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Cherishville is back—more beautiful, moodier, and bolder than ever—for the season of autumn, which my readers already know is my absolute favorite in all of Second Life. And yet, I had to wait nearly a year to see it again cloaked in this most glorious of palettes. That’s because Cherishville, nestled within the SL region
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As October rolls in, Second Life takes on a special kind of magic. Pumpkins glow on porches, haunted houses appear overnight, parties and special themed DJ events happen, and some residents across the grid embrace a playful tradition—changing their names for Halloween. From clever puns to spine-chilling monikers, these seasonal names are a way for
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Just a quick update…I was part of the SL Blogger’s Network Zoom call earlier today to hear about upcoming things that will be offered in Second Life. One of the new rollouts coming in the first half of October is a new annual subscription plan that will allow an opt-out of stipends for a lower
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For some, gaming is an essential ingredient in Second Life, whether it be HUD based games such as Tiny Empires (my favorite) or game tables where you play with friends or against the system…and then of course, there are the unofficial ones that exist almost as an undercurrent, not always seen but very real. If
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Yesterday, Linden Lab—perhaps already in a Halloween mood—decided to drop a house on us. Well, not just one, but several, like a virtual Wizard of Oz moment, except instead of Dorothy we get a shiny new Premium Plus housing development called Ridgewood Enclave. These homes, released less than 24 hours ago at the time of this
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by Arabella Windsor Velvet Bohème, created by Kess Crystal and Del Seraphim rolled into Second Life this week, and honestly, it feels less like another shopping event and more like a Volkswagen Bus in a world full of cookie cutter sports cars — slow, soulful, and impossible to forget. Don’t get me wrong, I make
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Just as in the physical world, the season of Autumn carries with it a sense of change, reflection, and quiet beauty. It is a time when residents swap their bright summer attire for warmer sweaters and scarves, when regions burst into fiery palettes of orange, red, and gold, and when community gatherings take on the
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Second Life is often described as a world without limits, a place where imagination and creativity shape entire landscapes. Among its most ubiquitous, yet enchanting qualities is the way it captures the rhythm of the seasons—spring’s renewal, summer’s warmth, autumn’s colors, and winter’s hush. Just as in the physical world, the turning of the seasons
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Kaiden Tray’s landscapes have long been celebrated in the Second Life community for their beauty, expressiveness, and creativity. Works such as Wandering New York demonstrate his rare ability to merge artistry with immersion, creating spaces where residents can explore, gather, and experience beauty that feels alive. His latest creation, Costa di Luce, rivals his finest work—an evocative, transportive
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In a recent article, I wrote a long feature that covered the history of last names in Second Life, including how they were reintroduced about five years ago. I call these “The Next Generation” because, in addition to being a huge Star Trek: TNG fan, there is a large enough span of years between the
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Second Glances with Arabella 