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5sosfanfictioncatalogue · 8 months

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Colorful Fic Titles Masterlist

all that glitters is gold (ao3) - strxngersagain luke/calum, luke/omc T, 30k

Summary: Luke is running from everyone, including himself, and Calum is getting tired from chasing after him.

black coffee and sulfur (ao3) - allsassnoclass (brightblackholes) calum/ashton T, 9k

Summary: “You’re the demon,” Ashton says, voice steady. “I was right about the crop failures and electrical storms. There is a demon in Springville.”

black is the colour (of my true love's hair) (ao3) - hemmingscliffords Michael/Luke E, 2k

Summary: His eyes graze over Luke's ash blonde hair, the multitude of colours from various batches of highlights that their stylists have given him over the past year, the butterscotch coloured roots that are growing in from not upkeeping it, and out of nowhere Michael thinks that holy shit, Luke would look awesome with black hair. Maybe an ebony colour that had a midnight blue washed through it.

Blue (ao3) - Extras0fts Michael/Calum G, 544

Summary: "You're home, and whenever I'm with you, I feel blue."

blue gatorade & strawberries (ao3) - galacticsugar luke/calum M, 7k

Summary: “That’s actually why I’m here,” Calum says, causing Luke to frown in confusion.

“To haunt me?”

“To ask if I’m being too loud,” Calum replies with a lopsided smile. “My sister got me these badass speakers for graduation, but the subwoofer can be kind of intense, so I wanted to make sure I wasn’t bothering you.”

“Oh, are you the asshole in 314 whose bass is making it impossible for me to quietly pine after my best friend?”

Blue Masquerade (ao3) - CalumSmiles (dreamforlife) michael/luke E, 85k

Summary: Michael is in love with Luke. That much is clear. Well, to Calum, Ashton and the rest of the world anyway. Luke is blissfully oblivious to the blatant signs. He gets a girlfriend. Michael tries to move on.

Spoiler: he fails.

Color of Love (ao3) - felixandtae luke/ashton N/R, 161k

Summary: ❝Sometimes my eyes show emotions I don't even realize I'm feeling.❞

Where Luke's eyes change color based on his mood, but they never turned purple until he met Ashton.

Gay Doesn't Mean Rainbows (ao3) - walking_crisis69 michael/luke T, 3k

Summary: "Your breath tastes like smoke." Luke said as he pulled away, running his fingers through his enemy's hair. "And your breath tastes like rainbows."

he's got blue eyes deep like the sea (ao3) - orphan_account luke/ashton 5k

Summary: He groans, a sickening pain shooting through him. He can feel something wet beginning to trail down his leg, and in his hazy mind, he just barely manages to put together that it's slick, and he's just presented.

Fuck, he's an omega.

(or, the one where luke goes into his first heat at a party, and it all goes downhill from there.)

Milky White (ao3) - gardener luke/ashton, michael/calum M, 3k

Summary: 'Hey, where are you guys heading?' 'Woodford Folk Festival!'

Ashton is a gray romantic hard worker with his mind set on hiking through the forests and meeting nice people to become friends with. Whilst exploring the woods in Queensland, he comes across two friends who enthusiastically invite him to join them to the festival. Despite the fact they know nothing about each other apart from names, he decides to tag along and see what the fuss about this festival is all about. It all turns into a hot mess that night, with Ashton's nose nuzzling between Luke's milky white thighs he is starting to want to become good friends with.

My Baby Wears Shades of Pink (ao3) - twinkylukey luke/ashton E, 1k

Summary: Ashton now owns the Playboy mansion. Luke is the only male bunny, and the only one that suits his needs.

Pink + Black (ao3) - IfWallsCouldMuke michael/luke, calum/ashton E, 5k

Summary: Or where Luke and Michael had a summer fling and they both have feelings for each other after a year.

Purple Lipstick (ao3) - SinisterMind michael/calum T, 3k

Summary: Michael picked up the eyeliner his mother left on the side of the sink and an overwhelming desire to wear it washed over him.

Michael likes to wear make-up

Rare as Gold (ao3) - FalseDevotion calum/ashton E, 230k

Summary: Growing up is hard and scary and you may find yourself lost more often than not. But if you surround yourself with good people, you can always find your path.

Red Desert (ao3) - jenlouniverse G, 1k

Summary: First song from CALM: Red Desert. A quest to know oneself a little better and trying to leave the past behind.

Tongue-Tied And White Lie Addicted (ao3) - fourdrunksluts michael/ashton, luke/calum E, 50k

Summary: Michael’s just finished his undergrad and is ready to stop messing around with strangers and get more serious about his studies as he prepares for his dream job. No relationships, no sex. Which is harder than it sounds when Ashton Irwin comes into his life.

White Lines, Pretty Daddy Golden Skin (ao3) - twinkylukey luke/ashton E, 3k

Summary: Part one to a mini series! Sugar Daddy Ashton and twinky, small Luke.

White Noise (ao3) - merlypops luke/ashton E, 7k

Summary: Luke and Ashton have massive crushes on each other, Ashton throws a party, and all of Luke's dreams come true. (Maybe they're a tiny bit in love too. Maybe.)

you showed me colors you know I can't see with anyone else (ao3) - lifewasradical OT4, luke/calum, michael/ashton T, 20k

Summary: “Well, the color we can see is red. Well, wait, is this the color you see?” Calum asks, holding out his phone to show Luke a list of basic colors. The only box that's anything but a shade of grey is marked red. Luke nods again, looking around to place more red objects.

“I’ve never heard of someone meeting their soulmate and not seeing all the colors at once,” Calum says, leaning back against his bed.

Or, you're supposed to see all the colors when you meet your soulmate. Calum and Luke only see red.

you’re my honeysuckle rose (ao3) - merlypops Luke/Ashton E, 8k

Summary: Ash and Lu have been in love with each other for a long time, and they just want to be together.

#5sosfanfictioncatalogue #masterlists #5sos fanfic #5sos #5 seconds of summer #colors #colors masterlist

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polishedtopsltd · 10 months

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jazzruinedmylife-blog · 2 years

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Saturday 12/3/22

Back to bender. Washing machine mishap. Won’t stop filling, rinsing. Mare assists. Clothes dried just in time. Had to let out suit pants. On the gain. Getting fat. Afraid to weigh.

7:30 PM -- Auburn X-Mas party w/Julie, Jeff. 1850s brick mansion. Grand. Elegant. 1920s nirvana. Expected to see Willie the Lion stomping stride at the corner piano. Small oak bar in side room. Well stocked. See Chivas bottle. Feeling good. Arms loose.

Excellent food. Deviled eggs. Meat wraps. Lasagna. Chocolate mousse. Bourbon. Woodford Reserve. Fluffy green cake. Possibly pistachio.

Schlem chat. Little food rest of night. Portion of haddock. Save rest for tomorrow.

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thehistorygirlnj · 7 years

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Yesterday we had the opportunity to tour two historic mansions in Fairmount Park, #Philadelphia, #Pennsylvania. The first was #Woodford Mansion, built William Coleman, a wealthy merchant and justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The original section was built circa 1756, with subsequent additions of a second story and kitchen wing in 1772 and a later addition in the 1920s. The #mansion opened to the public as a house museum in 1930. The home has been elegantly restored and furnished to reflect the summer home of a wealthy Philadelphian. The home is open for tours Wednesday - Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. #pa #SpreadTheHistory #pahistory #jerseycollective #explorepa #americanhistory #hisotry #travelblog #travelblogger #explore #blog #blogger #architecture #archi_ologie #oldhouselove #woodfordmansion #fairmountpark #philly #georgian #housemuseum #igerspa (at Woodford Mansion)

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philaparkandrec · 5 years

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Mander Rec shows Woodford some LOVE

Every year children from Mander Playground decorate a tree at nearby Woodford Mansion.

This year’s project involved creating "LOVE" and pretzel ornaments to celebrate Woodford's decorating theme of "City of Brotherly Love."

Woodford and five other historic houses in East and West Fairmount Park are decorated for the holidays and open to visitors through the end of the year. For more information, visit www.parkcharms.com.

Young artists at work.

Decorating day in Woodford’s entry hall.

The completed tree. Congratulations to the children at Mander Rec on a LOVE-ly job!

#Mander Rec #Mander Recreation Center #Woodford Mansion #Woodford #ManderPlayground #StrawberryMansion #WoodfordMansion

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philamuseum · 6 years

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Enjoy a fall afternoon touring the Historic Houses of Fairmount Park this Sunday. The Architecture & Antiques Trolley Tour features stylish objects and fashionable architectural designs from our country's early days at Mount Pleasant, Strawberry Mansion, and Woodford. Ticket includes transportation and admission to houses.

#trolley tour #historic Philadelphia #Philadelphia #Philly #history #Philly history #Philadelphia history #art #art museum #museum #art history #Fairmount Park #Architecture #antiques #historic houses #Philadelphia Museum of Art #Philadelphia art museum #philly museum of art #Philly art museum

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starryburglar-archive · 5 years

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Ignis Info

Full name: Ignis Crane

Species: Human

Age: 19 ( verse dependant )

Sexuality: Heterosexual

FC(s): Tsugumi Hazawa ( Bandori ) || Makoto Nijima ( Persona 5 ) || Shailene Woodley

Bio: Ignis is the only child of the Crane family, a powerful and rich family from Germany. Their business? It used to be dedicated to selling to the public nothing but the most quality art products at an accessible price, while also participating in charities. That has changed, however, with the death of the previous head, Marcus Crane. It was a tragedy, all happening during a car accident – it was considered a miracle that his daughter, Ignis, survived with little to no injuries outside of a few broken bones.

The death of her father caused much pain to the little girl – she was six at the time, and the two of them were very close: he introduced her to the world of art, the basics of drawings and painting, that there are no limits to the imagination. Once he was out of the picture, however, not only did Elizabeth take over the company, changing the angle from art to calculators and office materials (and stopping the charities altogether) but also had complete control over her daughter’s agency and will for almost a decade. Strick classes, no light in her life, forced to become a perfect woman who knew multiple languages and how to behave like a proper upper-class lady. The few times Ignis defied her mother at first, the punishments could be either several slaps in the face of being locked in her bedroom for hours.

Ignis was scarred for life, being physically and mentally abused and without any way of contacting the outside world. But everyone has their limits – she reached her at the age of fourteen. She wanted a life, a normal life, to feel the sun, go to school like most teenagers, to simply… live. It took more than a couple of months, but her plan worked. With nothing but a small bag pack, her most important belongings, and cutting any way her mother could use to track her – so, no mobile phone, no credit cards, no electronic devices – and left the manor in the depths of the night, took the first train available to France, and left Germany during a cold winter’s night.

It’s not like she travelled to another country without a plan in mind. She knew exactly why to go to France and not anywhere else. That country is where the only living relative who actually cares about her lives: Marianne Crane, her grandmother and father’s mother. The woman, currently in her late 60’s, was surprised to see her only granddaughter, now fully a teen, at her door’s house so early in the morning. But it didn’t take too long for the woman to catch up to what happened – after all, she disliked Elizabeth Woodford from day one, never liked the idea of her son marrying her, and learning what she did to Ignis only increased her hate for the woman. They began a new life together, depending on one another, helping each other… Marianne did everything she could to help Ignis get enrolled into a decent High School. It started slowly, cutting ties with the past – such as cutting Ignis’ long hair to have it barely above her shoulders – and having new additions to the family, such as a Dalmatian whom Ignis named Shady.

Due to the lack of communication with other people – either because she didn’t see that many people or wasn’t allowed to talk period – Ignis has a hard time opening up to others. Not to mention she avoids talking too in-depth about her family outside of her grandmother and her father; to avoid the bad memories, of course, but also to prevent from being recognised as the daughter of a rich family. Despite the awkwardness at first, it doesn’t change the fact that she’s a sweet girl who will offer a hand to others if necessary. Another downside to not be used to social interactions is being quite slow in the romantic department, not catching up to flirting or the like as fast as most people.

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V001: Timid Artist

Default main verse. All the information necessary is at her bio page; this is also her default “College Verse”, in which she’s studying to get a degree in arts. Aside from getting paid by walking the dogs of the neighbourhood, Ignis accepts commissions online and gets paid via Patreon. She would like to teach young kids how to draw, or just be a Kindergarten teacher in some shape.

V002: Sanctuary Underneath the School

Amour Sucre verse. After moving with her grandmother, Ignis never thought she would end up assisting to a school like this. Very pink and bright, even the same sounds like out of a romantic comedy. But she does her best to live her daily life as normal as possible, being careful to not get recognized by who her mother is by accident. She usually spends time in the basement where she paints the walls… very illegal, but is where she goes to find peace and leave behind expectations and mean girls.

NOTE: Age is 16 - 17 in this verse within the context of the original Amour Sucre. If it goes into the realm of MCLUL, then her main age is 19 and she’s ( in most versions of this AU ) married to Castiel Heinsworth / @kindcstguardian

V003: Hiding in Plain Sight

Alternate main verse. Ignis underestimated the persistence and resources her mother has at her disposal being a millionaire and all. She and her grandmother had to react quickly, moving to a country which they were sure her mother wouldn’t suspect of them living there. Marianne, luckily, made the process easier than it could’ve been thanks to some old friends from said country, but is still a sad departure.

V004: A Stranger in the Chat

Mystic Messanger verse. It all started with a mysterious cell phone. Ignis had only picked it up to return it to its owner if given the chance. One thing led to another and curiosity killed the cat – it’s still strange how all of this was happening not too long after moving to Korea with her grandmother. And now, the artist was stuck in a mysterious apartment with nothing but her backpack, her cell phone, and a private app to RFA’s chat log.

V005: Royalty from Beelzenia [Private w/kindcstguardian]

Madness of Duke Venomania verse. The Crane aristocrats, like any other citizen from the Beelzenian Empire, share the same physical features. Brown and red hair or eyes. Ignis inherited the red eyes from her father, who inherited them from his mother way back when -- the bright brown hair, on the other hand, came from her mother.

The happy family didn’t last for long, as her father tragically passed away. The reason? Poison. Someone had poisoned the aristocrat kind man, leaving his wife and daughter alone in the world. This is when the lady began to show her true colours -- Ignis saw just how cruel and despicable she could be. Elizabeth spent the majority of the following 12 years shaping Ignis into the perfect, passive little wife, all while searching for a suitor for her.

Soon enough, much quicker than Ignis would’ve anticipated, she was engaged to Sateriaris Venomania.

V006: Speechless Lady

Royalty verse. Ever since her father’s death, Ignis has been living under an iron grim. Always occupied, always with etiquette lessons on how to be a proper Lady of society. She knew what her mother was trying to do. It was so obvious to her and the staff of the mansion. Ignis Crane was to be made into the perfect bride to be, so the search for a husband would be easier on her end and Elizabeth Crane could arrange a marriage for Ignis. All for the sake of money, titles and recognition.

She couldn’t say no, she couldn’t say anything ever. Ignis was nothing but a puppet for her mother, to be toyed and played with until she was perfect.

V007: Witness my Resolve

Persona 5 or Sweet Persona verse. Despite doing the impossible, Ignis didn’t feel like she had accomplished much. Sure, being with her grandmother and as far away from her old life as possible, down to the point of moving to Japan, was leagues better than the life of abuse she endured for so long. And yet, nothing about her had changed -- Ignis was still a pretty reserved girl who had trouble interacting with others and opening up ( not to mention the language barrier as a new obstacle ).

Things didn’t get better once she began attending Shujin Academy. All alone and timid, not many people tried to talk to her, and those who did struggle with their broken English or her broken Japanese. The gym coach, Mr Kamoshida, didn’t make things better for her. He kept pushing her forward under the excuse of “It will help you open up!” but it only made her more anxious, not to mention the guy itself freaked out, even if Ignis never knew why for half a year.

Imagine her surprise, the following months, when the pieces began to fall into place. It all happened one day after class, all Ignis wanted to do was return to Sakamoto Ryuji his school book that he had forgotten at the end of the class, but instead of simply returning it to him and leaving, she ended up on a reality much like her own but very different at the same time.

That’s when she saw them. The two boys and one girl, one being Sakamoto, all dressed up in leather, black or red, and wearing masks, with them was a strange-looking cat ( and it talked! ), and in front of them was Kamoshida... a Kamoshida that resembled her worst nightmares, one that made her feel scared for the first time since she ran away. The strange creatures immediately captured her, bringing her up to Kamoshida, who only laughed at her suffering. And all Ignis could think of was... Why? Why was this happening? Why couldn’t she do anything to escape? But, is running away the best option?

Then, she heard a voice. ‘My, my, you have finally awoken, my child,’ and her head spin and hurt like hell. ‘Running away can only get you so far. Is this how you really want to live your life? Afraid like a mouse, constantly running? Deep down, you know you don’t want this,’ her body juggled in all directions while still feeling the firm grip of the monsters, she was trying to escape. ‘I am Thou, Thou art I. Let me grant you the means to push forward and not turn back in fear.’

Ignis felt a rush of adrenaline in her veins, enough to set herself free while feeling something take form in her face. A mask, a Venetian mask, and she knew what to do next. When she ripped it off her face, it felt like being born again. Her clothes changed to go with the others, her right hand now held a long silver trident and behind her stood her Persona, Jean D’Arc.

CODENAME: DA VINCI || PERSONA: JEAN D’ARC || ARCANA: LOVERS

Note: Since this verse will be used for the Sweet Persona AU as well ( a MCL AU heavily inspired by P5 ), her awakening takes place inside a different palace. Also, her age in this verse isn’t 19 but 16.

V008: Beginning Anew

Fire Emblem Three Houses verse. To be written in more detail later but here are some important tidbits:

Ignis is the only child of the Cranes, which is a respected noble family from the Empire.

Her father died when she was young and, not too long after, her mother took control over her life, forcing her to be the perfect child.

It was unknown for 10 years but Ignis bears a Minor Crest, even though nobody can tell which crest it is. (That crest is one of the ones lost to history, the Crest of Noa)

This way of living was too much for her. At the age of fourteen, she fleed the place that used to be her home, nowadays known as the House Woodford, and left the Empire.

She went to live with her grandmother, who is currently living in the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus.

The girl has an affinity for magic; with the help of her grandmother, she enrolled in the Royal School of Sorcery in Fhirdiad. Her top marks and dedication guaranteed her a letter of recommendation to, later on, enroll in the Officers Academy as a student of the Blue Lions.

She’s 16 pre-timeskip and 20 post-timeskip.

She specializes in magic and sucks with most weapons except the bow. Her class is probably the Warlock.

V009: Obey me

Obey me verse. How did this happen? How did this come to be? One second, Ignis was on her way home from class, already thinking about what to cook for dinner and to also do some quick grocery shopping for the dogs, and then the next... She, well, si not even in the same familiar streets or in the same familiar town anymore. It took more than a couple of hours for her to catch up on what’s going on and even then this all feels like a strange dream. The Royal Academy o Diavolo?? She’s a transfer student from the human side?? There are demons in this realm?? At least half of them are named after the demons linked to the seven deadly sins? Oh boy, this is going to be wild.

V010: Overwatch

Overwatch verse. Tired of being forced to be basically a living doll --- never talking back, never acting out of line, always looing, acting and being perfect, always being AFRAID --- for her entire life after her father’s death, Ignis Crane decided to take matters into her own hands. It took at least a year to plan out and do it on her own so she wouldn’t be discovered, plus the many trial and errors she run across when building her own machinery, but once she was ready, the heist began.

Ignis cut her long, beautiful brown hair, leaving it as short as a boy’s haircut; her perfectly tidy and clean dresses were replaced by a worn-out hoodie, shirt, jeans and running shoes, all covered in dirty, paint or both; the hood of said hoodie covered her head, while a grey scarf covered her face just below the nose and a pair of goggles rested on the upper side of her face.

At first glance, Ignis looked like a street-rat graffiti artist ready to vandalize any wall no matter what. Well, good, the disguise worked. Sure, she carried around lots of spray paint cans but not all of them worked as intended, not to mention the flamethrower she had on her back alongside her backpack with money, some food and replacement parts. The spray paint cans had paint in them, yes, but at least half of them were modified to work as bombs -- her way to stop the police or omnic ( or anyone, really ) chasing after her by leaving them in a sticky situation against the ground or wall. She also carried lots and lots of bedbugs to leave on the ground. The flamethrower, which she found by chance some years ago, was cleaned and refilled with fuel ( which her bag had more spares in case it runs out ). Ignis does have one more ace under her sleeve, a bomb, but didn’t have time to make a lot of those and still inexperienced in that area, so those little guys are reserved for special circumstances.

Her main goal, at first, was to not only become a runaway but to also expose her step-mother for the vile that she is. Her first heist was to her mother’s money vault, after all, and Ignis took as much money as she could before leaving, but not without leaving a message with her spray paint: Elizabeth Woodford is a Talon associate, she’s an enemy of society --- Phoenix. A few days later, after she began appearing on the news as a fugitive and criminal, Ignis felt so much satisfaction for ruining with her mother’s perfect image that she thought of continuing on with this, to mess with as many asshole rich people as possible and steal ( some of ) their money for those who need it.

V011: Kamiaso

Kamigami no Asobi verse. In order for his plan to proceed without any inconveniences, Zeus decided to bring not one but two humans to the Garden, to act as teachers and guides to the gods. Kusanagi Yui was his first choice from the beginning, but picking another worthy human was a tough choice. In the end, after searching and searching, inspecting different countries and such, he found his second candidate.

Ignis Crane, after returning home from her college classes, was planning to rest for a bit before doing her homework and other house chores. However, just as she was about to lay down on the sofa, a powerful light engulfed her whole, blinding her. The last thing she heard was Shady’s barks as the scenery around her changed. -- she was no longer at her house in Paris, France, but in a world unlike any other, and soon to be tasked to get along and live with literal all-mighty Gods.

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CONNECTIONS

Castiel Heinsworth :: [ Bae ]

:: Ignis ♥ At last I see the light [ Castiel ( kindcstguardian ) ] ::

Zen || Hyun Ryu :: [ Bae ]

:: Ignis ♥ Foolishly in love [ Zen ( kindcstguardian ) ] ::

Karamatsu Matsuno :: [ Bae ]

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Arthur Kirkland :: [ Bae ]

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Daria Novak :: [ Bae ]

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Kentin Bronsworth :: [ Martu ]

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camisimblr-permanent-hiatus · 6 years

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The Straud Household

Since the 19th century Straud Manor has sat atop Woodford Hill, it’s presence looming over Forgotten Hollow. The latest to grace its hallowed halls, Vladislaus Straud IV, has opened the doors of the grand mansion to house extravagant events every full moon via invitation only. But is this request an honor or a dangerous risk? And is Vlad himself safe from creatures that go bump in the night?

Note: This bio is inspired by @lilletisims Lilluze legacy about a succubus luring in vampires to harvest their powers, in order to use those powers to resurrect her brother. It’s such an interesting story and is being done so well, I really recommend you check it out!

#custom save #townie makeover

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desiredtastes · 6 years

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For my final night in Savannah, I made a dinner reservation at The Olde Pink House. The beautiful Colonial mansion was named for its shade of pink stucco that covers its old brick. It was built in 1771 for James Habersham Jr., a wealthy cotton planter and one of Savannah’s founding-family members.

The Olde Pink House

I was seated at a table in one of the smaller rooms. The mansion was gorgeous and slightly eerie at the same time. It is a popular destination for ghost hunters and many people have claimed to see Mr. Habersham, who supposedly hanged himself in the basement in 1799, make appearances from time to time.

Small Room

Fireplace

Anyways, I may have had a hearty sandwich for lunch, but I was ready to try some delicious southern cuisine for my final dinner in Savannah. For a drink, I had the Woodford Mule made with a special blend of Woodford Reserve bourbon, housemade ginger ale, and bitters served in a cold copper cup.

Cocktails and Beer Menu

Woodford Mule

My server was a bit on the slow side. It took a while to take my order and he wasn’t as enthusiastic as the other servers of nearby tables. He didn’t tell me the specials or go over the history of the place. Only slightly deterred by the service, I enjoyed some warm biscuits. I began things with the Pan Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cake topped with a fried green tomato and a creamy and tart remoulade sauce with an arugula salad on the side. It was fantastic.

Biscuits

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Arugula Salad

Crab Cake and Fried Green Tomato

For my main, I decided to get the Crispy Scored Flounder with a sweet and savory apricot shallot sauce. Some Geechie Boy grits and collard greens came on the side. The fish was good and the sauce was tasty, I just wished the skin was much crispier.

Crispy Scored Flounder

Apricot Shallot Sauce

Grits and Collard Greens

Crispy Scored Flounder

I felt like indulging in something sweet, so I ordered the Pecan Pie. The warm pie had dark chocolate and a cinnamon pecan crust with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle.

Pecan Pie

I enjoyed my seafood dishes and bourbon cocktails at The Olde Pink House and the ambiance was beautiful. Service was mediocre and my monotone server seemed a bit distraught at times, but not enough to ruin the experience.

I didn’t want to call it a night quite yet. I made plans to meet up with the guy I met at the Crystal Beer Parlor for some speakeasy cocktails.

The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 232-4286 Website

Dinner at The Olde Pink House For my final night in Savannah, I made a dinner reservation at The Olde Pink House…

#biscuits #bourbon #Cocktails #crab cake #flounder #foodie #georgia #historic district #pecan pie #savannah #Seafood #solo travel #southern cuisine #the olde pink house #travel

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phillygrub · 6 years

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Recap: A Very Philly Christmas at Fairmount Park

A Very Philly Christmas

Fairmount Park is a gorgeous place for anyone to admire no matter what time of year it is. However, this December the mansions of Fairmount Park are going to be the to-see destination as they host A Very Philly Christmas on certain days throughout the month. Lemon Hill Manion at Fairmount Park [Photo: Amaris Pollock]The historic houses of Lemon Hill Mansion, Laurel Hill, Woodford Mansion, Cedar…

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#A Very Philly Christmas #Cedar Grove #Fairmount Park #Historic Strawberry Mansion #Laurel Hill #Lemon Hill #Lemon Hill Mansion #Woodford Mansion

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leanstooneside · 3 years

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PAUNCH SHOPS (CREST)

- Jason Lewis's bottom (Morden)

- Kris Jenner's bottom (Embankment)

- Elisabeth Moss's bottom (St. James's Park)

- Carly Rae Jepsen's bottom (Paddington)

- Rose Byrne's bottom (Northfields)

- Jesse Tyler Ferguson's bottom (Manor House)

- Mary-Louise Parker's bottom (Embankment)

- John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s bottom (West Acton)

- Kate Moss's bottom (Seven Sisters)

- Princess Diana's bottom (Moor Park)

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William Morris, artesano utópico

Por Pauline Grandin.

Traducción del francés de Juan Gabriel Caro Rivera

Autor, diseñador, traductor, pintor, poeta, filósofo, activista político... esta no es un área que William Morris haya descuidado. Verdadero erudito a la manera de los humanistas de la Edad Media a quienes tanto admiraba, este inglés del siglo XIX dejó una rica obra que no nos cansamos de descubrir y redescubrir. Decididamente político, se ha esforzado por romper códigos continuamente en nombre del antimodernismo. Un modelo que nunca deja de inspirar.

Vida romántica

Antes de mirar su obra y su pensamiento, nos parece necesario decir unas palabras sobre la vida y el viaje de este personaje tan particular, conocido por su carácter tempestuoso e intransigente. William Morris nació en los suburbios de Londres en 1834. Procedente de una familia burguesa adinerada, pasó sus primeros años mayoritariamente solitario en su casa con su madre, descubriendo luego en su lectura las obras de Walter Scott (Ivanhoé, Rob Roy…), que fue su primera gran influencia. A la edad de 6 años, su familia se retiró de la vida de la ciudad para mudarse al campo en la extensa finca de Woodford Hall en las afueras de Epping Forest, al noreste de Londres. Luego descubrió los placeres de la vida al aire libre y pasó su tiempo entre explorar el bosque, pescar o hacer jardinería. Se acostumbra a recorrer los alrededores a lomos de un pony, y le fascinan los sitios megalíticos, las catedrales góticas y las mansiones con arquitectura moderna. Siendo un niño excéntrico, asistió a la Academia para Jóvenes Caballeros de Miss Arundale a la edad de 9 años, donde iba todos los días a lomos de su pony, a veces disfrazado de caballero, antes de ser interno. Cuando su padre murió en 1847, la familia se mudó a una propiedad más pequeña, Water House, que hoy alberga la galería William Morris. Como estudiante en Malborough College, sus compañeros de clase lo marginaron y lo sometieron a intimidación porque lo consideraron demasiado excéntrico. Sin embargo, aprovechó la oportunidad para visitar los sitios prehistóricos cercanos a la escuela. Proveniente de una familia evangélica, comenzó a interesarse por la fe anglicana y su estética romántica.

Si bien sus primeros años ya contenían los brotes de su trabajo futuro, su entrada en la Universidad de Oxford fue un acontecimiento importante en su carrera. Sin entusiasmo por la forma en que se enseñaban las humanidades clásicas, desarrolló un interés por la historia y la arquitectura medievales, vinculada al creciente movimiento medieval en Inglaterra, una corriente de romanticismo que rechazaba los valores capitalistas de la sociedad victoriana. Fue allí donde conoció al futuro pintor prerrafaelista Edward Burne-Jones, quien se convirtió en su mejor amigo. Juntos, se interesaron por el anglicanismo y la corriente artúrica y se unieron a un grupo de estudiantes que se hacen llamar "La Hermandad" donde recitaban la poesía de Tennyson y Shakespeare. También planearon unirse al clero anglicano para crear su propio monasterio y vivir una vida de castidad dedicada a la práctica artística. Sin embargo, Morris se vuelve muy crítico con la doctrina religiosa y abandonan este proyecto. En 1855, él y Burne-Jones viajaron al norte de Francia y decidieron pactar vivir una vida dedicada al arte ("A life of Art"). Con "la Hermandad" Morris comenzó a escribir poemas, historias y artículos y contribuyó a su revista, que financió en gran parte. Fue durante este tiempo que también descubrió los escritos de Ruskin, lo que lo influiría mucho.

Recién graduado en 1856, se mudó a Londres con Burne-Jones, donde gastó grandes sumas de dinero para comprar obras prerrafaelistas, y se convirtió en aprendiz de arquitecto mientras Burne-Jones era aprendiz del famoso pintor Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Aburrido de la arquitectura, se unió al estudio de Rossetti, pero no tenía tanto talento como su amigo. Luego comenzó a iluminar y tapizar, sin dejar de escribir. En 1857, publicó una colección de poemas The defence of Guinevere, que se vendió mal y fue mal recibido por la crítica. Fue aproximadamente al mismo tiempo que conoció a su futura esposa Jane, cuando ella era modelo de Rossetti. Después de su matrimonio, hizo construir la famosa "Casa Roja" en 1859. De inspiración medieval, desafió todos los estándares arquitectónicos de la época. En 1861 creó la Firma Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co, que, siguiendo el modelo de las corporaciones medievales, ofrecía vidrieras, papeles pintados y textiles, un negocio que aún existe hoy, bajo el nombre de Morris & Co.

No fue hasta 1876, después de descubrir la obra de Karl Marx, que se involucró en la política. En 1977, fundó la Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (Sociedad para la Protección de Edificios Antiguos). En 1880, en paralelo a sus actividades como decorador y autor, inició una carrera como activista socialista, dando conferencias en toda Gran Bretaña, antes de fundar la Liga Socialista en 1884, tras un desacuerdo sobre la línea de la Federación Socialdemócrata que consideró demasiado reformista. En 1886 y 1890, publicó sus dos obras utópicas Dream of John Ball y News from Nowhere (Noticias desde ninguna parte). En 1891 creó su última empresa, Kelmscott Press, que ofreció algunos de los mejores libros jamás impresos.

Falleció en 1896 "por haber sido William Morris" según su médico, dejando atrás una rica vida marcada por el romanticismo, la pasión medieval y la amistad dentro de la Hermandad Prerrafaelista.

Reconectándose con las raíces

Como hemos visto en su viaje, el romanticismo y el medievalismo fueron los hilos de la vida de William Morris. Para él, la Edad Media fue una época de fuertes valores caballerescos, pero también una forma ideal de sociedad, con un sentido orgánico y precapitalista de comunidad, en desacuerdo con la sociedad victoriana en la que vivía y que lo enfermaba.

El Mouvement Arts and Crafts (Movimiento de Artes y Oficios), del que Morris es sin duda el miembro más destacado, surge directamente de esta premisa. Inspirado en modelos corporativistas y gremios de artesanos, desea retribuirles la nobleza de la artesanía tradicional ofreciendo objetos de arte manufacturados contra la producción industrial capitalista que sacrifica la belleza por la productividad masiva. Toda la obra de Morris transpira esta Edad Media idealizada, tanto en la forma como, por ejemplo, con sus famosos patrones intrincados que recuerdan los márgenes de los manuscritos iluminados, como en el contenido; su rechazo al modernismo lo empujó a querer siempre crear de manera auténtica, como los artesanos de antaño, objetos tan hermosos como útiles que fueran accesibles a todas las clases sociales, para Morris una vida sin arte y sin belleza no es posible, e incluso declara que prefiere que el arte ya no exista antes que reservarlo para una élite adinerada. También cree que todos deberían poder crear cosas simples y hermosas para sí mismos, si no pueden comprarlas.

Sin embargo, es en su participación en la Sociedad para la Protección de Edificios Antiguos que su apego carnal a la Historia Medieval y sus producciones arquitectónicas toma su forma más interesante. De inspiración ruskiniana, su enfoque es una vez más contra corriente: mientras se llevan a cabo importantes trabajos de restauración en edificios medievales en toda Europa, Morris se opone ferozmente a los métodos utilizados, que considera distorsionadores. Para él, no se respeta la integridad de edificios como la catedral de Colonia o Notre Dame de París, y en lugar de retocarlos con añadidos contemporáneos de estilo neogótico o neorrománico, sería necesario sólo repararlos y mantenerlos como están, porque le parece imposible rehacer obras de la misma calidad.

Si la obra de William Morris no se reivindica como tal, es en esencia por su identidad. Su elevado romanticismo desde la infancia lo llevó naturalmente al conocimiento de los mitos y el folclore británico y nórdico, y su trabajo todavía ayuda a difundirlos hoy. En sus actividades literarias, su trabajo está principalmente influenciado por historias artúricas, y aprende nórdico antiguo para traducir sagas y otros textos clásicos islandeses. Despreciando su tiempo, su idea de la Edad Media es para él un verdadero paliativo, una fuente diaria de inspiración para llevar una vida más orgánica, donde prevalece la idea de la comunidad.

Socialismo y utopía

William Morris no es, sin embargo, un hombre amargado y retrógrado. Al contrario, es un hombre comprometido con el presente y mira hacia el futuro. Como socialista revolucionario, su pensamiento es antimoderno y anticapitalista. Critica con vehemencia este sistema que considera un despilfarro y considera que el trabajo es una alienación. Durante sus conferencias, propone liberar a los trabajadores a través de la educación y la recreación, incluida la práctica de las artes aplicadas, que sería un camino hacia la autonomía. Antiliberal, "considera totalmente bestial el estado de competencia entre los hombres" para usar sus palabras, y prefiere abogar por la solidaridad y la asociación sobre el modelo de gremios y corporaciones de la Edad Media. La industrialización le repugna, tanto por su impacto en la tierra como por la fealdad de sus producciones. El uso de máquinas y el abandono del trabajo de manufactura le inspira grandes temores: "La sociedad sucedánea de esta seguirá usándote como máquina, para alimentarte como máquina, para mirarte como máquina, para esclavizarte como máquina y para deshacerte de ti, como una máquina, cuando ya no puedas seguir adelante (The Ersatz Company)”. Solo podemos estremecernos ante la precisión de sus palabras.

Sus posiciones sobre la conservación del patrimonio construido y natural lo convierten en uno de los precursores del ecosocialismo. Lejos de las corrientes socialistas que abogan por la industrialización masiva y el dominio de la naturaleza, Morris sueña con un mundo orgánico donde el hombre y la naturaleza vivan en simbiosis, en una forma pacífica de "vivir y dejar vivir". En La sociedad del futuro, escribe: “En esta sociedad, la vida será simple, más humana y menos mecánica, porque habremos renunciado en parte a nuestro control sobre la naturaleza, incluso si eso significa aceptar algunos sacrificios. Esta sociedad se dividirá en pequeñas comunidades, cuyas dimensiones variarán según la ética social de cada uno, pero que no lucharán por la supremacía y rechazarán con disgusto la idea de una raza elegida”, lo que resume el núcleo mismo de su pensamiento.

Utópico y romántico, William Morris es una paradoja de su tiempo. Se alimenta del pasado para inspirar el futuro. Sus aspiraciones por un mundo basado en la verdad, la bondad y la belleza guiaron su vida, aunque su extracción burguesa y la sociedad de su tiempo hubieran podido poner límites a sus logros; por ejemplo, su aspiración de crear obras de arte accesibles para todos finalmente se enfrentó a la realidad de costos demasiado altos y una clientela adinerada. Sin embargo, sólo podemos recomendar la lectura de sus obras casi visionarias, y sólo podemos animar a nuestra generación a emprender en su espíritu, a traer de vuelta un poco de humanidad, de lo maravilloso y lo común en esta sociedad sucedánea.

Para conocer más sobre el tema:

W. Morris, L’âge de l’Ersatz et autres textes contre la civilisation Moderne, Éditions de l’Encyclopédie des Nuisances

W. Morris, Comment nous vivons et comment nous pourrions vivre, Rivages

W. Morris, Nouvelles de Nulle-Part, L’Altiplano

Fuente: http://rebellion-sre.fr/william-morris-artisan-utopiste/

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