Simterior Design Competition

[lovelydia101]

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Concept
Welcome to The Simterior Design Competition where you can show off your skills at house design in The Sims 3. In this competition, you will have to create and design your own house but it's not that simple. You will be given a sim or sims to make it for. Every two weeks you will be given a sim (same sim for everyone) and will have to make the house according to their traits and a check list of colours and objects. The winner will be the highest scorer on their houses. There will be 4 rounds (not including the Application Round)

Qualifications to host
I participated in the Miss World Competition 2011.

Rules
There will be no eliminations.
All CC is alowed.
Entry has to be on time.
NO house stealing.
TS3 and TS2
All EPs and SPs allowed including store content.
No photo shop.

Requirements/Entry Format:
- Each round you will have to follow your sims traits and there check-list if not points will be deducted.
- There will be no budget.
- You will need to enter a birds eye view of the house and 3 pics of your favourite rooms please include an explanation on why you chose the rooms.
- Skill level should be casual gamer and up.

Judge Requirements
- Should be able to get there scores in around 48 hours.
- If you would like to judge, please let me know.

Timeline
Every round will go for 2 weeks. Extensions are allowed but please give a reasonable excuse on why you need the extension.
Clock
EST/Australia Brisbane

Contestants
Hencing R1 - R2 - R3 - R4
ladypieta R1 - R2 - R3 - R4
Perfectionist R1 - R2 - R3 - R4
QBUILDERZ R1 - R2 - R3 - R4
oliverstrahle R1- R2 - R3 - R4
noteardrops R1 - R2 - R3 - R4
Dramamine R1 - R2 - R3 - R4
EmmaBananana R1 - R2 - R3 - R4
MarlyMcMarMar R1 - R2 - R3 - R4

Judges
Shhh
adonispluto
Riptide651

Emergency Judges
clappyton
OPEN

Judging Parameters
Each of these will have a 10 out of 10 judging system.
House Design (Does it look good).
Interior Design (Is it well done and stylish).
Checklist (Has the contestant followed the checklist correctly).
Sim's Traits (Does this house portray the sim's traits).

Application
- A picture of a house you have designed yourself.
- A picture of a room you think will stand out and show off your skill.
- Please give me a quick answer of why you would like to enter.

The Application round will go till the 30th of June

[heaven]

Contest Approved

Do not post replies and/or contest applications before the contest host has checked in on this thread, or your post will be deleted.
DO NOT WRITE USELESS POSTS like "Hey cool contest, I think I might join." Reserve type posts and useless posts about coming back with an application will be deleted.

[ForeverCamp]

I'll throw this out there, since it's been three days with no entries...

I would love to enter, but I mainly play and build in Sims 2. I have lots that I could enter on that side of the game, but I don't have anything for Sims 3. Perhaps if you expanded the contest to include both games, you could get some entries. I'm not seeing anything in the contest itself at the moment that would exclude TS2 players.

ETA: I see the part about building to the Sims' traits. I still don't see a reason why TS2 couldn't participate, knowing the traits to keep in mind.

[lovelydia101]

Checking IN

[lovelydia101]

I'll throw this out there, since it's been three days with no entries...

I would love to enter, but I mainly play and build in Sims 2. I have lots that I could enter on that side of the game, but I don't have anything for Sims 3. Perhaps if you expanded the contest to include both games, you could get some entries. I'm not seeing anything in the contest itself at the moment that would exclude TS2 players.

ETA: I see the part about building to the Sims' traits. I still don't see a reason why TS2 couldn't participate, knowing the traits to keep in mind.

Alright i'll do that

[ForeverCamp]

Sorry, apparently I'm a keener. :)

When you say "designed yourself", are you meaning floor plan and all?

[lovelydia101]

Sorry, apparently I'm a keener. :)

When you say "designed yourself", are you meaning floor plan and all?
Yes floor plan and all with a picture of a room inside the house

[Hencing]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/petit7.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/11.jpg

Why do I want to enter?

I love building and decorating in the game, and it'll be good fun and a challenge.

[karen lorraine]

I would love to enter this competition but I am on holiday from 30 June to 14 July, without access to my computer. Is it worth me submitting an application entry? I am a sims 2 builder.

Thanks

[MAB-2000]

Unfortunately it is a Sims 3 only competition. May I be a judge? I don't need to have TS3 installed to judge for TS3

[heaven]

Unfortunately it is a Sims 3 only competition. May I be a judge? I don't need to have TS3 installed to judge for TS3

Actually, it is both. Lovelydia as graciously accepted that both games can be used to enter. The rules are set in such a way that neither game should have advantage over the other. Even with the traits system, you're not actually putting a sim in the house, you will just need to be mindful of whether they are athletic, love the outdoors, etc, etc and imagination goes a long way in creation.

So, both The Sims 2 and The Sim 3 players, come on down!!!

[MAB-2000]

Actually, it is both. Lovelydia as graciously accepted that both games can be used to enter. The rules are set in such a way that neither game should have advantage over the other. Even with the traits system, you're not actually putting a sim in the house, you will just need to be mindful of whether they are athletic, love the outdoors, etc, etc and imagination goes a long way in creation.

So, both The Sims 2 and The Sim 3 players, come on down!!!

Hmmm...give me a day to think about it!!

The application itself is very chalenging

[Shhh]

Could I please be a judge, I've sent you a message :)

[Fuzzlechan]

http://i46.tinypic.com/34rj72s.png

http://i45.tinypic.com/2i7u5og.png

Why I want to join:
Easy! I enjoy building things in Sims 3, and I think it will be fun.

[ladypieta]

I would like to join! I love building and decorating and this would be a great way to strengthen my skills!

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/Chipping%20Cottage/Screenshot-89.jpg

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/diningroom.jpg

[teenkidtoddlerbaby]

I'll probably enter but how do u post pictures on a quick reply? thx!

[MAB-2000]

I'll probably enter but how do u post pictures on a quick reply? thx!

Don't "quick reply" but "go advanced". There you need to copy paste the link that a picture hosting website has given you.

[Perfectionist]

I'd love to enter because I love designing/decorating all types homes and friendly competition is a great way to improve and push myself to do better!

http://thumbs2.modthesims.info/img/6/4/5/2/7/7/9/MTS_Perfectionist-1264052-Front.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/PurpleBlackBedroom.jpg

[QBUILDERZ]

Why I would like to enter:

I can build, no problem. I have extensive knowledge of all the tools, how to exploit them, how they work, and more. However, by the time I finish on the house itself, I leave it to sit idle for months at a time because I -hate- furnishing with a passion. Hopefully a little bit of competition can change that!

http://thumbs2.modthesims.info/img/1/1/5/5/0/4/4/MTS2_QBUILDERZ_1189541_3.jpg
http://thumbs2.modthesims.info/img/1/1/5/5/0/4/4/MTS_QBUILDERZ-1202873-9.jpg
(That's really about as far as i get before giving up :P)

[Auradria]

I'm sorry if this question is silly, I reread a few times to make sure but I couldn't tell. When you mean CC's are aloud do you mean only use your own CC's or are using other CC's from this site okay. And if they are aloud from other people on the site do we have to point out what and who's stuff was used?

Edit: Sorry Realized I had another question after I posted, Anyway would we use the world editor or the main game for this?

[Shhh]

@ Auradria, Using other people's custom content is allowed. I think you might have to point out whose stuff was used if the creator wants that. They usually say whether you can use it as you wish or if they want credit.

[missmeow]

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5090/screenshot3sm.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/screenshot3sm.png/)


http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/4220/screenshotrnf.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/screenshotrnf.png/)


Why I want to enter:
I am up for a chalenge and I would like to improve my building and designing skills

[kattenijin]

Let me know if you are still looking for judges...

[AdonisPluto]

If the judges positions are still open,I would love to be one.

[XxHopelesslyInLovexX]

Below is a example of one of the houses I made...

I want to join because I love designing and making houses :) and I'd like to do it for a purpose and not just for fun for once :)

[oliverstrahle]

Why I want to enter;
I like building and furnishing houses, and I like doing it with a Sim in mind so it seems like fun! And the discipline of the competition will make me actually finish a project...

[kitty10136]

Hi,

I want to join because I have been doing floor plans and house design since TS2. I just LOOOOVE watching a floor plan come to life. The house that I choose is a TS2 design that I modified for TS3. It is an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, pool and play area for the kids outside.

[Fuzzlechan]

I have noticed a couple of people have put in an application but with no pictures i am going to need pictures if I get over 10 applicants to choose the best.

You did see the pictures that I included with my application, correct? I can re-post them if necessary.

[noteardrops]

Hey everybody! I wanna join because I probably decorate more than play the game itself, and I enjoy having actual prompts! Plus, I need to work on my building skills!

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/6.jpg


http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/BachelorsHouse.jpg

[CaptConfucious]

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s468/bzthammer/Screenshot-29.jpg

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s468/bzthammer/Screenshot-26.jpg

Why I want to join:
Creativity flourishes within bounds.
Like many builders, I will start a lot then leave it for dead in my "Lot Nursery", because the lot serves no purpose.
I hope to change that by competing.
My style is quirky-compact, often resulting in apartments, town homes, and duplexes (as pictured above),
Thus I have something different to bring to this compotition.

[Dramamine]

Why I want to enter:
I love building and designing, spend most of my time doing it, and I feel I have a unique but still chic design aesthetic. I would like to put my efforts out there into the community and hopefully do well with the challenges!

Here's my entry:

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/659/r1appexterior.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/r1appexterior.jpg/)
I feel I may have gone just a little overboard with the flowers... haha

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/4840/r1appinterior.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/r1appinterior.jpg/)

Thanks!

[lovelydia101]

Great entries everyone but it looks like we have reached over 10 entries and there still might be more so i'm sorry to say but not everyone will be getting in.

[bizoumorte]

Hey, Id love to squeeze in if given the chance :)

Why I would like to join: Because I like to build houses that really reflect whomever will be inside ;) Also I'm trying to become a member of the mts community rather than a lurker. :P

[lovelydia101]

The 30th is when the constants list will be up and round 1 if anyone is curious. So that will give you 2 more days to get your entries in.

[Fuzzlechan]

Why the 30th? D= That means I won't even be able to get started until the 2nd. Oh well. At least I'll have Ambitions by then. I'm really hoping I'm on the contestants list. =D

[kattenijin]

Great entries everyone but it looks like we have reached over 10 entries and there still might be more so i'm sorry to say but not everyone will be getting in.
You ARE allowed to have more than 10 contestants you know.
You do not need 20 contestants for a successful contest. Many people close down their contest because there are only a few contestants who enter during the Application Round. As long as you have at least 10 contestants, you still have a good competition.(emphasis mine)

[Riptide651]

If the open judging spot is still open, ill be happy to fill it.

[lovelydia101]

Alot of people are asking why can't I have more. 10 for me is just enough to handle and is already planned I'm sorry for the people who don't get in. I still have emergency judges open if they don't get in and are interested.

[yellan]

Hi there! I'd like to enter the contest. I haven't done one of these contests before, but I really enjoy building. It would be even more fun to show off what I've made, and I'm really interested to get feedback and suggestions from others.

Here is a house I made for a rich musician named Brad. He likes to garden in his spare time.

http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w389/kateekalo/yellowhouse.png

And this is his bedroom. Directly behind the camera is the little balcony where he can go out and stargaze through his telescope.

http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w389/kateekalo/bedroom_1.png

Thanks!

[yellan]

By the way, noteardrops, I like your house! The shape of it and the grey bricks make it look startlingly like the house I grew up in.

[clappyton]

Hey I'm new to this forum site but i own every sims 3 game and sims 2 game. :up: I am in love with the game and use it specifically to build houses ect. I would love to enter this contest if possible? :!!: I haven't entered any competitions for the sims but i make at least 3 houses a week. I hope to be an architect, so this would be great practice. Let me know if i can enter. I would attache a picture of my houses, but currently i am on a computer that doesn't have my sims game son it. I will try posting some for you later Thanks! :) :!:

[clappyton]

can i please be an emergency judge if you have already chosen the competitors?

[EmmaBananana]

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1304554-Screenshot.jpg

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1304555-sssss.jpg

Why I want to join:

This is the first competition I've joined and like to take this opportunity to get to know the community a little more. Designing houses is actually the main reason I play the Sims 3, as there is such a variety of options. The other reason why I'd like to join is because it will provide inspiration for both myself and others. :bunny: I think I may have attached my photos twice... Sorry for that. :duck:

[karen lorraine]

Here is my entry to the competition. I'm a Sims 2 builder :)

Reason for entering:
I love building and creating all types of lots for Sims from residential to community. I love seeing how the home that I build comes from nothing to something that sims would like to live in. I like my homes to be reasonably realistic too.

Note: I am on holiday from 30 June to 15 July and won't have access to my game, so if I'm lucky enough to be picked can I have an extension please?

So here is the outside of Luton House and and the Master Bedroom Suite (it has a seating nook in the corner, which you can't see, there is a door off to the left which, leads to the bathroom and dressing room).

[MarlyMcMarMar]

I think I'll go for this one~ I haven't taken part in a competition here yet
This monstrosity is a recent victorian mansion I built, 'twas for a friend's rather large household... Not sure if you wanted us to build a NEW house or just showcase one we already had, but I really like this one (victorian style is fun!) so I thought it'd be nice to show off.

Here's the front, please ignore the lines on the roof, it's a technical glitch, I'd written a mod that fixed it but I haven't updated it yet so I don't want to use it and take any chances with 1.33... (last time I did that I lost all my saves D: )

Warning: she asked for the house to be built in reds, whites, and pinks, so if you're not manly enough for it, shield your eyes now!

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2379/screenshotfyi.jpg

And here's my favorite room, I love to cook, so I bring you the kitchen! Excuse schoolgirl sim, she won't leave the chair for some reason D: So I just took the screenshot with her. (BTW the stove and fridge are there but not pictured...I liked it better at this angle but then I couldn't feature them, they're colored just like the rest of the kitchen and there's cabinets over them)

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9418/screenshot4go.jpg

Why I want to enter:
I love building, and I build all my friends' houses for them, but I'm a horrible interior decorator! It's really hard not to put everything in a straight line, my friends say it's just a personality trait of mine but it's really annoying! I thought maybe a competition like this one would help me improve!

I hope you like~

[lovelydia101]

The contestants list is up and soon i'll post round 1. I'm sorry for the people who didn't get in it's my first time and I kinda want to make sure I don't muck anything up so have only 10 contestants would help me with that. Round 1 will have traits wich is a sims 3 feature but is easy to understand but if any of the sims 2 contestants don't really get it I'll be happy to help or give a sims 2 list.

[lovelydia101]

http://i48.tinypic.com/9bf8fs.jpg

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The Sims

Names: Claire Michaels, Danny Jefferson
Ages: 23, 21
Bio: Claire and Danny are engaged and have decided to move to the city so they can finish there art study.


House Requirements

What they want: Claire and Danny want an urban artistic wonderland in a 2 bedroom modern house.

Traits: Artistic, Natural Cook, Party Animal, Rebellious, Neat

Colours: Black, Grey, Brown

Objects 1 Canvas, 1 Computer, 1 Spa

Due: 18th of July

[ladypieta]

Can you post a date that the entries are due? I didn't see it on the first page. Thanks! ~Pieta

Edited: Thanks for adding the due date! ~Pieta :up:

[mirjamsim2love]

Ohooh, too bad I missed this and am too late to participate. Would have been fun.
I have an idea for the people that noticed too late also or did not make it to the first round. Bút I want to ask first here. I don't want to step on any toes.
I would like to participate 'on the side' and for everyone that wants to do that outside of the contest.
It means we follow the requirements that are given here for the round. (See round 1 that is already up)
But just for fun without the house being judged by a jury ánd we post in a different topic, certainly not here.
There will be no special day to deliver/post your house in the to be started topic. You can do from when the topic starts until round 2 is coming up. Then go on with that. But if you only want to do one round, that is oké too. No obligation to do all rounds.
If that is oké with the contest starter and contestants I open that topic so everyone, who wants, will have fun with it.

[lovelydia101]

Ohooh, too bad I missed this and am too late to participate. Would have been fun.
I have an idea for the people that noticed too late also or did not make it to the first round. Bút I want to ask first here. I don't want to step on any toes.
I would like to participate 'on the side' and for everyone that wants to do that outside of the contest.
It means we follow the requirements that are given here for the round. (See round 1 that is already up)
But just for fun without the house being judged by a jury ánd we post in a different topic, certainly not here.
There will be no special day to deliver/post your house in the to be started topic. You can do from when the topic starts until round 2 is coming up. Then go on with that. But if you only want to do one round, that is oké too. No obligation to do all rounds.
If that is oké with the contest starter and contestants I open that topic so everyone, who wants, will have fun with it.

That's ok you can do that.

[Jaguwar]

I haven't entered a building competition in a little while, I'm a little bored! LOL Besides, I love designing, building, decorating, even though it takes me a lot longer than most.

Below is my latest house, the one I built specifically for my self-Sim as a showcase of what she can build for her clients.

For purposes of displaying the house's line, this is the un-landscaped view. I assure you, there are trees and plants now!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kNgxbuVoITc/T8mNfmlMD9I/AAAAAAAAE5s/d9YzODCa0KM/s800/Screenshot-36.jpg

Private sanctuary: the bedroom.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZnauauvyKXQ/T9oVX0FDXtI/AAAAAAAAFCc/LdLuNuOhAac/s800/Screenshot-15.jpg

[Shhh]

Umm, Jaguwar, the application round is over and the 10 contestants have been chosen. Your house is beautiful though :lovestruc

You could post it here: Building Fun (http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=3895069&posted=1#post3895069)

[mirjamsim2love]

That's ok you can do that.
Thnx! That is nice of you.
The topic is open: Building fun: spin off contest Simterior design (http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=3895069&posted=1#post3895069)

[AdonisPluto]

Looking forward to seeing the lovely creations of the contestants.

[Suncat]

Thnx! That is nice of you.
The topic is open: Building fun: spin off contest Simterior design (http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=3895069&posted=1#post3895069)

Thank you for making that thread. But won't we need one for Sims 3 also? That one is in the Sims 2 section. I only work with Sims 3 these days and I'd feel odd about posting to that thread.

[Riptide651]

Oh damn! and I started making feedback for all the entries! I guess I'll make it only for the contestants than.

Since we technically weren't supposed to judge the app round, I'll send you my feedback personally so you can improve on it as you build Round . I would also like to note that there are only NINE contestants listed on the first post.

[Shhh]

@ Riptide, you had me worried for a second we judging the application round!

[Riptide651]

I know! I judged the contestants anyway, I will send out my personal feedback alter today. I have it done so no worries.

[Perfectionist]

Before I post my entry...is there a limit to how many pictures we can post? I know there's base requirements but it doesn't say any limit because I'd like to post anywhere from 10-15.

Edit: I'm leaving tomorrow morning for vacation until the 16th so I'm just going to post all of it.

The house I built for Claire and Danny is an impressive 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom home built on the top of a cliff. It's very modern and futuristic with neat/clean lines but cozy at the same time. Every room in the house has open space to hold a large amount of people at parties. Once you enter the front door, there is a large 2-story dining area with an office area & computer. There is a door to the large deck with recliners for sunbathing and a hot tub. Back inside, The kitchen takes up a large portion of the house with state-of-the-art appliances and an island to accommodate their love of cooking. There is a half bathroom for guests to use at parties. Behind the kitchen is the living area including a mirrored fireplace with a flatscreen over it, couches, bookcases, a radio, and art pieces. Up the stairs is a two story hallway leading to the two bedrooms and a full bathroom with laundry and a walk-in shower. The master is simple with a clean appearance and minimal furniture. It has access to two balconies, one in the front and one in back. The second bedroom is a great place for guests to stay over or it can be changed to a nursery if Claire & Danny decide to start a family. The garage has a parking space and the art studio. There's cabinets for storage and countertop space, as well as an easel and a sculpting station.

Front

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-7-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-8-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-20.jpg

Side & Back

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-10-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-9-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-19.jpg

Floor Plans

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-13-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-12-1.jpg

Lot Overview

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-11-1.jpg

Kitchen

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-14-1.jpg

The Kitchen is a great place to prepare meals for a party and friends to gather. It has a ton of counter space and a huge range to make endless meals.

Dining Room

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-16-1.jpg

The 2-story dining room has a large table for 8, perfect for guests at a dinner party. The desk behind the stairs is a great place to get online classes done, or make virtual art.

Living Room

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-15-1.jpg

The living area boasts impressive views of Bridgeport and large bookcases for storage. There is seating for 5 and a large TV over the fireplace, perfect for relaxing.

Master Bedroom

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-18.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-17.jpg

The master bedroom is the perfect place to relax and unwind in the bed while watching the TV, or reading a book on the daybed. The balconies have great views of Bridgeport.

Art Studio

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-21.jpg

The studio is a functional place to create endless possibilities of art from paintings to sculptures.

There it is...I loved making this house and I think it's my best modern one yet! I will be on vacation until the 16th as I said, and I won't have internet from the 9th on but I will check back in until then & afterward.
~Perfectionist

[Riptide651]

instead of taking up the ass-paining task of writing seperate PMs to all of you. "Sigh" I compiled all of my scores/comments in a google docs file and am posting the link below. Find you name and the scores and comments should be written below. I understand this means you will have a chance to see what I told your competition, and to be quite honest, that will make this competition very interesting. :P

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F3VfxxJUXfW-xmHxrr23v9J8aew9ATywsJeyOstxXSU/edit

Edit: Forgot link :P

[AdonisPluto]

Like Riptide651 pointed out is post 57 there are only 9 contestants listed. So I take it we are working with only these 9 since adding the 10th person will involve extending the time of submission for him or her.

But if some one will be willing to come in and feel they can still meet the deadline of the 14th that would be awesome. Its up to lovelydia101 to decide on that. For those who submitted at the commencing state that feels okay with it as per meeting the deadline, you can PM lovelydia101 if you feel you are up to it and she can decide on either adding an extra one of you or going with the 9 names already chosen.

[lovelydia101]

If by the 10th not more people enter there entries I will see if I could extend the deadline.

[EmmaBananana]

(the pictures are in spoilers because all the pictures on the thread makes it slow for my PC and I didn't want to add to that)

It's a moderately small house, as I figured they are art student and wouldn't be able to afford a huge modern mansion. But despite it's size it's still good for entertaining people, and it still provides the muse needed to create their art work. There is a cabin located further away from the house which serves as the second bedroom and as the art studio because sometimes you just need to get away from it all to find your inspiration. (the canvas is located in the studio. The computer is located in the upstairs hallway. the spa is located in the bathroom)

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1307224-1.jpg

Front of the house. As you can see it's a modern design, the dining are is seen to the left, it's an outside/patio dining area that includes a bar.

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1307227-4.jpg

the living room. The animal print, and lion head just scream 'party animal'. :giggler: There are also some freshly baked cupcakes on the coffee table, showing that they're natural cooks. Furthermore, the living room is tight and clutter free showing how neat they are.

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1307226-3.jpg

The bedroom includes a lot of purples, while still sticking to the brown, black and grey palette. The champagne and sushi shows that they're natural cooks, and also that they're rebels, because how bad-ass is it to eat sushi of each others naked bodies. :heyhey:

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1307225-2.jpg

This is the view from the Jacuzzi/spa in the master bathroom. Which again is clutter free to show how neat they are. I also guess it shows they're rebels as not many people dare to go skinny dipping with the curtains open :lol:

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1307228-5.jpg

lastly we have the cabin/art studio that provides inspiration for them. :bunny:


here are the top views:

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1307230-6.jpg

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1307231-7.jpg

http://thumbs2.modthesims2.com/img/4/7/9/1/9/9/8/MTS_EmmaBananana-1307232-8.jpg

[Dramamine]

Round One: Danny and Claire

I went at this with the understanding that Claire comes from money, and had also just recently received a rather large inheritance from a dear deceased great aunt. What luck (minus the dead relative)! She decided that with this grand windfall at her disposal, it was time to set her life plans in motion. She proposed to Danny and off they went to Starlight Shores to revel, rebel, and live their party lifestyles - and attend art college, of course!

While looking around for a plot of land in sunny Starlight Shores, they noticed how most of the residential architecture had sort of a renovated Spanish Colonial look. So, being the young rebellious couple they are, once they settled on the perfect lot they immediately started building an urban, moody artspace to show off their artistry and individuality.

Checklist:
Canvas: They're everywhere! Haha, there's literally 5 in the dining room, 4 in the master bedroom, 3 in the guest bedroom, 2 in each bathroom, 2 in the office, etc etc.
Spa: Outside in the backyard, down the steps. The hot tub has it's own little protruding patio peninsula.
Computer: At the top of the stairs in the loft office space.

Colors: Brown, Black, Gray: I used these quite extensively throughout the house, with most of the furniture and building materials in these colors. I did add lots of pops of bright color for both design interest and because of their artistic nature, namely purples oranges and teals.

Traits:
Artistic: The whole house shows their quirky artistry, but something I think is really neat and makes it a lot more personal is that I used all artwork (both paintings and sculptures) actually created by the sims I made as my own Danny and Claire.
Natural Cook: The kitchen is one of the largest rooms in the home, with lots of appliances and lots of prep space. There's even a full kitchen out on the back deck for warm summer afternoons or larger dinner parties. Also, there's vanilla wafer bars on the dining room sieboard. There's always something delicious lying around at Danny and Claire's!
Party Animal: The backyard is built for parties, a big kitchen and fully-stocked professional bar on the back deck, large dining table and stereo + room for dancing on the patio. And the hot tub! And there's drinks on the lower sideboard in the living room and on the dining table outside. Plus the whole house is sophisticated but still has lots of fun funky colors and furniture, something I think a young partying couple would hold in very high regard.
Rebellious: The whole concept of their home in the uppity rich Spanish neighborhood of Starlight Shores is a little rebellious all on its own, but again, I think the bright colors against the smooth modern aesthetic can be quite rebellious, in a fresh chic kind of way.
Neat: This was the hardest for me, as you can probably see I do love clutter ha. But I wanted to be realistic and make it look lived-in as well, so taking into account that I didn't put very much storage space into the house, I chose things that I thought were absolutely necessary but could still maintain that modern line. So yes, in the bathroom all that stuff is out on the counter, but there's no storage space under the sink so they have to put towels SOMEWHERE.... I think to live in the storage-less tight space of this house and still have this much organization shows the marks of a very neat person.

Pictures:
Front
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5594/r1modernelevationfront.jpg

Back:
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/5198/r1modernelevationrear.jpg

Garage:
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5590/r1modernelevationgarage.jpg

Artspace:
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1646/r1modernelevationartstu.jpg

Main:
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9505/r1modernfloorplan1.jpg

Second:
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3994/r1modernfloorplan2.jpg

Third:
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7568/r1modernfloorplan3.jpg

The master bedroom has a heightened ceiling, creating an interesting effect you'll see later.

The home itself actually isn't all that large, but it does have some excellent architectural features, such as the glass three-story atrium in the back of the house with a beautiful view of the ocean, containing the sunken living room on the first floor.

Another interesting feature is the art studio, a necessity for the clients. It's a modern take on a traditional stone castle turret, built with basalt rock and classy modern windows with a unique sloping roof.

Keep in mind that all artwork was created by the clients (I made "Danny and Claire" sims and had them painting like madmen for several days while I built the house around them. Ah it's a rough life for those starving artist sims... Except they live in this house so it's not too rough I guess... ha).

Shall we go inside?

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9815/r1moderndiningarts.jpg
This pic taken while standing in the kitchen, the dining area is open to atrium/sunken living room on right. Hallway leads down to art studio.

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1046/r1modernkitchen.jpg
Big, bright, and beautiful, just like any Natural Cook's Starlight Shores home should be.

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/3893/r1modernlivingnook.jpg
A reading corner at the bottom of the stairs in the living room.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6969/r1modernartstudio.jpg
Along one wall of the stone turret, an area perfect for creating the next Masterpiece. Along the opposite wall is a drafting table and sculpting workspace, some houseplant deco.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/541/r1modernoffice.jpg
A loft-like office at the top of the stairs, open to all three floors of the atrium along on side. The white thing to the left is the top of the spiral staircase.

Entry:
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7629/r1modernentry.jpg
Standing in the kitchen.

Living:
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/1659/r1modernliving.jpg
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/8393/r1modernlivingtv.jpg

Atrium:
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2350/r1modern3storyout.jpg
I know it's a bit distorted but this gives you a good idea of the atrium's architecture.

Guest Bedroom:
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7192/r1moderngbedpainting.jpg
Fun and funky, only cool friends can stay here.

Master Bedroom:
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2066/r1modernmbed.jpg
Quite small, and a little more eclectic.
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5089/r1modernmbedceiling.jpg
I love ceiling cut-outs!

Master Bath:
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7240/r1modernmasterbath.jpg
Also quite small, erm... I kind of feel like the guy in the painting!

Back Deck and Patio:
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8095/r1modernbackyard.jpg
Perfect for house parties!

All in all, I think they'll be very happy with the home, I know I sure would be... lol

ETA: Sorry about all the pics, thanks for the example of the spoilers, heaven!

[EmmaBananana]

Omg, where did you get those dining room paintings from (the zebra and the ones under the stairs). I think you're going to win if you keep making your houses like this :(

[lovelydia101]

Great jobs everyone i'm really impressed.

[Dramamine]

@ Emma: Thanks!! Although I gotta say, everyone's entries look great so far, I can't wait to see all of them. It's going to be a tough competition.
Those paintings were just painted by my Danny and Claire sims that I moved into the house. I will say I scrapped and sold a lot of paintings they made, kind of weeded through the stupid ones to get the ones that matched the color scheme and design. Most of the paintings were done by Danny (although Claire got an opportunity to help an old famous artist with a fresco or something so her paintings were always worth more, they just never seemed to fit), and all the sculptures were done by Claire.

[oliverstrahle]

Here is my entry. The house in unassuming from the street, with just a simple facade, but the main facade is on the garden side. I suppose it's fairly swanky for a pair of art students, but I suppose they have a lot of money from somewhere. It's an upside down house, with an open plan living space upstairs with a big balcony, suitable for lots of parties and for big dinner parties.

Downstairs there is two bedrooms, and a workspace for our aspiring artists plus a comfortable living space.

I think I've included all the check-list items! I tried to keep it 'messy clutter' free, since they're so neat, and I've put in lots of black, grey and brown. I gave them a motor-cycle, because they're such rebels!

[lovelydia101]

I have decided to extend the deadline to 4 more days to see if any others will still be able to get there entries in.

[EmmaBananana]

Aww now I have to wait even longer for the next round :( I'm already so excited. I do hope though, that it won't be a modern house thing because I hate building modern houses.

[lovelydia101]

Aww now I have to wait even longer for the next round :( I'm already so excited. I do hope though, that it won't be a modern house thing because I hate building modern houses.
Your house looks magnificent I really love it and as a little clue the next round will definitely be a round you'll love if modern isn't really your thing.

[EmmaBananana]

I'd just like to bring something to everyone's attention, especially the judges (Adonispluto particularly). I know for a fact that the fellow contestants and myself joined this competition to have fun, and not to have our creative work negatively criticized. That's not what MTS is about, this community is build on a foundation of respect and understanding for each other's work, even if it's not to your liking. we're supposed to help people improve their work, and bring the best out of them and ourselves. I therefor wanted to let the judges know that even though you may not like something, at least give us positive criticism and constructive feedback, instead of being so harsh. But if you are unable to say something nice about someone's creation, then discuss it between each other but don't message negative things to the contestants. :duck: And this is the end of my rant.

[AdonisPluto]

I'd just like to bring something to everyone's attention, especially the judges (Adonispluto particularly). I know for a fact that the fellow contestants and myself joined this competition to have fun, and not to have our creative work negatively criticized. That's not what MTS is about, this community is build on a foundation of respect and understanding for each other's work, even if it's not to your liking. we're supposed to help people improve their work, and bring the best out of them and ourselves. I therefor wanted to let the judges know that even though you may not like something, at least give us positive criticism and constructive feedback, instead of being so harsh. But if you are unable to say something nice about someone's creation, then discuss it between each other but don't message negative things to the contestants. :duck: And this is the end of my rant.

Thanks very much for the point you raised. But really I do not see anything wrong in the message I sent to you. I knew the reason for this competition/contest is just for fun and at the same time while the fun part of it is great it indirectly aims at the same time to help us become better in what we do after all no body is just perfect. I felt it nice to let you know what I thought were off with what you did and I did give an advice on a way you could improve on it.That is to say for such a situation a next time you should be able to recollect/remember the point that was raised and not be able to do the same thing a next time.

[heaven]

First, the round isn't over yet so why is feedback and/or scores being given? That should not be done until the round is over and closed. Also, WHEN scores and feedback are given, it needs to go through the host, not be posted individually by each judge. Lovelydia, and judges, please see Story Contest Scoring (http://modthesims.info/showpost.php?p=3904959&postcount=142) for an example. Each judge is listed on the main page but their scores and comments are kept anonymous. Lovelydia, it is also your responsibility to check over comments to make sure they follow the forum rules:

As a judge, you are to ONLY provide CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. Judges who are found to have provided mean or hurtful comments will be given a warning and may not be able to judge future contests. If you, the contest holder, are sent a PM from a judge and find something you think may not be constructive criticism, its your responsibility to forward the PM to heaven.
If I get more information that comments are not following said rules, I will remove the judges.

Lastly, please put your pictures in spoilers, especially for those sharing a lot. It takes A LONG time to scroll through the page right now. If you reply to my thread, just can see how I formatted the spoiler and infobutton.

This is how you do it
Or like this

[lovelydia101]

First, the round isn't over yet so why is feedback and/or scores being given? That should not be done until the round is over and closed. Also, WHEN scores and feedback are given, it needs to go through the host, not be posted individually by each judge. Lovelydia, and judges, please see Story Contest Scoring (http://modthesims.info/showpost.php?p=3904959&postcount=142) for an example. Each judge is listed on the main page but their scores and comments are kept anonymous. Lovelydia, it is also your responsibility to check over comments to make sure they follow the forum rules:


If I get more information that comments are not following said rules, I will remove the judges.

Lastly, please put your pictures in spoilers, especially for those sharing a lot. It takes A LONG time to scroll through the page right now. If you reply to my thread, just can see how I formatted the spoiler and infobutton.

This is how you do it
Or like this
I wasn't told about this either I gave a message to all the judges to send the scores they have done to me so I could check them over and then post it on the day when the first assignment is over. I'll have to ask the judge about what he was doing because I made it clear of what I wanted to happen.

[lovelydia101]

I'd just like to bring something to everyone's attention, especially the judges (Adonispluto particularly). I know for a fact that the fellow contestants and myself joined this competition to have fun, and not to have our creative work negatively criticized. That's not what MTS is about, this community is build on a foundation of respect and understanding for each other's work, even if it's not to your liking. we're supposed to help people improve their work, and bring the best out of them and ourselves. I therefor wanted to let the judges know that even though you may not like something, at least give us positive criticism and constructive feedback, instead of being so harsh. But if you are unable to say something nice about someone's creation, then discuss it between each other but don't message negative things to the contestants. :duck: And this is the end of my rant.
I'm so sorry I had no idea they weren't allowed to do that I was supposed to check the results and add them together. As for the negative criticism that's what I was upset about you can give your results nicely. I wanted this to be fun not for anyone to get hurt. I'll ask what happened. For the results you received ignore them because they don't count there not your real scores.

[Hencing]

Here's my entry, sorry it took a while, real life has been a bit hectic lately.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround115.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround11.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround114.jpg

More interior shots under the spoiler http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround14.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround13.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround18.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround110.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround19.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround17.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround16.jpg

Floor Plans
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround112.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround1131.jpg

[Perfectionist]

That house is gorgeous, Hencing! There is some great competition here :)

[lovelydia101]

Here's my entry, sorry it took a while, real life has been a bit hectic lately.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround115.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround11.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround114.jpg

More interior shots under the spoiler http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround14.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround13.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround18.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround110.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround19.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround17.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround16.jpg

Floor Plans
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround112.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround1131.jpg

Loving the house :gjob:

[lovelydia101]

Ok guys tomorrow is the last day and the scores will be posted including the next Round.

[ladypieta]

Here is my entry for Claire & Danny. The three rooms that I chose are: Art Studio/Music Basement/Living Area. I posted pictures of the outside which has the spa. (Also there is a computer in the study, http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-17.jpg Also there is an "Ipad" on the coffee table in the living room (see second picture of Living Area).

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-3.jpg

Back Yard: http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot.jpg http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-12.jpghttp://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-13.jpghttp://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-2.jpg

Birdseye Views (the study with computer is off the masterbedroom): http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-4.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-5.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-6.jpg

Basement Music/Party Room: I liked this room and thought it was perfect for a party animal who liked to entertain. It has a full bar with music instruments, dance floor & seating. http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-8.jpghttp://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-7.jpg

Art studio: This room has cathedral ceilings and large windows to let in lots of light. http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-15.jpg http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-14.jpg

Living Area: This lovely area is semi-open with lots of stone and dark browns, grey walls & black accents. The double sided fireplace is shared with the dining room. This area looks out to the back spa area/patio/outdoor kitchen. http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-9.jpg http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-10.jpg http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-11.jpg

More pictures at: http://s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/

~Pieta

[lovelydia101]

Perfectionist

House Design- 9.5
Interior Design- 8
Checklist- Yes
Sims traits- 6.5

Total- 34/40

Comment- It was a really lovely house. The interior design was good but a bit plain and not much to it.
You completed the checklist perfectly. What lowerd your score were the traits the house is a bit more family
orientad not really showing a rebellious side we were looking for. Either way it was a great house you should be proud.


EmmaBananana

House Design- 9.5
Interior Design- 8.5
Checklist- Yes
Sim Traits- 8

Total- 36/40

Comment- Awesome house really fun the house design was great and really matched there personality and I liked how you included that they couldn't afford a mansion. The interior design was real good I loved that sushi part made me laugh but it was kinda empty in some rooms. The sim trats were well done I could really see the rebbelious side.




Dramamine

House design- 9
Interior Design- 8
Checklist- Yes
Sim Traits- 8

Total- 35/40

Comment- Really great the design was real nice but too large I don't think art students could afford it. The interior design was great you really could see the artistic side and the rebbelious but a bit too much. You did the traits really well but there neat side wasn't really shown and neither was there party animal side cause of the lack of it shown in the backyard.




oliverstrahle

House design- 8.5
Interior Design- 7.5
Checklist- Yes
Sim traits- 9

Total- 35/40

Comment- Great house realley nice the design was neat but didn't show many of there colours chosen. The interior design was beautiful really colorful and vibrant everything seemed to match well but again you didn't use there colours that much .There Traits were well represented especially the artistic with how everything was really vibrant it was an excellent house.




Hencing

House design- 10
Interior design- 9.5
Checklist- Yes
Sim Traits- 10

Total- 39.5/40

Comment- WOW yours was just AMAZING all the houses were wonderfull and beautiful but yours just really felt like it belonged to the couple when I saw I knew it was theirs. The interior was amazing I really loved it but sometimes it was kinda a tiny bit plain
.The traits were very well represented and It was lovely I could really see a raging party being held here and the kitchen was amazing.




ladypieta

House Design- 8.5
Interior Design- 8
Checklist- Yes
Sim Traits- 9.5

Total- 36/40

Comment- Great house the design was really nice but seemed more retro. I loved the interior you did a really nice capturing the traits and it all looked really good and well organised. The traits is were you did your best work I really could see it in the basement and Backyard they really showed the party animal and the kitchen and dinning room were AMAZING lovin it.


noteardrops

House Design- 8
Interior Design- 7.5
Checklist- Yes
Sim Traits- 8.5

Total- 34/40

Comment- It was a nice house but you didn't show me any pictures of the actual house so it was hard to judge. I liked the inside it was really neat and had a modern feel to it. You did well with the sim traits to and it really showed great work.


MarlyMcMarMar

House Design- 8.5
Interior Design- 8
Checklist-Yes
Sim Traits- 7.5

Total- 34/40

Comment- Lovely house but my sister is right now drooling over it so there you go. The outside was good but needed a bit more landscaping or just a smaller lot cause the empty space was a bit of a off put. The interior was done nicely but sometimes was a bit bland. You did show the traits well so that's a pat on the back good job.

P.S You all did fantastic if you feel bad about your score remember this is the first round and it was good to show you all how it worked. Loved all of your houses it was really hard to judge for all of us. :gjob:

[lovelydia101]

http://i50.tinypic.com/ndwspd.jpg


http://i47.tinypic.com/14jyy5e.png

The Sim

Name: Alice Rosaline

Age: 19

Bio: Alice is a ballerina and has to move away to be able to continue her training.


House Requirements


What She Wants: A beautiful little cottage amongst nature. With lots of vintage to it.

Traits: Eco Friendly, Animal Lover, Bookworm, Friendly, Green Thumb

Objects: 1 Bath Tub, 1 Bookcase

Colours: It's up to you. :rofl:

Due: 29th of July TIMER ( http://tinyurl.com/7o6jc3q)

[EmmaBananana]

Oh my god, I'm loving this round. It's right up my alley :D

[lovelydia101]

Oh my god, I'm loving this round. It's right up my alley :D
Thats great can't wait to see what you come up with. :)

[Hencing]

I love the new round, I love doing cottages. Now off for a downloading spree

[QBUILDERZ]

Whaaaat. Round two? I still have the full day to get in my entry o.o"

[lovelydia101]

Whaaaat. Round two? I still have the full day to get in my entry o.o"
I had a mix up cause I live in Australia I'm one day ahead of people who live in North America and Western Europe so I may of stuffed up there if you want to just send me your entry via pm to me and I will score it and put it up with the others. Sorry about that.

[heaven]

I had a mix up cause I live in Australia I'm one day ahead of people who live in North America and Western Europe so I may of stuffed up there if you want to just send me your entry via pm to me and I will score it and put it up with the others. Sorry about that.

Entries need to be posted in this main thread, not PMed to the host and judged as all the other rounds were, with the same judges and with scores posted openly out of fairness for all contestants.

Contestants who still need to get entries in, please do so in the next 5 hours. That is 10:30PM PST. Lovelydia will be using a timer for the rest of the entries so we should not have a similar mix up again.

[noteardrops]

Sorry I've been late...Real life has gotten in the way majorly, and not in a good way. :( And I've been having some major gaming and photoshop problems, so this round's entry kinda sucks. Hope I've made it in in time.

Floor 2
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1516-10-18-53.jpg

Floor 1
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1517-25-47-11.jpg

Living Room
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1517-28-34-39.jpg
I love this room because of the open space and small stereo along with the seating and large TV...Right next to the kitchen, it's great for sports parties.

Outside Patio
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1711-02-50-16.jpg
Definitely my second favorite because of the DJ set up for dancing, the modern sauna tucked in the corner, a contemporary grill for barbecue and a dining area for dinner.

Studio
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1711-00-44-23.jpg
The studio has a table for their craft projects and a canvas where they can paint, but also a mannequin to display dress designs and such. Although a small area, they spend a big chunk of time here.

[lovelydia101]

Sorry I've been late...Real life has gotten in the way majorly, and not in a good way. :( And I've been having some major gaming and photoshop problems, so this round's entry kinda sucks. Hope I've made it in in time.

Floor 2
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1516-10-18-53.jpg

Floor 1
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1517-25-47-11.jpg

Living Room
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1517-28-34-39.jpg
I love this room because of the open space and small stereo along with the seating and large TV...Right next to the kitchen, it's great for sports parties.

Outside Patio
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1711-02-50-16.jpg
Definitely my second favorite because of the DJ set up for dancing, the modern sauna tucked in the corner, a contemporary grill for barbecue and a dining area for dinner.

Studio
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/noteardrops/Sims2EP92012-07-1711-00-44-23.jpg
The studio has a table for their craft projects and a canvas where they can paint, but also a mannequin to display dress designs and such. Although a small area, they spend a big chunk of time here.
Great I'll have your score up soon.

[EmmaBananana]

Seems like I'm the first one...

Well anyway, I build Alice a cottage in Hidden springs. I wanted to create a euphoria kind of feel so I build a river with a waterfall, and surrounded it with plants and trees to indicate she's surrounded by the glories of nature. The house is quite small, as she's only 19 and I doubt she has a sugar daddy who pays for stuff, so the bedroom is above the kitchen and it's open enabling her to look down upon the living area. There is a large storage area under the stair case as I tried to use the space as much as possible.

Colours: I tried to stick to a colourful palette with lime greens and pastel pinks. Here is a scheme I created including the hex codes for the colours I used the most
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ncc0Re3a1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg

Traits (click the spoiler for the explanation, I wrote quite a lot):
ecofriendly - The house's exterior is completely ecofriendly, the walls are built from rock and the roof is thatch. There is a solar panel located near the rear of the house, and also a wind mill, so the whole house runs on solar and wind energy (which also reduced the cost of bills). Most of the fabrics in the house are Hemp, which also doesn't damage the environment. The house has almost no electrical devices, so no TV, stereo (there is a vintage record player, which I assume takes up less energy) and no computer (instead she has a typewriter)The stove runs on gas, which is greener than an electrical stove. I also included recycle bins in the kitchen. Lastly, there are no car spaces because I assume Alice wanted a bicycle, which is parked nicely out front. there also is no laundry room, because it's more efficient to get your shit cleaned at a laundromat.

Animal lover - Seeing as Alice is probably too busy with her ballerina stuff, I saw it unfitting to include actual pet objects as she doesn't have time for a pet. The only pet I think she would get is a gold fish, so I put a fishbowl under the stairs area. I incorporated most of the animal stuff in the art. every single painting in the house has an animal as the subject, eg. Kittens and birds. The cat on the chair is the dining room is a fake cat, I put it there because she's all alone in the wilderness and I thought she might needed a companion, without the hassle of a real one. lastly, there are 2 teddy bear/animal things, one on her bed and one on the couch, I thought they symbolized her youth and I also thought that when I have a house in the middle of the freaking woods I would want something cute to keep my mind of creepy things (at least there is an elaborate alarm system). Her garden outside also includes a little bird bath and feeder thing, for when she wants to pretend she's snow white. The topiary infront of the house also show she’s an animal lover as it’s in the form of a panda and penguin.

Bookworm - well this is an obvious one, I put a lot of books in the house. and bookcases. There are books in EVERY part of the house, the kitchen, bedroom, living room and dining (there's even a magazine rack next to the toilet...Don't judge. We've all read something while doing a number 2. Even the back of shampoo bottles) I also, like mentioned before put a type writer in her bedroom, in case her ballerina career flops and she wants to write books. The bench outside is supposed to be a place where she can relax and read, but if it rains she can sit in her dining area which at the same time is also a mini library


Friendly - The light colours used in the house created a welcoming atmosphere, and 'yellow' is scientifically proven to make you feel happier (that's why monkeys like bananas so much, and I guess that’s why I like bananas so much too...) there is also a lot of natural light, as I wanted to create a fresh and aired-out house.

Green thumb - There are many plants in the house, her garden also includes fresh fruits and vegetables that she cultivates herself, this is also eco-friendly because everything she eats is organic, and healthy so she can keep up that ballerina booty.


Notes: In order to give the house more personality, I included family photos, ballerina trophies and I even stuck her name above her desk. almost all the furniture in the house is vintage, for example the living room couch and chair, record player and floral wall paper, the art work is also very vintage.

Requirements:
There are two bookcases in the house, one in the dining area and one in her bedroom
The bathtub is located in the bathroom.




Exterior:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n9uyGAnt1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n9tc0eFU1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7nebidMup1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ndneNcES1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg

Living:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n9ipbQKX1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n9lfzfAq1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n9n27jUx1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
Dining:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7m7o1nzAH1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
Kitchen:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n5gzvJRx1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n9p1yuZQ1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
Bathroom:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n9rwEcAm1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ndq2suTv1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ndseC51f1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg

Bedroom:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n9gwac1Q1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n9epQULx1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7nce3ggDY1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg

Garden:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ndvtR3xo1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ndxs3W5d1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg

Floor plan:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ne1zgNLe1rbjr0eo1_1280.jpg
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ne1zgNLe1rbjr0eo2_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ne1zgNLe1rbjr0eo3_1280.jpg

Is seriously everyone going to wait until the last day to post their entries? :|

EDIT: well, it seems like my post is the only one without an excuse :rofl:

[oliverstrahle]

My lap-top a bit damaged, I will TRY and get mine done but I might have to sit this round out. I have it all imagined in mt head though! haha.

[ladypieta]

Here is my entry for Alice Rosaline. The three rooms that I chose are: Study(library)/Ballet Studio/Living Room.

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-5-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-2-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-3-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-4-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-34-1.jpg

Outdoors (Yard, Garden, Sun Room/porch):
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-27-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-26-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-25-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-24-1.jpg


Study/Library: Perfect for a bookworm. Great place to read and snuggle on the built in window seat.
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-12-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-11-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-10-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-9-1.jpg


Ballet studio: Every aspiring ballerina needs a room to practice her art!
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-14-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-13-1.jpg

Living Area: This is wonderful place to put your feet up after a long day of dance.
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-7-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-23-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-22-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-21-1.jpg

Pictures of the rest of the cottage (bathtubs!): http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-33-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-31-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-32-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-29-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-30-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-17-1.jpg

Birdseye Views:
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-38-1.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/Screenshot-36-1.jpg

Photo Album with more pics: Photobucket Album (http://s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/MTS%20Simterior%20Design%20Contest/)

[MarlyMcMarMar]

Ok, here's my entry. (: I hope I'm not too late, there was a thunderstorm last night so I had to wait until this morning to post so that I wouldn't fry my computer or anything. Since today should be the 29th over there, I figured I would still be good...I hope so!

I decided this morning to move the whole lot to a custom world too to give it a more scenic look. :3 The whole house is inspired both by a really old house down the road from my neighborhood and a painting I used to have as my desktop background... there is one bedroom, one bathroom, and two floors.

Front of house / bird's eye views:
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1007/screenshot23cm.jpg
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/6004/screenshot26rqh.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3839/screenshot27mk.jpg
A lot of the plants outside are actually garden plants, scattered about to make a huge vegetable and flower garden for our green thumb! Also there's the eco-friendly clothes line!
A lot of plants disappear during bird's eye view though. O.o I can't figure out how to screenshot the top of the house like that and keep them from vanishing.
+Edit: Oh! I forgot to mention, there's also a bunch of bird and butterfly spawners all over the yard, just a bit of info there. That way there's always twittering noises and stuff in the game.

And my three favorite rooms!
Kitchen:

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/9531/screenshot29v.jpg
The majority of the kitchen is made up of a cottage CC set I got a while ago, can't remember where it was from and I compress my CC so I can't see from a .package file or anything... it's such a cute set though! It's probably hard to see from there but there's a cat dish underneath one of the side cabinets, because the sim has the animal lover trait. Tried to make it look warm and welcoming for the friendly trait.

Living area:

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9696/screenshot30jt.jpg
I tried to go for a greeny theme here, also cozy and welcoming like the kitchen. What I had in mind was a forested, fairytale approach, almost like you can hear a bunch of little Disney dwarves singing songs in the room over. P:


Bedroom:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5761/screenshot32v.jpg
Since this was a smaller area, I tried to make the best of it with a quaint yellow color and lots of lamps and wall art. That way it could be both cute and navigable.

[EmmaBananana]

Can't wait for this round's results :D

[Hencing]

Here's my entry, sorry if I'm a bit late, my game is currently having a bit of a paddy.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround21.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround23.jpg

Interior shots under the spoiler

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround2b.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround2a.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround28.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround25.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround26.jpg

And finally Alicia's dance studio
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround27.jpg


Floor plans under spoiler

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround2fp2.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/hencing/Simteriors/simteriorround2fp1.jpg

[Perfectionist]

I forgot my game disc at my other house, which is 45 minutes away. I'm going to go back soon to get it, but my entry may be up late late tonight/early tomorrow morning, I just haven't taken pictures yet.

Edit: Round 2

For round 2 I built a newer cottage on a large lot with a barn & greenhouse for all of Alice's prized plants and animals. Inside the house is one large bedroom with a dance studio off of it, and a large bathroom. The home is surrounded with probably the most landscaping I've ever done for one house.

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-2-1.jpg



http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-3-3.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-4-3.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-5-3.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-6-3.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-7-2.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-8-2.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-11-2.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-12-2.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-15-2.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-38.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-40.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot.jpg





http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-16-2.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-17-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-18-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-19-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-20-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-21-1.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-35.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-36.jpg





http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-22.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-23.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-24.jpg

The Living Room is a beautiful room to relax after a long day of practicing for Alice.
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-25.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-26.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-27.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-28.jpg

The Master bedroom is a gorgeous room with gorgeous furniture and decorations, perfect for sleeping the night before a performance.
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-30.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-31.jpg

The dance studio has a full-wall mirror and a state-of-the-art audio system for practicing.
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-32.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h386/apgperfectionist/Screenshot-33.jpg



Enjoy! :)

[Dramamine]

Hey guys, I know I'm past the due date, so if it's too late I understand. I'm so sorry to everyone for being late, I had an out-of-town emergency over the past week so I haven't been around my computer. My entry was almost finished before I had to leave, I just had to CASt some stuff and fill in bushes and trees this morning.

Here's my entry:

Round Two: Alice

This round was really fun because I'm actually a professional ballet dancer in real life, so it was great to have that in mind when creating the house for this sim. I remember when I first moved away from home at sixteen to go to a better ballet school for my own training. Granted, I didn't move into a cottage and I'm a guy who six years later lives in a modern apartment downtown, so it really isn't very similar to my house, haha.

It's a one bed, one bath older Victorian-style cottage. The pics make it look big but it's really not, only $24k unfurnished, and about $8k of that is the greenhouse and plants.

I also tried to keep things looking a little run-down, more eclectic, like maybe she found most of it at an awesome thrift store somewhere in town, then refinished it herself. Dancers don't make very much money, especially young dancers still in training.

Checklist:
Bathtub: In the bathroom.
Bookshelf: There's a bookshelf at the top of the stairs in the bedroom.

Colors: I kept most of the furniture wood as a worn white paint, pretty shabby chic but still fits in with the elegant vintage look. I kept the fabric colors to pastels, namely pale yellow, pink, and blue, in keeping with the shabby chic look.

Traits: Good choice on these, btw, I know quite a few ballerinas with these traits.
Eco-Friendly: Recycling bins, bicycle out front. When I lived in San Francisco, we rode our bikes to the ballet studio every morning!
Animal Lover: There's a whole kitty corner in the living room, and a cat calendar mixed in among the collage on the stairwell wall. I know it wasn't specifically Cat Lover, but most of my ballet friends with pets have cats.
Bookworm: There's a bookshelf at the top of the stairs, but also books in the built-in shelves under the stairs, lying on the trunk at the foot of the bed, etc.
Friendly: I tried to keep the colors upbeat, I could definitely see a group of ballerinas getting together for coffee (or shots! Us dancers are Party Animals too! :lol: ). I also put a lot of framed pictures around, showing that she has lots of friends and does lots of fun things with them.
Green Thumb: The outside is landscaped beautifully, she has a little pond with an arched bridge over it, and a whole Victorian-esque greenhouse, with a functioning garden on one side and then lots of decor plants on the other, to make it look as though she's growing flowers and exotic plants in the greenhouse too. Plus there's some fruit-bearing trees along the path outside the greenhouse, those are plants more natural to the area, thereby not requiring greenhouse nurturing.

Pictures:
Front
http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/7308/r2cottageexterior.jpg

Main:
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/6946/r2cottageflr1.jpg

Second:
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/8910/r2cottageflr2.jpg


Dining:
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1821/r2cottagedining.jpg

Kitchen:
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4417/r2cottagekitchen.jpg

Bedroom:
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4152/r2cottagebedroom1.jpg

Inside the Greenhouse:
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2969/r2cottagegreenhouseint.jpg

Pet Corner:
http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/1138/r2cottagepetcorner.jpg

Living:
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7697/r2cottageliving.jpg

Other View of Bedroom:
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3430/r2cottagebedroom2.jpg

Greenhouse:
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/2896/r2cottagegreenhouseext.jpg

Pond:
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3886/r2cottagepond.jpg

Thanks guys, I'm sorry I was late!

[oliverstrahle]

Sorry I'm late! Working around a cracked screen is a problem!

With this one I had to construct a little story in my head; I mean, she's a 19 year old student, how could she have a house? Well, luckily for her she has an uncle with a farm, and in the grounds is an old workman's cottage. Sure, noone has lived in it since the 70s and it's somewhat backward and it's tiny, but it's her own place. Mother doesn't approve, though she says to count your blessings that the previous tenants put in a bathroom. But Alice loves it. Well, in theory - sometimes in winter when she's stoking the stove she's not so sure. but all her friends live in boring Ikea boxes, whereas her place is full of cool junk-shop finds (well, apart from the Billy bookcases, but a girl can be weak sometimes!) She presuaded Dad to re-wallpapaer some bits, and she painted others but some of the old decor has had to stay. But she couldn't keep her cat in a normal rented house!

Has a bathtub, bookcases, nice garden for her to work on with a greenhouse. She's got her compost bin, bike and lady-bugs to save the planet, plus think of the food-miles that garden will save (plus her food burner and stove burn wood, carbon neutral naturally!)

[malibibic]

I really like this contest, but I saw that lovelydia 101 didnt logged on mts from 21. july. Is this contest continuing, or would someone else took this contest(is that allowed?)

[EmmaBananana]

What about the emergency judge?

[ladypieta]

I hope this contest is still active! A lot of work and effort went into these entries - they all look wonderful! :gjob:

[heaven]

My goodness! Not checked into the thread since the 19th and hasn't been on site since the 21st. I do hope that lovelydia is okay!

However, the show must go on or whatever that little saying is. The judges are working on the scores for round 2 now. After Round 2, the contest will be closed. Since it will not end up being a full contest, there will be no winners or losers. Just satisfaction in the participation and, hopefully, some knowledge gained from the feedback you received from the judges and maybe ideas from things you saw others do.

Please, do not submit any more Round 2 entries. The Round is now closed for judging and we'll get the scores back to you as soon as we can. Thanks guys!

[EmmaBananana]

So when can we expect the results?...

[heaven]

So when can we expect the results?...

I'm still waiting to hear from some of our judges. I'll post the results as soon as I can though.

[Shhh]

Did you get my scores heaven? The first time didn't work :/ I sent them to you again though.

[heaven]

I'm sorry everyone...I'm still missing scores from a judge who is not able to do the judging. At this point, I would need to PM the EJ and ask that person to go through and judge and then compile from there and, frankly, I feel as though you have all been waiting way too long. Would anyone be incredibly disappointed or heartbroken to not receive scores? I do apologize for this.

[Johnny_Bravo]

OMG Dramamine where did you get that stairshelf? :o

[Dramamine]

LilyOfTheValley is the creator, her downloads are at TSR, but not only there. ;)

[Johnny_Bravo]

Awesome, gonna take a look ASAP :)