Blogging isn't about the numbers for me. Although, I have noticed a change. Comparing the numbers. A change in visitors, a change in posts, a change in traffic and a definite change in the kind of posts I like to do. Significantly so, that I questioned myself what could be happening. Take January 2021. Total posts 19 in comparison to January 2023 where I posted 26 times. Visitor counts 825 vs 198. Views: 1818 vs 460. I've expanded my posts to include Facebook and dropped discord unless required by sponsor. My feed share is the same. My follower base in up slightly. Even then numbers from flicker are wildly different over previous year's numbers. I went pro, this the second year to be doing so. Still, the engagement with readership is low. Why? Maybe I just love blogging more than others care about my posts. Is the market of readership switched to other forums about second life activities? Perhaps, to many Photo/details/URLs/ posts compared to a bit of writing, telling a story THEN a photo post like I am doing today. I can't pinpoint it. I just feel the shift. With that said, blogging is still not about the numbers for me. I appreciate the comments and likes, and the group invites others take the time to share with me, but blogging is my creative outlet. I get to put RL aside for the hour or two that I'm blogging either creating spaces or dressing up for fun. Of course, to be hired by brands, they check out the numbers. That's the Ying and yang of it all. The irony in popularity. If my posts are well recieved, I'm creating more exposure for the brand I'm marketing. Should I care about the numbers? I suppose, I should, since I've noticed the shift. Perhaps look for ways to draw in more attention or engagement with the second life citizens. If I figure it out, I'll share so we all can grow together. Until next time ... Trompe Loeil - Irusu Fireplace Pavilion PG [mesh] - @ The Fifty MOVEMENT- Eletric blender FATPACK @ The Food Court Nutmeg. Potted Tangerine Tree Nutmeg. Quaint Foyer Console Mithral * Hoya Parasitica (Pack C) Little Branch_OliveTreeShade{Animated}Seasons_Box - TMD Weekly Dahlia - Candy Heart - Confetti @ The Saturday Sale Dahlia - Candy Heart - Balloons @ Happy Weekend Ariskea items from this weeks Saturday Sale Ariskea.Tulips. Center tulips glass Ariskea.Tulips . Ceramic Bunny in the background Trompe Loeil - Miyako Tropical Cottage [mesh] @ UBER
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… Ines Retreat …
New for the Saturday Sale The Ines Retreat. 75L Complete with modular Gazebo and Patio so you can design large or small outdoor living space (included with the house) 38-42 LI LI Fits 1024 Plots up 14 x 12 M without Patio, 22 x 21 Optional furniture pack included for 199L Custom LODS for optimization Out through to Sunday too. Scarlet Creative Paris Armchair Scarlet Creative Hardwick Fabric Sofa -Leather Scarlet Creative Barn Wood Table Scarlet Creative Tulum Pole Lamp - Wood Scarlet Creative Tulum Footstool - White Scarlet Creative Monteverde Coffee Table Scarlet Creative Paris Rug Scarlet Creative Paris Bed PG MIdnight
… sparce red …
Shopping in SL has shifted. Events driven with Pricing higher than ever, is becoming dull. I remember when an item was featured at an event, there was a discounted price. After that, the item went to full price and was available at the main store or marketplace. So, why clammer to get there first? For me, I am leaning more towards " I'll get it later at the same price". In fact, I love the Happy Weekend and Saturday Sales much more than what goes on at the events. Buying direct from my favorite brands, supporting them while getting a hell of a bargain! What's not to love. Brands are getting more and more creative about the weekends sales too. Retexturing, redesigning previous items, freshening up what is a sure hit, again for a great price. And then there are those brands who seem to have endless creativity and just can't be ignored. The quality is grand and different from what has ever been released before. Who doesn't love a new item for a sale price? Cmon, I dare you to disagree! One thing is for sure, I have been in SL since 2010 and I have seen items come and go. I think good and hard before pressing the button to buy if I already have a similar item in my inventory. It has to be really special for me to double/triple up on that bedroom set or bathtub since I have those already. If your brand is offering pre-linked sets!?! I am a fan! Roads, fences, walkways. Please don't give me a thousand strands to put together. Link Sets I say! Those are just my thoughts. Until next time ... C.H-Rumors- Evox (ADD) C.H- Rumors- Evox- Under Shadow- Red C.H- Moist Lip Set- Evox (HUD) [Onyx] Always Beautiful Tattoo @ REBORN Event 1.22.23 [Onyx] Always Beautiful Tattoo- Fresh [Onyx] Meli Eyebrows [Onyx] Meli Eyebrows -Brown [Onyx] Meli eyebrows Shape adorsy - Candice SET BUY ALL PACK @ Cosmopolitan Event adorsy - Candice Boots Fatpack - Reborn adorsy - Candice Denim Shorts Fatpack - Reborn adorsy - Candice Jacket Fatpack - Reborn adorsy - Candice Top Fatpack - Reborn KUNGLERS - Gwen rings KUNGLERS - Gwen rings -Reborn Movement Poses Coffee MVT - Taurus Starcoffee [monso] Ruya Hair /Brown & Blonde [monso] Ruya Hair (m) 16 Genesis_Lab_Cigarette_3.0 Woman Bento BLUE Genesis_Lab_Cigarette_3.0 Woman Bento BLUE Genesis_Lab_Cigarette_HUD 3.1 Genesis_Lab_Smoke_Particles (from mouth) PROMAGIC Emily Lip Jewel-Fatpack PROMAGIC Emily Lip Jewel-Evo2EvoX {Guapa} - Mylah Skin (LELUTKA EVOX) Sienna
… everyday is a cosmo day …
pose: STUN Cora 5 V2 location: backdrop city backdrop: lux aeterna "Off-Line" x "Calliope" Set / Fatpack @ N21 "Off-Line" x "Calliope" Skirt / Fatpack / Reborn "Off-Line" x "Calliope" Top / Fatpack / Reborn "Off-Line" x "Shiva" Boots / Fatpack @ Stellar "Off-Line" x "Shiva" Boots / Fatpack / Reborn :: DS :: Yvette Glasses @ Cosmopolitan :: DeepStatic :: Yvette Glasses KUNGLERS - Shiloh bracelets @ Cosomopolitan KUNGLERS - Shiloh bracelets MOVEMENT - Some obsessions - Recolor -Happy Weekend MVT - Some obsessions handbag - Pink print- Hold 1 Dahlia - Carrie's Cosmo - Drink Dispenser Dahlia - Carrie's Cosmo - Personal Hold NOVA. Apex // Blended Kit (unpacked) @ Tres Chic NOVA. Apex - L Tutti Belli - 'Midnight' (Lelutka EvoX) (lipstick)
… LOTD 1.23.23 …
[Onyx] Always Beautiful Tattoo @ REBORN Event 1.22.23 [Onyx] Always Beautiful Tattoo- Fresh [ONYX] Face Moles 1-Evox FashionNatic - Rhea Set - Megapack @ Cosmopolitan FashionNatic - REBORN - Left - Rhea Boots Fatpack FashionNatic - REBORN - Panties FashionNatic - REBORN - Rhea Bodysuit Fatpack Colors FashionNatic - REBORN - Rhea Skirt Fatpack Colors FashionNatic - REBORN - Right - Rhea Boots Fatpack KUNGLERS - Lisana earrings Exclusive at Cosmopolitan KUNGLERS - Lisana earrings MOVEMENT - Some obsessions - Recolor -Happy Weekend MVT - Some obsessions handbag - Black print - Hold 2 :: DS :: Marielle Glasses @ Cosmopolitan :: DS :: Marielle Glasses [monso] Natalia Hair /Brown & Blonde [monso] Natalia Hair (m) Tutti Belli - 'True Love' Collection (Lelutka Evolution)(hud with 9 eyeshadows) Tutti Belli - 'Midnight' (Lelutka EvoX)(hud with 9 lip colors) TRES BEAU - Lelutka EvoX - Chin Cleft (1) 100% [Glam Affair] Tataru Skin [Lelutka EvoX] Velour Icy Access [Glam Affair] Face Shadow 20% [Glam Affair] Tataru Blush 50% [Glam Affair] Tataru Brows Black 100% [Glam Affair] Tataru [Lelutka EvoX] Icy B Glam Affair - Ears - Icy Dahlia - Carrie's Cosmo - Drink Dispenser (REZ TO OPEN) The Saturday Sale Dahlia - Carrie's Cosmo - Personal Hold AG. Sunray Eyes Pack
… marble ..
There are few brands that offer minimalist furniture. IDEA is one of them. The side cabinet and table coordinate perfectly together for simple modern gatherings. The whole set comes with texture options, which I LOVE. Plenty of poses to change up while having conversations with your guests! Loads of furniture options coming from this new brand! Until next time ... IDEA-Eclipse Set Fatpack (ADD ME) IDEA-Eclipse Chair w/hud IDEA-Eclipse SideBoard w/hud IDEA-Eclipse Table w/hud IDEA-Eclipse Dishes (Plate) w/hud IDEA-Eclipse Dishes (Cup) w/hud IDEA-Eclipse Dishes (Glass) w/hud Fancy Fall Camellia Collection Fatpack@Equal10 Fancy Decor: Thomsen Chandelier Fancy Decor: Thomsen Champagne Tray Fancy Decor: Tiered Tea Tray 15 Fancy Decor + KraftWork Fete d'hiver: Finger Food Tray Mithral * Short String of Pearls (Pack A) Architect. Lyto Hanging Lamp #1 (long) {vespertine} -fern leaf cactus {vespertine} - potted monstera
… always beautiful or is it the light? …
I have been experimenting with Firestorm lately, trying to adjust my photo settings as my computer reacts to me pushing the limits. Getting to know your equipment is essential in any job, particularly in blogging. My blogging evolution has been slow to say the least. What was an occasional "thing I loved doing" has become a real release of creativity for me. Even when I don't get it quite right, I enjoy the process of dressing up, coordinating outfits, although most brands do not like it when you mix and match outfits. Everyone wants their item center and front. If not, don't bother tagging them. My thoughts have always been giving credit where credit is due. If I wore an item given to me as a blogger, then honor that relationship with tagging and recognition. This opinion is only shared by a few of my sponsors. Pivot. A blogger must learn to pivot. Take constructive conversations and adjust. After all these years, I've learned to oblige those brand owners who I respect. What I started blogging was home decorating. That has always been my first love in Second Life. I feel the pull towards decorating for others more recently, since fashion at times is repetitive or circular in SL. I find such satisfaction in getting to know someone and creating a space they love. Very cliche' I bet your thinking. It might be, but it is my view. Whether its fashion, or home decor, I still find it challenging to do better. Be better. More creative. Until next time ... backdrop: Merch- Rad Merch Background pose: STUN Cora 2 Curve location: Backdrop City "Off-Line" x "Lumi" Set / Fatpack [Unpack Me] "Off-Line" x "Lumi" Top / Fatpack / Reborn VINYL - Firefly Cargo Skirt Pak Fatpak VINYL - Firefly Cargo Skirt - Ebody Reborn [Onyx] Always Beautiful Tattoo @ REBORN Event 1.22.23 [Onyx] Always Beautiful Tattoo- Fresh [ONYX] Tataru shape For LeLUTKA Raven Head 3.1 @ Dollholic [ONYX] Face Moles 1-Evox [ONYX] Tataru shape For LeLUTKA Raven Head 3.1-Ebody [ONYX] Tata eyebrows shape TRES BEAU - Lelutka EvoX - Chin Cleft (ADD) TRES BEAU - Lelutka EvoX - Chin Cleft (1) 100% [Glam Affair] Tataru Skin [Lelutka EvoX] Velour Icy@Access [Glam Affair] Face Shadow 20% [Glam Affair] Tataru Blush 50% [Glam Affair] Tataru Brows Black 100% [Glam Affair] Tataru [Lelutka EvoX] Icy B Glam Affair - Ears - Icy [Glam Affair] Tataru Freckles Stealthic - Clarity (S Breast) - Happy Weekend LeLUTKA Raven Head 3.1 Christmas Gift 2022
… beach side …
This week Scarlet Creative has reintroduced the Jenna Gazbo in Wood and look how pretty! During the sale it comes with the historical painted version too. This Gazebo has 3 versions included in each color. Including with Slats at the Back, a full Back or no Back - allowing you to be super flexible if you align onto a house, or simply have in your garden or beach! 6 x 9 M 16 LI Mod and Copy If your wondering about the furniture - yes, there is a perfect match on sale as well for 199L. Loaded with goodies and for the price, you can't beat it. Eve Aspen Chalet - a gorgeous wood and slate chalet. Has an optional Snow Package/Roof available also at the vendor. But it fits well on the top of the hill shown in the background. Comes in two sizes Best for 2046 Plots and up 32 x 38M (large) 27 x 37M (regular) 94LI (regular) 118 LI (large) Mod and Copy With full custom LODS for optimization LB_YoungGinkgoTree{Animated}*4Seasons is currently on sale for Wanderlust. Only 75L. Nutmeg. Backyard Evenings Gray / 1 @ Kustom 9 Nutmeg. Metal Bench with HUD for texture change Nutmeg. Metal Chair Landscaping: Skye StudioSandy Beach (Pk1) Skye Studio Beach Dunes Fantatik Loften
… lead the way …
Backdrop City. I doubt there is a blogger in SL that is unaware of this fabulous sim that is open to all. Today, I was a patron along with 21 others. What generousity. This is a gift to be able to come take a photo in various scene's and never have to glammer up my inventory. Thank you Backdrop City! pose: STUN Elektra 3 Curve V.2+Mirror Location: Backdrop City Backdrop: niney - parque - how cute is this! "Off-Line" x "Lumi" Set / Fatpack [Unpack Me] @ Kinky "Off-Line" x "Lumi" Addon / Fatpack / Reborn "Off-Line" x "Lumi" Panties / Fatpack / Reborn "Off-Line" x "Lumi" Top / Fatpack / Reborn [ONYX] Tataru shape For LeLUTKA Raven Head 3.1 @ Dollholic [ONYX] Tataru shape For LeLUTKA Raven Head 3.1-Ebody [ONYX] Tata eyebrows shape [ONYX] Face Moles 1-Evox [avarosa] Teeth Addon [Heaux] Fern Shadows *Group GIFT (unpacked) [Heaux] Fern - Shadow [Antique] TRES BEAU - Lelutka EvoX - Chin Cleft (ADD) TRES BEAU - Lelutka EvoX - Chin Cleft (1) 100% [Glam Affair] Tataru Skin [Lelutka EvoX] Velour Icy @ Access [Glam Affair] Tataru Freckles [Glam Affair] Face Shadow 20% [Glam Affair] Tataru Blush 50% [Glam Affair] Tataru Brows Black 100% [Glam Affair] Tataru [Lelutka EvoX] Icy B Glam Affair - Ears - Icy VELOUR: The "Ipanema Body" for eBody Reborn (Icy) VELOUR: Ipanema Body for eBody Reborn - Curvy (Icy) 1 LeLUTKA Raven Head 3.1 Christmas Gift 2022 / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1 AG. Frost Eyes Pack AG. Frost Eyes - BoM - 06 - C Mesh Eyes NOVA. Apex // Blended Kit (unpacked) @ Tres Chic NOVA. Apex - @ Tres Chic - only 300L for 5 styles and tons of color choices! POX - Marni.Mink-Coat in Beige Pox - Marni.Mink-Coat in Beige (Size 2) eBODY - REBORN - Wear to unpack REBORN by eBODY v1.69.4
… crown …
[Onyx] Dali Eyebrows @ BigGirl 1/15/23 [Onyx] Dali Eyebrows -Black [ONYX] Deli eyebrows shape [ONYX] Sieera shape For LeLUTKA Raven [ONYX] Face Moles 1-Evox [ONYX] Sieera shape For LeLUTKA Raven Head 3.1- reborn *Bolson / Tattoo Bundle (Mix'Em) - Marika (Healed) *Bolson / Tattoo (Mix'Em) - Marika (Thighs) (Healed) *Bolson / Tattoo (Mix'Em) - Marika (Chest) (Healed) *Bolson / Tattoo (Mix'Em) - Marika (Abdomen) (Healed) *Bolson / Tattoo (Mix'Em) - Marika (Hand) (Healed) "Off-Line" x "Ares" Set / Fatpack @ C88 "Off-Line" x "Ares" Pants / Fatpack / Reborn KUNGLERS - Shiloh bracelets @ Cosomopolitan KUNGLERS - Shiloh bracelets Le Poppycock *Mutual Understanding* Bento Pose & Prop Le Poppycock *Mutual Understanding* Cigarette [Add] MOWIE - "Kena" Top @ Kustom 9 MOWIE - "Kena" Top [Reborn] nani - kate hair [pack C] nani - kate hair [unrig] PROMAGIC Sneh Earrings-Fatpack- Subscriber's Gift PROMAGIC Sneh Earrings-Swallow Dropped Ears-Female 1 [Cinnamon Cocaine] Queen Diamond Crown - Rotating (add) [avarosa] Ren Eyes
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