [The Plastik] – :[P]:- Tathem Earrings:// Christmas Blend! ❤ ~ by Aikea Rieko @The Chapter Four

Dress: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Feeling Elvish Dress w/HUD ~ by Mystical Edenflower

Shoes: Mishmash Fusion – ~*MF*~ Rockin Around Socks and Heels ~ by Mystical Edenflower

Choker: #Foxy – Bowie Choker GIFT ~ by Liza Broono @The Chapter Four

My Body Details

~Furniture/Décor~

Chair: [Ds] – Dragon Throne 1.0 by Dictatorshop PKG [C/M/NT] ~ by Dictatorshop Resident

Tree: Botanical – Green Douglas Fir Christmas Tree ~ by Kriss Lehmann @Tannenbaum 2015, New models available at Tannenbaum 2016

Lights: [ free bird ] – Wireframe Light Up Tree – Pink ~ by Cortez Brandriss @The Chapter Four

House: Scarlet Creative Myrtle Rezzer Larger Size 0.2 ~ by Charlotte Bartlett @Luxe Box October 2016

Wreath: JIAN ’15 Holiday Decor :: Wreaths & Garland by ~ by Kalia Firelyte

Panda: MishMish – Red Panda – Stance 2 (rez me) by ~ by Aime Takaaki @Luxe Box September

Sled: tarte. crate sled – ivory ~ by Alixxbella Resident @Tannenbaum

Links — > Mishmash Fusion, Dictatorshop, The Chapter Four, Tannenbaum, Luxe Box SL