Villa Serena

For those who love my Mediterranean style homes...I've been working on a huge project lately - Villa Serena. (requested) I've run into a lot of issues with it, but now I seem to have it back on track. I had to gut 3/4 of the first floor and 1/2 of the second floor - It just wasn't working out and I was not liking it! Anyway everything is now up to my standard liking and it should be ready in another week or so.. I promise you, You'll love it! It turned out a bit big, so I decided to build a 'Villa Serena B' - a smaller version - which might be released as a partial furnished lot (kitchens, baths & landscaped done) in about a month or so. And if your interested, I've started building these Mediterranean style homes on the 'Bon Voyage beach lots' Until next time...Happy Simming!

On a Rant!!!!

Like some of you, I too play the game! I was strolling through the clothing downloads and I couldn't believe what I'm seeing...I couldn't get over how little there is of 'guys' clothes!(absolutely no choice) There is tons & tons of ladies clothes (whether young adult & adult) and half of it is just the same old, same old. Like the old saying goes 'Its been done' - so lets do something new!
I like to play the game with a bit of everything!

So, I've decided to try my hand at creating some clothing recolors for guys!
If any of you have any styles you would like to see please reply or PM me!

Ok, I'm done ranting now!

Happy New Year!

I would like to take this time to wish everyone a prosperous, safe and Happy New Year! I'm looking forward to another great year hear at TSR.

Bring on 2008...
Time to think about New Years Resolutions! Hmmmmm...

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays with your loved ones!

Info on my new poll...

I've been throwing around some ideas on a downtown scene and a university campus. With the poll I just added I'm looking to see if there is an interest in these areas or are the pre-installed lots good enough.

Each area will be very unique and all building will harmonize with each other.

I will end the poll by late Dec/ Early Jan.

Just saying hi!

I've always been curious if anybody reads these blogs...hmmmm
Anyways, I just feel like rambling...I'm suffering abit of a builders block. I'm working on that 'Villa Serena' and It's just not working! I think its time to just relax tonight!

It looks like the snow we got here up in the far north is actually going to stay. Not like last year where we didn't get snow till mid January.
I use this time of year to get caught up on all my movie watching. I just watched 300 last night and it was amazing.
I also found myself actually playing the Sims lately...I almost forgot how fun it was.

Talk to you all later...

Whats coming up...

I have been working on some great projects lately...A modern villa, a Russian inspired chateau, and another Martha's Vineyard inspired country estate. Here's what to look for in the next few months: I'm going to build one last house for my 'Grand Estate Collection' and close that. Start my new 'Custom Classics' collection (First house is available November 6). This series is inspired by some of the French-European in-fill homes in the Chicago area. I have some more great Mediterranean style homes coming also. Starting in January I will be releaseing these great ocean homes with the ocean feature from the Bon Voyage EP. I had a request for me to build 'Villa Serena' (the estate in my avatar) Here is a pic of what I have done so far...Look for it for your Sims early December...

Requests...

Don't see that perfect house for your Sims! Do you have a plan from a plan site in mind or just pictures or ideas of a particular house or style, then send me a PM with the details and link/pics. And I'll see what can be done to build it for you...Lot request may take up to 3 weeks (depending on complexity of house and time restraints on my part)
I also design my own houses - So ask to see what I can come up with. I can show you rough "Sim Plans" before I start construction.

Guidelines for requests:
** MUST HAVE UNIVERSITY, NIGHTLIFE, OPEN FOR BUSINESS, PETS & SEASONS **
- Request houses are built unfurnished (except kitchen & bathrooms)
- There will be minor changes to plans, due to limited Sim construction (If using a plan from other source)
- Houses may not be exactly as pics/plan
- As the builder (owner), I may submit it to the site (TSR)

Must state when requesting:
- Landscaped
- Color scheme (inside and out) As least a general idea. I can work with you on different techniques.
- Lot size
- Number of bedrooms/baths (plans can be modified if you need more/less)

Extras to keep in mind:
Pool, hot tub, patios, pool house, games room, exercise room, full basement/foundation, side garage, etc. (lot permitting)

New Poll Results

On my latest poll I asked 'Which house type do you prefer?'
I had it running for a month and had 100 voters. Here are the results:

Bungalow - 20% (20)
2 Storey - 37% (37)
Bungalow w/loft - 14% (14)
Even mix - 42% (42)

Then I asked 'Do you like basements'
and here are the results for that:

Yes - 23% (23)
No - 31% (31)
Sometimes - 49% (49)

Thanks again for all the input.

Poll Results...

My latest poll question asked "How long do you play a lot before getting bored of it?"
I had 56 voters in 2 weeks. Here are the results to my poll...

less than 1 month - 28.57% (16)
1-3 months - 37.5% (21)
3-6 months - 21.43% (12)
over 6 months - 17.86% (10)

Then I asked "If so, What is the main cause of this?"
and I got these results...

Playability - 42.86% (24)
Size - 21.43% (12)
Appearance - 25% (14)
Never lost interest - 21.43% (12)

It seems that playability is a big issue with most lots. I will use this data to bring much more playable houses to the game so people can enjoy them longer.