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Coastal Abode (furnished)
I don't know what took longer, furnishing this house or making the cc list for it
4 Beds, 3 Baths
30 x 20 lot
§173,000
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CC List
Harrie
The Coastal Collection - Part One
The Coastal Collection - Part Two
The Coastal Collection - Part Three
The Coastal Collection - Part 4
The Coastal Collection - Part Five
Coastal Collection - Part Six
The Coastal Collection - Part 7
The Coastal Collection - Part Eight
Porto
Lilac Creative
Kitchen Decor
"That Sim" Essentials Part I
myshunosun
Bake It Up
Herbalist Kitchen
DAWN LIVING
LOTTIE BEDROOM
MIDSUMMER EVE
Sona Dining
Simmify Music Nook Part 2
Lullaby Nursery
Tranquil Bedroom
Pierisim
WOODLAND Ranch
Domaine du Clos - part 3
Auntie Vera's Bathroom
David's Apartment - part 2
Winter Garden
Teeny Weeny
CALDERONE bedroom
MCM House part 3
OAK HOUSE part.6
OAK HOUSE part.1
OAK HOUSE part.4
OAK HOUSE part5
THE OFFICE
TIDYING UP
WINTER GARDEN
Tuds
Tiles!
SHKR Kitchen
IND Restaurant
Beam Kitchen
CRIB
Felixandre
FAIRYLICIOUS :)
CHATEAU Part 5 :)
CHATEAU Part 7 :)
CHATEAU Part 4 :)
BERLIN Set Part 3:)
precious promises
LONDON Set Full:)
SHOP THE LOOK Season1 :)
FLORENCE Part 1
Awingedllama
Nostalgia Living CC Stuff Pack
• boho living stuff pack •
conversions for infants
apartment therapy inspired stuff pack V2
KKB
[KKB'sMM]My Cherish Things
[KKB'sMM]Citrus Room
[KKB'sMM]My Heimish Hall
Max20
Bathroom Pack
Classic Kitchen kit
Child dream kit
Cozy Backyard Pack
The Clutter Cat
Sunny Sundae part I 🍦♥ ♥
BABY BOO
𝐵𝓊𝓈𝓎𝐵𝑒𝑒
Cowbuild
Soft & Serene Nursery
Blooming Garden Cafe
Charly Pancakes
the lighthouse collection
smol
chalk pt.III
diaper days
Miscellanea
Modish
Munch
soak
House of Harlix
TINY TWAVELLERS
ORJÁNIC - Part 2
BAYSIC
LIVIN’ RUM
Peacemaker
Creta Indoor & Outdoor Kitchen
Cats & Dogs Build Mode Expanded
Elsie Bedroom Basics
Hinterlands Bedroom
Kitayama Living
Plush Pixels
Summer in the Hamptons
Urban outdoor
Rooaarr...
Sixam CC
Tiny Playrooms - Kitchen and Music (CC Pack for The Sims 4)
Boho Baby
ScentsibleSim Scented Candle (fixed)
Art Studio My Rustic Lodge
My Cup of CC
Teenage Dream
Tiny Dreamers
Misc
sad beige baby playmat by blarffy
FOLKLORE SET by Lili's Palace
The Sims 4 Rise&Grind Coffee House by Littledica
Aubrey Office by leaf-motif
Art Attack Posters by Pluto Sims
RUTLAND Kitchen CC Pack! By S-imagination
Cottage bedroom by Syboulette
Petal Pals Flower Vase by Who is Sage
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Wentworth Manor
Hello Simmers, get ready for a game of Beer Pong at the Wentworth Manor . A former family home converted into a Fraternity. This is a requested build which I was so excited to do! I would also like to say a massive thank you to all you guys for your support- we just hit 8k on Tiktok!
Fraternities have been impacted by the increase of off-campus housing starts in recent years. The Wentworth's examined their existing house and determined that for them to remain competitive, they needed to upgrade and increase their common amenity space.
In this area, most houses were built in the 1920s and early ’30s, affording a certain unity in design and volume, although many were altered in the post-war years. Most followed one of two architectural styles of the period—Collegiate Tudor/Gothic or Georgian Revival. This property includes a spacious foyer, 5 bedrooms, large bathroom, traditional kitchen, entertainment room, library and a casual living and dinning room. Th backyard also accommodates for a pool and deck for outdoor cooking. While majority of the features have been maintained by the Wentworth's, each student is more than free to decorate their own spaces as they see fit.
Would also like to say thank you to @alexissimsblog for her idea and name!
Please note almost everything is CC and the items were not created by me! Please do support and directly download from all the creators mentioned! I have attached the CC folders convenience ONLY.
Laundry Day, High School Years, Discover University and Bust the Dust kit required for items I have included from the game, CC as well as some recolors included in the folder (function as a frat house).
There are CC items which are not included- please download these separately!
Utopya- Pool table
Bbygyal123- Martini, corkboard
Joyce- Simple living (all), Forever autumn (all), Summer garden (all)
Sixam- Home office (all), Private school (all), Lavant bathroom (all), Rustin Art studio (all), Home improvement (all)
AFS- all (alcohol décor)
Taurus Design- Judith living room (all)
Harrie- Coastal (all), Country (all), Spoons (all), Octave (all), Brownstone (all), Shop the look (all), Halycon (all), Kichen 2.0 (all), Orjanic (all)
House of Harlix- Jardane (all), Livin Rum, Harluxe (all), Baysic (all)
Felixandre- Grove (all), Colonial (all), Goth revival (all), Berlin (all), Florence (all), Shop the look (all), Chateau (all), Georgian (all), Fayun (terrain), Soho (all), Paris (all)
Valia- Baker's collection (all)
Tuds- Cross (all), Ind (all), NCTR (all)
Awingedllama - Boho living
CharlyPancakes- Sleepyhead (all), Soak (all), Smol (all), Lighthouse (all), Lavish (all)
Myshunosun- Art room (all),Garden stories Patio (all), Simmify Guitar, Dawn living
Max20- Garden at home, Southern Bedroom
Peacemaker- Hinterlands (all), Hudson bathroom (all)
Pierisim- Stefan (all), Tidying up (all), Pantry Party (all), Domaine Du Clos (all), MCM (all), Coldbrew (all), Auntie Vera Bathroom (all), Oak house (all), Woodland Ranch (all), Combles (all), David's apartment (all), Winter Garden (all), Unfold (all), The office (all), Outside (all), Precious Promise (all)
SYB- Highschool (all), Cheap & Chipped (all), Alaferme (all), Happy Stairways (all), Oh la la (all), Loce is in the air (all), Attic (all), Painter Studio (all), Plouf (all), Loft (all), Life Bathroom
Dust Bunny- Laundry (all)
ClassicPixels -Ralph Lauren Throw pillows
Lilli's Place- Folklore (all)
MROLKAN- Pool recolours
Do check out my Tiktok, live almost everyday building!
INSTRUCTIONS
Please directly move all the files in CC zip folder to your Mods folder.
Please move Tray files (Tray files folder) to your Tray folder (enable bb.moveobjects on).
Gallery ID- SimmerVlogs (Enable CC)
TikTok- simmervlogs
Note- I have placed this down in Brindleton Bay (40x40 lot)
Thank you once again to all CC creators!
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Taking Care of Her
Nesta x reader
A/n: just a small fic about taking care of mommy nesta inspired by @i-am-a-lost-girl16’s headcanons she sent me a while ago
Warnings: slight mdlg and fluff
Nesta had been wound far too tight since she returned from the Day Court. You knew the Valkyries were working with Helion’s guard on something for the court borders.
Honestly you couldn’t be bothered with the details. Your brain would not comprehend it.
Plus, Nesta liked when you knew less. “Your pretty little brain shouldn’t worry unless I tell you too, baby.” She would say, planting a soft kiss on your forehead.
You had let her sleep in this morning. For once giving Nes princess treatment instead of you. She needed a break from everything. You wanted Nesta to not have anything on her mind.
Leaving a note next to the pastry breakfast and coffee you laid out for her you headed out into Velaris. Your goal for the day: pamper Nesta.
You stopped at all of her favorite shops. Buying a new stack of romance books, the biggest box of chocolates the shop had to offer, and stuff for a spa night. Your last stop was Feyre’s studio. You had asked the High Lady for an arts and craft activity the two of you could do and she suggested friendship bracelets. Something she loves to do with Gwyn and Emerie. The two had made you the kit before going up to Emerie’s for the weekend. After thanking Feyre you left making one last stop for lunch on the way home.
Entering the house you can feel how tense Nesta is. “Nes,” you call out sweetly. You’re met with silence as you call out again for your girlfriend. Creeping into the kitchen you hear the familiar beats of Nesta’s fists against the punching bag in the backyard.
Dropping all the bags on the table you rush outside to check on her. Approaching slowly, but loudly as to not startle her, you clear your throat. Keeping your arms folded tights against your midsection.
Nesta whipped around. Her hair sticking to her sweaty face, chest heaving as she calmed down from her workout. Realizing it’s you standing in front of her Nesta dropped her fists, her expression becoming friendlier. You knew she didn’t want you to worry about her but that’s your job.
“Hey baby,” she cooed through deep breaths. “Where did you go this morning? I wanted to have breakfast with you.” You give Nesta a small smile as you take one of her wrapped hands in yours.
“I know you’ve been stressed and I want us to relax today.” Before Nesta could say no you cut her off, “I’m not suggesting you relax Nes, I’m telling you. I am taking care of you today. Ok mommy,” you coo at her, giving her those doe eyes you know she can’t resist. You start undoing the wrappings and kiss Nesta’s knuckles before doing the same to her other hand.
Pulling Nesta inside you unbox lunch and stand at the island eating your sandwiches together, talking about mindless gossip. You pulled her upstairs for a bath, sitting her in the tub between your legs.
“Baby, you don’t have to do this. I should be taking care of you.” You let out a sigh, tugging on her hair to force her to relax against your chest. Nesta can punish you for that another day. “Hush, mommy. I want to do this for you because I love you.” You kiss the top of her head for emphasis, wrapping your arms around her shoulders.
After the bath you put on your matching bathrobes and snack on the chocolates while you make bracelets for each other. Wearing your new bracelets you snuggle on the couch and Nesta reads one of her new books to you. She plays with your hair as you lay on her lap.
Once the sun sets you pull Nesta upstairs for the last step of your relaxing day. You adjust the pillows so you each have a comfy spot. “You first,” you smirk at Nesta, straddling her lap. Gently washing her face, giving her small kisses in between steps. Nesta flips you, giving you a fierce kiss that takes your breath away. Pulling away Nesta has a shit eating grin on her face. “Your turn,” she whispers.
With your face masks on and a glass of wine in hand you feed each other what's left of the chocolates. “I love seeing you relaxed.” You whisper, staring at your mate lovingly. Nesta leans over to give you a small kiss. “Thank you, sweet girl. For everything today.”
“I’d do anything for you mommy. I know you would for me.” Nesta kisses you again, “Let’s get these off. I wanna go to bed and snuggle with my baby.” You let out an excited sound and scramble out of bed.
#acotar#acotar fanfiction#acotar reader fic#acotar reader imagine#acotar imagine#nesta archeron#nesta x you#nesta x reader#nesta archeron x you#nesta archeron x reader#nesta acotar#nesta acosf#nesta archeron acotar#nesta fic#nesta fluff#nesta fanfic
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44 for Regina;
12 and 20 for Cady;
24 for Janis;
2,3, 19, 20 and 43 for Veronica for the character thingy
hello friend holy cow this is gonna take me a while tysm!!! <3
REGINA
44 - their happiest memory
she is six years old. it is her birthday. her mom took her shopping the day before and she got the most perfect pink birthday dress. she’s allowed to wear a little makeup since it’s her special day. her parents smile at her at the breakfast table and she gets to eat as many eggo waffles as she wants. her friends all come over in the afternoon and they have a special tea party in the backyard with pink lemonade and finger sandwiches and cookies that are a little gross but make them feel grown up and real china plates and teacups and flowers and everyone’s in their pretty dresses and regina gets a crown.
she opens her presents after they’ve had their meal and gets a pretty dollhouse from her parents. janis gets her the new barbie doll, her first one that isn’t a hand-me-down from her mother. gretchen gives her a paint your own teacup kit. karen gets her a dvd of their favorite barbie princess movie. she’s piled with other gifts from her other friends.
they play on the swings and slides and climb trees. she and janis hold hands on the swings and almost break their elbows. her cake is vanilla and has astronaut barbie printed on it with a pink trim. it is the most delicious thing she’s ever tasted.
janis and gretchen and karen sleep over and they stay up late playing with all regina’s new toys and watching her new movie. they fall asleep on the living room floor and get cake for breakfast the next day.
CADY
12 - crack headcanon
as a child she tried to bring a lion cub as her dinner guest by hiding it in her shirt. it took her parents 20 minutes to notice.
as an adult she uses the same strategy to trick her partner into getting a cat. it works.
20 - scars (related lmao)
one near her right eyebrow because she had a growth spurt, didn’t notice, and ran headfirst into a tree branch
her left ear is slightly deformed at the top bc of a particularly vicious lion cub play session
one right against her lip in the mid-left because she had a stubborn pimple and wouldn’t leave it alone
one on the bottom of her chin because her first time somewhere with them, she fell up the stairs. not down. up.
one on her upper stomach/lower chest where a mama lion got mad and scratched her. her first time needing stitches! but nothing life threatening
some on her back from when she had chicken pox
one on her right arm where she scraped it on some of her parents research equipment
scraped elbows and knees from playing and tripping so much
old shaving nicks on her legs
permanent bite mark just above her right knee because she fell out of a tree, landed biting herself, and the wound got infected
bottom of her left foot, stepped on a thumb tack in her parents’ study room
JANIS
24 - most annoying habit
it’s so hard to pick just one this girl is annoyance personified lmao. and a lot of them are more traits/ symptoms (of adhd mostly) than habits
she steals EVERY writing implement she can get her hands on. her household has no pens or pencils bc she HAS TO SKETCH SMTH IMMEDIATELY and doesn’t put it back. they are actually everywhere. mostly in her pillowcase because she puts them behind her ear and they fall off while she sleeps, in the shower because again, behind the ear and she finds them while she washes her hair, and in her art studio/area place. her partners/damian are fed tf up.
VERONICA hoo boy
2 - a canon or headcanon hill i will die on
she’s tall. that’s genuinely the first one that came into my head. i love a short gremlin type as much as the next person but she’s a minimum of 5’6.
(i haven’t consumed canon or fic in so long i can’t think of anything personality related i’m v sorry)
3 - obscure headcanon
she’s allergic to a lot of really uncommon/“weird” things and everyone is like ??? how can you even be- okay. she has the fun ones like dairy and bee stings and dogs but she’s also allergic to the cold. her own sweat. gelatin. water. coins. babygirl is literally allergic to the sun.
19 - vices/bad habits tw for sh, alcohol, drugs, etc
obvs drinking and smoking. she becomes an alcoholic after canon and dabbles with harder drugs. she goes to rehab when she’s 20 and gets clean. she stays that way the rest of her life, but some days are easier than others. she still smokes though.
also post canon she burns herself with her cigarettes/does other sh. she attempts a few times but is found and given help. the fourth time sticks and she gradually stops.
she calls heathers ghost to bully her whenever she feels bad about herself to make it hurt worse. heather won’t so she moves onto the others. kurt and ram usually go for it. heather yells at them.
she bites her nails. she chews on her hair. she chews pens and pencils. she has cripplingly low self esteem. she’s constantly changing something about her hair.
the list goes on but these are the biggest i can think of
20 - scars tw for sh again
she’s constantly covered in bruises bc she’s clumsy as fuck
it’s not visible but she has one right on top of her head where her hair won’t grow because she concussed herself on a tire swing and split her head open. she had to get staples and it healed oddly
her septum is a little weird if you look close from a botched piercing
she’s missing most of her fingerprint on her left thumb bc of a particularly involved incident involving superglue
one near her left elbow because she was attacked by a dog as a child. also left marks near her eye (on her cheekbone) and bit one of her fingers so it bends just a little
sh scars :(
appendectomy surgery scar on her tummy
one on her hip because she walked directly into a countertop
scraped elbows and knees
and many many stubbed and probably broken toes from walking into things
43 - 3 comfort foods and 3 they despise
loves: (not counting spaghetti with lots of oregano)
slushees. duh.
homegirl loves a soup. her fav is a simple chicken noodle (bonus points if it’s got good veggies in there) but she’ll try anything. cheese and broccoli. tomato. french onion. matzo ball. her cabinet is like a soup museum.
and she loves animal crackers because they remind her of her childhood and simpler times. and she always sings the shirley temple song because she watched all the movies with her parents and secretly loves them.
hates:
grape soda because it doesnt taste like grape. she gives it a pass because it does taste like purple but she still refuses to drink it.
eggs because she can’t get over what they actually are
corn nuts bc they remind her of the bad times and are also just really gross to begin with
#tysm friend!!!#much appreciated <3#mean girls#cady heron#janis sarkisian#janis ian#janis imi'ike#regina george#veronica sawyer#heathers
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♡ 910 Medina Studios ♡ $35,269 ♡ no cc ♡ 33 packs 😬 (specifics below)
I renovated this apartment with creative sims in mind since it's in the Arts Quarter! There's a guitar, an easel, a sketchpad, a computer, a camera, even a yarn basket; as much of a dealer's choice as I could manage in a 9x9. It's a little cluttered, a little green to keep the brick from being overbearing. You can squeeze in two sims as long as they're good sharing one bed. Or hey, go nuts and let a bunch of roommates split the couch & floors!!
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ALL PACKS USED Expansion Packs: Cats & Dogs, City Living (duh I guess lol), Cottage Living, Discover University, Eco Lifestyle, Get to Work, Get Together, Growing Together, High School Years, Seasons, Snowy Escape
Game Packs: Dine Out, Dream Home Decorator, Jungle Adventure, Outdoor Retreat, Spa Day, Strangerville, Werewolves
Stuff Packs: Backyard Stuff, Cool Kitchen Stuff, Laundry Day Stuff, Moschino Stuff, Nifty Knitting, Paranormal Stuff Pack, Tiny Living Stuff Pack
Kits: Bathroom Clutter, Blooming Rooms, Book Nook, Country Kitchen, Décor to the Max, Everyday Clutter, Industrial Loft, Pastel Pop
If you like this but wanna see it with fewer packs, let me know! I'm totally down to try ♡
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Listed: Fortunato Durutti Marinetti
Beginning with 2020’s Desire, a self-released cassette, Toronto-based, Turin-born Daniel Colussi, has explored his “poetic jazz rock” (Colussi’s own apt coinage) across three releases under the moniker Fortunato Durutti Marinetti. The instrumentals flow and waver: now flashes of synthesizer keys or strings; now an inquisitive, lightly warped guitar line — the music floats then jumps but never rushes. His vocals — and lyrics — recall stated 1970s influences like Lou Reed or a spoken-word Robert Wyatt, but also Leonard Cohen or, more contemporarily, Destroyer’s Dan Bejar. Alex Johnson found Colussi’s latest release, Eight Waves In Search Of An Ocean, “engrossing — although not always comfortably…a record that rewards the delayering effect of multiple listens.”
Gary Zhexi Zhang — “The Tourist”
Zhang’s documentary ostensibly tells the story of Ali Sultan Issa, who led Zanzibar’s independence from Britain in 1963. Issa is a totally fascinating and complicated Zelig-like figure who seemed to be present for every revolutionary moment in the middle of the century. He hung out with Castro, Mao and also the CIA. I can’t believe how effectively and delicately Zhang is able to tell what a massive story about empire is — de-colonization, the optimism of mid-twentieth century socialist movements and the brutal 80s neoliberal response. This film also introduced me to the song “Super Snooper”by 1970s Italo disco crew La Bionda.
Annette Peacock — Unsung Heroine
A 12-minute doc on Annette Peacock circa 2000, as she recorded with a string quartet in Oslo for ECM. It’s not the most celebrated era of her career, but An Acrobat’s Heart is an interesting album of smoldering baroque torch songs. There’s great-to-see footage of her walking around Oslo in leather pants and also, it’s great to hear her speaking voice, which has that classic US drawl of an artist who’s lived through decades of chaos.
DJ Voices — Hemlock Nights @ Honcho Campout 2023
When NYC’s DJ Voices came to Toronto last summer my crew and I danced our asses off all night long. It was a good night and I’m glad it happened.
Lou Sheppard with Pamela Hart — Rights Of Passage
A beautiful, smart record that uses the metaphor of a river’s legal right to flow (riparian rights) to talk about property vs. public space, control of and access to resources and forms of enclosure. The record is also about queerness, and how queerness is or is not permitted to exist within particular defined spaces. This record is technically a sister artifact to Lou’s video/sound installation at the Art Gallery of York University, but it works totally well on its own as a gorgeous LP.
Ed Gray — Different Drummer : Elvin Jones
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1979 documentary on Elvin Jones — a weird period for him. I think like most people, I know him primarily through his 1960s albums with John Coltrane. This doc has beautiful footage of Elvin hanging out with his family in the backyard as well as him in the studio describing his relationship to the cymbals in terms of different colors — chromesthesia. I also like his sleazy late 70s style — white leather loafers, a mesh shirt and a cigarette dangling as he absolutely shreds on his kit.
Elvis Presley — Unchained Melody (Rapid City June 21, 1977)
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An insane document of Elvis in the very final throes of his imperial era. His banter is barely intelligible. Coca Cola cups scattered everywhere. Everyone in the band is sweaty and hairy. Wide bellbottoms all around. A middle-aged stagehand (who Elvis refers to as “son”) awkwardly holds the mic up to Elvis. Rising out of all this confusion, Elvis begins an extremely personal rendition of this Righteous Brothers song. There are pregnant pauses, as if he loses his place in the song, and there is no consistent tempo until the band kicks in, at which point all of Rapid City levitates into outer space. And two months later, Elvis was dead.
The Invisible Committee — The Coming Insurrection
In his Dusted review of my album, Alex Johnson singled out the words and language in my song “Smash Your Head Against The Wall.” When I think back to writing that song, I think of reading The Invisible Committee’s The Coming Insurrection. Their language is totally polemic and fiery and outrageous, but purposely and with intent. Oftentimes they’re playing with that caricatured idea of “the radical left.” Not everyone appreciates this approach: apparently it freaked out US neocon broadcaster Glenn Beck enough that he warned his followers about this book’s evil. My copy has many underlined passages that I return to again and again for guidance and inspiration.
Bruford — Back To The Beginning (Rock Goes To College, March 17th, 1979)
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Annette Peacock’s second appearance on this list — too much? In this performance she casually strolls into the Bruford zone to provide some female levity to this otherwise brutally nervous and sweaty prog rock crew. There’s a strong argument that this song sucks because it suffers from that thing of prog/jazz virtuosos trying to play basic heavy rock and failing because they’re too good. But I think it’s awesome, especially when Annette lets her raincoat theatrically drop to the floor to indicate that she has officially assumed control of the proceedings.
Joni Mitchell — In France They Kiss On Main Street (Santa Barbara Bowl, 1979)
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I like this era because it captures Joni just as she’s really alienating the majority of her audience by desecrating her folk-rock legacy via fully embracing smoothed out jazz fusion tones. She’s playing with a squad of absolute rippers: Metheny, Pastorius, Lyle Mays, Michael Brecker and Don Alias. Everyone is at the top of their game; everyone is in the zone. I like this ferocious live version of this song better than the studio version.
Tindersticks — The Ballad of Tindersticks (2 Meter Sessions, June 7, 1997)
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For me Tindersticks are a deep well of inspiration, to which I can continually return for sustenance, guidance and nourishing refreshment. I love it all: the early baroque albums, the mid period soul albums, the soundtracks, the solo records. I think their last record was phenomenal. They are masters of subtly adjusting their songwriting as a way of unlocking vast new territories to explore. They make it all their own. I pick this particular clip because I like how the entire band is sweating profusely.
#dusted magazine#listed#daniel colussi#fortunato durutti marinetti#gary zhexi zhang#annette peacock#dj voices#lou sheppard#pamela hart#ed gray#elvin jones#elvis presley#the invisible committee#bruford#joni mitchell#tindersticks
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I had no idea you were a painter! I hope your artist talk went well (or it will if it hasn't happened yet.) I'm somewhat involved in the fiber arts industry and am considering exploring a career in it. Do you have any thoughts / considerations for being an artist?
Thank you! It's still on the horizon but I'll be finished soon :)
I think if you're going to pursue a career, the biggest thing is work and diligence-- I've had times when I was working non-art related jobs to pay the bills, and things took off for me the most when I would use my days off to paint-- I remember wondering if I could be happy/find balance if I therefore never took days off, but the days in my studio fed my soul. And getting paying work that does relate to your art really helps (but is not necessary, we all have to eat) because it just feeds in synergistically to your work.
Protect your studio time. Friends and family will constantly invite you out to do things on days you're in the studio. Do your best to resist it, and gently remind them that you're working and let them know when you will be done (probably).
Set yourself goals. Or like, problems to solve. What questions are you seeking answers for, that will get you back in the studio making work again and again? What visually stimulates you?
As for a studio-- I've had real studios in industrial artist community buildings, I've rented out a room before from friends who had spare space, I've had situations where I kept everything stored in my basement and then hauled it all out to paint in my backyard when the weather allows. One day I hope I can build a studio building in my backyard, when I settle somewhere permanent. I have friends who work in community makers spaces, friends who work at their dining room tables, friends who have kitted out their trucks into portable dark rooms. All of this to say, find some space for yourself, that is your working space, and go to that place to make work. It really helps to have that.
Document your work like crazy. Photograph in natural light but in shade when you can. Take measurements and keep records. Have files with good photos. It really helps to expedite your life.
Go to openings. See the shows you like. Find friends to go with. Look at as much art as you can and get to know who the people making art are in your community.
When you get an opportunity, seize it. If a gallerist wants to see images of your work, send them to them right away! A lot of this is luck and more luck and then a ton of perseverance. Basically, never say no to an opportunity you want, on account of scheduling or because it sounds hard or whatever. Like, my first impulse was to turn down this talk because I have a 1 year old and my life is crazy right now and I have been on hiatus pretty much since midway through the pregnancy for various health reasons... but you know what? I used to daydream about getting invited to speak at this institution when I was a teenager and they asked me and I may never get asked again, so even though it's been wiiilldddd finding the time to put this talk together, and it took some scrambling and my husband figuring out how to take the time off to come with me so he can watch the baby, it's going to be SO WORTH IT.
Read things that make you feel alive and look at things for a long time and keep some kind of journal, sketchbook, photo-journal... just something to help you remember these things. Look back on those things later, when you are trying to figure out your next step.
Make the art you really want to make.
I hope something in this was helpful. Good luck, friend.
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Tiny House Shells- Modern Solution to Contemporary Hobby Spaces
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Sixam CC:
Boho Bathroom -- Tiny Playroom -- Boho Bedroom -- Art Studio -- Cozy Family Living -- Kestler Park -- Small Spaces -- Breeze of Greece -- Stylish Wood guestroom -- Stylish Wood Nursery -- Home Improvement -- Stylish Wood Livingroom
Tuds:
IND -- NCTR -- SHKR -- Vime -- Cross B&B -- Wave Living & Second Wave -- Turn Living -- Beam Living -- Beam Kitchen
Clutter Cat:
Baby Boo -- Busy bee -- Sunny Sundae -- Casita -- Dandy Diary --Mellow Moods -- Kawai kidz -- X22 set -- 222 -- On The Edge -- Fairylicious -- Hello Horses -- Cozy Cocina -- Dandy Diary Bathroom -- Mellow Moods Mini -- Petits Pirates -- Winterfest Wonders -- Japan Juice -- Winterest Tree Candles --
Max20:
Child Dream Kit -- Cozy Backyard -- Master Bedroom -- Computer + Landline -- Kitchen Appliances -- Classic Kitchen -- Cozy Bathroom
myshunosun
Nora -- Dawn -- Gale -- Sona -- Tranquil -- Vanity nook -- Lottie --Simmify -- Herbalist -- Arrie -- Daria -- Moodwood -- Bastvik -- Luna -- Mid Summer Eve --
Pancake-Mizore
Spiral Stairs
RVSN:
Elevators
Kiwisim:
Blockhouse -- Smart's School Posters -- We Just Click -- Shut The Front Door Mailbox -- Rooting For you -- Muttropolitan -- Purr-fect
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The American Girl Club (Historical Edition) – Sims 4
Inspired by the American Girls Virtual Museum, we have a mansion hangout for all the Historical American Girl Dolls! Each doll (except the best friends, who hang out with their besties ofc) has their own little hangout area, based on the Virtual Museum if possible. The house is fully functional with four bathrooms, a kitchen, and a bed for each doll (incl. best friends) in the attic slumber party room!
Notes:
There is a lot of CC from @historicalfictionsims‘s AG Drive– all used are listed under the cut.
Meant for a 50x40 lot. Pictures are from Del Sol Valley.
Lot Traits include Child’s Play, Convival and Good Schools.
Map Description under the cut.
Gallery ID: blackwoodsis. You WILL need to check “Includes CC”; I may remove the flag to spread it around, though that is unlikely as. There is indeed CC in here. CC list under the cut.
build is also tagged under #americangirl, #americangirls, #americangirldolls, and #americangirldoll
List of CC:
From @historicalfictionsims :
Josefina’s Birthday Objects – Chairs, Table
Kirsten’s Functional Bee Skep
Kirsten’s Summer Set – Honey, Fishing Basket
Kirsten’s Trestle Table and Chairs – Decal Versions
Sweet Dreams, Kirsten! – Single Bed, Trunk (both versions), Washstand
Addy’s “Ida Bean” Doll
From @linzlu Samantha’s Collection: Antique Basin, Commode, Doll Pram
Melody’s Meet Set – Motown Record Albums
From other modders:
@Esmeralda Vintage Typewriter [used for Kit’s treehouse]
@illogicalsims Upright Piano [used for Melody’s music room]
@linzlu Rocking Horse TS3 Conversion [used for Felicity’s parlor]
@necrodogmtsands4s Mexican Kitchen Set [used for Josefina’s kitchen]
@rhiannonar-sims Mexican Rugs [used for Josefina’s kitchen]
@serenebluesims Swedish Rocking Chair [used for Kirsten’s dining room]
@simsnowtato Clay Oven Grill [used for Josefina’s kitchen]
@streneesims Art from the 1890s-1910s, Art from the 1920s-1940s, Art from the 1950s-1970s
Map Description:
Backyard:
Kaya’s Campfire: based on Kaya’s room of the Virtual Museum. Includes campfire and dog toys/training area.
Kirsten’s Beehive
Nanea’s Luau (not pictured): based on Nanea’s room of the Virtual Museum. Includes outdoor dining area and two Island Living food stalls.
First Floor:
Parlor: based on the Virtual Museum.
Felicity’s Parlor: based on Felicity’s room of the Virtual Museum.
Josefina’s Kitchen: based on Josefina’s room of the Virtual Museum.
Kirsten’s Dining/Living Room: based on Kirsten’s room of the Virtual Museum.
Addy’s Study: based on Addy’s room of the Virtual Museum.
Samantha’s Art Room: based on Samantha’s room of the Virtual Museum.
Caroline’s Fish Tank: Holds two fish tanks and aquatic decor.
Molly’s Dance Studio: based on Molly’s room of the Virtual Museum.
Marie-Grace and Cécile’s Music Study: includes piano, drafting desk, and medical equipment.
One Bathroom
Second Floor:
Parlor/Hallway: based on the Virtual Museum.
Rebecca’s Studio: based on Rebecca’s room of the Virtual Museum.
Courtney’s Arcade: based on Courtney’s room of the Virtual Museum.
Claudie’s Studio: inspired by Meet Claudie. Includes an Easel, Puppet Theatre, and Desk.
Julie’s Gym and Bathroom: based on Julie’s room of the Virtual Museum. Does include fully-functional bathroom.
Melody’s Music Room: based on Melody’s room of the Virtual Museum.
Maryellen’s Living Room: based on Maryellen’s room of the Virtual Museum
Small Library
Two bathrooms (not including Julie’s bathroom)
Third Floor:
Kit’s Treehouse Study: based on Kit’s room of the Virtual Museum
Library: based on the Bookstore of the Virtual Museum.
Slumber Party Room: based on this image. Includes a bed for each doll (with bunk beds for best friends), a play tent, two dollhouses, a game of “Don’t Wake the Llama”, a Karaoke machine, Jukebox, chess set, DJ booth, several shelves, and Movie Night TV.
#american girl#american girl dolls#american girls#beforever#ts4#ts4 build#sims#sims 4#sims 4 cc#sims4cc#mine#blackwoodsis#beforever squad
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My First CC House #1
I was just having fun with some CC, alright? :D I was not restricting myself when it comes to packs or CC, the list of everything to need for this house is bellow (and in the next post :D )
Speedbuild video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLD9ldblyr8&ab_channel=MOLPESIMS
My EA ID: Martahohyha, or you can find the house under #molpebuild or #molpesims :) You have to check the box to include CC.
Packs used: Snowy Escape, Eco Lifestyle, Discover University, Island Living, Seasons, Cats and Dogs, City Living, Get Together, Get to Work, Dine Out, Spa Day, Tiny Living, Backyard Stuff, Kids Room Stuff, Romantic Garden Stuff, Cool Kitchen Stuff, Perfect Patio Stuff.
Ravasheen:
►Sole Mate Shoe Clutter: https://ravasheen.com/download/sole-mates-shoe-clutter/
►Basically a plant kit https://ravasheen.com/download/rooting-for-you-plants/
►Functional Piggy Banks: https://ravasheen.com/download/in-your-safe-piggy-banks/
►Frames: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-paintingsposters/title/we-just-click-fancy-corner-landscape/id/1493797/ and https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-paintingsposters/title/we-just-click-farmhouse-landscape/id/1493798/
Soloriya:
►Sunshine (ocean themed decor): https://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/soloriya/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-miscellaneous/title/sunshine/id/1453594/
►Sunshine decor: https://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/soloriya/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-decorative/title/sunshine-decor/id/1453607/
►Seaside clock: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-decorative/title/seaside-decor-set/id/1307474/
►Art Studio: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-miscellaneous/title/art-studio/id/1382182/
►Nocturne Round Hallway Table: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-surfaces-miscellaneous/title/nocturne-round-hallway-table/id/1367434/
►Art Studio Floor Paintings: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-miscellaneous/title/art-studio-floor-paintings/id/1382173/
►Daisy Office Decor: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-study/title/daisy-office-decor/id/1507720/
►Catherine Decor Plant: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-plants/title/catherine-decor-plant-v2/id/1444894/
►Sea Breeze Bedroom: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-adultbedroom/title/sea-breeze-bedroom/id/1354931/
►Atomic Bedroom Three Vases https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-miscellaneous/title/atomic-bedroom-three-vases/id/1391324/
►Wilma living https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-livingroom/title/wilma-living/id/1520441/
►Sabrina decor - box with crystals https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-clutter/title/sabrina-decor-box-with-crystals/id/1426456/
►Sea Breeze Bedroom End Table: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-surfaces-endtables/title/sea-breeze-bedroom-end-table/id/1354926/
MLys
►Pufferhead stuff pack https://mlyssimblr.tumblr.com/post/184271189880/pufferhead
Illogical Sims
►Simkea Furnishing: https://illogicalsims.tumblr.com/post/189807914514/simkea-furnishings-stuff-pack-custom-content
►Minimalistic Bedroom Stuff pack: https://maxismatchccworld.tumblr.com/post/184987263860/minimalist-bedroom-stuff-pack-cc
SleezySlakkard:
►TARDIS: https://sims4.cc/download/miniature-tardis-by-sleezyslakkard/
Kardofe:
►Pirate Stuff: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-study/title/kardofe-pirates2/id/1323948/
►Also Pirate Stuff: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-kidsbedroom/title/kardofe-pirates/id/1322629/
►I used this curtain: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-diningroom/title/kardofe-dinigroom-toledo/id/1327576/
►Miscellaneous Sugar Bowl: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-clutter/title/kardofe-miscellaneous-sugar-bowl/id/1329437/
► Yoshi picture: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-wallsfloors/title/kardofe-walls-mario/id/1272026/
►Disastrous box with books: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-clutter/title/kardofe-disastrous-box-with-books/id/1402301/
►Dining room nature tray with cups: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-clutter/title/kardofe-dinning-room-nature-tray-with-cups/id/1298150/
►Kitchen Pauline: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-kitchen/title/kardofe-kitchen-pauline/id/1358666/
►Dining room Atlanta: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-diningroom/title/kardofe-dining-room-atlanta/id/1377811/
►Keiji Bedroom TV table: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-surfaces-coffeetables/title/kardofe-keiji-bedroom-tv-table/id/1518788/
►Summer Dishes Kitchen canister https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-clutter/title/kardofe-summer-dishes-kitchen-canister/id/1498258/
►Living room Odin https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-livingroom/title/kardofe-living-room-odin/id/1442632/
►Bedroom Tarva Ledge with paintings https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-paintingsposters/title/kardofe-bedroom-tarva-ledge-with-paintings/id/1416610/
►Autumn Dining Fireplace https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-buildmode-fireplaces/title/kardofe-autumnus-dining-fireplace/id/1512510/
►Adriel Dining Room - Pitcher: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-clutter/title/kardofe-adriel-dining-room-pitcher/id/1479594/
► Livingroom Creta: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-livingroom/title/kardofe-livingroom-creta/id/1356747/
►Children books - Children’s room city: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-sets-objects-kidsbedroom/title/kardofe-children-s-room-city/id/1480418/
►Dystopia Salamander https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-paintingsposters/title/kardofe-dystopia-salamander/id/1411259/
Littledica
►Sleek Slumber Stuff pack: https://modthesims.info/d/650158/the-sims-4-sleek-slumber-stuff-custom-stuff-pack.html
►Chic Bathroom Stuff pack https://modthesims.info/d/637215/the-sims-4-chic-bathroom-custom-stuff-pack.html
marcorse:
►Sunflower Fields https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objectrecolors-furnishing-decor-paintingsposters/title/sunflower-fields--painting-by-marcorse/id/1488458/
► Wild Rugs: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objectrecolors-furnishing-decor-rugs/title/wild-rugs-marcorse/id/1448454/
► Eco Kitchen Stuff pack: https://modthesims.info/d/646477/the-sims-4-eco-kitchen-stuff-custom-stuff-pack-updated-01-06-21.html
►Pencil Grain Timber Flooring: https://sims4updates.net/build-mode/pencil-grain-timber-flooring-by-marcorse-at-tsr/
►Matte Painted Walls: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-walls/title/matte-painted-walls-marcorse/id/1446866/
►Splashback Tile Blue: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-walls/title/splashback-tile-blue-marcorse/id/1443627/
Simsi45:
►Pillow Galore Collection: https://simsi45.tumblr.com/post/634430470906609664/pillow-galore-collection
►Ikea Home Stuff https://simsi45.tumblr.com/post/626067997346430977/the-sims-4-ikea-home-stuff
To be continued...
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Does a Shed Increase Home Value?
Most homeowners want to refurbish and upgrade their properties rather than purchase new ones in today's housing sector. If you intend to sell your home, it will look as if you are making a bad purchase, but it will raise the value of your property and make it easier to sell. A shed is an outstanding investment to add value to your property because of the growing prevalence of backyard sheds, man cave, and storage rooms. Perth benefits you not only while you live on the home but also if you wish to sell in the future.
If you find out what kind of shed you want, you'll probably wonder if the value of your home really increases. In general, the experts say no, the shelter of your property does not raise the value of your house, or at least a lot. Four evaluators from various regions across the country about the importance of the shed and metal carports kits added.
How are the widespread carports and Triple Wide Car carports increase The Value of Your house?
If you don't plan to sell your property in the short term, Metal carports Direct sheds continue to be a valuable investment for many homeowners. You and your family will benefit from a new shed. Any of them are:
Structure added
Any additional building that is well built and brings elegance to your property adds value. This is how sheds give the home an additional appeal and make it look great. Many home holders used their sheds for a larger and more architecturally pleasing appearance of their houses.
Any Purpose, Offers Extra Space
Space is a premium in the valuation of land, and while many claim that a shed simply uses plenty of space, the fact is the contrary. Do you need an additional bedroom? Prepare your shed, prepare your shed. Do you need a studio of art? You head there. The room provided by a shed enables more movement within your house, which is quite nice.
Safety Added
A garage offers additional peace of mind to ensure the safety and safety of your cars. A lockable garage is an excellent way to minimize the possibility of stealing.
Defense Against Weather
Protective elements are provided by our sheds and garages. A garage can provide protection from rough weather for cars, boats and other useful items.
Aesthetic Appeal
In order to compliment your house and farm, a well-preserved hut is strategically positioned to make your whole bunch more aesthetic while giving the property a reasonable price.
Final Words
Since the metal shed adds to your home's resale value, this proves that it's certainly worth the money to invest in a shed. It lets you live and helps you when you sell it again. It's great. Then again, after selling it to them, it proceeds to help the people who go home. This just shows how lasting and appealing a metal outdoor storage shed is and is another point of sale when you place your home on the market.
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Direct from the Director Winter 2021
It is a time for new beginnings – it is a new year, we have a new president, and we have two new exhibitions at the museum. While COVID is still sadly with us, vaccinations for our most vulnerable citizens have begun and there is hope that we can finally slow down this pandemic.
While we still cannot welcome you to the museum (unless you are a student, faculty or university staff), we do have two beautiful exhibitions which you will soon be able to see virtually, and a robust schedule of programming which is easy to access live on thequicklive.com or recorded on our YouTube channel. We are proud to share that we had over 3500 participants in our programs in the fall, and we hope to top that this spring. For those of you who have attended our programs in the past, you know that we would only have been able to accommodate a fraction of that number in our various lecture spaces.
While we do not know when we will be able to welcome you back to the museum please rest assured that we will be ready to greet you when that time finally comes. In the meantime, we hope you will continue to enjoy our virtual offerings.
Birds of the Northeast: Gulls to Great Auks opened last week with an opening night talk by one of my co-curators Dr. Brian Walker. You can find the talk here. Programming for this exhibition includes talks on John James Audubon and Marsden Hartley as well as a “How to Draw a Bird” workshop with studio art professor Suzanne Chamlin. Drew Lanham will give a talk on “Birding While Black” and Douglas Tallamay will speak about “Nature’s Best Hope” and how important backyard conservation efforts can be.
Opening this Thursday evening is our exhibition By Design: Theater and Fashion in the Photography of Lalla Essaydi. Guest curator Dr. Cynthia Becker will speak about the works in the exhibition.
Our Art in Focus series with Curator of Education and Academic Engagement, Dr. Michelle DiMarzo is back with talks on works by Walton Ford, Lalla Essaydi, a medieval ivory diptych and an historic plaster cast depicting Augustus of Prima Porta.
We have 3 virtual Family Days planned for the spring – sign up to pick up your free art kit with video instructions and have fun creating art together. Learn more about this and all of our spring programs here.
I hope that you will join us in the months ahead to explore the world of birds and the fantastic photography of Lalla Essaydi. I look forward to seeing you in our virtual spaces in the months ahead!
Be safe! With warm regards, Carey
Captions: Marsden Hartley, Give Us This Day, 1938, oil on canvas. Lent by Art Bridges Lalla Essaydi, Harem Revisited #31, 2012. Chromogenic print mounted to aluminum with UV protective laminate. © Lalla Essaydi, courtesy of the artist and Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York
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Do You Know The Reasons of Building Granny Flats?
There are more than a few reasons people prefer to build Granny Flats Sydney. There are different variations available in design, construction, price and plan. Granny flats, even recognized as Secondary Dwellings, Backyard Cabinsand mostly cottages are built for different reasons. We have built them to be planned for art and music studios, retreat of teenager, home offices, effectively keeping the family all together, permanent nanny and to let out for additional income for the owners. Understand that Granny Flats are built as a detached housing structure but within the primary home boundaries. These are less expensive compare to building a house and reasonable for looking after the people that would otherwise be accommodated in an old-age home.
These days, modern Granny flat has the whole thing a modern home has; along with some bedrooms, a completely featured kitchen, a mid-sized bathroom, and a small size lounge as well as dining room. The granny flat’s size is not very large; normally no more than 60sqm exclusive of patio's as well as verandas.
For elderly or young adults, granny flats and services of custom home builders sydney are a perfect choice. They can live nearby while keeping their confidentiality. It is evensimpler for other family to keep a careful watch on them. Aged family members normally find it tough to live contentedly with their family but are normally getting too fragile and old to live alone. A granny flat build by granny flat builders Sydney is a suitable means of giving affordable living for aged people. One more utility of courtyard cabins is that they can be utilized as a home office, guest space or teenage retreat. You can even rent it out to people searching an economical option of housing. This manner your investment in this kit home may be recovered throughout rental payments. You should know that backyard cabins are quite suitable for those people that are living in the city but have property of rural acreage.
With the addition of a backyard cottage, there may be an improvement in the current as well as property’s resale value. People that want to live in backyard cabins are those people that are searching low rental options and low cost of maintenance of their housing. The power bills of a backyard cabin would be substantially lower as evaluated to a regular home. Even, these types of homes are planned to meet local as well as state energy rules, so cooling and heating costs are very low. It is even generally very affordable and easy to get approval for these secondary houses, and they do not take long to build through granny flats builders sydney.
Granny flats with childcare builders are becoming very popular because of the growing costs of maintenance and housing, not to talk about the general lack of land. These are an excellent option if you wish to accommodate elderly and teenager’s family members. Know that these homes tend to improve the value of your property and can even be a source of extra income in case you rent it out.
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