#sweet magnolia melon

[y2kbeautyandother2000sstuff]

Bath and Body Works Sweet Magnolia Melon Moisture Rich Body Lotion, Body Splash and Refreshing Shower Gel

1990s

Lotion found on Mercari, user Reclaimmedrummage

Splash found on Mercari, treasurealley

Shower gel found on Tumblr, user From the Heartland: Vintage Bath and Body Works

[feederheart]

The Hero.

CW: ssbbw, feederism. This is a bit of a silly story, not so much a kinky one. Nonetheless, a good read if you love fat women.

Princess Magnolia sat alone in her bed, staring out at the window with longing for the outside world. She wished for nothing more than to be free of her prison, for a handsome knight to find her in this terrible castle, locked up to waste away into nothing. She wanted to be picked up and carried away somewhere and live with him happily ever after…

Well, if there was a knight capable of carrying all five hundred pounds of her.

She longed for the delicious tastes of home, the sweet, sugary cakes, soft and buttery buns, and succulent roasts that used to grace her dinner table every night. She longed for the view of the magnificent palace garden where she could relax for as long as she pleased, munching away at whatever goodies she could get her greedy hands on. Oh how long ago it all seemed when she could just waddle around the pond watching the ducks bath in the pool while she picked one out for one of the palace guards to catch for dinner. It all changed one day when her father sent her away to be locked up in this awful castle to be the prisoner of the evil witch Malicia. Why he did it, she would never know, perhaps she was a hostage in a deal made under the table, or maybe he simply did not care for her anymore. 

She felt her stomach rumble and churn; it had been a whole thirty minutes since she had last eaten. THIRTY MINUTES! It had to be some sort of record. She rubbed her poor, empty, mattress of a belly underneath of her silken dress that had to be made out of bedsheets wishing that she had some food. It felt a bit smaller than before; still gigantic of course, but smaller than before. Her arms as big as the pillows she slept on seemed to be slimming down as well along with her tree-trunk legs and bountiful, melon-sized breasts. She caught a glimps of her fat face in the wall mirror across the room; she now only had two chins instead of three. What was happening to her, she wondered. Was it the witch’s curse?

Speaking of, Princess Magnolia could hear footsteps from coming outside; it was Malicia, no doubt returning to torment her once again. Her favorite form of torment was feeding her horrible concoctions that sapped her strength and frankly tasted like fermented asshole. She put her hands together to pray (and declined to get on her knees because of how uncomfortable that was).

“Dear heavenly lord, sendeth me a handsome prince charming to free me of this prison and deliver me to a life of love and happiness.”

The door opened and entered Malicia, a tall, older, and frail woman wearing a dark robe, a pointed hat, and black leather high heels that clicked and clacked against the stone floor of the palace. In her hands was another one of her foul-smelling potions that she was forced to drink. She wore a wicked smile on her face, the sadistic bitch, as if she enjoyed tormenting poor Princess Magnolia.

“Hello dear,” she said with her usual cheerful demeanor; Princess Magnolia knew that she was only doing it to keep her off her guard. “Wow, look at you and how much you’ve slimmed down, your father is going to be so proud of you!”

“Backeth! Backeth hence from me foul spectra! Has't thee nay restraint!” bellowed the princess.

Malicia sighed.

“Why do you keep speaking like that?” she asked with exasperation. “It’s just another weight loss potion, as prescribed by the royal healer, we’ve been over this.

“Keepeth yond foul concoction hence from mine own lips!” replied the Princess as she haplessly kicked with her fat legs.

Malicia rolled her eyes.

“Now now, dear, I know losing weight is no fun,” sighed Malicia. “And I know you miss the palace food, but you’re next in line for the throne and the kingdom doesn’t need a princess who can’t even walk up a flight of stairs. Now just sit still-”

“Nay!” shouted the princess as she exerted what effort she could afford to scoot away from Malicia. “Nay I say! I shall not drinketh thy poison again!”

Malicia groaned and flicked her right wrist. Suddenly, the princess’s gargantuan body began to hover off of the bed.

“NAY! NAY!”

“Oh be quiet, you,” muttered Malicia as she pulled Princess Magnolia toward her and forced the potion into her mouth.

Princess Magnolia fought as hard as she could but Malicia’s magic was too much for her. She was forced to drink every last drop.

“There, was that so bad?” asked Malicia sarcastically. “Seriously, it’s like giving a cough potion to a toddler.”

“Foul witch!” shouted Princess Magnolia. “Horrid hag!”

“Shut up,” snapped Malicia, having enough of Princess Magnolia’s antics. “I’ll be back to check on you soon, you better do your damn exercises, I’ll know if you didn’t.”

And with that, Malicia turned and left.

Princess Magnolia collapsed to the ground and sobbed. This witch was trying to kill her and there was nothing she could do about it. She cried, wailed, and bemoaned her horrible life before struggling to her fat feet and waddling back to bed. She lay down, hoping that she would never wake up again and have to drink another one of those foul potions.

Not long after closing her eyes, however, she began to hear a commotion somewhere in the castle, something that sounded like shattering potion vials and screaming. She sat up and listened carefully. The commotion stopped and there was nothing but silence. A few moments later and she could hear footsteps approaching her room, but they weren’t the clacking heels belonging to Malicia, they sounded more like metal sabatons clinking and clanking with each step.

Suddenly the door opened and there stood a handsome prince decked out in shining armor. His body was muscular and studied as any brave knight should be and his long golden locks flowed in the wind… despite him being indoors. Princess Magnolia gasped and put her hands to her face; she couldn’t believe that a handsome knight had finally come to rescue her.

“Art thee the knight yond who is't shall free me from mine own prison?” she asked the knight.

“Aye, tis I!” he proudly proclaimed in a golden voice as he knelt down and bowed. “I has't cometh to taketh thee home!”

Princess Magnolia squeed and excitedly kicked her obese legs; she could already feel her loins moistening.

“Taketh me! Prithee taketh me betimes!” she said with her arms outstretched.

The knight dutifully picked up all five hundred pounds of her with seemingly little effort and carried the excited princess out of the room; she was free at last! On the way out of the castle, they walked past Malicia, who the knight had subdued with magic rope that canceled her powers.

“What the FUCK are you idiots doing?” she demanded as she tried to struggle free from her bindings.

“Thy torment of the princess ends the present day, foul hag!” answered the knight. “I am taking h'r far hence from h're!”

“What?” snapped the baffled witch. “WHY ON EARTH ARE YOU TALKING LIKE THAT TOO?”

“Silence!” bellowed the knight with authority. “The princess is returning home and there is nothing thee can doth about yond!”

“THE KING IS THE ONE THAT SENT HER HERE!” screamed Malicia in exasperation. “YOU IDIOT! SHE’S JUST HERE UNTIL SHE LOSES WEIGHT!”

“Tush tush!” refuted the knight as he made his way past the bound witch. “I shalt taketh mine own leaveth and did bid thee farewell!”

“You know he’s just going to fire you and send her right back here, right?” asked Malicia.

“I cannot standeth the fibbing,” bemoaned Princess Magnolia. “Prithee taketh me home, o brave knight!”

“Oh my god,” groaned Malicia as the two lovebirds left the castle. “Just take her, he’s not paying me nearly enough to deal with this shit.”

The two left the castle and made their way to the courtyard where the brave knight’s white horse awaited his rider’s return.

“Elmo, mine own brave and studyeth steed!” greeted the knight enthusiastically. “Lendeth me thy strength and speedeth so yond we may escort this fair maiden home!”

Elmo’s eyes grew wide and he immediately bolted, disappearing over the hills in a flash.

“Very well, turncoat!” shouted the knight. “I shalt carryeth her on mine own owneth two feet!”

And the two set off toward home-

“Can we stand ho at a McDonalds 'long the way?” asked Princess Magnolia, rubbing her hungry belly with her free hand.

“But of course!” exclaimed the knight, happy to feed the hungry princess.

And the two set off toward a McDonalds. At least they did until the knight’s legs finally collapsed beneath him.

[jokertrap-ran]

[スタオケ] La Corda d'Oro Starlight Orchestra: Legendary Musician Myoga Leiji SSR - The Ice of Cocytus Translation (Part 1)

伝説の演奏家 [冥加玲士] SSR-コキュートスの氷より ※This card is obtained from the Limited-Time Legendary Musician Gacha

*Starlight Orchestra Masterlist *Spoiler free: Translations will remain under cut *Legendary Musician tag will be #Starlight Legends

A lavish fruit basket sat on the table with a name written on it— To: (Y/n) (L/n).

However, the sender's name was not written and thus, remains unknown.

Rei: My, my, those are some delicious-looking fruits. From melons and muscat grapes to peaches, apples, and even mangos.

Rei: That's a rather lavish assortment of fruits. What's the special occasion?

Rei: A present from an unknown sender? Fufu, you sure do have some passionate fans if they're willing to come all the way to The Magnolia to deliver this.

Rei: Or maybe it's the start of a fated love story, one that transcends even that of a fan’s admiration.

Rei: It's possible, you know. I heard that the exact same thing had happened in this school before, in the past, when someone sent another a fruit basket.

Rei: The recipient had been the first violinist of the Orchestra Club, and the sender had been a student from a rival school…

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Leiji: …

Sousuke: Um… Pre-President Myoga. I apologize for bothering you while you're working.

Sousuke: Regarding the bowing issue you pointed out the other day…

Sousuke: I've practiced really hard, and, um… I think I might have improved…?

Leiji: Oh? Has it improved to a standard that isn't jarring to my ears now?

Sousuke: N-Not at all. Erm… It might actually still be terribly hot garbage…

Sousuke: But I think it has improved a little compared to the last time, at least… So, if possible, could you listen to it…?

Sousuke: (Eek… This is so nerve-wracking! The atmosphere in this room is so intimidatingly frigid, and there's the sweet tang of fruit in the air.)

Sousuke: Wait… What? Come to think of it, what's that delectable smell…?

Sousuke: Whoooa… What a plump peach! I knew that something was different about this room today, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. I never thought you'd have a fruit basket in here.

Sousuke: Look at those vibrant mangoes. I bet it'd be delicious when made into mango pudding!

Leiji: …Nanami…

Sei: —There are apples too. The flower language of apples means “temptation” if memory serves right. Quite meaningful, don't you think?

Sousuke: Whoa! Amamiya-san…? S-Since when were you here? I didn't notice your presence at all.

Sei: They do say that sweet scents are capable of befuddling one's senses.

Sei: But, Myoga, I never thought that you'd be one to send her gifts. I'm sure she's overjoyed by them.

Leiji: Don't be ridiculous. She was the one who pawned off useless items to me. I'm simply returning the favor.

Leiji: Being indebted to that woman is unthinkable. That's all there is to it.

Sousuke: …"That woman"? Are you talking about…

Leiji: Nanami, are you here just to gossip? If you want to chat, then please take it elsewhere.

Sousuke: Oh, nono, no! Sorry, erm…

Leiji: I suppose the results of your training aren't half-baked If you have the time to be chit-chatting away here. Let's hear it.

Sousuke: O-Okay. There's a cello in the music room, so let's do it there!

Sei: …How interesting. Love sure is complicated.

Sei: She's the only one capable of throwing you into disarray. Although, I'm sure you're aware of it yourself.

Sei: The flower language of an apple might be “temptation”, but an apple blossom means “preference”...

Sei: Between you and her, I wonder who will end up preferring one or the other in the end?

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Next Part: (Chapter 2)

[sleepyowlwrites]

Sleepy's list of friends' nicknames:

Ghosty - @/zmlorenz

Maybe Sorcery - @/akindofmagictoo

Ember - @/ashen-crest

Rosechild - @/lothloriien

Magic Storm - @/enchanted-lightning-aes

Lilac - @/chayscribbles

Baby Dragon - @/mel-writes-with-her-dragons

Stars Books - @/vellichor-virgo

Cozy - @/ink-fireplace-coffee

Jo but not from little women - @/josephinegerardywriter

Serenade - @/souliloquyyy

Stardust - @/stardustspiral

Breezy - @/blind-the-winds

Timespace - @/artdecosupernova-writing

Lovely - @/iparisaltanwing

Honeydew - @/writing-with-melon

Glowstick - @/ellatholmes

Philosopher - @/livvywrites

Loquacious - @/woodhousejay

Klove - @/klywrites

Lila - @/blossom-hwa

Garden - @/writingamongther0ses

Meriachild - @/artbyeloquent

Cloverchild - @/mary-is-writing

Redwoodchild - @/talesfromgringolandia

Naiad - @/pens-swords-stuff

Sunflower @/lanawritesalittle

Moonink - @/drippingmoon

Moment - @/lunarmoment

Earlybird - @/sleepy-night-child

Rarity - @/uraniumwriting

Amarantine - @/mecharose

Idea - @/oh-no-another-idea

Clocks - @/jaxwrites

Peppermint - @/pepperdee

Finch - @/the-finch-adress

Bard - @/dragon-swords-prophecies

Voiceover - @/deciphered-narrator

Redwing - @/red-the-dragon-writes

Pengwen - @/gwens-fiction

Sounding - @/diphthongsfordays

Magesmith - @/magic-is-something-we-create

Valance - @/faelanvance

Dragonheart - @/my-husband-sasemi

Firefly - @/dustylovelyrun

Seabird - @/encrucijada

Ocelot - @/ambiguouspuzuma

Myth - @/talesfromaurea

Tea Leaf - @/afoolandathief

Welcome - @/nikkywrites

First Snow - @/january-thoughts

Roseleaf - @/stupid-elf

Sunlight - @/zonnemaagd

Bender - @/writing-is-a-martial-art

Truly - @/did-i-do-this-write

Ending - @/apocalypsewriters

Ribbon - @/zoya-writes

Caramel - @/emelkae

Sweet Luna - @/darlingsmoon

Aster - @/wild-selenite-caffine

Ursa Danger - @/thepixelelf

Tangerine - @/the-orangeauthor

Feathercap - @/bloodlessheirbyjacques

Detective - @/author-a-holmes

Gentleflame - @/carefulpyro

Zenith - @/on-noon

Minuit - @/midnights-melodiverse

Hunter - @/asher-orion-writes

Mouse - @/rodentwrites

Remembrance - @/Memento-morri-writes

Chiro - @/crypticcodexcreations

Inksap - @/pinespittinink

Lavender - @/caspia-writes

Claymark - @/muddshadow

Kyanite - @/blue-kyber

Bright - @/justwriteyoudummy

Voidlight - @/another-white-hole

Celadon - @/abalonetea

Lucent - @/incadescent-creativity

Peachleaf - @/willowcassette

Adorus - @/thegreatobsesso

Dryad - @/writerfae

Inkspell - @/my-cursed-prince

Phantasm - @/circa-specturgia

Unicorn - @/sargeantnarwhalwrites

Frost - @/winterandwords

Sage - @/autumnalwalker

Hummingbird - @/khufiya-khaufnak-antariksh

Starsong - @/moondust-bard

Radio - @/vsnotresponding

Clarity - @/forthesanityofstorytellers

Journey - @/odysseywritings

Pickle - @/sarahlizziewrites

Sapling - @/void-botanist

Coffeebean - @/strangerays

Comfort - @/dogmomwrites

Purple Soul - @/antihell

Paperbirch - @/nopoodles

Nevertwice - @/dontjudgemeimawriter

Trouble - @/helathorloki

Honeysuckle - @/aninkwellofnectar

Pointy Hat - @/thetruearchmagos

Verdance - @/sam-glade

Rubiks - @/squarebracket-trick

Zima - @/jay-avian

Plucky - @/pluttskutt

Parchment - @/lux-scriptum

Mountain - @/vermontwrites

Explorer - @/toboldlywrite

Portal - @/traveler-of-realms

Raenellie - @/ellierenae

Mathemagical - @/harmonictornadosiren

Satchel - @/theliteraryluggage

Storybug - @/bardicbeetle

Magnolia - @/acertainmoshke

Some people and their nicknames just live in my head.

[odoroussavourssweet]

Duty Free Quick Takes

smelled on the strip, not on me

Hermes Jour d'Hermes

Nose: Jean-Claude Ellena

notes: grapefruit, lemon, water; white flowers, gardenia, sweet pea; musk, woody notes

a rather unfriendly fancy-hotel-soap scent in a chilly aquatic-fruity style; nice enough but doesn't spark joy.

CK One

Nose: Alberto Morillas

notes: lemon, green notes, bergamot, pineapple, mandarin, cardamom, papaya; lily of the valley, jasmine, violet, nutmeg, rose, iris, freesia; green accord, musk, cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss, green tea, amber

Surprisingly musky! A nice contrast between unisex citrusy-green freshness and something a bit dustier or sweatier.

CK IN2U For Her

Notes: pink grapefruit, bergamot, currant leaf; cactus, orchid; vanilla, cedar, amber

Painfully screechy chemicals and cloying sweetness and unpleasant "choking" musks? Wow.

CK Be

Nose: Rene Morgenthaler

Notes: lavender, green notes, bergamot, mint, juniper, mandarin orange; grass, peach, jasmine, freesia, magnolia, orchid; musk, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, amber, opoponax

A very simple but peaceful "clean green" synthetic scent, like a single gong ringing out into a quiet evening.

YSL Paris

Nose: Sophia Grojsman

notes: rose, mimosa, hyacinth, geranium, green notes, nasturtium, orange blossom, hawthorn, cassia, bergamot; violet, lily, linden, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, iris; musk, heliotrope, sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, cedar

A delicate, baby-blue, powdery violet with other soapy florals. Not nearly as loud or sweet as I expected from descriptions; more of a clean ladylike scent.

Davidoff Cool Water

Nose: Pierre Bourdon

notes: sea water, lavender, mint, green notes, rosemary, calone, coriander; sandalwood, neroli, geranium, jasmine; musk, oakmoss, tobacco, cedar, amber

This is the OG aquatic scent and it's still startling how happy a smell it is and how it does right what countless imitators get wrong. Crisp, masculine, with a bit of tart fruit, it basically smells like the world's cleanest, most invigorating shower.

Armani Stronger With You

Nose: Cecile Matton

notes: cardamom, pink pepper, violet leaf, mint; pineapple, cinnamon, melon, sage, lavender; vanilla, chestnut, amberwood, cedar, guaiac

Interesting sweet-dark chestnut note, drowned out by an obnoxiously loud woody-amber.

Lancome Poeme

Nose: Jacques Cavallier

notes: narcissus, datura, peach, plum, poppy, mandarin, blackcurrant, bergamot, green notes; mimosa, vanilla, tuberose, ylang-ylang, orange blossom, jasmine, freesia, heliotrope, rose, leather; amber, tonka bean, musk, cedar

This is a real, full-bodied perfume; a big ol' heady aldehydic floral, lots of sweetness, lots of fluffiness, tuberose and mimosa are definitely involved. Your mom is wearing her good jewelry and going to the opera. Can one...actually, y'know, wear it? in 2023? Probably not, or at least not without irony, but it at least has artistry.

[momercurio]

#NEW! Invite the smell of spring into your home with this 6-Pod bundle (save $10)! 🌼 Includes one Scentsy Pod Twin Pack in each of these fragrances:

Daydream Oasis: Lose yourself in sweet melon and visions of luminous pear leaf and water lily.

Hibiscus Pineapple: Hibiscus, pineapple and a touch of sweet mandarin tell an enchanting tropical tale.

Just Breathe: Breathe deeply as soothing eucalyptus, zesty lemon and a medley of mints comfort and rejuvenate.

Lilacs & Violets: Perfect combination of lilacs and violets — the smell of spring!

Magnolia Linen: Sun-washed linen dances in the breeze amid a garden of magnolia and honeysuckle.

Mountain Sunset: Take in the view over wild bluebell and warm woods as coconut and golden amber fill the air.

https://momercurio.scentsy.us/shop/p/94464/life-in-bloom-6-pod-bundle?partyId=18195896

[scentedangelworld]

What a magnificent warmer 🧡

In the spirit of Dumbo and reaching new heights, and to commemorate this exciting collaboration, prepare to be amazed!

A thrilling new fragrance and high-flying warmer are headed your way. The limited-edition, numbered collectible Walt Disney World: Dumbo the Flying Elephant – Scentsy Warmer is a nostalgic piece that even features a motor that makes the warmer spin, just like the cherished Disney attraction! It pairs perfectly with the new Dumbo: Soar High Through the Sky fragrance, available as a Scentsy Brick.

And since Dumbo is one of our most-requested characters, we’re also bringing back our Dumbo – Scentsy Buddy and his popular fragrance, Dumbo: Circus Parade.

New! Walt Disney World: Dumbo the Flying Elephant − Scentsy Warmer,

New! Dumbo: Soar High Through the Sky − Scentsy Brick,

Disney Dumbo − Scentsy Buddy + Dumbo: Circus Parade – Scent Pak,

Dumbo: Circus Parade – Scent Pak,

Dumbo: Circus Parade – Scentsy Bar,

New! Dumbo: Soar High Through the Sky − Scentsy Brick,

Soar high above the clouds, where thrills and delights abound with apple, melon, magnolia, and candied fruit.

Dumbo: Circus Parade − Scentsy Bar,

Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, welcome to the greatest scent on earth! Delight in sweet clementine, creamy peach, fresh mango, and vanilla bean — all with your pal Dumbo.

[glamgreenmom]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Diamond Candles BNIP wax melts - set of 4 packages.

[fujin-ender]

fire emblem fates characters as scents: a list

[long post ahead!!!]

(also corrin isnt on this list bc they’re so versatile since they’re the customizable character, so i couldn’t really pick out specific scents for them)

ryoma:

horse bedding

spicy cinnamon

hemlock musk

xander:

saddle leather

polished wood

expensive spices

hinoka:

stripped bamboo

horse musk

baled hay

camilla:

mimosa

velvet

vanilla-cinnamon

takumi:

peach blossoms

pineapple juice

fresh rosemary

leo:

old books

the inside of an antique store

burning paper

sakura:

cherry blossoms

chai tea

strawberry milk

elise:

vanilla cake

wild lilies

banana-nut bread

saizo:

pine wood

nutmeg

earth after rain

kagero:

burning wood

bitter honeysuckle

iron

laslow:

jasmine flower musk

lotus blossoms

warm vanilla latte

peri:

copper

bitter apples

cold metal

azama:

lime tarts

butterscotch

wood floors

setsuna:

wet leaves

violin bow resin

sweet earth

beruka:

saltwater

gunmetal

old fabric

selena:

whiskey

cherries

sandalwood

hinata:

natural musk

sweat

black pepper

oboro:

expensive fabrics

clementine

amber wood

odin:

electrical smoke

lemon bread

old paper

niles:

strong black coffee

campfire smoke

the smell right after it’s rained

subaki:

camellia blossoms

peach cobbler

dried sweet grass

hana:

magnolia flowers

wet grass

heated metal

effie:

driftwood

honeydew melon

rusty metal

arthur:

oranges

sandalwood

leather

orochi:

new notebooks

fresh sea breeze

sour-sweet plums

kaze:

sweet mint

sea mist

cedar wood

mozu:

peonies

freshly baked bread

dark espresso

hayato:

a fresh spring breeze

herbal tea

sweet apples

rinkah:

woodsmoke

cooking meat

iron

scarlet:

toasted coconut

rainy woods

stone dust

nyx:

bitter blackberries

ancient books

red wine

kaden:

carrot cake

butter

orange soda

keaton:

rich earth

dark chocolate

dandelions

silas:

savory grapefruit

earl gray tea

watercress

izana:

fresh linens

vanilla hair oil

warm honey

yukimura:

barley beer

sake

dried bamboo

charlotte:

bitter oranges

whipped cream

nutmeg

benny:

dried wood

cut grass

caramel

shura:

evergreens

chimney smoke

ginger root

jakob:

clean citrus

americano coffee

musky incense

flora:

biting cold wind

cranberries

white lilacs

felicia:

dish soap

laundry detergent

carnation blossoms

reina:

copper

dark lavender

wilting roses

gunter:

unsweetened black tea

brown sugar

pine needles

azura:

rain

fresh flour

warm vanilla frappe

lilith:

dewy moss

bread dough

white peonies

mikoto:

sugar cookies

cherry-almond

sweet champagne

arete:

eucalyptus

dark berry wine

burnt sugar

garon:

expensive velvet

bitter grapes

overly strong red wine

hans:

old sweat

burned coffee beans

myrrh

iago:

split dark wood

cold bitter coffee

sour guava fruit

zola:

sour milk

musty cloth

rotting plants

[koreandessert]

Hwachae

Quick and Easy Korean Dessert

Hwachae is a must when it's hot and you want a sweet summer dessert. A traditional Korean punch made with in-season fruits and flower petals such as watermelons in honey water or juice, it's ideal for sipping in the sun.

Hwachae refers to traditional Korean punches made from various fruits or edible flower petals. Honeyed water or honeyed magnolia berry juice is used to soak the fruits and flowers. Carbonated drinks and/or fruit juices are also commonly added to hwachae in modern South Korea. Before serving, hwachae is frequently garnished with pine nuts.

This Korean watermelon punch is one of my favorite childhood summer memories. When my sisters and I walked a full mile home from school in the hot and humid Korean summer weather, my mother would make this punch and serve it to us.

Oh, it was delicious! With this watermelon punch, life as a small Korean child was a blessing and a privilege. I recall always having a second bowl.

My mother's watermelon punch was made simply with a lemon-lime carbonated drink and honey. This type of simple Korean drink recipe appeals to me. She occasionally mixed in some melon with the watermelon.

Whatever you put in the punch, as long as there's watermelon in it, it'll be just as good. Showering before serving is optional (but usually a good idea)!

There are probably hundreds of different types of Hwachae, with many different fruits and juices used to create lovely sweet snacks; when I was younger, my grandmother used Fanta because it was less expensive than juice. In today's health-conscious society, I believe that would be frowned upon.

My recipe contains a lot of fruit and orange juice, so it's similar to a fruit salad. Most fruits can be used, and I enjoy changing the fruits depending on the season.

The following ingredients were used:

1/2 an apple Clementine No. 1 Grapes (7-8) 5 to 6 strawberries 2 tbsp watermelon orange juice Water Ice

Begin by cutting the fruits into bite-sized pieces; with the watermelon, try to save the juices as they can be used later. Combine the juice and water in a 50:50 ratio and pour into a bowl with the fruits and some ice.

Spoon it into bowls and serve; it's that easy, quick, and delicious!

Put some honey or sugar in some water and leave it in the fridge to dissolve and make the water cold and sweet, then add your fruits and enjoy.

Replace the water or juice with carbonated water or a tropical drink like Lilt, Sprite, or Fanta if you want a fizzy punch.

Hwachae Watermelon

This is a delicacy that looks great on a table and will certainly impress your guests; however, it is fairly simple to make with a little planning.

Cut a whole watermelon in half, or just buy a half one. Remove all of the melon and place it in a container to freeze; it should be chunky and in several small pieces.

Using a small knife, cut triangles out of the watermelon as shown above, working your way around the melon. They don't have to be perfect or the same size because no one will notice once finished. Put the watermelon in a bag and place it in the fridge if you want to eat it that day or in the freezer to save for later.

[lasquadrasfuckhouse]

my roommate @bettyblanctorche and i are really into perfume and scent science so we decided to compile scents la squadra would wear 🌸🌲🍐🍫🍵

featuring our stupid commentary transcribed by yours truly

the roommate: you can just TELL this was written by gay people. like two gay people sat in a room and thought, what are we gonna do today?

bucci gang post here

risotto ✂️

rich and dark scents with a lil pop of somethin somethin. leather, tobacco, coffee, patchouli, frankincense, with notes to brighten it up like cranberry, plum, black orchid, peppercorn. dark chocolate would be a good middle note for him. he also just kinda smells like metal and ozone cause of his stand (like how it smells outside in a lightning storm!!!!)

prosciutto 🚬

BIG into cologne and perfume. earthy and complex, clean but a lil dark and sharp w/ some spice. ginger, bergamot or orange/tangerine, black tea, black currant, shiso, sandalwood. quality tobacco obviously. if he’s feelin floral he goes for the occasional note of smth like jasmine or lavender.

the roommate: that guy would wear chanel #5

me: HE WOULD WEAR CHANEL #5!!!!

the roommate: great while we’re at it he also wears versace dylan blue

pesci 🎣

the roommate: he probably just wears whatever prosciutto wears because he thinks that’s what he’s supposed to wear and he doesn’t really get it. they’re working on it.

me: [gives them a Look]

the roommate: I HAVE THIS LOCKED AND LOADED.

goes for fairly cool, green, fresh scents like green tea and cucumber with somethin a lil beachy like coconut or sea salt. he'd like to smell like rain. i had this one sample that smelled like sun-baked sand in a warm, lightly earthy way, and yea, pesci would wear that too.

the roommate: moss as a base note, it’s very green and foresty.

me: I WANNA SMELL LIKE MOSS WHAT THE FUCK

formaggio 🧀

axe spicy kinda guy. basil, thyme, pine, spruce, also sea salt, musk, amber, would like to mix it up a bit sometimes with somethin sweet n spicy like cinnamon.

me: WE CAN’T LEAVE IT AT THAT WE NEED MORE FOR THIS GUY!!!

the roommate: HE JUST WEARS AXE PROSCIUTTO HAD TO MAKE HIM WEAR NICE SCENTS SO HE WOULDN’T EMBARRASS HIM THIS IS ITALY YOU CAN’T BE DOING THAT!!!!!

me: it’s ok they at least get him to migrate from axe to old spice because at least old spice smells nice

illuso ✨

the OTHER big into cologne and perfume. florals like rose and lavender but especially white florals!!! orange blossom, jasmine, lily. has refined taste in scents but it’s a lil old school. aldehydes for a sharp airy smell with an 80s touch. occasionally a creamy, milky note (almond or shea) like a milk bath with roses.

me: whatever the scent equivalent of glitter is, that’s what he wears.

the roommate: cassia, also known as chinese cinnamon, and water hyacinth. that’s what makes things smell sparkly. i like dropping hints that i have synesthesia

melone 🍈

this is definitely fruity.

the roommate: this guy smells exactly like an early 2000s nightclub and i can tell u exactly how that happens: pear, vanilla, grapefruit, jasmine, honeysuckle.

mango, peach, yellow plum, violet, frangipani, lotus, white musk. light n fruity sweet scents. he just smells gay. and we love that for him.

the roommate: if u want something specific, he would wear viva la juicy.

me: what the fuck is viva la JUICY.

the roommate: that and gwen stefani L.

me: THE DEATH NOTE SCENT????

ghiaccio ❄️

minty and cozy but also a bit sweet, clean and fresh but then underneath he kinda smells like cookies. sweet mint more than spicy peppermint. clove, might go for cinnamon or nutmeg if it's paired with vanilla, DEFINITELY vanilla in general. something a bit powdery like iris. the scent equivalent of white chocolate, shea and almond probably. cherry blossom and magnolia. green or white tea, sage.

sorbet and gelato 🔪🍦

they like to keep things interesting so they go for the more unique stuff that’s harder to wear. they both like spicy stuff and share a lot cause they are both gay and have similar tastes, honey for something sweet b/c it's such a deep and rich sweet that it's almost spicy and magnolia for something floral. but they have some differences!!!

sorbet is a bit deeper spicy. black tea, licorices like shiso and star anise, he smells like that kinda really good quality root beer that’s like $4 a bottle. but he also likes things that are clean and fresh without being too high or watery, think basil and juniper!

gelato is more mid tone spicy with a sharp pop: pink peppercorn, cinnamon paired with black pepper to give it some oomph, spruce, sage, ginseng, lime because no one knows what the fuck to do with it. if FUCK AROUND AND FIND OUT was a smell, it would be gelato.

[violettadecalda]

Elements: Water Edition

About the water element: The water element has much to do with emotions, healing, and the subconscious mind. Like water, emotions are fluid and ever-changing. Some other common themes attributed to or represented by water are courage, cleansing, fertility, sleep, psychic abilities, and self-reflection.

Water in magic: water is often used as a form of cleansing, and is also common in magical workings having to do with love, friendship, and dreams. Rainwater, snow water, rosewater, dew, hail water, sea water, river water and even blessed water are all commonly used. Water may be sprinkled, splashed, or bathed in as needed in spells. Ritual baths are quite common. Submerging something in water can help to banish or release it, similar to burning it. Some witches will run water over sigils as a means to activate them.

Forms of water include: Liquid water, ice, water vapor, snow.

Some water spirits include: Undines and mermaids.

Color: Blue

Direction: West

Tools: Goblet, chalice, cauldron, mirror.

Tarot suit: Cups

Zodiac signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

Symbol:

Water in daily life: It's no secret that we all need water to survive, and that we take in water all day every day, whether we drink it directly or recieve it through food and other drinks. In fact, the human body is over 70% water. In other aspects of life, sometimes it is rainy, snowy, foggy, or just humid outside. Sometimes we go to the lake, the beach, the river, the creek, the pool, even the water park. It all depends on what is in your area, but regardless of what is there, it is known that many people experience a call towards bodies of water and water itself. Most people will tell you that they take baths to relax, they get all their great ideas im the shower, or that the worst part of a shower is getting out. Many people have known the peace of floating on the calm surface of a large enough body of water. Even kissing, really, is an exchange of water.

Water in the home: On the more obvious side of things, a home usually has showers, bathtubs, sinks, and even toilets to bring water into their daily lives in some way. Less obvious is mirrors, which are a symbol of water. Some people will have small, decorative fountains in their homes. Some will have a humidifier in their room. Others will have a duck pond outside. These are all sources of the water element. A daily act that usually uses the element of water is cleaning. Cleansings in general are associated with water, but chores like cleaning household appliances, mopping, and doing the dishes all use water directly.

Water in the kitchen: Boiling, blanching, poaching, and braising are all cooking methods that utilise the element of water. However, there are also many foods that are associated with the water element. These include~

Apples, avocadoes, bananas, blackberries, cabbage, capers, cauliflower, cranberries, celery, lentils, limes, cherry, coconut, cucumber, grape, lemon, lettuce, soy milk, sesame oil, safflower oil, coconut oil, papaya, peach, pear, strawberry, mozzarella, goat's milk, feta cheese, cottage cheese, bleu cheese, tamarind, tomato, vanilla, apricot, butter, fish, octopus, shellfish, butternut squash, white wine, apple cider vinegar, milk, plums, pomegranates, sugar, sweet potatoes, zucchini, agave syrup, seaweed, melons, tea, raspberries, and of course regular drinking water.

Herbs associated with water: Aloe, camphor*, magnolia*, yew*, camellia*, birch, cardamom, salt, catnip, chamomile, wolfsbane*, sweet pea*, sandalwood*, elder*, gardenia, geranium, hibiscus, poppy*, periwinkle*, jasmine, licorice, lilac, lily*, myrrh*, morning glory*, ivy*, iris*, hyacinth*, lobelia*, lotus, mustard, myrtle*, hemlock*, foxglove*, eucalyptus*, passionflower, rose, skullcap, spearmint, daisy*, daffodil*, belladonna*, slippery elm*, tansy*, thyme, valerian, violet, willow, wintergreen*, yarrow.

Stones associated with water: Aquamarine, blue tourmaline, pearl, coral, blue topaz, flourite.

Animals associated with water: Whale, dolphin, turtle, fish, swan, frog, cat, crab.

Incense: Lotus, sandalwood, myrrh, mugwort, vanilla, violet, jasmine, raspberry, hibiscus.

Water on the altar ideas: A bowl or cup of water, a chalice, a bowl of sea salt, a seashell, seaglass, blue ribbons or cloth.

Divination with the water element: Scrying bowls; scrying mirrors.

Water work for spoonies:

Keep a humidifier in your home

Use blue pillowcases, blankets, sheets, curtains, or wall decorations

Wear something blue

Decorate with blue ribbons

Keep a bowl of water out

Take a bath, wash your face, or just use a mister on yourself

*Some herbs are unsafe or even deadly to ingest and can be dangerous to use. ALWAYS do research.

Sources:

[palesmokeisinthevoid]

I made some cookie run oc's and somehow made them all connected to different cookie's, mostly through adoption

Popstar Cookie, She/they, 10

Local blind child who once met a popstar and immediately decided she wanted to be like them when she grew up

She also somehow got adopted by a prince and his bodyguard/boyfriend

Her name might change due to it currently being very uncreative

Plain yogurt wants her dead along with her dad's and she and her assassin dad have both decided to try and assassinate him

Honeydew melon cookie, Ze/zer, 14

Local wasp child who somehow got adopted by Treesus Christ and once got attacked by bee's over a cool stick

Wind archer doesn't want to admit he loves either of his siblings, both of them know damn well he actually cares.

Honeydew doesn't like bee's very much

Sunflower cookie, She/xir, ???

Sunflower's age really depends on how long ago the Ancient hero's disappeared, my best guess, based on Red Velvet being a child when Dark Enchantress was born but a possibly young adult during the sweet tower of chaos story, is anywhere between her mid twenties and her early thirties

She's the only one of these three with an oc for a parent...but she also has a canon character for a parent

A family of four, torn apart by fate.

I might make something for her oc mom, Hibiscus cookie, and her sister, Magnolia cookie

Sunflower doesn't know her mother is still alive, just much different

Or that xe has a brother

Not sure whether or not White lily's staff is still intact or if it became Dark Enchantress' current staff, more likely the latter, but if it's the former than I'm imaging Sunflower keeps it in her closet somewhere

[havg02]

What Penelope and Ivonne Eckart's perfume would usually smell

Penelope Eckart-sweet, feminine, powdery, warm spicy, floral, fruity, elegant, mom's make up scent.

Top and middle notes: orange blossom, may rose, litchi, violet, iris, jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, freesia, marshmallow root, lily of the valley, mandarin, lavender, cherry blossoms, strawberry, honeysuckle, pear, bergamot, peony, daffodil, lily of the valley, apricot blossoms, peach, vanilla, orchid, black current, water lily, plum blossoms, blueberry, gardenia, quince,

Bottom notes: saffron, patchouli, cardamom, amber, pink pepper, tonka bean, white musk

Ivonne Eckart/Leila-peppy, super sweet, cute, sour, musky, smokey, spicy,

Top and middle notes: carnation, geranium, vanilla, cotton candy, raspberry, grapefruit, dahlia, lotus, papaya, magnolia, caramel, freesia, rose, frangipani, guava, hyacinth, sugar, cylamen, green apple, cranberry, coconut, marzipan, cherry, cream, marigold, marzipan, citrus, kiwi, licorice, papaya, melon, lemon, passion fruit, coriander, gunpowder, cloves, red berries, mint

Bottom notes: anise, incense, moss, cedar, leather, tobacco, balsamic wood, black pepper, nutmeg

[blackswallowtailbutterfly]

Smoothie Ideas

It’s time! For a smoothie idea no one asked for. If I had access to all of these and a good amount of space to work with as well as room in a freezer, and a good blender/food processor, this is what I would do. All plant parts in equal amounts. Plus plain yogurt and silky tofu for texture. And maple syrup, honey, and white sugar for added sweetness.

White smoothie

honey: spring

Aloe vera

bananas: cavendish plantain red

breadfruit

cassava

cattail heart

cauliflower

Chinese yam

chiverre

citrus: Jaffa sweetie lemon pomelo

codonopsis

creeping snowberry

dragonfruits: white dragonfruit yellow pitahaya

durian

honeysuckle flower

jicama

langsat

lilac flowers

longan

lychee

macadamia nut

magnolia petal

mangosteen

melons: melonade winter

milkfruit

oyster mushroom

palm nuts: Attap coconut sugar toddy

rambutan

red osier dogwood berry

rice

rose apples: Malay white

rose petals

santol

silverberry

snakefruit

snowberry

soursop

strawberries: pineberry woodland

sugar apples: atemoya cherimoya sweetsop

sweet onion

violets: Canada sweet white wood

water chestnut

white bean

white currant

white jelly mushroom

white mulberry

white radish

yam

[dreamlover31]

sunflowers or roses? skirts or dresses? books or movies? long sleeves or short sleeves? quiet libraries or crowded coffee shops? sweet or sour? city or countryside? Nutella or peanut butter? romance or drama movies? pictures of flowers or pictures of the sky? skin care or hair care? watermelon or honey melon? horses or ponies?

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