A View To Live For


Would always prefer a view to live for, than one to die for. You can’t enjoy the things once you are dead, so why do we consider that preferable ?

We have a future to live for that is starting to become more of a reality than just a wish and a dream. The timeline has moved up dramatically, but as always we know it will be worth the panic and insanity now, to be able to love and enjoy it.

Our real life relationship with Troy is moving to a more physically together full time and married version in a month ! Eeeee !!! We had thought it was going to be in November, but life as always has a way of changing plans, so we are getting married in February instead.

What that means for the blog is that we will be taking a break while we get RL sorted and settled, and then we will be back with a new vengeance so keep your eyes out for our return.


FEATURED

The Green Door – Berrie House

ALSO SHOWN

Landscape By Felix – Mesh Rock Wall-Border with Way and River
HISA – Grass – Mixed Greens
Landscapes Unlimited – HIGHLANDS COAST
Skye Studio – Rocky Shore


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Where Is The Cabin ?


This new release from Crowded Houses offers so many options to play with just from the hidden bunker entrance you can see from the picture. The bunker itself is modifiable which makes blending the mesh covering super easy to match with your sim terrain It also works really well as a skybox and fit easily on our 64 x 64 parcel. Our parcel covenant does not allow terraforming above a certain level, which many of you may fun into as an issue. It is easy to use the bunker at ground level if you keep the living levels under water level, which actually would make this an awesome home for those who love the land as well as the water. I chose to take it up to the sky instead, and used prims to extend the ground level in front of the entrance slightly to fill my parcel size. The area above the bunker is large enough for an entire other house if you like, or a gazebo for outdoor entertaining.

I could not give you a teaser of the outside without showing you just what goodies you can fit inside!


As you can see, the interior living area of the bunker is quite modern but that does not mean you can not make it feel as homey as you would if it had windows. The main living area is quite spacious and offers access to two larger rooms on either side of the center botanical garden space. There are also 3 smaller rooms as well as a fully built in modern sleek kitchen. On your way down from the bunkers entrance you will also pass by an armory, a command center as well as a large vault which is fully stocked with gold bars!


SPONSORED EXTERIOR

777 – Old Bill
777 – UTOPIAN

Crowded Homes – Eons Bunker @ ALPHA Event

The Green Door – Brentwood Gazebo

ALSO SHOWN EXTERIOR

Landscape By Felix – Mesh Rock Wall-BASICS

Little Branch – Giant Beech
Little Branch – Lombardy Poplar
Little Branch – Young Chestnut

LOVE Superstore – FALLEN LEAF GRASS
LOVE Superstore – FILLER BUSH

Skye Studio – Rocky Platforms

SW Store – Seamless Autumn Terrain Texture Pack


SPONSORED INTERIOR

Bricolage – Mojo Pillows

Crowded Homes – Eons Bunker @ ALPHA Event

KraftWork – Madrid Collection – Bookshelf
KraftWork – Runner Rugs – Stripes Black

ZAKER – Ginette Pillows

ZAKER – Lola Mirror Double
ZAKER – Lola Panel
ZAKER – Lola Sink Double

ZAKER – Yeti Books & Bowl @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Art @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Branch Vase @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Chair @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Coffee Table (BLACK) @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Console Table (BLACK) @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Drame au desert Statue @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Latte @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Lounger Sofa @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Pillow BLACK @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Pillow ORANGE @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Pouf BLACK @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Right Sofa @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Rug A @ The Grand
ZAKER – Yeti Sofa @ The Grand

What Next – House Plant – Agave (stand)
What Next – House Plant – Eucalyptus (stand)
What Next – Pothos Plant (stand)
What Next – Swiss Cheese Plant (stand)
What Next – Monstera Plant (stand)
What Next – Zebra Plant (stand)


ALSO SHOWN INTERIOR

Apple Fall – Pampas Grass – Feather
DTC- Vegetables In Plot *
Dust Bunny – Hanging Propagation Bottles
HiVid – Smart TV
Mithral – Short Plaster Plant Shelf
Mithral – Wall Bar Plant Display
Moss & Mink – Taka Wall Planters (Pride)
SQUARE – HEXA Moss Wall Panel
Xplicit – Open Shower


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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).


SPONSORED

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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Lake Day



SPONSORED

Dreamland Designs – Boho Hanging Decor
Dreamland Designs – Florence Hanging Flower Pots

Fantasy Illumination – SunFlower Welcome Sign

HISA – Grass – Mixed Greens

Imegica – Samara Rustic Cabin @ Hello Tuesday

PAN – Gold Flame Yard Spinner @ Cosmopolitan
PAN – Hot Pink Flame Yard Spinner @ Cosmopolitan
PAN – Orange and Green Flame Yard Spinner @ Cosmopolitan
PAN – Pink and Purple Flame Yard Spinner @ Cosmopolitan
PAN – Red and Green Flame Yard Spinner @ Cosmopolitan
PAN – Red and Purple Flame Yard Spinner @ Cosmopolitan

ALSO SHOWN

Aphrodite – Family Fun – Camping Deco Bag A
Aphrodite – Family Fun – Camping Deco Tent Bag
Consignment & Kuro – Starboard Hammock – Dark
Consignment – Wall Mounted Front Ends – America RARE
Consignment – Wall Mounted Front Ends – Mono
DaD Design – Oak Tall
dArt – Chief BBQ-Grill v5
FARMHOUSE – Ring Curtains – Buffalo Plaid
FNY Designs – Mile a Minute Vine 2 – White
FNY Designs – Party Hard Ground Decor 1
FNY Designs – Party Hard Ground Decor 2
FNY Designs – Party Hard TableTop Decor FIREWORKS
FNY Designs – Party Hard TableTop Decor Messy Drinks
FNY Designs – Party Hard TableTop Decor Pyramid
FNY Designs – Sea Thrifts – Yellow/Rose
FNY Designs – Wild Violets
High V – dont knock welcome mats
Junk Food – Banjo
Junk Food – Booze, BBQ, & Booty Shakin Sign
Junk Food – Outhouse
Junk Food – Picnic Table Dark
Junk Food – Tackle Box (Red)
Landscaping By Felix – Rock Wall with Way and River
LOVE Superstore – WELCOME SIGN BOARD – LIGHTS – DARK WOOD
Muniick – Vintage Flamingo Stake B
Muniick – Vintage Flamingo Stake C
Muniick – Classic Webstrap Lawn Chair
Muniick – Vintage Coastline RV Awning
PILOT – Fishing Poles
Skye Studio – Rocky Shore Kit
Tartessos Arts – Summertime Float Ring – Type 2
Tartessos Arts – Summertime Float Ring – Type 3
Tartessos Arts – Summertime Float Ring – Type 4


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Dinner On The Beach



SPONSORED

CHEZ MOI – Manana Couch @ Cosmopolitan

Duvet Day – Tropical BBQ @ Cosmopolitan
Duvet Day – Tropical BBQ Bar Stool @ Cosmopolitan
Duvet Day – Tropical BBQ Bar Table @ Cosmopolitan
Duvet Day – Tropical BBQ Bar Table ver 2 @ Cosmopolitan
Duvet Day – Tropical BBQ Plate @ Cosmopolitan
Duvet Day – Tropical BBQ Parasol @ Cosmopolitan

Serenity Style – Beach time BALL @ Cosmopolitan
Serenity Style – Beach time CLOSED PARASOL @ Cosmopolitan
Serenity Style – Beach time HAT @ Cosmopolitan
Serenity Style – Beach time RADIO @ Cosmopolitan
Serenity Style – Beach time SUITCASE @ Cosmopolitan
Serenity Style – Beach time SUN PROTECT LOTION @ Cosmopolitan
Serenity Style – Beach time SURF BOARD @ Cosmopolitan

ALSO SHOWN

Fundati – Beach Cliffs
Fundati – Beach Dunes
Landscapes By Felix – Mesh Secret Tropical Scene
Skye Studio – Sandy Beach
Tm Creations – Tropical Flowers Rocks Arrangement


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Someplace Away From Here



SPONSORED

Scafall – Djerba / Terrace Villa @ Cosmopolitan

SOURCES – WERMAID sand @ Cosmopolitan

Tm Creations – [Sweet Garden and Trunk] ADT Scene @ Cosmopolitan

What Next – Summer Garden Hanging Planter
What Next – Summer Garden Planter
What Next – Wall Hanging Plant

ZAKER – Soleil Cafe (Blue)
ZAKER – Soleil Carafe (Blue)
ZAKER – Soleil Chaise
ZAKER – Soleil Chaise (w/ Oreiller)
ZAKER – Soleil Citrons
ZAKER – Soleil Croissant (Blue)
ZAKER – Soleil Table

ALSO SHOWN

FNY Designs – Italian Vines Winter Fatpack
Fundati – Giant Coconut Palm Tree VI
Fundati – Palmetto Palm II
Landscaping By Felix – Mesh Secret Tropical Scene
Skye Studio – Beach Grass
Soy – Reed Screen [Sudare] Light – Half rolled


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Butterfly Island


The new round of SWANK is open and the theme is Tropical Island Heat. The new Papillon House from Greymoon Designs certainly fits the bill for any tropical home while LouChara has you sitting pretty in the shade provided by the Sail Sun Protection from Sparrows Nest. Head on over to SWANK Event to see what else has a desire to burn through your wallet !


FEATURED

Greymoon Designs – Papillon House @ SWANK Event

LouChara – Coraline Beach Bag @ SWANK Event
LouChara – Coraline Beach Chair No Blanket @ SWANK Event
LouChara – Coraline Beach Chair With Blanket @ SWANK Event
LouChara – Coraline Beach Rug @ SWANK Event

Tm CreationOleander plants in oval clay pot GP054

Sparrows Nest – SAIL SUN PROTECTION @ SWANK Event

ALSO SHOWN

Fundati – Giant Coconut Palm
Skye Studio – Beach Grass
Skye Studio – Sandy Beach Kit


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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 !


FEATURED

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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Love Life


“True, we love life, not because we are used to living, but because we are used to loving. There is always some madness in love, but there is also always some reason in madness.”

― Friedrich Nietzsche


FEATURED

Bloom – Love Pond
Bloom – Octavia Arbor
Lagom – Covered rocks

ALSO SHOWN

Landscaping by Felix – Mesh Rock Wall-Border with Way and River
Fundati – Shrub
Little Branch – Bougainvillea
Little Branch – Young Ginkgo Tree
LOVE – ESSENTIAL GRASS
Skye – Stone Stairs


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