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Wow! Thanks everyone!

Thanks to everyone who has downloaded my stuff, I now have enough kudos for this minisite! Currently I am working on learning how to use Simpe properly and plan to do some major recolors to create a Fifties kitchen. I also have been trying my hand at skins. Made my first "photo" Sim ...he was supposed to be Adam Baldwin (as Jayne Cobb from Firefly). He's pretty much a resounding failure :) Around here we call him "Pathetic Jayne". So it's back to the drawing board.

When not making horrid skins, I'm working on wallpapers or remaking designer clothes. I've got a batch of retro walls in aqua and chocolate that are really cool waiting in the wings. I think I'll do a set of men's clothes again soon too.

Well off to finish working on my minisite banner. Thanks again everyone for downloading my stuff and writing me such nice comments!

Creations

Today I uploaded two dresses in order that they were used in informal parties.
I hope you enjoy
Have a great weekend
Maluy

Poll Closing Tomorrow!

Your last chance to vote as I will be closing my poll tomorrow night (Sunday - UK), so don't miss out! A big 'Thank You' to everyone who has already voted as it has given me some ideas for future projects I hope you will like Feedback / Ideas / Requests are always welcome - don't be shy (I don't bite - unless I'm really hungry!) Mad Cow

Groovy Pink Set Preview

Greetings all It may seem that I haven't released much this week, which is true! LOL But I have been busy preparing a new 32 piece Groovy Pink Retro decorating set and there is also a blue set to follow as well ;o) There will also be a further 2 decorating sets being released, probably towards the end of the month. I almost have a bedroom and bathroom set recolour in the pink, the blue I will be working on next week. I hope you like it, I had fun making this set and the others in the series too, he he he.

Thanks! :)

I feel like a kid allowed to hang out with the big guys, so instead of a proper speech about how wonderful it is to become FA, I'll just jump up and down all over the place and hope not to break anything!

*jumps up and down*

Thanks guys!

Ana

p.s. I'll be away for the weekend, so I hope you have a nice one :)

It only took a year!

The Victorian Inspired Garden collection is scheduled for publication on May 20th. I started the Victorian Inspired Garden/Patio set May 2007 and I finally finished it! LOL, it only took a year to complete. Actually, the garden set has gathered dust for a year and I finally forced myself to complete the project.

The set includes 12 new meshes, a 1-tile dining table, dining chairs, a chaise, an arbor bench, loveseat bench, sideboard, armchair, end table, a outdoor lantern, decorative planter and a sundial. It's time to invite the neighbors over for a garden tea party!

What to feature...

Well, one of the features of a mini-site is the ability to "feature" creations. I had no idea how to figure that out, as some of my creations that I like a lot are not always the ones that are downloaded or commented on the most. (example, I really like my elder female overalls, but they have had a horrible response download wise.) So what I finally decided is to feature items according to download numbers. My 2 most downloaded female, male, and wall/floors are what I will feature.

Crash...

About a month ago, my computer did let me down :( I got lots of pink stripes on the screen, the graphicscard died on me.
I got a new one since it was still under waranty, but when I loaded the game, it crashed again. So someone came to install me a new motherboard, but it didn't help.

Since then my computer is at the technical service and all I can do is patiently wait...

I just wanted to let you all know I'll be back asap and creating again ;) I also want to thank you all for your wonderfull coments *swoon* Thank you *hugs*

Mira

EPs and Projects...

What do you build anyway?

I recently had someone ask me just how many base game homes I had created. I guess I never really thought about it, so I decided to do a quick check on just what EPs I used, and how often.

With 43 houses currently available for download, here's the skinny on what I used:

Base Game - 15
Uni/NL/OFB - 20
Uni/NL/OFB/Seasons - 1
Uni/NL/OFB/Seasons/BV - 7

Maxis only (No CC) - 41
CC used in lots - 2

Fully decorated - 41
Partially decorated - 1
Unfurnished/exterior decorated - 1

As a builder, base game only can be a real challenge. There are no half-walls, there are no roofing/45 degree angle cheats, there is nothing to really decorate with, and none of the wood tones actually match. No stage tool, so I have to make split levels and stairs the old fashioned CFE way, and the pools are a serious pain in the tuckus! It can be very difficult to build/furnish under these constraints...hence the need for an EP or two just to provide a little variety for my downloaders...and let's be honest, eh? For myself as well. ;) As you can see, I do TRY to keep the EPs to a minimum though, and I really appreciate those of you who have noticed and commented on that.

Notes on Current Projects:

I currently have a few projects I am working on. One is a modern home that looks like it belongs downtown, or at least in a cityscape environment. One is a cottage like home with a nice pond and some extensive landscaping for those of you who like that sort of thing. And the last is an intricate contemporary that may take a little more time as I am very particular about my contemporary homes. There is a fine balance between "modern" and "contemporary" and sometimes it isn't easy walking that thin line...but I shall trudge along and hopefully you will all be happy with the result. LOL!

Thanks to any and all who actually wade through these blogs. I hope this explains a little better what I do and what I try to do for you. I live for attention and acceptance, so making you...the downloader happy...is truly what makes it all worthwhile for me! Thank you, thank you for your continued support, and for building my download numbers up so quickly! TSR has some of the best people in the simming world, and I am genuinely honored to be in any small way associated with it. Happy simming!

--Illiana

Grey's Anatomy

I recently was contacted with a request for faces of the cast of the tv show Grey's Anatomy. So that is next up on my To Do list. I will be posting previews as I complete each cast member. Since there are quite a few people in the main cast, this will probably take me a couple of weeks to complete.

Dr. Lexie Grey


Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens


Dr. Addison Montgomery


Dr. Miranda Bailey


Dr. Callie Torres


Dr. Meredith Grey


Dr. Cristina Yang


Dr. Alex Karev


Dr. George O'Malley


Dr. Mark Sloan


Dr. Derek Shepherd


Dr. Preston Burke


Dr. Richard Webber