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