NS University - Campus Town Set

NostreSim University... This project is finished. *Whew!!!!* YeeeHAWWWWW! :D For better previews, please see my Upcoming Items area on my minisite. ;) CAMPUS TOWN SET - Release Date: November 23rd for this entire set! All with NO custom content, and only require Uni/NL/OFB! Lots include: * Tri Annyas - Fraternity House - 6 Rms * Cham-Fruhm-Var - Sorority House - 6 Rms * 665 Campus Drive - 1 Room, 1 story rental home * 669 Campus Drive - 3 Rm, 2 story rental * TaBlues Nightclub and Dining * 667 Campus Drive - 2 Rm, 2 Story rental * Campus Corner - Strip Mall Love and hugs! Illiana

NS University Project - UPDATE!!

I have always meant to create a University based on my NostreSim Community lot, but as I am scatterbrained it sometimes takes me a while to get going on these big projects. ;) I have finally begun building the University, and to date have completed 2 lots - Both community, although Dorms are up next. LOL! Here's some previews so you can see how they'll go together in-game. (I am creating these in a University sub-hood, and using the Pleasantview template in case you wish to set them up the same way I have them pictured. :) ) NostreSim University... Right now, plans are to create a few rental homes, some shopping, 2 dorms, a sorority and a frat house, and possibly a gym. *Whew!* Wish me luck all...this one may take a while. LOL! UPDATE: I have done some revamping, and reorganizing. This set will be released in 2 sections. The On Campus Set, and the Campus Town Set. ON CAMPUS SET - Consists of 7 lots...including NostreSim. - Release Date: November 19th for this entire set! * Commencement Park (Graduation Parties - Photo Ops lot) * Student Union * Campus Shops * NostreSim - Centerpiece, and basis for college. * Reischman Hall - (Dorm - 8 Rms) * Hefburg Hall - (Dorm - 6 Rms) * Hollswood Hall - (Dorm - Cheapest of the 3 - 6 Rms) CAMPUS TOWN SET - In build mode now... Finished lots include: * Tri Annyas - Fraternity House - 6 Rms - Maxis Only * Cham-Fruhm-Var - Sorority House - 6 Rms - Maxis Only * 665 Campus Drive - 1 Room, 1 story rental home * 669 Campus Drive - 3 Rm, 2 story rental * TaBlues Nightclub * 667 Campus Drive - 2 Rm, 2 Story rental * Campus Corner - Strip Mall Love and hugs - Illiana

Busy, busy...

Man! I have so many comments to catch up on. Sorry all! I am a naughty FA. :( Work schedule this week is crazy, but will get to them ASAP. Thank you for your kind comments, and I will talk to you all soon!

Love and hugs -
Illiana

Armande - Modern family Home

Busy, busy, busy...can you tell I like to build? LOL! Anyway, I enjoyed creating the Contemporary lot so much, that I just had to keep going to the extreme. And so was born...Armande, a modern home! ARMANDE - 3 Bed Modern Home This lot is set for release on Nov. 3rd. Full preview details with more pictures can be found in my Upcoming Releases area. Lot Info: - 3 Bed - 2 Full and 2 Half Baths - 2 Stories - Large Lot - 4x4 - $278,608 - EPs/SPs - Uni/NL/OFB/Seas/BV - Glamour Life/Kitchen&Bath - (Seriously...without the SPs in this lot, most of the wonderful interior decor will be missing. I relied heavily on them so I didn't have to rely on CC so much.) - Amenities: Pool, Hot Tub, Landscaping (Gardener CAN get to plants, but plastic will save time and money), 3 Small Fountains, Attached Garage w/vehicle, Front Deck, Open Floor Plan, Large Gourmet Kitchen, Master bed/ensuite bath on 1st level with private exit to backyard, Fireplace, All skills/alarms/phones placed. Lot has been fully tested, and played well with no lag! - Custom Content - Yes - TSRAA items provided by: armincolo, Cyclonesue, kibanahnah, Mutske, perelinka, Shoukeir, Tabbylou, Windkeeper I REALLY like this lot. It was easy to play, easy to keep track of my sims since most activities are placed in an open area, and really pretty to boot. ;) There is still room to add things like a garden/greenhouse/shed/play area if you desire. I do hope you enjoy the lot, and thank you again for your wonderful support! Love and hugs - Illiana

New Series : New Beach Lot : New Freebie!

Thank you to everyone! I see quite a few of you downloaded the Sommerset lot, and that makes me very happy. :) I also see that my apartments and duplexes seem to be doing well, and I sure do thank you for that!

NEW FREEBIE INFO- Oct 19 - Oct 26th
The Colton - Suburban Mod (A link will be posted for ease of downloading on the 19th. :) )

Well, some of you may have noticed that there are some subtle changes in the air...namely a return to a few Base Game Only lots. I have yet to let a month go that I didn't at least create a few of these challenging lots for those who prefer just Base Game, and this month is no exception. ;)

BRANDON VALLEY - BASE GAME LOT SET

These are being made available one at a time first, and then an entire set will be uploaded.
Set consists of:
- 2 Community Lots
- 2 Brand new lots
- Midwest Memories - Updated Cosmetically. (Which basically means I just did some redecorating, but no changes to the actual architecture or design.)
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- No custom content at all!
- EPs: None
- You don't have to use both Community Lots as they are complete shopping experiences. Corner Drug is an all-in-one stop and is on a smaller lot. Downtown is a Medium lot and includes an EP ready bar and a lovely community park/church. Both are corner lots, please be sure to read the notes. :)
If the set goes over well, I have some ideas for some "Cracker Box" houses, and even a farm to add to it. Guess we'll have to see. :)

NEW CONTEMPORARY BEACH HOME-

Available November 1st!
This residential home has everything possible to make your stay at home the ultimate in luxury!
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- 2.5 Stories (2nd story has a split landing leading to 2 different top floor areas.)
- 2.5 Baths
- 3 Bedroom
- Lot Size - Large Beach (5x5)
- Cost? Flipping expensive. ROFL! Over 330,000.
- Custom Content? -
Only lirunchik's "The Motion" window set, and dancbauer's "Modern Mosaic" paints/floor for the bath were used.
- EPs: Uni/NL/OFB/Seas/BV




- Amenities - Infinity pool, easy maintenance landscaping, beach, 2 car garage with vehicles/room for reward objects, indoor and outdoor verandas, open floor plan, breakfast nook and formal dining room, private bar, fireplace, mud room, all skills/alarms/phones.







Thank you for your continued support, and I sure hope that you enjoy these upcoming lots. Yes, I have plans for more duplexes and apartments, but everyone is doing them right now so I thought I'd make something different. LOL! Keep your eye on my Upcoming Releases area for more details on each lot, and to see what lots I haven't announced here. Mwahahaha! Thanks again all!

--Illiana

Free Schedule Through Mid-November

Here is the Free Schedule set up through November 19th. Thank you all for your support and kind words! I am so happy to be here at TSR where these qualities are valued rather than flamed. :)

FREE SCHEDULE - Oct 3 - Nov 19th
10/03/08 - 10/10/08 - NU Mini-Mall
10/11/08 - 10/18/08 - Sommerset - Ranch Style Home
10/19/08 - 10/26/08 - The Colton - Suburban Mod
10/27/08 - 11/03/08 - Covington Court - Base Game Home
11/04/08 - 11/11/08 - Shroffshire - Tudor Style
11/12/08 - 11/19/08 - Pettibone Place - Base Game Home

Your building buddy,
Illiana

Community Lot Poll Results!

Well, with 124 people voting, here are the results of my latest poll on Community Lots...

Would a Base Game Community Lot interest you?
Yes - 68.55% - (85 votes)
No - 28.23% - (35 votes)


Which community lots interest you the most?
All-In-One Stops - 28.23% - (35 votes)
Beach Lots - 15.32% - (19 votes)
Restaurant - 10.48% - (13 votes)
Hotels - 9.68% - (12 votes)
Nightclubs - 8.06% - (10 votes)
Malls/Corner Shops - 7.26% - (9 votes) - TIE
Parks/None - 4.03% - (5 votes) - TIE
Gyms - 3.23% - (4 votes)

What do you use Community Lots for most?
Shopping/Sim Needs - 46.77% - (58 votes)
Dates/Social - 25.81% - (32 votes)
Vacations - 16.13% - (20 votes)
Don't Use Them - 6.45% - (8 votes)
Hood Decor - 3.23% - (4 votes)

Thank you to ALL who participated! Every answer I get helps me create what YOU really want! :D

--Illiana

Upcoming Apartment - Hotel - Free Schedule

I'm caught up on my comments, and have Apartment Life all installed and working beautifully...even got the Kitchen and Bath SP (although you all know I don't tend to use SPs in my builds any more than I usually use custom content. LOL!) Here's the info on the new Apartments I have up, and the Free Schedule through the middle of November! :)

FREE SCHEDULE - Sept 17 - Nov 19th
09/17/08 - 09/24/08 - Laurelei Glen Victorian
09/25/08 - 10/02/08 - Little Luxury
10/03/08 - 10/10/08 - NU Mini-Mall
10/11/08 - 10/18/08 - Sommerset - Ranch Style Home
10/19/08 - 10/26/08 - The Colton - Suburban Mod
10/27/08 - 11/03/08 - Covington Court - Base Game Home
11/04/08 - 11/11/08 - Shroffshire - Tudor Style
11/12/08 - 11/19/08 - Pettibone Place - Base Game Home

BLUE SANDS LUXURY APARTMENT COMPLEX - 4 UNITS
Available for download on Oct. 1st!

- 3 Stories
- Rent - ($3223 - $4236 a month)
- No custom content at all!
- EPs: Uni/NL/OFB/Seas/BV/AL
- ALL apartments are fully furnished. If you want to rent the apartments furnished there are easy to follow instructions under Installation Instructions on the upload itself. Otherwise, knock yourself out!
- Bottom 2 apartments are family homes - (3 Bd 2 Bath w/outdoor garden/patio - Upstairs kids rooms have 2 beds, and the third bedrooms have been decorated as nurseries.)
- Top left is a stylish modern home more suited to roomates or single child families - (2 bed, 1 bath) - 2 Verandas.
- Top right is a contemporary family home - (2 Bed, 2 Bath) - 2 Verandas

- Common Areas Include:
(Outdoor) Pool, Hot Tub, Bar Area, Fountains, Gardens, Gazebo, Chess Tables, Playground
(Indoor) Elevators and stairs, Giant Aquarium, Soda/Snack machines, Arcade Games
- Side Notes: All ceilings have been tiled to match the particular homes...including the Hot Tub area and gazebo. As I did NOT get a burglar in testing, I am not sure if putting the burglar alarm in the common area will suffice to alert anyone. I would assume it does as you can use cheats to place them outside and they work. However, if it makes you feel more secure, you may want to add an alarm in your apartment. Fire alarms and phones are already included.

There are more images of this lot on my forum thread: Illiana's Cushy Cave



ASPEN SPRINGS LUXURY MOUNTAIN RESORT -
Available for Download on Sept. 24th!

This is a 6 unit hotel meant to be placed in your Mountain Vacation Neighborhoods...although it also works in regular neighborhoods.
- 3 Stories
- Rooms - ($1532-$3017 a night)
- Cyclonesue's Alpine Windows used in build. That's it.
- EPs: Uni/NL/OFB/Seas/BV
- Amenities - Fishing, pool, hot springs, masseus, arcade games, nightclub, restaurant, axe throwing, shopping,




Thank you for your continued support, and I sure hope that with these upcoming lots I've made someone out there happy! I also have several items coming up for the Ancient Civilizations theme, and some good ol' normal contemporary homes as well. You are welcome to peruse my Upcoming Downloads area for more information on all of these lots!

Thanks again!--Illiana

Apartment Life...

I know I've fallen behind in my thanks and Blog Entries, but I promise to get to them soon. I am currently adjusting and testing in Apartment Life right now, and hopefully will have something cool to show you all soon. :D Wish me luck!

Free Schedule: One dilly of a month...

FREE SCHEDULE!

YAY! I finally figured out how to set a free schedule. I will be posting the dates of certain lots I shall set free for one week at a time. :D It's just my way of saying "Thank you!" to all of you who were downloading my things WAY before I was an FA. Thanks guys/gals!

8/23/08 - 8/30/08 The Havorford - Family Home
8/30/08 - 9/06/08 Brynfeld Family Home
9/07/08 - 9/14/08 Rinaldis Fine Dining and The Cobalt Club

I do have plans to post polls to see what lots you are interested in sampling. Bear in mind that they must be at LEAST 3 months old, and I don't plan on doing this EVERY week, but as often as I can. :) Thanks!

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One Dilly of a Month!

This month has seen a lot of amazing things happen in my life, I have learned how to make hotels...and I LOVE them...I have been granted a promotion I was certainly not expecting...~newTLCo~ sent me the most AMAZING PM...my youngest son read ME a nighttime story instead...but none compares to what I face tomorrow. My eldest is leaving for college...I am SO proud of him! So if I have been a little late with thanks on comments or guestbook, PLEASE forgive me! I will be caught up soon...I just really need to spend a little time with my eldest before he leaves home to finish becoming the successful and fine young man I know he really is.

Just wanted to give you all a heads up. Will be back in fine...if misty-eyed form...after the weekend. :D Thanks all!

--Illiana