8f8

When I'm away...

domingo, mayo 19, 2024

 

It's been so long since I've actually spent time in SL and dared to take a photo, I almost feel like a newbie! LOL.

Then, when I sat down to edit in PS, I realized I had forgotten some shortcuts and was left wondering... how di I merge layers? How to do you customize the brushes? such basic things, oh dear...

When I'm away... I can't help but wonder if someone would come into my little house by the sea and live in it; Sometimes I even fantasize about the idea that "NatG" could be taking long walks on the beach, watching movies on the couch... enjoying her life without needing me.

This little new collection from Mr. iBi, showing his sweet Miss Gracie Coco being herself... is gorgeous down to every little detail, and as expected, I fell in love with it.

From today, I know that my own version of Miss Gracie will be enjoying my little corner of relaxation waiting for me to come back, when I'm away...

8f8

8f8 - When I'm Away... - A. Black Velvet
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Basket Table
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Alocasia Decorative Rug
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Butterly Chair
8f8 - When I'm Away... - A. Amazonica Pink Variegated
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Messy Gracie Coco!
8f8 - When I'm Away... - A. Zebrina
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Shelf Long
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Felivision
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Philodendron El Choco Red
8f8 - When I'm Away... - A. Bambino Variegated
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Philodendron Gloriosum
8f8 - When I'm Away... - A. Bambino
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Table
8f8 - When I'm Away... - A. Amazonica Pink Variegated Baby
8f8 - When I'm Away... - A. Amazonica Green Variegated Baby
8f8 - When I'm Away... - A. Pink Dragon
8f8 -When I'm Away... - A. Pink Dragon Variegated Baby
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Miss Gracie Coco... Dooon't!
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Shelf Short
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Spider Plant
8f8 - When I'm Away... - Philodendron Decorative Rug
8f8 - When I'm Away... - A. Pink Dragon Variegated
8f8 - When I'm Away.... - Miss Gracie Coco, where are you?
8f8 - Whites - Vines
8f8 - Whites- Spring Circle of Life
8f8 - Whites - Trio Air - Soon bearing Fruit
8f8 - Whites - Trio Air - Welcoming Summer
8f8 - Whites - Trio - Rope_110cm

Apple Fall Times Newspaper
Apple Fall Ornamental Elephant - Bronze
Apple Fall Ornamental Elephant - Silver
Apple Fall Ornamental Elephant - Ceramic
Apple Fall Heart String
Apple Fall Botanical Mirror - Gold

dust bunny . botanical tote

KraftWork Flora Hallway Botanical Frames

16. Nutmeg. Charming Zen Mug / 2

7 - Arrow (Heart) (copy)
7 - Mini Hot Box Heater

{vespertine}tiny dwelling -portable radio 13

Antaya

Late night conversations with the Moon

domingo, octubre 15, 2023

It's been quite a while since I last took a picture, edited and posted.

I have hardly been online...

RL has taken over... busy with work, moving into a new flat, catching up with social life and even starting a relationship! OMG! :P

Little by little, step by step I feel my life fuller and more in peace too... it's a strange feeling, I didn't realise I needed this so much, that also means I have very little time to log in to SL and spend the hours I used to. But still sometimes on weekends I log in, do some shopping... and even if it took me 2 weekends... I've managed to take a pic!

Some of the cute new things I'm wearing:

Hair: [monso] Lofa Hair (s)
Make up: Jack Spoon. Posh Eyeliner [5 glitter] EvoX
Face tattoo: Effervescence - Crescent Tattoo - Gold
Jewellery:
KUNGLERS - Ethel bracelet @FaMESHed October 2023
KUNGLERS - Janah earrings @ Cosmopolitan October 2023
KUNGLERS - Mani ring

Dress: :: ANTAYA :: Dress "Chamomile" WHITE Legacy

8f8

Summer at Villa Sol

miércoles, junio 28, 2023


If you are familiar with 8f8's work, you will know that his collections are created with meticulous attention to detail, full of magic, and of excellent quality.

This collection released in Anthem this June brings all the necessary elements you'd want to create your dream country house, a retreat where you can rest, read, cook, take long walks, have lazy naps, and dinners bathed in good wine with friends "al fresco"

8f8 - So'l'Estate - Villa Sol  @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'L'Estate - Wishing Well @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'L'Estate - Stoneway with Grass @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'L'Estate - Row Grass  @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'l'Estate - Ornamented Pot Decorative @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'l'Estate - Ornamented Pot with Olive Branches @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'l'Estate - Ornamented Pot with MH Rosemary @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'L'Estate - Potted Garden @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'L'Estate - Olivia @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'L'Estate - Oliver3 @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'l'Estate - Terracotta Jar Decorative @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'l'Estate - Terracotta Jar with Lavender @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'l'Estate - Terracotta Jar with Tuscan Rosemary @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'L'Estate - SolVase Retired @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'l'Estate - High Stone with Golden Rosemary @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'l'Estate - Pumpin Pot Decorative @ Anthem June 2023
8f8 - So'l'Estate - Pumpin Pot with White Rosemary @ Anthem June 2023

Apple Fall Lemon Soiree - Lemon & Olives Bowl
Apple Fall Lemon Soiree - Canvas Tote w/ Lemons
Apple Fall Lemon Soiree - Lemon Sprig
Apple Fall Wrought Iron Chair - Cream
Apple Fall Wrought Iron Table - Cream
Apple Fall Blossom Hanging Apron
Apple Fall New Yorkshire Bench - White

Ariskea[Thought]  Hanging Plant Ceramic [1]
Ariskea[Thought]  Hanging Plant Lunar [1]
Ariskea[Jardim] Hanging Wood Plant Decor[2]

dust bunny . potted wisteria . blue
dust bunny . hanging plants . double planter
dust bunny . hanging plants . ivy planter
dust bunny . hanging plants . cheese plant

hive // hanging bougainvillea plant . yellow

2 lace curtain - flying 5
:NH: Ethereal lace curtains - 1
:NH: Ethereal lace curtains - 4

LB_Bougainvillea{Animated}Seasons*Limited Edition

Nutmeg. Wall Plant Basin

Skye Twisted Tree
Skye Alligator Apple Bush (small leaf)

{what next} Wall Hanging Plant #3
{what next} Wall Hanging Plant #1
{what next} Wall Hanging Plant #2

Anthem

New found serenity

sábado, junio 03, 2023


Hello, hello! <3

Where to start after being quiet and not posting for a little too long?!

I’ve been through cyclical bouts of creativity (less and less often) followed by periods in which I feel just empty and bored with my own work.

Since I came back home (from London to the Canary Islands), I started to have the social life I had in the past, then got a new job, and became more and more difficult for me, to find the time to sit in front of my laptop and log in Second Life, then wasn’t just the time but the inspiration and ideas for blogging.

My new job in a law firm has challenged my ability to multitask and be 100% present and focused throughout the day, draining my energy and leaving my brain cells in a freeze.

Don't get me wrong, I love my job, I have great hours, and it's a short bus ride to and from home, saving me parking and traffic stress. It is in a beautiful old and commercial neighborhood of my city, and it is a delight to walk around, do some shopping, or have a coffee in the area. And on top of that, on Fridays I leave at 3pm, perfect for lunch and an afternoon with friends. I can't complain about anything, but it has affected my motivation to spend time in SL and my inspiration to blog.

At first, I thought it would be a matter of a couple of weeks to pick up the rhythm of this new life and get organized. But a couple of months have passed and nothing has "gotten better". I see the work that you all continue to do with your blogs and I think it's wonderful, and yes... I wonder if I have lost that spark, it saddens me to think that I may have.

I miss spending hours setting up and taking down sets, but I don't have time for that anymore, I wish 2 or 3 hours were enough!! but I’m not that quick. I see the creations of my sponsors and others in SL, and I get excited and want to work with them, but I log into SL and I'm unable to put two things together and make them look good, or at least for me… and then find the motivation to finish the scene.

I have wonderful sponsors, I still wonder how they didn't "kick me out"! and I feel horrible for not promoting their events and creations as they deserve during this downtime on my part.

I keep spending too much money every week when I browse sales and new creations, always thinking about what would look beautiful in my avatar, with a decor set or in a photo.

I have been many years in SL taking photos, (since 2007) I started the blog quite late, in the summer of 2017. I keep checking Flickr and FB almost every day and seeing the beauties you all do makes me want to buck up and take pictures.

So I don't think I'm going to disappear, from time to time I'll take photos and post on the blog, because I think it can always be useful for others to know where to find what they liked, but the most honest thing for me now is to let my place in the teams of my sponsors, for others with time, ideas and more consistency publishing on their blogs.

These years of learning and meeting new people have been tremendously enriching, I can only say THANK YOU SO MUCH!  in capital letters, for the help, support, and love that I have always received, for contributing to my personal growth and being a better person, even if it’s in a different way, I will continue here, keeping an eye on you all, only a bit quieter.

And now… after this uncomfortable and way too long speech, let me list the precious things I have used in this corner, ready for the summer by the sea, I think I will definitely move to this haven of serenity...




Apple Fall Lush Boxwood Hedge - Straight, Tall @ Kustom9 May 2023
Apple Fall Cedar Lattice Gate - Double, Medium Wood @ Kustom9 May 2023
Apple Fall Blossom Floral Branch
Apple Fall Notebook & Book Accessory, Decor
Apple Fall Wrought Iron Chair - Cream
Apple Fall Wrought Iron Table - Cream
Apple Fall Red Wine w/ Glasses
Apple Fall Lush Palm Arrangement
Apple Fall Books - Arrangement 13
Apple Fall Old Canvas Trunk
West Village Charleston Curtains - Cream
Apple Fall Jar Candle - Crisp Cotton, Open
Apple Fall Pyracantha Berries in Glazed Pot - White

dust bunny & con . serenity . sofa . corner right @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . sofa . with blanket @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . sofa . end left @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . sofa . straight @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . pouf @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . coffee table @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . armchair . natural @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . blanket basket @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . console table @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . floor lamp @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . carved wall art @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . collector's shelves . style c @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . collector's shelves . style a @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . collector's shelves . style b @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . olive tree @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . potted branches @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . woven rug @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . ceiling light @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . blanket ladder @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . pampas vase @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . modular fireplace . piece a @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny & con . serenity . modular fireplace . piece c @ Equal10 May 2023
dust bunny . potted wisteria . blue @ Anthem May 2023
dust bunny . wisteria bar cart . white @ Anthem May 2023
dust bunny . wildflower garland . curve . multicolor
dust bunny . wildflower garland . curtain . white
dust bunny . leafy rugs . tropical . light
dust bunny . leafy rugs . palm . white
dust bunny . leafy rugs . palm . green

Nutmeg. Mediterranean Dream Ceramics
Nutmeg. Rustic Corner Basket
Nutmeg. City Kitchen Apple Bowl

Pitaya - Medinilla magnifica plant 512

Skye Windswept Tree Type

Amitie

Let's end the date with breakfast

sábado, abril 08, 2023

 

Me:
Nails: Ladybird x Quirky// Natural Nails - Monstera (Legacy F) @ Anthem April 2023
Body enhancers: [theSkinnery] Bom Body - Beauty Marks
                              Izzie's - Body Moles medium
Body Tattoos: !Verveine_Tattoo_She said...Minimal (Lineas Healed)         

Wearing: 
Dress: Diversion - Luna Dress (Perky)    @FaMESHed April 2023
Bracelet: KUNGLERS  - Irene bracelet    @ Cosmopolitan from the 3rd April
Shoes: [Gos] Alexandra Pointed Pumps - Boutique    @FaMESHed April 2023

Pose by Amitie Romantic 07m
 
Decor:
:::ChicChica::: Bellini dispenser    @ Anthem April 2023
:::ChicChica::: Bottle DECO    @ Anthem April 2023
:::ChicChica::: Fruits DECO    @ Anthem April 2023
Fancy Decor: Thorton Dining Table    @FaMESHed April 2023
Fancy Decor: Thorton Dining Chair    @FaMESHed April 2023
Fancy Decor: Thorton Place Setting    @FaMESHed April 2023
Fancy Decor: Thorton Rug    @FaMESHed April 2023
Fancy Decor: Thorton Vases    @FaMESHed April 2023
pecheresse. spring frame     @ Anthem April 2023