Seasoned Ace

13 years ago

♥♥ ~ SANDRAELLE'S SHOWCASE ~ ♥♥ NEW: Bayou Bijou builds and personal builds

Welcome to my Showcase Thread, and thanks for visiting!

A little bit about me: I'm not really a game player but I do LOVE to build and have been creating since Sims 2 came out. I mostly built for myself (back in the day), then started joining building contests and challenges in the old Sims 3 community forums, which then led to me becoming a member of the DNA request team and started creating for others for six years. I have been participating in several world collaborations most recently and it's been a lot of fun. I've learned a lot about building in these past 10-12 years and have improved quite a bit since those early days. I'm a stickler for details and aim for realistic interiors in my creations. Most of my builds contain store content, but are CC free and I always upgrade all the plumping/electronics.

To visit my Sims 3 Studio, click here.
To download FREE items from the store, click here.

UPDATE June 2025: Added the Bayou Bijou Collaboration builds, added some sim households and completed posting some of my "2013-2017" builds. 😀

UPDATE August 2024: This thread has totally been reconstructed using posts from my showcase thread in the old Sims 3 community forum.

Custom World Collaborations I've participated in

(More information about these community projects can be found by clicking on the links below.)

Bayou Bijou World Collaboration (a world based on New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)
Orient Express Community Collaboration (a world that consists of London, Paris, Venice and the Alpine area)
Cape Albacore World Collaboration (a coastal town inspired by Nantucket Island)
Disney Magic Kingdom Community Collaboration (experience the magic of Disney)
Ackney-upon-Sherne Creators' Collaboration (an English Village Collaboration)

BUILDS FROM WORLD COLLABORATIONS

(this section updated on 6/13/2025)

Bayou Bijou
- Project dates: Jan 2025 - June 2025
Orient Express Builds
- Project dates: Spring 2024 and Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
Cape Albacore Builds
- Project dates: Sep 2023 - Feb 2024
Disney's Magic Kingdom Builds
- Project dates: Oct 2021 - May 2023)
Ackney-upon-Sherne English Village Builds
- Project dates: Aug 2021 - Mar 2022)

MISC BUILDS -- Personal builds and DNA Request team builds

New build: Fallen Acres, 10/30/2024

2021-2023 / 2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2013-2017 (updated 6/14/2025)

SIMS AND SIM HOUSEHOLDS

SIMS / SIM HOUSEHOLDS (updated 6/13/2025)

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Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
. . . Continued.

Some of my older builds (listed in descending chronological order).

Bridgedale Estate (DNA request) 4/10/16
Wildest Dreams (DNA request) 3/15/16
Mass Effect 3 (DNA request) 3/5/16
Sandalwood Modern 2/21/16
Charlie Day Sim-a-like 2/21/16
Coastal Charm (DNA request) 2/6/16
Rivendell Manor (a DNA request) 1/18/16
Bog King and Marianne FairChilde (a DNA request) 1/18/16
Wintergreen (a DNA request) 11/27/15
Pretty Little Liars Household (a DNA request) 11/11/15
Fabio Lanzoni Sim-a-like (a DNA request) 10/25/15
Southern Comfort (a DNA request) 10/16/16
Modern By Nature 9/24/15
Parrot Cay Resort 9/22/15
Ocean Breeze Houseboat 9/13/15
The Sonoma ("My House") 9/13/15
Beacon Hill Row Houses 9/10/15
El Cordoba Resort 6/27/15
Sears 1920 Home 6/17/15
City Rollers Roller Coaster Park 6/13/15
Grizzly Bear Roller Coasters 5/10/15
Art Deco Luxury 4/14/15
The Somerset House 4/10/15
Firehouse Flats 4/7/15
All About the View 3/16/15
Hillside Modern 1/19/2015
Modern Retreat 1/13/2015
Simple Contemporary 1/4/2015
Stoney Pine 1/4/2015
Shabby Chic Starter 1/4/2015
Beach Cutie 11/2/14
Roughin It 11/2/14
The Palm Springs 9/1/14
Villa Tranquille 9/1/14
Dar al Jafari 6/29/14
Shen Zhen House 5/18/14
The Red Ruby Luxury Houseboat 3/16/14
City Loft 2/12/14 **FEATURED LOT**
Waterfront Studio 2/2/14
Papaya Dream 12/27/13
Sterling Pointe 12/23/13
Lakeside Delight 12/13/13
The Cottonwood 11/17/13
The African Queen 9/23/13
Sea-clusion 9/8/13
Shoreline Lookout 8/17/13
Iron Horse Ranch 7/16/13
White Pine Contempo 6/3/13
Modern Beach Home 5/3/13
Sunnyside Up Beach Home 3/30/13
Willow Wayside 2/18/13
The Wedding Spot 1/28/13
Casa di Fiori 12/10/12
Mahogany Modern Beach Home 11/19/12
Carrington Court Condos 11/16/12
Plumalicious Potpourri Paradise 10/31/12
Little Lavender Lovely 10/15/12
Fifty Shades of Grey 9/1/12
The Palo Verde 8/27/12
Brewed Awakenings Coffee Shop 7/27/12 **FEATURED LOT**
Oasis Salon and Day Spa 7/20/12
Casa de la Playa 6/8/12
Blue Ridge Craftsman 5/28/12
The Hearthstone 5/15/12
Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
THE HEARTHSTONE, 40x40 residential lot, 5/15/12

Unfortunately, my studio became full and had exceeded the quota limit, so had to start deleting some of my studio items - this is one of them. :(

This home is from the first contest I entered and the challenge was to build a one-story home (can’t remember what the other criteria was). It’s a 3 BR/2BA log home accented in stone, with a 2 car garage, guest house and a large backyard for entertaining.

Images had to be deleted (due to Photobucket), and haven't replaced them yet.

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BLUE RIDGE CRAFTSMAN, 50x50 residential lot, 5/28/12

Unfortunately, my studio became full and had exceeded the quota limit, so had to start deleting some of my studio items - this is one of them. :(

This home was entered in a contest by Skymyst and the challenge was to build a Craftsman Style home. This family home has 4 BD+4-1/2 BA, and features an office, game room, media room, mudroom, laundry room and a basement gym below the garage that includes a spa tub and separate bath. The master suite has his and her baths and walk-in closets. The backyard has lush landscaping with a fountain pool, built-in BBQ, a tree house, play area and a fire pit with built-in seating.

Images had to be deleted (due to Photobucket), and haven't replaced them yet.
Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
CASA DE LA PLAYA, 40x40 residential lot, 6/08/12

Unfortunately, my studio became full and had exceeded the quota limit, so had to start deleting some of my studio items - this is one of them. :(

This Mexican themed 3-story beach home was entered in the “Summer Around the World” contest by pepper090889 and the challenge was to build a beach house with a specific building style and I chose the Mexican theme.

Images had to be deleted (due to Photobucket), and haven't replaced them yet.
Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
ASIAN NATURE – OUTDOOR LIVING, 36x47 residential lot, 6/16/12

Unfortunately, my studio became full and had exceeded the quota limit, so had to start deleting some of my studio items - this is one of them. :(
Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY, 20x30 residential lot, 6/28/12

Unfortunately, my studio became full and had exceeded the quota limit, so had to start deleting some of my studio items - this is one of them. :(
Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
TINY BEACH BUNGALOW, 15x10 residential lot, 7/2/12

Unfortunately, my studio became full and had exceeded the quota limit, so had to start deleting some of my studio items - this is one of them. :(
Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
PINK FLAMINGO MOTEL, 40x40 community lot, 7/4/12

Unfortunately, my studio became full and had exceeded the quota limit, so had to start deleting some of my studio items - this is one of them. :(
Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
OASIS SALON AND DAY SPA, 30x20 community lot, 7/20/12

Unfortunately, my studio became full and had exceeded the quota limit, so had to start deleting some of my studio items - this is one of them. :(

This build was created for Calmorezoo’s community lot competition. In addition to a complete hair salon (main floor), the day spa also offers multiple revitalizing services: massages, body wraps, facials, aromatherapy (2nd floor) and a hydrotherapy pool and hot tub, steam rooms, a yoga room and a juice bar (basement floor). The Oasis was decorated with luxury in mind with rich marbles and luxurious furnishings.

Images had to be deleted (due to Photobucket), and haven't replaced them yet.
Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
BREWED AWAKENINGS COFFEE SHOP, 25x25 community lot, 7/27/12

Featured lot: 08/21/12

Unfortunately, my studio became full and had exceeded the quota limit, so had to start deleting some of my studio items - this is one of them. :(

This was my 2nd entry in Calmorezoo’s community lot contest. Much to my surprise, this lot was featured on the Sims 3 website.

Images had to be deleted (due to Photobucket), and haven't replaced them yet.
Sandraelle
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
THE PALO VERDE, 40x40 residential lot, 8/27/12

Download link

This Spanish styled family home was entered in BryonyRae’s “Desert Home Build” competition. The challenge was to build a family home in a desert style to fit in with the new Lucky Palms neighborhood. It features 3 BDR, 3 full baths, a home office, a bonus room above the garage, 2 half baths (powder room on main level and half bath in bonus room), an outdoor kitchen, pool, hot tub, and a fenced off children’s play area.

Images had to be deleted (due to Photobucket), and haven't replaced them yet.

Forum Discussion

♥♥ ~ SANDRAELLE'S SHOWCASE ~ ♥♥ NEW: Bayou Bijou builds and personal builds

Welcome to my Showcase Thread, and thanks for visiting!

Custom World Collaborations I've participated in

BUILDS FROM WORLD COLLABORATIONS

MISC BUILDS -- Personal builds and DNA Request team builds

SIMS AND SIM HOUSEHOLDS

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♥♥ ~ SANDRAELLE'S SHOWCASE ~ ♥♥ *NEW*: Bayou Bijou builds and personal builds

Welcome to my Showcase Thread, and thanks for visiting!

Custom World Collaborations I've participated in

BUILDS FROM WORLD COLLABORATIONS

MISC BUILDS -- Personal builds and DNA Request team builds

SIMS AND SIM HOUSEHOLDS

Back To The Sims 3!

Adam Servis Ultimate Legacy Challenge

Precious Joy Forsythe Legacy Challenge

Marsden Farm Challenge

Bayou Bijou Collab Completed - World save and Part 4 video released!

♥♥ ~ SANDRAELLE'S SHOWCASE ~ ♥♥ NEW: Bayou Bijou builds and personal builds