#4 . Hibiscus Red Two in One

[philodendronplants]

365 Days Flowering Plants Combo

Get the best 365 days flowering plants for Indian tropical climates from us. These flower plants bloom all over the year & look beautiful in all types of gardens.

List of 365 days flowering plants in this combo includes

1. Rangoon creeper 2. Fragrant Vine – Rangoon Creeper 3. Hibiscus Red 4. Hibiscus Red Design 5. Hibiscus Red two in one 6. Crape Jasmine Mini 7. Madagascar Periwinkle 8. Layered Jasmine 9. Hibiscus Sandal Design 10.Signapuri Ixora Red 11.Crape Jasmine Circle 12.Crape Jasmine Layered

[landofanimes]

My Happy Marriage Season 2

Title Cards + Flowers & Birds

Ep 1: Autumn leaves + 2 robins

Ep 2: Ginkgo and rowan tree leaves + wagtail seguro

Ep 3: Drunken hibiscus + female redpoll, representing Miyo. The flowers' meaning is "change of heart".

Ep 4: Pomegranate flowers + female kestrel (a small bird of prey), representing Kaoruko

Ep 5: Beadle and geranium + two female finch birds. The beadle represents Kaoruko's feelings, and the geranium represents the feelings of Miyo, Kaoruko, Kiyoka and Godo. The finch mean "independence and friendship".

Ep 6: No card

Ep 7: New Year decorations, flowers and a lucky crane (red-crowned crane), which symbolizes longevity and marital harmony

Ep 8: Camellia + goshawk. The camellia means "single-minded love, ideal love," in reference to Miyo's conversations with Hazuki and Kaoruko about love. The goshawk represents Takakura. The color purple is for Prince Takaihito.

Ep 9: Snow-covered cherry blossoms, like in Takaihito's words from the previous episode: "The snow-covered dream flowers bring the curtains of night down." Also features a male mandarin duck in the top right and a female one in the bottom left, looking at each other. Their eyes have a touch of Kiyoka's and Miyo's eye color. The top left corner also hides a gun.

Ep 10: No card

Ep 11: Pink phalaenopsis and lily of the valley + dove. The flowers mean "I love you," and "return of happiness", respectively. The long, thin leaves are reminiscent of bear grass, and it incorporates the leaves of heart vine, which is believed to bring love to fruition. The dove represents Kiyo-kun.

Ep 12: Thistles + heron. The thistle has a variety of flower meanings such as "revenge," "parting," "don't touch me," and "peace of mind". The heron is deeply connected to the concept of life and death around the world.

Ep 13: Flowers from the ending + a couple of mandarin ducks. The flowers include cherry blossoms, lilies of the valley, canola flowers, gerberas, lillies, etc.

The title cards were drawn by Halka, with adjustments by color designer Anna Okamatsu

[sadly-never-after]

Music in the EAH Universe and who listens to them Part 3.

This is just an excuse to try to make music puns and share music I think the characters would listen to. (Some of these are even canon by the books!) I don't even like a majority of these musicians but I am fully convinced of my choices here. I marked in colours the one that are canonically part of the EAH Universe.

Since Tumblr only allows 100 inline links for a post I have to make different parts.

Part 1 (Alistair, Apple, Ashlynn, Blondie, Briar, Bunny)

Part 2 (Cupid, Cedar, Cerise, Chase, Courtly, Daring)

Part 3 (Darling, Dexter, Duchess, Farrah, Faybelle, Ginger)

Part 4 (Holly, Hopper, Humphrey, Hunter, Jillian, Justine)

Part 5 (Kitty, Lizzie, Maddie, Meeshell, Melody, Nina)

Part 6 (Poppy, Ramona, Raven, Rosabella, Sparrow, Tucker)

⚔️✧˖°.♞༄｡° Darling Charming ⚔️✧˖°.♞༄｡°

Florence & the Mill (King, Kiss with a Fist, Girls against God)

Girl in red shoes (I Wanna be your girlfriend, Girls, Bad Idea!)

Chappell Throne (Good Luck Babe, Kaleidoscope, Picture You)

Of Wonderland (It's different for girls, Tim I Wish You Were Born A Girl, When a man is in love with a man)

Marina & the Diamond Cards (The Family Jewels, Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land, Baby)

ദ്ദി(⎚_⎚) 🜲 Dexter Charming ദ്ദി(⎚_⎚) 🜲

Taylor Quick (Enchanted, Lavender Haze, Delicate)

Trollplay (Shiver, Fix You, Lost!)

Lady Yaga (Bad Romance, Stupid Love, So Happy I Could Die)

Royale (The Love Club, A World Alone, 400 Lux)

Reigning Spectre (Hero, Two Birds, Hell no)

౨ৎ ˖ ࣪⊹🦢⊹₊ ⋆୨ৎ Duchess Swan ౨ৎ ˖ ࣪⊹🦢⊹₊ ⋆୨ৎ

Marina & The Diamond Cards (Solitaire, Oh No!, Are You Satisfied?)

Knight Chloe (Leash, Animal, Novocaine for the Soul)

Nixie (Drunk Walk Home, Liquid Smooth, Working for the Knife)

The Spooky Jesters (Catabolic Seed, Icicles, Community Gardens)

Rabbit Hole (Violet, Petals, Doll Parts)

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Penelorepe Scott (Sweet Hibiscus Tea, Dead Girls, Feel Better)

Nixie (Nobody, Stay Soft, Carry Me Out)

Trollplay (True Love, For You, Always in my head)

Florence & the Mill (Third Eye, Grace, Shake it Out)

Magic Mirror Girl (Lovers Rock, Pretty Boy, Grapes Upon the Vine)

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁𓂃 ࣪˖ ཐིཋྀ ࣪˖ ݁𓂃. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ Faybelle Thorn . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁𓂃 ࣪˖ ཐིཋྀ ࣪˖ ݁𓂃. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁

Gwen Stepfairy (What you waiting for?, Hollaback Girl, The Sweet Escape)

April Vineyard (Girlfriend, Smile, Nobody's Fool)

Pixie Minaj (Barbie Tingz, Roman's Revenge, Roman Holiday)

Britney Spark (Break the Ice, Toxic, Oops!...I Did It Again)

Katy Fairy (Waking Up In Vegas, Last Friday Night, Firework)

🤎‧₊˚𓐐𓎩 ‧₊˚ ⋅🧈🎀🧸 Ginger Breadhouse 🤎‧₊˚𓐐𓎩 ‧₊˚ ⋅🧈🎀🧸

Michelle Key (Sunflower, Let Me Know, My Cue)

Cage the Dragon (Telescope, Halo, Flow)

Ricky Montgnomery (This December, Mr. Loverman, Get Used to it)

Nixie (Pink in the Night, A Loving Feeling, Class of 2013)

Tailor Hall (Never Meant To Know, You & Me, Hidden in the sand)

You are trapped on an eight-hour long road trip with these guys and you have to give one of them the aux chord.

[lydiashoard]

Gardening is an art with a whole lot of guesswork and check and all the blogs in all the world are at best ball park suggestions.

I have citrus that burn up and die in the sun but flourish in dappled winter light. I have ferns that love drying out in the sun.

And overwatering and under watering both cause yellow and drooping leaves. But sticking your finger in the soil doesn’t help because I have under watered a peace lily that wants to be sitting in 4” of water at all times and overwatered an orchid that had been dry for only 2 days instead of two weeks.

And I have the exact same species of hibiscus where the pink and orange one is thriving but cannot for the life of me keep a red and orange one alive. And a huge red one that blooms extensively in the dark of winter when it’s in my dim living room (It makes a terrific living Christmas tree).

And don’t even get me started on my hydrangeas and wisteria that refuse to die… that’s some kind of dark creature at work there…

Anyway, thanks for coming to my Ted Talk

[clementinefight]

Downtown at the library, a seat by a HUGE window, what a drizzly/snowy day! It was snowier in the morning -- when I shovelled and brushed my car. Now it's more wet, inclination like spring. I have a coffee, a red pear and butterscotch Hershey kisses. I'm here for the next two hours and my plan is to research colleges (I think I found the next program I'd like to do) and apply for at least ONE job. Already picked out the job I'm interested in so just need to put a pedal to the medal and get the paperwork in. Later, plans to walk over to the music store with Cousin and pick up a cheap tin whistle, fake gold. The tin whistle I really want is over 100 euro and ships from Ireland and takes 4 frickin weeks to get here, so I'm going to practice on a starter instrument, a little $20 one I can afford and not feel guilty about if I never pick it up again after tomorrow. I feel really called to learn a skill that requires my breath--my awareness of my breath. Then the bakery for a butter tart. This is a snow day in Ontario after all. Then off to the Egyptian restaurant for dinner < 3 Hibiscus tea time certainly. I only go out for dinner once or twice a month so 'excited' is understatement of the year Currently listening:

[patchwork-crow-writes]

(Resend because i got the order wrong aldjfakfj)

Hey there! So you know the official art of Ralsei titled "Floralsei" where he's surrounded by flowers? I've been interested in the possible symbolisms behind these flowers and wanted to share a bit of my analysis with you haha. (I know there's a chance that merch isn't canon, but we also get "Weird Route" foreshadowing through the Line Stickers, so who knows? ¯_(ツ)_/¯)

In the picture, I think we can identify several flowers such as 1. "Red Roses", 2. "Lily of the Valley", 3. "African Violet" , 4. "Hibiscus",5. "Snapdragons" and 6. "Forget-Me-Nots". (link to pic: https://imgur.com/a/NXAs1jv) I'll try to list the symbolism of each one here…

"Red Roses": These flowers are placed prominently in the center, forming Ralsei's scarf and adorning his hat. While they appear as dark pink in the artwork, I interpret them as representing red, especially considering Ralsei's default scarf is called the Red Scarf. Red roses are traditionally associated with romantic love, which aligns with Ralsei's one-sided affection towards Kris.

"Lily of the Valley": This flower symbolizes purity, happiness, and sweetness. It carries diverse symbolism and is often used in various settings, such as weddings and religious ceremonies, to convey messages of hope, purity, and the joy of new beginnings.

"African Violet": (I'm not entirely certain about this, but the shape seems to resemble the flower in the pic…) This flower signifies loyalty, devotion, and faithfulness. In addition to representing faithfulness and fidelity, African Violets can also convey admiration and respect, especially when given as a token of high esteem.

"Hibiscus": Often associated with beauty, femininity, and delicate charm, the hibiscus is known for its stunning appearance and vibrant colors. It symbolizes delicate beauty, youthfulness, and a sense of joy.

"Snapdragons": These flowers embody both deception and gracefulness. According to legends, their unique appearance with "dragon mouth" shapes can represent deception, while others view them as symbols of grace and openness. (Deception seems particularly fitting considering Ralsei's mysterious nature and the secrets he keeps from Kris and the others.)

"Forget-Me-Nots": These flowers serve as a clear reminder of the phrase "Don't Forget." (It reminds me of Ralsei's Line Sticker where he's depicted singing "Don't Forget.")

Let me know if I made any mistakes, and I would greatly appreciate any feedback you have!

Oh, I didn't actually know about this! Some Ralsei fan I am, lol :P It's very pretty though, I've just seen that it's a print on a T-shirt, which I'm now sorely tempted to purchase because of how good it looks! Thanks for bringing this to my attention, it's appreciated :)

Moving on to your analysis of the different types of flowers... there's not too much I can really add here I feel - flowers and their meanings are sadly not my forte. However, a lot of the meanings you transcribed here do definitely relate to Ralsei and his character. Of particular note is the Snapdragon and its allusion to "deception" - as you rightly state, our favourite fluffy boy is definitely withholding crucial information from everyone, both about the plot at large and his own character.

You know what else caught my eye, actually? I'm just checked because I wasn't sure if I was misremembering, but Lily of the Valley is actually poisonous, and can cause skin irritation if touched directly, and its berries can cause serious harm or even death if ingested. It's a stretch, but applying this to Floralsei (what a name, by the way!) you could perhaps posit that whatever secret he's keeping, it's so dangerous it might cause irreparable damage if it were to ever come out. Or perhaps it's a warning - he may be pretty, but get too close and you'll get hurt.

With that said, however, I don't actually think Ralsei is secretly malicious or anything like that. My current theory is that he's not telling us stuff for two reasons - one is that he's directly serving the narrative by revealing pieces of vital information at critical moments in the story, as evidenced by the dramatic reveal of the Roaring and the Titans JUST before Berdly creates a new dark fountain in the cyber world; and the other is that he is trying to protect his friends from information that they might find distressing, and/or won't be relevant to them unless the worst case scenario happens (which it's obviously gonna... but I digress).

I'm sorry I couldn't really add any more to this discussion, because it is quite fascinating! I'd be quite interested to see what others think, if any further insight can be provided on this topic!

[rocking-in-tri-force]

GEAR POST: HEADSTOCKS

/it's time fuckers rambles under the cut

Left to right, top to bottom: (be aware that i can't describe very well)

Sequel (Hero of Legend - AlttP/OoA-S/LA):

4 string bass, left handed, based on fender. On the back, there's a small hibiscus sticker at the wood part.

Nelson (Z1/AoL):

fender left handed guitar. He puts the capo along the headstock (so that it doesnt points outward). His capo has a straight side and a round side, with the round side facing towards him. Capo color is similar to the Magical Boomerang (like in Z1)

Willie (TP):

has two main bass that he uses. Bass 1 is the shape shifter bass (right handed). Glowy neon blue ish on gray, my reference is Ibanez's GSR200B.

Other bass is based on a fender bass (left handed, precision bass). The paint is slightly chipped off and on the back, there's carvings of something similar to an owl's claw, as well as what looks like facial markings.

Has a fret wrap and capo is in his pocket (or he steals from Warehouse)

Warehouse (HW):

gibson-looking headstock. Capo is put right at the nut (where it Should Be according to him. Will fight if anyone says otherwise)

Boons (FS/FSA/Hero of Men):

based on the fender 5-string Right Handed precision bass, the one with the tuners to the headstock are completely black. Colored strings (green/red/black/purple/blue in that order, usually.) /no lore reason for the order i just think it looks good edit: I have lore reasons now and this is officially ret-conned. I will use a new color

Ton (WW/PH):

I never actually draw it, but I always imagine he plays acoustic. Slotted headstock with the capo put on top, and it sticks out. (his capo has two straight sides)

[mysterycharacterflowers]

Welcome, the tournament starts!

The polls will start being posted today, July 9, at 3 pm BRT, they will be posted every 15 minutes, they will finish being posted at July 10 at 6:45 am!

• All matches were randomized, this gave some interesting matches (insert the illusion of free choice meme here)

• All polls have the the tag #round 1

• I can't check if all things people said about all the 129 characters are true, so if someone lied on their submission that's on them

• If you see any mistakes (wrong pictures, misspelling, etc) please tell me ^-^

• I tried my best to short long descriptions, key word tried

• If you see sentences in first person in the posts, remember it's not me (the mod of this blog), it's the submitter talking!

• All submissions (except one) made it to the tournament, I didn't take a submission away if the content/media was problematic, I just put almost all the submissions in the tournament

• Some posts don't use the characters canonical pronouns, some of them use they/them for extra mystery

• You can guess who the characters are, but if you are 100% certain please don't tell. I wanna maintain the mystery ^-^;

• I won't reblog any propaganda (but like try to do propaganda only if you are really sure of the character, or you might give a wrong propaganda to a character ^-^;)

• The [...] means that this part of the description was shortened!

• Also there's OCs here!

• When a character loses, the reveal will be tagged as #reveals and there will be a #[insert media name here] spoilers

• If you want to talk more about the character after they lose, you can talk in the reblog of the reveal, and I will reblof it with the tag #flowers for the fallen (because I wanted to it be related to flowers but I didn't know how)

• If you want me to tag post as something, to like put a tw, please tell me ^-^

• I will reblog the polls 4 hours before they end!

• If a tie happens, a tie breaker polls will happen. If they also tie in the tie breaker, a polls with 3 characters (the 2 that are tied + the one the winner would fight) will happen

The matches are under the cut!

Side A

Gladiolus 3 VS Blue rose 3

Yellow Rose VS A bouquet of black-eyed susan, orange lily, amaryllis, canna, black petunia and purple hyacinth

Marigold VS Hibiscus

Rose 1 VS A bouquet of lily and sunflower

A bouquet of aloe, fern, blue iris and sage VS Blue Rose 2

Roses 4 VS Nasturtiums

Violet 1 VS Sunflower 4

Amorphophallus titanum VS Ceropegia Adrianae

Spider Lily VS Himalayan blue poppies

A bouquet of bittersweet and rhododendron VS Wisterias

Fire Poppy VS Butterfly weed

A bouquet of forget-me-nots, dill, purple hyacinth, hyssop, thyme, lotus flower and marjoram VS Lily of the valley

Sunflower 2 VS Lotus 1

Daffodil 1 VS White Lily

Baby's breath VS Clematis 2

Acanthum VS Red Geranium

Side B

Daffodil 2 VS Lavender VS A bouquet of coral bells, caladium and carnations

Bluebonnet VS A bouquet with love-lies-bleeding, forget-me-nots and sunflowers

Gum cistus VS A bouquet of white orchids and purple hyacinths

A bouquet of yellow foxglove and snapdragon VS A bouquet of gladiolus flowers and lilies, with spiky knautia, shield, dogwood, iris, lotus, lily of the valley, foxglove, rock rose, water lily, daffodil, green and black roses, sunflower, poppy, crystanthenum, wolfsbane, liatris, buttercup, and bleeding heart flowers. There's a sole kadupul flower in the middle of it.

Blue rose 1 VS Snapdragons 2

[A bouquet of azalea, red calla lily, thistle and amaranthus (love-lies-bleeding) VS Tartarian Aster](https://www.tumblr.com/mysterycharacterflowers/722410802542428160/a-bouquet-of-azalea-red-calla-lily-thistle-and?source=share(

A bouquet of coreopsis and columbine VS A bouquet of columbine and geranium

A pair of two desert petunias VS Black rose

Amaranth VS A bouquet of 3 lupins

A bouquet of red spider lillies, forget-me-nots, purple hyacinth, deadly nightshades and white lillies VS Ornithogalum

Clematis 3 VS Lilac

Orange blossom VS Red spider lilies

Forget-me-not 2 VS Black Dahlia

A bouquet of purple hyacinths, a oleander, a few rhododendron, some belladonna and a hollyhock VS Plastic/fake strawberry flowers

A bouquet of black dahlia and red spider lily VS Violet 2

Forget-me-nots 3 VS White Egret Orchid

Side C

A bouquet of yellow rose, plantain lily, amaranth, heather and sunflower VS Sunflower 3

Daisy 2 VS Red daylily

Yellow carnations VS Iris florentina

A bouquet of rue, tansy, monkhood, milkweed and dame's rocket VS A bouquet of blue roses, edelweisses and yellow azaleas

A bouquet of lotuses, dandelions, sunflower, gerberas, forget me nots, nemophilas, narcissus, lilies, purple and light blue hydrangeas, leaved corepsis, yellow cosmos, roses, peonies, periwinkles, bellflowers, white paper daisies, christmas rose, dahlias and carnations VS Buttercups

Thistle VS A bouquet of dandelions, buttercups, roses, both black and yellow and sunflowers

Gladiolus 2 VS Crimson rose

A bouquet of ginger torch lilies and blue carnations VS Vanilla Orchid

A bouquet of fern and forget me nots VS A bouquet of daffodil, yellow roses, sycamore, purple hyacinths, irises and poppy

A bouquet of sunflowers, dandelions, ferns, foxglove, hollyhock, lotus, balsamine, green carnation, fennel, black eyed susan and queen of night VS Forget-me-not 4

A bouquet of poppies and opium flowers VS Chrysanthemum

A bouquet with blue morning glories and saxifrage/rockfoils VS Gloriosa Genus

Rose 2 VS Love-lies-bleeding

Begonias VS A bouquet of red balsam, cockscomb amaranth, scarlet auricula, wheat stalks and dead leaves

A bouquet of star magnolia, lavender, dark crimson rose, white carnations, sweet pea and forget me nots VS Lotus 2

Snapdragon 1 VS A bouquet of belladonna, cyclamen and iris

Side D

Rose 3 VS Gladiolus 1

A bouquet of purple hyacinth, purple columbine and hellebore VS Bittersweet nightshade

Forget-me-not 1 VS A bouquet with begonia, carnations, anemones and snowdrops

Tamarisk VS White crocuses

Sunflower 1 VS Clematis 1

White Alyssum VS A bouquet of sunflowers, geraniums and hollyhock

Catnip VS Valerian

A bouquet of lavender, gardenias and limelight hydrangeas VS Sakura

A bouquet of purple hyacinth, hydrangea, acanthus and purple columbine VS Carnations

Blue roses 4 VS Sage

A bouquet of buttercups, yellow hyacinths and cyclamens VS A bouquet of cockscomb, white poppy, white acacia and pink chrysanthemum

Firecracker plant VS Red Rose

Oleander/Nerium/Dogsbane VS Geranium

Rainflower/Rain lily VS Mountain Laurel

Pistachio Flower VS Daisies 3

Cherry Blossom VS Daisy 1

[seaofolives]

we played #Sk8Shorts in the limping bird site! these guys aren't on ao3 yet bc uhhhh smth smth titles so I'll dump them all in here first for readability etc:

day 1: kiss

The thing about dating Kaoru is that he only ever has two moods when it comes to kissing: a) the one where he absolutely does not want one and the one where it can only be possible on his terms.

One might think that for a touchy-feely guy like Kojiro, Mood A is the absolute worst. But no—he actually prefers that over Mood B.

“Thanks for dinner, love.” Mood B always comes like a burglar—a rare tender word, warm arms wrapping from the back, then the fatal kiss on Kojiro’s shoulder. He shakes him off as if he were a roach in the kitchen but by then, the deed is done: Kaoru is swooping away like a ghost while Kojiro is left to claw his white chefʼs jacket from his back to inspect the damage.

And there it is: a kiss mark painted in bolognese sauce. On his newest jacket—!

“You—!” Kojiro stomps towards the door and screams at the empty stairwell. “You ingrate, youʼre sleeping on the floor tonight!!”

day 2: guests at a wedding

Master Ainosuke gasps and mumbles, “But of course!” which sets Tadashi on the prowl for the thing that caught his eye. There’s lots of things to see here, of course—guests in sleek suits and gowns, red hibiscus flowers and bright sunflowers decorating the elevated walkway…it’s a summer wedding, after all. But because none of them are nearly as elegant as roses, they can’t be what has enamored his employer so.

So he keeps searching still…and there, around the tail of the groom’s white suit. That hem is definitely cut into the shape of flowers which only serves to bring out the faint flower garden detailed onto his back.

“Roses, of course,” Master Ainosuke talks on, and because he loved the idea, now he’s applauding the newlyweds more loudly as they leave the conference room. “Mine must be roses.”

Tadashi keeps his smile hidden in the corner of his lips. On his phone, he opens up the document called Master Ainosuke’s Wedding Plans and notes it down.

day 3: hair

“By the way, did you cut your hair?” Langa only remembers to ask when the bottle of sparkling strawberry water rolls down the chute. He picks it up and twists it open.

“Yeah.” Reki moves his deck to his other arm and takes the proferred drink. “Hey, you noticed!”

“I was about to ask earlier, but then the train arrived.” Langa smiles, uncapping his bottle of sparkling mango water. “It looks good on you.”

“Yeah?!” Reki breaks out into a grin. “Thanks. And here’s your reward for being the best boyfriend.” When he puts up his thumb, Langa cracks up.

day 4: create something using more than 1 prompt (prompts used: domestic, broken)

“Ah—!”

The bowl lands with a dull crack, and Kaoru curses his luck because that specific bowl was a souvenir from Paris.

“What was that?!”

Nothing! is what Kaoru wants to tell Kojiro in the living room, but that will definitely arouse suspicion.

So he cries back instead, “What was what?!” as he grabs a plastic bag and cleans up.

“Did something fall?”

“No, nothing fell!” Kaoru sweeps the floor for good measure. “I’m craving ice cream, what flavor do you want?”

“Huh? Oh, get me vanilla!”

“Okay!” Kaoru leaves the house through the back, taking the evidence with him.

day 5: flowers

“Huh?” Miya says when he approaches. “You’re actually here. I thought youʼd be at Crazy Rock by now.” And itʼs rude to chastise this mannerless kid during the service so Hiromi reins his tongue in.

“Somebody has to deliver these flowers and I wasnʼt gonna let anyone else do it.” With the wreath standing perfectly parallel to the door, Hiromi steps back to inspect the bursting ring of yellow chrysanthemums and white lilies, the sender being simply noted as DOPE SKETCH and friends. It was the “most reputable” way they could express their collective sympathies without indicting his, Cherry blossomʼs and JOEʼs day jobs.

“Huh. Thanks, I guess.”

“Donʼt mention it—” Hiromi finally snaps. “Punk, thatʼs not how youʼre supposed to behave as a relative of the deceased!” Squaring his shoulders, then, Hiromi bows low to him. “I am deeply sorry for your loss.”

Miya sighs. “Itʼs just my grandma—”

Hiromi glares at the kid.

Swallowing up whatever protests he may have, Miya returns his bow with a quiet note of acceptance.

day 6: firsts

Kaoru wouldn’t admit it but when Carla told him that Kojiro was calling, he’d been about to tell her to tell him to call him tomorrow, after he’d napped for a few hours. But a guilty conscience eventually brought his thumb to the green phone icon.

And all just to listen to this poor guy wail like a monkey who’d been abandoned by his ape mother in the middle of Italy. He’d tried to get some there-theres in edgewise, but all his words were simply devoured by the howling, even when he started badmouthing the chef who badmouthed his dish.

So obviously none of his bright ideas are working, all of it having been spent troubleshooting some stupid defect in Carla’s scheduling module. But then there’s actually a rare lull in the call and he could hear Kojiro gasping and sniffling, and he thinks he owes it to the sad idiot to try again.

So he does. He comes up with something new and gives it a whirl for whatever it’s worth. “Hey, remember that time I burned my thumb trying to make instant noodles? And I had to call you all the way from the taco restaurant because I was panicking. And you were so scared, you forgot to put the frying fork down when you ran off to my house.” That story always made Kojiro laugh, at his expense.

Well, he’s just glad now that it’s working. Kojiro’s sobs have transformed themselves into the sounds of a madman cackling.

Kaoru smiles, having missed this song. He’ll get him for that one day, but for now: “Remember what you told me, then?”

“Yeah, yeah,” Kojiro sighs, sniffling. “There’s a first time for everything. I know.”

day 7: confession in the middle of an argument

“This,” Kaoru is seething, “is your fault. This evening is ruined because of you.”

“And you’re just overreacting, you dramatic robomaniac!” Well, if Kaoru thinks two can’t play that game, he’s wrong! Kojiro matches him glare for glare, fang for fang, both of them hunched over the VIP counter, nails digging into the wood. “I already told you the truth, but you won’t listen to me!”

“You’re just making excuses so you can wash your hands off of a commitment, you spineless gorilla!”

“What commitment are we talking about! A commitment with you?” Kojiro’s laughter comes through in derisive barks. “What kind of relationship are we in, anyway, a contract?! You’re just pinning your mistake on me because you couldn’t do anything about it!”

“And you didn’t do anything about it!” Kaoru drags in a deep breath, hot and rolling. “You know how important this was for me! No, I thought you knew how important this was for me. I trusted you, you insipid baboon—!”

“It was me!”

The voice is new, partly because he wasn’t there when they started quarreling and partly also because he’s normally so quiet. But when Kaoru and Kojiro turn to face the newcomer, they find Langa standing smack dab in the middle of the restaurant.

“Sorry, Cherry, I took the cheesecake,” he exhales. “I was hungry, and JOE said I could have whatever was in the fridge. I didn’t know that you were saving the cheesecake as an after work treat. Sorry.” Well, that explains it.

Kojiro straightens up and sighs loudly. “Well, to be fair, I should have already put a sticky note on it when he asked me to reserve it for him yesterday.” When Kaoru stomps off to confront the delinquent youth, he grabs the aggrieved man by his skinny wrist. “Itʼs not worth it, moron, he’s just a kid.”

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A sims 4 legacy let’s play challenge I made this legacy challenge it’s call the moon legacy’s also check out my other sims 4 legacy it’s called rainbow generation

Come check it out on my YouTube @FoxySimer90

Sim 4 moon legacy

Gen one: black moon

Most wear gothic appearance 

Have at less one kid

A house shop

Have to be a spell caster

Gen two: pinkmoon

Have a cat

Met a guy at a bar

Have two kids you my use mc command center 

Single parent

Gen three: tigerlilly moon

No pets

Find your soulmate

Most be married before kids

Own a bakery/house

Note the bekery is your house

Gen four:redmoon

Have to look like a vampire

Two kids they also have to look like vampire

Have a dog hv to be black with red eyes

Have to write at least four vampire novels

Gen five:purple moon

Have to wear purple for first outfit

Have at less three kids

First born is next gen’s air

Most Marry a werewolf

Gen six: thedevils moon

Wear black or red

Have a kid with a mermaid with the evil trait

Live on the beach

After your kid is born max out your parenting treat

Gen seven: silver moons

Most marry before kids

Marry same gender sim

Have at less two cats

Most have sliver hair

Most become a werewolf

Max out werewolf treat

Geneight: green moon

Have your sim wear green

Have green hair

Have to have the gardeners career

Most have plants growing at all times

Last goal is a death flower

Gen nine: hibiscus moon

Most wear pink and white

Have at less two kids

First born continues the next gen

Have one pet cat/dog or horse

If you do a horse most be a white horse with a pink flower on it

Gen ten: flowered moon

Most wear something with flowers

Have a flower crown

Grow flowers

Most have a flower shop/ it’s also your home

have at less one kid/ this task does not apply to you if you don’t want to continue to gen 11

Have one dog most wear flowers as well

Gen 11: goddess moon

Most wear something gold

Most become a mermaid

Have to have a gold tail

Have at less two kids

Most marry a other mermaid

Have a cat

If you like this challenge let me know you may use for YouTube video just tag me in them also come check my channel out @ FoxySimer90

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Doing the @charmymemes oc emoji ask game (Part 3: Plants & Nature)

💐 BOUQUET - create a bouqet for them! what do those flowers mean? are any of the flowers their particular favourite?

Okay so

🌹: Roses have different meanings by color (yellow - friendship, red - love, dark pink - gratitude, etc) And Zoe LOVES roses way too much!! You could walk in her house and find like 4 vases full of roses in her kitchen 😅😅

🌷: Tulips mean happiness and joy, which I think perfectly fits Zoe's bubbly and giggly personality

🌺: Hibiscus mean sunshine, which is literally Clawdeen’s nickname for Zoe 🥺🥺

🌙 MOON - what is your oc's greatest wish? how far are they willing to go for it?

Zoe's biggest wish was to fall in love, something she's been manifesting since she was in high school. She first found Clawdeen while watching the Skulltimate Roller Maze finals, and it was love at first sight. She would dream about Clawdeen treating her like a princess, buying her endless amounts of gifts for her 22nd birthday and proposing to her near the heart shaped pool at her mansion. When she saw Clawdeen in person for the first time she felt all those dreams rushing back in a euphoric wave. The two have been madly in love ever since, and every moment feels like Zoe's living a romcom in real time.

🌋 VOLCANO - how bad is their temper? is it a slow boil, or a instant explosion?

Her temper is most likely the first indication that she takes after Harley very well. 🤣

🌺 HIBISCUS - do they have any allergies?

Nope!

🍁 MAPLE LEAF - what is their favourite season? why?

Zoe loves everything about winter: Christmas, fluffy snow, hot chocolate, Valentine’s Day, christmas music, EVERYTHING!

🍃 FALLING LEAF - do they enjoy being in nature? what is their favourite outdoor activity?

Her favorite outdoor activity is camping! She gets her love of nature from Ivy and spends a LOT of time outdoors, roasting marshmallows, lounging in the pool, and playing on the slip & slide!

☀️ SUN - are they a morning person? what is the first thing they do in the morning?

She absolutely is NOT a morning person lol. She spends all her nights on stage or out with her friends and comes back at almost 5 a.m. so she sleeps in 75% of the time 🤣🤣

🕷️ SPIDER - what is their biggest fear? do they have any irrational / mundane fears?

Girly is NOT scared of anything because she's more than capable of defending herself. 🤣🤣

🌹 ROSE - do they like valentines day? have they been confessed to before? have they confessed to anyone before?

YES, she absolutely LOVES Valentine’s Day, girly was BORN on that day, so you can bet she's celebrating both holidays

🙈 SEE-NO-EVIL - whats a side of your oc that they don't want to show other people?

Zoe doesn't have anything to hide, she's surrounded by people who trust and adore her, so she doesn’t have any side of her she doesn't want people to see!

🙊 SPEAK-NO-EVIL - what is something your oc will refuse to stay quiet about?

Zoe will NEVER stay private about her relationship like she's been manifesting this since she was 16

🙉 HEAR-NO-EVIL - what is the worse thing your oc could hear from someone?

The WORST thing Zoe has heard from someone is that she's a spoiled brat, like sorry that her girlfriend is a fashion designer, street racer and travel blogger and is super rich and wants to spoil the love of her life, but enjoy your tinder scandals Toralei 😒

🌱 SEEDLING - what is their most vivid memory from childhood?

If there's one thing Zoe remembers from her childhood, it's finding her mom's wedding keepsakes (the cake topper, keychain from the drive thru, heart shaped sunglasses, Harley's veil and dress, Ivy's suit, and the vows they wrote to each other)

🍀 CLOVER - do they believe in luck? are they lucky?

Zoe has MAJOR lucky girl syndrome

🌏 EARTH - will they give up the world for someone they love? is this decision easy for them?

NOPE. Zoe loves the world around her WAY too much! Plus, she's seen her mom give up her dream career for a toxic man, so she's making sure she ain't like that

🌌 MILKY WAY - what was the inspiration behind your oc? what was the first thing you decided about them?

When I first came up with Zoe, it was just a fun thing I made for my city girl dr, which later became a passion project that I wanted to work on as much as possible!

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Multi Color Plants Combo

Are you looking for different colors of flowering plants? Here we offer quality colorful flowering plants that are evergreen & make your garden look most beautiful & bright with these multi-color flower varieties.

List of Flower Plants in this Combo Includes

1 . Clerodendron innerme 2 . Crossandra 3 . December poo- Barleria Blue 4 . Hibiscus Red Two in One 5 . Ixora Light Pink 6 . Allamanda Yellow Bush 7 . Fragraance Kagattan 8 . Duranta Erecta Golden Dew Drop Variegated 9 . Portulaca 9’oclock Peach 10 . Kesavardhini 11 . Cat’s Whiskers – Poonai Meesai 12 . Pavazhamalli – Night Blooming Jasmine 13 . Rangoon Creeper 14 . Bush Clock Laurifolia Blue

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RJ's Platinum Collection #66: Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly

Achieved on 5/7/2025 at 8:50 PM

I had enjoyed the first "Coffee Talk" game so much, the next day I looked up the sequel. I was thrilled to discover that the sequel was available for free on PS Plus as well, so I quickly ran through my first playthrough. However, I discovered that this Platinum would be a little trickier to get than its predecessor, but I still fell even more in love with the world of Coffee Talk by the end of it!

Hibiscus & Butterfly is named such because there are the two new ingredients you can use to make drinks - butterfly pea flowers and hibiscus flowers. All of the characters from the first game return, with the exception of Freya and Hendry (Neil has also adopted a human form and changed his name to Silver). In their place are new characters Lucas, a social media influencer satyr who became my new favorite character very fast; Riona, a banshee struggling to make it in the opera business; and Amanda, Silver's sibling who is trying to convince him to come back to their home planet.

The gameplay is mostly unchanged from the first game; you make drinks and listen to your customers talk about their personal problems, and how their conversations go is affected by if you make the drink right or not. However, instead of being a mostly slice-of-life game like the first one, Hibiscus & Butterfly actually has an ongoing mystery story going on, centered around Lucas, Riona, and human cop Jorji. It was really cool to see the game take such an interesting turn. Like the first game, I played the game blind and tried my best to get the best ending for all of the characters.

1/53: Welcome To Coffee Talk - Start a new game.

2/53: First Brew - Brew your first drink.

3/53: It's A Masterpiece! - Create and serve your first latte art.

4/53: Let Me Start Over - Trash a drink for the first time.

5/53: Overflowing Warmth - Serve Myrtle and Aqua the correct drinks on Day 2.

6/53: Fellow Influencer - Give Lucas's contact info or the fidget spinner to Rachel.

7/53: Child's Play - Give the fidget spinner to Gala.

8/53: Good Review - Give Lucas the correct drinks on his first three visits.

9/53: We Are All Friends - Meet all of the main characters.

10/53: Blood(ish) Red - Serve Hyde his favorite hibiscus drink.

11/53: Master Purloiner - Steal the Agent's key card and give it to Silver.

12/53: Saved $100 - Prevent Gala from getting a fine.

At one point in the game two characters suddenly showed up to have a conversation with Jorji. I later found out that this was a cameo of the two main characters from another game called The Darkside Detective. I ended up adding that game to my library to try out in the future, so thanks Coffee Talk!

13/53: Hardboiled Advice - Unlock the conversation with Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley.

14/53: 40,075km - Get Silver and Amanda's good ending 1.

15/53: Guest of Honor - Get invited to Lua and Bailey's wedding.

One new mechanic this game added was the ability to receive items from characters that you must then remember to give to other characters with their drinks. I thought I was doing so well at getting everything right - until the moment I accidentally forgot to give Gala the wedding invitation for Hyde. I was embarrassed and worried I wouldn't get the best ending for Hyde now, so I will be honest and say that I reloaded the day and remembered to give the invitation the second time around. So this playthrough wasn't exactly 100% me doing my best in one try.

16/53: Unsolicited Bouncer - Forget to give Gala Hyde's wedding invitation.

17/53: Failed Messenger - Forget to give items to the intended recipients for the first time.

After that though, I did continue playing without restarting any days, and I am happy to report that, despite a few mistakes, I was able to come up with enough good drinks for everyone that I eventually finished the game with ALL of the best endings for each character, giving me a total of 26 trophies by the end of my first playthrough.

18/53: First Love - Inspire Rachel with a "Sweetheart Latte".

19/53: Just Married - Get Lua and Bailey's good ending.

20/53: Hyde Leibovitz - Get Hyde's good ending.

21/53: Is This It? - Serve the wrong drink for the first time.

22/53: Local Favorite - Ensure everyone always gets the right drink.

23/53: The Hibiscus & The Butterfly - Get Lucas and Riona's perfect ending.

24/53: Remembrance - Get Jorji, Lucas, and Riona's perfect endings in the same playthrough.

25/53: Five Stars! - Serve Lucas the drink "Five Stars!" on his Reviewer's Test.

26/53: One Way To Find Out - Play the story mode to conclusion once.

Now before I started my next big step of the Platinum journey, I decided to look up a list of all of the drinks in the game and then make all of them in Free Mode to get the trophy for making all drinks.

27/53: Master Brewer - Unlock all special drinks.

After I got that trophy, I began embarking on my second playthrough, and I honestly wasn't looking forward to this part. Unlike the first game, there were actually trophies for getting the bad endings for all the characters. I actually felt really bad making the wrong drinks for everyone and watching as relationships turned sour, dreams failed, and all the characters just ended up miserable and sad. Alas, we have to do things we don't like for trophies sometimes.

28/53: Ghosted - Provide Riona with poor service until she stops visiting the coffee shop.

29/53: Bad Memory - Forget to give Jorji his lighter back.

30/53: Bad Review - Give Lucas the wrong drinks on his first three visits.

31/53: Star-Crossed Siblings - Get Silver and Amanda's bad ending.

32/53: Cold Shoulders - Aqua and Myrtle didn't make up.

33/53: Nothing To Show... - Fail to inspire Rachel.

34/53: Festina Lente - Get Lua and Bailey's bad ending.

35/53: Immutable Immortal - Get Hyde's bad ending.

36/53: Work Woes - Get Jorji's bad ending.

37/53: Not So Hot Business - Complete the story mode with the least amount of correct drinks possible.

Thankfully with that done, I was able to do a third playthrough to get all the remaining endings I didn't have yet. Yeah, some of the characters have more than two endings. Those are Silver and Amanda, who have two different versions of their Good Ending; Jorji, who has a Good Ending that does not tie into Riona and Lucas' stories; and Lucas and Riona, who likewise have a Good Ending that does not tie into Jorji's story. So I did a third playthrough and got those three endings and three more trophies.

38/53: How I Met Your Ancestor - Get Silver and Amanda's good ending 2.

39/53: Tender Soul - Get Jorji's good ending.

40/53: A Budding Partnership - Get Lucas and Riona's good ending.

Next I got one random trophy out of the way by replaying the day of Riona's second visit to the coffee shop and handing her Lucas' fidget spinner. She was just as confused as I was.

41/53: What's This? - Give Riona the fidget spinner.

Next I needed to finish out all the trophies related to Rachel. Basically, you have three different options of drinks to make for Rachel to inspire her to write a new song. I had made Rachel the same drink in all the previous playthroughs, so all I had to do was serve Rachel a different drink on that particular day, then fast-forward to the day she brings in her new song, then repeat with a different drink, and I got two more trophies out of it.

42/53: Wistful Nights - Inspire Rachel with a "Dreamin' Blue".

43/53: Comfortable With You - Inspire Rachel with a "Milk Honey Green Tea".

But then I was a little confused when the trophy for unlocking all three songs did not pop. Turns out that I just needed to use the Sweetheart Latte again. Once I got that scene again, I got the trophy for unlocking all three of Rachel's songs, and I also got the trophy for listening to all the songs on the soundtrack.

44/53: True Fan - Unlock Aremy x Nekochel's whole album.

45/53: 24/7 Beats To Relax/Study To - Listen to all of the songs.

One thing I didn't bring up is that, throughout the game, a mysterious cat keeps coming into the shop. I knew after looking up a guide following my first playthrough of the game that you needed to get every ending to figure out what the cat's deal was. So I continued on until the very end of the game after unlocking the songs...and got a very sweet scene where the cat's owner comes in and takes him home. The owner in question was none other than Coffee Talk's creator, Mohammad Fahmi, who tragically passed away in-between the two games. It was a very moving and sweet cameo...and a goodbye.

46/53: Cat Shelter - Reunite Tofu with his owner.

After that trophy, I realized I somehow hadn't gotten all the images in the Gallery despite getting every ending. Upon doing research, I discovered the one single art I was missing was only unlocked in a playthrough that combined Baileys and Lua's good ending and Hyde's bad ending. So I was forced to do a semi-partial playthrough of the game in order to do that, but once the art popped up, so did the trophy.

47/53: Art Connoisseur - Unlock all art in the Gallery.

Now my last step of the Platinum playthrough was exactly the same as the first game. First I started a new playthrough and trashed drinks until I hit 25, and then left the game running on for an hour during the first Latte Art sequence. Boom, two more trophies.

48/53: Stop It! - Trash a total of 25 drinks.

49/53: Art Takes Time - Spent a total of 1 hour making latte art.

And lastly, getting 50 correct drinks in one run on Challenge Mode. This mode was not changed from the first game, the only difference being there were a lot more drink options to fuck up. So I decided to pull up a guide of what drinks each order referred to, which allowed me to quickly mop up 50 correct drinks and unlock the Platinum!

50/53: Barista Trainee - Serve 10 correct drinks in Challenge Mode.

51/53: Barista Expert - Serve 25 correct drinks in Challenge Mode.

52/53: Barista Guru - Serve 50 correct drinks in Challenge Mode.

53/53: Thank You For Playing - Unlock all trophies.

I really loved these games. I even kind of wish I hadn't gone through both games in 5 days, because I already miss them. I loved the setting, I loved the characters, and I loved how relaxed and happy the game made me. I know that a third game is coming up, but this one is gonna be set in Tokyo and feature a new cast. I'm not too sure about that. I know it will be amazing, but I'm so attached to his cast! Especially Lucas, I fucking love Lucas so much. But anyways, I definitely recommend everyone give both Coffee Talk and Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly a try!

Rest in peace, Mohammad. Thank you for making such a great game.

Rating: 10/10

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Mixing Edible and Ornamental Plants in Garden Design

When most people picture a garden, they imagine one of two things: a tidy patch of tomatoes and herbs or a neat flower bed full of color. But what if you didn’t have to choose? What if you could grow your dinner and impress the neighbors at the same time? Welcome to the world of mixed garden design—where edibles and ornamentals live side-by-side in leafy harmony.

Especially in a place like Florida, where the sun shines bright and the growing season stretches for months, combining food-producing plants with beautiful blooms is more than just smart—it’s downright fun.

Beauty and Bounty: Why Mix Edibles with Ornamentals?

Garden design isn’t just about how things look anymore. Sure, we all love a well-placed hibiscus or a splash of bougainvillea, but practical planting is making a comeback—especially in Florida garden design. These days, folks are realizing they can have an eye-catching landscape and a salad bowl growing outside the back door.

There are plenty of reasons to mix things up:

You save space. Why plant two separate gardens when you can combine them?

You cut back on maintenance. Mixed beds can support natural pest control and reduce the need for chemicals.

And honestly, there’s something pretty satisfying about plucking dinner from the same spot you admire on your evening stroll.

Also, your neighbor may think you’ve just planted pretty flowers, but little do they know—you’ve also got dinner growing under that lavender.

Florida-Friendly Edibles That Look as Good as They Taste

Florida is a dream location for gardeners, with its long seasons and mild winters. If you’re planning a Florida garden design that includes edible plants, you’re in luck. Here are some options that look great and feed you, too:

1. Kale

Yes, it’s trendy. But kale also adds texture and rich color to your beds. Some varieties are even purple, making them stand out among the greenery.

2. Swiss Chard

Think of Swiss chard as the rainbow of the vegetable world. Its brightly colored stalks—red, yellow, and orange—add a pop of color that rivals any flower.

3. Herbs

Basil, rosemary, thyme, mint—herbs are compact, fragrant, and great fillers for Florida landscape designs. Plus, they make you look like a gourmet chef without trying.

4. Peppers

From green bell to spicy habaneros, peppers offer both beauty and heat. They love Florida’s sun and can look like little Christmas ornaments hanging from the plant.

5. Citrus Trees

In Florida, you’re practically required to have at least one citrus tree. Dwarf lemon or lime trees can be potted or worked into a border garden. Bonus: they smell incredible.

The Best Ornamental Plants to Pair With Edibles

Of course, not everything in your garden needs to be edible. Sometimes you just want pretty. Luckily, Florida landscape designs are full of ornamental options that get along great with vegetables and herbs.

Here are a few plant pals that won’t compete with your edibles but will definitely complement them:

1. Marigolds

Not only are they colorful, but marigolds also help keep pests away. They’re like the bouncers of your garden club.

2. Salvia

Pollinators love it, it’s heat-tolerant, and it brings beautiful blues and purples to your garden.

3. Coleus

Coleus has bold foliage in all sorts of funky colors. It grows fast and fills in gaps between plants nicely.

4. Lavender

This one straddles the line between ornamental and practical. It smells good, attracts bees, and adds a soft touch to the edges of your garden beds.

5. Sweet Alyssum

This low-growing flower is perfect for garden borders and it smells like honey. It's not just pretty—it can also attract beneficial insects.

How to Design a Garden That Blends Looks and Leaves

Now let’s talk layout. You don’t need a degree in landscaping to pull this off. A good Florida garden design is about balance—mixing tall and short plants, colors and textures, edibles and ornamentals.

Start With a Plan

Sketch out your space. Decide which areas get the most sun (your veggies will want those spots) and which corners need a little flair.

Use Raised Beds or Containers

These help you keep things organized. Raised beds can separate your lettuces from your lilies while still letting them complement each other visually.

Go for Layers

Think in vertical levels: tall plants in the back (like tomatoes or sunflowers), medium plants in the middle (peppers, basil), and low growers at the front (alyssum, oregano).

Repeat Colors and Shapes

Repetition creates a sense of flow. If you’ve got red chard in one corner, try red zinnias in another to tie it all together.

Make Room for Paths

Even if it’s just stepping stones or mulch walkways, give yourself space to wander, water, and harvest without trampling the thyme.

Real-World Ideas from Florida Landscape Designs

Florida’s subtropical climate means you can get pretty creative. Here are a few Florida garden design combos that look great and pull double duty:

Tropical Vibe Bed: Pineapple sage + red peppers + orange marigolds = a colorful, edible island getaway in your own yard.

Cottage Mix: Lavender, rosemary, kale, and petunias in a raised bed—old-fashioned charm meets edible garden goodness.

Urban Patio Pot: Basil, cherry tomatoes, sweet potato vine, and coleus all in one big container. Great for small spaces and balcony growers.

Keeping It Alive: Maintenance Tips for Mixed Gardens

Let’s be honest—no one wants a high-maintenance yard. The good news is, a well-thought-out garden design makes upkeep easier.

Watering

Group plants with similar water needs together. Most edibles like regular watering, so pair them with ornamentals that won’t throw a tantrum when the soil gets damp.

Fertilizing

Use organic compost or a balanced fertilizer that’s safe for both veggies and flowers. Bonus: fewer weird chemicals in your dinner.

Pest Control

Marigolds and basil help deter pests. So do companion planting techniques (look up what plants protect others). Keep an eye out, but don’t stress every bug—you’re not running a five-star restaurant out there.

Pruning and Deadheading

Harvest regularly and trim back flowering plants to keep everything tidy and growing strong. Think of it like giving your garden a little haircut.

Final Thoughts: You Don’t Have to Choose

If you’ve ever walked past a beautiful front yard and thought, “Wow, I’d love to have that—and also a snack,” this is your sign. Mixing edibles and ornamentals is one of the most rewarding approaches to garden design, especially in Florida where the possibilities are almost endless.

Not only do you get fresh herbs for dinner and citrus for your drinks, but you also create a space that brings you joy every time you step outside. And honestly, isn’t that what gardening is all about?

So go ahead—plant those tomatoes next to your daisies. Just don’t be surprised if your guests ask for a tour and a taste.

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Family Outfit Ideas for Beach Vacations

Where the sand meets style—with a whole lotta love in matching threads.

There’s just something magical about a beach vacation. The sound of the waves crashing, the salty breeze in your hair, the endless opportunities for barefoot walks and sandy sandwiches… and of course, the chance to dress like the coordinated, carefree dream family we all aspire to be.

Let’s be honest—packing for a family beach trip can be chaos. Someone always forgets a swimsuit, there’s a rogue sunhat you swore you packed, and half the time, you end up in mismatched flip-flops by day two. But what if—just if—you started with your outfits first? Matching (or at least complementary) family outfits can actually make vacation packing easier and bring your crew together in the most stylish way possible.

At 15 Buttons, we believe looking good and feeling comfy should go hand-in-hand—especially when the backdrop is a sun-drenched beach. So, let’s dive into some family outfit inspiration that’s fun, functional, and totally photo-worthy.

1. The Classic Coastal Look: White + Blue

You’ve seen it. You’ve probably double-tapped it on Instagram. That timeless combo of crisp white tops and light-wash denim or chambray shorts never goes out of style. Add a little wind in your hair, and boom—you’re a walking Pinterest board.

Why it works: It’s clean, cohesive, and flattering on all skin tones. Plus, it photographs like a dream against the neutral tones of sand and sea. For little ones, opt for white rompers or lightweight cotton tees. Parents can wear linen button-downs or breezy tanks.

Bonus idea: Want to level it up? Throw in a pop of navy or soft seafoam green for accessories like scarves, headbands, or sun hats. Trust us, it adds that extra flair without losing the laid-back vibe.

2. Tropical Prints, But Make It Tasteful

Matching pineapple shirts? Cheesy if done wrong. Adorably coordinated if done just right. The trick with tropical prints is balance. Pick one hero pattern—think hibiscus flowers, palm leaves, or subtle flamingos—and let it lead the look.

For the family: Mom could rock a wrap dress in the pattern, Dad gets a button-up with the same print, the kids wear matching shorts or sundresses, and baby gets a cute little romper. The idea is to spread the print around—not drown in it.

Why it’s great: These prints scream vacation, and they’re often in breathable fabrics that are ideal for warm weather. Plus, they make everyone look like they belong on a resort brochure… in a good way.

3. Sunset Color Palette: Warm and Dreamy

Want to coordinate without matching exactly? Try sticking to a color palette instead of identical outfits. A sunset-inspired scheme—corals, peaches, golds, and soft reds—is stunning for evening beach walks or golden hour family photos.

Pro tip: Mix textures to keep things interesting. Cotton tees, linen shirts, light-knit tanks, and gauzy dresses all work beautifully. Just make sure the palette flows from one outfit to the next like a gradient.

Perfect for: Families who love to be low-key coordinated without going full-on matchy-matchy. You still get the unity without the uniform.

4. Stripes, Stripes, Baby

Stripes are a beach staple for a reason. They’re nautical, they’re easy to style, and they can flatter pretty much every body type—when chosen carefully.

How to do it right: Horizontal stripes for the kids (because, let’s be real, they can pull off anything), vertical stripes for the grownups to elongate the silhouette. Stick to soft pastels or classic navy and white for that effortless coastal aesthetic.

Add-on idea: Coordinate with striped beach towels or matching totes. Functional and fashionable.

5. Matching Swimwear (Yes, It’s a Thing)

If you’re going to be spending most of the day near the water, matching swimwear is a must-have moment. Think playful prints, monogrammed suits, or coordinated color blocks.

Options to try from 15 Buttons:

Rash guards and swim trunks in the same print for dad and son

One-piece suits and sarongs in complementary colors for mom and daughter

A unisex beach cover-up for everyone with your family name or inside joke printed on the back (we love a custom moment)

Pro tip: Pick swimsuits made of quick-dry, high-quality material to keep everyone comfy during all-day fun in the sun.

6. Linen Lovers Unite

When in doubt, linen. Light, breathable, easy to pack, and always beach-appropriate. Neutral-toned linen outfits can bring a minimal yet polished vibe to your beach vacation.

The look: Mom in a white or beige linen midi dress, Dad in tan drawstring trousers and a casual shirt, kids in light rompers or co-ord sets. Add shell necklaces or braided sandals for texture.

The appeal: You look like you belong in a beachside boutique ad campaign. Plus, it keeps you cool and comfy all day.

7. Don’t Forget the Accessories

You’d be surprised how much accessories can pull a look together. Matching sunglasses? Adorable. Coordinated hats? Stylish and sun-safe. Beach bags with your initials? Take my money.

Other easy wins:

Bandanas in the same print

Beach sandals or flip-flops in one color for the whole family

Temporary tattoos or stickers (for kids!) that match the outfit theme

Packing Tips for the Fashionably Prepared

Because even the best outfit ideas can go south if you don’t pack smart:

Pre-plan your looks. Try everything on before packing.

Roll, don’t fold. Save space and avoid wrinkles.

Bring backups. Kids and sand are a messy combo.

Keep colors cohesive. It makes mixing and matching easier.

Final Thought: Dress the Part, Make the Memories

Family vacations are all about the memories. And while matching outfits won’t solve sibling squabbles or fix the ice cream that melted in the car, they do add a little magic to the moments you’ll look back on for years. Plus, they make it so much easier to spot your crew in a crowded beachside market. Just sayin’.

So next time you’re planning a beach getaway, don’t just throw random pieces into a suitcase and hope for the best. Coordinate. Match. Twin. Express your family’s vibe through what you wear—and have fun doing it.

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Fic writer ask game! Tagged by @bitter-hibiscus

1) How many works on Ao3?

9 ^^

2) Total Ao3 wordcount?

29,178

3) Top 5 fics by kudos

1: Visions of Red Birds, Dead Birds

2: Read This, Bitch

3: A Devil and a Hawk Walk into a Dumpster

4: Two Dead Birds in a Grave of Ice

5: The Widow and the Devil Meet

4) What fandoms do you write for?

Dc, technically mcu but I don't actively write for it anymore

5) Do you respond to comments?

Listen, my mootie yells at me tells me I need to but comments freak me out. + a lot of the time I forget to. 😭😭😭

6) Angstiest ending?

Ending? What's that? Yall finish your fics? It's definitely the one for Two Dead Birds, I love my ending for it.

7) Fic with the happiest ending?

Probably Visions of Red Birds, I mean I think Please Pretty Baby has a pretty happy ending iykwim ;) (I SWEAR I WILL WORK ON A PEARL AND IT'LL GET A HAPPY ENDING)

8)Do you get hate?

Not that I can remember, or that im aware of :)

9) Do you write smut?

I have, once, idk if I will again. (I'm chronically ace and bitchless and there is a lot of logistics I need to figure out man)

10) Do you write crossovers?

I'd love to write a marvel comics and dc crossover, but I haven't yet.

11) Ever had a fic stolen?

Not that I'm aware of 😨

12) Have you ever had a fic translated?

Not yet!

13) Have you ever co-written a fic?

Also not yet! I think it'd be fun!

14) All-time favourite ship?

STEPHCASSMIA

15) WIPS you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

Listen I swear I'll finish all my wips. I really want to finish the Mia taking Connor's place in Robin 2021 fic because the rhbs went crazy about the premise. I just don't know how to end it...

16) Writing strengths?

I think my dialog is really natural. I have like a idk how to explain it choppy writing style, I like my style of writing a lot.

17) Writing weaknesses?

Grammar. And spelling. I can usually fumble my way into good grammar, it's usually like, commas after quotes. And for spelling..... yikes. (Sorry bitter)

18) Thoughts on mixed language dialogue?

Um I'm monolingual so I have no opinions on it. I think it can be good but. Monolingual so.

19) First fandom you wrote for?

Mcu......

20) Favourite fic you've ever written?

All of them (It's Please Pretty Baby and A Pearl #miadearden6ever)

I'd add no pressure tags here but uh..... I can't remember which moots write fics or if any of them do so.... open invitation to do one of these O7