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[detroitography]

Map: New Detroit City Council Districts for 2025

During their vote on February 6, the Detroit City Council swiftly selected “Option 6.” It was the last requested council redistricting map option that creates the least amount of change, but meets the bare minimum of the redistricting requirements for population distribution. The most populous, District 1, will still have 8% more people than the least populous District 3. I’m not sure that the…

[hometoursandotherstuff]

In 2019 Lion Gate Estate in Detroit, Michigan was put up for sale, and I posted it on my old blog. It was taken off the market b/c it hadn’t sold, but was re-listed in 2021. Here it is 2023, and it still hasn’t sold. As of today, the 3bd. 2.5ba. 1951 expanded Cape Cod style home has been on the market for 568 days. It has recently been reduced $20K and is now listed for $425K. If you haven’t seen it before, you’re in for a treat.

As you enter, white, black & silver elegance abounds. Note that the living room may be smaller than it looks due to the 3 mirrored walls. 

A remodeled white & gold dining room awaits with 2 creepy gold elves. 

But, then, the remodeling stops and you’re transported back to 1951 in the time capsule kitchen. 

Look at the original retro ovens and cooktop. I’m guessing that the corbels were added. All the cabinetry and laminate counters are also original.

In the dining space, there is a painted-to-match wrought iron garden set and coordinating artwork on the ceiling.

The family room features a full wall-to-wall carpet on the ceiling. 

The main bd. They really focused a lot on the ceilings in this home. 

If you look beyond the statuary, you can see that the bath has perfectly preserved mid-century modern tiles and plumbing fixtures. 

Statuary lines the hall. 

The 2nd bd. The beds look fake- they’re too pointed, like they’re made of wood.

Here is another original MCM bath. 

Put on your disco shoes, we’re headed to the basement.

Here we have a club atmosphere featuring Elvis on stage. 

There’s a guest powder room down here, too.

Here we are in the garage. The door is decorated with vintage car logos.

Look at the wall, it even has lanterns.

Thru the sliding doors in the garage, you enter a pool room, but there’s so much art to move before you can play.

Here’s a small patio w/a fountain.

There’s an inground pool and patios all around the house.

https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/mi/detroit/450-w-grixdale/pid_51344885/

[annikavelde]

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.:ANATOMY:. Head: LeLutka - Briannon  Body: Ebody - Reborn Hair: Monso - Yor Hair *NEW* @ Neo Japan Skin: Heaux - Beth - Dracula *NEW* @ The Warehouse Sale Eyes: Conviction - Infected Eyes *NEW* @ Salem Event Eye Makeup: Bonnie - Hallow Set *NEW* @ The Warehouse Sale Mouth Blood: WarPaint - The Thirst *NEW* @ Salem Event Lipstick: Ladybird - Oculus Gauges *NEW* @ Salem Event

.:CLOTHING:. Top: Le Fil Casse - Xania Top *NEW* @ Salem Event Bottoms: Le Fil Casse - Ayla Shorts 

.:SCENE:. Background: VARONIS - Sombre Skybox Mirror: Noctis - Black Winter Hall Mirror Table: Random Matter - Oracle Cabinet - Onyx Books&Pumpkin: Random Matter - Harvest Book Stack Books: Spruce - Book Collection *NEW* @ Salem Even Shelves: Cheeky Pea - Huisje Double Floating Shelves Crow Skull: Grixdale - Artifact - Corvid - Antique Skull Planter: Grixdale - Crystal Artifact Crystal Ball: Dahlia - Conjure - Black Magic - Crystal Ball Candles: Dahlia - Conjure - Candle - Black Bottle: Dahlia  - Conjure - Raven Feather Bottle Chair: Zerkalo - Grassington Armchair Candlestick w/ Snake: Broken Arrows - Snake Candles *NEW*@ Salem Event Pose: Mirinae - Higzi *NEW* @ Reborn Event

[emveesl]

Ok, so prepare for ramblyness, ‘cause I’m sick and kinda exhausted and high on cold meds, so this is probably going to be halfway unto inchoherency, but oh well.  XD

So first off, if you don’t know already, Sn@tch does this amazing thing where they provide a gorgeous outfit for practically free, so long as you play this little fishing game.  All you really need is one of the fishing poles and a bit of patience, and their stuff is always amazing.  I REALLY REALLY love their current set like wow, it’s very 90s pastel gothy fun-ness.  I’m only showing off one of the cute shirts here, but the whole set includes a super cute hair (!),  makeup, skirts and shirts in multiple colors, omega stocking appliers and boots!  So good.

The Powder Pack for Catwa this month is also super great too?  Like, I’m not wearing one of the skins here (I’m wearing an adorable one from Insol’s Epiphany gacha), but the skins are great and I’ll show them off in some future posts.  Here I’m showing off one of the set of lipsticks from Glam Affair which include a ton of amazing colors, including this pastel blue.  Zibska, as always, has an incredible set, and I’m showing off one of the more subtle eyeshadows, but they have an absolute ton of amazing eyeshadows this round and some cute lippies too.  Oh, and these great eye appliers and lashes from Modish, which are super fab!

Also showing off a couple items from Suicide Dolls this round.  RAZOR released a great set based off a previous item from Bish box!  I’m wearing the skirt here, but the whole set includes a whole outfit with hud control for different pastelly goodness colors!  And this collar from Nocturnia’s Closet is black, pastel and spacey goodness.  Have I ever mentioned how much I love space themed stuff - stars and moons, etc?  ‘Cause that is one of my many loves.

I’ll add actual links to the credits tomorrow-ish when I’m coherent enough to be responsible.

CREDITS:

HEAD:  Catwa Head Kathy SKIN:  Insol: Yolo Gacha #RARE  (@ The Epiphany Gacha Event) EYESHADOW:  Zibska Tere Catwa Applier  (@ Powder Pack, April 2017) EYELASHES:  ::Modish:: Cara PowderPack [Catwa] Cosmetics HUD  (@ Powder Pack, April 2017) LIPSTICK:  Glam Affair - Spring makeup set for Catwa (@ Powder Pack, April 2017) EARS:  .:[PUMEC]:. - /Mesh Ears\ - LITTLE STAR (@ Tres Chic) HAIR:  Doe: Oriana (solid) - Blondes (@ The Epiphany Gacha Event) EYES:  ::Modish:: Cara PowderPack [Catwa] Cosmetics HUD  (@ Powder Pack, April 2017) COLLAR:  {N}Marvie Collar (@ Suicide Dolls) NECKLACE:  etham - Lariat Necklace #5  (@ The Epiphany Gacha Event) SHIRT:  :::Sn@tch PG Sweatshirt (Weird)::: (Fishing Outfit, freebie!) SKIRT/SHORTS:  Razor/// Spunky Punk Outfit - Pastel Stars (@ Suicide Dolls) STOCKINGS/SNEAKERS:  Foxes & Grixdale - Hailey - Socks/Trainers - Bubble  (@ The Epiphany Gacha Event) BG:  Astralia - Cute rainbow backdrop  (@ N21, gacha)

[aiiaiiiyo]

My Aunts Candi & Randi Brough with Steve Martin in the lonely guy (1984) Check this blog!

[psuedotravels]

I have a short series of before and after photos from Google street view in the Grixdale neighborhood in Detroit, USA. Before photos are from 2009, after photos are from 2019. It is both fascinating and devastating to see homes dilapidate so rapidly.

[loveinthed]

A nice slice of Art Moderne on Woodward. #Detroit #Eastside #GrixdaleFarms #ArtDeco #ArtModerne #Modernism #archi_ologie #oldhouselove #casasecasarios #houses_ofthe_world #beautifulhouseoldandnew #deserve2preserve #TheAmericanHome #houseportrait #BrickStory #RawDetroit #PureMichigan #PureMittigan #MotorCityShooters #PureDetroit313 #DepictTheD #VisitDetroit #Michiganders #ThisPlaceMatters #ThisPlaceMattersDetroit #MichiganPlacesMatter #SavingPlaces (at Grixdale Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIiZ-XUjIaC/?igshid=74gwosk31j0c

[unofficialdragonageday]

How Dragon Age Has Changed Me 

I wasn't really sure how to start this, because it might be a little heavier than what is expected. Trauma is tricky and it likes to rear its ugly head when you least expect it. My world fell apart 2 years ago, out of the blue and it was like being thrown into choppy water with the under tow dragging you slowly down. Everything I loved stopped meaning anything,  it didn't matter if it was loved ones, art or my hobbies, I was vanishing. I wanted to vanish, I'd lost my power and what was left after that didn't seem worth it. 

One night on a whim, I was on origins and saw da2 and da:o were on sale. I'd played dragon age inquisition years prior but never really delved too heavily into the characters, outside of some light fluffy fun. I started out of order, jumping into Dragon age 2, and within the hour I'd met Fenris. Flawed as he might be, here was this beautifully written character trying to get his power back, to find freedom and control in his life, a power that had been stolen from him. 

I found myself smiling, like genuinely smiling for the first time in a long time. Out of no where I felt that first hint of inspiration coming back and desire to get back *my* power, to be in control. Over time I found steady ground again, I found my imagination and I've begun to write. Through my characters and their ever growing stories, I've been able to find my own voice again. Through Dragon Age, I've been able to face trauma and be a bad ass hero, who will never ever let anyone take her power again. So thank you Bioware and especially writers like Mary Kirby, Patrick Weekes & David Gaider for helping save my life and helping me realize that I am the hero of my own story and villains and powerlessness, have no place in it.

Submitted by Liz M. @grixdale​ (https://twitter.com/Grixdale)

Thank you for joining the celebration!

[lauralot89]

You guys have to see this.  I am at a loss for words.

[sugar-coated-pixels]

Winter's Heart by Sugarfairy88 Resident Via Flickr: The days are short The sun a spark Hung thin between The dark and dark. ~John Updike, "January," A Child’s Calendar Cold As Ice Follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sugarfairy88Resident CREDITS

[rainbowmubble]

Back in the day

Back in the day

Rewind event has opened, dedicated to all things 90’s, my favourite decade! Addams have made a version of the infamous dress worn by spice girl Geri Halliwell, as well as a matching undies set. Yes the dress comes in a union jack version too! You can wear the undies and dress separately and as usual they come in a whole host of colours. CURELESS and Moon Amore have collaborated on the most…

[annikavelde]

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.:ANATOMY:. Head: LeLutka - Avalon Body: Legacy Hair: DOUX - Boybye Eyes: Suicidal Unborn - Bruja Eyes @ Salem Event Cheek Blood: Dazed - Threadbare Face - Cheek @ Salem Event Nose Bleed: Dazed - Threadbare Face - Nose Bleed @ Salem Event Lips: Dazed - Rotten Lips @ Salem Event Eyeliner: Warpaint - Possesion @ Salem Event Eyeshadow: Suicidal Unborn - Bruja Eye Makeup - Red @ Salem Event Contour: Suicidal Unborn - Bruja Contour - Cheeks & Nose @ Salem Event Claws: Conviction -  The Claws - Bruja @ Salem Event

.:CLOTHING:. Dress: Ricielli - Kira Outfit @ Salem Event Cross: Nerido - Necklace Cross @ Salem Event Drink: BUENO - Night Cocktails - Bloodlust

.:SCENE:. Podium & Book: Random Matter - The Summoning @ Salem Event Incense: Anxiety - Lightbringer - Incense past gacha Candles: DISORDERLY - Luminos - Black Dagger: Anxiety - Lightbringer - Ritual Knife past gacha Crystal Skulls: Grixdale - Crystal Artifact  Hand Skull: Grixdale - Abyssal Grasp Orb in Hands: Petrichor - Grasperball @ Salem Event

[cupcakeinfection]

[242] The Righteous Side of Hell

[242] The Righteous Side of Hell

I spoke to God today and she said that she’s ashamed What have I become. What have I done I spoke to the devil today and he swears he’s not to blame And I understood ’cause I feel the same Arms wide open I stand alone I’m no hero and I’m not made of stone Right or wrong I can hardly tell I’m on the wrong side of heaven and the righteous side of hell The wrong side of heaven and the righteous side,

[detroitography]

Map: Detroit Landscape Typologies Map

Map: Detroit Landscape Typologies Map

by: Jaime Castilla Santos The first step was to develop a map that shows the future landscapes that will exist in Detroit. To make this map it was necessary to collect all the cartographic information and digital mapping in order to understand the real panorama of the current territory. The map is made by a matrix of 500×500 meters, based on the matrix of “the square mile” already used in other…

[psuedotravels]

I have a short series of before and after photos from Google street view in the Grixdale neighborhood in Detroit, USA. Before photos are from 2009, after photos are from 2019. It is both fascinating and devastating to see homes dilapidate so rapidly. 

[loveinthed]

This classic Art Moderne is located on West Grixdale, just east of Woodward Avenue. The Grixdale Farms neighborhood is a located just a stone's throw away from Palmer Woods/Palmer Park and features an eclectic array of homes, albeit on a smaller scale than that of PW. #Detroit #GrixdaleFarms #ArtDeco #ArtModerne #StreamlineModerne #Modernism #archi_ologie #oldhouselove #casasecasarios #houses_ofthe_world #beautifulhouseoldandnew #ModMondayz #TheAmericanHome #houseportrait #BrickStory #RawDetroit #PureMichigan #PureMittigan #MotorCityShooters #PureDetroit313 #DepictTheD #VisitDetroit #Michiganders #ThisPlaceMatters #ThisPlaceMattersDetroit #MichiganPlacesMatter #GalaxyS10 #withGalaxy (at Grixdale, Detroit) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzHQDwQlX9I/?igshid=1ngospu7szxuq