Hello again. Welcome back, it’s nice to see you again I’m back officially, from my break. It was nice to have a break. It was strange because I had to keep reminding myself that it was okay and I didn’t have any deadlines to worry about. I also felt a lot of guilt but it was nice. Once I got into the habit of not trying to check my messages all the time. It was also really nice to just be.
At the same time…after week one I felt ready to get back to it but I thought, since I had embarked upon actually taking time off, from all blogging, every single store/event, I should stick to it. While I was off on said break I couldn’t help but do one thing and it was something I had been meaning to get to for the lonest time. I’m sure you’ve noticed but the site layout was updated. I’m still tweaking things here and there to fit my blog but for the most part it is 95% and I’m happy with it.
Another thing I’m sure you know, is that Salem is now open.
Salem is one of the best places to stop by for your Halloween shopping needs this October, from the astmosphere to all the cool things on sale. It will put you right in the mood for shopping for your outfit for All Hallows Eve. You’ll definately need something to stand out from all the rest.
Today’s post features items from Salem. I wanted to focus on the furniture/decor items for my first post and so I tried to make something dark and mysterious. The lecturn and stools by Random Matter are so beautiful that if this were carved in real life I could spend ages just running my fingers all over the lovely shape of it. It’s so gorgeous. I loved the fact that the sofa by Chez Moi had a little kitty too, it’s adorable in it’s little cape and hat. I melt just thinking about it.
The collection of different items around the sofa are each intriguing in their own way.
You wouldn’t think there was more that could be done with pumpkins for example and yet the texture on these pumpkins are so good! You’ll still want to add them to your already large collection. I’m sure of it. I even added some items from Half Deer’s collection of Halloween themed creations. I also might be responsible for trapping the skeleton cat under the cage.
Okay, so I definately am.
Featuring
Sofa: [Chez Moi]Margo Chaise (Adult) 4li {@Salem}
Umbrella: [Insomnia Angel] Witch Wand Umbrella [broken type] 10li {@Salem}
Cat: [Chez Moi]Wizard Cat 1li {@Salem}
Stools: [Random Matter] The Summoning – Stool [Black] [B] 2li each {@Salem}
Lecturn: [random matter] The Summoning – Lectern [Black] 6li {@Salem}
Candles: [Disorderly] Gothic Drip / Plate / Purple 1li {@Salem}
Candles under glass: [Disorderly] Gothic Drip / Cake / Black 2li {@Salem}
Magic book: [random matter] The Summoning – Demon Book 1li {@Salem}
Crystal Ball: [P] Grasperball 3li {@Salem}
Pumpkins: [spruce] salem pumpkins 1li each {@Salem}
Dome cage: [Tuesdays] Caged Dome 1li {@Salem}
Tarot cards box: [spruce] spirit box 2li each (with cards and without) {@Salem}
Rug: [uK] Celestial Nook Round Rug Blue 2li {@Mainstore}
Paper bag light: [+Half-Deer+] Paper Bag Luminary – Stars – Black A 1li {@Mainstore}
Spiders: [+Half-Deer+] Spiders – Group Medium 2li {@Mainstore}
Book shelf: 10. [Lagom] Araneae Witch Bookshelf 2li {@Mainstore}
Books on shelf (laying down): 09. [Lagom] Araneae Witch [ Bookpile ] 1li {@Mainstore}
Cute little ghost: [+Half-Deer+] Peaceful Forest Spirit – Peek Around L 1li {@Mainstore}
Skeleton cat: [+Half-Deer+] Skeleton Cat – Lay Left 1li {@Mainstore} [/underline]
*All above-listed items have been kindly provided by creators for blogging/review purposes.
Supporting Cast
Backdrop used: [Tropix] The Haunted Aisle 50li
Plant (foreground): [dust bunny] elephant ear plant 3li
Cobweb: [DDD] Dewdrop Cobweb – A 1li
Monstera potted plant: [vespertine] monkey mask vine monstera. 2li
Herb bottle chest: [dust bunny] wiccan artistry . herb bottles 1li
Palm/hand: [dust bunny] wiccan artistry . palm reading 1li
Book stack under sofa: {dust bunny- wiccan book stack 1li}
