By Gemma Cleanslate
I stopped over at Cocteau at another fair, The Place Plaza Winter
Bazaar. The kiosks are filled with more decor to help you get the
Christmas spirit into your regions . I took a hot air balloon ride which
gives a great overview of the varied places to visit after shopping.
Behind the shopping area there is a lovely Winter wonderland with an
ice pond featuring skating balls for couples or singles. Among the trees
are areas to sit, rest and talk or around the fire and have a sausage
and beer.There are lots of opportunities for shooting photos for
Christmas cards.
Over on the other side of the region where the established shops are
I ran into one of the owners, Rainie Gates (turainia) working on the
Santa poses at his throne nearby. It is between the established stores
and the kiosk area. This is great spot for a Christmas picture with
Santa on his throne. Don’t forget to stop by the advent calendar before
you leave .Enjoy! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cocteau/226/54/22
Christmas Lane is a place to find huge decorations or scenery for your
region. Buildings, gazebos, hangouts, Santa chairs with Santa, little
shops, gingerbread houses, trees and so much more. Just moving along the
lanes and seeing the lovely scenes I was so tempted even though I have
no room for any of them at all. Each lane brings new delights to
explore. Just the other day I ran into a sim owner who mentioned he
still had to go shopping for winter decor and I told him to make sure to
stop in this sim. Stop at all of the sims I write about!
Even if you are not shopping I would recommend you roam through the
region trying out some of the interactive decorations. Look up in the
sky too! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stargazer%20Galaxy/73/69/22
Winter Holiday Village has been here for 10 years and is celebrating !.
I love this region. Mairead (mairead.fitzgerald) and Preacher
(sutra.kish) . the owners , create a place of magical snow filled fun.
... it has shopping rides, daily events, Santa and elves and so much
more .Pick up their notecard with all kinds of help for your visit at
the entrance . You also find a tp board there if you are looking for a
certain shop.
This year I took a snowy owl flight tour of the whole venue to see the
new additions and changes from last year. The quaint Village shops
circle the extensive skating area that winds around and through tunnels
and back to the main party area. The Lodge is welcoming with a constant
fire and warm cozy seating for those resting upstairs and down.
The ballroom is set for dining and for show and for weddings. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sea%20Whispers%20Island/168/171/22 Get all your information here . See you on the ice.
Gemma Cleanslate
By Gemma Cleanslate
It seems so early to start visiting venues all ready for both winter
activities. sports and/ or Christmas. The problem is most of the sparkling winter areas disappear so soon after the Christmas season and I
don’t want you to miss any opportunities. Those sites that will stay
around for your winter pleasures I will save for later articles. I have
already seen Santa sitting in on his throne, and in another sim standing
with his reindeer, not sure which one.
Let’s start with shopping fairs and bazaars. We are all thinking decor
for either our home and yards , clubs, or regions. Now it the time to go
looking without angst. Why wait til the last minute?
“Hello there and Welcome to Winter Wonderland Christmas Bazaar! You are welcome
to enjoy our winter setting by skating on our lake, playing on the
rides or hang out in general just to shop but please be respectful of
all other guests in the sim. Enjoy your
visit and Happy Holidays!"
That says it all! This is another delightful
winter bazaar. I like the decor here which is a winter scene with
charming little shops spread around the area. I love the large Snow
globes that dot the landscape. If you are looking for skating snowmen I
saw them there on the skating pond for sale. I found some sweet gift
boxes to fill with gifts.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Andarah%20Island/213/105/22
The Christmas
Fair is decorated, many village shops open, trolley running and so
much to see. Not all the shops and kiosks are filled yet but they will
be. The skating pond is open with some smooth skate balls for your use.
As soon as you land the tree catches your eye. The shops I stopped in
had so many decorative items for sale.It was hard to resist.
Join the groups
and get notices of the daily activities going on at the stage area. I
saw some wonderful outfits in the shops and so many lovely trees ,
garlands, Christmas balls and other decor. I am glad I left my purse at
home! But this is a good place to start if you are looking for goods.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lions%20Hill/133/130/27
I love going to
the markets that have kiosks because there is so much more there to
look at and buy. At this Christmas Market 2017 the place is loaded with
temptations! It is a nice compact place to shop and visit Santa in his
gazebo where you can sit and rest , or rezz a sled if you dare!
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clothing/207/68/37
Magic Christmas
Winter Wonderland was my next stop . There is a free saucer sled at the
entrance and also free skates to grab. The little village is a good
place to roam and listen to the music. The skating pond is set up with
skate balls and I found a sled for one or three persons there too. This
is a good stop to pick up some skis, skates, eggnog,,chocolate and just
have fun. I rezzed a Santa saucer which took me down the hill. Enjoy the
shopping break!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/World%20Paradise/164/108/27
Gemma Cleanslate
