#modern convertibles

[techdriveplay]

The Best Convertible Cars for Summer Driving

There’s something undeniably exhilarating about hitting the open road during summer, with the wind in your hair and the sun warming your skin. For many, driving a convertible offers the perfect blend of freedom and fun, making it the ultimate summer companion. When it comes to the best convertible cars for summer driving, it’s essential to consider factors like performance, comfort, and, of…

[espurr-roba]

I know whenever people rave about Pokemon's sprite era, it's usually about gens 4 or 5 (for good reason!), but maaaan does gen 2 have such a distinct visual identity that I adore, and I think a large part of that is how creative they get around their limitations

Like! Look at Typhlosion's Crystal sprite! See how many colors it has? There's yellow, there's red, there's black, white... and that's it! Most if not all sprites operate under a four color palette - and since they all have black and white, that means each sprite only really has two unique colors to work with. And man, MAN do they work with them so well. Look at how the reds aren't just part of the fire, they're used to highlight Typhlosion's fur, to give it the illusion of depth. See how the yellows scatter into the flames, how the whites of the legs spread out where the highlights bleed away?

And look at Skarmory! The reds aren't just part of the wings, they're the outline of the eyes that make the sclera look more yellow than white (and I had to color pick to be sure! that's how effective color palettes can be, when it allows your eyes to 'fill in the gaps'). Most of the metallic shine comes just from how the purple and the white are applied- they made this bird METALLIC. on a GAME BOY COLOR. with TWO COLORS

Staryu's shading is complex by design (shining gemstone center, geometric star shape where the light source hits the faces differently), but look how the face-covering-thing around the gem is lighter than the rest of its starfish body. They both use the exact same shade of brown, but one part uses it as shading and the other uses it as its base! And the reds?? Not just how the gem can look so shiny, but it's used so well to complement the outline!

And look at Jumpluff! It's body is mostly a flat blue, but it helps accentuate the detail on its cotton puffs. Look at how scattered the yellows are, how specks of blue will poke out, making each puff look... well, puffy!

I had to size them up for readability in this post, but these sprites are only 56 x 56 pixels. That's so tiny!! And yet they're able to convey such key details for such a tiny game system, all while using such cozy color palettes!

gen 2's era of art design you will always be the moment of all time to me <333

[hometoursandotherstuff]

We always see historic old church conversions, but this is the first mid century modern one I've ever seen. It's a former 1966 church in Dallas, TX, 3bds, 4ba, 4,189 sq ft, $3m. I actually thought that it was a house when I first saw it.

I'm surprised that there's such a narrow vestibule for a church.

And, it leads to what was the main room.

It's now the main living area for the living/dining space and has a large brick fireplace wall.

I wonder how it was set up before, when it was a church. Look at the huge kitchen to the right.

That is some giant island. The cabinetry has a very MCM look.

The backsplash is quartz rather than tile and they chose a different color for the island. I think it's nicer than matchy/matchy.

Look at the pretty laundry area.

I can't help but wonder if this indoor pool was one gigantic church before they put up the glass wall.

The primary bedroom is a huge space and includes a large sun room.

Could you imagine what it takes to heat and cool this immense open building?

This bath with a wet room is in the hall. It's not an ensuite.

Bedroom #2 is also very large.

And, bath #2 is a big shower room.

This appears to be another entrance and to the left is now a library.

It's a very large library/family room and the current owners have a bed in here.

The grounds are impeccably maintained. .61 acre lot.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7707-Mason-Dells-Dr-Dallas-TX-75230/26845083_zpid/

[manicpixiejinxgirl]

Anyone who makes a modern au of Arcane that doesn't include a freshly out of jail young adult Vi and a long suffering totally not shady businessman Silco having split custody of a pissy teen Jinx who constantly pits her guardians against eachother to get exactly what she wants is doing it incorrectly

[ya-boi-haru]

FABLE LORE SPOILERS:

"Aw Ulysses and Aax are father and child.... that's so great-"

*scribbling out notes for my fanfic lore*

"I love that for them-"

*crosses out the whole page*

"Really cute and sweet for them"

*tears out the page-*

[so-i-did-this-thing]

I saw that post of your fashion evolution on my dash the other day and showed it to my friend saying "dang this guy looks just like Siegfried, isn't that crazy?" And it turns out that was very intentional lmao... your cosplay is stellar, I'm so impressed!!

Thank you! The irony is that book!Siegfried has been my blorbo since I was 10. I desperately wanted to be him as a closeted trans boy. And here we are.

I have been intentionally evoking him in some way since I got my first tweed coat in college. Am just now committing to a vintage wardrobe, and it's a happy accident that we look similar in his current incarnation - the only real work I've had to do is grow my hair out back to my old haircut (I missed my floofy forelock, anyway). 😆

A case where the cosplay and normal wardrobe lines are pretty much nonexistent. The world is on fire, why not commit to dressing like my blorbo like I have always wanted to.

[the-garbanzo-annex-jr]

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[anastuffsstuffs]

rip marinette dupain cheng you would have absolutely loved chappell roan

[the-catboy-minyan]

people who use DNA tests to """prove""" Jews aren't indigenous to Israel by showing some Israelis ancestry is purely European.

you know Jewish converts are a thing right?

[syninplays]

*sweating, with tears still running down my face* look guys I made a chairlift!!

[arcadianambivalence]

Started reading The Vampire Armand to help me understand the backstory for a fic I've been planning.

I knew what was coming. I'd read the summary. I was warned by so many fans, but still...this is one of the saddest fucking works of fiction I've read in a long time...and I'm only on chapter three.

[whoiskt]

"And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?" Genesis 22:7

"The Story of Isaac" by Leonard Cohen | "The Little Prince" directed by Mark Osborne | "Poor Isaac" by The Airborne Toxic Event | "Castlevania: Nocturne" by Clive Bradley | "We are Gods! We are Wolves!" by LE LOUP | "The Last of Us" by Naughty Dog

[maliciousalice]

Heartbeat 1989: Um, more please?

[hometoursandotherstuff]

The former 1891 town hall in Denver, CO was converted to a residence and houses the owner's museum-quality car collection, which is amazing. However, the 4bd, 8ba, 13, 656 sq ft home is so ultra modern in design, there aren't many, if any, historic features. $10.9m.

Large entrance hall. I recognize this home- I posted it quite awhile ago. It probably hasn't sold b/c it's been over-renovated.

They really modernized the historic building. It's disappointing when you don't see anything original.

Very open concept main living area. I wonder what it looked like, originally.

Formal dining room.

Not feeling the kitchen.

They've got a den here.

The home is so big, that they have more than one bar.

Patio outside the bar.

Huge primary bedroom has a clear fireplace and a large sitting room.

Look at the size of the en-suite.

Closet/dressing room. Geez, those closets are so high up.

The home gym is a part of the bedroom suite.

Check out the rooftop deck with outdoor kitchen.

I think that the industrial style rec room is the coolest space in the house. It has the owner's antique car next to the bar.

Here's another display area and the most impressive part of the house.

I guess that the home theater has a counter for eating and drinking during the movie.

Colorful wine cellar.

Hallway to the bedrooms.

Guest suite.

In the back you can see the modern additions and the huge parking area.

Aerial view shows the patios and rooftop deck on the 0.29 acre lot.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/400-Saint-Paul-St-Denver-CO-80206/72297590_zpid/?

[google0i]

Reality of Islam...

[sidabro]

this would kill a medieval austrian