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Build-n-Share #135-136 • Valentino's Love Nest
Build Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at midnight Central
Thread for this week's challenge: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/795/373316.page
Build-n-Share #135-136 • Valentino's Love Nest
“Well,” huffs Rose as she drops a file on your desk. “This is one for the record books.”
Taken aback, you thumb through the file. “What do you mean? It looks like a simple enough request.”
“Oh, just wait until you meet this guy.” Rose rushes on, and you notice that her cheeks seem to be a bit flushed. “Tall, dark, and handsome. And I swear he could charm the paint right off the walls.”
And just what’s wrong with that, you wonder to yourself?
“And he brought me flowers yesterday when he came in to confirm your appointment!” Rose continues. “Me! Beautiful roses for the ‘bella rosa,’ he told me. I mean, really? Who says such things?” she sniffs in indignation.
“How thoughtful!” you interject. “And he seems to have taken a bit of a shine to you.”
Rose “hmphs” again, but you think that she looks secretly pleased. “Well, he’ll be here any minute. I’ll show him in when arrives. But you be careful! I don’t trust him for one second.”
A few minutes later, Rose knocks on your door to announce the arrival of your appointment. “Mr. Valentino is here,” she calls as she opens the door to your office.
For a moment, you are dumbstruck. Tall, dark, and handsome indeed! Mr. Valentino has the classic chiseled good looks of a Roman god. Rose gives you a hard stare. You start momentarily as you realize you’ve completely missed what she’s just said. “I’m sorry, what was that again, Rose?” you stammer.
“I said, I’ll be right outside if you need anything,” Rose repeats, enunciating each word clearly for you.
“Oh, of course. Thank you, Rose. Come right in,” you say as you gesture Mr. Valentino towards a chair.
“Grazie,” he murmurs in a deep, rumbling voice. But instead of heading for the chair, Mr. Valentino veers straight for you, grasping your hand and raising it to his lips. As he kisses your hand lightly, he introduces himself. “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. I’m Constantin Valentino. But my friends call me Cupido,” he chuckles self deprecatingly. “I’m not quite sure why.” He finally releases your hand and moves to sit in the offered chair.
You laugh along with him, thinking to yourself that Cupid is certainly an apt nickname. “It’s a pleasure to meet you as well, Mr. Valentino. I’ve looked over the notes you discussed with Rose, and I’m quite intrigued by your request.”
“Ah, yes,” he says. I’ve been a bachelor for many, many years. I’m a bit of a matchmaker, and I’ve helped friend after friend find that perfect match, but I’ve never found anyone of my own.”
You find yourself a bit distracted by the deep, liquid brown of his eyes and the way his shining black hair curls just a bit in the back. “And now, you’ve found someone?” you ask, not sure if you want to hear the answer.
“Si,” Constantin grins broadly, flashing a bright smile. “I have found someone right here in Sunset Valley who I hope will turn out to be my true amore. Before I move further though, it’s time that I trade in my bachelor pad for a house that my amore might find beautiful as well.”
“Hmmm, what kind of changes did you have in mind?” you ask, your mind clearing somewhat as you turn to business.
As you chat with the client, the picture of his future love nest becomes clear to you. You will transform his starkly modern bachelor pad into a potential home for two with the same modern lines, but a slightly softer feel that could eventually accommodate a family.
The meeting comes to a close, and you rise to show Mr. Valentino out. You heart flutters slightly as you wonder if he will kiss your hand again. “Don’t be ridiculous,” you chasten yourself, wondering why you suddenly feel like a schoolgirl in his presence.
Ever the gracious gentleman, Constantin kisses both yours and Rose’s hands before departing your design studio. Rose gives you an “I told you so” glance, and you both shake your heads and laugh before heading back to work.
Design Brief:
*Build a new on any 30X30 lot.
*$100,000 budget for fully furnished lot
*The client’s house is a 2 BDR/2BA modern.
*The completed house should retain the current 2BDR/2BA layout and include an office/study space, open floor plan with an eat-in kitchen, and a family room as well.
*The furnishings should be comfortable for a newly-wed couple.
*Constantin’s favorite color is brick red, and his potential beau’s favorite color is dusty rose. He would prefer that these colors be used as accents with plenty of neutrals to balance them. He’s open to mixing other colors with them as well.
*He’s looking for a makeover of the existing landscape to include a patio and pool.
As always - CC is welcome. Just be sure to credit the creator in your entry form.
Optional challenge:
Create Constantin Valentino and document the story of his epic romance with his new "amore" in the house you create for them.
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv225/Kitkat7145/amore.jpg
Good Luck & Have Fun! !
Official Entry List
Beginner
Momofmnm76
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5158654
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5158654# (images on download link)
Constructive criticism: I think it is good, but if we had a bigger budget and a bigger lot size I would have done better, and made some more room for a BBQ or a bigger pool.
musicbooks
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5172208
Link to media: http://s782.photobucket.com/albums/yy105/musicbook...Valentino/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: n/a
Constructive criticism: yes please
hazardousdevil69
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5172423
Link to media: http://katessims3extravaganza.blogspot.com/
Constructive criticism: Yes, please.
mpore
Link to lot: There was a system error while uploading, so it won't be available...
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382774
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382791
Optional Challenge: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382784
Constructive criticism: Always welcome, as everyone can always learn something new!
Sid13
Link to lot: http://au.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5179649
Link to media: ALBUM http://s1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc503/Cindersd...OVE%20NEST%20-%20Comp%20house/
SLIDESHOW http://s1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc503/Cindersd...p%20house/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: N/A
Constructive criticism: I had 3 days to build this lot from when I entered the comp. That was dwindled down to 1 day due to other commitments! I hope you find it suitable. There is NoCC as I do NOT use it. I built a his & hers bedrm so they could have time out if they need it after the 'Honeymoon' is over! lol. It is also a guest bedroom for when the In-Laws visit.
kdodk
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5175609
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/mediamanager.html?persona=...e=ALLTYPES&position=10&index=2
Constructive criticism: This was my first time doing this, I hope you like it.
Intermediate
Butterbean1
Link to lot: Not available sorry
Link to media: Before renovation http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s501/Lenci_Cla...use%20refurbishment-Valentino/
After renovation http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s501/Lenci_Cla...e%20refurbishment%20Valentino/
Constructive criticism: Yes but be nice I'm new!
Kiyalynn
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5160426
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382053
Optional Challenge: (I did not do the Optional Challenge... Its Optional right? lol)
Constructive criticism: Please!I really enjoy building and I love to share what I build, so I'm trying to get better to post nicer things!
jazziejazz1
Link to lot: Not Available.
Link to media: http://s1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii493/jazzieja...creations/?albumview=slideshow
Constructive criticism: I welcome it.staying under the 100,00 budget was the hard part but i managed to pull it off for the newly weds. lots of reds and lots of space for future parties and even a growing family. hope everyone likes it.
Green_Girly100
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5166566
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382580
Constructive criticism: This was my first challenge. I think I did ok, but maybe you guys can give me some constructive criticism instead
Soloushen
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5184724
Link to media: http://simsbysoloushen.blogspot.com/2012/02/build-n-share-135-136.html
Optional Challenge: N/A
Constructive criticism: Sure
Advanced
None
Results
Click on the judge's name to see their comments.
Beginner- Judge: KittKat7147
1st Place: mpore
2nd Place: Kdodk
Intermediate- Judge: KittKat7147
1st Place: Kialynn
Honourable Mention: Soloushen
Advanced - Judge: N/A
Build Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at midnight Central
Thread for this week's challenge: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/795/373316.page
Build-n-Share #135-136 • Valentino's Love Nest
“Well,” huffs Rose as she drops a file on your desk. “This is one for the record books.”
Taken aback, you thumb through the file. “What do you mean? It looks like a simple enough request.”
“Oh, just wait until you meet this guy.” Rose rushes on, and you notice that her cheeks seem to be a bit flushed. “Tall, dark, and handsome. And I swear he could charm the paint right off the walls.”
And just what’s wrong with that, you wonder to yourself?
“And he brought me flowers yesterday when he came in to confirm your appointment!” Rose continues. “Me! Beautiful roses for the ‘bella rosa,’ he told me. I mean, really? Who says such things?” she sniffs in indignation.
“How thoughtful!” you interject. “And he seems to have taken a bit of a shine to you.”
Rose “hmphs” again, but you think that she looks secretly pleased. “Well, he’ll be here any minute. I’ll show him in when arrives. But you be careful! I don’t trust him for one second.”
A few minutes later, Rose knocks on your door to announce the arrival of your appointment. “Mr. Valentino is here,” she calls as she opens the door to your office.
For a moment, you are dumbstruck. Tall, dark, and handsome indeed! Mr. Valentino has the classic chiseled good looks of a Roman god. Rose gives you a hard stare. You start momentarily as you realize you’ve completely missed what she’s just said. “I’m sorry, what was that again, Rose?” you stammer.
“I said, I’ll be right outside if you need anything,” Rose repeats, enunciating each word clearly for you.
“Oh, of course. Thank you, Rose. Come right in,” you say as you gesture Mr. Valentino towards a chair.
“Grazie,” he murmurs in a deep, rumbling voice. But instead of heading for the chair, Mr. Valentino veers straight for you, grasping your hand and raising it to his lips. As he kisses your hand lightly, he introduces himself. “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. I’m Constantin Valentino. But my friends call me Cupido,” he chuckles self deprecatingly. “I’m not quite sure why.” He finally releases your hand and moves to sit in the offered chair.
You laugh along with him, thinking to yourself that Cupid is certainly an apt nickname. “It’s a pleasure to meet you as well, Mr. Valentino. I’ve looked over the notes you discussed with Rose, and I’m quite intrigued by your request.”
“Ah, yes,” he says. I’ve been a bachelor for many, many years. I’m a bit of a matchmaker, and I’ve helped friend after friend find that perfect match, but I’ve never found anyone of my own.”
You find yourself a bit distracted by the deep, liquid brown of his eyes and the way his shining black hair curls just a bit in the back. “And now, you’ve found someone?” you ask, not sure if you want to hear the answer.
“Si,” Constantin grins broadly, flashing a bright smile. “I have found someone right here in Sunset Valley who I hope will turn out to be my true amore. Before I move further though, it’s time that I trade in my bachelor pad for a house that my amore might find beautiful as well.”
“Hmmm, what kind of changes did you have in mind?” you ask, your mind clearing somewhat as you turn to business.
As you chat with the client, the picture of his future love nest becomes clear to you. You will transform his starkly modern bachelor pad into a potential home for two with the same modern lines, but a slightly softer feel that could eventually accommodate a family.
The meeting comes to a close, and you rise to show Mr. Valentino out. You heart flutters slightly as you wonder if he will kiss your hand again. “Don’t be ridiculous,” you chasten yourself, wondering why you suddenly feel like a schoolgirl in his presence.
Ever the gracious gentleman, Constantin kisses both yours and Rose’s hands before departing your design studio. Rose gives you an “I told you so” glance, and you both shake your heads and laugh before heading back to work.
Design Brief:
*Build a new on any 30X30 lot.
*$100,000 budget for fully furnished lot
*The client’s house is a 2 BDR/2BA modern.
*The completed house should retain the current 2BDR/2BA layout and include an office/study space, open floor plan with an eat-in kitchen, and a family room as well.
*The furnishings should be comfortable for a newly-wed couple.
*Constantin’s favorite color is brick red, and his potential beau’s favorite color is dusty rose. He would prefer that these colors be used as accents with plenty of neutrals to balance them. He’s open to mixing other colors with them as well.
*He’s looking for a makeover of the existing landscape to include a patio and pool.
As always - CC is welcome. Just be sure to credit the creator in your entry form.
Optional challenge:
Create Constantin Valentino and document the story of his epic romance with his new "amore" in the house you create for them.
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv225/Kitkat7145/amore.jpg
Good Luck & Have Fun! !
Official Entry List
Beginner
Momofmnm76
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5158654
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5158654# (images on download link)
Constructive criticism: I think it is good, but if we had a bigger budget and a bigger lot size I would have done better, and made some more room for a BBQ or a bigger pool.
musicbooks
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5172208
Link to media: http://s782.photobucket.com/albums/yy105/musicbook...Valentino/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: n/a
Constructive criticism: yes please
hazardousdevil69
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5172423
Link to media: http://katessims3extravaganza.blogspot.com/
Constructive criticism: Yes, please.
mpore
Link to lot: There was a system error while uploading, so it won't be available...
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382774
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382791
Optional Challenge: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382784
Constructive criticism: Always welcome, as everyone can always learn something new!
Sid13
Link to lot: http://au.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5179649
Link to media: ALBUM http://s1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc503/Cindersd...OVE%20NEST%20-%20Comp%20house/
SLIDESHOW http://s1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc503/Cindersd...p%20house/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: N/A
Constructive criticism: I had 3 days to build this lot from when I entered the comp. That was dwindled down to 1 day due to other commitments! I hope you find it suitable. There is NoCC as I do NOT use it. I built a his & hers bedrm so they could have time out if they need it after the 'Honeymoon' is over! lol. It is also a guest bedroom for when the In-Laws visit.
kdodk
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5175609
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/mediamanager.html?persona=...e=ALLTYPES&position=10&index=2
Constructive criticism: This was my first time doing this, I hope you like it.
Intermediate
Butterbean1
Link to lot: Not available sorry
Link to media: Before renovation http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s501/Lenci_Cla...use%20refurbishment-Valentino/
After renovation http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s501/Lenci_Cla...e%20refurbishment%20Valentino/
Constructive criticism: Yes but be nice I'm new!
Kiyalynn
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5160426
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382053
Optional Challenge: (I did not do the Optional Challenge... Its Optional right? lol)
Constructive criticism: Please!I really enjoy building and I love to share what I build, so I'm trying to get better to post nicer things!
jazziejazz1
Link to lot: Not Available.
Link to media: http://s1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii493/jazzieja...creations/?albumview=slideshow
Constructive criticism: I welcome it.staying under the 100,00 budget was the hard part but i managed to pull it off for the newly weds. lots of reds and lots of space for future parties and even a growing family. hope everyone likes it.
Green_Girly100
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5166566
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=382580
Constructive criticism: This was my first challenge. I think I did ok, but maybe you guys can give me some constructive criticism instead
Soloushen
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5184724
Link to media: http://simsbysoloushen.blogspot.com/2012/02/build-n-share-135-136.html
Optional Challenge: N/A
Constructive criticism: Sure
Advanced
None
Results
Click on the judge's name to see their comments.
Beginner- Judge: KittKat7147
1st Place: mpore
2nd Place: Kdodk
Intermediate- Judge: KittKat7147
1st Place: Kialynn
Honourable Mention: Soloushen
Advanced - Judge: N/A
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