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Jen - I'm so far behind in posting!!

I absolutely love your autumn, warm living room. I love color - all colors. The combination of the Rusts, Chocolates and Green look so wonderful together. I really love when people get fearless with using colors and combinations of color that you don't see everyday. It is really a beautiful and comfortable looking room.

The bedroom is very whimsical I think. It's right out of a themed honeymoon hotel - or even something you might see in a Middle Eastern hotel or home. It's something I would lovingly nickname "The Harem Room". I love the bold colors. A very pretty room!

I love seeing how different decorate different things - and it's always enjoyable to check in on you and see your decorating adventures.

You should consider offering one of your beautifully decorated abodes!

Lastly - Thank you so much for the adorable pic of Jessa and Colin! They look so smitten sitting on that couch together.

Oh Hunter, thank you so much for all of your generous compliments. I am so glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone with colors. I do love pastels but it seems that every house is decorated that way and I wanted something different this time.

I appreciate your support very much m'lday, thanks for making my day!

I am becoming a fan of the jewel tones too, I might have to decorate my next house just in those bold colors.......
Harem room, I love it!!


Jessa and Colin are one of my favorite couples, I just love them. I didn't use any cheats with them, they just had that perfect chemistry and instantly liked each other. Right now I am just letting them date, but they might get married one day in the future. I am sure they would have very pretty babies too......

SUGAH!!!!!! I FOUND IT!! Okay, Edward found it, actually, so he deserves the credit Here's the shirt:

Second one down:

http://www.all4sims.de/board/filebase.php?cat=76

How wonderful!
Thank you BOTH!

Well I have started yet another project...lol

I have built my first apartment building. I was looking at some really neat pics yesterday for studio apartments in NYC and it inspired me to try and conquer another apartment after my last disaster.
I started working on it late last night and still have some things to do to it.
It is a three story building with 4 studio apartments on the bottom. The 2nd floor has two larger apartments with a galley kitchen, small dining rooms and seperate bedrooms.
The 3rd floor is a massive penthouse apartment with 2 bedrooms, an office, a large living room and formal dining room with kitchen and two bathrooms.

I have moved some familar faces into some of the apartments already.

I will try to post some pics of it tonight if I get a chance.

Awesome, Jen!
I can't wait to see the pics of your new apartment building!

I've been meaning to get back to building and decorating.
Perhaps, I'll repair the real estate section here AND start building again.

Thank you for sharing.

Well I have moved 4 people into the apartment building so far. Three singles and one married couple. I am pretty happy with the whole building so far but I did have to go back in and make the studio apartments a little bit bigger. I made them too small to have a living room and kitchen all in one room.

So far so good on everything. I only received one error code last night and once I replaced a door, everything worked like a charm. I am hoping to get everyone moved into their apartment with furniture tonight if all goes well!

((Bad me, Double posting again! ))

I apologize if your already tired of the Halliewells, but I've been playing them like crazy, mostly because I've decided to try and get to Ten generations! Also, some Sims that should be dead ((Lila and Mike for example)) aren't, because I've been keeping them alive. There family tree can become confusing!

The Halliewells: Moving On



Mattie had made up her mind. Stephen's birthday was coming up, and Shane had a right to know. Shane was already finishing up collage, and was actually interested in how Stephen would be raised. The two still loved each other, but no one wanted to make a move, and they both acted like they were walking on egg shells. Mattie invited Shane to move in a couple weeks later, as he didn't have any where else to go, and he accepted.



Stephen was soon a toddler, and was defiantly a Halliewell. Shane and Mattie had given up on holding back on their feelings, and Mattie was carrying around a secret, that gnawed at her daily. While putting Stephen to bed on night, Shane came in to the room, carrying in something. After some questioning, Mattie finally admitted she was pregnant, once again.
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Loads of stuff has been happening with the Halliewells, and Mattie already had her baby. Sadly, I forgot its name and gender, as my memory decided to leave the room. Again. Lila and Mike have moved in to another house, which I'm happier with, and have more children I believe. Sorry the update couldn't be longer, but I've just forgotten way to much!

Also, if any one has any tips on stopping my Sims kids from looking exactly the same, PLEASE tell me! My neighborhood is teeming with them, and its become extremely annoying. Most of the Halliewell kids look exactly the same, especially Alexandria's, who will be getting her own update soon. I apologize again for not writing about any of my other families. My poor Sims, I'm neglecting them!

Hello Miss Kitty, nice to read about your Sim's again I use to keep some of my favorite Sim's alive too even if one should not...
if you have different parents and they still look the same, then it have to be a bug, don't know, I use to have different by the same parents... so I don't know, you should ask Astral or SimEm, they know a lot about how the game works, I just Play and have fun / luck that things works alright Mattie looks healty and beautiful like she did the last time, guess she is one of your Sims you kept alive

nice pictures and good story like always! thanks for the update

Oh I love your stories about your favorite family. I know how you feel about not letting your Simmies age. I have a family that I just can't let get old and die, I love them too much.

Thank you for sharing your stories and can't wait to see what happens next

Very cool and congratulations! Post some piccies when you're done.

You are a lovely writer, Witty.

Ah, yes, the Firstborn Syndrome. It's a glitch with this game and can get pretty frustrating, but there are ways around it. Check out this link and scroll down to Rolling the Pacifier and First Born Syndrome. It basically says that each time you load your game, you should go into CAS and hit the randomizer button several times before playing (the button that looks like a pair of dice) - this will randomize your genetics for all your families. ;)

Thanks Soloaris! Yeah, I think we've all had Sims we just don't want to age. But Lila and Mike are just to fun!
Mattie's a blast. She acts a bit more like a romance Sim though, its hilarious sometimes.

Thanks AriannaSimmie! Its great to know you like my story!
I'll update soon, I can promise you that!

Aw, I'm blushing Astral Faery!
Yes! Thats what its called!
O_O Really?! Thats all I have to do?!

EDIT: Wow, talk about soon! Well, here's another update! This time we're going to learn about The Venitucci!

The Venitucci: These Long years...




"No, it should go next to her first steps!"

"I thought you wanted to sort it through age!"

Adam sighed, and looked over at his wife, Cassidy. She was nervously fidling with her short blond hair, looking down at the Photo Album. Adam smiled at her, and Cassidy looked up. "What?" She asked, smiling. "Your beautiful." "Don't I know it" Cassidy laughed.

~Four Years Ealier~

Adam Venitucci was still a lowly cashier at the 'Coin Mall' answering customers questions, and sorting the coins. Cassidy was busy teaching the children at the local elementary, and would probably complain about some other teacher when she got home. Both of them were still climbing there career ladders, and neither of them really wanted any kids. Adam had brought it up once, and Cassidy had simply told him it wouldn't be a good time, especially when it came to money. They weren't poor, but sometimes it did get stressful. Adam quickly turned his attention to the customer, who was asking him something. He quickly lead them to the case full of the presidential coins, and began to tell them the history of the coins.

Cassidy and Adam had been married for two years now. Adam had just beep promoted, and Cassidy was still stuck with the second graders, to her displeasure. After Cassidy began to get to sick to work, Adam became worried. Once the fainting began, Cassidy was rushed to the hospital. The doctors told her that she was pregnant. After the shock, Adam and Cassidy began to make plans. Cassidy got maternity leave, and Adam worked even harder to get another promotion, so they'd be able to afford the nursery ready. Cassidy was neutral on the subject, but she became seriously annoyed when Adam's mother was over every single day.

As these things do, time moved quickly. Cassidy soon gave birth to a little girl, who they named Gwen. Gwen had Adam's pale skin, and burgundy red hair. Cassidy found it hard to connect with her little girl, and quickly went back to work, making sure the nanny came over on time. Adam noticed this, but he was usually busy, as he was close to becoming a Appraiser.

Things got easier as the years moved on, and soon Gwen was a healthy toddler, a extremely smart toddler at that. Gwen soon knew how to talk, walk, and even knew some nursery rhymes. Cassidy had grown to love Gwen, and the family was settling down nicely.
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Sorry for the lack of pictures! I decided early on to play this family by there wants, and was surprised when ACR ((What ever it is.)) decided that they needed a kid, and then, there was Gwen! Antoehr surprise was when Gwen got her grandfather ((Adam's father)) red hair! I thought black would win out, again, but nope! As a peace offering for lack of pictures, here's some!


Is Cassidy a secret Twilight fan? o O


Adam, being unbearably cute.


NOT recommended!


I swear I'll get a family photo with these guys! But for now, a clearer picture of Cassidy's face!

Gwen's already a kid, and broke the cute meter long, long, ago.

Thanks :)

I finally got everything tweaked the way that I wanted and made the studio apartments bigger. Now everyone's furniture fits...lol.

Here is a pic of Studio Apt A, it's on the first floor

OMG it's adorable! I love the cheery colors of the living area and bright jewel tones of the bedroom. The layout looks comfortable and easy to use. Very cute!!

Thank you so much Ari!!

It took me a while to get the layout right but I am very happy with it. I do love those bright colors, I think pastels are my thing of the past for right now...lol. I am moving your Charlotte into it and Hunter's Terrance into the apartment next door.
His apt is a little different but same "studio" feel to it.

Reminds me of a smaller version of where I live, in yet I like it more. It seems cozy, and for some reason it seems to me like it has a very "relaxing" feel to it. It's very nicely done, that seems like it would have required a lot of work, but it paid off, great job!

AdriannaSimmie wrote:

I am moving your Charlotte into it and Hunter's Terrance into the apartment next door.
His apt is a little different but same "studio" feel to it.

Hooray! Would LOVE to see a pic or two

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Reminds me of a smaller version of where I live, in yet I like it more. It seems cozy, and for some reason it seems to me like it has a very "relaxing" feel to it. It's very nicely done, that seems like it would have required a lot of work, but it paid off, great job!

Thanks sweetie! It is a lot like an apartment that Ted and I used to live in too. It was small but I loved how it was laid out. It used to be a house that they converted into studio apartments with the exception there was a tiny bedroom. It is very Sims friendly. It was quiet a bit of work but I love the way it turned out. It took about 3 days for me to get it just right and I had to keep making it bigger. The one thing I love about them is how easy it is to "manage" my Simmies in them since they are basically in one big room. and Charlotte loves her new apartment.

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Hooray! Would LOVE to see a pic or two

As soon as I get back home this weekend, I will post a couple of pics of her in the apartment.

Oh, Jen, I love it!
Thank you so much for using my ML in Choco and Lime set.
I couldn't help but notice the dramatic jewel toned bedroom ... NIIIIICE!
It looks extremely navigational friendly, which is so important to me, when playing.

Some Sims' abode are gorgeous, but they are NOT user friendly.
That's SO frustrating to me!!!

Thank you for sharing. I really like it and can't wait to see more.

Here are a couple more apartments from the same building. I have 4 studio apartments on the bottom level. 2 two bedroom apartments on the 2nd level and the top floor is a massive penthouse suite.

This is the kitchen from Apt E on the 2nd floor


This is Studio Apt B (Terrance's apt) he lives next door to Charlotte

Oooh, I love the kitchen wall and vintage fridge. TOO CUTE!
Terrance's apt is quite masculine looking. Perfect for a single male's abode!

VERY nice, Jen.
Thank you for sharing with us.

It looks great! How cute is this? And every space so cleverly utilized. Nicely done.

Your apartments make me rethink my feelings about living in apartments.

They're so lovingly and beautifully done Jen.