Cartoon of The Day: Christmas Segway

 

 Taken at EAW. Looks like this segway rider got decorative. Or maybe, it was someone else's doing. 

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Christmas Lane

 

Gemma Cleanslate's search for Christmas places continues. For today's article, she looked at Christmas Lane. The place boasted plenty of decor, outdoor and indoor, plus gachas and an advent calendar. She also gave a short mention about the Christmas Shop and Hop. 

 

Read Gemma's article in Places. 

 

Snuggles

 

Gemma Cleanslate's search for Christmas-themed places continues. She recently stopped by a store with a cute name: Snuggles. There was a wide variety of outdoor decor to get. But there's also plenty of decorations for the inside of a home, plus gifts you can get for someone.

 

Read Gemma's article in Places. 

 

"A Winter Wonderland Christmas" And "Kenzie’s"

 

Gemma Cleanslate has been continuing her search for Christmas-themed locations.  Today's article features two places she found some Christmas decor. "A Winter Wonderland Christmas" features much indoor decorations, as well as some outdoor. Kenzie’s had decorations, but also some items to get as presents such as clothing, and there was also some picturesque scenery.

  

Read Gemma's story in Places. 

 

Early Christmas Shopping at Dench Designs

 

While it may be early November, already stores have Christmas decorations out.  Gemma Cleanslate went to a longtime favorite, Dench Designs. It has plenty of Christmas decor, including some bargains, and also has some decorations for Thanksgiving. 

 

Read Gemma's article in Design 

Christmas At The Newser Office

 

 

 With the holiday hustle and bustle, sometimes one forgets something until a few days have passed. In this case, yours truly forgot to put up the picture of the Christmas decor, a tree and some presents with St. Nick, Gemma Cleanslate put up at the Newser office in HV Community.

Happy New Year, everyone.

Tex's Tree Farm

 

Gemma Cleanslate has been going around Second Life checking out winter and Christmas themed places. One she visited recently was Tex's Tree Farm. Here, you can pick your tree, chop it down, and take it home. But that's not the only thing you can do here.

 

Read Gemma's article in Places. 

Getting Ready For Christmas

 

 

Christmas is well on it's way, and my SL wifey Charlee has been busy decorating our home for the winter. So here are a few pictures. 

She put up plenty of cute decorations.

Merry Christmas from the Shuftan household.

Bixyl, and Charlee, Shuftan

It Came From Bellisseria Chat: Halloween Decor

 

 

 While browsing through Bellisseria chat, I happened to notice this bit related to Halloween decorating.

Alyara Arcana: I don't know whose this Stilt is but I LOVED the pumpkin on the roof and thought to post it :)) https://gyazo.com/5a6a2fb7aa82bd7a1baddec824a3d7ba

Sandra Kringle: huge one

Alyara Arcana: imagine how much pumpkin soup one could make ....

Sandra Kringle: You will eat from this Halloween until next

Alyara Arcana: chuckles :))

There was also this, "Check out this *EEP I spotted and yep it's animated. https://prnt.sc/5GttQxsYGnCR"

 

 And there was this, "ღڰۣ BUTTERCUPڰۣ-ღ (Kennedy Fairlane): FREE Halloween Animated Bubbling Mugs with on/off bubbling sounds to carry around & sip on while Trick or Treating! Collect all 3! Come get yours when you come to get your candy! Just Touch The Ghost when you arrive.
@ Bryn Tawel (125,41,35)"

A few examples of Halloween funnery in the Linden Home continent

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Three Halloween Shopping Places

 

While it may still be September, already Second Life is getting ready to the spooky season that is Halloween. Gemma Cleanstate decided to take a look at three. She went to Dench Designs, Khargo, and :"Fiendish Rides and Haunt." So what did she think?

 

Read Gemma's article in Design.

 

*Update: two more pictures in the article since it was first posted*

The Newser Office Decorations

 

 

 The Newser has covered many places in Second Life putting on a holiday look for Christmas. And now, it's time to take a look at ourselves. Our office in HV Community has gotten a Christmasy look as well.

Gemma Cleanslate and Dancerina Starlight have really decorated the place. 

Each floor has it's share of decorations. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Bixyl Shuftan

 

More Christmas (And Thanksgiving) Shopping

 

Gemma's search for Christmas shopping places continues. One place was Botanica Holiday Store, there not only was there Christmas decor, but Thanksgiving decorations as well as a skating pond. Next was the Christkindl Market & Advent Calendar which had more decorations. Finally there was Michigan's Shack, with great deals and freebies.

 

Read more in Places.

 

Getting Ready For Halloween

 

 

 The Newser office is getting ready for the spooky season. Gemma Cleanslate decorated the entrance with some pumpkins. No word yet on when the pie will be ready.

 

And of course we'll have more Halloween stories, and cartoons, as the month goes on. 

Bixyl Shuftan

House of Avro and Santa Town

Gemma Cleanslate has been continuing her exploration of Christmas-themed places. Among those she came across are the House of Avro and Santa Town. Both places are well decorated for the season, and at Avro you can shop for many of them, as well as activities such as skating. At Santa Town, you can pick up some gifts for friends, have fun in the game room, or take a tour on the sleigh.

Read Gemma's story in Places.

Felina Fermi's House

Felina Fermi is a longtime resident of Second Life and a member of the Sunweaver community. She stands out among her peers for a few things, notably her love of cats, her place has a number of pet kitties running around, and the high level of detail she's given her virtual home. Deaflegacy was recently invited by, and Felina showed her around.

Read Deaflegacy's article in Design.

Christmas Shopping Markets

Thanksgiving is over, and that means the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Stores and shopping centers are turning white with the falling of snow and putting up decorations to help put visitors in the holiday mood. Gemma Cleanslate was recently at several venues and took a look around.

Read Gemma's story in Places.

The Halloween "Shop Til You Drop"

From a few days ago until Halloween, Linden Lab is hosting a shopping event, their Halloween "Shop Til You Drop." "With the Creepy Crawl less than two weeks away," they stated on their blog, " it’s time to get serious about Halloween. We’ve been brewing up a wicked treat that’s easy on the eyes and on your Linden wallet. Starting today through October 31st - we’re hosting a shopping event that is sure to liven any dead man’s party! With frights and delights from some of Second Life’s best designers at deals that seem simply insane - this party central for all things Halloween - is your one stop shop ( ‘til you drop!) Costumes, accessories, decor, and much more await you and your friends in this mysterious haunted village. I dare you to venture the cobblestone paths and see what our vendors have in store for you."

Becky Shamen decided to check this event for herself, donning a "Thing" avatar and heading over. So was it spook-tacular, or nothing to be scared about?

Read Becky's article in Fashion.

Holiday Decor at the Corner

 Here come two holidays in a row. Saint Patrick ‘s day on March 17 and Easter on March 31. If you need decorations it is time to get over to the Corner of Revolving Time. In the yard you will find some great decorations all for free as usual. 
There are flowers in vases, Flower arches, tables, cakes and gifts, teddy bears and flags. 

Pink and Zain have also put out some swings and picnic benches for you to grab. I also found some nice spring trees and flowers for the roof. I also noticed a cute new beach area where you can hang out next to the water slide. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ophelia/34/218/22 . 

Don’t waste time before you go over. St Pat’s day is almost here and you will want the pot at the end of the rainbow and the huge shamrock hat for that day. All these items are at the best price you can find in SL, FREE.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ophelia/193/192/22

 

Gemma Cleanslate

Laura Liberty’s Valentine Town

Valentine's Day is almost here. And that means getting some gifts for a loved one, or perhaps just walking around in a place with a romantic atmosphere. DrFran Babcock found one such place at Builder's Brewery: Valentine Town. There, one can get some candy & flowers, or a card, or just browse around the sights where love truly is in the air.

Read DrFran's article in Places.

"The Corner" Gets Ready for Valentines Day

By Gemma Cleanslate

Now that the Christmas season is done I took a trip over to the Corner of Revolving Time to see if there were new freebies. It was a pleasant surprise! There is a wonderful mixture of winter and Valentine decor waiting for you. Zain Darkworth and Pink Josephina have been busy cleaning up all the free Christmas decor and putting all new items out for you. 

While you shop you can skate in the cute little rink they put there. Of course there are free skates if you don’t have any yet. Around the rink are some wonderful winter trees you can pick up for home decor. Over on the other side of the lawn have placed a couple of the free houses they have available in the Corner on the upper floor. They are lovely homes. Inside the corner  building you can still pick up all the free furniture, paintings and other items to decorate the free homes. On the upper floor you will find other models in case those two are not to your taste. While you are up there check out the terrific birthday and rezz day decor in case you are planning a party for someone. 

Also note that right now there is a weekly raffle going on if you join the group and put the Corner in your picks. It is well worth it! Vickijo Rivera always has wonderful items donated by creators for each holiday. Some of the trees are from Indy Melody a new creator and  donor to the sim.  Don’t miss it! Before you leave take a tour of the sim. 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ophelia/193/192/22

Gemma Cleanslate