But Why Did She Ask?

Happy Halloween, dear ones! So did you ever wonder while watching The Wizard Of Oz why Glinda asked Dorothy if she was a good witch or a bad witch like, a minute after saying only bad witches are ugly? Glinda, the queen of shade.

If you haven't done it yet, you need to get your Terror-iffic hunting on! It ends tonight!






Tea.S is in the hunt and you can find the Wicked Mat! How cute, right?? I chose the one that says "Go Away" but there is a "Welcome" one, too.

Miseria is also in the Terror-iffic hunt and you can find the Demona stilettos. These are so cute! They have little horns on the tops and heel is like a devil's tail!

Remember that Terror-iffic is a pay hunt, so all the prizes are $5L each. But it is WELL worth it for what you get! Just get it done soon!

By the way, if you're in SL tonight and want to go trick or treating with your family [or just on your own because you like candy!], there is a grid-wide Trick or Treat event happening! Many families, including my own, have set candy out for you to take! Some places REALLY went all out with pumpkin patches and haunted houses and all kinds of stuff! Check it out if you're interested!

Be safe out there tonight, tricksters!

In This Post:

Wicked Mat by Tea.S [Terror-iffic]
Demona Stilettos by Miseria [Terror-iffic]
Scattered Autumn Leaves by Funky Junk
Pumpkin Trio Topiary by Funky Junk
Mansfield Converted Barn by Barnesworth Anubis

Just A Walk In The Park

The Home and Garden Expo is OPEN!! This is one of my favorite events of the year and I was thrilled to be invited back as a blogger for the third year in a row. The H&G Expo raises money for Relay For Life of Second Life, which donates money to the American Cancer Society.

Funky Junk is part of the Expo this year and I'm loving the Small Garden Park!




I'll admit, I'm the worst at landscaping, so it's awesome for me when people put together things that I can just throw out and it's instapretty. There are four sections of this, 3 with trees and one with the little pond that has fish. [There is another version that does not have the pond.] I put this in the middle of a bunch of trees, but since it's all contained in the brick walls, you can really put it anywhere you want. The Small Garden Park with the pond is 39 land impact [the one without the pond is 30] and currently available at the H&G Expo.

The Home and Garden Expo runs until September 28th.

In This Post:

Skin: Harley by Pink Fuel
Hair: Emma by Wasabi Pills
Mesh hands and feet by Slink
Top: Kues combo by coldLogic
Bottom: Harlow's Cuffed Jeans by Mon Tissu
Shoes: Sheila by Ingenue [Collabor88]
Minimalist Glasses by BOOM
Pose: Mia by Kirin

Small Garden Park w/pond by Funky Junk [H&G Expo 2014]

Getaway

The <3 Ulaa fundraiser opened with a bang! The community has really banded together to help her, and I think that's really what makes SL amazing. Of course, she had to make something for this event, too!




The Shabby Sea Shack is so classically Funky Junk. It's a simple, one room, beach cottage. Inside, there is a decorative fireplace with candles, and some other pieces of beach decor. The cottage itself is just 14 LI, but with the decor it comes to 38 LI. So if you're budgeting prims, take some stuff out and it's perfect!

The <3 Ulaa event runs until August 18th, so hop on over to shop! There are some awesome things there!

In This Post:

Shabby Sea Shack by Funky Junk [<3 Ulaa ]
Beach Building set by Studio Skye
Driftwood Beach Den by Studio Skye
Off-Sim Tropical Micro Island by Heart Garden

Let's Watch The Sun Go Down

The Home & Garden Expo is still going strong! You have a few days yet to head out there and see some of the fantastic work people have done and do some shopping for a good cause. Then when you're finished shopping, head home, pour a glass of iced tea, and watch the sunset. Perfect day!




In This Post:

Garden Cafe Table by What Next [Expo Sim 7]

Shutter*Paravent by Dreamscapes Decor [Expo Sim 8]

Paper Lanterns by Dreamscapes Decor [Expo Sim 8]

Jenny and Autumn Dollies by Mudhoney [Expo Sim 2]

Astoria House by Funky Junk [Expo Sim 2]

Lady of the House

The Pisces round of Zodiac starts tomorrow and oh my gosh, is it a good one!




Zodiac has many awesome designers, as usual, and so so many things that I know you guys will just love. It opens tomorrow [the 19th] at 12pm SLT. See you there!

In This Post:

Skin: Ava #5 by Belleza
Hair: Alicia in Lemon Tea by Wasabi Pills
Dress: Naiad in Teal by Lassitude & Ennui [Zodiac]
Shoes: Grace in Gold Snake by Gos Boutique [FaMESHed]
Pose by Exposeur [Zodiac]
Hillsborough House by Funky Junk [Not available yet]

Christmas Cutie

If you haven't heard, an awesome fundraiser is going to be held for Second Lifer Sway Dench. You all might know Sway from the cuteness she creates - like cookie bears! You can read up on why the event is being held over here on the Together For Sway blog. Updated: Here is the SLurl for the event! Over 50 of SL's best designers are taking part in this awesome event, including Funky Junk!




The Noelle house is just about as cute and Christmassy as they come! It's a small home with a large living area, a smaller downstairs room, and a spacious upstairs loft area. There is also a great back sun room!





Together For Sway starts on December 15th and I'll update this post with the SLurl when the event starts. Be sure to shop, get some awesome stuff, and help out one of our own! See you there!

Together For Sway blog

Together For Sway event location!

Mix Em Up

So I love events. I really do. But the problem with events is that sometimes I just get totally caught up in blogging the newest releases from certain events. At home, I tend to wear a lot of older items, so figured tonight I'd go ahead and blog one of those looks. I think you can still buy all these items, but if you're a big shopper like I am, you might find you already have them lurking in your inventory. :)




In This Post:

Skin: Kumi in Pure by Pink Fuel
* Kumi Lip Glaze in Retro added
Hair: Tendency by Magika
Eyes: Utopia in Light Cerulean by IKON
Jacket: Vintage Jacket by OneBadPixel
Top: Layering Tee in Cherry by Jane
Pants: Lolong Trousers in Charade by Celoe
Shoes: Pimp Your Pumps Classic Platforms by GOS
Accessories:
* Babette - Combo necklace by Maxi Gossamer
* Glitter Nails by Izzie's
* Devotion Bridal Set by Earthstones
* Alphabet Bracelet by ASO [The Arcade]
Pose by aDORKable Poses
Harvest Autumn Shed by Funky Junk

I'll make the sacrifice.

My husband and I have been married for almost a year, and in that time, he's totally spoiled me. But, I guess those days are over because when I asked him what we were having for dinner, he sheepishly said, "We better just have ramen." Ramen??




Well, turns out? He discovered FATEwear tonight.

Of course, looking at him in his new Willard suit... Mmm. Yeah. I'll make the sacrifice and eat the ramen.




In This Post:

On me:

Skin: Kumi in Blue by Pink Fuel
Hair: Froukje in Mahogany by Truth
Dress: You and Me in Skyblue by U.F.O [Collabor88]
Boots: Ameila Aviator by GOS
Accessories:
* Stacked Rings by Stellar
* Devotion Bridal Set by Earthstones
* Pearl Earrings by Yummy [Collabor88]
* Glitter nails by Izzie's
Pose by aDORKable Poses


On Aldwyn:

Skin: Crow by Nivaro
Hair: Jackson by Exile
Suit: Willard by FATEwear

Couples pose by Exposeur [Zodiac]

Heritage House by Funky Junk
Beatrice Kitchen by Funky Junk

Autumn Time

I just love autumn as a season. Football games, marching band contests, lots of pretty falling leaves and pumpkins, and of course pulling out the jeans and sweaters! Of course, in my neck of the woods, we're usually still wearing shorts until Thanksgiving, but in SL, it's definitely time to start pulling out the cooler weather clothes!




Coldlogic just released a whole bunch of new items, and I fell in deep love with the Shereda top! A lovely cropped sweater over a pretty cowl necked shirt? Oh, yes PLEASE! I never want to take it off!

At FaMESHed this month, Auxiliary released their new Skinny jeans. I'll admit, I'm not a huge fan of skinny jeans, but these are just fabulous! They're low rise and make your booty just look amazing. And while you're picking these up at FaMESHed, be sure to grab the Noriko hair from Wasabi Pills. I'm not a short hair kind of girl normally, but this hair is so adorable, I can't seem to take it off!

I guess it's time to stop looking pretty and start doing some autumn landscaping. Hey, while I have you here - Where are the best places to get autumn trees and other outdoor decor? Leave a comment or IM me! :)

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Cupid by Aura
Hair: Noriko in Wild Honey by Wasabi Pills [FaMESHed]
Top: Shareda in Blush by coldLogic
Jeans: Skinny Jeans in Ink by Auxiliary [FaMESHed]
Shoes: Pimp Your Pumps Buckle Flats by GOS
Rings: Stacked Rings in Pink by Stellar
Pose by aDORKable Poses [Collabor88]

Heritage House by Funky Junk [Not available quite yet]

Furniture came from the following stores:

What Next
Cheeky Pea
Tatty Soup
LISP Bazaar

Living At The Vintage Fair

I've always loved vintage homes. When I was younger, my older sister used to decorate with all this stuff she'd find at thrift shops and she'd create amazing things with what others would consider "old junk." I've never had the luck she's had in finding the best old things, but luckily in SL, I can have my vintage style without having to sift through peoples' used china.

At the Vintage Fair, Funky Junk has brought us the Salinas house. It is too adorable! Of course, I always say that about Funky Junk houses, but I always mean it! There are two bedrooms and a sunken living room, along with the bathroom, dining room, and generously sized kitchen. You can choose to get it without a garage as well.




I learned how to type on a typewriter. Setting it between pica and elite, hearing the satisfying CLACK CLACK CLACK of the keys, it's definitely a whole different ballgame than typing on a computer. What Next's Nouvelle Study has the cutest little typewriter on it! Oh, and a rotary phone! There are plenty of cute animations in the set, too.




And finally for today, you should check out the RemiRetro furniture set from Bella Rose. There's all kinds of cute pieces in it, and the colors remind me of something you might find in the Brady Bunch house! I think my favorite item in the whole set might just be that clock! Or the radio! Or... well, it's all so cute, I just can't pick one favorite!




Go on, now. Go to the Vintage Fair and find some home stuff!

Funky Junk at the Vintage Fair

What Next at the Vintage Fair

Bella Rose Designs at the Vintage Fair

Heading Back

We're heading back in time, you guys! Vintage Fair 2012 is almost upon us! I'm sooo excited because this is truly one of my favorite events of the year!




Vintage Fair starts on August 4th, and guess what? There's a Flickr contest this year! You can read all about it on the CHIC Management website, but can I just say that the prizes are outstanding? I mean, the first place winner is going to walk away with over $17,000L in just Lindens alone - PLUS thousands of $Lindens worth of gift cards and prizes! Go to the webpage to check out all the rules and see all the goodies.

I'll have more Vintage Fair posts for you soon, and the SLurl when it opens!

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Fawn by Aura
* Glamover Lips in Rose Gloss by Adam n Eve added
Hair: Brigitte in Lemon Tea by Wasabi Pills
Top: Cyd bodice in Mist by Ingenue
Skirt: Lauren in Dove by Ingenue [Vintage Fair 2012]
Shoes: Jive in Aubergine by Ingenue [Vintage Fair 2012]
Jewelry: Happy in Cream by Caroline's Jewelry [Vintage Fair 2012]
Pose and Bag - Explorer by Status [Vintage Fair 2012]
House - Salinas by Funky Junk [Vintage Fair 2012]

Hey baby, what's your sign?

Zodiac is coming! Brought to you by The Hottie Cooterati Experience, Zodiac is a monthly themed event [and that means discounts for you!] and starts with a roar with my favorite sign [because it's my sign!] - LEO!




Elymode made the Leoness mesh skirt for the event and it's really cute! Now I am usually a medium in standard sizing, but I found the medium too big in this skirt, so I'm wearing a small. If you're a little more on the curvy side, try this skirt on. I think you'll find that it's a more generous in the hips than some that are out there.

Glitterati has the Wild pack of poses for Zodiac, and I really like them. But I'm a bit of a pose whore [about 10,000 poses currently take up space in my inventory - possibly more] so I'm ALWAYS happy to add more to the bunch!

Zodiac opens tomorrow, July 23rd [the start of the Leo cycle!] and runs until August 17th. I'll have the SLurl later when I'm allowed to give it out!

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Grace by Aura [50% off!]
Hair: Kara in Sahara w/Roots by Truth [New!]
Top: Drifter in Ochre by JANE
Skirt: Leoness in Blue/Green by Elymode [Zodiac]
Shoes: Aussie Thongs in Orange by SLink
* Rigged Mesh Bare feet required
Accessories:
* Mesh Eyelids & Lashes by SLink
* Indra Stacked Bangles by Zaara
* Devotion Bridal Set by Earthstones
Butterflies by Funky Junk
Pose by Glitterati [Zodiac]

Summer BBQ

Lots of goodies this week!




This is the last round of Stumblebum! I know, I'm sad, too! But Stumblebum will be back with a whole new format and it's going to be great! But during this round, stop by DCNY and pick up the Keyhole tops! They are lovely mesh, and the flower is detachable.

Funky Junk is at The Mens Dept this month. The Grill Master BBQ set and the Om Nom Picnic Table are both really awesome! If you sit at the table, there are plates of food you can rez and eat! I love interactive things, so I'm totally happy with it all!

SLink released the Aussie thongs last night and I am soooo happy! I've been looking for new flip flops, but didn't want to have to go through tinting feet again. Since these work with the SLink Natural bare feet, I don't have to tint a thing. They come with both mens & womens sizes, and unrigged modifiable so that you can adjust as necessary.

Oh, and in case you had noooo idea, Hair Fair has started! Wasabi Pills came out with the Ichigo hair and I simply adore it.




Go on, now. You've got some shopping to do!

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Vine by Aura [50% off right now!!]
* Briar - Powder Pink Lipstick added
Hair: Ichigo in Lemon Tea by Wasabi Pills [Hair Fair]
Eyes: Sunrise in Bleached Green by IKON
Top: Keyhole in Shine by DCNY [Stumblebum]
Shorts: Pika in Applique Blue by The Sea Hole
Shoes: Aussie Thongs in Green by SLink
* Worn with Rigged Mesh Bare Feet by SLink
Grill Master & Om Nom Picnic Table by Funky Junk [The Mens Dept]
Poses by aDORKable Poses

Summer Stripes

It's a new month and a new cycle of FaMESHed! If you're a big mesh lover like I am, it's definitely worth checking out!




JANE is in this cycle of FaMESHed with the cute Mellie dress! It's a simply pretty tube dress in some great colors! I chose the Spectrum color because I thought it was the summeryest! [Okay, that's not a word. But you catch my drift.]

You have until July 27th to check out all the goodies at FaMESHed, so head on over soon!

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Starlight by Aura
Hair: Hailey in Sahara by Truth [New release!]
Dress: Mellie in Spectrum by JANE [FaMESHed]
Shoes: Shaz Platforms in White Denim by SLink
Summertime Dock & accessories by Funky Junk
Pose by Frooti

You Don't Need A Mirror To Know You Look Good

If you haven't been to FaMESHed this month, you need to goooo!




JANE has some cute dresses at FaMESHed for June, like this Mary Ellen dress! It's simple and classic. And yes, this is my 2nd JANE post this week. Y que? :-p

The Fairy Tales event opens on Friday, and from what I can tell, it's going to be a lot of fun shopping! I'm wearing the Princess hair from Wasabi Pills for the event and even though I'm not really a short hair kind of girl, I love it! It reminds me of how my hair was cut back when I was around 21. Cute!

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Cupid by Aura
* Glamover in Pink Gloss by Adam n Eve added
Hair: Princess in Lemon Tea by Wasabi Pills [Fairy Tales 2012]
Dress: Mary Ellen in Classic by JANE [FaMESHed]
Shoes: Alex in Patent White by G Field
Accessories:
* Lealao pendant by Maxi Gossamer [FaMESHed]
* Devotion Bridal Set by Earthstones
Clover Dining Nook by Second Spaces
Beatrice House by Funky Junk
Pose by aDORKable Poses

Come On Over

When I saw the new Shasta dresses from JANE, I immediately thought of a pretty housewife, maybe back in the 50s or so. I absolutely love vintage inspired clothing, so this is definitely a dress for me!




Okay, so maybe it's a little shorter and more low cut than an old school housewife would wear, but that's what makes it fresh! It is mesh, of course, and comes in standard sizes. By the way, all of the older JANE mesh clothing [before standard sizing!] is on clearance! But hurry in, you only have a couple of weeks before it's retired forever.

Don't you love when house makers make decor sets to match houses? Funky Junk recently released the super pretty Beatrice house, and the new Beatrice kitchen was made to match! It's not just pretty, it's interactive! You can cook, wash dishes, sit around. It's fun! For those of you who like a little more realism in your SL, this is the kitchen for you. Come on over, I'll make you some soup!

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Grace by Aura
*Briar - Doll lipstick added
Hair: Enisa w/Roots in Sahara by Truth
Dress: Shasta in Cornflower by JANE
Shoes: Ilena Sandals in White by SLink
* Rigged Mesh Barefeet required
Beatrice Kitchen by Funky Junk
Pose by aDORKable Poses

Oh so CHIC!

It's almost time for the CHIC² birthday event to open!! It opens today at 4pm SLT. I'll come back and update this post with the SLurl when it does! It's open now!!!!!




There is a lot of CUTE CUTE stuff out there, as you would expect from a CHIC Management event, so it's definitely not to be missed! The event has 150 of CHIC's best loved stores and each brand will have one new and exclusive (for the duration of the event) item with the theme of CHIC. Also, be sure you're good with your camera. The event area is smallish, but the store pods are stacked in levels. You could fly to each one, but I was able to see everything by just standing in one spot and camming around. And yes, it WILL BE LAGGY ON OPENING DAY. Go in a simple outfit and take off your scripted items. Believe me, no one cares what you look like or how you're walking. They just want to shop!

The CHIC² birthday event starts at 4pm SLT today and runs until June 24th.

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Daisy by Aura
Hair: Birds & Bees in Apricot by Pomme d Amour [CHIC²]
Dress: Moody in MangoCream by coldLogic [CHIC²]
Shoes: Ilena in Taupe by SLink
* Rigged Mesh Barefeet required
Accessories:
* Eden Sun Pendant by Maxi Gossamer [CHIC²]
* Devotion Bridal Set by Earthstones
Chic Cafe Set (includes poses) by Fluke [CHIC²]
Pose by Estetica [CHIC²]
Photo taken in the Americana house by Funky Junk

Summer Joy

I think everyone knows that I am TOTALLY a summer girl. Nothing makes me happier than to see those temperatures rising and wake up to sunshine every morning. Luckily for me, creators are coming out with awesome new stuff to keep this summer girl happy in SL!




Jane has new mesh goodies for us! The Sweet n Low jeans are really great because they're casual enough to wear with sandals [or no shoes at all!] but can be paired up with your favorite heels for a night out! They do have 2 length options, too, just for this reason! What I really like is that they are lower rise, BUT not so low that you need to worry about sharing the goods if you bend the wrong way. The Casey halter was just made for these jeans because it is flowy and the hem is up enough that you get a cute glimpse of belly. I know these halters will be in my summer rotation because unlike some halters I have similar to this, it doesn't cut into my pants.

Funky Junk has this awesome Summertime Dock out at the Home & Garden Expo. It comes with the lanterns, but if you want the furniture, you can buy it separately at the Expo. The dock comes with sits, and a few length options. Both the dock and the furniture are RFL items, so buy them and you'll be donating to a great cause!

And hello? Do you see my hair? How is the new Lola Summer mesh hair from Wasabi Pills just NOT the best little look for summer? Braided pigtails and a hair kerchief? Love! Total love!

Okay, off to go enjoy the sunshine!

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Grass by Aura
Hair: Lola Summer in Lemon Tea by Wasabi Pills
Top: Casey Halter in Pine by Jane
Jeans: Sweet n Low in Indigo by Jane
Mesh Rigged Barefeet by SLink
Summertime Dock by Funky Junk [H&G Expo, RFL item]
Pose by Fluke

So Livable!

It's almost time for Culture Shock!!! Funky Junk is participating with the very awesome Vista house!








Just one shot of the inside, because I haven't gotten all the other rooms totally decorated. :)

The Vista home is 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom, and has a generous sized living room and dining area, plus a kitchen and a great back patio. There are also two gardens that just give the home an extra bit of pretty. What I really love about this home is that it's very livable! It's not ultra modern, or country chic, or all kinds of fancy pants. It's a nice, normal, comfortable home, and I love that! The Vista fits on a 32x23 footprint and is 290 prims with the gardens, 220 without. It's copy/mod/no transfer.

50% of the proceeds from this home goes to Culture Shock's chosen charity, Médecins Sans Frontières. Be sure to check out the THREE matching accessories for the house that are at Culture Shock and are 100% for the charity. Great stuff for a good cause? Sign me up!


In This Post:

Vista house by Funky Junk [Culture Shock]

Furniture used comes from some of the following stores:

LISP Bazaar
Second Spaces
The Loft
Mudhoney

Lazy Days!

It's Spruce Up Your Space time!! I swear, I just love this event! Of course, I'm a total home & garden addict. Funky Junk doesn't disappoint with the new Lazy Days Hanging Bed and Gazebo!






The gazebo is just awesome and comes in at 37 prims. It does include the bed! But you can also purchase just the hanging bed on its own if you aren't in need of a gazebo for your garden. The hanging bed is 17 prims, no copy/no modify, and has 19 couples cuddles and 7 single poses. Get it this weekend for SUYS if you want the discounted price!!

Also, be sure you've updated your landmarks to the NEW Funky Junk mainstore over on The Pea! It's super pretty out there!