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Updates, updates

Misc. Info: I'm finally back in my own place (yay!) with a functioning internet connection (double yay!). I'm currently working on releasing a wall pack. Much like the Serendipity Living set, it's a set that wasn't supposed to exist. Basically, I created a couple of different subway tile walls to go with the MH Kitchen and Washroom sets, aaaaaannnnddd, I got a BIT carried away with the colors. I kept coming up with all these awesome color names and I just couldn't stop. All told I think I now have something like 36 different color walls. The pack will be assembled and ready to go probably by tomorrow morning. Manor House info: With my internet issues, I had time to make some substantial progress on the MH sets. The Washroom was supposed to be the second set uploaded (after the Garden set), but I've decided that with all these setbacks, I'm going to upload it first so that all those who have been waiting (so very patiently) will get a much more substantial set to start off with. The Washroom set is quite different from the early teaser screenshots I uploaded. I've added a few pieces and completely rehauled a couple of others. The MH Washroom is going to be released immediately after the wall pack, so get ready!

A new set!

RL has been hectic lately and I have been working extra shifts at work so I haven't had time to create anything for the last month. But, finally I have managed to create a new kitchen set for your simmies. I do hope they will enjoy it!

H&M Summer Style

These are my first new creations since returning from my first anniversary holiday and were inspired by the H&M Fashion Stuff Pack which I recently installed.

I must say that when I first looked through the new H&M clothing in CAS I was a bit disappointed. Most of the clothing was not to my taste at all, quite gaudy and just a bit too "out there" for me. However, on closer inspection, I realised that some of the meshes might lend themselves quite nicely to re-colouring with more subtle, feminine textures, and the footwear is amongst the best I've seen from Maxis, with some absolutely gorgeous boots, mules, ballet pumps and strappy sandals. However, the H&M meshes aren't the most versatile. On the whole, the shape of the original garment can't be altered, only the textures. Anyway, here is what I came up with:



These are fairly simple re-colours as it wasn't possible to change the basic shape of the clothing much. My main aim was to make the H&M clothing more accessible for everyday wear and closer to my taste i.e. a little more elegant and feminine. What eventually materialised was a capsule wardrobe for summer, including comfy trousers and versatile short dresses suitable for both day and evening wear.

The H&M Fashion Stuff Pack is quite accessory happy and I have removed some of these from the outfits in order to allow a range of jewellery to be worn, although I did replace some - necklaces, and often bracelets, can generally be removed simply by altering the alpha file if you really don't like them. I have changed the original shoes very little as they were just so cute.

All outfits are available for adult and young adult females and obviously you need to have the H&M Fashion Stuff Pack installed in order for them to appear in your game.

Whoopsie!

Thanks to Hweia for pointing out a slight problem with my Matrix archways. They were making the original "Mauretania" door that I'd cloned them from have a couple of flashing-blue recolours. The culprit was some material overrides in my "Straight" and "Straight No Transom" packages that I'd somehow missed removing. The two files have now been fixed and reposted. Direct links to the dastardly duo here and here.

New namings for set, new creations

Hi everyone! First, thanks to EVERYONE for downloaded, commented, appreciated my work! It's always a nice time in my day when I log on TSR and read all your nice words :) I have finally decided on a way of naming my sets, which I had been trying to find for a while now; so from now on, every clothing set will have the name of a city. Sometimes big cities, sometimes smaller one from where I come from. Original or not, I love the idea, since naming my sets usually is the longest part of my creating process (or... almost hehe) Also I will be uploading today or tomorrow my new set, Sydney. I'm really proud of it for many reasons; first, it doesn't require a mesh or an EP, which means that anyone who likes it can dowload it. Yippee! But most of all, I've spent hours trying to do the right texture for the shorts, and I've finally been able to do something close enough to my idea. So I hope some of you will enjoy it! Have a nice day! :)

Finally!

Finally I can chill a bit more with school..
I still have 'alot' of sets I made in the past few months so I will upload them soon.
If you got any requests: feel free to ask :)

WESTERN SIM STORIES~~UPDATE

Hi, of the three Western Stories (sim photo) I am working on, it looks as if 2 will be uploaded here, and the third one will be at a blog I just started. The third story is just not suitable for the PG guidelines here at TSR and I understand and agree with their decision.

"A Convenient Bride" is now posted! Another western/romance!

The second story "Fort Bravo" needs more edits and will take longer. Not sure I am going to do it...If I follow the movie plot, it cannot be posted here, may have to change the ending, still debating.

The third story is called 'Thunder Valley' and can be found here: Introduction and 15 chapters posted. I have uploaded a lot I made for the story, can be downloaded here at TSR.

THUNDER VALLEY


TSR will still be my main spot for posting stories, but now I have the blog as well, and would be honoured if you checked it out!! Thanks for all the comments and support!
~~Cheers and have a great week~~

Willow Hair Set, get it while it's free!

From now until June 11th the original Willow mesh and hair set will be free, so if you're not a subscriber and want to get your mitts on it, make sure you check back then!
You can download the Willow mesh and hair set here.

PLEASE HELP!!

Following on from my previous entry regarding reported problems with my 'Landscape Paintings' - Please could you tell me if they are now downloading correctly, both as a set and as individual files.

The number of downloads are still increasing and there have not been any more reports of missing files, so I'm hoping that by re-uploading the main file, I have cured this. I tried downloading them myself, and everything worked fine, but I would appreciate it very much if you could give me feedback on this and hopefully confirm my assumption that all is now well or, alternatively, if there is still a problem.

Thanks very much in advance!

Mad Cow!

Teen Swimsuits

Hi all, I'm sorry about the delay, it couldn't be helped. I'll be uploading this set as soon as I get the pictures together. I'm also working on more teen undies/PJ's, dresses, shorts, and formal wear.