Christmas Expo 2013 | Holiday of Hope Ball

16 hours left for the Christmas Expo and the Race for the Bells Hunt, so hop over and be immersed in Winter Wonderland.  HURRY!  The sim closes Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 10am SLT!!!!  Taxi please…

Tonight is the 4th Annual Holiday of Hope Ball, a Victorian Dickens formal ball, that benefits The American Cancer Society! The ball is from 4 to 8pm SLT and there will be raffles and door prizes ranging from 100L to 10,000L, with 20+ door prizes.  The entertainment for this evening is a rather nice fellow I recently met, Trader Whiplash & Nuala Maracas.  I’m very excited to attend this year’s ball and have enlisted a few good girlfriends to join me.  Please come out this evening and participated in all the wonderful activites to support The American Cancer Society! Taxi…

I had a hard time trying to figure out what to wear tonight.  I researched and goggled till my fingers fell off.  Charles Dickens was born in England in 1812 and passed in 1870, penning over 15 novels, 5 novellas and hundreds of short stories, including A Christmas Carol and Great Expectations.  The Civil War in American, 1861 to 1865, broke out in Southern and Notheastern United States.  One of my favorite movies, Gone With the Wind, conveys the struggle of the war in the Antebellum South.  It also showcased the lavish crinoline petticoat formal gowns of the elite Southern ladies.  So, my gown this evening is a nod to my inner Southern Belle with a dash of Dickens English Victorian mimicking the popular Bertha Collar (aka off the shoulder lace trim) and large crinoline hoop skirts.  I also fell in LOVE with the Purple Moon Relay for Life vendor special Royal Queen Acid Berry Gown available exclusively at the Christmas Expo2013.  So, if you like my gown selection for this evening hop over and check out Purple Moon’s store at the Christmas Expo!  Taxi…

Other Purple Moon Relay for Life Gowns:

• Marzia Gown in Blue for RFL2013
• Amelia Gown in Green/Toast for RFL2013
• Aquarelle Gown in B&W for RFL2013

My friend Kali Lane has embodied the traditional Victorian Holiday look for the Dickens Ball.

Christmas Expo 2013 | Lounge Around

5 more days for the Christmas Expo 2013 and still tons of shops to check out.  This past Tuesday night was the Victoria’s  Secret Fashion Show which has inspired this blog post today.  I always watch, not because I have a need or desire to walk a runway almost nakies (as Kali say) but because I LOVE the concepts and creativity of the show.  It’s been a while since Glory modeled lingerie but Carrie’s Lingerie Christmas special, available at the Christmas Expo 213 supporting relay for Life, are too cute to not showcase.  Taxi please…

First up something to lounge around the house in while waiting to open presents on Christmas morning, the Carrie’s Lingerie Haley Plaid Holiday.

• Loungewear: Carrie’s Lingerie, RFL Holiday Haley Plaid
• Hair: Clawtooth, Surfer Rosa Strawberry Cream (not part of Christmas Expo 2013)
• Skin: Belleza, Ashley BBB 1 Pale (not part of Christmas Expo 2013)
• Bench: The Strawberry Box, Hamilton Christmas Chaise (Snowed In Hunt, 12/1-21/13)

Next up is the most adorable lingerie set with a skirt option, top hat & cane, Carrie’s Lingerie Cheri Holiday. I love any corset that come with skirt options because A) instant feminine, & B) it hide things (giggles).  What I really love about the Cheri Holiday set is the close resemblance to my favorite Victoria Secret lingerie from Tuesday night show (pic below).  Anytime you can mix a feminine skirts with adorable holiday prints and top hats, you know you are going to have a spicy good time! Hurry up and good get these cute lingerie sets at the Christmas Expo 2013!

• Lingerie: Carrie’s Lingerie, RFL Holiday Cheri (Boots included)
• Hair: Truth, Video Game Ginger (not part of Christmas Expo 2013)
• Skin: Belleza, Ashley BBB 1 Pale (not part of Christmas Expo 2013)
• Fireplace: Bazar, The Night Before Christmas (not part of Christmas Expo 2013)
• Chairs: What Next, {what next} Cubby Armchairs (Past FLF, not part of Christmas Expo 2013)

Christmas Expo 2013 | Winter Wonderland

The great outdoors awaits us as we continue our journey outside to the Winter Wonderland of my Nordic Mountain Retreat, we met some amazing adorable animals and wild life friends.   I’m sure you are going to fall in love with at least one of them, so here’s a taxi The Christmas Expo 2013! Enjoy! 

Feature items available at The Christmas Expo 2013:

• Reindeer: House of Avro, Rideable Rudolph Reindeer
• Pink Coat: DG Designs, Petal Princess Coat
• Necklace: Hearthaven Photography & Creations: Gold Leaf
• Snow Boots: House of Avro, Winter Ankle Boots

Other items:

• Skin: Belleza, Tara Arcade 4 (The Arcade Gatcha 12/2013)
• Hair: Diva, Daisy/Type A Citrine (The Arcade Gatcha)
• Mittens: 8F8, Owl Mittens Polar (The Arcade Gatcha)
• Pose: LISP Bazaar, Mulberry Lantern Pose #1 (The Arcade Gatcha)
• Green Pine Trees (background left): Sleepy Hollow Farms, Winter Pines (Snowed In Hunt, 12/1-21/13)
• Green Redwood Trees (background right): Fi’s Creations, Winter Scenery (Snowed In Hunt)
• Icy Fence Posts: Trident, Rustic Fence (Snowed In Hunt)
• Leggings: Eden, Polka Dots

Feature items available at The Christmas Expo 2013:

• Tree: Christmas Delights Decorations, Pillow Tree
• Reindeer: Kaerri, Elvis the Xmas Deer
• Outfit: Spyralle, Poinsettia Cowl Sweater
• Shoulder Elf: Sweet Revolutions, Handing Drunken Shoulder Elf
• Shoes: Spyralle, Poinsettia Booties
• Pose: NanTra, CocoLoca 5
• Hat & Sunglasses: Elysium, Fur Hat & Malene Shades

Other items:

• Skin: Belleza, Tara Arcade 4
• Hair: Clawtooth, Je t’aime
• Leggings: Izzie’s, Ripped Glam Glitter Leggings

Feature items available at The Christmas Expo 2013:

• Large Gift Boxes: Eternal Dream Poses, Tree of Gifts
• Outfit, Shoes & Make-up: Ever An’ Angel, Turkish Delights Wrap Top & Trouser, Snow Days Knit Skate Boots

Other items:

• Skin: Belleza, Tara Arcade 4
• Hair: Clawtooth, Je t’aime
• Icy Fence Posts: Trident, Rustic Fence (Snowed In Hunt)
• Redwood Trees w/Deer: Fi’s Creations, Winter Scenery (Snowed In Hunt)
• Pine Trees w/Rocks: Sleepy Hollow Farms, Winter Pines (Snowed In Hunt)

Feature items available at The Christmas Expo 2013:

• Large Ornaments Prop: Black Tulip
• Outfit & Shoes: LE, Christmas Bells
• Gold Tree w/Red Balls: DaD Designs, Xmas Tree 2013 Gold
• Red Ball (background left): FantaSea, Bobbing Bauble

Other items:

• Skin: Glam Affair, Gemma/Europa 10D (The Arcade Gatcha)
• Hair: Diva, Daisy/Type A Citrine (The Arcade Gatcha)

Feature items available at The Christmas Expo 2013:

• Sweater Dress: Citrus, RFL Berry Sweater Dress
• Snowman: Potomac Signature Homes, Frosty & Friends
• Boots: LE, Christmas Bells Boots

Other items:

• Skin: Belleza, Ashley BBB 1
• Hair: Brianna, Gingers
• Lamp Post: Bayview Market, Christmas Lamp (Snowed In Hunt)
• Bench: Katink, Skating Pond 1
• Snow: Soul Effects, Wintery Ground Cover (Snowed In Hunt)
• Backdrop: TL Designs, Snow Dome

Feature items available at The Christmas Expo 2013:

• Christmas Tree on Stand: The House of Avro
• Green Tree with Blue Stars (back left): Laudanum Lollipops, Twinkles Christmas Tree
• Playing Teddy Bears & White Tree: DaD Designs, Teddy Bear “I See You”
• Galloping Reindeer: The House of Avro, Rideable Rudolph Reindeer
• Penguin: The House of Avro, Animated Penguin
• Gown & Hat: Blue Moon, Vintage Christmas Gown

• Santa & Reindeer on Roof: StoraxTree Designs (Advent Gift)
• Colorful Trees (2 in doorway): DaD Designs, Xmas Tree (Christmas Expo item)
• Gingerbread Door Branch: BananaN (Christmas Expo item)
• Believe Bench: Wings of Enchantment (Snowed In Hunt)
• House: Dragon Magick Wares Christmas Cottage (Marketplace item)

Christmas Expo 2013 | Winter Lodge Living Room

Continuing on with my Nordic Mountain Retreat I created with items from The Christmas Expo 2013, we move downstairs to the Living Room/Great Room.  The downstairs space is small so utilizing key pieces that serve double functions is key.  Also, the lodges large stained glass windows peek out to the forest and wild animals friends, expanding the visual space.  Next post we venture outside and meet some new friends!  Taxi to The Christmas Expo 2013 please…

Feature items from The Christmas Expo 2013:

• Christmas Tree w/Presents: The House of Avro
• Noel Blocks (on mantle): BananaN
• Snow Globe (on mantle): Black Tuilp
• White Merry Christmas Tree: BananaN
• Christmas Picture: Kaerri

Other items:

• Rug: The Strawberry Box, Hamilton Christmas (Snowed In Hunt, 12/1-21/13)
• Sofa: Pickles, Spirit of Christmas Collection (Marketplace item)
• Sled Table: Eleventh Hour, Dev Sled Table (Four Wall Hunt, 12/1-15/13)
• Fireplace: [ba] Oak Fireplace with Candles {tinted} (POE Hunt, 12/1/13-1/6/14)
• Red Pouffe: Cleo Designs (Snowed In Hunt)
• Cookie Tray (on pouffe): Hunter Resources (Snowed In Hunt)
• Eat Drink & Be Merry Chalkboard: Frogstar, Holiday Chalkboard (Snowed In Hunt)
• Bookcase: Zoe’s Garden, Holiday Bookshelves (Snowed In Hunt)
• Candy Cane Striped Curtains: Mirage, Drapes (Candy Cane Hunt, 11/25-12/25/13)

Christmas Expo 2013 | Cozy Loft

The Christmas Expo 2013 opened on Thursday, December 5, 2013 and I want to highlight some home decor items you can pick up at Expo.  Taxi please…

The holidays are a great time to change up your home decor and play with different styles.  In Real Life, I live in warm Northern California, far far away from the Sierra, and I don’t use cabin or winter lodge style items in my holiday decor.  Every since Black Friday, I’ve gone a little nuts with all the holiday home hunts and events Second Life currently offers.  I’ve been wanting to create a Nordic Lodge style home for awhile now, but haven’t had a good excuse to purchase items for that style.  I found some pieces at the Christmas Expo that spoke to me, and I mixed and matched to create a cozy loft.  My starting point for the loft design was the Marmelade Nordic wall print (red/white tree with bow left, top photo) and the Ispachi Ski Shelf (available from Four Walls hunt).  I hope this glimpse will inspire you to pop over to The Christmas Expo 2013 and get decorating!

Quick Reminder:  Christmas Expo 2013 supports Relay for Life in Second Life and the American Cancer Society.  Each merchant offers at least one vendor item with 100% of the proceeds going to Relay for Life.  Merchant List here, Map here!

Feature items available at The Christmas Expo 2013:

• Wall Decor, Candles, Snowflake Wall Lamp & Presents: Marmelade, Christmas Set
• Cookie Tray (on Bed): Kittycat’s Creations, The Caroling Tray
• Wreath: Eternal Dreams Poses, Caught in a Wreath
• Cabinet & Cookie Stand: Marmelade, Christmas Set (resized)
• Candle Tree: Marmelade, Christmas Set

Other items:

• Bed: Floorplan, Naptime Daybed/Winter (Four Wall Hunt, 12/1-15/13)
• Wood Stove & Bear: StoraxTree (Stockings Were Hung Hunt, 12/1-31/13)
• Ski Shelf: Ispachi, Old Winter Sports Makeshift Shelf (Four Wall Hunt)
• Rug: Spring Designs, Winter/Christmas Rug 15 Textures (Snowed In Hunt, 12/1-21/13)
• Floor Pillows: Pickles, Spirit of Christmas Collection (Marketplace item)
• Christmas Cards Clothesline: Zinner Gallery (Snowed In Hunt)
• Santa Tree Decor: Marmelade, Christmas Tree Decoration (Cookies for Santa Hunt, 12/1-31/13)