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The Selection x The Sims 4

👑 I’m quite excited to hear that The Selection by Kiera Cass will be on Netflix soon! As I can’t contain my excitement, I decided to channel it by making America Singer and Maxon Schreave in The Sims 4.

These are all based on the descriptions of the characters from the books and some face claims or fan suggestions (plus my interpretations).

I used my Sim version of Buckingham Palace as the setting for the photos. (I also noticed that the sketch of Maxon from The Selection wiki had the pilasters from Buckingham Palace, so why not?

America Singer

America has pale skin, "fiery, brilliant red hair, like honey and roses and the sun all together" and blue eyes "like the morning sky."

This Sim version of America is also inspired from Audrey Hollister, the model on the book covers. I think the Sim version came out quite lovely. Any thoughts?

Maxon Schreave

Maxon has short honey-blonde hair and chocolate brown eyes. He also has a very muscular build. When America first saw Maxon on TV, she admitted that he was handsome in his own way and in a completely different way from Aspen. She thought that he looks like "summertime... His hair was cropped short and neatly done and his gray suit was perfectly fitted to him... He looked so uptight. His clean hair was too perfect, his tailored suit too crisp. He seemed more like a painting than a person".

This is my visualization of what Maxon would look like. I also put together facial features of Froy Gutierrez, Max Irons, and the unnamed face claim when you google him. (Is it just me or the  facial expressions that The Sims do tend to distort their faces?)

In The Sims 4, teenagers don’t have that much difference from adults - appearance-wise so I made them as young adults.

Well, what do you guys think? Did I picture them out right? 😊 

CCs Used

👑 Maxon Schreave

@rusty-cc - Suits

@tamo-sim - eyebags

@pralinesims - N74 Eyebrows

@luumia - Skin

Chime Male Poses

Yun Sims - Yearbook Poses

🎻 America Singer

@golyhawhaw​ - Eye Color

@rusty-cc - Dress

Atanis Wedding Dress

@luumia​ - Skin

@rinvalee - Pose

@flowerchamber - Dress Pose

@atashi77 - Mystic Dance Pose

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Titles for Mr. Savile

Royal Obsession Podcast

We at RO are beaming with pride (no pun intended) of the upcoming May 18th nuptials between Prince Alexander of Belmont and his fiancé, Mr. Damian Savile. This is the first same-sex wedding for the Genevrian Royal Family. And while it’s breaking new boundaries, we also have to wonder - what will his title be?

H.R.H. Prince Damian of Genevria - On March 13th, Rothesmont Palace confirmed Mr. Savile will become a “Prince of Genevria by right of his future husband.” Historically, a spouse became a royal (if they weren’t one by birth) once a ring was put on it! Royal spouses - often wives - would take the legal name of their spouse. Prince Alexander’s mother, Theodora, is not officially known as Princess Theodora but Princess Ferdinand. The revision to the Royal Titles & Styles Act extends this to husbands of princesses as well, however, is not automatically given upon marriage. The King now creates new family members a prince or princess in their own right.

A new title - The King may grant the future Prince a title of nobility. This would avoid any confusion in the future: Prince Alexander would be the next Duke of Belmont upon his father’s death. As the husband of a royal duke, Damian would also be known as the Duke (Consort) of Belmont. Despite this, Alexander would be referred to by his husband’s title.

Royal Proclamation - The King could also proclaim how Damian is to be addressed in the Royal Gazette. The Gazette provides information on the comings and goings of all Genevrian royals, and is an indicator to how the press and public refer to certain royals. The King could also revise the Order of Precedence to ensure Damian is treated no less than a prince of the blood by marriage. Though he would still have to bow to his future in-laws, one day they would bow and curtsy to him as the spouse of a royal duke.

Nothing Changes - Though the Palace confirmed Damian would become a Prince of Genevria, it’s also possible he may refuse this altogether. Coming into the royal fold would mean Damian giving up his modelling career. As the couple prepare to move to Maudin Cottage near Belvedere Castle, Prince Alexander is declining offers to shoot for magazines. Becoming a member or the Genevrian Royal Family means sacrificing your private life to perform duties on behalf of The Crown. Damian may not be entirely ready to give all of that up yet.

Regardless of what the future may bring, we’re excited to see the nuptials of this loving couple!

[thesimquisition]

This is a very interesting post. I do wonder what the title would be (should Mr. Savile be granted one). There hasn’t been any precedent for this.

I’m quite curious about this (though this is purely fictional or in The Sims). Can anyone share their thoughts? 🙂

[thesimquisition]

The Royal Romance x The Sims 4 | by The Simquisition

👑  Here they are! The gang from ‘The Royal Romance’ (Choices: Stories You Play) in The Sims 4!

Well, they may not be in the best shape (can I say that?) but I guess with a few more tweaks here and there, the resemblance will be there.

Having the color wheel for CAS would be quite helpful here in matching the hair color, clothes, etc. (but alas, there will always be limitations). Looking for the closest hairstyle also took a lot of time for me - even CC shopping.

I haven’t completed the books yet (still on Book 2 but I’m taking my sweet time) but I’m really growing to love Olivia in the story - I think that she just needs the right people to be her friends. For Hana, hands down she’d be a great bestie IRL.

Am I the only one here that crosses over characters into different games? 😆

Let me know what you think. Any thoughts? Some facial structures that needs some ‘dragging’ here and there?

CCs used

🗽 King Liam

@marvinsims - Sweater Top (personal recolor)

@tamo-sim - eyebags

DivP - Monolid

@pralinesims - N74 Eyebrows

@luumia​ - Skin

🌸 Hana Lee (the quickest to recreate and she turned out pretty too)

@goppolsme​ - Brows FG7

@golyhawhaw​ - Eye Color

@luumia​ - Skin

🌹 Olivia Nevrakis

@goppolsme​ - Brows FG7

@golyhawhaw​ - Eye Color

@luumia​ - Skin

🍷  Maxwell Beaumont

@goppolsme​ - Brows FG7

@golyhawhaw​ - Eye Color

@luumia​ - Skin

🍻 Drake Walker (the hardest to recreate)

@golyhawhaw - Eye Color 

Screaming Mustard - Minos Eyebrow

@vevesims​ - Hair (I’m sorry I forgot the name)

If there are CCs there that I failed to mention, please do let me know so I can tag you too.

[I hope the tags show up this time. Please help @staff​]

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HELP | Recent Posts Not Showing Up in Tag Searches

My recent posts are not appearing in tags at all (even with the tag #the simquisition). I was hoping to receive feedback from my posts.

How do I fix this? @staff

[thesimquisition]

15 QUESTIONS TO TAG 15 PEOPLE

Hey there @ourwillowcreekroyals! Thanks for the tag!

1. Are you named after anyone?

I guess not.

2.  When was the last time you cried?

It was probably weeks ago, though I’m not so sure it would be considered crying.

3.  Do you have kids?

No, I don’t.

4.  Do you use sarcasm a lot?

I guess so, but I use with people I’m sure that understands it. 😅

5. What’s the first thing you notice about people?

Their demeanor; has something to do with how they smile or carry themselves

6.  What’s your eye colour?

Dark brown eyes

7.  Scary movie or happy ending?

Can I say a scary movie with a happy ending?

8.  Any special talent?

Hmm, would it be considered a talent if I write, search, and write?

9.  What country were you born in?

Philippines 🇵🇭

10.  What are your hobbies?

Reading, looking up facts about world history, ‘Simming’, probably simulators & RPGs

11.  Do you have any pets?

Yes 🐶

12.  What sports do you play/have you played?

I have played sports but I don’t do sports – badminton, tennis, football/soccer 13.  How tall are you?

This, I’m not so sure – roughly 167 cm?

14.  Favourite subject(s) in school?

Has something to do with the Sciences (no Maths 🙃)

15.  Dream job?

Living a scholarly life/career – there is so much to learn!

 Tagging @thesimpireblr, @royaltysimblr, @theroyalsims, @sims4kingdom, @batsfromwesteros. I don’t know who else to tag 😅

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Has this been done yet, or?

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Tell me about it 😕

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The Sims 4 CAS Suggestions | Choices The Royal Romance?

I’m trying to maintain some normalcy amidst the outbreak, lock downs, and quarantine here and there (praying for the good health of frontliners) so I decided to spend some of my time playing The Sims 4 - tried building an opera inspired by the Palais Garnier (will post about that soon if I feel like it’s no longer an abomination and do some CAS tinkering.

I’m that type of Simmer that spends much time on Build/Buy Mode and CAS without actually ‘playing’ in Live Mode that much. I also challenge myself from time-to-time in recreating characters from other books, games etc. that I go over (I’m looking at you Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and most recently - Choices| all personal WIPs).

If you are familiar with the Choices: Stories You Play app then you must be familiar with this character - Prince/King Liam (I might complete the whole gang, but that must be too much wishful thinking).

So, I’m asking you guys for any suggestions on how I can improve this character. I just can’t seem to point a finger at it where the issues are.

CCs used:

Marvinsims - Sweater Top (personal recolor)

Tamo - eyebags

DivP - Monolid

Pralinesims - N74 Eyebrows

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S01E06 - Bounden Crisis

“With the country facing an economic crisis, the Prime Minister suggests that Queen Amelia dispatches the Prince's Trust in the guise of securing a sponsorship from the King of Chrysantha. While on a night out celebrating Princess Alex's birthday, the bunch bumps into an unusual group. Will they be able to secure the sponsorship or is there more to the Prince's Trust?”

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All characters and events depicted in this short video are entirely fictitious. Any similarity to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. ________________________________________________________________

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🎞️ Previous Episode (S01E05): https://youtu.be/l71zjXqMvJo

🎶 Music

"Steffen Daum - Goodbye My Dear" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0). "Sapphieros - Awake" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0). "Nicolai Heidlas - Someways" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0). ________________________________________________________________

It’s been a while since I posted - well, you’ve guessed it, work overload. What better way to clear my mind than by making the next episode.

Let me know what you think, guys!

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S01E05 - My Sister’s Keeper

“Queen Amelia receives news from Versailles that her sister, Queen Adelaide has fallen ill. Worried over the situation, she goes to Versailles sensing something amiss about her sister. Meanwhile, the Prince's Trust gains a new member on the team.”

________________________________________________________________All characters and events depicted in this short video are entirely fictitious. Any similarity to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. ________________________________________________________________

🎞️ Previous Episode (S01E04): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeASS...

🎶 Music

"Scott Buckley - Time and Space" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0).

"Naoya Sakamata - Dissociation" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

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New episode out! Can’t wait to share this to you all!

Let me know what you think.

Thank you to harrie-cc for her lots: Pepper’s British AF Pub and Honeydew Parade.

Many thanks to all Simblrs out there. 👑❤️

[thesimquisition]

Hello! I love your version of Buckingham Palace, it looks so gorgeous and realistic. I wanted to ask if you if you would share the tray files of the lot alongside with a list of CC used, if it's not too much of asking :)

Hello! The lot won’t be up for download anytime soon but most of the CC’s I used are from felixandresims and TheJim07. I also have some rough CC’s of my own there. :)

[thesimquisition]

Hi! I have an entire royal world in game and you’ve inspired me. How do you screenshot? Is it a third party app or within the game? Also, do you actually play or just pose packs? Trying to make sure I can play and document the royals sims without impacting gameplay too much.

Hello!

For the screenshots, I use the in-game Camera to capture. There are a lot of tutorials in YouTube on how to set the cameras. Here’s a link to one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cvs1xyvjds

For the poses (stills), I download them. (Mostly from @batsfromwesteros, @theroyalsims, @simmerberlin)

For the animations, I just play the game and “wait” for the timing. You can also use the Animations Player (Sims4Studio website download)

i hope this helps! :)

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S01E04 - Auld Lang Syne

“With the start of a New Year and a new decade, The Queen hosts a reception at Buckingham Palace in gratitude for the people who are dedicated for the service of the country. Meanwhile, Prince Marcus is feeling tense under the pressure of getting things right and with an old friend coming on board the Prince's Trust.”

Hello, everyone! I have a new episode of the Crown of The Sims, yay! For the fourth episode, I tried to do a mini-machinima and, yes, it was quite challenging. This would be my first and it may not be as refined and perfect, but it works. I hope to get better at it someday. Let me know what you think and I'd also love to hear your suggestions.

I also featured the newly renovated State Rooms (minus the Picture Gallery and Music Room) in this video. I'm quite proud of the results of the Blue Drawing Room and the White Drawing Room.

I also made a YouTube Channel to host my videos for the future (fingers crossed).

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd2741Kv1PwUmH8C7yHXW0Q

Many thank you's to the following creators as well:

@batsfromwesteros - for the poses I used when standing @theroyalsims - for the sitting poses (Yes, I simply adore your page and content.) @simmerberlin​ - expression poses @rusty-cc - for the dresses and suits @happylifesims - for Queen Amelia's reception dress @felixandresims - for the build/buy items @thejim07 - for the build/buy items

Also, many thanks to all Simblrs out there. 👑❤️

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Welcome to Bucksimgham Palace!! A private tour of the state apartments

Welcome to another, undergoing, building project for the Simpire simblr story :)

As I mentioned in the last post, The Imperial family is at Bucksimgham palace, the official residence of Her Highness Dowager Tsarina’s sister Queen Elisabeth II of United Simgdom, for the birthday celebrations.

This project wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing contents of numerous creators, many researches and fotos but ,most importantly, the amazing Buckingham Palace project from @thesimquisition, the inspiration It gave me and the plans he shared (the rooms are almost the same size :) )

Thanks to all!!! 

Now lets start the tour of my version of this Grand Palace, the closest I could get to reality, hope you enjoy the tour as much as I’m loving building it :)

Her Majesty, Queen Elisabeth II of United Simgdom Welcomes you into her official residence, the grand Bucksimgham Palace. Since her majesty and her guests are in residence for the birthday celebrations, our tour will be restricted to the state apartments of the Piano Nobile. (the rooms that are finished 😅)

As we pass through the main archway, under the front wing of the palace, we are greeted by the palace Inner courtyard, we can see the West Wing and the entrance portico, part of the oldest section of the palace, from victorian Age. 

For this special tour you are invited to enter the palace through the portico into the Grand Entrance of the palace, if you may follow me and climb the steps… 

Welcome inside the palace Grand Entrance. For centuries architecture has been used as a way to show power, in this case royal power, the intention of the architect when creating this amazing sunken space was to, on one side and as explained by @thesimquisition​, give a high ceiling effect but also to create a architectonic narrative, a symbolic promenade. 

From Darkness to Light… as we enter the palace we are greeted by a grand but rather darker space but, as we approach the sovereign (Throne room) the rooms get lighter and lighter… The sovereign is the light…

From this room we can get access to the grand rooms of the ground floor (still in progress) and to the Piano Nobile through the Grand Staircase. But, before we continue to the upper floor, we can visit the Marble Hall…  

This amazing hall, filled with portraits and sculptures from Her majesty collection, gives access to both the state apartments in the ground floor and to some of the guest apartments. At the end of this hall we find the Ambassador’s Staircase.

As we make our way to the state apartments, we return to the Grand entrance…

…where we find the foot of the Grand Staircase, if you would like to follow me…

…Welcome to the Grand Staircase, this magnificent white and gold room filled with paintings gives access to the state apartments of the palace. From one side we can get access to Throne Room and, through the other, we can get access to the East gallery and the Grand Ballroom.

Please follow me as we continue to climb the stairs into the state apartments…

As we get to the top of the Grand staircase, we are greeted by this small room where we can find the statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the royal couple that made Buckingham Palace what it is today, lets continue our tour to the…

Green drawing room. This amazing room in green, white and gold is the first grand room of the state apartments and it distributes the visitor into the Picture Gallery and…

… to the next room in our tour…

… The throne room…

This red and gold room is the most symbolic room in the palace and the last in the symbolic power promenade. The interior designed by John Nash, features a plaster frieze showing scenes from the Wars of the Roses.

Today this room is the symbol of the monarchy, many thrones of different monarchs are displayed here, all surrounding the baldacchino with the current monarch, and her consort, thrones. 

On the left side we can see (my remake of) the portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II with Willow, Vulcan, Candy and Holly commissioned by the Royal Mail Group last 2013. Shall we continue the tour through the next room.

 In the main floor, right above the Marble Hall, we can find the Picture Gallery. An amazing and long gallery that connects all the state apartments and displays part of HM collection of 17th century Italian, Dutch and Flemish artistic works. Receptions usually happen in this room as well as smaller banquets.

Now shall we continue to the most famous enfilade of rooms, and the most recognizable in all the palace. The first room we will find is the…

…White Drawing Room, one of the most famous room of the State apartments. 

It is usually in this room were the queen greet guests, hosts small gatherings, audiences as well as grand family occasions. 

Now let us proceed to the next room on our tour.

Now we enter the Music room set of some state occasions, small events, many official portraits, tv appearances of the royal family and photos with foreign heads of state.

Next stop in our tour is (my favorite room of all) the Blue Drawing Room. Named by its decor featuring blue flock wallpaper and columns painted to resemble the onyx stone.

This long and really ornate room became very well known from HM young portraits with HRH Prince Philipe as well as from some state occasions. The next room in our tour, is the…

… State Dining Room. This red and gold room is usually reserved for smaller banquets and reception (larger events as well as State Banquets are held in The Grand Ballroom)

Now that we have seen all the grand state apartments…

we will continue our way into Bucksimgham Palace grandest room. If you please follow me we will …

… pass throw the West gallery, this gallery connects the state apartments with the Grand Ballroom, we will continue our tour and take the door in our left and we will find the…

… Cross Gallery, a smaller gallery that connects the West Gallery with the famous and well know East gallery…

This long gallery connects the State apartments, through the Silk Tapestry room and the Picture gallery, and the Grand Staircase with the Grand Ballroom. But just before we enter this great room we will turn left and enter the first door in our Right to discover…

…the Ball supper room. This room was created by Queen Victoria for, as the name indicates, small banquets before the grandiose balls (after Prince Albert death this events were canceled and the room lost his function). Today it is mainly used as a space for temporary exhibitions. Now lets return into the East gallery to continue our tour. 

Now we welcome you into the…

…Grand ballroom. The largest and most grandiose room in the palace as well as set to grand events.

Presided by two thrones this majestic room receives foreign leaders in extravagant state banquets as well as HM investitures. It is the face of Buckingham in the world…

In the opposite side of the thrones, a grand pipe organ was built to give music in the grandest occasions. Today the room is getting ready to receive HM Birthday banquet, a special occasion that will be attended by fellow monarchs, family, Nobility and friends (the table is prepared for 84 guests).

Now I Leave you with a exterior picture of the back side of the palace (the almost finished part 😅)

Hope you enjoyed your tour through the state apartments of HM official residence. This will be one of the palaces featuring in the story and another family to be followed (not as much as my beloved Simnov)

Her Majesty and her guests are getting ready for the birthday celebrations, to welcome the rest of the family and fellow royals for the grand banquet. Hope to see you soon :)

Sorry for another very long post but I could not find a way to reduce the number of photos 😅.

 Thanks to all the cc creators that made the most amazing content!! to @felixandresims​ for the always amazing architectonical and decor objects, @harrie-cc​ for building inspiration and re-colors, @thejim07​ and @the-regal-sim​ for the amazing paintings, sculptures and furniture, and many others that created wonderful objects (sorry if I forgot someone) Thanks also to @thesimquisition​ for the building inspiration, the most amazing palace plans (from were I could calculate room sizes) and the interiors.

Hope you continue to enjoy the story and the many other building, still WIP, I’m working on (Sorry if I never show the full building but I’m always working on so many projects at the same time and the first parts I finished are the ones needed for the Story, in this case the state apartments :), I really have to try to focus and complete the projects!!)

The imperial family is getting ready to great the rest of the family and fellow monarchs!! the Banquet will be soon !!

[thesimquisition]

☝️ This! This person here was able to achieve something that I have been working on for years! Hearts out to you @thesimpireblr

This dwarfs everything else. If you plan on making The Palace of Versailles, The Catherine Palace, or even Palacio Real, I can’t wait to see it.

I hope to be a good as you someday. You’re such an inspiration! 🤗🤗🤗

[thesimquisition]

The White Drawing Room in Buckingham Palace

To kick start the New Year (and decade) I decided to take a look at my old WIPs. I was so inspired by @thesimpireblr‘s work that I was so motivated to give my old WIPs another try. Here you have my personal recreation of the White Drawing Room found in Buckingham Palace - one of the grandest rooms there is. Guests are often presented here to The Queen. I just love how the CCs make it look beautiful. The ceiling is a bit hard to make, I still have to make adjustments to the lozanges. The pilasters are personal recolors of @felixandresims work and so are the trims. Now, all I lack are the golden curtain accents, accents above the doors (plus the fake door wall decor), and the door frames.

I also wish you all a very Happy New Year! 😊👑

[thesimquisition]

Crown of the Sims: S01E03 - Simple Joys

Hello! Here is another episode of my short story series - hope you’ll like it! Let me know your thoughts as well. 😊👑

Hoping everyone is enjoying the Christmas Season! 🎅🎄

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Crown of The Sims: S01E02 - Uncommon Reader

CC Credits

Build/Buy:

@thejim07​ - especially for the statues, Rose Windows, and conversions

@felixandresims​ - for the period creations

@harrie-cc​ - furniture recolors

CAS:

@rusty-cc​ for the dresses

@simsontherope​ some male CC clothing

Poses:

@theroyalsims​ - wave packs

@batsfromwesteros​ - Coronation Pose Pack

@simmerberlin​ - for the talking poses

Please do inform me if I left you out so that I can acknowledge you appropriately. :)

Hello! I’ve been out for more than a week and wasn’t able to check on Tumblr. It’s been stressful lately but The Sims 4 has been quite helpful in keeping my mind off too much things.

So, here it is! The second episode of my short story series! Your support has been really heartwarming and, again, I’m so sorry if I haven’t been able to reply - - these Builds and Sims are really personal to me. I’ve been working on some CCs lately and once they’re done I’ll be sharing them to you. Some of the things I’ve been working on are the Portraits (The White Drawing Room Set, The Blue Drawing Room Set, The Green Drawing Room Set, The Marble Hall Set, The Grand Staircase Set, The State Dining Room Set), Carpets, The Guard Post (I don’t know if I’ll be able to fully complete it), and The Monogrammed Thrones.

Work has been keeping me from putting more hours on them, but they’ll be ready soon.

Again, many thanks to you all! 😊👑

[thesimquisition]

Crown of The Sims: S01E01 - Gratia Et Unitas

CC Credits

Build/Buy:

@thejim07​ - especially for the statues, Rose Windows, and conversions

@felixandresims​ - for the period creations

@harrie-cc​ - furniture recolors

@zx-ta​ - for the TSM conversions and the Jacoban outfit

Around The Sims for the Church Objetcs

CAS:

@rusty-cc​ for the dresses

@satterlly​ for the Dragon Age Chantry outfit

Poses:

@theroyalsims​ - wave packs

@batsfromwesteros​ - Coronation Pose Pack

@simmerberlin​ - for the talking poses

Please do inform me if I left you out so that I can acknowledge you appropriately. :)

N.B.

This week has been so heavy for me (and you’ve guessed it) I’ve been pouring my stress on this one - the first episode for my Short Story Series. :)

The title for this episode, “Gratia et Unitas”, is a Latin phrase for Grace (or gratitude for some sources) and Unity.

I wasn’t expecting my last post about my Buckingham Palace build to explode. I’m serious about being an introvert and thinking this Tumblr account would be a collection of what-nots. Again, sorry if I wasn’t able to reply to your ‘Asks’. My Sims and Lots aren’t on the Gallery and won’t be up for download any time soon but as a sign of my gratitude for your love about my previous posts, I’ll be sharing some of my CCs. You might have noted the Axminster Carpet in the White Drawing Room and the Monogramed Thrones. I’ll be sharing them soon. It’s my first attempt in making CCs.

Again, lots of love from me and The Royal Families of the SimNation Union!