Ellie 🍁
@pixelsandchai.bsky.social
Cosy gaming over 40 • desk setups • cats
she/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Banner image from Winter Burrow 🐭
https://beacons.page/pixelsandchai
she/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Banner image from Winter Burrow 🐭
https://beacons.page/pixelsandchai
Me and my horse are feeling cosy, and my chicken says hi
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Me and my horse are feeling cosy, and my chicken says hi
All I have to say is: STARDEW CALENDAR 2026. 🗓️
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
All I have to say is: STARDEW CALENDAR 2026. 🗓️
Had a lovely Saturday!
Caught up on some streams on Twitch and played Winter Burrow ❄️
Sharing some of the lovely wintery artwork in game because it’s so cosy! 👇
Caught up on some streams on Twitch and played Winter Burrow ❄️
Sharing some of the lovely wintery artwork in game because it’s so cosy! 👇
November 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Had a lovely Saturday!
Caught up on some streams on Twitch and played Winter Burrow ❄️
Sharing some of the lovely wintery artwork in game because it’s so cosy! 👇
Caught up on some streams on Twitch and played Winter Burrow ❄️
Sharing some of the lovely wintery artwork in game because it’s so cosy! 👇
Well 🤞 we get some dry walks in, I’ll try and go for a couple! I also have new wellies - it’s a non negotiable at this point isn’t it 🤣 This is my boy Stan!
November 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Well 🤞 we get some dry walks in, I’ll try and go for a couple! I also have new wellies - it’s a non negotiable at this point isn’t it 🤣 This is my boy Stan!
Sorry but can we just stop and look at how gorgeous the art in Winter Burrow is, and how utterly adorable the little mouse is?!
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sorry but can we just stop and look at how gorgeous the art in Winter Burrow is, and how utterly adorable the little mouse is?!
Instantly bought Winter Burrow last night and spent the evening playing.
Absolute gem of a game where you play as a little mouse trying to survive the winter in a burrow that needs fixing up!
Perfect to coorie in with on a cold stormy night 🌧️ 🐭
Absolute gem of a game where you play as a little mouse trying to survive the winter in a burrow that needs fixing up!
Perfect to coorie in with on a cold stormy night 🌧️ 🐭
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Instantly bought Winter Burrow last night and spent the evening playing.
Absolute gem of a game where you play as a little mouse trying to survive the winter in a burrow that needs fixing up!
Perfect to coorie in with on a cold stormy night 🌧️ 🐭
Absolute gem of a game where you play as a little mouse trying to survive the winter in a burrow that needs fixing up!
Perfect to coorie in with on a cold stormy night 🌧️ 🐭
Happy weekend everyone 🥰
What are you all playing this weekend? I’ve started Unbox the Room, also have my Stardew farm on the go as always, and patiently waiting for Winter Burrow to release on Tuesday…!
What are you all playing this weekend? I’ve started Unbox the Room, also have my Stardew farm on the go as always, and patiently waiting for Winter Burrow to release on Tuesday…!
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Happy weekend everyone 🥰
What are you all playing this weekend? I’ve started Unbox the Room, also have my Stardew farm on the go as always, and patiently waiting for Winter Burrow to release on Tuesday…!
What are you all playing this weekend? I’ve started Unbox the Room, also have my Stardew farm on the go as always, and patiently waiting for Winter Burrow to release on Tuesday…!
Happy Monday, friendlings!
I’m working today, but taking it easy with lots of tea and listening to some lofi.
Can’t stop thinking about Winter Burrow - I’m so excited to play the full game. I’ve uploaded my demo play through onto YouTube if you want to take a look 🐁
Have a peaceful day ✌️
I’m working today, but taking it easy with lots of tea and listening to some lofi.
Can’t stop thinking about Winter Burrow - I’m so excited to play the full game. I’ve uploaded my demo play through onto YouTube if you want to take a look 🐁
Have a peaceful day ✌️
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Happy Monday, friendlings!
I’m working today, but taking it easy with lots of tea and listening to some lofi.
Can’t stop thinking about Winter Burrow - I’m so excited to play the full game. I’ve uploaded my demo play through onto YouTube if you want to take a look 🐁
Have a peaceful day ✌️
I’m working today, but taking it easy with lots of tea and listening to some lofi.
Can’t stop thinking about Winter Burrow - I’m so excited to play the full game. I’ve uploaded my demo play through onto YouTube if you want to take a look 🐁
Have a peaceful day ✌️
Just finished Öoo and absolutely loved it.
The puzzles were a perfect balance for me, clever without being frustrating, and the whole game has a nostalgic, cozy vibe that totally pulled me in.
A gem of a game that I’ll be thinking about for a while! Thank you @namataka.bsky.social 🐛🩷
The puzzles were a perfect balance for me, clever without being frustrating, and the whole game has a nostalgic, cozy vibe that totally pulled me in.
A gem of a game that I’ll be thinking about for a while! Thank you @namataka.bsky.social 🐛🩷
November 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Just finished Öoo and absolutely loved it.
The puzzles were a perfect balance for me, clever without being frustrating, and the whole game has a nostalgic, cozy vibe that totally pulled me in.
A gem of a game that I’ll be thinking about for a while! Thank you @namataka.bsky.social 🐛🩷
The puzzles were a perfect balance for me, clever without being frustrating, and the whole game has a nostalgic, cozy vibe that totally pulled me in.
A gem of a game that I’ll be thinking about for a while! Thank you @namataka.bsky.social 🐛🩷
Who is 40+ and still playing video games? What are you guys playing?
October 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Who is 40+ and still playing video games? What are you guys playing?
Hello Bluesky! It’s been a relentlessly busy work week so I’m really happy to now be at the weekend and ready to chill out with some games!
Also wanted to share some little desk details with you, these really cute fidgets are from Flexi Fidgets and they really help my anxiety 🫶
Also wanted to share some little desk details with you, these really cute fidgets are from Flexi Fidgets and they really help my anxiety 🫶
October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hello Bluesky! It’s been a relentlessly busy work week so I’m really happy to now be at the weekend and ready to chill out with some games!
Also wanted to share some little desk details with you, these really cute fidgets are from Flexi Fidgets and they really help my anxiety 🫶
Also wanted to share some little desk details with you, these really cute fidgets are from Flexi Fidgets and they really help my anxiety 🫶
I picked up Öoo this week after hearing a review on the @underplayedpod.bsky.social podcast and HOLY SHIT it’s good!
It’s the exact kind of clever, cosy puzzle-platformer I adore.
Highly recommended! And 20% off on Steam right now!
Also… the colours are to die for right?!
It’s the exact kind of clever, cosy puzzle-platformer I adore.
Highly recommended! And 20% off on Steam right now!
Also… the colours are to die for right?!
October 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I picked up Öoo this week after hearing a review on the @underplayedpod.bsky.social podcast and HOLY SHIT it’s good!
It’s the exact kind of clever, cosy puzzle-platformer I adore.
Highly recommended! And 20% off on Steam right now!
Also… the colours are to die for right?!
It’s the exact kind of clever, cosy puzzle-platformer I adore.
Highly recommended! And 20% off on Steam right now!
Also… the colours are to die for right?!
It’s spooky season so I’ve changed my fishing bobber in Stardew, and hung out in the cemetery with Abigail for a while. With some clay.
October 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
It’s spooky season so I’ve changed my fishing bobber in Stardew, and hung out in the cemetery with Abigail for a while. With some clay.
Hi, I’m Ellie!
By day I’m a data analyst at a UK charity; by night I run Pixels and Chai, a cozy space for games & desk setups as a woman over 40.
I share cozy game recs, rainy-day desk photos & thoughts on gaming as a 40 year old gamer who still loves to play 🎮
Lovely to meet you! 🧡
By day I’m a data analyst at a UK charity; by night I run Pixels and Chai, a cozy space for games & desk setups as a woman over 40.
I share cozy game recs, rainy-day desk photos & thoughts on gaming as a 40 year old gamer who still loves to play 🎮
Lovely to meet you! 🧡
October 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hi, I’m Ellie!
By day I’m a data analyst at a UK charity; by night I run Pixels and Chai, a cozy space for games & desk setups as a woman over 40.
I share cozy game recs, rainy-day desk photos & thoughts on gaming as a 40 year old gamer who still loves to play 🎮
Lovely to meet you! 🧡
By day I’m a data analyst at a UK charity; by night I run Pixels and Chai, a cozy space for games & desk setups as a woman over 40.
I share cozy game recs, rainy-day desk photos & thoughts on gaming as a 40 year old gamer who still loves to play 🎮
Lovely to meet you! 🧡
It’s Patch Magazine delivery day! @patchmagazine.bsky.social
I received both the digital and print versions today 💜
Some spooky articles on Ritual of Raven, Gloomy Eyes, and R.E.P.O - to name only a few!!
Just about to settle down with a cuppa and have a read ☕️
I received both the digital and print versions today 💜
Some spooky articles on Ritual of Raven, Gloomy Eyes, and R.E.P.O - to name only a few!!
Just about to settle down with a cuppa and have a read ☕️
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It’s Patch Magazine delivery day! @patchmagazine.bsky.social
I received both the digital and print versions today 💜
Some spooky articles on Ritual of Raven, Gloomy Eyes, and R.E.P.O - to name only a few!!
Just about to settle down with a cuppa and have a read ☕️
I received both the digital and print versions today 💜
Some spooky articles on Ritual of Raven, Gloomy Eyes, and R.E.P.O - to name only a few!!
Just about to settle down with a cuppa and have a read ☕️
HAPPY OCTOBER!! 🍂🎃
What better way to start this month than by sitting by the fire in Beacon Pines?!
So cozy!
What better way to start this month than by sitting by the fire in Beacon Pines?!
So cozy!
October 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
HAPPY OCTOBER!! 🍂🎃
What better way to start this month than by sitting by the fire in Beacon Pines?!
So cozy!
What better way to start this month than by sitting by the fire in Beacon Pines?!
So cozy!
Just one game bought in the Steam sale so far: Astrologaster! It’s 70% off and looks like so much fun (plus it’s set in Shakespeare’s London, and as a history nerd this is perfect for me 😅).
So, what have you been snapping up?
So, what have you been snapping up?
September 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Just one game bought in the Steam sale so far: Astrologaster! It’s 70% off and looks like so much fun (plus it’s set in Shakespeare’s London, and as a history nerd this is perfect for me 😅).
So, what have you been snapping up?
So, what have you been snapping up?
Monday off work! A whole day to dedicate to cozy games, and in particular - Beacon Pines! 🌲 👻
September 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Monday off work! A whole day to dedicate to cozy games, and in particular - Beacon Pines! 🌲 👻
I’ve got three games that I want to play next, but I just can’t choose:
1. Little Witch in the Woods
2. Beacon Pines
3. Hollow Knight
I’ve started HK before but now I have a ton of time to sink into it…
So I may have answered my own question 😅
1. Little Witch in the Woods
2. Beacon Pines
3. Hollow Knight
I’ve started HK before but now I have a ton of time to sink into it…
So I may have answered my own question 😅
September 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I’ve got three games that I want to play next, but I just can’t choose:
1. Little Witch in the Woods
2. Beacon Pines
3. Hollow Knight
I’ve started HK before but now I have a ton of time to sink into it…
So I may have answered my own question 😅
1. Little Witch in the Woods
2. Beacon Pines
3. Hollow Knight
I’ve started HK before but now I have a ton of time to sink into it…
So I may have answered my own question 😅
Tiny Review: Wytchwood
Wytchwood is a spooky-cosy crafting adventure I adored for its dopamine hits when collecting, swamp rain sounds, and fairytale-style chapters.
The autumnal atmosphere is perfect, though it can get a little grindy with backtracking for materials. Still, a magical time! 8/10🍂
Wytchwood is a spooky-cosy crafting adventure I adored for its dopamine hits when collecting, swamp rain sounds, and fairytale-style chapters.
The autumnal atmosphere is perfect, though it can get a little grindy with backtracking for materials. Still, a magical time! 8/10🍂
September 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Tiny Review: Wytchwood
Wytchwood is a spooky-cosy crafting adventure I adored for its dopamine hits when collecting, swamp rain sounds, and fairytale-style chapters.
The autumnal atmosphere is perfect, though it can get a little grindy with backtracking for materials. Still, a magical time! 8/10🍂
Wytchwood is a spooky-cosy crafting adventure I adored for its dopamine hits when collecting, swamp rain sounds, and fairytale-style chapters.
The autumnal atmosphere is perfect, though it can get a little grindy with backtracking for materials. Still, a magical time! 8/10🍂
Because she’s beautiful and my best friend. Lucy! 🐈
September 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Because she’s beautiful and my best friend. Lucy! 🐈
I did it!! I finally grabbed tickets to Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons 🍂✨
It feels like the perfect excuse to start a brand new Stardew farm 😂
Tell me: have you been to the concert already? Are you planning to go?
It feels like the perfect excuse to start a brand new Stardew farm 😂
Tell me: have you been to the concert already? Are you planning to go?
September 25, 2025 at 6:28 AM
I did it!! I finally grabbed tickets to Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons 🍂✨
It feels like the perfect excuse to start a brand new Stardew farm 😂
Tell me: have you been to the concert already? Are you planning to go?
It feels like the perfect excuse to start a brand new Stardew farm 😂
Tell me: have you been to the concert already? Are you planning to go?
Tuesdays are for Grimshire 🍂
September 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Tuesdays are for Grimshire 🍂