Another Twisted Hunt has come and gone, and it's bittersweet as usual. We missed Vasha & Dysturbed this Twisted go around :( The organizers did a super job, and the hunt was as smooth as they have ever been! It is always a pleasure to see old friends and to meet some new ones! We are an eclectic group - we just have a strange sense of humor.
So far 2012 has been full of changes, just like the Mayan's promised! Some of these changes have been quite life changing. I have been trying to learn Blender... oh my.... is that quite a challenge! So back to a classroom - even a virtual one is a big change for me. Changes occurred in my personal life as well, children grow too quickly and I have had to learn many hard truths. I suppose these are the things that keep life interesting - but I do prefer boring!
I plan on a big remodel for the shop soon - just trying to draw up some new plans for that. So as we move into the fall and holiday season I wish you warm sunny days, cool nights and a pair of warm arms to hold you close!

Well, well, well.... been a trying few months. After the last Twisted I went into hibernation or something. A general blah set in about SL and what I was doing there. I went crazy with the Petite Mesh Avatars for a little bit, but that didn't hold my interest. I have started Blender classes. I finally this weekend needed a particular thing for a table, and low and behold I was able to make exactly what I wanted! So I guess I am SLOWLY learning a few things about it. I have a bunch of hunts coming up in July, so I suppose I should start building and shut up :)

BJ's 5th Rez Day - Gift for YOU!

I just wanted to say thank-you for five crazy years in Second Life. This is just one of my first builds that I added some new features and textures too. Just alittle something from me! I'll leave it out until Friday the 10th*Hugs* to you all! Love ya! ~bj~
( right when you walk in the door to the store you can pick it up http://slurl.com/secondlife/Daphnis/123/62/46 )

Feb 1 Gypsy Wares & Hearth & Home are in Natures Hunt: When Roses Turn Black Part 2: Withered - these 2 gifts are using some really awesome mosaic textures, they match up beautifully.

Dark rumblings begin...Twisted... Spring 2012

Wonder what color of evil will the Twisted Cubes be this March?

Another year....

Well, it's my usual yearly musing time I suppose. Maybe this year I will finally become more effective with my social media postings. (Don't hold your breath... I was never good at writing in a diary either).
Anyways, I'm staying busy, I have been trying to learn to make clothing this past year. I expanded Hearth & Home to allow for some traditional Gypsy themed items (Gypsy Wares), and while creating those items, I made a few Gypsy dresses. I enjoyed it a lot! Vasha Martinek gave me some good advice and suggested I not limit myself to period clothing, soooooo out of that advice, the idea and even the name for the 3rd little shop was born, Urban Gypsy Clothiers. Both shops are quite small, and I'm "learning" still. But Vasha was the total inspiration for this lil' venture. Hopefully one of these days, I'll be out of the "newb" phase of clothes desiging. Hey this boot junkie has even made a few pairs of boots! So it will be interesting to see how the next year plays out.
I was trying to think of a way to rename the blog, and newsletters so that all 3 stores could be recognized. It is funny the acronym for them is HUG - Hearth & Home, Urban Gypsy Clothiers & Gypsy Wares... LOL  I found that rather amusing since I'm not the *Hugs* kind of girl. So I'll kick the idea around some more, hey maybe I'll bug Vasha for more inspiration!
God bless you all and I hope that 2012 is a very happy and prosperous one for you!
*Hugs*  BJ   (well, maybe I can get used to that! *giggles*)

They Start Out All Happy

*evil grin* So the Twisted Hunt is about to begin... I have been lucky to have been in every one since Vasha & Dysturbed dreamed their Twisted Dream. What fun these hunts are, and they are not for the faint of heart. Truly the hardest hunt in SL. Those that finish this hunt deserve the title of Survivor....the rest... well, they will rest in peace or maybe..... in pieces. Hearth & Home, Gypsy Wares & Urban Gypsy Clothiers have all made items for the Hunt. I have the main gift, and 5 (might be 6) bonus gifts, a few pity prizes in some decoys...and of course the new Gacha! I'm only sad that I will miss the first full week of the hunt while I sneak away for a little rest & relaxation. So before I go...I'll open the door to the insane asylum.....