EA has just released the "Create a Pattern" tool over at their website. http://www.thesims3.com/game/tools/pattern
Not to sure how many people here are playing Sims3 but thought I'd share.   

For Apartment Life:
My sims living in a cramped apartment and they could really use an alternative for buying a telescope that won't fit in their apartment.  It would be nice if an option of "stargaze" or "spy on neighbor" could added that would raise logic and give enthusiasm for science. Having it satisfy the wants would be great. The animation for bird watching would work perfectly for this.

Just an idea. Great to see you back.