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Trick or Treat

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Trick or Treat
Smell my Feet
Give me something good to eat

When did Trick or Treat saying become a thing?? Well let me tell you!

The origin of the “trick or treat” ritual (children going from door-to-door on Halloween, asking for candy) derives from “guising” that was done in Scotland and Ireland. The phrase “trick or treat” first appears in Ontario, Canada, in 1917, and was popular in the 1920s in the Northwest (the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, and then the earliest United States citations are from the states of Oregon, Washington, Montana and Michigan).
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This month you will only find treats at Swank Event Goth Round. Our yearly Pumpkin hunt is there for all our Swank group to enjoy at the booths. Over 100 gifts can be found! Not only that our Designers have worked hard to bring you some amazing creations available to you this month to decorate your home! I promise you this is not a trick… or is it?

Swank & Co has a whole booth of goodies for you. There is so much to choose from! Here is a few I am featuring today!

BOo! Halloween Entrance Cabinet Fatpack includes all you see on the cabinet! You can also purchase individual pieces if you wish.

Pumpkin Decor Candles Plain are shown but there is 4 options in total of these cute candles. You can resize them as well!

Eclectica Shell Armchair in bold colors includes 9 fabric options for the seat and bottom of chair. Single animated sits to enjoy such as Chat, drink and read.

Hawkers House has these adorable Gnomes..Holiday Door Mat includes a cute gnome off to the side and a creepy welcome. The Gnome decor grouping can be set individual, or you can keep them in the group. Resizable as well!

A Little Glamour

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We all love luxury and really why shouldn’t we. You look at your space and see beauty and elegance it makes you feel good and love your surroundings. That is what is waiting for you at Swank Hollywood Glam Event until April 30.

You will find this gorgeous collection designed by Swank & Co.
Glamour Collection is absolutely stunning and a must to have addition to your SL living.
Fatpack is available with all the White Shimmer Sofa and all other furnishings. (See image below)

Glamour Sofa Bed (ADULT) is available in 14 color options, including 190 dedicated making love, watching TV, Coffee & Breakfast Trays
Pillow texture Change Menu with Solid & Pattern Prints.
Glamour Console Cabinet
Glamour End Table and Martini Table
Glamour Chandelier
Glamour Mirror & Dandelions Wall Art
Glamour Floor Lamp

Not shown but available in the collection is
Glamour Crystal Fireplace & Panels Wall Unit
Glamour Cabinet
Glamour Drapes & Crystals
Glamour Fur Rug

Swank & Co. Galmour Collection Fatpack

Additional Décor Used
MudHoney – Teardrop Sconce
Mithral – Funnel Pot Plant Set
Onsu – Holly Skybox
Bricolage – Philodendron Plant

Whispers in the Wind.

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I am not yours, not lost in you,
Not lost, although I long to be
Lost as a candle lit at noon,
Lost as a snowflake in the sea.

You love me, and I find you still
A spirit beautiful and bright,
Yet I am I, who long to be
Lost as a light is lost in light.

Oh plunge me deep in love—put out
My senses, leave me deaf and blind,
Swept by the tempest of your love,
A taper in a rushing wind. – Sara Teasdale – 1884-1933

Have you visited Swank “50 Shades of Red” round has started and there is some fabulous creations in our home and garden area to make your month of romance special.

Fall in love with the gorgeous Rotating Candles & Twinkle lights designed by Swank & Co. – add these beauties to your waterfront, ponds, pools or wherever your heart desires. 9 color options available for you. Shown in Red Rose and Powder Rose.

The Silas Gallery – Heart Lovers Sculpture is perfect for anywhere your heart desires. It is copy and mod so you can resize it and place it in your home or garden.

Blue Moon Enterprise – Ribbon Tree & Curved Stone Wall are part of a beautiful collection with the collab of Silas Gallery you will find this beautiful ribbon tree & curved stone wall, other items you can purchase are marble black & white pavers in 3 sizes and golden heart pedestal. All are copy/mod.

Other Décor
Half-Deer – Indoor Lighted Trees
HPMD – Colored Bush
8f8 – Silent Conversations – Fish Pond RARE

Bed of Roses

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Who doesn’t want ot be romanced, I mean everyday would be amazing but Valentine’s day just reminds us of it more. A nice night out with dinner and maybe dancing. Or romantic walk and just enjoying each others company. Of course the evening doesn’t have to end with just a kiss.

Swank & Co. has created a stunning Romantic Canopy bed. With 180 animations for a romantic night of love making, cuddling, B&B breakfast tray for the morning as well. Included you will find this stunning bed, floating rose candles, string lights and Candelabra to keep that romantic feel all year round. Available in 9 amazing colors you will find this at the 50 Shades or Red round at Swank Event until February 28.

Swank & Co. Romantic Red Rose Canopy Bed (ADULT) available at Swank Event until February 28.

Skybox – Varonis – Sombre

Outdoors and Cozy

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It may be winter still but in SL we can have any season we like. I have found an interactive Patio Gazebo set created by the Gay-Way store available at Swank Event. There are expansion packs to add on to the starter kit. At Swank Event you will find the Patio Starter Kit, Planters Expansion and the bench.

This patio has so many options for texturing each piece, adding the lights, curtains, flower planters, and so on and I believe there is more to come in the future.

Simple touch of the rezzer will bring you a menu and from there you can choose what to add to your gazebo. There is a summer and winter theme, adult or couples is available, and full details on how to get your patio Gazebo how you want to customize it. You tube instructions are also included to help guide you.

The bench is a stand alone and can be placed anywhere you like. Touch brings up a menu to customize the wood in various areas and 3 pillow options.

You can find this Gazebo created by Gay-Way available at Swank Event RENEW YOURSELF Round until January 31.

Additional Decor
MOoH! Stuff – Floral Ornaments Rug
Mithral Apothecary – Short Monstera Adansonii & Funnel Pot Plant Set Fat Pack
Scarlet Creative – St Paul Table
Rezz Room – English Bulldog Adult Sit (passed Gacha)
HPMD – Colored Bush
Hayabusa Design – Eleutherococcus M7-1 & Acacia Tree M2 (Gifts)

May you have Joy this holiday season.

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Everyone has family traditions, it may be small or huge. I used to as a child looked forward to the bustle of visiting family and going to grandmas house, seeing my great grandparents and having dinner as a family.

Now they are gone, my grandmother passed away on Christmas morning, my dad fell ill on new years day years later and passed after so the holidays have darkened for me. I do have one tradition and that is to light a candle in memory of all my loved ones who have passed. It is small but meaningful to me.

We seem to make sure on the holidays to be happy, less sadness and trying not to hurt others and make everyone happy. We are overwhelmed by the season of shopping, decorating, baking, visiting that everything just stops at that moment we do not think we just do. For that moment we are happy, we feel joy, and devour delicious treats. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and may you find joy in this holiday season and into the new year.

My focus today is on these gorgeous creations by Swank & Co. which you can find at the Swank Event until December 31. Stop by we have gifts by our creators waiting for our group members to enjoy.

Swank & Co. – Let It Snow Snowglobe Musical Candle includes 2 sizes and upon touch you can customize the candles, and base. Touch the globe turns the beautiful Let it Snow music box on and off, as well as to resize. There are 2 base textures and 6 candle textures to choose from. There are 8 snowglobes to this collection, each as unique and beautiful with a different scene and music box song. Copy/Mod 15 LI

Swank & Co. – Holiday Bordeaux Poinsettia Lantern includes 4 styles of lanterns, resize menu upon touch. There are 5 gorgeous lantern designs to choose from. Copy/Mod 6 LI

Swank & Co. – Winter Holiday Lit Wall Art has customizable menu upon touch for each frame, image and snowflake. Touching the art will offer you 4 color options, frame 5 color options, snowflake 2 color options. Copy Only 12 LI

Additional Decor
Myth – Christmas Jars
+Half-Deer+ – Christmas Garland
Erratic – home – Candy Canes (past Gacha)
Consignment – Kurt Fireplace

The Spirit of the Holidays

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The holidays are all over Second Life. You can find advent calendars, gifts, beautiful locations to explore and so much more.

Swank is into the gift giving spirit as well. Visit and join the group to find some gorgeous gifts at booths as you shop! While your there also hit the subscriber and add us to your pics for a chance to win 5000L each month.

Deck your Garden with some gorgeous Holiday decor at Swank “Winter Wonderland” Event until December 31.

Lilith’s Den – Cookie Cutter Gingerbread is one of 5 available . These can be resized and added just about anywhere inside or out! 1LM copy/mod.

Enchanted Fantasy – Merry Christmas Mouse has this adorable little gift to present to you. You can resize (May cause LI increase) 3LI , copy/mod.

AZ Studio – Quilted Christmas Trees – 4 color options available, with a tinsel tree topper and delicate beads that twinkle. Each include resize upon touch. 4LI on rez, keep in mind the LI will increase when enlarged. Copy/Mod

Added Décor
Black Bantam – Polar Bear Lights (Previous Gacha)
Caro Design – Winter Tree with Lights

No Elfing Around

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What a better way to start off this holiday season! I am loving this new UP Next collection by Anastyle! There is SO much you can get and its adorable.

I also have my very first elven shape released and it fit in with this perfectly. I revised Randi into this new look. I hope you like her.

Ch Skins Exclusive for Unik Event

Anastyle exclusive at Yuletide Market open now until end of December.

Gnome from Scandinavia Up Next set! These are just a few things from this amazing set! I really need to do another post with more items.
Dress & Shoes w/socks are designed for Maitreya

  • Necklace,
  • Santa Elf Hat
  • Spirit White Grass
  • Animated Penguin
  • Tiny Xmas Tree Deco
  • Snowy Bushes
  • Tree (group)
  • Fantasy Tree
  • Xmas Gnome

CH Skins is available at Unik event until December 28

Dorothy is designed for LeL EvoX skins. Available in 5 tones, full body BOM skin with/without brow & Cleavage, includes ear tattoo

Calm Your Curves exclusive for WinterFest Event starting December 4-31

Randi is designed for Lelutka River, with a elven appearance. Included is 4 shapes, brow, and full style card.

Head – Lelutka EvoX – River
Body – Maitreya – Lara
Shape – Calm Your Curves – Randi
Skin – CH Skins – Dorothy (Tone 102)
Hair – Doux – Excited

Cosmetics
Koonz – Summer Lips
Mila – Shy Blush
Birth – Snow Breath Particle Effects

Jewelry
Swallow – Earrings E05 for LeL Elf
Earthstones – Eternally Wedding Set

Pose – B(u)y Me – Stands Set 3

Winter Friends

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Winter speaks
in blusters
and lullabies fall
with the snow.
Some float
through the air
like flecks
of magic,
and some
settle like dreams
that didn’t want
to be caught. – Sabina Laura

Gorgeous exclusive designed by TM Creations available at Swank Event until November 30

TM Creations – Let’s Go Out – Winter Scene is a beautiful Winter scenery with snowy rocks, plants, bushes, fern, wild grass, young foxes
Land Impact: 15
Approx. Sizes m. Width 10 x Depth 5.5
100% Mesh
Material Enable

Décor Golden Spiral Designs – Winter Wonderland Skating Skybox

Catch what falls

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Have you ever tried to catch a falling leave and it twirls between your fingers ever so slow but fast enough not to catch? My favorite season when the air is crisp and the leaves are drying and crunch under your feet as you walk. The end of a season, darkness is sooner but we know the magical season is upon us. Savor every moment you can and make your memories happy.

Last week of the Fall into Autumn round at Swank Events these lovely designs are available until November 30.

Blueberry Patch – SW~ Harvest Corner ver2 Land Impact – 19

Lilith’s Den – Catching Autumn Dreams – Statue is available in 7 color options includes Sparkles and Leaves rotating – in both, scripted and unscripted version Land Impact 4 copy/mod

Additional Décor
Little Branch – Red Bud Bush
HPMD – Colored Bush
Mesh Plants – Bush
3D TREES – Eucalyptus (Australia)7 LI M/T