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Warrior

November 12, 2019 devawestlandLeave a comment

It had often been said, and was indeed true… Hende was not the strongest figure to look, but her strength came from her heart. To watch over that which was most important to her gave a sureness to the aim of any blows from the staff which she carried as she protected the forest.

Credits:

This is such a LOGO picture. The head used is Mae, and uses the warrior paint make up from LOGO also. https://www.flickr.com/photos/getlogoed/49044032113/in/dateposted/
The ears are also from LOGO. https://www.flickr.com/photos/getlogoed/48960607727/in/dateposted/ I have always loved the fact that LOGO elf ears move with the facial animations, but these Ilvanya ears also feature piercings, cuffs, chains and tattoos.

Pose: Gypsy – Gingerfish

Hair: Sierra – Magika

Necklace: Bit Of Earth – Balderdash

Armour: Glyph

Polearm: BRAVEWOOD – Falcon Forge

Taken on the gorgeous Savor Serenity SIM: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/River%20Hill/215/42/28

Attachments

November 3, 2019 devawestlandLeave a comment

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There’s something truly gorgeous about a beautifully-tied ribbon bow, I think. Someone with a few over-sensitive ideas about neatness, like myself, can spend a ridiculous amount of time fussing over keeping the loops of a bow equal, and making it look as pretty as it can.

I LOVE the ribbons on these shoes, but when admiring them and especially the detail at the front of the shoes, and trying to think how to best show them off, they got me to thinking of attachments, how we bind ourselves closely to things, and others to us.

Life moves, and moves us with it. Well, if we are wise we move with life and not try to go against it. Some things cannot be avoided, but with clear focus on where we are heading, and a lightness of heart, beauty can be find in even the darkest moments.

2019 seems to be hurtling towards the end of its time, and I can honestly say that this year has been one full of obstacles, and changes. Some have been really hard, but all have taught me something about myself. Some links have been unfastened completely, some tied tighter, and then there are those attachments which have been changed in nature, but re-bound with a different, but equally beautiful bow.

Nothing remains as it was. The nature of the passing of time is that all things change. This is not something to be mourned, because sometimes they evolve into something even more worthy.

That said… for now… just enjoy these gorgeous new Morgane Ribbon Heels from Gos… out now at Fameshed, shown off perfectly with one of the Bedeviled pose from Gingerfish, and complemented with lingerie from Erratic.

The chair is from Fapple, the table from Apple Fall, and decor is from Nutmeg, Disorderly and LODE, all in a skybox from Rageworks

Beauty

October 20, 2019 devawestlandLeave a comment

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I first became aware of Ena’s light. Her pictures on Flickr, and her words on Facebook were a testament to her talent and heart. I thought she might be a kindred soul…. and I was right.

She is a real and true friend to me. We don’t speak each day, because we don’t need to. That said, I KNOW that if we lived in the same area we would often meet up for coffee and a natter! There’s never a lull, or silence to our friendship. We simply catch up as much as we can…and revel in those conversations, and ohhhh how we giggle! She also has a real talent for eliciting those proper belly laughs from me.

She is someone who has heard me vent, and has been there through some really tough times for me, and always… ALWAYS cheers me up with the wonderful way she sees the world. I am truly blessed to have her as a dear friend.

The natural beauty of even the reddest rose simply can’t compete with the shining heart of a good and true friend ♥

Resolute

October 17, 2019 devawestlandLeave a comment

As the days grow darker and the shadows lengthen, this is the time to let the velvet cover of cosiness warm me. Nature yields her fruits in preparation for the colder days, whilst candles are used to punctuate the deep darkness with their flickering gold.

This is a time of quiet contemplation, a time for me to sit and take stock, not only of where I am, but who I am.

So often we see ourselves through the eyes and opinions of others. It’s always worth the reminder that it is I who know myself best of all. I have been the one constant in all my days.

I heard something the other day which made me stop. “You have to believe in yourself because no-one is going to do that for you.” Talk about a moment of clarity. How true those words are! It also made me smile that I DO indeed have faith in myself.

I have weathered well over forty years of ‘negative feedback’ at times from those who might seek to confine or limit me. It has dented me at times, but oh my goodness how it has strengthened me too.

I am also a very strong defender of those I care deeply for, especially when I see a person of good and kind heart being emotionally stripped by the selfish attempts at control from others. I do think that once you know how it feels to receive such treatment, you are more aware of it affecting others too.

So my two things to say today are to have ultimate faith in the wonderful person you are, and just remind those close to you how amazing they are too!

Love.. is meant to be shared with yourself, as well as others. ♥

Blow Away Cobwebs

October 12, 2019 devawestlandLeave a comment

There’s no doubt that the autumn weather has gripped the UK over the past few days. Several days have started for me in darkness, with the sound of wind driving rain against the windows of my bedroom. I can’t say the sounds of wind and rain inspire me to crawl out from under the warmth of my duvet!

Ever since I can remember, both my parents and grandparents firmly believed in flinging windows wide open at times, to let fresh air blow through the house. It was instilled in me that I should do this, so from the time that I moved out of home as a student, part of the act of cleaning my room, or flat, was to open the windows wide (weather permitting), and let fresh air clean the atmosphere too.

Yet, how exhilarating it can be, when that wind blows strongly. There’s that saying about the benefit of allowing it to blow the cobwebs away. Just writing this reminded me of those times as a child when I would wind the window down in the back of the car, and feel the full force of the deafening rush of air.

The past couple of months, or even longer, have seemed to sweep through my life leaving little of it undisturbed. I have learned to embrace change though. Each obstacle, or storm that I survive seems to leave me stronger, or at the very least more determined to remain resolute.

Each bejeweled autumn leaf which is carried on the breeze is a joy to behold. Just as the wind blows stale air and cobwebs clear, so it can also bring renewed joy… and blessings!

Credits:

Shoes: Frenchie Ankle Boots – GOS – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gos/101/93/302

Head: Ariel – LOGO – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Eventide%20Far%20East/177/116/33

Pose: Outrun – Gingerfish Poses – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brookhurst%20Cove/169/198/25

Dress: Brielle – Addams -http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Addams%20Land/120/115/145

Hair: Vento – Tableau Vivant – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beauty%20Avatar%20couture/145/157/24

Taken on Elysion : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elysion/170/107/34

Coffee And Rain

September 29, 2019 devawestlandLeave a comment

There is something… life-giving about standing in rain. We have had little chance to escape it here the past few days, but I do love the music that it brings when each drop hammers onto an umbrella, or splatters onto the flatness of leaves. There’s such a freshness to the air in contrast to how much of the summer has been.

I have two umbrellas which never cease to be commented on. One is the brightest of yellows, and the other has a big red flower on it. You wouldn’t believe how many people say that it’s nice to see something so cheerful on a dark and rainy day. I do wonder if it’s in part the fact that I never seem to have outgrown that childish joy of walking round in wellies in puddles at the right time. With the right clothes, even the wettest of weather can be… fun.

That is until it goes on too long.

I live in a city which is prone to flooding. The water levels are monitored, but already yesterday the police were keeping an eye on one point of the city which often ends up under water. It remained dry, but in other parts of this county flooding hit, and in one part the railway was closed by a landslide.

In manageable chunks, all things can be seen as positive, but it’s when they mount up over time that they can flood and overwhelm us. Well that’s how it feels to me with how I am. Rain’s all good and well for a little, but it’s even nicer when I have arrived back home, and can get warm, watching it through the window with a cup of coffee from the confines of a cosy house.

Credits:

Taken at Cherishville: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Villa%20Baldeney/95/173/26

Pose (Including coffee and umbrella) Coffee and Rain from Gingerfish – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brookhurst%20Cove/169/198/25

Head: Ariel from LOGO – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Eventide%20Far%20East/177/116/33

Sweater and shirt: Chunk Stripe, Neve – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Neve/129/131/24

Jeans: Sagan jeans from Addams – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Addams%20Land/120/115/145

Hair: Willow from Stealthic – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rapture/79/140/106
Glasses: Cue from K_gs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Immidae/63/68/27

Wishing on a star

September 27, 2019 devawestlandLeave a comment

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I have had to learn to take any moments of peace that I can to sit, and breathe. Life can so often be a never-ending whirlwind and it rarely seems to lessen in speed. There’s no point wishing on a star and expecting things to brighten. All I can do is protect my energy, catch my breath… and carry on.

This picture was taken on Elysion, and I am wearing the gorgeous new Phoebe ‘ribbony’ slingbacks fom Gos, further details at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gospel_voom/48790332808/in/dateposted/

They are shown off using one of the cinema verite poses from Gingerfish