i built a house using *only* the new riviera retreat kit

[@emmareijonen635]

Who else watches simsie to relax before falling asleep 😮😉😴

[@fromth99]

Yes!!!

[@AzraWhit]

Definitely me💀

[@Laslus_]

She is my company during study breaks!! Relax me so i can focus later

[@stipenlol]

i do hahaa

[@schlaumayer3754]

In the case of speed builds at least, no. I can't watch them when I'm tired, makes me dizzy

[@jennyplunkett6318]

The void downstairs should have been a little hallway so you could easily get from the kitchen to the dining room. It would have made so much sense.

[@TabbyeLynne]

I was thinking that would be perfect as a little laundry room with the washer and dryer stacked together

[@isterix89]

I would have just shifted the stair one tile and deleted the “void” on both floors

[@candiceyorke]

I agree!! I was so hoping she'd add arches to that space for easy access

[@stellar5230]

@@isterix89 for reall

[@s1lly_cat]

she probably left it as a void because of how cramped it would be if it was a hallway, but i like your idea!!

[@princessjellyfish98]

A lot of times these videos don't necessarily highlight the shortcomings of the build kit but of the base game 😭 like the swatch situation? DIRE

[@steggopotamus]

Which wouldn't be as much as a problem if they let you choose the wood swatch separately from the upholstery swatch. (Like you don't even need to allow the color wheel)

[@princessjellyfish98]

@@steggopotamus RIGHT?? We had that technology in THE SIMS 2! It doesn't even need to be for every item either! Being able to change counters and beds would add so much

[@tuliptown9058]

@@steggopotamus Omg so true tho

[@EveRGreen-sy2mh]

I think the backgarden would be beautiful with romantic garden pack, this pergola is such a nice fit for it

[@sirgaykrovos]

okay but the pergola garden 😍😍😍 pretty garden is an understatement, Kayla, it's soooo cute

[@marveludus]

The backyard has big bachelor party/honeymoon energy! I'm not even a pool guy, but I'd stay there on vacation with friends if I could

[@aleajohnson3669]

I'd like to see her use this kit with other packs or kits to see what she thinks goes together well, could be helpful for people to see what matches

[@lucysofia4796]

From the looks of it I’d say it goes well with wedding stories, romantic garden and maybe from pure vibes not looks get together

[@fdd8747]

I also feel like it could go well for like a spanish style house

[@wizard6498]

seeing the tile that was so clearly meant for the inside of the pool being used anywhere but is slightly painful, but i love simsie anyway lmao

[@mossytile]

Simsie didn't notice that she used the small curtains from the cozy bistro kit 😅

[@second_second_]

Oh i wondered if there's a similar one is base game. Turns out it's really from the bistro kit

[@sachadevries8624]

I was so confused but like screaming at my screen. Later in she wants to use The one in The rivera kit and just doenst realise

[@wall_rot]

A fancy house using this kit and using the book nook kit to have a huge library with a fireplace would be SO elegant.. mayhaps a maze garden too lmao

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

I love this house! I cant wait to reno it a bit to be a nice vacation party house instead of a family home, i think its really well suited for that!

[@Cherrybomberbabeh]

This build legitimately looks like you visited my grandma Ida’s house back in the 90s. It was quite cozy in my memory to watch this build.

[@stephanhanus7514]

With the pool rock wall, Kayla, I would personally stack them in a mound form, by raising them and alt placing, make just a big hill of rock that are scattered all over, and than size down ground cover, and tuck them in the crevices of the rocks! 😊❤ LOVE YOUR VIDS!!!

[@evelockhart3409]

Simsie! I love this new kit and built style, please revisit this vibe with unlimited packs/budget. I love your creativity :))

[@DouweDeuten]

4:19 “this one’s not that bad.” simsie, its the exact same.

[@AZIZAxBLUE]

That back yard is GORGEOUS!!! ⭐️🙌🏽😍

[@courtneyford97]

So glad you did this build!! Can't wait to download it! My best friend only has base game so I've built her some things with only base game and it's definitely different. I have so many packs so it get tough to not accidently use things she doesn't have 😅

[@FirebladesSong]

Especially if you have some of the earlier preorder bonuses like that tree and bike from Cottage Living.

[@behemoth1164]

I think that tiles are supposed to be used in the pool. (I mean wallpaper and floor tile) But either way awesome build! 😎👍

[@tudibelle]

The pebble terrain paint under the new stepping stones makes them work really well.

[@deekuijer]

I found it a bit odd that they made the half curtains but have them slotted to go to the top of windows. This pack is obviously Euro centric, and through most of Europe the half curtains have the half curtains touch the windowsill, so the top half of the window is bare but the bottom half has the curtain. This makes perfect sense if you think about it: lets the sun shine in, but gives the people in the home/cafe/restaurant some privacy. Especially if you're in a cafe near a window and have customers directly outside the window. I love half curtains for these reasons (it helps that I lived in Europe for 11 years and experienced this myself, so using them here in the States no longer feels awkward). Of course we have half curtains set up like that here as well, but generally there's a top portion that's also part of the package, that gets tied or pulled back during the day and closed at night. But there's nothing that says cozy to me than having a half curtain at night with a view of the stars and a fire in the hearth.

[@Unstableo]

Totally with you here but unfortunately that is a problem with the software and the windows, not the curtains, since the windows determine where we can slot curtains and in order for that to change they would basically have to go back to every single window in the game and change their slotting, which we know EA would NEVER do💀

[@ShadoeLandman]

A lot of the taller windows have more than one height for curtains to slot, and if that isn't working for you, move the window, put the curtain on the wall where the window is going, and move the window back to it.

[@marcellamaragno]

I would love to see a renovation of the Yuma Heights with this pack and the desert luxe 😍 Oasis Springs is my favourite world so I'm thriving with this new kit

[@thehouseplant]

5:40 the clippings with the extra rocks actually made it look like moss and I think it looks so cool. If I didn't know, I wouldn't guess there were objects on top of each other.

[@simsienova]

happy pride month everyone!!

[@nataliee2792]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@sirgaykrovos]

did- did the terrain paint stayed??? until the end of the video?? miracles happen, hu?

[@steggopotamus]

I think she said it was a terrain paint from one of the more recent packs that was the most likely to bug. I've never had my terrain paint and i only have the basegame terrain paints available.

[@simsienova]

YAYY!! simsie uploaded

[@hereismickey]

as someone who used to not have a lot of packs, one of my fav things abt kayla is that she does a lot of limited pack builds, whether to challenge herself or simply for ppl who have that pack! i totally understand the struggle of having a few obscure packs, and it was tough bc i’d see my favorite creators make builds with like 30 different packs that i didn’t have 😭😭 anyways this is all just to say that i love u kayla!! ur videos make my day

[@ashmcewen5451]

i went to pride today and was feeling really overstimulated so now i’m going to wind down with simsie 🥰

[@Adrian-qp5pi]

same!!

[@berrybelle80085]

I love when the sims releases new dlc because it means new simsie build videos ♥️

[@LuceSnooze]

you should do a build with only the kits/packs that have been free, since a lot of people will have them!

[@deannatreat6819]

You used curtains in the bathroom upstairs from Cozy Bistro too...

[@Blaire_Shoe]

THAT'S what was off about them! X'D THANKS! Couldn't put my finger on it haha

[@ShadoeLandman]

That's ok. It's not like it was blocking anyone's view, so if you download and don't have it, nothing was lost 🤣

[@hilary3219]

Beautiful build though I'm kinda bummed you didn't use the new tile on the pool wall and floor

[@Siminkamartinka]

OMG, Kayla, the outdoor space is just GORGEOUS, as always :-) I LOVE the pool area and especially the secret garden - such a great idea. I admire how you can work out any style, whatever the kit or pack contains - you find a way how to use it. Riviera Retreat is not one of the worst, ofc, but you made even the Party thing work :D Well done. Love watching your vids.

[@carololiveira7870]

I think they are going to make a new world with the expansion pack and be like a Italian Villa (similar to the Monte Vista in sims 3) because they hinted something to do sith live and dates and wine and etc... And the kit act like a complement to the place. Maybe hotels resorts where people can travel and honeymoon

[@emtims1670]

I'm obsessed with the backyard. It actually makes me want to buy this kit.

[@nymphaliora3211]

I'm obsessed ! This is quite different from your usual style & it looks great !!

[@jakefung321]

Was wondering, what is everyone’s best kit used to furnish an entire house? Like what’s the kit that works the best with base game that you could create an entire house in that style with??

[@dnphnex]

this is definitely one of my favourite builds of yours!! the colour scheme and the garden are sooo pretty and remind me of my grandparent's house in spain

[@kaleaj]

Ur videos r so comforting when im feeling down everything about ur videos is positive and i know i can always rely on it, thank youu :,)

[@LunaNymphYT]

This whole place gives me early 2000s flashbacks to when everybody wanted a beige home with Tuscany décor, that includes but not limited to décor that mentions drinking wine.

[@kated2147]

I think this would mesh really well with wedding stories, spa day, or both. Now I want to get it and build a spa in Tartosa. 😅 It would be so cute for a bach party or honeymoon.

[@thaliaas]

i wish this was all packs like yesterday's video, but the outside of the house turned out perfect! i feel like you get more inspired when it's all packs, yesterday's build is one of my favorites of all time.

[@Rose_Ousley]

2:40 thats how i feel evryday simsie everyday

[@RhensShorts]

I hate to say it but I like both kits 😢

[@sirgaykrovos]

some items are nice!! is just a shame they're from kits...

[@RhensShorts]

@@sirgaykrovosexactly

[@bluefinger028]

Riviera and bistro kits?? Expansion pack all about love?? Paris is widely known as the city of love??? Yeah the world is gonna be based on Paris

[@ohhisteff]

Ohhh I'm gonna download this house and renovate it to be a spa 😍 the outside looks stunning. Never thought I'd love a kit as much as I love this one but it's perfect 🥰

[@J1M3N4]

Girl this came out so good!!!

[@sierraduffy4759]

Just halfway through the video and that iron gazebo is insane I’m in love with that and we needed window that match the ornate ironwork

[@triciae6163]

This in Tartosa would be stunninggg

[@AtariSol]

AUGH. This house is tempting me to get the kit so bad,,, I'm in love with this build. I didn't think it would be my style but now I'm convinced.

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Love the yard ❤ Don’t worry about the inside I am in my cc vibe right now so this will be great to redecorate and use it 😊

[@jenniferower6234]

The backyard is one of my favourites that you've done! It's so good!!

[@camy369]

i think this pack would go great with spa day to create a spa with an outdoor pool for relaxing. maybe even a community lot that has a fancy gym with a spa and outdoor pool.

[@nicole-dy5ez]

it looks SOOOO good, kayla is incredible at building anything

[@uwu0w0666]

the more you added the more i wished i could stay in this house on a nice vacation…. beautiful build!

[@theleitoisalie]

hi kayla, had to face my abusive ex today and im seeking comfort in your videos, this new one has helped distract me a lot, thanks :)

[@EricasTouch]

It also helped me too. I lost a friend yesterday from a camp I go to and we are all shocked.

[@Yumidithy]

I was waiting for someone to do a build with the riviera retreat kit

[@3Poppyyyxx]

Really love the garden of this build!

[@loeskaandorp2752]

Hi, could you do a similar build but with a few more packs? For example wedding story’s and more packs that match the style. Have a nice day! Bye

[@2bestfriendspodcast]

the house looks so good! keep up the videos simsie!!❤

[@noaberends8828]

this build reminds me so much of call me by your name

[@leighmalcolmson14]

would love to see a video using my wedding stories and riviera retreat (and maybe jungle adventure?) combined in a build! mediteranean inspired

[@ShemyThomas]

The backyard is stunning. I feel like the house would be gorgeous furnished using the Modern Luxe kit.

[@Liamlow2005]

The new kits are really cool 🔥🔥

[@kirstypie]

A mediterranean style house with this kit would be incredible I’m manifesting it so hard🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pierogiwitch]

i got this p immediately and i'm absolutely obsessed with it, it's SO my styleeee.... i've had so much fun with tartosa's whole like romantic meditteranean vibes?????? oasis springs feels more like palm springs or like santa fe to me

[@fdd8747]

I feel like this kit could be pretty versatile like you could go modern, mediterranean, or like castle vibess

[@kartana16]

Watching lilsimsie build with the Riviera kit makes me feel so strongly that I wish a bunch of the kits were bundled into a stuff pack. Like this kit plus the castle kit would make for such a beautiful setting, but the kits are so expensive for the content they have that it makes me want to not buy them at all. At the same time though they do have some really cute stuff. It's just infuriating that getting 2 kits is like the same price as a stuff pack and when you look at laundry day or something... there is no comparing the quantity of content. Like really just give us the ability to buy a stuff pack and get one free and I would probably buy them

[@rexsaurus9688]

I always plan to watch one of these before sleeping but then get too into it and i end up watching like 6 videos

[@TheGhostley]

Love this build, wish you used the new tile in the pool

[@writerspen010]

The secret garden landscaping is so beautiful 😍

[@Eli_The_Eli857]

"this whole thing is so hard to do with just the base game" Welcome to my life

[@helle347]

Didn't she use curtains of the bistro kit?

[@shela404]

Yay! I like the look of this kit

[@warp078]

Did anyone else notice that she used the curtains from the new bistro kit accidently? I think she thought they were from THIS kit

[@dadgossip]

This has got to be my favorite landscaping she’s ever done.

[@SiennaPineDew]

Am I the only person who thought that this pack came with tiled flooring and wallpaper bc you’re meant to put them in the pool to make it more fancy? (Edit: also! You can use different colors of wallpapers and tiles that kinda ‘change’ the color of the water! Like different colors look different with the blue, so it can appear that the water is a different color! ) ((that was a really bad explanation, I hope that you get it lol))

[@lise-lottes3262]

That IS the point of the tiles, Kayla just didn't realise that.

[@SiennaPineDew]

@@lise-lottes3262 😕

[@BethB2010]

Congrats on the fundraising this year! Just saw the final total and you should be proud! 🎉❤🎉❤

[@buttercup2877]

This house is gorgeous. I’d like to see her renovate it with all the packs.

[@cookiemonsterz413]

Simsie: "Using *only* the new riviera retreat kit" Also Simsie: *Uses Cozy Bistro curtains in almost every room*

[@gingey1853]

I don’t even play Sims but this was satisfying to watch. Creative and fast that’s pretty dope and a pretty face

[@emmajane-fandom]

ugh this makes me want this kit. i cannot justify paying £5 for just a few items. i wish they did half price sales with the kits, but they haven't done any sales on them so far - cause then i'd probably buy a bunch. for now, i'll do with the CC i've got - which is some really nice outdoor stuff similar to this style actually. but i NEED that arbor thing.

[@sarahhhh.89]

The landscaping is gorgeous 🥰

[@ohhisteff]

I'm sure this kit works really great in Tortosa

[@Corrin27]

French Riviera, Parisian bistro? City of love? I know they don’t do themes like that. But it checks out this time.

[@КолбасаИещёраз]

This house turned out so beautiful 😍

[@ZoeyZoco]

Leave it so *LILSIMSIE* to put an oversized dining room in the entryway! LOL

[@RainyButterfly]

I think this is GORGEOUS!! Thank you, Kayla:)

[@rinyis4662]

this is so pretty!

[@Lilo_bell]

Yayyyy I love when she builds using certain packs

[@amandawallacewallace4546]

Now I Would Love To See A Remake Of This House WITH Packs!!!

[@LoveMeMason]

Where my people at who saw this live and who saw 600k being reached?!?🥳

[@CeraisianAlchemist]

I grew up with the TV above the fireplace, so I find it perfectly normal.

[@Ardelin_]

That bathroom window is on the second storey and has shutters. 😂 The curtain is fine!

[@xero.93.]

lilsimsie tries not to have a winding path in the garden **IMPOSSIBLE CHALLENGE**

[@lynzielucile]

This is a beautiful build !!

[@zeebestsimmer]

Idea: Riveria Retreat + Wedding Stories for a honeymoon hotel or Riveria Retreat + Growing Together for a family hotel

[@RebmaGames]

I think the dirt desert luxe kid would go really well with the Riviera retreat kit

[@liineyx]

such a pretty house !!!

[@HAppytobeHer]

There has to be some kind of love island type challenge to go along with this pack and weddings

[@stefRo920]

The reason you don’t put a tv above a mantel is that it’s tacky to make a television set the focal point of a room. When entering a room with a fireplace the eye is naturally drawn to it; how you style it is key to the general vibe. With a tv the general vibe is, “I didn’t bother. I have no taste and/or I give zero effs about my environment.”

[@ShadoeLandman]

But for most people, the TV is totally the focal point anyway.