#decades challenge lots

[silverseaming]

croit bheag | a lot by silverseaming

i recently reached 100 followers (ahhh!! thank you all so so much <3), and in celebration of this i'm releasing my very first lot!

as a historical simmer who isn't american, i'm always on the lookout for historical builds based in britain, so i thought i'd have a go at building some of my own!

this build is based on a traditional scottish highland croft, a type of smallholding that emerged after the highland clearances. the highland clearances took place in the north of scotland between 1750 and 1860, and saw highlanders moved from the land that their ancestors had lived on for generations. those that were left may have moved into crofting communities on poorer quality land.

my build consists of a two-room thatched house with a kitchen on one side of the building and chamber on the other side, along with small amounts of planting and grazing land (aka ridged beds and a barn in sims hehe). in the chamber i attempted a little box-bed (where the bed is enclosed within a wooden cupboard). i tried to make it cc free but @lilis-palace's folklore collections were too perfect!

lot details

§23, 262 (i had to decorate a bit, sorry!)

30x20

uses item from horse ranch, cottage living, get together and vampires

simple living, off the grid

cc not included (please see cc list)

playtested to the best of my ability!

required cc

lili's palace folklore konyha part i

lili's palace folklore homestead set

lili's palace intarsia heirloom set

lili's palace folklore off the grid set

AmeyaSims better than a bush outhouse

psb old needlepoint samplers

thank you so much to the cc creators <3

download (free on sfs) | or my gallery id is blossomtrait (select includes custom content)

floorplan below the cut! ￬

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Burning Rotten Bridges

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[antiquatedplumbobs]

Lupine Cottage

A CC Free Victorian Beachside Cottage

Lot size: 20x20 Price: §40,013 Lot type: Residential Location: Bedlington Beachhouse, Brindleton Bay

This build will be familiar to all of you who have downloaded Antiquated Brindleton, where it's previously been released as a cc-lite build. This build is really no fun to play without Romantic Garden, so in honor of it being free to download I wanted to release a cc-free version of it. It also gave me the chance to refresh it with some of the new assets we've gotten since then, and it's turned out so well.

This lot is potentially my favorite build I've ever done and I'm so in love with how it's turned out here. Even if you have the previous one, I'd certainly give this version a try, because humbly; I think it's better.

Background info and download under the cut:

I'm not sure how many of you will recognize this lot, or have already, but it's based off the cottage from the children's book Miss Rumphius, which tells the tale of the lupine lady who spreads lupine seeds along Maine's roadways in the early twentieth century. You can see the inspo pics below as well as a shot of lupines in Maine in the spring, where they really do look like someone rode around just throwing seeds as they went. I highly recommend the book for any history lovers the illustrations are beautiful.

Lupine's are unfortunately not native to Maine and are considered invasive, so loving them does come with a smidgen of guilt, but luckily we don't have that problem in Sims.

I picture this cottage as the perfect home for your loner, spinster characters, and that's exactly who lives there in my save. This lot is in some ways a love letter to Maine and Brindleton Bay as I see it. So please enjoy.

This build is appropriately furnished for the late nineteenth to early twentieth century; no indoor plumbing and lots of candles. It's really only suitable for one sim as built, but could probably be edited quite easily for a couple. Fully playtested.

Please, please, please tag me if you use this lot, it's got a special place in my heart.

SFS | Google Drive

Gallery ID: antiqueplumbobs

@publicvanillabuilds @twentiethcenturysims @maxismatchccworld @mmoutfitters

[spookcy]

I got a little inspiration from @lilsimsie to create a sort of 70s inspired home with the party essentials kit and I am actually pretty happy with how it turned out!

Lot Info:

Placed on the “Pebble Burrow” lot in Oasis Springs

Lot Type: Residential

Lot Size: 30 x 20

Extra Info:

No CC

You can also find it on the gallery under ID: spookcy

Place with bb.moveobjects on

Tray Files: HERE (google drive) HERE (sfs)

(to add this to your game, download the files, unzip them, then add to your tray folder)

[simtleman]

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 ♡

[skyhaven-sims]

Solitude is quickly becoming my favourite build in this save

[elderberries-and-honey]

At a church perched on top of a hill in Henford-on-Bagley, Father Byron and Sister Eunice prepare for the wedding of one of their most beloved members. 

Sister Eunice spent all morning over the hot stove fixing up the meals for the reception, and perhaps more importantly, decorating the wedding cake.

While Sister Eunice worked in the kitchen, Father Byron practised his speech in the mirror until he felt it was perfect.

It was a glorious day for love, and both of them were ecstatic to be a part of it. After all, fewer things were better than the joining of two young people in love.

The ceremony was small and sweet. Only the groom’s father, who surprised everyone by showing up, and Sister Eunice sat in attendance. This was perfectly fine with the newlyweds; the bride in particular did not want a big spectacle and her groom was happy to oblige the request.

As the newlyweds exchanged their vows, Sister Eunice couldn't help herself becoming weepy. She had watched Winifred grow up in that church, and after all this time, she was happy to see her marry a good man.

United as one, I present Lawrence and Winifred Baudelaire, the founders of our legacy. 

[muninnhuginn]

Keep thinking about how time in Frieren is measured in years since Himmel's death. The fact that at this point in the anime, he's been dead far longer than Frieren travelled with him, and yet, that's still how she relates time to this world.

[simdegenerate]

Daisy Foster, Missy Casio, Sandy Montana, & Buggie Collins from at their home in “Crackjaw Ranch”

[Coyote Canyon]

[reticulating-splines]

Olde Mill Inn

17th century timber-framed watermill with tavern, gardens, and rooms to rent.

Olde Mill Inn

One of my favorite books growing up was The Truth-Tellers Tale by Sharon Shinn. The main protagonists were twin girls with magic powers, but even more interesting than one twin being unable to lie while the other was only able to keep secrets, was their house: The parents owned and operated an inn! And it was such a great plot device for the story, with all sorts of people coming and going, enjoying the rooms, food, and drinks, bringing news and goods from far parts of the kingdom. It's no Leaf & Berry Inn, and there's no Truth-Tellers or Safe-Keepers in residence (yet), but I wanted it to have that same cozy, communal vibe the book always gave me, and a good opportunity for storytelling.

Originally made for a reddit build challenge, Olde Mill Inn is a Tudor rental residential with working watermill, quaint stone bridge, and four story tower.

Lot Features

50 x 40 Lot

8 bedchambers, 8 privy chambers (6 rental units, 2 with double beds)

295,357 Simoleons

Off the Grid challenge enabled

Fully furnished and landscaped

Fully playtested in all units/areas

All units come with Natural Well trait

Shared Kitchen, Library, Dining Hall, and Gardens

Ground floor Tavern with bar and separate dining area

Fishable ponds

Animal Shed and Chicken Coop

Firepit and Wishing Well

4th floor abandoned Tower

Packs Needed

! Essential Packs ! (build will be incomplete without these): For Rent, Horse Ranch, Cottage Living, Cats & Dogs, Get Together, Parenthood, Vampires, Spa Day, Laundry Day, Romantic Garden

~ Optional Packs ~ (decor or few items, starred packs have important decor): Growing Together, High School Years, Eco Lifestyle, Discover University*(library shelves), Island Living, Get Famous*(lighting), Seasons, City Living, Wedding Stories*(lighting), Dream Home Decorator, Realm of Magic, Jungle Adventure, Outdoor Retreat, Nifty Knitting, Vintage Glamour, Blooming Rooms

Patreon Download (free)

[cattermelons]

pssttt… pssst

guess who’s nearly graduated?!

me!!!

[antiquatedsimmer]

With each growth spurt, the family had turned their children’s ever-changing heights into a joyful ritual. Whenever one of them felt taller, they’d line up outside by the backdoor of the house, eager to have their new height marked on the wall. What began as a simple measure of inches quickly became a competition among the children, each vying for the next growth spurt.

But while the children earned their inches, Josephine and Lucile couldn’t ignore the changes happening to themselves. A few more silver strands crept into Josephine’s hair, which she took with the grace of someone rocketing toward middle age without a care. Lucile, however, felt the weight of those silver threads far more acutely. She was still so young, or so she told herself, and yet her own silver strands seemed far more noticeable. The years had etched themselves into her without mercy, leaving her with a quiet sense of resignation. Perhaps the farm, the children, and the endless social expectations had all conspired to weave those strands of silver into her hair—a reward, of sorts, for the hardships she shouldered without complaint.

The constant demands of life on the ridge left little time for the Doyles to enjoy the holidays in the ways they once had. Gone were the grand feasts, the music and sweets, the merry gatherings that Lucile remembered from her childhood.

In those days, the new year had been a time of celebration, filled with laughter, friends, and family. Now, the world had grown too busy, too urgent. They hardly noticed as the 1900s slipped away and they world entered the 1910s

[blueshistorysims]

February 13th, 1931, Henford-on-Bagley, England

Byron’s 36th birthday passed without much fanfare. It felt cruel to throw a party, and he was expected to be in London the next day regardless. The dinner was small, and the cake was nothing more than a plain pound cake. It felt odd celebrating for some reason, though Byron couldn’t discern why. 

After dinner, Eleora brought him to her art studio, old servant rooms whose walls had been knocked down. She spent much of her free time there, like how Byron spent most of his extra time in the library and office. She had her paints, and he had his books. It looked much cleaner/emptier than it normally was, mostly due to Eleora holding an exhibition soon in Liverpool.

“You really thought I didn’t have a birthday gift?”

“Well, I said I did not want anything.”

“I don’t care,” she replied, gesturing to a large painting on the wall featuring Simon-Elliot and Amalia. 

“...Eleora. It’s lovely.” He turned to face her, smiling. “It’s our children.”

“Indeed it is, darling. You would not believe how difficult it was to get them to stay in that pose.”

He chuckled. “And how did you do it?”

“I took a photograph.”

“Smart.”

“Did you name the painting?”

“Lord Simon-Elliot and Lady Amalia Walsh, 1931. Not very original.”

“No, I like it. Very direct,” he mused, leaning over to kiss his wife.

She giggled. “Perhaps we should take this to our room.”

“Too far,” he grumbled.

A knock quickly broke the couple apart, they looked to see Montgomery standing in the doorway. Byron hadn’t failed to notice that today was the first time his Scottish friend wore dining clothes since before Samira had died. 

“I was wonderin’ where ya two scuttled off to.”

“Eleora painted our children as a birthday present.”

The former doctor nodded, stepping into the art studio and staring at the painting. “Where has time gone?” He muttered to himself quietly.

Eleora stared at Byron, a quizzical look forming on her face. He knew her too well to not know what she wanted. “Montgomery?”

He looked up. “Sorry. I interrupted ya. Good night.”

“Wait,” Byron said, stepping forward. “...Would you like to stay?”

The Scotsman frowned, almost uncomfortable, but Eleora stepped forward and took his hands gently.

“When was the last time someone touched you, Montgomery? Held you?” She stood on her toes and kissed his forehead, as Byron smiled sadly and offered his hand out. 

“You are cared for, you know, even if it is not romantic love,” he said slowly, watching as the former doctor’s eyes canvased a thousand emotions.

Finally, he reached out and took Byron’s hand, simply nodding his head. “Alright.”

beginning/previous/next

[sendmyresignation]

i love when posts about having sex with friends or public sex or whatever end up on my dash and it turns into an argument about hookup culture or conservative ideas of sex and its like. there were full sex communes in the woods in the 60s/70s. adults married with kids were having key parties and shit. before the aids epidemic disco clubs and bathhouses existed with casual public sex i just find it so quaint to think tinder or college hookups or onlyfans even comes close to the visibility or prevalence of the sexual revolution. most young people are having significantly less sex than the previous generations! idk i feel like this contextualization always gets left out regardless of what side of the discussion you are on

[sjweminem]

clown shit that years and years of testosterone simply turned me into a hotter lady than i was before. extra clown shit that i can't fuckin date this chick -__-

[simtleman]

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 ♡