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pistxl-sims replied to your photoset “And just as soon as I finished decorating for autumn, winter arrived….”
Awww I love your holiday decorating! This looks so cozy!

Thank you! <333 I admit, decorating for the holidays is one of my favorite things to do in-game. It adds an extra bit of realism and really does make everything feel more cozy. 🙂 And I REALLY love Christmastime!

mooseabides replied to your photo

Decorate my game for all of the holidays, please! 🙂

Anytime! XD Where would I be without all of this garland? ❤

shastakiss replied to your photo “Benny grows up! :)”

aw! wasn’t expecting such an elegant doggie :3

It’s always a fun surprise to see what the puppies from the adoption pool look like when they grow up! 🙂 

threadandsandpaper to your photo “Oops, I forgot – Rover died during this round. 😦 The death nearly…”
Oh man, I’d better take cover… toddler/puppy cuteness posts incoming!

Ruunnnnnn! I’m afraid it’s not over yet. 😛 (Damn the whole neighborhood reproducing at the same time, all the time.)

dramallamadingdang​ replied to your photoset
It is strangely refreshing to see a holiday-decorated house at this time of year. I get sick of seeing them at Xmastime both IRL and in game pics (Such a Scrooge), but I like them in June! This looks lovely. Just the right amount of deco.

Thank you! ❤ I’m a sucker for holiday decorating both in-game and IRL (Christmastime is my favorite time of year <3), but I will admit, after this past winter I never thought I’d want to see snow ever again, even in the Sims. 😛 

LONG OVERDUE REPLIES

I promise I’ll get better at replying to comments! (Half the time it’s because I’m browsing tumblr on the mobile app…)

Regarding Surrey Hall entry/common area:

pistxl-sims said: it’s because you wanted to use that rug. whenever I accidentally click it inside a small-normal sized home I’m like oookay not that one. LOL

LOL this is very true. It’s actually the only thing that was large enough to break up all the empty space. I could’ve sworn I had some nice 5×5 Persian-looking rugs at some point, but they must be in an older downloads folder. A Google search didn’t turn up anything else that would’ve fit the room, but I guess it worked out because I got to use that huge floor piece. 😀

threadandsandpaper saidI’m impressed with your ability to decorate big spaces, rooms reach a certain size and I become completely unable to do anything with them.

Thank you! I’m the same way, unfortunately. This whole building endeavor has been WAY out of my comfort zone. I’m actually very happy with how it’s turning out, but progress has been extremely slow-going.

Regarding Elijah’s room:

mooseabides reblogged your photoset and added:
I absolutely love this.
*tacklehugs mooseabides* Thank you so much! ❤

Regarding Monaghan family kitchen:

kingandcrook replied to your photo “Monaghan family kitchen.”

This is too cute and too clever!

Awww, thank you so much! I’m glad you think so! ❤

Regarding the Monaghan triplets’ birthday:

pistxl-sims replied to your photo “It’s time for the Monaghan triplets to age up! (THANK GOD) No…”
LOL. And I thought twins were bad!

Oh my goodness, it’s been an absolute nightmare. I’m sorely tempted to remove that triplets & quads mod for my own sanity…but I guess my game could always use the extra challenge. 😛

Regarding my silly attempt at playing around in Photoshop:

amonsimmies replied to your photo:
Now I’m tempted to build some three lakes style vacation home 😛 All because of youuuu

Dooooooo itttt~ *waves arms hypnotically* I can’t get enough of the mountain/cabin aesthetic. It makes me so happy to see a lot of Simmers using it recently – endless source of inspiration! I would love to see it in your style. 🙂 

Regarding Surrey Hall entry:

dramallamadingdang replied to your photoset “Surrey Hall entry.”

I love those doors…although it never occurred to me to put two of them side-by-side. Looks nice that way!

Thank you! ❤ I’m not sure what actually made me put two of them next to each other, actually. The original incarnation of this building only had only the one door (centered on four-tiles <3), but when I rebuilt from scratch I don’t think it was working out for some reason, heh. Fortunately, it gave me a chance to use these doors for the first time!

Regarding Surrey Hall student lounge/rec room:

threadandsandpaper replied to your photoset “Surrey Hall student lounge/rec room.”
Ah the Phoenix sofa. Its held up well for such an old piece of CC.

Right? HolySimoly CC is always some of the first content I put back into my game after a reinstall, yet it always tends to get lost in the shuffle. I guess this is me challenging myself to actually use the different pieces of CC I have. 

Regarding Elijah’s confession:

dramallamadingdang replied to your photo “Elijah’s confession doesn’t seem to have ruined anything at all – in…”
Aww! 🙂

They’re so cute, I almost can’t handle it. 😀

Regarding my random dormitory photoset:

threadandsandpaper replied to your photoset
Fun fact: I’ve taken to scrolling up from my last point instead of down from the top. So: I see the pictures before I see the name, and I can always tell which ones are yours. You officially have a distinct (and awesome) style.

Ack! This is the most amazing comment. ❤ There is so much incredible talent in this community, and I’m forever being inspired by other Simmers – it’s good to know that even with all of that I’m still able to maintain my own style, of sorts. Thank you. 😀 ❤ (PS. I can always tell which ones are yours, too!)

Regarding my diner photoset:

threadandsandpaper replied to your photoset
It’s pretty freaking awesome.

YOU’RE pretty freaking awesome. ❤ But seriously, thanks!

Regarding the Pamuk family living room:

threadandsandpaper replied to your photoset “Finally gave the Pamuk family a proper living room.”

Ugh. The Bah House windows. I just got them into my game, and I can’t do ANYTHING with them. They look nice here though.

Really? I feel like I tend to overuse them! I think it’s because they’re very simple and so symmetrical (all the squares and whatnot) – it works for me because I tend to build mostly boxes. 😛 I love that the one window (the one in the first picture) fits seamlessly when placed next to another. 

Regarding Artemis-at-the-bar spam:

dramallamadingdang replied to your photo “I have so many adorable screenshots of Artemis at the bar with Garland…”

I don’t mind the spamming! It’s inspiring. I suck at community lots. *laugh*

Thank you! ❤ I felt the same way – community lots just seemed so daunting. Then I built one…and another…and another. Can’t say I’m exceptionally good at it or anything, but it does become quite addicting! 😛

Regarding the adorableness that is Freddie:

mechbutterfly replied to your photoset:
soooo cute ❤

I know everyone complains about EAxis for a lot of reasons, but let’s face it – the pets in TS2 are adorable. :3

Regarding more Freddie:

mandarine-plays replied to your photoset
That cat is smiling oO

He’s quite the playful kitten. 😉

Regarding my selfie:

pistxl-sims replied to your photo “I was happy with my hair and makeup today. :)”

I love your eyes. Is that weird? I don’t care. You’re so pretty! 🙂

halousims replied to your photo “I was happy with my hair and makeup today. :)”

your eyes *-*
lovely-wow replied to your photo “I was happy with my hair and makeup today. :)”
Super cute!!!
getmygameon replied to your photo “I was happy with my hair and makeup today. :)”
Hello pretty lady ^.^
twofee replied to your photo “I was happy with my hair and makeup today. :)”
cutie!

sariadeea replied to your photo “I was happy with my hair and makeup today. :)”

aww you’re so pretty!

D: *ENORMOUS GROUP HUG* You are all too sweet! Thank you <333 And thanks for the comments on my eyes – they’re quite big, which makes them fun to accentuate with makeup. 🙂 (They also have very poor vision, which makes them fun to accentuate with glasses, too. XD) 

threadandsandpaper:

Garden [day 51]

It’s hard to say for sure, but I do think I love garden more than any other hood I’ve ever run. It’s finally starting to feel the way I want. I’ve still got a lot more space to fill… there is actually a whole second section of this size in a separate part of the terrain, but I think I’m gonna go suburban or rural over there.

33 Community Lots

  • 7 Hobby Lots 
  • 5 Public Lots
  • 17 1×1 Ownable Lots
  • 4 Empty

24 Residential Lots

  • 6 Single Family Homes
  • 1 Dorm
  • 15 Apartment Buildings (62 units)
  • 2 Just as Deco

GAH. Perfection. ❤

Some more meme responses

Tagged by afc-sims, threadandsandpaper, and slyndseysims! ❤

afc-sims’ Questions:

1. What is your favorite historical period?
Why do you make me choose? I think I’d have to go with the 1950s, or anything mid-century, really. I love the music, fashion, design, etc. 

2. If you could play any instrument, what would it be?
Piano or violin. Alas, I was not blessed with any musical inclination.

3. What animal defines you the best?
Sloth.

4. Who’s your favorite superhero?
Iron Man! (But really, we all know I love a supervillain more.) 

5. Do you like to travel?
Yes. I only wish I had more opportunities to do so.

6. Which do you prefer: Android, iPhone, or neither?
Having been a member of the Blackberry, Android, and iPhone camps, I think I’ll pledge allegiance to the iPhone.

7. What is your favorite genre of movies? Of music? (double question!)
Hrmmm, good question. I don’t think I lean toward a specific “genre” of movies. I like a little of everything. My favorite movies range from Lord of the Rings to The Avengers to Lost in Translation.  I can appreciate a good movie regardless of genre. 😛 My favorite music genres include indie, folk, new wave, doo-wop, and traditional Irish music. 😛 

8. What’s the corniest joke you know? 
PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING DAD SAYS. “Dad, did you get a haircut?” “No, I got them all cut." 

9. If you could have any of these (but only one) which would you choose: fame, fortune, or good looks?
Merrrr. I suppose fortune. At least then I’d have money to travel and finally be able to afford an apartment in Manhattan…

10. Do you read your horoscope?
Nah.

11. If you could be remembered for anything, what would it be?
I suppose I’d rather be remembered for how I was as a person rather than any specific thing(s) I did. Mostly because I haven’t done anything of note… man, this question is hard. Damn you. 

threadandsandpaper’s Questions:

1. Describe your dream house.
An apartment in lower Manhattan. Ideally with lots of natural light (well, as much as can be expected from an apartment in the city) and some exposed brick. Or, like a dream dream house? A log cabin-esque home. Something like this. Nestled in the woods somewhere but complete with a teleporter to the city because I’m a city girl through-and-through and I’m not sure I’d ever be able to adapt to anything else. 

2. Cats or dogs?
I don’t really have a preference, honestly. I was never allowed a cat or a dog growing up so I think it’d be a great experience to have either one in the future.

3. What is your middle name and why was it given to you?
Elizabeth. My mom chose Elizabeth as her Confirmation name and then decided to give it to me as my middle name… I’m not sure if there’s any other significance to it besides that.

4. Has there ever been a moment in your life that felt more like a movie/tv than real life? What?
Ooh, good question. Nothing in particular comes to mind, sadly, but there have been many moments in my life where I’ve said, "I feel like I’m in a Seinfeld episode.” Because everything in life can relate to a Seinfeld episode.

5. Describe your favorite garment.
Well, it’s not one garment in particular, but I have an obsession with cardigans. I can never have too many of them. I need them in all kinds of colors and patterns, short ones and long ones, embroidered ones or plain ones. I wear them with everything. 

6. If you could wake up tomorrow able to do/make something that you can’t now, what would it be?
So many things. Play an instrument, speak another language, write a novel… crap, this makes me sound terribly unfulfilled. D: 

7. What is your favorite Holiday?
CHRISTMAS. Out of all the holidays, Christmas has my favorite family traditions. I love the whole Christmas season, actually. Yes, I’m one of those people who starts playing Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving. SUE ME.

8. What are your 3 favorite girls names?
Elizabeth, Victoria, Emily.

9. What are your 3 favorite boys names?
Thomas, James, Patrick.

10. Name a food that makes you think of/is your favorite for:
A celebration: Barbecue.
A lazy evening by yourself: Anything I can order via Seamless (usually Indian food, pizza, or sushi). 
Comfort food: More pizza. Or mac and cheese.
A romantic evening: Italian food and a carafe of Cabernet. 
Dessert: Apple pie. 

11. What question do you wish you had been asked (don’t answer it! just write the question!)
I honestly have no idea. I had a heck of a time coming up with my own questions. XD

slyndseysims’ Questions

1. What’s your favorite expansion pack?
Dang, this is hard! I utilize components from all of them, obviously, but I think the ones that make the greatest difference in my gameplay are Apartment Life and Seasons. 

2. What’s your favorite piece of content that not custom?
Clothing-wise, I adore this outfit from H&M stuff pack. As for furniture, the first thing that comes to mind is the EKTORP sofa from IKEA. 🙂 

3. Would you rather play a huge family or a single sim?
Huge family. I’ve done the single-Sim thing for far too long (especially having just started a neighborhood from scratch). I get bored very easily with one Sim – job-hunting, skilling, socializing, repeat. It’s too easy to make their lives perfect. I like the chaos and craziness of bigger families. 🙂 

4. If you had to live in someone else’s game, whose would you choose?
So many! I love the homes/neighborhoods created by so many Simmers, such as slyndseysims, allisasvimpse, starlla, selenaq13, thorarosebird, poppet-sims, boolparty, and more! If I had to choose a game/neighborhood to live in relative to my own real-life interests, though, threadandsandpaper wins – she achieves the urban look that I’ve come to know and love from living in the city. Her apartments are the kind I dream about renting IRL. 

5. How do you feel about pets?
I love giving my Sims pets. 🙂 If there’s one thing I think EAxis nailed, it was the pets for TS2. They’re adorable and I love all the animations associated with them.

6. What do you like to do with your elders?
I’ve only played with a handful of elders, to be honest. 😡 I either get bored with the Sim/family before they get to that point, or I get too attached and make them regular drinkers of the Elixir of Life. 😛 I’m going to try ~really hard~ with my current neighborhood to allow my Sims to reach the ripe old age of Elder! (Especially since I’ve spent so much time collecting dang CC for them…)

7. What’s your favorite challenge? (Legacies, bacc, queen bees, etc)
Again, to be honest, I haven’t done many challenges. 😛 I’ve attempted a legacy before, but only made it to the second generation. XD I stopped it because I had to have my motherboard replaced and when I got my computer back, I started with a clean reinstall. I’d like to try it again, though! BaCCs sound super cool, especially since so many of my favorite Simmers are doing them, but I don’t have the patience to follow a ruleset at the moment. 😛 

8. Link us to the last cc you downloaded.
*
checks download history* Ah yes! Michael Bachelor. ❤ I’ve been feeling a bit uninspired in my custom ‘hood atm (I blame that blasted university I’m working on), so I’ve been dabbling in the premade neighborhoods. I am quite in love with whattheskell’s Michael Bachelor. 😉 

9. What color scheme do you abuse in game?
Not so much a color scheme at it is a decorating scheme, but I overuse brick walls and wood floors like nobody’s business. (My own personal decorating desires manifest themselves through my Sims. XD) I guess I also tend to use a lot of blue, green, and yellow. I almost never use pink and purple because of my aversion to those colors IRL. D:

10. Biggest inspiration?
Other Simmers! Seriously, there’s a reason I have over 10k likes on tumblr. XD But aside from all of you lovely folks, NYC is my biggest inspiration. I’m always taking pictures of buildings I see or fancy restaurants I eat in or cozy cafes I frequent with the intention of recreating them in-game. 

11. Opinion on ts4?
Not going to lie, the latest video has me excited. 😀 Only time will tell! (And even when it is released, it’ll probably be awhile before I invest in it, if I ever decide to.) 

Thank you for the tags! ❤ I’m not going to be tagging anyone else this time, but if anyone reading wants to answer my other questions, feel free! Tag me in the post so I can see your answers. 😀 

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Thank you! ❤ I often find it difficult to cut myself off once I’ve started cluttering. I’m glad I was able to keep it under control…at least this time. 😉

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The hanging lamps are by DOT and can be found here. 🙂