#light peach carnations

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Word Alternatives: Colours

BLACK atramentous, charcoal, coal, crow, darksomeness, denigration, duskiness, ebony, funereal, jet, inkiness, melanism, melanotic, midnight, niello, obsidian, pitch, raven, sable, singe, sloe, smirch, smoke, sombrous, soot, swarthiness, swartness, tar

BLUE aquamarine, azure, berylline, cerulean, cerulescent, cyan, cyanosis, cyanotic, electric blue, ice-blue, indigo, lividity, midnight, navy, Oxford blue, pavonian, pavonine, peacock blue, robin's egg blue, royal blue, sapphire, turquoise, ultramarine

BROWN adust, auburn, beige, biscuit, braise, bay, bronze, brune, brunette, buff, burnt umber, burnt sienna, caramel, castaneous, chestnut, chocolate, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee, drab, dun, embrown, fawn, grege, hazel, henna, infuscation, khaki, mushroom, ochre, paper bag, pumpernickel, raw sienna, raw umber, roan, rubiginous, rufous, russet, rust, scorch, seal, sepia, sorrel, suntan, sunburn, tan, taupe, toast, umber, walnut

GRAY ashiness, canescence, cinereous, cineritious, dullness, ecru, fuscous, glaucescence, greige, grisaille, gunmetal, hoar, iron, lead, mousiness, oyster, pewter, slatiness, smokiness, steel, taupe

GREEN aerugo, aestival, avocado, beryl, chartreuse, chloremia, chlorophyll, chlorosis, chlorotic, emerald, foliaged, glaucescence, grass, greensickness, ivy, jade, loden green, holly, olivaceous, olive, patina, patinate, pea-green, smaragdine, springlike, verdancy, verdantness, verdigris, verdure, vernal, virescence, viridescence, viridity

ORANGE apricot, cantaloupe, carotene, carroty, ochreous, ochroid, pumpkin, saffron, tangerine, terracotta, Titian

PINK carnation, coral, coralline, flesh-pink, incarnadine, peach, primrose, roseate, rosy, salmon

PURPLE amethystine, aubergine, bruise, empurple, fuchsia, lavender, lilac, lividity, magenta, mauve, mulberry, orchid, pansy, plum, puce, purpure, purpureous, raisin, violaceous, violet

RED beet, blowzy, cardinal, carmine, carnation, carnelian, cerise, cherry, copper, crimson, damask, encrimson, erubescence, erythema, erythematous, erythrism, erythroderma, ferruginous, fire, floridity, floridness, flushing, gules, hectic, henna, incarnadine, infrared, laky, lateritious, lobster, lurid, magenta, mantling, maroon, miniate, port, puce, raddle, rose, rosiness, rouge, rubefaction, rubicundity, rubor, rubricity, ruby, ruddiness, rufescence, rufosity, russet, rust, sanguine, scarlet, stammel, vermeil, vermilion, vinaceous

YELLOW aureateness, auric, aurify, banana, begild, bilious, biliousness, cadmium, canary, chartreuse, citreous, citrine, citron, engild, fallowness, flavescent, flaxen, fulvous, gildedness, gilt, goldenness, honey, icteric, icterus, jaundice, lemon, lutescent, luteous, luteolous, mustard, ochroid, old gold, primrose yellow, saffron, sallowness, sandy, straw, sulfur, topaz, xanthism, xanthochroism, xanthoderma

WHITE achromatic, alabaster, albescent, albinic, besnow, blanch, bleach, bone, calcimine, chalk, cream, cretaceous, eggshell, etiolate, ghastly, ivory, lactescent, lily, lime, milk, pearl, sheet, swan, sheep, fleece, flour, foam, marmoreal, niveous, paper, pearl, phantom, silver, snow, driven snow, tallow, teeth, wax, wool

VARIEGATION (diversity of colors) spectrum, rainbow, iris, chameleon, leopard, jaguar, cheetah, ocelot, zebra, barber pole, candy cane, Dalmatian, firedog, peacock, butterfly, mother-of-pearl, nacre, tortoise shell, opal, kaleidoscope, stained glass, serpentine, calico cat, marble, mackerel sky, confetti, crazy quilt, patchwork quilt, shot silk, moire, watered silk, marbled paper, Joseph's coat, harlequin, tapestry; bar code, checkerboard

variegation, multicolor; parti-color; medley or mixture of colors, spectrum, rainbow of colors, riot of color; polychrome, polychromatism; dichromatism, trichromatism; dichroism, trichroism

iridescence, iridization, irisation, opalescence, nacreousness, pearliness, chatoyancy, play of colors or light; light show; moire pattern, tabby; burelé or burelage

spottiness, maculation, freckliness, speckliness, mottledness, mottlement, dappleness, dappledness, stippledness, spottedness, dottedness; fleck, speck, speckle; freckle; spot, dot, polka dot, macula, macule, blotch, splotch, patch, splash; mottle, dapple; brindle; stipple, stippling, pointillism, pointillage

check, checker, checks, checking, checkerboard, chessboard; plaid, tartan; checker-work, variegated pattern, harlequin, colors in patches, crazy-work, patchwork; parquet, parquetry, marquetry, mosaic, tesserae, tessellation; crazy-paving; hound's tooth; inlay, damascene

stripe, striping, candy-stripe, pinstripe; barber pole; streak, streaking; striation, striature, stria; striola, striga; crack, craze, crackle, reticulation; bar, band, belt, list

mottled, motley; pied, piebald, skewbald, pinto; dappled, dapple; calico; marbled; clouded; salt-and-pepper

Source: The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus, Revised & Updated (6th Edition) More: Writing Notes & References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

[limerlove]

firefighter!abby who comes in every sunday morning to your floral shop, tucked in a tiny corner downtown. you’re usually tucked away in the back, doing floral arrangements, calculating your inventory, organizing new shipments, or just avoiding others in general. an introverted nature is ingrained into your bones. so, dina takes over the front counter. she’s sweet, kind enough to engage in conversation. big brown eyes and welcoming smile always seeming to put the customer’s at ease, assessing their needs as they step foot in the door. 

firefighter!abby who comes in on the dot, half-past nine, right before her shift. her build, incredibly toned, clad in black cargos and her seattle fire department t-shirt tucked in. she greets dina with her blinding, pearly white smile. warming her up to the core as dina grabs the assortment that’s ordered every week. yellow roses, white lillies, and peach carnations make their way into the abby’s hands. she thanks dina, with the same somber look in her eyes before she exits with the same bouquet she always does. 

firefighter!abby who is out for the day, cup of coffee in her hand, ellie to her right telling her about the black-haired beauty she met at the local pub. swearing up and down there was a cute friend, supposedly, but it really just sounds like this is her only way in which her friend needs to enlist help from the hunky-blonde for assistance. 

“So, let me get this straight. You met this girl—” 

“Dina.” Abby pauses, blonde eyebrows quirk upwards. “Wait, does she work at a floral shop?” 

“Yes—” Ellie pauses, envy swirling in her emerald eyes immediately, “Fuck, Anderson, do not tell me you’ve fucked her!” 

Abby smirks, wanting to tease her spunky friend. “C’mon, are you fucking serious? No. Shit. Did you really fuck her?” Abby winks as she takes a sip of her black coffee, bicep flexing in the process. 

“Dude. How the hell am I supposed to compete with your greek god  fucking biceps?” Ellie lifts up the sleeve of her shirt, comparing her much smaller arms to Abby’s very toned and thick muscle. Even Abby’s veins are more prominent than hers. 

Abby giggles, “First off, you can’t but you don’t have to…this time. I just buy flowers from there and everyone kinda knows everyone. It’s Jackson.” 

“Oh, thank god. You had me worried there for a second. Jesus.” Ellie nudges her shoulder, picking at her naibeds anxiously. “So, will you come so you can meet her friend?” 

Abby thinks for a moment. How bad could it be? It’s just one night, right? 

firefighter!abby who comes to the flower shop on a saturday this time. the doorbell rings signaling her entrance, but she doesn’t find dina working the counter like she normally does. you’re someone new, someone she hasn’t seen before, someone beautiful. so much so, she feels as if her feet have been glued to the hardwood floors. dear god, she looks like a goddamn idiot. she’s thankful you’re helping someone as abby tries to break from her caulking spell. 

firefighter!abby who takes note of how attentive you are with the customers even if your body fidgets as you help them but then you smile, it makes her melt. anderson, get yourself together, you have a date tonight. it’s just one, incredibly beautiful girl. you’re fine. she’s fine. before her brain can make one more stupid thought, you’re walking up to her. 

You smell of lavender, it coats Abby’s senses as you make a beeline for her. It could be the shop or it could be you. She believes it’s you. 

“Afternoon, is there something I can help you with?” You ask, Abby reads the name tag on your chest and musters up somewhat of a coherent sentence. You start making the arrangement for her, it’s then she notices how familiar it is. 

It isn’t the flowers she typically chooses, the one she orders through the website of the shop, but the craftsmanship is identical. Down to the yellow ribbon to wrap it neatly, keeping the specially made bouquet in place. 

Abby’s blue eyes must light up with wonder because you smile, it's soft as it slips out of you, too quick for you to hide behind the wall you usually keep yourself within. 

“Um, you make all the arrangements here, right?” Anxiously, you dust your hands on the maroon apron tied around your waist. 

“Yeah, I would hope so. It’s my shop.” You’re not boastful about it, or snarky, it’s sweet. As if you’re proud and you should be. 

“Oh, sorry! I hope you don’t take it the wrong way. I just, um—” Speak blondie, you’re making a fool of yourself. “ I come here every week and have just never seen you before s’all. It’s nice to match the wonderful shop to the even prettier owner.” 

Abby wonders why she doesn’t ask for your number or even try to. She’s not exactly a stranger to beautiful women. When she knows what she wants, she’s like a dog with a bone. Never has she ever halted, or had someone stop her dead in her tracks without even trying. 

In her mind, she’s finding excuses. It’s the sun’s fault for letting the light hit your eyes perfectly, saturating the color even further. Or the way she obsesses over your curves, or the joy seeming to radiate every time you smile. 

It can’t be any of those little things. 

Abby fishes for the wallet in her jacket pocket, before handing you her card, you finalize the transaction before handing the silver card back to her. Calloused fingertips press against yours, much softer than Abby’s, but it excites the two of you. 

Not that either of you spoke a word of it. 

“You’re girlfriend’s a lucky girl. It’s a thoughtful gesture—” but your eyes build a fright in them, a horror that you can’t take back. “I’m sorry! Oh my god. I didn’t mean to just, fuck, assume you had a girlfriend or that you’re into girls. Jesus, I don’t know what came over me. God.” 

Abby bites down a smirk as you anxiously beat your nail on the countertop as if you ruined the interaction. Impatiently needing this to be over. 

“S’okay, really, you didn’t assume wrong.” Mischievous pools of blue look you up and down, pointed canines kissing her pink lips as they bite at the flesh. 

“I don’t have a girlfriend. Well—” Abby leans over placing her palm against yours, her fingertips linger on your skin, setting it ablaze. Releasing your grip of the bouquet and palming the wrapped flowers in her firm grasp.

“Not yet.” 

lmk what you think! hope you enjoyed it! ♡

[greenwitchcrafts]

June 2025 Witch Guide

New Moon: June 25th

First Quarter: June 2nd

Full moon: June 11th

Last Quarter: June 18th

Sabbats: June 24th

June Lovers' Moon

Also known as: Aerra Litha, Brachmanoth, Dyan Moon, Flowering Moon(Ojibwe), Honey Moon, Meade Moon, Moon of Horses, Rose Moon & Strawberry Moon(Ojibwe & Oneida )

Element: Earth

Zodiac: Gemini & Cancer

Nature spirts: Sylphs & Zephyrs

Deities: Aine of Knockaine, Bendis, Cerridwen, Green Man, Ishtar, Isis, Neith & Persephone

Animals: Butterfly, frog, monkey & toad

Birds: Peacock & wren

Trees:  Maple & Oak

Herbs: Dog grass, meadowsweet, mosses, mugwort, parsley, skullcap & vervain

Colors: Gold, gold-green, orange, purple, red & yellow

Flowers: Lavender, orchid, tansy & yarrow

Scents: Lavender & lily of the valley

Stones:  Agate, alexandrite, cat's eye, chrysoberyl, emerald, fluorite, garnet, moonstone, ruby & topaz

Issues, intentions & powers:  Abundance, love, marriage, prosperity & relationships

Energy: Balance, change of residence, communication, decision making, education, family relations, full/restful energy, positive transformation, prevention, protection, public relationships, responsibility, strengthening, tides turning, travel & writing

 

Litha

Known as: Alban Heruin, Midsummer Gathering Day, & Summer Solstice

Season: Summer

Element: Fire

Symbols: Bonfire, besom, cauldron, faeries, God's eys, rosettes seashells, solar cross/sun wheel, spirals, sun symbols. & wands

Colors: Blue, gold, green, orange, red, tan, white & yellow

Oils/Incense: Cinnamon, frankincense, heliotrope, lavender, lemon, lily of the valley, musk, myrrh, orange, peppermint, pine, rose, saffron, sandalwood, spearmint & wisteria

Animals: Bee, bull, butterfly, cow crab, horse & octopus

Birds: Goldfinch, hawk, kingfisher, meadowlark, owl, robin, swallow & wren

Stones: Agate, alexandrite, aventurine,carnelian, cat's eye,citrine, diamond, emerald, fluorite, jade, lapis lazuli, moonstone, pearl, peridot, tiger's eye & topaz

Mythical: Faeries

Food: Ale, berries, bread, cheese, cinnamon foods, edible flowers, garden foods(fresh), grapes, honey, lemons, mead, milk, oranges, peaches, pears, pine nuts, pumpernickel bread, spinach, summer squash, sunflower seeds, sun-dried tomatoes & wine

Herbs/Plants: Anise, basil, betony, cinquefoil, copal, fennel, fern, frankincense, galangal, heliotrope, hemp, holly, ivy, larkspur, lemon, lemon balm, mistletoe, mugwort, mullein, nettle, rosemary, rue, saffron, St John's wort, thyme, verbena, vervain & ylang-ylang

Flowers:  Carnation, chamomile, daisy, foxglove, heather, honeysuckle, lavender, lily, marigold, meadowsweet, orchid, rose, wisteria & yarrow

Trees: Beech, elder, hazel, laurel, linden , oak & rowan

Goddesses: Aestas, Aine, Ameratasu, Amaunet, Anahita, Anuket, Aphrodite, Arani, Artemis, Astarte, Athena, Aurora, Bast, Bona Dea, Brighid, Cerridwen, Dag, Dana, Eiru, Eos, Epona, Fenne, Frigga, Gaia, Grania, Gwydion, Hathor, Hera, Hestia, Iarila, Inanna, Ishtar, Juno, Kupala, Mabd, Phoebe, Rhiannon, Saule,  Sekhmet, Solntse, Sul, Sunna, Vesta & Yemaya

Gods: Agni, Amun-ra, Apollo, Baal, Balder, Belinos, Bochina, The Dagda, Donnus, El, The Greenman, Hadad, Helios, Hodur, Hu, Huitzilopochtli, Huon, Hyperion, Janus, Jupiter, Kupalo, Lleu, Loki, Lugh, Marduk, Maui, Mithras, Oak King, Odin, , Ogmios, Orunjan, Perun, Prometheus, Ra, Shamash, Sol, Surya, Taranis Thor, Thunar, Vishnu, Woden, Xiuhtecuti & Zeus

Tarot cards: The Empress, The Emperor, The Sun & Strength

Spellwork:  Abundance, empowerment, energy, green magic, faeries, fertility, fire magic, growth, love & motherhood

Issues, Intentions & Powers: Agriculture, changes, divination, endings, fertility, life, light, manifestation, power, purpose, strength, success & unity

Activities:

•Charge and cleanse your crystals in the solstice sun

• Make Sun water

• Create crafts with natural elements such as flowers

• Burn a paper with things that no longer serve you or that you are trying to let go

•  Invite friends & family over for a bonfire and/or feast

• Gather & dry herbs(and flowers) for the upcoming year

• Clean, decorate & cleanse your altar with summer symbols

• Brew some sun tea

• Circle dancing

• Take a ritual bath/shower with flowers

• Make your own sun dial

• Craft a door wreath out of flowers & herbs

• Enjoy some sunrise/sunset yoga or stretching

• Volunteer at a food kitchen or animal shelter

• Plant trees (especially ones that may provide fruit or berries to feed the wildlife)

• Watch the sunset & say a blessing to nature

• Make flower infused anointing/spell oils

• Eat fresh fruits & berries

• Participate in a handfasting or weddings

• Create shadow art

The history of Litha reveals its deep connections to ancient agricultural societies & their reliance on the sun’s power. Celebrated as part of the Wheel of the Year, Litha symbolizes the balance between light & darkness. Throughout history  customs such as bonfires, herb gathering & the construction of sunwheels have marked this festival. Today, Litha continues to be celebrated by various communities, with gatherings at sacred sites & private rituals in natural settings. It serves as a reminder of our connection with nature and the cycles of life.

• The traditions of Litha appear to be borrowed from many cultures. Most ancient cultures celebrated the summer solstice in some way such as the Celts celebrated Litha with hilltop bonfires & dancing. Many people attempted to jump over or through the bonfires for good luck. Other European traditions included setting large wheels on fire & rolling them down a hill into a body of water.

Litha is often associated with Midsummer, a celebration that extends beyond the pagan & Wiccan traditions. Midsummer festivities are observed in many cultures around the world, including Scandinavian countries where it holds a prominent place in their cultural heritage. Midsummer dances, bonfires, & feasts are integral parts of these celebrations, often accompanied by folklore & traditional rituals that honor the sun’s energy & the abundance of nature during this time.

• In the Northern Hemisphere the Summer Solstice occurs when the Sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. It marks the start of summer in the northern half of the globe. (In contrast, the June solstice in the Southern Hemisphere is when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky, marking the start of winter.)

Related festivals:

• Vestalia: June 7th -15th-

Was a Roman religious festival in honor of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth & the burning continuation of the sacred fire of Rome. It was held from 7–15 June & was reserved as a women’s-only event. Domestic & family life in general were represented by the festival of the goddess of the house & of the spirits of the storechamber — Vesta & the Penates .

On the first day of festivities the penus Vestae (sanctum sanctorum of the temple of Vesta which was usually curtained off) was opened for the only time during the year, at which women offered sacrifices. As long as the curtain remained open, mothers could come, barefoot and disheveled, to leave offerings to the goddess in exchange for a blessing to them & their family.

For the last day, the penus Vestae was solemnly closed, the Flaminica Dialis observed mourning & the temple was subjected to a purification called stercoratio: the filth was swept from the temple & carried next by the route called clivus Capitolinus & then into the Tiber.

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Wikipedia

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Llewellyn 2025 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

aianta.org/native-american-moon-names

Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Midsummer

[tarotbyjam24]

Pick a pile : Which flower you are ?

Masterlist\pick a piles feedbacks

pile 1 pile 2 pile 3

Hi there! If you find my readings helpful, a tip on Kofi is always appreciated, or you can book a personalized reading for a one-on-one experience.

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Take a look at the piles and see which one speaks to you 🫶🏻 – I'd love to know which you chose! These are general readings, so take what feels right for you.

Pile एक :

peach azalea , peach roses , baby pink lily of valley ,forget me nots, scorpion grasses , common baby's breath , almond blossoms , white hibiscus . The type of flower that everyone would want to share with their loved ones . The type of flower which everyone would love to cherish and keep under their care . The type of flower which everyone would want to protect because either it's tooo pretty or rare or both ! The type of flower which isn't easily available or its existence isn't known among people that much . The type of flower which can be used to in culinary . The type of flower which is usually grown in hilly mountainy areas. The type of flower which only have few genus and is under control of some people like it's very precious haha .

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Pile दो :

white rose,weeping begoinas, baby pink tulips ,ranunculus , all colour roses ,pink madonna lily,common daisy , gerberas .

The type of flower which is usually used in funeral and be close ,with that person , give them a company who's alone . The type of flower which is bloomed at night or any unusual time than morning . The type of flower which takes good amount of nutrition and care to grow up otherwise it doesn't flourish. The type of flower which calms the mood of others and give them hope and light for others. The type of flower which helps you to keep the memory of others when they're not close to you or living far away . The type of flower which grow or kept inside when it's bloomed and it won't wither for long time. The type of flower which is there cheering you to keep going since that flower in vase is also living up with out root , light , leaves haha .

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Pile तीन :

teddy pink aster , jasmine, peach carnation rose lily, exotic red and white carnation , daisy , white chrysenthemum , baby pink azalea ,pink and yellowy tulip ,blue bells , scropion grasses ,pink rose .

The type of flower which makes you feel spoiled. The type of flower which boosts up your confidence. The flower which let's you be a lil goofy with others . And have fun . The flower which doesn't require much care and work . The flowers which are used in work places for decorations. The flower which everyone would want to take home with them . The type of flower which screams look at me ..I'm sitting here 🤗 please lemme come with you . Lol. The type of flower which can be a good friend and will listen to your yapping forever'. The flower which won't let you be alone .

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Thank you for allowing me to share my insights with you. Wishing you a day/night filled with good vibes!

Love, Jam

[xi4oyan]

☁️ ❝ week of melancholies: wukong x you ❞

seven days. seven echoes.

in every world, he forgets — but finds.

in each one, you feel — but leave.

𖦹

┊ 1 ┊ the temple where time weeps

the bells no longer ring, but the wind still knows ancient names.

a spirit lies sealed beneath the ashes.

you touch his skin as if it weren’t the first time.

𖦹

┊ 2 ┊ cold lights, dead carnations

he awakens in a body of metal, but his eyes are still made of sun.

you swear you’ve never seen him — yet you dream of his voice speaking your name in another tongue.

𖦹

┊ 3 ┊ ten thousand winters in porcelain

the barista with a fractured smile speaks of gods and immortality.

no one listens.

you listen too much.

𖦹

┊ 4 ┊ where the stars forget

a body floats between forgotten galaxies.

you wake him.

he asks about home —

and you look at the sky like someone still searching.

𖦹

┊ 5 ┊ peach trees at the edge of ending

the world is over, but the blossoms still open for him.

and when he smiles, the sky seems to remember spring.

𖦹

┊ 6 ┊ streets where gods go hiding

a stranger with golden eyes stops in the rain.

he says he once walked with you through worlds that no longer exist.

and for a moment, you believe him.

𖦹

┊ 7 ┊ stage, curtain, eternity

he plays the Monkey King.

you play the one who doesn’t recognize him.

but in the third act, something in his eyes breaks —

and the world begins again.

𖦹

seven ways to be forgotten.

seven versions of him trying to remember.

he never says it aloud.

but in every life, he’s looking for you.

[sweetness-pop]

Imagine seeing P!NK GALS Princess Peach and Amy Rose together doing a duo fashion of love!

Amy wearing a hot pink halterneck pleated dress with a heart keyhole on chest area, and underneath her dress is red lace looking like rose petals. Her boots are neon red with upper classic rose pink lace shaping like hearts. Black thigh high stockings. A golden chain around her waist, and the chain actually has blue beads. Sparkly strawberry pink lipstick. Blue rose stud earrings. And white gloves with a blue heart print on front. And light blue streaks in her pink hair looking like cotton candy colors. She is standing to her right, and doing a curtsy.

And Peach is dressed in a glittery carnation pink crop tube top with a sweetheart neckline and matching short skirt that has a deep pink slash around her waist. Red strappy shoes with low block heels. Dark pink nail polish on her fingers and toes. Tomato red lipstick. Navel ring that is a golden star. (Yup. I now headcanon that Peach pierced her belly button) Red steaks in hair. Black leather fingerless gloves with white gold studs on knuckles. Glittery yellow gold heart-shaped hoop earrings. And a yellow gold necklace with ruby heart encircled by pink diamonds. Her highness is standing to her left, with her right hand on hip and left hand used to blow a kiss.

Peach and Amy planned this!

And now, imagine Mario and Sonic madly blushing at that sight!

Happy Valentine's Day to you MarPeach and SonAmy fans! ❤️🩷💙🩷❤️🩷💙🩷❤️🩷💙🩷❤️🩷💙🩷

[thehomophobe]

Reverse 1999 AU

Freddy:

✦✦✦✦✦

Mineral                                                                        Mental

Buff     Support     DEF

Cover

Medium: Cashmere

Afflatus: Bumblebee Jasper [Mineral] Peacemaker

Fragrance Note: Vanilla, Shea Butter, Almond, Oud

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1960's for 24 years. Completed in Autumn, on September 5. Completed in Hurricane, Utah, United States.

Chica:

✦✦✦✦✦

Plant

Physical

DPS   Debuff 

Cover

Medium: Feast

Afflatus: Roses from the Supermarket [Plant] Work-Study

Fragrance Note: Strawberries, Kiwi, Sour Straws, Pink Gardenia, Vanilla Cream 

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1970's for 19 years. Completed in the Spring of March 17th. Completed in San Francisco, California, United States. The exhibit tours in Japan every year.

Monty:

✦✦✦✦✦

Beast

Physical

Burst DMG   DPS   Nasty Wound 

Cover

Medium: Python

Afflatus: Might of the Beast [Beast] Leader of The Rebellion

Fragrance Note: Leather, Cedarwood, Cigarettes, Saltwater, Fake Grass

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1990's for 23 years. Completed in Summer, on April 2nd. First exhibited in Lafayette, Louisiana, the exhibit was later moved to Pennsylvania.

Roxy:

✦✦✦✦✦✦

Beast

Physical

Burst DMG   Control 

Cover

Medium: Hot Rod

Afflatus: Tooth of the Lycan [Beast] Chosen Hero

Fragrance Note: Jasmine, Cinnamon, Lilac, Leather, Gasoline, Linen

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1980's for 24 years. Completed in Autumn, on September 8th. Completed in Evanston, Illinois, United States.

Sun:

✦✦✦✦✦✦

Star

Mental

Burst DMG   Heal   Dispeller

Cover

Medium: Ghost Lights

Afflatus: The Heliocentric Model [Star] Commerical Thespian

Fragrance Note: Orange, Grapefruit, Sugar Cone, Lemon, Honeysuckle, Daisy, Peaches

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1940's for 21 years. Completed in Summer, on June 21st. First exhibited in Washington D.C. but frequently moves to Burbank, California

Moon:

✦✦✦✦✦✦

Spirit

Mental

Burst DMG   DPS   Debuff

Cover

Medium: Lunar Regolith

Afflatus: Shadow of the Moon [Spirit] Laconic Astrophysicist

Fragrance Note: Black Current, Lavender, Chamomile Tea, Cherry Lollipops, Belladonna

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1940's for 21 years. Completed in Summer, on June 21st. First exhibited in Washington D.C. but the exhibits visits to Burbank, California.

DJ Music Man:

✦✦✦✦✦

Beast

Physical

DPS   DEF  Support

Cover

Medium: Audiophila

Afflatus: String of Spider Silk [Beast] One-Man Rat Pack

Fragrance Note: Coconut, Pineapple, Acai Berries, Cheerwine, Brass, Champagne

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1910's for 29 years. Completed in Winter, on January 27th. First exhibited in New Orleans, Louisiana, then took a brief tour to New York, New York.

Bonnie:

✦✦✦✦✦

Plant

Physical

Burst DMG  Extra Action   Counter

Cover

Medium: Trenchant Demurral

Afflatus: Joseph's Coat [Plant] Liberation Kickstater

Fragrance Note: Wild Cardamom, Saffron, Mint Leaves, Yellow Carnations, Bluebells

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1960's for 23 years. Completed in Summer, on June 1st. First exhibited in Melbourne, Australia, the exhibit was later moved to Utah.

Foxy:

✦✦✦✦✦✦

Intelligence

Physical

Buff   Burst DMG

Cover

Medium: Golden Compass

Afflatus: Autodidact Cartography [Intelligence] Legitimate Pirate Captain

Fragrance Note: Seaweed, Clams, Barnacles, Orang Rines, Gin, Rum, Old Books

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1650's for 40 years. Completed in Autumn, on September 19th. First exhibited in Glasgow, Ireland. The exhibit has been seen to tour around the Caribbean.

Ruin Eclipse:

✦✦✦✦✦

Star

Mental

DPS   DEF  Support

Cover

Medium: Epic Poetry

Afflatus: Stars Lighting the Way [Star] Clairvoyant Prophet

Fragrance Note: Wine, Honey, Goat's Milk, Aster, Marigold

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 11th Century for 38 years. Completed in Spring, on April 25th. First exhibited in Athens, Greece, the exhibit was later moved to London.

Glitch Eclipse:

✦✦✦✦✦✦

Spirit

Mental

DPS  Control   Debuff 

Cover

Medium: Dead Batteries

Afflatus:  The Creeper [Spirit] 504 Bad Gateways

Fragrance Note: Rusty Nails, Charcoal, Firewood, Cola

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1960's for an unknown amount of time. Said to be completed in Autumn, on September 9th. First exhibited in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been exhibited everywhere around the world until it was contained on January 18th.

[garden-of-flags]

sapphillean flag compilation pt 1/4

sapphillean/sachillean/sapphichillean/sapphic-achillean: “an orientation that encompasses wlw, nblw, wlnb, mlm, mlnb, and nblm but not wlm or mlw.” or “a combination of sapphic and achillean”

alternative spellings (it was pretty crowded): saphilean, sapphilean, saphillean, sapphicchillean, sappho-achillean, achillean sapphic

earliest mention: june 29, 2018 by @/sapphicchillean (link here) (archived link here)

(part two link here, part three link here, part four link here)

june 29, 2018: flag by @/sapphicchillean (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripes, in the following order: sky blue, royal blue, pastel yellow, light pink, red pink. /End ID ]

color meanings:

light blue for a flowing of gender and attraction; dark blue for mlm and mlnb; yellow for nonbinary gender and attraction; light pink for the softness of gender and attraction; dark pink for wlw and wlnb

resized flag by me (on @somniabyte): link here

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripes, in the following order: sky blue, royal blue, pastel yellow, light pink, red pink. /End ID ]

april 4, 2020: alternative flag by u/zamonianbolton (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes split in half. on the right, the stripes are blue, white, and blue. in the center of those stripes is the green achillean carnation symbol. on the left, the stripes are pink, white, and blue. in the center of those stripes is the medium purple sapphic violet symbol. /End ID ]

july 29, 2020: alternative flag by u/ohyourearoach (archived link here) (better quality image’s link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, in order they are: light blue, periwinkle, white, light red, and dark pink. in the center of the flag is the achillean carnation symbol with the the sapphic violet symbol overlaid on top. /End ID ]

may 2, 2021: alternative flag by u/heytherebuddychumpal (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with seven horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being three times as tall. in order, they are: blue, cyan, light sea foam, white, pastel yellow, light red, and red. in the center of the flag is a green and yellow version of the sapphic violet symbol with brown achillean carnation symbol petals and green leafs. /End ID ]

may 8, 2021: alternative flag created by unknown (link found here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes, in order they are: muted purple, white, and muted purple. in the center of the flag is a brown flower symbol similar to the achillean carnation symbol. /End ID ]

july 20, 2021: alternative flag by u/sugoispelunker (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being twice as tall. in order, they are: salmon pink, purple, white, purple, and muted blue. in the center of the flag is the green achillean carnation symbol with two purple sapphic violet symbols with a thin white border, one on the left leaf and the other on the right leaf. /End ID ]

july 20, 2021: alternative flag by u/sugoispelunker (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being twice as tall. in order, they are: salmon pink, purple, white, purple, and muted blue. in the center of the flag is a bouquet of light green carnation flowers with a cluster of purple violet flowers on the right and left. /End ID ]

august 26, 2021: alternative flag by @your-friend-the-void (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripes, in order they are: purple, lavender, purple-tinted white, lilac, and dark lilac. /End ID ]

september 8, 2021: alternative flags by @/MilkyWayMimikyu on twitter (link here and link here)

[ ID: a flag with nine even horizontal stripes, in order they are: verulean blue, medium blue, light blue, silver grey, light grey, silver grey, peach, light red, and dark pink. in the center of the flag is a purple lily flower. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with nine even horizontal stripes, in order they are: verulean blue, medium blue, light blue, silver grey, light grey, silver grey, peach, light red, and dark pink. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with seven horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being three times as tall. in order they are: verulean blue, medium blue, light blue, silver grey, peach, light red, and dark pink. in the center of the flag is a purple lily flower. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with seven horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being three times as tall. in order they are: verulean blue, medium blue, light blue, silver grey, peach, light red, and dark pink. /End ID ]

color meanings:

cerulean blue for loving men; medium blue for fluid masculinity; light blue for hope; greys for being on the nonbinary/genderfluid spectrum; peach for admiration; light red for fluid femininity; dark pink for loving women

november 24, 2021: alternative flag by anonymous (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being twice as tall. in order, they are: sea foam green, slightly darker sea foam green, white, medium lavender, and light lavender. in the center, there’s a sea foam, dark sea foam, purple, and lavender colored lavender symbol horizontal. /End ID ]

march 27, 2022: alternative flag by @/eirianqueer on twitter (link here)

[ ID: a flag of seven horizontal stripes, in order they are: dark pink, light red, light lavender, off-white, light lavender, sky blue, and medium blue. in the center of the flag is the green achillean carnation symbol with a smaller medium purple sapphic violet symbol in the center of the carnation. /End ID ]

april 18, 2022: alternative flags by @/zuzzhi on twitter (link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being wider. in order they are: dark pink, light salmon, grey-white, light blue, and muted blue. in the center of the flag is a purple flower symbol with a dark green stem. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being wider. in order they are: dark pink, light salmon, grey-white, light blue, and muted blue. /End ID ]

color meanings:

dark pink for love for women; light salmon for unique experience with femininity; grey-white for love for non-binary folk and love of the identity; light blue for unique experience with masculinity; muted blue for love for men

[peranbe-kadhal]

காதல்

[ ID: Traditional art of my OCs Tamizh and Faiza, done on A3 paper, mostly using sketchpens and crayons. It's titled Young Love.

Tamizh (pronouns he/she) is a person of average size, brown skinned and with light brown eyes, blue-black hair. He has acne scars. Faiza is a fat woman, tan complexioned, with a unibrow and some facial hair on her upper lip. She is a hjiabi.

Faiza wears a blue hijab with yellow borders, decorated with a baroque design. She also wears a bright yellow dress with a lighter long skirt. Tamizh wears a red saree with golden borders and a peach blouse. She also has golden jewellery like bangles, anklets, nose ring, necklaces, earrings, rings. Her hair is tied up in a bun encircled with jasmine flowers. She is decorated with a simple mehendi design involving circles and dyed fingers, toes.

Faiza sits up high on a swing, blushing, smiling slightly and handing out a rose to Tamizh. Tamizh grins playfully, dancing. Her pose is such that she claps her hands sideways while kicking one foot forward, her saree spreading out under her.

The scene is surrounded by flowers drawn in simplified manner- on the left, where Faiza is, there are celosias, dahilas, carnations, petunias, blue jasmines, yellow roses, orchids, lilies. On the right, where Tamizh is, there are coriander flowers, morning glories, bougainvilleas, hibiscuses, indian mulberry flowers, Sarpakanda flowers, Madagascar periwinkles, winged-seed sesame flowers, a sunflower,a large caper flower, Spider dew-grass flora. Leaves are mostly in various shades of green, teal.

The background is lightly colored in green on either side and yellow in the middle where Tamizh and Faiza meet. End ID]

Talk under cut!

IDK I was just struck by impulse and sweet Tamil songs and I really wanted to draw them in such a romantic scene! I love my babies. Next time, I want to do some research and see if I can draw them in a specific area. But this one was quite fast and loose.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

A List of "Beautiful" Words: Pink

for your next poem/story

Carnation - archaic: the variable color of human flesh; a plant of any of numerous often cultivated and usually double-flowered varieties or subspecies of an Old World pink (Dianthus caryophyllus) found in many color variations

Coral - a deep pink

Coralline - resembling coral

Flesh pink - a variable color that is pale and light yellowish pink

Incarnadine - having the pinkish color of flesh

Peach - a moderate yellowish pink

Rosy - having a pinkish usually healthy-looking complexion; blooming

Salmon - the variable color of salmon's flesh averaging a strong yellowish pink

More: Lists of Beautiful Words ⚜ Word Lists

[mare-sanguis]

Notes on "Ambidextrous Angle" here

Notes on "Lady Justice" here

Notes on the colors on ep.10 here

Notes on the numbers on the car plae of No.3 and KMC here

The Flowers

@onomatopagu-et-cie brings up the "Great Maidesn Blush" and the bouquets of flowers KMC was holding in his nightmare in the analysis of ep.8 (and ep.9) here

These two things had intrigued me right from the start. Flower language and the mythologies behind them was always such an interesting topic to research thats why I sat down and started my research.

And quite honestly, it took me a LOT of hours to figure out which flowers they could potentially be because its just so blurry but nonetheless, I came up with a few types. Please keep in mind this is all just speculation based on intense observing, comparing of flowers and ceremonial (graduation, work, wedding etc) bouquets.

I marked the flowers with numbers and added pictures for comparison, so its easier to distinquish them when I talk about them and their meanings.

Flower 1 is most definitely a rose- tho I'm not sure what type as there are way too many which also makes it quite difficult to get behind the meaning of the flower. Tho we can base the meaning on the color shown which are orange, white and slight rosé/peach touch.

Orange- Enthusiasm, Energy, Passion

White- New beginnings, Innocence, Purity, Remembrance, Spirituality

Pink- Grace, Elegance, Gratitude, Appreciation

Peach- Appreciation, Sincereity, Gratitude

Flower 2 was a lot more difficult to make out, but my first guess was White Carnation. A friend guessed a White Peony- which in the end does fit the shape of the petals more.

White Peonies are usually used in bouquets for weddings- they symbolize faith, hope, purity and innocence. In general, peonies symbolize new beginnings.

There also are several interesting myths connected to peonies, one goes as followed:

"According to ancient Greek mythology, a divine drama inspired the name of the peony. Like so many stories, this one begins with war. Herakles, the greatest of great Greek heroes, and Pluto, the god of the underworld, find themselves on the opposing sides. During a spectacular battle, Herakles manages to wound Pluto with an arrow to the shoulder. Not being used to being wounded, the god of the underworld retires to Mount Olympus. When he can’t find the god of medicine, Asklepios, he asks one of his students to help him. This happens to be the talented god Paean. He heals the dishevelled deity by sheer talent and a new kind of medicine: a beautiful flower growing on Mount Olympus. Paean’s career as a great doctor is thus set but his teacher Asklepios is deadly jealous. Asklepios decides to murder his student to prevent further embarrassment. Zeus, finding the body of Paean, decides to honour the ambitious student by transforming him into the beautiful flower that saved Pluto’s life.

Flower 3 could be a yellow/orange Gerbera Daisy. The petals and the pistil (center part) look similar. They symbolise innocence, purity, cheerfulness and loyal love. Orange Geberas also convey that the person you present it to is the sunshine of your life. Besides, they also express your attachment with the person. They also are a rather common type of flower found in ceremonial (especially graduation) bouquets

In Egyptian mythology Geberas represent the closeness to nature (mother earth) and devotion to the sun. In Celtic Mythology Gerbera Daisies mean that everyday hardship and sorrow can be lessened and made sweet. It is believed, going by an old Celtic legend that God sprayed these daises over the earth when a child passed away, this was a way to give their parents a little joy. For Norse mythology, one of its legends states that Freya, the goddess of love, fertility, and beauty, has the daisy as her sacred flower.

Flower 4 is most definitely a Hibiscus (Syriacus). The petals are identical and so is the pistil. You can also see the trade mark color fade from a dark color to a light color on the petals. The color is a dark pink fading into a light pink. The pistil is yellow.

They are frequently linked to matters of the heart. Their vibrant, intense colors, particularly the deep red varieties, evoke feelings of love and passion. In some societies, giving a hibiscus flower to someone can convey a romantic message or symbolize the intensity of one's feelings.

The Hibiscus Syriacus is also the national flower of South Korea.

In Hindu mythology, hibiscus flowers accompany the goddess Kali, the goddess of power.

Kali is form of the Devi/Shri, the supreme mother in Hinduism. Devi was willed into existence by the gods, who each gave a piece of themselves to create her, and when she was fully formed, they—the gods—worshipped her in part because she was a perfect embodiment of all of them. This representation was somewhat self-serving: They had been at war with the demon king Mahishasura. During a break in the battle, Mahishasura declared himself Ruler of the Universe and began to march on Heaven to claim his prize with an army of demons. The gods created Devi out of the best of each of them to defend them, and gifted her with things that were sacred to them: Shiva gave her a trident drawn forth from his own, Vishnu a powerful discus, and Indra, the king of the Gods, gave her a thunderbolt identical to his own. Surya, the sun God, bestowed his rays on all the pores of her skin, and Varuna, god of the ocean, gave her a divine crest jewel, earrings, bracelets and a garland of unfading lotuses. So armed, she met the army of Mahishasura and slaughtered them. She met Mahishasura himself and killed him after a fierce battle. So great was her fury that though the fight had ended, she continued to rage through the battlefield. In giving her so many aspects, the gods had also given Devi many forms. Consumed by rage, Devi was had fully given herself over to an aspect of her personality tied to Kali, a goddess known for destruction. The gods realized they needed to stop her, but they were all were afraid. Shiva, the god of time and change (Kali’s male counterpart), went down to the battlefield, and laid down. Kali continued to dance until she looked down and realized she was stepping on Shiva. She was embarrassed because in that form, Shiva was a her husband. She withdrew her rage and to demonstrate her shame, stuck out her tongue, which is how she is often depicted.

-> The red hibiscus is representative of Kali's tongue. But should not be mistaken for her shame. The flower is a symbol of the blood lust that possesses her. With her representing a form of energy, this blood symbolism becomes life-affirming- it ties her to life force.

There also are two (?) flowers which seem blueish-violet.

Which kinda feels like a callback to the OST Part.3 (Blue by Aalia) and how a lot of scene set in the present between KSJ and KMC are submerged in blue tones

If my anaylsis is correct all flowers i managed to find out represent something along the lines of Love, Passion and Loyality which, if you would ask me, ties perfectly into the meaning of the Great Maiden's Blush mentioned in the first letter (by No. 1 Fan) dated June 4, 2019. The meaning of this flower is pretty on the nose "If you love me, you will find out" in the Victorian language of flowers.

The question I'm asking myself now is: Was KMC actually gifted this specific type of flower arrangement/bouquet or was it just something he made up in his dream? Dreams may represent things someone went through in real life, but they usually either add or leave things/details. Plus, Choi Jinsu asks "if he had that dream again"- which indirectly sounds like something isnt adding up with what actually happened that day his mother got killed.

[romance-in-moonlight]

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐈𝐓𝐘 .

𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒  ―  think  carefully  about  your  character   &   their  development  through  their  journey   (  canon  or  oc  )   within  their  story .   fill  out  the  chart    &   tag  whoever  you  want  !! 

𝐃𝐄𝐈𝐓𝐘  𝐎𝐅  ―    Moonlight, love, light, justice and hope

𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃  𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇  ―  Crystals, rabbits, cosmos flowers, moon phases, angels, butterflies and hearts.

𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃  𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒  ―  Cosmos, Orange blossom, red roses, yellow carnations and honeysuckle

𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃  𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒  /  𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐒  ―  Celestite, white diamond, moonstone, alexandrite, silver and rose quartz

𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃  𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐒  ―  Rabbit, butterfly, swan and doves

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒  ―  Pink, gold, white, cream, lilac, lavender, peach, silver, baby pink, yellow and rogue

𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃  ― Carrots (despite hating them), strawberry shortcake, tsukimi dango, pancakes and onigiri

𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒  ―  Jasmine, rose, vanilla and fresh vanilla cake

𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃  𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒  ―   Sweets, jewelry, flowers, love poems and clear crystals .

𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒  𝐓𝐎  𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑  ―  Believe in love, keeping friendships close, showing kindness, holding hope, rejecting darkness, pray to the moon, never stop wishing, embrace those around you and accepting happiness.

tagged  by :  @godborn - thank youuu!!!!

tagging :   @aceparagon , @featherchan , @ofovertime , @priesm @ofrosegold and @supremesorcerersatoru !!!!

[hopeandsee]

Simple and Elegant Garland Ideas for Intimate Engagements

Engagements mark the beginning of a beautiful journey together. Whether you’re hosting a grand celebration or keeping it close-knit, details like garlands can make a lasting impression. Choosing the right garlands for engagement ceremonies—especially intimate ones—requires a perfect blend of tradition and simplicity. Here's a guide to help you find or create garlands that are both elegant and minimal.

Why Simplicity Works for Intimate Engagements

In smaller ceremonies, every element stands out more. With fewer guests and a cozy setting, elaborate decorations might look out of place. That's why minimal and elegant garlands feel just right—they harmonize with the warmth and closeness of the occasion. Simple floral elements can still reflect deep meaning and cultural richness.

A thoughtfully designed garland not only complements the couple's attire but also blends seamlessly into the theme. From soft pastels to subtle fragrances, every aspect of the garland adds charm to the moment.

Floral Choices that Speak Elegance

When selecting garlands for engagement, flower selection is crucial. Here are some timeless and simple floral choices:

1. Jasmine and Rose Combo

This classic combination is fragrant, delicate, and perfect for a close celebration. Jasmine's white blooms signify purity, while red or pink roses add a soft romantic touch.

2. Marigold Minimalism

Often used in Indian ceremonies, marigold garlands in single strands are vibrant yet not overwhelming. Choose soft yellow or orange hues for a bright but subtle look.

3. Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila)

A symbol of everlasting love, baby’s breath garlands are light and ethereal. They pair well with Western-style or fusion-themed engagements.

These flower combinations keep the look elegant without drawing too much attention away from the couple.

Color and Texture: Keep It Soft

For an intimate setting, soft and muted tones work best. Avoid overly bright colors that might dominate the visuals. Consider pastel pinks, creamy whites, blush peach, or even light lavender tones.

Incorporating minimal greens like eucalyptus leaves can enhance the overall appeal and offer a fresh, natural contrast. For textures, avoid heavy layers or thick clusters; go with spaced-out blooms or alternating patterns to maintain lightness.

If you're using garlands for engagement photos or rituals, ensure that the garland is lightweight and comfortable for the couple to wear for a longer time.

DIY Garland Ideas for a Personal Touch

For small gatherings, handmade garlands are a meaningful option. Here are two simple ideas:

• Threaded Petal Garland:

Instead of whole flowers, use petals of roses or marigolds and string them in a delicate pattern. It’s lightweight and unique.

• Minimal Pearl and Flower Garland:

Alternate small faux pearls with fresh flowers like roses or carnations. It looks sophisticated and suits both modern and traditional outfits.

Adding personalized charms or initials is a sweet way to make these garlands for engagement extra special.

Seasonal and Sustainable Choices

Choosing seasonal flowers ensures freshness and cost-effectiveness. It also supports local florists and reduces waste. Opt for biodegradable string or jute threads instead of plastic ones.

Another beautiful idea is to repurpose the engagement garlands into keepsake items, like pressing a few flowers into a memory book or framing a small piece of it as art.

These eco-conscious ideas resonate well with couples who want meaningful yet responsible choices.

Final Touch: Matching with Outfits

Ensure the garlands complement the engagement attire in color, scale, and style. A light saree or pastel lehenga goes beautifully with soft-hued garlands. Similarly, coordinated couple garlands enhance visual harmony in photos and during rituals.When chosen thoughtfully, garlands for engagement don't just accessorize—they symbolize unity, blessings, and the essence of the moment.

[onceuponmykpop]

THE BOYZ Valentine's Day Scenario's...

Sangyeon:

Cozy & Warm: Think rustic charm with a touch of elegance.

Color Palette: Warm neutrals like cream, beige, and soft browns, accented with pops of deep red or burgundy.

Decor: Candles, soft blankets, wooden accents, maybe a vintage record player.

Flowers: A classic bouquet of red roses or a mix of wildflowers with a rustic feel.

Jacob:

Romantic & Serene: A soft, dreamy atmosphere with a focus on music.

Color Palette: Pastel shades like blush pink, lavender, and soft blue, with hints of gold or silver.

Decor: Fairy lights, sheer fabrics, musical notes or instruments as decorative elements.

Flowers: Delicate blooms like lilies or cherry blossoms.

Younghoon:

Adventurous & Scenic: Emphasize the beauty of the location with natural elements.

Color Palette: Earthy tones like greens, browns, and blues, with pops of vibrant color from the surroundings.

Decor: Picnic blanket, woven basket, maybe a small telescope for stargazing.

Flowers: Wildflowers or a simple bouquet that complements the natural setting.

Hyunjae:

Fun & Energetic: A bright and lively atmosphere with a focus on movement.

Color Palette: Bold and vibrant colors like red, orange, and yellow, with accents of black or white.

Decor: Dance-related elements like ribbons, balloons, or a disco ball.

Flowers: Bright and cheerful flowers like sunflowers or tulips.

Juyeon:

Grand & Impressive: A luxurious and over-the-top aesthetic with a focus on spectacle.

Color Palette: Rich and opulent colors like gold, purple, and deep red, with dramatic lighting.

Decor: Candles, balloons, maybe a personalized banner or backdrop.

Flowers: A large and extravagant bouquet of roses or lilies.

Kevin:

Thoughtful & Personalized: A focus on meaningful details and personal touches.

Color Palette: Warm and inviting colors like peach, coral, and soft yellow, with hints of metallic accents.

Decor: Personalized gifts, framed photos, or handwritten notes.

Flowers: A mix of flowers that hold special meaning or represent the recipient's personality.

New:

Cozy & Relaxed: A comfortable and intimate atmosphere with a focus on simplicity.

Color Palette: Soft and calming colors like blue, green, and gray, with warm lighting.

Decor: Blankets, pillows, snacks, and a good movie.

Flowers: A simple and elegant bouquet of white or pastel-colored flowers.

Q:

Playful & Fun: A lighthearted and whimsical atmosphere with a focus on enjoyment.

Color Palette: Bright and cheerful colors like pink, blue, and yellow, with playful patterns.

Decor: Balloons, streamers, and fun props.

Flowers: Colorful and whimsical flowers like daisies or carnations.

Ju Haknyeon:

Charming & Picturesque: A focus on natural beauty and rustic charm.

Color Palette: Earthy tones like green, brown, and beige, with pops of color from the flowers and food.

Decor: Picnic blanket, woven basket, flowers, and delicious treats.

Flowers: A mix of wildflowers or a bouquet of roses with a rustic feel.

Sunwoo:

Sincere & Heartfelt: A focus on expressing emotions through words and small gestures.

Color Palette: Soft and romantic colors like pink, purple, and white, with hints of gold or silver.

Decor: Handwritten letters, candles, and small gifts.

Flowers: Delicate and meaningful flowers like forget-me-nots or lilies of the valley.

Eric:

Energetic & Enthusiastic: A lively and spontaneous atmosphere with a focus on fun.

Color Palette: Bright and bold colors like red, orange, and yellow, with a touch of black or white.

Decor: Balloons, streamers, and maybe a "Welcome" sign.

Flowers: Cheerful and vibrant flowers like sunflowers or tulips.

[achronicwriter]

Saturday, November 23, 2024

I feel better, so I decided to try an experiment/research. My WIP is set in a time and place where peoples' time is dictated by the natural cycles: Up at sunrise, break at solar noon, home at sunset, etc. I know people did and in many places still do live like that but I haven't since I was a farm kid in the 1900's. I want to feel what that's like. So, aside making sure my family is medicated punctually, I'm divorcing my schedule from the clock.

Dawn 6:50 am

Thank gods I'm doing this in November. If it was Summer, dawn's hairy crack would emerge at 4:00 and no.

I feel surprisingly refreshed despite getting up two hours earlier than I have lately.

Made my bed, knocked back my morning pills with a Carnation Instant Breakfast, freshened up, got dressed-ish, locked the cat in the bedroom so I won't have to chase her ass all over the Maine woods, and went outside.

Cold, gray, dreary. I took a slow, short walk then came inside; apologized to Ash (and my husband, who had to deal with her tantrum), and turned the kettle on for tea.

25-min. braindump, mostly on @supervillainsolarpunk, then sipped peach-vanilla tea while planning next week

General tidy, then lay down and played games until I got hungry and Husband made me a big bowl of scrambled eggs

Mid-Day 11:20 am

Spent too long sitting in my chair figuring out how time works in a practical fashion for people in the Midwest in April 2143; no surprise, I needed a stretch sesh and a nap after that

Dozed off listening to my playlist of Solarpunk videos on YouTube, letting it soak into my subconscious; woke up after a couple hours feeling good ...

Until I nearly fell down the stairs, tripped by a gray streak of greased lightning running for her life from the Vacuum Monster

Spent some time setting up @strangekindofstory which will be a Tumblr exclusive work of epistolary fiction beginning in December. Because I'm not doing enough things already.

Sunset 4:00 pm

Husband loves cherry pie. I love the flavor but not the texture of the filling. Bless the man, he ate the top crust and filling out of the pie and gave me the sweet, goo-covered bottom and edge crust.

Find a partner that gets you, y'all. 💖

Dinner was leftover chicken stew over rice. Nom.

Spent the evening at YouTube University mostly relaxing.

Night 9:00 pm

I usually start getting ready to go to bed at around this time, but I also usually dick around on the internet until after midnight. I can't do that if I'm going to start getting up at Dunwanna O'Clock.

Made chamomile mint tea, put the house to bed and did my devotions while it was steeping; sipped my tea and ate the pie crust while GYSTing for tomorrow and performing my ablutions

In the bed by 10:00 and I promise, electronics down and lights out at 11:00

Good night!

[garden-of-flags]

sapphillean flag compilation pt 2/4

sapphillean/sachillean/sapphichillean/sapphic-achillean: “an orientation that encompasses wlw, nblw, wlnb, mlm, mlnb, and nblm but not wlm or mlw.” or “a combination of sapphic and achillean”

alternative spellings (it was pretty crowded): saphilean, sapphilean, saphillean, sapphicchillean, sappho-achillean, achillean sapphic

earliest mention: june 29, 2018 by @/sapphicchillean (link here) (archived link here)

(part one link here, part three link here, part four link here)

july 22, 2022: alternative flag by @gendermarmalade (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with seven even horizontal stripes, in the following colors: dark blue, light blue, pastel yellow, white, very light pink, light peach, and pastel pink. /End ID ]

november 29, 2022: alternative flag by @sapphic-boy (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being three times as tall. in order, they are: red pink, light red pink, purple grey, light blue, and sky blue. in the center is a purple sapphic violet symbol with the green achillean carnation symbol overlaid on top. /End ID ]

color meanings:

red pink is from the sapphic flag; light red pink, purple grey, and light blue are for fluidity and the blending of sapphic and achillean identities; sky blue is from the achillean flag; the combination of the sapphic and achillean symbols represents the harmony of sapphic and achillean identities and existing as both at once

november 29, 2022: symbol and alternative flag by @isobug (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flower symbol with six petals. each petal consists of a purple petal in the style of the sapphic symbol with a smaller green petal in the style of the achillean symbol at the ends. in the middle of the flower are two green petals around a pink and yellow center. there are two darker green leaves at the bottom. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes split in half. on the right, the stripes are blue, white, and blue. on the left, the stripes are pink, white, and blue. in the center of the flag is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

november 29, 2022 edited alternative flags (adding symbol) by @isobug (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripes, in order they are: purple, lavender, purple-tinted white, lilac, and dark lilac. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripes, in the following order: sky blue, royal blue, pastel yellow, light pink, red pink. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being three times as tall. in order, they are: red pink, light red pink, purple grey, light blue, and sky blue. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

december 1, 2022: alternative flag by @/hanseic (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being twice as tall. in order, they are: magenta, pastel bubblegum pink, grey, light blue, and pastel royal blue. in the center is a purple lily symbol. /End ID ]

december 3, 2022: alternative flag by @sapphic-boy (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes being twice as tall. in order, they are: muted blue, very light yellow, white, very light lilac, and pastel pink. in the center is a purple sapphic violet symbol with the green achillean carnation symbol overlaid on top. /End ID ]

color meanings:

muted blue and very light yellow are from the achillean flag; white represents the blending of achillean and sapphic; very light lilac and pastel pink are from the sapphic flag; the combination of the sapphic and achillean symbols represents the harmony of sapphic and achillean identities and existing as both at once

january 20, 2023: alternative flags by @/XenixLuvs on twitter (link here)

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes, in order they are: purple, white, and purple. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes, in order they are: purple, white, and purple. in the center of the flag is a purple circle with a black border and a yellow crescent moon with a black border on the right of the purple circle. at the bottom of the purple circle is a grey moonflower symbol outlined in black. /End ID ]

color meanings:

purple for attraction to multiple genders; white for a unique relationship to gender and nonbinary genders

february 9, 2023: alternative flag by unknown (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, in order they are: light red, light pink, very light grey, light blue, and medium blue. in the center of the flag is a purple sapphic violet symbol with four petals. between each violet petal is a green petal. there are two dark green leaves. /End ID ]

march 2, 2023: edited alternative and eyestrain edited flags by @isobug (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes being twice as tall. in order, they are: muted blue, very light yellow, white, very light lilac, and pastel pink. in the center is the sapphillean symbol with a thin black border. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes being twice as tall. in order, they are: muted blue, light chartreuse, white, lavender, and pastel pink. in the center is the sapphillean symbol with a thin black border. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes being twice as tall. in order, they are: dim blue, dim light yellow, dim white, dim very light lilac, and dim pastel pink. in the center is the sapphillean symbol with a thin black border. /End ID ]

may 9, 2023: alternative flags by @ryanyflags (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes, in order they are: pastel blue, white, and light red. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripe, in order they are: light red, light peach, white, pastel blue, and medium blue. in the center of the flag is the sapphillean symbol with a thick white border. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes, in order they are: light red, white, and pastel blue. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripe, in order they are: medium blue, pastel blue, white, light peach, and light red. in the center of the flag is the sapphillean symbol with a thick white border. /End ID ]

color meanings:

blues are from the achillean flag; pinks are from the sapphic flag