Looking back at Halloween 2020 - some memories ...

 Some memories of Halloween and the amazing decorations around the virtual world we inhabit.

Second Life Halloween Celebration Mix 2020 Part One (Slideshow) Celebrating Halloween in Secondlife - YouTube

Second Life Halloween Celebration Mix 2020 Part Two (Slideshow) Celebrating Halloween in Secondlife - YouTube

Some more memories of Halloween at All Hallows ~ Moochie

Spending some time enjoying the final days at All Hallows at Moochie.

You can see the last  slideshow of my memories I captured of All Hallows here:

Second Life All Hallows at Moochie 2020 (Slideshow) Part 4 - Celebrating Halloween in Secondlife

... now the mist has claimed it for another year ... it was magical, I enjoyed exploring and relaxing and soaking up the fine atmosphere ... until next year ... I'll be looking forward to your return.

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Chilling at Moochie

 I just keep going back to this magical place ... to think that soon it will be veiled by the mist and be no more until next year, so I am going to make the very best of the short time left :)

Another video is also ready with more photos : 

All Hallows at Moochie 2020 ~ Second Life ~ (Slideshow) ~ Part 3

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Spending more spooky chilling time at All Hallows at Moochie ... there is so, so much to explore

On my latest visit there were more nooks and secret wee chill-out snuggle spots I discovered, just about every turn leads to a quaint scene or a rather grand setting ...  sometimes, though, it leads to a wee place where the whispers are getting louder and the mist hides a little tingly something ... a couple of photos here, the rest is in a new slideshow.

All Hallows at Moochie 2020 ~ Second Life ~ (Slideshow) ~ Part 2

There's still time to visit before the spirits claim it back and it disappears in the mists

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Visiting All Hallows 2020 at Moochie

Please visit this magical place, if you can ... so many nooks and crannies, hidden hidey-places, cosy snuggle spots and secret little (and not so little) corners to discover and explore; the photos don't come anywhere close to the magical atmosphere you'll experience when you're actually there, so many awe moments...

More pics in a slideshow:

All Hallows at Moochie 2020 ~ Second Life ~ (Slideshow) ~ Part 1

You'll need more than just the one visit to take it all in ... and soon it will be shrouded in mist to vanish ... it's a must visit.

Stay spooky :) x

Halloween Decs are up ...

Oh my poor, poor Land Impact ... with so many gorgeous Halloween decs on offer I say 'To Hey' with my house furniture and go to town using just about my entire LI allowance :) Yay !

I'll be sleeping on the floor for the month in my 1LI sleeping bag ... but it's all worth it, every single Halloween prim, I welcome you all. x

The night is darkening around me ...'Tis Hallowe'en

" The night is darkening around me - the wild winds coldly blow - but a tyrant spell has bound me and I cannot, cannot go ... "

A frightfully spooky evening very well spent at 'Tis Halloween at LeLoo's World ... take your camera, there are lots of spooky spots and photo opportunities for your photo album ... lovely

Poem excerpt : 'Spellbound' by Emily Bronte

Photos taken at 'Tis Halloween / LeLoo's World

Stay spooky :) x

A day on Deadman's Island ~ Happy start to the spooky season x

 Ahhh ... what better reason to put the old decorating on hold and to be gallivanting around the now ever more mystical SL Universe than the arrival of the enigmatic season of Hallowe'en. So many exciting destinations, so little time ... well, a month, really and I'll probably need that to see it all :) Today I spent some time on the excellently spooky Deadman's Island ... foggy undergrowth, water that seems to be whispering, creatures and ghouls will accompany you past a lone cemetery to a place that time truly forgot, all under the eye of a watchful presence :) ...  here are some pics ... 

Keep spooky ;) xxx

Taking a break on Raisin Island

Sun ~ Sea ~ The end of Summer and a little breather on the marvellous little gem of Raisin Island

Island Reflections ~ The Volcanic Island of Raisin (Slideshow)

I was surprised that such a bijoux island had so, so much to explore and discover; lush vegetation, peaceful retreats and little hide-outs ... here are some pics from my walks ... 

What a great place, I literally forgot time ...:) I'm sure to be back xxx

A Sunset Walk around Bellisseria

A sunset in September, a gorgeous evening and a tranquil neighbourhood ... 

Taking a wee break from the 'messy-mess' of decorating; as exciting as it all is with trying out all the paints, colours, effects and ideas and even though the paint is virtually odour-less ;) ... I needed some air ... I walked for hours and discovered so, so much. I must have taken oodles of pictures, some of my favourites are compiled into a little Slideshow, it shows a few snapshots of the regions of Bellisseria ... but there is so much more to explore and it's worth every bit of shoe leather :)

If you fancy you can watch it here (it's only a couple of minutes long) :

Second Life ~ Sunset Walk around Bellisseria (Part One) ~ (Slideshow)

Re-decorating :)

The re-decorating has begun ...the kitchen and living-room are being addressed as I write this. I somewhat like the colour of the base coat I put on in the kitchen, might just stick to that colour for the moment until I know what my new kitchen will look like. I was surprised that it only took one coat to cover the deep blue it was before ... that's the little luxuries you get when buying high quality paint ;) ... and now that I messed about trying other colours I will have to paint it again ... sigh ... I do like the yellow, though, for the living-room, so maybe the whole exercise wasn't a complete waste :)

I am so not looking forward to tidying this up ...

 ... oh is there a sale in town? *grabs purse and shopping bags*

The Living-Room above and Kitchen below

Everything I needed to re-decorate came from Decor Junction and Anthony's Republic ... it's lovely if everything you need is under one roof (well, two :), saves trailing around town with heeps of shopping bags. ( One of the ladders by Six O'clock, Chair by DRD, Settee by Scarlet Creative )

A 'Welcome' Gift from a friend

 In a welcome break from decorating, my friend just popped by with some Letters from the old place and gave me the most beautiful bouquet of white Lilies and pink Roses as a 'Welcome to your new Home' gift ... they are so very, very pretty, super-fresh and I just know; will last a long time. The smell is amazing ... I can't wait to fill my home with flowers, lots and lots of them ... have a look at this beautiful bouquet:

The details ... just amazing ...

White Lily and Pink Rose Bouquet by CJ Creations (Design with Heart)

Letters by Artisan Fantasy

The Movers have been ...

 Just came back from shopping, pleasantly surprised that the movers had been ... very tidy folks, need to keep them in mind for when I move next (not that I can see another move on the cards in the near-ish future ... well, I can ... but what am I even thinking - haven't even unpacked yet and already pondering of flitting ...)

Anyway, quickly relieving me of my shopping and taking a quick pic ... 

The inside is a neatly stacked as the patio and they have also put my kitchen together ... yikes, I didn't have the heart to say that I changed my mind on this one. But at least I can make a cuppa whilst pondering where on earth I am going to start. 

Especially since I have ordered my Lighting and my new Fireplace and I have this sinking feeling that there is going to be some building work needed to make the Fireplace fit ... it's not going back :)

Right, off I go and rummage through my boxes ... and think ... now where's the G & T ? :) ... oohh ... somebody left a wee pressie there as well. 

xxx

Little walkthrough for you (Picture Slideshow on You Tube) :

Moving Day in Second Life ~ My new home

Moving back into Second Life ... oh I missed you ...

 Finally, after quite some years, I have moved back into the virtual loveliness of Second Life.  Of course, the promise of a shiny new home sped up my decision somewhat ... when I saw the range of new homes on Bellisseria, my heart was firmly set on 'The Shelley', a Victorian dwelling, but I had to go onto a list ... and wait ... and wait some more. An offering of a House-Boat, as lovely as it looked, was rejected, hoping that I did not just let my one chance pass. But no sooner than this fleeting thought passed by, I saw the listing I was waiting for and in a rather un-ladylike mild panic, I pounced!

And here it is on Moving Day.

There is a little Slideshow on my You Tube channel, showing a little of the neighbourhood, the walk approaching the house and a tour through the rooms and garden ... I took the shots on the day I moved in with all the boxes, knick-knacks and bags scattered about and my 80's throwback kitchen, which was cool back then but I really need to re-think this one, why I even brought it with me ... I could have saved the movers a fair bit of bother, it was quite awkward to get through the door ...

Anyway, the stress of moving is fading and my thoughts turn to decorating and gardening and, of course, exploring the neighbourhood ... and spending money ... lots of it! Yay !

xxx

P.s. : Here's a little walkthrough (Picture Slideshow on YouTube) :

Moving Day in Second Life ~ My new home