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Okay, so I'd be liying if I say I didn't roll my eyes when the Life & Death EP was announced... I'm not an occult kinda simmer so I felt like this gorgeous 1920s short hairstyle was going to be the only thing about it I'd be interested in.

However, after building myself a mansion that took me way too long and investing some time in setting up the right enviroment for my gameplay, I feel like I can confidently say this might be one of the best EP we've gotten since Cottage Living.

The foggy, mysterious, dark academia vibe Ravenwood is showered in is totally up my alley. I even found myself enjoying the gameplay itself (which doesn't really happen very often in TS4 EPs for me, to be honest) with the whole bucket list thing, the Alice plotline and the delicious references to TS2. Yes, we old school simmers appreciate details like that.

Plus (and I know this is one of the reasons people are upset about, because they feel like EA is milking us once again... which of course they are lol), seems to me like this EP works pretty well with the Paranormal stuff pack if you have it and serves for a great storyline.

What do you guys think, are you enjoying it so far? I'm glad EA finally seems to be listening to us and actually putting some effort in the releases... let's hope the strike continues on!

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Happy Halloween, gorgeous!

Yes, that's happening! Seems to me like it's become a tradition for me to wish you all a very happy, spooky season with a Juno Birch inspired post and, since I won't be able to post it tomorrow, here it is!

Outfit by @surely-sims (who by the way and along with @doctorsimcraft made THE BEST simblreen EVER, so thank you very much for that!) and pose by @helgatisha❤️

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I don't care if you build, gameplay, story tell, create custom content -- or all of the above. If you're over the age of 30 -- reblog!

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The Honey Sisters in...

☆ An Evening Among the Stars ☆

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Thank you for tagging me, @dbardsims ♥️ My favorite simblrs would for sure have to be @surely-sims, @lilis-palace, @notsooldmadcatlady, @pixelnrd, @simadelics, @doctorsimcraft & @aheathen-conceivably. Their aesthetic usually matches mine perfectly and I'm forever grateful for their content 🥰

i miss simblr but i don't have time to post so i'll start a ❤️ chain! if you're tagged, rb and tag your current favorite simblrs! i'll start 💖

@alxandergoth @acuar-io @virtualfolk @pearlean @farfallasims @sikoi @mwvwv-sims

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El Dorado Cabaret & Casino (Download Tray Files & CC)

Yes, I'm back to playing TS4 and that means I'm back to building. I created a sim called Octavia who used to be an exotic dancer (until she married money and started the black widow challenge), so I needed to have a Generic lot that worked as a cabaret/casino for gameplay purposes and I decided to build it from scratch. I'm now sharing it with you guys in case you also need something similar for your vintage 1920s/30s/40s save file.

The exterior is obviously inspired by the infamous El Dorado Berlin while the interior I kinda reimagined myself. Here are some screenshots:

Tickets counter:

Main lounge:

Stage area:

Showgirl's dressing room:

Sky view:

Before you go ahead and download it into your game, a few IMPORTANT disclaimers:

The lot is a 30x20. I built it on Magnolia Promenade.

I used items from a few expansions and packs (listed below), so if you don't own them those items might be replaced with others.

This lot is designed to work as a Stripclub, therefore you'll be needing the Wicked Whims mod in order to obtain the pole and have your sims being able to dance for money.

Like all my builds, this is a heavily CC based lot. If you don't have a powerful PC, it might get laggy while trying to play with it.

Regarding the CC, I do not own nor take credit from any item included within this lot. All credit goes to their amazing creators.

The .ZIP file (2.76 GB) includes two folders: one for the Tray Files and another one with all the CC. I'm 100% sure all the CC I used is already public for everyone; if it's not, it's been definitely longer than three weeks since it has all been in my game and you (the CC creator) shouldn't be putting content behind permanent paywalls to begin with ;)

I did use bb.moveobjects on while building and have playtested it, so it should be fully functional. Let me know if otherwise.

Like I said before, the lot is currently set as Generic so I could turn it into a Stripclub with Wicked Whims and have my burlesque sims make some simoleons while dancing. Wicked Whims is not included within the CC folder, you'll have to download it and install it yourself.

That's all for me! This is only the second piece of content I share for others to download, so if you run into any kind of issues do not hesitate to let me know and I'll try to help best I can :)

If you do like it, please make sure to like this post (heck, maybe even comment on it if you feel like it!) and please, please, PLEASE do tag me on your screenshots if you share them here on Tumblr. I'd love to see what you guys make with it!

Download: Mediafire

Enjoy ♡

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Back to basics

So marriage number three didn't work out the way I expected, huh? That SOB left me out of the will after all— Octavia thought to herself while she smoked a cig and looked around her shabby, old apartment now that the Goths had kicked her out of the family mansion.

— God, this place is depressing...— she whispered.

— Well, I guess it's time to start looking for husband number four.

(I am OBSESSED with just how versatile @surely-sims' Theo Driving Scarf is and how much it fits my ol' Hollywood aesthetic! Plus, it seems like we'll be getting wills with the new Life and Death expansion, yay! Can't wait to add more depth to my black widow's gameplays)

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What do you mean you can't set me up for another filler appointment? I barely had any last time, darling!

(Yes, I was and still am on a TS4 hiatus.... I uninstalled the game and my 60GB+ Mods folder completely, even. But I saw @surely-sims and @ice-creamforbreakfast's collection and I just HAD to try it. I had to. Too gorgeous to resist! So I reinstalled the game and here are some screenshots to prove it lol. Okay then, back to the cave I came from!)

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So I've been hiding in the caves for ages. Why, you might ask? I am just so fed up with TS4 issues and bugs I realised I wasn't enjoying playing anymore, so for the first time in almost a decade I uninstalled it. I will of course go back to it eventually since The Sims has always been, still is and will continue to be my favorite game ever... but I feel like I need some time away from it.

What have I been up to? Well, far too busy in real life to play many games tbh, but the Hogwarts Legacy summer update was the perfect excuse to go back to gaming for a bit. Was the update disappointing? You bet. But I'd be liying if I say I'm not having fun taking screenshots with the new photo mode. Here are some of them:

There's nothing like a nice, warm cup of tea in the Slytherin common room when it's calm and quite right before going to bed.

Just because you're a student doesn't mean you shouldn't give a helping hand in the kitchen when needed.

Don't mind my girl Astoria, she's just chilling while being fabulous at her room of requirements:

I know this is not the usual content you'd normally see in my blog, but I hope there are some Harry Potter fans among my followers who will appreciate it!

Be safe <3

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Dripping in gold

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The Venice Express (Download Tray Files & CC)

So I've been receiving a few DMs asking me whether my lots are up on The Gallery or somewhere else to be downloaded. To be more specific, my Grand Express (Columbia Station) Lot seems to be getting a lot of attention (which I'm so, so glad!).

As you may already know if you follow my Tumblr, my game and therefore my save file is kinda messed up ever since the last update (mostly my UI), so unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to share that lot with you guys. However, I've decided to create a brand new train from scratch and finally contribute somehow to this thriving historical Sims 4 community I'm loving so much. I may not have the talent to create CC myself, but as a former stylist I sure can put things others have created together to make 'em look nice lol. Without further delay, allow me to introduce you to The Venice Express!

Clearly inspired by the legendary and breathtaking Venice Simplon Orient-Express, the lot consists of a three wagon train (two of them with private cabins, the third one featuring a lounge bar and a small kitchen), a log cabin and a recreation area with a wooden arbor. Here are some screenshots:

Private cabins (they're all practically equal):

Lounge bar wagon/kitchen:

Log cabin:

Before you go ahead and download it into your game, a few IMPORTANT disclaimers:

The lot is a 50x50. If you want the enviroment to look just like my screenshots, make sure to place it in the big lot on top of the hill on Mount Komorebi.

I use ReShade in all my screenshots, so lighting/colors may vary from what it looks like on your game.

I used items from a few expansions and packs (listed in picture below), so if you don't own them those items might be replaced with others.

Like all my builds, this is a heavily CC based lot. If you don't have a powerful PC, it might get laggy while trying to play with it.

Regarding the CC, I do not own nor take credit from any item included within this lot. All credit goes to their amazing creators.

The .ZIP file (3.19 GB) includes two folders: one for the Tray Files and another one with all the CC. I'm 100% sure all the CC I used is already public for everyone; if it's not, it's been definitely longer than three weeks since it has all been in my game and you (the CC creator) shouldn't be putting content behind permanent paywalls to begin with ;)

I did use bb.moveobjects on while building and have NOT playtested it, so you might have to move some items for them to be functional.

The lot is currently set as a Residential, but you can certainly change it to anything else... including a Residential Rental and perhaps making each cabin a different apartment.

That's all for me! This is the very first piece of content I share for others to download, so if you run into any kind of issues do not hesitate to let me know and I'll try to help best I can :)

If you do like it, please make sure to like this post (maybe even comment on it if you feel kind enough!) and please, please, PLEASE do tag me on your screenshots if you share them here on Tumblr. I'd love to see what you guys make with it!

Download: Mediafire

Enjoy ♡

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Needs bar don't change color

So once again I'm having the same bug where the needs bars don't change color when they get high/low. I've had this bug in the past and I know it's mod related, it usually was connected to the Slice of Life Mod or the custom traits I had, but I deleted the first one and updated the second ones... so that's not it this time. I've also updated Wicked Whims, Basemental Drugs, the TOOL mod and the UI Cheats Extension and it is still not fixed.

I've got over 59 GB of CC so trying to figure out which one is creating that bug is going to be quite a hustle. If anyone else is experiencing the same issue and happens to know what mod can be causing it, I'd greatly appreciate some help! Lol

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Lovely afternoon tea at Doylesworth Street with Miss Suzette Palmer, featuring @happylifesims' new gorgeous set and @syboubou's Boulangerie set.

She then went to Bloomingdale's for a new pair of earrings... boy, does she like her sparkles!

Unfortunately, she was recognized and got asked to get photographed. Ever since she became the new "it girl" she can hardly leave her house without being asked to strike a pose.

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Another shabby 1920s apartment for my Doylesworth Street lot. Little by litte I'm getting there lol

Hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season ♡

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Miss Suzette Palmer's one woman show playbill poster, 1926

Back in 1926, local newspapers reviewed Suzette Palmer's first ever performing act like this:

★★☆☆☆ A semi-entertaining show by a semi-talented young little lady - The Daily Simmer

★★★☆☆ A one-of-a-kind show. She can't really dance. She can't really sing. But you can't possibly miss her. - The Del Sol Valley Journal

★★★☆☆ There's something mesmerizing about her. Whether people like it or not, Suzette Palmer has arrived and she is here to stay. - The Landgraab Post

Even though she never was favored by the critics, truth is Suzette was a smash hit among Del Sol Valley's audiences: week after week people would gather around the Orpheum Theater in never ending queues to get dazzled by her.

... Merry Christmas Day to everyone, and special thanks to @ice-creamforbreakfast whose "Anais Tassels" top inspired this post.

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Ten men waiting for me at the door? Send one of them home, I'm tired. And pour me another one of those reds, darling!

Yes, I am absolutely obsessed with Miss Suzette Palmer and yes, @surely-sims' new "Bobby's Basement Bar" fits PERFECTLY within my 1920s art deco speakeasy kinda aesthetic. I love it so much!

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♪ The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Suzette, the lady raking in the chips is gonna be Suzette ♪

Suzette Palmer performing her hit number "Suzette" at the Orpheum Theater, Del Sol Valley, 1926.

This post is CLEARLY inspired by Renée Zellweger's song "Roxie" from the Oscar winning motion picture "Chicago" (2001), and it's once again featuring @simadelics' amazing new vintage hair set which I cannot get enough of :)