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When people drive by Cary and Simon’s 1830s farmhouse in Ghent, New York, they usually think it’s a restaurant b/c of the façade. The Façade, by artist Robert Venturi, was inspired by the Halfpenny Brothers chinoiserie pattern book from England.
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Believe it or not, Dollar Store finds mingle with the art and antiques. The mushroom center hall table is from a discount store children’s garden set.
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Their house exudes a madcap whimsy- in a sitting room, rainbow streamers hang from the ceiling, leftover holiday trimmings were strung up by Simon. When they started drooping, he was going to take them down, but then strung a streamer across the middle instead.
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This Empire sofa has Grandma Moses fabric and a Doggie doll pillow by Peyton Jefferson.
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Then there are the giant corn-on-the-cob side tables (I have one!)  Wing chairs are upholstered in Obama fabric.
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They share a wicked sense of humor, and it shows throughout the house. Flip a switch on the wall and that painting begins to spin.
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I’m obsessed with the big pink faux fireplace made by artist Robert Venturi.  Chairs and table are by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.
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In the powder room; plaster figurines of U.S. presidents.
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The house itself is a wonderful mishmash of old and new.
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Collection of group photos around “Mount Vernon with George Washington,” 1975, by Alex Katz, in the center.
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Going up the stairs, they hung a purple flower garland from the Dollar Store to soften the look. 
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This guest room features a giant packet of Sweet ‘n Low. 
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I thought this was a pony tail, but it’s called “Endless Column.” The suitcase belonged to late actress Carol Channing. What great decor.
https://www.upstatediary.com/cary-leibowitz
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qqueenofhades · 2 years
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Lucy Westenra died today. Can i get some AU head canon on her life with Arthur? If she'd chosen Quincey? If she'd chosen Seward? If she and Mina became a couple?
I think that Lucy would have loved being Lady Godalming. She would get to host parties, meet people, appear on Arthur's arm on social gatherings and fetes, go to the theater and the opera, get to be a part of the fashionable ton, decorate the house, and otherwise be in her element as an upper-class Victorian lady and member of minor gentry. I also think that she and Mina would have eventually gotten involved with Emmeline Pankhurst and the British suffragette movement, once they got over their initial skepticism of the "New Woman" and after they've been through this whole ordeal with Dracula, they aren't fucking scared of some snobby bigoted dudes who think they don't know what they're doing and can't be trusted to know their own minds. (Arthur is bemused but supportive, Jonathan Number One Mina Fan puts on a rosette and goes marching stoutly in the streets like MY WIFE IS THE SMARTEST PERSON I KNOW! YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY LET HER AND HER FRIENDS VOTE! THANK YOU!)
Of course, Lucy and Arthur and Jonathan and Mina live like... practically next door to each other and visit all the time, Quincey and Jack have started living together as a pair of Confirmed Bachelors, Quincey sometimes goes back to Texas but returns regularly to London, and Van Helsing is everyone's eccentric old Dutch grandpa who sometimes appears to drag them into hare-brained adventures. The Holmwood and Harker sons will be the exact right age to fight and die in WWI but we aren't thinking about that. Maybe there's a sequel a la The Mummy Returns, where Lucy and Arthur and Jonathan and Mina are the still madly-in-love married couples who once again have to dust off the ol' vampire-hunting skills and go off on a madcap adventure. Maybe they run into Rick and Evey, for extra points.
Likewise, while I absolutely adore Lucy and Mina's romantic friendship, I can't see just the two of them being together without some iteration of a threesome/polycule with Jonathan, just because Jonathan/Mina are such couple goals (and believe it or not, despite all the good stuff we've already gotten, the scene(s) that absolutely turn me into a crying heap over them haven't even happened yet). So y'know, maybe after all those years together, the Holmwoods and Harkers and Morris-Sewards just are like "fuck it, we are now indeed the polycule!" Which is, in my opinion, an entirely valid choice and I support them.
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sketchfanda · 3 months
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A Little Moxxie Love:Hail to the Queen (of OPAR!!)
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Static and pixels flash across a screen as a camera became active, showing a sort of studio made to seem like the VIP area of some high class lounge mixed with a talk show set ala Conan O' Brien or Jay Leono. That is if said lounge had decor showing that its owner had a partial fondness for pop and gothpunk culture of course as the host revealed himself to be none other than the author of this certain set of stories, spinning the office chair he parked in around to face the non existent crowd with all the sort of showmanship and flair any host would. Adjusting the tie he was wearing as claps akin to what you'd hear in a sitcom played out with the camera showing he wasn't alone as seated in a couch beside the desk was none other than our fave little gentleman imp hitman Moxxie in his cute little possum boi glory. To say he was a tad confused and concerned was an understatement as something told him things were about to get weirder than Blitzo that one time he was high off a cocaine rush and DON'T ASK!!
??:"Whassup viewers or should I say readers, it's Sketchfan coming to you live from an undisclosed location which for security purposes will remain anonymous!! that's right folks, the writer of whose work you've been enjoying is always aiming to bring you variety not just in the line up of beauts and bombshells he puts his 3 favourite guys in the world with, but such is the spice of life that I just have to try all the different ways to approach ideas!!*The flaming skullheaded madcap author spoke enthusiasm that the imp at least found more tolerable at least compared to his boss. But really could anyone be easier to compare to Blitzo?*"Now in this case I was particularly wanting to try out this concept for a while based on Daitomodachi's Kakyoin: Waifu Connoisseur video series of which I'd highly recommend checking out on Youtube of course..." *That only made the his guest slightly concerned now. He couldn't even look it up since the security staff confiscated his phone for the duration of this pseud talkshow session so he just had to ask.*
Moxxie:"Mr. Sketch, sir pardon my query and all but what exactly are you talking about? Baring in mind up to this point that I've had to endure and put up with a lot of what you put me through. Not complaining mind you but the women you've arranged encounters for me with have been exhausting I mean makes me wonder what you'd even have mind for a solo chapter with Millie or Loona..uhm, hey girls..."*The sweet little possum couldn't help but give a wave to the audience section, the camera turning to where there the bleachers were shown to be occupied solely by what could only be called Moxxie's harem. Millie and Loona among quite the assorted, more than easy on the eyes audience of ladies that have been with the Imp. Including Verosika and Stella of course, a few them holding up signs declaring their affections for the imp, plush toys as well as wearing t-shirts with Millie's reading "Founder and president of the Moxxie fanclub. What can be said, he was a very loveable stud.*
Sketch:"Oh that's a good bit down the road little man, I can assure you.."*The author/host quipped as he checked a secret drawer containing a few select drafts, quickly closing it as he regained focus.*"But to answer the first part of your question, it's quite simple really, on this little show of mine, I arrange for a guest to come over and the two of you, to put it bluntly, fuck away."*The flaming skullheaded madman awaited Moxxie's brain to process this information. The clock ticking away in his head as he put two and two together. He took it about as well as can be expected of course.*
Moxxie:"Excuse me but WHAT?!! You mean to tell me you're bringing some woman in here just for us to give you a live show?!! What is your damage?!!"*the sweet imp boi spat with understandable indignity. Looking about ready to want to throttle the guy as his hands made strangling gestures. To which Sketch was non-chalant as he sipped from a mug before he gestured to stage right. The crowd anticipating who he had lined up.*
Sketch:"So without further ado, let's introduce our guest of honour for this round of getting a dose of vitamin Moxxie. And on that we cue the music!!"*The bizarre eccentric host pressed a button on his ipod docking station, playing atypical hype music you'd hear a house band play when a special guest came on. And oh was she a stunner, a veritable African Dream Queen, rocking a very stylish and stunning all white fashion ensemble that contrasted delightfully with her dark complexion and complimented her mane of flowing platinum blonde hair. The crowd hooting and hollering while Moxxie could only drop his jaw as a set of feline-like jade green eyes locked on him with a predatory and thirsty gaze. Her thick toned sexy body that put pin9-up girls and pornstars to shame moving with a grace akin to a jungle cat stalking its prey.*
Yes indeed it was the one and only underrated but unforgettable villainess of Disney's Tarzan animated series, La, the queen of opar. The dominatrix of leopard men and possible former Atlantean native parking herself on the couch right beside Moxxie, crossing her luscious legs in a sensual way that put Sharon Stone in Basic instinct to shame. The Moxxie fan club crowd, aka the harem looking on with anticipation as they awaited the moment when she would pounce and have that big Imp cock rock her world. All they had to do was wait patient as can be but certainly wasn't stopping the waterfalls forming between their legs.
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Moxxie:*Looked at La with absolute scarousal while looking ath the Host Author with absolute livid contempt.*"Are you INSANE?! The yandere megamaniac jungle witch queen?!! How and why for that matter is she even here? Isn't this a tad meta for you? I mean was it that difficult to at least cook up an actual plot for her or something?" *The imp gestured at the Queen of Opar, who eyed him like a meal she was going to savour and relish. Missing the sensual lick and bite of her lips as she idly teased and touched the tip of his cute little tail. It helped he was so distracted calling out the mad man before him.*
Sketch:"Hey give me a break, I was stuck for ideas and this was a concept I wanted to try out for sometime. I'd had thought of saving the Waifu Conoisseur approach for my Krillin story but ya know inspiration struck. And why not La? I mean look at her!!"*He remarked as the camera focused on the immortal, immoral witch queen. Scott Pilgrim style fact boxes popping up as they pointed out and highlighted some of La's finest traits and quirks from the mental to of course the physical. Truly she was a work of art of the particular outfit she had on only highlighted the fact. What guy ir gal wouldn’t get horny for that?*
Moxxie:”In the immortal words of a certain emo, my answer is no, with a side of fuck you.”*The imo emphasised this statement by flipping the host author the bird. Gritting his teeth at the mad man’s continued non-chalant nature as he turned to face La.*”No offence but I really can’t be in your league right? Hell not eben the same ballpark or sport..”*Whatever Moxxie was looking to say next hit the brakes in his brain as La leaned in close to him. Lips inches from his as she trailed and caressed an immaculately nailed finger under his chin.*
La:”Darling I’m certainly not being picky and I’ve seen your track record. Besides which it’s only in recent times I’ve finally been getting some attention in fics and art and even that duo and their New Peta project is taking its sweet time getting to my scenes. So let me be frank, cut the bullshit, get naked, take that bitchbreaker known as your cock and fuck, me, hard.” *The sexy British sounding accent of the immortal witch queen spoke, no nonsense as she sensually licked her lips at the levels of scarousal the imp began showing. Biting her lower lip sensually as she put her hand on the back of his head and pushed his face to play it between the valley of her cleavage.*”Now let me put it this way, I like you and I want you. Now we can do this the easy way or we can do it the hard way. The choice is yours….” *As she spoke an all too familiar threat for some, Sketch snuck out, hitting play to hit some porn style music playing through the speakers. Leaving Moxxie to his sexy doom as there was no way the imp could say no.*
Indeed Moxxie knew there was no way out of this except to make the beast with two backs with the Queen of Opar as he decided to accept his fate. Getting out of LA’s reach as his harem slash fan club stayed quiet to let the mood set itself as the Imp began to strip. La shuddering with a tingle of ecstasy at the sight of that now exposed length and girth of his as she grasped it in her hand and began vigorously stroking away. The usually domineering megalomaniac looking as undignified as a porn star as she leaned in to begin planting licks and kisses on the shaft with shameless lust, making the imp shudder.
Now La wasn’t a virgin by any means or stretch of the imagination but any men she had been with prior to Moxxie were certainly being out to shame by the imp just from the scent snd taste of his cock alone. Any sense of dignity cast aside by her primal desire as she was soon commencing with fellatio, sucking and blowing on that fuck-rod. Eyes glowing with lust as she felt his quite gifted hips pump and thrust with a hidden urge to want to just fuck her face and make her mouth an oral pussy for his own pleasure. Her primal urges and instincts coming to see this sweet little imp as an absolute alpha male she simply had to have pin her down and destroy her until it was more than assured she’d be having his babies.
But of course once his libido took the helm and ensured his sense of inhibition and hesitation along with his shame were all set aside out of the way, as he soon had La stripped of that lovely ensemble. The naked jungle queen begininng to work up a nice sheen of perspiration as she was rolling her head back, her platinum blonde mane flowing as deep throated moans escaped her luscious pouty lips and with good reason of course. As Moxxie was between her legs, the equally nude crimson possum eating her out and ooh she found he had quite the skilled tongue, proving he was more than meeting, hell he was exceeding expectations. His snow white shock of hair and his zebra striped horns being caressed by one of her well manicured hands as she ensured he was getting good and deep making out with her sloppy mound as things could only escalate from there.
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Escalate they certainly did as the heavy petting and foreplay soon lead to the Imp and African Dream rutting like animals in such way that the noise coming from them would ensure that no, the lion wouldn't be sleeping tonight. La currently riding Moxxie cowgirl style, the difference in height and body size a splendid contrast as her luscious bubbly chocolate booty jiggled and clapped with every impact of her bouncing on his shaft. His cute little skilled hands massaging her splendid hips as she hugged and held his sweet little head between her pillowy soft tits. The Queen of Opar rlishing how deep his length and girth reached, the swelling bulge of her washboard toned abs a sight to behold.
But oh how it only got better for her when the charming little imp got a little mora assertive and abrasive, as if the more primal instincts he had as a man began to take more of a hold on him. The Queen of Opar finding herself on her back as the sweet potato of an imp fucked her like a caveman in spread eagle before proceeding right into a mating press. Cock jackhammering away into the ever greedy and welcoming intimate embrace of her pussy, those heavy balls smacking her ass as their tongues danced in a heated kiss. Their grunts and moans echoing through the studio as its walls and ceiling filled with the music and rhythm of the game of adult Twister.
Moxxie's fanclub slash harem enjoying every single position shift as they played with themselves at seeing their man prove himself to be an absolute sexual unit. La's eyes glowing with neon pink hearts of absolute bliss as Moxxie fucked her doggy style, mounting atop her back, arms hugged around her waist as he jackhammered away into her overflowing pussy. The floor stained with puddles of their juices as the mismatched pair showed no signs of stopping. And you can dam well guarantee it was going to breakout into an orgy, that was for damn sure.
Sketch of course was hidden away in a secret Rec room, giving them all the time and privacy they needed as he played some Switch, taking a sip of some Pepsi max from a sixpack he had nearby. Product placement, got to love it. As the flaming skull headed author avatar and host realised he had company and looked towards the camera. Shooting a wink and finger guns at the unseen reader audience.
Sketch:"Hey folks hope you've enjoyed that as well as enjoying this story. Yeah you can tell this is gonna be a while so best we leave them to it of course. Rest assured the Waifu Conoisseur Show isn't going to be a one time deal here, handy to change up the format and formula every once a while, know what I mean? Anyways, later maniacs..." *With that, the camera faded out. Static flickering even as the audio could still pick up Moxxie and La's little erotic acquantanceship goin on with no signs of stopping. Sweet dreams for those visuals eh? 'Til next time, same Helluva time, same Helluva channel.*
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(Bonus: Rough example of the author's designated avatar. Handosme fellow isn't he?)
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aprilrainsimblr · 2 years
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DA:O to TS3 herbology set conversion
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I know, I know, this is a bit underwhelming, especially coupled with an ugly preview. But bear with me, something way more exciting is coming this weekend.
What can I say? I love Dragon Age: Origins, I loved running around collecting elfroot and deathroot, and I definitely appreciated the new herbs added in Awakening. Did I ever craft something with them? Nah, couldn’t be bothered. But I wanted to have them in TS3 for some obscure reason, so here they are. 
The set contains ten plants: elfroot, deathroot, blood lotus, madcap, rashvine, some randos and a rather ugly shrub. Everything is recolourable and low-poly, but these models are more than a decade old, and it shows. I think their value lies more in the nostalgia, but maybe someone will want them too! They all cost 5 simoleons and can be found in decor->plants section.
Download (google drive)
Alternative download (dropbox)
Credits to Bioware for the textures and meshes. See under the cut for previews and more info.
Elfroot
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LOD0: 398 polygons
Two recolourable channels: the leaves and the stems. Nothing more to add, he is perfect and I love him.
Deathroot and tiny deathroot
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LOD0: 582 polygons
Two recolourable channels: the flowers and the green parts. Also it’s freakin huge!
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The original model is slightly taller than a default-sized adult sim. That’s why I also made a baby deathroot for those of us who are too lazy to use OMSPs every time lol.
Blood lotus
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LOD0: 276  polygons
Possibly the ugliest of the bunch, but I’m a completionist so I couldn’t have left it unconverted. It has two recolourable channels (the flowers and the stems/leaves) but I forgot to take a picture, I’m sorry.
Rashvine nettle
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LOD0: 582 polygons
Two recolourable channels: the flowers and the green parts.
Madcap
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LOD0: 494 polygons
Three recolourable channels: the green parts, the petals and the centre of the flowers.
Tiny flowers 1
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LOD0: 296 polygons
Three recolourable channels: the stems, the petals and the centre of the flowers.
Tiny flowers 2
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LOD0: 198 polygons
Three recolourable channels: the stems, the petals and the centre of the flowers.
Plant 1
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LOD0: 289 polygons
Two recolourable channels: the leaves and the stems. It’s a beautiful little plant, but unfortunately it has transparency issues from some angles because DA:O meshes don’t have backfaces.
Cool plant
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LOD0: 370 polygons
Three recolourable channels: the stems, the petals and the centre of the flower.
Mediocre-looking shrub
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LOD0: 648 polygons
Three recolourable channels: the stems, the leaves and the small patch of soil underneath.
Idk what else I can add. Leave a like if you hate Orlais.
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why is obahar (morverne) trying to outline his werewolf cult fetish in public?
eu.forums.blizzard. com/en/wow/t/devotion-to-goldrinn-an-in-character-manifesto/476472
read some of these points
hose with the gift must offer it to the worthy. Not all in Gilneas were bestowed with Goldrinn’s blessing, and few outside that kingdom have received it. It is a privilege to experience, and thus a privilege to offer.
-- To grow complacent, and wear the form merely as decoration while doing nothing to enact Goldrinn’s will is to utterly disgrace the gift - it is a form that is made to hunt, made for conflict, born in a time of war.
In nature, the strong survive, and the weak perish. We must ensure that the weak only perish to a natural and expected source of strength, and that the strong are not killed off by some unnatural occurrence.
That which we kill, we must use entirely. Whatever we cannot feast upon or fashion into attire, must be returned to the balance.
The orcs of the Horde know of Goldrinn, or Lo’Gosh, in their vile tongue. They claim to revere him as we do. Yet Goldrinn has not bestowed his gift upon them, as he has for us. The Wild God may acknowledge the orcs ferocity and courage, yet he clearly does not favour them compared to his children. Their fel-corrupted bodies and destructive behaviours make them a clear enemy of nature, thus making them an enemy of the wild god.
In nature, the strong survive and prosper off the weak. Prey that cannot run, hide, or fight, is prey destined to meet it’s end by the predator above it. So too was this true for Gilneas. For the most part, those we see today who have inherited Goldrinn’s gift are the Gilneans with the bravest hearts, unbreakable wills, and undeniable strength. Those who perished, on the other hand, were those who lacked the courage to act bravely and fight against the maddened worgen.
this all talks smack of yet another pseudo-fascist jingoistic OO-RAH waffling headcanon that doesn't make sense or even have any grounding in what we see in lore. its basically a worgen supremacist cult that will go around biting people like its baby's first roleplay back in 2007 again, only this time with goosestepping, sorry, wolfstepping.
Considering this is Obahar we are not surprised in the slightest this kind of madcap idea is being bandied about. No doubt this will be put into the PCU and PCU-adjacent 'lore books' that ALL Worgen rp in their purview must adhere to.
And the very same player has had the utter audacity to rant and rave against Vulpera RPers, Darkfallen and Man'ari RPers. Blind hypocrisy.
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romanreignsgf · 2 years
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Immm back againnnn, gosh its been a rough few months but i missed y'all! This is a weird ass plot where madcap moss is Drew's little brother and if you came here for smut then your kinda in luck? Theres some light smut in here
-Answer Key-
y/n - your name
y/f/s - your favorite soda
y/f/m/b - your favorite metal band
y/e/c - your eye color
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You were cuddling with your boyfriend, Michael Moss-McIntyre. You tried scooting closer but he pushed you aside "babe, you know i dont like cuddling like that" You nodded "Of course.. I'm sorry." Then his older brother Drew came in and sat in between you two, his hair was shiny and his fragrance was in the air. Drew decided to speak up "Hey bro. Y/N lovely to see you again, how are your studies going?" You smiled and blushed, Mike never asked you these kinds of questions "Uhm well-" "Can you guys get out?! I'm trying to watch the show and you two are yapping your lips!" You shed some tears, taking in what he just said "Babe i-" "Don't call me that! Look just fucking leave! We are done!" You started crying and got up, gathering your things and trying to go out the back door but Drew ran after you, stopping you. "y/n I'm so sorry.. Mike doesn't know what he is going to miss." You rubbed your arms, "I remember the night you thought I was Mike.." You giggled "I kissed you.. And flashed you.." Drew nodded "Hey, let's go upstairs, I have something for you" You followed him, avoiding Mike like he was the fucking flu. When you got upstairs you looked around his room. It smelt so good. Like cupcakes or y/f/s, and it was decorated with posters. Metallica, Ice Nine Kills, y/f/m/b, and Arctic Monkeys surprisingly. You sat on his bed, watching him sit next to you "I bought some snacks and a blu-ray of Friday The 13th. What would you say to a little movie night?" You looked at him and kissed him, He immediately kissed back pulling you into his lap. He pushed one hand up your shirt, beginning to touch and playing with your nipple, his other hand circling your clit. He pressed against it with light pressure. You moaned gently "D-Drew.. God bless america.." He slipped two fingers into your entrance using his thumb to rub your clit. He looked at your eyes "your eyes are an amazing shade of y/e/c" You moaned "Just let me please you, i don't want you to think about me, just let me please you.." He quickened the pace with his fingers. You moaned and hid your face in the crook of his neck "I-I'm gonna cum, Drew.." You could feel his smirk "Then cum, Darling" You moaned loudly and climaxed against Drew's fingers, after a minute or two, Drew pulled out his fingers and licked them clean "Your taste good.."
-Timeskip- 
You had taken a shower and borrowed some of Drew's clothes, you didn't like the boxers but you had to deal with them until your clothes were washed. Drew was laying in bed with his shirt off, your favorite snacks were sitting on the bed, and friday the 13th was about to be played on Drew's TV. He looked over at you and smiled "Come here darling, i've got everything you need" you nodded and sat far away from him but he sat up and pulled you close "Come cuddle with me darling" You scooted close and settled in bed with him, ready to finally feel safe in someones arms. 
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Thats it tysm for reading!
@fullofmelaninsarcasmandepression @moxvalley @jazzy-tzw @brookethegamer @writinglionqueen
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Review: Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire! A Spoonful of Spying by Sarah Todd Taylor
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I really enjoyed the first book in this action-packed adventure series and I was really excited to see what Alice would get up to next in her double-life as a baker and spy. 
The World Fair has come to Paris and Alice suspects that France’s greatest flying machines may be a target for her enemies. But no one will listen to a young baker. So, Alice must use all her espionage tricks to keep her new friends safe and uncover the dark plot that is haunting the Fair.
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The illustration of Alice running through Paris between each chapter was a literal depiction of the flow of the book and I really enjoyed it. I think I’d have liked some more illustrations throughout the book because there are some very visual themes in the book (baking, fashion, the World Fair) but the writing did a good job of painting these pictures.
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As someone who has been to Paris a few times, I really enjoyed walking through its streets while it was decorated for the World Fair. The author conjures such vivid, colourful images of the city and I really enjoyed following Alice through it.
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One of my favourite things in the first book was the gorgeous, detailed descriptions of Alice’s bakes and it was still present in the sequel. Sarah Todd Taylor’s writing appeals to every sense and you can’t help but become thoroughly immersed in the delicious smells and tastes. A word of warning: these books will make you hungry!
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Alice’s mentor Claude holds all of the usual misogynistic views of 19th century men and Alice challenges him on it. Although it’s her secret career, Alice takes spying very seriously and she isn’t prepared to be distracted by trivial matters. I really enjoyed that we got to see more of Alice’s feisty side in this book and I hope that continues in future adventures.
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This instalment was also full of strong, smart girls and I loved it. Collectively, they stopped complete disaster from happening and I’m still not sure what Claude (or any other man) was doing throughout the whole thing! The sisterhood was really strong in this story and I finished it feeling very empowered.
The Alice Éclair books are packed full of madcap adventure, bright evocative imagery and loveable, charming characters and friendships. They are perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and young readers who are looking for a unique spy story.
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bandlizard1 · 2 years
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Wallpaper Ideas For The Living Room
The living room is where the family spends most of their waking hours at home, so the wallpaper you choose will be the backdrop for all your family photos and memories. Decorating this room involves some major decisions, but choosing the wallpaper doesn’t have to be a difficult choice. First you need to decide your level of formality. Is your living room for you, or is it for your guests? Do you want a neutral room to last a lifetime, or do you want to use the living room to showcase the best parts of your family’s personality and tastes? Next, consider Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Sticker . Do you have rough and tumble kids, or is your household tidy and reserved? Nylon and non woven wallpapers are washable, so these are probably your best options if there’s a potential for crayon wall art. For Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Sticker of adults, the living room can be a great place for luxurious specialty wallpapers. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite living room wallpaper ideas here. Which style suits you best?
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Formal Front Room Traditional wallpaper patterns like damask, toile, and classic flowers are perfect for a formal living room. Design your historic home around priceless antiques, but use 21st century wallpaper. Modern wallpaper is more durable, easier to apply, and is readily available in practically any style you like. Today, you can design your home to look historically accurate without worrying about antique wallpaper. Delicate decor with subtle damask in a neutral color palette makes this champagne living room the very picture of luxury. Antiques are beautiful, but formal doesn’t have to mean traditional! Gorgeous geometrics elevate the living room to mid-century chic and beyond. These beautiful gold foil wallpapers catch the light against a backdrop of rich, contemporary colors. Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Sticker and sleek design perfects this modern look. Comfortable Den Maybe fragile antiques and modern geometrics are too serious for your taste. Maybe you call your living room the den and really understand the concept of “hygge.” For you, comfort is king, and wallpapering your living room calls for warmth and a sense of hominess. Natural colors and textures will make your living room the perfect place to settle in. Faux wood and stone are the perfect way to bring your love of the outdoors inside. Wood paneling and shiplap are popular in living rooms around the world, and Wallpaper Boulevard’s faux wood make the look accessible, customizable, and unique. For an urban comfort look, stone and exposed brick are great choices, but they can be heavy and irregular. Faux stone wallpaper takes away any irregularities in the stone while providing a lightweight look to an old classic. Florals and leaf patterns bring a sense of softness into a room. Gentle greenery is welcome in any home, and leafy wallpaper is the easiest way to bring a natural look to your living room. From traditional roses to flourishing tropical leaves, Wallpaper Boulevard’s refreshing selection is sure to satisfy any plant-lover. Family Room Fun Family rooms are just that -- a room for family time, fun, and relaxation. A formal look may not be appropriate for families with fun-loving kids and pets. Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Sticker that specifies that it’s washable or scrubbable. That way, you’ll be able to clean up accidents and spills that come along with all the fun. This home is cozy and fun with an amusing pug pattern from Wallpaper Boulevard’s Madcap Cottage collection. And don’t be afraid to get silly in your living room! If Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Sticker is bright orange, no need to settle for pastels. The living room is the hub of your family’s day, so feel free to express your personality. Bright colors, vivid geometrics, and family-friendly patterns are right at home in the living room. Textural Interest Exploring textured wallpapers in the living room is the perfect way to add depth. Touchable faux woodgrain not only looks like wood, but has its signature texture. These geometric diamonds are raised for visual interest that plays with light. Just like the fabric, linen wallpaper feels woven. Ridged wallpaper hung vertically makes the ceilings look taller and the room looks bigger. These are great options for rooms that don’t need any more visual interest, like this rich red entryway. Check out the subtle coordinating neutral wallpaper on the landing! Silk wallpaper has the look and texture of silk or satin. The discreet sheen brightens any room, adding interest without being ostentatious. From classic embossed florals to rich damask to a subtle sheen, silk wallpaper adds a little something extra to matte prints. Something for Everyone The living room is a shared space, so when one person in the household likes bold stripes and another prefers pastel florals, a compromise must be reached. Neutrals are the first choice for many families. Ivory, white, or tonal eggshell wallpapers appeal to everyone. This pearly floral wallpaper adds just a touch of visual interest to an otherwise cream wall. Look closely to see Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Sticker and vines. But if a room full of white walls feels too stark for your family, consider an accent wall. This off white living room pops with intricate blue and cream scrolls. Keep the decor simple along the accent wall, but don’t forget to tie in the dynamic wallpaper color. Structure and Flow For visual interest in a neutral color palette, these tonal geometrics are simultaneously subtle and bold. These two-tone textured geometrics can be used in any style of home. They are modern classics. Neutrals may be timeless, but a fresh color enlivens any living room. Blue is a classic living room color choice, and these diamond patterns spice up this blue and cream living room. Soothing green lattice looks great in this comfortable modern room. Express Your Passion If your enthusiasm knows no bounds, express yourself in the living room. Wallpaper is available in classic styles, simple geometrics, flowers, textures, and scrolls -- but what about patterns that share your love of books and music? Play/Record is perfect for a musician’s living room. Does your living room look like a library? Find wallpaper that looks like calligraphy or even book print. Life on the beach calls for tropical or nautical prints, like this map pattern. There are hundreds of handsome blue waves, fish, ships, and other nautical themes for lovers of the sea. Animal lovers will adore leopard spots and peacock feathers. Nature-themed options range from intrepid jungle scenes to subtle snakeskin textures. Try a delicate pattern featuring birds in your living room for a sweet look with a twist. But if you’ve ever said, “I’d rather be fishing,” handsome wallpaper will remind you of your love of outdoor sport. Hunters can enjoy birch trees, woodland scenes, or even discreet damask wallpaper with stags hidden in the pattern. Coordinating with Furnishings If your passion or color tastes don’t translate well to your decorating style, consider your taste in furniture. A love of heavy antiques calls for delicate classic patterns, like scrolls or florals with a light touch. If you prefer fine furniture with sleek, straight lines and intense colors, try either more straight lines with bold geometrics or embrace contrast with curving curlicues or trellises. Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Sticker -century paisley embraces color fashioned around retro shapes in the furniture. From a distance, it looks like a neutral, but up close you can see a rainbow of colors. Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Sticker would coordinate with a pattern like this one. A room with a fireplace may feel like it already has all the decor it can handle, but chances are wallpaper would elevate the feel your living room. Match the color and shape of the mantle with the flow of your wallpaper. It may be a large enough piece that you’ll prefer two-tone neutrals or solid-colored textures. This is the best option if you prefer to hang plenty of art pieces or collect knickknacks. More streamlined styles can handle adventurous wallpaper choices. This living room uses sharp lines against a soft-focused wallpaper pattern to draw the eye to the fireplace and modern furnishings. Still not sure which wallpaper suits your living room best? Don’t worry! Stylecaster says, “wallpapers are such an easy way to elevate your home without doing major renovations, so choose your favorite now, and keep it as long as you love it. You’ll be amazed at how much a few pieces of paper can change the look and feel of a space.” The options are nearly endless, but there’s little risk in trying out wallpaper in your living room. For some, wallpapering the living room is a commitment; for them, Wallpaper Boulevard offers durable, high-quality papers in timeless patterns that will last a lifetime. But for families whose tastes change like the weather, wallpapering the living room is a fun and easy way to keep your home in style and on-trend.
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octavewhale75 · 2 years
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Wallpaper Ideas For The Living Room
The living room is where the family spends most of their waking hours at home, so the wallpaper you choose will be the backdrop for all your family photos and memories. Decorating this room involves some major decisions, but choosing the wallpaper doesn’t have to be a difficult choice. First Geometric Art Deco White Gray Wallpaper need to decide your level of formality. Is your living room for you, or is it for your guests? Do you want a neutral room to last a lifetime, or do you want to use the living room to showcase the best parts of your family’s personality and tastes? Next, consider durability. Do you have rough and tumble kids, or is your household tidy and reserved? Nylon and non woven wallpapers are washable, so these are probably your best options if there’s a potential for crayon wall art. For a home full of adults, the living room can be a great place for luxurious specialty wallpapers. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite living room wallpaper ideas here. Which style suits you best? Formal Front Room Traditional wallpaper patterns like damask, toile, and classic flowers are perfect for a formal living room. Design your historic home around priceless antiques, but use 21st century wallpaper. Modern wallpaper is more durable, easier to apply, and is readily available in practically any style you like. Today, you can design your home to look historically accurate without worrying about antique wallpaper. Removable Peel Stick Wallpaper with subtle damask in a neutral color palette makes this champagne living room the very picture of luxury. Art Deco Rose Gold Black Wallpaper are beautiful, but formal doesn’t have to mean traditional! Black Gold Geometric Wallpaper living room to mid-century chic and beyond. These beautiful gold foil wallpapers catch the light against a backdrop of rich, contemporary colors. Minimal decor and sleek design perfects this modern look. Comfortable Den Maybe fragile antiques and modern geometrics are too serious for your taste. Maybe Geometric Art Deco Gold White Wallpaper call your living room the den and really understand the concept of “hygge.” For you, comfort is king, and wallpapering your living room calls for warmth and a sense of hominess. Natural colors and textures will make your living room the perfect place to settle in. Faux wood and stone are the perfect way to bring your love of the outdoors inside. Wood paneling and shiplap are popular in living rooms around the world, and Wallpaper Boulevard’s faux wood make the look accessible, customizable, and unique. For an urban comfort look, stone and exposed brick are great choices, but they can be heavy and irregular. Faux stone wallpaper takes away any irregularities in the stone while providing a lightweight look to an old classic. Florals and leaf patterns bring a sense of softness into a room. Gentle greenery is welcome in any home, and leafy wallpaper is the easiest way to bring a natural look to your living room. From traditional roses to flourishing tropical leaves, Wallpaper Boulevard’s refreshing selection is sure to satisfy any plant-lover. Family Room Fun Family rooms are just that -- a room for family time, fun, and relaxation. A formal look may not be appropriate for families with fun-loving kids and pets. Pick a wallpaper that specifies that it’s washable or scrubbable. That way, you’ll be able to clean up accidents and spills that come along with all the fun. This home is cozy and fun with an amusing pug pattern from Wallpaper Boulevard’s Madcap Cottage collection. And don’t be afraid to get silly in your living room! If your favorite color is bright orange, no need to settle for pastels. The living room is the hub of your family’s day, so feel free to express your personality. Bright colors, vivid geometrics, and family-friendly patterns are right at home in the living room. Textural Interest Exploring textured wallpapers in the living room is the perfect way to add depth. Touchable faux woodgrain not only looks like wood, but has its signature texture. These geometric diamonds are raised for visual interest that plays with light. Just like the fabric, linen wallpaper feels woven. Ridged wallpaper hung vertically makes the ceilings look taller and the room looks bigger. These are great options for rooms that don’t need any more visual interest, like this rich red entryway. Check out the subtle coordinating neutral wallpaper on the landing! Silk wallpaper has the look and texture of silk or satin. The discreet sheen brightens any room, adding interest without being ostentatious. From classic embossed florals to rich damask to a subtle sheen, silk wallpaper adds a little something extra to matte prints. Something for Everyone The living room is a shared space, so when one person in the household likes bold stripes and another prefers pastel florals, a compromise must be reached. Neutrals are the first choice for many families. Ivory, white, or tonal eggshell wallpapers appeal to everyone. This pearly floral wallpaper adds just a touch of visual interest to an otherwise cream wall. Look closely to see the beautiful roses and vines. But if a room full of white walls feels too stark for your family, consider an accent wall. This off white living room pops with intricate blue and cream scrolls. Keep the decor simple along the accent wall, but don’t forget to tie in the dynamic wallpaper color. Structure and Flow For visual interest in a neutral color palette, these tonal geometrics are simultaneously subtle and bold. These two-tone textured geometrics can be used in any style of home. They are modern classics. Geometric Art Deco Blue Beige Wallpaper may be timeless, but a fresh color enlivens any living room. Blue is a classic living room color choice, and these diamond patterns spice up this blue and cream living room. Soothing green lattice looks great in this comfortable modern room. Express Your Passion If your enthusiasm knows no bounds, express yourself in the living room. Wallpaper is available in classic styles, simple geometrics, flowers, textures, and scrolls -- but what about patterns that share your love of books and music? Play/Record is perfect for a musician’s living room. Does your living room look like a library? Find wallpaper that looks like calligraphy or even book print. Life on the beach calls for tropical or nautical prints, like this map pattern. There are hundreds of handsome blue waves, fish, ships, and other nautical themes for lovers of the sea. Animal lovers will adore leopard spots and peacock feathers. Nature-themed options range from intrepid jungle scenes to subtle snakeskin textures. Try a delicate pattern featuring birds in your living room for a sweet look with a twist. But if you’ve ever said, “I’d rather be fishing,” handsome wallpaper will remind you of your love of outdoor sport. Hunters can enjoy birch trees, woodland scenes, or even discreet damask wallpaper with stags hidden in the pattern. Coordinating with Furnishings If your passion or color tastes don’t translate well to your decorating style, consider your taste in furniture. A love of heavy antiques calls for delicate classic patterns, like scrolls or florals with a light touch. If you prefer fine furniture with sleek, straight lines and intense colors, try either more straight lines with bold geometrics or embrace contrast with curving curlicues or trellises. This mid-century paisley embraces color fashioned around retro shapes in the furniture. From Monochrome Embossed Wallpaper , it looks like a neutral, but up close you can see a rainbow of colors. Any colorful decor would coordinate with a pattern like this one. A room with a fireplace may feel like it already has all the decor it can handle, but chances are wallpaper would elevate the feel your living room. Match the color and shape of the mantle with the flow of your wallpaper. It may be a large enough piece that you’ll prefer two-tone neutrals or solid-colored textures. This is the best option if you prefer to hang plenty of art pieces or collect knickknacks. More streamlined styles can handle adventurous wallpaper choices. This living room uses sharp lines against a soft-focused wallpaper pattern to draw the eye to the fireplace and modern furnishings. Still not sure which wallpaper suits your living room best? Don’t worry! Stylecaster says, “wallpapers are such an easy way to elevate your home without doing major renovations, so choose your favorite now, and keep it as long as you love it. You’ll be amazed at how much a few pieces of paper can change the look and feel of a space.” Geometric Art Deco Wallpaper are nearly endless, but there’s little risk in trying out wallpaper in your living room. For some, wallpapering the living room is a commitment; for them, Wallpaper Boulevard offers durable, high-quality papers in timeless patterns that will last a lifetime. But for families whose tastes change like the weather, wallpapering the living room is a fun and easy way to keep your home in style and on-trend.
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alice-angel12x · 2 years
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Settling in
Story ideas came from @madcap-riflette, and @fannonymous0
Summary: Baker is helping the cookies settle in while the cookies do whatever they can to help ease your pain
It has been a few days since the Cookies arrived in this world, and there were still a couple of things that they couldn’t wrap their heads around. For example, Mittens, they were just in awe of her size, the fact she was not made of any sugar and is very hairy. Chiffon tried to intimidate the giant wall of fluff, but Mittens just lightly pushed the cake dog off the table. She was not intimidated by the tiny creature. Luckily it was a small table, so chiffon was not hurt.
But as of late You were simply helping the cookies settle into the closet space. Each cookie picked out a nice size cubby for themselves that would later be turned into their room/ apartment. So far the only thing they did was remove all the boxes and dig for possible decorations.
Chili Pepper cookie found a jewelry box and wanted to claim all the “treasure” to themselves. Yet Sorbet Shark Cookie wanted some of the “Treasure “ too, so You had to prevent the two from fighting, by splitting up the jewelry. Chili Pepper quickly stuffed it in her cubby/room, while Sorbet Shark Cookie dragged theirs into the fishbowl with the bubble treasure box. You found your old fishbowl and decided that Squid ink Cookie and Sorbet Shark Cookie would enjoy it. It is small height-wise, but large length wised so a nice easy access pool.
Squid ink Cookie had such a strange obsession with the bubble treasure box. Each time they tried to sneak up on the box, they would freak when it would suddenly open and hide. And Rinse and repeat that whole thing.
As You sat down on the small couch in the closet, Custard Cookie the 3rd was happily giving his input on what he wanted his cubby to look like.
“I wanna thrown, a large bed, and a lot of toys. A room fit for a king,” Custard cookie said as he watched You draw.
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“Yeah, just like that. You have my kingly approval,” Custard cookie smiled.
“ Come on custard cookie, when is it our turn?!” Pancake Cookie whined as he pulled on your sleeve.
“Yes, some of us would like to talk to the baker, and quality time too,” Licorice Cookie said.
“ Yes, you can’t hog the baker forever,” Latte smiled.
“I want baker to put lights in my room to keep the ghost away,” Onion Cookie whimpered.
You smiled as all the cookies were starting to get excited over the thoughts of personalized rooms. And to help decorate it with their beloved baker too. Their excitement was contagious as you began to get excited too as your heart started to pound faster. It began to squeeze and tighten as the pain began to swell in your chest. You hunch forward to try and ease the pain.
The Cookies gasped as they tried to help the baker. All the heart cookies gathered around You and tried to heal your heart with their magic.
“Kings Blessing!!” Custard cookie shouted.
“ I will not falter!” Pure Vanilla said, waving his staff.
“Sprouts, grow!” Herb Cookie shouted.
“Enjoy!” Sparkling Cookie shouted.
“Light Upon You!” Angel cookie shouted.
The magic washed over the baker as the healer cookies poured their heart into their healing magic. You eased only slightly as the magic only numbed some of the pain in your chest, but didn’t cure the cause. The only way you know how to escape the pain was to lie down and sleep through it.
The Cookies could only stay by your side in sorrow as they listened to the baker’s shallow breathing.
“Why didn’t it work?” Custard cookie asked Pure Vanilla.
“I do not know, but it is safe to say that cookie magic doesn’t work on the baker or those of their kind,” Pure Vanilla frowned.
“S-so will the Baker be okay?” Clover Cookie asked in concern.
“I cannot say,” Pure vanilla said with sadness in his eyes.
“Isn’t there some way to help them?” Red velvet Cookie asked.
“We can only hope the humans are able to handle this,” Pure Vanilla sighed.
“Hmm, I hate sitting around and doing nothing,” Red Velvet Cookie growled.
“Lady/Sir Y/n, are you here?” Called out a voice.
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Happy you guys are liking the stories. For this to continue leave a scenario suggestion in the comments to move the plot forward. And Maybe your suggestion will be used for the next post for the cookie run story.
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This home in London is decorated in classic style, but with touches of sheer madcap BoHo chic sense of humor.
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Here, in the hallway, is a lovely floral cabinet and antique bronze accents. The large praying statue wears a jaunty hat. 
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The kitchen is gigantic and has some lovely decor combining vintage and new, including a fun curtain with a running geese pattern.
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The main bedroom is vintage with a brocade bed and sitting area in front of the fireplace.
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Double doors in the bedroom open to a beautiful luxurious bath.
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The family room has a bit of everything, including a feature wall of differently patterned wallpapers. 
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Wallpaper squares decorate the powder room.
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Upstairs are two bedrooms decorated with vintage finds and both share a spacious vintage bath.
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A beautiful patio and gardens in the back of the home.
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docgold13 · 3 years
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365 DC Comics Paper Cut-Out SuperHeroes - One Hero, Every Day, All Year…
March 30th - Lois Lane 
Lois Lane is an intrepid and fearless investigative reporter for the Metropolis newspaper The Daily Planet.  Although she was already a well known and acclaimed journalist, her career really took off after the arrival of Superman and she was able to score exclusive interviews and stories about the mysterious Man of Steel.  Clark Kent joined the Daily Planet as a fellow reporter around the same time that Superman appeared in Metropolis.  Lois periodically suspected that Clark and Superman were one and the same, yet Clark’s clumsiness and frequent displays of cowardice helped to dispel this suspicion (at least for a time).  Clark meanwhile was very much enamored with Lois; their connection coupled with Lois’ moxie in tracking down a story despite the risk led to countless occasions where she and Superman found themselves embroiled in dangerous adventures.  While Superman often saved Lois’ life, there were also plenty of times where it was Lois who rescued Superman.  Although she possesses no superpowers of her own, Lois is far from defenseless.  She is the daughter of a decorated Army General and growing up as an ‘army brat’ Lois used her time among the armed forces to become a highly skilled hand-to-hand combatant.  Lois’ ongoing adventures became increasing bizarre during the Silver Age.  Tales saw her gaining temporary super powers, becoming a witch, a mermaid, a Green Lantern, the bride of Superman, the bride of Batman, and all manner of wild, madcap affairs.  At long last, Lois’ hunch over Superman’s civilian identity was finally confirmed and she and Clark became romantically involved, ultimately marrying.  Married life did little to slow Lois down and she continued to have many adventures.  Some time later, the villain Brainiac sealed Lois and Clark in a city shielded from earth’s yellow sun.  During this time that Clark did not possess his Kryptonian powers he and Lois conceived a child.  They named their son Jonathan after Clark’s adopted father and, once they were freed from the domed city, it became clear that the child possessed the same powers as his father.  Jon’s adventures as the new Superboy has at times put a strain on Lois and Clark’s relationship yet the two have continued to work it out.  In the interim, Lois has proven pivotal in exposing the dastardly plans of the organization known as Leviathan.  Lois has featured in a wide variety of movies serials, television shows and feature films.  Actress Noel Neill first portrayed Lois Lane in the 1940’s Superman film series and later reprised the role in the 1950′s television series; actress Phyllis Coates also played Lois in this series.  Actress Margot Kidder played the character in four Superman films in the 1970s and 1980s; Kate Bosworth portrayed Lois in the 2006 film Superman Returns; and Amy Adams has been Lois in the DC Extended Universe movies Man of Steel, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League. Teri Hatcher portrayed Lois in the 1990s television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and Erica Durance in the 2000s series Smallville; while actress Elizabeth Tulloch currently plays the character in the Arrowverse television series Superman & Lois.  Lois Lane first appeared in the pages of Action Comics #1 (1938).    
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The Boxing Day Disaster - Teaser
A rewrite of my “The Boxing Day Disaster” fic, with a much improved first chapter and expansions on Dudley as the father of a magical child. https://www.patreon.com/posts/62196348 =====
“I don’t see why we have to host...” Vernon huffs. 
“It’s Christmas, dear.” 
By sacred tradition, every year, someone hosts Dursleys for Christmas. Her family was no different, so they just combined the lists. With only themselves, Marge, and three first cousins on her side whom they don’t get on with at all, the rotation always comes round quicker than she’d like. 
And Harry, for some godforsaken reason, keeps trying to mend fences. Something about his therapist’s advice and forgiving being easier. Petunia isn’t so sure she deserves it. Harry could have left her to die three or four times. He could have left her, Vernon and Dudley to death, to torture, or the teeth of some creature that even wizards have nightmares about. Not only did he not take revenge–Harry didn’t abandon them, even though she spent sixteen years giving him reasons to do just that.
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Everyone said that Dr. Jean Granger was the best oral surgeon anyone knew, and that the oncologist they paired her with was the best at what he did, and the hospital administrator told her how lucky she was to have them in her corner. Three hours with ‘protons’ slamming into her cells. One day, she’ll ask Hailey what a proton is. When she can get her alone, that is. Dudley’s quite fond of his wife. Less fond of the fact that he herds the blokes who fix the roads, while she teaches at Imperial College London about the bits and bobs that the universe is made of.
Harry called up not that long after. Told him that he’d heard from Hermione (which explains the Granger) and Cho (apparently, the hospital administrator and wife of the oncologist) that she was sick. That’s all he’d been told. Sick. More than they should have told him. But nothing that anyone walking past her on the street wouldn’t have sussed out from her thinness and the hat she wore when almost all her hair fell out.
She told Harry. He said he would have wanted to have been there for her. On his mother’s behalf, at the very least. Mentioned that he and Dudley are getting on much better now that they’re both dads.
Dudley was the only one besides Harry to grow up, she sometimes thinks.
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Hermione’s fingers tiptoe through the fold-out maps as the clerk tortures an already badly-creased copy of the newspaper. He’s a round man of sixty-something, with a neatly trimmed mustache and madcap, bushy eyebrows. The owner of the place, she suspects, going by the fact it’s not a chain as well as the shabbiness of the cardboard stands for the snacks and knick-knacks.
They needed a ladies’ room, and for some unknowable reason, Fleur wanted to stop at a petrol station. Hermione is faced with picking out snacks that will appeal to a literal faerie princess while staring at a rack of the sort of sugary lunacy her mum and dad had taught her to fear as a little girl.
They really have no business being here.
Fleur’s ridiculous car doesn’t seem to run out of anything, or get foggy windows, or lose one iota of traction in sleet.
Low slung, beetle blue and fast–and without the extension charms, the rear seats would be nothing but decorative. The badge on the front means it’s a Citreon. That’s all she really knows. It looks like the sort of car an overcompensating prick gets as a midlife crisis. In this case, the sort of car that Apolline Delacour is given by a car company executive hoping to bed her by giving away a unique prototype.
Once it passed into Fleur’s hands, it went from a metallic temple to phallic inadequacy to downright comfy. The overpowered engine sits behind a muffling charm permanently runed into the engine wall. The glass has pick- me-up charms tinted into the material so that even when they’re tired, important details stand out. They’ve been moving fifty kilometers an hour past the limit the entire drive, and no one seems to notice. Probably some sort of disillusionment charm.
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When their oldest was followed up by identical triplets, Harry noticed a distinct and frightening gleam in Gabrielle’s eyes. Word must have spread, because when they visited the enclave the next winter, he could feel dozens of blue eyes following him everywhere, and Gabby’s hand gripped his so tight he’s still surprised he didn’t need any Skele-Gro potions.
If he doesn’t watch it, he’ll be tied to the bed and they’ll have a quidditch team to raise by the time Lily’s out of school.
Lily’s amazing. They were going to name her after his mother either way, but the moment her jade-green eyes opened and met his, it felt like more than that. He’s not sure who likes her glossy red curls better: Lily or her mother. When she’s sprawled under a blanket poking at her new phone (Gabrielle’s idea) she looks like the prettiest girl alive, in her father’s opinion. No one deserves her. But she doesn’t look especially veela– at least, nothing like a Delacour veela. She’s not blonde and blue-eyed, and has a thicket of springy copper curls rather than straight waterfalls of golden thread.
In moonlight, she practically glitters, and during a morning run with Harry, it’s obvious there’s something more to the way she hops a branch on the trail without breaking her stride and chortling ‘keep up, dad’ over her shoulder.
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Hailey tucks her ears between her knees and forces herself to breathe.
It’s not that bad. It’s not that bad. The episode third year at uni was worse. I have Dudley to help now. Just because I’m seeing things now doesn’t mean it’s gotten that much worse. Right?
“Right.”
She looks up and finds herself face to face with a man with garish glasses right out of the least fashionable parts of the 1970s, a tangle of black hair, and the greenest eyes she’s ever seen. He’s wearing a tweed jacket over flannel and he’s got a knobby stick tucked behind one ear. He holds a small bottle of something, a small, gilded, stained glass bottle of something under her nose. Does he just rob thrift stores for a living?
“Take whatever you want,” she croaks. “Take me if you want. Just don’t hurt my kids.” He squeezes his eyes shut and flops down against the opposite wall, puffing at his hair.
“Merlin, Hailey. I’m not here to hurt you. I’m here to help Primrose. And you. Dudley never mentioned having a cousin?”
She drops her head into her hands. “No, he di-”
Harry’s a bit...different.
Different how, Dudley?
Just different.
Well, your uncle puts up with me voting Green, so I don’t see why I can’t meet him. Or his wife. I’ve met his daughters, for Christ’s sake!
It’s complicated, love.
Hailey spreads her fingers and peers between them at the forty-something fashion disaster–quirky chic might be more like it–slumped against the opposite wall. He grins.
“You’re Harry?”
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She’s so glad she had the slate countertops installed. Perfect for crushing her face into so she doesn’t have to think about how weird her day got.
Blessed relief.
“I’m sorry, what?” she mumbles. 
“I’ve gone mad. Because I thought you said wizard.” 
“Well, it would be witch in Prim’s case. I’m a wizard.”
“Right. Because gendered nouns make it make sense.”
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lucifitzgerald · 3 years
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blow the candles out
Luci knows that Aiden isn’t someone who loves his birthday. He doesn’t hate it, or anything, but he’s the type of person who doesn’t like to make a big deal. Which is fine because a lot of people are like that, no muss, no fuss. 
Luci is not that person. 
She loves parties, she loves celebrations, she loves making people feel good. But she’s not going to go crazy because she wants to 1) respect her husband’s wishes, 2) save the excitement for their personal home life because then she’s the only one who can enjoy it (other than Aiden, obviously). So she pretends to leave for work with Aiden and then doubles back to the apartment. Sunflower helps her decorate everything. Lots of streamers, a banner and balloons. She bakes a dozen of red velvet cupcakes.
And then she texts Kat that she’s going to put something small together at Madcap, driving there to talk to the bartender about reserving a patio table. She’s got one lone balloon for this that the bartender promises to put on a chair for her. She’s satisfied. 
Luci then works at the bakery for the day, coming to meet Aiden at work. At this point, others know to meet them at Madcap for a drink to celebrate her husband--and yeah, it’s a small surprise but nothing that shouldn’t feel too overwhelming. 
She smiles at Aiden as she wanders into the garage, “Hey birthday boy.” She moves to wrap her arms around his shoulders, squeezing, “How was your day?”  
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Let There Be Cake!!
In which an assortment of Mastersonas visit Seihai’s Chaldea for some tea.
Disclaimer: Err well this may be a very random representation of all the masters, but I hope you enjoy it. (lmao) This may be a bit ooc ;; don’t destroy me pls
Decorating the tables with napkins and cutlery; Mash, Gudako and Seihai helped prepare for today’s meeting.
“I can’t believe so many masters are coming to visit,” Gudako grinned, as she nudged Seihai in the ribs- her eyes gleaming with mischief. “You’re lucky that I managed to get people like Emiya to lend a hand with the cooking!”
Rubbing their side indignantly, Seihai grimaced. “Hey, don’t nudge me like that! And yeah, I’m grateful...I almost had a panic attack once I caught sight of the guest list.”
Seihai was struck with awe once they realized how many different Chaldeas existed concurrently amongst one another. All they had sent out was a measly little pager, yet it had managed to make a huge impact.
“...To think that parallel worlds really exist...I dunno what to say, really.”
“Haha, try seeing it this way instead- if we can even summon servants from mythological epics, then who’s to say that only one version of this world exists? For all you know, we may live in an entire realm of endless interdimensional universes!” Spreading her arms wide, Gudako reared back her head with laughter, as Seihai accidentally tripped over the table. “For all you know, there may be 100 Gudakos! And they probably all have a nice harem tucked under their sleeves, as well!”
Before Gudako could lapse into yet another one of her much-loved rambles, Da Vinci rushed towards the door of the canteen. “Yahoo! The guests are all here, Gudako, Mash, Seihai. I sure hope you’re prepared!” And with a wink, they were back out the door again.
“Senpai, I think that’s our cue to go now.” Mash cuts off Gudako’s resistance by wrapping her arms around them. “No, senpai. Let’s leave Seihai to deal with teatime today. Good luck, Seihai.”
“Thanks....” Seihai muffled a laugh when they caught sight of the flailing Gudako, who was passionately yelling “NO, I DON’T WANNA WAIT ‘TIL LATER! I WANT TEA NOW!”
‘Gudako sure is an interesting master...’ Taking a deep breath, they went to greet the guests gathering within the hallway.
As soon as Seihai turned the corner, a ginormous loaf of bread was thrust in their direction.
“GWAH!” Leaping back in surprise, Seihai almost tumbled to the ground, until another master with cool, black-lace boots helped them up.
It was Candace and Quin!
“S-sorry about that. You know...I saw your face, and the bread. Yes, well here’s some bread.” Candace smiled softly, as they passed their loaves to Seihai. “I wanted to pass a gift for today.”
“Thanks, that’s nice of you. This bread smells amazing...I feel like I’m in bread heaven...” Turning back to face Quin, Seihai grinned. “Thanks for the save there as well, Quin. You have great reflexes.”
“Ah, that’s nothing much! I just wanted to help, that’s all.” Quin smiles sweetly, as they peer at the bread. “Ooh, that does look tasty...”
“It’s bread courtesy of my own Olive Garden,” Candance’s eyes gleamed with pride; as Quin giggled softly.
“I’ve heard the tales of your Olive Garden as well. BB says that she’d like to make dragon steaks there someday.” As Quin cheerfully shared this, Seihai paled in terror.
‘BB? DRAGON STEAKS? SHE’S NOT GOING TO COOK LIZ AGAIN, IS SHE?’ Only Seihai worried about this, as Quin and Candace enjoyed a good conversation about all of the madcap shenanigans that occurred in the Olive Garden; as well as BB’s cooking skills.
Once Seihai lead them to their seats, they greeted the next group of visitors. There, was none other than Kiryu- with a shy Bunyan lurking by their side, as they held hands- and Julius, holding a rather interesting contraption.
“Nice to see you both,” Seihai waved. As they peered down at the trembling Bunyan, concern flickered across their features. “Is Bunyan okay?”
“She’s just a bit shy,” As Kiryu patted her head, Bunyan smiled brightly. “Hope you’ve got some good drinks and snacks for today.”
“Err...Well we have some tea and stuff....Hahahaha...” In fact, Seihai had no idea at all what was going to be served for tea. They had more or less left everything up to Emiya. “Yeah...”
“I’m looking forward to it too,” Julius unleashed a rather huge machine. “In order to celebrate, I enlisted the help of a few allies to make a ‘magical tea’ device.”
“Cool, what does it do?” Kiryu gave it a light tap.
“It can create tea; in any flavor you want.” Julius explained excitedly. “And by any flavor, I mean any.”
“Nice. That’s more my kinda style.” As Kiryu hi-fived Julius for his genius idea, Seihai clapped with wonder. Julius’ inventions were awesome.
“Thanks, Julius. Well, the canteen is just by there. I’ll see you in a bit!” As Seihai went to look for the other guests, they were caught off guard by an array of floating cards.
Yes, floating cards.
‘B-bruh..what?!!!’ “Y-yo...” Seihai smiled awkwardly as they backed away from the dancing cards. ‘Shit...Where’s my runes? SHIT!’ Worried that they were magical spirits or something, Seihai was about to unleash the algiz rune to make a protective ward- until the cards transformed into people!
It was an amazing magical trick. Arising from a sparkling array of stars was none other than Faye and Vann; two mages that were very adept at magical skills. As Seihai breathed a sigh of relief, Vann posed.
“Yo, it’s me! I’m excited for some tea today.” Vann gave both Faye and Seihai a fist-bump.
“Me too, it’s my first time visiting here! Glad to make your acquaintance.” Faye shook Seihai’s hand.
“Nice to meet you both as well." As Seihai greeted them, the two began to discuss their various skills.
"I'm amazed you also know some card skills and tricks, Faye. Think we could work together?" Vann summoned a card from thin air.
"Hehe, I was taught them by some good allies of mine. Sure, why not?" Pirouetting, Faye invokes a supreme burst of magic, as a bunch of photos land in her hands. "I've been putting my magic to great use lately."
"Ehh! Lemme see!" Vann and Seihai clamored around Faye, as they peered at her photos. "WHOA!!!"
In her hands was none other than a gleaming collection of rare Ereshkigal and Serenity photos....photos that were worth their weight in gold.
'Hot damn, that's so adorable...' Seihai's eyes watered slightly when she caught sight of the cute shots of Serenity laughing and Eresh blushing. 'Faye has some mad skills.'
"Whoa, you gotta teach me that sometime...Wait. Seihai, where are we going again?" Vann looked up suddenly. "Aren't we going for tea?"
"Ah, yeah...I forgot. The canteen’s just by your left.” As they went off on their way, Seihai freaked out in horror as yet another card leapt into their face-Vann grinning mischievously at them as he and Faye walked along.
“H-holy crap...card magic is so good, yet so scary at the same time...” Seihai hoped that they could be as good as them at magic someday. Finally turning to look for the other masters, they bumped into some familiar faces.
“Oh, there you are! We got lost on our way to the canteen,” The final group of masters stood nearby, waiting in the wings. Maya, Val and the mage trio of Kat, Cris and Jeanne greeted Seihai, as they lead them to the location of the tea party.
“Ah, sorry about that. Actually, I also got lost trying to locate you all,” Seihai grimaced. They had lived in Chaldea for god knows how long; yet still struggled to find their way around!!! “How are you all doing?”
“Never been better.” Maya spun to the side, tapping their feet. “It’s a nice break from my regular duties.”
“Ooh, you mean your duties as the CEO of Chaldea?” Kat shot them a wide grin. “How’s that going?”
“Perfectly well! I’m having a lot of fun. What about you? How’s the trio doing?”
“We’re doing great! Although Spartacus ran into a bit of a frenzy during the movie shooting recently,” Jeanne spoke reflexively, stroking her chin.
“Haha, sounds just like him!”
As they burst into rancorous laughter, Seihai tapped Val lightly on the shoulder. “How about you, Val? Are you doing alright?”
“Huh...? Oh, yeah?” A light blush sprinkled across her cheeks. It seemed as if Val was hiding something. And Seihai definitely wasn’t the only one to notice. Leaning towards Val, Maya cheered.
“You hiding a little something?” As Maya winked, Val’s blush deepened.
“Er...Well, you see...” Sucking in an enormous breath of air, Val swung a ginormous box out of thin air. ��The girls and I picked out a bunch of tabletop RPGS for us to play! But I was a bit worried that you guys maybe wouldn’t want to play...So, yeah. Well, you know.”
“Val...” Seihai’s eyes glimmered with unshed tears. The fact that Val had gone out of her way to bring games that she carefully selected with the people she loved...It was adorable. So sweet that Seihai clutched their heart. “I really appreciate the sentiment. Thank you.”
“Yeah, we do too. Games are good fun,” Cris patted Val on the back, as Maya helped Val carry the enormous boxes. “No need to worry.”
“Trying out new hobbies is good! Besides, I read Jeanne Alter’s doujinshi on a daily basis. There’s no way I’d judge you for that.” Maya was right. Hobbies were great to share!
“...Thank you...”
Once everybody had gathered for tea, utter chaos ensued. As Seihai panicked, Emiya was competing against Julius’ tea machine. That’s right; Julius’ tea machine was a challenger in Emiya’s eyes. However, Emiya won the competition once he showed off his brilliant bartending skills- by elegantly pouring Kiryu a nice cup of beer.
“Heh. Not even a tea machine can match up against my bartending skills.” His expression was smug.
“He’s got you beat on that one,” Kiryu conceded, as he took a nice sip of beer. “Wow, this beer’s amazing!”
On the other hand, the other masters were cheerfully wolfing down Candace’s baked loaves, and a wide assortment of cakes that had been ever-so-kindly prepared for them. Even Bunyan was treated to a special pile of pancakes.
However, problems began to occur as masters started to arm wrestle over who’d get the biggest slice of cake. Despite this, Quin defeated every single challenger as swiftly as possible.
“I love cake,” She exclaimed, as she took a glorious slice. Nobody could defeat her!!
‘I’m so damn jealous...’ Seihai sighed, as they settled into a small slice. After that, things went even more nuts when playing some of Val’s tabletop RPGS. Even though magic was meant to be banned when playing games, that certainly didn’t stop anybody!
By the ends of things, the canteen was bustling with fun; laughter; and a massive pile of cards.
Once Seihai saw all of the masters off, they chortled. ‘That was a lot of fun...’
They hoped that they’d all come back again soon.
Lol it’s finished. Sadly, I couldn’t go into detail about the tea time events as there were so many visitors! well hope u enjoyed. XD
List Of Mastersonas Included (tags):
@hasabbydoneanythingwrong @hasishtardoneanythingwrong @hasereshdoneanythingwrong @hasnightingaledoneanythingwrong @haspaulbunyandoneanythingwrong @hasspartacusdoneanythingwrong @havetheavengersdoneanythingwrong @hasbbdoneanythingwrong@hasnobbudoneanythingwrong
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