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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3105 on: February 21, 2013, 01:07:04 PM »
It's not the fact that there are wild animals, it's that three horses decided my driveway was the hot spot for the night. One of them kept trying to interact with Chelsea while she was on the deck doing her homework, the others kept somehow digging vegetables out of the asphalt. I dislike gardening anyway, so they may munch away at whatever plants they find.

Also I keep hearing dogs barking but for the life of me can never find any. Not that this house needs any animals, but I'd like to verify whether or not I'm looney.

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3106 on: February 21, 2013, 01:34:48 PM »
Also I keep hearing dogs barking but for the life of me can never find any. Not that this house needs any animals, but I'd like to verify whether or not I'm looney.

Strays sometimes show up on sim's lots so there'll be a stray dog somewhere begging for attention, you can turn them off in the population settings or buy a gnome to keep them away.
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« Reply #3107 on: March 04, 2013, 01:43:30 AM »
Here are some photos of my Enchanted Garden.  It is somewhat relaxed; it has a pond to fish in.  I hope you get a good idea of what the garden looks like. 
Size is 30 x 40 has plants from WA, SN and base game.  All of the plants and fruit trees are at perfect; the money trees are from normal to great.  There are spawners of alchemy insects and gems, along with spawners of random insects for enjoyment.  The restrooms have showers and I don't know if I made the toilets and showers unbreakable. 
You can of course make any changes desired and I hope everyone enjoys it.  I know that it seems to attract a lot of sims to relax, read books, do homework, pratice magic, have water balloon or snowball fights.  Fishing seems popular, the pond has fish that provide many (not all) of the alchemy fish.  Sims have played music, danced and cast spells on others. 




 Overhead view of whole garden


Alchemy plants and some of the nectary grapes


view of pond with chess table



view of pond from opposite side




Restrooms and showers




Bee hives beside the restroom/shower and some money trees



Statutes with nectary grapes



This shows the chess table, but also the section of nectary grapes.  Chess table has since been moved to other side of pond


Side view of the fountain area


Overhead view of the fountain area


I removed and added some photos to make it easier to get an idea of the garden for those who might want to download it.

I goofed and added the link to download it here.  Was confused as to where it wa supposed to go.  I am really sorry for doing so, and as soon as I can figure out how to do it, I will remove the attachment.  Or if a modertor can tell me or do it, that would be of help.  Both is possible, remove it then tell me how to do it. 

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Re: Enchanted Garden suggestions
« Reply #3108 on: March 04, 2013, 02:19:01 AM »
We have a showboat thread for showcasing builds, I'll merge this thread with that one. The park looks great!  :)
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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3109 on: March 04, 2013, 09:29:42 AM »
Thank you,

In the gallery I have I think 40 pictures (I'm not sure if I deleted some in that garden or the other one) but some are same area but from slightly differernt angles.  It seems a small section of the right side of my photos are being cut off, probably due to the size my computer takes.

I wasn't sure where to put this at, I have one of my Midsummer Night's Dream garden ("offically" called Midsummer Night Dream Park due to lengh of name).  I am going to put some of the pictures here with some new ones added as I changed a couple of things. 
I think it is obvious I love flowers.   ;D

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3110 on: March 06, 2013, 11:09:33 AM »
Built in Sunset Valley on 180 Redwood Pkwy
Lot Size: 40x30

Ground floor: Kitchen, dinning room, living area with fireplace, living area with TV, bathroom and study. Garage with chemistry table and the Scraptronic Workbench. 
1st floor: Master bedroom, boys room and teen girls room. Bathroom, sketch room, recreational area and roof terrace.   
Outdoors: Gardening area, pool, deck area with hot tub and grill.




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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3111 on: March 08, 2013, 03:14:48 PM »
Midsummer's NightDream Park

I created this park to have a slightly formal look.  It is on a 40 x 40 lot   All of the plants and fruit trees are from the base game, SN, WA and Seasons.  All are at perfect, except the money trees, I think some are normal to very nice. 

The grapes for the nectary are in one set section, as is the plants for the alchemy and then the "regular" plants, tomatoes, potatoes and such.  Life fruit is at the end where the fountain is, there are flame fruit I think at the beginning, but not sure.
Different fruit trees are around the sides, one from WA countries along with apple and lime trees. 
If anyone is interested, please enjoy and make any changes you want, the restrooms have showers and I can't remember if I made the showers, toilets and sinks unbreakable.






Overview in daytime



Beehives, trees and some veggies in corner



Front entrance with patio area


section with nectar grapes



Overview of center area



Patio and bar area in evening


Fairy play area




Fairy area in front entrance




Nap time



Corner area of patio in back section




This is another view of the patio section and fairy area thought I had the bee hives here, but remembered that is in the Enchanted Garden

I hope this gives a better view of the park/garden. 




Same mistake as with the other garden.  I put the attachememt for it to be downloaded here instead of the swap shop and I am really sorry for doing so.  If someone can tell me how to remove that I will do so, or do it and then tell me how I would that I'd appreciate it. 






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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3112 on: March 08, 2013, 04:08:30 PM »
Janna, I love your park. Really beautiful work.  8) Looking forward to seeing in the Swap Shop.
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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3113 on: March 10, 2013, 12:20:29 AM »
@eddypiehands

I absolutely love this house and would like to see more of the interior if you would care to share. I don't know how you can use so many different roof type and have it look so seamless and beautiful.
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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3114 on: March 10, 2013, 04:40:55 AM »
Thanks, KJSinclair!
It's the biggest house I've ever built and took me forever! I had a lot of trouble with the roof too.
Here's some pictures:








It's on the exchange but I'm not sure what the forum rules are for that so I'm not posting a DL link.

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3115 on: March 10, 2013, 04:52:24 AM »
Oh my gosh, that is simply stunning. Love it!

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3116 on: March 10, 2013, 09:49:11 AM »
Grimsoul,

Thank you,  am glad you liked it.  I am going to do a final check on it and Enchanted Garden and then put them on the Swap Shop.  Ms. Flynn graciously sent me some info on sending it there in case I had any problems; it is easy for me to get confused with computers, just not my area, so I was glad to have another source besides what is given here. 

Added the showers to the restrooms as everyone thought it was a good idea.  Outdoor showers was a bit high for me to buy right now, have to buy a package (set, bundle ?) to get them so they are on hold. 

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3117 on: March 10, 2013, 07:27:27 PM »
What on earth did I build.

(As if little things like that would stop me from doing so)



If you have sensitive eyes, this apartment may not be for you. Everything is black in this tower.



The living room, with bookcase, HDTV, a video games console and two sofas.



The kitchen is actually quite good for that of a starter.



The bedroom, complete with Bacon Bed.



This is the small but functional bathroom.



And finally, the floor plan.

The lot size is 40X40, and the cost is §15,849.

I think it contains content from all EPs and SPs except Supernatural, Katy Perry and 70's, 80's and 90's stuff, and some store content.

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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3118 on: March 13, 2013, 07:15:09 AM »
So much beautiful building has been done while I was away!  I can't wait to go back through all I've missed!
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Re: The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread
« Reply #3119 on: March 14, 2013, 03:57:58 AM »
My new house.
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