Sims Blog

2002-09-23T10:33:00.000-07:00

Hey, I've been awol for a while, trying to decide if I'll keep this up. I don't think that I will in the weblog's current form--it's a ton of work for me right now, more than it might seem to be. However, I do have an already-existing weblog at http://besweet.diaryland.com--I'll be updating there every Friday with my Sims picks for the week, and on other days with random popcultural, political, and nonsensical links. Check it out--I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for reading The Sims Blog, and I hope you stay with me as readers in my other format at Be Sweet.

2002-08-15T08:02:00.000-07:00

Is this going to work?

2002-08-11T20:41:00.000-07:00

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2002-08-11T20:40:00.000-07:00

A new bathroom and summer furniture set, as well as some new female skins, are up for grabs at Simfreaks.

WDS bestows upon us the Punk Rock Cafe--a fun take on the Hard Rock Cafe, it'll be at place in any liberal neighborhood.

Awesome new casual skins at Boutika, with some based on the style of Diesel Jeans.

New black bathroom set at Sun Air Sims. Very nice--love the tub. I think this is my new favourite bathroom set.

Walls, floors, and a kitchen set are what's new at Fairywitch and Ikbod Sims.

Great new bathtub at 8DS.

Heh. Love the smoking table at Cheap Frills. Great for bars. And yes, it's bad for you, I'm aware.

New casual and formal skins--and a new address--for Sultry Earth.

2002-08-03T16:53:00.001-07:00

Why isn't this working?

2002-08-03T16:53:00.000-07:00

Testing...I seem to be having Blogger troubles. My last update, yesterday, didn't come through.

2002-08-02T18:58:00.000-07:00

In case you haven't noticed the pattern, updates will be Fridays from now on.

The sofa for the Teen Bedroom set is up at 7DS--more items to follow.

New meshes, skins, and N*sync heads (which are very well done) at Simfreaks.

Check out the new store and related skins at WDS.

The About Unleashed section is now open at the main site--it's got some more screenshots and a new FAQ. I asked at my local Compucenter, and their release date for Unleashed is September 16--six weeks to go.

Interior Designs for The Sims has updated with castle towers and an ivy-laden column before Cristina goes on a short vacation.

Lots of car recolours at SIMulation.

Gorge new bed at 8DS.

New chairs and sofas at Trinkets and Treasures.

Ophelia has added a new bedroom, and is working on a new garden set.

2002-07-26T07:42:00.000-07:00

New additions to the Manhattan Bedroom and the Bjorn Again Study at Simfreaks.

The Copper Kitchen/Dining Room is up at WDS. There'll be another store--lingerie-themed, it sounds--next week.

Links to further information about The Sims: Unleashed are up at the main site for this Sim Day.

The Sims Interior Design updates with a new medievil dresser that matches the bed that came with Livin' Large.

New skins at Sims Diva.

FingerMouse has updated her Health Visitor to have many new features, making it even more cool and useful.

Studio Sim is closed until further notice. Wah. Another one bites the dust.

There's some new windows and doors at Juniper Sun, as well as a new flat set.

2002-07-19T12:27:00.000-07:00

Simfreaks has updated with new clothes for your Sim ladies for summer, and a new living room set with a cool plasma TV.

Another great Friday Furniture update at WDS--a wood living room. Check out the second part of their WDS Store, with a sales clerk. Next week there's a new kitchen that looks really nice.

Sandy brings us a new living room set and some photographs for the walls.

New rugs, skins, and flowers at Studio Sim.

Rachel at Trinkets and Treasures has updated with some new skins, as well as updated Ford Thunderbirds and a wall/floor set.

An umbrella and a barbeque have been added at Persimmon Grove. I'm excited to see the great objects this site will have when the new expansion pack comes out, since Sims will be able to have actual gardens then.

Check out the preview for the new bedroom set at Ophelia's.

2002-07-13T17:27:00.000-07:00

Okay, it's been a while. Life's been hectic lately. But that means a big update! Gotta look on the bright side ;)

7DS has added some nice objects to the Teen Bedroom set. The couch and chair would work well in a casual living room as well as in a bedroom.

Some really well-done celebrity heads are up at Simfreaks, along with a new outdoor set.

WDS has updated with some new skins and heads, as well as the first part of a two-part update to their WDS Store for downtown.

Also at WDS is some information on the new Sims expansion pack--you can find info at the main site. Here's the basics: the pack is called The Sims Unleashed, which refers to the fact that you can now have fully functional Sim pets; the neighborhood is expanded to include pet-related locations, such as a park; new gardening capabilites have been added, which work with the new pantry and farmer's market; there are five new career paths (fashion, teaching, circus, cooking, and veterinarian); and there are 125 new objects. It's out in September--check out the two screenshots that are up right now.

Check out the new outfits under Labels and Casual at Boutika.

Happy Anniversary to Interior Design for The Sims, who have updated with some new garden items.

New punky shorts and heads at Monay's.

Sandy at Around the Sims has been busy--she's added 42 (!) bathing suits for Sim ladies. Check out her Modern Line living room set also.

Simulation Sims has updated with new paintings and skins.

Awesome new updates from FingerMouse--a usable pool floatie and an adoptable baby with home care.

This is great--a program that takes care of all those pesky downloads that need to be unzipped. A godsend--I haven't played in a while, so I'm really looking forward to getting rid of my backlog of files that I need to unzip and getting started :)

Studio Sim has updated with a bunch of start-of-the-month items, with new walls and houses to come.

New kitchen items and models at Super Sims.

Eight new outfits for women at West Coast Sims.

New greenery at Persimmon Grove.

There's a great new glass bathroom set at Party Sims.

Juniper Sun has updated with a lovely new dining set and a bedroom.

Lots of new stuff at Paladin's Place, including a pier, a fire brigade, home archery, and ways to get the mime and Drew Carey to both come to and leave your house.

Great new downtown lots at BriSims.

Finally, good stuff from Ophelia--teapots, library objects, and wallpaper.

2002-07-13T05:54:00.000-07:00

Well, well.

I know, it's been a while, for too many reasons to explain. Update tonight.

2002-06-30T11:07:00.000-07:00

New summer skins and Hot Date-related updates at Simfreaks.

They're ready for July 4th at WDS, with some patio party gear.

Cute new undies at Sun Air Sims.

Some new ladies skins, including two new sets, are up at Around The Sims.

Cheap Frills has added a new fix-it toolbox, which is a neat idea.

Four new recolours of the Rachel bed are up at Party Sims, along with some dressers.

New heads and walls at Natalia's.

2002-06-28T08:26:00.000-07:00

Just testing the comments system...

2002-06-27T14:40:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous new bedroom set at Simfreaks. It goes well with the featured Asian set.

WDS has expanded their Golden Dragon set with some bar-related additions. The next update will have an Independance Day theme.

Lots of new stuff at Simulation Sims--there's new skins by a guest artist, and the Downtown City Set is done.

Kerv updates with some new skins in black and white.

The club set at Party Sims has been introduced, with more items to come.

New heads at Stylisimode.

Walls, skins, and objects have been added at Ophelia's.

2002-06-22T06:46:00.000-07:00

Chelle has added some new summery skins at West Coast Sims. Check out the casual and swimsuit updates.

Party Sims has updated as well, with a new kitchen set, a bed, and some hallway items.

A new bathroom set is up at Juniper Sun.

BNJ will not be updating any longer, but the site's items are available for download.

2002-06-21T19:14:00.000-07:00

Recent updates at Simfreaks include additions to the Teen Bedroom and Psychles sets, male heads and skins, and children's skins.

The Cowpoke bedroom at WDS is complete, and the Mandarin restaurant set has begun. This week, you can download the dining items--look for bar-related items next week.

The Oak bedroom set at Interior Designs for The Sims has been completed, with the addition of the bed and the endtable.

The Gilding furniture set has been added at Sun Air Sims.

A lovely new outdoor set is up at Around the Sims.

Fairywitch and Ikbod Sims has updated, with a garden set, windows, painting, and single beds.

New skins at Studio Sim, bathing suits included.

More skins at Trinkets and Treasures as well. The Hot Date buyable lingerie and swimwear is great.

The walnut bookcase added at Super Sims is gorge.

2002-06-13T20:57:00.000-07:00

The teen bedroom set has started to arrive at Simfreaks. The TV looks really great.

Four new evening gowns have been added at Boutika.

Some new heads and an XL skin mark the end of skinning for the Simsisters.

Cute idea--Barbie fashions for your Sims at Sun Air Sims.

Love the trashy motel bed at 8DS.

Look for an influx of skins at Trinkets and Treasures. The heads are already up.

Check out the Tokyo Teen Bedroom set--it's an updated version of the one that was at , but it's now at Sultry Earth. Looks great!

Three lovely new skins at Kerv.

New backyard stuff at Persimmon Grove.

Great new love bed at Party Sims

Fabulous new kitchen stuff at Ophelia's. There's some new skins as well.

2002-06-07T18:16:00.000-07:00

I posted an update a few days ago, but it looks like it didn't go through. Sorry about that.

Simfreaks has added some flower girls and ring bearers, as well as some updates to the Psychle set.

Cowboy Week (as I've christened it) has begun at WDS. First up is the children's bedroom (I refuse to gender-designate it)--some items are already up, and others are yet to come.

Sandy's new Modern Line study at Around The Sims looks great--look out for the other rooms in the line that are yet to come.

SimGoddesses has updated. Amoung the updates are a new kitchen set and some walls.

Happy New Baby Fingermouse! Aww :)

Lots of walls at Trinkets and Treasures.

The new Romantic Getaway set at Party Sims is really nice.

Gorge new chair and loveseat at Ophelia's.

2002-05-29T07:27:00.000-07:00

Some new skins by Squeegee have been added at Simfreaks.

Exercise Week at WDS has begun--download some outfits for your Sims to wear while they get ready for the upcoming equipment.

SimGoddesses have a lovely new bedroom set available for download. It includes a great recolour of the new Vacation hotel bed.

Another update is up at Studio Sim. It includes new tile walls and floors, a new column, new storage units, new rugs, a new table, a new booth, and some paintings. Whew! There's a lof of great stuff, so check it out.

Lovely vintage posters have been added at Juniper Sun.

Here's an oldy but a goody from Simorphor. The site hasn't updated in almost a year, but their stuff is so great that I think it should get some attention. I like this bathroom set quite a lot.

2002-05-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

Simfreaks has added some vehicles that I'm surprised noone else has thought of yet--VW beetles. There's even a freebie car, so be sure to check them out.

Two new sets of skins have been added at Sun Air Sims--a colourful female set and a designer imposters set.

A fabulous new Moroccan-inspired bedroom is up at Around The Sims, complete with matching walls and floors.

Another great new set is underway at SIMulations. It's a downtown set, with some great objects to come, and a couple already available for download.

Some great-looking Spiderman skins are available at 8DS.

SimGoddesses has updated with some new stone exterior walls.

Another big update at Studio Sim--recoloured sofas and ceiling lamps and new floors and walls.

There's a new design at Trinkets and Treasures, as well as some new cars, a new plant, and a new light.

Some new bridal skins have been added at The Sims Dreamhouse.

New outfits for women have been added at Sultry Earth--they're based on some of their formal dresses, but toned down for more everyday wear.

Kerv has updated with some new women's skins as well.

There are some new plants up in the Outdoor section at Persimmon Grove.

A lovely new shop set is up at Party Sims. There's a new kitchen, some recoloured medicine cabinets, and a lovely floral boutique set as well.

New objects are up at Juniper Sun--I like the pool.

Ophelia has updated with new wallpaper and a lovely bathroom set.

And, wow, 100 000 hits! Thanks :)

2002-05-23T12:31:00.000-07:00

WDS pulls out all the stops by giving us two bedroom sets this week--a new one by Julia and a classic by Jenova. Look for some exercise-related items to come.

If you're an internation fan of The Sims, check out the main site--there's now an international patch available for Hot Date users outside of North America.

Fabu new popcorn machine, as well as some movie posters, at 8DS.

Party Sims has updated with a meditation tent that works like the rental tent in Vacation, some flowers stalls and displays for downtown,

2002-05-21T20:45:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been a while, but I'll try not to miss too much :) I'm excited to see what's been going on...

Gorgeous new site--SIMulation. This site has top notch furniture, with quality you'd expect at 7DS or Simfreaks. Make sure you check it out if you haven't already.

The tons of updates that have been up at Simfreaks include wedding skins, a living room set, a program that allows you to attach props like glasses to your Sims, and today's update, items for a fun kid's bedroom. I like the freebie cloud lamp.

WDS has updated with a colourful patio set and a lovely dark bedroom. I love the tube waterslide!

Some new beach blankets for Vacation Island have been added at the main site for Sim Day.

There have been some sale items added at Boutika, as well as some new undies, work clothes, and casual outfits.

Unfortunately, Barairo no Jinsei is on hiatus due to some bad behaviour problems the creator has had to deal with. It takes one rotten apple...

A new bedroom set is on the way at Interior Design for The Sims--the dresser, which looks great, is already available. This is the work of Terra and her new guest artist, Luisa. There's a medievil set coming soon as well. A lovely new kitchen has been added as well.

3DS is up for those who wish to get Denise's creations, but there won't be any updates.

Check out the very cute new bathing suits at Monay's.

A new bathroom set has been added at BriSims.

Some lovely new rosewood furniture has been added at Sun Air Sims.

Around the Sims has given the Sim ladies some cute new Sim men to dream about at night. Keep watching for a new bedroom set with a sunny, Sante Fe feel.

Paladin has updated his great programs to be Vacation-compatible.

There's a new bathroom at Studio Sim, as well as a wedding dress and a new head. The bedroom is still on its way.

Some skins, walls, floors, and random objects have been added at Trinkets and Treasures.

A fun new kitchen--in red--is up at SuperSims.

Lots of great new skins at West Coast Sims and Sultry Earth.

Enegi is back online with a new layout and some new skins--the preview heads look great.

Another outdoor patio set has been added, this one to Party Sims.

More objects to make you go "Om" at Juniper Sun.

2002-05-21T13:00:00.000-07:00

I know, I know--it's been quite a while. Unfortunately, getting my Internet access set up after my move proved to be a far more difficult and dragged-out process than I had hoped it would--I just got my access yesterday. Sorry for the ungodly long delay in updates--look for a big one tonight :)

2002-04-27T19:22:00.000-07:00

This will be my last update for about a week--I'm moving, so I won't have Internet access for a bit while I'm in transition. I should be back in operation by Sunday, though, so you won't have to wait too long :)

Simfreaks is getting everyone ready for summer, with some new skins for both men and women, and a new patio set.

This Friday, WDS added a new bedroom set for hotels based on the new Vacation bed that is somewhat less....colourful than the original :)

We actually got an object for Sim Day this week at the main site--a new carnival game for Vacation.

Things at Boutika are looking lovely, with a new host and a new design. They've got some staff positions open as well, so be sure to check those out if you're interested.

There's a preview up at Interior Designs for The Sims that looks really great--I'm looking forward to getting it!

The Atrus study at Around the Sims has been expanded with some new objects.

Fairywitch and Ikbod Sim has updated. The Encyclopedia Simmanica is a great idea--you can buff up on all your skills at once :) There's also some new chairs, houses, and walls.

New ladies' fashions are up at Sultry Earth.

Party Sims updates with a new wooden kitchen set.

A new object set, and a ton of walls and floors, have been added at Juniper Sun.

2002-04-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

I need to procrastinate a little bit, so here's another update :) This is better than studying for exams, anyway.

Get your Sims ready for warmer weather with these new skins from Simfreaks.

Boutika is redecorating and will be open again in a few days.

Hanna has updated at SimSisters with a neat new mirror--you can practice your acting skills instead of a speech. Great for those Sims in the acting career category. Plus, it looks cool :) It'll still increase charisma.

Monay is back with a new site design, and lots of new skins at heads. Be sure to check them all out in the open sections.

A new rosewood furniture set has been added at Sun Air Sims.

Sim Goddesses has updated with a new kitchen set.

The clothing section is open now at The Sims Dream House.

The men's section at Sultry Earth celebrates its grand opening as well, with six new skins.

New site update--Juniper Sun has some great, Eastern-inspired objects. Check them out. I just downloaded pretty much everything on the site :) The concept for the Stylin' section is a great idea.

Three new ladies' skins at Kerv.

Some more lovely backyard objects have been added at Persimmon Grove. The scarecrows are particularily cute.

Party Sims is another new site that I'm really enjoying right now. They have tons and tons of Vacation recolours. Their recent updates include a new changing booth and new windows.