Morning In The Garden



SPONSORED

Dreamland Designs – Old Cracked Door

Harshlands – Shinto Stone Lantern (Clean) @ SWANK

SYNNERGY TAVIS – Shabby Chic Cottage Backdrop

Tm Creations – [The Lillas] Flowers with rocks Arrang GM62 @ SWANK

What Next – Emma Tulips Bouquet (yellow+orange)
What Next – Mango Ice Pops
What Next – Orange Juice (wood)
What Next – Strawberry Ice Pops

Why Not – Ellary Her Time Snuggle Chair


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Safari Nights


Yesterday’s post gave us some serious tropical vacation vibes, but today’s scene screams safari getaway, or perhaps just a themed room in a kinky hotel. Either way, it looks like a good time !


SPONSORED

Fantasy Illumination – Giraffe Monstera Planter GOLD

JIAN – Leopard Decor / Static – Look R
JIAN – Leopard Decor / Static – Sleep Floor

LouChara – Kamari Bed @ SWANK
LouChara – Kamari Bench @ SWANK
LouChara – Kamari Giraffe @ SWANK
LouChara – Kamari Nightstand @ SWANK
LouChara – Kamari Wall Art @ SWANK

LouChara – Zendeya Chair @ SWANK
LouChara – Zendeya End Table @ SWANK
LouChara – Zendeya Rug @ SWANK
LouChara – Zendeya Sofa @ SWANK
LouChara – Zendeya Vase @ SWANK
LouChara – Zendeya Wall Art @ SWANK

Why Not ? – Calvine Elephant Decor
Why Not ? – Glenearn Giraffe Planters

ZAKER – Villa Pierre

ALSO SHOWN

Dahlia – Liona – Basket W/ Blanket – Cream
Dust Bunny – elephant ear plant
Mura Home – North African Mezze Platter
InsurreKtion – Wabi-Sabi Corner – Wicker Plates


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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.


SPONSORED

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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Let The Light In


As we mentioned a few weeks back, we have not been writing along with our posts because of all the things we have been dealing with in RL, finding words to go with them was mentally draining. We were trying to work through and cope with our grandmother suffering a second stroke, which put her into a very rapid downward spiral. This is the woman that raised us, and was our best friend.

It has been a week today since we promised her we were going to be okay, and that it was safe for her to let go because no one was going to let her fall. She went very shortly after we spoke those words, holding the hand of our Pop, her husband of 46 years. When I say that this past week has been the longest month and the shortest day we have ever known, there really is no way to express it any other way. In some ways this first week without her, has felt like a never ending road of ” Doing the things, not thinking about the things”. Detachment and distraction were our go to tools, we are quite good at using them. It also feels strange to sit here and think that it has been a full week, and wondering how it has been that long already. Most of that comes from the detachment, losing track of time but not losing time.

We survived this week, and we will survive the next one, and the ones after that. We know there are going to be times that really really suck, and we know there are going to be more and more times when we don’t measure how long we have been without her, We will find a new normal, and let more light in than dark.


SPONSORED

LouChara – Sophie Buffet Console
LouChara – Sophie Candles
LouChara – Sophie Chair
LouChara – Sophie Wall Art

Why Not – Kilchrenan Art Work
Why Not – Kilchrenan Book Shelves
Why Not – Kilchrenan Coffee Table
Why Not – Kilchrenan Lamp Table
Why Not – Kilchrenan Long Sideboard
Why Not – Kilchrenan Olive Tree
Why Not – Kilchrenan Rug
Why Not – Kilchrenan Sofa

ALSO SHOWN

Landscapes Unlimited – Off-sim Corner Parcel Environment All-In-One
Nutmeg – Teatime Tray / 2
Trompe Loeil – Seabrook Beach Cottage White


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Pine Lake Cabin



SPONSORED

HISA – Flora wildflower grass – Mixed Greens
HISA – Grass – Mixed Greens
HISA – Pine View Cabin

JIAN – Bear Cub Honey Muncher Group Gift
JIAN – Great Horned Owl Collection – Nesting Tree
JIAN – Great Horned Owl Collection – Placer

The Home Store – LITTLE WAGON PORCH DECOR

Why Not ? – Sunart Gardening Set-Texture Change

ALSO SHOWN

Fapple – Tree in Milk Can
Muniick – Springville Garden Toolbox w/ Garden Tools
Muniick – Springville Soil Bags
Muniick – Upcycled Vintage Sewing Machine Garden Planter w/ Rose
Muniick – Upcycled Wooden Drawer Garden Planter w/ Poppies v2
Nutmeg – Garden Nook Bottle Stand
Trompe Loeil – Daphne Garden Chair
InsurreKtion – Garden Tools – Chair with Pottery
InsurreKtion – Garden Tools – Cluster Shelf
InsurreKtion – Garden Tools – Watering Cans
HEART – Flowering Path
Landscapes Unlimited – SWEETWATER VALLEY Sim Surround
LORE – Stepping Stones


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Garden Of Secrets


Due to a recent rapid decline in a family member’s health, our own personal stress levels have increased. In order to try and maintain our own mental and cardiac health, we sadly had to made the decision to reduce our number of sponsors. This is the first decrease of sponsors we have made since we returned to blogging last August and is a decision we have been putting off longer than we should have, but we love blogging and it is one of our major relaxation activities.

You may notice that our posts are less talky for a while, as it is not always easy to find words every day. Due to the nature of the decline in our family member’s health this is not something they will recover from, we are at the stage of keep them comfortable and try and maintain the level we are at now.


FEATURED

SYNNERGY TAVIS – Fantasy Oasis [360] Backdrop

Useless Addiction – Ivy Fountain – Arch Wall Brown Stone @ SWANK Event
Useless Addiction – Ivy Fountain – Ivy Arch Forest @ SWANK Event
Useless Addiction – Ivy Fountain – Ivy Tree Wall @ SWANK Event
Useless Addiction – Ivy Fountain – Pink Ti Plant @ SWANK Event
Useless Addiction – Ivy Fountain – Pool Brown Stone Rare @ SWANK Event
Useless Addiction – Ivy Fountain – Tall Fern @ SWANK Event

Why Not ? – Kilninian Couples Garden Gazebo @ SWANK Event


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Fathers Day Weekend


Father’s Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, and a number of other countries around the world.

While on Mother’s Day mom gets pampered and gets to have a ‘day off’, in our family when we were growing up Father’s Day was a cookout day, in which the Dad’s were in charge of doing the cooking, since the grill was involved.

Today’s post is dedicated to our one and only Troy, who not only is the most amazing Husband, but the most spectacular Da to 7 two legged children and 3 furbabies, not counting his 4 RL furbabies as well.

Happy Father’s Day !

Love,

Mina, Eoin, Aryn, Pax, Elijah, Ollie, Zander, Shelby, Artie and Cass

Plus Doris, Reuben, Shana and Arthur


FEATURED

Aphrodite – “#1 dad” cookies
Aphrodite – “Elegant daddy” cookies
Aphrodite – American beer bucket
Aphrodite – Chocolate Fathers day cookies platter
Aphrodite – Fathers day cake
Aphrodite – Fresh orange juice dispenser
Aphrodite – Happy Fathers day balloon
Aphrodite – Happy Fathers day balloon bouquet
Aphrodite – Happy Fathers day party set
Aphrodite – Heart balloon Happy Fathers day blue
Aphrodite – Luxury Champagne
Aphrodite – Pizza warmer Assortment
Aphrodite – fathers day sandwiches
Aphrodite – moustache lollies dispenser

HEXtraordinary – Unicorn Splash Pad – White

Noveny – Relaxing Lounger @ Cosmopolitan
Noveny – Round Pool @ Cosmopolitan

The Home Store – BALLOON ARCH – METALLIC – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
The Home Store – BALLOON PILLAR – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
The Home Store – FLOATING BALLOON FATHER’S DAY 2
The Home Store – FLOATING BALLOON FATHER’S DAY 3
The Home Store – LIGHTS CURTAIN – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

What Next – Palisades BBQ Grill
What Next – Jumbo Beach Ball @ ACCESS Group Gift
What Next – Lawn Chair
What Next – Pool Ring

Why Not ? – Adventure Playground

ALSO SHOWN

babybop – Tropical Rainbow Playtime Swing
babybop – Mini Coupe – Red Retro Coupe
BALACLAVA – Cooler for Picnic
DaD – Weeping Willow Mature
Junk Food – Cookout Plate (White)
Junk Food – Fishing Cooler (Red)
Junk Food – Kid Picnic Table
LOVE – ESSENTIAL GRASS


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Private Gardener


As most of us have heard, we recently lost another amazing talent on May 24th with the passing of Tina Turner. In tribute to her life, we bring flowers, and a Potters Cottage, with our very own Private Gardner.

I’m your private gardener, a gardener for money
I’ll plant what you want me to do
I’m your private gardener, a gardener for money
And any old potting soil will do


FEATURED

HISA – Potter’s Cottage

InsurreKtion – Garden Tools – Barn Door
InsurreKtion – Garden Tools – Big Tools Hanger
InsurreKtion – Garden Tools – Chair with Pottery
InsurreKtion – Garden Tools – Cluster Shelf
InsurreKtion – Garden Tools – Small Tools Hanger
InsurreKtion – Garden Tools – Watering Cans

Why Not – Achnacraig Wall Planters
Why Not – Airntully Flower Planter
Why Not – Dunvegan Rustic Garden Set Picket Planter
Why Not – Dunvegan Rustic Garden Set Rustic Bath Planter
Why Not – Dunvegan Rustic Garden Set Tub Planters
Why Not – Glenfarg Faucet Wall Planter
Why Not – Kincraig Wheelbarrow Planter
Why Not – Kincraig Wine Box Planters
Why Not – Red Rose Tub Planter
Why Not – White Rose Tub Planter

ALSO SHOWN

Landscape By Felix – Mesh Forest Dream House Scene
Landscape By Felix – Mesh Rock Wall-Border with Way and River Seasons


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Prime Real Estate


The first thing that Troy said when seeing this setup was “Can we live there for reals ?” We have to admit, we would love to be able to living in an old victorian house on the coast with a lighthouse view, we would also love the money required to live there too.


FEATURED

GOOSE – Zoria Chapel Shed

HISA – Grass – Grass Greens

Lagom – Wall laundry line [ Cutesy ]

The Green Door – Burlington House

Why Not – Hanging Flower Basket

ALSO SHOWN

inVerse Boudoir – Romantic Lighthouse
Landscapes Unlimited – HIGHLANDS COAST
Little Branch – Giant Beech Tree
ReKa / Nutmeg – Rustic Bench / Group Gift
Skye – Rocky Shore
Sways – [Vinca] Hedge – Gentle
The Looking Glass – Edge Blenders – Gerberas


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Sprite vs 7-Up


Yesterday we shared the recipe for a nice Mojito mocktail using sprite or your favorite lemon-lime soda. Sprite vs 7-up is a long standing competition, and for us, Sprite has always won.


FEATURED

Bloom – Costard Hall bench

CHEZ MOI Memories Decor – Lime

Dreamland Designs – Ashby Round Couch Metal Table
Dreamland Designs – Marie Antique Books
Dreamland Designs – Marie Armoire
Dreamland Designs – Marie Cozy Armchair
Dreamland Designs – Marie House Plant
Dreamland Designs – Marie Metal Table
Dreamland Designs – Marie Round Rug
Dreamland Designs – Metal Farmhouse Planter

InsurreKtion – If live gives you lemons Set – Auxiliary table
InsurreKtion – If live gives you lemons Set – Frame #1
InsurreKtion – If live gives you lemons Set – Frame #2
InsurreKtion – If live gives you lemons Set – Frame #3
InsurreKtion – If live gives you lemons Set – Garland
InsurreKtion – If live gives you lemons Set – Laundry Cart
InsurreKtion – If live gives you lemons Set – Mantel
InsurreKtion – If live gives you lemons Set – Wood Holder
InsurreKtion – Spring Patio Set – Lemon Mousses

Why Not – Airntully Potted Lemon Tree

ZAKER – Chiara Lemon Bowl

ALSO SHOWN

Dust Bunny – fresh fruit stand . lemons
Idonas – Lemon Tree Stand
Merak – Basket with Limes
Merak – Tasty Lemonade Decor
Pitaya – Lemonade Stand – Fruit bowl
Pitaya – Lemonade Stand – Juice Bottle (lemon)
Trompe Loeil – Surfboard Decor (Corner)
Your Dreams – Lattissima Coffee Bar – Old lemon frame


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