Another Fabulous Sims Download Site

I have to recommend this (free) site next, as the artist is great at updating and hasn't forgotten about those of us who play Sims 1 still. She is very devoted and talented (I believe she maintains and creates all on her own, which is amazing). I, for one, appreciate all the effort she puts into her very well done site. I recommend signing up for the free Around the Sims newsletter, so you can stay abreast of all the latest downloads she creates:
http://www.aroundthesims.com/

I have no doubt you will enjoy your visit and return countless times. I know Around the Sims is one of my favorites and has been for years.

The Vermicellis New Ensembles

As I posted last night, I created a few new outfits for Nana and Papa Vermicelli. They're body types (fat and thin) aren't the popular ones, so I like to add to their wardrobe myself every once in awhile.
I didn't create Mia's, as I have plenty of great girls' clothes, so there's no need.

Nana is wearing a black silk print evening gown and heels. Papa has stone-washed denim jeans on and a light brushed denim shirt. I am getting a little better with Sims Creator. These things take time.

Also, you may notice I have changed the Vermicelli's carpet and wallpaper. They definitely needed an update!

Back to my game...

I've created some new fashions...

for Nana Josie and Papa Dom Vermicelli. I spent some time the other night downloading some "fabric" to import into "textures" in my Sims Creator. I found some pretty neat stuff, and saved the website (hopefully), so I can download more textures into my Creator. Anyway, I created a couple of evening gowns for Nana and an ensemble or two for Papa. I will post them, once I play the game tonight and take some good photos for their album.

I hope to have a few quiet hours playing my Sims this evening, as my throat is a bit sore and scratchy, and I'd really like to just give it time to heal before our big, romantic Riverwalk weekend at the Hyatt in San Antonio this weekend. Oooh la la. (The Sims will be staying home, thank you very much. lol)

More to come this evening, hopefully. Happy Simming.

Parsimonious Sims

Parsimonious Sims is definitely one of the best free Sims download sites on the net.

There are literally thousands of free downloads for both Sims 1 and Sims 2 games. I have always been pleased when I've visited, and I believe they update quite regularly (Since the birth of Sims 2, many Sims download sites no longer focus on Sims 1 downloads, but not Parsimonious.)

I recommend a visit to them. I have no doubt you'll return often: http://www.parsimonious.org/

Meet the Vermicellis

The Vermicelli family has been with me almost as long as the Rigatonis. I wanted some of the Sims families to have relatives in the neighborhood, so Sophie Rigatoni's parents moved in.

Nana Josie and Papa Dom Vermicelli have always been two of my favorite Sims. Very late in their lives, they had a daughter, named Mia. If you look at Nana and Papa, you'll see they aren't the "fit" skin type. She is considered "fat" (which is not even remotely true, but that's what they call her body style in this game). He is considered "skinny" (which I guess he is, truth be told). With children, one size fits all. Using Sims Creator, I put together the ensembles you see them both wearing here. There aren't many clothes for fat or skinny types in the Sims, as I've said earlier. Again, most sites favor the fit body style for designing new clothes.

I created Dommie and Josie 6 years ago, like the Rigatonis (you'll meet them soon). There aren't any other families I have continued to re-create (out of necessity) through the years. She's always been into politics and is usually the Mayor of my Sims neighborhood. But, oh! The number of friends a Sims needs to go up in a political career...OY VEY! Making and keeping friends has always been one of the greatest challenges for me in this game. I find it exhausting and far too time consuming.

It was a small miracle when I found a little gold statue at a Sims downloads site that doubles as a friend/lover hack. You click on it, the Sim of your choice has a plethora of friend/lover possibilities in the neighborhood to choose from, and voila! The Sim of your choice becomes that Sims friend instantly. We're talking 100pts worth of closeness. That little gold statue is a Godsend, along with quite a few other hacks I've discovered along the way.

Anyway, the Vermicellis live in a huge house that my Piccola built for them. I think I was suffering with builder's block, so she built it and I decorated it. Dom (Capricorn) is a retired business exec and Nana (Aquarius) is still in politics. Mia (most children are born Taurus, the sign that has the most playful points) is a little doll baby; brilliant, creative and playful, just like her parents. Nana and Papa are close to their grandchildren (3 of the Rigatoni boys have been born so far. I am still waiting on their daughter and last son, but I'll explain that when I introduce the Rigatonis officially). The Vermicellis are still very passionate for one another and are enjoying the hell out of little Mia. I like this family. Like I said, it' remains one of my faves. I'll post some of the ensembles I've created for them when I get some good pics in their photo albums.

I won an award!

I've always known I've got it bad for the Sims, but...

I took a "Are you a Sims Addict?" test (on a computer game website) and definitely passed with flying colors.

I'm wondering if that's a good thing or a bad thing? lol

It's hard to find Sims Blinkies.

I am still looking. Funny, the one I found that says "Sims Addict On Board" ... the word "addict" is spelled wrong. Sheesh. I can't believe no one has noticed it or that it hasn't been corrected and re-done.
Found only one I can use, so far. I'll keep looking.

**If you know of any sites or anyone who makes Sims blinkies, please leave me a comment. I'd appreciate it.**

Here's My Sims' Neighborhood

As you can see, there aren't any lots left to build on. Some of the lots are commercial, but most are residential. There are only a few empty homes left. Most of these homes, I have created myself. I will post photos of the ones I am most proud of. I didn't design the Cacciatore's home, only decorated it, did some cosmetic surgery, and re-did the landscaping!
I have downloaded a lot of wallpaper (both exterior and interior). I also have Sims HomeCrafter and have created some of my own wallpaper and floor tiles. I've done a bit of my own Art Work, by downloading the Sims Art Studio. I may post some of my own creations here, so you can see what I have done myself. I've used Sims Creator to create a few of my own ensembles. It's particularly necessary when I create very skinny or voluptuous-type Sims, as most Sims Skins/Fashion Designers favor the fit body style. Tomorrow, I'll show you what I mean, as two of my faves: Nana Josie and Papa Dom Vermicelli are not the normal "fit" body types, so they have "special" wardrobe needs.

Back to my game. Good night, Fellow Simmers.

Sal Cacciatore

You'll notice most everyone in Neighborhood One (which is the only one I'm playing currently), has a last name that is an Italian food/drink of some sort. I started out with my very first family 6 years ago: Vinnie and Sophie Rigatoni. I liked the idea of Italian names so much I kept it going (Vermicelli, Manicotti, etc).
I amuse myself. That's all that matters. lol

Here you will meet Sal Cacciatore. For as talented and wealthy as Sal is (he's a Celebrity Activist, earning $1400 a day), finding his one true love has been the greatest challenge of his life.
Everything else seemed to come easy to him, except finding just the right someone to share his world with.

In the first pic (top) Sal is dining (Sims love to grill, lol) with his best friend, Katrina Denali. She is the only one who doesn't have a food product name, cause my daughter, Dove, created her. (Dove used to play her, but now I do.)
Katrina and Sal love eachother immensely and have a close, supportive, playful relationship. She is a Scorpion and he is an Aries. Neither of them are rolling in "nice" points, but they do alright.
I thought for awhile they might actually fall in love, but I never felt quite right about them in a romantic relationship. If it doesn't "feel right" for single Sims to hook up in my game, I normally let my intuition be my guide.

The second pic (middle), Sal is watching a romantic movie on tv with his first wife, Mimi Townie. They hit it off right away, but Sal always felt something was missing from his life still, even after he made Mimi his bride. It didn't last long, as Mimi died in an unfortunate "accident", and Sal was single and searching again. I never quite liked Mimi with Sal enough to keep them together, even though she brought 21 Townie friends into his world, which elevated him in his career. Mimi (a Libra) was a dear, don't get me wrong. I just don't think she was for Sal.
Now I have a great hack for friends, so I don't need to worry about marrying for friends anymore (which Sims need plenty of to go up in most careers).

The bottom pic is Sal kissing his beloved Chloe. This relationship happened so fast, I've never seen anything like it since the original Vinnie and Sophie Rigatoni (they've been created each time I have to install the game in a different puter). Chloe is so sweet. She has more nice points but less outgoing points than Sal. She's a Cancer and not normally compatible with Aries, but Lord, does Sal love her! He was smitten early on. She brings out a gentler, more loving side of him and has settled him down immensely. Chloe is brilliant, the Chief of Staff at Sims St. Mary of Magdala Hospital, and is a lover of children and animals. The happy couple have two critters: Max, their dog, and Boots, their cat. I shouldn't have adopted two black pets, as I can barely tell them apart.

Sal and Chloe are doing amazingly well. I don't think I have ever known a Sims man to propose to a Sims woman so quickly after falling in love with her, and have his proposal be immediately accepted. Normally, it takes time, but these two were obviously meant to be.

I'll keep you posted on the Cacciatores. Not sure if I want them to have a child together yet. They both have huge careers and have their hands full with Max and Boots, too. You never know what the future brings, though.

I Need a Logo and a Place to Put It!

Too big? Hmmm...

Welcome to Sugah Sims World!

I thought I'd just create a separate blog for my Sims virtual world.

I have been playing The Sims since it came out quite a few years back in 2000.
Will Wright, The Sims creator, is a genius. It's an addictive game for those of you who have never played. You basically create families, build and decorate homes for them, then have them live. I've created dozens upon dozens of characters over the past 6 years and have several expansion packs (Deluxe, Hot Date, Unleashed). There are hundreds of wonderful websites out there to download objects and skins. I will also be posting some of my favorite sites for downloading frequently.

I own the Sims 2, but do not have the capacity to play (currently) on either of my puters. Someday, maybe...(There is always hope. lol)

In the meantime, I will be posting photos of my Sims and sharing their worlds with you.
It's something I enjoy very much. It's the little things in life...

(*FYI: The above photo is the lovely and talented fashion designer, Lola Linguine, and her brilliant Himalayan cat, Archimedes. Archimedes is playing Chopin on the piano in this pic. More on them to come...)