#teal velvet curtain

[cdmtraveling]

Eclectic Sunroom Atlanta Sunroom - mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom idea with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

[wearetatal]

Transitional Dining Room in Los Angeles Example of a large transitional marble floor and white floor great room design with beige walls and no fireplace

[melbourneacupuncture]

Modern Living Room - Living Room

Large minimalist loft-style light wood floor living room photo with yellow walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

[bellaxdarling]

Sacramento Great Room Dining Room

[dailypolnareff]

Guest - Bedroom

Large modern guest bedroom idea with gray walls and a medium-toned wood floor.

[revorocketnails]

Modern Bedroom in Raleigh Inspiration for a large modern guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel with gray walls

[twstfanblog]

~Manhwa AU- A Fairytale Do-Over~

A/N: Holy shit look at this. the first chapter of the manhwa AU! Hope you guys enjoy! I'm gonna look into making a story title card for this series, to be added later! Word Count: 2.5K Pairings: Crewel/Crowley (They hate each other but they are married) Warnings: Mentions of blood Next

Yuu snaps awake, body thrown forward by the force of a scream that had refused to leave her throat finally ringing out into the air. She pants, eyes wide, blurry vision focusing over time as she calmed herself. Her hands traced along her surroundings, the soft covers of a bed, the fur of a stuffed animal…

Her breathing had finally slowed, allowing her to slump back into the overstuffed pillows that normally adorned her bed. She…survived? That was the most terrifying experience of her life. The echos of summer bugs buzzing in the garden, the harsh light of the sun in her eyes, the burning of the stone on her skin that slowly grew wet before she slipped away…

Looking out the window she noted how it was nighttime. A question of how long or how many days she had been out was barely pondered before she noticed her curtains. The color to be more precise. The soft, chiffon pink that ombred into a deeper shade with gold threaded stars scattered closer together near the bottom of the fabric. Lovely drapes, but not the ones in Yuu's room at that moment. She had a set of thick, light-blocking dark teal drapes, as she had her room redone years ago, they matched better.

But, she had owned this set of pink curtains since she was a child.

She blinked, staying down, her eyes started to roam around the room. Taking it all in just how soft and whimsical the design was. The dream room of a little girl on the edge of leaving social infancy and still not allowed to be called a young lady. Not at all the room of her twenty-year-old self.

Looking down, she didn't see her dark-colored long nails with delicate gold designs. Instead, she saw two tiny hands with short and neatly cared-for nails. Her eyes travel upward on her right arm, crisp white ruffles leading into light purple velvet sleeves. She scrambled out of bed, falling onto the plush carpet face first as her legs were tangled in the soft grey duvet. Recovering, Yuu made her way to the full-length tri-fold mirror stationed in the corner of her room. She stood before it, drinking in her appearance.

Small. She looked so small.

A round baby face stared back at her, large black eyes with perfect baby doll lashes. She was wearing a long-sleeved nightgown; cozy and warm, buttery soft and intricate lace almost bursting from every opening, small pearls used as buttons keeping her collar closed. 

She looked like a doll, an adorable little doll. Just the way her papa would dress her until she turned 13 and he allowed her to finally have more say in her wardrobe. Yuu slowly lifted her hands (So tiny), one to pat her soft cheeks and the other to run down a braided pigtail of two-toned hair. She breathed out in a shudder, her voice higher than she remembered, before she turned and ran out of her childhood bedroom.

Running down the hallway, Yuu Crowley realized she was eight years old, again, for some reason. But she couldn't complain. It was better than meeting her end by bleeding out at the bottom of the hot summer stairs of the royal garden…her feet were cold now that she thought about it. Looking out the grand windows of the manor as she ran, she realized they were frosted over. Bare trees seen in the distance through the ice in the chilly late hours of the night. She should have put her slippers on; Papa had made her a knitted pair that looked like his snow boots that she loved…

Soon she came to the double doors, or what she remembered, of her parents' room. Yuu reached a small hand to one of the levers and quickly shuffled her way inside. 

She doesn't remember entering her parents' room much, never had a need to. She scarcely remembers them even entering her own room, but maybe that could change; maybe she could spend more time with her parents and learn more about them this time. Yuu looked around, noting the room looked different from the most recent memory of the space. She did really like the look of the iridescent curtains covering the door to their large balcony. The sheer fabric casting the room into an almost eerily shifting color tone, making the area calm and dreamlike even in Yuu’s awake state. Catching her breath, Yuu Walked closer to the lavishly dressed bed, staring down at the rare uncovered face of her father.

Dire Crowley, Grand Duke of the Noctorn Empire, arguably one of the most powerful men in the land. And if you asked her papa, without a doubt one of the most frustrating. He snored, mouth hanging open with his star and moon printed button-up pajamas messy from his tossing and turning; a loveable embarrassment…

A gasp calls her eyes to look at the other side of the large bed at her papa. Divus Crowley nee Crewel, Grand Duchess of the Noctorn Empire. He had his hair wrapped up in a fine patterned scarf and a hand clutching his silk robe closed, his eyes wide as he stared at her before huffing.

Divus leaned into his hand, taking care to not smudge the cream spread under his eyes as his lips turned into a scowl, “What are you doing up, puppy? I know it's far past your bedtime…” To any other person, Divus looked as though he was annoyed to be dealing with his child, and he was. But after years of knowing, loving, and being loved by her papa, Yuu was aware he was annoyed that his method of putting her to bed seemingly needed to be worked on again, not that she was bothering them.

“...” Yuu looked at her papa, blinking before taking in a shaky breath and whispering out her question, “Can I sleep in bed with you?”

“...Oh, puppy…” Divus groans, an elegantly sharp nail tapping against his creased brow. His darling daughter was eight now. Close to the double digits and being expected to start behaving in a mature manner, yet still so painfully young. He had somehow managed to train his clingy toddler to sleep in her own bed years ago, a feat that was hard enough as is. But how was he to deny his puppy his comforting embrace when she was still so cute!?

Clasping his hands over his mouth, he breathed in. Raising an eyebrow at his strangely still daughter he asked, “Why do you want to sleep in our bed, puppy? You haven’t asked since you were four…”

Yuu blinks, taking in another quivering breath as it all seemed to be hitting her at once. The years of her friendship with the men she grew to love that meant nothing in the end, the years of cold eyes and harsh off-handed comments. The fall, the crack, the pain, the blood.

“...I died…”

“...” Divus sat up straighter in his bed, eyes gaining a new worried flicker as he stared at his daughter, “What?”

“I-I…I…” she hiccuped, the tears finally welling in her eyes as her hands clenched onto her nightgown. Words were lost as all she could do was take in shuddering gasps and let out pitiful chokes, unable to stop the grief fully settling into her body.

Divus slapped Dire's chest, each hit coming quicker and harder the more distressed Yuu's cries became, “Dire. Dire! Wake UP, you crow BASTARD!”

Dire blinked his eyes open, bewildered as to why he was being forcibly woken in the middle of the night. His remark quickly lost on his tongue as he noticed his crying child right beside him, “Oh, my darling! What's made you cry like this?”

“Stop asking stupid questions and pull her into bed!” Divus slapped Dire’s shoulder, nearly punching the other man in an effort to bully him into doing as he said.

“Ow! I am!”

Yuu started to sob as Dire gently pulled her into the bed, placing her between the two fretting adults. She could feel their arms wrap around her, trying to soothe her tears with soft words and gentle pets. Her father had rung his service bell like a madman, no doubt sending the servants into a panic and scrambling to heed his call. Soon a flustered servant ran into the room, Dire ordering them to bring a midnight snack selection of his daughter’s favorites, anything to ease his child's crying. Yuu didn't get the chance to eat any of the snacks, having slipped into a pitiful slumber locked in her papa's arms.

She had somehow traveled back in time over a decade, long before her death and the betrayals of her closest friends. And as she laid curled between her loving parents, she made the decision to not look this gift in its mouth. For whatever reason, she was given a second chance and Yuu didn’t plan on dying the same way twice. Her old life wasn't worth repeating a second time, she knew her heart couldn't take it again…

The morning wasn't much better. Dire and Divus had canceled all of their meetings, choosing to crowd and dote on their daughter. Yuu had been strangely quiet since she woke up. Even throughout Divus's daily outfit selection, she had remained silent, letting her papa hold up dress after dress to her body without complaint. They had moved to the family lounge of the home to spend time together after breakfast.

The family lounge had always been Yuu’s favorite room past her own bedroom. Dark wooded panels caging in forest-printed wallpaper that was so detailed it almost felt real. Artwork of dogs and crows littering one of the walls as though they were locked in a never-ending war as her fathers keep replacing portraits with their favored animal. Couches framing a large and elaborate bricked fireplace, the fire's flickering warmth in contrast to the bleakly white outside.

Dire and Divus were quiet, each almost afraid to speak to break the silence. It was concerning, the way things had progressed from the early morning hours. Dire looked at his family from his armchair, watching Divus fuss and pick at their child in an attempt to engage her in conversation. Yuu would only give weak answers, seeming content yet still so tired. She would give little sighs and nuzzle into the fur-lined collar of her papa's long-tailed vest whenever Divus pulled her into a hug. His sweet, rambunctious child had never been so reserved and passive. Not even as a baby…

Divus was barely keeping it together, emotional yet holding it in for the sake of his daughter. The fur-clad man moved to busy himself by brushing Yuu's hair into more styles he had been meaning to try. The fact she let him only made his nervous energy stay and slowly fester, “Hmmmm…half-up styles look more elegant for you right now. But you still look positively adorable with pigtails…which do you like best, puppy?”

“...I don't mind what you pick.”

The comb in Divus's hand snaps, the man holding back his growl and stomping away, muttering he was going to gather more hair accessories. He loved his daughter, he truly did. But she was possibly the most argumentative, wiggly child he had ever known and he knew it was from his blood. While any other day he would have been overjoyed at Yuu allowing him to dress her up to his heart’s content, knowing she had a breakdown no more than ten hours ago ruined whatever joy he could gain. A feeling that was only growing as she refused to explain herself.

Dire watched his husband stomp out of the room, standing from his seat and kneeling with a smile at Yuu, “My darling, do you want some cake? Or maybe a new doll? Tell your papas, we will acquire anything your heart desires…”

Yuu was quiet, unable to look at her father. As the seconds passed, she couldn’t stop the hiccup of her breathing as another wave of tears crashed over her. 

“Oh, my sweet girl…” Dire quickly gathered her into his arms, patting her back when she clung onto him. He shushed her cries, walking with her as he would have when she was younger to soothe her.

He and Divus share a worried glance across the room as the other man re-entered the lounge. Yuu had had nightmares before, that was simply a staple of childhood. But they were always told to them with a smile in the morning over breakfast. She'd describe them almost with a sense of pride at how hard her little mind had worked to terrify her. But this dream of her dying had truly terrified her. They were quickly reaching past the realm of simple concern and into the fields of trepidation; Crowley worried if it was a dream of foresight. If he needed to prepare for an unseen threat to his child.

A pair of servants announce their presence with a knock from the doorway, both wearing excited smiles. One of them stepped forward, almost giddy as she bowed and presented an ornate silver tray holding a few letters in a neat line, “The mail, my lords!”

Crewel and Crowley lock eyes, both of them smiling. New years had passed and the next major event of the empire was the young prince's birthday party. Malleus was one of the people Yuu adored most; without a doubt, the invite was the item needed to lift their child's mood.

Divus rushed to the servants, snatching the black letter from the tray and holding it up in excitement, “Oh, puppy! Look what's arrived!”

Dire beams, trying to pull Yuu from his shoulder to look at the elegant black and silver lined envelope sealed closed with the enchanted green wax of the royal family, “Darling~! The prince's birthday invite has arrived, now you and your papa can finish your dress! And the present you were so excited to give-”

“No.”

…

The servants looked at each other, the girl holding the tray quickly scurrying back out of the room with the other close behind. Excusing their presence, they closed the doors of the private family room and left the three in their silence.

Divus's hand was shaking, eyes looking toward Dire with a barely contained fury as though he were the one to cause this dramatic change in their child.

Dire nervously averted his eyes, his arms holding Yuu tighter to use as a shield against his husband's anger, “Dearest…what do you mean ‘No’? Do you not want your papa to pick out your dress-”

“I'm not going…I don't wanna see Malleus”

…

Divus felt the letter flutter to the ground from his slack grip, his face ashen at the shock, “...CROWLEY!”

Dire was already across the room, Yuu still in his hold as he fumbled with a telephone, “I'M CALLING! I'M CALLING!” He rang for a doctor, demanding they come to their home at once to give his daughter a check-up. 

Their worry had fully bubbled into a hysteria. Yuu Crowley, refusing the invite of the crown prince Malleus, his child had clearly fallen deathly ill…

[neopronouns]

flag id: six flags with 9 stripes, with the second and eighth being smaller than the others, the first and ninth smaller than those, and the fifth the smallest.

the top left flag's stripes are blue-black, dark indigo, purple, golden yellow, dark pink, cream, light yellow-green, faded purple, and dark purple. the top right flag's stripes are blue-black, dark purple, medium dark faded purple, soft purple, dark faded indigo, bright purple, purple, medium dark pink, and very dark teal.

the middle left flag's stripes are faded purple, soft pink-purple, pale pink, very light pink, pale indigo, very light blue, light blue, soft indigo, and faded indigo. the middle right flag's stripes are dark indigo, medium dark pink, faded pink, light pink, medium dark faded purple-pink, light pink-red, pink, dark pink, and very dark purple.

the bottom left flag's stripes are dull light pink, very light pink, pale pink, pinkish-white, light faded pink, purplish-white, pale purple, very light purple, and dull light purple. the bottom right flag's stripes are extremely dark indigo, very dark purple-pink, dark faded pink, golden yellow, faded indigo, pale green, dull indigo, dark faded blue, and very dark indigo. end id.

banner id: a 1600x200 teal banner with the words ‘please read my dni before interacting. those on my / dni may still use my terms, so do not recoin them.’ in large white text in the center. the text takes up two lines, split at the slash. end id.

amethystcolauric | purplecolauric lilacolauric | orchidcolauric lavendercolauric | mauvecolauric

amethystcolauric: a colorgender related to the color amethyst, earrings, violet corts, parades, gemstones, insect wings, grape bushels, and outer space

purplecolauric: a colorgender related to the color purple, geodes, club lights, ferris wheels, sunglasses, hummingbirds, eyeshadow, and outer space

lilacolauric: a colorgender related to the color lilac, tulips, lavender cookies, glitter, watercolors, heart lockets, pressed flowers, and twilight

orchidcolauric: a colorgender related to the color orchid, blooming flowers, butterflies, sunsets, text messages, hair dye, auroras, and neon lights

lavendercolauric: a colorgender related to the color lavender, rock candy, daydreams, chapstick, ribbons in hair, crayons, flower fields, and sleepovers

mauvecolauric: a colorgender related to the color indigo, shooting stars, grapevines, velvet curtains, evening skies, mirrors, tarot cards, and bookmarks

[pt: amethystcolauric: a colorgender related to the color amethyst, earrings, violet corts, parades, gemstones, insect wings, grape bushels, and outer space

purplecolauric: a colorgender related to the color purple, geodes, club lights, ferris wheels, sunglasses, hummingbirds, eyeshadow, and outer space

lilacolauric: a colorgender related to the color lilac, tulips, lavender cookies, glitter, watercolors, heart lockets, pressed flowers, and twilight

orchidcolauric: a colorgender related to the color orchid, blooming flowers, butterflies, sunsets, text messages, hair dye, auroras, and neon lights

lavendercolauric: a colorgender related to the color lavender, rock candy, daydreams, chapstick, ribbons in hair, crayons, flower fields, and sleepovers

mauvecolauric: a colorgender related to the color indigo, shooting stars, grapevines, velvet curtains, evening skies, mirrors, tarot cards, and bookmarks. end pt]

third set of colorgenders based on the results of this 'what color is your aura?' uquiz for anon!

these are in the colorgender flag format with the aura color from the uquiz as the center stripe and colors inspired by the listed things as the rest of the stripes. the terms are the aura color, 'col' from 'color, 'aur' from 'aura', + 'ic'!

tags: @radiomogai, @colorgendered | dni link

[valkyrietookme]

Amor Vincit Omnia - Shu solo translation

Japanese lyrics used are at the very end. Feel free to let me know about any mistakes or ask any questions about the translation.

Bolded words in the English version represents the words that are written in the song lyrics that they pronounce as the word between dashes (-like this-)

English

Within the stillness known as prelude, the -velvet-[1] curtain Opens solemnly, let us start “The Chance Meeting of Eternity and an Instant” Display it in that barren art gallery -gallery- called life Your lavish compilation -collection- The scarlet rose’s dazzling passion The teal night’s permeating grief Bliss and loathing, the sound that carries those tonal differences Is clad upon this body of mine We are the bestowed ones, tasked with depicting these feelings Let us call that impulse “life” itself, “The Beat of a Soul that Cannot Be Stopped” The miniature garden we call reality, cannot contain our soul -heart- It overflows from the world, the beautiful “Echo from the Chance Meeting of Eternity and an Instant” Is it visible to you too? That blinding light To succeed in writing from inside the dying out dramatic song No one could accomplish such thing right? However, let us continue The insatiable longing of those who do not know what is enough Creates -art-[2] That childish illusion, the absolute ideal, the enlightened despair, the distinct borderlines Color and silhouette, clearly and hazily intertwine And dance together atop the stage An interlude to the sigh of admiration, to the that pierce through the barrage of emotions Let us make precisely those stirred emotions an eulogy, “The Beat of a Soul that Cannot Be Stopped” If there is meaning in a person’s birth, then you shall know it right here and now Submit to it now, the beautiful “Echo from the Chance Meeting of Eternity and an Instant” Is it visible to you too? That blinding light True art lays between those who create, and those who observe Born from the noble purpose interwoven between them, let us call that love It is precisely the meaning of what makes us human, that ties us all together Worship it now, the miracle that is our meeting “Amor Vincit Omnia” Everyone is a bestowed ones, tasked with depicting these feelings A fitting place to display life, overflowing from a world that has no end The ”Echo from the Chance Meeting of a Soul” that makes a heart quiver You can see it right? That beautiful light

[1] velvet is written twice, there is no difference between them. First it is written in kanji (天鵞絨) with the spelling between the dashes (ビロウド) due to how unusual it is to use the kanji for it

[2] Both the kanji (美術) and the katakana between the dashes (アート) mean the same thing. 美術 is usually used to refer to the fine arts, as opposed to 芸術 which tend to just mean art in general, but both are used pretty interchangeably

Japanese

静寂という序曲の中　天鵞絨-ビロウド-の幕は 厳かに開かれるもの　『瞬間と永遠の邂逅』始めよう 人生という其の空白の　画廊-ギャルリ-に飾れ 絢爛な蒐集-コレクション- 緋き薔薇の　赫灼たる情熱 蒼き夜の　靉靆たる悲嘆 歓喜と憎悪　異なる調べを奏でる音を 我が身に纏わせる 僕らが与えられしもの　それは想い描くこと その衝動こそを命と呼ぼう　『止む事の無い魂の鼓動』 現実という箱庭に　精神-こころ-は留められない 世界から溢れる　美しい『瞬間と永遠の邂逅の響き』 君にも見えるか　眩しい光 軈ては果つる劇曲の中　書き遂せるなど 誰にも成せはしないだろう　然りとて続けよう 満ち足る事を知らぬ者の　飽くなき希求が 創りだす美術-アート- 幼き幻想　純然たる理想　悟りし絶望　判然たる境界 色彩と輪郭　明かに　幽かに　交わる 舞台の上で舞い踊る 感嘆の吐息を幕間に　万感の想い眼に その感動こそを賛辞としよう　『止む事の無い魂の鼓動』 人に生まれし意味ならば　今ここで識るがいい 甘受し給えよ　美しい『瞬間と永遠の邂逅の響き』 君にも見えるか　眩しい光 真なら芸術は　創りし者と　眺むる者の間に 生まれし崇高な意思が織りなすのだよ　其れを愛と呼ぼう 人であることの意味こそ　僕らを結び合わす 礼賛し給え　出逢えた奇跡 『Amor Vincit Omnia』 誰もが与えられしもの　それは想い描くこと 人生を飾るに相応しい　果てしない世界から溢れて 心震わす『魂の邂逅の響き』 見えるだろう　美しき光

[alotoffeltthings]

I am making a “book jacket” based on Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner. It is going to be in the style of a doublet. Very Elizabethan. This is the back. I have a black rose embroidered on the back to represent a character in the book. I am going to surround the main flower with flowers in bisexual colors. The jacket will be covered in embroidery using white thread to look like lace and swords. So far I have used old curtains (the teal/blue color), leftover fabric from a sale (green velvet) and a thrifted tablecloth (the green floral fabric). So far the base jacket is done. I might add pieces to the shoulder which will require seam ripping. I am not satisfied with the fit. It is not the best work. Most of that is because I made my own pattern for this and I’m learning, part of that is using a sewing machine on the floor. Overall I very happy with how it looks and I am having fun learning.

[pinespittinink]

I lift my hand near the center of the curtains, hesitating a moment. My fingers brush the teal grain, and I palm the heavy fabric, the tactile creature in me seeking out the feeling of something luxurious and other.

In the dark of the theater, the prickling sensation still at the back of my neck, I slip my hand between the curtains and step inside them.

In a strange way, it is how I imagine stepping into the sea itself might be, or walking into midnight itself. The curtains do not give way to the empty backstage immediately. I am surrounded instead by the swells of the curtains, cloistered by fabric stretching high, high, high over my head. The world seems even more silent here, all sound muted out entirely. For a moment, I stand there in the dark, the curtains brushing my back, my elbows, the tip of my nose. The prickling sensation is gone from my skin. I blink into the dark, and the sight of my closed eyelids is just the same as the curtains around me.

“Ariel,” a voice says into the silence. It fills my senses like a drop of perfume into stale air. I freeze amid the curtains, all my attention honed on that single sound.

“You can’t come to me like this, Zachary.” The second voice is low, quiet and emphatic. It sounds as velvet as the curtains themselves.

“No one will find us here—”

“That’s not what I mean.” The second voice is measured and soft. “You know that’s not what I mean.”

They are in the curtains, I realize, just as I am. Closer to the wings than centerstage.

“Why do you ignore me so?” the first voice says. There is hurt layered into the sound, entirely unhidden. “Ariel. Everything I do; why do you ignore me?”

an excerpt from The Great Glavenisean Theater, Chapter Four: Zachary

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[mega-gogo-man]

Evening Date

After a nice evening together, June and Sheena find an inviting pool and decide it'd be a waste not to use it.

A short, fluffy, romantic story of my OCs I came up with last year whilst drawing this picture.

This was clearly a case of me coming up with a story after I'd drawn the pic, but I hope you enjoy it anyway.

The dark theatre was flooded with bright stage lights as the performance I had just witnessed drew to a close. A thunderous applause roared through the entire venue as the flamboyantly dressed actors bowed to the crowd. As I clapped along the rest of the audience, June was in the seat beside me, cheering out loud as she seemed to be wiping tears from her eyes. She’d been talking about how she wanted to see the play ‘In Secret’ for a long time, so I decided to take her to see it as a treat as I’d been busy at work and June had been occupied with studies at her university before the summer. The play was about a royal knight who falls in love with a princess, so the princess had to disguise herself as a hand maiden to ensure the King wouldn’t find out about their relationship. Apparently, it was based on a book or movie or something that June liked. The finale clearly did the job at ending things in a spectacular way and it was a hit with the entire theatre.

As the curtains drew for the final time, the crowd eventually died down and people began making their way out of the theatre. Me and June walked out into the night as the crowd dispersed into the streets.

“That was so cool!” June smiled, still giddy from the spectacle of the finale.

“I’m glad it turned out to be everything you hoped it’d be.” I replied. We were in fancy evening dresses, June wearing a silky teal dress with frills, whereas I went for a red, full length velvet gown. We rarely dress ourselves up in makeup and fancy jewelry, so I felt a little strange wearing all this extra stuff I’m not used to. Walking in these high heels felt especially awkward, even if I did end up liking how they looked on me. June, with her makeup, dress and decorated nails, looked incredibly elegant. Her hair was tied back into a ponytail as she usually does, but this time it was held together with a hair clip adorned with shining pearls. Despite her mature allure, she was still acting like a kid at Disneyland.

“Hehe, I was tearing up a little at the end.” June giggled, “Oh, Sheena. Is my makeup ok?” She turned and leaned towards me. Though I noticed her eyes welled up during the applause, it didn’t seem like any tears ran down her face to smear her eyeliner.

“You look fine, June, don’t worry!” I reassured her.

“Oh good.” she replied in relief. The crowd around us was thinning as we continued to walk down the night streets. “So, what did you think about it?” She asked me.

“Me? Yeah, I liked it a lot...” I paused to think of something other than ‘yeah it’s good’. I ended up liking it more than I thought I would, too. I’d never really been one for theatre or dance, so I didn’t really know what to expect. I did feel like I was a little out of my depth here, everyone was dressed in formal wear which isn’t something I do often, and I always felt like there were elements to their performance I was missing that a more distinguished audience would be able to better appreciate or critique. I at least enjoyed the spectacle of their bombastic performance and the music. “The music was really good; I was surprised by how well it all came together.”

“I know, right!?” June beamed, “The way the composer used the motifs from all the previous songs in the finale was genius.” I honestly hadn’t any clue what she was talking about, but I still liked seeing her gush about this kind of thing. We continued walking down the night streets lined with bars, clubs and hotels, illuminated with garish neon signs that bathed us in many different shades of hot pink and bright blue, as we made our way back to our hotel. Eventually, June seemed to have calmed down from the rush, but she was still glowing from the night we had. She took my hand and held it gently. “Thanks for taking me to see the show, Sheena.” She smiled.

“Hey, don’t mention it. I had a really good time.” I smiled back at her. It was nice to be together like this; it had been a little while since we had the time to do our usual diving sessions, let alone the time to just hang out. Maybe it was because of how long it had been that being together made me feel a little giddy inside too. Eventually we arrived at the hotel. It was now late into the night, so it was quiet in the lobby area. Since the theatre was quite far from home and the performance was late, we’d booked a room here and were due to check out first thing in the morning. Our room was out towards the back, but there was a shortcut we could take by walking out into the courtyard and climbing some stairs up towards a balcony. We entered the courtyard where the outdoor bar area was, which seemed to be closed at the moment.

“Hey Sheena, look.” June pointed the hotel pool which was at the center of the courtyard. Illuminated by the underwater pool lights, the surface of the water sparkled like a shimmering emerald as the rest of the courtyard was dimly lit. Half the surface of the pool had a plastic pool cover draped haphazardly over it. It seemed like it was past the opening time for the pool. “Hehe, the pool looks so inviting doesn’t it~?”

“Yeah, it does...” I replied. It was a pretty warm summer, and even the cover of night provided only mild respite from the humid heat, so the idea of taking a swim right now seemed divine. Not only that, it’s been far too long since we went swimming together...

I missed seeing June underwater...

“I’d love to go swimming right about now... It’s a shame we didn’t bring swimsuits.” June lamented. We hadn’t intended to go swimming; we didn’t even know the hotel had a pool and since we were leaving early in the morning, we wouldn’t have any time to use it. Since there’s a pool here, though, it seems like it’d be a missed opportunity not to use it while we’re together.

“Hmm, well we don’t need swimsuits to swim, do we?” I smirked at her, as a devious idea formed in my mind.

“Huh?” June turned to me, looking perplexed. “What do you mean? I’m not gonna strip off out here!” Stripping hadn’t even crossed my mind, and although that also sounded fun, I had something else in mind.

“Well, you can stay in your dress if you want.” I smirked. I took off my heels, relieving some strain from my now bare feet as I began to make my way towards the pool. “Since we have a pool here, I think I’ll cool off for a bit...” June paused for a moment, before I heard the footsteps of her heels rushing towards me.

“Wha-? Wait, stop!” June blustered in a hushed tone, grabbing me by the arm. “You're gonna ruin your dress!”

“Come on, June.” I teased, giving her a smirk. “The water looks great.”

“W-Well... Yeah, it does...” June stammered, turning red as she tried not to make too much noise. “But! Look, the pools clearly closed, you’re gonna get into trouble!” She was right, the pool cover had been unfurled and, although it only covered half the pool, it was clear no one was meant to be using this at this hour.

“Haah, fine. You’re right, I shouldn’t get myself into trouble...” I feigned a dejected sigh as I turned back towards her. June gave a relieved sigh as she foolishly let her guard down. I gently grabbed her by the shoulders and whispered to her... “I’ll let you get into trouble first.”

“... Wha?” June barely had a moment to react before I gave a firm shove and pushed her into the pool. She let out a surprised squeal before it was cut off by her splashing into the once still surface. I felt the water splash over my dress as she fell in, and couldn’t help but laugh at what I’d done. After a moment, June emerged from the surface, coughing and spluttering. “Gaah! What the fuck, Sheena!?” she yelled angrily, wiping her soaking hear from her face. Her hair, once tied back, was now flowing free; it seemed like the impact of the splash dislodged her hairclip. Her long, frilly dress flowed around her legs as she treaded the water, exasperated. I laughed again that I actually managed to do this to her, but after a moment I felt a small spark of guilt run in my stomach. June didn’t seem to be finding the situation as funny as I did, as she looked at me with a disgruntled look, furrowing her brow as she wiped the water from her face.

Maybe I went too far?

I took a second to compose myself before I knelt down by the pool edge.

“I’m sorry, June, I couldn’t resist.” I chuckled, “I mean, you said you wanted to swim!” June pouted, and gave me a brief look of contempt before she slowly swam towards me to pull herself out. By now I really was beginning to feel bad; I probably messed up that dress of hers. I might have ruined an otherwise amazing evening for her just because I was being a jackass and thought I was funny.

I’ll have to think of a way to make it up to her.

As she approached me, I reached out my arm to her. “Sorry, June. Here, I’ll help you out...” June huffed as she contemplated even taking my offer at all, before she almost reluctantly took my arm. She reached out and grabbed my arm with her delicate, slender fingers.

Man, she did a really nice job with her nails...

In the brief moment whilst my mind was distracted, June tugs my arm fiercely, causing me to lose balance. I let out a startled yelp before I find myself pulled forward and I am plunged into the turquoise pool water. It was a little colder than I was expecting; the heating must have been turned off at this time. I ended up falling in face first as I sank upside down. Kicking my legs, I reorientated myself upright, before pushing myself up to the surface. As I emerged, June was beside me, laughing hysterically to herself.

“Alright, Sheena, I forgive you now~” We both giggled at ourselves as the waves we created lapped against the pool edge. We were both illuminated by the pool lights below, our bodies glowing in a serene blue hue. Water was still trickling from our soaking wet hair. The warm smile on June’s face was precious, and also a pleasant relief after I thought I might have offended her. I couldn’t help but smile back. After what felt like a long moment, June seemed to notice me staring at her as her chortling subsided. Her grin gave way to a gentler smile. She slowly approached me, and placed her fingers along my cheek as we began staring into each other's eyes... “This is nice... I’ve missed this...” she whispered.

Being in the pool felt just as good as it looked before we got in, as we floated together, bobbing on the surface. The gentle waves of the pool licked and caressed our shoulders. The faint dripping sounds of droplets falling and trickling from our wet hair punctuated the sounds of the rippling pool and the distant traffic on the streets beyond the hotel. I could feel the soft fabric of my gown flowing around my legs as I tread water.

Her face edged closer and closer to mine; I could feel her warm breath upon my body. I took a deep breath, taking in an oddly alluring aroma of both the chlorinated pool water and the floral scented cologne she was wearing, which still faintly clung to her despite being in the water. The cool pool water only made the warmth of her body against mine all the more apparent. Her eyes glistened, reflecting the glittering night lights like jewels. Her eyelids and cheeks looked a little darker as the eyeliner she had been concerned about before was now running down her face. Her smiling lips were slightly parted. Her lips, so soft, so alluring, edged ever closer to my own. Slowly, I gently placed my hand behind her head. I pursed my lips and, slowly, leaned forward. My lips hungry for hers, ready to...

Just then, both our attentions turned towards the main building. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed movement from the curtains of one of the hotel rooms. It seemed like people were noticing the commotion we made. It was pretty late, after all, and we were probably disturbing a lot of people trying to sleep. Not to mention we weren’t even supposed to be here in the first place. It wouldn’t be long before someone who worked at the hotel would come along and see what we were doing.

“Uh... We should probably get out of here before someone yells at us.” I chuckled.

“Y-yeah, probably a good idea.” June blushed. I gave her another smile before I turned and began to swim to the edge of the pool. “Ah, wait!” June exclaimed, looking flustered and concerned.

“What’s wrong?” I asked.

“My hair clip, I can’t find it.” June was frantically looking around her. Of course, her hair clip came off when I pushed her into the water. I looked around too; the pool wasn’t particularly deep and the water was crystal clear and well lit, yet I also couldn’t find any sign of it.

That’s weird, it couldn’t have gone far...

It was then my attention turned to the other half of the pool that had the pool cover over it. It’s the only place we couldn’t see from the surface.

“Wait a sec, June. I’ll look for it under there.” I paddled towards the pool cover and then, after taking a deep breath, dove beneath the surface. It turned out the pool cover was covering the deep end of the pool. Suddenly things began to make more sense; the pool floor sloped downwards, and June’s hair clip must have sunk and slid down the slope towards the deepest part of the pool. I kicked my legs and dove deeper to find it. Swimming in a full evening dress was a strange feeling; my flowing gown liked to wrap around my legs as I kicked, making things feel a little awkward and more constrained than I was used to. I still had no problem diving, though as I pushed my way through the water.

Sure enough, I could see the decorated hair clip resting at the point the pool floor flattened out. The deepest point was about 12 feet, maybe deeper. I crawled myself towards the hair clip and grabbed it. As I turned around to swim back to the open part of the pool, I was startled by the sight of June, who I hadn’t even realized had followed me beneath the pool cover. She wore a slight, mischievous grin as she swam quickly towards me.

Huh? What are you doi-

Before I even react, June threw her arms around me pulled me towards her, and firmly pressed her lips against mine.

“Mmblpl!?”

It was all so sudden I couldn’t help but let out a surprised gurgle. However, the surprise quickly faded into bliss, as I quickly relaxed and began kissing her back. I ran my fingers along June's free-flowing hair, gently caressing her head as she continued to kiss me with those soft lips of hers. Our evening dresses flowed around our legs; the long, draping fabric almost intertwining with each other. Her body was on top of mine, almost pushing me down as we floated together, just barely touching the bottom of the pool. I could feel her run her fingers up and down my back as she embraced me underwater underneath the pool cover, hidden away from the prying eyes of any of the hotel guests. Bubbles trickled gently from June’s nose, as they rose and began to pool against the covered surface above us. I hadn’t even noticed my hands had already dropped her hair clip again just so they could feel up June’s soft skin on her arms.

We both knew that we needed to get out of the pool as soon as possible; like the Knight and Princess in the play there'd be dire consequences if we were caught. None of that mattered, though. We continued to enjoy each other's embrace beneath the cover. Our lips continued to peck and caress each other, playfully nibbling and suckling at our soft, sensual flesh, as small bubbles trickled between our lips each time they parted. How long had we been underwater? When was the last time we shared a moment like this? None of that seemed to matter as we were both lost in the moment. More seconds, maybe even minutes passed, before the reality eventually creeped in and our lips finally parted. June smiled gently, though she had a slight look of discomfort on her face that signaled she needed to breathe. I nodded as she turned to swim back up towards the shallow end of the pool. Almost forgetting her hair clip, I picked it up from the pool floor where I had dropped it and promptly followed her.

Eventually we broke the surface of the pool. June was catching her breath from our dive, her dripping wet hair was draped over her eyes. It’s clear why she prefers to tie her hair back, but the sight of June in her element with her hair down was an undeniably appealing sight. She turned and looked at me once again, and her panting gave way to chuckling before she descended to elated, uncontrollable laughter. The laugh was so contagious I couldn’t help but join in and laugh at our absurd situation; fully dressed in a pool we weren’t supposed to be in, looking as ungraceful as possible as the water had ruined the makeup we put so much care into as our dumb laugher drowned out the complaining of one of the hotel staff, dressed smartly in his uniform standing beside the pool.

"Ladies, you need to get out of that pool now.” he said, sternly. Me and June tried to compose ourselves. Dealing with our nonsense is probably the last thing this poor guy needs right now, so we decided to bother him no further and take our leave. As we pulled ourselves out of the water, our waterlogged dresses dragged heavily around our legs. I made a token effort to wring out the water, the sounds of the water splashed against the paved floor of the courtyard. June approached the hapless receptionist and began to apologize profusely. She clearly felt bad for being caught, but since she was so giddy the apology almost seemed disingenuous. She must have worked some of her natural charm, though, as the man could only let out an exasperated sigh. “... It’s fine, just get out of here before I call security, you’re disturbing the guests.”

June nodded, and then ran back towards me, grabbing me by the arm, and we sheepishly ran back to our room. Our still soaking dresses leaving a wet trail along the court yard floor. In the corridors we tread silently, as to not disturb any of the guests and get us into any deeper trouble than we already were. As we approached our room to finally end the long night, June grinned, and leaned in towards my ear as she whispered quietly.

“Next time, we’ll bring swimsuits...”

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what colour is your aura?   

Tagged by @vegaprose

Tagging: @socialseasons @challengeborne @throughtimeillbethere @honorhearted @fallsekings​  @avictimofthejazz​ and anyone else who wishes to do this

Poe Dameron

Hickory

felled oak, brass, sunken ships, olive pits, graphic shirts, splinters, dark rooms. your essence is hickory: your intensity brews beneath your sensitive and melancholy exterior. you lose yourself in the ideal of how things should be rather than how they are; reality seems to disappoint you. you craft together your identity out of pieces of others' that have inspired you. you are the cobbler. you are the shaper. you find kinship in like-minded individuals of chiffon, ashen, umber, and noir, who share your aspirations of a better future. you are also drawn to the vibrant amethyst and bronze, who will help you grow and learn to appreciate your own happiness. however, you may struggle to get along with the aggressive personalities of indigo and garnet who are stubborn about their own perspectives.

Elizabeth Swann

Garnet

brooches, anthologies, stained glass, leaves, dining chairs, long robes, curtains. your essence is garnet: you are a quiet flame that dwells beneath your soft surface. self-confidence armors you; many would call you stubborn, though protective of what has come to dwell in your heart. always just a whisper away is your temper, promising to make the world bend if it would make your loved ones smile. you are the guardian. you are the volcano. you find kinship in like-minded individuals of terracotta, tawny, crimson, and umber, who share your proactive nature. you are also drawn to the vibrant indigo and marigold, who will help you grow and teach you to name what's inside of you. however, you may struggle to get along with the internal personalities of teal and hickory who are too willing to be silent. 

Rose Dewitt Bukater

Amaranth

bundled flowers, ribbon, merlot, overcoats, gemstones, lipstick prints, red velvet. your essence is amaranth: you are engaging and passionate, but never out of place. you do what needs to be done; your confidence is unflinching, least of all when something has slipped beneath your standards. it is hard to live up to the image you imagine others have of you. you are the demonstrater. you are the debutante. you find kinship in like-minded individuals of wine, pearl, noir, and magenta, who share your inner intensity. you are also drawn to the ambitious amethyst and indigo, who will help you grow and inspire your actions. however, you may struggle to get along with the mercurial personalities of teal and bronze who wish to be free spirits.

Melody

Mauve

shooting stars, grapevines, velvet curtains, evening skies, mirrors, tarot cards, bookmarks. your essence is mauve: you are enigmatic, a professional surface riddled with deep emotion. you indulge in teamwork only when you surface for air; you project a fractured image, just a glimpse of what others consider admirable. you are well-spoken and a cultivator of hobbies and projects. you are the aristocrat. you are the virtuoso. you find kinship in like-minded individuals of periwinkle, indigo, purple, and blue, who share your need for a guided purpose. you are also drawn to the determined wine and terracotta, who will help you grow and see there are others worth opening up to. however, you may struggle to get along with the aimless personalities of fire and chiffon who struggle with social savviness.

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Living in Color: How to Use Bold Hues to Energize Your Home

Color has the power to completely transform a space. From bright, cheerful yellows to deep, calming blues, the right hues can set the tone of a room and influence how you feel within it. If you're looking to revitalize your home and infuse it with energy, using bold colors is an excellent way to make a statement. However, incorporating bold hues into your home decor can be a bit intimidating. The key is knowing how to balance colors, where to use them, and how they can enhance the overall mood of your space.

Here’s how to embrace vibrant shades and use them effectively to energize your home.

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1. Start Small with Accent Walls

One of the easiest ways to introduce bold color into a room is through an accent wall. Whether it’s a deep emerald green in the living room or a rich navy blue in the bedroom, an accent wall creates a focal point without overwhelming the entire space. It’s a simple yet effective way to incorporate a striking color without committing to painting every wall in the room.

Pro Tip: For the best effect, choose an accent wall in a space where you already have a focal point, like behind a sofa or the bed’s headboard. This will draw attention to the area and enhance the room’s design.

2. Use Bold Colors in Smaller Accessories

If you’re hesitant to commit to large swathes of bold color, start with smaller accessories. Bright throw pillows, vibrant rugs, or bold curtains are great ways to experiment with color. These items can quickly refresh a room and allow you to add pops of color that are easily changeable. For example, swapping out a neutral rug for a brightly patterned one can instantly make a living room feel more lively.

Pro Tip: Layer different bold accessories to create a dynamic, visually stimulating look. Mix colors that complement each other, such as mustard yellow and navy blue, or coral and teal, to keep the space cohesive.

3. Go Bold with Furniture

Another way to incorporate color into your home is by choosing bold furniture pieces. A deep red velvet sofa, a mustard yellow armchair, or a bright teal coffee table can serve as statement pieces that anchor the room. Bold furniture adds personality and can become the star of the space, drawing attention and setting the room’s tone.

Pro Tip: If you’re unsure about going all-in with bold furniture, consider starting with a single statement piece. For instance, a brightly colored accent chair or side table can add character to a neutral-toned room without overwhelming it.

4. Mix and Match with Patterns

Patterns and bold colors go hand in hand. If you want to bring even more energy into your home, consider combining patterns with vibrant hues. Stripes, florals, geometric shapes, and abstract prints in bold colors can create a dynamic, playful atmosphere. When mixing patterns, aim for a balance of sizes and scales—use larger patterns with smaller ones to create visual harmony.

Pro Tip: To prevent the room from feeling chaotic, limit your color palette to two or three primary colors and mix patterns within that range. This will give the space energy while still maintaining cohesion.

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5. Use Color to Define Zones in Open Spaces

In open-concept homes or larger spaces, bold colors can be used to visually define different zones or areas. For example, you could paint the walls of the dining area a bold color, like a rich burgundy, while keeping the living area a softer hue. This method of color zoning creates separation within the same space, making it feel more organized and purposeful while still maintaining a cohesive flow.

Pro Tip: If you're using bold colors to define zones, keep the overall layout and flow of the space in mind. You want each area to feel connected, even if you use different colors for each section.

6. Embrace Color in the Kitchen and Bathroom

The kitchen and bathroom are often overlooked when it comes to bold color, but these spaces can truly shine with the right hue. Consider adding bright-colored cabinetry, backsplash tiles, or even painted sinks. A pop of color in the kitchen, such as a lively green backsplash or vibrant red stools, can make a big difference in the overall vibe.

In bathrooms, bold colors on walls, vanity units, or even shower curtains can turn a simple space into a vibrant retreat. Colors like rich teal, sunshine yellow, or deep purple can make small bathrooms feel luxurious and unique.

Pro Tip: Be mindful of the mood you want to create. Bright colors like yellow or orange can energize the space, while deeper blues and greens bring a sense of calm.

7. Don’t Forget About the Ceiling

The ceiling is often overlooked as a design element, but painting it a bold color can be a game-changer. A rich, dark ceiling color like charcoal gray or deep blue can make a room feel more intimate and cozy. Alternatively, a bright ceiling color, like a soft mint or pale blue, can create a refreshing and uplifting atmosphere.

Pro Tip: When choosing a ceiling color, consider how it will complement the walls and furniture in the room. Dark ceilings work well in larger spaces, while lighter colors help make a room feel airy and open.

Conclusion

Using bold hues in your home is a great way to infuse energy, personality, and warmth into your space. Whether it’s through an accent wall, bold furniture pieces, or dynamic patterns, the right color can completely change the way a room feels. By starting small and gradually incorporating more color into your decor, you’ll be able to transform your home into a vibrant, energizing sanctuary that reflects your unique style.

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Whimsy Meets Function: Designing Spaces That Spark Joy

In the world of interior design, there’s a delightful intersection where whimsy and function meet—a space that’s not only practical and well-organized but also fun, playful, and full of personality. It’s the kind of design that brings joy the moment you step inside, where unexpected elements surprise you and everyday functionality is elevated by a dash of creativity. This blend of practicality and playfulness is what gives a home its soul—a space that feels like an expression of who you are, while also being supremely livable.

Designing with whimsy doesn’t mean turning your home into a circus; it’s about infusing personality, joy, and a bit of the unexpected into each room. It’s about finding ways to incorporate fun elements—whether through color, texture, pattern, or furniture—while still ensuring that the space remains functional, organized, and conducive to your daily life.

In this post, we’ll explore how to design spaces that spark joy by embracing the playful side of design without sacrificing practicality. From whimsical furniture choices to adding unexpected accents, here’s how to balance whimsy and function for a home that feels both lively and livable.

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1. Add Fun Color Pops with Purpose

Color is one of the easiest (and most impactful) ways to introduce whimsy into your home. Bold, vibrant hues can instantly make a space feel more lively, energetic, and fun. But instead of just randomly splashing color, consider using it purposefully to enhance the functionality of the space.

Why It Works: Color has the power to set the mood of a room, trigger emotions, and even alter how we perceive a space. Bright colors like yellow, teal, or coral can energize a room, while softer pastels bring calm and serenity. By choosing colors that support the function of each room—while also sparking joy—you can create spaces that are as visually engaging as they are practical.

How to Use It:

Accent Walls: Introduce a bold accent wall in a playful color (think a sunny yellow or a deep teal) in a living room or office. It adds vibrancy without overwhelming the space.

Furniture and Accessories: Add pops of color with whimsical furniture pieces like a bright pink velvet chair or a mint-green desk. Pillows, throws, and artwork can also bring color to a room without requiring major changes.

Functional Items: Even everyday items like a colorful rug, quirky mugs, or a patterned lamp can infuse your space with a sense of playfulness while being functional.

Tip: If you’re unsure about using bold colors, start with smaller accents, such as decorative pillows, vases, or throw blankets. These can be easily swapped out for a refresh whenever you feel like changing things up.

2. Mix and Match Patterns with a Purpose

Whimsical spaces often combine unexpected patterns—stripes with florals, polka dots with plaid. But while mixing patterns can create visual intrigue, it’s important to maintain balance so that the room doesn’t feel chaotic.

Why It Works: Mixing patterns adds a sense of playfulness and visual interest, turning everyday objects like rugs, pillows, or curtains into unique design statements. When done thoughtfully, it can keep a room feeling fresh and alive, without overwhelming the space.

How to Use It:

Contrasting Textures: Combine soft textures (like velvet) with structured patterns (like geometric prints) to create a whimsical effect while maintaining functionality.

Layering Patterns: In the living room, you could pair a floral couch with a striped rug, but make sure to keep the color palette cohesive. The key is to mix patterns of different scales—a large geometric pattern on the wall, paired with smaller, more delicate patterns on throw pillows, for example.

Playful Accents: Don’t shy away from mixing patterns in unexpected places, like a funny wallpaper in a powder room or a quirky, patterned lamp in the corner of the room.

Tip: When mixing patterns, stick to a common color scheme to help them feel like they belong together. If the patterns contrast too starkly, the space can feel disjointed. Keep it fun, but cohesive.

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3. Invest in Whimsical Furniture Pieces

Furniture is the backbone of functionality in your home, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Whimsical furniture pieces offer a great way to add character to a space while ensuring it serves its intended function.

Why It Works: Furniture plays an essential role in your daily life, but the right pieces can also serve as conversation starters or artistic statements. Playful designs can inject fun into an otherwise serious space, making your home feel more personalized and dynamic.

How to Use It:

Statement Pieces: Look for a bold sofa or a colorful accent chair that acts as the focal point of the room. A funky coffee table, like one made of stacked books or a retro piece, can elevate the room's energy.

Multi-functional Furniture: Opt for whimsical yet practical furniture that blends function with fun. A vintage-style bookshelf that doubles as a room divider, or a playful ottoman with hidden storage, adds both style and practicality.

Unexpected Shapes: Go for furniture with unusual shapes—think curvy, organic designs for side tables or chairs. Round tables or asymmetrical bookshelves can soften rigid lines and add whimsy without compromising function.

Tip: Incorporate eccentric furniture in smaller doses to avoid overwhelming the space. A single, standout item can create a focal point, while the rest of the room stays functional and understated.

4. Create Playful, Functional Storage Solutions

Good storage is essential to maintaining an organized, clutter-free home, but who says it can’t be fun? Playful storage solutions can be both whimsical and practical, offering a creative way to store your belongings while adding a touch of humor to the room.

Why It Works: Practicality and whimsy can coexist, and storage is one area where this balance really shines. When storage solutions are designed with both function and personality in mind, they can make an everyday task (like putting things away) feel like an experience.

How to Use It:

Quirky Shelves: Choose open shelving with playful shapes or decorative brackets, like shelves that resemble ladders or boxes that appear to float.

Functional Art: Install a wall-mounted bicycle rack in a hallway or use decorative baskets with colorful patterns for organizing books or throws. These pieces can double as both storage and art, making them playful yet useful.

Vintage Finds: Seek out old trunks, quirky cabinets, or repurposed lockers that bring charm to a room while offering practical storage.

Tip: Make storage fun by integrating playful elements where you need them most. A colorful bookshelf or a whimsical sideboard in the dining room can keep the room organized while enhancing the overall aesthetic.

5. Incorporate Interactive or Transformable Elements

Whimsy doesn’t have to stay static—it can engage your sense of play. Consider interactive or transformable elements that encourage movement or change within your space. These features spark curiosity and are bound to become conversation pieces.

Why It Works: Interactive elements allow the design to feel alive—they adapt to your needs and shift in response to your lifestyle. Whether it’s furniture that rearranges or a wall that shifts in color, these whimsical details create an experience within the space.

How to Use It:

Sliding Walls: Install sliding panels or partition walls to create a sense of change. A wall that reveals a hidden room or area can bring an unexpected, playful twist.

Modular Furniture: Invest in modular furniture that you can rearrange to fit your needs—like an ottoman that becomes a coffee table or a couch that folds into a bed. These pieces add function and whimsy in one.

Interactive Art: Consider chalkboard walls, magnetic boards, or pin-up areas where you can change the artwork or decorations regularly. This allows you to personalize your space in a fun and evolving way.

Tip: Playful, interactive elements work best in more casual spaces like living rooms or home offices where flexibility is key.

Final Thoughts: Balancing Whimsy with Function

Designing a home that sparks joy is about balancing playfulness with practicality. Whimsy in design adds a layer of creativity, surprise, and delight to the spaces you inhabit. When executed thoughtfully, whimsical elements can elevate a room from merely functional to a place that feels truly unique and inspiring.

Whether it’s through bold colors, playful patterns, quirky furniture, or imaginative storage, the key is to design spaces that bring you joy—spaces that make you smile every time you walk in. So, embrace the unexpected, and don’t be afraid to mix things up. After all, a home is not just about living—it’s about living well, with a touch of fun and a lot of heart.

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flag id: six flags with 9 stripes, with the second and eighth being smaller than the others, the first and ninth smaller than those, and the fifth the smallest.

the top left flag's stripes are dull bluish-green, dull light sky blue, pale sky blue, bluish=white, dull light turquoise, cream, light sandy brown, very light sandy brown, and faded turquoise. the top right flag's stripes are very dark indigo, dark indigo, gold, pale gold, very dark red, light red, red, dark red, and very dark pinkish-red.

the middle left flag's stripes are blue-black, dark dull purple, teal, light green, dark faded turquoise, dull green, medium dark sky blue, dark teal, and dark faded brown. the middle right flag's stripes are dark brown, dark faded red, caramel brown, gold, dark red, golden yellow, faded green, dark faded green, and very dark red.

the bottom left flag's stripes are light silver, light seafoam green, pale sky blue, bluish-white, faded teal, cream, pale green, dull seafoam green, and faded turquoise. the bottom right flag's stripes are near-black, dark brown-grey, dark dull pink, grey, medium dark red, light red, bright red, dark red, and very dark red. end id.

banner id: a 1600x200 teal banner with the words ‘please read my dni before interacting. those on my / dni may still use my terms, so do not recoin them.’ in large white text in the center. the text takes up two lines, split at the slash. end id.

seafoamcolauric | crimsoncolauric tealcolauric | garnetcolauric jadecolauric | redcolauric

seafoamcolauric: a colorgender related to the color seafoam, clear water, milkshakes, crystals, agave, candy dishes, converse, and seashells

crimsoncolauric: a colorgender related to the color crimson, rose vines, blood, apples, velvet, sharp nails, galaxies, and dripping jewellery

tealcolauric: a colorgender related to the color teal, dyed hair, scales, doc martens, aurora borealis, stormy seas, kingfishers, and agate

garnetcolauric: a colorgender related to the color garnet, brooches, anthologies, stained glass, leaves, dining chairs, long robes, and curtains

jadecolauric: a colorgender related to the color jade, islands, sketchbooks, rainy windows, pendants, puzzle pieces, tree frogs, and sea glass

redcolauric: a colorgender related to the color red, leather jackets, cherries, bruised knuckles, roses, lipstick, fast cars, and rose petals

[pt: seafoamolauric: a colorgender related to the color seafoam, clear water, milkshakes, crystals, agave, candy dishes, converse, and seashells

crimsoncolauric: a colorgender related to the color crimson, rose vines, blood, apples, velvet, sharp nails, galaxies, and dripping jewellery

tealcolauric: a colorgender related to the color teal, dyed hair, scales, doc martens, aurora borealis, stormy seas, kingfishers, and agate

garnetcolauric: a colorgender related to the color garnet, brooches, anthologies, stained glass, leaves, dining chairs, long robes, and curtains

jadecolauric: a colorgender related to the color jade, islands, sketchbooks, rainy windows, pendants, puzzle pieces, tree frogs, and sea glass

redcolauric: a colorgender related to the color red, leather jackets, cherries, bruised knuckles, roses, lipstick, fast cars, and rose petals. end pt]

sixth set of colorgenders based on the results of this 'what color is your aura?' uquiz for anon!

these are in the colorgender flag format with the aura color from the uquiz as the center stripe and colors inspired by the listed things as the rest of the stripes. the terms are the aura color, 'col' from 'color, 'aur' from 'aura', + 'ic'!

tags: @radiomogai, @colorgendered | dni link