Amazing Alaska // The Sims 4 Speed Build: State Series

Today I am sharing a home I built for my State Series - this one is based on the state Alaska!
The Collective Cabin
Moonwood Mill
2 Bed, 1 Bath
§77,595
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I hope you enjoyed this video - let me know what else you’d like to see in the comments below!

[@gusani]

It would be really cool if after finishing this series you made another one where you build houses based on other countries/areas outside of the US!

[@msseeah]

Yes! She'll never run out of unique houses to build ❤

[@AkinaLOL]

I've always wanted to see someone build a traditional Swedish house and not the boring modern Scandinavian home. Most houses in Sweden don't look like that, we have a lot more of the more traditional houses. I like your idea, but I hope if she does it each country could be represented by what it really has and not the architecture it is known for outside its own borders, it would be so interesting to watch and learn from!

[@erinrj]

agreed, especially after watching this Alaska one. bring on the cozy weather builds of Canada hehe 🙃

[@anthea119]

I'm in Alaska and the living room windows are very accurate. And yes, moose encounters are very scary!

[@Gryphi]

I saw SO MANY windows like that in living rooms looking out to gorgeous water / mountain views and was excited to include them!

[@makaylasilvey6216]

I'm Inupiaq, Alaska native from western Alaska, but living in Canada. Thanks for mentioning us:) Would love it if you did a Canada build!

[@Lev16hearne]

I haven't seen every video in this series so I don't know how often you talk about them, but it would be really cool to include information on which indigenous peoples lived in whichever state you are building for in the future. Sort of like a little land acknowledgment! Super cute build. I really appreciate this series and all the things you help me learn about the states :) Alaska seems like a beautiful and underrated state.

[@StinaBelle717]

Something about this house is so comforting. I adore the office space in the kitchen! 💙

[@Gryphi]

Thank you!

[@meredithwemhoff9270]

Agreed! Gives such comforting vibes. 🥰

[@mstahl66]

I grew up in Alaska and I feel like you did a great job representing the homes there! Especially with all the fishing and hunting decor. Matanuska is pronounced Mata-new-ska. Hope you get the opportunity to visit some time, the summers are simply stunning!!

[@Gryphi]

aw this means a lot - thank you! so happy I represented it well!

[@ericamcreynolds5710]

I'm enjoying this series alot. I live in Australia so it's like I'm getting a tour of America. I'm weirdly excited that Alaska has towns called Juno and Homer.

[@meredithwemhoff9270]

Juneau, Alaska is actually spelled differently than the Roman god (Juno). 😊

[@Lizbe4]

Love this build - I lived in Alaska for over 20 years and enjoy the elements you incorporated to make it “Alaskan”. Fun fact: the colors of the University of Alaska Anchorage are green and gold, so the college banners work well! I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that most people say “snowmachine” instead of “snowmobile”! 😊

[@rachaels742]

i would love to see you do a build for California! i know it’s probably daunting because it’s a huge state with lots of different housing styles, but it’d be really cool to see one of the beachy craftsman’s we have in SoCal!

[@HonestInsightsTarot]

At my work, we once had a resident with a large giraffe collection. Just tons and tons of giraffes - photos, paintings, sculptures, nicknacks, lamps, postcards, notebooks - all giraffe themed or featuring giraffes. There were so many giraffes. It's one of those things that's kind of unforgettable.

[@midnightsfangirl]

You should do Tennessee next! It has so much variety like mountains, hills, and flat land!! You vould truely let ur landscaping dreams run wild.

[@twilliaquil1037]

These state inspired builds are always so fun and quirky. Love seeing them

[@sooahnim]

Gotta love when the fun facts exceed the run-time of the speed build >_

[@chelwinters8732]

Hi Tanya! I mentioned on a previous video that I am originally from Alaska and I just wanna say this is so cute and so accurate. Almost every house I'd ever been in had a lot of bird things. My paternal grandmother for instance had lots of loons and mallards, and my maternal grandmother had lots of chickens, she even kept real ones when I was a child. And almost every house I've seen has that mid-century building style, so it's really nice to see you emulate it here in the Sims! The windows in the back of the house are especially reminiscent of a lot of buildings I've seen. Seeing your build really makes me want to go back! Also, I don't know if anybody has told you yet, but it's pronounced "mat-uh-noo-skuh". 🦊

[@rachelwoodward-spirko4637]

I lived in Fairbanks, AK for almost 4 years. If Alaska wasn't mentioned in this video, I'd still say that this has Alaska written all over it! Watching you build the shell and exterior wall textures definitely reminds me of a lot of houses I'd seen when I lived there. Love this build😍

[@acebildz1253]

There's something about this house that feels so familiar and real. I'm from Washington, and I think it just as easily could have represented our state. Your range as a builder is amazing, too. Loving this series! My bucket list includes getting to all 50 states someday.

[@BonnieMarie8986]

I've lived in both Anchorage and Tacoma... the houses are so similar and there is a very similar feel to rural AK and WA. The rainforest and lush greenery and all the berries.

[@gege7369]

DEFINITELY a lot of bird stuff in New Zealand! Before humans completely took over the land, the whole place was extremely loud filled with bird song, meaning it was never quiet. There’s still a lot of bird song, and I get surprised when I find some other countries or in central cities you don’t hear them

[@zoev9045]

New jersey would be a really fun addition to this, we have a lot of coastal gorgeous beach houses

[@weekeeshee]

This house looks so cozy! I love decorating houses with a very specific quirk like this one with all the birds and fish, it's very amusing

[@oliverjohnson9881]

visited alaska this past summer and it has to be the most beautiful place I've ever seen!!

[@Megannayy]

Your houses are always so unique and quirky, & I love that. But oh my gosh, I LOVE this house so much. It’s so unique

[@katiekurke]

i love this series!! you should do the jersey shore, specifically the houses around the ocean city, sea isle/wild wood area! the beach houses are beautiful

[@jojomomster3772]

I grew up about an hour away from mile zero of the Alaska highway. There is even a directional sign in my hometown that shows Alaska that way. Being a kid, I remember the convoys of retired folks coming through on their way to the Alaska highway from the mainland US. Imagine like 50 Silverline trailers, all rolling up in a store, parking lot and all the people getting out to buy a few groceries..

[@acebee46]

I never thought to use the wall cubbies as a little bedside table for bunk beds!! That's so smart

[@TheArkaine2006]

I love this house. Also from New England. Vermont. I build on my husband's profile for Sims 4 under Arkaine2006. Thanks for sharing another great build!

[@a.b.7932]

This might be my favorite house you’ve made so far. It’s so cozy looking, makes me feel nostalgic. I love your 50 states builds the most because they feel so realistic!

[@jamisonserna1024]

This is so perfect. I'm from Wisconsin, and it looks very much like homes we have, especially the bird/fishing decor. I can't put my finger on exactly what it is, but honestly I'm in love with this build.

[@MindiiSimii]

I love this series! And I love so much, the houses you build! They look so realistic!

[@erookie23]

For Michigan, you could do a cabin on a lake Up North or I'd love to see a build inspired by Detroit's architecture, just make sure you've got a Michigan Basement in there ;)

[@saint-naive]

this looks so much like the house in Palmer I lived in, right down to the blue on the outside! so cool that your dad lived there too. delighted that you mentioned Homer as well, it's so pretty and one of my favorite places. funnily I have an uncle who does live in a one room log cabin covered in moose antlers (he has a detached building with a shower/washer/dryer lol).

[@juliaweasley]

Yes! Alaska! I was one of the people who requested it. I was born there - in Anchorage to be exact. My dad worked at the oil rigs in Fairbanks. When you talked about the moose it made me think of the stories my mom always told me about them being literally everywhere. One time she was washing dishes and looked up and a moose was staring at her in the window. lol She said she nearly dropped the dishes it scared her so much.

[@ChibiRandom13]

This is such a cozy build :)))) also very funny that the biggest glacier is accessible by road but the capitol isn't

[@Gryphi]

right?! thank you!

[@dollypawton]

Hahaha my parents live in homer and my mom has bird sculptures on top of her kitchen cabinets 😂😂 I love this so much!!

[@sunflowerspirited4974]

This is so pretty! I’ve been looking to move to Alberta CA and their home vibes are very similar to this. Would love to see an Illinois house next💖✨

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

you dont want to move to alberta 💀

[@elizabethhannah6836]

I think Tonya may have done Illinois already, of course I could be wrong, but I don't think so, helpful huh?! 😂

[@Ella-sc1qw]

Yes!! I’ve been waiting for this one 🌨☃️

[@Gryphi]

Hope you like it!

[@kaity9698]

Gosh i love this one! The colour-scheme is so lovely

[@laurniek]

I love this series! Thank you so much for the time it takes to research and build these! I would like to vote Michigan soon please

[@LapsTaps]

You’re in your Portlandia phase. “Put a bird on it!” Love this build.

[@raca001]

I just discovered this series and it's fantastic. Please, keep going with these. Edit: I'm binge watching these and I can't stop. I'm usually more into let's plays than building videos but these are so interesting and I love the fun facts. It's a pity that they come out just so often, cause once I'm at the end I'll be sad there's no more videos left.

[@jordanbirrell1277]

What a cool idea for a series! I'm Aussie so it's cool to learn some new US facts and watch cute building 👍

[@allieblithe]

i love this so much!! there so much character and love put into this. i didnt even know half of these items were in the sims 4!! i totally thought they were CC. so cool!!!

[@danielajimenez5432]

MY GOSH!! I loved everything about this house. I'm a winter person and I can definitely feel the cozy vibes of this building! ✨

[@justineprevost3398]

Your houses always look so lived in! Great series x

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

happy to see this one, im not from alaska and im not even american, but as a canadian this one feels the most familiar

[@Wingedshadowwolf]

As an Alaskan, I'd say you nailed it! I've only visited the Homer area, but it has so much quirky charm! The only thing I'd add to an Alaskan build is a bunch of vehicles in the yard.

[@timpancakes2011]

I am in awe this is so great. I'm very inspired to play here so now I have to think of the family to move in!!!

[@Gryphi]

aw thank you! have fun!

[@hilary3219]

Collections of loons are a Hayward/Northern Wisconsin/ potentially all Northern Great Lakes Midwest thing. I love it.

[@StefPlaysGames]

My grandma has lots of little frog statues

[@rachelwolfe1751]

Beautiful! And very accurate! Thank you! This makes my Alaskan heart sing.

[@Gryphi]

omg i am so happy to hear that!!

[@timpancakes2011]

I was born in AK! so excited to watch this one ^.^

[@Gryphi]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@clloud5431]

This house is so cozy, it feels like a house you would find in Minnesota as well! Great job as always!!

[@boigeorge1149]

This build made me homesick, good job 👍

[@madelyngoga5685]

I’m from Chicago, lived here for 30 years! Would absolutely love you to do an old architectural townhome. We have some really beautiful buildings in the city and I would love to see your take on them.

[@meredithwemhoff9270]

Wow! This build is fantastic. Love all the “built-ins” you included throughout. 🤩

[@16taysia]

A classic farm house for Iowa would be cool! 😊❤

[@JamieRushing27]

The state series is amazing. You do such a good job of capturing the feel and housing types. Like this is SOOO Alaska. Adore your vids and hope to see more realistic creations like these, they are my fave!

[@LAURA---]

I live in England, but my childhood best friend’s kitchen was full to the brim with cow memorabilia like clocks & ornaments etc cause her mum loved them so much lol

[@alaynafrench6799]

awe love that you did this and it’s actually accurate! There’s a lot of buildings from the 70s up here so lots of those A frameish windows, kitchens, woods inspired from then! Love that ur dad is from Palmer that’s where I’m sending this from!

[@marieduran6286]

Wow!! That is a lot of facts about Alaska!! I have only been in Alaska on a layover back to the states when I was in the Navy. It was snowing so much I couldn't see out the window of the airport. But I feel you did an excellent job because of all the little things in the house that make it look like someone lives there. Is there a link to all the builds in the series, I would like to see if you featured Arkansas yet?

[@Gryphi]

aw thank you! There is a playlist of them all! kzbin.info/aero/PLtOSs-vFDBVykzq-PmRbkXQSNVswcC42F

[@reynavaldez13]

This. Is. Beutiful. I want to live int this house IRL🥺

[@amberc1356]

Love this idea!

[@coltacyr]

This is awesome! If you ever build houses from different countries, definitely check out the Newfoundland, Canada Jellybean houses. They could be a fun build.

[@leezahbat]

This came out great, and these state videos are always so super informative! I look forward to seeing how you tackle big states like California and Texas, as I lived in California for around 8 years, and grew up in Texas (and I am living here again now).

[@shellmaparanormal9773]

I love this, it's such a nice build! I normally watch for inspiration, but I downloaded your base game victorian, and if I had all the packs you used for this one, I definitely download this too. Love it!

[@gaymergurl]

this is such a cute and unique idea for a build trend!! i love it

[@Garouwerks]

This build is amazing. So creative and real! Thank you!

[@MA-kl8jg]

I love this series, to learn and see about all the different states. I love your builds 🌸✨

[@Lexlex0000]

Virginia next? ❤ it snows, and the houses are kind of different

[@inkygrimmananas4928]

It could be called Vast Virginia, although idk how much sense it makes

[@nuggythepuggy]

Love this series! 10/10!

[@tuesdayadams6284]

I did not know if you hung up the feathers they turned into pictures that like 😮

[@tilly_h9081]

Just come across your channel and this is the first video i have watched and oh my you're amazing, sometimes when you watch sims builds it gets boring and repetitive but you really kept me engaged in the whole build. Youre really talented tbat build was amazing!

[@bethwill3855]

I love this build! New to this series of builds so I'm not sure what states you've covered so far (I'll be looking after this comment). Id love to see a Kentucky build!!

[@mermaidqueen9881]

My favorite so far

[@corvinawylde3952]

Educational video and beautiful build! Really enjoyed hearing all about Alaska and the aesthetics 😊

[@maxwilson2785]

I'm moving to Alaska this month, so I'm excited to watch this :)

[@arethamalan2374]

I love this build 💖 I found it so interesting to listen to all your facts and research. You are definitely so blessed with amazing talents. Also so impressed by the way you are using the tool mod.

[@olichiasims9608]

Growing up, my grandma's house had soooo many elephant sculptures and other elephant-themed decorations!! And my aunt's house is frog-themed lol! We're not from Alaska though haha

[@Lboo83]

What an awesome build! Its so homey and cute. I love all your facts about the state, so cool.

[@coltacyr]

Also, Alaska borders the Canadian province of British Colombia and the Canadian Territory of the Yukon. We get a lot of people in Alberta (another province) travelling North and South to and from Alaska.

[@theunicahijaph]

Love this build!! I’ve been watching The Great North and was curious about houses in Alaska 🤗 Don’t know why I was expecting your build to be like the house in the show, but I assume this is more accurate 😄

[@CoffeeFruits-World]

This is stunning! Can you do a house based on Minnesota next?

[@sooahnim]

Ahh! I love this series so much.

[@notaspookygal]

this is so cute and makes me want to visit Alaska even more! You should do Texas next !

[@katie_cook95]

I love this series!!! Can you please do West Virginia next? West Virginia is sooo beautiful in the winter ❤️

[@vodkabooty]

Gorgeous house!

[@passoutprincess]

I think you should do Michigan during the spring time. Especially during tulip time 💐

[@thegoodspartyofsix4656]

I'm in love with this house!

[@coffeedrinkinwoman]

A really great house!! Great job on the geography lesson as well. :) The main thing I remember from learning about Alaska as a child was that the kids all liked to chew on whale blubber!! I know that's a crazy thing to remember but I wonder if they still do that today?

[@starhwas]

Can’t wait to see Wyoming!!!!

[@Gryphi]

Wyoming was actually the very first state I did in this series! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5u2eKyYhtGemKc

[@starhwas]

@@Gryphi oh nooo i missed it!! Thank you so much!! Your builds are always so incredible 💕

[@starhwas]

@@Gryphi apparently i just totally forgot about it 😂😂

[@cmccoy444]

cannot wait for you to do a miami build !! the colors, the style of the homes here are so beautiful. born & raised in dade county so it will be quite interesting how youll interpret it😇

[@Deniols89]

So pretty and heartwarming! 🥰

[@bonknana]

Super cute house and I love how you included some info about indigenous Alaskans 💗

[@ashleyiz2008]

love the build and the facts! It inspires me to create something like this in my game.

[@KagomeMorino]

Grew up in Ohio. In school around 6th grade. We would fallow the Iditarod which is the dog sled race. We would build our own wooden sleds and get teams of 5 to pull them. One person is the musher and the other four are the dogs. We called it the I-kid-arod.🤣 we would run around the school campus and you had to stop at certain points to do task which was to simulate the check in and rest points of the actual event. We would sing songs, do jumping jacks, or solve riddles. It was an actual race against the entire grade. Class of about 120 kids so…. My team was dead last😂 so we got the red lantern award.😂

[@samdog23]

Yes please do an Australian house once you have done the US states! ❤

[@hellurkittykd]

Idk if you’ve done Ga yet but most of the homes here are multi level. Like when u enter it has a room a few steps down but not an entire floor.. like a platform dip. If you do a Ga build I would love to see it ❤

[@julianadoraciotto3334]

That was such a fun video to watch!!!

[@s1aym30w]

love it so much!! u should do new jersey :)

[@heatherthompson8766]

I'd love to see you build an old West Virginia coal camp house. I grew up in one and I have yet to see anyone build something like it.

[@robinriffle16]

I really like that build it's super nice 👍 I would definitely have my sim live there