Garden of Shadows

The votes are in and the winner of the first every Sims 3 monthly theme is....

Vintage.

Now of course it's time to make stuff inspired by the theme. Contributions can be anything from patterns, clothes, objects, lots or anything else, all they have to do is fit in with the theme in some way.

I look forward to seeing what people dream up!  ;)

Ooh this is going to be intresting :) VINTAGE !

*adds to to-do list* My list is getting longer every day. D;

Sweet! Now to come up with some ideas...

If I can find the space to reinstall TS3 (awfully large I tell ya... horrified at the thought of having 8 EPs on it, it'll be like 50 GBs) I will surely work on something for the theme.

Well, I just want to solve a little doubt I have, maybe it is a languaje problem.
Which of this would you consider "vintage"
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/anusckanitxu/duda.jpg)
I would say that the second one is vintage, but I want to make sure, because I don't really understand too good the difference between retro and vintage.


Is this hair by nouk a vintage hair?
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/anusckanitxu/MTS2_Nouk_528294_sussifribergnouk.jpg)


I'm sorry for being an ass pain, but I had a big confusion.

I'd say that those are all pretty vintage/antique.  The hair has a pinch of Edwardian flair rather than modern/contemporary aesthetic.

Honestly as long as you can justify whatever you've made as being vintage then we'd like to see it. The purpose of the theme is to be as wide ranging as possible and vintage means different things to different people so lots of things will be acceptable.

GAH I love that hair! <33 I'm getting a thing for curly hair.

Unfortunately I haven't gotten around to making anything yet. I'm not sure the selection for vintage sims wear is all that great. :C

If you're thinking of converting that hair to TS3 I ask of you, PLEASE DO! I could make a TS3 version of my lovely Emilie with that  :D

I thought I'd start by converting the vintage books I'd done for TS2 to TS3.

There are five packages in this set, which includes three book groupings and two single books.  They're found under decorative - misc, and range in price from 25 for the single books to 45 for the sets.  All of them have custom icons.  These aren't recolorable (seemed really pointless!), and don't do anything but sit there and look pretty.  I do have World Adventures, but these should work even if you don't.  I hope.


Do what ye want with these, just keep it off paysites.  And fears that creep about my flame evanesce, until the dawn calls them home again bearing thoughts of you.


(Just for the record, these are the very first objects I've made for TS3.  Hopefully they won't cause problems, but if you do run into any issues, pleasepleaseplease let me know so I can fix it!)

OH MY GOSH AIKEA-GUINEA! Those are fantastic! But the like is broken, at least for me. :argh:

D'oh!  Should work now.  Sorry!   :-[

Aikea, I love those books! Thank you!

Pinketamine, those patterns are both definitely vintage. I like the first one a lot, it's very 50s/60s.

You totally rule, Aikea! Those books are awesome.  :D

pinketamine: I'd definitely call both those patterns vintage. As far as I'm concerned, vintage is anything old, be it from 100 years ago or 20 years ago.

pinketamine : I consider those vintage ^^
and LOVE the first pattern :)
to bad hairs don't work in my game but I always loved the hair ,


Aikea: yayy^^  finally some nice book clutter :D thankss

aikea - books!  :cheer: I so very much needed those. I'll have to use them in the house I'm working on. Thank you!

I really do like this theme, since it allows for so much variety.

AWW BOOKS! Thank you Aikea! :) Just a question, I am assuming since these were made in your game and you have WA, you used updated tools? Just wondering because I read that the older versions of the tools does wonky stuff to the .package files.

Thanks so much, everyone!

Missbonbon - Yep, these were made with updated versions of all the tools, not least of which because the old versions didn't even work for me.  ^_^

Lovely book clutter! Thank you so much!

Yays! Now to kick sims 3 ass to work again! Stupid World Adventures....

I have a small set of five patterns. I'm now working on more, anyway, I'll submit them as soon as I can test then on my boyfriend's PC (the good one), which has WA installed, so I can test if they work with the expansion.

I really wanted to contribute, so...

I found this dress that I thought was kinda retro-vintage-y at  the time, and converted it into a clothing texture. Now it just looks... cute, but not really vintage. (I suppose if you put vintage patterns on it, it would look more vintage?) Anyways, I spent forever on it, so I'mma upload it anyway.

(http://i45.tinypic.com/2upfgk9.jpg)

(http://i48.tinypic.com/2rp5fsm.jpg)

http://www.mediafire.com/file/2zyjvyrzndl/vindress1.package

If there are any problems, please let my know, as this is about... my fourth clothing retexture ever, and my first time uploading onto mediafire.

Emhpb : the shape of the dress and the bow are really cute ^__^
thanks :D

Thanks! (it's a maxis mesh though, so I can only take credit for the retexture) You can't actually see most of the work I did because I didn't make the contrast high enough x-x;

This is my very first little contribution to this monthly theme.
It is a set of five patterns, which you can see here. You have them named in case you just want some of them.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/anusckanitxu/coffinkickerspreview.jpg)
This is a coffin-kickers sized picture.

I have included a painting too, because I saw it on the internet and looked funny to me.
Here you have some ingame pics:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/anusckanitxu/Screenshot-3-5.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/anusckanitxu/Screenshot-6-2.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/anusckanitxu/Screenshot-9.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/anusckanitxu/Screenshot-2-3.jpg)





EDIT: I forgot to add tha these work with World Adventures EP, I have tested it.

I love those patterns, but I especially love that painting. That cracked me up. ;D

Thanks!

i love the patterns!

This is fantastic!  Kicking this stuff right now.  (I forgot. D:)

Totally planning something for this theme, have to learn though. ^^

Hmm.. I guess I should start working on some skins or something for this. :]

Would redecorating one of the vacation homes in France in a Vintage theme work for this?

Thanks for kicking, Redikolous! <3

No problem~  It's what I do!

Haha, I still believe that people who do unpaid jobs should be thanked regularly. C:

I'm going to try making more custom vintage dresses, on better meshes this time, with more texture. After I finish my SS pressie. xD

moryrie, I personally think that would be great. I love old houses.

If at least one person will like it. ^^

But I noticed many of the ones in France are mostly unfurnished. One or two floors may be done, but the others will be empty, and they're all quite bare, which is why I thought of it. Following the vintage look for them will also help them blend in with their neighbors.

Moryie that would be great! :D

I'm getting TS3 reinstalled tomorrow so I'll start working on something for the theme :D

is beautiful, and I love these books, thank you ...

Alrighty, here is another attempt by me to make something decent and usable. Please don't kill me... D:

I made a vintage evening gown with pics from here: http://www.coutureallure.com/products/vintage-60s-silk-chiffon-evening-gown-att-sarmi-small-bust-36

The mesh is from here: http://www.lianasims3.net/

Everything else is hours of hitting the CTU with a hammer done by me. C:

Preview:
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2dqivb.jpg)
Yay.

Close-up:
(http://i45.tinypic.com/mc4tc9.jpg)

Back:
(http://i49.tinypic.com/30urbbn.jpg)
Looks much nicer than front.

Fugly: (I am nothing if not honest)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/p40aq.jpg)
Seam and discolorations. (seam courtesy of me, discolorations are a mesh problem that I can't seem to fix, but I've contacted Liana and there's a small chance that she'll know what to do)

(http://i48.tinypic.com/33xvwxh.jpg)
Another mesh-related problem that occurs when the sim is standing still with feet apart. There's nothing I can do about this.

DOWNLOAD:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/yl4wy3jnyon/vindress2.package

It has occured to me that I can redo this on a maxis mesh, but that would be more work, so if you like this and would like to see a higher-quality maxis version, please let me know.

Also, if you have any suggestions for improvement, I would love to hear them. (Be nice though- this process for me is almost completely blind and there're only so many times I can load the game to check my work)

This is sooooo fantastic.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

YOU ROX!! Haha. Thank you.

After much deliberation, I finally decided what to make for my first vintage offering: vinyl record clocks! Something I've wanted in the game for ages but until recently had no idea how to make. Now I can mesh, the sky's the limit, really!  :D

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s319/girlfromverona/Sims%203/gfv74_VinylRecordClocks.jpg)

The clocks really work and the hands are recolourable. Plus they all show up under one menu item. I've included both a package and a Sims3Pack in the zip file, so you can choose which one you'd rather put in your game. Hope you like them, and please, let me know if you find any problems at all.

DOWNLOAD (http://www.box.net/shared/zjdzfykt5j)

Ooh, those are really cool, girl from verona!

girlfromverona, those are so freaking cool.  ^_^

Thank you sooooo much for all these wonderful, terrific vintage creations; love them all. Wow!!!

girlfromverona : wow those are awesome :D

Thank you for sharing, these books are very nice

Thank you Aikea. This is the topping I need for my vintage, victorian farmhouse.

Girlfromverona, you're finally back! I can feel it in the air, I just feel like Christmas =)

I loved this mesh in TS2, and thought it would be perfect to convert for this month's theme.  They also just so happen to go pretty damned good with girlfromverona's clocks.   :P

All three styles are available in the singular package file.  The David Bowie records are the default, and the other two sets can be accessed via CAST (think TS2 recolors).  They have a custom thumbnail, are found under decorative - misc, and cost 35 simoleons.  Their only function is to sit there and take up space.



Do whatever you want with these, just keep it off paysites of any kind.  Original TS2 mesh by szabolon available here (http://gardenofshadows.digitalperversion.net/index.php?topic=3338.0).  Add random words here.

aikea-guinea Those are awesome! Thank you very much for sharing...!

Awesome clutter! <3

I have taken down my second vintage dress, as I have discovered that it may not have a fat morph.  ( i haven't checked) I'll put it back up when I figure out how to correct this. In the mean time, if anyone still wants it possibly sans fat morph, please message me. ;3

False alarm- fat morph is fine. ;3

This thread is like a very good dream - Thank-you contributors  :D

Those records are so very, very cool, Aikea! I'm going to use and abuse them.  :D

Freaking brilliant. This looks so grand next to the Benet Phonograph from the steampunk set. Merci.  ^_^

Absolutely gorgeous, as usual. Thank you!

Aikea, these are perfect for the 1970s house I'm working on!  THANK YOU!

thank you so much aikea..i also love this record from TS2

I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish that house I was redecorating now... or anyone who uses it will also have to use awesomemod so all the CC will work/show up the way the patch messed a lot of stuff up. I had the top floor mostly done. :/ ..

I was interested in the house, and I definitely use AM.  If you can finish it, I'd love to have it.

I would be interested too. I absolutely fail at making houses, and I love the ones other people make. However, I don't use awesomemod, nor do I think I will. (vanilla game, with the exception of CAS, pattern, and object cc, which is already making my game slow)

So I dunno if you would make a version that doesn't need awesomemod? I guess that's not possible.

EDITZ: Thank you to all of the people who downloaded my vintage gown! I have now fixed the discoloration problems, and it only looks like, 1000000000x better. >_<

(http://i46.tinypic.com/15etlpc.jpg)
(the light spot on the dress is from the shadows of the trees she was standing under)

Here is the new download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?jnkll55ojm2

If you want to replace the original file, it was called vindress2.package, just rename this one the same and stick it in your packages folder.

aikea-guinea, those records are fantastic.


You know that lady who lives down the street? The one who has thirty cats and never talks to anyone? Well, here's her house:




It's on a 30x30 lot, and costs 37,448 furnished/21,519 unfurnished. I have used objects and patterns from World Adventures in this, if you don't have WA, you can still download this house, those things just won't show up.


CC shopping list:

Patterns and decor from Kitty Klan (http://www.kittyklan.com/): the Louis Wain Anthro-cats paintings (which were the inspiration for this house), and the Creepy Vintage food ads, both in the Decor section. Also, all patterns - I think I managed to use every single one of them in this house - Faded Florals, Grungy Vintage, Bizarre Vintage Kids, and (Sub)Culture.

Patterns from Club Crimsyn (http://www.clubcrimsyn.com/ts3/index.html): The carpet, masonry, paint, slate, tile, wood and rust patterns.

From lemoncandy at MTS:
Shabby Living Room Set (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=378217/)
Living room clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=373503/)
Study clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=369403/)
Indoor Plants 1 (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=367397/)
Indoor Plants 2 (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=368095/)
Getting Messy - More Clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=364791/)
Useless Objects (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=364110/)

From BabaYaga at MTS:
Clutter, Lovely Clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=374942/)
Artsy-Fartsy Clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=373356/)
Patternable/Recolorable Decorative Plates and Custom Patterns (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=371487/)

Light switches from The Verona Relapse (http://veronarelapse.wordpress.com/)

From here at GoS:
Shaking Like Milk - Quilted Pattern Plus Bonus Textures (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=12668.0/) by aikea-guinea
Strange - Knit Patterns for TS3, plus bonus wool (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=12477.0/) by aikea-guinea

And from this very thread, Uninformed Enlightenment: Vintage Books for TS3, and Records a go-go, both by aikea-guinea

Whew. I think that's everything. Again, if you don't have some of these, it won't break your game, they just won't show up.




Since I wanted to play-test this house, I went ahead and made a crazy cat lady to live in it, so I thought I'd upload her as well:


Traits: Absent Minded, Clumsy, Dislikes Children, Frugal, Insane.

CC:
From Kitty Klan (http://www.kittyklan.com/) - Mismatched short socks, in the Boutique section
Quite a few of the patterns linked above were used for her clothes.
I also use aikea-guinea's default replacement skintone and eyes from Club Crimsyn (http://www.clubcrimsyn.com/ts3/index.html)

 :oops:  Century Eyes, that house is amazing!  Kitties!  I'm snagging this right up.

That house is absolutely fantastic! I have a couple that will be absolutely perfect for it. Thanks! :D

Omg Century eyes, I lol'D! Are they in Sims3pack files though? I'mma download them soon so I can use them when I start playing again. ^_^ I  NEED more houses, and the cat lady is awesome, Although I dunno if I'mma play her ever, I just want her. x3

Thank you, all of you. I can't believe how long I worked on it - I think it's all the patterns. I spent a lot of time changing the colors to just what I wanted.

I probably forgot to mention, though - the reason Myrna's crazy? All the cats are missing.  :biggrin:



Emhpb - the house is a Sims3pack, I'm not sure but I think that's the only way to share a house. I'll go ahead and add a Sims3pack version of Myrna.
+++edit+++
Added the Sims3pack version of Myrna. The nice thing about TS3 is you don't have to play her - just put her in your neighborhood and let her run around and be crazy.  :D

Yay, thank you! & yeah, I have no patience for create a style when it comes to houses. Dx

Haha, can't wait until they add pets to TS3 x3

YES,  I simply don't understand why they weren't included (well wait... they would have earned less money).
I miss pets and aliens SO much.
Century eyes, I really like that house :)

Vintage japanese ads. Sorry about the sucky pictures.

(http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww66/evelyn_tremble/Screenshot-90.jpg)

(http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww66/evelyn_tremble/Screenshot-91.jpg)

file has sims3packs as well as package files


DOWNLOAD (http://www.mediafire.com/?rhy5udznmjn)

let me know if it doesn't work

evelyn, those are gorgeous! I may have to try and theme a house around them. Thank you!  ^_^

evelyn, those are wonderful!!  I love the first one in the second row especially.  Snagging!

evelyn : Wow I love those :D thanks so much!!!
These are perfect in my asian houses :D :D

Thank you all for the fantastic work! I just download everything you make now that my game works again (Damn you EA!)

Am loving those Japanese posters to pieces! Thanks, evelyn.  :)

oh wow
these are great
=]

Doesn't matter if its a sucky picture
work speaks for itself  8)

edit: century eyes:
too bad theres no pets yet for TS3 :)

Thanks everyone  ^_^

I made an Eliza Doolittle sim. (That's vintage, right?) ^_^ I have no in-game pics yet, and my graphics suck so they would suck anyway. ;B Would anyone like to take pics for me? Or do you suppose CAS pics would be alright?

I think CAS pics are fine. Is it possible to change your options to high just for pictures? Would that make a difference? I feel badly for you sometimes because it is obvious you put a lot of work into your projects but they are so blurry.
I would take pics for you but I'm behind on my SS gift. We have until the 28th right? *cries*

I do have my settings on high. Dxxxx *kicks stupid mac* This computer is SUPPOSED to have a good graphics card. But apparently Macs are not good at game graphics?

*sigh* I do put a lot of work into projects, but it would be so much better if I had a windows, as I could use CTU's preview, and work directly on the DDS files. I suspect I'm loosing quality by way of file conversion. ;/

& I think if you're really stressed for time, you can send after the 28th, as long as you tell Bosie so she can let your SS know.

Oh, I'll be done in a day or so. It just seems like everyone sent theirs out the first day. And yes, it's difficult to make CC on a mac. I love them, and have one at work, but one of the reasons I have a PC at home is because of games.

I'm sure plenty of people haven't sent theirs out yet. Everyone is so busy atm. ^_^

Every time I make a piece of CC, I feel so proud of myself for just that reason. ;B

Finally finished fixing up that French vacation cottage for the Vintage theme. ^^

Patterns:
Patterns by Aikea Guinea (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=12668.0)
Embossed Leather from Bogsims (http://www.bogsims.com/sims3/regina/patterns/patterns-leatherfur-01.htm)
India and Bamboo patterns from Exotic Elements (http://www.exoticelements3.org/#)
Rust patterns by FrozenStar (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=15093.0)
Gelydh's Satin Pattern (http://www.clubcrimsyn.com/ts3/index.html)
Plush Pattern by Killc*a at MTS (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=371812)
Tiles by kmtnewsman at MTS (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=373074)
Damask patterns by Mel Calero (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=12964.0)
Parsimonious Oriental Pattern (http://www.parsimonious.org/events/xmas09/16.shtml) *
Embossed Gold pattern from The Rejected (http://rejectedsims.blogspot.com/2009/10/golden-plated-florets.html)
Wormwood Pattern by Revenessa at MTS (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=365670)
Grundgey Vintage by Robokitty (http://www.kittyklan.com/patterns2.html)
Louis Wain Insane by RoboKitty (http://www.kittyklan.com/patterns3.html)
Velvet Pattern by Tammy Trauma at MTS (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=369970)

Store Crap
Antique Chromometer.  (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17034&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11544&pcategoryId=11540&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0) (Fix so it can be placed on mantles. (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,16721.0.html))
The Benet Phonograph (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18487&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11542&pcategoryId=11540&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0)
The Dulcimer (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18123&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11558&pcategoryId=11555&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0)
Hatbox, Box Version (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18477&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=11525&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0)
Loitering Luggage (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18135&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=11525&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15)
Romantique Dresser (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17062&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11562&pcategoryId=11560&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15)
Water Collection Set (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18138&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=11525&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15)

Misc. Furniture:
Arcan Bed (http://www.sims3.simsdesignavenue.net/avenue.php?lg=EN&rub=ct_chambres) *
Arcan Meridienne (http://www.sims3.simsdesignavenue.net/avenue.php?lg=EN&rub=ct_salons) *
Trunk (http://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-objects-furnishing-surfaces-coffeetables/title/PBLiving%20Trunk/id/919561/) *

Paintings
Critter, Monet, and Portraits by Amjoie* (http://www.customsims3.com/forum1/YaBB.pl?num=1260298584)
Mucha "Flirt" by Aarin (http://aarin.vox.com/library/post/request.html)
 Vintage Calendar by Billy_Jean (http://www.blackpearlsims.com/showthread.php?t=31933)
Vintage Japanese Prints by Evelyn (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=15823.msg431826#msg431826)
Van Gogh Sunflowers from Fuyayasesims (http://www.fuyayasesims.fr/020301_vangogh.php)
Default Replacement Paintings by Gelydh (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=12864.0)
All 3 Vintage Single posters from Jaw Dropping Sims 3 (http://www.jawdroppingsims3.com/categories_patterns.html) *
Kalypso Chat Noir Poster (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=13837.0)
Roads and Blooms from Sims Art Gallery (http://simsartgallery.net/?p=480)
Modern House Paintings from Sims Art Gallery (http://simsartgallery.net/?p=533)

Misc Decor
Records by Aikea Guinea (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=15823.msg428726#msg428726)
Vintage books by Aikea Guinea (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=15823.msg426140#msg426140)
Around the Sims 3 Wicker Baskets (http://www.aroundthesims3.com/objects/room_outdoor_01.shtml) *
Baba Yaga Plates and Patterns (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=371487)
BYSD Assorted Cans and Tea Tins (http://byhsd.blogspot.com/2009/12/leyris-kitchen.html)
BYHSD Incense (http://byhsd.blogspot.com/2009/12/insence.html)
Infusorian Peaches (http://infusorian.blogspot.com/2009/11/peach-cushions-and-baking-clutter.html)
Infusorian Radiator (http://infusorian.blogspot.com/2009/11/random-ts2-conversions-some-requests.html)
LemonCandy Plants (fixed) (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=368095)
More LemonCandy Plants (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=367397)
LemonCandy Study Clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=369403)
Shoes from MangoSims 'Imary' set (http://mangosims2.free.fr/)
Martine Vintage Rug (http://martinecoppens.blogspot.com/2009/12/upload-vintage-books-and-more.html)
Nixy Square Birdcage Conversion (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=15347.0)
OMSP from TSR (http://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-objects-furnishing-surfaces-coffeetables/title/*%20FREE*%20OMSP%20for%20Coffeetable/id/927565/) *
Cottage Curtains from Sims Design Ave. (http://www.sims3.simsdesignavenue.net/avenue.php?lg=EN&rub=ct_rideaux) *
Shag Rugs from Simversity (http://simiversity.blogspot.com/2009/11/shaggy-rugs.html)
Sunhair Pillows and Wood Basket (http://www.blackpearlsims.com/showthread.php?t=31227)
Toilet Rug (http://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-objects-furnishing-decor-rugs/title/Vingrona%20Bathroom%20Design%20Toilet%20Rug/id/919418/) *
Teapot from Yuyan Sims (http://yuyansims.jimdo.com/sims3/%E7%89%A9%E5%93%81-objects/4/)
Also some things from this very nice, but badly organized Russian site. (http://mk-sims3.blogspot.com/) I used things from here, (http://mk-sims3.blogspot.com/2009/12/blog-post_20.html) here, (http://mk-sims3.blogspot.com/2009/12/2-3-download.html) here, (http://mk-sims3.blogspot.com/2009/12/2_07.html) here, (http://mk-sims3.blogspot.com/2009/12/2.html) and here.  (http://mk-sims3.blogspot.com/2009/12/blog-post.html)*

*Anything with an Asterisk at the end will probably package itself with the house, so you don't need to download it twice. Probably. Check first to see if it did download at least.

This also requires the WA EP. I'm not sure what will happen if someone without it tries to install it, but I assume that it would probably not install.

Pictures! (click for a bigger view.)

Downstairs:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-1.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-5.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-4-2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-4-2.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-7-2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-7-2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-8-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-8-1.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-14.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-14.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-15.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-15.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-13.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-13.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-6-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-6-1.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-16.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-16.jpg)

Upstairs:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-12-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-12-1.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-10-2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-10-2.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-11.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-11.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-9-2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-9-2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-3-2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-3-2.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-2.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/th_Screenshot-17.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v473/celticnormanfury/lizspics/Sims%20Stuffs/?action=view&current=Screenshot-17.jpg)

Playtested, added few surprises... And the spare room off the kitchen makes a nice entrance to a cellar if you wish to add one. I just didn't feel like decorating a basement since my sims basements either look like storage areas or museums. Also, the fireplace has already been upgraded to fireproof, so don't be afraid to use it.

moryrie : I love it :D :D!
I love how detailed everything is!

I will download it as soon as I get home :)

I just wanted to say that I love all of the creations of this thread and have downloaded almost all of them! Thank you to the creators of all these fine works and for sharing them! Happy Holidays!!!!

*rolls around* Still need someone to take previews for my My Fair Lady sim...My graphics are still suck at the highest levels, but I've decided that I can't very well upload her without in-game pics, and expect people to get a fair idea of what she will look like in-game.

Here's a  CAS pic:
(http://i48.tinypic.com/300wobk.jpg)
I'm not FABULOUS at creating sim-likenesses, but I think I got the general idea.

And here are her clothes:
(http://i45.tinypic.com/30lmkx4.jpg)
Really it would be ideal if someone with these clothes (skirt and top are from EA store, hat is from parsimonious, and shoes are from lilisims, but the shoes are not essential) can take previews, but if you can dress her in something similar, that's just as good. ;3

So if anyone wants to help, let me know and I'll pm you the download. ;>

Moryrie, that house is truly lovely. You did a great job.
Emphb, nice sim! The CAS photo is much better.

Lol, they're both CAS pics. >_>;; Or do you mean better than my other pics that I've taken in-game?

DETECTIVE BUREAU
A Vintage building by Armonia

(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/196/detective01.jpg)
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/3702/detective02.jpg)
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4482/detective03.jpg)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3338/detective04.jpg)
(http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/4866/detective05.jpg)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7805/detective06.jpg)
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5937/detective07.jpg)
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/2193/detective08.jpg)
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9419/detective09.jpg)
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2031/detective10.jpg)
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/110/detective11.jpg)
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1655/detective12.jpg)
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8181/detective13.jpg)
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6519/detective14.jpg)
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3408/detective15.jpg)
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5020/detective16.jpg)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4044/detective17.jpg)
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1576/detective18.jpg)

CREDITS

DIRECTED BY
Armonia

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Garden of Shadows

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
EA Camera, ASC

PRODUCTION DESIGN
Sunset Valley lots
fully furnished
fully landscaped
Size: 30X20
Cost: 100.184

SET BUILDERS
Records a go-go (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=15823.45) by aikea-guinea here at GOS
Uninformed Enlightenment books (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=15823.0) by aikea-guinea here at GOS
The Bat's Mouth Patterns (stone, carpet and tile sets) (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=14828.0) by Gelydh here at GOS
Rodney White distressed prints  (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=13837.0) by Kalypso here at GOS
Set of two vintage prints (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=13816.0) by Kalypso here at GOS
Wasted Agaim set (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=14946.0) by skeletalscreams here at GOS
Elizabeth and Jane patterns (http://www.kittyklan.com/patterns2.html) by kitty klan
All the Faded & Filthy Florals patterns (http://www.kittyklan.com/patterns.html) by kitty klan
NY Times Poster & Bus Blinds (http://veronarelapse.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/ny-times-poster-bus-blinds/) by The Verona Relapse
Keep Calm Gallery Prints 3 - Smell the coffee (http://veronarelapse.wordpress.com/2009/09/08/keep-calm-gallery-prints-3/) by The Verona Relapse
Keep Calm Gallery Prints 2 - The End (http://veronarelapse.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/keep-calm-gallery-prints-2/) by The Verona Relapse
Livingroom clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=373503) by lemoncandy at MTS
Study clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=369403) by lemoncandy at MTS
Getting Messy clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=364791) by lemoncandy at MTS
Door with glass (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=373833) by lemoncandy at MTS
Random clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=372899) by BabaYaga  at MTS
Art & desk clutter (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=373356) by BabaYaga  at MTS
Paint on paint patterns set (http://linna.modthesims.info/download.php?t=353357) by guatla at MTS
Authentic brick patterns set (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=353800) by guatla at MTS
Grungy Plaster patterns set (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=356350) by guatla at MTS
Modern table 1x1 (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=383190) by HugeLunatic  at MTS
Limbo window (http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=362506) by HugeLunatic  at MTS
Radiator (http://infusorian.blogspot.com/2009/11/random-ts2-conversions-some-requests.html) by Infusorian
Desk supplies (http://infusorian.blogspot.com/2009/11/random-clutter-conversions-from-ts2.html) by Infusorian
Dirty dishes (http://infusorian.blogspot.com/2009/10/different-conversions.html) by Infusorian
Airconditioner  (http://infusorian.blogspot.com/2009/10/airconditioner-conversion.html) by Infusorian
Food deco - donuts (http://infusorian.blogspot.com/2009/10/different-clutter.html) by Infusorian
Camera (http://infusorian.blogspot.com/2009/10/camera-conversion.html) by Infusorian
Kitchen clutter (http://byhsd.blogspot.com/2009/12/leyris-kitchen.html) by Elin at byhsd
Books (http://byhsd.blogspot.com/2009/12/requested-september-clutter.html) by Elin at byhsd
Dire necessity (http://byhsd.blogspot.com/2009/10/dire-necessity.html) by Elin at byhsd
Huevos (eggs), tabla de cocina (deco)  (http://www.simstrastos.com/obcocina/cocinauna.htm) by Sims Trastos
Cocina (kitchen)  (http://www.simstrastos.com/obcocina/cocinados.htm) by Sims Trastos
Carrito y decojabon (table and deco)  (http://www.simstrastos.com/obbanio/banouna.htm) by Sims Trastos
Tendedero 1&2(drying places)  (http://www.simstrastos.com/obvarios/variosuna.htm) by Sims Trastos
Mopa y cubos (mop and buckets)  (http://www.simstrastos.com/obvarios/variosdos.htm) by Sims Trastos
Set entrada complet (set complete updated), set plancha complet (set complete)  (http://www.simstrastos.com/obsets/setsuna.htm) by Sims Trastos
Old paint patterns set (http://sims.mixei.ru/component/option,com_jdownloads/Itemid,20/task,view.download/cid,88/) by Sims.miXei.ru
Pin up painting (http://sims.mixei.ru/component/option,com_jdownloads/Itemid,20/task,view.download/cid,610/) by Sims.miXei.ru
Old camera (http://sims.mixei.ru/component/option,com_jdownloads/Itemid,20/task,view.download/cid,543/) by Sims.miXei.ru
Cashier from OFB (http://sims.mixei.ru/component/option,com_jdownloads/Itemid,20/task,view.download/cid,512/) by Sims.miXei.ru
Secretary desk (http://awesims.sixty-ten.net/?p=1192) by Awesims
Bantam chair (http://awesims.sixty-ten.net/?p=1164) by Awesims
Take me out to the ballgame set (http://simsartgallery.net/?p=537) by Sims art gallery
Destroy & Galvanized metal patterns (http://www.aroundthesims3.com/patterns/pattern_metal_01.shtml) by Around the Sims
Grunge patterns 2 and 6 (http://www.aroundthesims3.com/patterns/pattern_painting_01.shtml) by Around the Sims
Eight Studio boxes (http://desdren.blogspot.com/2009/12/eight-studio.html) by Dresden
Columbine Chaise Longue (http://desdren.blogspot.com/2009/12/columbine-set.html) by Dresden
Petite fenetre Champagne and Fenetre Champagne (modif 14/12/09) (http://creasims3.jimdo.com/t%C3%A9l%C3%A9chargements-downloads/mode-construction/) by Crea Sims 3
Cottage windows (http://www.sims3.simsdesignavenue.net/avenue.php?lg=EN&rub=ct_sets_build) by Sims Design Avenue
Decorative two story colonial column (http://www.freshprincecreations.com/Build/ts3decocolumns.htm) by Fresh Prince Creations
marta bedroom - livros (books) & parteleira com livros (Shelf of Books) (http://sims3d.host56.com/1_19_quarto-bedroom.html) by sims3d.host56
Two murals (http://jugamos.foroactivo.net/patterns-f45/un-par-de-murales-t1004.htm) by Luna at Lulamai (registration is required)
Locker  (http://www.sims3marktplatz.net/forum/index.php?page=DownloadDBData&dataID=396) by Sims 3 Marktplatz (registration is required)
Poster & calendar & camera (http://www.blackpearlsims.com/showthread.php?t=31933) by leehee4444 at Black Pearl Sims (registration is required)
Footman Office - Folder rack, shelf and lamp (http://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-sets-objects-study/title/%20Footman%20Office/id/917169/) by riccinumbers at TSR (registration is required)
Corners livingroom - Kassette boxes (http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/Newtlco/downloads/details/category/sims3-sets-objects-livingroom/title/%20Corners%20Livingroom%20Set/id/914623/) by Newtlco at TSR (registration is required)
Two arm floor lamp (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17923&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11547&pcategoryId=11545&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0) by EA Store
Arts and Crafts desk (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17050&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11522&pcategoryId=11517&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0) by EA Store
Lightbulb Sconce (http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17084&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11548&pcategoryId=11545&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0) by EA Store

SIMS EDITORS
kanno (moonlight faces) (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=14272.0)
TummyZa (Aikea's hairy skin) (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=13191.0)
Aikea-guinea (Multi-colored default replacement eyes) (http://www.clubcrimsyn.com/ts3/index.html)
Peggy (free woman skin) (http://www.peggyzone.com/Sims3Detail.html?id=000002&sortId=00)

SPECIAL EFFECTS
MATY & The Cave

CASTING
Honeynutcows (GOS) & HystericalParoxysm (MTS)

COSTUME DESIGN BY
EA Games Sims 3

MAKEUP
EA Games & Channvivin (http://blog.yam.com/tmnt/article/23425399) (The Sims World)

HAIRDRESSING
EA Games & Rose Sims (http://www.rosesims2.net/contribute/sims3%20donate/rosesims3donation_4.htm) (donation set)

CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
ERIC RODHES  (http://nene.modthesims.info/download.php?t=353821) as J.K. SMITH
SUN LANCY  (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=12441.0) as BETTY LONDON

PRODUCED BY
BOX (http://www.box.net/shared/rj22t8ilkt) and MEGAUPLOAD (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YDMWBR3S)

oh wow Armonia this is truly amazing
=]

That's awesome Armonia. xD .. knocks mine into to the dust certainly.

Thank you both!!


Oh! No! your house is great, cute, charming... and probably easier to play (I just downloaded it right now!!)

Armonia, beautiful work as usual!

aah I'm in love with these two houses :D
cant wait to play with them ^^

Ah, but you built yours! I just took a house from WA and gave the interior a serious makeover. But I'm glad you liked it. ^^

Armonia, what a great house (building?). And I love the first picture. Thank you!

Armonia Amazing as usual!  Can't wait to see it in-game... And I love the pics!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wsXwZishskM/Szl-QgTGjkI/AAAAAAAAAKI/_xrJjqYs4GY/s1600/Screenshot-755.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wsXwZishskM/Szl-QHb0NxI/AAAAAAAAAKA/-rJjOJ8TC5g/s1600/Pic%2B1.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wsXwZishskM/Szl-P0vKPrI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/HLNzmtT1cEI/s1600/Pic%2B2.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wsXwZishskM/Szl-Pusf8TI/AAAAAAAAAJw/pJDcKR7VgOM/s1600/Pic%2B3.jpg)

Download (http://www.box.net/shared/3d4e304aiv)

other (http://www.mediafire.com/?zn2uzqn3ywy)

this is a conversion of fiddledeedee's "Broken World" (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=10189.0)

if you want to pick and chose you can look back to the Object reference charts on the sims 2 version cause all the names are the same

o.o .. so awesome...... perfect for that decrepit warehouse I keep meaning to build and decorate.

Oh skeletal! Thank you! So much work!

OK another little thing from me. Vintage rugs, not recolorable alas. One file contains all six.

(http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww66/evelyn_tremble/6rugs.jpg)


I'm going to have to pull this down for a bit, I have to fix a glitch in the file ( 2 rugs aren't showing up for some reason).
Thanks to HeyBubbe for the heads up.
Ok fixed now. I added a couple more rugs.

+DOWNLOAD+ (http://www.mediafire.com/?jfvvduyn0tm)

Original Mesh by Pilar at Simcontrol

Awesome work, guys!  :D

skeletalscreams, that must have taken ages to convert all those files!

skeletalscreams Oh my, oh my, this is truly awesome...! :D I've been waiting for this since TS3 came ot - thank you very much for this...

Oh more goodies!

skeletalscreams: I've been missing that particular set from TS2, I definitely over-abused it, so thank-you for converting  :D

Evelyn, you don't know how much I adore those rugs.

thank you so much everyone  :-[

evelyn - i love the rugs =]

girlfromverona - um i think i was working on it for 3 day. lol
I plan on doing seven cities ago (http://gardenofshadows.org.uk/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=10797.0) next

WOW!!!   :drool:

skeletalscreams!! I missed the set toooooo much!!! Thank you! (seven cities ago??? Oh, please!!!)
evelyn, the rugs are simple perfect!

Those are definitely hard acts to follow, but I'm gonna try anyway, since I'm running out of time to post this.

(http://i47.tinypic.com/sgmo1v.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2iqykzdytzy

Hope someone likes. C; Mesh is from  www.lianasims3.net , source photo is from the same site as my last dress. ^_^

Oh wow, there is just so much that's good here and it makes me want to learn how to mesh too.  :)

Moryrie, I remembered seeing Amjoie's paintings on another forum a few weeks ago; her stuff still seems to be there - mayhap she moved? Here's the link: http://www.customsims3.com/forum1/YaBB.pl?board=Amjoie

Thank you so much Gelfling! Now I can add that link and I won't feel so rotten about not having been able to replace those paintings with ones I knew of!

Wonderful Download!!!! Thanks 

where can i find the wall shelf with books in this pic??

(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/3702/detective02.jpg)

Ops! here it is noelnoel (sorry, the link had changed but now is fixed)

marta bedroom - livros (books) & parteleira com livros (Shelf of Books) (http://sims3d.host56.com/1_19_quarto-bedroom.html) by sims3d.host56

Amazing stuff! Thank you all for inspiration and downloads. :)