Christmas Markets

By Gemma Cleanslate

I love to visit the sweet little Christmas markets with their little stalls housing goods from many creators that are around the grid . The snow covered trees and ground add to the festivity of the season. I am leaving my pocketbook home and just taking my camera along.

“3D Republic's  Annual Christmas and Winter Market. Bringing together many creators from various backgrounds to bring you the joy and creation they have brought to SL. Explore the market, be sure to stop at the gift tree for your gifts!” This is a lovely market to roam through.

When they say to stop at the gift tree they mean it! There is a treasure trove of gifts under that lovely tree from the artists at the market. Don’t miss it! Next to the tree is an easel that holds a list of other Christmas regions to visit.. some of which I will write about.

Here is 3D  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Builders%20Republic/139/141/27

The Winter Wonderland Christmas Bazaar is always  pleasure to visit. The walkways are lined with oversized snow globes that are  so lovely. ωɨԃgεт (Sahirah Hauptmann)  of Sahi Designs creates the decor found here. There is a skating pond near by and you can rezz a zippy little sled to scoot round on the ice or put on your skates and take a spin.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Andarah%20Island/209/104/22

The next stop was at Dina LaVega (Dinahel Resident) ‘s Christmas Market and Advent Calendar. This quaint market with stalls  circling a large skating pond has large and small decor for your house or  larger area to decorate . It had snow globes in several different sizes and out came my purse! The market was busy while I was there because of the lovely wares that are offered. Stop by just to admire if not shop.

Outside the market area there are more goodies for sale to decorate your region for the winter. Charming winter settings for very good  prices.  Do you need a bridge ,  of a camping site or a small pavilion?

Go take a look.   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dark%20Spirit/128/186/35

More markets to follow.......

Gemma Cleanslate

Winter at Devon Dream

By Bixyl Shuftan

Every December, Safra Nitely decorates her sim of Devon Dream into something out of a Christmas story.

I recently dropped by to get a few pictures, and have a few words with her. 

Much of the area was covered by a pine forest, with snow on the needles.

 

There was a walkway going through the forest, with occasional scenes such as a few presents placed here and there.

One thing that is different this year is that Safra has some stalls up for any merchants interested in setting some wares up for sale, for free, "free maket stalls for content makers, try make it a viable marketplace for two months."

Safra wanted there to be some interactivity, so she had a couple rides set up in the area.

In one cottage, Santa and his elves are getting ready for Christmas.

Dropping by later at night, the place had a whole new look, with the Northern Lights visible in the sky.

There was a dance floor set up on a frozen lake, with lights and a DJ booth.

The teacup ride area looked different at night, with some of the cups lit up.

This time while going through the forest, there were crystals helping to light the way.

Don't forget to drop by Devon Dream this Christmas season

Bixyl Shuftan