#Dragonfly Coffee

[etchwyrm]

"Dragon Butterfly"

He's more like a cute lizard but hey! I enjoyed drawing him.

[malaky-nightm4r3]

There's been two rp events I really enjoyed participating in recently! One Christmas Party, and one very small and cozy Valentine's day event! Across the years of going to events, certain fourth wall aware OCs have made an impact ...Here they are! Wanted to show them some love since I got more motivation after finishing drawing all those stickers. Click for better resolution!!

Ace - @xxtha-blog Crea - @garden-of-idiots Zeni - malaky-nightm4r3 - Us!! * Dragonfly - Kat_Meow

*The most visually boring character because they're a shapeshifter with no face of their own... :/ so they look very bland here, excuse them please they're better in action.... lol

[swede1952]

Good morning. ☕🍵🫘

27 September 2024

Let's ramble about coffee.

How do you like your coffee? ☕ I drink mine black, but for years I added a little sugar to it, I did that until sugar became something to avoid, then I used sweetener until that also became something to avoid. Now I just add a coffee cup underneath when I pour. It is an acquired taste and tasted best when the coffee is piping hot. I'm a bit of a junior coffee snob. For example, when I take my car in for services, I take my own coffee because theirs is horrible 😝. I didn't notice that until I started purchasing and grinding coffee beans. You might say even bad coffee is good, but I am not of that opinion, really bad coffee is really bad coffee.

“Adventure in life is good; consistency in coffee even better.” - Justina Chen Headley, North of Beautiful

[xiaomao-ai-wo]

8/19

Repotting some flowers. He'll be with you in a minute.

[rabyana]

Trends in Luxury Coffee Tables: What’s Hot Right Now?

The heart of any living room is its coffee table—a centrepiece that sets the tone for the space while embodying style and functionality. Luxury coffee tables are evolving to reflect modern tastes, blending artistry with purpose. From sculptural designs to nature-inspired motifs, the latest trends in coffee tables are redefining sophistication.

For Rabyana, where elegance meets innovation, the focus is on designs that elevate living spaces into realms of unparalleled refinement. Here’s a glimpse into what’s hot right now, featuring our standout pieces:

1. Nature-Inspired Elegance: The Garden Gala Coffee Table

Introducing the Garden Gala Coffee Table, where rustic elegance meets timeless sophistication. Crafted with precision and adorned with meticulous details, this exquisite piece is designed to elevate any living space to new heights of refinement. The frame, expertly forged from premium aluminium, showcases a stunning interplay of textures and finishes. At the heart of this masterpiece lies a captivating 10mm black float glass top, providing a sleek and sophisticated surface for your cherished moments.

This trend of bringing natural elements indoors continues to dominate luxury furniture, and the Garden Gala is a testament to how nature’s inspiration can seamlessly merge with contemporary design. Perfect for both modern and classic interiors, this coffee table effortlessly transforms your living room into a sanctuary of style.

2. Quirky Sophistication: The Dragonfly Coffee Table

Make a buzz with the Dragonfly Coffee Table, a quirky and chic addition for those who embrace individuality. Beautifully crafted from gold-finished aluminium, this table exudes an air of opulence while maintaining a playful charm. The sturdy 10mm float glass top offers a refined yet durable surface, making it as functional as it is stylish.

Nature lovers and trendsetters alike will adore this piece for its unique design, combining the whimsical beauty of the outdoors with the luxury of high-end craftsmanship. Perfect for making a statement, the Dragonfly Coffee Table is more than a functional item—it’s a conversation starter that breathes life into your home.

3. Geometric Grandeur: The Sacred Geometry Coffee Table

Elevate any nook within your home with the elegant Sacred Geometry Coffee Table. This masterpiece is crafted from the finest rustic black-finished aluminium, shaped into bold intricacies that evoke a sense of symmetry and balance. The pristine warm grey marble top crowns the design, offering a sophisticated surface that’s as practical as it is beautiful.

Sacred geometry-inspired designs are making waves in the luxury furniture scene, celebrated for their ability to bring order and harmony into living spaces. Whether placed in the centre of your living room or in a cosy corner, this coffee table is perfect for creating a chic and inviting spot for your cup of coffee or evening reading.

Why These Trends Matter

The latest trends in luxury coffee tables reflect a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, individuality, and harmony with nature. Whether you’re drawn to the rustic elegance of the Garden Gala, the whimsical charm of the Dragonfly, or the geometric brilliance of the Sacred Geometry Coffee Table, Rabyana’s collection embodies the art of luxurious living.

A coffee table isn’t just furniture - it’s a reflection of your style, a conversation starter, and a symbol of the life you aspire to live. Let Rabyana help you create a space where luxury and personality meet.

Ready to transform your living space? Explore our collection and find your perfect centrepiece today.

[trillyke]

🦋 Dragonfly Set 🦋

Be the cutest fairy of them all with this sparkly, butterfly infused set! 🦋 Inspired by another utterly darling fit in Palia, this set includes a butterfly shaped top with ruffles, an asymmetrical mini skirt and detached sleeves, an arm cuff and belt with gemstone butterflies and a pair of sandals with vine-like straps! ✨

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clothes: 20 swatches, accessories: 15 swatches

belt is located under the Bracelets, sleeves under the Gloves

base game compatible

edited EA mesh by me

please read and respect my TOU

you can buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi or use my creator code TRILLYKE at checkout for extra support 💙

➤ DOWNLOAD HERE (Patreon, Free)

Public release: 25th July, 2025

✩ CC on previews: Hair #1 / Hair #2 / Hair #3 / Earrings

[misshvariety1307]

Almost three months later and I finally remember to post the Christmas presents I made for my coworkers last year XD

I originally wanted to make them as figurines but I ran out of time so I turned the sketches of how I wanted them to look like into their own pieces instead, incorporating their favorite things into each piece.

Plus it’s the first time doing lineless pieces since I didn’t have time to do the line art 😅

Enjoy!

[thecupidwitch]

Elements And Their Correspondences

Earth

Direction: North

Time: Midnight

Season: Winter

Color: Green, brown

Zodiac: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Ruling planets: Venus and Saturn

Tarot Cards: Pentacles, Coins

Tools: Pentacle, salt, stones, dirt, crystals, wood, flowers

Cystals: Emerald, Jet, tourmaline, quartz, onyx, azurite, amethyst, jasper, peridot, granite.

Animals: gopher, bear, wolf, ant, horse, stag, deer, dog, cow, bull, bison, snake, worms, moles, voles, grubs

Herbs: Oak, cedar, cypress, honeysuckle, ivy, primrose, sage, grains, patchouli, nuts, magnolia, comfrey, vetivert, moss, lilac, lichen, roots, barley, alfalfa, corn, rice.

Rules: Grounding, strength, healing, success, stability, sturdiness, steadfastness, foundations, empathy, fertility, death, rebirth, wisdom, nature, animals, plants, money, prosperity.

Water

Direction: West

Time: Dusk

Season: Fall

Color: Blue, Indigo, Sliver

Zodiac: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Ruling planets: Moon, Neptune, Pluto

Tarot Cards: Cups

Tools: Ocean, sea glass, cup, bowl, seaweed, hag stones, cauldron

Cystals: Moonstone, pearl, silver, aquamarine, amethyst, blue tourmaline, lapis lazuli, fluorite, coral, blue topaz, beryl, opal, coral

Animals: fish, snake, frog, crab, lobster, eel, shark, dragonfly, seahorse, dolphin, sea otter, seal, whale, alligator, crocodile, beaver, octopus, penguin, salamander, turtle, starfish, koi, coral, barnacle, manta ray, manatee, jellyfish, nautilus, heron, duck, geese, crane, swan, water birds, ammonite, dragons, serpents

Herbs: seaweed, aloe, fern, water lily, lotus, moss, willow, gardenia, apple, catnip, chamomile, cattail, lettuce, kelp, birch, cabbage, coconut, cucumber, comfrey, eucalyptus, gourd, geranium, grape, licorice, lilac, pear, strawberry, tomato

Rules: emotion, intuition, psychic abilities, love, unconscious mind, fertility, self-healing, reflection, lunar energy, deep feelings, curses, death

Fire

Direction: South

Time: Noon

Season: Summer

Color: Red, Orange

Zodiac: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Ruling planets: Sun, Mars

Tarot Cards: Wands or Swords (depends on belief system)

Tools: Athame, candles, swords, wands, dagger, lamp, flame

Cystals: Carnelian, red jasper, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, agate, rhodochrosite, gold, pyrite, brass, fire opal, lavastone, tiger's eye

Animals: Lion, snake, coyote, fox, ladybug, bee, shark, scorpion, horse, mantis, tiger

Herbs: Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, allspice, basil, cacti, marigold, chilis, garlic, mustard, nettle, onion, heliotrope, hibiscus, juniper, lime, orange, red pepper, poppies, thistle, coffee, jalapenos, lemon, cumin, saffron, coriander

Rules: Energy, will, destruction, strength, courage, power, passion, lust, sexuality, anger, war, new beginnings, protection, loyalty, transformation, action, movement, achievement, creativity, desire, willpower

Air

Direction: East

Time: Down

Season: Spring

Color: Yellow, gold, white, light blue, pastels

Zodiac: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Ruling planets: Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus

Tarot Cards: Wands

Tools: Feather, wand, staff, incense, broom, bell, sword, pen

Cystals: Amber, topaz, citrine, jasper, agate, pumice, alexandrite, amethyst, fluorite, mica, clear quartz

Animals: Birds, flying insects, spiders, bats

Herbs: Bergamot, lavender, marjoram, peppermint, sage, dandelion, bluebell, clover, frankincense, primrose, lemongrass, pine, aspen, yarrow, violets, vervain, myrrh, dill, anise, aspen

Rules: Intelligence, wisdom, knowledge, logic, thought, communication, truth, inspiration, intuition, memory, creativity

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"My name is Akram Aldwaik, and I'm 18 years old. I live with my family of five in the Bureij camp in the Gaza Strip. The devastating war started my senior year of high school. I had set high goals and ambitions for myself, but unfortunately, none of them came true. Instead, our lives have become much more difficult than you can imagine... Before the war, I dreamed of becoming the top student in my university. I wanted to enjoy a different scenery than the barricaded Gaza Strip, see beautiful cities, and have new experiences. Now, I dream of this never-ending war and bloodshed to end.

This fundraiser aims to help save my family from the destruction we are living in. I appeal for your generosity so that my twin brother, Malik, and I can travel outside Gaza to continue our education. I also hope for an improvement in my family's economic conditions so that we can leave the destruction behind and start anew outside the country."

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[sunsetmade]

The Click

Rafe Cameron x Reader

Summary: She always is taking her digital camera out and taking pictures of her and Rafe.

The first time Rafe noticed it, they were sitting on the hood of his truck, legs swinging as the sun dipped below the trees in a slow, syrupy haze. The breeze tugged lightly at her dress, the air golden and warm. She reached into her tote bag and pulled out her small digital camera—worn from use, a little scuffed at the corners, and a pale pink strap wrapped around her wrist like a habit.

Click.

Rafe barely turned his head before she grinned and tilted the camera down to look at the preview screen, lips twitching in satisfaction. She didn’t even try to hide it. No sheepish explanation, no apology. Just that same sweet, light smile like the shutter belonged there in the moment with them.

“Did you just—” he began, a faint crease forming between his brows.

“Take a picture?” she finished, flashing him an innocent glance. “Yeah.”

“…Why?”

She shrugged and swung her feet again, the soft soles of her shoes thudding lightly against metal. “You looked nice. And the light was good. You’re all golden right now.”

Rafe narrowed his eyes slightly. “Golden.”

She nodded, lifting the camera again, her finger hovering over the button. “Yeah. Don’t move.”

Click.

And then she giggled. Full and soft, like the way her laugh always tumbled out of her when she caught something she liked. Not perfect pictures, necessarily—just honest ones. Fleeting, like little captured secrets.

Rafe rubbed the back of his neck, glancing off toward the water. “You always bring that thing, huh?”

She didn’t take it as judgment—just curiosity. She met his eyes and nodded again, this time more serious. “Yeah. I just… I like remembering things. This way, I don’t forget the small stuff.”

He didn’t say anything after that, just reached down to brush his pinky against hers where their hands rested side by side. She didn’t press him for more. She never did.

⸻

At first, Rafe kept his distance from the camera.

She’d hold it up, tilt her head, and he’d duck out of frame. Or turn away. Or smirk like he was too cool to be caught on film. His discomfort wasn’t cold or mean—just… guarded. Like he wasn’t used to being seen the way she saw him. Like the lens might catch something he hadn’t agreed to share.

She never pushed.

Instead, she filled up memory cards with everything else. Pictures of her shoes in the sand. Her coffee cup balanced on the porch railing. A lizard sunbathing on the driveway. And Rafe’s hands—always his hands—tangled in his hair, gripping the wheel, curled lightly around hers.

Sometimes, when she thought he wasn’t looking, she snapped him too. The side of his face as he stared out over the water. The curve of his back as he leaned down to fix her bike chain. His silhouette in the early morning light, sleepy and soft, standing in her kitchen shirtless with a mug of coffee and messy hair.

He never said anything. Not even when he knew she’d done it.

But she noticed, eventually, that he started standing just a little closer when the camera came out. Started watching her more while she adjusted the exposure or flipped through the shots on her screen. His eyes would flicker, unreadable. But he didn’t pull away.

The real shift, however, came one quiet morning on the dock.

She was crouched at the edge, barefoot and careful, trying to photograph the ripple of a dragonfly hovering over the water. The sun hadn’t fully risen yet, but the light was already calming and gold, warm enough to paint her skin in soft pastels.

Rafe padded up behind her and stood silently, watching for a long moment.

He loved how still she got when she was focused—like the whole world narrowed down to the space between her hands and the shutter. Like nothing else mattered.

“You gonna post that one?” he asked quietly.

She looked over her shoulder, eyes bright. “Probably not. It’s more for me.”

Rafe hummed, then crouched beside her, their shoulders brushing. His hand found hers, covering it loosely. “Can I see?”

She turned the screen toward him. The dragonfly, out of focus. The light, dreamy. The corner of her own knee in frame.

He smiled a little, lips twitching at the edge. “You really do take pictures of everything.”

She nodded, resting her chin on her shoulder to watch him. “I like remembering how things felt.”

He was quiet again, but this time it felt different. He tilted his head, then gave her a look.

“Wanna take one together?”

She blinked, stunned.

“…What?”

“You heard me,” he said, smirking a little. “C’mon, let’s do one. But only one.”

Her heart flipped. He was serious.

“You—okay. Yeah. Okay.” She scrambled to her feet, brushing her hands off on her shorts. “Wait, let me clean the lens, hang on—”

Rafe chuckled and stepped beside her, letting her angle the camera with slightly shaking hands.

“Just hold still,” she whispered, glancing up at him.

Rafe leaned in slightly, his hand resting casually at her lower back. She could feel the heat of his palm even through her shirt.

Click.

She looked down at the screen.

“Oh,” she whispered.

He wasn’t smiling—he never did for pictures—but he looked soft. Almost gentle. And her eyes were shining, cheeks a little pink, like she’d been caught mid-laugh.

Rafe looked over her shoulder.

“…You’re not gonna delete that, are you?”

She turned, eyes wide. “No. Never.”

After that, things changed.

Not overnight—but gradually.

Sometimes he’d stand behind her and rest his chin on her shoulder while she looked through photos. Sometimes he’d point out a shot and ask what she liked about it. He started noticing things she might want to photograph before she did. “Hey, baby, look at that shadow on the porch.” Or “Sun’s hitting the tree weird right now—you want it?”

And then came the selfies.

They were sprawled across her bed, half-asleep after a long beach day, the fan spinning lazily above them. Her camera sat on the nightstand, within reach. So of course she reached for it on instinct.

He cracked one eye open. “What’re you doing?”

She grinned sleepily. “You look cute.”

“I look dead.”

“Dead cute,” she teased with a giggle, already lifting the camera.

He groaned, flopped dramatically back onto the pillow—but didn’t stop her. He just rolled onto his side, tugged her closer by the waist, and pressed his nose against her temple.

Click.

“You’re ruining my image, y’know,” he mumbled.

She turned toward him rubbing her nose against his. “What image?”

He squinted at her. “The ‘too cool for all this cheesy shit’ one.”

She laughed quietly, soft and warm and close. “I like this version better.”

⸻

The photos started to pile up.

They were everywhere—photos of Rafe with his arms slung around her waist from behind, chin tucked over her shoulder like he belonged there.

One morning, after she made pancakes, he crept up behind her while she poured syrup, wrapped his arms tight around her and pressed a kiss to the crook of her neck. She giggled, grabbing the camera in one hand that was sitting on the counter— and tilted it just enough to catch the moment.

Click.

The shot came out blurry—her in smiling widely, Rafe’s face buried in her skin—but it was perfect. Honest. A little messy, like them.

Another day, they sat on the grass outside Tannyhill, sharing a carton of strawberries. She popped one into his mouth, and while he was still chewing, she leaned in and kissed the corner of his lips, laughing when he smirked and licked the juice off her thumb.

Click.

Later that night, he scrolled through her camera, stopping on that one. He stared at it for a moment.

“You make everything look… like it means something.”

She leaned on his shoulder. “It does.”

⸻

Then, unexpectedly, he started taking the camera himself.

It started subtly.

One lazy afternoon, they were lying in her bed—her back against his chest, both sun-tired and quiet. The camera was on the nightstand. Rafe reached past her and grabbed it.

She tilted her head, curious. “What are you doing?”

“Shh,” he said, already lifting it.

She blinked. Then blinked again when the flash went off.

Click.

He turned the screen toward her.

The photo showed her, tucked against him in soft light. Eyes half-closed. Freckles on her nose. A sleepy smile.

“I wanted to remember that face,” he said simply.

She stared at him, heart in her throat.

Rafe shrugged, suddenly self-conscious. “I dunno. You always take pictures of me. I thought… maybe I want to remember things too.”

Her smile deepened and she turned her body so that she was laying chest to chest on him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and nuzzled into his warmth. “You’re cute.” She muffled out and he simply huffed to hating his grip on her.

⸻

Then there were the cute moments.

Like when they went to the coast and she brought the camera, of course.

The beach was nearly empty, the wind soft and salty, sky wide and cloudless. They’d rented a little cottage for the night—a place with creaky floors and seashell wind chimes and an old radio that only played static and early 2000s pop.

They wandered barefoot, toes sinking in the sand, hands tangled like it was instinct.

She took a picture of him holding her hand against his chest.

Later, he took one of her as she spun in the surf, with her arms out and dressed in a bright yellow bikini. Her cheeks hurt from smiling.

That night, he kissed her just as she lifted the camera. His hand curled in her hair, her laughter caught in the middle of the shot. The photo was tilted, unfocused, and full of joy.

Another one was taken with the camera propped on a rock, on timer mode.

Rafe had pulled her into his lap just as the shutter clicked. She was facing him, grinning, hands on his chest. He looked up at her like she hung the damn moon.

They both stared at that one for a long time.

He didn’t say it out loud, but she knew.

That one was his favorite.

Or on one rainy afternoon, she found him sitting on her couch, hoodie on, buzzed hair slightly darker and wet from a quick run to the gas station.

She plopped down next to him, legs over his lap. Camera in hand.

He groaned softly. “You’re insatiable.”

She stuck her tongue out. “You’re handsome. Suffer.”

Click.

Then another, as he leaned forward and kissed her bare knee, smirking at her smugly through the lens.

Click.

“You’re not even pretending to be reluctant anymore,” she teased.

He tugged her closer by the waist, hands warm against her skin. “That’s because I like how you look when you’re holding the camera,” he said. “Focused. Like nothing else exists.”

She blushed. He always knew exactly what to say when she wasn’t expecting it.

And then—so gently—he kissed her.

Soft. Lingering.

Click.

That one wasn’t even posed. It just happened. Her arm stretched out, finger finding the shutter without looking, catching them mid-kiss. Her hand on his cheek. His eyes half-closed.

It looked like love.

And that’s because it was.

⸻

Then came the album.

She made it quietly, in the quiet way she did most things—with care, intention, and a heart too full to say everything out loud.

She didn’t tell him at first. It wasn’t for attention. It wasn’t even meant to be seen right away. Just something she needed to make. For herself. For him.

It was a small, leather-bound photo album she kept tucked beneath her bed, away from the world. A secret collection of stolen moments that never made it to Instagram. No filters. No captions. Just the truth of them—tender, unposed, unguarded.

Photos she took when he wasn’t looking, or when he was but didn’t mind. Him leaning sleepily on her kitchen counter in boxers while yawning, one hand rubbing his eyes. One of him crouched down, tying her shoelaces with a crooked grin because her hands were full and he liked fussing over her. A shot of their hands clasped lazily on a sun-warmed dock, shadows long, the kind of day that stretches forever in your memory.

There was a series from her bathroom mirror—four selfies snapped in a flurry of laughter. The first with her tongue out. The second with his mouth pressed to her cheek, half teasing, half adoring. The third mid-laugh, their faces crinkled with joy. And the last… the last was quieter. Both of them looking at each other, close and still, like time had slowed down and the rest of the world had vanished.

One night, without saying much, she pulled the album from its hiding place and pressed it into his hands.

He didn’t speak at first. Just sat there on the edge of her bed, turning each page with careful fingers, thumb brushing over every photo like they might smudge or fade if he touched them too hard. Like they meant something.

And maybe he didn’t have the words, but when he looked up, his eyes said enough.

He kissed her after—slow, deep, and certain. Like he finally understood everything she’d never said out loud.

⸻

The final change was big— at least in her eyes.

They were packing up after a long, golden afternoon on the bluff—empty containers scattered across the picnic blanket, the scent of strawberries still sweet in the air. The sun was sinking low, melting into the ocean in a blaze of orange and rose-gold, casting everything in honeyed light.

She had grass tangled in her hair, bare feet dusted with a mixture of sand and dirt, she wore his hoodie that filled her nose with his scent, the sleeves swallowing her hands.

The breeze was soft, tugging strands of hair across her face as she laughed at something he’d said—something dumb, probably. He was always doing that, making her laugh when she didn’t even realize she needed to.

As they folded the blanket and shook out the crumbs, she slipped her arms around his neck, rising on her tiptoes to kiss him.

But just before their lips touched, he suddenly reached between them, gently taking the camera from her bag. Without breaking eye contact, he flipped it around and took a picture of them.

Click.

She blinked. “What was that for?”

He smiled, eyes soft, gaze steady. “You’ve taken a thousand pictures of me,” he said. “Figured I should take at least one of you.”

She gave a breathless little laugh, cheeks flushing. “Rafe, that wasn’t even in focus.”

“Don’t care,” he said, already turning the screen toward her.

“That’s the one I want to remember you by,” he said quietly, almost to himself.

Her throat tightened at the way he said it. So simple. So sure. Like he meant it more than anything he’d ever said.

Her voice wobbled. “You’re gonna make me cry.”

He didn’t tease her. Just stepped closer, arms wrapping around her waist, pulling her in like he couldn’t bear to be anywhere else. He pressed his face into the curve of her neck, breathing her in.

“Good,” he whispered, lips brushing her skin. “I’ll get a picture of that too.”

[greyyson-but-no]

dying to know what happens when reader from "kill the director" encounters rory 😭🫶 love love love your writing

lets dance to joy division

; prep yourself, i'm a 'rory is a villain' truther. it comes off very clearly in this lmao

the following morning, you and jess entered the diner for some sort of sustenance for the rest of the day. he hadn't exactly said what it was that you two were going to do all day, just that he had a couple ideas for what it could. the diner was somewhat busy. there were a couple tables opening up by the window, but the clock on the wall read half 11, which meant everyone that would come to the diner for breakfast had already eaten, and had left.

you and jess found two barstools by the counter for you to slide on as luke noticed your arrival and said some form of greeting. you'd ended up at the dragonfly, michel getting the two of you a room and somehow not recognizing jess at all. earlier this morning, you'd woken up with jess already out of bed and urging you to follow him into town. unsurprisingly, he had just bought you straight back to the diner.

"so you guys got anything planned for today?" luke asks, refilling our mug with more coffee, leaning against the counter as the late breakfast rush slowly petered out.

jess nodded, taking your jacket off for you. "i'm gonna show her everywhere and anywhere of importance."

the elder chucked to himself. "the lake?"

"that one's a surprise." he joked, lifting his index finger up to his lips to shush luke. of course, you had already heard the story of luke pushing jess in the water on one of his first days in town. you very very excited to see the place, get a better visualization of the situation, you know.

you took a sip of your coffee, humming along with their conversation as you tended to do. but when the bell above the door rang, luke's eyes widened and jess spun around to see who it was.

in walked rory gilmore, with heat-iron curls and a coat that looked more expensive than your whole outfit. you didn't even have to know what she looked like to see it was her. just the many stories you'd heard, the incident with miss patty yesterday evening and the way she held herself.

luke stammered. "i didn't know she was back."

jess shook his head. "apparently neither did i."

catching the sight of jess and luke, her eyes widened at the new-author's presence in the diner, face lighting up. swiftly, she made her way over to the counter, smiling. "jess! hey!"

jess naturally stepped closer to you. "rory... how've you been?"

she nodded, practically grinning. "not bad, not bad. i... uh, i moved back, as you can probably assume." when jess hummed, she still continued. "yeah no, mom and i made up, and i should be going back to yale in the fall."

"wow, um." he coughed into his fist. "that's good."

rory nodded, perky look faltering as the conversation teetered into basically nothing. jess didn't feel comfortable enough to continue the conversation and luke had already excused himself out of it to avoid the awkwardness. that left you.

so you slid off the barstool and held your hand out. "hey, you must be rory."

she hesitantly shook your hand. "yeah, and you are...?"

"y/n." you nodded, wrapping a hand around jess' arm as you tilted your head to smile at her. "jess and i are just visiting from philly, it's good to finally meet you, i've heard... a lot."

really, you didn't mean to be cold, or be a bitch. it just... happened.

rory nodded, looking between the two of you to try and connect the dots. it was clear she was struggling. there was something satisfying about her hating this situation so much. after all she did to jess, this was pretty funny. "and you two are... an item?"

"mhm." you hummed. "a year and a half, in fact."

"wow, that's commitment, jess." she laughed, turning to him and practically ignoring her conversation with you. it was becoming so obvious the kind of girl she was.

jess ignored her comment, simply tilting his head and snaking an arm around your waist. "yeah well, it was nice to see you again but we've got places to be so we better head off."

rory nodded. "yeah okay, i'll see you around."

the two of you wandered out the diner, his arm moving to around your shoulder, pressing a kiss against your hair as the door shut behind you. while you kept walking, it was evident you were both waiting to be in the clear before talking about what had just happened.

a couple seconds later, you turned the corner into one of the parks of stars hollow and both burst into laughter. jess found your waist and pulled you close.

"oh my god!" you were shaking your head, a hand over your mouth as you let your head fall against his chest. "that was... interesting."

jess smiled. "to say the least."

pulling your head back up, you caught his eyes. "its been two years and she is still not over you! i hate to say it, but i don't blame her, to be honest."

"mhm." he hummed, finding your hands and intertwining them as he looked over the details dotted around your face.

"and we didn't even get breakfast!"

jess' smile fell, pinching his lips together. "i'm really sorry, i really didn't know she was back here, i didn't know she'd turn up a luke's like that."

you furrowed your eyebrows at him. "why are you apologizing?"

"after last night's conversation i just thought-"

shaking your head, you shut him up. "like you said, you didn't know she would turn up like that. you've got no reason to apologize. so what we didn't get breakfast, so what we didn't get to have a proper chat with luke, we'll see him tonight. it's not the end of the world."

"i suppose." he shrugged, tilting his head.

resting a hand on his cheek, you smiled up at him. "and look on the bright side, i finally got to meet her, and got to be a bitch to her. you don't get to do that every day. especially to a yale idiot."

jess smiled, leaning forward to press his lips against yours in a swift peck that had you humming and smiling. "okay, that part was a fair bit satisfying."

"exactly." you smiled. "okay, now you've gotta show me around this place."

he let you go, taking your hand and dragging you in a very particular direction. "come on then..."

[rabyana]

Coffee Tables: Perfect Option to Elevate Your Space

A coffee table is undoubtedly the hero of any living space. While it may not require the same attention as a sofa or couch, it plays a great role in tying up the overall space together.

This piece of furniture offers a perfect blend of functionality and style, serving as a central hub for both practical use and aesthetic feel.

Functionality at its best

The coffee table is primarily used as a surface for placing beverages, books, remote controls and other small items. However, its utility is beyond the size. It can often be used as a dining space for causal meals, a workspace for laptops, a writing zone and a display area for various decorative items.

For those with limited space in their home, coffee tables with storage options work wonders. Many modern designs have hidden compartments and lots of discreet places to store items and reduce the clutter all around the house.

This functionality makes the coffee table versatile and adaptable to various needs and spaces.

Explore a wide range of Coffee Tables here.

A Style Statement

In addition to functional uses, coffee table significantly contributes to the overall aesthetic of any place. There are various kinds to choose from:

Classic Wooden Tables: Timeless, versatile and the best choice to add a little warmth to your space.

Glass & Metal Tables: Perfect choice for a modern and sleek look. The transparency of the glass can make the whole room look bigger, as it will make the space look larger and more open.

Marble and Stone Tables: Best choice if you’re looking to add a luxurious touch to your space.

Choosing the right coffee table

Whenever you are selecting a coffee table, consider both the size of your space and your needs. The table should be able to compliment your furniture as well as your decor without cluttering the overall room and the feel of it. For example, if you have a small space you can opt for a minimalist design, which also has built-in storage as suggested above.

However, in large rooms, statement pieces with aesthetics and design made with bold materials can become a focal point.

Moreover, think about how you’re going to use the table. If you frequently have gatherings and entertain guests, a sturdy, spacious table might be the best option for you. And for those who have more work needs or dining purposes, its adjustable top can provide added convenience to your space.

A coffee table is much more than a simple piece of furniture. It’s a versatile and stylish addition that enhances both functionality as well as aesthetic of a living space. By choosing the right design, you can create a great harmonious and practical environment that reflects both your style as well as meets your daily needs.

[shiningmystic]

Motivation for you (Timeless PAC)

Close your eyes and use your visualization skills; imagine 3 blank photos with the same golden frame. Whichever glows brighter or comes closer to your chest then that will be the one for you. It may visually be different in your mind on how it presents itself whatever feels correct follow that, you are your compass. May this reading find the ones who need this message.

All messages are from your highest self, spirit guides, or spirit/the universe who only want/s to see helpful growth for whatever you have the potential to become/desire to become.

Ko-fi

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Here are the piles:

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Pile 1 🕊

The cards: crown chakra (crown center), 6 of cups, 2 of cups

Symbols of confirmation: Moths, love, swans and ducks (ugly duckling)

The mind is a powerful weapon and it can be a double edged sword. We get distracted and punish ourselves but we also triumph and overcome. I see you are reminiscing about times of love that have passed, let these memories fuel you or hold you back. Sometimes it all ends with a choice, make a choice instead of reaching for something that is gone. You have grown to radiate understanding and love; you are much more beyond then what you judge yourself to be. You attract kindness and opportunities that will make you shine because you do. You radiate light; Let your mind run free and create what may have been dormant for to long. I feel your energy to be a flower blooming so follow your bloom.

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Pile 2 🐞

The cards: The devil, 6 of wands, the hanged man, death

Symbols of confirmation: Dragonfly, bugs, wings, trampoline, trumpets, keys

Oh wow, you guys are really going through it but you’re gonna win. Don’t hold back! I feel your guides are riding this wave with you. Powerful energy, you guys are giving up on addictive unhelpful habits. This could range from drugs to coffee, like seriously anything can be addictive and hard to let go. It could even be a role you have been playing for to long and your breaking free; fantastic! I’m really feeling this energy guys, it’s a sacrifice you’re making for something good and you are transforming into what you choose to become. Even if your resisting this change (which most are not) you should be proud of how far you have come and accomplished even if it hasn’t been smooth ride. I’m honestly honored to channel this message to you. Keep rising to your highest potential and good luck, your guides are cheering for your next victory.

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Pile 3 👁️

The cards: 3 of pentacles, 3 of swords, base chakra (base energy center), 7 of cups, 7 of swords

Symbols of confirmation: Eyes, people, choices, reds and blues, masks

You could have chosen deception, manipulation and gone back to your old ways with yourself but you didn’t. You learned and stuck it out even from betrayal. You have been insecure and unappreciated a lot throughout your existence and you know what? You have the right to be angry at the people who have hurt you, the hand you were dealt and how you could continue the cycle of pain; but you didn’t choose that path. You have chosen one of renewal and moving on. Maybe not moving on completely but enough to change, to move in a different direction that is you. Have pride in that, maybe pride is a bad thing for some but sometimes we deserve recognition and you have earned it. True strength comes from within, you have endured deep sorrow, know that you are recognized and heard, stay true and you will be alright.

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Tarot Cards used: The Psychic Tarot Oracle deck by John Holland

[cyborgdumptruck]

SamuRaiden MerMay Doodles ;3

Sam's design was inspired by Brazilian-Coffee (Dragonfly).

[apiswitchcraft]

altars for titans and protogenoi

This post more than any of the others is going to be mostly upg or spg. Hardly anyone in antiquity spent a lot of effort worshipping most of these deities, especially the protogenoi, so resources are limited. If you have suggestions or personal addendums, feel free to leave them in the comments. I made a lot of decisions based on what the herbs/crystals are usually associated with: for example, black tourmaline is associated with Nyx (the night) therefore Chaos (the embodiment of the primordial soup and basically the universe) has black tourmaline too.

Also, all the deities on this list can be honored with libation of wine, milk, honey, and oil; offerings of meat or desserts; and burning frankincense/myrrh.

Disclaimer: this is not all of the protogenoi or titans that exist, these are just the most recognizable ones that have the most lore attached. I used theoi.com to research all of these deities.

CHAOS: the first to emerge at creation, the protogenos of the space between heaven and earth, and the air

Colors: black, grey, purple for the concept of chaos Offerings: feathers, burning incense, cinnamon, anise, cardamom, clove, black pepper, representations of the four elements Crystals: obsidian, tourmaline, labradorite, lava rock, angelite, amethyst Animals: birds

PHANES/EROS (the elder): protogenos of procreation

Colors: red, pink for love/procreation. blue, green for nature and creation Offerings: heart shaped objects, eucalyptus, flowers, egg shells Crystals: rose quartz, rhodonite, rhodochrosite, malachite, azurite, garnet, desert rose selenite Animals: birds

NYX: protogenos of the night

Colors: black, dark blue, purple for association with the night, anything galaxy patterned Offerings: blackberries, blueberries, plum, dew (morning is fine but after sunset is best), dark feathers, dark chocolate, night-blooming flowers (like moonflower or wisteria), black tea/coffee, mugwort Crystals: obsidian, black tourmaline, labradorite, moonstone (especially black moonstone), selenite, lapis lazuli, amethyst, smokey quartz Animals: owl

also, she is associated with symbols of keys and veils/cloaks

EREBOS: protogenos of darkness

Colors: black for darkness Offerings: dark chocolate, black pepper, black salt, charcoal, asphodel Crystals: black tourmaline, obsidian, smokey quartz, lapis lazuli, azurite, red jasper Animals: moths

AETHER: protogenos of light and the heavens

Colors: yellow, orange, white for sunlight. blue for the sky Offerings: sunflowers, bee pollen, morning dew, fruit, feathers Crystals: honey/blue calcite, yellow/bumblebee jasper, angelite, celestite, milky quartz

HEMERA: protogenos of the day

Colors: blue for the sky, white for the heavens Offerings: chamomile, sage, lavender, basil Crystals: angelite, blue calcite, selenite, celestite, milky quartz, sapphire

GAEA: protogenos of the earth

Colors: blue, green, brown for the earth Offerings: flowers, wood, dirt, anything from nature, really. doing good deeds for the environment Crystals: unakite, jaspers (various), agates (various), lava rock, tiger's eye, bumblebee jasper, jade, nephrite, serpentine, amber Animals: serpents, bull, pig, bees

OURANOS: protogenos of the sky

Colors: blue, white, grey for the sky Offerings: rosemary, sage, mint, leaving your windows/curtains open Crystals: angelite, celestite, selenite, blue calcite, moonstone, sunstone, star jasper, blue lace agate Animals: birds

OCEANUS: protogenos of the ocean

Colors: blue and white for the ocean Offerings: shells, gull feathers, fish scales/bones, sea water, pearls, sand from the ocean Crystals: larimar, aquamarine, turquoise, lapis lazuli, azurite Animals: gulls, pelicans, fish

TETHYS: protogenos of fresh water

Colors: blue and green for fresh water Offerings: lake/pond/river water, fish scales/bones, cattails, sand from a fresh water beach Crystals: larimar, aquamarine, fluorite, amazonite, petoskey stone Animals: fresh water fish, dragonflies

THEMIS: protogenos of divine law and order

Colors: white, silver, gold for law Offerings: thyme, rosemary, anything resembling scales Crystals: pyrite, bloodstone, smokey quartz, obsidian, alexandrite, lapis lazuli Animals: owls

TARTARUS: protogenos of the depths

Colors: red and black for the underworld Offerings: sulfur, saltpeter, black salt, charcoal, deadly nightshade Crystals: jaspers (various), obsidian, black tourmaline, bloodstone, garnet/ruby, pyrite (contains a lot of sulfur) Animals: bats, black dogs

KRONOS: titan of time, harvest, and abundance

Colors: yellow, gold for his scythe. white, grey for the concept of time. green, brown for fertility Offerings: grain, bread, clocks/watches, vervain, poppy, nightshade, clove, allspice Crystals: jaspers (various), agates (various), labradorite, quartz (various), amethyst, honey calcite, serpentine, amber Animals: snakes

RHEA: titaness of motherhood, fertility, and generations (like of family)

Colors: red, pink for motherhood. green, brown for fertility Offerings: menstrual blood, milk, red clover, raspberry, allspice, clove, cinnamon Crystals: rose quartz, rhodonite, rhodochrosite, amethyst, pink opal, jade, nephrite, tiger's eye, cat's eye, amber Animals: lion

PHOEBE: titaness of bright intellect and prophecy

Colors: blue, white, and grey for intellect. purple for prophecy Offerings: sage, bay leaves, lavender, tests/quizzes/homework, yarrow Crystals: lapis lazuli, amethyst, labradorite, howlite, celestite, moonstone, selenite, celestite

LETO: titaness of motherhood, modesty, and womanly demure, protector of children

Colors: pink, red for motherhood. white for modesty Offerings: raspberry, allspice, clove, cinnamon, lavender, flowers, Crystals: moonstone, sunstone, selenite, rose quartz, carnelian, lepidolite, howlite Animals: wolf, rooster

also, she is associated with veiling

ASTERIA: titaness of falling stars, night time divination, and astrology

Colors: blue, black for the night. white/galaxy pattern for stars. purple for magic Offerings: star charts, feathers (especially quail), lavender Crystals: celestite, selenite, star jasper, amethyst, azurite, obsidian, black tourmaline, labradorite, jade Animals: quail

HELIOS: titan of the sun

Colors: yellow, orange, white for the sun Offerings: anything that refracts sunlight, sunflower, st john's wort, sage, cow pelt, chicken feathers Crystals: sunstone, yellow jasper, honey calcite, carnelian, citrine, milky quartz, celestite, angelite, amber Animals: cattle, sheep, white horses, rooster

SELENE: titaness of the moon

Colors: white, grey for the moon Offerings: yarrow, moon shaped objects/food, lavender, night-blooming flowers (like morning glories), nighttime dew Crystals: selenite, celestite, angelite, moonstone, labradorite, smokey quartz, howlite Animals: horses, oxen, mules

EOS: titaness of dawn

Colors: blue for the sky. white, yellow, orange, pink for colors of dawn Offerings: morning dew, morning glories, lavender, yarrow, sage Crystals: rose quartz, citrine, honey calcite, yellow jasper, milky quartz, moonstone, sunstone, selenite, celestite Animals: horses, cicadas

MNEMOSYNE: titaness of memory

Colors: red, yellow for memory Offerings: forget-me-nots, myrtle, rosemary, jasmine, Crystals: jade, amber, turquoise, fluorite, red/yellow jasper Animals: animals with good memory, like an elephant or raven

PROMETHEUS: titan of forethought, creator of mankind

Colors: red, orange for the fire of creation Offerings: fennel, burning things, charcoal Crystals: bloodstone, carnelian, citrine, amber, jaspers (various) Animals: eagle

divider by @vibeswithrenai

[literaryvein-reblogs]

One More List of "Beautiful" Yupik & Iñupiat Words

for your next poem/story

Aitaupayagaq - nestling

Akwarpak - forever

Angninriyagartuq - the dear little one is no longer happy

Angyaq - boat

Aumaq - ember

Ceńircaqliraanga - he finally visited me

Ciilernaq - dragonfly

Kaganaq - wolf

Kuuvviaq - coffee

Nanelviituq - there’s no place like it

Naucirivik - garden

Neqnirqellria - honey

Neryartuq - he is eating berries while picking them

Niicuuq - he hears well; he is mindful; he hears and heeds

Pelicqiq - purple

Qerriryak - silver

Sitḳuḳsimanaḳtuḳ - is tragic

Suraq - blueberry

Takaryugtuq - he feels shy, respectful

Tangerrsailkutaq - camouflage

Tep’aryaq - driftwood

Tipigiḳsaun - perfume, incense

Unipchaaḳ - fable, myth, story

Yagneq - fathom

Yuuyugartuq - he is enjoying life

Sources: 1 2 3 ⚜ More: Word Lists ⚜ Part 1 ⚜ Part 2 ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs