More Improvements In My House

Dear Diary:

As I talked about in my previous post, I've been trying to do a few (and relatively inexpensive) updates in my homes in both my lives.  Today I found a really cute coat rack item that fits perfectly by the door.

It's featured in this week's Hello Tuesday and is made by Newchurch.  The hall tree looks great in a hallway or in the foyer.  It's a super bargain as it comes in 4 versions for only 125L. You can add your own items in the bare version or use the added decor one.  It also comes in black with both renditions offered.  The cushion seat has different colour options with many poses available.  I thought it was a great deal.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Top: Decoy Emilia Cami (peach flowers)
Capris: Mutresse Caca pants with HUD

Bench: Newchurch Fiona Hall Tree (

Time To Update My House

Dear Diary:

When I got back from my mini vacation, I decided to do some updating on my house....maybe some new furniture, lighting or a splash of paint.  A quick fix was to change up some of the decorative things I had around my home.  

I found this table top aquarium that was hidden in the back of my junk room.  It was perfect on the coffee table but now I had to fill it.  That called for a trip to the store to find a suitable fish to add. 

I found a perfect little goldfish.

I like to have an aquarium in the house.  Watching the fish swim seems to have a calming effect.  Let's hope I can keep this fish alive!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Sylvia
Hair: Monso my hair Jieun

Blouse: Tetra Mokatana top (mint) (at Collabor88 til Aug 6)
Skirt: Ison Mokatana skirt (white) (at Collabor88 til Aug 6)
Sandals: kokoia Nile
Earrings and necklace: Mandala Milky way (polly white)
Anklet: Avaway Butterfly

Fish in bag: Sugarbun Fish in Bag (orange fish) (at Limit8 til Aug 13)

Aquarium: Table Top Aquarium (bronze)

Furniture: La Galleria

Pose: Niqotine (no longer available)

Time For A Short Vacation

Dear Diary:

Well, I do have some time off and since the weather has been exceptionally warm, I decided I would sit by the pool and work on my tan.  Perhaps read a book or two if I get very ambitious.

See you in a couple of weeks.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Sylvia
Eyebrows: VYC Femme Natural Brows Vol2
Hair: no match NO ACCESS
Hair band: LaGyo Elodie Turbin (St Martin)

Bathing Suit: Rosary Samora Floral (at Vanity Event til July 25th)

Pose: Amitie (at Vanity Event til July 25th)

Remembering Frida Kahlo

Dear Diary:

When I saw this dress, Frida Kahlo immediately came to mind.  Maybe it was because I had just seen an exhibit of her work; or maybe it was because this dress seemed to be her style.  This would be her 111th birthday and I thought it would a good time to credit her with many accomplishments.

Frida had many obstacles to overcome in her short life.  As a child, she had polio and even though she had a slight limp it didn't stop her from moving forward.  She excelled at school and was planning on going to medical school.  However, at 18, she was in a bus accident that gave her many medical problems filled with sever pain for the rest of her life.  While recovering, she took up art. She painted many self portraits, translating her pain and sadness on to canvas.  

Frida married Diego Rivera in 1929 but divorced in 1939 after a very tumultuous relationship. They married again in 1940 and divorced a second time in 1954.  It seemed for many years after she was still referred to as "Diego Rivera's wife" until her art was recognized by its own merit.

Her death at 47 years old came far too young.  Her poignant art brings people from all over to view her exhibitions.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Sylvia
Lashes: SlackGirl Sweet Baby Lashes
Blush: #Adored Summer Lovin'
Lipstick: Zibska Alyssa
Hair: Diva Astralia
Head piece: LaGyo Frida

Dress: Dead Dollz Rosaria (black/red)
Stole:  Meli Imako Evening Wrap (SL Marketplace)
Shoes: Maitreya Gold Antheia (taupe)
Earrings: Mood Fumo (no longer available)
Bangles: Maxi Gossamer Damasc (silver)

Pose in the couch.

Location: Puerto Vallarta Jalisco Mexico

Happy Birthday Canada!

Dear Diary:

Today, July 1st, Canada celebrates its 151st birthday.  I always get my friends together, in both my worlds, to help me observe this holiday.  They don't mind joining me at my home to help with the fireworks and to eat all my food.

From Sam, Chloe, Quincy and myself, Happy Canada Day.  Celebrate it anyway you can.

Good Night for now.

I Have To Pick Up Flowers

Dear Diary:

I'm having friends for dinner and I like to have fresh flowers around the house.  My garden isn't showing a lot of signs of producing a bouquet or two so I had to run out to get some.

Tulips are hard to keep fresh for a long period of time but I'll get home and put them in a vase with some ice cubes and they should be great for tonight.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Sylvia
Lipstick: Alaskametro Lumina

Dress: American Beauty Midi Bodycon (mint floral)(at equal10 til July 10)
Hat: JfL Panama hat v2 Brisa (pale, green band)
Sandals: Pure Poison Fringe (brown)
Bag: Tentacio Tulipe bag (yellow)
Sunglasses: Zoom Milus glasses
Earrings: Finesmith Dew (no longer available)
Anklet: Avaway Butterfly

Pose: Gingerfish Strut

Location: Fibber Magee's Dublin in SL

Old Things Appeal To Me

Dear Diary:

I like vintage items - clothing, furniture, decor - I like it all.  That's why I had to check in at the Vintage Fair where I managed to spend a few Lindens.  

The old fashion swimsuit caught my eye, for a variety of reasons.  I thought the styling was right on for the '20's and it brought to light a picture I have.  My Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather had a picture taken when they were in swimsuits on a beach in 1937  Except for the stripes, it looked exactly like the one I bought at the Fair.

What a great find!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: Iconic Betti (at the Vintage Fair 2018 til Jun 24)
Swimsuit: Entice Baby Face (1920's) (black)(at the Vintage Fair 2018 til Jun 24)


Location: Kanaloa Surf Beach

Happy Father's Day

Dear Diary:

Today we celebrate the men in our lives, whether they be father, grandfather or those who have accepted those positions.  

My Father died several years ago and I miss him to this day.  Give your Dad a big hug so he know you care about him.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Laea
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Hair: Elua Yepa

Dress: Clef de Peau Leila (chartreuse)
Sweater: tram J.l cardigan (lemon)
Shoes: kokola Nile

Cake: MB CreatinZ Strawberry Cake (wearable)(no longer available)

Banner: RW Creations Colour Changing Happy Father's Day Banner (SL Marketplace)

A Fifty Linden Friday Moment

Dear Diary:

Everyone knows how much I like animal prints.  I have pillows, hats, purses, blankets and chair covers.  I also have a lot of animal print clothing so when I saw that Dead Dollz was offering a cute little dress for Fifty Linden Fridays  I just had to fly out and get it.

The store was packed when I got there.  But surprise...beyond surprise...who did I see when I landed was my BFF, Chloe.  I knew Chloe liked animal prints just as much as I did but I didn't expect her to be out shopping so early.

The dress comes with a HUD featuring 4 prints so Chloe and I decided to both wear the dress featuring our favourite animal print.  Of course we had to take a picture for our album.

Now I have to check with Chloe every time I want to wear this dress...just to make sure we're not on the same print.

Good Night for now.

We are both wearing:
Dead Dollz Jungle Fever (for Fifty Linden Fridays)

This Could Be My Favourite Day Of The Year

Dear Diary:

Today is National Donut Day and it couldn't be a better day to celebrate.  I do love to have a nice sweet donut with coffee.  My favourite donut is a chocolate one with chocolate icing.  My mouth is watering as I'm typing.

I persuaded Chloe to come out to a local donut shop with me to look at all the inviting luscious donuts that were just calling our names.  I found the perfect one, all shiny and colourful.  I offered it to her but she seemed a bit skeptical, as if I would take a bite first.  Really!!  Would I??  Of course I would!!

She waited too long.  One bite did it for me.

Good Night for now.

Chloe is wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Bianca
Skin: Amara Beauty Clarissa
Brows: Mila
Lipstick: Tres Beau
Lashes: Slack Girl
Hair: no match NO WHISTLE
Top: neve rae (neutral) (at Uber til Jun 23)
Skirt: neve hannah (bloom) (at Uber til Jun 23)
Earrings: Mandala Tukemomo (silver)
Pose: Posesion bento (gift)

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Amy
Brows: VYC femme Natural Brows Vol2
Lipstick: Glam Affair 
Hair: Argrace kei
Dress: Tres Blah Roma (Romy) (at Collabor88 til Jun 6)
Earrings: Caroline's Large Hoop (gold)
Bracelet: Finesmith Gold Knot (no longer available)
Pose and donut: Kikay



Location: Cafe Freddo Coffee Shop and Donut Shop

Where Are You With Your Towel ?

Dear Diary:

It's that time of year again...May 25th...Towel Day!  Towel Day is in honour of Douglas Adams who wrote "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy".  In this book Adams introduces the towel with this explanation:

A towel, it says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have.  Partly it has great practical value.  You can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, inhaling the heady sea vapours; you can sleep under it beneath the stars which shine so redly on the desert world of Kakrafoon; use it to sail a miniraft down the slow heavy River Moth; wet it for use in hand-to-hand combat; wrap it round your head to ward off noxious fumes or avoid the gaze of the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal (such a min-bogglingly stupid animal, it assumes that if you can't see it, it can't see you - daft as a brush, but very very ravenous); you can wave your towel in emergencies as a distress signal and of course dry yourself off with it if it still seems to be clean enough.

     -  Douglas Adams, The Hitchhikers's Guide to the Galaxy



Every year I try to celebrate Towel Day in my second world, in a different place.  This year I chose a movie theatre where they were showing "Night of the Living Dead".  Too bad it wasn't Adams' movie of his famous book.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin and lipstick:  Amara Beauty Felicia
Mani/Pedi: Zoz Beachy Solids
Hair: Argrace Hana
Towel: Meli Imako Bath Towel (tinted; added logo))  (SL Marketplace)

Popcorn from the theatre.

Location: Paradise Movie Theatre

It's A BBQ Day

Dear Diary:

It's a beautiful day out today, with an expected temperature of 24C; it's a lazy day with not a lot of things to finish; AND it's a holiday!!  What more could you ask for?  It's Victoria Day here in Canada so we all can have a celebration.  For my family and I, it will be a BBQ with lots to eat, and later tonight we'll set off some fireworks.

I'll be standing over a hot BBQ for a long time but it's worth every minute.  Everyone will fill their bellies with food and drinks and then sit back in the dark to watch the fireworks display.

Have a fun filled Victoria Day...tomorrow it will be back to the old grind!!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Amy
Hair: Monso Lena

Top: neve Everyday stripe
Shorts: Ison Kyla lace up shorts (brown) (at Collabor88 til Jun 6)
Earrings: Avenge bamboo earrings
Apron & oven mitts: Persephone's Grove Orange Winter Baker's set (SL Marketplace)

BBQ: Concept BBQ Grill

Pose in grill

A Themed Wedding For The Spring

Dear Diary:

A lot of couples like to have a themed wedding so when I took a run out to The Trunk Show, I decided to look for that type of dress.  I found a lovely one.

The simplicity of the gown signifies the medieval look.  The brocaded skirt is done very well with hints of sparkly threads throughout.   

In medieval times, the bride's dress was usually a jewel colour but I chose white.  The medieval bride usually had an arranged marriage that was forced out of necessity, not love.  She didn't carry a bouquet, although petals would be scattered on the floor and flowers placed around the chapel.  A wedding cake was also not available.  The couple and guests ate a basic wheat bread to celebrate.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Felicia
Lipstick: Modish Celeste
Blush: #adored Summer lovin'
Hair: no match NO JEWEL

Dress: Infinity Juliet (white) (The Trunk Show til May 12)
Earrings: YS Roundie
Ring: Meva Bento Annulary2

Pose: Flash Friendly Poses (no longer available)

April Showers Bring May....Snow??

Dear Diary:

I know!!  Snow is supposed to be done and gone in my part of the world but when I looked at the weather this morning it said "potential" snow shower coming May 1.  At least in my second world I know I can avoid any bad weather I want.  At least I think I can.

I found a great sim to visit so I called up Sam to see if he wanted to explore with me.  He was pumped to go.

Towards late afternoon, we ran into a bit of rain ourselves.  Sam had his umbrella so a few drops didn't hurt us.

I do enjoy a rainy day in the spring.  Everything gets cleaned up and the tulips start to appear.  I'm trying to be positive about the upcoming snow so maybe it just won't happen.  

Good Night for now.

Sam is wearing:
Body: Signature Gianni
Head: LeLutka Andrea
Skin: Clef de Peau
Hair: Argrace Gaku
Jacket: BlankLine Mountain Parka (red)
Pants: BlankLine Colour pants (black)
Sneakers: GB Sneakers (gray)
Glasses: Haysuriza Pilot
Pose (with umbrella) Reel (no longer available)

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Pamela
Hair: Argrace Haruka
Coat with dress: Baiastice Fran (jonquil)
Rain boots: Gos Boutique Wellies (burberry)
Pose: Gingerfish

Location:  Borneo

Earth Day 2018

Dear Diary:

On Earth Day 2018, there is a big campaign to end plastic pollution.  Plastic items are everywhere in our life and have become an easy solution to storage, protection and hygiene.  Plastic is in hundreds of items from baby products to food containers.  And of course, we are often given plastic bags when we go to the grocery store.  But that's starting to come to an end.

More stores are going back to paper bags.  Those certainly don't last for years in landfill sites.  Many grocery stores in my community have offered sturdy cloth bags that can be used and washed.  I like this idea and only wish that it were more widespread.  

Now I would like it if they could find an alternative to the plastic garbage bags.  I do recycle and compost but some things still need to go in the garbage.  

Today is a good day to start refusing to accept plastic and asking for paper.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty (Pamela)
Hair: Argrace Kazuma

Tee: Nerdgasm Apparel Earth Day Women's Classic (SL Marketplace)
Jeans: Pixicat Signe jeans (blue faded)
Sneakers: Gos Boutique Low tops (white)

Grocery bag: Agora Eco grocery bag (SL Marketplace)

Pose: Gingerfish

Location: Dockland's Grocery and Cafe

Wear Your Pyjamas To Work Day

Dear Diary:

Today is one of those quirky holidays that some observe and some can't.  This day is one of them.  It's Wear Your Pyjamas To Work Day.  I guess it depends on your boss or your place of work whether you are observing it or not.

In my case, it would be NO!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Hair: no match NO SURPRISE

Pyjamas: dgd Sarah pyjamas (SL Marketplace)
Mask: ThePropShop Surgical mask (SL Marketplace)
gloves: P&S Mesh hand surgical gloves (SL Marketplace)

Location: Medical Examiner's Office

A Shopping Trip To The Pose Fair

Dear Diary:

I am a total pose freak!!  I seem to collect them by the bushel full.  I spent a lot of money at the Pose Fair but it was totally worth it.  A lot of the poses were intricate and had bento capabilities.  The props were well done with many having poses built in.  

I was disappointed when Exposeur store closed its doors but was very pleased to see them at the Fair.  The door background gacha held many superbly decorated doors with interesting poses attached.  It was fate that I got the blue door since I just bought a blue dress.






Exposeur Malaga door in blue.

Poses 1 to 5 also come in mirrors.

Lots to see out at the Pose Fair.  Fly there before April 30th.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty (Pamela)
Eyeshadow: Arte Spring eyeshadow
Lipstick: Izzie's Spring Colours Lipgloss (FLF)
Nailpolish: Zoz Beachy Solids
Hair: Cake Dakota (no longer available)

Dress: Entice Year without rain (swirly blue)(at The Liaison Collaborative til Apr 26)
Shoes: KC Couture Roma Wedges
Earrings and necklace: je suis sky

Prop: Exposeur Malaga door (blue) (at Pose Fair til Apr 30)

Happy Easter

Dear Diary:

No matter how you celebrate this holy day, let's show kindness and tolerance to everyone in a world that seems to be upside down.

Happy Easter.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Pamela
Eye shadow: YS&YS Push
Lipstick: Imabee (from PowderPack)

Coat (with top): Pixicat Sharp coat (white)
Skirt: LI Treasure of the Old Loft (sunset kiss)(no longer available)
Purse: GOSSIP Needed Structure hand bag 
Hat: JfL Boho chic floppy hat (green)
Earrings: Earthstones

Location: Epiphany Island Cathedral

If Only School Had Been Like This!

Dear Diary:

The Clique event caught my eye.  Not so much on what was offered (although it showcased some awesome items) but for the high school aspect.  I mentioned before I went to a high school that required uniforms but we still had a "clique" that my friend Chloe had been in for a brief time.  I called her up  to come with me to check it out.

Chloe and I have been friends for a life time.  In our first world, we attended the same public school but were only in two grade levels together.  When we hit high school, we were in the same form from Grade 9 to Grade 13.  We became good friends even though we were quite the opposite.  I said to Chloe, "Let's portray ourselves in a picture of how we would have been in a regular high school without uniforms."  She was all for it.  We picked out our own clothes. And this is what we would have looked like.

Chloe was always the classy one.  She loved to have everything coordinated - tee, short skirt, cute shoes - and she always looked "put together".  She spent lots of money on makeup and jewelry and always looked great.  She was and is very smart and would work on her computer for hours (on a clean desk).  I, on the other hand, was pretty sloppy.  I grabbed the first clean thing from the floor and wore it whether it matched or not.  We graduated and became roomies at university.  I'm not sure how we stayed such good friends.  But we have to this day.

It was fun thinking of how WE would be if school had been what WE dreamt of.

Good Night for now.

Chloe is wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Bianca
Skin: Amara Beauty Karissa
Eyes: Mila
Lipstick: Tres Blah lips
Hair: no match NO CLASS
Tee: paper arrow co popped collar (pale peach)(at The Clique til Apr 4)
Skirt: Tetra high jean skirt (blue)
Earrings: Hucci Kaete hoops
Bracelet: Chop Zuey Regina

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin: Amara Beauty Pamela
Eyes: Izzie's Storm eyes
Lipstick: Zibska Alyssa
Hair: BM Bhaio (now only on SL Marketplace)
Sweatshirt: etham Andy Hoodie (green)(at The Clique til Apr 4)
Jeans: Maitreya Zipper Skinny jeans (dirty)
Sneakers: Gos Boutique Low Tops (Urban Camo)
Earrings and Piercing: Mandala Takayama Face and Ear piercing

Desks: Anxiety weirdo school set (at The Clique til Apr 4)

The First Day Of Spring? You're Kidding!

Dear Diary:

I was looking through the Tuesday Sales and spotted this cute sun dress.  "Yes", I thought.  "This is just what I want for the first day of spring."  However, when I looked out my real life window, all I saw were snow banks.  Spring....phooey!  

I can't help but be grumpy.  I took this picture about the same time spring was arriving.  In my part of the world it was -11C...not exactly Springy!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Hair: EMO-tions Hannah
Dress: Indyra Sequoia Summer (Marsala) (Hello Tuesday)
Sandals: Juju draps (pink)
Earrings: Mandala Omochi (pink)

Location: Two Moon Paradise