Visiting Monet’s home in Giverny

Today, Tuesday 7th April, we are visiting a very special sim – a stunningly beautiful recreation of Monet’s home village – Giverny. Owned by Soliel Snook and Kaye Robbiani, this stunning sim combines places important to Monet’s life … and to his art. You’ll find some fascinating vignettes – such at the famous lily pond, [...]

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Spring Treasure Hunt – Clue 7: Flowers by Sylvie

New to this issue’s Treasure Hunt is the store Flowers by Sylvie, located in the sim of Achado.  This large, well-lit store is full of colorful blooms.  Owner Sylvie Grizot has created all sorts of arrangements in various colors and themes.  Flowers and bouquets for many occasions sit on shelves and tables with hovertext messages [...]

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Spring Treasure Hunt – Clue 6: Winterfell Anodyne

This treasure hunt destination is something a little different.  Rather than featuring an item in a store, we get to visit an entire sim.  Winterfell Anodyne is one of the Winterfell sims created by Miss Serra Anansi.  Winterfell is a dream realm, falling somewhere between Medieval and Victorian in style, yet neither airships nor vampires [...]

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Spring Treasure Hunt – Clue 5: Metaversal Arts

If you have visited Metaversal Arts before, whether on your own or as part of the Treasure Hunt, it is definitely a great time to return to the store.  The group has recently redesigned the store, and it’s larger with a more open feel.  There is a gorgeous curving ramp in the center of the [...]

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Spring Treasure Hunt – Clue 4: Snook’s Garden Centre

In the colorful 19th century sim modeled after Monet’s beloved Giverny, we are headed to explore the bright blooms of Snook’s Garden Centre.    In orderly gardens, wild meadows, and a grand conservatory, Soleil Snook has created a wonderful place for an afternoon stroll as well as a source of plants and other items for your [...]

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Spring Treasure Hunt – Clue 3: Creative Fantasy

The sims of Creative Fantasy are alive with nature.   Hidden among the gorgeous homes and blooming plants, you might spy the movement of all sorts of wildlife.   Julia Hathor has made her four sims a home for butterflies, foxes, sheep, prairie dogs, badgers, and deer.   If you wander farther along her paths, you may discover [...]

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