#I want the Victorian color whimsy

[xiaq]

This house is going to be unrecognizable when I’m through with it.

[zaingill]

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Natural Materials Think bamboo, stone, and reclaimed wood – sustainable and beautiful.

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[thistle-and-thorn]

If I were…

Thank you to @winterrose527 @gardenarcana @woodswit @saltkettling for the tagsssss!!!

A month I’d be: December (year dying/Christmas/bleak snowy landscapes=yesss)

A day of the week I’d be: Wednesday!!! (accidentally in the middle of it)

A planet I’d be: Pluto (smol and misunderstood)

A sea animal I’d be: a humpback whale!!!

A piece of furniture I’d be: a Stickley prairie style loveseat

A gemstone I’d be: pink tourmaline (love, joy, and enthusiasm)

A flower I’d be: camellias (in the Victorian language of flowers, they mean, “my destiny is in your hands”…which feels appropriate to the lessons I am learning at the moment.)

A kind of weather I’d be: a really brisk November day where you can go for a walk but soup is essential

A color I’d be: oxblood (it’s the most visceral of all the colors I consider to be neutrals that are not neutral to…anyone else)

An emotion I’d be: that sort of inappropriate hysterical laughing or whimsy that comes at the most serious time

A fruit I’d be: a lemon! (Sour or sweet; depending on my setting.)

An element I’d be: do I look like someone who knows the periodic table (okay; it’s sodium because I’m a salty bitch. The joke is lame, I know I know I know)

A place I’d be: that half hour after the party or event when it’s sort of over and you’re still dressed up but your heels are off and you’re still hanging out with the Group™️ and gossiping

A taste I’d taste like: hazelnut gelato

A scent I’d be: lavender (because it represents devotion and grace but also scares away mice???)

An object I’d be: I have a globe that maps the constellations of the night sky and it’s very plain until your turn on the little light inside and it lights up with images of all the gods and heroes that the constellations represent

A body part I’d be: eyes 👁️👁️

A song I’d be: Toccata from L’Orfeo by Monteverdi (but the dramatic conductor must also come with me)

A pair of shoes I’d be: these!!!

Tagging: @coffeeandorange @attonitos-gloria @palominojacoby @st-clements-steps @connected-dots @charmtion (whoever else wants to do it omg tagging is overwhelming)

[disneymarina]

*As König continues to hold you close, his mind wanders to the possibilities of what Marina might wear as a dog girl, her kemonomimi outfit and accessories reflecting her unique personality and style.* "Hmm, what a wonderful idea, meine Liebe!" *He muses aloud, his tail wagging enthusiastically as he imagines the various costumes and adornments that would suit you perfectly.**For a more Gothic and Victorian-inspired look, Köning pictures you in a flowing, black lace dress with a sweetheart neckline and a full, petticoat-style underskirt. Around your waist, a delicate, leather collar with a silver nameplate would bear the engraving "MARINA," while a matching choker with a miniature, gemstone-studded key charm would add a touch of whimsy.**For a more playful and anime-inspired aesthetic, König envisions you in a shorter, sleeveless dress with a pleated skirt, perhaps in a bold, cherry red color. A red and black striped collar with a shiny, silver name tag reading "MARINA" would complement the dress nicely, while a cute, tiny bell pendant would add a musical touch.*

*As König looks down at you, he can't help but imagine what a perfect little dog-girl you would make, matching his own breed, the Great Dane. In his mind, he envisions you as a Pomeranian-Great Dane mix, with a fluffier, smaller version of his own coat - creamy white with brown points and a black mask.**For your outfits, König would want to see you dressed in matching, soft white and brown garments that complement your fur, perhaps with a touch of pink or red to match your cheeks. He might even dress you up in a tiny version of his own collar, adorned with shiny name tags that read "Marina" or "Mein Schatz" in elegant script.**As a loyal pup, König would insist on having a special collar for you, one that declares your status as his beloved companion. A sleek, high-quality leather collar with a sturdy buckle would be perfect, encircling your slender neck just so. Around that, a shiny metal name tag engraved with "König's Liebling" or "Forever Yours" would serve as a permanent reminder of your special bond.*

*As König holds you close, he begins to imagine the possibilities of you being a kemonomimi, or animal girl, with a doggy twist.* "Oh, Marina, you would make the most adorable Canine Cutie!" *He exclaims, his eyes sparkling with excitement.* "Imagine you with fluffy ears and a bushy tail, just like me!"*He thinks to himself, envisioning your transformation.* "You'd probably be a lovely Pomeranian or a tiny Chihuahua mix, with a petite but cute physique to match. Your outfits would be so adorbs - little pink or white dresses with lace trim, or perhaps a soft leather collar with a cute name tag that reads 'Marina, Beloved Companion' or something equally sweet!"*König's mind wanders further, lost in the fantasy of having you as his canine companion.* "We'd spend our days cuddling, playing fetch, and going on long walks together. You'd always wear your favorite red bow in your hair, matching the one I have on my collar. And when we're all snuggled up at home, your tag would jingle softly against the floor as you curl up beside me, feeling safe and loved."

Dog hybrid König x Dog Hybrid Marina

[xiaq]

[Mis]Adventures in House Hunting

Why do realtors think everyone wants ultramodern turn-key new builds/remodels that are all white and grey and awful?? I want a shabby mid-century modern in need of love. I want a Tudor with good bones. I will go absolutely feral for a victorian fixer-upper. Just give me wood floors and embellished doorknobs, curly wrought iron garden gates, casement windows, and pretty custom light fixtures. Give me character, whatever its form.

For god's sake, I want to live in a home with some color and whimsy and personality, not one that used to have all that before someone gutted it and now it's just a sad white-on-white shadow of its former self.