/* =============================================================
   AHSAN JAVAID — LANDSCAPING WEB DESIGN PORTFOLIO
   Theme: Editorial Greenhouse — Warm paper, forest green & earth
   ============================================================= */

:root {
  /* Warm paper backgrounds (slight green-grey warmth) */
  --paper:        #f5f4ec;
  --paper-elev:   #fbfbf4;
  --paper-tint:   #e8ece0;
  --paper-edge:   #dde1d3;

  /* Forest green accent (was royal) — names kept for compatibility */
  --royal:        #1f4d2e;   /* deep forest (primary) */
  --royal-deep:   #14361f;   /* darkest forest */
  --royal-mid:    #2f7d4f;   /* fresh leaf green (accent) */
  --royal-soft:   #d9e7dd;   /* soft green tint */
  --royal-50:     #eef5f0;

  /* Ink (typography) — warm near-black */
  --ink:          #1b1f17;
  --ink-soft:     #54584d;
  --ink-mute:     #8a8d80;
  --ink-line:     rgba(27, 31, 23, 0.1);
  --ink-line-strong: rgba(27, 31, 23, 0.18);

  /* Earth accent (was gold) — harvest clay */
  --gold:         #c08a3c;
  --gold-soft:    #f0e6d2;

  /* Type */
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-body:    'Manrope', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'DM Mono', 'Menlo', monospace;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 2px rgba(27,31,23,0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(27,31,23,0.05);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 6px -1px rgba(27,31,23,0.05), 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(27,31,23,0.1);
  --shadow-lg:  0 18px 40px -16px rgba(27,31,23,0.18), 0 28px 60px -24px rgba(31,77,46,0.18);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL
   ============================================================ */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection { background: var(--royal); color: var(--paper); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

a { color: var(--royal-mid); text-decoration: none; transition: color .25s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--royal); }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* Paper grain background overlay */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.07 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ============================================================
   TOP BAR
   ============================================================ */
.status-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.05); }
}

.top-bar {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1031;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.top-bar.hidden {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
}
.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
}
.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.top-bar-item i { color: var(--gold); }
.top-bar-divider { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.custom-navbar {
  background: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  top: 38px;
}
.custom-navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.95);
  border-bottom-color: var(--ink-line);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px -16px rgba(26,26,26,0.16);
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  top: 0;
}

.navbar-brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.brand-mark {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.brand-mark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(47, 125, 79, 0.45), transparent 65%);
}
.brand-mark.sm { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
.brand-mark-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-name { font-weight: 600; font-style: italic; }
.brand-dot { color: var(--royal-mid); }
.brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.custom-navbar .nav-item { margin: 0 0.1rem; }
.custom-navbar .nav-link {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem !important;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.nav-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: var(--royal-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease);
}
.custom-navbar .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--royal-soft);
}
.custom-navbar .nav-link:hover .nav-num { opacity: 1; }
.custom-navbar .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--royal);
  background: var(--royal-soft);
}
.custom-navbar .nav-link.active .nav-num { opacity: 1; }
.custom-navbar .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; bottom: -2px;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--royal-mid);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.custom-navbar .nav-link.active::after { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }

.nav-cta {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.6rem 0.55rem 1.2rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  gap: 0.7rem !important;
}
.nav-cta-icon {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta:hover .nav-cta-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* Hamburger */
.navbar-toggler {
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-line-strong);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px; width: 42px; height: 38px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.toggler-line {
  display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-line:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-line:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-line:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.btn-primary-royal {
  background: var(--royal);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -6px rgba(31, 77, 46, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.btn-primary-royal:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--royal-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(31, 77, 46, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.btn-primary-royal:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-shine::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -75%;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: left .7s var(--ease);
}
.btn-shine:hover::before { left: 125%; }

.btn-outline-ink {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink-line-strong);
  padding-left: 0.6rem;
}
.btn-outline-ink:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-ink .btn-icon-circle {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--royal-soft);
  color: var(--royal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.btn-outline-ink:hover .btn-icon-circle {
  background: var(--royal-mid);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-light-royal {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--royal);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
}
.btn-light-royal:hover {
  background: var(--royal);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  position: relative;
}
.section-tinted { background: var(--paper-tint); }
.section-dark {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
}

.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
.section-head-split {
  text-align: left;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end;
  gap: 2rem; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head-split .section-sub { max-width: 380px; margin: 0; }

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--royal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-eyebrow-light { color: var(--gold); }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--royal);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.section-title-light em { color: var(--gold); }
.section-title-light { color: var(--paper); }

.section-sub {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.section-sub-light { color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.7); }

.section-eyebrow-block { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.section-eyebrow-block .section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); }
.section-eyebrow-block .section-sub { font-size: 0.98rem; }

.text-soft { color: var(--ink-mute); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-decor { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(26,26,26,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26,26,26,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 68px 68px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
}
.hero-blob-1 {
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31, 77, 46, 0.16), transparent 60%);
  top: 5%; right: -100px;
}
.hero-blob-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 163, 92, 0.15), transparent 60%);
  bottom: -10%; left: -80px;
}
.hero-stars {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.4;
  fill: var(--royal);
}

/* Editorial strip */
.editorial-strip {
  display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ed-strip-sep { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.65rem; }
.ed-strip-item { white-space: nowrap; }

.top-bar-status { font-weight: 500; }
.top-bar-status .status-dot {
  background: #22c55e;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
}

.hero-row { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tag-circle {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--royal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(31, 77, 46, 0.15);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.hero-line { display: block; }
.hero-italic {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--royal);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hero meta row */
.hero-meta-row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.meta-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; min-width: 0; }
.meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.meta-value {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero-lead strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; }

/* Hero right side */
.hero-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; }

.now-card {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.now-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 150px; height: 150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 125, 79, 0.4), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(20px);
}
.now-card-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.now-label { letter-spacing: 0.16em; font-weight: 500; }

.section-head-light { color: var(--paper); }
.now-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 163, 92, 0.3); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201, 163, 92, 0.05); }
}
.now-card-body { position: relative; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.now-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.now-num span { color: var(--paper); font-size: 0.6em; font-style: normal; }
.now-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.8);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.now-card-foot {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--paper);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.now-card-foot i { color: var(--gold); }

/* Stat tiles */
.stat-tiles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}
.stat-tile {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.stat-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal-mid);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.stat-tile-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }
.stat-tile-dark:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.stat-tile-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--royal);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.stat-tile-dark .stat-tile-num { color: var(--gold); }
.stat-tile-num span { color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.7em; font-style: normal; }
.stat-tile-dark .stat-tile-num span { color: var(--paper); }
.stat-tile-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.stat-tile-dark .stat-tile-lbl { color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.65); }
.stat-rating {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: flex; gap: 2px;
}

/* Marquee */
.hero-marquee {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 36s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-track span i { color: var(--royal); font-size: 1.3rem; }
.marquee-track .m-sep {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about-portrait { margin-top: 2rem; }
.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-deep), var(--royal));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.portrait-letter {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 13vw, 11rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.portrait-deco {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%; left: -30%;
  width: 160%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(201, 163, 92, 0.2) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(-12deg);
}
.portrait-caption {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.about-pull {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}
.pull-quote-mark {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--royal);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 0;
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  left: -0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.about-pull p { padding-left: 2.5rem; margin: 0; }

.about-body-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.about-body-grid p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.about-body-grid p:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink); }
.about-body-grid strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

.about-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}
.highlight {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.highlight-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--royal-soft);
  color: var(--royal);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.highlight h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.highlight p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.service-card {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--royal-mid);
}
.service-card-featured {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.service-card-featured:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }

.service-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem; right: 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  opacity: 0.4;
  line-height: 1;
}
.service-card-featured .service-num { color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6; }

.service-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--royal-soft);
  color: var(--royal);
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.service-card-featured .service-icon { background: rgba(201, 163, 92, 0.18); color: var(--gold); }

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.service-card-featured h3 { color: var(--paper); }

.service-sub {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.service-card-featured .service-sub { color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.7); }

.service-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; flex: 1; }
.service-list li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ink-line);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
}
.service-card-featured .service-list li {
  color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.85);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.service-list li::before {
  content: "→";
  color: var(--royal);
  font-weight: 500;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-card-featured .service-list li::before { color: var(--gold); }

.service-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--royal);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.service-card-featured .service-link {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 0.7rem; }
.service-card-featured .service-link:hover { color: var(--paper); }

/* ============================================================
   PROJECTS
   ============================================================ */
.project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--royal-mid);
}

.project-preview {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-preview-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2ff, #d9e7dd); }
.project-preview-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a); }
.project-preview-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0e7ff, #c7d2fe); }
.project-preview-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfeff, #cffafe); }
.project-preview-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f5f4, #e7e5e4); }
.project-preview-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1fae5, #a7f3d0); }
.project-preview-7 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d9f99d, #bef264); }
.project-preview-8 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce7f3, #fbcfe8); }

.preview-window {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(26,26,26,0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-bottom: none;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.project-card:hover .preview-window { transform: translateY(-6px); }

.preview-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--paper-tint);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
}
.preview-dot {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper-edge);
}
.preview-dot:nth-child(1) { background: #ff5f57; }
.preview-dot:nth-child(2) { background: #febc2e; }
.preview-dot:nth-child(3) { background: #28c840; }
.preview-url {
  margin-left: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

.preview-body { padding: 0.8rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;height:100%;justify-content:center; }
.ph-block {
  background: var(--paper-edge);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.ph-block-hero { height: 70px; }
.ph-block-row { display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; }
.ph-block-sm { flex: 1; height: 35px; }
.ph-block-md { flex: 1; height: 50px; }
.ph-block-side { width: 30%; height: 55px; }
.ph-block-main { flex: 1; height: 55px; }

/* Themed placeholder accent colors */
.ph-warm { background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25); }
.ph-cool { background: rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.22); }
.ph-mono { background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.18); }
.ph-mint { background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.22); }
.ph-leaf { background: rgba(132, 204, 22, 0.3); }
.ph-game { background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.25); }

.project-meta { padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.75rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.project-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.project-tags span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--royal);
  background: var(--royal-soft);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
}
.project-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.project-card p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.project-foot {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
}
.project-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--royal);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap .25s var(--ease);
}
.project-link:hover { gap: 0.7rem; }

/* ============================================================
   SHOPIFY SHOWCASE (dark section)
   ============================================================ */
.section-dark { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section-dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(31, 77, 46, 0.25), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(201, 163, 92, 0.12), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-dark .container { position: relative; }

.shopify-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.shopify-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.shopify-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  color: inherit;
}

.shopify-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 77, 46, 0.4), rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.6));
  overflow: hidden;
}
.shopify-thumb-1 { background: #fff; }
.shopify-thumb-2 { background: #fff; }
.shopify-thumb-3 { background: #fff; }
.shopify-thumb-4 { background: #fff; }
.shopify-thumb-5 { background: #fff; }
.shopify-thumb-6 { background: #fff; }

.shopify-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.shopify-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: #e5e5e5f2;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.shopify-thumb-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.shopify-thumb-placeholder i { font-size: 2rem; opacity: 0.6; }

.shopify-info { padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; }
.shopify-info h3 {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.shopify-info p {
  color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.shopify-url {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap .25s var(--ease);
}
.shopify-card:hover .shopify-url { gap: 0.7rem; }

.shopify-cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.shopify-cta p {
  color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.65);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   EXPERIENCE / TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 44px;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 17px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--royal), var(--ink-line), transparent);
}

.timeline-item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.timeline-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -44px; top: 0;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--royal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--royal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--paper), var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-edu .timeline-marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

.timeline-content {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.timeline-content:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal-mid);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.timeline-head {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.timeline-head h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 0; font-weight: 600; }
.timeline-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--royal);
  background: var(--royal-soft);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.timeline-company {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.timeline-company i { color: var(--royal); font-style: normal; }
.timeline-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.timeline-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.timeline-list li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--royal);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.timeline-list li strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.timeline-note {
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-info-sub {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
}

.contact-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.contact-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal-mid);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-link-static:hover { transform: none; cursor: default; }
.contact-link-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--royal-soft);
  color: var(--royal);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-link-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.contact-link-value {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-availability {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--royal);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.avail-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.contact-availability small {
  color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.75);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31, 77, 46, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
}

.form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.custom-input {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.custom-input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-mute); }
.custom-input:focus {
  background: var(--paper-elev);
  border-color: var(--royal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--royal-soft);
  outline: none;
}
.custom-input.is-invalid { border-color: #dc2626; background: #fef2f2; }
select.custom-input { cursor: pointer; }

.form-alert {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-alert.success { background: var(--royal-soft); color: var(--royal); border: 1px solid rgba(31, 77, 46,0.18); }
.form-alert.error { background: #fef2f2; color: #b91c1c; border: 1px solid #fecaca; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.7);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.site-footer .brand-mark {
  background: var(--royal);
  color: var(--paper);
}
.footer-meta { font-size: 0.78rem; }

/* ============================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px; right: 26px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  z-index: 100;
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  color: var(--paper);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .project-grid { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .shopify-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .top-bar { display: none; }
  .custom-navbar { top: 0; background: rgba(246, 243, 238, 0.95); }
  .custom-navbar .navbar-collapse {
    padding: 1.2rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-line);
  }
  .custom-navbar .nav-link { padding: 0.7rem 1rem !important; }
  .custom-navbar .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
  .brand-sub { display: none; }

  .hero-section { padding-top: 8rem; }
  .hero-meta-row { gap: 1.2rem; }
  .meta-col { flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 1.2rem); }

  .project-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-body-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section-head-split { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .section-head-split .section-sub { max-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 2.8rem; }
  .editorial-strip { gap: 0.55rem; font-size: 0.65rem; }
  .hero-meta-row { padding: 1rem 0; gap: 1rem; }
  .meta-col { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .hero-marquee { margin-top: 2.5rem; }
  .marquee-track span { font-size: 1rem; }

  .shopify-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }

  .timeline { padding-left: 32px; }
  .timeline::before { left: 11px; }
  .timeline-marker { left: -32px; width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .timeline-content { padding: 1.35rem 1.3rem; }
  .timeline-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .about-pull { font-size: 1.2rem; padding: 1rem 0; }
  .about-pull p { padding-left: 1.8rem; }
  .pull-quote-mark { font-size: 3rem; top: 1.4rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .stat-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 18px; right: 18px; }
  body {
    padding: 0px 12px;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   LANDSCAPING ADD-ONS  (appended — highest source-order priority)
   ============================================================ */

/* Featured "Leaf" project tag */
.project-card .project-featured-tag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--royal-deep);
  background:var(--royal-soft); border:1px solid rgba(31,77,46,.2);
  padding:.28rem .6rem; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:.6rem;
}
.project-card.is-featured{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:rgba(31,77,46,.25); }

/* PROCESS section (reuses .section-dark) */
.process-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1.25rem; margin-top:2.5rem;
}
.process-step{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1.6rem 1.4rem;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease);
}
.process-step:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(95,167,119,.5); background:rgba(95,167,119,.07); }
.process-step .ps-num{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.1em;
  color:#9fd3b1; margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.process-step .ps-icon{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(95,167,119,.16); color:#9fd3b1; font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.process-step h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.process-step p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size:.92rem; margin:0; line-height:1.6; }
.process-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:2.75rem; }

/* Small "leaf" flourish on section eyebrows */
.section-eyebrow::before{ content:""; }

@media (max-width: 991px){ .process-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 575px){ .process-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }