As regular readers will know I’ve been in love with and lived in my BARNESWORTH ANUBIS ‘NYC Apartment’ skybox for an incredibly long time. I’ve virtually resided in it for a good few years; it was ‘Mi Casa’, and whenever I logged in-world I was immediately familiar with my surroundings, I felt comfortable with the layout and I felt no need to change. Until I saw the TARTE ‘Primrose Skybox’ at January’s COLLABOR88. As soon as I saw it I was compelled to have it, and have it I did with gusto! I don’t really know why it spoke to me, but I had been considering a change for a while and this was the kick-up-the-butt that I needed. I’ve always enjoyed TARTE’s work, and this ‘Primrose Skybox’ is no exception. It’s a simple design, just four large rooms with excellent texture in each, with one of the main rooms featuring a rather splendid 3D design on the ceiling. It was fancy but had a worn look to it, and I knew it would make a great residence.
So, yeah, I moved all my belongings from one skybox into the other. It felt a bit strange if I’m honest, and I was a bit sad, daft as it sounds. But it gave me the opportunity to have a tidy up and remove some elements that I wasn’t keen on in my existing abode and empowered me to add more to my surroundings too. I’ve added tons of plants for a start, and a few new pets courtesy of JIAN’s ever extensive range of creations. I’ve even gone a bit pink! Pink is a colour I struggle with immensely, although I’m starting to be able to cope with it a little more as I’m getting older, and this new home gave me the opportunity to completely revamp my bedroom, using Gacha wins from NOMI.
My living room and kitchen are pretty much the same, as I’m pretty content with them and have a severe lack of imagination when it comes to revamping their layouts, so I just lifted them from my old place and added them, nae bother. Of course, there are cats everywhere, and cat-related themes festoon the place, but what else would you expect from me? As virtual homes go I am really chuffed with it; I feel settled and I’ve always considered my skybox residence as my sanctuary. Just logging in and virtually slobbing out fills me with a lot of happiness, which is what it’s all about really, isn’t it?
If I had to make some changes to the skybox I would have liked a texture change option for the floors and walls; although the textures used are lovely it would have been nice to have a few decorating choices. I would also have liked an extra room to make into a dedicated bathroom too; I know these are things that some people do themselves but I’m not a creator and I’m not confident doing that kind of alteration myself. But all things considered, these are just minor quibbles; this place feels like home already and I am loving filling it with my junk and look forward to many happy hours spent here.
Category: Events
SOTW: As Samhain passes..
.. it’s time for SEASON OF THE WITCH to come to a close. It’s been a phenomenal event and I’ve enjoyed everything about it, from the Witchy aesthetic at the HQ and the sim itself, to the wares that could be purchased. I’m really pleased that the team behind this event have elected to do another one next year, ‘The April Witch’, because I think it’s really bridged a gap enabling us Pagan-inclined folk to purchase quality Witchy wares for our abodes and ourselves.
If you’ve missed anything be sure to save the link to the Seraphim review page, that way you can locate the names of the designers and visit their in-world stores once the show has closed.
Here’s a final look using items from the event, and I’m sure you’ll spot many others on this page in the weeks and months to come!
KITTY WEARS:
SKIN: AMARA BEAUTY ‘Megan’ (Worn on CATWA ‘Kimberly’ mesh head and MAITREYA ‘Lara’ mesh body)
HAIR: ENTWINED ‘Kira’ Hair (Dark Roots) FAMESHED
EYES: CATWA MESH EYES featuring IZZIE’S ‘Tokyo Lights’ applier
EARS: SWALLOW ‘Pixie’ ears
TATTOO: IVORY & ROSE ‘Moth and Moon’ tattoo (faded) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
MANICURE: Taken from Maitreya body HUD
CAMISOLE & CARDIGAN COMBO: DEAD DOLLZ ‘Cozy’ (Black) UBER
SCARF: PAPER MOON ‘Tarot Infinity Scarf’ (Rider-Waite print) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
BOOTS: CANDYDOLL ‘Alaria’ Boots in Black UBER
NECKLACE: SUPERNATURAL ‘Chandra’ choker @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
NECKLACE: VIOLETILITY ‘Persephone’ @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
CHOKER: YUMMY Corset Choker
EARRINGS: REIGN Pentagram Earrings
RINGS: L’EMPORIO ‘Amuletum Wicca’ (Maitreya) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
POSE: POSEIDON Wiccan Complete (1-6: Pose 5 used) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
LOTD: Basic Witch
A simple LOTD to share with you today, featuring the gorgeous, bare skin ‘Megan’ from AMARA BEAUTY. I also picked up a rather nice cardi and camisole combo from DEAD DOLLZ @ UBER, and I’m also all about this ‘Basic Witch’ necklace by E MARIE from N21 and this fantastic hairstyle from SHI @ SHINY SHABBY. Here are all your details and LM’s!
KITTY WEARS:
SKIN: AMARA BEAUTY ‘Megan’ (Worn on CATWA ‘Kimberly’ mesh head and MAITREYA ‘Lara’ mesh body)
HAIR: SHI ‘Bled’sian’ (Unisex dips) SHINY SHABBY
EYES: CATWA MESH EYES featuring IZZIE’S ‘Tokyo Lights’ applier
EARS: SWALLOW ‘Pixie’ ears
TATTOO: IVORY & ROSE ‘Moth and Moon’ tattoo (faded) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
MANICURE: Taken from Maitreya body HUD
CAMISOLE & CARDIGAN COMBO: DEAD DOLLZ ‘Cozy’ (Black) UBER
BOOTS: CANDYDOLL ‘Alaria’ Boots in Black UBER
NECKLACE: E. MARIE ‘Basic Witch’ N21
NECKLACE: VIOLETILITY ‘Persephone’ @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
CHOKER: YUMMY Corset Choker
EARRINGS: REIGN Pentagram Earrings
SOTW: Inside the Witch’s parlour..
Season Of The Witch is in full swing gang, and every day there’s something wonderful to discover. I created a pretty, Bohemian look blending items from the event with a little furry friend that I discovered at THE EPIPHANY. My skin is an AMARA BEAUTY Catwa applier, ‘Anita’, that I’m using as a base for this WARPAINT eyeshadow that adds just the perfect touch of colour to the eye area.
The broom park behind me is from CANDLE & CAULDRON at SOTW, and it’s incredibly cute and adds a real witchy flavour to your abode! Details of the look are all below, enjoy!
KITTY WEARS:
SKIN: AMARA BEAUTY ‘Anita’ (Worn on CATWA ‘Kimberly’ mesh head and MAITREYA ‘Lara’ mesh body)
HAIR: TRUTH ‘Sugar’ (Reds-VIP gift)
EYES: CATWA MESH EYES featuring IZZIE’S ‘Tokyo Lights’ applier
EARS: SWALLOW ‘Pixie’ ears
TATTOO: IVORY & ROSE ‘Moth and Moon’ tattoo (faded) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
MANICURE: Taken from Maitreya body HUD
LIPSTICK: Taken from Catwa ‘Kimberly’ head HUD
TOP: PETITE MORT ‘Black Scarf Top’
SKIRT: PETITE MORT ‘Burnout Velvet Skirt (Crimson) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
BOOTS: REIGN ‘Witchy Thigh High Boots’ @ SALEM
NECKLACE: SCHADENFREUDE ‘Mustela’ necklace @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
CHOKER: YUMMY Corset Choker
EARRINGS: REIGN Pentagram Earrings
RINGS: YUMMY Nightmare Ring Set @ C88
Pose is by NANTRA ‘O, Fortuna’ (Pose 6)