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Late to the party - typical me.  Sorry about that but if you catch this HURRY, RUN to Cynful Clothing/CnS e-motion! Cynthia Ultsch, Cynful creator/owner (man, I've been saying that last name wrong forever - is it just me that does that?) is celebrating her anniversary with a bang.  Several other designers have helped her in this regard by offering some really great freebies.  I just checked and it they are still out: look above the turntable when you arrive.  The gifters include Belleza, Hucci, Maxi Gossamer, Lil Lace, Action, Legal Insanity, CNS e-motion, Energie and of course, Cynful.  Fun, well made items. I dragged as many of my alts as I could - I forgot passwords and emails for some - but some of my poor alts don't even know what mesh is so they are happy and not so jealous of Eden for a moment.
Quick closeup!  I'm going to stop writing as time is of the essence!  Go!

Credits:
Available at [Cynful] Clothing & Co. ~ CnS e-Motion Poses Anniversary Party
Dress: Lil Lace: Little Secret Dress - free
Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer: Giselle Opal Set - hot pink: free
Skin: Belleza: Cynful Gift - free
Nails: Action: Mesh Stiletto Nails Anniversary Cyful and CNS - free
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Sunny - new release available at FaMESHed

HANDverk has opened a stunning, new flagship store and created the perfect showcase to highlight their creative genius.  Disclaimer: I am their assistant and unashamed official fan-girl.  I first met them at the last Chic Management Culture Shock event and it was love at first sight.  I blogged and purchased numerous items before I began to assist them. The design team of Tobias Convair and Daphne Klossovsky create some of the freshest, unusual mesh content on the grid.  What I particularly appreciate about their work is that every item is 100% original - they create the 3D models, textures, etc.  They are the Real Deal.  Tobias also created our beloved new Free*Style store, which is now available as a prefab at their mainstore.
The HANDverk update group has a really great group gift.  The group costs L$500 to join but you recoup your cost with the first gift which consists of a table and chair.  The group also offered discounts on purchases and monthly Flash Sales, where an item will be significantly reduced in price for a limited time, exclusively for group members. I am a huge fan of Mid-Century Modern furniture and one of Tobias' specialties is bringing some of the masterpieces of that era to SL.  The first item is a Nelson Pedestal Table.  The table was created by George Nelson in 1954 for Herman Miller, one of the leading manufacturers of mid-century furniture.  The table came in several sizes and this was the largest one.  It is stylish and practical and remains a popular table to this day.  The chair was created by Mies van der Rohe (who was also a pioneer of modern architecture) in 1926.  It is commonly known as the MR and was created in a period when designers were moving away from the stuffy furniture of Victorian times. It is an early example of cantilever metal framing and the original chair looked like this one, with a continuous seat and back of woven cane.  Often you see this chair in leather with a separate seat and back.  The chair has several sits for men and women and is adjustable.
If for some reason you just can't swing the $L500 to join the group, HANDverk also has a subscriber group and updates their gift a couple times a year.  Right now the subscriber gift is a hammered metal cuff that commemorate one of Daphne Klossovsky's favorite shows.  It might be some of yours, too.
Here are some photos of the new HANDverk mainstore.  You can also see the group gift chairs displayed there in the atrium. The store is designed as an ultra-modern warehouse and has two main sections: lifestyle and home items by Tobias Convair and avatar accessories by Daphne Klossovsky.
If you still want to know more about HANDverk they are featured in this month's Avenue Magazine.  You can read it online and as an added bonus there is a picture with my bewb.  I think HANDverk is such a fresh store and their work is exceptionally visually appealing.  It just had to be highlighted. Thanks for reading!
Credits:
Photo One:
Gazebo: Circa: The "Courtyard" Gazebo in Birch and Teak.  It is one of two versions of the gazebo that is part of a huge set includes 2 gazebos, curvy pathway, benches and topiary. I adore the tile floor.  It is a steal at only $L45 at Circa for the Royal Lifestyle Magazine's Birds & Bee's Hunt. Look for the super easy to find bird.
All other items by HANDverk.  Photos taken at Shop Free*Style and HANDverk mainstore. Thanks Daphne, for letting me borrow your subscriber ad and store photos.  You saved me a ton of work! 

I'm about to throw my computer against the wall.  My fab new computer has great speed and memory but a horrible graphics card and what usually takes me about 20 minutes to do has taken me over 2 hours.  What I don't want to do, though, is make my frustration hinder you from some great items. I could start anew but I'm at that "screw it" point so please forgive and focus on the products.   Baby Monkey Shoes has it's free join weekend from now through Sunday evening.  The group normally costs L$250 to join but the fee is waved only this weekend.  Member benefits include lots of exclusive gifts (the 12 Days of Christmas is HUGE, an extra set of lucky chairs to increase your chance of winning, as well as sometimes significant discounts on new releases.  The shoes I am wearing are a brand new group gift, the xxxxxx shoes, in an exclusive fatpack of bright colors.  These will not be available for sale otherwise.  If you like to own lots of shoes in a wide spectrum of colors, this is a group you will want to stay in.  I know few people in SL as generous as owner, Pixieplumb Flanagan.  The cute linen dress I'm wearing is a lucky chair prize in the mesh clothing section.  I love the linen texture.
You can see from my screenshot of the HUD that there are a ton of options, including toe rings, ankle bracelets and colors.  The other tabs open of a slew of toenail options, skin matching (including exact RGB), resizers and heel sounds (I always turn mine off!).
Finally, Baby Monkey is holding a Spring Photo Contest.  The contest is free to enter and you may submit as many entries as you wish.  The clothing and footwear must be from the store but it does not say the items cannot be free, so this is a great chance for photographers on a low or non-existent budget to challenge themselves and win gift card prizes!  All the details are noted above.
I also wanted to show you the gorgeous new skin from Cupcakes, Creampuff.  Rosemary Galbraith and Mimi Coral had a creampuff skin way back when they merged their brands during the Stone Age, which I loved but I love this one more!  They are beginning to phase out their full perm skin lines and have been creating new, beautiful skins.  There are complimenting lipsticks, eyeshadows and even eyes for the skin.  I have been a fan of Cupcakes forever and am thrilled with they are returning their focus to the consumer line.  Love you two!

Credits:
Shoes: Baby Monkey: Ultimate Roxanne 2013 - All Colours: new group gift (free join this weekend!)
Dress: Baby Monkey: Patty Dress Lilac: mesh clothing lucky chair prize
Skin/Eyes/Makeup: Cupcakes: Creampuff - Creme tone (basic lip-rose/eyeshadow-black/blue eyes): New Release!
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Betty: available exclusively this month at FaMESHed
Necklace: HANDverk: Tassel Lariat - Lime
Clutch: HANDverk: Flamingo Clutch - Lime - available at L'Accessories until April 8!