#embracing my feminine side fr

[respectthefishuwu]

A skeleton has always been so detached in its shape from the idea of human that I had always perceived it as a foreign entity. I understand logically that it is a human remains as the hardest part of our being it lasts longer than our flesh. I can feel it inside me, can touch the skin where it is closer to the surface, I hear it clack and click sometimes, my teeth are bare for me to see them. Yet still I don’t think I ever really correlated it as something that really used to be part of a human when I saw it. Of course a modern person living in the west to add does not have many chances to see a skeleton in person. We most usually see photos, in films or drawings. I myself had a skeleton one to one sized model in middle school, affectionately called “Kostek” (from Polish “kości” i. e. “bones”) a victim of many of our pranks. Later in high school I would witness depictions of skulls in art history class, Netherland baroque still lifes still reside in my mind. As our teacher would tell us the message of unavoidable death and flowing time to the one experiencing the painting. I would look at them in admiration, the skill and mastery of the artist speaking to me, a youngster in training. But the message of the long dead master would not reach me. The skull, the hourglass were merely interesting objects to study in my eye.

In the first grade of high school I believe, when we were studying human figure our first assignment was the skull. We were to study the bone structure in preparation for a fleshed out human. We would study the shape of bone, the sharpness of the jaw, eyebrows curve, how the back was chiselled. I studied the profile predominantly as that was the perspective from my station I occupied in our drawing and painting classroom during my four year stay. I sketched and observed the angle at which the nose met the forehead, the sad grimace of eye sockets cast in shadow, the wide smile forever frozen in time. And although I knew we were studying it in preparation for the human figure, firstly it would be a gypsum bust and later at last one of my classmates would pose, yet even so it was just an object, a shape, a being of space for me.

Few years back I visited an old chapel, or a shrine perhaps would be a better way to describe it. I believe when I was still in middle school but of that I am not sure nor do I recall where it was. The only thing I remember for sure is that it was a one day trip during a broader vacation. The day was bright with scorching Sun washing everything in a dazzling shine wherever its rays would touch. Put simply, the perfect day to explore old sanctuaries made of a cooling stone. The shrine I think was from times of plague in the 17th century. Its entire interior was made of skulls. Countless human skulls would surround you upon entering. That image is still vivid in my mind. Old polished ecru bone, bright but delicate on the sun fatigued eyes. Unusual but fascinating experience to say the least.

Right now I am listening to “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails covered by Hildegard von Blingin’. The song is quiet with a sorrowful yet calm tone and of course as it is Hildegard von Blingin’ cover the song and music is rewritten to imitate mediaeval style, lyrics changed in an early modern English manner to still be understood by the modern listener. A truly romantic tune.

The video accompanying the song has lyrics change on the screen along the performer’s singing, written in a lean font reminiscent of an old quill pen writing. Beside them there is a figure in the style of drawings found in mediaeval breviaries. The figure is that of a king in chainmail tunic atop his gown, crown helm placed on his head, red cloak engulfing him, sword held up in his right hand with his left one placed beneath his heart. Truly a picture of a mediaeval king, what have I found so peculiar about that image? Because that is in fact why I started writing all of this in the first place.

Please watch it if you had not already:

https://youtu.be/g4UZRYShjYU?si=kuwHhC5dhMATIrY5

As the video progresses together with the song, the depiction of our king begins to change. At his feet appear human skulls, at first faded they subtly come into view stronger as time passes. One of them holds a tibia in its jaws, another one grins almost mockingly. Upon closer inspection there are changes to our king as well. Traces of blood stain his chainmail tunic, his eyes become clouded falling deeper into their sockets, his nose darkens until it is gone, only a dark hole left behind, skeletal grin overtakes kings stoic demeanour. His helm covered in rime, the hem of his gown torn.

“What have I become?

My sweetest friend”

the lyrics call out once more,

“Everyone I love fades away in the end

And thou couldst have it all

My empire of dirt

I will let thee down

I will make thee hurt”

The skulls surrounding the king fade into the view firmly now as the song nears to the end.

While watching the video I jumped between my open tabs as I usually do when listening to music, a static video like that doesn’t really lose its message when not watched continuously I presumed. I was distracted, I jumped back to the tab open with the cover and as I saw the skull at king's feet and for but a speck of second I saw a person in one of them. It was a brief visualisation but something in me was stirred, I felt somehow sad. It is just a drawing of a skull but like any other skull it used to be a person, alive, breathing, warm. My mind wandered back to the shrine I described earlier, the walls filled with people, warm humans with sorrows and joys, all around me upon my entry. All of their lives bygone and forgotten, even my memories of their bones faded, as preserved as they are. En passant I rapidly searched for any other times I had some type of contact with a skeleton. Each personified suddenly, each an image of a human now lost to time. None of them just inanimate objects of interesting shape anymore.

And that exactly, that overwhelming dread and happiness of passing, humanity in its purest form, pooled behind my eyes, tightening my throat pushed me to write.

That little drawing of a skull with tibia in its jaws and its grinning friend on the opposite side.

#a skeleton and the detached idea of human #hildegard von blingin #hurt by nine inche nails #bardcore #a spontaneous 2 and a half long page essay #I wish I could write my assignments like that #skeleton #evening thoughts #memento mori #i guess #dread of passing #blessing of it #girl behaviour tbh #embracing my feminine side fr #the human experience i tell ya

[bookstoresmp3]

it really pisses me off when people say “aang is a human trying to be the avatar and korra is the avatar trying to be human” because it ignores the fact that the “avatar” as a mantle is not something anyone naturally embodies. it’s a responsibility you’re randomly picked for, and every single avatar’s character arc is about learning how to “be the avatar.” that statement makes it seem like korra is just this unfeeling, piece of brawn that only knows how to punch things (which are things ppl already say about korra anyway) and that depiction of her versus aang feels….super off.

it just really dehumanizes korra, and ignores the fact that korra’s confidence and strong sense of self in season 1 especially is because she was surrounded by community and her parents were deeply involved in her life. korra grew up experiencing the best parts of humanity and one of her major character strengths is how much of a light she is. thats why the trauma she goes through in later seasons strikes her so intensely, because prior to that she was very sheltered and wasn’t expecting the extreme sacrifice and trauma that comes with having to bear the title of “Avatar.”

#lok #tlok #simi speaks #these are just my thoughts on that statement #like yes korra always embraced being the avatar #but her arc was about her misconceptions abt what it MEANS to be the avatar she was always v human 😭 #i just think that yall like to make korra this hard brawny idiot and aang this sweet summer child when in reality korra is a huge softie #and this is tagentially related but this is also why sooo many korrasami shippers like making korra the ‘masc’ in the relationship even tho #korra is pretty feminine and girly in her own way in tlok like she is v soft #korras arc was all abt learning how to be the avatar the world needed it was never abt learning to connect w her human side 💀 #one could argue that that was yangchen or even kuruk if we keep it a buck fr #atla #avatar korra #korra #korrasami #aang

[yermes]

PAC 🍸:

I spent all day looming with 2% brain capacity. Literally just unwell gloomy tired. I was sitting feeling everything spiral away from me as I do my shitty ass chores and contemplating my current predicament. Anyways turns out my mid day spiral was because I was HANGRY. But anyways I have been looking into feminine aspects in relation to shadow work here are some ways divine femininity manifests within us.

Pick a meme

Pick up a card

King of cups (reversed) 🦟

Prince of the Chariot of waters, air aspect of water, 20° Libra to 20° Scorpio, Tiphareth, Vau

Artistically untrustworthy or so one may say. This card brings a type of intensity that the girlies don’t really like. But thats fine. As they baddies say and as one of the only universal laws I resonate with the most: as above so below. While the divine feminine aspect that may pertain to yourself may seem “undesirable” those aspects are just as deserving of love as the undesirable aspects. Just as there is a place for good there is also a place for evil. If you can even call those things that. Do not classify yourself as good or bad just simply be.

Eight of wands (reversed) 🕷️

Lord of Swiftness, Mercury in Sagittarius, 1°–10°. Angels Nithahiah and Haayah, Hod

You are claiming something in a clear yet sly way. The high mercury representation represents the swift cunning acts of the god and his desire to lie cheat and steal to get what he wants. AGAIN while this may seem as if it is manifesting in a “undesirable” way yet it needs to be embraced as much as the desirable ones. These cards are fr just saying is all y’all know is: McDonalds, Charge they phone, twerk, be bisexual, eat hotchip and lie.

Knight of cups 🦂

21° Aquarius 20° Pisces, Fire in the waters of Briah, Chokmah

The contrast in the balance which brings a type of instability to shift from extreme to extreme. While the warm waters may be exciting and inviting. Like a nice warm healing spring. It can also boil. This card represents how it can manifest in both extremes and be a healing agent and also a extreme force of nature.

Ruin 🪰

Sun 3. Gemini, Malkuth through air, ten of swords

I love this card because EVERY BAD BITCH I KNOW HAS READ THE PASSION ACCORDING TO CIXIOUS. Basically I see this card as genesis and how due to divine femininity human beings we’re actually able to gain divine consciousness. Yes I get the argument you need all sides but genesis itself is a representation of how femininity brought divinity and human consciousness. Also note how most deities of magic are usually depicted as women. This card represents when human intellect takes a final step. Bite that apple sezy lady. While with the nine of cups in the back fighting brings destruction. However with the sun above we are able to see that we can reach a beginning yet again and start that cycle yet again. Embrace that divinity queen save some for the rest of us.

#suitlifeofgerm #askgerm #pick a card #daily card #pick a picture #magic #shadow work #pac #tarotoftheday #cartomancy #divination #im so so sleepy #please send thots and prayers i am laying in bed like a sickly victorian child

[messrmoonyy]

Calling her 'daddy' doesn't really suit her in my opinion... I understand why the anon said that, cause it would give her that masculine energy and everything that comes along with the name 'daddy' like strenght, power and toughness, but Tess already has all of those, so calling her daddy won't add anything to her. (does it make sense??)

The name doesn't really fit her in my opinion (don't jump on me pls) since I never considered her 100% a masculine woman. She still has that femininity when it comes to her (I mostly have show Tess in my mind). So 'mommy' somehow fits Tess more since she isn't denying her feminine side like Ellie does. Ellie is definately suited more to be called daddy. (I needed to make a comparison to make things more clear)

Hope I make sense, if not I'm sorry 😭😭😭

YES THIS IS SO RIGHT.

Loony I stg you always have the best takes.

Daddy is far too masculine for her. I know she is this v tough and not like super feminine person but she definitely does embrace her femininity in many ways and like you said, someone like Ellie would suit it far better because she kinda rejects her femininity.

Plus ‘mommy’ to me is softer and gentler and caring and just like not as harsh compared to using ‘daddy’ for a woman. You feel?

You explained it v well fr.

#ask #tess servopoulos

[yourbittertarottruth]

Hi Freya! Thank you for this game :)

I would love to receive New Years letter from my idol to me and my idols of choice are ATEEZ San, Seonghwa, Wooyoung and Yunho. I spent my Christmas chilling around my family.

Thank you and happy holidays 🎄✨

- ari ♉️

Hihi!! It's no problem at all <3 Let's get started; A New Years letter from ATEEZ!! San - *The Empress* "Hello, Ari! My year has been a rollercoaster, I've felt really accomplished! Very busy, but I enjoyed it. I wish every year could be like this year! My mom was very proud of me, praising me and our members a lot. I felt very in tune with nature and took some time to ground myself, I learned more about myself than I ever have before. My one piece of advice I would give you to take into the New Year is to find yourself again, go for a walk, spend more time outside. You'll learn more than you think! Connect with your feminine energy, whether you're a woman or not, I think your year will become amazing if you look into connecting with that aspect of you! Rooting for your year to be amazing. Fighting! - San <33" Seonghwa - *3 of Pentacles Reversed* (I can't he's adorable he fr was like "huh? my turn to talk already? Ah..." LMAOO) "Hi, Ari! Happy New Year! I hope your 2024 has been going well, mine's been... something. I suppose I should talk about 2023, with how delayed this message is. I felt like a huge lack of teamwork was going on and I was very afraid, there was a lot of group conflict and it almost felt like we were back in our trainee days when the company made us compete against one another...? It was absolute chaos! We accumulated a lot of money, but I don't feel fulfilled by it. I'm just hoping this year is better teamwork/group wise than it was in 2023. Anyways! I should stop rambling! My piece of advice for you for the rest of 2024 is; focus on working together with those around you for a special purpose/service, it's for the greater good. Look into organising aspects of your life more, so you can grow. Look into ways you can express yourself and avoid doing things just for self-benefit. I have much more to say, but I can't think of how to word it. Either way, I hope my advice helps you to have a successful and amazing year! You have great things coming your way! From, - Seonghwa." Wooyoung - I'm sorry I cannot do him rn, all I hear is screaming in my ear oh my god I want to cry. He's a menace (in a good way). If you wanna hear what he has to say, send me a private message since jeez, he's rambling more than Hwa. Too talkative and calling me a rat :/ I'm hearing from him "You look like Ratatouille if it was AI generated" I can'tttt Yunho - *Hierophant Reversed* "Ari, hey! I've been handling a lot this year, feeling more rebellious and wanting to go against the grain and try a new approach to a lot of things. I'm hoping Atiny like it and that it's paying off! I felt very restricted in the past, so I'm enjoying embracing a more chaotic side to me than ever before. Now, for advice to you; if you're feeling restricted and questioning your choices, stop RIGHT NOW!!!!!! Stop being so nice and considerate, it's okay to be selfish for once! Who cares about others expectations, societal rules, it's all a load of nonsense! Allow yourself to be free and pursue a new approach in life the same way I have! Have an awesome year!! Hoping for the best !! Update me <3 - Yunho."

#kpop #tarot #pagan witch #kpop tarot #san ateez #ateez wooyoung #ateez seonghwa #ateez san #ateez #ateez yunho #yunho #wooyoung #seonghwa #san atz #ateez tarot

[strangebossyuri]

fave yuri? I need recs bestie 👀

OKAY THIS IS DIFFICULT CAUSE IVE READ SO MANY CAUSE I HAVE VERY VAST TATSE My favorite yuri- like the one I aways go back to- is "Still Sick" Synopsis: Makoto Shimizu is just an ordinary office worker, blending in seamlessly with her colleagues on the job... That is, until her coworker Akane Maekawa discovers her well-hidden secret: in her spare time, she draws and sells girls' love comics!

Akane is the last person Makoto would think of as a nerd, but as the two grow closer, it starts to seem like Akane may have a secret of her own...     BUT THIS ONE GURAAGHHHHH THEY ARE THE IDEAL I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!1!1!1!1!!1! <333333

BUT THE YURI IM LOOKING THE FORWARD TO BUYING THE NEXT VOLUME OF IS SHWD Synopsis: Special Hazardous Waste Disposal (or SHWD) has a mission to destroy mysterious biological weapons left behind after the last war. Though SHWD mostly hires men, their newest recruit, Koga, a buff female operative, is assigned to Sawada, the only other woman in the Tokyo branch. Before long, Koga finds herself falling for Sawada, whose powerful psyche compliments Koga’s big muscles. Together, the unlikely duo must confront monsters beyond their wildest nightmares. Office romance meets buddy cops meets yuri horror! I. Love. Buff. Women. AND LIKE- IDK SOMETHING ABOUT THEM STILL EMBRACING THEIR FEMININITY DESPITE BEING MEGA STRONG AND BUFF IS JUST- MMMGGUGHHSUEIGHAERUILGHLAEHGIEHRILGHERA- kissing all of them i love them aWUAGH <333333

but the yuri im currently enjoying chapter to chapter most rn is 2DK, G-pen, Alarm clock. Synopsis: A mangaka and her salarywoman roommate come to realize that their feelings of friendship might actually be something quite different. (OKAY THAT SYNOPSIS WAS KINDA LAME- I really like the mutual support for each other's careers and dreams also all the characters are so MWAH MWAH <3 and my fav character is actually one of the side ones ;3c)

OKAY AND ONE LAST YURI MY LIKE- JUST LIKE ME FR GUILTY PLEASURE YURI IS AMAESASETE HINAMORI-SAN!

Synopsis: Suou Yaya is admired by the whole school. Perfect grades, beautiful, an exemplary girl overall worthy of the praise she receives. From afar, her childish underclassman Hinamori Ichigo yearns to be like her...

...That is, until she finds her beloved Suou-senpai is a LOT more childish than her, and wants to be spoiled rotten, lest she'll throw a tantrum.

Why is it my guilty pleasure? I too,,,want to be spoiled,,, despite being relatively successful socially and academically,,, I relate to Suou-senpai sm auauaugsfyserukregyresg,,,rgfhreaugege,ga,reg,rea,gae,h,earh,r,,,reahra,eher

ANYWAYS THESE ARE GENERAL (and personal) RECCS IF YOU HAVE MORE SPECIFIC TASTE IM HAPPY TO GIVE YOU ONE FOR CERTAIN GENRES OR maybe TROPES

THANK YOU FOR THE ASK MWAH MWAH <33333

#yuri #THANK YOU FOR THE ASK MWAH MWAH IM ALWAYS HAPPY TO TALK ABOUT YURI #el answers

[brainrotdotorg]

Who's your fave character for Sex Ed? I have a feeling it's Orla, Lily or Eric. It's been awhile since I watched it but I feel like I vibe a lot with Otis so my fave(s) are probably Eric and Adam (Adams dad grew on me in the final season ngl it was heart warming to see him stand up to his brother and embrace his (traditionally) feminine side with baking - HM anon

DEFINITELY lily she is true weird girl representation. Bizarre brunette Fanfic writer with zero social skills and vaginusmus?? She’s just like me fr

[leonbloder]

Imagine God Differently

You learn something new every day.  

In fact, I was today years old when I discovered that El Shaddai, one of the names of God in the Hebrew Scriptures, originated from the word shad, which was used to denote fertility.  

In other words, this particular name of God conjured up feminine imagery to those who first used it to describe God.

Over time, however, it took on new meanings, mostly related to destruction, protection, war-like, etc.  The idea of God having a "softer" side didn't do it for those who trusted in power, might, and weapons more than God.

Language is powerful, and the language we use to describe God typically reflects how we feel about God or imagine God.  

And I should also say that authentic feminine imagery is not weak by any stretch of the imagination. It is powerful, mighty, and strong in ways that most masculine images are not.

Many years ago, I stopped using gender-specific words when I spoke or wrote about God.  It had nothing to do with feeling "woke," as some folks are fond of saying in a pejorative way, lately.  

It had to do with the fact that I realized that by referring to God as "He" all the time, I was limiting my understanding and imagining of God.  I was narrowing down how I thought and felt about God by how I spoke of God.

You could argue that speaking of God at all is a limiting exercise, but that's a totally different Devo.  

I thought the other day about the implications of speaking of God in ways solely focused on masculine descriptors, and my mind went spinning, as it often does.

Limiting how we speak about God affects how we understand how God moves and works in the world around us.  

It gives us only one part of a multi-part story.  And it also affects our theology in that it tends to give pride-of-place to passages of Scripture where (just being honest) primitive people just plain got God wrong.  

Fr. Richard Rohr said this beautifully:

Today on many levels, we are witnessing an immense longing for the mature feminine at every level of our society--from our politics to our economics, in our psyche, our cultures, our patterns of leadership, and our theologies, all of which have become far too warlike, competitive, mechanistic and non-contemplative. We are terribly imbalanced.  

Far too many expressions of Christianity held to and have retained a one-sided view of God that doesn't consider that when God created humankind in God's image, the image in question wasn't a dude.

The image was all of us.

Because we are all created in God's image, and we best reflect that image when we recognize the Divine in one another and are willing to embrace what some might call God's "feminine side."

And there is also a "masculine" side of God's image, lest you think I am totally one-sided in my approach.  See what I did there?

But it's not toxic masculinity that expresses that aspect of God- the kind bent on winning at all costs, destructive, misogynistic, and frail.  

Instead, this expression of God's image is kind, strong in all the right ways, protective of the innocent, and a friend to the friendless.  

Imagine what might happen if we all began to imagine God differently, in all ways that the Scriptures imagine God.  Imagine how that might change our destructive theologies and create a space for grace for everyone.

May it be so, and may the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, now and always. Amen.  

[mistyyyy]

Here’s a fuckin reminder. A PS damn A.

My books are written by a black woman, for black people.

So if I see y’all leaving y’all little backhanded comments like

“I wouldn’t do that.”

“*looks at white skin*”

“*scratches blonde hair.*”

“I’m wh*te.”

“Why is she talking like that…”

Then you will simply be cussed out and blocked. Because why are you hating from outside of the club when you can’t even get in????

I’m tired of being sarcastic and letting y’all say shit like that. It’s fucking annoying. AND MY BOOKS AREN'T MEANT FOR TOU. So for now on I’m dropping the nice act and telling you abt yourself:) take it as disrespect.

Now I’m not saying that you have to stop reading my books, because I could use the votes and reads, but keep that negative shit to yourself or you’re getting dragged through the mud, take that as disrespect as well. But I’m also saying that they’re PLENTY of books with a white/East Asian Mc because let's face it, that’s the default.

So when you’re coming in a black woman's space, keep it respectful.

Like how are you trying to colonize a black womans book?… Bye.

And for my Hispanic and brown people, (Arabic, Islam Indian, etc, etc.) you are always allowed here. I know that there isn’t a lot of fanfiction that includes you, so we are on the same boat, let’s support each other, love y’all fr.

My books are for black women. Specifically black queer women who are comfortable with embracing their masculine and feminine side. Have a good day.

_________

Check out my twilight story on my SFW page! :)

Tumblr keeps on shadow banning so now I have to promote on my other stories 😒

#stop trying to colonize black ppls work #blackreader #black woman power #hispanic women #brown women

[seekingseven]

The Most Sincere Kind of Lie (Ch4)

Chapter 4 of my Linked Universe fanfic! Also available to read here on AO3

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Legend woke up to the sound of humming and the disturbing sensation that the fabric of reality was being torn from underneath him. He sputtered and sat upright in the bed, promptly smacking his forehead into Sky's chin.

"Oh dear, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to wake you up," Sky said with a half-lidded smile. "It's just that the lady wanted to wash this bed sheet and I offered to help her out. Somehow Hyrule got cream all over it and she said it'll make the linen go bad." The bleary, confused look on Legend's face was met by a gentle chuckle from the other hero. "You can sleep on one of the other beds, though, if you'd like. We’re not going to be leaving for another half an hour or so.”  

It smelled like morning and clouds and screaming, weeping demons. Legend felt his muscles spasm and his eyes roll to the back of his head.

"Woah! Legend, Legend! It's alright. It's alright, look, it's just me. Look, hey! Look here. Look! Listen to me, Legend! Legend! It's me, it's Sky. You know me. It’s alright. It’s okay. Calm down, you’re safe. It’s just me."

The cool metal of the Lens of Truth and the Magic Mirror pressed up against the bones on the underside of Legend's fingers. The skin of his knuckles stretched tight over his bones, and the artifacts’ handles shook under his grip. Everything was blurry. Everything was red. Everything smelled like burning clouds and tears and crippling guilt.

That voice, though...

He knew that voice...

His femur crunched against the bone of his hip socket as his chest tipped forward. He was falling…

Falling..

Falling...

"Hey, I've got you,” Sky cooed. “It's alright. Whatever happened was just a dream, okay? You're okay. It's okay." Unfamiliar fingers ran through his hair. Legend squinted at the blurry form in front of him and, upon recognition, nearly crumpled in relief.

Sky. Oh, it was just Sky. Oh, thank Hylia. It was just Sky. Just the happy, lazy, vaguely irresponsible Sky, who had blue eyes, not orange ones, who had blond hair, not red. Legend’s temple rested against Sky's collarbone for just a moment longer before he pulled himself out of the embrace. His heart wasn't pounding anymore. Legend blinked quickly and got to his feet, trying to walk off the pins-and-needles in his legs, deaf to the words falling out of Sky’s mouth. So many words were said, words of the comforting, meaningless, cliche sort, words he didn't really hear. There was mention of breakfast and travel and laundry and red and green and a blue sword and a broken-hearted hero with a soul so wracked with grief it found no relief outside of self-flagellation. And then the world was black and grey and Legend was left with the sinking, sinking hopelessness that came with knowing you had no control. His breath became short. He blinked quickly. The world came back. Sky kept talking, a confused, sluggish smile creeping back on his face as he mistook the Legend's blank stare for attentiveness. Words, words, more words, and Legend found himself breaking the brief lull in their one-sided conversation.

"Hey, I can take those from you," the veteran heard himself say.

"The bedsheet?" Sky wondered aloud as Legend took the bundled linens out of his hand, "Oh! That's quite nice of you. Are you sure? You don't look too good."

"Mmmm, don't worry about it." The prickly, uncomfortable conviction that he should say more tugged at the hairs at the back of his neck. Sky, clearly baffled but not one to argue about having mundane household chores lifted off his back, shrugged and smiled. The veteran found himself walking downstairs and out to the backyard, where a small tin tub and block of soap stood waiting.

He didn't realize he'd taken the lens and mirror along with him until he dumped the sheet into the tub and heard the tell-tale clank of metal on wood. Oh no. Oh no. Every half-decent mage knew that magic and water rarely mixed: the artifacts’ enchantments were liable to dissolve if left in there for too long. Blood screamed in the small matrix of veins behind his ears, and his hands shot forward into the tub. He pulled both artifacts out of the water before his heart had taken another full beat and neurotically dried them on his tunic. A hot glob of air stuck itself in his throat. Legend coughed dryly. Praise Hylia, both artifacts looked fine.

A demonic, curious part of him hummed with relief.

"Mr. Legend!" a feminine voice cried out behind him, "please don't worry yourself about the linens! Sir, please. I can't have a guest do housework in good conscience." The Wise Man’s daughter crept up next to him and fiddled awkwardly with the corner of her apron. Her face was set in a tight, uncomfortable grimace.

"Ma'am," Legend began with a smile, "please believe me when I say these chores are more of a pleasure to do than anything else. I've been traveling for a long time. It's nice to something normal like this every now and then." His eyes lingered on the white, frothy suds drifting lazily on the top of the water. He turned to face the woman. "However, would you mind terribly if I did ask you a favor?"

"Oh, of course not!"

"Sky and Wind. You know them?"

The woman nodded slowly, a thoughtful look on her face. "Wind is the little one with the blue shirt, and Sky is the, uh..."

"The sleepy, lazy one, yeah." Legend smiled as the woman giggled into her hands. His focus drifted to the blue mountains in the distance. "May you please, if possible, give them something sweet to eat? A pastry, perhaps, or maybe something cold for the journey? I understand if it's not possible, I really do. But, well, don't let them know I told you this, but they've...been through a lot lately. Maybe this would cheer them up a little bit."

The woman's face brightened at the idea. She started to say something, but second-guessed herself and quickly hurried off towards the house. Legend's heart was warmed by her eagerness. It was a good thing to know that people didn't necessarily need the blood of the hero to be altruistic and compassionate. He turned his attention away from the woman and back to the laundry in front of him. The water swirled and burbled happily as Legend gently cleaned the bedsheets. There was something soothing in the repetitive, mindless movements. Scrub, press, check for stains. Repeat. Scrub, press, check for stains. Repeat. Repeat. Watch the cream stains fade and surrender, watch the cloth darken with water. Scrub, press check for stains. The mountains looked so pretty from where he was sitting. Repe--

"Legend!"

The veteran turned around, not at the sound of his name, but at the loud, uneven footsteps he would recognize anywhere.

"....morning," Legend said, suspiciously eyeing the bottle Hyrule carried in his hands. Brownish, clumpy water sloshed around within, and the murky silhouette of what looked like a dead fish floated inside.

"Good morning," Hyrule cheerfully responded. "I got you breakfast!"

"Where is it?" Legend questioned, trying to distract himself from his growing dread.

"Right here!"

Of course.

The bottle.

Legend opened his mouth slowly, carefully picking his next words. "What is it?"

"Fesikh," Hyrule answered. "You've never seen it?"

"Can't say I have."

"It's something like, uh, pickled fish. It's really good, a delicacy, even! The Wise Man’s daughter and I made it just for you!" The excited grin on Hyrule's face started to slip when he saw how Legend shirked away from the bottle.

"Thanks, but I don't think I'll be able to eat that. I haven't -- uh -- I'm not really hungry. Maybe something lighter? Do you guys have any bread and cheese?" The skin of Legend's hands had started to wrinkle and bloat in the soapy water.

"Oh, uh, I think Wild made omelettes. He's in front of the house with the other guys -- Time went out to ask the townspeople if they needed help with anything and we're just waiting for him to come back before we head out."

"Sounds good. I'll be there in a few minutes."

Legend turned back to the soaked bed sheet, which looked mostly clean at this point. The sound of Hyrule's footsteps faded behind him as the veteran hung the sheet up on the laundry wire. He'd done a good job cleaning it; not even a memory of the whipped cream could be found. Legend knelt down in front of the tub and washed his face and neck with the leftover water, scooping the less-sudsy bits of water into his hands and combed it through his hair. It trickled down his neck and along the ridge of his spine, leaving wet spots behind on the back of his tunic. Oh, that felt so much better. He stood up and strung the lens and mirror to his belt. Now that the bedsheet was clean, he might as well go and get breakfast.

The smell of cooked eggs and steamed vegetables was almost too much for Legend's empty stomach to bear. He found himself sprinting around the house and over to Wild and barely refrained from tearing the proffered plate from the latter's hands. There was no doubt in anyone's minds that Legend would have eaten the whole thing with his hands if Four hadn't cautiously extended a set of utensils to him. A wet breeze skittered above the grass. Legend admired the small, careful clusters of horsetail grass that skirted the nearby river as he stuffed his face with breakfast. The other heros chatted quietly amongst themselves, drifting in and out of the house to collect and assemble their things. Warriors dropped off Legend's stuff on the step behind him, muttering something about only doing it because the veteran looked a little bit preoccupied.

A witty response was already building itself on the tip of his tongue but was cut off by the low, authoritative rumble of Time's voice. The Old Man had returned, and the tight look on his face betrayed the fact that he didn't come with good news.

"Alright, boys. From what I could gather, everyone in Saria Town is relatively happy and healthy. However, the River Man said something about a certain Darunia Town seeing a higher frequency of monster attacks than usual. From his description, they seem to be of the infected sort, and some of them have made their way to the city bounds."

Hyrule's eyes went wide at the news. Everyone turned to look at him, this was his Hyrule, after all, and he was the only one who could properly gauge how bad this situation was. And, if the ghostly pallor on his face meant anything, things weren't good.

"We'd better get going quickly, then," Hyrule began. "Darunia Town is in East Hyrule -- we'll have to cross the sea to get there and the closest dock is at least half a day's walk from here."

"Does the town have a militia to fend off the attackers until then?" Four wondered aloud as the group of heros began to pack up.

"Not exactly a militia, more like one knight. He's a very talented knight, of course, but I don't think he can protect the town by himself. The thing that worries me most is that Darunia has more children than any other town in West or East Hyrule."

"They need all the help they can get, then." Twilight asserted. The entire group nodded in agreement. Legend picked himself up off the step and tried not to heave -- this was exactly what happened when one ate too much too quickly -- slinging his bag over his shoulder as he hopped off the porch.

Just as they were all about to leave, the front door swung open and the Wise Man hobbled out.

"Gentlemen! A moment, please. I'm so sorry to disturb you all," the Wise Man apologized as he made slow, unsteady steps down the stairs. "I just need to speak to Mr. Legend about something. Is he still here?"

Legend, who was straggling behind the rest of the group, stuck his hand in the air. After a few seconds of deliberation, the group moved on without him, leaving the veteran with the warning to join them as quickly as the conversation was over. Slowly but surely, the Wise Man made his way over to where Legend stood. A yellow scroll, flaking at the edges, was bundled in his withered hand.

"I wrote the fusion spell down on this scroll, in case you wanted to attempt it once again," the Wise Man explained.

Legend took the scroll in his hand and casually unfurled the edges. He was half-inclined to give it back and explain that he couldn't read (he could, of course, just not anything written in Hyrule's Hylian) but the words died immediately in his throat.

Every word was written perfectly in his Hylian.

"It is a very ancient spell," the Wise Man continued, "so if you think you might have trouble reading it, I've got a dictionary right here that translates Modern Hylian to the Ancient variant."

"It's alright, sir. I can read this just fine."

"Of course, I should have expected no less from a young mage as talented and well-versed in magic as yourself."

Legend's throat burned. His stomach clenched. His fingers shook with adrenaline and his obsessive curiosity rejoiced with him.

"Thank you," Legend heard himself say, "but I don't think I'll have a chance to use it."

He cringed at his own blatant lie.

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The beach's pink stand crunched loudly underneath the multitude of leather boots. Hyrule stood alone on a tiny dock -- not even a dock, really, more of a pathetic outcrop of rotted wood -- and stared at the crystal blue waters ahead.

"Is something wrong?" Sky questioned.

"Yes." Hyrule confessed. "I mean, uh, kind of. I realized just now that my raft probably won't be big enough for all of us." The thin, wiry brunet stepped aside from the doc to reveal a Hyrule-sized wooden raft bobbing in the water. "And the sea isn't safe to swim in...unless you're a River Zora with a, uh, magical force field or something, you won't be able to make it across."

For some reason, this earned a chuckle from Time.

"I mean, we could just make another raft," Wind suggested.

"I've got a few extra bundles of wood with me, as well as some rope. It’s pretty flimsy, though, so if anyone has got binding materials that are a little tougher it might be a good idea to use those instead," Wild said.

"Perhaps we should buy some rope," Warriors mused. The captain turned to Hyrule. "Do you know if there's any place nearby where we can find some?"

"They might sell some sort of fishing rope over in Mido Town," Hyrule said, pointing to the distant shadow in the vague shape of a town. "We can also get lunch from there, since Wild would be using most of his firewood to make the raft."

"Mido Town?" Time mumbled to Legend. "What an odd name."

"I dunno, 'The Water Town of Saria' was also pretty weird."

"I suppose you're right," Time conceded with a wistful smile.

Wild, with Twilight's help, had already laid out a rough raft scaffolding. Four suggested that they just head into the nearby woods to cut down a few trees and expedite the process, but Wind pointed out that the forest was too unfriendly for exploits of the kind.

"Ah, you remembered what I told you about the forest?" Hyrule sheepishly asked Wind.

"Of course. I listen to you when you talk, Hyrule."

This only made the traveler smile wider, but the sailor had already gotten himself knee-deep into a squabble with Warriors.

"Please, Wind, I think I can handle something as simple as overseeing the construction of a raft," Warriors asserted, chin pointed loftily over his shoulder.

"I'm an islander and a sailor!" Wind protested. "I know a thing or two about rafts. I can handle being in charge for three seconds, you know!"

Legend watched the entire exchange with a bitter taste in his throat.

“Wind, just go help Four untie that bundle over there,” Warriors sighed, waving away the indignant sailor glaring up at him. The captain turned his eyes to the rest of the group. “We’ll need two people to go into town to get rope and lunch. Wind, Sky, that will be you guys.”

Legend grinned. This was the perfect opening.  

“Hey, Wars, d’ya think I could swap out with Wind?” the veteran questioned off-handedly.

“What, scared of a little hard work? Wait, no, let me guess, you’re scared of rafts? Is that right?” Warriors teased, obviously a little more than irked at the constant questioning of his leadership.

The veteran chuffed at Warriors’ comment and shrugged, blinking slowly and lazily. “Nah, not quite. I haven’t been feeling too good lately, Sky can testify to that,” he said, jerking a thumb towards the smiling Skyloftian, “and I think a little walk would help clear my head. You know? And also, I think the sailor’ll do a much better job of overseeing this than you think. Don’t forget that this guy literally stuck the Master Sword in Ganondorf’s forehead.”

The Links were silent.

Legend smirked so hard that his cheeks hurt.

Wind looked like he couldn’t decide if he wanted to cry or crush Legend into a massive hug.

“So, what’ll it be, pretty boy?” Legend quipped.

Warriors rolled his eyes, but there was a resigned scarlet flush on the tip of his ears. Legend was sure it wasn’t from the heat.

“Okay, sure, whatever. Wind can supervise. I’ll supervise his supervising. Is that better?”

Everyone nodded in casual agreement, and Wind let out a wild whoop . His eyes met Legend’s for a brief moment, sparkling with gratitude.

For some reason, even this victory wasn’t comforting. It was too temporary of a fix. Legend broke eye contact and looked away.

“Uh, everyone? I-In regards to lunch, do you guys want to know what they sell in Mido Town? I spent a lot of time there during my journey -- they’ve got really good food. If you guys want to, uh, want to choose, I can tell Sky what they have, and he can write a list. Then you guys can choose what you like.”

Everyone was grateful for the diversion Hyrule supplied and crowded around the traveler without a second thought. It was only a matter of minutes before each hero had decided what they wanted, and more than one Link was watering at the mouth at the prospect of lunch.

“So,” Sky began, reading the finalized list out loud, “Time, Wars, and Wild want meat rice, Twi and I want salad, Wind and Four want shrimp, Legend wants, uh….bread?”

“Hey, I‘m not a picky person. Carbs are good for long term energy storage, anyway.” Legend explained. Four hummed in quiet agreement. Sky shrugged and continued on.

“And finally, Hyrule wants...oh dear, I can’t read my handwriting. Hyrule wants… H-A-L-V-A?” Sky said, the questioning inflection thick in his voice.

“Halva!” Hyrule replied cheerfully. “It’s like a really sweet paste. Don’t worry, there’s only one food vendor in the whole town, and he sells all of this stuff. You won’t be able to forget anything even if you tried.”

Sky and Legend looked at each other and shrugged, waving goodbye to the group as they veered off the path and made their way to Mido Town. The thwack of wood-on-wood and the high-pitched shout of Wind’s instructions faded as the two heroes walked on. The sun beat down relentlessly, glinting off the glassy sand and burning into the lacy hair on their heads.

Mido Town was even hotter and quieter than the path leading to it. A sun-baked wind blew through the shells of abandoned buildings, pushing around the crumbled remains of brick and mortar. Pink sand hovered in gritty clouds. It fluffed and plumed up to their waists every time the two heroes took a step. The faint imprints of their footsteps were swept away by a floor-length wind.

The villagers eyed them quietly. No one smiled. No one waved. Blinds closed. Doors shut. If it weren’t for the suspicious, life-weary eyes peering at them through darkened windows, Legend and Sky would have assumed the place to be abandoned.

Was this the kind of treatment Hyrule received during his journeys?  

“Are you alright?” Sky queried, only half-looking for the vendor Hyrule had mentioned.

“Mmmm. It’s a great thing to see that this is the world I left behind for Hyrule. Nice to see that this is the fruit of my labors.” Legend’s voice was deadpan and flat despite the obvious ire in his words.  

Sky said nothing. Grief flickered across his face.  

“This is the world I left behind for all of you,” Sky mumbled to himself. His voice was barely audible over the humming of sifting sand.

“Ugh, Sky, you aren’t to blame for any of this,” Legend said. “And anyway, there isn’t a point in looking for someone to blame. It’s, it’s not going to fix anything. Beating yourself up for something you can’t control isn’t...uh...it isn’t a very smart thing to do.” His voice and thoughts and confidence began to trail off, but Legend forced himself to continue. “Let me just say that you’re so much stronger than you think you are. I, uh, I think Hylia made a wise choice.”

Legend turned to his companion and rested a hand on Sky’s shoulder. He had no more words left to say, nothing left inside his brain but the overwhelming conviction that he should be doing more. Should he confess? Should he tell Sky that he knew -- that he knew so much more than he should? That he knew everything Sky was trying to hide?

His soul fragmented under the weight of his guilt.

Sky gently curled his fingers around Legend’s wrist. His thumb rested on a vein on the underside of the veteran’s arm, and his breathing slowed to keep time with the blood’s calm thrum. A tear dribbled off Sky’s face and landed in the hot dust below, darkening and clumping the fine grains together. Eyes, dark and dull and unbelieving and flashing with ghostly wisps of orange, glittered with tears. Legend squeezed Sky’s shoulder and pulled away, lost for words and lost in thought.

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Interior Design Ideas: Colorful Coastal Interiors

  Hi everyone! How great it is to have you on the blog today! It seems that this week flew by. Do you feel the same way? In fact, the entire month went by so fast…. but I won’t complain about that. I am grateful that spring has arrived after a very long and cold winter.

Talking about spring and warmer months, this new “Interior Design Ideas” has a very summery feel thanks to the colourful coastal interiors this home features.

Designed by the talented designers at AGK Design Studio (previously featured on Home Bunch: California New-Construction Custom Home), this La Jolla, California home will make you leave the blog feeling happy, inspired and ready for the weekend. It’s almost as if you can feel the sun shining throughout these beautiful colors and the sunny backyard you will find at the end of the post.

Find a comfy chair and dream away!!!

  Interior Design Ideas: Colorful Coastal Interiors

Magazine-ready? You betcha! This home features classic archiectural details with some innovative ideas.

Front Door

How gorgeous is this home?! Take a look at the portico concrete steps. They look as if they’re floating. I love this idea!

Containers: Frontgate 27″ – similar here & here.

Wreath: here & here – similar.

Formal Living Room

The furniture layout is perfect for a room of this width. It feels comfortable and inviting without being cluttered. There’s plenty of space for walking around, which is something you must keep in mind when designing a living room.

Sconces: Visual Comfort.

Sofa

Sofa is custom, from Lee Idustries (available through the designer). Other Beautiful Sofas: here, here & here.

Paint Color: Sherwin Williams SW 7005 Pure White.

Lamps by sofa: Bungalow 5 Formosa Table Lamp – Others: here & here.

Rug

Rug: Serena & Lily – (also available in runner size).

Pillows: Middle Pillow: Ryan Studio – Striped Pillow: Ralph Lauren (similar here).

Art: Mirror Image Home – also available here.

Coffee Table

Coffee table: CB2 – similar here (in marble + brass).

Glass Hurricane: Pottery Barn.

Decor

The coffee table decor carries the same coastal/feminine theme.

Similar: Wooden Beads, Greek Key Ginger Jar Vase, Candle, Books & Hurricane.

Chair

Chairs is Lee Industries, custom – available through the designer – Others: here, here, here, here & here.

Throw: here & here – similar.

Pillow: Custom.

Table Lamps & Mirror

Lamps are Barbara Cosgrove (available through designer) – Other Tall Lamps: here, here & here.

Shell Mirror: Modish – here.

Bombé Chest

This large bombé chest already belonged to the client. Isn’t it a gorgeous piece of furniture?! Notice the stone top.

Beautiful Bombé-style Chests: here, here & here.

Bookcase Decor

A white étagère with coastal decor adds personality to this living room.

Similar Étagères: here & here.

Sitting Area

It’s always trick to design a room with bay windows. The designers at AGK Design Studio, smartly added a charming sitting area to this space.

Chairs: Bungalow 5 in Gray – similar here.

Custom Chair Seat Cushion Fabric: Duralee Lulu DK Bungalow/65.

Table: Custom – similar here.

Lamp: here & here – similar.

Pillows: Podcast Delft by Maxwell Fabric with navy welt (custom) – Other Beautiful Pillows: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Drapery & Trim

Drapery: Custom in White Linen – similar here & here.

Taping on Drapery: Schumacher Fillmore Tape in Blue.

Dining Room

This dramatic dining room is sure to impress! How fun it is to think outside the box and create a space that is original!

Rug

Rug: AJA custom rug (available through the designer) – Other Beautiful Yellow Rugs: here, here, here, here & here.

Dining Chairs

Dining Chairs: Here.

Dining Table

Table: Charlotte & Ivy – similar here, here, here & here.

Beautiful Vases: here & here– Faux Greenery: here & here.

Chandelier

Lighting: Visual Comfort. Other Beautfiul Beaded Chandeliers: here, here, here, here & here.

Wainscotting Paint Color

Wainscotting Paint: Sherwin Williams SW 7076 Cyberspace.

Wainscotting: Sherwood Brothers.

Sconces

Sconces are by Visual Comfort.

Window Treatment

Drapery Taping: Schumacher, Nicholson. Color: Citrine.

    Hallway

Paint Color: Sherwin Williams SW 7005 Pure White.

Rug: Custom, Aja – Other Runners: here, here, here, here & here.

Art: Wendover Navy 1 & Navy 2 – similar here.

Railing

Staircase railing is custom, built by Sherwood Brothers.

Wet Bar Paint Color

This grey looks amazing on cabinets! Wet bar paint color is Frazee FR 8642 Foggy London.

Cabinetry: Bryan Cates.

Chairs

Chairs: Charlotte & Ivy – Similar here. Others: here & here.

Stool: Wisteria. Similar: here.

Pillows: Sugar Feather.

Pouf: here – Other Beautiful Poufs: here, here, here, here & here – similar.

Bar Set: Pottery Barn.

Kitchen Nook

Classic with a twist? I love that!

The kitchen cabinets were existent and painted in Sherwin Williams Pure White.

Kitchen Lighting: Visual Comfort – similar here.

Countertops and Backsplash: Existing – Similar Backsplash Tile: here – Accent Tile: here.

Counterstool: RH – Similar: here Other Beautiful Counterstools: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Flooring: Existing – similar here.

Wall Paint Color

The grey wall paint color is Frazee FR 8642 Foggy London.

Chairs and Table: Existing with Nikki Rising Diamond Butti fabric on seats. Similar Table: here & here – Similar Dining Chair: here – Other Beautiful Dining Chairs: here, here, here & here.

Vase: Crate & Barrel Adra Herringbone Vase.

Wall Clock: Lamps Plus.

Faux Lemon Stems: here.

Family Room

The kitchen opens to a bright family room with high ceilings. Paint color is Sherwin Williams Pure White.

Sofa: RH Belgian Track Arm Sofa in Perennial Fog – similar here , here & here (in white).

Side Table: RH – similar here.

Pillows: Kneadler/Fauriere Pattern: Orbit #2183 Color: Yellow. Center Pillow: Quadrille, Villa Velvet. Color: Citron.

Rug: Aja, custom (available through the designer)- Beautiful Navy Rugs: here (similar), here & here.

Coffee Table

This gorgeous coffee table is by Noir.

Chandelier: RH Victorian Hotel Pendant 24” – similar here (smaller) – Other Beautiful Chandeliers: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Chairs: Lee Industries (available through the designer) – similar here & here.

Accent Table: Eloquence Column Side Table – here (coffee table) – similar here.

Pillows

Pillows on chairs: Designers Guild Hadrian.

Drapery

Drapery is custom by Irichka Custom Drapery.

Tapping: Taffard. Fabric: Fiona, Color #2.

Powder Room

Life is too short to not live with what you love. If you love color, embrace it!

Wallpaper: Stroheim Canton Persimmon by Dana Gibson in Blue.

Cabinetry is custom by Bryan Cates.

Hardware: LA Hardware 4″ Rectangle Drop Pull PN.

Sconce: Pottery Barn.

Art: Serena & Lily.

Mirror: White Lacquer Mirror.

Faucet: RH – similar here.

Den

This cozy den is perfect to relax at the end of the day. I am loving the color scheme and that comfy sectional.

Sofa: Restoration Hardware Belgian Track Arm Sectional in Navy – similar here, here & here. Similar Sofa: here.

Similar Faux Fiddle Leaf Tree: here.

Basket: here.

Side Table: Serena and Lily Atelier Nighstand.

Shiplap

Shiplap Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Pure White SW 7005.

Ottoman is custom with Romo Nahli Sunflower fabric – Other Beautiful Ottoman Coffee Tables: here, here, here & here.

Lantern: Cotier Conorado – similar here.

Drapery: Custom with Romo Fabrics.

Rug: here Similar: here & here.

Tray

The white tray is from West Elm.

Chandelier

Chandelier: Malibu White Bead Chandelier 18″ – similar here, here, here & here.

Pillows

Pillows are Custom – 1st Pillow: Schumacher Zimba (here – in grey).

Table Lamp: here.

Home Office

The den opens to a dream office with custom cabinets and painted floors.

Desk: William Sonoma Lacourte Writing Desk, Black, 48”.

Rug: Sisal Herringbone Rug by AGK.

Accessories: West Elm.

Chairs

Side Chairs: Selamat Ambrose Armchair in White. The custom seat fabric is Schumacher Citrus Garden.

Window-seat

This home office also featuring an inviting window-seat with beautiful pillows.

Chair Pillow: SCHUMACHER 68341/GRASS

Window-Seat Pillows: Schumacher Citrus Garden. Green Pillow: Jonathan Adler Postino.

Art: Anthropologie.

Guest Bedroom

Paint color above wainscottingh is Sherwin Williams SW 6244 Naval and wainscotting is SW Pure White.

Nightstand: Bungalow 5 – Others: here, here & here.

Seagrass rug: Kohl’s Carpet.

Accessories: West Elm & Two’s Company.

Bedding: Serena & Lily, including lumbar pillow.

Other Pillows: Sugar Feather.

Bed

Bed Frame: Redford House French Gray – similar here & here.

Table Lamp: here.

Dresser

This is one of my favorite dressers. I love the serpentine shape and the grasscloth finish.

Dresser: Bungalow 5 – similar here & here.

Art: Wendover – available through the designer.

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom is yet another outstanding room! Notice the grid board and batten accent wall.

Rug: Aja, custom – available through the designer – Others:here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Wainscotting: Kyle Chapman.

Bed: Poster Bed Washed Oak – King.

Pillows & Bedding

Pillows are custom. Fabric: Schumacher Nicholson, Citrine. Designer’s Guild Williams Yeoward, Kravet 33042/323 22” pillow.

Duvet Cover: Pottery Barn.

Bedding: Serena & Lily.

Paint Color

Paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7005.

Settee

Settee: CR-Laine – Others: here, here, here, here & here.

Settee Pillow: Schumacher Allen Vicarage, Navy.

Nightstand

Nightstand: Wisteria Modern Gustavian Chest in Grey.

Orange Table Lamp: Robert Abbey Mary MacDonald Table Lamp.

Sitting Area

This sitting area couldn’t be any better. Chairs are Eloquence Scadinavian Bergere in white linen and warm oak finish.

Other Beautiful Accent Chairs: here & here.

Pillows: Romo 7811/7.

Chandelier: Ro Sham Beaux Malibu Navy Agate Chandelier.

Drapery: Custom.

Side Table: Anthropologie.

Outdoors

If you liked the interiors of this home, wait until you see the exterior! You probably wouldn’t need a vacation if you lived here!

Back Porch

Blue and white never looked so good! I am in love with these custom outdoor draperies. They add elegance and privacy to the outdoor dining area.

Drapery: Custom with Sunbrella Navy Blue & White.

Beautiful Outdoor Dining Tables: here, here, here, here & here.

Rug: Serena & Lily.

Surfboard

Surfboard is from “Bird Surfboards”.

Outdoor Console Table

Beautful Outdoor Console Tables: here & here.

Dining Chairs

The outdoor dining chairs are RH Belgian Linen Slope Arm Chair slipcovered in Sunbrella White.

Pillows on white chairs: Thibaut Delray Diamond.

Patio Furniture

The lounge area features concrete with wood trim built-in sofas and a concrete firepit.

Pillows on Sofa: Sunbrella – similar here & here.

Patio Furniture Cushions

Patio cushions: Stark Westbury, Navy – Custom-made by Irichka Custom Draperies.

Sunshine

This entire space is perfect for entertaining. Notice the outdoor kitchen area.

Beautiful Outdoor Lounge Furniture: here, here, here & here.

Bar

You don’t need to spend too much money to have an outdoor bar. This bar table could be an easy DIY and you just need to add a few outdoor barstools and an outdoor rug.

Bar chairs: Made Goods Rawley Barstool – Others: here & here.

Table: Custom – Similar Outdoor Bar Table: here.

Rug: Dash & Albert (neutral color).

Firepit

How fun would it be to roast marshmallows over this firepit with the kids…

Pretty Flowers

Beauty surrounds this property.

Staycation

I hope your weekend is relaxing as the photo above!

  Many thanks to the interior designer for sharing all of the details above!

Interior Design: AGK Design Studio (Instagram).

Photography: Ryan Garvin.

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Interior Design Ideas: Colorful Coastal Interiors

  Hi everyone! How great it is to have you on the blog today! It seems that this week flew by. Do you feel the same way? In fact, the entire month went by so fast…. but I won’t complain about that. I am grateful that spring has arrived after a very long and cold winter.

Talking about spring and warmer months, this new “Interior Design Ideas” has a very summery feel thanks to the colourful coastal interiors this home features.

Designed by the talented designers at AGK Design Studio (previously featured on Home Bunch: California New-Construction Custom Home), this La Jolla, California home will make you leave the blog feeling happy, inspired and ready for the weekend. It’s almost as if you can feel the sun shining throughout these beautiful colors and the sunny backyard you will find at the end of the post.

Find a comfy chair and dream away!!!

  Interior Design Ideas: Colorful Coastal Interiors

Magazine-ready? You betcha! This home features classic archiectural details with some innovative ideas.

Front Door

How gorgeous is this home?! Take a look at the portico concrete steps. They look as if they’re floating. I love this idea!

Containers: Frontgate 27″ – similar here & here.

Wreath: here & here – similar.

Formal Living Room

The furniture layout is perfect for a room of this width. It feels comfortable and inviting without being cluttered. There’s plenty of space for walking around, which is something you must keep in mind when designing a living room.

Sconces: Visual Comfort.

Sofa

Sofa is custom, from Lee Idustries (available through the designer). Other Beautiful Sofas: here, here & here.

Paint Color: Sherwin Williams SW 7005 Pure White.

Lamps by sofa: Bungalow 5 Formosa Table Lamp – Others: here & here.

Rug

Rug: Serena & Lily – (also available in runner size).

Pillows: Middle Pillow: Ryan Studio – Striped Pillow: Ralph Lauren (similar here).

Art: Mirror Image Home – also available here.

Coffee Table

Coffee table: CB2 – similar here (in marble + brass).

Glass Hurricane: Pottery Barn.

Decor

The coffee table decor carries the same coastal/feminine theme.

Similar: Wooden Beads, Greek Key Ginger Jar Vase, Candle, Books & Hurricane.

Chair

Chairs is Lee Industries, custom – available through the designer – Others: here, here, here, here & here.

Throw: here & here – similar.

Pillow: Custom.

Table Lamps & Mirror

Lamps are Barbara Cosgrove (available through designer) – Other Tall Lamps: here, here & here.

Shell Mirror: Modish – here.

Bombé Chest

This large bombé chest already belonged to the client. Isn’t it a gorgeous piece of furniture?! Notice the stone top.

Beautiful Bombé-style Chests: here, here & here.

Bookcase Decor

A white étagère with coastal decor adds personality to this living room.

Similar Étagères: here & here.

Sitting Area

It’s always trick to design a room with bay windows. The designers at AGK Design Studio, smartly added a charming sitting area to this space.

Chairs: Bungalow 5 in Gray – similar here.

Custom Chair Seat Cushion Fabric: Duralee Lulu DK Bungalow/65.

Table: Custom – similar here.

Lamp: here & here – similar.

Pillows: Podcast Delft by Maxwell Fabric with navy welt (custom) – Other Beautiful Pillows: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Drapery & Trim

Drapery: Custom in White Linen – similar here & here.

Taping on Drapery: Schumacher Fillmore Tape in Blue.

Dining Room

This dramatic dining room is sure to impress! How fun it is to think outside the box and create a space that is original!

Rug

Rug: AJA custom rug (available through the designer) – Other Beautiful Yellow Rugs: here, here, here, here & here.

Dining Chairs

Dining Chairs: Here.

Dining Table

Table: Charlotte & Ivy – similar here, here, here & here.

Beautiful Vases: here & here– Faux Greenery: here & here.

Chandelier

Lighting: Visual Comfort. Other Beautfiul Beaded Chandeliers: here, here, here, here & here.

Wainscotting Paint Color

Wainscotting Paint: Sherwin Williams SW 7076 Cyberspace.

Wainscotting: Sherwood Brothers.

Sconces

Sconces are by Visual Comfort.

Window Treatment

Drapery Taping: Schumacher, Nicholson. Color: Citrine.

    Hallway

Paint Color: Sherwin Williams SW 7005 Pure White.

Rug: Custom, Aja – Other Runners: here, here, here, here & here.

Art: Wendover Navy 1 & Navy 2 – similar here.

Railing

Staircase railing is custom, built by Sherwood Brothers.

Wet Bar Paint Color

This grey looks amazing on cabinets! Wet bar paint color is Frazee FR 8642 Foggy London.

Cabinetry: Bryan Cates.

Chairs

Chairs: Charlotte & Ivy – Similar here. Others: here & here.

Stool: Wisteria. Similar: here.

Pillows: Sugar Feather.

Pouf: here – Other Beautiful Poufs: here, here, here, here & here – similar.

Bar Set: Pottery Barn.

Kitchen Nook

Classic with a twist? I love that!

The kitchen cabinets were existent and painted in Sherwin Williams Pure White.

Kitchen Lighting: Visual Comfort – similar here.

Countertops and Backsplash: Existing – Similar Backsplash Tile: here – Accent Tile: here.

Counterstool: RH – Similar: here Other Beautiful Counterstools: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Flooring: Existing – similar here.

Wall Paint Color

The grey wall paint color is Frazee FR 8642 Foggy London.

Chairs and Table: Existing with Nikki Rising Diamond Butti fabric on seats. Similar Table: here & here – Similar Dining Chair: here – Other Beautiful Dining Chairs: here, here, here & here.

Vase: Crate & Barrel Adra Herringbone Vase.

Wall Clock: Lamps Plus.

Faux Lemon Stems: here.

Family Room

The kitchen opens to a bright family room with high ceilings. Paint color is Sherwin Williams Pure White.

Sofa: RH Belgian Track Arm Sofa in Perennial Fog – similar here , here & here (in white).

Side Table: RH – similar here.

Pillows: Kneadler/Fauriere Pattern: Orbit #2183 Color: Yellow. Center Pillow: Quadrille, Villa Velvet. Color: Citron.

Rug: Aja, custom (available through the designer)- Beautiful Navy Rugs: here (similar), here & here.

Coffee Table

This gorgeous coffee table is by Noir.

Chandelier: RH Victorian Hotel Pendant 24” – similar here (smaller) – Other Beautiful Chandeliers: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Chairs: Lee Industries (available through the designer) – similar here & here.

Accent Table: Eloquence Column Side Table – here (coffee table) – similar here.

Pillows

Pillows on chairs: Designers Guild Hadrian.

Drapery

Drapery is custom by Irichka Custom Drapery.

Tapping: Taffard. Fabric: Fiona, Color #2.

Powder Room

Life is too short to not live with what you love. If you love color, embrace it!

Wallpaper: Stroheim Canton Persimmon by Dana Gibson in Blue.

Cabinetry is custom by Bryan Cates.

Hardware: LA Hardware 4″ Rectangle Drop Pull PN.

Sconce: Pottery Barn.

Art: Serena & Lily.

Mirror: White Lacquer Mirror.

Faucet: RH – similar here.

Den

This cozy den is perfect to relax at the end of the day. I am loving the color scheme and that comfy sectional.

Sofa: Restoration Hardware Belgian Track Arm Sectional in Navy – similar here, here & here. Similar Sofa: here.

Similar Faux Fiddle Leaf Tree: here.

Basket: here.

Side Table: Serena and Lily Atelier Nighstand.

Shiplap

Shiplap Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Pure White SW 7005.

Ottoman is custom with Romo Nahli Sunflower fabric – Other Beautiful Ottoman Coffee Tables: here, here, here & here.

Lantern: Cotier Conorado – similar here.

Drapery: Custom with Romo Fabrics.

Rug: here Similar: here & here.

Tray

The white tray is from West Elm.

Chandelier

Chandelier: Malibu White Bead Chandelier 18″ – similar here, here, here & here.

Pillows

Pillows are Custom – 1st Pillow: Schumacher Zimba (here – in grey).

Table Lamp: here.

Home Office

The den opens to a dream office with custom cabinets and painted floors.

Desk: William Sonoma Lacourte Writing Desk, Black, 48”.

Rug: Sisal Herringbone Rug by AGK.

Accessories: West Elm.

Chairs

Side Chairs: Selamat Ambrose Armchair in White. The custom seat fabric is Schumacher Citrus Garden.

Window-seat

This home office also featuring an inviting window-seat with beautiful pillows.

Chair Pillow: SCHUMACHER 68341/GRASS

Window-Seat Pillows: Schumacher Citrus Garden. Green Pillow: Jonathan Adler Postino.

Art: Anthropologie.

Guest Bedroom

Paint color above wainscottingh is Sherwin Williams SW 6244 Naval and wainscotting is SW Pure White.

Nightstand: Bungalow 5 – Others: here, here & here.

Seagrass rug: Kohl’s Carpet.

Accessories: West Elm & Two’s Company.

Bedding: Serena & Lily, including lumbar pillow.

Other Pillows: Sugar Feather.

Bed

Bed Frame: Redford House French Gray – similar here & here.

Table Lamp: here.

Dresser

This is one of my favorite dressers. I love the serpentine shape and the grasscloth finish.

Dresser: Bungalow 5 – similar here & here.

Art: Wendover – available through the designer.

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom is yet another outstanding room! Notice the grid board and batten accent wall.

Rug: Aja, custom – available through the designer – Others:here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Wainscotting: Kyle Chapman.

Bed: Poster Bed Washed Oak – King.

Pillows & Bedding

Pillows are custom. Fabric: Schumacher Nicholson, Citrine. Designer’s Guild Williams Yeoward, Kravet 33042/323 22” pillow.

Duvet Cover: Pottery Barn.

Bedding: Serena & Lily.

Paint Color

Paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7005.

Settee

Settee: CR-Laine – Others: here, here, here, here & here.

Settee Pillow: Schumacher Allen Vicarage, Navy.

Nightstand

Nightstand: Wisteria Modern Gustavian Chest in Grey.

Orange Table Lamp: Robert Abbey Mary MacDonald Table Lamp.

Sitting Area

This sitting area couldn’t be any better. Chairs are Eloquence Scadinavian Bergere in white linen and warm oak finish.

Other Beautiful Accent Chairs: here & here.

Pillows: Romo 7811/7.

Chandelier: Ro Sham Beaux Malibu Navy Agate Chandelier.

Drapery: Custom.

Side Table: Anthropologie.

Outdoors

If you liked the interiors of this home, wait until you see the exterior! You probably wouldn’t need a vacation if you lived here!

Back Porch

Blue and white never looked so good! I am in love with these custom outdoor draperies. They add elegance and privacy to the outdoor dining area.

Drapery: Custom with Sunbrella Navy Blue & White.

Beautiful Outdoor Dining Tables: here, here, here, here & here.

Rug: Serena & Lily.

Surfboard

Surfboard is from “Bird Surfboards”.

Outdoor Console Table

Beautful Outdoor Console Tables: here & here.

Dining Chairs

The outdoor dining chairs are RH Belgian Linen Slope Arm Chair slipcovered in Sunbrella White.

Pillows on white chairs: Thibaut Delray Diamond.

Patio Furniture

The lounge area features concrete with wood trim built-in sofas and a concrete firepit.

Pillows on Sofa: Sunbrella – similar here & here.

Patio Furniture Cushions

Patio cushions: Stark Westbury, Navy – Custom-made by Irichka Custom Draperies.

Sunshine

This entire space is perfect for entertaining. Notice the outdoor kitchen area.

Beautiful Outdoor Lounge Furniture: here, here, here & here.

Bar

You don’t need to spend too much money to have an outdoor bar. This bar table could be an easy DIY and you just need to add a few outdoor barstools and an outdoor rug.

Bar chairs: Made Goods Rawley Barstool – Others: here & here.

Table: Custom – Similar Outdoor Bar Table: here.

Rug: Dash & Albert (neutral color).

Firepit

How fun would it be to roast marshmallows over this firepit with the kids…

Pretty Flowers

Beauty surrounds this property.

Staycation

I hope your weekend is relaxing as the photo above!

  Many thanks to the interior designer for sharing all of the details above!

Interior Design: AGK Design Studio (Instagram).

Photography: Ryan Garvin.

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THE THEME FOR OUR MAY 2017 WESAK FULL MOON...

SourBy Simone M Matthews Friday, May 5th, 2017 

The theme for our May 2017 Wesak Full Moon is Compassion & Kindness – awakening to something greater than you through your Heart.  It is also the Full Moon of Good Fortune and a new cycle of expansive creativity and juicy self-expression.  It is a time to play more, let your inner-child run wild and with a carefree air of Grace follow the passions of the Heart.

Please keep reading down the page where I share with you the following:

General Meaning of the Energy of Full Moons Energy of our May 10/11, Full Moon Discussion & links about our Wesak May 10/11, Full Moon Celestial Aspects influencing our May Full Moon Energy Once again we have a very powerful month ahead…. sharing with you how to make the most of these truly transformational celestial events ☆

GENERAL MEANING: Full Moons

The mid-point of our 29 day lunar cycle is marked by the Full Moon.  During a Full Moon, the Moon is sitting opposite the Sun and is fully illuminated as it reflects the light of the Sun.

The Moon & the Sun emanate frequencies and these energy waves influence the tides, and all life forms on Earth, including human behaviour & consciousness.  In addition, during a Full Moon, both the Moon & Sun are opposing each other on opposite sides of the zodiac… which can make for a challenging or intense aspect of energy but also a very potent potential as the Lunar & Solar (yin & yang) are in natural harmonic balance.

The SUN represents our ‘outer-world’, our identify, our personality, our ego.  It represents how we ‘shine our light’ out into the world, the present moment, our yang or masculine archetype expression.  The Sun offers us strength, courage and illuminated insight of the Soul.

The MOON represents our ‘inner world’, our hidden emotions, desires, our shadow-self, fears/worries and our dreams.  It represents our feelings, our unconscious beliefs, the past and our yin or feminine goddess archetype.  The Moon offers us the ability to feel, learn from the past and creatively unlock and express our essence.

ENERGY: Full Moon – May 10/11

Full Moon in SCORPIO & Sun in TAURUS (20.240 Scorpio – 20.240 Taurus)

Moon – past, Intuition, unconscious, emotions, nurturing, feelings Sun – now, Identity, consciousness, self-esteem, expression Scorpio (Water) – Passionate, emotional, willpower, psychic, determined Taurus (Earth) – Patient, pleasure-loving, material, determined, conservative

Wednesday, 10 May 2017 – 2:42 pm PDT (USA/Canada) Wednesday, 10 May 2017– 5:42 pm EDT (USA/Canada) Wednesday, 10 May 2017– 10:42 pm BST Wednesday, 10 May 2017– 11:42 pm UTC Thursday, 11 May 2017 – 7:42 am AEST (Australia) Thursday, 11 May 2017 – 9:42 am NZST (New Zealand) View times in your City/Country>

During the SCORPIO Full Moon, the moon is reflecting the light of the SUN in TAURUS.

Thus our May 2017 Full Moon potentiates the energy of taking responsibility for what is happening around you and on the Earth today…. the questions that may come up for you are:

Why do I allow myself to be a victim ? Why do I blame others for my own condition ? Why do I allow myself to feel powerless ?

With the Sun in Taurus we are wanting to anchor the divine energies available to us at this time and make a commitment to ourselves for self-responsibility and growth.  Conversely, the moon in Scorpio intensifies the energies, getting us in contact with our feelings and emotions… intuitively you know why the last few months have been difficult/challenging for you !

This is intense energy that shows us the hard facts of exactly WHY each of us are in the position we are in… and that we have the choice to make the change.

With these intense energies, the next two weeks maybe turbulent for some as we reassess what it is we feel in our heart, what is important to us and any issues in our lives which are not congruent with our heartfelt feelings.

My advice is to just love all aspects of self, acknowledge your divine magnificence and hand over any pain to spirit.  It is time to be truly authentic, and in your authentic love, compassion & kindness of self you expand the consciousness so others may too embrace authentic love of self.

Our Full Moon is also being influenced by a number of other Celestial Aspects PLUS it is our Wesak Full Moon – please keep reading down the page for details.

WESAK FULL MOON: May 2017

The Wesak Full Moon is the first Full Moon in Taurus (whereby the Moon reflects the light of the Sun in Taurus) – thus our May 10/11 Full Moon, is the Wesak Full Moon – being the SECOND of three powerful full moons as follows:

1. Christ Full Moon – April 10/11, 2017   (Sun in Aries) Honour of the Christ within all of us / within all of Creation

2. Wesak Full Moon (see below) – May 10/11, 2017  (Sun in Taurus) Buddha’s birthday, honouring the God within all of us / within all of Creation.

3. Goodwill / World Invocation Day Full Moon  – June 9, 2017 (Sun in Gemini) Honouring of spiritual unity in humanity.

During the Wesak Taurus Full Moon (the Moon reflecting the Light of the Sun in Taurus), Divine Rays of LOVE bathe the Earth flooding our Hearts with Compassion & Kindness.

Taurus is ruled by Venus, the spiritual ruler of Earth. Venus represents the Divine Feminine – the Mother Mary (May is the Month of Mary).   During the Wesak Full Moon it is said that a divine Pentagram of Venusian Light opens a portal to Shambhala (the number 11 in numerology) through our Hearts.

We are called on the Wesak Full Moon to SURRENDER (number 5 in numerology – the Pentagram) and simply receive the LIGHT (11 in numerology), the ENERGY (11 in numerology) & HEALING (11 in numerology).

We then emerge from the Wesak Full Moon in an awakened state of WISDOM (11 in numerology) & ENLIGHTENMENT (11 in numerology) = 11:11

Please read my Article on Wesak May 2017 >

Other CELESTIAL ASPECTS: May 2017 Full Moon

Our May 2017 Full Moon is being influenced by a number of celestial aspects as follows:

Sun (20.240 Taurus) is TRINE Pluto (19.180 Capricorn) Moon (20.240 Scorpio) is SEXTILE Pluto  (19.180 Capricorn) Moon (20.240 Scorpio) is CONJUNCT Fixed Star Zuben Eschemali (19.370 Scorpio) Sun (20.240 Taurus) is weakly CONJUNCT the dwarf planet Sedna (25.500 Taurus) Sun (20.240 Taurus) is weakly CONJUNCT the ghost planet Vulcan (25.520 Taurus) RETROGRADE Planets – Jupiter, Saturn & Pluto Galactic Centre (27.050 Sagittarius)  CONJUNCT retrograde Saturn (26.510 Sagittarius) Galactic Centre (27.050 Sagittarius)  CONJUNCT retrograde Centaur Pholus (29.510 Sagittarius) North Node (Leo) & South Node (Aquarius) I am really loving the energy of our May 2017 Full Moon.   Not only are we anchoring in the energy of WESAK and awakening to profound states of Compassion, Kindness & Understanding… we are also experiencing a big shift in energy – both personally & collectively.

Whilst there is an intensity to this Full Moon, there is also a deeply transformative and deliciously profound energy to our May 2017 Full Moon.

Pluto is calling us to look deep into our selves and to clear away the ‘dead wood’ – particularly as it relates to our relationships.  It is time to shift gears, to either leave a relationship behind (what’s that saying ‘if you love something set it free…’), or time to truly value what you have and take it to the next level.

The Fixed Star Zuben Eschemali is the Star of good fortune and energetically is similar to Jupiter & Mercury.  This is a great Full Moon to attract/be abundance in your life and SHARE your bounty with others.

Sedna & Vulcan – whilst these planets are in a very weak conjunction with the Sun, they are still exerting a little influence.   Taurus is ruled by Vulcan and seeks to break our need for consumerism and materialist ownership of ‘stuff’ that define our life’s experience.  A great Full Moon to declutter your life and return to simplicity &  natural law. Regarding, Sedna I think the following words by Lynn Koiner so eloquently express the energy of Sedna during our May 2017 Full Moon… and oh so relevant with the Moon in Scorpio & Sun in Taurus:

Sedna swims into your life to tell you to stop being a victim. The way to wholeness is to recognize how you’ve been caught up in and are living the victim archetype, then to change the pattern by empowering yourself. Are you fond of saying, “Why is this happening to me?” Don’t get stuck in the “why”. Look realistically at what you are creating, then work to change it. Do you feel your needs are too insignificant to negotiate? Does everyone in your life seen to take advantage of you? Your way to wholeness lies in recognizing when you are playing the victim and stopping it. Sedna says we have all been victimized by something, by patriarchal institutions, discrimination based on race, gender, sexual preference, religion, or color. She encourages you to claim your power (see Lilith) The Goddess says you are too precious and necessary in this dance of life to waste valuable energy and time being a victim. Rather than dissipating you energy, create what you want.

And with Saturn & Pholus coming into play as they both conjunct the Galactic Centre – this Full Moon feels like a pebble sending our infinite waves out into the pond of Earthly energy – change is happening on a grand scale !  We are bringing an end to the old stories of our lives, our world, our human experience and simply setting ourselves FREE.  We close the chapter on our lives of having to follow rules that constrain our wildly passionate Hearts and step into an awakened story of divine beauty and Sacred Wealth of Soul.

Finally, our Moons North Node moves into Leo on the 9/10 May (hence South Node moves into Aquarius) – the day prior to the Full Moon on the 10/11 May.   Since November 2015, the North Node has been in Virgo, coercing us to implement practical strategies/plans/routines/boundaries that enable us to be present and not escape our responsibilities.  And now with our North Node moving into Leo (until November 2018), we are moving into a fresh new era of expansive creativity and juicy self-expression.  We are letting go of the oppressive energy of conformity and are being driven to LOVE our unique selves.   Emotionally we will have a desire to play more, let your inner-child run wild and with a carefree air of Grace follow the passions of the Heart.

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