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My lovely AO, Raeven, mentioned a little while back that her friend wanted to get married at a particular sim, but wasn't allowed to.  "Zanne," she said.  "Wouldn't it be cool if she had something like that wearable street corner you did for Rawkette, only have it be a wedding venue?"  Yes, Raeven.  Yes, it would.  Therefore... Let me introduce the first wearable wedding venue from Z.O.E.  This one is more traditionally outdoor themed.  I don't think I have time to do one for Halloween, but would love to!  Christmas, too!  Oh, how the ideas now fly, lol.  So, here's how this one works. It comes with a male and female version, so either can be the one to wear it.  Each version is animated to bride or groom.  It also comes with a spare male animation (if the lady is wearing the venue), and 2 spare animated wedding bouquets (if the male is wearing it, or if it's same sex).  Can't find an officiate?  Well, we h...

A little while back, my SL big brother returned inworld to our family.  He'd been on hiatus for quite a while, and made a valiant effort to stick around this time.  It didn't last, though.  SADNESS.  Anyway, Kenni has been known as "The Madd Man" for years, and even sports that title in mine and Rawk's Pub group.  Or maybe it's the land group...whatever...  While he was back, he suggested I build a comic book shop for him called "Madd Man Comics".  How could I say no???  I made a note, and finally got around to it.  While I'd love to have plastered graffiti-esque super hero and villain graphics all over the walls, copyright sort of prohibits that.  However, you can do what you like with it, as it's completely copy/mod.  Not that I'd EVER suggest you violate TOS or laws or anything... Ahem.  So... This is a very cool low prim shop you can use as urban sim filler or rental shop or even your own shop.  There are 3 diffe...

She blows a stray lock of platinum blonde hair from her sweaty brow as she curses under her breath while trying to unlock the doors.  That damn Rawk was supposed to WD-40 these locks last week, but hasn't done it yet!  Finally the key turns and the musty smell of grime, mold, sweat, and God only knows what else, wafts through the open doorway. She props open both doors with cinder blocks in a sad attempt to air out a very large building that has no windows, fans, or even a ventilation system.  She then tosses the keys on the bar and thoughtfully looks around, letting the feelings of nostalgia and anticipation wash over her.  It's been so long it seems since the old girl (this is what Rawk calls the pub) has seen the light of day.  Past echos of laughter, gun shots, zombie groans, silly banter, and metal tunes seem to emanate from the walls, floors and even the air of the pub. A storm brews just outside the doors and a few leaves blow in as a rumble of thunde...

I have given this a lot of thought, and I have come to one stark realization.  It must be terrible to live with a builder.  I don't know how other builder/shop owners work, but I know that Rawk and I haven't had a true established home in SL for years.  Every time I get sick of whatever building we're in, I build a new one.  Every time though, poor Rawk is left homeless until the new build is complete.  There's nothing quite so pitiful as your husband standing on a sky pad half naked trying to put together a new outfit.  Since we've moved to Siringo, we've been using a modified version of my (Z.O.E.) 1024 skybox.  The dark one with the dark wood flooring.  The problem is, I'm also using our place of residence as a workshop.  I was using the old shabby chic repurposed skybox I made, but it was way too big.  The 1024 skybox was way too small and also way too dark.  I think now I'm in the Goldilocks zone.  Maybe.  We'...

Ahh, Rawkette.  Famed DJ, Resident Diva, Applepay taking, Hooker Extraordinaire.  She's starred in the epic DW murder mystery 2015 as the victim, and has recently returned from a world tour of... frankly, I was afraid to ask.  Upon her return from who knows where, the family and I had to break it to her that our club home, The Rhythm Factory, had closed down.  Rawkette was very upset; we even had to use the smelling salts to get her off the Greedy table.  Once she had processed this bit of info, she came to understand one sad fact.  She no longer had a venue in SL to gather her masses of fans when she deigns to DJ once in a blue moon.  Again, the family had some other news to break to her.  Good news!  With the absence of a resident club for us to haunt, and the fact that nobody else will have us, Rawk and I had decided to reopen Dusty Wanderer Pub!  Isn't that great, Rawkette?  You can DJ THERE again! Boy, if looks could kil...

So I was busy setting up a build the other day, and my lovely Assistant Oddball dropped in to help (spy).  This was not a new build, but one that is near and dear to our hearts.  I'll not ruin the surprise, but my AO is super excited. Anyway, since she is my personal stalker and #1 (maybe #2... Don't tell her that) fan, she felt that a place of honor in this build was warranted.  I agreed!  I give you the Raven Cabinet!  It comes in light and dark versions and has 7 animations from prim to lazy AF.  This new item will be only L$50 this weekend only for Super Sale Weekend!  Normal price is L$100 and remember, VIPs get discounts every day plus store credit on every purchase! Z.O.E. Mainstore

Okay, so yes, I do put out some goofy stuff, and this item is no exception.  My lovely husband, Rawkin, is a font of never-ending inspiration, and I tend to call him "Asshat" quite often.  In fact, his official title is Sir Douchebag of Asshatteryville.  We named the town after him.  Anyway, one day he says, "Zanne, I need an asshat."  Obviously I raised my eyebrow thinking, "I have one, and he's a pest."  He goes on to explain that he needs a hat... for his ass... An Asshat! Okay, then also he wanted it to make him twerk so... yeah.  There are two versions included.  One for twerking, and another for more formal occasions.  You are welcome!  L$30 normal price, L$23 for vips on the new stuff wall.  Make sure you wear your group tag. :D

I want to tell the story of one of the most precious and awesome hidden treasures to be found in Second Life.  A place I call my home, even if I have a house elsewhere, lol.  I play here, build here, DJ and host here, work here in my shop, and hang out with lovely people who are as twisted as I am (if you get to know them) and provide me with a never-ending supply of inspiration.  This mystical magical place is known as The Rhythm Factory.  Before I can tell you anything about it, I must tell you the story of how this relationship came to pass... A very long time ago in my Second Life, long before I found this most beautiful home I have now, but long after I met my husband, a friend of mine dragged Rawk and I to a place.  This was her latest venture she'd started in a fit of defiance for having been most rudely fired from a larger venue.  She was sick of following the "rules" and said screw it, and started her own club.  Saloon, actually.  She'd...

So the SL fam and I were all sitting around the game table late Saturday night... as we tend to do.  This night was different, though.  After months of being away on a world tour (not going to say of WHAT), our beloved Rawkette was back in town.  She had joined us and was showing off all her fabulous new doodads and whatnots.  One of them was a pretty awesome vibrator garter that her babydaddy #475's wife had gifted her.  Probably as a bribe to get her hubby out of child support for the month. Anyway. Yes, since Rawkette was gone for so very long, she insisted on DJ'ing the 6 pm set, and Rawkin skulked off in a crybaby fit for the evening.  If you have really really good eyeballs, you can see Rawkette's fave new garter. As we were talking about this and that, Rawkette pipes up with "ZANNE, do you think you could make me a vibrator shaped microphone??  OMG, that would be so FABULOUS!!" Even though Rawkette routinely robs my husband blind, col...