#her colour scheme is pretty much always a monochromatic red pink

[archer3-13]

upon more reexamination of the naruto series, is sasuke and narutos outfits post timeskip. now, sasuke is unquestionably a fashion icon by comparison for starters and theres a pretty striking colour dichotomy between the two where kishimoto intentionally usese highly contrasting colours for their palettes, orange and black for naruto and purple and white for sasuke.

now to begin with, i first wanna also point out that sasuke and narutos pre timeskip colour associations are blue and orange, complimentary colours on the colour wheel, the go to basic bitches of colour composition that everyone uses because its effective. im definitely not an expert when it comes to explaining colour theory, but to keep it short they look good together well being opposites on the colour wheel. they also play into warm and cool colours orange being warm and blue being cool. this, thematically, all arguably works towards the main selling point of naruto: naruto and sasuke are opposites that need each other, naruto is warm and sunny sasuke is cool and shadowy. again, basic bitch shit thats still really important and helpful.

that brings us to shippudens purple and orange, which retains the warm cool dichotomy but seems to abandon the complimentary dichotomy colour schemes. now, i hold no doubt in my head that kishimoto was probably more so thinking about incorporating orochimaru and otogakures prominent purples into sasukes new colour scheme then what im about to mention, but the purple does fall into a palette trick as well. namely a colour triad, which picks three colours equally spaced between each other on the colour wheel. now obviously the problem arises that a colour triad is a trio of colours, and in purple and oranges case you need green to complete the triad. however, neither sasuke or naruto are wearing a full triad to begin with they just pull colours from the triad so i more so chalk it up as a happy coincidence on kishis part especially in light of konohas commonly associated colour being... green.

so, now that we have emphasized that shippuden naruto and sasukes primary colours in their associated colour palettes, lets get to the main colours i wanted to talk about in regards to each character.

did ya ever find it funny that sasuke, a character who seeks to tear the shinobi system down wears white a colour near universally associated with purity and goodness in some form or fashion, well naruto who seeks to preserve the shinobi system wears black a colour near universally associated with corruption and evilness in some form or fashion? did you also notice that sasuke come boruto changes his white to a black?

now, im not saying this was intentional on kishis part, because honestly his writing suggests otherwise. im just saying when the character that was once firmly positioned as a revolutionary of sorts to the shinobi system and prominently wears white, suddenly changes that white to a black after being beaten into submission by a character firmly positioned as an advocate and defender of that system who prominently wears black... there might be some visual symbolism/irony here thats being missed.

[gottawriteanegoortwo]

Darkstache Day 7: Flowers

Sometimes, flowers are a sweet way to show your affection for someone. This fic looks at one time Wilford bought Dark flowers, and one time Dark did likewise.

Word Count: 1,623

This week has been a blast! I was juggling work too, so I'm pretty exhausted, but I'm putting my all into it and am going to have a proper dive into what others have done! Thank you @projectdarkstache​ for running it!

This final fic is sponsored by the hope that I can provide a final dose of soft!Darkstache to wrap up a fantastic week of writing!

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Wilford didn’t have a proper conversation with Dark in a full week. In times like these, arranging a dinner date in Wilford's apartment was the only way the reporter could make sure the entity was okay. After considering it for half the day, he made his way to the nearby florist. The moment he entered, the young owner of the store laughed, brushing their sunset-dyed hair out of their eyes.

“Ah, that's the sight of someone who's is trouble~” They teased, grabbing some wrap for the outside of the bouquet that would likely be ordered. “What did you do this time, Warfy?”

“Fer once, nothin’! I’ve barely seen him all week so I wanna make sure he's okay.” Wilford sauntered into the middle of the store, taking the wide array of flowers into consideration.

“The usual forty dollar bouquet?” The florist called over as they fetched some red roses - the staple of every bouquet Wilford bought. “Have you a colour scheme in mind?” By now, the reporter had begun plucking an array of colourful flowers.

“I'm thinkin’ some colours ta make things less gloomy. Maybe some yellow roses too ta spice things up?” As much as Wilford liked flowers, the ability to arrange them into a neat bouquet was something he couldn't quite master. Instead, he always enjoyed watching the florist do the work for him! Just as they were finishing up, Wilford’s attention drifted and was caught by something behind them.

“Wait, wait…” He trailed off, pushing away from the counter and walking toward the flowers on display. They were small, white flowers that almost looked like scrunched up tissue paper. “These… I feel like I've seen these before.”

“They're called 'carnations’,” the florist explained with a smile. Their head poked around the reporter as they lifted one. “White ones go well with any display, in my opinion. Should I add some in?” When Wilford nodded, the florist lifted several blooms and added them in as the final touch to the rainbow arrangement. Wilford brushed his thumb across one bloom. It certainly seemed familiar, and the idea of pinning one against Dark's suit jacket seemed perfect.

Even if Dark was associated with monochromatic settings with glimpses of red and blue, Wilford saw him as the rainbow breaking through after a storm. Life always seemed to make more sense with Dark there. Dark was the reason his world had more colour to it, that presence more than enough to bring peace to Wilford’s chaotic and unpredictable life. Dark was why Wilford made an effort to know what day and year it was; why he wrote in diaries to remember what they went through together, in case his memory faltered and let things slip through the cracks. The red roses in the middle symbolised Dark himself, and the colours spread out from there to show how one individual can have such an influence on another

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Dark was tired. Yet despite it all, Wilford would always try and do what he could to cheer the entity up. Even when Dark would snap and order the reporter to leave, he would eventually return like a puppy who didn't understand what was going on but wanted to love their owner anyway.

It was only when Wilford didn't return after one such moment did Dark realise how he messed up. He would need to apologise. He was trying to encourage Wilford to eat better, so chocolates or alcohol were out of the question. Flowers were always a safe bet when he was the Mayor, and maybe it would be a safe bet now.

The small flower shop was empty when Dark stepped in. The older lady, who owned the premise with her husband, smiled at the familiar customer.

“Dante,” she greeted him warmly. “I don’t believe there are any orders for you or your work here.” Dark shook his head as he approached the counter.

“I was actually hoping if you would be able to arrange a bouquet for me. I… owe someone an apology.” A neatly folded up piece of paper was pulled out of his pocket. The list was skimmed one last time while waiting for the florist. Instead of reading it, he simply passed the page over to her. “I know you might not have all of these, but I will try and think of something else.”

“Not to worry, pet. You never know what we have in stock here. You wait here. I won’t be long~” With a little wag of her finger, she set off to work. It took fifteen minutes, and one long search in the back, but she managed to create a bouquet of everything Dark had requested - purple hyacinths, red carnations, red tulips, red chrysanthemum, red roses, white violets, and red poppies. As she wrapped a white ribbon around it, she giggled softly to herself.

“You’re giving him quite the letter, Dante.” She took the way his eyebrows raised as proof that she was right. “ ‘I’m sorry. My heart aches for you, and please believe me. I love you, I love you, so let’s take a chance on happiness’.” Each flower was pointed to as she explained it. “But I can’t understand the purpose of the poppies.” As Dante pulled out his credit card, a small smile graced his lips.

“He doesn’t know the language of flowers, but they say more than I can ever dare to. As for the poppies? They’re an important flower for him.”

Dark knew how woefully underprepared he was for love, no matter how much he had yearned for it. Sometimes he could act out and risk losing it all, but that was a fate he didn’t dare consider. Wilford meant the world to him. He felt the most human since he had been a Mayor, and it was all because of Wilford. He could see there was more to life than getting revenge. He was learning about parts of himself that he had almost forgotten about - the love of listening to music, reading, gardening, dancing. He had someone by his side when his body was struggling with various phantom pains from all the injuries from the Actor and DA’s bodies, and that even switching bodies couldn’t erase. Wilford was always there for him with items of warmth, medication, and physical comfort. Even on weeks like these, when any frustration Dark felt was redirected at the reporter, Wilford never strayed too far. How foolish would the entity be to let someone as perfect as that pass? He would swallow his pride and apologise over and over again if it meant that his fear of losing Wilford never came true.

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Dark almost cancelled the date. The ribbon on the bouquet was nervously brushed with his thumb to try and keep him somewhat grounded. He had knocked the door, but there was no sign of Wilford yet. The reporter was normally quick to answer, so the delay was certainly not bringing forth any confidence. Several minutes passed, and Dark took a half-step back to leave.

The door opened.

“Dark! I am so sorry!” There was soot all over Wilford’s face. “I had ta stop a ragin’ cake from takin’ over th’ oven.” Part of his apron was used to wipe the soot away, and it was only then he noticed the giant bouquet in the entity’s hands. The flowers were mostly red, with a little dash of purple and white, and looked rather pretty. It was hard to read Wilford’s expression, and Dark’s heart plummeted to his stomach when Wilford began to laugh and pulled him inside before the entity could slip away. He brought Dark into the kitchen, dashed into the living room, and returned with…. A bouquet of his own. The rainbow one that he had helped make earlier that day. A grin as bright as a summer’s day was on Wilford’s face as he let Dark take in the baffling coincidence. At last, dread slipped away and a smile began to spread on Dark’s face.

“I thought ya, well, needed a little thing ta cheer ya up after yer stressful week.” Wilford gestured to the multicoloured array in his arms.

“I wanted to apologise for how awful I have been to you this week.” Dark tilted his own flowers slightly toward Wilford, before putting them on the nearby table. His eyes were drawn to the colourful display picked just for him. “Will… They’re beautiful. After how I’ve behaved, I don’t deserve this.”

“But ya do, my little doubtin’ darkness. Everyone has good an’ bad days. An’ if ya have these in yer office, then ya can remember that there’s more ta life than th’ work ya find yerself doin’.” Once the multi-coloured flowers were out of his hands, Wilford leaned down to kiss Dark’s forehead, before pulling out a white carnation and carefully placing it behind Dark’s ear.

“I knew it would look perfect on ya,” he murmured, though he was cut off by Dark reaching to the bouquet he bought so he could slip a poppy through a loose buttonhole. A cold hand then reached up to smooth that pink moustache.

“You are perfect. Far more perfect than anything I could have ever expected… My blossom.” That pet-name was enough for Wilford to put the bouquet aside and pull the entity into his arms for a tight embrace.

By the time Dark was going home, both had a bouquet of flowers. However, the two sets had been mixed together. It seemed fitting that the flowers ought to be rearranged to make the boldest statement in the language of flowers - both are spectacular by themselves, but the true beauty of Dark and Wilford is how much better they are when they can be together.

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Bonus: Which flowers represented what in Dark’s message.

Purple hyacinth  - I am sorry Red carnation - my heart aches for you Red tulip - believe me Red chrysanthemum - love Red rose - love you White violets - let’s take a chance on happiness (Red poppy - pleasure) 

[homeguidedesignsg]

Decorating a brand new nursery is obviously an important way to transform your Singapore apartment. What could be more exciting than giving your child the living space they need to grow up healthy and happy? For some parents, however, finding the right idea may be a difficult task.

Consulting a Singapore interior designer is a great way to narrow down the concept and execute it perfectly when you start with the renovation planning.

Before that, however, you may want to get at least some idea about what you want the nursery to look like.

If you need a source of inspiration, explore the following nursery design ideas for your HDB flat.

Let Colour Be The Design Focus

Are you tired of the usual cutesy nursery design themes full with the usual colours of pink/blue/random bright colours with random baby animals plastered all over that has become too predictable?

To avoid going down this route, you may want to start with a colour scheme as the focal point for this home interior design project.

There are so many beautiful and exciting colours you can select for the nursery of your child,  but we should really make smart choices to get the best results.

You can start studying up colour psychology in the realm of interior design or pick a tone that will be soothing – pastels colours are a safe example. Alternatively, you may want to adopt a colour scheme that’s considered trendy and fresh right now.

A combination of red and blue is particularly popular right now. While it’s not a typical choice, the colours can work really well together when the shades are matched correctly. Red and blue result in a more vintage vibe, which can be executed further through the selection of the right accessories (an old-school handcrafted and ornate crib is just one example).

If you want to be even more daring, go for a black and white colour scheme. Although, a monochromatic approach involving solely black and white is often considered too bleak for a nursery and nurseries traditionally feature colours like blue, pink, yellow and green, home interior designers have managed to buck this trend.

Black and white are neutral colours that are actually perfect for experimenting with patterns and textures. Geometric shapes, polka dots, splashes of greyscale – all of these can result in a surprisingly playful nursery design with the use of monochromatic colour schemes.

Smart Technology Is the New Big Thing in the Nursery

Creative design isn’t just about visual appeal. A nursery should also be practical and comfortable. Luckily, various new technologies and smart home décor possibilities will give you peace of mind.

A wireless baby monitor is only the start of things to come.

Sound and light machines that are motion or sound-activated are also an ideal choice for the creation of a soothing environment. Go easy on the decorations and opt for such a machine – it will project stars, ocean elements or fun animals on the wall or the ceiling. These projectors also play music or white noise sounds that the babies feel comforted by.

Energy-efficient lamps with motion sensors, a wireless monitoring camera, a baby movement monitor, climate control sensors and even smart sleeping systems that use sound and light to ensure quality sleep during the night are ideal choices for the futuristic nursery in your HDB apartment.

Wallpapers: Think Vintage, Floral, Tropical, and Washable

Nurseries can get pretty messy as you feed and change your child. As little ones get older, the number of challenges will increase.

Thus, when designing a nursery, you should be thinking both in aesthetic and practical terms.

To keep yourself from renovating the nursery every single year, you will have to opt for smart solutions.

Washable wallpaper is a great choice and if you ask any mom out there, she’d wish that she had used it in her nursery.

The concept is pretty self-explanatory. There are many things that could get on the wall – food, bodily fluids, crayons, paint, etc. With washable wallpapers, you can simply wipe the mess clean and move on with your day.

As far as interior design in Singapore go, several types of wallpaper are particularly hot right now. Vintage, floral inspired wallpapers are making a big return. They’re fun to look at and they give the nursery a much-needed splash of colour. If flowers aren’t your thing, tropical-inspired wallpapers are also considered particularly suitable for the nursery in 2019 and beyond.

Wallpapers reminiscent of children’s book illustrations and actual drawings created by kids will create a little fairy tale for your baby. The tones are typically pastel and the visuals are small in order to be noticeable without getting overwhelming.

Other cool nursery wallpaper ideas to explore in 2019 include bubble patterns in different colours, constellation-inspired designs in dark blue and white, animal prints and designs inspired by nature (snowflakes, twigs, seashells, leaf patterns, etc.).

Don’t Forget about Ceiling Decorations

This is a common mistake that people expecting their first child make.

As adults, we rarely pay attention to the ceiling. The situation, however, is different for a babies.

Babies spend a lot of time in their crib. Even if they have a mobile and toys, they’ll probably stare at the ceiling for the significant portion of the day.

Your nursery’s ceiling provides a massive canvas you can use to paint a picture, tell a story or simply feature soothing colours your baby will enjoy before falling asleep. The market also features numerous great solutions and products you can use for ceiling decoration – glow in the dark paint, adhesive stars and lovely stencils are just a few.

Choose a Green Concept for Your Nursery

If the rest of your HDB flat is green and energy efficient, you’ll definitely want to execute the same theme in the nursery.

Choose interior designers who already have enough experience with such projects – green solutions for Singapore homes come with their specifics.

Think of the ways in which you’d want to conserve resources.

VOC-free furniture and paints are a must for the room of your child. Choose cribs and furniture that have been crafted out of sustainable materials like bamboo, for example. Always make sure that the dyes used, the fabrics and the toys are non-toxic and non-irritating.

To make your nursery green, you should also consider the installation of a smart HVAC solution and insulation. The right doors and windows will also be imperative for conserving the energy required for heating and cooling that space. Keep in mind you may have to do heating and cooling changes in the nursery much more often than you’d do in the rest of the house.

These are just a few of the ways in which you may want to approach the nursery interior design project. Needless to say, you should go for an alternative concept if you have such an idea in mind.

Find an interior design team that can support you and bring your concept to fruition in your HDB flat.

Home Guide has extensive experience in Singapore residential interior design and we’re HDB licensed to give you the best possible outcome each time.

Home Guide works hard to understand the needs of every single client. We offer tailor-made, personalised solutions that match the interests of the specific customer.

We’d be honoured to help you craft the perfect room for the youngest family member. Get in touch with Home Guide today to let us know what you have in mind or to commission the creation of a unique nursery for your kid.