Sul Sul! We're nearly ready to roll out the 18th Expansion Pack for The Sims 4, Businesses & Hobbies! Whether you're maxing out the new Pottery skill or getting ready to blast out 200 lower back Greg tattoos, I wanna see what you're doin as you explore Nordhaven! Show me what you got!

I also tested out turning a ranch into a small business. I was hoping for a riding school, or even just a "come ride with me" or "let's train together" type thing but sadly saw no horse-riding-related events for businesses. So instead, I opened the farm up for "farm life experience" sort of like a petting zoo type thing, and sold milk, eggs, and baked goods. The Chef Hustle table worked well for the baked goods, and people were flocking to the place. Even a little ghost child showed up! 😄 All the livestock got well tended to by the visitors so my Sims didn't have to do anything to keep them happy except keep feeders full. No need for a ranch hand with this crowd!The downside to the farm experience was that it was winter and NOBODY would put on their winter clothes except my Sims. Even the employee they hired kept running around in his everyday clothes. 😬 One customer froze to death. My Sim was running around small-talking everyone into showing her their cold weather clothes, but that was exhausting. Maybe I'll set out some Dining Out heaters and see if that helps. I did put a fire pit near the horse pasture, but no one used it, probably because it wasn't an activity on the business list. The new display unit also worked great for selling milk and eggs autonomously while the business was open. And I tested a little standing shelf that auto sold things. It sold little animal figurines, but I couldn't seem to restock it without going back into B/B. I tried putting wool on the shelf instead, but it didn't sell. Have to play around with it more.I also tried to put a bag of manure on the shelf, figuring it was a farm and all, why not sell fertilizer, but it...um...returned to its original form and was not very attractive on display. 🤣 That's when I swapped it for sheep's wool, which so far hasn't sold either.

Today is a very special day for Abigail Hamby......The opening of her new store Candy Lane Sweet Treats! 🤩Customers came from far and wide to check out the new confectionery.It soon became clear to Abigail that she was not going to be able to handle the running of the store and replenishing of stock on her own, so she advertised for an employee. 'Just don't burn the sugar, and you'll be fine!'While Xavier Drew may not be the most apt behind a stove (or candy maker) he does look sweet in pink. 😉Abigail decided to venture out and explore the town that weekend - while she loves her job, it's nice to have some time to not think about work!She decided to try her hand at pottery by signing up to an evening class.She decided to glaze her masterpiece in, you guessed it, pink - it fits into the décor of her apartment rather nicely! 💗As Abigail's renown as a master confectioner grew, she started receiving invitations to host her own cooking classes.Even Grandma Hattie herself decided to listen in for some tips. 😀And of course Xavier was there to support Abigail. 'Well done, Professor Hamby.'😊Xavier requested a very special inking for a very special someone...'So, what d'ya think?''Oh Xavier, seagulls - my favourite animals! But now I've found where I truly belong, I'll never have to fly away again.' 💖And, just as Abigail's business grew, so did her relationship with Zavier. 😍I have a feeling this is just the start of their story... 😘

I am working on my Dutch houses. I am Dutch myself, and live in The Netherlands, being able to make houses just like I have around me in my own town is such a blast!! To the left is the Apothecary, the middle house will host pottery workshops and to the right is the Pottery studio and store. To the far right two private houses.I am absolutely in love with this expansion, have not been this enchanted with The Sims for years, and I haven't even started actual gameplay yet! I've never shared any creations on the Gallery before, but I might consider sharing this one when it's finished. Great job EA! Really well done thank you!

Iverstad's Moon 🌕 Iverstad's Morning Sun 🌞

The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies - Official Screenshot Thread!

227 Replies

atreya33
Legend
5 months ago
We desperately need a ticket kiosk that doesn't involve a screen. I spent some time fiddling with TOOL to create a CC free alternative. My first idea was obviously the bookstand from Vampires that that blocked the kiosk.

it is available on the gallery. The kiosk can glitch out. Simply activate MOO, move the sized down kiosk to another tile and then move it back and it does work (with a bit of clipping occasionally)

https://www.ea.com/nl-nl/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5621B5DA6B8747B4A971B1B825D277A9
cbarber89
Seasoned Ace
5 months ago
Ok so I know some people aren't builders so I've created a pretty blank canvas building for some Sims to start their business off, it has 2 bedrooms upstairs along with all the usual rooms you'd find, but downstairs and basement is solely for business. I'm loving this pack so far
rosemow
Hero
5 months ago
The ticket kiosk that you have created is great! 🙂 It will be great to use with businesses. It is kind of you to share it on the gallery, for other simmers to use it also.
rosemow
Hero
5 months ago
Your home and business build is great! 🙂Very nice exterior design and arch windows. The layout of the living and business areas is great.
mlnov39
Seasoned Ace
5 months ago
Love the kiosk idea! 👏
mlnov39
Seasoned Ace
5 months ago
Cute House!
leucosiax
Seasoned Ace
5 months ago
Rainbow appeared after the rain cleared
I found a cool statue of a mermaid or siren in the world- Love it - reminds me of the statue of LoreleiIan Fraser's custom face tattoo- from the outlander series he has a tattoo from the Mohawk tribe series of dots lined on his cheekbone- I could never find cc and so happy to finally be able to customize this way.
Jessica practicing tattoos on her husband. Just setting up the shops and world this weekend.
rosemow
Hero
5 months ago
The rainbow is pretty! 🙂The mermaid statue is very nice.It is great that you are now able to put the tattoo on Ian Fraser’s face that you have wanted to do.
littlebonnieblue
Seasoned Veteran
5 months ago
Finished the rebuild of the Koffieboon lot. This is where Scott and his wife, Nora run their books and drinks business. Their daughter, Freya, and son, Luca, live here along with Nora's mom, Grandma Hattie.
My build-style always focuses on playability.
The first floor is where the business is located along with plenty of restrooms for customers. I went back and placed one shower in each restroom for those customers who need to freshen up a bit.
Scott holds classes and lectures while Nora serves food and drinks.
The family enters their home from the back.
The second floor is where Grandma Hattie's and Freya's bedrooms are along with the living room, kitchen with dining area, half bathroom, hallway and Luca's play room.
The third floor has another hallway, the parent's bedroom and master bathroom along with Luca's bedroom and bathroom.
I have one empty lot left to build on which is the Lighthouse Lookout that is 50 x 40. I have no idea what I want to do with the New Harbor Park 50 x 40 lot.
rosemow
Hero
5 months ago
Their business and home is lovely! 🙂Very nice exterior design and colours. The business area is great! The cafe counter nook and book areas are very nice. She would enjoy attending classes there and having food and drinks. Very lovely furnishing of the family living areas. The bedrooms designs are very nice. The kids playroom is sweet.