Started a new game with a new sim named Luna Moonman (those who are Harry Potter fans will notice the reference lol) and she has a pet cat named, Moggy, who is an Egyptian Mau. I've tried to make Luna's style as eccentric as possible using what styles of clothing is available in the catalogue, along with traits to match. Hopefully, I've done an ok-ish job lol
I've built a house along with a greenhouse on the same lot, which took 4 hours to build and furnish! I get my inspiration to build my lots from my imagination depending on the size of the lot, type of house I'm building and what style I choose. I like the log cabin and stone-building style. Depending on the Sim's aspiration, the furniture varies too. If they are creative, I always use easels, musical instruments, woodwork, computer for writing, etc.