#step stool storage ideas

[jennyjustbeatit]

Kitchen - Enclosed Example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen design with an island, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, and medium-tone medium wood floor and brown floor.

[weirdgenetic-fuckup]

Okay so it's Christmas and 80s!Jason and fem!reader are roommates and both of them are too broke to go back home for the holidays so they just spend them together and the Christmas spirit brings them closer (fluff,smut)

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Warnings: smut, fingering (f receiving), if you think I missed anything let me know otherwise enjoy!

He looks so cute in this picture I can’t 🥹

You’d been working overtime to save up to go home to your parents for Christmas but it wasn’t enough and you were stuck at home in your stupid apartment for Christmas.

You were exhausted after another long day, shoulders slumping and barely able to keep your eyes open as you fumbled with the key in the lock.

You opened the door to find your roommate, Jason, using the couch as a stepping stool to hang lights from the ceiling. He moved it across the room to do so and stumbled when he heard the door open so you got to watch him flail about trying to regain his balance on the once plush cushions.

You walked in and dropped your bag, looking around curiously at all his work. Boxes covered the floor, old beaten up boxes carrying decorations that had seen better days. In the corner was a scrawny little tree, it was full but it was literally half your size.

“What..?” You didn’t even need to finish your sentence. Jason came down from the couch and walked over to you.

“I know you were trying to get home to your family this Christmas and you couldn’t, right?” You nodded at his recap, still looking over his work. “Well, I couldn’t make it either, so I brought Christmas to you!” He said happily, smiling brightly.

You nodded in understanding, picked up your bag, and brought it with you to your room. Jason watched you go, smile fading. He couldn’t blame you for still being upset, this wasn’t exactly Christmas with your family, he got the cheapest tree he could find and stole decorations from storage in the basement, ones he figured no one would care if they suddenly went missing.

Jason went and finished up hanging lights around the ceiling and went to get you to decorate the tree. He knocked on your door before pushing it open and peeking in.

You were sitting on your bed, looking through some old pictures of you with your family, but you looked up when Jason came in.

“You wanna decorate the tree?” He asked hesitantly, turning and stretching his neck to try and get a look at your pictures.

“You got ornaments?” You asked, raising a brow.

“Kind of, guy down the hall was throwing out some broken ones.”

“So, you got us lights don’t light up and ornaments that could cut us.”

Jason chewed his cheek. He went to sit on the edge of your bed next to you, leaning on his arm behind you. He looked over your shoulder at the pictures of your family in your hands.

“We could put those on the tree.” He suggested, taking one from you. A picture of you with your mom and the dog you got for your fourth Christmas.

You thought about the idea before sending him to get his own family photos.

The apartment was warm, the lights that worked sparkled about the room, the ornaments glinted on the tree, framing your carefully placed pictures on the branches.

Jason came to sit beside you from the kitchen, two cups of hot chocolate in his hands. He set them down on the beat up coffee table you found in an alley a few weeks ago. “Feeling the Christmas spirit?”

You stared at the mugs for a moment before shaking your head. “No, I want to be with my family.”

Jason’s eyes flicked between you and the mugs. “I can be your family.” He offered, wrapping an arm around you and pulling you to his side. You rolled your eyes at him. “I’m serious, I’m warm and cuddly, I cook for you, once the band thing works out I’ll be just raking it in.” That got a chuckle out of you.

“Once it works out.” You repeated, looking to the tree in the corner. Close to the top were two pictures, one of you with your family the other of Jason when he was younger, wide smile on his face while he held up a bass, behind him was a Lenny Kilmister poster.

“It’s gonna work out, I’m telling you.” You smiled and looked back up at him, his eyes, his lips… without thinking you closed the gap, pressing your lips to his.

Jason was quick to return the gesture, rubbing your arm. His free hand went to your knee, giving it a gentle squeeze before moving up. “Maybe you just need to relax.” He mumbled against you, moving down your neck.

He undid your belt and fly of your jeans, letting you melt into the cushions of the couch while he rubbed you through your panties.

You wriggled out of your jeans, getting your panties down with them, soft and pink with lace fringe and a little bow. Jason rubbed your clit and slow circles, listening to your heavy breathing in his ear as he nipped at your neck.

A soft gasp left you when he pushed a finger in, curling it just right. He went slow, taking in every noise, every twitch, seeing what you liked and finding a good speed before adding another.

You could already feel yourself getting close, back arching and thighs trembling, body heating up. “Jason,” you started, tugging on his hair to get his attention, as if you weren’t all he was focused on, “tell me- tell me what you want to do.” You mumbled between moans.

“What I want to do?” He repeated, pulling away from your neck to look you in the eye. He kissed your lips. “I just want to make you happy, I want to make you cum and scream and I want you to forget about your family and just be happy with me.” You bit your lip, a whine leaving you. “Can you cum for me, sweetheart?” He asked, kissing you again.

It was perfect timing, your eyes rolled back, your hand fell from his hair. His arms tightened around you and he littered kisses all over your face while you came down from your high.

Jason pulled you onto his lap, getting your jeans on your ankles. “So, I was thinking movies? Get some Christmas pj’s?” You stared at him trying not to laugh at the immediate change.

“Seriously?”

“What? I got hot chocolate, the TV functions, I think.”

[ariseur]

This is a stupid request so iUEOE IF U DONT LIKE IT ITS FINE but . A cloud x reader where Cloud, even after months from the start of their relationship, keeps getting a bit flustered, all blushy, whenever he gets kissed? ITS STUPID ITS LILE. IT COULD BE A DRABBLE TBH CAUSE ITS YEAH. BUT YEAH . Sow wy.

red kisses 𓆩ꨄ︎𓆪

cloud strife x fem!reader

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ughhh this request was so cute!! i made it into a fic instead because i just had some ideas :) hope you guys enjoy 💕!!

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mentions of kissing, cloud gets flustered, intended lowercase, tifa teasing cloud for having a big fat crush on you, reader is referred to as clouds girlfriend, lmk if i missed anything!!

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“shit!” you yelled, ducking under the rapid gunfire on the shinra infantryman. your hand reached for your sword before a gloved hand came to stop you. eyebrows furrowed, you looked back at cloud who just shook his head before pulling out his buster sword and stepping out into the gunfire, using his weapon as a shield from the bullets as they ricocheted off the metal.

you watched in awe as he cleared out the group. you knew he was always good at his job but seeing him in action never failed to make your jaw drop.

“hey, you comin’ or not?” he called out for you, his extended leather clad hand beckoned you after the coast was clear while numerous infantrymen laid on the ground unconscious below him. snapping out of your thoughts, you peeked your head out from behind the storage container and jogged your way towards him, beaming.

“my hero.” you extolled, leaning closer to lay a quick chaste kiss on cloud’s cheek before skipping over towards a metal door, eager to continue your mission. he made a noise of surprise, hand ghosting over where your lips had touched his face as a shade of pink tinted his freckled skin. his eyes followed your footsteps as he turned around and caught up with you, quickly following behind just in case you were caught off guard. you couldn’t help but smile as you heard him pitter-patter after you.

you definitely noticed the faint blush on his cheeks when he returned, and thus began your journey to flush cloud whenever given the chance to.

more time had passed, and cloud had actually gotten to know you. even if you never let him forget that one instance on the mission to the mako reactor.

and here cloud sat— in a bar stool at seventh heaven drinking the strongest of whatever tifa’s got while she talked about the newest mission avalanche was planning. she cut herself off mid-sentence, noticing how cloud continued to swirl his drink around while his eyes stayed glued to the ripples created in the glass, mind clearly elsewhere.

she put her arms behind her back as she leaned forward and tried to get his attention. “cloud?” she called, causing his eyes to peer back up at her. he made a small ‘hm’ sound in response.

“what’cha thinkin’ about?” she asked, inquisitive smile still painted on her face as usual. resting her arms on the wooden bar countertop, she watched as cloud contemplated to say what was really on his mind right now. he exhaled through his nostrils as he took another sip of the red liquid in his glass, “nothing.”

tifa’s brows raised as she finally understood. “so,” she began, “thinkin’ about your girlfriend, huh?”

“what makes you say that?”

“every time she’s around you, i never hear any of that ‘hard-ass’ complaining you’re always doing, as wedge would call it.” she grins, now knowing she hit the head right on the nail. “it’s like she placates you.”

“‘m just tired, that’s all.” he huffed, throwing his head back and downing the liquid as a weak attempt to try and hide the growing blush that grew across his face.

tifa simply laughed, standing up straight and greeting marlene as she walked in through the double doors with her dad, squealing about whatever new things she found today. always so excited to explore even in the slums of midgar. he placed a few coins on the bar counter as a payment for the drink, walking out of the bar and praying that tifa didn’t notice the money on the counter in hopes that she wouldn’t try and sneak it in his room like last time.

as for your new “mission” of trying to fluster cloud, it grew harder for him to ignore as everyday you’d press a kiss to his jaw or his hand or even the tip on his nose. he started to take his behavior into consideration after what tifa said. did he really act all that different around you?

your goal started making more progress as time went on and your relationship got more serious. often, your invites to your place ended up just being a torture chamber for him as you had managed to root yourself deep within his brain. he couldn’t get you out, and although he acted like he didn’t care, it haunted him. you were everywhere around him. but maybe, he thought, just maybe it wasn’t such a bad thing to get close to someone.

he’d look at marlene and his mind would think back to you. the way you’d sit with her and talk to her about her weird dreams where she’d become a dolphin or something like that. barret would throw a glare at him and all cloud could think about was how you mentioned how barret scares the absolute shit out of you. you were everywhere, your presence, your perfume, your—

“hellooo—?” earth to cloud?” your hand came into view, once again snapping cloud out of his thoughts. he hummed.

“space out there?” you smiled at him, and ugh, that smile. it made him feel obnoxiously warm. he never got used to those butterflies that would travel along his stomach, even if you guys had been together for a while.

he huffed as he looked away, lolling his against the soft pillows you had on your bed. “yeah, uh.. yeah.” he finally said, eyes trailing off as he narrowed his eyes at shinra’s public service announcement that broadcasted on tv. cloud let out quiet groan at the man’s face and turned it off, the remote dropping from his hand and onto the blanket as he turned back to you.

“you always seem to glow, cloud. did you know that?” you blurt out, finger tracing the taut muscles of his arm.

“well.. maybe it’s just because of the mako—? SOLDIER, remember?”

“no, not like that,” you giggle behind your hand, “i’m just saying i think you’re handsome, cloud.” that makes him let out a small noise of surprise, stiffening as he’s unsure what to say next.

“oh.” he said, ears heating up as he looked away from your intense gaze. he crossed his arms, trying to avoid the way your head craned to try and see his face.

“and you’re so fit,” you lifted a finger up with each compliment you listed, just trying to get a rise out of cloud, “and intelligent, and sweet, and—“

“okay, i think that’s enough.” he must’ve been flushed right now, he though.

“and you’re just so breathtaking.”

“you are such a liar.”

you dramatically feigned offense, putting a hand on your chest as your jaw dropped. “how dare you assume such things about me? i am simply loving my boyfriend, is that such a crime?”

he scoffed as a weak smile made its way to his face, “you’re loving torturing your boyfriend, there’s a difference.” however, his eyes widened as he felt your lips press against his jaw. he gave you a pointed glare, “see what i mean?”

“oh hush, you love it.”

[wolven91]

Snaccident

The light clicked on, illuminating the kitchen in the dead of night. 

The creature that still stood, brazenly, in the middle of the kitchen floor paused, freezing in place thanks to its deep rooted instincts to remain still enough to not be noticed. The fact that it still had stolen food halfway stuffed into its mouth did not go unnoticed by the ursidain that stood, still with her paw over the kitchen light switch, also still as a statue as the two creatures waited to see what the other would do.

The ursidain didn’t want to spook the smaller creature. 

The human wasn’t thinking, its brain was attempting to figure out how to explain why she had been caught with her hand, metaphorically, in the cookie jar.

“What are you doing?” Asked Tihan blankly. 

Charlotte swallowed the chunk of the sandwich that was only half chewed in a panicked attempt to reply. 

Her resulting choking and coughing fit was arrested by the ursidain grabbing a bottle of water from the cool storage and passing it, opened, to the human. It was the middle of the night, she had woken to investigate the quiet, but persistent, noises coming from her kitchen. When she found her human ward eating, she had assumed it was sleepwalking, and had mentally prepared to deal with that, now she didn’t quite comprehend what the human was doing. 

“I wanted a midnight snack.” Charlotte explained nonchalantly.

Tihan’s brain stalled. Like trying to speed away from a traffic light in the wrong gear.

She’d heard all those words before, but never in that order or in this context. 

“What do you mean a ‘midnight snack’? It’s… nighttime…?” She confusedly asked, her face screwing up as she tried to fit the square peg of an idea into the round hole of her brain. 

The human smiled, hopped up onto her kitchen booster… er… stool, Charlotte hated it when Tihan called it her booster to reach her higher kitchen counters. In front of her was an opened bread bag, a buttered knife and an open jar of fruit preservative. 

“I woke up, couldn’t get back to sleep and had a snaccident.” 

Again. It was like she’d unleashed a flashbang of words inside the ursidain’s skull.

The human was gesturing at the evidence of her sandwich making, picked up the second half of her sandwich and offered it to the dumbfounded ursidain. She gently plucked it from her hand and put the tiny human sized sandwich half in her mouth. It disappeared without ceremony. 

“So you just… woke up to eat?”

“Yup. Sometimes I can’t get to sleep until I get something. I’ve had to join a gym in the past when I got insomnia for a time.” She explained idly as she wiped the loose crumbs into her hand and into the open bin to her side. 

Within the ursidain’s brain, a synapse connected with another, in a manner that hadn't happened for several decades. 

“You can… snack… at night…?”

“It’s not good for you, your metabolism is slowed so you’ll put on weight they say.” The woman laughed as she realised and pointed at her. “Don’t you folk like that though?”

The woman in front of her held a paw to her forehead as the implications washed over her. 

How had she never thought about this before!? 

She looked up at the human woman as she slowly chewed the other half of the sandwich whilst looking at the ursidain with a confused and concerned look. Tihan stepped closer to her, looking blankly between her and the still opened bread bag. The ursidain reached over, pulled two slices out, her claws dimpling the soft foodstuff as she plucked the knife up. Buttering both slices, she placed the two together, raised it to her mouth and ate it without issue, testing the concept whilst glancing at the clock.

“You okay?” The human asked.

“I never… It never occurred to me that I could eat in the middle of the night… It’s nighttime… you sleep… not eat…” She idly explained looking at the breadbag.

She reached to make another. 

“Really? You’ve never got the munchies before?”

“Yes, but… you wait until morning?”

“Well.. this is your stuff, what stops you?”

“Nothing… nothing can stop me. Nothing at all…”

She had a grin on her face as she made another. 

Charlotte left her to it and went to bed, she slowly drifted away, but never heard the ursidain leave the kitchen, all the human heard was the knife periodically being placed back down on the counter. 

In the morning, the two of them returned to work. It was not lost to Charlotte that some of the kitchen cupboards had been left ajar and with a curious peek, confirmed the cupboards were now completely bare. 

The human also noticed that she gained a shadow in the form of Tihan who, far beyond what was normal, followed her everywhere during the day, barely allowing the human out of her sight for more than a few moments. 

But it wasn’t until the following month, that Charlotte realised that Tihan was subjected to being the centre of a rumour mill. 

Over the last four weeks, Tihan had successfully and rather proudly put on several inches around her waist and had to reapply for clothing measuring. None of the other ursidian could work out when she had the time to put on so much weight in such a short amount of time. Charlotte herself had been cornered more than once to be asked what she specifically was doing to help the ursidain. 

The human tried to explain that she wasn’t doing anything, but it was only when the offending ursidain realised that they were intimidating the human that they backed off. Charlotte had been honest; Tihan hadn’t been locking herself away in her free time, nor was she eating anything different during breakfast, lunch or dinner time beyond the ordinary. 

And yet, to their perspective; she grew, much to the overwhelming envy of her peers. 

When Charlotte asked one of her colleagues why it was such a concern, they corrected her; it wasn’t concern, it was envy. Thanks to her mass, Tihan would be considered extremely successful at a glance, she’d be first considered for upward mobility in her career on just appearance alone. 

“But you’re all huge already!” The human exclaimed, looking up at the rotund space bear, all of them easily twice her height with either the jigging belly or strongman or rather ’bear’ muscles to match! 

“Well it’s sweet of you to say so honey, but obviously I can get bigger if she can!”

The alien put her hands on her hips and looked determinedly over to Tihan, who was handling a particularly abrasive geckin. 

“I mean.. All she’s been doing is having midnight snacks.” Charlotte explained idly as she looked over to her roommate. She wouldn’t be a bad manager if her new waist was going to help in that regard… 

“..she’s what?” Asked the alien next to the human.

“Midnight snacks? You know? Munchies after dark?” Replied Charlotte, turning to look back and suddenly noticed the group’s expressions.

The ursidains genuinely looked as if she’d slapped them multiple times as she blinked down at the smaller human. One of the aliens bent over, reached out to grasp her shoulders before asking, very quietly. 

“She’s eating… at night? After Dinner?”

“Well… yeah? Dinner… Supper… Midnight Snack? You guys really don’t think about eating after you go to bed?”

The giant ursidain blinked at her as unused gears between her ears began to turn. With a glance to Tihan, and back to her, the other ursidain gently released her and sounded distracted.

“It… never occurred to me…” She murmured before walking away.

In the following twenty four hours, across the station, the ursidains descended upon the various corner shops that usually simply provide basic foodstuffs to take home in the event one didn’t want to go to the station’s cafeteria and bought nearly every edible item that could be taken away.

Ursidains in the system soon began to visit the station to investigate why the bears on this particular station were becoming larger all at once…

[lottiecrabie]

bartender george blurb please i'm begging please please please u know who this is Asking

i will do crazy things for a bartender!george blurb before you leave us

bartender!george warriors are Lucky it’s my bff’s birthday and they’re one of yall🕺

shift drink has the usual suspects scattered across some tables, nursing a beer or a glass of wine. normally, you’d be sitting across veronica, advising her on her tinder swiping and laughing at adam’s poor attempts at avoiding participation in this mating ritual. you’d twirl a blue umbrella in your sex on the beach, and wince when a man showing off a fish would appear on veronica’s screen.

this time, you sit across george, his forearms on the bar showing off tatted skin and glinting silver rings, looking you directly in the eyes with that intense gaze of his, and not down the cleavage you’re purposefully trying to show off.

‘so?’ his grin teases at the corner of his lips. ‘opinions?’ his new cocktail idea resides in a tall glass in front of you, half downed and sticking to your lipgloss.

you hum, faking some sort of deep reflection, as though you haven’t started drinking for the first time merely six weeks ago. the entirety of your knowledge in cocktails start and end with whatever he decides to serve you. still, you say, ‘i like it. very flowery.’

‘it’s not too intense?’

‘not to me.’ then you smirk, cheeky. ‘but i’m a very intense girl.’

george snorts. ‘that so?’

you gape in faux offense. ‘you don’t believe me,’ you say, accusatory.

‘apologies, sweets, it’s just that you’re— you know.’ his hand— your eyes jump to those ringed fingers, long and rough— wave vaguely.

you arch an eyebrow. ‘what?’

‘well,’ he says, and his shiteating grin shows he’s not even a bit bashful in saying it, ‘a bit sheltered. y’know, daddy’s girl.’

a secret part of you tenses and melts at the words, slithering up the muscles of your legs. it hits to your core, where something shameful and hot grows. a bigger part of you feels the telltale signs of competitiveness buzz under your skin. you set your eyes on him with a challenge.

you down the remainder of your drink in one long mouthful, glad for the sugary taste of it drowning out the bitter vodka. you slam the glass back on the counter, jump off the stool and stare at george, absolute. ‘maybe i am. want to find out?’ george chokes on his own breath, and just that reaction could be enough.

you don’t wait for an answer, too afraid of losing your cool. you practically flee out of the dining room, walking down the hallway to the safety of the dry storage. you wait there a moment, back to the door, feigning not to be listening for the sound of his steps, not to be hoping. your heart slams in your chest. god, why did you do that? you’re so stupid—

the door cracks open and slams closed. you smile, spinning with bone-deep relief, with thrilling excitement. his eyes are dark and intense, staring with that uneasy way of undressing, unspooling, unmaking. he sees through your bones and you can tell he wants what’s underneath.

‘did you—‘

‘yes,’ you cut, eager to get to it. ‘what are you gonna do about it?’

‘depends. are you gonna be sweet for me, sweets?’

you cock your head, teasing, ‘gonna make me?’

george is on you in a second, lips catching yours as you crash against the nearest shelves. he pins you in place, hands flying to your waist, digging under your shirt. you barely have enough place to arch your back into them, to invite him in. he crushes you against his body, against the metal, while he steals and steals and steals from you. breath, moans, the letters of his name. licks them all up until you lose your head, then goes down your cheek, your jaw, your neck.

your shirt is off and your bra cups down before you’re aware of what’s going on, and now george’s head is bent to your breasts, sucking a nipple and teasing the other with his hand. your head bangs against a shelf with a guttural groan. ‘fuck, george.’

he hums, coming back up, though already busy with hiking your skirt up your thighs. ‘thought you were gonna be daddy’s girl?’ your cheeks heat when confronted with your previous bravado. ‘what?’ he pouts, a little mocking. ‘too intense?’

‘fuck me,’ is all you answer, his teasing having made you horribly wet and needy. you rake your nails through his short buzzcut.

he grips your thighs and picks you up, wrapping your legs around his waist. your ass half hangs off a shelf, another one digging into your back. you barely feel them, too busy with him unbuckling his belt. your core drips at the mere sight, needing him so thoroughly it threatens to make you crazy.

‘ask nicely.’ you shiver at the sound of his voice, authoritative and demanding. you grind your hips into his as best you can, though the angle is awkward and not enough to get you off.

‘please,’ you whisper. he gives you a look, unimpressed. ‘fuck, i—‘ you shake your head. his finger pushes your underwear aside and finds your clit, rubbing it as added argument. with a moan, your eyelashes flutter at him, playing a part. ‘i need you, daddy. i’ve been wet every time i see you. just thinking of you and i— oh!‘ george slams into you with a groan.

you cling onto his back, digging into the fabric of his shirt, trying to hold on as he bucks into you fast and wild. you cry in his shoulder, trying and failing to catch your breath, to get used to him.

his head falls to your neck, sucking and biting. you moan in his ear, something primal waking inside of you at the thought of him marking you. of being his. he licks his branding, whispering in your ear, ‘should’ve told me my little girl needed me. didn’t mean to leave her all wet every day.’

he raises you up higher, changing the angle until he hits a spot that has you gasping for air. you tremble under his fingers and they dig into your skin, keeping you in place, leaving new branding marks to revel in later. he’ll be everywhere on you, in you.

‘gonna take care of you,’ george promises. ‘gonna fuck you all dumb and drooling to make up for those times, baby.’

you pull his face closer, burying a moan into his parted lips. ‘make me your girl.’

he snorts. ‘i don’t have to.’ he grins, cheeky, ‘you already are.’ his mouth crashes against you. you lose sense of coherent thought.

george fucks you until you’re whining and babbling, stringing swear words and begs in-between equal amounts of georges and daddys. he relishes in all of them, kissing and groaning at them, muttering sweet promises into your skin, as if planting the seeds into your very pores.

‘come for me,’ george pants. ‘come for daddy.’ you’re putty in his hands, only held up by him and the shelf banging against the wall. ‘wanna see you fall apart on my cock. wanna feel you.’ he groans, a hand flying up and digging into your cheeks. ‘god, you’re so goddamn sweet.’

as if trying to make him right, you come between two moans, shaking and crying for him. still, the pleasure somehow takes you by surprise, and you’re knocked off axis just by the sheer intensity of it.

george follows right after you, yelling your name as he spills inside of you, still buried so deep you have to assume he’s just fiending for another way to mark you.

you stay there as you catch your breath. finally, he slip out of you, letting your underwear fall back in place to keep his cum from running down your legs. he kisses your cheek, then pulls your skirt down and your bra cups up.

‘did so well for me, sweets,’ he coos. ‘such a good girl for daddy.’ you preen under his words, grinning up at him. ‘now let’s get you home so i can keep my promises.’

‘promises?’ you gasp, head flashing with filthy fantasies.

his smirk is dangerous. ‘don’t think for a moment i’m done with you.’

[all-hail-the-crows]

Maybe it's just because I've watched The Boy 11 times.... There's notice all the stuff that Brahms has in his room? (I went through this scene frame by frame)

A fridge, which means Brahms strong as hell, or the maintenance guys were very confused by the placement of his appliance

A mirror and sink, so he's probably not as stink and gross as y'all make him out to be (I just think he sweats a lot)

Microwave!! (I just think that's nice, sweet boy deserves his food warmed)

Several watches hanging for the ceiling

A violin and sheet music (I'm not the first to point this out)

It looks like he's got a little dry pantry, cans of soup, coffee?, pasta, something pickled and a box of what I think are crackers. So many cans of beans.

POTTED PLANTS!! I cannot emphasize this enough, he has living, almost flourishing, potted plants in his attic of a room. He's got to have a serious green thumb.. how are they alive? I can't even keep a succulent alive.

A keyboard piano

Sewing machine

At least six lamps

A star shaped light over his bed, string lights on the ceiling in no particular place

Fine, I'll acknowledge it: the greta doll

Little animal figures

A whole shelf of jars and a little drawer that looks like storage space, though I'm not sure for what

A step stool, as if his 6 foot 3 ass needs to be any taller (short man spite)

Several chairs piled high with books

A dresser, and it looks like he's got a few sets of extra clothes behind it

A segment of the famous painting: The Garden of Earthly Delights, which is about hell

Actually, he's got a lot of artwork on his walls, though it's too blurry to make out what it is

Little dolls and figurines plastered to his walls...

Stuffed owl, and a stuffed duck

What I'm fairly certain are bird cages, they are empty though

Whatever those harness things in the background are... Like.. what are they? What are they? I genuinely no idea but want to know

???

This has been me trying to argue against the portrayal of Brahms as a pathetic sad sack. I mean he is, but he's also a capable guy and can take care of himself. He just hasn't had any healthy contact with another person in 20 years.

Anyway, I desperately want to get mercilessly railed by this man<3

[thevede]

The Corruption Game Ch.1 (Ha Rin x Su Ji)

Summary:

The game was starting to get a little boring for Ha Rin. With the arrival of the new transfer student, she had some new ideas. Instead of creating another foot stool she can step on whenever she wants, why not play the long game? Help her rise through the ranks, teach her the fruits of hierarchy, let her sin… then, drop. After all, the higher the climb, the longer the fall.

But of course, that phrase doesn’t only apply to one Sung Su Ji.

(Cross posted on AO3)

Ch.1

Su Ji

The bitch and her goons had left, their jackal-like laughs echoing in the hallway outside. 

Eventually Su Ji couldn’t hear them anymore. She was finally alone in the storage room, but the sharp and piercing screech of the dog whistle still rang inside her skull, again and again.  

The water on the paper sheets had gone deep into her nostrils and refused to come out. The pain was mild yet undurable at the same time, as if a tiny pebble had rooted itself behind the bridge of her nose. She hit her brow with the base of her palm, attempting to get it out, but it kept digging, kept stinging… 

Harder

Harder

Harder

She felt two trails of warmth string down from her eyes, it was not a comforting warmth, but a haunting and hurting one. They fell into her lips, salty, she thought. The realization made her want to cry harder, but who knew if the bullies were still behind the corner and watching her to enjoy the fruits of their labor. So she bit down on her lips and kept quiet, but the salt on her taste buds would not cease. 

“Here.” said a voice above her. 

Ha Rin, the nice girl, held a towel in front of her face. She didn’t hear her enter the room at all. Su Ji took it and tried to thank her but it came out as more of a whimper. 

The fabric of the towel was soft and smelled of lavender. She slowly wiped the water off of her face and did her best to get the water out of her uniform collar. 

“Thank you, Ha Rin.”

Ha Rin smiled, her signature gentle smile. “ It’s no problem. I just wish I could tell Da Yeon to stop, but she never listens to anyone, not even the teachers can handle her. ” 

They remained silent for a while. Su Ji didn’t know if the silence was awkward or comforting, maybe a bit of both. She was finally able to breathe easy, and she can feel her pumping in her chest slow down. 

“Come, we should get back to class before math starts.” She helped Su Ji up and they walked back to the classroom. 

The silent stares swarmed her when they stepped in. Menacing, questioning, doubting… She sat down and kept her head low, too weak and exhausted to put up a stalwart shield against all the hostility. I hate them, every single one of them. But even hate and anger is too costly for her brain, right now she just wanted to rest, to be empty of thoughts. 

She laid her head on the desk and closed her eyes. 

Bzzz, her phone vibrated. 

[Su Ji ah, this is Ha Rin]

[Do you want to hang out after school?]

She didn’t reply. She didn’t know what to think of it, what to think of her. 

The popular girl, Rank A, a beneficiary of the game, a winner of it. Did she help her because she had a good heart, or is she just a self-obsessed narcissist who needed the affection of all? 

It made no difference to her at the moment, she just needed some rest and hoped the teacher wouldn’t call on her. 

…

After enduring the rest of the school day, Su Ji left the campus as soon as she could, she didn’t want to have another “chance” encounter with the bullies. She sprinted to the bus station, and waited for her bus to arrive. 

As she was thinking about what to eat for dinner tonight, a black car stopped in front of her. She didn’t know cars, but it looked polished and pricey. The back window rolled down and it was the girl who gave her the towel. She wasn’t smiling this time though, her face was cold and confronting. 

“You didn’t reply to my message.” 

Su Ji couldn’t help but avoid eye contact with her. “Sorry, I was just really tired and I didn’t know what to reply…” 

“It’s okay, Su Ji. Tell my driver your address, I will take you home.” 

“...”

“Hurry, before the rush hour traffic comes.”

It seemed rude to say no, and frankly, the car was a lot more appealing than an hour of public transport after a long day. 

The inside smelled of expensive leather, perfume, and… 

“You don’t mind do you?” The rich girl had an unlit cigarette in her mouth and a golden lighter in her right hand. 

“No, I don’t.” She had a placating smile on her face, and she wondered if it looked fake, it probably did. 

The girl clicked open her golden lighter, and flicked the wheel in the middle. 

Smoke aerated throughout the car as Su Ji observed her. She was on her phone as she exhaled another breath of gray from her nostrils. Ha Rin was different from her school self, not dainty nor polite, but relaxed, at ease with her own presence. 

Ha Rin turned to her, and Su Ji avoided her gaze, again. 

“Sorry, am I too different from how I present myself in school?” Her tone was almost apologetic. 

“It’s fine, I don’t really mind it.” Another placating smile. 

She puffed out another cloud. “It’s just an image I put up for the class, you know, for the vote.” 

“Right.”

“I am sorry I didn’t vote for you, I thought you were close enough with Ji Young and Sung A.”  

Su Ji thought so too, she always thought she knew how to read the room, to read people, to adjust, but how can she play the game if she didn’t even know it existed. 

Ha Rin twisted the cigarette bud onto the ashtray. “ You should stick with me during the breaks so no one bothers you.” 

“Thank you.” It didn’t sound sincere enough, but she didn’t know what else to say.  

Ha Rin offered her another smile. 

“I know it must be frustrating to be F, especially since you just transferred and don’t know anyone well yet. But you shouldn’t give up, it’s everyone’s game. As long as you play your cards right, I’m sure you will do fine.” 

“But how?! The game is not fair at all. I am already Rank F, no one wants to talk to me. What am I supposed to do?” She couldn’t help but quicken her words, frustration and panic laden in her voice. 

“You are talking to me right now.” The girl smirked at her. 

“So what? Will you vote for me? Why are you doing all this anyway?” She half-sobbed. She wanted to be strong, but it was so, so hard. 

“All my votes are accounted for.” Click. Ha Rin lit another cigarette. “Unless, you can convince me otherwise.” 

She is having fun. “What do you want me to do?” 

“Are you free this weekend?” 

She nodded hesitantly. 

“Let’s hang out then. Get to know each other”

“... Sure.”

They soon arrived at Su Ji’s place. The driver got out himself to open the door for her, it was a strange and uncomfortable feeling, to have someone do something so basic for her when she can easily do it herself.  

Su Ji knew that Ha Rin cannot be trusted, but right now, she couldn’t find any reason to outright reject her. Ha Rin was Rank A, and cozying up with a Rank A can surely help her with her current predicament. Rank As have influence, and if she can rub off some of that influence, she can get out of Rank F. But what if Ha Rin was just setting up an elaborate trap to torture her further? She needed to play this smart, she needed to have a Plan B. 

…

The next day, Su Ji found Ja Eun by the garden. She sat on the bench and looked aloof and lost in the maze of her own wandering thoughts. She needed Ja Eun on her side, Ja Eun can be trusted, she was on the same boat as Su Ji after all. She explained her plan: manipulate the two Rank D friends, Ji Ae and Seung Yi, sew doubts between the two, and make one of them Rank F. 

“I won’t put anyone beside me in Rank F. Are you fine with doing that?” The tall girl stared into her eyes. 

Her unwavering attitude confused Su Ji. An emerging heat boiled beneath her skin. This class is truly full of psychos. 

“Please tell me you’re joking. Where were they when you were getting beat up? They are just glad that it’s you in Rank F and not them. They told me before the vote, they don’t even see you as human, you are just trash to them.” Once the faucet was opened, she couldn’t silence herself, nor did she really want to. 

Ja Eun’s face turned dark and pushed past her. 

“Yeah! Run away! You trash! At least I have the indignation to want to escape F. You will stay there forever! Forever, You hear me!” The guilt of those words were heavy, but quickly drowned out by the calmness that came after all the anger and frustration was released. Yes, she knew the feelings of the rest of the class well, it felt good to have someone below you, to mock them with your peers, to stomp all over them because that’s their place. Three months, that’s all. She didn’t need to win, she simply just needed to not lose. 

She heard a familiar sound of metal clicking, and she turned. 

“ Want one?” The girl behind her asked.

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[heaven-s-black-box]

Little Doctor- Jioaqiu & gn!kid!Reader

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Recovery date: December 26th, 2024

Description: Hello, I just got an idea for a request from the Disney movie Finding Nemo, I'm thinking about a story like the beginning of the movie where Nemo is waking up his father but instead it's with Jiaoqiu and the reader, who's always been a bundle of energy but seemed to be ten times more excited than usual because of the wardance, during the 2.4 quest, he took the reader on as his student but he does view them as his own child. You don't have to do it if you don't want to I just thought it'd be cute

Notes: This work was recovered in conjunction with an anonymous researcher, we thank them for their contributions. This was cute, reader ended up become Moze and Jiaoqiu's student, but this focuses on Jiaoqiu and reader.

Word count: 1 119

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Jiaoqiu has made some interesting choices over his career, namely his vow to help Feixiao. It’s basically defined his career since that day, he became her doctor and his career no longer strives for a cure for war but a cure for her. He still serves the search for a cure for war but her serves her as she strives for the cure. Jiaoqiu truely is-

“Oof!” He groaned as a heavy weight slammed between his ribs and stomach.

He cracks an eye open to find bright eyes barely an inch from his face. Y/n giggles the second they make eye contact, their head tilted at an extreme angle so they were practically staring at him upside down.

Jiaoqiu has made some interesting choices in his career, and this was certainly one of them.

“How did you get in here?”

“Moze xiansheng sent me!” Jiaoqiu closes his eyes again and rolls over onto his side, knocking his student onto the empty side of the bed. They squealed as they fell, and Jiaoqiu bit back a smile. “Xiansheng, you have to wake up!”

“Consider this lesson number…”

“27!”

“Yes, yes. Lesson number 27, the importance of sleep. It is especially important before strenuous activities like-”

“The wardance!”

“Exactly. Now, please close the door on your way out.”

Y/n, satisfied with the answer, scrambled off the bed– pulling some of Jiaoqiu’s sheets with them. The doctor reached blindly to pull them back up as he listened to the door of his room close behind small feet. He had to strain to make out the next sounds, but he’s pretty sure Y/n was informing Moze that he was not getting up yet.

Neither of them were really sure how they’d ended up teaching Y/n. They’d been an orphan on the Yaoqing, rescued from a Borisin controlled planet. It had started during their recovery, where they refused to stay in bed and instead trailed after Jiaoqiu. The doctor would find patients’ bandages changed and simple medicinal teas and snacks distributed with surprising accuracy– Y/n had only made two errors with easily mistaken ingredients.

Moze had taken interest in the child for their natural stealth, constantly sneaking out of their bed and into supply areas, while Jiaoqiu had taken interest in the child’s interest in medicine.

They hadn’t been looking for a student, much less with the intent to share one, but Feixiao had been quick to approve Y/n’s placement in their care.

That was slightly over a month ago, and Y/n had already proven to be a quick learner.

Y/n set their stool in front of the counter, stepping up as they tied their apron behind their back. Moze and Feixiao sit at the table with tea as they get started on breakfast.

Their notebook is open, filled with Jiaoqiu’s neat writing and their own messy notes in the margins and on sticky notes. On the left page is a recipe for an omelet meant to be light and filling for strenuous days, it could be rolled up and eaten on the go or dehydrated for long term storage. On the right was a hearty stock meant for patients who couldn’t eat solids or who didn’t have much of an appetite. Y/n was intent on combining the two for a highly nutritious meal for her teachers, especially Jiaoqiu as he prepared for the war dance.

They started by finely chopping the vegetables, then cracked and scrambled some eggs in a bowl before mixing the two ingredients. Then, instead of adding in water or milk to top up the egg mixture, they added the heated broth– heated to return it to a liquid from its rich gelatinous state.

“You should have let it cool.”

Y/n jumped at the sudden presence behind them. Jiaoqiu had finally pulled himself from bed and dressed, joining them in the kitchen. They looked from him back to the bowl to find the egg beginning to curdle.

“Oops.”

Jiaoqiu gently patted their head.

“It’s all right, it won’t change anything this time, but when handling eggs be careful not to curdle them.”

“What happened?”

“You cooked the eggs with the hot broth.”

“But it didn’t feel too hot.” 

Y/n looked up at Jiaoqiu, a thoughtful frown on their face.

“Are your hands clean?”

“Of course.”

“Dip a finger in the broth then.”

Carefully, Y/n placed the tip of their pinky in the broth and quickly pulled it back. They turned back to Jiaoqiu and announced their findings. “It’s hot.”

“The glass cools faster than the liquid, so make sure to test the liquid itself.”

Y/n nodded, grabbing the pen clipped to their notebook and scribbling a new note in the margin.

Over at the table, Moze and Feixiao watched their friend help Y/n finish breakfast and serve it up. He was patient, letting them lead with only a few small pointers.

During breakfast, the young doctor in training happily inquired about the wardance and Jiaoqiu’s role. Feixiao fielded the questions for Jiaoqiu, letting him eat at his own pace while Y/n scarfed down their food.

“Y/n, don’t speak with food in your mouth,” Jiaoqiu sighed, taking a sip of his tea.

The child stopped talking mid sentence, and swallowed the food in their mouth but they hadn’t chewed it enough because they quickly started coughing. Moze moved the quickest, passing the child their water to wash down the food.

Once Jiaoqiu had finished his food, and Y/n had decided they were done– Jiaoqiu was proud that their appetite had been improving throughout their recovery– he took them out onto the Luofu.

And quite frankly, he nearly lost them and he blames Moze for fostering their sneaking skills.

Jiaoqiu had turned away for two seconds to lock the door of the house general Jing Yuan had lent them, and he turned back to an empty space where Y/n had been. He hadn’t even felt them let go of his clothes.

Thankfully they hadn’t been trying to hide, because he’s not sure he could have found them if they had.

“Xiansheng!” They called, waving happily from a nearby snack stall.

He let out a quiet sigh before joining them.

He should have expected this really, it was their first time outside the Yaoqing not to mention they seemed taken by the idea of the wardance. There was nothing he could do but follow them from stall to stall, answering questions and reminding them to mind their manners.

It certainly wasn’t the worst way to stipend his time before the wardance. Perhaps by the next one Y/n could compete on behalf of the Yaoqing.

[lazlolullaby]

Disney twisted tale: Lilo and Stitch edition idea

what if...David was the one that found Stitch?

...

Basically throw David Kawena as the protagonist of Lilo + Stitch. And because they are fascinated with making the stories "darker" in any way despite how weird it gets...Homeless David.

Because homelessness and poverty is a very real problem in Hawaii, especially for Native Hawaiians. Anyway. Outline/Not!Fic under the cut

David Kawena was let go from his rental lease a week ago. He's in the middle of getting a community college degree, but it's expensive and something had to give. Tourist season wrapped up, he has a steady job with the fake luau but he's struggling to find a suitable home.

Of couse David can't tell anyone he's in trouble, sharks smell that a mile away, pity sucks, and he's always been such a chill guy so people blame his "non-assertive" for problems outside of his control and it's terrible.

He's sleeping out under the stars when a ship crashed nearby. Because crash = people could be hurt, he decides to help them.

It's Jumba and 626. They managed to escape the authorities after the experiment was created. They were bouncing to different planets, 626's programming activated and they had to go on the run again. Jumba is slightly regretting all of the work he put in for 626 to be evil.

David recognized them. Years ago Jumba went on a few research trips to different planets. (How do you think he decided to make Earth, "that uncultured Mosquito preserve" the only way to get ingredients to cure the Baby-fier?) David's family had accepted Jumba as Ohana. Of course, families move away, they marry, they pass, and now David is the only one on Kauai to help hide them.

Cobra Bubbles clocks them, but he's hanging back because he doesn't know the whole situation. Also he's too busy as a social worker.

So it's now, piled onto David, getting a new home, hiding the fact he's homeless from his family, hiding "Cousin" Jumba from the authorities, and teaching 626 how to "be a model citizen". And he has a crush on a co worker who's dealing with her own issues.

Literally Stitch just following David around while he tries to find a home. Getting into scrapes.

Stitch gets his name because David was repairing his clothes/altering clothes to fit 626.

Gantu and Pleakley are sent to Earth, it's a fairly efficient team. They overhear David talking to his parents? Or Jumba treating Stitch like his child? And with both Gantu and Pleakley's parent issues they are just stuck for a hot second. Pleakley recognizes it and tries to bond but Gantu is not ready to confront his issues right now.

They meet up with Lilo and Nani and the kids get along. Lilo absolutely noticed that "Cousin Jumba" and "Cousin Stitch" were aliens. When she tries to point it out to Nani, she humors her and David runs with it saying they're "illegal aliens" but they're just visiting so it's fine.

There's a sandwich shop that always gives David free sandwiches + snarky advice from the unseen cook.

It's been a bad day + Lilo and Stitch clear the beach by telling Tourists that a Tsunami is coming. Nani gets blamed for them + doesn't get the lifeguard job.

David decides to cheer everyone up by surfing together.

It falls apart and David thinks he's a failure. Jumba is like, "Life is a big experiment. I created 626 with no other purpose but to destroy, and yet...he's changing his programming. You too, may have to change. Or you won't survive."

Idk since Twisted Tales loves their "dark" business, the Grand Councilwoman gets here and then immediately shot by Hamsterviel. Cobra + Stitch are framed, David takes everyone and goes on the run.

They go back to the sandwich shop. 625 was the one running the place. Jumba left him with the Kawenas as a guard for the other experiments. 625 has been using the storage capsule as a step stool. If Jumba gives himself up with the experiments, they may end in the wrong hands. Lilo names Ruben.

David ends up confronting Gantu, telling that they're his "Ohana" and he shouldn't take them away. Stitch and Jumba are allowed to stay, Pleakley wants to research Earth more.

Anyway it ends with David, Stitch, Ruben, Cobra and Jumba chilling as a family + Nani and Lilo visiting.

They pointedly ignore the experiment capsule in the corner.

Deleted Scenes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6-L5TNXKXo) in for context and vibes.

[helpesslywriting]

Penelope shut the door to the small house she lived in and turned the wooden lock over so that no one could burst in. She had to change after all. She felt as if her body were possessed by a spirit who knew exactly what needed to be done without forming a coherent thought behind the why. It was simply known. A well-worn machine going about it's usual task. As if she had done this many times before. Thoughts were not scattered like papers in the wind in her mind as they would have been normally. Reaching out and grabbing the thought to cross it off her mental to do list as the task was completed. She just simply moved.

Draw the curtains so no prying eyes could see into the house. Lock the back door so no well-meaning visitor could barge in to check on her. Douse the fire in the fireplace. Change clothes into a simple brown dress and white apron. Neatly fold the Union Day froc and put it in the box her mother had placed it in before her passing and place it back above the wardrobe where it had waited for more than a decade.

More years up there will not hurt it. Penelope heard herself somewhere in her consciousness say to herself. A thought sent her soul into rolling fits as she wondered. Will I ever have a chance again to wear my mother's gown? She didn't want to think about that just now. She got down from the stepping stool and replaced it in its proper home.

And so, on she went, flitting through the house like a specter on a mission going about her chores with no real plan forward or thoughts to occupy her. It wasn't until she realized she needed to refill a water pitcher that she paused and listened to the silence of the house around her. She could hear voices from the village filtering through the walls. Shouts for children or animals to behave and get back into place, calls for others to catch attention. Greetings and exclamations of life going on around her. She tightened her grip on the mug and swayed on the spot. The idea of going to the nearby well to fetch water made her feel like throwing up onto the floors.

She would, with no uncertainty, run into some of the older women of the village there and have to answer questions of why she was doing chores on her Union Day. She walked back to the kitchen and placed the pitcher on the end of her table before pulling out the chair and flopping down hard on the wooden seat.

She sat there, staring at the table, and tried to fight the wail that was clawing its way up her throat. She wanted to cry, scream and demand answers from Tav, from Korrin, from the gods themselves. Anyone who could help her make sense of this and abandon his void in her chest that was threatening to suck everything of hers inside.

Tears flowed over her lashes and down her cheeks, her shoulders began to shake and soon she was openly sobbing at the kitchen table. She folded her arms on the table and cradled her head as she wept to herself. Her lungs felt like they were threatening to collapse on her with each sob. Like a bag turned inside out because someone was grabbing too much.

Thoughts were flying through her head like arrows with no destination. What was the next step now? What was she supposed to do? Would they outcast her? Force her to marry someone else? Did she want to marry someone else? Would she simply be left alone? Would they want her to become a teacher or help the Priest to fill her days?

The uncertainty of what her fate would be made the room seem like it was tilting and turning out of her control although she was aware she was seated. The probability of her throwing up soon became too high to ignore and pray it passed. She grabbed the pitcher and hovered over it, fearing that trying for the bucket in the storage closet would be too much of a gamble.

Just as she thought she was going to retch, there was a knock on the door.

Penelope sat the pitcher on the edge of the table and stood from her chair. She thought she might stumble on the way to the door but once she made it, she pressed her body against the door to steady herself.

"Penelope?" It was the Priest Ackerman. The Unions must be done now. "Are you in there?" She had her hand on the simple round knob to feel if he tried to open the door, but it stayed still in her hand. "I understand you must be in quite a state of shock. I'm not trying to pry, but I want to make sure you are alright."

//

Ackerman had his bald head pushed against the door. Surely, she would not have had the time to do something drastic in the time it took him to finish the union ceremony and inform the other temple members to finish up the event while he went to check on her? He had heard sobbing coming from inside the one story wooden home as he approached, but since he had knocked the house had gone eerily silent and an wave of cold washed over him. He could count his heartbeats things had fell so silent. That is, until he heard the locking mechanism being turned over. He pulled back from the door and put his hands together in prayer. "Oh thank the gods, I was worried about you." he told her as a puffy, red rimmed eye looked at him from under auburn bangs. "May I come in, I feel like you shouldn't be alone right now--I know that might sound pushy my dear and you probably don't want to see anyone, least of all me today, but..." His heart was hammering in his chest, and his words rushing together to the point he had forgotten to take a breath and steady himself.

He was prepared for her to slam the door in his face, to cry and shout and scream at him for not stopping Tav's and Korrin's union ceremony. He felt guilty for missing signs that Tav was unhappy in his pairing with Penelope. By all accounts, from what he had observed and had been told by both parties, they were each looking forward to today.

The golden eye blinked sadly at him, and Ackerman felt his heart break a little for her. He wasn't too much older than her, and unpaired himself. But he knew that a lot of young women, Penelope included among them, had always looked forward to this day. She wanted to have a pairing, and she had been over the moon when it had been Tav.

"Penelope...please." He held out his hands, pleading. "If nothing else, allow me to sit with you until you feel like you have your feet under you. We don't have to say anything. I can't begin to imagine how you must feel, so I won't say that I do or that I can understand. But I want to help you..."

He jumped a little in surprise as she let go of the door and it swung open on its own, the hinges had started to pull away from the frame. She was walking toward the kitchen area of the first room and Ackerman took it as a sign to follow. He stepped inside, removed his shoes and closed the door behind him.

He had been here once before, when the accident that took her parents from her had happened. So, he had already known that her father, Stephen, had built the house himself by hand and wasn't a forethought sort of man. He had simply built a semi large box of a house and put one set of windows on each side of the house. It wasn't until his pairing with Penelope's mother, Alicia that the house had gotten interior walls to separate rooms from one another and turn it from a box to a true home.

One thing that hadn't changed though, was the large kitchen and dinning room area being just to the left of the entry way. When you stepped inside, you could see the kitchen counters and pantry as well as the long wooden table set with six chairs.

[marcwilliamsfurniture]

Designing for Small NYC Apartments: Maximizing Space and Style

Most homes in the require the owners or the occupants to make the most of limited space. For both seasoned New Yorkers and recent transplants, designing their small apartment in a functional as well as stylish way can be a challenge. Here are some tips shared by an accomplished interior design firm NY to help you make the most of limited space and create a home you love.

Choose Multifunctional Furniture

One of the best ways to save space in a small NYC apartment is to choose multifunctional furniture. Search a bit both online and offline to find  pieces that serve multiple purposes, such as a sofa bed, a coffee table with built-in storage, or a dining table that folds up. These pieces can help you maximize your space without impacting the style.

Utilize Vertical Space

Most homeowners and occupants tend to overlook vertical space in small apartments. One of the ingenious ways to free up the floor space is to install shelves, floating cabinets, or a wall-mounted TV. It is always possible to access the items stored high up using a ladder. Or a step stool.

Opt for Mirrors

Mirrors reflect light and can thus make a small space feel much larger by virtue of creating the illusion of more depth. Hanging a large mirror on a wall can help visually expand the room. You can also use smaller mirrors as decorative accents to achieve the twin purpose.

Keep it Minimalist

A minimalist approach to managing your belongings and accumulations can help in de-cluttering your space and make it feel less cramped. Remember to keep only the essentials and avoid clutter. By using storage bins or baskets is a smart idea to keep items organized and out of sight.

Let in Natural Light

Natural light can make a small space feel more open and airy. Keep your windows clean and free of any obstructions. Add sheer curtains or blinds to let natural light to filter in while still ensuring privacy.

Incorporate Built-In Storage

Built-in storage is a great way to maximize space in a small apartment. Check if you want to add shelves, cabinets, or drawers to your walls or under your bed. This can help you keep your belongings organized and out of sight.

  Take Away

Designing for small apartments in New York is all about using your creativity and being efficient. By following these tips given by an accomplished interior design firm NY, you can create a functional and stylish space that feels like home, no matter how small it may be.

[legacymarbleandgranite]

Transforming Small Spaces: Smart Cabinetry Solutions for Tiny Kitchens

Designing a functional kitchen in a small space can be challenging, but with the right cabinetry solutions, even the tiniest kitchen can become efficient, stylish, and comfortable. Smart cabinetry not only maximizes storage but also enhances the overall usability of the space, making every inch count. Whether you’re dealing with limited floor space, awkward corners, or a lack of storage, thoughtful cabinet choices can transform your kitchen into a well-organized haven. In this article, we’ll explore a range of innovative cabinetry ideas tailored specifically for small kitchens, helping you create a space that’s both practical and aesthetically pleasing. From vertical storage to custom-built solutions, discover how smart cabinetry can make a big difference in your small kitchen.

Assessing Your Space

Measure and Plan

Before diving into cabinetry choices, the first step is to thoroughly assess your kitchen space. Accurate measurements are crucial for making the most of every square inch. Start by measuring the dimensions of the room, including the height, width, and depth of walls, and note the locations of windows, doors, and major appliances. This will help you visualize where cabinets can be placed and how much space you have to work with. Planning your layout around these fixed elements ensures that your cabinetry will fit perfectly and function efficiently. Using graph paper or a digital planning tool can be helpful in sketching out different configurations.

Identifying Key Needs

Once you have a clear understanding of your kitchen's layout, the next step is to identify your key needs. Consider how you use your kitchen daily and what storage challenges you face. Do you need more pantry space, or are you struggling with countertop clutter? Prioritize these needs to guide your cabinetry decisions. For instance, if you frequently cook, ensuring easy access to pots, pans, and spices might be a top priority. On the other hand, if you lack a pantry, pull-out shelving or tall cabinets might be essential. By focusing on what’s most important to you, you can select cabinetry that not only fits your space but also enhances your daily routines.

Smart Cabinetry Design Ideas

When dealing with a small kitchen, every design choice counts. Smart cabinetry solutions can transform tight spaces into functional, efficient areas that feel more spacious and organized. Here are some modern kitchen cabinetry ideas to consider:

Vertical Storage Solutions

Tall Cabinets: Tall cabinets extend from floor to ceiling, maximizing vertical space that’s often underutilized. They are ideal for storing less frequently used items on the higher shelves, freeing up lower cabinets for everyday use. Consider incorporating pull-down shelves or step stools for easy access to high storage areas.

Open Shelving: Open shelving can create a sense of openness in a small kitchen. By eliminating bulky cabinet doors, open shelves help reduce visual clutter and make the space feel larger. Use open shelves to display attractive dishware or glass jars with pantry staples, adding both functionality and style.

Corner Cabinets and Pull-Outs

Lazy Susans and Corner Drawers: Corners can be tricky in small kitchens, but with solutions like Lazy Susans or corner drawers, you can make the most of these awkward spaces. Lazy Susans rotate to provide easy access to items stored in the back, while corner drawers pull out smoothly, allowing you to reach items without bending or stretching.

Pull-Out Pantry and Spice Racks: Narrow pull-out pantries can fit into tight spaces between cabinets, offering a compact yet efficient storage solution. Similarly, pull-out spice racks or narrow shelves can be installed next to cabinets or appliances, keeping essential items within easy reach without taking up valuable counter space.

Multi-Functional Cabinets

Appliance Garages: Appliance garages hide small kitchen gadgets and appliances, such as toasters and coffee makers, keeping your countertops clutter-free. These cabinets often have roll-up or lift-up doors, providing easy access while maintaining a clean, streamlined appearance.

Built-In Trash and Recycling: Incorporating built-in trash and recycling bins into your cabinetry helps keep waste management discreet and organized. These bins can be housed in pull-out or pull-down cabinets, making them accessible while preserving floor space and maintaining a tidy kitchen.

Under-Cabinet Storage

Hanging Racks and Hooks: Utilize the space beneath your cabinets with hanging racks or hooks. These can hold pots, pans, mugs, or utensils, keeping them off the countertop and within easy reach. Under-cabinet storage solutions can also include hanging baskets for additional storage of small items or pantry staples.

Magnetic Strips and Knife Holders: Magnetic strips for knives or metal utensils can be mounted on the inside of cabinet doors or on the wall. This not only saves drawer space but also makes it easier to access and organize your cutlery. These solutions are especially useful in small kitchens where every bit of space counts.

Each of these smart cabinetry ideas is designed to maximize the functionality and aesthetics of a small kitchen. By integrating these solutions, you can enhance your kitchen’s efficiency and create a more spacious and organized environment, all while maintaining a stylish and modern look.

Custom Cabinetry for Small Kitchens

Custom cabinetry offers tailored solutions that can significantly enhance small kitchens. Designed specifically for your space, custom cabinets can fit into unconventional areas and accommodate unique needs. Features like integrated seating, fold-out tables, and specialized storage for appliances and utensils ensure every inch is utilized efficiently. While custom options can be more expensive than stock cabinetry, they provide long-term value by maximizing space and improving functionality. Investing in custom cabinetry allows you to achieve a personalized design that perfectly fits your kitchen, making it both stylish and highly practical.

Choosing the Right Materials and Finishes

Selecting the right materials and finishes is crucial in small kitchen design, as they can significantly affect both the look and feel of the space. Opt for light colors and reflective surfaces, such as high-gloss finishes or light wood tones, to create an illusion of openness and brightness. Durable materials like laminate, quartz, or engineered wood are not only practical but also low-maintenance, ideal for high-use areas. By choosing finishes that complement your kitchen’s color scheme and enhance natural light, you can make the space feel larger and more inviting, while also ensuring longevity and ease of upkeep.

Practical Tips for Small Kitchen Design

Maximizing a small kitchen involves not just smart cabinetry but also thoughtful design and organization. Here are some practical tips to enhance your space:

Maximize Natural Light: Light can make a small kitchen feel more spacious and airy. Ensure windows are unobstructed and consider using sheer or light-filtering curtains. Adding reflective surfaces, such as glossy cabinet finishes or glass tiles, can help bounce light around the room, creating a brighter and more open feel.

Declutter and Organize: Keeping countertops clear and cabinets organized is essential in a small kitchen. Use drawer dividers, shelf organizers, and pull-out racks to keep everything in its place. Regularly declutter and assess your storage to ensure only necessary items are kept within easy reach.

Think Multifunctional: Incorporate multifunctional furniture and fixtures to maximize utility. For example, an island that doubles as a dining table or a folding table that can be stowed away when not in use can provide additional workspace without crowding the kitchen. Consider also integrating seating options that can be folded or tucked away when not needed.

By implementing these strategies, you can enhance both the functionality and the overall ambiance of your small kitchen, making it a more enjoyable and efficient space.

Transforming a small kitchen into a functional and stylish space is entirely possible with the right approach to cabinetry and design. By carefully assessing your space, choosing smart cabinetry solutions, and selecting appropriate materials and finishes, you can maximize every inch of your kitchen. From tall cabinets and pull-out racks to custom-built solutions and multifunctional fixtures, each design choice plays a crucial role in enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. Remember to focus on practicality and organization, keeping the space clutter-free and well-lit. With these strategies, your small kitchen can become an efficient, inviting, and visually appealing area where every detail contributes to a harmonious and enjoyable cooking environment. Embrace these smart cabinetry solutions to make the most of your small kitchen, turning it into a space that not only meets your needs but also reflects your personal style.

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Reimagining Your Kitchen with a Remodeling Company San Mateo

We have the habit of spending our most memorable time each day in our kitchen. Cooking and eating food can be an act of love as well as sharing good memories. Research has shown that a good kitchen atmosphere can increase appetite and reduce texture issues that children might face. If you want to change the look and feel of your kitchen for the better, you can contact a remodeling company San Mateo and suggest to them some unique ideas from the list below!

Some Ways to Recreate The Kitchen of Your Dreams on a Budget 

Play with Proxemics

This is this study of Space. We can make a small and simple room look magnificent and expansive using certain design elements that give the illusion of vastness. 

Of course, room addition Walnut Creek is a popular facility used by homeowners these days, but a study of proxemics can save you even more money!

It can include: 

Installing matching siding and trim work.

Adding cohesive colour schemes and textures.

Using roofing materials and lines that enhance vertical spacing.

Creating seamless transitions and thresholds.

Matching exterior lighting and fixtures styles.

Invite Natural & Warm Lighting

In the long run, functional parts of the house like kitchens and bathrooms need natural lighting. This lighting is wired to keep our brains alert and our body systems working properly! 

So, especially if you have children, you will find that natural and warm lighting is keeping them in a good mood and encouraging them to eat more than usual. 

Natural lighting is also great if you want to facilitate communication at the dinner table or create intimate memories with your family members without an iota of stress or tension affecting anyone.

Multifunctional Furniture & Appliance Setup

These days no one indeed has enough space to properly fit in everything we need for a comfy life. But clever engineering can always expand these boundaries! If you are new to multifunctional setup, there are a few things you can look into and then convey to your room addition San Mateo professionals.

They include:

Choosing Foldable Tables with Storage Compartments

Installing a set of Convertible Chairs & Step Stool Designs

Looking into furniture designs that can hold Hidden Cabinet Appliances like a Toaster Oven

Vertically aligning Retractable Kitchen Islands with Wheels - they can also be wall-mounted

A Drop-leaf Kitchen Cart with Drawers is the best too!

Last Words

Your new kitchen will only last the test of time if it is made using durable materials. If you are on a budget, we suggest not compromising on the raw materials or the fee of a remodeling company Bay Area and in step making use of upcycling, repurposing and second-hand buying.  When we are talking about space and perception, affordable additions like lighting and object placement can go a long way, just like we discussed above. 

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Creating a Kid-Friendly Bathroom: Fun and Practical Ideas

Designing a kid-friendly bathroom can be both fun and practical, blending vibrant aesthetics with functionality to create a space that kids enjoy and parents appreciate. Whether you're in New Zealand looking for the best quality baths or seeking comprehensive bathroom solutions, this guide will help you transform a standard bathroom into a kid-friendly haven.

Understanding the Essentials

Before diving into specific ideas, it’s crucial to understand the essentials of a kid-friendly bathroom. Safety, accessibility, and ease of maintenance are paramount. Here are the core elements:

Safety: Use non-slip mats, rounded-edge fixtures, and avoid sharp objects.

Accessibility: Install low-height fixtures, step stools, and easy-to-reach storage.

Maintenance: Choose durable materials that are easy to clean and resistant to mold and mildew.

Fun and Practical Ideas for a Kid-Friendly Bathroom

1. Bright and Cheerful Color Schemes

Children are drawn to bright colors and playful patterns. When choosing a color scheme, consider hues that stimulate joy and creativity. Primary colors like red, blue, and yellow can be vibrant choices, or you can opt for softer pastels for a more soothing ambiance.

Tip: Use color in wall paint, tiles, and accessories like towels and shower curtains. Ensure the paint is moisture-resistant and easy to clean.

2. Engaging Themes

Themed bathrooms can make bath time exciting. Popular themes include underwater adventures, jungle safaris, and space explorations. These themes can be reflected in wall decals, shower curtains, and themed accessories.

Example: An underwater theme could feature fish-shaped soap dispensers, a shower curtain with ocean creatures, and marine-inspired tiles.

3. Child-Friendly Fixtures

Toilets and Sinks: Install child-sized toilets and sinks or use adjustable fixtures. Faucets with easy-to-use levers are preferable for little hands.

Bathtubs: The best quality baths are essential for a kid-friendly bathroom. Opt for baths with smooth, curved edges and built-in safety features like non-slip surfaces. For families in New Zealand, companies offering top-notch baths NZ can provide options tailored for kids.

4. Safety Measures

Non-Slip Mats and Rugs: Ensure that all floor mats and rugs have non-slip backing to prevent falls.

Temperature Control: Install anti-scald devices on faucets and showerheads to prevent accidental burns. Set the water heater to a safe temperature.

Rounded Fixtures: Choose bathroom fixtures with rounded edges to minimize injury risk.

5. Storage Solutions

Clutter can make a bathroom hazardous. Implement clever storage solutions to keep the space organized:

Low Shelves and Cabinets: Install shelves and cabinets at a low height so that children can access their toiletries without climbing.

Color-Coded Baskets: Use baskets in different colors for each child to store their personal items. This not only keeps things organized but also teaches responsibility.

Hooks and Racks: Install hooks and racks at various heights for towels, robes, and clothes.

6. Interactive Elements

Incorporate interactive elements to make the bathroom more engaging:

Chalkboard Walls: A chalkboard paint section can allow kids to draw and write, making bath time more fun.

Educational Decor: Use educational posters or wall decals, such as alphabet letters, numbers, or world maps.

7. Ease of Cleaning

Wall and Floor Tiles: Choose tiles that are easy to wipe down and resistant to mold and mildew. Large tiles with minimal grout lines reduce cleaning time.

Washable Paint: For painted areas, use washable paint that can withstand scrubbing.

Bathtub Materials: High-quality acrylic or enamel-coated steel baths are durable and easy to clean, making them ideal for kid-friendly bathrooms.

Choosing the Best Quality Baths in NZ

For those in New Zealand, selecting the right bath involves considering both quality and functionality. The best quality baths combine durability, safety, and comfort. Here are key factors to consider:

Material: Acrylic baths are popular due to their smooth surface, durability, and ease of cleaning. Enamel-coated steel is another robust option.

Safety Features: Look for baths with built-in non-slip surfaces and rounded edges to prevent accidents.

Size and Shape: Ensure the bath size fits your bathroom space and meets your children's needs. Compact models can be ideal for smaller bathrooms.

Comprehensive Bathroom Solutions

Creating a kid-friendly bathroom often involves more than just selecting fixtures and decor. Comprehensive bathroom solutions consider plumbing, ventilation, and overall layout to ensure a safe and functional space.

Professional Installation: Hiring professionals ensures that all elements are correctly installed and meet safety standards. This includes proper plumbing, electrical work, and secure fixture installation.

Custom Solutions: Custom bathroom solutions can tailor the space to your specific needs, incorporating built-in storage, customized fixtures, and unique design elements.

Eco-Friendly Options: Consider eco-friendly solutions like water-saving faucets and toilets, which can be beneficial for the environment and reduce utility bills.

Making Bath Time Fun

Lastly, transforming bath time into a fun experience can encourage kids to enjoy their bathroom. Here are some ideas:

Bath Toys: Keep a variety of bath toys that are safe and easy to clean.

Bubble Baths: Mild, child-friendly bubble bath solutions can make the experience enjoyable.

Music and Stories: Play music or audiobooks during bath time to keep kids entertained.

Conclusion

Creating a kid-friendly bathroom is about blending fun with practicality. From vibrant colors and engaging themes to safe, accessible fixtures and comprehensive solutions, every detail contributes to a space that kids love and parents find functional. Whether you're looking for the best quality baths or comprehensive bathroom solutions in NZ, these ideas will help you design a bathroom that meets all your needs.

By focusing on safety, accessibility, and maintenance while incorporating interactive and engaging elements, you can create a bathroom that not only caters to the practical requirements but also becomes a joyful space for your children.

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Top 6 Small Bathroom Design Ideas to Enhance Comfort and Aesthetics

Designing a small bathroom can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. Limited space doesn't have to mean limited style or functionality. With the right bathroom design strategies, you can transform even the smallest bathroom into a comfortable, aesthetically pleasing oasis. 

In this article, we'll explore six innovative small bathroom design ideas that enhance both comfort and aesthetics. Whether you're renovating or starting from scratch, these ideas will help you make the most of your space.

1. Maximize Vertical Space

One of the key principles in small bathroom design is to make the most of vertical space. When floor space is limited, the walls become your best friend. Install shelving units, hanging cabinets, or tall storage towers to keep essentials organized without cluttering the floor.

Floating shelves above the toilet or beside the vanity can store toiletries, towels, and decorative items. A tall, narrow cabinet can fit into a tight corner, providing ample storage for bathroom necessities. By thinking vertically, you can free up valuable floor space and create a more open, airy feel.

At DezinePro, we specialize in creating custom storage solutions that fit perfectly into any bathroom design, ensuring you have a functional and beautiful space that meets your needs.

2. Opt for a Pedestal or Wall-Mounted Sink

Traditional vanity cabinets can take up a lot of space in a small bathroom. Instead, consider a pedestal sink or a wall-mounted sink. These options not only save space but also create a sleek, modern look. A pedestal sink has a timeless appeal and fits well in various bathroom design styles, from classic to contemporary.

Wall-mounted sinks, on the other hand, offer even more space-saving benefits by freeing up the floor area beneath. This open space can be used for a small storage basket or left empty to give the illusion of a larger room.

DezinePro can help you choose the perfect sink that complements your overall bathroom design while optimizing the available space.

3. Use Light Colors and Reflective Surfaces

Light colors and reflective surfaces can make a small bathroom feel larger and more inviting. Light, neutral tones such as white, beige, soft gray, or pastel shades can open up the space and create a calming atmosphere.

Incorporate glossy tiles, mirrors, and glass elements to reflect light and enhance the sense of space. A large mirror above the sink can make a significant difference, while mirrored cabinets can serve dual purposes of storage and reflecting light.

DezinePro offers a wide range of color palettes and materials to help you achieve a bright and spacious bathroom design that feels both comfortable and elegant.

4. Choose a Compact Bathtub or Shower

When space is at a premium, the right choice of bathtub or shower is crucial. Compact bathtubs, such as corner tubs or Japanese soaking tubs, can provide a luxurious bathing experience without overwhelming the room. Alternatively, consider a walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure to maintain an open feel.

If you prefer a tub-shower combo, opt for a sleek, modern design that doesn't take up too much space. Sliding glass doors instead of shower curtains can also enhance the sense of openness and modernity.

At DezinePro, we can guide you through selecting the best bathing solution for your small bathroom design, ensuring you achieve both functionality and style.

5. Install Smart Storage Solutions

Effective storage is essential in a small bathroom design. Look for smart storage solutions that maximize every inch of space. Recessed shelves in the shower or above the sink can store toiletries without protruding into the room. Vanity units with built-in organizers keep drawers tidy and efficient.

Consider multi-functional furniture, such as a mirror cabinet or a vanity with a pull-out step stool for children. Hooks, racks, and baskets can also be used to keep towels and other items off the floor and within easy reach.

DezinePro specializes in designing custom storage solutions tailored to your bathroom's specific needs, helping you maintain a clutter-free and visually appealing space.

6. Add Greenery and Personal Touches

Incorporating plants into your bathroom design can enhance the space's aesthetics and contribute to a relaxing atmosphere. Choose low-maintenance, humidity-loving plants like ferns, spider plants, or orchids. Small potted plants on shelves or hanging planters can add a touch of nature without taking up valuable space.

Personal touches, such as artwork, decorative jars, or stylish soap dispensers, can also elevate the design. However, be mindful not to overcrowd the room with too many decorations. The goal is to strike a balance between functionality and aesthetics.

At DezinePro, we believe that every bathroom should reflect the homeowner's personality and style. Our design experts can help you incorporate these personal elements into your bathroom design, creating a space that feels uniquely yours.

Conclusion

Designing a small bathroom doesn't mean you have to compromise on comfort or aesthetics. By maximizing vertical space, opting for space-saving fixtures, using light colors and reflective surfaces, choosing compact bathtubs or showers, installing smart storage solutions, and adding greenery and personal touches, you can create a stunning and functional bathroom that feels much larger than it actually is.

At DezinePro, we are dedicated to helping you achieve the perfect bathroom design for your home. Our team of experienced designers and craftsmen will work with you to create a space that meets your needs and reflects your personal style. Contact us today to start transforming your small bathroom into a beautiful, comfortable oasis.