Greetings, fabulous readers! I’m dining “al fresco” today with some free home and garden finds from the Finders, Keepers St. Patrick’s Day Hunt. I also threw in a few fun group gifts for good measure. 🙂
St. Patrick’s Day Hunt items in the top photo:
Roawenwood – Farmhouse Rustic Dining Table & Chairs, Irish Stew and Irish Soda Bread
Apple Fall – Argentinian Malbec and Wine Glasses (included, not shown: a decanter of whiskey)
Group gifts in the top photo:
Raindale – Wall Clock, Candlesticks, Tangerine Cake, and the Winter Rug
The Little Branch – Golden Birch Trees (left side of photo; the tree with the white trunk)
The trees from The Little Branch are really lovely. They’re animated – meaning they gently sway in the virtual breeze – and you can click to change them with the seasons. Also in the folder is a little mesh hill, and the Buffalo Grass shown here (green and winter versions for both are included).
Please note that the Twinkly Clover is not a free hunt item. Each vendor in the St. Patrick’s Day Hunt has an item for sale at a reduced price, and the clover is the discounted item from Dysfunctionality. You can find it at the green hunt info booth for just 38L.
Trompe Loeil: Xaviera Villa Apple Fall: L’Air Frais What Next: Lucia Potted Olive Tree Roawenwood: Farmhouse Rustic Dining Table & Chairs (free gift / Finder’s Keepers St. Patrick’s Day Hunt) Roawenwood: Irish Stew & Irish Soda Bread (free gift / Finder’s Keepers St. Patrick’s Day Hunt) Apple Fall: Argentinian Malbec & Wine Glasses (free gift / Finder’s Keepers St. Patrick’s Day Hunt) Raindale: Candlesticks (group gift / free to join) Raindale: Tangerine Cake (group gift / free to join) Raindale: Wall Clock (group gift / free to join) Raindale: Winter Carpet (group gift / free to join) JIAN: Chubby Cat Bird Bus JIAN: Maybelle the Sheep Dysfunctionality: Twinkle Poppies (free gift / Finder’s Keepers St. Patrick’s Day Hunt) Dysfunctionality: Twinkly Clover (38L on sale for St. Patrick’s Day Hunt) Studio Skye: Enchanted Woods Little Branch: Golden Birch Trees 4 Seasons & Buffalo Grass (group gift / free to join) Alirium: Dwarf Forest
Hello, fabulous readers! If you’re looking for a place to live with a bit of a retro feel, then I’ve got the spot for you! This beautiful, New York studio apartment can be yours for the low, low price of FREE! 😀
But first, a bit about the furnishings.
Fancy Decor offers a new group gift each month, and ALL of the past gifts are still available! The glass console table you see here is the most recent gift. Other gifts pictured here are the chair, lamp, bell ornament, picture frame, and the clasp boxes under the table. Just join the Fancy Decor in-world group, and these – plus many more – gorgeous home furnishings will be yours!
The artwork you see on the walls are free gifts from The Loft Furniture. They’ve been around for a while, but I thought they added the perfect art deco look to this apartment. You can find the gifts HERE, but in the event that you get tp’d back to the landing point, you’ll need to walk to the west side of the store to find them. Alternatively, you could do an area search for items that are 0L. There are 4 art deco posters available as gifts.
Please keep in mind that The Loft is a large store with many items so it may take a while to load all the textures. Sometimes teleporting out and back in helps speed things up.
Ok, now for the skybox details.
Apple Fall has quietly set this cozy New York Apartment skybox as a free gift. But in order to get it for free, you need to follow these directions:
When you arrive at the Apple Fall store landing spot, walk straight ahead towards the mainstore to the teleporter.
Click the teleporter and select “New York Apartment” from the blue menu.
Hop on the teleporter.
When you arrive at the demo skybox, walk around the corner and click the big “Buy Me” tag to purchase for 0L.
I don’t know how long the skybox will be available for free, so if you want it, don’t delay!
You don’t like brick? That’s ok!
Click on the back wall (the whitish part you see here) to change the textures. There are 3 different versions available, as well as a “blank” version so you can add your own textures.
Size is about 15 x 12 meters. 10 LI.
This is a cute little apartment with a cool view of the New York skyline, made with the quality you’d expect from Apple Fall. 🙂
Enjoy!
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Decor Items… Apple FallNew York Studio Apartment (free gift / 0L) Apple FallFabrique Rug The LoftVogue 1930 (free gift / 0L) Apple FallCanvas Tote Apple FallGrass Pot (50L) Fancy DecorSwaen Dining Chair (group gift / 250L to join) Fashionably DeadCat 02 Sleeping Curled (50L gacha) Fashionably DeadCat 12 Curious (50L gacha) EssenzRomania Shoe Decor (past gift, no longer available) Sway’sFloria Hanging Plants Fancy DecorGlass Console (group gift / 250L to join) Fancy DecorSmall Lamp (group gift / 250L to join) Fancy Decor2017 Ornament (group gift / 250L to join) Fancy DecorPhoto Frame (group gift / 250L to join) Fancy DecorClasp Boxes (group gift / 250L to join) DutchieEuro coins (free gift / 0L) The LoftJacks Iron {what next}House Plant Eucalyptus {what next}House Plant Rubber Tree The LoftNew York (free gift / 0L) The LoftWelcome (free gift / 0L)
I’ll just say it… after the expensive Christmas season we have had, he and I are just broke! We don’t have two little lindens to rub together between us. It was real fortunate we could pick up these gorgeous silver formal outfits at Waffles for just 1L! Waffles is participating in the New Year New You Hunt and until the end of the month, you can hunt down a little firecracker that contains both the male and female prizes shown!
What You’ll Get
For the ladies, Waffles is offering up a beautiful shimmering silver spaghetti strapped gown with a low sexy back and for the guys… The handsome shirt, vest and trouser combo shown. They look fantastic together too!
Women’s Sizes Included:
XXS-L Mesh + Alpha Layers
Maitreya Lara
Slink Physique & Hourglass
Belleza Freya, Isis & Venus
TMP
Men’s Sizes Included:
ADAM
Aesthetic
Jake
Signature
Slink
TMP
Classic Sizes XS-XL
1L Banner!
What Next has a lovely Happy New Year Banner for you in their marketplace store that has a land impact of 3 and is just 1L to purchase!
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Love is wearing…
Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara Mesh Head – Catwa Catya Head Applier – DeetaleZ Maxille 2 Eyes – IKON Triumph Eyes Dusk Hair – TRUTH Tinsley (free group gift / 0L / 300L to join) Gown – Waffles Silver Glitter Gown (1L / New Year New You Hunt) Necklace – Izzie’s Letter Heart Necklace Champagne & Glasses – ChicChica Care To Drink Champagne Props
Carson is wearing…
Mesh Body: ADAM -Mesh Body v2 Mesh Head: Catwa – Daniel v3.0 Head Applier: Labyrinth – Tylar Beard Applier: Nivaro – Jawline Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes – Evening Hair: ARGRACE – GAKU Glasses: Rebellion – Savant Specs w/ HUD (5L) Suit:Waffles Shirt Vest Trousers Outfit (1L / New Year New You Hunt)
Decor Banner – What Next Happy New Year Banner (1L / marketplace) Balloons – Morph Studios 2018 Happy New Year Balloons (marketplace)
I know some of you have already celebrated, and some of you might be celebrating right now. I’m having a quiet evening of hot cocoa and s’mores with my new buddy Bruce… although he looks as if he’d like to snatch the marshmallow right off the stick here, lol!
Midnight isn’t just the start of a new year, but it’s the end of some fantastic gifts and deals. A couple of these expire when the clock strikes twelve tonight, so be sure to jump on them right away!
A Gift and a Giveaway
My jacket is the latest group gift from Aleutia. The Carol Jacket comes in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh bodies, and includes a HUGE texture-change HUD. Seriously, you can change just about any part of the jacket to just about any color you can think of. You could have a different jacket every day of the month if you wanted to!
Silly me… when I joined the Aleutia group a few days ago, I didn’t take the time to read the group notices. Little did I know, there’s a HUGE GIVEAWAY currently going on… and I was stunned this morning when I got a notice that I had been selected as one of the winners!
Here are the details from the group notice:
“From Christmas Day until New Years, I’m going to be randomly giving away goodies to group members, from gift cards to new releases, several shopping sprees, and on January 1st, to ring in the new year, I’ll be giving away 10,000L!
Now that’s a great way to start things off, yes? Woo-hoo! Tell your friends and let’s see if we can hit my New Years Resolution of 1,000 group members! If so, I’ll choose at least FIVE lucky winners for the 10,000L drawing!”
So… join the Aleutia in-world group TONIGHT if you want to be eligible for the 10,000L giveaway tomorrow! Even if you don’t win the giveaway, you can still pick up this cute jacket, as well as quite a few other group gifts that are still available. It’s a win-win!
Cozy Tootsies
Juju recent set out some adorable boots as a group gift. The UGZ Xmas Gift boots come in the white version I’m wearing here, as well as a cute red holiday version. Sizes are for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh bodies. I love the knit sock sticking out of the top.
FYI, Juju is currently running a Facebook promotion: “like” their Facebook page before January 15th for a chance to win a gift card of up to 3,000L (if you’ve already liked the page, you’re already entered in the drawing). More information about the giveaway HERE.
Shop ‘Til You Drop…
Or… until midnight, when everything goes away! 😯
Last week, Astrid shared some gifts she picked up at the GINORMOUS Shop ‘Til You Drop event. Well, I popped over and picked up a few gifts myself, including this gorgeous gazebo by CONSTRUCT. There’s even a low land impact version in the box, in case your land is overflowing with stuff like mine is.
This really is a lovely and generous gift, especially since you can remove the snow and use the gazebo all year ’round.
I woke up this morning to the sound of these sweet birds chirping in my new bird feeder. I just had to come out and say hello. 😀
Red and White
S@BBiA set out a couple of new gifts this month, and I’m wearing both of them here today. They are perfect for staying warm and cozy during a walk in the snow.
The first gift is my dress, which is new on the lucky board. The Slit Sweater Dress & Velour Pleated Skirt comes in 2 pieces, so you could possibly wear them separately if you wished. Both items come in a one-size-fits-all mesh with an alpha layer.
The second gift is these red suede Western Boots, which are S@BBiA’s newest group gift. The boots are sized for Maitreya and Slink feet.
I love the way both gifts go together so well. 🙂
Christmas Cardinals
{What Next} sent out a new gift to group members: this lovely Winter Bird Feeder with cardinals. It comes in a snowy version (pictured here) and a no snow version.
You should still find the gift in your notices. If it’s not there, just head over to the {What Next} mainstore and click the vendor to receive your gift.
Whether you are with friends and family or spending the holidays alone, I wish you peace and happiness. ❤
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Serena is wearing…
Head: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: Glam AffairFederika
Eyeshadow: ARISEEnya Makeup Set (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: Izzie’sWinter Eyes (Greys & Blues)
Lip Gloss: Izzie’sApplier Lipgloss (March Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Hair: WasabiAspen (includes scarf)
Body: MaitreyaLara
Gloves: Izzie’sBasic Fluffy Gloves
Tights: Izzie’sCozy Tights
Dress: S@BBiASlit Sweater Dress & Velour Pleated Skirt (group lucky board / free to join)
Boots: S@BBiAWestern Boots Red Suede (group gift / free to join)
Pose by An Lar Poses (slightly modded)
Hello, fabulous readers! I’m finally feeling the holiday spirit, thanks to some amazing gifts and deals. So hang on to your sleigh – we’ve got a lot to cover here!
Silver Bells
I was so thrilled when I got the notice that LeLutka was sending out their annual Spirit Tree. This year’s tree is a beauty: snowy green with big, silver decorations. And the best part is that it’s completely FREE!
Just join the LeLutka in-world group (NOT the LeLutka For Me users group) and save a copy from the notices. Or head over to the store to pick one up, if you’d rather. Lots of past group gifts are available (including FREE hair), so be sure to grab those as well, if you haven’t already done so.
The Spirit Tree is resizable with a right-click > edit > stretch. Be sure to watch your land impact, because the tree gets more “primmy” as it gets larger.
More Advent Gifts
[CIRCA] Living is hosting their 8th Annual Advent Calendar, and the gifts are really lovely!
This year’s Advent is a bit different:
From Dec 1 – 24, [CIRCA] will be offering a new advent item (up to 4 per day) in a numbered square.
This works similar to previous years except there is a new in-world group to join: [CIRCA] Living – Christmas Advents. It is free to join – just look for the RED group sign beside the large Advent tree on the wall.
You must wear your group tag (see above) to buy the contents of each square, except for the 0L surprise days. Each item will be 1L – 75L for any given day in the Advent tree. You can purchase any or all of the gifts for that day.
Sometimes there will be bonus squares on surprise days for an extra gift or color variation for group members, so don’t miss those.
On the Eve of Dec 24th, the group will be closed. Those still in the group at that time will receive the final gift on Dec 25th.
Sample items are on display in the store, and more will be displayed as the days go on. Each day’s gifts are only available for 2-3 days at a time, so don’t wait too long to check them out!
I’m showing a few [CIRCA] Advent items here (please note that not all are still available):
“Northern Forest” Hanging Christmas Words (over fireplace)
“Northern Forest” Holiday Garland 2a -Azure/Silver (on fireplace)
“Northern Forest” Stool – Cocoa Trees (right of fireplace)
“Frostine” Snowflake Gift Boxes (under tree – still available at the time of this post)
At the time of this post, days 9 – 12 are still available for purchase, including a really cute FREEBIE on day 9 (you want it, trust me).
Holiday Blues
I’m not feeling the blues, but I’m definitely wearing them! Not long ago, we welcomed I.M. Collection to the Fab Free Designer family. This made me happy because I really love their stuff (in case you hadn’t noticed, lol)!
So today I’m wearing I.M. Collection’s new gift for Fab Free group members, which includes both the dress and heels. Dress sizes include Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink, as well as a Fitmesh version. The shoes are sized for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh feet.
To pick up your gift, pop on your Fabulously Free in SL group tag and head over to the I.M. Collection in-world store. You’ll find the Fab Free gift next to the fireplace around the corner.
P.S. If you join the I.M. Collection group for 50L, there are 12 MORE GIFTS for you to pick up, as well as one for SLF&O group members. 😀
Look at These Nails!
Seriously, I am really loving these nails from LIVIA. And the best part is that they are a completely FREE gift for the Women Only Hunt 4.
The Snow Royale nail appliers work on Slink and Maitreya mesh hands, as well as hands that are Omega compatible, such as Vista and Tuty (Omega installer sold separately). Four different designs are included, so depending on your hands, you can wear all the same design, or different designs on each finger, as I’m doing here.
NOTE: This hunt allows decoys, and there is at least one that I found in the store. But hang in there; the “real” snowflake is not too hard to find, especially if you have the clue before you go hunting. 🙂
Snow Chains
Before I end this very long post (sorry!), I want to mention my necklace, which was an Advent calendar gift from Snowpaws. The Metal Snowflake Necklace was the gift for day 4. It is not resizeable, but you can reposition it.
Like the Advent calendars I mentioned previously HERE, Snowpaws’s calendar gifts do not expire after one day, so you can still pick up all the previous days’ gifts. There’s an interesting selection of gifts, including jewelry, accessories, and home decor items. All gifts are completely FREE, and you don’t even need to join a group! 🙂
Enjoy!
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Serena is wearing…
Head: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: BellezaBelle (featured @ The Liaison Collaborative)
Eyeshadow: ARISEEnya Makeup Set (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: Izzie’sYonder Eyes
Necklace: SnowpawsMetal Snowflake Necklace (free gift / Advent Calendar Day #4)
Hair: TRUTH HAIRAthena
Body: BellezaIsis
Hands: SlinkDynamic Hands
Nails: LIVIASnow Royale Nails (free gift / WOH4)
Rings: AmalaThe Lumi Rings
Dress & Heels: I.M. CollectionFab Free Dec. Dress (Fab Free group gift / free to join)
Pose #1 by Imeka
Pose #3 by InDiGo
Decor Items…
LeLutkaSpirit Tree (group gift / free to join) LISP BazaarArtemis Fireplace Bleached Warm [CIRCA]“Northern Forest” Hanging Christmas Words [CIRCA]“Northern Forest” Holiday Garland 2a -Azure/Silver [CIRCA]“Northern Forest” Stool – Cocoa Trees [CIRCA]“Frostine” Snowflake Gift Boxes (50L / Day 10 Group Advent / free to join) StoraxTreeSimple Elegance Mesh Braided Moose Rug {what next}December Potted Poinsettia {what next}Holiday Nutcracker {what next}Sierra Kettle & Mugs JIANFun in the Sun Frenchies #19 (50L in-store gacha)
I walked outside this morning and found Mr. Tom waddling around on my front porch. I don’t think he realizes how dangerous it is for him to be out and about, today of all days. If he doesn’t wind up on somebody’s dinner table, then I’m pretty sure my neighbor’s cat (lurking in the background) has his own ideas for him!
Company Ready
I’m all dressed up and ready for the Fab Family to come over for Thanksgiving dinner!
My festive attire is the latest group gift from Ever An’ Angel. The City Lights Bronze outfit is a one-piece mesh pants and top and comes in the following sizes:
Fitmesh XS-L with an alpha layer
Belleza
Maitreya
Slink
The top is kind of an asymmetrical scarf look that’s cut low in the back and shows a peek of side-boob on the right. Both top and pants are nicely textured in the perfect colors for a fall dinner party.
The Ever An’ Angel in-world group is currently free to join. Also, the Black Friday sale has already started at the mainstore, and everything is marked down to 150L until 9:00 p.m. SLT on Friday evening.
Gacha Gifts
Vendors at the Gacha Garden have set out some really lovely FREE gifts this month, and I was happy to pick up some pretty jewelry items to go with my new outfit:
AvaWay has set out the Yellow Sindy Ring for Maitreya Bento hands. It’s a collection of 4 dainty rings for the ring finger of the right or left hand, and it comes in a regular or midi version (I’m wearing midi).
BREATHE has set out the October Bracelet. It comes in gold, silver, black, and rose, and includes a resizer menu.
The Pretty Pretty Poses that you see here are the gift from KoKoLoReS. 3 Bento poses with mirrors are included in the box.
You do need to join the free Gimme Gacha in-world group in order to pick up the gifts.
Hello, Free French Manicure
While not a Gacha Garden gift, I wanted to point out that my pretty French manicure (of which I didn’t get a good picture) is a free gift from Hello Dave. There are 2 palettes of absolutely-free French manicure colors set out, and you don’t even have to join a group to get them. The nails are compatible with Slink and Maitreya hands, as well as others using the Omega system.
Oh, and don’t forget to pop on your Fab Free group tag while you’re there and pick up the gorgeous new gift for Fab Free group members!
Ok… I’m off to finish up dinner and shoo away Mr. Tom before the neighbor’s cat gets him. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving (to all who celebrate today). We at Fab Free are so thankful to have YOU as a reader! 🙂
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Serena is wearing…
Head: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: Glam AffairFederika (featured @ Collabor88)
Ears: MANDALASteking Ears Season 5
Hair: Tableau VivantBow Updo
Body: MaitreyaLara
Ring: AvaWay Yellow Sindy Ring (Gacha Garden group gift / free to join)
Bracelet: BREATHE October Bracelet (Gacha Garden group gift / free to join)
Nails: Hello DaveFrench Ready 2 (free gift – no group needed)
Pants/Top: Ever An’ AngelCity Lights (group gift / free to join)
Shoes: LivalleEuropa Wedges (available on the Marketplace)
Poses: KoKoLoReS Pretty Pretty Poses(Gacha Garden group gift / free to join)
Yeah, I’m still sitting here drinking my coffee. To be honest, I was completely unable to adult today. Sure, I had tons of stuff to do, but I didn’t get any of it done. I’ll be sorry tomorrow.
But for now, I just gonna sit here quietly and enjoy my coffee.
Coffee and Comfort
I knew I wouldn’t be getting anything done today soon as I put on this cozy outfit. The Parka Dress is the latest group gift from S@BBiA, and it comes in a one-size-fits-all mesh with an alpha layer. I love not having to make decisions – like what size to wear – early in the morning.
To keep my feet toasty, I added the Baby It’s Cold Outside boots from Entice. You can pick up a pair for free by joining the SL Frees & Offers in-world group. The boots come in rigged and unrigged versions with an alpha layer so they should fit just about everyone.
Ok, I guess it’s time to pack it up and go inside. In the immortal words of Scarlett O’Hara, “After all, tomorrow is another day.” 🙂
One of the things I love most about fall is pumpkin spice everything. Especially the coffee. 😀
Sevyn East set out this adorable outfit for The Jerky Turkey Hunt. For just 1L, you can get the cute sweater with a flirty skirt, the scarf, and a pumpkin spice latte-to-go!
The Pumpkin Spice Sweater comes in the following sizes:
Belleza
eBody
Maitreya
Slink
Standard with an alpha layer
Unlike the skirt, the scarf is not attached, so you can remove it for a different look.
A texture-change HUD is included with 4 designs for the sweater, and 4 gingham patterns for the skirt and scarf.
The pumpkin spice latte comes in a venti! 😎
The Jerky Turkey Hunt runs through November 30th. Just find the orange feather and buy it for 1L to grab your gifts.
While you’re at it, take a look at TJTH gifts these Fab Free bloggers have shared:
That’s right, I finally got myself over to The Wash Cart Sale, and let me just say, “Wow!”
As the other FabFree bloggers have mentioned, there some great 10L deals – and even some amazing 50L deals. And since The Wash is celebrating its 10th Anniversary of Cart Sales, there are free gifts at nearly every cart! 😮
Grand Finale
I was super excited to open the generous cart sale gift from Finale Couture. Not only do you get this super sexy dress, but you also get the matching heels and choker.
The Stella – Grey dress comes in standard mesh sizes XXS-L with an alpha layer. It works for mesh bodies, as well – I’m wearing it on my Maitreya body, but since the dress runs a bit small, I had to wear a size larger than I normally do.
The shoes are sized for Slink high feet. The choker comes with a resizer built in so it fits any size. Just click to access the blue menu.
Fancy My Decor?
Many of the decor items you see here are free group gifts from Fancy Decor. You can pick up the Leaning Art, Birch Candles, Inlaid Box, and Potted Succulent — and a whole lot more! — just by joining the Fancy Decor in-world group for 250L. There are so many gifts out right now that you could furnish an entire room. Plus, a new gift is set out each month!
Dutchie Furniture also has some interesting gifts set out at the landing point. One of them is the little pile of coins that you see here, but there are several others, including an empty box and a bag of trash. All are completely free, and you don’t have to join a group.
Build: HAIKEI Outdoor Open House
Console: DIGSSafi Console
Large Plant: What NextRubber Tree
Candle: Fancy DecorBirch Candles (group gift / 250L to join)
Paintings: Fancy DecorLeaning Art (group gift / 250L to join)
Box: Fancy DecorInlaid Box (group gift / 250L to join)
Small Plant: Fancy DecorPotted Succulent (group gift / 250L to join)
Coins: Dutchie FurnitureEuro Coins (free gift / 0L)
Rug: Sway’sKaden Rug Natural
