Mac, the fireplace is by Birgit43 at TSR modern scandinavian living
http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/Birgit43/downloads/sims2/sets/objects/537178/1. The logs are by Shino&KCR at TSR PB bedroom
http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/Shino&kcr/downloads/sims2/SetID_602298/3.The coat hook is from Simply Styling
http://www.simplystyling.de/homesims2.html (under sets with our meshes>hall)
4. Mac, Bloom is from Insiminator here is the link to the shoes
http://www.insimenator.net/showthread.php?t=70014shoes in tip#3 male shoes are from Shino&KCR PB entry living room
http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/Shino&KCR/downloads/sims2/sets/rooms/hallways/568601/the boots in tip#3 are from MTS the White Boutique but I cant find the set (I will keep looking)
6. In issue 3 the board is from Mirake at TSR Rustico Dining
http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/mirake/downloads/sims2/sets/objects/628137/ 9. Leather ottoman is from Vitasims Salerno bedroom
http://www.vitasims2.com/sims2.htm 
