#crawdad quarter

[pocketfullofsimshine]

here's my progress of crawdad quarter so far:

to the left is the local cafe with a makeshift little bookstore attached. to the right is the neighborhood bar where your sims can sing karaoke or compete in some intense juice pong & horseshoe tournaments haha

my vision for willow creek is to be a small but up & coming town. I want fun little hangout spots everywhere that have a real homey feel to them. hopefully that's the vibe that comes across in this save file :)

it took me soooo long to execute all the ideas i had. i would open my game, go to these lots & just stare at the screen. for WEEKS. l was driving myself crazy lol. & then hallelujah, inspiration had struck! i took advantage & started working on two builds at once & honestly about to start a third! haha wish me luck :)

[tatselksism]

Willow Creek Library

LOT: Willow Creek Archive Library (30x20), Crawdad Quarter, Willow Creek LOT TYPE: Community (Library / Café) COST: § 158,911 KEY FEATURES: Café area | Kitchen | Children’s play room | Reading room NOTES:

A library/café that I built in Willow Creek for the 30+ Sims4Ever Save File.

Since the main industry in Willow Creek in the save file is supposed to be hospitality/tourism, I made this lot really cosy and comfortable to reflect this.

There are also some nautical and boat-related décor to show the lore in the save file on Willow Creek’s fishing industry being revitalised by the mayor.

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@s4realtor @publicvanillabuilds @30sims4ever

[perseyhandmaiden]

Crawdad Quarter has a lot to offer a poor Sim looking for some cheap thrills.

[vartosa]

sometimes i just dream of the blowtorch mod for my save because i can't stand certain neighborhoods… 🫠🫠

[cultivating-wildflowers]

2024 Reading - July

Finally, things are turning around! I managed to pick some good books to read this month; even the printed books weren't the trial they have been for me lately.

Total books: 10  |  New reads: 8   |   2024 TBR completed: 6 (1 DNF) / 26/36 total   |   2024 Reading Goal: 44/100

June | August

potential reading list from July 1st

#1 - All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy - 5/5 stars ('24 TBR, audio)

mild content warning for language and some sexual content

McCarthy's writing is some of the most gorgeous and atmospheric writing I've ever read. It's also incredibly depressing. I want to continue with the rest of the trilogy but I'm in such a mental funk after finishing All the Pretty Horses that I'm scared to keep going.

More like this: McCarthy's writing reminds me of Wendell Berry in some ways. They both have a soothing, melancholic style that is deeply immersed in the period and setting of their chosen stories. But where Berry tends more towards righteous anger, McCarthy tends toward bleak inevitability.

#2 - The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson - 5/5 stars ('24 TBR, audio)

Not at all what I was expecting from this long-time resident of my TBR. Thoroughly enjoyed. Absolutely would not recommend to most people, but I DID recommend it to Kenzie:

#3 - Shadows in Flight by Orson Scott Card - 2/5 stars (audio)

Possibly the worst missed opportunity in this series yet. We could have had so much fun with this one. It could have destroyed me emotionally. ANYTHING could have happened. Instead we had the most dull, drawn-out little episode where Bean is basically a vegetable (heh) and his bratty children argue for 200-odd pages. The discoveries aren't incredible, the revelations fall flat, the emotions don't exist, the characters are artless caricatures, and near the end I was yelling in frustration because Card had to go and get snotty and superior in the name of writing a "realistically hyper-intelligent person". All of the little things I dislike about Card's writing? All here.

Side note: I got the actual, physical audiobook CDs for this one and when I went to pick up my holds, the librarian looked at me, looked at the CD case, and said, "You know these are CDs, right? Some people don't realize that." Hoopla didn't have this one on audio and I was already physically reading two books with two more fresh from the library, so I was kind of desperate. The downside is that I can't speed up an audiobook when it's physical CDs.

Second note: The part that had me yelling in frustration had to do with Card's prediction of why artificial wombs might be outlawed in most places in a futuristic world, and why his characters thing most places are unreasonable. His take: "Because they're unnatural. Or they deprive surrogate mothers of a livelihood. Lots of reasons, but it comes down to the real reason: artificial wombs suggest that women aren't necessary, and that really bothers a lot of women." Your Mormonism is showing, Orson.

#4 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - 4/5 stars ('24 TBR)

the usual content warnings apply

This book, something I probably never would have picked up on my own, came to me as a recommendation. There was some content I didn't care for (easy to skim), but the writing grabbed me from the first page and the pacing, characters, and setting were incredible. I haven't finished a printed book this quickly in ages.

#5 - The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karin Yan Glaser - 4/5 stars ('24 TBR, audio)

Simply adorable.

More like this: I've only seen the movie, but it immediately reminded me of "Ramona and Beezus". The description also says it's in the tradition of "The Penderwicks", which I haven't yet read.

#6 - A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters - 4/5 stars (audio)

Tumblr rec time! Some of y'all have been chatting about this one, so I snatched it up.

It was a fun, cozy sort of read. I definitely enjoyed it for the most part, though I felt like the ending kind of dragged. Not particularly interested in pursuing this series.

More like this: I'm not a huge fan of Father Brown (personal taste), but this had the same tone that I recall from the Father Brown collection I've read.

#7 - Network Effect by Martha Wells - 5/5 stars (reread, audio)

As good as ever.

#8 - The Food Explorer: The True Adventures of the Globe-Trotting Botanist Who Transformed What America Eats by Daniel Stone - 5/5 stars

What a treat!!! I was recommending this to people before I even finished it. Quick, fun, engaging, and informative; one of the best nonfics I've read all year. Now I want a buddy adventure film about Fairchild and Lathrop.

More like this: "Salt: A World History" by Mark Kurlansky.

#9 - Agent Garbo: The Brilliant, Eccentric Secret Agent Who Tricked Hitler and Saved D-Day by Stephan Talty - 5/5 stars ('24 TBR, Top 5 Anticipated Read)

"There are three kinds of people," [Pujol] wrote later, "those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened."

Ahhhhhhhhh this one was fantastic. Like many, I was first introduced to Agent Garbo via tumblr, and I was really hoping this book would do his story justice; it absolutely does. It is expertly compiled and written. An adventure from start to finish.

Side note: I read excerpts of this to my dad on our drive to church and already have him interested in it.

More like this: "Agent Zigzag" by Ben MacIntyre. <- also shared this one with my dad (he read it in two days) and he loved it and others from MacIntyre.

#10 - System Collapse by Martha Wells - 4/5 stars (reread, audio)

Still not quite sure exactly how I feel about this one, but I enjoyed it overall.

DNF

On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross ('24 TBR) - Either I'm dense or this (at least in the first chapter) is another case of someone with a highly specialized field of study interpreting the larger world through that lens, combined with some historical nuances that I'm completely missing. Possibly it's a worldview conflict and I ought to have pressed on for my own edification, but every page was a fresh slog.

The subject matter itself is fascinating, as is the viewpoint of someone in the medical field in the 60's. (Hello, common practice of fully sedating women during childbirth. I hate you.) The delivery is dry and academic. (Side note: I didn't realize until browsing reviews that THIS BOOK is where THE five stages of grief comes from.)

The Last Shadow by Orson Scott Card - Gave up within the first chapter after rolling my eyes every other paragraph. Hot garbage, which the good folks in the Ender subreddit confirm. I don't care how the series officially ends. Children of the Mind was a good enough conclusion for me.

The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner - Not my style at all. The man took his self-ascribed title of "grump" way too far.

Updraft by Fran Wilde - Somehow I didn't really pay attention to the fact that this was YA fantasy until I started reading. That's on me. But between an incoherent opening action scene and over a dozen Special Words introduced in the first chapter alone, it quickly became obvious that this wasn't for me.

Currently Reading:

Disorderly Knights by Dorothy Dunnett - As expected, I'm still working through this one.

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell - I just started this one.

[simkhira]

New Year, New Save File ✨

Simkhira’s Small Town Save File is inspired by my little hometown in Southeast, USA. For this save, I wanted to create a world that caters to all of my favorite gameplay styles (country core, university core, legacy core, etc.) in a nostalgic way that made sense to me. Over the past couple of months, I have been able to transform Willow Creek into something that I am really proud of. I hope you all enjoy the lots, the backstories, and the small town political lore just as much as I do.

Please continue reading for more details and download information:

What’s Included in Version 1:

Willow Creek

21 Lots (5 Community Lots / 16 Move-In Ready Residential Lots)

17 Households (50 Sims / 64 including animals)

All of the Sims have relevant careers, skills, lifestyles, public reputations, likes and dislikes, gender preferences, romance preferences, turn ons and turn offs, relationship dynamics, defined walkstyles, and defined voices.

Disclaimer: I own all of the EP's, GP's, SP's, and Kits.

Custom Content (Included):

This save file contains 1GB worth of custom content. I have included these files in the download to save any hassle. If the game opens and says you are missing content, no you are not. I have play-tested this save file using only the files included and did not find any issues.

Required Mods (Included):

More Selectable Icons Mod by @zerbu

Willow Creek Clickable Mod by @awingedllama

Working Elevators Everywhere Mod by @littlemssam 

21 Calendar Days Instead of 28 Mod by @littlemssam 

The calendar mod allows the game to have 12 weeks in a “year”. So, each week is a “month” (i.e. Week 1 = January, Week 2 = February, etc.). The calendar holidays have been created according to this method. Recommended Mods (Not Included):

707 Nature Replacement Mod by KHippie

Grannies Cookbook Mod by Littlebowbub  Disclaimer: The restaurant in Crawdad Quarter will still function without it - however, I have included some menu items from Grannies Cookbook.

Sim Spawn Overhaul Mod by Lotharihoe

NAP Policy Overhaul Mod by Kuttoe

How to Install Save Files:

Make a backup of your “Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Saves” folder.

Download the file, unzip, and place the file in your “Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Saves” folder.

If you already have a file with the same name, change the slot number to a number that you don’t have. (i.e. change Slot_00000000d.save to Slot_00000009d.save)

Once you open your game, you will see “Simkhira’s Small Town Save V1”. Open it!

Once opened, “Save As” to create a copy of the save file for your own gameplay.

If the game says that you are missing custom content, no you aren’t. I have double-checked.

Lastly, enjoy and have fun!

Inspiration: 

I want to say thank you to all of the amazing save file creators who inspired me throughout this process. Some of my favorites include (but are not limited to) @folkling, @wolfxdreamersims, @coolpuppy12, @florwal, @awingedllama, and more. 

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy!

Download (Google Drive)

[folkbreeze]

The Simstown, Willow Creek's local newspaper (p. 5)

A new furniture store is about to open in Willow Creek, Crawdad Quarter 3 (first and second floor). The owner plans to hold workshops, so you'll learn to craft your own furniture, isn't that exciting?

[pixelglam]

23 Must Have Lots for Willow Creek | My New Orleans Inspired World by Amelie

Watch Video Here

Pendula View

New Orleans Home (cc) | missamelies

Parkshore | Pugowned

New Orleans Family House | PlumbobKingdom

New Orleans Family House (2nd) | PlumbobKingdom

Sage Estates

1700 Sage Avenue | simlicy

New Orleans Family House (3rd) | PlumbobKingdom

City Park

Magnolia Blossom Reno | PlumbobKingdom

Courtyard Lane

Garden District Home | JessicaClaire

Big Colonial Family Home | VickeHanviken

New Orleans Creole Villa | VickeHanviken

American Townhouse | BriaSimsYT

New Orleans Boho | EggErol

Foundry Cove

Hallow Slough | Pugowned

Garden Essence | Pugowned

Shotgun Starter 19.5k | BriaSimsYT

Shotgun House | Julie1112

New Orleans Shotgun House | Volespriit

Crawdad Quarter

French Quarter Gym & Spa | BusyBirdontheRun

Willow Creek Archive | tinaveronika2

Blue Velvet Jazz Lounge | TheVibrantVirgo

The Oceanarium Discovery (cc) | nicolesimblr

[diawhims]

french quarter restaurant / apartments

inspired by new orleans architecture, this restaurant is situated in the crawdad quarter neighbourhood in willow creek. with its historic and authentic feel, it has something for everyone. whether you visit for the gorgeous scenery, a drink at the bar, or the delicious food it is sure to provide a good time.

this lot is multi-purpose, there are 4 rental units accessed through the doors on the right. you can choose whether you want it to function as a restaurant or as apartments.

lot type: restaurant / residential rental

lot size: 30x20

price: $534,471

gallery id: diawhims

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CC LIST

colonial (1) (3) summergarden brickfence berlin (2) wintergarden (1) spoons (2) (3) kichen (1) (2) georgian paris (1) (2) chateau (1) (2) (3) (6) (7) martini soho (1) (2) (3) (4) susan cozybackyard copenhagen (1) shopthelook (1) (3) berlin (1) grove (4) coastal (8) jardane kwatei (1) bafroom preciouspromises octave (2) florence (4)

[theneighborhoodsave]

Crawdad Quarter was the very first area I finished in the save and though my building has improved quite a bit since then, I still love how interactive it is. From left to right, we've got: Bayou Sentinel and Antiques, Ally's Salon & Spa, Ellington's Jazz Lounge, and Willow Museum & Streetcar Station. Alongside Magnolia Promenade, the neighbors have just about every community lot they might need!

[eunping]

Retro Theater (Willow Creek Re-Reno 09)

🔅 Origin ID : EUNPING

CC free (no cc)

Lot size : 30X20

Lot Type : Generic

Lot List : 5 Bathroom

Lot Location : The Blue Velvet in Willow Creek's Crawdad Quarter

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#renoprjkor #마을��개발프로젝트 🏵️New Willow Creek here🏵️

🔸This is a project to create a new world with Korean simmers.

Please cheat before installation.

bb.moveobjects on bb.showhiddenobjects bb.showliveeditobjects ​bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement

​TOU : Please don’t re-upload or share without credit.

if you end up using my builds, tag me or @ me, i’d love to see it!

[softle0]

your avarage home office in crawdad quarter

[bougiechloe]

Le Café Vert Color Palette Loading Screen Pack

It has been quite some time since I released my last loading screen set. I'm currently immersed in my Willow Creek era, focusing on the development of Crawdad Quarter. To mark this phase, I've crafted a new loading screen pack influenced by my upcoming project, Le Cafè Vert. Download YouTube | Twitch | Patreon | Tumblr | Discord | TikTok | Twitter | Pinterest 

[simazinblr]

Andrei's 21st - Dinner

Trattoria da Vinci

Malaysia and Andrei had an amazing dinner full of delicious foods, deserts, and laughter. Afterwards, they took a drive-through Crawdad Quarter, taking in all the scenery, before heading home.

[weindenburg]

crawdad quarter, willow creek ⚜

[laylahthesimmer]

New Orleans Creole Inspired Restaurant for Willow Creek

This build is a complete reno of loic27930's Restaurant New Orleans on the gallery and the design is heavily inspired by rheya28 here on tumblr!

It's been a while since I posted. Unfortunately, my last save file was destroyed after the update a couple of months ago. Thankfully I try and save my lots to my library so it hasn't been a difficult process to get a new one back up and running.

My Willow Creek is basically New Orleans, so when I saw Rheya28's new lots, I knew that I wanted to create something that fits the vibe of my new Crawdad Quarter!