/**
 * CrochetEva - Master Theme Stylesheet
 * Brand Palette: Cream, Terracotta, Sage, Oatmeal, Ink
 * Typography: Lora (Headings) + Inter (Body/UI)
 * Mobile-First, Highly Optimized for Pinterest & SEO
 */

:root {
    --ce-cream: #FAF7F2;
    --ce-terracotta: #C77C63;
    --ce-terracotta-dark: #A85F49;
    --ce-terracotta-light: #F7EDE9;
    --ce-sage: #8FA88E;
    --ce-sage-dark: #6C856B;
    --ce-sage-light: #EFF4EE;
    --ce-ink: #28241F;
    --ce-ink-light: #5F574E;
    --ce-ink-muted: #8A8177;
    --ce-border: #E8DED3;
    --ce-border-light: #F0EAE2;
    --ce-oatmeal: #F3EDE4;
    --ce-white: #FFFFFF;
    --ce-gold: #E5A93B;

    --ce-font-serif: 'Lora', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --ce-font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

    --ce-radius-sm: 8px;
    --ce-radius-md: 14px;
    --ce-radius-lg: 20px;
    --ce-radius-full: 9999px;

    --ce-shadow-subtle: 0 4px 16px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.05);
    --ce-shadow-card: 0 8px 24px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.07);
    --ce-shadow-hover: 0 16px 36px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.12);

    --ce-transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
    --ce-container-max: 1240px;
    --ce-container-narrow: 840px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    font-family: var(--ce-font-sans);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif);
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 600;
}

h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Containers */
.ce-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--ce-container-max);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-container--narrow {
    max-width: var(--ce-container-narrow);
}

.ce-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.ce-section--muted {
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.ce-my-4 {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & Badges
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
    font-family: var(--ce-font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ce-btn--primary {
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-white);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-btn--primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
    color: var(--ce-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.3);
}

.ce-btn--sage {
    background-color: var(--ce-sage);
    color: var(--ce-white);
    border-color: var(--ce-sage);
}

.ce-btn--sage:hover {
    background-color: var(--ce-sage-dark);
    border-color: var(--ce-sage-dark);
    color: var(--ce-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(143, 168, 142, 0.3);
}

.ce-btn--outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    border-color: var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-btn--outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-btn--pinterest {
    background-color: #E60023;
    color: #FFF;
    border-color: #E60023;
}

.ce-btn--pinterest:hover {
    background-color: #BD081C;
    color: #FFF;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(230, 0, 35, 0.3);
}

.ce-btn--sm {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.ce-btn--lg {
    padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.ce-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-tag:hover {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta-light);
}

/* Accessibility Skip Link (Hidden until focused) */
.ce-skip-link,
.skip-link,
.screen-reader-text {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px !important;
    height: 1px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: -1px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    border: 0 !important;
}

.ce-skip-link:focus,
.skip-link:focus,
.screen-reader-text:focus {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 15px !important;
    left: 15px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    clip: auto !important;
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta) !important;
    color: #FFF !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm) !important;
    z-index: 100000 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-hover) !important;
}

/* WordPress Admin Bar Sticky Offset */
body.admin-bar .ce-header {
    top: 32px;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 782px) {
    body.admin-bar .ce-header {
        top: 46px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-topbar {
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
}

.ce-topbar__inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-topbar__promo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ce-topbar__links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-topbar__social,
.ce-topbar__link {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.ce-topbar__social:hover,
.ce-topbar__link:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-topbar__stash {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-stash-counter {
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    padding: 0 5px;
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.ce-header {
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-header.is-scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

.ce-header__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
}

/* Brand & Logo */
.ce-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-brand__link,
.ce-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-brand .ce-logo-img,
.ce-logo-img {
    height: 56px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.ce-logo-text {
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-logo-text span {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* Primary Nav */
.ce-nav-desktop,
.ce-primary-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.6rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.ce-menu li a {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.ce-menu li a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.ce-menu li a:hover::after,
.ce-menu li.current-menu-item a::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.ce-menu li a:hover,
.ce-menu li.current-menu-item a {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* Header Actions */
.ce-header__actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.ce-action-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-action-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-stash-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-white);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ce-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

/* Search Drawer Overlay */
.ce-search-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.ce-search-drawer.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.ce-search-drawer__content {
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 640px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-hover);
}

.ce-search-drawer__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
}

/* Search input controls */
.ce-search-input-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-search-field {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    font-size: 1rem;
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-search-field:focus {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ce-terracotta-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-hero {
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ce-cream) 0%, #FAF3EA 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-hero__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-hero__title {
    font-size: 2.85rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-hero__buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-hero__trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
}

.ce-hero__media {
    position: relative;
}

.ce-hero__media-capsule {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-hover);
    border: 8px solid var(--ce-white);
}

.ce-hero__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 460px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ce-hero__floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.ce-hero__card-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.ce-hero__floating-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-hero__floating-card small {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4 Content Pillars Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-pillars-section {
    padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}

.ce-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ce-section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-section-desc {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.ce-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-pillar-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ce-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-pillar-card__media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.ce-pillar-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ce-pillar-card:hover .ce-pillar-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ce-pillar-card__icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

.ce-pillar-card__body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.ce-pillar-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-pillar-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.ce-pillar-card__count {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pattern Cards & Grids
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.ce-grid--2,
.ce-grid--2col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.ce-grid--3,
.ce-grid--3col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.ce-grid--4,
.ce-grid--4col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.ce-section-header--flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}


.ce-pattern-card,
.ce-card {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.ce-pattern-card:hover,
.ce-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
    border-color: var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-card-media,
.ce-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
}

.ce-card-img,
.ce-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ce-pattern-card:hover .ce-card-img,
.ce-pattern-card:hover .ce-card__img,
.ce-card:hover .ce-card-img,
.ce-card:hover .ce-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Floating Save Pin & Favorite Buttons on Cards */
.ce-card-badges,
.ce-card__badges {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    left: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ce-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ce-badge--beginner {
    background-color: var(--ce-sage-light);
    color: var(--ce-sage-dark);
}

.ce-badge--easy {
    background-color: #EBF3F9;
    color: #2F6996;
}

.ce-badge--intermediate {
    background-color: #FEF3E6;
    color: #C07119;
}

.ce-badge--advanced {
    background-color: #FCEAEA;
    color: #A93838;
}

.ce-card__actions {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    z-index: 3;
}

.ce-card-favorite-btn,
.ce-btn-fav {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

.ce-card-favorite-btn:hover,
.ce-card-favorite-btn.is-favorited,
.ce-btn-fav:hover,
.ce-btn-fav.is-favorited {
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-white);
}

.ce-btn-pin {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background-color: #E60023;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(230, 0, 35, 0.3);
}

.ce-btn-pin:hover {
    background-color: #BD081C;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-card:hover .ce-btn-pin {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Pinterest Hover Pin overlay fallback */
.ce-card-pin-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(4px);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    z-index: 2;
}

.ce-pattern-card:hover .ce-card-pin-overlay,
.ce-card:hover .ce-card-pin-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.ce-card-body,
.ce-card__body {
    padding: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.ce-card-category,
.ce-card__meta-cat {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.ce-card-title,
.ce-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.ce-card-title a,
.ce-card__title a {
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-card-title a:hover,
.ce-card__title a:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-card-excerpt,
.ce-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.ce-card-meta,
.ce-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
}

.ce-card-meta-item,
.ce-card__meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage Sections: Finder, Beginner Hub, Spotlight & Newsletter
   ========================================================================== */

/* 4. Interactive Pattern Finder */
.ce-finder-section {
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.ce-finder-card {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
}

.ce-finder-card__intro {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-finder-card__title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.ce-finder-card__intro p {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.ce-finder-form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) auto;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.ce-finder-form__group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.ce-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    font-family: var(--ce-font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ce-terracotta-light);
}

.ce-finder-form__action .ce-btn {
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0 2.2rem;
}

/* 5. Beginner Learning Hub */
.ce-beginner-hub {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.ce-mini-guide-card {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-mini-guide-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
    border-color: var(--ce-sage);
}

.ce-mini-guide-card__icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    display: block;
}

.ce-mini-guide-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.ce-mini-guide-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 6. Newsletter Lead Magnet */
.ce-newsletter-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 4.5rem;
}

.ce-newsletter {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ce-terracotta-light) 0%, var(--ce-oatmeal) 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ce-newsletter__inner {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.ce-newsletter__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-newsletter__title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-newsletter__desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.ce-newsletter__fields {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
}

.ce-newsletter__form .ce-input,
.ce-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    outline: none;
    font-family: var(--ce-font-sans);
}

.ce-newsletter__form .ce-input:focus,
.ce-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.2);
}

.ce-newsletter__privacy {
    margin-top: 0.65rem;
}

.ce-newsletter__privacy small {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
}

/* 7. Author Spotlight Section */
.ce-author-spotlight {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-author-spotlight__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
}

.ce-author-spotlight__media {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ce-author-spotlight__img {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 6px solid var(--ce-oatmeal);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
}

.ce-author-spotlight__title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ce-author-spotlight__bio p {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Pattern & Editorial Article Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-single-header {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.ce-breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
}

.ce-breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-single-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-single-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
}

.ce-author-avatar-sm {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ce-single-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

/* Pattern Technical Specs Card */
.ce-specs-card {
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 3rem;
}

.ce-specs-card__title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-specs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-spec-item {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-spec-item__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ce-spec-item__value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

/* Materials Interactive Checklist */
.ce-materials-box {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.ce-materials-box__title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-materials-box__tip {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-materials-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.ce-materials-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.ce-materials-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.ce-checkbox {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 2px solid var(--ce-border);
    accent-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ce-materials-item.is-checked span {
    text-decoration: line-through;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
}

/* Stitch Abbreviations Key */
.ce-abbreviations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.ce-abbr-badge {
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.ce-abbr-badge strong {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Prose Typography for Instructions */
.ce-prose {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-prose h2 {
    margin-top: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-prose h3 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.ce-prose ul, .ce-prose ol {
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem 1.85rem;
}

.ce-prose li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-prose blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--ce-radius-md) var(--ce-radius-md) 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Step-by-Step Row instructions */
.ce-pattern-row {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ce-sage);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 0 var(--ce-radius-sm) var(--ce-radius-sm) 0;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

.ce-pattern-row strong.ce-row-number {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ce-sage-dark);
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

/* Pinterest 2:3 Vertical Pin Box */
.ce-pin-box {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border: 2px dashed var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

.ce-pin-box__title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-pin-box__media {
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 1.25rem auto;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
}

.ce-pin-box__img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Star Rating & Review Widget */
.ce-rating-box {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.ce-rating-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--ce-gold);
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.ce-faq-section {
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
}

.ce-faq-item {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-faq-question {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.ce-faq-item.is-open .ce-faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.ce-faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: none;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.ce-faq-item.is-open .ce-faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

/* Author Box (E-E-A-T) */
.ce-author-box {
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.85rem;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-author-avatar-lg {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--ce-white);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ce-author-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ce-author-bio {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Monetization: Lead Magnet, Ad Slots, Affiliate Box
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-lead-magnet {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ce-terracotta-light) 0%, var(--ce-oatmeal) 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ce-lead-magnet__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-lead-magnet__title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-lead-magnet__desc {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    outline: none;
}

.ce-newsletter-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-affiliate-box {
    background-color: rgba(243, 237, 228, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
    padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
    max-width: 680px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.ce-affiliate-icon {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.ce-affiliate-box p {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.ce-affiliate-box a {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Ad Placeholders */
.ce-ad-unit {
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.ce-ad-unit--header {
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.ce-ad-placeholder {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px dashed var(--ce-border);
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    min-height: 90px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 728px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer & Legal Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-footer {
    background-color: var(--ce-ink);
    color: #DDD4CA;
    padding-top: 4.5rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

.ce-footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ce-footer__col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ce-footer__logo,
.ce-footer__logo img {
    display: block;
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-footer__bio {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #B8AEA3;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-footer__socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-footer__socials .ce-social-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #FFF;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-footer__socials .ce-social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: #FFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ce-footer__heading {
    color: var(--ce-white);
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-footer__menu {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-footer__menu li {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.ce-footer__menu a {
    color: #B8AEA3;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-footer__menu a:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta-light);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ce-footer__text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #B8AEA3;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-footer__form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-footer__form .ce-input--sm {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #FFF;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    outline: none;
    font-family: var(--ce-font-sans);
}

.ce-footer__form .ce-input--sm:focus {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.ce-footer__form .ce-btn--sm {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ce-footer__bottom {
    padding: 2rem 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: #8C8276;
}

.ce-footer__copyright strong {
    color: #D1C8BD;
}

.ce-footer__legal-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-footer__legal-nav a {
    color: #A0978D;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ce-footer__legal-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}


/* Cookie Banner */
.ce-cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 420px;
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-hover);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ce-cookie-banner p {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin: 0;
}

.ce-cookie-banner__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Filter Chips & Archive Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-filter-bar {
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 0.95rem 0;
}

.ce-filter-bar__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-filter-chip {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
}

.ce-filter-chip:hover,
.ce-filter-chip.is-active {
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-white);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-pagination {
    margin: 3.5rem 0 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ce-pagination .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.ce-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
    background-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-white);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pattern Construction Steps & Photo Tutorial (مراحل الإنشاء)
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-construction-steps {
    margin: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
    background-color: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.ce-construction-steps__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.12);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.ce-construction-steps__title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-construction-steps__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ce-steps-timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.ce-step-card {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-step-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.ce-step-card__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ce-step-badge {
    background: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: #fff;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.35);
}

.ce-step-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 0;
}

.ce-step-card__media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    background: #faf8f5;
}

.ce-step-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.ce-step-pin-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: #E60023;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    opacity: 0.92;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ce-step-pin-btn:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ce-step-card__body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-step-card__body p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Hide any remaining ad containers completely */
.ce-ad-container,
.ce-ad-slot,
.ce-ad-placeholder {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Category & Archive Pages Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-archive-hero {
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
}

.ce-archive-hero__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-archive-hero__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.12);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ce-archive-hero__title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-archive-hero__desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-archive-hero__stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-archive-count strong {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.ce-archive-hero__media {
    position: relative;
}

.ce-archive-hero__frame {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.08);
    border: 4px solid var(--ce-white);
    background: var(--ce-white);
}

.ce-archive-hero__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ce-archive-hero__frame:hover .ce-archive-hero__img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.ce-filter-bar {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 1.15rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ce-filter-bar__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ce-filter-bar__label {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ce-filter-bar__chips {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ce-filter-chip {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-filter-chip:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ce-filter-chip.is-active {
    background: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.35);
}

.ce-archive-content {
    padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
}

/* Category Guide & FAQs Box */
.ce-category-guide {
    margin: 2.5rem auto 3.5rem;
}

.ce-category-guide__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

.ce-category-guide__tip-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.ce-category-guide__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-category-guide__tip-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-category-guide__tip-body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
}

.ce-category-guide__faq-heading {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accordion Component (Used in Categories, Patterns, FAQs, Contact)
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.ce-accordion-item {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.04);
}

.ce-accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.07);
}

.ce-accordion-item.is-open {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.12);
}

.ce-accordion-btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--ce-font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-accordion-btn:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-accordion-btn span:first-child {
    flex: 1;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.ce-accordion-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.ce-accordion-item.is-open .ce-accordion-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-white);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-accordion-panel {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 1.35rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.ce-accordion-item.is-open .ce-accordion-panel {
    display: block;
}

.ce-accordion-panel p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ce-accordion--narrow {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Empty State / No Posts Card */
.ce-no-posts {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4.5rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    border: 2px dashed var(--ce-border);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ce-no-posts__icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.2));
}

.ce-no-posts h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-no-posts p {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.ce-no-posts__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Eva Page Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-about-hero {
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.ce-about-hero__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-about-hero__title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.ce-about-hero__lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-about-hero__stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-stat__num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--ce-font-display, serif);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ce-stat__label {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
}

.ce-author-portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.12);
    border: 6px solid var(--ce-white);
}

.ce-author-portrait {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.ce-author-badge-seal {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--ce-white);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.ce-about-story {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.ce-quote-callout {
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
    border-radius: 0 var(--ce-radius-md) var(--ce-radius-md) 0;
}

.ce-quote-callout p {
    font-family: var(--ce-font-display, serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-quote-callout cite {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    display: block;
    font-style: normal;
}

.ce-about-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.ce-card-feature {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.ce-card-feature__icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-card-feature h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-card-feature p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Eva Toolkit */
.ce-about-toolkit {
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.ce-toolkit-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-toolkit-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: var(--ce-white);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-toolkit-icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ce-toolkit-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-toolkit-item p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin: 0;
}

.ce-about-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.ce-btn--pinterest {
    background: #E60023;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ce-btn--pinterest:hover {
    background: #ad081b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
}

.ce-contact-card {
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}

.ce-contact-card__author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-contact-author-avatar {
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--ce-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ce-contact-card__author h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.ce-contact-role {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.ce-contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.ce-contact-item__icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ce-contact-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.ce-contact-item p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.ce-contact-social-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-pill-link {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-pill-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-contact-form-card {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.ce-contact-faqs {
    margin: 1rem auto 4rem;
}

.ce-contact-faqs__header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-contact-faqs__header h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-accordion--narrow {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Legal Page Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-page-header--legal {
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.ce-updated-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.06);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
}

.ce-legal-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
}

.ce-legal-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    align-self: start;
}

.ce-legal-nav {
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-legal-nav h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-legal-nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.ce-legal-nav a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-legal-nav a:hover,
.ce-legal-nav a.is-active {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.ce-legal-maker-callout {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-legal-maker-callout h5 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-legal-maker-callout p {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.ce-ftc-highlight-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #FFF8F3;
    border: 1px solid #F3DDD0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
    border-radius: 0 var(--ce-radius-sm) var(--ce-radius-sm) 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-ftc-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ce-ftc-highlight-box strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ce-ftc-highlight-box p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   My Stash Page Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-page-header--stash {
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
}

.ce-stash-header-badge {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.ce-stash-icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.ce-stash-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.ce-stash-pill-count {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.ce-stash-pill-count span {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-stash-toolbar__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-btn--danger {
    color: #c93b27 !important;
    border-color: #f0c3bc !important;
}

.ce-btn--danger:hover {
    background: #c93b27 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ce-stash-empty {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4.5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    border: 1px dashed var(--ce-border);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 3rem auto;
}

.ce-stash-empty__icon-wrap {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ce-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.ce-stash-empty__heart {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ce-stash-empty h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-stash-empty p {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-stash-empty__pillars {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-stash-empty__pillars h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-tag-cloud {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ce-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-tag:hover {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   404 Page Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-404-container {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.ce-404-card {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.ce-404-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.12);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ce-404-code {
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--ce-font-display, serif);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.ce-404-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-404-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-404-search {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.ce-404-pillars {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-404-pillars__label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-404-pillars__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ce-404-pillar-card {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-404-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.15);
}

.ce-404-pillar-card .ce-pillar-icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.ce-404-pillar-card strong {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.ce-404-pillar-card small {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Search Results Page Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-search-hero {
    background-color: var(--ce-cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.ce-search-hero__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.12);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-search-hero__title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-highlight {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-style: italic;
}

.ce-search-hero__count {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.ce-search-form--hero {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ce-search-content {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem;
}

.ce-no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    border: 1px dashed var(--ce-border);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ce-no-results__icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ce-no-results h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-no-results p {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-no-results__suggestions h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ce-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .ce-grid--3col {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .ce-single-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .ce-archive-hero__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .ce-archive-hero__stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .ce-archive-hero__media {
        max-width: 440px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .ce-category-guide__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-about-hero__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .ce-about-hero__stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .ce-author-portrait-frame {
        max-width: 420px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .ce-contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-contact-card {
        position: static;
    }
    .ce-legal-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-legal-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }
    .ce-404-pillars__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ce-topbar {
        display: none;
    }
    .ce-primary-nav {
        display: none;
    }
    .ce-primary-nav.is-mobile-open {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 80px);
        background-color: var(--ce-cream);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 2rem;
        z-index: 999;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .ce-primary-nav.is-mobile-open .ce-menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .ce-primary-nav.is-mobile-open .ce-menu li a {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .ce-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    .ce-hero__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .ce-hero__title {
        font-size: 2.15rem;
    }
    .ce-hero__media-capsule {
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .ce-grid--3col,
    .ce-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-specs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-lead-magnet__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-author-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .ce-footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .ce-footer-bottom__inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .ce-about-pillars-grid,
    .ce-toolkit-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .ce-404-pillars__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-category-guide__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    }
    .ce-filter-bar {
        position: static;
    }
    .ce-filter-bar__inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .ce-archive-hero__title,
    .ce-about-hero__title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .ce-contact-form-card {
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }
    .ce-specs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-checklist {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-pattern-byline {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .ce-pattern-nav {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-pattern-nav__next {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page Headers & Global Form Controls
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-page-header {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.ce-page-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.ce-page-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.ce-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.ce-form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-form-control,
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="search"],
select.ce-form-control,
textarea.ce-form-control {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--ce-font-sans);
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    background-color: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.02);
}

.ce-form-control:focus,
input[type="text"]:focus,
input[type="email"]:focus,
input[type="search"]:focus,
select.ce-form-control:focus,
textarea.ce-form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.15);
}

textarea.ce-form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 140px;
}

.ce-btn--block {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Pattern & Single Article Layout & Meta Box Sections
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-single-pattern,
.ce-single-article {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 5rem;
}

.ce-pattern-breadcrumbs {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-pattern-header,
.ce-article-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-pattern-header__badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ce-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.ce-badge--beginner {
    background: #EBF5EA;
    color: #2E6828;
    border: 1px solid #CDE5CB;
}

.ce-badge--easy {
    background: #E8F4F8;
    color: #1D5D7A;
    border: 1px solid #CAE4F0;
}

.ce-badge--intermediate {
    background: #FFF4E5;
    color: #9C5A0C;
    border: 1px solid #FFE0B2;
}

.ce-badge--advanced {
    background: #FDF0EE;
    color: #9E2B2B;
    border: 1px solid #F8CCC7;
}

.ce-badge--time {
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-pattern-title,
.ce-article-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-pattern-byline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-pattern-byline__author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.ce-author-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--ce-white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.1);
}

.ce-byline-name {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-byline-date {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
}

.ce-pattern-byline__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-btn-fav-large {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-btn-fav-large:hover,
.ce-btn-fav-large.is-saved {
    background: #FFF1F0;
    border-color: #E60023;
    color: #E60023;
}

/* Featured Media with Pinterest Pin Button */
.ce-pattern-featured-media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
    border: 4px solid var(--ce-white);
}

.ce-pattern-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 600px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.ce-btn-pin--featured {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Technical Specifications Card (Meta Box 1) */
.ce-specs-card {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.05);
}

.ce-specs-card__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-specs-card__header h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 0;
}

.ce-specs-card__term {
    background: rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.12);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.ce-specs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-spec-item {
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.ce-spec-item--full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.ce-spec-item__label {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
}

.ce-spec-item__val {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

/* Materials & Tools Checklist (Meta Box 2) */
.ce-checklist-card {
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.ce-checklist-card__header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-checklist-card__header h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.ce-checklist-card__header small {
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.ce-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.ce-checklist-item {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-checklist-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-checkbox {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    accent-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ce-checkbox:checked + .ce-checklist-text,
.ce-checklist-item.is-checked .ce-checklist-text {
    text-decoration: line-through;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
}

/* Abbreviations Card */
.ce-abbreviations-card {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.ce-abbreviations-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-abbreviations-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ce-abbr-pill {
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

/* Designer Notes */
.ce-designer-notes {
    background: #FFFDF9;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
    border-radius: 0 var(--ce-radius-md) var(--ce-radius-md) 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.08);
}

.ce-designer-notes h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.ce-designer-notes p {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Pattern Construction Steps & Photo Tutorial (Meta Box 3) */
.ce-construction-steps {
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
}

.ce-construction-steps__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.75rem;
}

.ce-section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.12);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.ce-construction-steps__title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.ce-construction-steps__subtitle {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ce-steps-timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

.ce-step-card {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-step-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-hover);
}

.ce-step-card__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-step-badge {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.35);
}

.ce-step-card__title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 0;
}

.ce-step-card__media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 1.25rem 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-step-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.ce-step-pin-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: #E60023;
    color: #FFF;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-step-pin-btn:hover {
    background: #BD081C;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #FFF;
}

.ce-step-card__body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-step-card__body p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* FAQ Section (Meta Box 4) */
.ce-faq-section {
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
}

.ce-faq-section__title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Interactive Rating Box */
.ce-rating-box {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

.ce-rating-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ce-rating-box p {
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ce-stars {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ce-star {
    color: #D3C9BE;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.ce-star:hover,
.ce-star.is-active {
    color: #E5A93B;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Prev / Next Pattern Navigation */
.ce-pattern-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-pattern-nav__col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.ce-pattern-nav__next {
    text-align: right;
}

.ce-pattern-nav__label {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.ce-pattern-nav__title {
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-pattern-nav__title:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* Author Box (E-E-A-T) */
.ce-author-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
}

.ce-author-box__avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--ce-white);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ce-author-box__name {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-author-box__bio {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-author-box__links a {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* Related Patterns Section */
.ce-related-section {
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.ce-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ce-section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

/* Dedicated Vertical 2:3 Pinterest Pin Showcase Box (inc/pinterest.php) */
.ce-pin-box {
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-card);
}

.ce-pin-box__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-pin-box__media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.12);
    border: 4px solid var(--ce-white);
}

.ce-pin-box__img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.ce-btn-pin-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #E60023;
    color: #FFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-btn-pin-overlay:hover {
    background: #BD081C;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px);
    color: #FFF;
}

.ce-pin-box__content h3 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ce-pin-box__content p {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ce-pin-box__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .ce-pin-box__media {
        max-width: 260px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Educational Guide & Learn Crochet Masterclass (Article Redesign)
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-guide-article {
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.ce-guide-header {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.ce-guide-top-bar {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Hero Image at Top - Full Blog Width */
.ce-guide-hero-wrap {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.ce-guide-hero {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
    min-height: 320px;
    max-height: 460px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
}

.ce-guide-hero__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

.ce-guide-header__text {
    margin-top: 0;
    max-width: 820px;
}

.ce-eyebrow--pill {
    background: rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.12);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    border: 1px solid rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.25);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ce-guide-title {
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 0.4rem auto 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.ce-guide-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Luxury Unified Byline Capsule Bar */
.ce-guide-byline-capsule {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.4rem;
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.04);
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.ce-guide-author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.ce-author-avatar-sm {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-author-name-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-byline-sep {
    color: var(--ce-border);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-guide-date-info,
.ce-guide-read-info {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ce-btn-save-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: var(--ce-oatmeal);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-btn-save-pill:hover,
.ce-btn-save-pill.is-saved {
    background: #FFF1F0;
    border-color: #E60023;
    color: #E60023;
}

.ce-guide-disclosure {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ce-guide-hero {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        min-height: 220px;
    }
    .ce-guide-byline-capsule {
        border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
}

/* Two-Column Editorial Grid */
.ce-guide-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* Main Column & Optimal Reading Line Length (65-75ch) */
.ce-guide-main {
    min-width: 0;
}

.ce-guide-prose {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    max-width: 740px;
}

.ce-guide-prose p {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.ce-guide-prose h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 2.75rem 0 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--ce-border-light);
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.ce-guide-prose h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1rem;
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.ce-guide-prose ul,
.ce-guide-prose ol {
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-guide-prose li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ce-guide-prose img {
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    margin: 2rem 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

/* Dynamic Table of Contents (TOC) */
.ce-toc {
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

.ce-toc__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-toc__title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ce-toc__icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-toc__title {
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-toc__toggle {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-toc__toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.1);
}

.ce-toc__list {
    list-style: decimal;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ce-toc__item--h3 {
    list-style: circle;
    margin-left: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ce-toc__link {
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 2px 0;
}

.ce-toc__link:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Callout Boxes (Ochre / Terracotta Top Border) */
.ce-callout {
    background: #FFFDF9;
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    margin: 2.25rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.04);
}

.ce-callout--tip {
    border-top-color: #D97706; /* Warm Ochre */
}

.ce-callout--note {
    border-top-color: var(--ce-sage);
}

.ce-callout__title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-callout__body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Sticky Sidebar */
.ce-guide-sidebar__sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-subtle);
}

.ce-sidebar-widget__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-widget__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-widget__desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Sidebar Author Card */
.ce-sidebar-author-card__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-author-card__avatar {
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-sidebar-author-card__name {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-author-card__role {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.ce-sidebar-author-card__blurb {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Sidebar VIP Club Newsletter */
.ce-sidebar-newsletter {
    background: #FFFDF9;
    border: 1.5px solid #F0D5C9;
}

.ce-sidebar-newsletter__badge {
    background: rgba(199, 124, 99, 0.15);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-newsletter__title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-sidebar-newsletter__desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-newsletter__form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-newsletter__disclaimer {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Sidebar Internal SEO Bridge: Patterns Using This Technique */
.ce-bridge-patterns-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ce-bridge-pattern-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-bridge-pattern-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    background: var(--ce-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.06);
}

.ce-bridge-pattern-item__img {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ce-bridge-pattern-item__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ce-bridge-pattern-item__badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.ce-bridge-pattern-item__title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.ce-bridge-pattern-item__cta {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* Sidebar Tools / Sponsor Highlight */
.ce-tools-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ce-tools-list li {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ce-border);
}

.ce-tools-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.ce-tools-list strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.ce-tools-list span {
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
}

/* "Was this guide helpful?" Interactive Box */
.ce-helpful-box {
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    margin: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.ce-helpful-box__title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.ce-helpful-box__sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ce-helpful-box__buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ce-btn-vote {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ce-border);
    background: var(--ce-white);
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-btn-vote:hover {
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.08);
}

.ce-btn-vote--yes.is-selected {
    background: #EBF5EA;
    border-color: #2E6828;
    color: #2E6828;
}

.ce-btn-vote--no.is-selected {
    background: #FFF1F0;
    border-color: #BD081C;
    color: #BD081C;
}

.ce-helpful-box__thanks {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

/* Comments Section (Native WordPress) */
.ce-comments-area {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-comments-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ce-comments-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.ce-comments-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
}

.ce-comment-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.ce-comment-list .comment-body {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.ce-comment-list .children {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-comment-list .comment-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ce-comment-list .avatar {
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--ce-white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ce-comment-list .comment-author b {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
}

.ce-comment-list .comment-metadata a {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-comment-list .reply a {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-comment-reply-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ce-comment-notes {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ce-form-group--comment {
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Related Guides Grid (3 Flat Cards) */
.ce-related-guides-section {
    background: var(--ce-cream);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.ce-related-guides-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.ce-guide-card {
    background: var(--ce-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ce-border);
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ce-guide-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-guide-card__thumb-link {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ce-guide-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.ce-guide-card:hover .ce-guide-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ce-guide-card__time {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.85);
    color: #FFF;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-full);
}

.ce-guide-card__body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.ce-guide-card__category {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ce-guide-card__title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.ce-guide-card__title a {
    color: var(--ce-ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--ce-transition);
}

.ce-guide-card__title a:hover {
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-guide-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ce-ink-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.ce-guide-card__cta {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ce-terracotta);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .ce-guide-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .ce-guide-sidebar__sticky {
        position: static;
    }
    .ce-related-guides-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .ce-guide-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ce-related-guides-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-guide-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }
    .ce-guide-byline {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}