/* ==== ELLA BLOG PRESET (saved settings, no em dashes) ==== */
.ella-blog{
–bg-core:#ffb6e6;
–bg-soft:#ffe9f8;
–title-pink:#ff8de3;
–title-glow:rgba(255,140,230,.75);
–btn:#ff86e2;
–btn-halo:rgba(255,134,226,.70);
position:relative; padding:60px 22px 80px; overflow:hidden; border-radius:18px;
background:
radial-gradient(1200px 800px at 50% -25%, var(–bg-soft), transparent 60%),
linear-gradient(180deg, var(–bg-soft) 0%, var(–bg-core) 16%, var(–bg-core) 84%, var(–bg-soft) 100%);
box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(255,120,210,.18);
}
/* glitter and shimmer */
.ella-blog::before{
content:””; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
background:
radial-gradient(2px 2px at 20% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,.95), transparent 46%),
radial-gradient(2px 2px at 35% 60%, rgba(255,245,252,.9), transparent 46%),
radial-gradient(2px 2px at 70% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.9), transparent 46%),
radial-gradient(2px 2px at 82% 72%, rgba(255,240,252,.9), transparent 46%);
animation: ella-twinkle 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ella-blog::after{
content:””; position:absolute; inset:-10%; pointer-events:none; z-index:-1;
background-image:
radial-gradient(8px 8px at 20% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 55%),
radial-gradient(10px 10px at 70% 60%, rgba(255,200,240,.07), transparent 60%),
radial-gradient(6px 6px at 40% 80%, rgba(255,240,255,.08), transparent 55%);
animation: ella-shimmer 24s linear infinite; mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
@keyframes ella-twinkle{0%,100%{opacity:.55}50%{opacity:.95}}
@keyframes ella-shimmer{0%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-10px)}100%{transform:translateY(0)}}
.ella-inner{max-width:920px; margin:0 auto; position:relative; z-index:1; text-align:center;}
/* Title with neon glow and inline sparkle */
.ella-title{
font-family:”Dancing Script”,cursive;
font-size:60px; line-height:1.08; margin:0 0 12px;
color:var(–title-pink);
text-shadow:
0 0 2px #fff,
0 0 10px var(–title-glow),
0 0 22px var(–title-glow),
0 0 42px rgba(255,160,234,.55),
0 0 64px rgba(255,160,234,.40);
white-space:normal; word-break:break-word;
}
.ella-title-text{ display:inline; }
.ella-star{
display:inline-block; position:relative; width:.52em; height:.52em;
margin-left:.25em; vertical-align:.05em;
filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px #fff) drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(–title-glow));
animation: ella-star-pop 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ella-star::before,.ella-star::after{
content:””; position:absolute; inset:0;
background:
radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #fff 0 28%, transparent 30%),
linear-gradient(#fff,#fff) 50% 50%/2px 100% no-repeat,
linear-gradient(#fff,#fff) 50% 50%/100% 2px no-repeat;
}
.ella-star::after{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
@keyframes ella-star-pop{0%,70%,100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.45)}12%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}40%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.45)}}
.ella-subtitle{ color:#54183f; opacity:.8; margin:0 auto 28px; max-width:760px; text-align:center; }
.ella-divider{ height:1px; width:80%; margin:32px auto; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,200,235,.45), transparent) }
/* Body text black and centered */
.ella-body{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; }
.ella-body, .ella-body p, .ella-body strong, .ella-body em{ color:#000 !important; }
.ella-body p{
font-family:”Oooh Baby”, cursive;
font-weight:400; font-size:22px; line-height:1.8; letter-spacing:.15px;
margin:0 0 14px; text-align:center;
}
.ella-cta-note{
color:#000; text-align:center; font-family:”Oooh Baby”, cursive;
font-size:20px; line-height:1.6; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto 10px;
}
/* Bottom CTA single button */
.ella-cta-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:center; margin:14px 0 4px }
.ella-btn{
position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
overflow:hidden; background:var(–btn); color:#fff; text-decoration:none;
font-weight:800; padding:14px 26px; border-radius:999px;
box-shadow:0 0 10px var(–btn-halo), 0 0 26px var(–btn-halo), 0 0 44px rgba(255,134,226,.45);
transition:transform .08s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, filter .15s ease;
}
.ella-btn svg{ width:18px; height:18px; flex:0 0 auto; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.6)); }
.ella-btn::after{
content:””; position:absolute; inset:-10% -40%; z-index:1;
background:linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.28) 12%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 28%);
transform:translateX(-120%); animation: ella-sweep 2.8s linear infinite;
mix-blend-mode:screen; pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes ella-sweep{to{transform:translateX(120%)}}
.ella-btn .label{ position:relative; z-index:2 }
.ella-btn .s{
position:absolute; width:8px; height:8px; pointer-events:none; opacity:0; z-index:3;
filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2px #fff) drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.7));
background:
radial-gradient(circle, #fff 0 40%, transparent 42%),
linear-gradient(#fff,#fff) 50% 50%/1px 100% no-repeat,
linear-gradient(#fff,#fff) 50% 50%/100% 1px no-repeat;
animation: ella-blink 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.ella-btn .s:nth-child(2){ left:14%; top:70%; animation-delay:.2s; transform:rotate(0deg) }
.ella-btn .s:nth-child(3){ left:56%; top:24%; animation-delay:.9s; transform:rotate(45deg) }
.ella-btn .s:nth-child(4){ left:82%; top:68%; animation-delay:1.5s; transform:rotate(22.5deg) }
@keyframes ella-blink{0%,70%,100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.6)}12%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}40%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.6)}}
.ella-btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); filter:saturate(1.06);
box-shadow:0 0 14px var(–btn-halo), 0 0 36px var(–btn-halo), 0 0 70px rgba(255,134,226,.55) }
Thanksgiving Bathroom Quickie: Holiday Exhibition Fantasy
Holiday exhibition fantasy, Thanksgiving bathroom quickie, risky public heat, family dinner tension
The first of November flips a switch in me. Cozy sweaters. Cinnamon in the air. Family texts about stuffing and playlists. I showed up with a new boyfriend and a grin I could not hide.
He looked ridiculous in the cutest way. Fresh cut. Nice sweater I planned to steal later. The way he watched me set the table made my stomach dip. Aunties asked how we met. Cousins stole olives. I gave him the kind of smile that says later and maybe now.
I brushed his wrist passing the gravy boat. Tiny touch. He blinked like I had whispered something filthy in his ear. I mouthed bathroom. He swallowed. We both knew I was not joking.
The hallway felt like a dare. Steam from the kitchen. Football noise in the living room. My hand tugging him by two fingers. I locked the door and leaned back. One long kiss that turned my knees to warm pudding. He tried to be careful. I shook my head and smiled. I wanted him greedy. I wanted the mirror to fog and my lipstick to smudge while I tried not to make a sound.
Water on. Soap. We cleaned up like criminals. I fixed my gloss and smoothed my sweater and told him not to look guilty. He failed immediately. I pinched his side and he tried again.
Back at the table the room paused for one small beat. Two cousins grinned. My sister raised an eyebrow. Mom poured wine like she had seen everything already and let me live. Dad asked who wanted more turkey. I said yes please with pink cheeks and a perfectly normal appetite.
Under the table he found my knee with his hand. I tapped his wrist twice, our private code. Later. He nodded and passed the cranberry sauce like we had not just pulled a holiday heist in the guest bath. I swear the pie tasted better after that.
Holiday Exhibition Fantasy Quiet hallways, soft laughter, risky timing, pretty cheeks at the table. Tell me your Thanksgiving exhibitionist fantasy. First-time callers get 5 minutes free.
