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Renovator's Delight
Do you play the TSR Challenges? Personally, I love them and if you haven't tried them out yet, I highly recommend them. Anyway, last year Wolfsim68 made a really fun challenge involving a run-down house that players needed to renovate. It was great fun and I really loved how my house cleaned up. As it turned out, many fellow players also enjoyed the screenshots I shared so I've decided to provide it for everyone to download and play. :)This 'downloadable' version has been reduced to just Seasons Country match CC available here on TSR - thanks to SimAddict99, Mutske and MsBarrows for these lovely extensions. If you want SimAddict99's sofa recolours you'll also need to download her recolour files separately, as linked to on the lot download profile - unfortunately, recolours are still not packaging with lots.
Also, I'm once again apologising for a long absence. I've been struggling with having to reformat my computer over the course of the last month and needless to say, it didn't go so well and required more than one reformat to get everything straightened around. Fingers crossed, that's behind me now and hopefully as I get the last few programmes re-installed, I'll get back to regular updates once again. I really cannot express just how much I appreciate everyone holding on and holding out for me here.
New clothes - Adult Female
My business collection clothes are available to download!The set includes 6 tops and a skirt, so you can create many different outfits. Hope you enjoy!
Tarquin Mayfair is Born
I started playing with the prime family first. Sephorae and Michael have had a little boy named Tarquin.
Uber Busy at work
I've been working a heck of a lot of hours at work, so although I have some meshes ready, I'm not sure how long until I can get the textures dones and the screenshots done. I was planning on doing it this weekend, but I'm mentally exhausted and spent the weekend a complete lump!New Recolor Set Soon
I have a new recolor set coming out soon, A summery pastel version of PureElements' Radiance Living Room Set. Probably by the end of the week!
What's Coming Next!
Hi all,Well I think i am all Tigra'd out....and i bet you are too. Working on the Esprit Double Wide Curtains at the moment, so hopefully will get them uploaded in the next day or so.
The Esprit Venetian Blinds will be released on the 16th July and fit most of the maxis windows.
The Esprit Bedroom is still sitting in my "To be published folder" I am really happy with the bed, but this is was one of my first meshes and have learned alot since then. I could really do better now. So i think i might bring it back into milkshape and clean it up. The bedside tables are fine and i have also meshed a Valence as well that can be added to the bed in the game.
I have a few other projects that really need finishing. A bathroom set still in progress. I also have a whole set of small tile walls and floors, that i should really release as they are ready.
But as the TSR moto says it's quality not quanity that matters and with me being a little bit of a perfectionist i want to get it right.
Hope you are all enjoy my creations. I have learned a great deal lately. Thanks go to Shakeshaft for her recent advise on mapping more efficently to reduce filesize.
Bye for now
Debs
New Poll!
Hi everyone! I am conducting a new poll and I would really like to know how you guys feel about downloading and uploading sim families.I know I've always wanted to do this, but so far it's not possible at TSR. Anyway, what are your thoughts on this? :)
Welcome
Welcome to my mini-site! Thank you for visiting and downloading my creations! Enjoy them and have fun!Spacemouse.
Breaking the Silence
Watch out for new and exciting creations by August! I have tons of new items to share!'til then!
Alyosha �
You Know You're Getting Old When.....
Hey! Thought I'd celebrate my birthday with a look at some of the things I've got to look forward to - and thought I'd share them with you! * You and your teeth don't sleep together. * You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren't wearing any. * At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you're not eating cereal. * Your back goes out but you stay home. * When you wake up looking like your driver's license picture. * It takes two tries to get up from the couch. * When your idea of a night out is sitting on the patio. * When happy hour is a nap. * When you're on vacation and your energy runs out before your money does.. * When you say something to your kids that your mother said to you and you always hated it. * When all you want for your birthday is to not be reminded of your age. * When you step off a curb and look down one more time to make sure the street is still there. * Your idea of weight lifting is standing up. * It takes longer to rest than it did to get tired. * Your memory is shorter and your complaining lasts longer. * Your address book has mostly names that start with Dr. * You sit in a rocking chair and can't get it going. * The pharmacist has become your new best friend. * Getting "lucky" means you found your car in the parking lot. * The twinkle in your eye is merely a reflection from the sun on your bifocals. * It takes twice as long - to look half as good. * Everything hurts, and what doesn't hurt - doesn't work. * You look for your glasses for half an hour and they were on your head the whole time. * You sink your teeth into a steak - and they stay there. * You give up all your bad habits and still don't feel good. * You have more patience, but it is actually that you just don't care anymore. * You finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart. * You wonder how you could be over the hill when you don't even remember being on top of it. Happy Birthday to the Mad Cow
- me tonight! 
The Sim Shack
For those who love to chat in a forum type atmosphere, there's a newish forum on the web set up by BlackGarden here at TSR. I've been a member for a little while now, and it's certainly friendly and helpful when you're in a bind. It's much like the forums here at TSR, just not so busy yet. It is also a PG-13 website, so we're kid friendly!If you're interested in making new friends or catching up some you didn't know were there...check it out.
http://thesimshack.com (Copy and paste this into your URL)
If you like it, and sign up, let 'em know I sent you! (Be sure to put 'tdyannd' in the appropriate place for referrals.)
You can earn 'Simoleons' for different things, and currently we're setting up prizes and items that can be bought with your earned 'Simoleons' and those may include a 2 month TSR Subscription, Special Downloads, SimShack wear and items for your Sims, and some others.
Feel free to mosey over and have a look see...
Hi y'all!
Don't you just love summer! I've been enjoying the wonderful warm weather and sunny days of summer.I plan to release the Vintage Charm Pink bedroom collection soon. *crosses fingers* I also recently finished a minor project I started a year ago. I know...I really need better time management skills, lol!
It is a retro toaster you can use with or without toast, see pictures below.
Take Care, Carolyn
Minisite
Just upgraded to a minisite :DRecolour Policy
Just thought I would post my policy on my creations and get it out the way!As I am a member of TSRAA you are free to upload any of my creations within you lots to TSR. However you are not allowed to upload any of my creations within your lots to any other websites. As per the rules of TSRAA.
You can recolour any of my creations as long as you include the link to the Meshfile, appropiate credit and only upload to TSR.
You must NOT;
Post any of my creations or recolours on any other website.
Clone or Alter any of my Meshes, Walls and Floors and pass them off as you own.
Thank you
Debs
Happy Simming.
Bad mesh linkage
I've just found out that all my meshes had a bad linkage to recolors..Sorry about that, it's fixed now. I just wonder why no one has complained (??).Sorry
I will have Chapter 2 done this week. I've been busy organizing and haven't had a chance to get on Sims 2 and make the appropriate edits.Coca Beach Hotel uploaded
I took a few weeks off from TS2, but I'm back and building again.The Coca Beach Hotel was just uploaded and should be available in a few days. I have a few houses in the works, and also hope to get back to my Down on Main Street series before the end of the summer.
Even Cuter!! - Update
Thanks for the comments on my pictures
- and hopefully you'll be pleased to know that I've been working on them pretty much all day, and have come up with the following results:
I did say there were quite a few in the set! 
I have had a go at making my own frames, but they always look totally dreadful 
, so I've resorted to using a light wood one which is tried and tested, so I know it's ok 
. I think it goes quite well with the colouring of the bears!
So, what do you think?
Bear Mad Cow! 
Simford City is growing!
I am glad to tell you that I have several community lots under construction: The legendary Gala Club, downtown lot Simford Square and The Sim Tower. I have many more ideas but at the moment these three are on their way to be ready. There are some tests that my sims will have to do and some other things to check, but as soon as possible I will submit these three lots. And I hope you'll like them! Happy simming, Tiina
The Simford City Gala Club for those who love entertainment, dining and night life in the heart of the city!
THANK YOU !
THANK YOU for all your lovely comments about my creations!I do apologize for not being able to reply these days.
But I do read all of them and I appreciate your time and support.
Again,thank you!
Expansion Packs Compatibility
I know that there is a lot of people who doesn't have EPs at all, so I try to make houses with less EPs.But nice-looking houses requires a bit feature, so I have to use EPs sometimes.But with the program called Sims2Pack Clean Installer, you do not have to own an EP.You will see my house on your game but not the objects of that EP.
Link to program: http://sims2pack.modthesims2.com/
Hope I helped you , happy simming!~~Newtlco
Cute, Cute, Cute!!
Since you only seem to stop by when I post pictures for possible paintings, I thought I'd post a few more to see what you thought - and maybe get a few comments (Hint, Hint!!!!). My 'Fairy/Fantasy' spate is over, for the time being - I do have a few possible pictures that would fit into that category, but I'm not going to do anything with them at the moment
, although I may sometime in the future!
Ok, so my latest possible paintings project ...... I saw these & thought they were so cute:
So what do you reckon?
These are just 4 - there are quite a few others to make up a set - the only problem being, I think they would look best with a white frame, but I don't have a white frame available that would fit them, or they would fit!
Any ideas from anyone would be gratefully received! 
Cute Mad Cow! 
New Poll
In my quest to become Default Replacement Girl (Strike superhero pose here) I'm learning all kinds of new things. My latest thing is I have learned how to do an Ideal Plantsim replacement and a default pollination technician replacement. Yay for less ugly sporebabies and half alien babies!But if I'm going to upload one or more of these bad boys, I'd like to know what the folks want! I know what *I* want, but I'd like to see if there's a trend here, and work with that. So with that in mind, I've created a poll. You'll note that one of the answers to each of the more detailed questions is "Um, I'll PM you". If you have a thought or want that isn't remotely close to what's listed, please do PM me and I'll take it under advisement. Please do note that while I value input and suggestions, the final decision is mine, and I will certainly not be able to please everyone - as Bill Cosby said: "I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is
trying to please everybody."
Not Sure What I'm Doing Wrong
I uploaded Chapter 2 of Behind Closed Doors a few days ago only to see it get rejected. So, I went in and edited the parts that I felt were getting it rejected. I reuploaded it yesterday and then today I come on to find it says rejected again. We'll give this one more try and then if it doesn't work I guess I'll be starting entirely from scratch. This is so frustrating....H&M Summer Style 4
This is my fourth set of re-colours of the H&M Fashion Stuff Pack meshes. This set comprises four stylish summer dresses (two with a retro feel), the cute tennis skirt from the first set, this time paired with the slinky black top from the second set and with slightly different shoes and bracelet, and a pair of simple white jeans worn with a pretty lilac and white polkadot halter top.
As before, all items are available for adult and young adult females and require the H&M Fashion Stuff Pack.
Confederate Uniform
There will finally be a uniform to match my Confederate hat. Just adding the finishing touches now, and will submit it very soon. If anyone would like me to prepare versions with specific rank or insignia, please do tell (and don't forget to include pictures ;) ).My Policy
LOTS: You can not re-upload them.You are allowed to design the interior then submit.But you should send me PM.With my permission only, you can submit my houses with your interior designs.And you should include link to my house.OBJECTS: You can use them in your
houses.If you submit your house, you should credit me.Unless I will warn you as early as I can.
WALLS/FLOORS: You should credit me if you use my walls or floor in your houses that you
submit.
GROUNDS: You can use them but you should credit me when you use my terrains in your houses that you submit. Enjoy my creations.Happy Simming!!!~~Newtlco
Welcome!!!
Hi! :)Welcome to my minisite.I like to create lots espcecially contemporary lots.But I create objects and more, too!
I try to satisfy you, so if you have requests, you may send me PM or sign my guestbook.I hope you like my creations.Happy Simming!~~Newtlco
My First Mesh
I'm in the process of uploading my very first meshset. It isn't much, just three simple items...but it's a mesh and it works in game! I'm super excited...I have two other sets in the making, but am working out a few kinks with the help of Dgandy and BlackGarden...hopefully, I can upload those shortly, too!And There's More!
Hey! I've been through my carpet crazy phase, and now I seem to be going through a paintings phase (thanks to the fairy lovers
), so I've pretty much spent the last two days creating, packaging, previewing and testing paintings - something I'd been meaning to get around to for a long time, but never quite got there!
I enjoy the creating part of it all, I just find doing all the packaging, previews and testing rather boring and tedious - think my poor old computer feels the same, having crashed out on me three times whilst doing it all 
.
Still, I've now got six sets of paintings in hand, plus a few new walls/floors sets, and I had a go at something completely different - curtains! (Now that's got you all excited hasn't it?! - yeah, right!). Ok, it's not that special, but it's something new for me and I'm really quite proud that they've turned out still looking like curtains! 
- the first time I tried, well, I don't want to go there - let's just say complete disaster was an understatement! 
Anyway, if you're still with me(!), I just thought I'd let you know that I uploaded a new set of paintings tonight - no, not the 'Fantasy' ones! (you'll have to wait til tomorrow for them! 
- patience is a virtue, you know! - aaah, the power!!!). This time you get a collection of ....... Horses! Ok, so they haven't got a horn and they can't fly, but they are kind of sweet in their own way, and there seems to be a few people here who appear to like horses from what I've seen on my travels, so I thought I'd give it a go! 
So, any comments, suggestions, or even requests are welcome!
Mad Mad Cow! 
On vacation
Hey ya, people!Just want to say that I'm on vacation for 2 weeks, so I'll be not able to answer all your feedback, sorry. But when I'll come back, the first thing I'll do - check out TSR 'cause it's a great pleasure for me to read all your comments etc!
Thanks so much to all for that.
P.S. I hope you'll like my upcoming mesh set.
Good summer to every one, hope that you're having fun!
Hugs and kisses,
Marina
New Gothic Community Lot
Zutafen mentioned Gothic Architecture on one of my previous blog messages, and it got me to thinking...yes I know, always a dangerous thing...so I decided to give a community lot a shot. This particular lot is aimed more towards being used as a University library/bookstore and coffee shop, but might even make a great Storytelling backdrop. ;) It is in no way completed yet, but I thought enough of it was done that I could show you a few sneak peeks. -------------------------------- Here's the info on it: - EPs required - Just Uni - I am thinking of putting it into a later EP game and adding more exterior decor as Uni decor is limited, but I'll have to see about that. If I do, it will be a seperate uploaded lot so both choices will be available. - Size - LARGE! (Read: This is a big lot - 5x5. Not a laptop lot or an older computer lot.) - Purpose - This will be set up as a Park/Bookstore/Library/Museum/Coffee Shop. If I create a later EP version as well, I want to remove the Museum part and replace it with a Restaurant instead. I'll have to see. - Floors - Although there are technically 7 floors in this building, there are actually only 3 playable. Trying to play a lot with more floors than that is nigh impossible. If you want to try to add stairs to the top 2 floors, go right ahead. ;) But for my release, the top 2 floors are decorative only. - Custom Content - As you can see there is some CC here. I have used a few items from Cyclonesue's wonderful Gothic Building set, but not a lot. The file size is going to be large enough without adding more CC to it. These are the only items I have used. Everything else is Maxis only. -------------------------------- Ok...bear in mind that this is NOT a finished lot. It may be a day or so before it's done, and then the testing will begin. Mwahahaha! Hope you all like it! If it is well received I may do a series of smaller Gothic lots to create a University-type block with this lot as the centerpiece. Thanks for your continued support, and wish me luck on completing this behemoth! :D UPDATED PICS - Finished! Zutafen tested it himself! He liked it...isn't he terrific?! :D
A Little Bit About Me
So, for anyone who actually reads this blog, I thought that I would tell you a little bit about myself. It might also help you understand why there are lags between uploads sometimes. I am 21 and living in the USA. I recently graduated college with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. This summer has been spent looking for that perfect job for next year. I have not found it yet so keep your fingers crossed. I enjoy writing stories and playing around on the computer. I didn't jump on the Sims craze when it all started happening. I saw the commercials on TV for Sims 1 and thought "Hmm...that might be kind of fun." My sister and I were always big fans of Barbies, so it makes sense that I would be drawn to the sims. I looked in stores for Sims 1 but just couldn't shell out the money. About a year after Sims 2 came out, my sister and I found The Sims Deluxe Edition on sale somewhere. We looked at it and finally broke down and bought it. Within a couple of weeks, we had bought all of the expansion packs. I was addicted. I would look at Sims 2 on the shelves and think "Eh, Sims 1 is keeping me busy and happy for now. I'll save a few bucks." However, once I started coming on thesims.com and TSR and was seeing screenshots by people from Sims 2, I got curious. I finally convinced my sister and we broke down and bought it. It wasn't long before I wanted an expansion pack. Open for Business had just come out and I knew I didn't want the newest pack until the bugs were worked out. So, I started asking on thesims2.com BBS which pack was better - University or Nightlife. I got mixed results and finally decided to just buy them in order. So, I found University at one store and found Nightlife for an extremely cheap amount at another store and ended up with both. Soon enough, I was buying Open for Business and continuing with the other expansion and stuff packs until I realized my computer was slowing down and couldn't handle any more. So, I bought more memory for my computer. Well, that was great but suddenly I didn't want my game slowing down due to more stuff and expansion packs. So, I stopped with Bon Voyage (I was already missing a few stuff packs). Now, I have a new computer and the game is running so fast that I'm super excited. I'm planning on buying Freetime sometime soon to add to my game. But for now, I'm just happy playing with what I've got. The fun comes from making stuff, telling stories, and sharing things I discover with others. As always, Happy Simming!! And what is an entry without a screenshot?
Dreamworld's Tigers and other animals
On last visit to Dreamworld got some great pics of some of the animals. Especially my favourites, the Tigers :)
Tigra Living Collection
Over the next week, I will be submitting The "Tigra Living" Collection. This set comprises of Loveseat, Living Chair, Curtains, End Table & Coffee Table. Each item comes with a Mesh and 12 recolours so you can mix and match. Each item will be released separately so you can choose which items/colours you wish to download.I hope you like them.
The End Table and Coffee Table is being published on the 10th July, subsequent sets will follow shortly after.
Hugs
Debs
Update!
Well i couldn't help myself. I have ended up meshing a sideboard for the Tigra Collection. I am seriously thinking of doing lamps as well! Watch this space.
300,000 downloads
Yay!! I can't believe when I logged in today to see I finally reached the 300,000 mark! Thanks everyone for your continued support and positive feedback.
The Mayfair Challenge
All right, this is a huge undertaking but I found a challenge online that seems very interesting!It is the Mayfair Challenge based on the Mayfair family created by Anne Rice. The challenge can be located here: Mayfair Challenge and the TSR user is Rothane
Anne Rice is one of my favorite authors so this will be fun!
Below is a list of my 10 origin families. I decided to stick with the Anne Rice theme and have used names of her characters from both the Mayfair books and Vampire Chronicles. I will reserve the names of the Mayfair women for use in Mayfair offspring.
- Sephorae and Michael Mayfair
- Pandora and Marius de Romanus
- David and Merrick Talbot
- Nicolas and Claudia de Lenfent
- Louis and Maharet de Pointe du Lac
- Ashlar and Morrigan Taltos
- Aaron and Emma Lasher
- Lestat and Gabrielle de Lioncourt
- David and Mallory Molloy
- Anne and Stan Rampling
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