The New and Improved Build-n-Share ARCHIVES

Build-n-Share Challenge #240-241 • Megami Market Part One

Build Deadline: Wednesday 2nd April, Midnight CMT


Build-n-Share Challenge #240-241 • Megami Market Part One

You sigh as you detour by the post office to pick up the mail. For some reason there was a glitch in the system that prevented the mail guy from delivering to your office. Now you have the joy of having to pick it up every day until they fix the glitch.

After standing in line for 10 minutes, you finally get your mail and begin to leaf through it as you head out. A post card makes you stop and evaporates your grumpy mood like water in a desert. ‘How nice of David and Xantha to send us a post card from their honeymoon,’ You think to yourself. ‘I hope they are having fun in Shang Simla.’

“Um, excuse me?” says a soft voice. You look up from the post card, a bit startled that you didn't hear anyone approaching.

In front of you are a pair of young women who look enough like each other that you guess them to be sisters. They are clearly of oriental descent, though some other heritage has been mixed in. The one on the left has silver hair and ruby red eyes, while the girl whose arm she is gently holding has golden blonde hair and leaf green eyes. Both are wearing loose but practical looking shirts in soft colors, jeans that look stained with dirt and grass, and slip on shoes.

“I’m sorry, am I in the way?” you ask, moving to the side.

The blonde smiles and says in the soft voice, ”No, but…are you the local architect and designer?” Despite speaking to you, her eyes don't focus on you.

“…Yes. How can I help you?”

“You were right,” She says, looking up in the vague direction of her companions face before turning back towards you. “My name is Persephone Megami. This is my sister Gin.” The ruby eyed Gin smiles shyly as Persephone continues, “We know you are not in your office right now, but Gin saw you in the line. Would you have a few moments to discuss building something for us?”

It takes you a few moments to gather your wits. Then you smile, “Of course.” You dig out a pen from your pocket and flip over one of the envelopes to write on the back. “What did you need?”

“There are actually 2 things we want you to build. The first is a farm, and the second is a fresh market.”

“Sounds great. We don't have a fresh market around here. What would you like in your house?”

“Oh..Um…I thought you would just build whatever for us…”

You smile gently, “I will build whatever you like, but I do need some guidelines to work with.”

Gin speaks in a voice even more soft and gentle than her sisters. “Small. 2 bedrooms at most. Simple, clean, natural. Lots of light.”

“That's it?”

Persephone smiles in your vague direction, “Outside is where we spend most of our time. the house is simply a place to bathe and sleep.”

“Ahhh. And what would you like for outside?”

“Fruit trees. Crop plants. Flowers. Green houses for the staple foods like onions and potato's so we can offer them all year. Our crops will go to the fresh market you see. It would be nice if we could offer things like honey and milk, but if that's not possible that's okay.” She pauses then says “Oh! And if the greenhouses could connect to the house that would be great.”

“Not a problem Miss Megami.” You assure her.

“Everything must fit an easy flowing layout,” gin says. “Persephone is blind.”

Persephone smiles, “Do not worry too much about that. Gin is over protective sometimes. She is my elder sister and has taken care of me all my life. I will manage.”

“No, I understand.” you smile, “Its nice to have a big sister like that. What would the budget be for the farm?”

“Well, since we need so little, would 50,000 be okay?”

“Should be fine. What about the market?”

“Let us start with the farm first,” Gin says sweetly.

“Fair enough. Will 2 weeks be soon enough?”

Smiles blossom like flowers over their faces. “They said you were very fast.” Persephone says happily, “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. I’ll get the contract drawn up and over to you ASAP.” The pair thank you again, and head off to collect their own mail. ‘A trip to the post office and a new job…not bad.’ You think, looking down at the notes. You grin. Translating off an envelope would be a new one for Rose, though definitely not the weirdest…



Requirements:

• Budget $50,000
• 40×40 lot
• Small 2 bedroom house
• Fruit trees and other crops
• An area for bees and cows. (If you don't have the bee boxes or the cow pasture from the Store, put aside an area for them as if they will be delivered later.)
• Simple lay out to everything for Persephone
• At least 1 greenhouse


Optional:
Make Gin and Persephone and show them in their new farm.
Gin: Shy, loves the outdoors, green thumb
Persephone: Friendly, loves the outdoors, green thumb
You determine the other two traits.



Official Entry List

Beginner:
NAME: SimminGirl
LINK TO LOT: --- not available ---
LINK TO MEDIA: http://mysimhouses.blogspot.com/2014/03/natural-oak-farms.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Not entered
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Small cozy home perfect for two! Attached Greenhouses, backyard orchard and farming space.

NAME: Dducknbelle
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8121107
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/library/Build%20and%20Share/Megami%20Market%20and%20Farm%20BnS%20240-241?sort=4&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
Gin: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8121113
The oldest of ten siblings. Has been taking care of her youngest sister most of her life. So she an her little sis moved her. She has inherited her fathers love of gardening, and her mothers gathering abilities. She has moved to America from China to start a family business here with farming, gardening, and when not doing that shes enjoying a great book!
Persephone: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8121106
She is the youngest of her family of 10 Irish and Asian family. Her mother was an Californian and Irish gal that fell in love with a gentle and loving man from China. She is grateful for her family in so many ways especially her older sister Gin. They moved away from there large family in hopes of making her mothers dreams of a farm, gardening, fruit stand a reality in America. She hopes to make them proud and plans on taking care of her older sister too even though she has trouble seeing.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure, positive please.


NAME: MimiLuvsPJO
LINK TO LOT: Not working, sorry
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s900.photobucket.com/user/MimiLuvsPJO/slideshow/BnS%20Challenge%20Megami%20Market?sort=2
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: In media
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:

NAME: Shesgotstyle19
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8126693
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/CalienteDama/library/The%20Sims%20Megami%20Challenge?sort=3&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
Made a mistake in the name and called them "Megimi" instead of "Megami" LOL. Also I meant to upload them just as the sims but it uploaded the house too.. New to this sorry OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8126757
The TWINS are of Chinese decent but do not like to discuss this they fled to the island far away to rid themselves from their relatives.
Gin Loves the outdoors, shy, good, vegetarian, green thumb. Favorite music, colour and food: Indie pumpkin pie and red Scorpio
Persephone Loves the outdoors, natural cook, perfectionist, green thumb, friendly fave music: indie, food: sirfry, colour: green Scorpio

NAME: PurpleLotus93
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: http://purplelotussimscreation.blogspot.com/2014/04/build-n-share-240-241-megami-market.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Included in media slide show
Gin Magami has the characteristic of shy, loves the outdoors, green thumb, eco friendly, and handy.
Persephone Magami's characteristics include friendly, loves the outdoors, green thumb, and despite her limited vision she has a natural knack for gathering, she is also a natural born sales woman due to her people skills.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes


NAME: lLyricsAngel
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8135830
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/LyricsAngel/story/28617
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=463493
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:

Intermediate:

NAME: RachelShennan
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8110936
LINK TO MEDIA: http://simmershenn.blogspot.co.uk/
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Not Entered
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes..


NAME: folala
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8118257
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Folalas/library/
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Not entered
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please


NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8122924
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/story/76991
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Same as above
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:
Advanced:
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA:
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:

NAME: VannaRed
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8125301
Gin is a Libra, loves the color white, Chinese music, and stir fry.
She's brave, Eco-friendly, has a green thumb and loves the outdoors but is shy.
Persephone is a Virgo who also loves the outdoors, is Eco-friendly, and loves the outdoors. She's friendly and a vegetarian. Just like her sister she loves Chinese music and stir fry but her favorite color is green, if she could see colors it would be anyway.
LINK TO MEDIA: http://vannaredsim.blogspot.com/2014/03/megami-market-part-one-b-n-s-challenge.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://simvannared.blogspot.com/2014/03/megami-market-part-1-build-n-share-240.html
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: paneinger
LINK TO LOT: n/a
LINK TO MEDIA: http://myndikins.tumblr.com/post/81033685241/bns-240-241
OTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please

NAME: Suzieqz420
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Suzieq_420/library/Ranch?sort=9&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Suzieq_420/library/Ranch/Ranch%20Optional?sort=9&page=1
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: _Princess_Natasha_
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8132497
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s745.photobucket.com/user/_Natasha_Sim_/story/32531#
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: No
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: MrzNSmith
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: https://plus.google.com/photos/106650179734421527521/albums/5996432864113982481
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
Gin: Shy, Loves the Outdoors, Green Thumb, Good, Natural Cook
Persephone: Friendly, Loves the Outdoors, Green Thumb, Vegetarian, Eco-Friendly
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: YES

NAME: MaryKup
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8136691
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s870.photobucket.com/user/MaryKup5856/slideshow/Spruce%20Street%20Market?sort=6
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Not this time around.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes.
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Two bedroom, one bath home with an open floor plan; kitchen, dining and living room. A green house is attached. It also has a backyard garden and an orchard. BBQ area in the back for fun. Also a one car garage and a laundry room round out this lovely home.

NAME: Redkitty
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8136301
LINK TO MEDIA: https://plus.google.com/116037345868191629221/posts/bTjnNbqCcRj
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: didn't really take many photos so I guess I'll opt out of this one but I will be uploading the sisters seen in the photos soon.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: MrzNSmith
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: https://plus.google.com/photos/106650179734421527521/albums/5996432864113982481
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
Gin: Shy, Loves the Outdoors, Green Thumb, Good, Natural Cook
Persephone: Friendly, Loves the Outdoors, Green Thumb, Vegetarian, Eco-Friendly
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: YES

NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8136897#
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s97.photobucket.com/user/iampes23/slideshow/Megami%20Market%20Part%20One
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please


Advanced

NAME: FaithofKaela
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8123402
LINK TO MEDIA: http://kaelakreations.wordpress.com/residential-lots/cherry-tree-barn/
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Not entered
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: masajo
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8125972
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Megami%20Market%20Part%20One
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8133203
http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Gin%20and%20Persephone%20Megami
http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/slideshow/Gin%20and%20Persephone%20Megami
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please

NAME: suepea
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8135694
LINK TO MEDIA: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/60/698846.page#11905575
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, and as always, much appreciated!

NAME: ArikaB
LINK TO LOT: n/a
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s957.photobucket.com/user/ArikaB1/library/BnS%20240-241?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Yes, pics are included in media.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.

NAME: Countrykris1play
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8136627
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/countrykris2/slideshow/BNS%20240-241
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: ISHTARJMD
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: http://wp.me/p34lt9-gL
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


Results

Click on the judge's name to see their comments.

Beginner - Judge: _Princess_Natasha_

First Place: PurpleLotus93
Second Place: MimiLuvsPJO
Optional Challenge: lLyricsAngel

Intermediate - Judge: FaithofKaela

First Place: _Princess_Natasha_
Second Place: Redkitty and iampes23
Third Place: VannaRed
Honourable Mention: gmcrozier
Optional Challenge: gmcrozier and VannaRed

Advanced - Judge: Lebanna

First Place: ISHTARJMD
Second Place: ArikaB
Optional Challenge: Masajo

Build-n-Share Challenge #242-243 • Megami Market Part Two

Build Deadline: Wednesday 16th May, Midnight, Central


Build-n-Share Challenge #242-243 • Megami Market Part Two

“I’m so glad you both like the farm,” you say happily, having just finished giving the sisters the tour.

Persephone and Gin smile their angel smiles. Persephone says, “It feels so wonderful, and so easy to get around in.”

“And it is truly beautiful,” Gin says in her soft voice. “Everything is perfect. Thank you.”

“My pleasure.” You turn and look as a car pulls up to the curb. ”Are you expecting someone?”

“Yes.” Replies Persephone, “A friend of ours, whom we wish to introduce to you.”

You smile as the three of you are joined by a petite young lady barely over 5feet tall with large, sapphire blue eyes and a warm, outgoing smile. Her catlike face is framed with rich chocolatey hair. “Hi!” She chirps in a very musical voice, “My name is Purrsia, Purrsia Lightfoot.” She holds out her hand.

You smile, taking it gently and introduce yourself. “Its nice to meet you.”

“Wow! Gin! Persephone! Your house is so pretty! And look at the cows!” The pleasure and joy for her friends just radiates out of her. “This is exactly what you wanted! How awesome!” That last sentence was said as she gave the two enthusiastic and intensely affectionate hugs. Apparently the shy pair are used to her affectionate nature as they don't seem startled.

“Yes. We are very happy.” Persephone says. “We were about to explain what we want in the market.”

“Oh good I didn't miss it!” Purrsia grins. “When Gin and Persephone told me about what they wanted, I had to be part of it! You see I’m a chef, trained at one of the best schools in the world. I’ve always wanted my own little place where I could cook what I wanted to cook. To me, a fresh market would be a perfect pairing. Plus I could really show case Gin and Persephone’s products in the food I make. So we decided to go into partnership. “

You nod, noting that the two seem a bit relieved to have Purrsia there to do all the talking. “I’m following you.”

“We need plenty of space for Gin and Persephone to show their goods. Roofed or covered so that if it rains they don't get drenched. I’d need a decent kitchen, eating area. We’ll probably need public bathrooms, parking, lighting…Oh! and of course it needs to look as beautiful as this place. And of course easy for Persephone to get around. I’ve chipped in about 25k to start out with, so our budget is going to be 75000. Is that okay?”

“Should be fine. Can you give me 2 weeks?”

“Sure.” Purr gives a cute little smile that involves her wrinkling her nose playfully, “Gives me a chance to try out their goods and work on a menu. I’ll be staying with them for the time being, but I might hit you up for my own little place later.”

“All right. I’ll get to work…”

Requirements
40×30 lot
$75000
Display area for Gin and Persephone’s goods
Roofing/awning over the display area
Café and dining area for Purrsia
Public bathrooms
Parking
Landscaping

Optional:
Make Purrsia. She’s Friendly, Natural Cook, and Family Oriented. You choose the other two traits.


Official Entry List

Beginner:

NAME: Shesgotstyle19
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: http://megamichallengept2bycali.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/megami-market-part-2.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8151631
http://megamichallengept2bycali.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/purrsia-lightfoot-optional-challenge.html
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please

NAME: dducknbelle
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8152405
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/library/Build%20and%20Share/Megami%20Market%20part%20two242-243?sort=3&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8153917
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: “yes" positive feedback, constructive too lol.

Intermediate:

NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8143086
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s97.photobucket.com/user/iampes23/slideshow/Buttercup%20Market
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please

NAME: folala
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8148932
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8148932
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: not entered
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: PurpleLotus93
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8150039
LINK TO MEDIA: http://purplelotussimscreation.blogspot.com/search/label/Latest%20Build
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Purrsia Lightfoot is a beautiful maiden who likes to live in the "olden days" she believes in living off the land, which is why she is such good friends with the Magami sisters. Purrsia is Friendly, a great cook, family oriented, excitable, and has a good since of humor. She loves cobbler, making new friends, learning new recipes, and spending time with her cat Kira. http://s96.photobucket.com/user/PurpleLotus33/slideshow/Build-n-share%20242-243%20Megami%20Market%20pt%202/Megami%20Mark%20pt%202%20Optional
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Community Lots are not my strong suit

NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT: http://www.4shared.com/file/9ork-hi5ce/Megami_Market__Cafe1.html
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/story/78233
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/story/78243
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:

NAME: VannaRed
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8153559
LINK TO MEDIA: http://vannaredsim.blogspot.com/2014/04/megami-market-part-two.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://simvannared.blogspot.com/2014/04/megami-market-part-two.html
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8153557
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please. And thank you for these challenges. They are great fun and I have met some awesome simmers.

NAME: paneinger
LINK TO LOT: n/a
LINK TO MEDIA: http://myndikins.tumblr.com/post/82543484303/this-is-the-second-part-to-last-weeks-challenge
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N.A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!

NAME: _Princess_Natasha_
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8159888
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s745.photobucket.com/user/_Natasha_Sim_/story/33093#
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: MrzNSmith
LINK TO LOT: Unable to upload
LINK TO MEDIA: https://plus.google.com/photos/106650179734421527521/albums/6002607062501143089
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Purrsia Keller: Friendly, Natural Cook, Family Oriented, Perfectionist and Social Butterfly. Additional pics @ the end of album.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: YES

NAME: MaryKup
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8163393
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s870.photobucket.com/user/MaryKup5856/slideshow/Spruce%20Street%20Market/Tuscan%20Market?sort=6
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Not this time around
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: Redkitty42
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8163416
LINK TO MEDIA: https://plus.google.com/photos/116037345868191629221/albums/6002962198762953553
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: The girls are traveling the world and taking college classes, so I did not have a chance to get them in the photos and uploaded to the exchange. I plan on doing that soon.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


Advanced:

NAME: masajo
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8149614
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Megami%20Market%20Part%20Two
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: no
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please

NAME: suepea
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8155824
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/SuePea/slideshow/Megami%20Farm/Megami%20Fresh%20Market
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!

NAME: FaithofKaela
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s754.photobucket.com/user/Simsfaithofkaela/story/33019#
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Included in media.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: ArikaB
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s957.photobucket.com/user/ArikaB1/library/BnS%20242-243?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please

NAME: Countrykris1play
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8163256
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/countrykris2/slideshow/BNS%20242-243
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes



Results

Click on the judge's name to see their comments.

Beginner - Judge: _Princess_Natasha_

First Place: dducknbelle
Optional Challenge: Shesgotstyel19

Intermediate - Judge: ISHTARJMD

First Place: Paneinger
Second Place: Princess_Natasha
Third Place: GMCrozier
Optional Challenge: VannaRed

Advanced - Judge: KittKat7147

First Place: FaithKaela
Honorable Mention: Masajo
Optional Challenge: ArikaB

Build-n-Share Challenge #244-245 • A Distinctly Asian Theme Part One

Build Deadline: Wednesday, 1st May, Midnight Central



Build-n-Share Challenge #244-245 • A Distinctly Asian Theme Part One


You recline in your office chair, staring at the cool bag of goodies your latest clients have sent over as a thank you for all your hard work on their home and business. “Hmm, I'm going to have to start running again soon, if Gin, Perspehone and Purrsia stay in town for any length of time!” You think to yourself as your hand reaches in for a oh so delicious melt in the mouth chocolate brownie, and the best part is, you know exactly where all the ingredients originated from!

As you finish your mouthful, Rose buzzes through.

“Your 10 O'Clock, Mr Ryan is here.”

“Show him through Rose.” You say staring longingly at the cool bag.

Although, when Mr Ryan is shown through the door with a basket under his arms, you nearly swoon and make that mental note about exercise even firmer!

“Ah now, thank you for taking the time to see me.” He has a melodious accent that you know is afresh off of a plane from Ireland.

“Mr Ryan, it's a pleasure to meet you in person! We have been communicating for too long via other forms of communication.”

“Indeed! You won't hear any argument from me.” He says as he gives you that look that means he is appraising your assets...

His steel grey eyes are set into an almost angelic face, with sharp cheek bones and a hint of a beard that may have grown from the time he would have shaved before heading to their airport in Dublin. All this was framed by silky looking shoulder length black hair.

“I was sorry to hear that your wife couldn't make the trip.”

This flusters him momentarily, although, being a newly wed, you guess he hasn't had much time to get used to having a wife....

“As was she, but she trusts my judgement... In most things.” He adds as almost an afterthought.

“It was unavoidable, as one of Dublin's finest police Lieutenants, she often has to miss out on matters which she assumes to be trivial.” You don't hear any harshness in his voice, he seems perfectly content with the fact that his wife is disinterested in their new home.

“So, from our email conversation, I understand that you want a home inspired by Asian architecture, is that still the case?” You ask, to cover the awkward silence that you feel should be there, but isn't...

“That is indeed the case, I am in love with all things Japanese, after being introduced to sushi, of all things! Ah, yes, that reminds me.” He whips the cover off of the blanket and shows you the most mouthwatering looking little parcels that lay just so inside the basket.

“I thought it might help you to really understand what I want from this home, if I could show you why sushi is the inspiration.”

You must look a little puzzled, as he goes on to take some small black, square plates out from the basket and proceed to lay out a little buffet around all the files on your desk, he looks at you and says

“Traditionally, sushi is served on minimalist Japanese-style, geometric, mono- or duo-tone wood or lacquer plates, in keeping with the aesthetic qualities of the cuisine and it was the way in which the food was presented that much to do with why I found my self enamoured with the whole Japanese style.”

You look at the simple, clean lines of the food and the crockery he has presented you with and an idea starts to from in your mind.

“I think I understand Mr Ryan, But, do you have any definitive requirements that you want me to include?”

“Please call me Ruairi.”

“Okay Ruairi (you pronounce it as he did Roa-ree) Was there anything that must be included in the final home, that there is no room for manouver on?”

“Of course, like any good recipe, first you need decent ingredients!! The architectural style must reflect Japanese architecture, as should the interiors. My darling wife, Eve, will need a home gymnasium to enable her to keep her fitness up to scratch, she has been offered the position of Chief of Police you see. So yes, we will both need separate but conjoining offices, and one master bedroom with en-suite. Another one bedroom is essential, two would be an added bonus. A professionally equipped kitchen is also a must have, I like to indulge in the cooking of, as well as eating sushi. Other than that, the brief is yours with which to work your considerable magic. Oh, and the tediousness of a budget, shall we say $150,000?!”

“Thank you for the guidelines Ruairi, I am sure we can come up with something in two weeks. Will Eve be with us to see the finished build?”

“I truly hope so!” He says with feeling. “Now, let's eat!”

Requirements
• Budget $150,000
• 40x40 Lot
• At least two bedrooms, one if which must have an en-suite
• Professionally equipped kitchen
• Home gymnasium
• Two separate but conjoined offices
• Japanese style architecture and interiors

Optional Challenge
Make Ruairi and Eve and show them both enjoying their new abode.
Ruari's traits are Flirty, Charismatic, Natural Cook you choose the other two.
Eve's traits are Commitment Issues, Athletic, Hot Headed you choose the other two.

Official Entry List

Beginner:
NAME: dducknbelle
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8177784
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/library/Build%20and%20Share/Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme%20244-245?sort=6&page=1
Link to slideshow: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/slideshow/Build%20and%20Share/Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme%20244-245?sort=6
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8177783
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

Intermediate:

NAME: VannaRed
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8165294
LINK TO MEDIA: http://vannaredsim.blogspot.com/2014/04/244-245-distinctly-asian-theme.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://vannaredsim.blogspot.com/2014/04/optional-challenge-distinctly-asian.html
Link to sims: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8164935
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/story/78861
http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/A%20Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.

NAME: kazza54
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8179683
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/myMedia.html?action=default&persona=kazza54
All pics entitled "BnS 244-5.jpg"
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: as above
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: folala
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8181084
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Folalas/library/Odayaka%20Close
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: none
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: xSamanthanicolex
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8180691
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=464725
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8180678
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes(:

NAME: TanyaElisabeth
Not sure never done one of these before! Please decide for me this time
LINK TO LOT: Hasn't gone into studio yet!
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116220862@N02/sets/72157644411783805/
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: MrzNSmith
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8189970
LINK TO MEDIA: https://plus.google.com/photos/106650179734421527521/albums/6007940525651257617/
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Ruari's traits are Flirty,Charismatic,Natural Cook,Friendly,and Good
Eve's traits are Commitment Issues,Athletic,Hot Headed,Brave,and Perceptive
More pic's at the end of album.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: MaryKup
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8190871
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s870.photobucket.com/user/MaryKup5856/media/Distinctly%20Asian/Screenshot-73.jpg.html?sort=6&o=3
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Not this time around
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: Suzieqz420
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Suzieq_420/library/Asian?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Ruari's traits are Flirty, Charismatic, Natural Cook, Athletic, Great Kisser
Eve's traits are Commitment Issues, Athletic, Hot Headed, Workaholic, Great Kisser
included in the pictures above. Not enough time with my cpu crash to get everything in diff. links this challenge
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: PhoenixRyder
LINK TO LOT:
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/PhieRyder/slideshow/Build-n-Share%20Challenge/Asia
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: In media
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


Advanced:

NAME: masajo
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8190030
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/A%20Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme
http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/slideshow/A%20Distinctly%20Asian%20Theme
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: no
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please.

Results

Click on the judge's name to see their comments.

Beginner - Judge: _Princess_Natasha_

First Place: dducknbelle
Optional Challenge:

Intermediate - Judge: FaithofKaela

First Place: gmcrozier
Second Place: MrzNSmith & xSamanthanicolex
Third Place: VannaRed

Optional Challenge: VannaRed

Advanced - Judge: Lebanna

First Place: Masajo
Optional Challenge:

Build-n-Share Challenge #246-247 • A Distinctly Asian Theme Part Two

Build Deadline: Wednesday 14th May, Midnight Central



Build-n-Share Challenge #246-247 • A Distinctly Asian Theme Part Two


As you pull into the drive way of your previous commission, you can't hep but feel a little pride in a job well done. Ruairi and a woman, who you can only imagine to be Eve are stood at their brand new front door awaiting you. You spare them a small wave as you park the car. Ruairi comes to greet you. opens the door and pulls you into a warm embrace that you can't help but reciprocate. When you pull away, you notice how his eyes linger over the woman at the door.

“Hmmm, only has eyes for her, that's nice.” You think as he leads you towards her.

“This is my darling wife, Eve.” She gives you a cool look and you can't help but think, “Yes, a cops eyes.”

“It's such a pleasure to meet you Chief Ryan.” You say as she takes your hand in a firm grip.

“Chief Ryan?” She looks confused.

“Oh, I thought Ruairi mentioned something about you becoming our newest Chief of Police, apologies, it's a pleasure to meet you Mrs Ryan.” Wondering what on earth is going on behind Eve's baffled expression, you notice that the two of you are still in the midst of the handshake, at a loss, you continue holding the other woman's hand.

You see a wicked glint in Ruari's eye as comprehension dawns on Eve's face. Giving her husband a steely glare she says. “I may be the newest Chief of Police, but unless you have the misfortune to be on the wrong side of the law, my name is Eve.”

“Of course, Eve, well it really is lovely to finally meet you, I hope you are happy with the house?”

Realising that the two of you are still gripping each others hands, Eve blushes and extricates herself from the handshake and turns to her husband. “Please don't tell me you've told everyone in town to greet me as The Chief?”

“Of course not darling.”

Turning to you he adds, “I apologise, I should have warned you that my wife doesn't respond well to the title... Yet.”

You notice a faint smirk on his lips as he quietens any reaction from his wife with a kiss.

“Now, please, come in, we are simply delighted with how the place has turned out, and, I have another business proposition for you.”

As you enter the house, you notice how it now feels more like a home, with the owner's personalities and tastes on display.

Entering the kitchen, Ruairi offers you a chair at the table, and then heads towards to refrigerator. You wonder what delights he is going to offer you, and think that you should have made more effort to get to the gym in the preceding two weeks.

“So, thank you for driving out to us, our schedules are a little hectic at the moment.”

“It's no problem.” You say, eyeing up the yummy looking tray of food he is bringing back from the refrigerator.

He places the tray in the centre of the table and advises you to dig in before his wife snags all the prawn rolls. He takes the seat next to Eve and places a hand on her leg.

“I'll get straight to the point, I've decided I want to open a sushi restaurant.”

'Wow' you think to yourself, grateful for the prawn roll you are munching on, it gives you a moment to gather your thoughts.

“OK, a sushi restaurant, here in town?” You ask, thinking of the locals and what their reactions would be to the idea.

“Yep, that's right, I want to make Sushi more accessible to the average citizen, make it less scary if you will.”

“OK, a sushi restaurant.” You repeat without realising.

This time you notice humour in Eve's eyes.

“I told you what the locals would think of the idea.” She says to Ruairi with a grin.

“No, wait.” You say quickly, “I just wasn't expecting it that's all. I think it's a wonderful idea, actually.”

This time it's Ruairi's turn to grin, while his wife scowls at you.

“Yes, a sushi restaurant, but I don't want one of those modern monstrosities with the conveyor going round the room, I want an elegant and tasteful Indo-Japanese dining experience.”

'Thank goodness for that' you say to yourself, you really can't imagine Mrs Crumplebottom sat at a conveyor belt, but sat in a comfortable chair at a tasteful Indo-Japanese style table, that you can see.

Noticing only one of those delightful prawn rolls left on the tray, you reach your hand to it and savour the taste, just heavenly.

“I take it you want modern Japanese-style architecture for this?”

“Absolutely!” He grins, he looks delighted that you have caught up so quickly.

“Any central theme/decor/palette?”

“Well, I do love this palette, Eve thinks it might be a bit bland though, don't you darling.”

“Mmmmm?” Is her response, as she has just taken a mouthful of Futomaki. She swallows and says “I just wonder if it should be more bold, considering the modern take on the architecture. I was thinking more along Lebanna

First Place: dducknbelle
Optional Challenge: N/A

Intermediate - Judge: ISHTARJMD

First Place: Glen1974
Optional Challenge: SuzieQz420

Advanced - Judge:

First Place: N/A
Optional Challenge: N/A

Build-n-Share Challenge #248-249 • Spring Designer Showdown 2014


Build Deadline: Weds May 28th, Midnight Central



Build-n-Share Challenge #248-249 • Spring Designer Showdown 2014

“Slow, deep breaths.” You say to yourself.

“Slow, deep breaths.” You repeat.

You are sat waiting for a friend in a small boutique café.

“It's such a shame that Laura doesn't eat fish.” You think to yourself, as you try and calm your nerves. You don't know why this meeting has made you into a nervous wreck, oh, wait, yes you do, it's that time of year, time for the Spring Designer Showdown.

You see a glimpse of colour through the window and wonder if this could be her now. The little bell over the door tinkles as your companion struggle through the door loaded with shopping bags.

“Laura.” You exclaim as she drops her bags and rushes to envelop you in a warm hug.

“How lovely to see you again! Doesn't time fly?” She asks you.

“It surely does, how are you?”

“Oh, you know me, busy, busy, busy, speaking of which, I hope you won't be too busy to participate in this years' Spring Designer Showdown.”

“Me, too busy to take part, you are joking aren't' you?” Giving her a friendly pat on the arm. You sit and both of you start talking at once.

Laughing, Laura reaches into her monstrous handbag and pulls out her tablet.

“I can see your eager to get started, so let;' take a look at what we have in store for you this season.”



“Wow.” You say with feeling, as a hundred different possibilities run through your mind.

“I take it it's the same rules as normal?”

Laura smiles and nodes, “Of course, we can't change them after all this time!”

As the waitress brings over your drinks, you scroll across and look at the inspiration items. That is those pieces/items that you can chose to use as your basis for the theme of the home.



“Oh, what an interesting collection”

“Yep, we thought we'd try something a little more unusual for this round.

You settle in with your coffee and have a good old chin wag with Laura.

Requirements
* Here is the link to the shell: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8205274
* You cannot change the foundation, walls, and roofing.
* Yes, all walls, foundation, and roof must remain the same.
* You can replace doors, windows and stairs, but they have to remain in the same position (meaning if it's a 2 tile window, you have to replace it with a 2 tile window or 2 single tile windows, etc.)
* You can designate the rooms however you like, but your outcome should be a bedroom house with at least 1.5 bathrooms (a 1/2 bath is one with a toilet and sink)
* You can (and should) CAStyle any and all doors, archways, walkways, windows, etc included in the shell.
* You can't change the roof shape, but you can change the texture and colour.
* You can add structural elements for landscaping purposes, such as a greenhouse, gazebo, or a carport (no garages), but they cannot be attached to the main house.
* You CAN change, add or delete any fencing.
* This must be on a 40x40 lot in Sunset Valley.
* THERE IS NO BUDGET!
* The theme is completely up to you. It does not have to be Spring themed, but your house should reflect your inspirational object. (It should be pretty clear to the judges from just viewing your pictures which object you were inspired by.
* Your inspirational object must be included in your final lot.
* You can only have ONE inspirational object.
* You do not need any expansion packs to compete. The house was built with only base game elements.
* CC is allowed, but please list/link/credit them when you submit so that down-loaders can find them!
* Entry must be fully landscaped and decorated.

Optional Challenge

Cover Shot Challenge: Enter ONE screenshot of your lot that best represents what your lot is about. It can be a shot of anything from your build. There will be ONE optional challenge winner for the challenge.


Official Entry List

Beginner:

NAME: AMKP878
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8224322
LINK TO MEDIA:
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: No
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: dducknbelle
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8242034
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/library/Build%20and%20Share/Designer%20Showcase%202014%20by%20dducknbelle?sort=3&page=1
LINK TO SLIDESHOW: http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/slideshow/Build%20and%20Share/Designer%20Showcase
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: This is the shot I think sums up my entire build in pinks. Elegant, timeless, pretty, with wood tones. http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/dducknbelle77/media/Build%20and%20Share/Designer%20Showcase%202014%20by%20dducknbelle/dspink3_zps6e66aee7.jpg.html?sort=3&o=61
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes of course.


NAME: Ashayam15
LINK TO LOT: It wouldn't let me upload it.
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s28.photobucket.com/user/allison_anderson2/library/BnS?sort=3&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: I picked this photo because I tried to make the house look like the pot with the wood and wire rings. I think it best represents my inspiration. http://s28.photobucket.com/user/allison_anderson2/media/BnS/screenshot_original18_zps881d6d97.jpg.html?sort=3&o=47
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please as this is my first public build

Intermediate:

NAME: daCupcakeQueen
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8224277
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/daCupcakeQueen/library/?sort=3&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, i spent about 3-4 hours to create a comfortable modern home and would appreciate constructive feedback

NAME: Krystabela
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8231961
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=465914
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: No
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: This has been my first "public" build/design in awhile so yes I wouldn't mind some constructive criticism.

NAME: folala
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8235841
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Folalas/library/Spring%20Designer%20Challenge%20BnS%20Sims3
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: rachelshennan
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8246490
LINK TO MEDIA: http://simmershenn.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/this-bns-challenge-is-for-spring.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Might enter this, will need to find a picture.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes.

NAME: mederouin
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8248813
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=466392
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please. I've never done anything like this before so a couple of comments would help if I ever decide to do it again. Thanks so much.

NAME: Suzieqz420
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Suzieq_420/library/Spring%20Designer%20Challenge?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: This part of the house really represents the purple flower pots and that is why I choose this picture as my optional entry http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b639/Suzieq_420/Spring%20Designer%20Challenge/Screenshot-2_zpsa151a88e.jpg
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8255307
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s97.photobucket.com/user/iampes23/slideshow/BnS248249%20Designer%20Showdown
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s97.photobucket.com/user/iampes23/media/BnS248249%20Designer%20Showdown/Screenshot-20_zpsc35b4f47.jpg.html
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please

NAME: MaryKup
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8256002
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s870.photobucket.com/user/MaryKup5856/slideshow/Spring%20Showcase?sort=6
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s870.photobucket.com/user/MaryKup5856/story/41961
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: TheScarletAdler
LINK TO LOT: Still trying to get it to upload.
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/ScarletAdler/slideshow/Sims%203%20Challenge%20248-249
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s639/ScarletAdler/Sims%203%20Challenge%20248-249/Screenshot_zpsd328bdeb.jpg
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: PhoenixRyder
LINK TO LOT: n/a
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/PhieRyder/library/Build-n-Share%20Challenge
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: it should be among the pictures, but I may have forgotten to upload it.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: CHimechAnga
LINK TO LOT: (Kept getting upload error when it shows up in my studio I'll edit to include link)
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s131.photobucket.com/user/sqirrely1/slideshow/Sims3%202014%20Designer%20Showcase%20-%20Amethyst%20Dreams
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p285/sqirrely1/Sims3%202014%20Designer%20Showcase%20-%20Amethyst%20Dreams/Screenshot-201_zps5dce1647.jpg
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

Advanced:

NAME: masajo
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8242054
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Spring%20Designer%20Showdown%202014
http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/slideshow/Spring%20Designer%20Showdown%202014
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Spring%20Designer%20Showdown%20Optional%20Challenge
I chose this shot to reflect the cool 'Spring' freshness of the pool and flowing water, the crisp blue skies and colourful plants and the freshly mowed lawn.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please

NAME: ArikaB
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8232281
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s957.photobucket.com/user/ArikaB1/library/BnS%20248-249?page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s957.photobucket.com/user/ArikaB1/media/BnS%20248-249/Screenshot-28_zpsdb94fb66.jpg.html?sort=6&o=112
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please

NAME: paneinger
LINK TO LOT: n/a
LINK TO MEDIA: http://myndikins.tumblr.com/post/86943513438/spring-designer-showdown-part-1
http://myndikins.tumblr.com/post/87113028198/bns-outdoor-pics
There are two separate links - one for inside and one for outside. Make sure you visit both!! Its extremely image heavy so I broke it into two posts
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: will update later =]
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please - lots! Hopefully I'm not too out of my league with going advanced this time. 

NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8251068
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/2014%20BnS%20Designer%20Challenge%202?sort=9
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please

NAME: Sallidra20
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8258034
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Sally_Bunday/slideshow/Simple%20Elegance
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://lvlt.thesims3.com/sims3_asset/sims3_asset/media/shard000//shard000/804/276/017/00/screenshot_original.jpg
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: oXseashellXo
LINK TO LOT: N/A 
LINK TO MEDIA: https://41.photobucket.com/user/seashell034/slideshow/Build%20and%20Share/Spring%20Designer%20Showdown
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes


Results

Click on the judge's name to see their comments.

Beginner - Judge: FaithofKaela

First Place: Ashayam15
Optional Challenge: dducknbelle

Intermediate - Judge: FaithofKaela

First Place: rachelshennan
Second Place: folala
Third Place: MaryKup
Honorable Mention: iampes23
Optional Challenge: CHimechAnga

Advanced - Judge: KittKat7147

First Place: ArikaB
Honorable Mention: paneinger
Optional Challenge: N/A

Build-n-Share Challenge #145 • A Neighbourhood of Epic Proportions

Build Deadline: On going


A Neighborhood of Epic Proportions

It was never a good day when you were in the office by yourself. Somehow it seemed that whenever Rose was out of the office, everything went wrong. Already today you had somehow managed to break the coffee maker, been forced to abandon concentration on a floorplan to answer the phone and now the file for the build you just finished seems to have disappeared!

As you mutter to yourself, a little burst of light in the corner of your eye catches your attention. Quickly picking yourself up, you see the little flash of light dart just behind the frame of a door. “What the-? Hello?” Curious now, you follow it, trying to figure out if its someone playing with a laser pointer, a reflection from outside or a possible hallucination from the horrible coffee you made earlier in the day.

After about five minutes, the will-o-the-wisp light vanishes back into your office and is gone. “Huh…Weird.” Still confused, you step over to your desk and pick up the tar that is your coffee. After a long swallow that makes you again regret giving Rose the day off to take her dog to the vet, you realize that there's an strange aftertaste to the drink. It's an odd flavor, something like the way a forest smells mixed with a hint of sparkling… something. You can't even think of what its like.

Even more perplexed you look down into the mug and catch the faintest glimmer of stardust across the surface of the liquid. Then the room around you fades to a mist. It clears quickly and you have a hard time keeping your jaw from dropping.

All around you are stone ruins, deep gray with green moss and vines draped over them. Around the ruins huge trees tower above. The most musical birdsong you’ve ever heard drifts through the air, which smells of pine and woodsmoke. Something about the combination brings back a memory of listening to fairy tales as a kid. With a reminiscent smile on your lips, you turn around to look some more.

Now your jaw really does drop. Standing behind you, watching you silently, are at least 50 people… well not people, specifically. You’re pretty sure you see a few elves, a flying carpet and… and… You struggle to wrap your mind around it as that will-o-the-wisp you chased around your office flitters over the crowd to stop in front of you. With a small starburst of light, it goes from a glowing powderpuff to… a human size fairy? You’re pretty sure that whatever was in that cup probably WAS NOT meant for human consumption.

The fairy, a beautiful woman in a gauzy blue gown, smiles. “You aren't dreaming. Nor are you hallucinating. I am the Fairy Godmother.”

“Um… ok, then. Hi?” You know you sound like an idiot, but you cant help it.

Her smile is understanding, “I know you must be confused. I will try to explain. You are in the world of Storytime. Here dwell all the fairy tales that your world has read and told to others over all the centuries.”

She gestures, “The Three Bears.” A little bear, tucked into the arms of a truly huge bear wearing an apron, waves as Papa Bear standing nearby tips his hat to you.

“Cinderella.” An elegant looking princess curtsies.

“Aladdin.” A dark skinned rogue grins mischievously at you.

“And so many more,” says the Fairy. “So many in your world have read of us, believed in us and loved us that we became real. We built our homes in this half world of dreams and managed to live peacefully.”

“Sounds like a great life," you smile. "So… why am I here?” you add, hoping you don't sound rude.

“We need your help.” She sighs, “With any amount of light, you also have shadows. The brighter the light, the darker the shadows. One particularly dark shadow, the dark fairy who cursed Briar Rose, decided she no longer could tolerate the light. She led the others against us, destroyed our homes and chased us out.”

She waves her wand and the ruins open up to a beautiful rolling valley bordered by the sea. you recognize it as Sunset Valley! “We have come here, to the very edge of our world where it rubs up against your world. Since they are so close together, our new home is a mirror of yours in many ways: geography, a few buildings. But we need new homes. Even here we’ve heard of your skills, your talent and how happy you’ve made the people in your world. We want you to build our homes, so we can have a fresh start. Will you help us?”

You stay silent for a moment, rubbing the back of your neck and looking over the valley. Then you turn back to the assorted fairytale folks, and take a deep breath. “I’m definitely going to need some help on this one…”

you can find out all about this challenge on the official thread

Build-n-Share Challenge #146 • Natures... Grandchild...?

Build Deadline: Wednesday, 7th July, Midnight CMT


here We recommend that you try and build to this brief first, then move on to the expansion. The original budget was $55,000 simoleons, so the final lot should be worth no more than $85,000.

Official Entry List

Beginner:

NAME: WndrBrnShp
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8325832
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8326093
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/81p9bq4n6yulg/Child
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/2me87xun3pf3o/Grandchild
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A

Intermediate:

NAME: Mederouin
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8320690
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=467835
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A 
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Please.

NAME: RachelShennan
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8328308
LINK TO MEDIA: http://simmershenn.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/modern-lodge-natures-grandchild.html
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: MaryKup
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8328619
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s870.photobucket.com/user/MaryKup5856/slideshow/Natures%20child?sort=6
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s870.photobucket.com/user/MaryKup5856/slideshow/Natures%20child/Natures%20Grandchild?sort=6
I played them a bit, got them married and have their baby, pictures are sprinkled all through my photos.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: Zayven
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8328918
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s418.photobucket.com/user/dreamupreality/library/Natures%20Grandchild?sort=3&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please

Advanced:

NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8320903
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/Natures%20Grandchild?sort=9
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A

NAME: masajo
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8321643
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Natures%20Grandchild
LINK TO MEDIA FOR PREVIOUS CHALLENGE 'NATURE'S CHILD http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Natures%20Child
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A

NAME: ArikaB
LINK TO LOT: http://s957.photobucket.com/user/ArikaB1/library/BnS%20231-232?sort=6&page=1
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s957.photobucket.com/user/ArikaB1/library/Natures%20Grandchild?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.


Results

Click on the judge's name to see their comments.

Beginner - Judge: ISTHARJMD

First Place: WndrBrnShp
Optional Challenge:

Intermediate - Judge: ArikaB

First Place: RachelShennan
Optional Challenge: MaryKup

Advanced - Judge: Lebanna

First Place: ArikaB
Optional Challenge: N/A

Challenge #146 - Best Laid Plans III

Due: Wednesday July 30th, Midnight CMT

Sitting at the desk in your office, you stare wistfully out of the window, thinking about how quickly time seems to pass these days. There is a knock at your office door, sighing you turn back towards the room and say “Come in.”

Rose pokes her head around the door and says “Kaye is here, she has the twins with her, would you like me to try and keep them entertained??”

“Rose you are a life saver.” You say, then cover your mouth with your hand as you realise what you said.

Rose looks at you and you see understanding and compassion in her eyes.

“I'll bring her through, and get the kettle on for a pot of green tea.”

You rise from your chair as Kaye enters the room. You see that she looks a little wan, worried, you cross the room and envelop her in a hug. “Come on Kaye, sit down.” You guide her to the closest chair. She lets you lead her and that concerns you even more.

You sit next to her, in the other visitor chair and ask where Kieran is.

“He couldn't.... He just couldn't...”

You notice tears welling in those green eyes that look a little pallid, not at all the colour they were when you first met her.

“And Kaiden?”

“Oh, he's at school, we didn't want to disrupt his routine too much.”

“Of course.”

You sit thinking about tiny little bundle you met on that first job for the Johnson's. You find it difficult to believe that he is at high school now, and about to graduate at that. It's amazing how people come and go in and of our lives, you think. Take Kay, little did you know when you helped her struggle up the office steps all those years ago, that she would become one of your best friends. You find yourself reliving some of the memories of the Johnson's you have been privy to. The birth of the twins, now in their 7th year, the death of Kieran's mum 5 years ago, countless barbecues and dinners you have been invited to. You were even lucky enough to witness one of the twin's first steps!! Now that Kieran's father had passed on, you realised it left Kay and Kaiden as orphans, Kaye having lost her parents just before you met her. It was no wonder that the woman sat in front of her was devastated, Kelvin had been her father as much as Kieran's for the last 17 years, especially with them living on the same property. You finally wonder, why Kaye wanted to meet you at the office instead at either of your homes.

“I'm pregnant again.”

As if reading your mind, she blurts it out, as if it's a bad thing.

“But Kaye, surely that's wonderful news?”

“In the circumstances, no, it feels devastating, to know that these new little bundles will never know any of their grandparents.”

“Does Kieran know yet??” You ask, fearing you already know the answer.

“No, I haven't told him yet. I don't know how.”

As you lean over and let her lean on your shoulder, there is another soft rap at the door. Rose steps through with the tea pot and two china cups and saucers. She sets he tray down on the desk and gently lays a hand on your other shoulder. You hear shrieking coming through the open door, but this doesn't seem to stir Kaye, so Rose quietly leaves to deal with the twins.

“Come on honey, let's have a drink.”

“Of course, thank you! I'm sorry, I really didn't know who else to tell. Kieran has started planning another remodel and I wanted to come and see you first, so that you knew what you would be getting in the middle of.”

“But you two are OK right?” You ask hesitantly as you pour the tea.

She sighs, “Yes, I guess we are, but how do I tell him?!”

“Well, if I were you I wouldn't tell him, like you just told me!”

A flicker of a smile passes your friends lips and is gone as quickly as it came.

“No, I think I should at least pretend to be happy.”

“Oh Kaye, sweetheart, you should be happy about this, it's OK to be happy about it, you do know that right??”

“I don't think I do!”

“Oh Kaye, of course you can be happy about this, Kelvin would be over the moon wouldn't he?”

“Yes, you are right, of course he would be. Thank you, I knew you would understand.”

Sensing a change of conversation might be the best course of action you say “So, Kieran's planning a remodel hey?”

“Yes, he wants to tear down the annex! But I wonder if we should turn it into a place for Kaiden. You know, he's graduating soon, he'll want some privacy when he comes back from college in the holidays.”

“I understand his point, but yes, I think you might be right, re-purposing is always more constructive than demolishing.”

Reluctantly you realise you have to put the subject back on the slight bump, now that your attention has been drawn to it, you wonder how on earth Kieran couldn't know.

“So, how far along are you?”

“I've just got over the first trimester, it was so different to when I was just carrying twins.”

“What do you mean, just carrying twins?” You ask.

“Well, I went in for my scan last week, there are three of them in here.” She says as she strokes her belly and looks down at it fondly.

“Oh... My.... Well... Wow!!”

“I so wish I had known sooner, at least Kelvin would have known he was going to be grandpa again.”

Tears start to well again.

“Kaye, you weren't to know he would be taken so suddenly.”

“No, I know, at least that's what I'm trying to tell myself.”

Feeling slightly frustrated with this strong woman you had grown to love and respect, you raise your voice.

“Now listen to me Kaye Johnson, Kelvin had a wonderful life, filled with happiness and good memories, and I am darn sure that he would not want to see you questioning yourself like this. You are going to have triplets, they are going to need you to pull yourself together, and what about that pair out there?? They must have been running rings around you this last month or so. You're telling this is good for them?”

You see how startled she is to be spoken to so firmly. But you also see her straighten her back and look a little more composed, a little colour returns to her cheeks.

“You are right, of course you are. I have been so selfish. My babies are so important to me. Especially these ones in here, they really need me in a good frame of mind don't they? Oh my, their lives will have started with such negativity? How did I not realise this before? Thank you, for having the courage to talk sternly to a tearful pregnant woman, that was very brave of you.” This time she smiles and that sparkle is back in those emerald eyes.

“Well, you were already tearful, I don't see how I could have made the situation much worse!” You joke.

“Now, let's get down to business. What is this project going to consist of?”

“Yes, let's start planning for the future.”

Brief
For those who took part in #227-228 take your existing 60x60 lot and make the following additions:
• The twin nursery needs to be turned into a twin child's room (no specifics on gender here, do as you wish)
• You need to add a triple nursery to the home with an attached bathroom.
• Another guest room with attached bathroom.
• Take the annex you built for Kelvin and Kathleen and turn it into a home for Kaiden. The specs for this remain the same, i.e. a fully functioning residence, with 2 bedrooms (one of which must have an attached bathroom), a separate bathroom, kitchen, dining space and living area. although, it no longer needs to be wheelchair friendly. As for the décor, well, it's for a teenage boy about to head off to college!
• You will need to find an area in the grounds for a new weeping willow, somewhere for the Johnson's to go and pay their respects to the loved ones who are no longer with them.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE INTERIOR WALLS ARE KEPT TO MATCH THE PLAN GIVEN, WE WILL NEED TO SEE OVERHEADS OF THE MAIN RESIDENCE!!

For those who took part in #223-224 but didn't take part in #227-228:
• Using your existing 60x60 lot, add to the main dwelling. A double children's room (no specifics on gender here, do as you wish!)complete with attached bathroom, 2 guest rooms with attached bathrooms. You will also need to add a triple nursery complete with attached bathroom. The interior walls you have built (from the plan) need to stay the same, but you can expand the exterior.
Kaye doesn't know what gender their babies are, so the décor needs to be gender neutral.
• Design and build a separate dwelling for Kaiden to move into, it needs to be a fully functioning residence, with 2 bedrooms (one of which must have an attached bathroom), a separate bathroom, kitchen, dining space and living area. As for the décor, well, it's for a teenage boy about to head off to college!
• You will need to find an area in the grounds for a new weeping willow, somewhere for the Johnson's to go and pay their respects to the loved ones who are no longer with them.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE INTERIOR WALLS ARE KEPT TO MATCH THE PLAN GIVEN, WE WILL NEED TO SEE OVERHEADS OF THE MAIN RESIDENCE!!

For those of you who have yet to meet the Johnson's:
• You will need to start either by either building this floor plan, or by downloading this shell on a 60x60 lot. All interior walls will need to be kept to the plan specifications, including window and door placements. Then you can start adding to the build...
A double children's room (no specifics on gender here, do as you wish!)complete with attached bathroom, 2 guest rooms with attached bathrooms. You will also need to add a triple nursery complete with attached bathroom. The interior walls you have built (from the plan) need to stay the same, but you can expand the exterior.
Kaye doesn't know what gender their babies are, so the décor needs to be gender neutral.
• Design and build a separate dwelling for Kaiden to move into, it needs to be a fully functioning residence, with 2 bedrooms (one of which must have an attached bathroom), a separate bathroom, kitchen, dining space and living area. As for the décor, well, it's for a teenage boy about to head off to college!
• You will need to find an area in the grounds for a new weeping willow, somewhere for the Johnson's to go and pay their respects to the loved ones who are no longer with them.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE INTERIOR WALLS ARE KEPT TO MATCH THE PLAN GIVEN, WE WILL NEED TO SEE OVERHEADS OF THE MAIN RESIDENCE!!

To conclude, this epic legacy build, when finished, will contain:
Main House:
☆ 1 master suite
☆ 2 guest rooms with attached bathrooms
☆ 1 double children's room with attached bathroom
☆ 1 triple nursery with attached bathroom
☆ Kitchen
☆ Dining space
☆ Living area

Separate self-contained apartment (a fully functioning residence):
☆ 2 bedrooms (one of which must have an attached bathroom)
☆ 1 separate full bathroom
☆ Kitchen
☆ Dining space
☆ Living area

One weeping willow somewhere in the grounds for the Johnson's to go when they want to remember family members no longer with them.

The Budget
Each challenge has a budget of $250,000, so your final build can not cost more than $750,000.

Optional Challenge
There are a couple of optional challenges for this one. If you started at the beginning, we want to see how your build evolved, so before and after pics are a must!

If you joined in after the first part of the challenge, we want to find out more about your Johnson family, who are they, what are their traits, what are their hobbies etc... We want to see them enjoying their newly expanded home.

You have three weeks to complete this challenge, as if you are starting from scratch it is a mammoth task! (I might just have to join in on this one myself...)

Entry List

Beginners

No Entries


Intermediates

NAME: AnniePKS
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8333847
LINK TO MEDIA: https://picasaweb.google.com/117066325712962483067/July122014?authkey=Gv1sRgCNG5wvSj-JfRPQ
https://picasaweb.google.com/117066325712962483067/BNSJohnsonPart3?authkey=Gv1sRgCO-8r6nwx7CH6AE
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: I made the family and got Kaye pregnant with triplets Just for fun. 
Kaye is a home chef with lots of experience and has written several children's books. She has 3 college degrees, Arts, Communications and Physical Education. Kieran has 3 college degrees, Business, Science& Medical, and Technology. He is working as a scientist now.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please

NAME: mederouin
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8355730
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/mederouin/slideshow/Build%20and%20Share%20147
Password: Johnson) Note: It is case sensitive
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/mederouin/story/1085
While I did start from scratch I wanted to do the second of the optional challenges that focuses on the family. So I moved them in after I finished the house and lived their lives for a while. To me the Johnson family is a bit messy and a bit crazy with Kaye working as a teacher and Kieran working as a doctor, but they are normal and loving to each other. That was what I tried to convey.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please

AME: folala
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8369721
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Folalas/library/Willow%20Lake%20House
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please

NAME: TanyaElisabeth
LINK TO LOT: n/a
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116220862@N02/sets/72157645648355630
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: Zayven
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8371165
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s418.photobucket.com/user/dreamupreality/library/Johnsons%20Challenge?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Entered
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please


Advanced

NAME: masajo
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8354810
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Spring%20Meadow
LINK TO MEDIA FOR PREVIOUS BEST LAID PLANS II: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Best%20Laid%20Plans%20Part%20II
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please

NAME: ArikaB
LINK TO LOT: n/a
LINK TO MEDIA:
(Part 1) http://s957.photobucket.com/user/ArikaB1/library/BnS%20223-224?sort=6&page=1
(Part 2) http://s957.photobucket.com/user/ArikaB1/library/BnS%20227-228?sort=6&page=1
(Part 3) http://s957.photobucket.com/user/ArikaB1/library/BestLaidPlans3?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please

NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8372596
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/SummerHaven%20Estates
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.



Results

Beginner - Judge: N/A

First Place: No Entries
Optional Challenge: N/A

Intermediate - Judge: ArikaB

First Place: Mederouin
Second Place: Zayven
Optional Challenge:

Advanced - Judge:

First Place:
Optional Challenge:

A Mini Vacation

Due: Wednesday July 13th, Midnight CMT

Yawning, you thank your lucky stars for the baristas at Flying V’s coffeehouse that manage to keep you supplied with caffeine on those early days when you arrive at the office before Rose does. Typing up the final bills and paperwork on the latest Johnson project is a good feeling, but you know that you are only keeping your head above water as new projects are flooding in all the time. Not a bad problem to have at all, you chuckle to yourself as you print out Kaye’s final bill and place it in an envelope for to Rose to mail.

Leaning back in your chair and feeling quite satisfied with yourself, you hear the sound of a key in the front door and Rose’s cheerful humming. You beat her in the office by just 30 minutes this morning. “My goodness,” you think to yourself for the thousandth time. “Whatever would I do without her?” It doesn’t bear thinking about, and you make a mental note to give her another raise and to seriously look into the profit-sharing structure your accountant mentioned at your last meeting.

At 8 o’ clock on the spot, Rose knocks briskly on your door, and enters with a stack of file folders. “You were here early,” she says with a smile. “Finishing up with Kaye’s latest project?

“Oh, yes,” you respond. She and the entire family were quite pleased with the design.”

“This next project will be something a little different, I think,” Rose says with a hint of mystery as she hands over the first file from her stack. “It’s a family from Sunset Valley, but they’re looking for something out of town.”

“Well, that’s not so unusual,” you remark as you take the file.

“But,” Rose continues, “they’re looking for a vacation home. And not just any home - one that will fit on a 10x10 lot they ‘ve inherited from relatives in their vacation destination.”

You look at Rose a bit skeptically. “A 10x10 lot? Really? That seems terribly small…”

“Well,” Rose confides with a secretive air, “the rumor is that the relatives were big spenders at the Lucky Simolean Casino. No one is totally sure what happened to the family fortune, but a few small lots scattered over various worlds other than Sunset Valley were all that was left when Grandpa Les Pleasant passed a few months ago.

You nod in understanding and begin flipping through the file Rose has compiled on the new clients, Daniel and Mary-Sue Pleasant. “They’ll be here at nine,” she reminds you as she puts the remaining files in your Inbox and exists discretely.

When Rose showed the couple and their twin daughters, Angela and Lilith, in later that morning, you felt sure you had a good understanding of what the family required in a vacation home. Daniel and Mary Sue, a handsome couple, shook your hand warmly and introduced their daughters Angela and Lilith. Although both girls smiled politely at you, out of the corner of your eye, you glimpsed Lilith pulling her sisters ponytail sharply as she slid past into her chair. Angela stared daggers at her sister, but quickly returned her attention to you when her mom began describing the family’s wishes. You chalk the incident up to a little normal sibling rivalry and make a mental note to try to make each girl feel special in the design of the vacation house.

As Rose escorted the Pleasant family out following your meeting, you could already picture the bones of their new get-away in your mind’s eye and couldn’t wait to get started on the design. Although just what to do about those feuding sisters still weighed on your mind...


Challenge Brief

You must build a vacation home in a world of your choice on a 10 x 10 lot.

Build should reflect the character of the world you decide to build in as well as the personal traits and preferences of the Pleasant family (NOTE - This does NOT mean you must decorate everything in the family's favorite colors).

$40,000 budget

Bedrooms – master suite and separate bedroom for the twins

Other rooms – fully functional kitchen, full bathroom , living area, and dining area are required

Number of levels is up to you.

Pleasant Family

LINK TO DOWNLOAD
**NOTE - this family contains a number of store and EP items that are not essential to the story. I will try to post a base-game compatible version later today.

Daniel - Dad
Traits: Athletic, Charismatic, Commitment Issues, Flirty, Great Kisser
Favorites: Latin Music, Dim Sum, Green

Mary-Sue - Mom
Traits: Workaholic, Perfectionist, Hopeless Romantic, Over-Emotional, Charismatic
Favorites: Indie Music, French Toast, Green

Angel a & Lilith - Twin Girls
Angela’s Traits: Good, Friendly, Neat
Angela’s Favorites: Classical Music, Vegetarian Dim Sum, Spice Brown

Lilith’s Traits: Grumpy, Neurotic, Hates the Outdoors
Lilith’s Favorites: Pop Music, Pumpkin Pie, Hot Pink


Optional Challenge

Submit ONE picture (can use picture-in-picture) of the Pleasant Family enjoying their vacation home.

Entry List

Beginners

No entries


Intermediates

NAME: AnniePKS
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8378302
LINK TO MEDIA: https://picasaweb.google.com/117066325712962483067/2014080302?authkey=Gv1sRgCKT_2aT21-m8Hg
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: The last picture on the link: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0izirQBzzy0/U97Vo81olqI/AAAAAAAAA1M/eOeaqUel9N4/w1024-h768-no/Screenshot-44.jpg
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: benlow11
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8382305
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s594.photobucket.com/user/beverlyenlow/slideshow/Mini Vacation
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: Mederouin
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8392516
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/mederouin/slideshow/Build and Share no 148
(Password: Pleasant Note: is case sensitive)
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please

NAME: golden_glow
LINK TO LOT: having trouble uploading at the moment - hopefully will get it done before the deadline
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s781.photobucket.com/user/Golden_Glow90/slideshow/Mini Vacation
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: None
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please

NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8397562#
LINK TO MEDIA: having problems with photobucket, I somehow lost most of my pics--will redo after appointment-here is the messed up, incomplete pics so far
http://s97.photobucket.com/user/iampes23/slideshow/148 BnS Mini Vacation
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please

NAME: _Princess_Natasha_
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8396292
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s745.photobucket.com/user/_Natasha_Sim_/library/Summer Mint?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: No
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: Folala
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8394560
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/Folalas/library/Pleasant Cottage
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please

NAME: Zayven
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8397172
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s418.photobucket.com/user/dreamupreality/media/Pleasant Vacation/Screenshot-2.jpg.html?sort=6&o=0
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s418.photobucket.com/user/dreamupreality/media/Pleasant Vacation/Screenshot-2-2.jpg.html?sort=6&o=39
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: Megster2000
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8397564
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s751.photobucket.com/user/horton5_ky/library/BnS 148 Mini Vacation?sort=3&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: No
LEVEL: Intermediate
LOT SIZE ADDRESS & FINAL COST: Isla Paradiso, $37,548
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: This is a cute 3 bedroom and 1.5 bath houseboat.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


Advanced

NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8395823
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/Pleasant Place
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/media/Pleasant Place/076_zpsb9bec688.jpg.html?sort=9&o=75
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please

Results

Beginner - Judge: No entries

First Place: N/A
Optional Challenge: N/A

Intermediate - Judge: FaithofKaela

First Place: iampes23
Second Place: Mederouin
Third Place: Anniepks
Optional Challenge: zayven

Advanced - Judge: Lebanna

First Place: gmcrozier
Optional Challenge: N/A

SimsIslandheart
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8407431
LINK TO MEDIA: http://www.slideshare.net/HurricaneIslandheart/flying-the-nest
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/117480105100327119558/posts/MvUGcy5Q21g/p/pub?pid=6049559005409663058&oid=117480105100327119558
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/cliodhnaglen/KaidenFlyerWeb_zps31c5f476.png
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


INTERMEDIATE

NAME: DSjuh
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8407081
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/Djeranotjuh/library/Build-n-Share%20Challenge%20Cozies%20Two?sort=3&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: benlow11
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8400254
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s594.photobucket.com/user/beverlyenlow/slideshow/Flying%20the%20Nest-BnS
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

NAME: anniepks
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8408407
LINK TO MEDIA: https://picasaweb.google.com/117066325712962483067/BNS149FlyingTheNest?authkey=Gv1sRgCObR0sfnkfXangE
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: https://picasaweb.google.com/117066325712962483067/BNSFlyingTheNestFlyer?authkey=Gv1sRgCN6MsNfbs8Gt6AE
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: medourin
LINK TO LOT: thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8409538 
LINK TO MEDIA: s1380.photobucket.com/user/mederouin/slideshow/Build%20and%20Share%20149 
(Password: Flying) Note: is case sensitive
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah176/mederouin/Build%20and%20Share%20149/bampsforrent_zpsf4d9c9d3.jpg
I think this should take you right to the flyer, but if it doesn't then it can be found as the last picture on my media album.
Note: this link will only work if you have already unlocked the media album.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: http:// www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8411936
LINK TO MEDIA: http:// s97.photobucket.com/user/iampes23/slideshow/149%20Flying%20the%20Nest
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: _Princess_Natasha_
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8415706
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s745.photobucket.com/user/_Natasha_Sim_/library/Edgewood%20Nest?sort=6&page=1
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: paneinger
LINK TO LOT: N/A
LINK TO MEDIA: myndikins.tumblr. com /post/95790000048/bns-149
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


ADVANCED

NAME: gmcrozier
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8408737
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/Glenn_Crozier/slideshow/Flying%20the%20Nest
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: Lebanna
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8409789
LINK TO MEDIA: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk2d9oig
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: https://flic.kr/p/oQTTzj
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes

NAME: masajo
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8416392
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/library/Flying%20The%20Nest
http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/masajo1/slideshow/Flying%20The%20Nest
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


RESULTS

Beginners - Judge: ArikaB

First Place: SimsIslandHeart
Optional Challenge: SimsIslandHeart


Intermediate- Judge: Lebanna

First Place: Paneinger
Second Place: Medourin
Optional Challenge: Mederouin


Advanced- Judge: FaithofKaela

First Place: Lebanna
Optional Challenge: Lebanna