Clo Caffeinated

20/10/2024

👻☕ Spooky season is brewing, and I’m here for it! ☕👻

I’ve always loved Halloween—the cute, the spooky, and everything in between. 🎃 Even though it’s not really a big thing here in Australia (sadly!), I can’t help but get into the spirit with my ghost mug and all the cozy, eerie vibes. There’s just something about the mix of fun and fright that makes it such a special time of year for me!

Do any of you celebrate Halloween, even if it’s not official where you are? Let’s chat about how we’re bringing the spooky season to life! 👻✨

19/10/2024

Honestly, after a long week, there’s nothing better than kicking back and diving into some cozy games with all of you. Lately, I’ve been playing The Sims (because who doesn’t love a good build mode binge?) and this little gem called Tiny Glade. We've had a mixed green/yellow/red week so I'm hoping to just chill for the next few days.

I’ve cleaned up the gaming setup (finally!), and it feels so good to have a fresh space to game in. Can’t wait to spend the weekend hanging out, chatting, and playing these cozy games together. Whether you’re a Sims builder, a Tiny Glade fan, or just want to chill with good vibes and coffee, come swing by! ☕🎮

What’s everyone up to this weekend? Let me know, and maybe we’ll see you in the chat! 💬

16/10/2024

Back with another quick mini update! Went for a blue base thinking purples would be my shadows... although I like it, I don't think it was the outcome I wanted 😅

has a bunch of orcies that need doing in the next few weeks. Surely he wouldn't mind some purple and pink ones? 😅

14/10/2024

We all have those days where getting out of bed feels impossible, right? Even Wally is feeling it today 😴 But sometimes, it’s about taking one small step at a time. Whether it’s grabbing a cup of coffee or giving yourself a moment to breathe, remember: you’ve got this.

I'm trying to make a full week at work this week. I've had two "green" days in a row where I've been pain free (woo!) so my fingers and toes are crossed. Apparently my last stream was over a month ago, so here's also hoping I can get on this week and check out some of the demos that are starting from today over on Steam ♥

Let’s tackle this week together, one cozy moment at a time. 🐾☕

13/10/2024

You never really know what is going to happen around the corner, more so that the day after this first photo I was back in the ER for 10 hours. But, we're going to take the positives for the week. We managed to go for a sneaky coffee for birthday. I now have four painted minis. I've worked out where the best spots in the house are for taking photos and have a lot more confidence there. also was caught digging again (naughty boy ahaha)
So we had a mixed week, here's for a good one ahead. How was your week? ♥


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13/10/2024

🌿 Townframe: A Puzzle Game with Heart 🌿

If you’re into cozy puzzle games with a twist, Townframe is one to check out! Instead of building cities, you’re piecing together towns from people’s memories. Each level presents you with a few fragments—an old building here, a tree there—and you have to figure out how the town looked, using memory clues.

🎮 Why It’s Unique: The puzzles are thoughtful, blending spatial challenges with storytelling. You’re not just solving for logic, but also helping characters reconnect with their past.

💡 Heads Up: You’ll want sound on for the full experience, as there are audio cues that help guide you! And if you get stuck, the game itself advises taking a break—coming back later with fresh eyes often does the trick.

✨ Why You Should Try It: If you love games that are both engaging and relaxing, Townframe is a beautiful blend of quiet puzzle-solving and emotional depth. Perfect for those cozy gaming nights! 🏡🧩

If you love puzzle games that offer more than just fitting blocks together, Townframe is a must-try. Its unique premise— Clo Caffeinated

12/10/2024

I've slowed down slightly on reading again recently (although picked up a new interest in photography and mini painting so I guess that's a fair trade off!) however halfway through Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer and I really love this. I haven't done a proper romcom sunny/grumpy book in a hot minute and so I think I'm avoiding it because laughing usually makes my stomach work. It's also my go to hospital book and in my ER bag 😅

Is there another book I should add to by TBR after this? Super open to suggestions! ♥


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11/10/2024

So behind the scenes as many of you now know I've been quite ill over the past few months. I've had three ER trips and countless doctors appointments and we think (with fingers and toes crossed) that this may finally lead to an endometriosis diagnosis 🌻

Some people have asked more about it. It’s a condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus decides to grow outside of it, causing pain, heavy periods, and other not-so-fun symptoms. Think of it like your body’s way of throwing a surprise party, but nobody wanted the balloons. 🎈 It’s more common than you’d think, yet so many live with it silently. I've had a strong support team both at home and at work whilst I've been battling with the ongoing symptoms which I'm so very grateful for.

It's very ouchies and I'm so sorry to anyone else out there who is going through this. It's my third attempt to get my diagnosis so hopefully third time is the charm?

10/10/2024

Oh my goodness why are minis so hard to paint?!
I finally at least added paint onto three of my pupper boys. They're not 100% finished but just trying to do little improvements each time. I'm glad I've still got like another 5 😅

I think the OG green boy is my favourite out of the two shown? But what do you think?

Been looking up painting techniques but would love to hear beginner trips if you have them 👉🏻👈🏻

29/09/2024

How about a lil screenshot Sunday?
I don't know about everyone else but I do like when I'm actually doing gameplay (and when I have finished my houses!) to actually get a little bit of "B Roll" action. There are some gorgeous scenes to be found in all of the worlds. ( is always a big one to follow for inspiration! ) Do you have a favourite spot to photograph at?

We've got a busy little week this week; stream hopefully on Tuesday & Thursday - we might check out some new demos that have popped up and start to make our Shedford Hollow save file home which I'm excited to see! What are your plans for this week? ♥

26/09/2024

I don't know what is worse, trying to make sure your drinking 1L+ of water before your appointment for a scan, or having to wait uncomfortably when they're running late 🥺

Today is hospital day, and hopefully getting some answers to why I've been in so much pain for the last few months. With all hope, I'll check back into triage, wait a few hours and then some miracle person will be like "Yep! This is the issue 🥰 Here's a solution"

I'm assuming this isn't the case but a girl can hope haha I learnt from last time to bring a book and a portable charger 📖 and also now acquired a coffee ☕️

How's your Thursday looking? Hopefully less eventful than mine!

21/09/2024

Blossom Brook Cottage - a delightful retreat currently in progress. The outside screams fairytale delights whilst our builders on the inside tell us that it's an artistic delight with bold visions.

Make sure to follow along for more exciting updates for when they come!

18/09/2024

Welcome to my quiet competitive game and the wild world of magic ✨️ I'm practising drafting, and so we're playing the fun game of sealed.

This week, the midweek magic was a phantom sealsd and honestly, aaaaand nd I've got some tough decisions to make! 😅 Here's what I'm looking at:

✨ Kitsa, Otterball Elite: A legendary otter wizard with vigilance and prowess that lets you copy spells!
🌱 Tender Wildguide: Possum druid that helps you ramp and build bigger creatures—ideal for mana fixing!
💧 Valley Floodcaller: Flashy otter wizard that boosts your army of critters when you cast noncreature spells!
👿 Cruelclaw's Heist: Make your opponent regret keeping that dangerous card in hand with a sneaky exile mechanic!
🐍 Rottenmouth Viper: A HUGE 6/6 snake that gets cheaper with sacrifices—hello, late-game bomb!
🦎 Fecund Greenshell: An elemental turtle to hold the line with reach, perfect for defensive plays!
🦇 Zoraline, Cosmos Caller: Bat Cleric legend who gains you life, brings back creatures, and is a menace in the air!

🔥 If you had to pick a FIRST card for a draft, which one would it be? 👀 I'm leaning toward the otters and that cosmos caller... but it’s a tough call!

Let me know what you'd choose in the comments below! ⬇️

17/09/2024

Trying to explain to the Potato that the TV remote doesn't work when the batteries are around the wrong way but apparently they were 🤷‍♀️ I don't think he's the best at electrical advice 🤔

15/09/2024

Welcome to a new series where I start to go over the (literal hundreds of) tropes that apparently are out there in the book and tv world that I didn't know of, or probably should have. Starting today with Found Family;

Nothing beats a group of characters coming together to form a family that’s all about choice, not blood. It’s like wrapping yourself in a blan ket of loyalty and love. Think Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, where every character brings their own strengths to the team, or The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, where outsiders find home in each other.

13/09/2024

Have we missed the squishes? I swear we haven't had a new restock in ages! Excited to expand out the little moos and rams 🐮🐏

It has been a week 😮‍💨 my stomach issues have come back with a vegence. Took myself to hospital on Tuesday. Finally seen and dismissed nearly seven hours later with a "we can't help until you have more scans!"

So we've got another two weeks of waiting until we may get results. But it's okay. It's the weekend, we're relaxing. We'll be fine 👏

What's your plan for the weekend beans?🥰

10/09/2024

It felt good but strange getting all set back up for stream but after a few minor issues, we were able to have a great comeback stream! Thank you all for coming to hang out. We built a lil starter home (yes, under 20k!) Which will be on the gallery soon.

New stream soon? ✨️✨️

08/09/2024

Wowwww the sass is real. We're coming back to a stream near you friends!