urghhh...

I'm getting over the flu. Still feeling like sh*t. Send me sympathy and chocolate please! (a tub of Ben & Jerry's Phish Food would be most welcome too)

On a brighter note, it snowed here last night. I love the snow. I sat around midnight for an hour, just watching it fall, silently covering everything. So peaceful. I haven't felt that calm for months.

I'm moving!

Mat and I have bought 10km of land in the brand new Gisborne sim (which happens to be the name of the rather *yummy* baddie in Robin Hood) and so Cailyn's will be moving! I'm about halfway through building the new store, then I have to put out all the jewellery... change the LM in around 300 boxes... change the LM in all the SLX and SLB boxes... omg... this may take some time!

Coming very soon!

It would have been today, but I forgot it was update day. Boo! So this will be released tomorrow instead.

It's the first of my valentine releases, not overly slushy I hope! (slushy releases are coming up ^_^) It's a long drop necklace with a filigree heart pendant, and some dangly chains that I added just a touch of flex to so they sway when you move.

I can honestly say that this was one of the most difficult designs I've ever done. I restarted that damn chain at least four times, plus I had to make several new textures for the flexi chain, the balls, the filigree inset, and I tweaked my gold texture a few times until I was reasonably happy with it. *phew*

I'm including a full length shot so you can see just how long this necklace is.. the end of the flexi chains falls to around waist level (at least on my av, Cailyn is a bit on the short side!)

It will be available tomorrow from all the usual places, in either gold or silver. I didn't add any bling to this, because I really don't think it needs it. And it's modifiable and transferrable, so good for gifting :)

In case you are wondering... hair in the pic is Drew from Panache, skin is Vogue in Pure (Pink - Light) from Celestial Studios, top and jeans are from an outfit called Hellenas by Dazzle, and shoes are Patent MaryJane Ballets from Boing Fromage (and they are sooo cute too!).

I've got another set to take pics of and box up, plus some fun earrings that are boxed but I haven't got around to releasing yet. I need more hours in my day... anyone know where I can get those from?

New 'Wedding Belles' set released!

Yup, I've done another set specifically designed for weddings, although that doesn't stop you wearing it with evening gowns!

This set is called Layla (I've got that Eric Clapton song in my head right now, no idea why!) and it's made up of white moonstones, tiny diamonds and silver surrounds. Me likes :)


I'll be putting this out later today, in all the usual places, and one lucky person in the update group will be getting a copy!

Modify and transfer OK, and as usual the box will contain a plain version and a subtly sparkling one. Box pic coming up...


(Skin and eyes by Sin Skins, Hair by Panache, Wedding dress & veil by Rebel Hope Designs)

I've started working on valentines sets now, got one already completed but I've still a few ideas to work on. I'll be making a special freebie for the group too... but more on that nearer the time!

First release of the year

I had hoped to get this finished for Christmas, but never mind, better late than never!

No name for this one, I did think to call it 'Antoinette' but I can't spell it the same way twice. So Pearl Choker it remains :)

I've never been a pearl person in RL, but for some reason the idea of a pearl choker appealed. Hence this set! I still wanted some focal point at the throat, so I added a large stone surrounded by tiny diamonds. I think it works rather well.

First pic has been photoshopped, second (box pic) is how it would appear inworld.

Skin in both pics is 'Amie *pale*' from /artilleri/, eyes from Sin Skins. Both hairs from Gurl6 (I'll add the names in an edit, it's past midnight and I'm going to bed soon!)

The pearl choker is available with 8 different stones - amber, amethyst, aquamarine, emerald, moonstone, pink rhodium, ruby and sapphire.

As always, box contains a plain version and one with a small sparkle. Modify & transfer OK.

Available now from SLBoutique, SLExchange, and inworld at my Butsu store.

Edit to add: oh yes, forgot to mention it comes with a matching three-strand pearl bracelet. I'm tired.

Join the update group!

I meant to blog this before the xmas hols.. but the brain cells are fading and I forgot. I finally got around to creating an update group for the store, so I have yet another place to announce new releases! (oh joy)

Benefits of joining:

• be the first to hear about new releases
• advance notice of sales
• random freebies!
• it's free!

How to join:

• Log into SL (duh) - if you don't have an account, click here!
• Press the Search button
• switch to the Groups tab
• in the Find box, type 'Cailyn's Update Group' (just 'Cailyn's' should work too) and press Search
• press the 'Join $0' button
• all done!

Happy New Year!

Well I'm finally back from an extended visit to the family over Christmas, so this is just a quick post to let everyone know I'm alive and kicking!

Three things to mention:

First, I came home to several hundred offline IMs. I'm slowly working my way through them all - if you IMd me over the holidays I will be responding soon, I promise! First priority is gift certificates and help requests, then I'll be doing the rest.

Second, I'd like to send much love to my new baby nephew Aaron, who was born on Christmas day :) Welcome to the world little one, I wish you much joy, happiness and laughter in your life here!

Finally, to all my friends, family, customers.. and everyone! I wish you all a happy and peaceful 2007, and hope you get all you want and desire during this new year.

*hugs* Cai