A hearty hello to those of you who are still reading this here blog! I’m sorry I’ve been so neglectful of it over the past few months. I’m still gabbing and picspamming over at The Sims Daily, and in a way, the 10-pictures-per-post limit over there has worked well for me — it seems I post more often when I’m forced to keep it short and sweet. For example, I’ve been meaning to post a Fran update here for months, but when I think about the enormity of it, the 50-60 pictures to post, and the 5 or so pages to write, I get intimidated and put it off. What can I say, I’ve always been very lazy and lacking discipline. :-/
Anyway, I’m going to try something new…I know some of you are already reading my threads over on TSD, but for those of you that aren’t members of that forum (even though you totally should be! ;-), I’m going to repost my pics here as well. I figure I’m paying for this darned webspace, and I have this lovely blog stretching back into 2004…I might as well be using it! So without further adieu, here is my latest project, a modern house I designed for Gobias Koffi (EA pre-made in Sunset Valley) and his husband, famous fashion designer Jo-Jo Laffoon (a creation of Samkat, who posted Jo-Jo in the Style My Sim challenge forum).
First off, here’s my makeover of Jo-Jo, which I think sets the scene for the house:
As you can see, he’s a very colorful kind of guy, with a larger-than-life personality. Gobias, however, is a little more subdued and down-to-earth. Still, they’re quite fond of one another.
I had so much fun making over Jo-Jo that I was inspired to build a house for him and Gobias. Here’s the result!
Front of the house:
Back:
I still feel like a noob with modern design, so this was a major challenge for me, but I enjoyed it immensely. The landscaping is minimal outside since I plan on eventually moving this house to Johnnywr’s Great Bear world when it is released later this month (Great Bear will likely become the new Mt. Geneva — Hidden Springs is just way too GREEN!).
The kitchen/dining/living room area:
And here’s an updated version of that view — I didn’t like the windows and thought the fireplace was too bare…:-)
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Yay an update! I have been looking at your threads over on the forum too, and wow. You have just grown so much in your decorating/building skills. I mean, you’ve always been fantastic, but this house especially is AMAZING! Inside and out. And that church/convent of yours…to die for! Glad to see you still simming along!
So gorgeous! So often modern houses end up very monochromatic, so I love that you have so many splashes of colour here.
Jen,
Ever since your first Mt Geneva, I would kill for a copy of your downloads-folder. And your patience come building. And your keen eye for a good object!
Goregeous house, keep up the modern stuff, it’s lovely!
OMG, Jen, I love the couple but I’m so impressed with the house. I need to make it over in my game, too, and right now! I think I know where I’m going to find the inspiration. :) Anyways great post, hope to see more from you soon!
Yep, still fabulous! *g*
OMG Jenba, what you did with that house is amazing! those stairs look beautiful.
Love the house Jen, it’s amazing :)
I quite like modern buildings but usually i find the houses really plain and a bit boring, maybe ever predictable, but this house is really different its so colorful and fun! It defiantly suits Jo-Jo :)
You sneaked this one in when I wasn’t looking – BAD GIRL!
I love Jo-Jo.
I love the house.
I love the interior of the house.
I love…. this blog.
I love YOU!
Ummm… stealing the bedroom ceiling thing… don’t suppose anyone’s invented/created a mirror for the ceiling yet, have they?!!?!
Sorry I’ve been so lax on reading your updates, jenba
Gosh, this house is amazing. One thing I’ve always loved about your projects is that you actually make them look like someone lives in it. It’s the little touches (like the lip phone, the pencil holder on the end table, etc). I really love the color scheme (Jo-Jo is so WILD). *continues with the tour*