~F A L L ~  So Beyond thrilled At How The Office Remodel Came Out! I Love This Space!  The White Shiplap in

SimsDeoGloria Christmas Goodies part 2

I couldn’t stop converting and I have a few more Christmas themed goodies that I just couldn’t get finished in time. But I still wanted to share, so first up these lovely Christmas cushions that I got permission from the amazing @descargassims to convert. I fell in love with her adorable Christmas/wintery presents and I hope you will to!   Download Here: https://simfileshare.net/download/2899043/

DescargasSims Christmas Cushions - Original TS4 post here x $50 simoleons - found under Misc Decor and Rugs. 20 presets plus one recolorable channel!  @pis3update​ @katsujiiccfinds​ @xto3conversionsfinds​

Stargazing

~ S P R I N G ~ 

“Grace, what are you doing out here?” Matt came and stood beside her on the deck railing, as he closed the door the happy chatter of Bible Study grew dim again and the summertime crickets returned.

Gracie let Matt lean next to her and she pointed to the stars. “It’s a meteor show tonight. It doesn’t start ‘til later but I thought I’d see if I could find any shooting stars. Plus it was getting a little stuffy in there. I mean its great that it’s so full,” Gracie began to stammer, not wanting him to get the wrong idea. “I love seeing so many people at our home group, all hungry to learn about Jesus, don’t get me wrong…”

“It’s just a lot of new faces at once right?” He asked gently. Gracie relaxed and nodded “I hear you. Plus it’s so nice out here! Want to sit?” Matt motioned to the ground and Gracie joined him, a respectable space away. They started pointing out constellations and easily chatting as the night grew darker, and slowly the bible study inside emptied of people. “Hey Grace?” “Yeah?”

“Do you know that I like you?” His voice was timid, which was different from his usual cocky confidence.

But Gracie was to focused on the sky to notice. “Yeah, of course. I mean I like being friends too.” “No, I mean I like you silly girl,” Matt said again, realizing she had no clue. He looked deeply at her as her head whipped around to look at him.

“Me?” She squeaked, and then began coughing. Matt laughed and patted her back until she stopped. “I’m flattered, I mean, I guess I hoped, but I just didn’t think I was your type I guess. I thought photographers only dated models? I just…” She stopped as Matt laughed again, and she felt her nervous heart beating fast.

“Well then you be my new model. Grace, you’re beautiful, you’re smart and kind, why wouldn’t you be my type?” “Ha, me a model, yeah right. You need someone fancier, whose idea of  a good Saturday is a day at the spa and a photo shoot on the beach, not a girl like me who spends her day knee deep in dirt in the garden, grading children’s papers and watching movies with her cat.”

“But I love cats!”

Gracie laughed, “Well we’ll have to see if my cat likes you.” “Deal, so if your cat likes me will you go out with me?” Gracie decided to tease, “I mean, I guess, but that’s pretty risky she doesn’t  like a lot of people.” “I’ll take my chances”

Hylewood Round 1 -Atwood

Part Two

While William focuses on his political career at City Hall, the girls are enjoying summer break. Thanks to @misspats3 better playdates mod the neighbor Amy Miller called and asked if her son Devon could come play with the girls. Amy is naturally shy so she and Sarah didn't gain much friendship, but Devon and Jessica hit it off.

Charlotte on the other hand has the loner trait so she preferred to swing on the swings, read, and run her bake sale (maybe a future baker or entrepreneur?)

Pretty soon Jessica was wanting to become best friends with Devon and I just love these two.

Sarah is the school teacher so she decided to study some skills online to prep for fall. And next thing ya know I see William is home and these two are autonomously giving each other back rubs. They are so in love.

~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

Blown away by the beautiful world of Rosewood Park by @gruesim. Fell in love with this little cottage that has a big back garden overlooking the sea and had to start decorating.

Hiatus

Hey guys!

Sorry I dropped off the radar for the past month, I’ve had some crazy real life stuff going on, like my husband being diagnosed with MS. We are still reeling and just trying to adjust our life and help him to heal and recover.

Because of all that I’m taking a little break here. All conversions and stuff are on pause for a bit. I still have some things in my queue so I might post those if I have time, and pop in here and there when I can.

But truth be told I’m an Enneagram nine who likes to shut down and retreat to my ‘inner world’ aka sims when things get too hard but I am really trying to just show up and be present for my real life, even though it’s overwhelming and hard (and let’s be honest I broke down in tears because never did I ever think I’d be worrying about losing my partner and learning how to cope watching him suffer when I am only 26. That was not on my radar)

So anyway, I hope to return eventually because I have some more Saint Greer builds I was really excited to share and more going on in Hylewood. Not to mention a folder full of half finished conversions. But I need to (force myself to) take a step back and just embrace the season we’re in. Any prayers and love is appreciated.

Thanks guys.

Kiana - SimsDeoGloria

Hylewood Round 1 - Atwood

Part Five

We left off with Sarah at the beginning of her pregnancy, the girls enjoying their summer break and William working on his career. To further his career William invited over local Law Enforcement Officer Ben Johnson and his wife Kate (ironically not pictured here but she is the local photographer you'll see later) for dinner.

The girls really just worked on their skills. Charlotte and Sarah did some painting and Jessica worked on her piano (The Atwoods are the wealthiest family on the Island and I figure they would want their girls to be a bit of over achiever proper ladies)

Soon enough it was time. William and Jessica had a good freak out.

Then the Doctor was called, and also the repair man to fix the dishwasher, while we have a baby in the kitchen because sims.

Welcome to the family Alexander Atwood! (Not sure if I'll stick with the A-Z naming for rotations but Alexander just seemed to fit).

I think William was after all quite glad to have a son and despite his early reservations was super attentive to the new baby.

Time to end their round by posing for a nice picture with Kate Johnson.

Another day, another beautiful house in Rosewood Park.

Inspired to decorated by watching C J Plays on YouTube with his decorating Rosewood series so I wanted to decorate too (just of course had to use way more cc). Going for a coastal cottage kinda vibe.

Thank you to all the cc creators! @gruesim @zoeoe-sims @martassimsbookcc @kerriganhouse @aroundthesims and many others 💕

WIPS Update

Hey all 👋🏼 Just popping in to say you’ll see a few things coming up. I have a small collab that should be next, as well as a nice big set that I just need to finish preview pics for. After that I’m thinking I’ll do some mini sets (big sets take a long time! I’m a little burnt out).

Thought it might be fun to leave a little poll and see what kind of CC you guys might like in your game :D 

I’d love if you’d go vote here:

https://forms.gle/UeYe5Q2XHkgg4JY6A