Ok, you know I've started my own, Twinbrook Restoration Society, (membership, one, lol), so here is a bit of what I've done. There is sooooo much more but we're limited as to how many pictures we can post at a time.
This is a "street" of new lots where nothing but sadness was before. The depressed, gloomy, swampy space just cried out for adventurous Sims to come and create a place of beauty that will attract more people and perhaps, restore the glory that was once Twinbrook. The Society decided this area of renovation was so far out of town and mainstream that it would require several buildings that would make it a little township of it's own. A village, perhaps. J.R. Brunxton, of Brunxton Boxcar Diner, decided it was time for him to break off from the family site and start a franchise of his own. He dreamed bigger than his dad and wanted a place that would attract customers of all ages and status. He made J.R.'s Playland and Diner. This is the result. (Note one of the many new customers that flock to his establishment! The five star cuisine is also a big draw despite the boxcar appearance.)
New beginnings. The first buildings on the street are a modest home, the play land, a grocery store and a library.
J.R.'s! Note the two customers and the gnubb game in progress! It's a success.
The Library is usually full of readers. And why not since it is in such a quietly lovely setting?
Rather than use a lot of landfill, these homeowners built their home up on pillars after leveling the land to make it smooth and sunken. It appears to be floating but not so. They tell me they have many ideas for making this home larger and taller, but for now their small house is perfect for this garden loving couple.
As you can see, the house rises above this lovely hidden away garden. The landing above features a quiet place to wait for the car pool and school bus, (no children yet), and broad stairs to the partially landscaped yard. I was told the organic garden will soon be replanted. The area to the lower left is an arbor which covers a quiet spot to sit and read or just enjoy the view. The small patio area is ready for a cook out with fresh veggies from the garden! The little "house", or shed, with the flowers on top is actually the entrance to the basement level which is unfinished at the moment. The homeowners have decided to take a bit of a vacation break to see new sites and perhaps start collecting some interesting items for their home and yard.
I wonder who will move in next?
