
        :root {
            /* Primary palette from the client's image */
            --client-brown: #856654;
            /* main brown */
            --client-pink: #FEE2D5;
            /* pale pink/cream */

            /* Derived */
            --bg-start: #FFF8F5;
            /* very light cream */
            --bg-end: var(--client-pink);
            /* gradient end */
            --muted: #4b362f;
            /* body text (dark brown) */
            --heading: #2e1f18;
            /* headings (stronger dark) */
            --card-bg: rgba(42, 28, 22, 0.06);
            /* subtle tinted card */
            --glass-border: rgba(40, 26, 20, 0.12);
            --accent: var(--client-brown);
            /* button & dot accent */
        }

        * {
            box-sizing: border-box
        }

        body {
            margin: 0;
            font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial;
            color: var(--muted);
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-start) 0%, var(--bg-end) 100%);
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            line-height: 1.5;

        }

        .wrapper {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column
        }

        /* --- NAV / HERO --- */
        header {
            padding: 28px 28px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            border-bottom: 2px solid #856654;
        }

        .brand {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            align-items: center
        }

        .logo {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 20px;
            /* if you have a dark logo version, replace the url. For placeholder, use brown block */
            background: url("/assets/navlogo.jpg"), var(--client-pink);
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            /* border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); */
        }

        .brand h2 {
            margin: 0;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--heading);
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .brand small {
            display: block;
            color: var(--muted);
            font-weight: 300;
        }

        .nav-ctas {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
            align-items: center
        }

        .btn {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 10px 16px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            color: var(--muted);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .btn.primary {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #6b4f43);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(133, 102, 84, 0.12);
        }

      
        .wrp {
            position: relative;
        }

        .wrp::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: url("/assets/herobg3.png") center/contain repeat;
            opacity: 0.1; 
            /* <<< VERY LIGHT TRANSPARENT IMAGE */
            pointer-events: none;
        }

       



/* ---------- HERO (upgraded) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 64px 28px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  /* background-color: var(--client-pink); fallback */
}

/* subtle background image layer with very low opacity */
.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  /* background: url("/assets/hero-bg.png") center/cover no-repeat; */
  opacity: 0.04; /* VERY low - tweak 0.03 - 0.08 */
  pointer-events:none;
  transform-origin:center;
  filter: saturate(0.8) contrast(0.95);
}

/* soft gradient overlay to keep text readable */
.hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(133,102,84,0.06), rgba(254,226,213,0.03));
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* inner container for layout */
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1100px;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; /* text | card */
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* left column: heading area */
.kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--client-brown);
  font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(133,102,84,0.06);
}

h1#hero-heading {
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem);
  transform: translateY(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp .8s ease .12s forwards;
}

/* small supporting subtitle */
.lead {
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 640px;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp .8s ease .22s forwards;
}

/* actions */
.hero-actions {
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:6px;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp .8s ease .32s forwards;
}

.cta-phone {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--client-brown), #6b4f43);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(133,102,84,0.12);
  border: none;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.cta-phone:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(133,102,84,0.16) }

.cta-wp {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:12px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--client-brown);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(133,102,84,0.12);
  transition: background .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.cta-wp:hover{ background: rgba(133,102,84,0.06); transform: translateY(-2px) }

/* right column: info card (optional) */
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(133,102,84,0.08);
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--heading);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(20,10,8,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:center;
      height: 200px;
}

/* small stat row */
.hero-card .stat-row { display:flex; gap:12px; width:100%; justify-content:space-between; color: var(--muted); font-weight:600; }
.hero-card .stat { text-align:center; flex:1; padding:8px; border-radius:8px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.01), rgba(255,255,255,0.00)); }

/* subtle accent underline for heading */
.kicker + h1 { position:relative; }
.kicker + h1::after {
  content:"";
  height:4px;
  width:70px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--client-pink), rgba(255,255,255,0.9));
  display:block;
  border-radius:8px;
  margin-top:14px;
  opacity:0.95;
}

/* animations */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from{ transform: translateY(8px); opacity:0; } to{ transform: translateY(0); opacity:1; }
}

/* responsive: stack to single column on small screens */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap:22px; }
  .hero-card { align-items:center; }
  .lead { margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content:center; }
}








       /* ---------- ABOUT & SERVICES (upgraded) ---------- */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 36px auto;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 0 18px;
}

/* Card base */
.card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(133,102,84,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(20,10,8,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow .28s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* hover lift */
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(20,10,8,0.08);
}

/* Headings */
.card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* About copy */
#about p {
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Services list layout */
.services-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* service row */
.service {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

/* subtle hover row highlight */
.service:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(133,102,84,0.04), rgba(254,226,213,0.02));
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* icon (replacing dot) */
.service .svc-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--client-brown), #6b4f43);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(133,102,84,0.12);
  font-size: 20px;
}

/* service text block */
.service .svc-body { flex: 1; }
.service .svc-body strong {
  display:block;
  font-weight:700;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom:6px;
  font-size:0.98rem;
}
.service .svc-body .svc-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:0.92rem;
  line-height:1.45;
}

/* subtle staggered entrance animation for services */
.service { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); animation: cardIn .5s ease forwards; }
.service:nth-child(1){ animation-delay: .08s; }
.service:nth-child(2){ animation-delay: .14s; }
.service:nth-child(3){ animation-delay: .20s; }
.service:nth-child(4){ animation-delay: .26s; }

@keyframes cardIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* tags / small helpers */
.card small { display:block; color:var(--muted); margin-top:12px }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width:880px) {
  .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 14px; gap: 18px; }
  .hero-card, .card { padding: 20px; border-radius:12px }
  .service { padding: 10px }
  .service .svc-icon { width:40px; height:40px; font-size:18px }
}


        /* --- TAGLINES --- */
        .tags {
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 30px auto;
            display: flex;
            gap: 18px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .tag {
            padding: 12px 18px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--heading);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* --- FOOTER --- */
        footer {
            margin-top: auto;
            padding: 28px;
            text-align: center;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(40, 26, 20, 0.04);
        }

        .socials {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .socials a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: rgba(133, 102, 84, 0.06);
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--heading);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        /* responsive */
        @media (max-width:880px) {
            .grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr
            }

            .hero-inner {
                text-align: center;
                padding: 6px
            }

            .nav-ctas {
                display: none
            }

            .header {
                padding: 18px
            }
        }

        /* tiny utility */
        small {
            display: block;
            color: var(--muted)
        }






        






        /* ====== CENTERED HERO-BANNER / TAG SECTION (with luxury animation) ====== */
.hero-banner {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--client-brown);
    color: var(--heading);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;   /* center horizontally */
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 44px 56px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;        /* center text */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* create an inner wrapper so items stack nicely on narrow screens */
.hero-banner > * { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* left logo block: center and animate */
.hero-banner .logo-large {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    min-width: 110px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: url('/assets/logo.png') center/contain no-repeat;
    background-color: transparent;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
    transform-origin: center;
    /* animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite; */
}

/* slow vertical float */
@keyframes floatY {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    50%  { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* vertical divider with soft pulse glow (centered) */
.hero-banner .divider {
    width: 6px;
    height: 160px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--client-pink), rgba(255,255,255,0.95));
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.98;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(254,226,213,0.06);
    /* animation: pulseGlow 3.5s ease-in-out infinite; */
}

/* soft pulsing glow */
@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0%   { transform: scaleY(1); box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(254,226,213,0.03); }
    50%  { transform: scaleY(1.04); box-shadow: 0 10px 50px rgba(254,226,213,0.10); }
    100% { transform: scaleY(1); box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(254,226,213,0.03); }
}

/* Right text area: center contents */
.hero-banner .banner-text {
    /* flex: 1; */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding-right: 24px;
    align-items: center;      /* center the lines */
}

/* tagline lines */
.banner-text .line {
    /* font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.8vw, 2rem); */
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    color: var(--heading);
    margin: 0;
}

/* quoted word: heavier + shimmer */
.banner-text .line strong {
    /* position: relative; */
    /* display: inline-block; */
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0 6px;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* shimmer layer */
.banner-text .line strong::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -120%;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 120%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 90%);
    transform: skewX(-18deg);
    filter: blur(8px);
    animation: shimmer 3.2s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* slower shimmer so it feels luxurious, not flashy */
@keyframes shimmer {
    0%   { left: -120%; opacity: 0; }
    30%  { left: -10%;  opacity: 1; }
    100% { left: 120%;  opacity: 0; }
}

/* small caption color */
.banner-text .muted {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    opacity: 0.94;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* responsive: stack on small screens (centered) */
@media (max-width:900px) {
    .hero-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 28px 20px;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .hero-banner .logo-large {
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
    }

    .hero-banner .divider {
        width: 90%;
        height: 4px;
        border-radius: 4px;
        transform: rotate(0deg);
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(254,226,213,0.95), rgba(255,255,255,0.9));
        /* animation: pulseGlowSmall 3.5s ease-in-out infinite; */
    }

    @keyframes pulseGlowSmall {
        0%   { transform: scaleX(1); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(254,226,213,0.03); }
        50%  { transform: scaleX(1.03); box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(254,226,213,0.08); }
        100% { transform: scaleX(1); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(254,226,213,0.03); }
    }

    .banner-text .line { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .banner-text .line strong { font-size: 1.35rem; }
}