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I was away for the holidays, but here it is:

get to know your mutuals

What's the origin of your blog name?

I used to play The Sims (2, the one from 20 years ago) and that’s why I joined tumblr in the first place. It has a cute retro flamingo you can put on your lawn and kick and that’s how that happened.

What's your 'I will always order this' food?

Anything with raw fish or shellfish if we’re talking fancy, maximum spicy-cheesy if it’s fast food.

What's your overused emoji?

I generally don’t like them, but apprently it’s ♥️

What's your current comfort show/book/movie?

The nanny of course! Cannot get any more comforting. If I had more time, I’d love to rewatch the Sopranos (best thing ever) and Twin Peaks. I’m reading Thomas Mann’s Buddenbrooks with my husband and we talk about each chapter bundled up on the couch.

Song you've had on repeat this week?

None, I’m not in a music phase unfortunately. I miss that part of my younger self.

What's the last thing you hyperfixated on?

CC and Niles from The Nanny. Their relationship, her style, the actors, their other roles. All of it. It’s been 25 years and I’m not over them.

What's an oddly specific thing that brings you joy?

Stuff that glitters. Fairy lights. Weird lamps. Bright 50s pottery. You would never suspect I like these things from looking at me.

What smell instantly makes you happy?

A gas stove burning and coffee. Reminds me of camping in my childhood.

What's something you loved as a kid that you secretly love now?

Lego and toy trains. My son is just getting into these and I can barely stop myself from taking over his room.

What's your phone wallpaper right now?

A picture of sparkly pool water I took on my honeymoon.

Are you a morning person, night owl, or something else entirely?

Owl forced to live as a lark. My kids are up at 6. My brain is not.

If you work, what is your work profession? And do you like it?

Warning: Non-Sims, but another fundamental part of this bi millennial's teen years.

I was making a collection file for my kitchen stuff and couldn't stop myself from taking some pretty pictures.

1. Cutting Boards, Vintage Crockery 4t2 by @moocha-muses, original by @leaf-motif. 2. Paper towels. 4t2 by Veranka. So boring, yet so useful. 3. Spice of Life Rack, Home Chef Hustle 4t2 by @lordcrumps and @tvickiesims. I have a love/hate relationship with this pack. 4. Teapot, Tiny Living 4t2 by @linacheries. 5. Mortar and Pestle, Home Chef Hustle 4t2 by @lordcrumps and @tvickiesims. 6. Storage Stuff by tsld. Sits next to every second coffee maker in my game. 7. Basket Bowls, 4t2 For Rent by @lordcrumps and @platinumaspiration. This pack has so many great bits and we got every last one of them for TS2! 8. Porcelain Tray by @pforestsims (pssst, this is not a kitchen item, it's from the Chateau Bathroom) 9. Small tray, @pforestsims again, comes with tasty treats. 10. One Dining Bowls, 3t2 by Veranka, original by linegud. 11. Decorative Collectible Plate,, Parenthood 4t2 by earlypleasantview. 12. Cambria Fruit Bowl, by Veranka. 13. Banana Peel and Apple Core, 4t2 from Get To Work by @sims-influence. Is this even kitchen clutter? 14. Storage Jars, Buggybooz. A classic, but I always forget how nice all of the recolors are. Peas!

1. Hanging Utensils. From Veranka's 3t2 New Vintage Kitchen, original by Gosik. These don't work on mac, unfortunately. 2. Positronic Pro Magnetic Knife Rack, 4t2 base also by @veranka-downloads. 3. Anti-Donkey Knife Set, 4t2 Cool Kitchen by @kayleigh-83. 4. Pro-Quality Knife Block Set, 4t2 Base Game by Veranka (same as 2). 5. Tom Berry Knife Block, Home Chef Hustle 4t2 by @lordcrumps and @tvickiesims. The japanese steel texture on these is so so pretty and I think I need to have a Tom Berry in my game. 6. Utensils , 4t2 by Veranka. 7. Utensils Bucket, 4t2 by Limonaire, original by @litttlecakes. 8. Utensils Holder, 4t2 kbb's retro vintage vibe by @neosimi. I see now that I only picked the red swatch from this set in all the pictures, but the others are so great, too! There is a cute whimsical vintage style and a cool retro one. 9. Trusty Maxis Utenils Holder, Recolor by luasims. 10. Utensils Holder, Vanilla Kitchen 4t2 by @thimblesims, original by @aira-cc.

1. Wish in a Dish Wall Plates, 4t2 by @lordcrumps. 2. Hanging Pots, 4t2 base by @veranka-downloads. 3. The King's Cookware, 4t2 Country Kitchen by delonariel. 4. Casserole, by buggybooz, must have like everything else in this set. 5. Granny's Cozy Casserole Dish, 4t2 Country Kitchen by delonariel. 6. Conspiracy Mugs, 4t2 by Pixelry, original by @litttlecakes. 7. Retro Dishes, 4t2 kbb's retro vintage vibe by @neosimi. 8. Stacked Pots. 4t2 by TSLD. Fits sinks perfectly. 9. Modern Plates, Home Chef Hustle 4t2 by @lordcrumps and @tvickiesims. 10. Paper Plates, recolor of Veranka's Cambria Plates by @2fingerswhiskey. Comes with red solo cups! 11. Mugs. 4t2 Everyday Clutter by @lordcrumps. The inspiration for this must have been my someone's real life desk. 12. Pitcher, again 4t2 Cottage Living by delonariel. I was really surprised by the modern swatches.