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"The Swedish language contains many words specific to the practice of folk magic, for which there are no precise English equivalents. These terms can be literally rendered into conventional English, but a great deal of the cultural basis of the tradition is lost by doing so. Just as African American hoodoo practitioners speak in their own culturally-mediated dialect when they use words like fixed, dressed, goofered, jinxed, and tricked, so do Swedish trolldom practitioners have a culture-specific context for words like förgjord, tyda, gnidträd, tomte, and makt. Because literal translations do not convey these magical meanings, Swedish words are retained throughout this book, resulting in an intentionally "Swede-lish" text similar to the spoken English of old-time Swedish-Americans.

• Älvaeld (elf-fire): Skin diseases and rashes said to be caused by älvor burning a person. See also Älvablåst.

• Älvablåst (wind from the elves): Skin rashes and diseases said to be caused by älvor blowing on a person. See also Älvaeld.

• Älvakvarn, älvkvarnar (elven quern, elven mills): Huge blocks of stone into which small pits have been carved. These have been in use as sacrificial spots from the Stone Age up until modern days. The most common sacrifice is a doll. The small pits are usually anointed with butter before anything is placed in them. In Sweden prior to the mid-1800s it was recorded that when times were hard and the crops failed people used to have sex on these stones and leave the semen in the pits as a sacrifice.

• Alver, alv, älvor (elf): A spiritual ancestor; also a species of small nature spirit almost identical to the fairies of the British Isles, if those were also considered to be ancestral spirits. Alver make their homes in ancient Scandinavian burial mounds. The smallest of them are amused by playing with young children and are reputed to suck their blood.

• Ångerstål (steel of regret): A murder weapon or a sharp metal tool that has accidentally broken. It is generally used to make magical tools but also occurs in spells for protection.

• Aning (hunches, suspicions): Vague feelings of spiritual distress, often associated with worry or nervousness. A tyda of the inner senses.

• Återställa (recovering, restoring): Bringing an item that has been förgjord (destroyed) back to normal. See also Bota.

• Besvärja (to speak about something): The recitation of troll formulas, also the process of conjuring spirits.

• Besvärjelseformen, maning (the incantation formula; exhortation, command, conjuration): An adjuration at the end of a troll formula.

• Bjära, bese (carrier spirit): A spirit in the form of a ball or a doll.

• Bot, bota (cure, healing or curing): The process of restoring something that has been förgjord (destroyed). See also Återställa.

• Brännvin (burnt wine): Clear, strong grain or potato vodka; it is used as a scrying medium in some forms of spådom.

• Cyprianus (Saint Cyprian book): See Svartkonstbok.

• Djävulen (the Devil): Other names for him are Den Onde, Fan, Pocker, Skam, Hin Håle, Gamle Erik, and Hornpelle.

• Döva (to deafen, to make still): A method used to render weapons harmless, to quell love, to make something numb and still.

• Drömsyner (dream visions): Dreaming true does not only refer to sleeping visions; in trolldom, daydreams or vakendrömmar (waking dreams) are also considered to be tydor of the inner senses.

• Dyfvelsträck (devil's dung): Ferula asafoetida; devil's dung is a common English name given to this foul-smelling plant.

• Fassna (stuck): A condition in which something is magically fastened to a person; usually considered a harmful situation.

• Fegljus (death light): A very small light appearing close to a person who is about to die. A tyda of the inner senses.

• Femudd, femhörning (pentagram star drawn in one stroke): A sign of protection used to bind spirits; symbol of the Virgin Mary.

• Flygrönn (flying rowan): A rowan tree that has grown in another tree and never touched ground.

• Förgjord (un-made, destroyed): Unable to function; bewitched; rendered useless due to curses, hostile trolldom, the evil eye, or spiritual attack. Restoration is via Återställa or Bota. See also Skämma.

• Förtrollad (enchanted, en-trolled): Often used as a synonym to Förgjord (destroyed), it can also mean enchanted in general.

• Fylgia (monitors): Personal guardian spirits. See also Vard.

• Gand (airborne spell): A spell cast into air and sent a great distance.

• Gast (ghost): A visible spirit of the dead; it may occur as a prefix in the names of negative conditions like gastkramad (squeezed by a ghost).

• Gnideld (rubbing fire): See Vrideld.

• Gnidträd (rubbing tree): A tree with two branches or trunks that rub against one another. Such a tree makes a squeaking sound when the wind blows, and is therefore also known as a knarrträd (creaking tree).

• Göra före (to do before): To place something in another's future.

• Hambel, hamn (one's appearance): This refers to the physical appearance as a shroud around the spirit or vålne.

• Hård (hard): The result of a spell to make oneself invulnerable.

• Håg (hag): In English, a hag is a witch who rides people or animals at night, but in trolldom, the håg of a person consists of their desire and mind. To change someone's mind is called hågvända (turning the håg).

• Hågvända (turning the håg): See Håg.

• Ingivelse (spirit-sent impulse): An impulse to act that has been sent by a person's vard or fylgia (guardian spirits) or by other benevolent spirits. As tydor of the inner senses, ingivelser can occur suddenly, without conscious thought or action.

• Jätta (threaten) - Jätta för ont (threaten for evil): To threaten with a curse, which is regarded as a method of cursing a person in itself.

• Jordfast sten (earthbound rock): A rock too large to lift from the soil.

• Kasta ut (cast out): To remove evil by throwing it out, usually at a crossroads or cemetery. Other than speaking a troll formula, the work is silent, and it is not mentioned to others until one night's sleep has passed.

• Klok, kloke (clever): Wise and intelligent; in a magical context it also means well-versed in trolldom.

• Knarrträd, knarrtall, knarrgran (creaking tree, creaking pine, creaking fir): See Gnidträd.

• Kusad (quelled): This dialect term derives from a synonym for trolldom - kuschleri - and means quelled or quenched by trolldom.

• Likfassna (corpse stuck): A negative condition in which the spirit of a dead person is afflicting a living person. See also Likkrosa.

• Likkrosa (corpse crushed): The negative condition of being held down by a spirit of the dead. See also Likfassna.

• Lövjeri (leaf-craft): The use of herbs to cure and remove evil.

• Makt (power): Might, power, and force, in a magical sense.

• Maktstjäla (to steal power) - Maktstulen (robbed of power): The act of stealing another's magical power and the condition of one whose power has been stolen. See also Modstjäla.

• Maning (exhortation): See Besvärjelseformen.

• Mara (night-gaunt): A spirit who torments people at night or in their dreams. The same root appears as "mare" in the English word nightmare.

• Mäta, mätning (measure, measuring): A category of spells using measured strings and tied knots. Magical measuring can be traced back

• Modstjäla (to steal courage) - Modstulen (robbed of courage): Stealing one's courage is a sorcerous act. The term also describes one who suffers from depression or feels low in spirits. See also Maktstjäla.

• Motskott (countershot): A counter-remedy against trollskott.

• Näcken (Nix): A naked spiritual being who resides in streams, rivers, or lakes. He is a shape-shifter and he drowns people, but he also teaches magic and music. In Scandinavia there is only one Nix, who can appear in any body of water, but among the Germans and English, there are many nixes, and the females are called nixies.

• Namnlösa fingret (the nameless finger): The ring finger on the left hand; it is believed to have a direct link to the heart and therefore to a person's power, might, courage, and håg, which reside in the heart.

• Natur (nature): A person's sexuality and capability for procreation.

• Nedsätta (to reduce, to set down) - sätta ned (to put down): The magical destruction of a person's love life or chances to get married. The term may also refer to the destruction of other areas of a person's life.

• Nisse (brownie): See Tomte.

• Ofärdsspådom (oppressive divination): The act of predicting or foretelling harmful events in the future. See Spå.

• Offring (sacrifice, offering): To cure problems through sacrifice, to appease elves, or to offer a spirit something and get something in return.

• Rå, rådare (spiritual ruler): Spirits who act as caretakers and guardians. of a place. They are named after the locations where they reside, such as skogsrå (forest rå), sjörå (lake rå), havsrå (sea rå), bergrå (mountain rå) gruvrå (mining rå), skatters rå (treasure rå), vägrå (road rå), kyrkogårdsrå (cemetery rå), and kyrkrå (church rå). See also Tomte.

• Runa, runor, runkafle (rune, runes, a stick carved with runes): The letters of the Old Norse alphabet are called runes. The same word also refers to charms written in runes or other alphabetic or non-alphabetic characters. To rune can also mean to cast a spell. See also Trollformel.

• Sänningar (sendings): This refers to things by magic or cast upon someone from a distance.

• Sedel (ticket): A slip of paper used for written runes and talismans.

• Sejd, seiðr (sorcery): Used in the Nordic sagas to signify trolldom, this obsolete word has recently been revived by adherents of Asatru.

• Signeri (signs, symbols, marks): To read or speak troll formulas aloud or silently, or to sign or mark something with the cross. The latter may be done "in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost" or silently. See also Välsigna.

• Skämma (shame, taint), skämd (having been shamed): A magical method to render someone powerless and cursed. See also Förgjord.

• Skärsel (garden riddle, flour sifter): A divinatory method using a sieve, sifter, or riddle.

• Smörjning (anointing): The use of ointments to cure and remove evil.

• Solv (string heddle eyes of a loom): There is a very old belief that the world and all the events in it were created by weavers. Therefore, string healds or heddle eyes that are cut off the heddle frame of a loom are magically dangerous because they are outside the world of the weavers. It should be noted that to cut these from the loom can be regarded as a transgressive act.

• Söm (horseshoe nail): a square iron horseshoe nail.

• Sortebog (black arts book): See Svartkonstbok.

• Spå (to predict, to foretell), spådom (divination): The art of foretelling the future, also used as a general synonym for trolldom. The word spå survives in the Scottish term spaewife, meaning a fortune-telling woman. See also Ofärdsspådom and Tyda.

• Spiritus, spertus (spirit): A spirit, often kept in a box, bottle, or pouch.

• Ställa (to stall, to stand still): The method of making a thief or anyone else stand still and be unable to move from a location. It can also be used to stop game animals from moving, when hunting.

• Stämma (to staunch, to summon, to command): This word meansvto staunch, as in staunching blood, but also to summon people or animals to a place. In the old days, the stämning was announced in the powerful trinity of bedpost, threshold, and ting or court. When someone was stämd to the ting, the messenger first read the summons by the bedpost of the person being called, then a second time at his threshold, and finally at the ting.

• Skogsfru (female forest guardian spirit): Rådare means caretaker or guardian spirit. In the case of the forests, the guardians are usually described as female and may go by names such as the Skogsfru (Forest. Lady) or Skogsrå (Rå of the forest).

• Stöpa (steeping, melting, reshaping): The method of pouring melted lead, tin, wax, or a similar melted liquid into a container of water while holding the water over a person, to cure and remove evil. Stöpa is used for divinatory purposes as well, in which case the various forms and shapes made by the coagulated material are read as signs.

• Svartebog (black book): See Svartkonstbok.

• Svartkonstbok (black arts book): A grimoire or book of sorcery. Other names for this type of book are svartebog (black book), sortebog (black book in Danish), and Cyprianus (a book attributed to Saint Cyprian, the patron saint of occultists and necromancers).

• Svärdsbrev (sword-letter): A written talisman carried on the person for protection from harm. See also Trollbrev.

• Syn (vision), synsk (a visionary): A person who has the ability to see visions (syn) is said to be a synsk or visionary. The word synsk is synonymous with clairvoyant or second-sighted, but in casual conversation, the work synsk is often used to describe those with related abilities who would be known in English as clairsentient, clairaudient, claircognizant, or just plain psychic. An inherited ability, it is a tyda of the inner senses.

• Ting (legislative assembly, court): The word ting is used in this book to describe these assemblies as they were constituted in the old days in Sweden, before Christianity arrived, circa the 9th century. The tings were often held at crossroads or where three borders crossed.These meeting places were commonly the locations of old burial sites and grave mounds. The spirits of the ancestors took part in the procedures of the ting by determining the outcome of various ordeals set before two opponents in a court proceeding.

• Tomte, nisse, gårdsrå, bol-vatte (brownie, land-spirit, house-elf, house-wight): Tomte is the title for, or position given to, a spirit who takes care of a household. The tomte is responsible for the luck in the house and the work done around the home. Originally a spirit of the dead, in modern times the tomte has been popularized as a cute kind of nature spirit. Other names for this spirit are gårdsrå (rå of a farm), nisse (brownie), or bol-vätte (land-wight).

• Torvigg (the lightning bolt of Thor): This name refers to a flint axe of the kind that was made in the Stone Age and was used for cutting and hunting. In Swedish folklore it was said that these ancient axes appeared when lightning bolts from the Norse thunder god Thor struck the ground and that they were his weapons against evil. The torvigg is highly valued in trolldom. It is used to protect oneself from harm and from sorcery and to prevent one from being overpowered by other people or spirits.

• Tránsjuka (obsessive love-sickness): This condition renders one unable to let go of a lover, either due to mental obsession or because one has been förgjord (destroyed through sorcery).

• Troll (troll, goblin, ogre): A class of ancient magical spirits, their sorcery, and the magic performed with their aid. As a prefix, it may be roughly translated as "magical" but in this book the Swedish word is retained in terms like troll-bundle, troll-letter, and troll formula.

• Trolldom (trolldom): folk magic, the Scandinavian equivalent to the folk magic of other nations, such as sorcery, hexerei, braucherei, brujeria, stregoneria, hechicería, hoodoo, conjure, witchcraft, or rootwork.

• Trollaktig (troll-like): A person who behaves as if he or she is wise or knowledgeable in trolldom; a practitioner; someone who is trollkunnig.

• Trollbrev (troll-letter): The generic name for a written talisman for any purpose. A trollbrev may be rolled up and worn in a cylinder hanging around the neck, sewn into clothes so that the symbol is facing outwards, or carried in the inner pocket of a jacket. In modern times it may be worn in a woman's bra. Sewing a trollbrev not meant for curing into your clothes is pointless unless it is for a single occasion, since the paper disintegrates during laundering. See also Svärdsbrev and Värnebrev.

• Trollformel (troll formula): A spoken spell or incantation, either rhyming or in free verse. The wording of each troll formula is kept as a closely guarded secret that is transmitted only to those who inherit an elder practitioner's power and craft. Teaching a troll formula to a student has traditionally meant that the teacher loses the power to use the formula successfully. This is still true today, although, due to the publication of so many troll formulas in books during the past hundred years, contemporary teachers never need give away the specific incantations that they themselves use; instead they can teach their students alternative versions. This is not difficult, as there are more than 50,000 collected troll formulas in Swedish folklore archives alone, and many thousands more in the archives of Norway, Denmark, and the Swedish-speaking part of Finland. The word runa (rune), meaning a written spell, may be used as a synonym for trollformel.

• Trollhare (troll hare): A hare-spirit that is used to draw material goods to a specific place or to steal milk or butter. See also Trollkatt.

• Trollkatt (troll cat): A cat-spirit that is used to draw material goods to a specific place or to steal milk or butter. See also Trollhare.

• Trollknyte (troll bundle): A magical bundle wrapped in cloth and tied shut; knyte is cognate to the English word knotted. See also Trollpåse.

• Trollkunnig (troll-skilled): A person who is skilled in magic; one who is knowledgeable, well-versed, or cunning in trolldom.

• Trollpåse (troll pouch, troll bag): A small pouch made of cloth or chamois skin in which magical articles are contained. See also Trollknyte.

• Trollskott (troll shot): A magical shot to cause harm. It can be done by humans, various spirits, or even forces of nature.

• Tyda, tydor (omen, meanings): Magical indications, decipherments, readings, interpretations, or visions. The word is cognate to the English tidings, meaning messages. Tydor are messages from the world of spirit.

• Utesittning, utiseita (sitting outside): A vision-quest to awaken trolls.

• Våd-eld (accidental fire): A fire resulting from human carelessness.

• Vålne, vålnad (wraith): The spiritual part of a person that survives the death of the physical body.

• Välsigna (signs or marks for well-being): Blessings. See also Signeri.

• Vard (ward): Personal guardian spirit.

• Värnebrev (shielding letter, guardian letter): A written talisman used to protect the wearer from harm. See also Trollbrev.

• Varsel (warning spirits), varsla (forewarning): Tydor that predict evil or tell of evil at another location are called varsel. A dying person's vard or vålnad may carry the forewarning or a tomte may tell of it.

• Vättar (gnomes): An old word meaning spirits in general or spirits who reside in and are a part of nature and the elements.

• Vigt silver (dedicated silver): A piece of jewelry or a coin that has been worn at a wedding.

• Vite (penalty) - Vita (trolldom): Vite, a court-ordered punishment, gave rise to the words vita (a term describing trolldom as a way to magically mete out justice) and han vitar (he casts a justified curse).

• Vrideld (twisted fire): Fire-drilling with a twisting motion. A wooden pole is held horizontally against a vertical wooden surface such as a door, and twisted until the heat of friction produces fire. This fire is used to drive off evil spirits and to remove curses and the evil eye. Also called Gnideld.

• Wittenberg: A German town in which Scandinavian priests studied theology. It is associated with magic, the Jewish kabbalah, and folkloric legends connected to trolldom, magical words, and black arts books."

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Trolldom:

Spells and Methods of the Norse Folk Magic Tradition

'GLOSSARY

by Johannes Gårdbäck

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what type of muggle music/bands/artists do you think that the trio era characters + the marauders would listen to? sorry if this seems like a weird question..

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐏 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞

Ooh, another music question! I only did the Golden Trio and The Marauders minus Peter, lemme know if you want anyone else 🌷🌿🌻

a/n: I'm not taking time into consideration...

ᴹᵃˢᵗᵉʳˡᶤˢᵗ

・The Marauders love Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees (fun fact, my Pa lived on the same street as them when he was a kid and they would play together)

・The Marauders would so reenact the scene from Mamma Mia when Donna is crying in the bathroom and Chiquitita comes on

・The Golden Trio all love Lizzo. Harry loves her confidence, Ron loves her charisma and is attracted to her and Hermione loves how uplifting her songs can be

𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲

・Is a lot more well-versed in muggle music

・So when he shows Ron all the different types of muggle music, he understands a glimpse of what everyone felt when they were showing Harry the magical world.

・Headcanon that Harry somehow saves up his money to buy a walkman (one of those things that you put cd's in to listen to it) or a small portal radio or takes one of Dudley's many birthday presents. Anway, it's a way for Harry to listen to music. He is a maladaptive daydreamer (like us!!!) and would sneak off from the Dudley's house to lay down in the grass and have his headphones on, getting lost in music

・He has a broad range of musical taste

・From classical, to beautiful movie scores, to old music to new.

・I do think that Harry would be a bit of a metal head though, and he would love Korn, Rob Zombie, and Godsmack.

・Feels a personal connect to the song Me and the Devil by Soap&Skin. It's how he felt during the height of Voldemort's power.

・Underground !!! By Cody Fry !!! Has amazing daydreams about the song!!!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞

・Like Harry, she knows muggle music a lot better than the others

・Might be a bit of a shock, but she loves Viking-esque music. Her favourite bands are Folknery and Dakha Brakha. She has gets this surge of power whenever their songs play. As if she can feel the magic running through her veins

・Hermione loves music that moves her. That has a bit of umph - so I think she would like the Alabama Shakes, specifically their album Sound & Colour

・Secretly loves Cardi B's songs (YEAH IT MIGHT BE A REACH BUT C'MON, she'd totally be in her room studying to her classical music when out of the blue Cardi comes on and Hermione is like *... okay, I can dig it.*)

𝐑𝐨𝐧

・Unironically loves the Black Eyed Peas

・And goes hard for Rasputin by Boney M.

・Would make fun of Hermione for liking the Viking/Scandinavian type of music. But Hermione only needs to give him a death glare and he apologises ...

・THE WEASLEY'S WOULD BE A DISNEY SINGING FAMILY. Harry would show them all the classics (I mean, I doubt that the Dursley's let him watch much tv. But maybe they just sat Harry in front of the tv for most of his childhood???) The Weasley's reference the movies to each other all the time, and Harry feels a sense of pride because he's shown them something from his world

・Would follow a lot of the popular trends and have pride in knowing the words to all the popular songs.

・Fred & George walked in on Ron White Girl Dancing to Stargirl Interlude by Lana Del Rey once

𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬

・Bad Reputation by Joan Jett

・I Was Made For Lovin' You by KISS

・Likes a lot of the classics

・Holding Out For A Hero!!! Would absolutely belt it in class and jump up on the tables thinking McGonnagal wasn't in class:

"That was quite the performance, Potter. Now sit down. And I'll be seeing you every night for a week's detention."

・Would definitely sing ABBA's When I Kissed the Teacher for McGonnagal, and it would make her blush but also another week of detention (he got on the table again)

𝐒𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬

・Loves belting out I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James. It gets him in his feels.

・Really fell in love with the 60s and 70s era of music. Some of his favourite singers are Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin and Nina Simone

・You Know I'm No Good by Amy Winehouse! He'd become obsessed with her. He feels truly connected to her music because of how alone he feels in the world

・Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood by Nina Simone would bring him to tears the first few times he listens to it

・Music was a way for Sirius to escape into his own world while at the Black household

・Created playlists for the people he cares about. They're songs that 1. he thinks they'll like 2. songs that remind him of them 3. songs that represent them

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐬

・Loves David Bowie!!! Definitely would want to dress up as him for Halloween (can you imagine a little marauder halloween party??)

・HOZIER HOZIER HOZIER HOZIER. Oh my god, some of his favourites would be Cherry Wine and Sunlight. The soul, the guttural... umph that Hozier has with all of his songs. It moves Remus every time. The lyrics would mean so much to him.

・His taste in music is songs that make him feel connected to the artist or what the message of the song is

・Always has the radio on at home, while being a professor at Hogwarts etc

#harry potter headcanons #anon asks #witchthewriter #harry potter preferences #hermione granger #hermione granger headcanons #ron weasley #ron weasley headcanons #sirius black #sirius black headcanons #james potter #james potter headcanons #marauder headcanons #golden trio headcanons #remus lupin headcanons #remus lupin #witch the writer preferences

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indefenseofkara · 11 months

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MWII Operator Headcanons: Kortac edition

Hello! It’s time for my Kortac headcanons! I’m doing the base operators that came with the game (except Oni because he’s a playstation exclusive so I can’t play him.) Like before, all images are screenshots from my game.

“Fender” Takacs

momma's boy, in the positive sense

can be loud and rambunctious, easy to view as a "mans man"

but very respectful of women and doesn't tolerate any of that "locker room talk"

the whole "mystery dad" thing has maybe gotten out of control

and when he's drunk he might let slip that he thinks his dad is someone like Reagan or maybe Elvis

or a time traveler. Seriously

“König”

I like the cleft pallet head canon

definitely a guy who crafts

there's already a ton of fan ideas about him, I don't really have anything to add

“Calisto” Allard

thinks she's better than you, but she's right

honestly one of those people who is good at everything and it's just not fair

refuses to look unkempt. No messy buns, no old t-shirts. Even her lounging around or doing chores clothes are high quality and well coordinated

still coming to terms with the fact that she isn’t straight

Darnell “Hutch” Hutchinson

competitive to a fault

seriously, just say "bet I can (blank) better than you" and he's ready to go

really good singing voice, a deep baritone

I think he has sisters. idk why, it just feels right

he’s actually the most meta character because he worked with the Call of Duty Endowment, which implies CoD exists within the world of CoD

Kim “Horangi” Hong-jin

has attempted to bet on the fact that he's a terrible gambler

it did not work

because he is a terrible gambler

can really hold a grudge

dyed his hair blue one time and kinda wants to do it again

likes to paint his nails

Rozlin “Roze” Helms

I like to think that she put Graves in his place a couple times when in Shadow company

like can you even imagine? He'd say some sexist remark and then say "not you/you're different/you don't count" or some "boys will be boys" nonsense

as if Roze isn't ready to throw down on behalf of any and all women in the fucking world

has been the "only woman" or the "first woman" in organizations for so long, and she's sick of it

maybe that’s one reason why she split from shadow company?

Sami “Zero” Zakaria

his call sign is the answer to the question "how much sexual attraction do you feel?"

(I'm trying to say he's ace)

yeah he had his rich party boy days, but that was more of a performance; a persona molded by societal expectations

when not in the battle field he's surprisingly chill

cannot stand low quality alcohol

Declan “Conor” MacConor

this mf-er blinked in my first screenshot of him

will play up the accent to get laid. No shame

if people get annoyed by his filthy mouth he talks about how cursing is a part of his ~culture~

guilty pleasure: reality tv

Tor “Aksel” Eriksen

serious about sunscreen. He's Scandinavian and has scars and tattoos. Gotta protect that skin

definitely owns a motorcycle

probably part of a heavy metal band at some point

he’s one of those guys who will wear shorts and sandals when it’s snowing and tell everyone “it’s not even that cold!”

Salvatrice “Stiletto” Muselli

biggest issue with her scar is that it makes it hard to do covert/undercover work

due to working on anti-drug task forces, she always carries narcan

has definitely threatened to castrate someone. Like holding a knife to their sack and everything

pretty good at giving herself manicures

she’s my fave, tbh

Thanks for reading! You can find my Specgru headcanons here.

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about the dawn court people being east Asia inspired - feyre says something when she sees Nuan at the high lord meeting about how Amren must have chosen a fae form similar to Nuan's bloodline. If Amren is east-asian coded, so is Nuan and thesan too, having at least one parent hailing from xian (am i reading too far into xian sounding so stereotypical, maybe, do i care rn, no). they also say that a majority of the dawn court hails from xian. thesan is supposed to have brown skin (again, please give a better descriptor) so he's mixed.

no one's clothes or architecture reflects anything concrete regarding their inspiration and its such a hodge podge it's so painful to try to discern where the differentiation between courts are. Spring court - because of the name tamlin correlates to a myth about a guy named tam lin who is kind of being held captive by the queen of faeries who needs to be rescued by his mortal lover that he met like suuuper recently, I'm placing the spring court in a place that reflects a medieval scotland. clothes are fairly accurate not in detail but in the sense of material and idk just general existence (women wear dress, man wear breeches, idk) I love that! so simple! Everything makes sense! So then why in dawn are we having technological advances in a steampunk sort of way and similar "old fashioned" clothes to spring, but then in the night court (velaris, the other's i think are fairly period accurate), there are all these advancements in fashion like leggings and pullover sweaters and whatever else she's wearing in the last two books, yet they have the same tech as everyone else barring dawn. (Doing a small pass on the bodysuit armor things because I'm just assuming that's people's artistic interpretations of her visions)

ALSO, how are they self sufficient if they're a closed off city? They aren't harboring secret technology that helps their city run, they are one city and also A CITY so like, no resources, no agriculture. who tf are they getting their things from if they are an invisible city that no one knows about? same thing with how they're getting trades that they wouldn't have been able to make themselves. Also, at this point I would like to propose the idea of wing armor. you have siphons which can idk make shields. HAVE YOU TRIED SHIELDING YOU'RE VERY SENSITIVE AND MASSIVELY TARGETED WINGS FROM DANGER?? in conclusion I'm tired and also a fashion/history nerd, okay bye

Ahhhh yes I see what you mean about Dawn now! Yeah, I always imagine Spring to be like medieval Scotland, and I'm guessing Autumn is medieval England? Rhysand is a Welsh name I believe, so Night is supposed to be Wales??? But the Illyrians are also supposedly POC and there's some evidence of Indian influence there too (barf, night is NOT indian at all), so I'm stuck on that one. Dawn is East Asian while Day is...Middle Eastern? Winter maybe Norway or some Scandinavian country? And Summer I'm assuming is supposed to be from some place in Africa, but it's all very vague. Also more points about Velaris: how is their fashion sense so...modern? Since everything is so closed off...shouldn't their fashion be stuck in the 1600s or whenever they closed their borders? Why don't they open their borders to Dawn since they're sooooo close to the Solar courts supposedly??? Has it not occurred to them that Nuan, who made Lucien's metal eye, could also construct new wings for the Illyrian ladies who got theirs cut off? Or do they just not care? They don't but SJM is trying to convince us they do.

Yeah how in the flying fuck is Night surviving on no industry whatsoever? No trade? No agriculture, nada? Because we have no evidence of the Illyrians producing anything either, besides "warriors." My explanation for this is kind of inspired by @kateprincessofbluewhales 's headcanon, but what if the Illyrians are like mercenaries? They're hired to fight for other courts and in exchange they receive all of their necessities and more which the Illyrians then send back home to their wives and children. This still doesn't explain how Velaris operates, but I'm sure Rhysand crutches on the Illyrians' profits to keep shit going and that's part of why they resent him. I'VE BEEN SAYING IT FOR AGES. WINGS ARE SUCH A VULNERABILITY. THEY MAKE YOU SUCH AN EASY TARGET. WHY IS THERE NO WING ARMOR??? THAT WOULD BE SO COOL TOO. BUT NO, WE'RE SUPPOSED TO JUST ACCEPT THERE'S NOTHING COOL ABOUT THE WINGS AT ALL AND MOVE ON.

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RIDERS OF BERK | HTTYD SERIES | BREAKING DOWN HICCUP

Blog Post Series: Breaking Down Hiccup

Title: When Lightning Strikes

Ep/Season: Episode 13, Season 1 (Riders of Berk)

Premise:

A strange and fierce lightning storm besets the village, and angry suspicions rouse claims that Toothless is to blame.

WHAT TO ENJOY:

HICCUPS HYPER-FIXATIONS He's so fixated on the new perches that he nearly drinks dragon poop infested water. Love how Stoick stops him, knowing that his son is so obsessed over the new developments, he ain't thinking.

Hiccup is an ideas man. In todays age, he could be anything. Software designer, architect, engineer, pilot? I mean, the list of career opportunities is endless.

We know that in the final instalment of the franchise, they set out to find New Berk. I feel like that was indicative of the kind of forward trajectory having a chief like Hiccup would cause. Playing to his strengths is what allowed Berk to modernise and who knows, maybe his style of village / town planning is the kind we see in the old Scandinavian Countryside.

It's possible, all the ideas he intended to build on Berk for the dragons he ended up doing at Dragon's Edge like the landing areas and stables. And it's such a clever way to learn and improve designs in their "mock" village during the RTTE season before implementing the same in Berk as we see in the opening of HTTYD 2.

STOICK'S CHIEFLY ADVISE

Maybe I'm looking too much into it, but I think a lot about what Stoick tells Hiccup are probably lessons on chief-ing he picks up as he goes along. Learning mostly through observation and spending time w his dad.

We know that Hiccup's decision in HTTYD: The Hidden World, i.e., to leave Berk to find new pasture, is because Berk is no longer a safe place for its people. The threat from enemies is endless.

This eminent danger is heightened if you watch the TV programmes. Because apart from Drago Bludvist and Grimmel the Grisley, we have Alvin the Treacherous, Dagger the Deranged, Ryker & Viggo Grimborn, Krogan and Johann. The other more treacherous than the last.

At the end of The Hidden World, Hiccup knows that he must let go of Toothless and all the other dragons for everyones safety.

Hiccup becomes a good chief by virtue of all these little moments w his dad. I can even recall a moment in Episode 7, Season 1 (Riders of Berk) : How to Pick your Dragon where Stoick releases this inner monologue. Maybe that's what caused Hiccup to put the village first in the end.

No doubt Hiccup becomes one of the best chiefs because he has learned from the best. Pick and chosen which lessons to keep and which to improve.

FALSE ACCUSATIONS

When a society lacks understanding, it is guided by fear. The village, after incessant accusations by Mildew, goes on a witch hunt for Toothless. They believe that keeping a Night Fury has angered Thor.

They are in a sense, a deeply religious society. And because they don't understand the science of nature i.e., that metal attracts lightning, they believe any explanation pitted against a certain cause.

HTTYD series conflicts go beyond bad guy v good guy. Sometimes, it is your own people you need to deal with.

AMAZING SENSE OF HUMOUR

I've said it before, I'll say it again. ROB has some of the best comedic lines of the franchise.

A MOMENT OF APPRECIATION FOR THESE TWO NUTT-CASES

AND SNOTLOUT & TUFFNUT'S PAYBACK

I know we've discussed Snotlout previously. I know we all agree he's not all that bad. Just a damaged viking really, with a lousy father. His relationship w Hiccup is very up and down. But, I love how he took revenge along w Tuffnutt, who in a sense are pretty mellow in terms of defending Hiccup, until the series progresses.

AND!!! STOICK'S PROTECTIVENESS OVER TOOTHLESS.

A real point of growth here for Stoick to stand between the village and Toothless.

He's a pretty great dad. Don't you think so?

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Anna-Eva Bergman (1909, Sweden - 1987 France)

Anna-Eva Bergman was born in Stockholm on May 29, 1909 to a Norwegian mother and a Swedish father. Her parents separated six months after she was born and her mother brought her to Norway where she later studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Oslo (1927) and at the School of Applied Arts in Vienna (1928).

Bergman's writings and drawings show her sense of humor and observation, and demonstrate a virtuosic talent for drawing. Later, she would prove herself as an illustrator and journalist.In April 1929 she moved to Paris and enrolled at the André Lhote Academy where she met Hans Hartung. They got married the same year in Dresden.

From 1933 to 1934, the couple lived on the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands. The paintings and watercolors of this period show Bergman's interest in the golden ratio and architecture, and foreshadow the simple, constructed forms of her future work.After divorcing Hartung in 1938, Bergman returned to Norway where, up to 1945, she devoted herself mainly to illustration and writing. In 1946, she committed wholeheartedly to painting again and since then she began to paint with a non-figurative approach. Line and rhythm became fundamental. This period marks a major turning point in her artistic creation: she was inventing and building a singular universe little by little. She produced her first painting in gold leaf and definitively abandoned illustration.

During the summer of 1950, Bergman took a boat trip along the Norwegian coast, visiting the Lofoten Islands and Finnmark. This trip was decisive in the evolution of her painting. With the tempera technique, she rediscovered the transparency of the landscapes and the light of the midnight sun. In 1951, following several summers spent in Citadelløya (southern Norway), Bergman produced paintings and drawings depicting the structure of rocks worn by the sea. From this series, which she called Fragments of an Island in Norway, came her first motif: stone (1952). This is a major transition in her work. Her painting then evolved towards the search for a limited number of simple motifs.In 1952, Bergman moved to Paris and found Hans Hartung again.

They remarried in 1957.In 1958, in a series of works on paper of the same format, in tempera and metal leaf, Bergman used for the first time in painting the repertoire of forms that she had developed in her work since 1952: stone, moon, star, planet, mountain, stele, tree, tomb, valley, ship, prow and mirror. These archetypal forms inspired by Scandinavian nature and the powerful Nordic light would become the central elements of Bergman's work.In 1964, Bergman and Hartung traveled by boat along the Norwegian coast, past the North Cape. For several years, Bergman would use the sketches and photographs from this trip to in her work.The couple moved to Antibes in 1973 where together they designed their house and studios which later became the Hartung-Bergman Foundation.

Bergman's work evolved towards increasingly simpler forms and a restricted color palette. She abandoned the construction of her paintings based on the golden ratio and added two themes to her vocabulary of forms: waves and rain.Anna-Eva Bergman died on Friday, July 24, 1987 at the hospital in Grasse.

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What kind of music do each character listen to in Lore Rekindled?

Hmmm I feel like it would be the following:

Kore/Persephone - lo-fi cottagecore "beats to study/relax to" OR death metal with very little in between LMAO

Hades - Sad boi music, progressive rock, alternative rock, etc. Old school Coldplay, My Morning Jacket, Sianvar, Royal Coda, that sort of vibe. I feel like he'd listen to a lot of those kinds of bands that you could argue "were better before they went mainstream" LOL

Demeter - Folk music, instrumental music, or anything with acoustic or traditional instruments in them, with light rock mixed in. I could see her being super into Sheryl Crow 😂💖

Artemis - Kind of a tricky one but I feeeeel like she'd listen to a lot of stuff that was popular back in the 2010's, like that kind of acapella acoustic rock? If that makes sense? Of Monsters and Men, The Black Ghosts, Bon Iver, Lorde, etc. But like Persephone would also be into that unexpected heavy stuff, watch her roll up to the hunt playing Scandinavian death metal LMAO

Apollo - Anything that a gym bro would be working out to, electronic, rap, lots of bass boosted stuff (ex. bbno$, Maximum the Hormone, etc.)

Charon - Anything and everything, as long as he vibes with it he'll listen to it. Synthwave/vaporwave is def a special taste of his tho, Yung Frown/Home/Snail's House type stuff, etc.

Dionysus - EDM, rave music, festival tracks, synthwave, basically anything people could get drunk to lol

Hermes - Similarly to Dionysus, Hermes would also be into EDM, rave music, but with the addition of meme tracks aka songs that would have become popular on Tiktok, he'd be the kind of guy to listen to Vengabus unironically or have a playlist full of Little Big and Salvatore Ganacci 😂

Of course, I'm still early into writing a lot of these characters and it's the first time I've thought of this question, so I feel like these takes will change later on!

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how out of all places testament could come from, theyre swiss, like from SWITZERLAND, imo they would make more sense to be from sweden or norway since scandinavian countries have quite more of a passion for goth and metal music and the culture, maybe romania would also fit them but idk who chose switzerland and why, on a positive note that means they speak swiss german wich i can kinda understand (its a very different accent than if youre from germany)

#testament #guilty gear #i love this character but lmaoooooooo

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Debra Hagen (OC)

(full realistic concept of my original character)

Name: Debra Wanda Hagen

Race: Human

Zodiac: Virgo

Birthday: 9 september

Age: 24 years

Height: 162 cm

Hair: long, straight, ultramarine/blue color.

Eyes: sapphire

Body type: fragile, graceful

Superpowers: Empathy (reads emotions and feelings)

Basic makeup: dark blue eyebrow tattoo and black “Smoky Eyes”.

Tattoos: alchemical ornament on the right forearm

Piercing: vertical puncture (left eyebrow), labret (middle of lower lip), earlobes (3 punctures each), helix (2 rings in cartilage of right ear)

Color preferences: black, graphite, gray, gray-green, gray-blue, wood brown, sand.

Favorite materials: silver, metal, wood, leather, natural stones.

Favorite drink: tea, white wine.

Hometown: Hamburg

City of residence: Leipzig

Interests: music (in the priority of "Diary of Dreams"), Scandinavian mythology, psychology, mysticism, literature, cinema.

Character:

She is calm, timid, sentimental and prone to melancholy girl. Empath - has the superpower to sense the sensations, moods and emotions of other people (when in close proximity or through touch). Fan of "Diary of Dreams", is interested in music, cooks well, plays the keyboard and practices esotericism. Debra is an introvert by nature. She does not tolerate intrusions into personal space, she feels comfortable only in a society of really close people.

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Vladimir krull - Expected Popular Living Room Trends 2023

According to Vladimir Krull Interior trends 2023 are way beyond just decorating your house. Living room trends 2023 are tailored for those people’s imaginations that can create something special out of nothing. Meanwhile, the practicality and functionality are the main components of living room design ideas 2023.Let’s get into the specifics of living room 2023 style options.

Modern Living Room Style:

Modernity is all about simplicity and neutral shades. Bright living room design ideas 2023 compliment this style perfectly. Minimalism is well fit into modernity. Natural origin items of decoration, which include wood, flowers, textiles create an atmosphere of comfort and home. Living room trends 2023 muffle all the shades of bright palette with the calm and soft pastel features. When choosing to work with modern style, you should definitely keep in mind the fact that this one needs light and a lot of it. Windows are wide and tall. With great lighting system, those give a multi-level brightness to the room.

Techno Living Room Style:

At first sight, techno is a very complex interior style. Usually, interior design trends 2023 full of too many details are perceived as confusing and too much. Techno is filled with creative, fascinating living room design ideas 2023. Decorations made of glass, metal and plastic make the interior come together as a bright representative of living room trends 2023.Futuristic lamps and folding furniture is exactly what you can very often see as part of techno living room 2023.

Minimalism Living Room Style:

Minimalism is way more complex than you can imagine. One may think that minimalism presumes fewer decorations and fewer items in the room. Therefore, it is easy to execute. However, it is not that simple. Functional features and living room decor 2023 come together in an indescribable harmony. The colors in this style are usually contrasting and vivid. However, it does not in any way exclude the use of pastel shades. Elaborate pieces of furniture blend into the glossy background of creative living room trends 2023. Expressive angles are a big part of minimalism living room design ideas 2023.

Loft Living Room Style:

When we say loft, we imagine a room with no walls and partitions. A room that has high ceilings and enormous windows. Rough brick walls are the business card of loft living room trends 2023. Wooden panels and metal furniture frames accent the whole mood of loft living room decor 2023 perfectly. The style almost has a sense of rudeness to it. Glass and metal furniture go together excellent. It seems like they complement each other in ways you could have never imagined possible.

Hi-tech Living Room Style:

Hi-tech is different from all the above-mentioned styles. The reason for that is that everything we have talked about in this article has elements of the early ages. Nowadays modern or loft or even Scandinavian styles are just the developed versions of the past trends. Hi-tech living room trends 2023 have a sort of shine to them. Solid scopes and neutral color shades are the finished product of hi-tech living room 2023.Since there is a total absence of personality and mood in this interior, it is compensated with relatively expensive materials and living room decor 2023 features.

I hope you like the post and for more interior design post you can visit here on my personal blog - Vladimir krull.

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50 Most Popular Types of Interior Design Styles- 02

Bridging Timelines: A Guide to Contemporary Classic Interior Design

Contemporary classic interior design is a harmonious blend of the old and the new, where timeless elegance meets modern sensibility. It's about creating spaces that feel both sophisticated and fresh, drawing inspiration from classic silhouettes and materials while incorporating contemporary elements for a dynamic and inviting atmosphere. Bridging Timelines: A Guide to Contemporary Classic Interior Design Shabby Chic Charm: Creating a Home Steeped in Nostalgia and Romance Embracing the Shadows: A Guide to Gothic Interior Design Art Nouveau: Nature's Symphony in Design Step into the Future: A Guide to High-Tech Interior Design Step into the Spotlight: A Guide to Hollywood Regency Interior Design Ahoy, Mateys! Dive into the Charm of Nautical Interior Design Saddle Up for Style: A Guide to Southwestern Interior Design Step Back in Time: A Guide to Victorian Interior Design Immerse Your Senses: A Guide to Moroccan Interior Design Finding Your Inner Peace: A Guide to Asian Zen Interior Design Groovy Grab Bag: A Deep Dive into Retro Interior Design Step into a Storybook: A Guide to Cottage Interior Design Breathe in the Mediterranean: A Guide to Tuscan Interior Design Crossing Borders, Crossing Styles: A Dive into Cultural Fusion Interior Design Skyscraper Chic: A Guide to Urban Modern Interior Design Key Characteristics of Contemporary Classic: - Neutral Color Palette with Accents: A foundation of warm or cool neutrals, like grays, beiges, or taupes, provides a timeless backdrop. Pops of color can be introduced through artwork, accent pillows, or upholstery for a touch of personality. - Clean Lines with Textural Layers: Clean lines and uncluttered surfaces define the contemporary aspect, while rich textures like velvet, linen, or wool add warmth and visual interest. - Classic Furniture with Modern Twists: Traditional furniture silhouettes, like wingback chairs or Chesterfield sofas, are reinterpreted with modern materials or updated proportions for a fresh take. - Statement Lighting: Lighting plays a crucial role in setting the mood. Opt for statement chandeliers or sculptural sconces for a touch of glamour, or sleek pendants for a more modern feel. - Artful Mix of Old and New: Don't be afraid to mix antique pieces with contemporary artwork or modern photography. This juxtaposition creates a dynamic and personalized space. Substyles of Contemporary Classic: - Mid-Century Modern: Think clean lines, pops of color, and iconic furniture pieces like Eames chairs or Noguchi coffee tables. - Scandinavian Modern: Embrace natural materials, light woods, and cozy textures for a warm and inviting take on contemporary classic. - Art Deco: Channel the glamour of the roaring twenties with geometric patterns, metallic accents, and bold statement pieces. Designing Your Contemporary Classic Space: - Start with a neutral base: Establish a foundation of neutral colors on your walls and floors to create a sense of calm and spaciousness. - Choose furniture with clean lines and timeless silhouettes: Invest in quality pieces that will last for years to come. - Layer textures and patterns: Add visual interest with throws, pillows, and rugs in a variety of textures and patterns. - Don't be afraid to mix metals: Combining different metal finishes, like gold and silver, can add depth and personality to your space. - Incorporate personal touches: Add artwork, photographs, or other meaningful objects that reflect your personality and interests. Remember: Contemporary classic is all about balance. Don't be afraid to experiment and find what works for you. The key is to create a space that feels both beautiful and comfortable, a reflection of your own unique style. Additional Tips: - Focus on quality over quantity: Invest in fewer, but better-made pieces that will stand the test of time. - Embrace natural light: Let natural light flood your space whenever possible. It will brighten your interiors and create a sense of airiness. - Accessorize thoughtfully: Don't overclutter your surfaces. Choose a few statement pieces that complement your overall design. - Don't be afraid to break the rules: Contemporary classic is a flexible style. There are no hard and fast rules, so have fun and experiment! By embracing the principles of contemporary classic interior design, you can create a home that is both stylish and timeless, a space that reflects your personal taste and offers a haven of comfort and beauty.

Shabby Chic Charm: Creating a Home Steeped in Nostalgia and Romance

Shabby chic, a design style that blends vintage charm with a touch of elegance, has captured hearts for its ability to infuse spaces with a sense of cozy nostalgia and romantic tranquility. Imagine peeling paint revealing hints of a bygone era, furniture whispering tales of generations past, and soft hues setting the stage for a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. That's the essence of shabby chic, a style that celebrates imperfection and embraces the beauty of timeworn treasures. Key Elements of Shabby Chic: - Distressed Furniture and Furnishings: The heart of shabby chic lies in furniture and furnishings that bear the marks of time. Think chipped paint, worn edges, and faded fabrics. These imperfections tell stories and add character to your space. - Soft Color Palette: A calming palette of whites, creams, and pastels dominates the shabby chic scene. These light and airy colors create a sense of spaciousness and serenity, allowing the distressed details to truly shine. - Floral Prints and Romantic Touches: Shabby chic loves florals! Whether it's on wallpaper, upholstery, or throw pillows, floral patterns add a touch of sweetness and femininity to the space. Lace, ruffles, and other romantic elements further enhance the charm. - Vintage Accents and Collectibles: Shabby chic thrives on the old and the loved. Antique finds, flea market treasures, and family heirlooms add a layer of personal history and unique character to your space. Don't be afraid to display them with pride! - Natural Light and Texture: Shabby chic spaces bask in the glow of natural light. Large windows and sheer curtains invite the sunlight in, while natural textures like wood, wicker, and linen add warmth and depth. Bringing Shabby Chic Home: Ready to infuse your own space with shabby chic charm? Here are some tips: - Start small: Don't try to overhaul your entire home at once. Begin by incorporating a few key elements, like a distressed dresser or a vintage floral rug. - Shop vintage and DIY: Flea markets, antique stores, and even your grandma's attic can be treasure troves for shabby chic finds. Don't be afraid to upcycle or refinish pieces to add your own personal touch. - Layer and mix textures: Shabby chic thrives on layers and textures. Combine soft linens with distressed wood, lace with velvet, and florals with stripes. The key is to create a sense of visual interest without feeling cluttered. - Let the light in: Maximize natural light to create a bright and airy atmosphere. Sheer curtains and light-colored walls will keep the space feeling open and inviting. - Most importantly, have fun! Shabby chic is all about creating a space that reflects your personality and makes you feel good. Don't be afraid to experiment and express yourself through your decor. Remember, shabby chic isn't about perfection; it's about celebrating the beauty of imperfection. So embrace the worn edges, the faded colors, and the quirky finds that tell a story. With a little creativity and a touch of nostalgia, you can create a home that feels both charming and comfortable, a haven where time seems to slow down and everyday moments feel imbued with a touch of magic. Beyond the Basics: While the core principles of shabby chic remain constant, there are endless ways to personalize the style. Here are a few substyles to consider: - French Country Shabby Chic: Think toile fabrics, lavender hues, and vintage French finds for a touch of rustic elegance. - Coastal Shabby Chic: Bring the beach vibes home with weathered wood, pastel blues and greens, and nautical accents. - Industrial Shabby Chic: Add an edgy touch with distressed metals, exposed brick walls, and salvaged industrial pieces. No matter your taste, there's a shabby chic variation that's sure to speak to your soul. So open your doors to the past, embrace the beauty of imperfection, and let the shabby chic charm work its magic on your home.

Embracing the Shadows: A Guide to Gothic Interior Design

Gothic Interior Design Step into a world of dramatic contrasts, rich textures, and haunting beauty. Gothic interior design isn't for the faint of heart; it's a bold statement, a symphony of darkness and light that evokes mystery and grandeur. Dark Majesty: Foundations of Gothic Design Gothic design draws inspiration from medieval architecture and the Romantic era, weaving together elements of drama, theatricality, and a touch of the macabre. Imagine soaring ceilings punctuated by pointed arches, ornately carved furniture casting long shadows in flickering candlelight, and rich tapestries whispering tales of knights and forgotten empires. Key Elements of Gothic Interior Design: - Rich Color Palettes: Deep, jewel tones like emerald green, burgundy, and sapphire set the stage for a dramatic atmosphere. Accents of silver, gold, and bronze add a touch of luxury. - Dramatic Architectural Details: High ceilings with exposed beams, pointed arches, and stained glass windows create a sense of grandeur and mystery. Gargoyles or other sculptural elements can add a touch of the macabre. - Heavy Furniture and Fabrics: Gothic furniture features bold silhouettes and intricate carvings. Think four-poster beds, velvet armchairs, and chests decorated with ironwork. Fabrics are typically opulent, with damask, velvet, and brocade lending a sense of luxury and texture. - Moody Lighting: Candlelight and strategically placed lamps create a sense of intimacy and mystery. Chandeliers and sconces with wrought iron or crystal accents add a touch of drama. - Antiques and Curiosities: Gothic spaces love a touch of the past. Display antique weapons, vintage books, or intriguing artwork to tell a story and add a sense of timelessness. Substyles of Gothic Design: - Medieval Gothic: Think heavy oak furniture, tapestries, and stained glass windows depicting religious scenes. This style captures the essence of medieval castles and cathedrals. - Victorian Gothic: A more ornate and romantic take on Gothic, featuring dark wood furniture with intricate carvings, floral patterns, and velvet upholstery. - Modern Gothic: This contemporary interpretation incorporates sleek lines and modern materials with traditional Gothic elements like dark colors, dramatic lighting, and statement pieces. Creating Your Own Gothic Haven: Bringing a touch of Gothic charm to your home doesn't require a complete overhaul. Start small by incorporating key elements: - Paint an accent wall in a deep, dramatic color. - Add a statement piece like a four-poster bed or a velvet armchair. - Display vintage photos or artwork with a Gothic theme. - Hang tapestries or heavy curtains to create a sense of drama. - Invest in candles and strategically placed lamps for moody lighting. Remember, Gothic design is all about personal expression. Don't be afraid to mix and match styles and eras to create a space that reflects your own unique personality and sense of style. Beyond the Basics: - Play with texture: Combine smooth velvet with rough stone, or wood with metal, to create visual interest. - Don't shy away from the macabre: A touch of skulls, gargoyles, or other haunting elements can add an intriguing touch. - Balance the darkness with light: While Gothic design embraces darkness, it's important to have areas of light for balance. Natural light through stained glass windows can be particularly beautiful. - Most importantly, have fun! Gothic design is about creating a space that feels unique and inspiring to you. Embrace the mystery and drama, and let your imagination run wild. Gothic interior design is a journey into the realm of the extraordinary, a celebration of darkness and beauty in equal measure. So, open the door to your inner goth, embrace the shadows, and create a space that is both captivating and unforgettable.

Art Nouveau: Nature's Symphony in Design

Art Nouveau: Nature's Symphony in Design Step into a realm where nature's curves intertwine with elegant forms, where light dances across shimmering surfaces, and every detail whispers a story of artistry. This is the world of Art Nouveau, a design movement that swept across Europe and America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, leaving behind a legacy of breathtaking beauty and enduring style. Blooming from the Ashes of Tradition: Born in a time of artistic and industrial upheaval, Art Nouveau rejected the rigid formality of Victorian design and embraced the organic flow of nature. It was a rebellion against the machine, a celebration of hand-crafted artistry, and a symphony of sinuous lines, floral motifs, and vibrant colors. Key Elements of Art Nouveau Design: - Organic Lines and Forms: Gone are the straight lines and sharp corners. Art Nouveau embraces the sinuous curves of flowers, vines, and waves, weaving them into furniture, architecture, and decorative elements. - The Language of Nature: Floral motifs reign supreme, blooming across walls, furniture, and even light fixtures. Dragonflies, butterflies, and other creatures from the natural world add a touch of whimsy and movement. - Rich Materials and Textures: Glass, stained and vibrant, takes center stage, capturing and refracting light in a kaleidoscope of colors. Natural materials like wood, stone, and wrought iron add warmth and depth to the spaces. - Whimsical Touches and Artistic Expression: Art Nouveau is a canvas for imagination. Decorative elements like stained glass windows, mosaics, and sculptures become integral parts of the design, telling stories and adding unique character. - A Unified Symphony: From architecture to furniture to the smallest detail, Art Nouveau strives for a sense of cohesion. Every element flows together, creating a harmonious and immersive experience. Substyles of Art Nouveau: - French Art Nouveau: Characterized by its elegance and floral motifs, often seen in the works of Emile Gallé and Eugène Grasset. - Belgian Art Nouveau: More flamboyant and geometric, as exemplified by the bold architectural creations of Victor Horta. - British Art Nouveau: Known for its emphasis on craftsmanship and natural materials, seen in the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Bringing Art Nouveau Home: While Art Nouveau's heyday may have passed, its captivating spirit can still be incorporated into modern homes. Here are some ways to add a touch of its magic: - Embrace floral patterns: Wallpaper, upholstery, or even throw pillows can bring a touch of nature's vibrancy to your space. - Let the light flow: Stained glass panels or window hangings can add color and create a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. - Choose furniture with curves: Look for pieces with flowing lines and organic shapes to capture the essence of the movement. - Incorporate art and decorative elements: Sculptures, mosaics, or even vintage Art Nouveau posters can add a touch of artistic flair. - Don't be afraid to mix and match: Art Nouveau thrives on individuality. Combine elements from different substyles or eras to create a space that reflects your unique personality. Beyond the Basics: - Play with colors: Jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue, and deep burgundy create a dramatic yet elegant backdrop. - Incorporate natural materials: Wood, stone, and metal add warmth and texture to the space, grounding the artistic elements. - Don't forget the details: Light fixtures, door handles, and even cabinet knobs can be chosen to echo the organic forms and floral motifs of the style. - Most importantly, have fun! Art Nouveau is about celebrating life, nature, and artistic expression. Let your creativity flow and embrace the joy of creating a space that feels both beautiful and personal. Art Nouveau's legacy goes beyond aesthetics. It reminds us of the beauty and inspiration found in nature, the power of artistic expression, and the importance of creating spaces that nourish our souls. So, open your doors to the symphony of nature, let your imagination take flight, and experience the enduring magic of Art Nouveau in your own home.

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