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

rosemow
Hero
6 months ago
It is great that Abigail has opened her Candy Lane Sweet Treats store 🙂The opening day launch with her jumping out of the cake is great! The pink colour scheme of the store is very nice, and cute freezer bunny outdoors. It is good that her business is going well and that she has many customers coming to buy items as well as attend classes. The pink vase that she made and glazed at the pottery class looks pretty in her apartment. I hope that her and Xavier’s relationship goes well.
elliebreton
Legend
6 months ago
Awww great story and I love the little store. Is that one that came with the pack or did you make it yourself?
simpureheart
Seasoned Adventurer
6 months ago
Thank you. 😊I found it on the Gallery by typing in 'Comfortably Canalside' (which is the name of the lot in the new world I placed it on) but I've just searched for it now and I can't find it! I'll let you know if I find the creator.
simpureheart
Seasoned Adventurer
6 months ago
Thank you, Rose. 😁
BlueSeaWaves
Legend
6 months ago
Xavier does look good in pink 😉Such an awesome use of the celebration cake!😁 Good luck with the business
simpureheart
Seasoned Adventurer
6 months ago
Thank you! 😄
Reddestiny921
Legend
6 months ago
She really looks like she wants that cotton candy to disappear.
Candy shop was doing well to a point.
I added supervised, cleaning, and eating and it was just right, when the brats made a mess their parents cleaned it up hehe.
so pretty here
rosemow
Hero
6 months ago
It is great that the candy shop is going well 🙂Nordhaven is a lovely world. It is a very nice evening photo that you posted. The greenery and trees setting and river are very nice.
MsDSweets
Seasoned Veteran
6 months ago
Sooo Excited to Play More with Life!!! (Don't mind the rain. It's an EA thang.)
rosemow
Hero
6 months ago
It is a great photo of her jumping out of the cake! 🙂 The balloons and sparkles are pretty!