Yes, after much consideration, I've come to the conclusion that it IS only fair to warn you that there will be a 'little blip' over this next week...

The blip is an unmerited streak of prettiness.  I apologise in advance, but Sims 3 does keep getting the better of me.  I have now battled it back into submission with a new factory/warehouse under development, but meanwhile, in my moment of weakness, a pretty farmstead cottage and two NICE patterns squeezed their way out of my game...

Fur carpet in blue
(default colour is cream)

Pile Carpet

Farmstead Country Cottage

The whole ordeal has left a horrible syrupy taste in my mouth.  Still, I assure you that this little blip won't last and I'll be back to that which spoils nice neighbourhoods very shortly.  Now, where's the engine oil...