SimsDeoGloria Christmas Goodies 2021

Loved playing this family. Really did. Love the backstories of some of the EA townies. 

Appaloosa Plains Townie Make Overs

As part of my last post you ‘met’ Kelsey, so here’s a bit more about her and her husband Isaac, who both started as townies.

I was looking for a new family and fell in love with this sweet couple’s story in Appaloosa Plains. Decided to give them a makeover and play through some of their story.

Here was their original story: The Marshalls are madly in love, have a beautiful home, and successful careers. What could go wrong? A glossy exterior hides their secret pain - try as they might they’ve been unable to have a child. Crib, toy box, and highchair sit unused, and so the Marshall’s bide their time and mask their emotions by adopting all the pets they can handle. Puppies, kittens, foals - anything they can nurse and cherish, they welcome into their home. Will they one day be able to have the final addition that would make their family complete?

Kim and Felipe Marshall are now Kelsey and Isaac Mason!

Their new story: Meet the Masons! Hi there! We’re the Masons! Isaac and I met in college where I was a business major and he was a Criminal Justice major but we bonded over our love of animals. We dream of one day running a rescue ranch, taking in animals, training them, and then helping them find new homes to love them as their own. I (Kelsey) also have a huge love of all things baby so expect to see lots of pictures of foals, kittens and puppies here (and also possibly some guinea pigs, turtles, snakes or lizards)!

Currently I work as social media and graphic design manager with a local pet store and Isaac is on the police force living his dream. I’d love to be able to be able to eventually be a full time blogger for our ranch to be able to run our animal rescue as a business but for now I juggle both! We’re excited to have you along for the ride.

~F A L L ~ “Couldn’t go home for thanksgiving this year so I decided to invite some friends over for ‘Friends-giving’. Nervous excited for everyone to arrive!”

~ F A L L ~

Well guys, I’m back with some happy/sad news. I lost my job in Appaloosa Plains (to the Principle’s niece no less) and because of that I’ve had to move. I’m so sad to be leaving my Grandmothers Victorian/Farmhouse behind, especially since I’d spent so much time and heart renovating it just how I liked.

But the good news is I’ve found another job in Winchester as a school teacher. It’s a much smaller school but I think it will be a good change. I’m coming on as a full time teacher and also an administrative aid and I’m hoping that during my time here I can really make a difference. So far I’m loving the small town community vibes here.

I’ve also been able to move into my own little farm here. Complete with garden and a little barn with a studio on top. I don’t paint but maybe I’ll have to start trying. The fall weather is so gorgeous and inspiring. The house needs some updating so I’m currently painting to start. As I make progress I’ll share.

Here’s to my favorite season and some new beginnings. Cheers.

-Gracie

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Because there aren’t many ppl doing it for my game lol I need to know.

Decorating the little cottage by the beach for a florist named Alissa​ 🌺

Haven’t had much drive to go in game lately. Thinking about starting something new, to see if that keeps me motivated. Kinda like a town news paper with multiple characters and stories that all intertwine….we’ll see.

In the meantime here’s an old winter mood board I made for Gracie. More to come.

 ~ F A L L ~

I’m happy to report another friend came all the way to Winchester to visit me! Matt! He was supposed to come to help me pick apples but instead, he just hid behind his little camera. Oh well. Glad for the company even if it was just me picking apples. My plan is to send him lots of pictures of apple pie later to get  back at him.

Hi friends, I am so excited to be sharing some last photos before leaving home to set off on my new adventures. Finally done with uni and off to be a teacher in Appaloosa Plains. I can’t wait to share more with you all.  <3 Gracie

La Mairie de l'ile Saint Greer - Saint Greer Town Hall

As a side project I decided to build in Saint Greer Islands. I was inspired by the latest Syboulette Boulangerie set to build some Parisian style buildings, and it's turned into wanting to try to fill Saint Greer with some traditional French style builds. I'm quite in love with how it turned out, with the bougainvillea on the back and the fountains in the garden (landscaping is still the hardest part for me). The plan is to have the mayor and city planner with private offices inside, with a large meeting room and then a courtroom and law office upstairs. I think it looks a little busy with all the trees in the front, once I've filled in some of the surrounding lots I might revisit it and simplify if needed, but for now I gives it such a lush presence. So for now, here is the finished exterior of the Town Hall (which translates La Mairie in French, how lovely).

freya is normally such a shy baby but she took the biggest shining to gracie - @simsdeogloria - that she didn’t want her to leave ♥