#sims historical

[henrisims]

🏛️ The Facades of Greenwich Park. Welcome home.

The symphony of tires on fine gravel ceases... The engine of the deep Burgundy Red Aston Martin DB5 convertible dies, and the absolute silence of Greenwich Park wraps around you like a cool, aristocratic embrace. You step out, adjust your sunglasses, and lift your gaze...

✨☀️

Before you, bathed in the golden late-afternoon light that insists on fighting the shadows of the trees, she rises. The "old lady" of SimCity. Not just a house; a declaration of intent. The symmetrically perfect 1928 Georgian Revival main facade imposes itself with a quiet dignity. Her red bricks, imported and aged by nearly a century of harsh winters, seem to have absorbed the history and discretion of the generations who lived there... 🧱🍂

Your gaze climbs the imposing, matte, and solid white columns supporting the grand portico. The Doric capital at the top—immaculate, carved with precision—is the sole sign of vanity amidst the structure's sobriety. Below, the sash windows with white moldings and black shutters peer into the cour d'honneur with eagle eyes, watching anyone who dares disturb the sacred peace of her endless lawns... 👀🍃

Nearly all the walls are wrapped in a dense, living mantle of English ivy, creeping capriciously up the bricks, softening the rigidity of architectural laws and binding the house to the fertile soil from which she seems to naturally sprout. The dark slate roof crowns this masterpiece, with its symmetrical mansards that seem to whisper secrets accumulated over decades. And there, in the center of the pediment, the oculus reflects the last ray of sunlight, like a solitary, crystalline tear of a beauty immutable and untouched by time... 💎🌅

The heavy solid oak doors remain closed, but the entire estate, in its silent majesty, whispers:

"Welcome to Greenwich Park. You've finally arrived."

🏠

[henrisims]

The winding, wooded gravel roads seem to have no end. The air grows cooler, and the distant hum of the city is replaced by the rustle of centuries-old treetops filtering the golden late-afternoon light in a mesmerizing game of shadows, closing in above you to form a green tunnel protecting this valley from the rest of the world, steeped in the scent of freshly cut grass and damp earth.

​And then, the woods open up. The silence is broken only by the distant sound of water falling in a geometric cour d'honneur. Rising majestically, yet strangely discreet among the ivy embracing its red bricks, there it stands... Greenwich Park. The silent lady of long lawns guarding, for nearly a century of discretion, the secrets of its own magnificence. Prepare yourselves... The heavy cast-iron gates are about to open once more. 🏰

​🏛️ Coming Soon...

[henrisims]

🏛️ The Mirage of Magnolia, ca. 1900

The journey had been long, a succession of landscapes and streets slowly shifting through the car window. My forehead rested against the cool glass, and the steady hum of the engine almost made me drift between sleep and wakefulness. As we approached the historic district, modern buildings gradually gave way to the charm of the old neighborhood... Wide sidewalks, iron streetlamps, and century-old oaks blanketing the avenue like a green canopy. Then the car slowed down on the cobblestones. The sound of the tires changed, and I opened my eyes.

There she was... The Magnolia. 🌲🏛️ It wasn't an immediate vision, but rather a gradual unveiling through the treetop canopy of the estate. First came the dense, lush greenery of the urban gardens isolating her from the rest of the street. Then, as if the neighborhood itself were bowing in reverence, her massive silhouette emerged. The four majestic chimneys touched the sky, anchoring the structure to the urban horizon like sentinels of brick and memory. Through the dusty window, I caught sight of the pristine white Ionic columns rising in aristocratic symmetry against the cream tones of the facade. The sweeping elliptical verandas seemed like wooden arms waiting to embrace whoever arrived, promising shade and sanctuary amidst the city. The mansard roof, crowned by a delicate balustrade, looked like an observation platform from which one could watch decades pass by. In that moment, time truly stood still. Magnolia didn't just feel like a house built in 1900; she felt like a state of mind, a preserved fragment of the Gilded Age that the modern world had simply forgotten to sweep away. The car continued its slow path down the driveway, but my heart had already arrived, bound to that unquestionable presence before the engine even fell silent. ✨

Architecture by M.H.Pellizzari.

[henrisims]

Quiet moments within the estate. Lady Katherine, wrapped in timeless grace and the quiet solitude of the halls...

The sun begins to yield outside, spilling a warm, golden light across the dark wood flooring that creaks softly beneath the opulence of the Persian rugs. The large sash windows frame the dense, eternal green of the gardens surrounding the estate, where the late-afternoon breeze sways the treetops with an almost solemn slowness. Seated on the veranda, the world outside feels as though it belongs to another dimension. The air carries the subtle scent of damp earth mixed with the classic aroma of wax from the antique mahogany and oak furniture ornamenting the interior. Every detail around breathes the gravity of a lineage untouched by time... The structured white columns supporting the porch, the gentle sway of the chair keeping rhythm with the breath, and the heavy silence, broken only by the distant song of some bird settling into its nest for the evening. Lady Katherine remains there, still and sovereign, watching the twilight swallow the last vestiges of daylight. There is no rush, no noise from the modern world—only the solidity of age-old walls, the comforting weight of a heritage built to withstand the ages, and the profound peace of someone who belongs entirely to this timeless refuge...

Architecture by M.H.Pellizzari.

[simverses]

And - of course Blowtorch needs a reinstall after todays patch

Blowtorch is a mod that removes much of the deco (houses, streetlights, modern stuff) from the worlds so you can decorate your own way, with T.O.O.L (by Twisted Mexi). Read more about the mod and download latest version (for EP 21) here.

Let me know if you find stray items that needs to be torched. Or other problems.

[simverses]

WFS Big Barn Furniture - Updated

A wooden, rustic furniture set for sims worlds of many eras. Converted from Sims 2 and edited/adapted for Sims 4. Original meshes and textures by Wood for Sims.

The beds:

The original set included a single bed, done with comfy straw and an old blanket. I think its perfect as a base for bunk beds, so these beds are included:

- Top Bunk Bed with bedding (New)

- Single bed with bedding (New)

- Double bed with bedding (New)

- Toddler bed with bedding (New)

- Infant Crib 

- Top Bunk Bedding

- Single Bed Bedding

- Double Bed Bedding

- Toddler Bed Bedding

- Deco frames. Can of course be used for my other beddings.

- Dresser, adapted for bunk beds

- 1x1 desk, adapted for bunk beds

Also, a floor bed for toddlers, based on @pandasamacc s fantastic bed. (You need that one for this to work.)

Then we have the tables:

- 1x1 dining table, seats 4

- 2x1 dining table, seats 6 (not in pic)

- 3x1 dining table, seats 8

- 5x1 dining table, seats 12

- 6x0 dining table, seats 12

- 7x2 dining table, seats 16 - Tuning by Zee. 

- dining chair (the classic 3-legged stool)

Lights:

Lights - candles with extra safety. Ceiling, wall and table model.

Works off-grid. Updated with awesome tuning by Zee. 

The Counters:

- Modular counter - works with other sinks also

- Modular wall cabinets. some with deco

- 1 deco counter with deco, non-modular

- 2 special counters for sink, with drawers or cupboard

- 1 deco counter with shelves, with slots

- Kitchen sink. Does not work with cutout, if I solve that I will of course update - works with the 2 special counters, though.

- Modular island counters

- 1-tile bar, which works with the island counters

- A wooden larder (fridge)

- A small wooden larder (mini-fridge, needs University EP) - also works as a counter.

Plumbing

- Matching loo

- Rain Barrel sink, with or without pipe

- Rain Pipe Shower.

- Fire alarm

- Trash barrel

Straw furniture

- Straw sofa

- Straw love bed

- Straw dining table

- Straw dining chair

- Another loveseat with wooden frame and straw

Download WFS Big Barn Furniture - Updated (Curseforge)

[limner-sims]

I've been struggling with my mental health and feeling a bit down lately, so I decided to treat myself and make some paleolithic sims! This lovely lady is Nin-Kalla, and the faceless guy is her brother, Mashda.

I'm planning to play the History Legacy Challenge with them and their family, which includes their younger sister Ubartum and Nin-Kalla's partner Shulgi. Who knows if I'll end up posting much of it here, but I wanted to share this screenshot because I think it's cute <3