Holding On To Summer


There are two major players in the debate on when summer starts and ends. Team astronomical summer vs. team meteorological summer.

Team astronomical calendar insists that the start and end dates of any season are based on the changing position of Earth in relation to the sun, generally regarded as equinoxes and solstices. In the Northern Hemisphere spring ends and summer starts on the June solstice, which occurs every year between June 20 and June 22. Summer ends and autumn starts on the September equinox, which occurs every year between September 21 and 24. In the Southern Hemisphere summer lasts from the December solstice (December 20 to 23) to the March equinox (March 19 to 21).

Team meteorological summer define seasons based on climatic conditions and the annual temperature cycle. Team meteorological summer is a rather scientific team, and prefer to compare these changes based on a more consistent timetable. The length of the astronomical seasons varies between 89 and 93 days while the meteorological calendar is fixed. Winter has 90 days (91 in a leap year). Spring and summer each get 92 days leaving autumn 91 days. This generally translates to the Northern Hemisphere experiencing summer from June 1 – August 31. The Southern Hemisphere would mark summer from December to February.

Most of North America and Europe are team astronomical calendar, while Australia and New Zealand are team meteorological calendar. There are some areas where a third team comes into play which would be the cultural calendar. Traditional Chinese and Celtic calendars place the June solstice in the middle of summer, while the United States culturally considers the summer season to be Memorial Day (last Monday of May) and Labor Day (First Monday of September).


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Bricolage – St. Tropez Sling Chair
Bricolage – St. Tropez Sling Chair V2

CHEZ MOI – Maui Hammock

Dreamland Designs – Tropical Summer Palm Trees
Dreamland Designs – Tropical Summer Palm Trees 2

Erfe Design – Hawaii Bar with Stools

NATURI – Potted Palm Indoor Plant

What Next – Pacifica Appetizer Plate
What Next – Pacifica Chair
What Next – Pacifica Firepit
What Next – Pacifica Hanging Lantern
What Next – Pacifica Ice Chest
What Next – Pacifica Pergola
What Next – Pacifica String Lights
What Next – Pacifica Wine Cooler

ALSO SHOWN

Fundati – Beach Cliffs
Fundati – Beach Dunes
Landscapes Unlimited – TROPICAL PARADISE 1/4 Sim Corner Environment
Pitaya – Cool Beach Umbrella (tilted) – Printed
Pitaya – Cool Cooler Bag – Leaves
Pitaya – Long Runner Rug 01 Plain
Pitaya – Macrame plant hanger – Beige (light leaves)
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bar utensils
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bottles 01
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bottles 02
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bottles 03
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bowl with ice
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Cocktail shaker
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Flower Arrangement
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Fruit Basket
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Glasses 01
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Glasses 02
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Glasses 03
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Glasses 04
Skye – Sandy Beach Kit
Trompe Loeil – Glacier Lake Rock Set @ Collabor88


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Resort Vibes


Have you ever been to one of those all inclusive resort vacation places ? We never have but this scene made us think of all the advertisements we have seen for those type of tropical destinations. They are never something we felt an urge to experience, they seem to be marketed towards young fit people who go on vacation to get drunk and have sex with as many strangers as possible. While there was a time in our lives that our poor choices would have made that the perfect idea of a vacation, we have always been way too body conscious for it to be a realistic choice.


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CHEZ MOI – Eggshell Cozy Nook
CHEZ MOI – Georgian Chair
CHEZ MOI – Georgian Coffee Table

Naturi – Corner Pergola with grape vines
Naturi – Deck latern
Naturi – Fence with Ivy
Naturi – Pelion Deck
Naturi – Pelion Garden Planter
Naturi – Pelion hedge bush
Naturi – Pelion Sectional

Noveny – Yute Banana Palm @ FLF Birthday Bash – Gift

The Home Store – TUSCAN GARDEN – THE LOVERS FOUNTAIN

Why Not ? – Glenmallan BBQ
Why Not ? – Glenmallan BBQ Stool

ZAKER – Villa Pierre
ZAKER – Villa Pierre Pool
ZAKER – Villa Pierre Pool Stairs

ALSO SHOWN

Architect – Cruso Firepit @ FLF Birthday Bash – Gift
CELESTE – Square Pot Aloe – Copper – Bright @ FLF Birthday Bash – Gift
Fetch – Bunched Rug @ FLF Birthday Bash – Gift
Landscaping By Felix – Mesh Tropic Building Set
Simply Shelby – Victorian Copper Wall Fountain
Violation – Lantern @ FLF Birthday Bash – Gift


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Oh What A View



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Dictatorshop – Breeze – Bed
Dictatorshop – Breeze – Nightstand

FNY Designs – Potted Orchid – Pink @ Cosmopolitan

NATURI – Abstract Painting
NATURI – Dania – Console
NATURI – Dania – Dry Plants Set

Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Decor Boxes @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Decor Plate @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Dressing Table @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Decor Plate @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Jewellery Cases @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Lotions @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Makeup @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Makeup Brushes @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Perfumes & Case @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Potted Ficus Belize Plant @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Potted Palm Plant @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Stool @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Table Mirror @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Wall Mirror @ Cosmopolitan
Soul2Soul – Coastal Chic Wardrobe @ Cosmopolitan

What Next – Diamonds Rug (natural)

ALSO SHOWN

Fundati – Beach Dunes
Landscapes Unlimited – TROPICAL PARADISE 1/4 Sim Corner
Soy – Reed Screen [Sudare] Dark – Half rolled


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Shipping Me Home



SPONSORED

Erfe Designs – BiContainer V2.0 @ GROUP GIFT

NATURI – Zen Garden Pool Walls

What Next – Palisades BBQ Grill
What Next – Wall Hanging Plant #1
What Next – Wall Hanging Plant #2
What Next – Wall Hanging Plant #3

ALSO SHOWN

Atelier Burgundy – Garden Paver Circles
FNY Designs – Poppy Field
Your Dreams – Outdoor Shower


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Breakfast At Dawn



SPONSORED

NaturiDriftwood Base
Naturi – Hanging plant 1
Naturi – Hanging plant 2
Naturi – Hanging plant 3

Old Barn Door – Melrose Apartments

What Next – Kitchenette Coffee Maker
What Next – Kitchenette Mixer
What Next – Kitchenette Tea Kettle

ZAKER – Anice Bar Stool
ZAKER – Anice Cabinet A
ZAKER – Anice Cabinet Angle
ZAKER – Anice Cabinet B
ZAKER – Anice Cabinet C
ZAKER – Anice Cabinet Up
ZAKER – Anice Cabinet Up Angle
ZAKER – Anice Fridge
ZAKER – Anice Island
ZAKER – Anice Oven
ZAKER – Anice Sink

ALSO SHOWN

Granola – Cluttered Kitchen Shelf A ~ Light 01
Granola – Cluttered Kitchen Shelf B ~ Light 01
KraftWork – Kitchen Clutter . Can Food Pile 2 (Silver)
KraftWork – Kitchen Clutter . Dinner Plates (Silver)
KraftWork – Fridge Clutter . Asparagus
KraftWork – Fridge Clutter . Cheese Plate
KraftWork – Fridge Clutter . Eggs
KraftWork – Fridge Clutter . Fridge Door Wine Bottles
KraftWork – Kitchen Rails . Books Rack
KraftWork – Kitchen Rails . Dish Rack
KraftWork – Kitchen Rails . Flower Rack EXCLUSIVE
KraftWork – Kitchen Rails . Magnetic Knives Strip
KraftWork – Kitchen Rails . Paper & More Rack
KraftWork – Kitchen Rails . Spices Rack
KraftWork – Kitchen Rails . Tablet Clutter
KraftWork – Kitchen Rails . Veggies Basket
KraftWork – Runner Rugs . Stripes Mix 2
KraftWork – Runner Rugs . Stripes White
KraftWork – Steel Pedal Kitchen Trash Can
Pitaya – Folk kitchenware – Saucepans (yellow)
Second Spaces – Cluttered House – mismatched plastic containers
Second SpacesMessy Bakes – assorted mess 1
Second SpacesMessy Bakes – cracked eggs
Second SpacesMessy Bakes – knocked over
Second Spaces – Mix and Match Bowls
Second Spaces – Preparing for a Feast – casserole dishes
Second Spaces – Well-stocked Pantry – canisters
Second Spaces – Well-stocked Pantry – pots
Your Dreams – Sweet Dream Kitchen – Clutter


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Whale Of A Time


Educational post day !

The phrase ” A whale of a time ” is an idiom. An idiom is a phrase that does not seem to make sense if taken literally. People use these phrases nearly every day in their normal conversations without thinking twice about them. Idioms are often troublesome for non native speakers who may be confused by the combination of words that do not seem to make sense together.

Break a leg, Beat around the bush, Bite the bullet, Speak of the devil. Just a few more examples !


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CHEZ MOI – Palawan Chair @ Cosmopolitan
CHEZ MOI – Palawan Couch @ Cosmopolitan
CHEZ MOI – Palawan Table @ Cosmopolitan
CHEZ MOI – Palawan Table w Decor @ Cosmopolitan

NATURI – Corner Trellis – Green Leaves @ Cosmopolitan/
NATURI – Potted outdoor sword plant @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Tropical Palm plant – Big Pot @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Tropical Palm plant – Small Pot @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Zen Retreat – Gazebo @ Cosmopolitan

SOURCES – WEFOCEAN shower @ Cosmopolitan

Tm Creations – [M32] Tropical Flowers Rocks Arrangement

ALSO SHOWN

Fundati – Beach Cliffs
Fundati – Beach Dunes
Fundati – Little Tropical Palm II
Fundati – Mauritia Palm III
Fundati – New palm tree XI
Fundati – Palmetto Palm I
Fundati – Plant Tropical (exclusive)
Skye Studio – Sandy Beach


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Sweet Dreams


For all those littles who do not dream of cute little bunnies and unicorns, Kitty Kate has you covered with the Moonchild Nursery! Available for Toddleedoo & Lullabeebs as well as a version for Zooby Animesh babies.


FEATURED

Bloom – Quinn Book Cabinet

Kitty Kate – Dream Hanger
Kitty Kate – Hanging Moon
Kitty Kate – Hanging Stars/Moon
Kitty Kate – LB/TDB Moonchild Bed
Kitty Kate – Moonchild Bunny/Cat Swing
Kitty Kate – Moonchild Radiator
Kitty Kate – Star Frames
Kitty Kate – Star Pouffe Deco
Kitty Kate – TDB/ LB Moonchild Chair
Kitty Kate – TDB/LB Moonchild Rug
Kitty Kate – Wall Stars

NATURI – Calathea Indoor plant
NATURI – Marble Plant base
NATURI – Monstera indoor plant
NATURI – Ravenala Indoor plant

Salmagundi – Basilisk 02 – V01
Salmagundi – Gargoyle 02 V1 – BLUE

ALSO SHOWN

Fetch – Szalina Curtain


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Doggy Paddle


One of our favorite memories is learning to swim. Our aunt and uncle would take us to the lake and we would ride on our uncles back out to the big kids dock so we could jump in and he would catch us then hold us up while we doggy paddled back to the dock, until that time he didn’t.

What we had not realized on that final day, was that he had not had to hold us up at all while we swam back. Deciding it was time to let us know we were doing it on our own, when we jumped off the dock into the water, thinking he would be right there when we came up like always, only he wasn’t there ! He had gone back to the dock and was calling to us to swim to him.

At 4 years old, of course we panicked and splashed like our life depended on it, because to us, it did ! Now mind you, the distance between where we jumped and where he was was about 10 feet, if that. This was the late 70’s and we had no floaties or tubes, to us, it was swim or die time, and swim we did. Crying and near out of our mind we swam to where he was and were immediately picked up and sat on the deck.

we sat and then stomped around the deck screaming and calling him the meanest uncle ever. We told him how much we hated him and were never going to the lake ever ever again. He was laughing at us, and trying to tell us that we had been swimming on our own all day, we just never realized it. So he told the other kids it was time to go home, since we were so upset, and they all jumped off the dock and started swimming to shore, leaving us standing there in horror.

Our uncle swam about 10 feet away, telling us to get a move on or we were going to get left behind out on the dock and get very cold. We started crying once again, but we jumped in, and we swam ! We were about halfway back to shore, with our uncle always just a few feet ahead of us, but seemed like miles away to a four year old, when it clicked in our little brain, that we really were doing it ourselves. We were amazed and excited, we were so thrilled that we started laughing, and turned back around to swim back to the dock !

Laughing and following, calling to the other kids that they could come back in too, everyone went back to the dock, and continued to jump, splash and swim for several more hours. It was the 70’s, we swam or we died. We drank out of the hose, we rode in the back of open truck beds, we lived, or we died. Life was different then, and we grew up stronger for it, in some ways. There are other memories that do not have the same fondness, but those are not for this blog.

For today, happy swimming !


FEATURED

JIAN – Splashy Spaniels / Eng Black Adult Wanderer
JIAN – Splashy Spaniels / Eng Black Pup Swimmer

Kitty Kate – Beech/Plain Bassinet

NATURI – Garden Lamp @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Margarita Dispenser @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Zen Garden Pool & Deck @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Zen Garden Pool Coffee Table @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Zen Garden Pool Lounger @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Zen Garden Pool Walls @ Cosmopolitan

Tm Creations – [Hibiscus Plant] Pot Clay GP62 @ The Liaison Collaborative

ALSO SHOWN

MOVEMENT – Delicious mango margarita tray
MOVEMENT – Wire basket w/mangos (DECOR)
MOVEMENT – lemons open
QE Home – Fruit Slice Rug
High V – balloon pup pool floaty


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Bring On The Mojitos


Mojito is a traditional Cuban punch that often consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint. If you are like us and are firmly seated ON the wagon, you can mocktail it up with some sprite, lime slices and mint instead !


FEATURED

DRD – Backyard Dock – Dock @ 40% off Quarterly Discount Area

Dreamland Designs – Marie Hanging Canopy

NATURI – Aegean Breeze ArmChair @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Aegean Breeze Coffee Table @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Agean Breeze foot rest @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Aegean Breeze outdoor rug @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Aegean Breeze Sectional @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Evergreen plant @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Lemonade Glass @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Lemonade Jar @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Olive tree in clay pot v2 @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Aegean Breeze Small Coffee Table @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Wood Tray @ Cosmopolitan

Scarlet Creative – Ninette Artist Loft

Tm Creations – [M33] Tropical Flowers Rocks Arrangement

ALSO SHOWN

Dust Bunny – drying beachware
Fapple- Beach Bag Open
FINCA – Cancun beach bag
FINCA – Cancun towel decor
Fundati – Giant Coconut Palm
Fundati – Lipstick Palm
Fundati – Little Tropical Palm
Fundati – Mauritia Palm
Fundati – Palmetto Palm
Fundati – Plant Tropical
Fundati – Tropical Palm
Hive – flor tassled beach towel
LOVE – BEACH ROCKS BARRIER
Pitaya – Rent a surfboard
Skye – Sandy Beach Pack


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Cake At The Villa


Seeing as the Villa in today’s post is at CAKEDAY Event, we could not resist naming it as such, and now you can get the song stuck in your head today too !




FEATURED

Aphrodite – Floating Bar
Aphrodite – Lighted Summer Couple Palm
Aphrodite – Lighted Summer Couple Triple Palm

CHEZ MOI Georgian Chair
CHEZ MOI Georgian Chair

HISA – Grass – Bright Greens
HISA – Grass – Mixed Greens

NATURI – Indoor / Outdoor garden fountain

Enaitch – Garden Sculpture marble (w lights)

The Home Store – Mesh Pedestal Planter With Plants & Flowers

Why Not – Achnacarry Banana Plant
Why Not – Achnacarry Coffee Modern Table
Why Not – Achnacarry Modern Benched Seat
Why Not – Achnacarry Modern Corner Seat
Why Not – Achnacarry Modern Seat
Why Not – Cocktail Setting
Why Not – Umbrella

ZAKER – Villa Monaco @ Cakeday
ZAKER – Monaco Stone Railling @ Cakeday
ZAKER – Monaco Stone stairs @ Cakeday

ALSO SHOWN

Bad Unicorn – Mega Unicorn Floatie
BALACLAVA – Floating Mattress [Memphis]
BALACLAVA – Swimming Tube [Flower]
Black Sand – Buddha Head Statue
Fundati – New palm tree
Landscapes Unlimited – TROPICAL PARADISE 1/4 Sim Corner Environment
HILTED – Dino Floaty – Orange
Hive – floor tassled beach towel
Mithral – Ficus Umbellata Planter (Pack C)
The Looking Glass – Edge Blenders – Gerberas


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