Building stuff in France.

(Barbie Dream House Update #11)

From the moment we signed the purchase agreement on The Barbie Dream House, FrenchBoy and I have heard nothing but horror stories from well-meaning people who were trying to warn us about all the possible problems that are involved in building an apartment from scratch. But all in all, their advice was really unnecessary.

In a few weeks we will be moved into our new home, and we have had nothing that even comes close to the many catastrophes we’ve heard about over the years. In fact, from what I can put together, we’ve had just about the ideal home building experience. So much so, that we’re already looking forward to building a full blown house in a few years.

So sorry folks, I have no horror stories or funny anecdotes to share about the experience of building a home in France. Thus far it’s been pretty uneventful…..not counting the 2 year waiting period.

Anyway, without further delay, The Star Trek Kitchen:

The almost finished Disco Toilet (downstairs guest toilet):

And last but certainly not least. My studio!

Of course FrenchBoy and I can't take too much of the credit for how easily this project has come together. We've had a lot of help from family. Last week French Father -in-law was joined by Papi George for the kitchen assembly, and FrenchBoy took a few days off to work to help as well.

This weekend French Godmother Francine and her husband Francis stopped by and of course, we put them to work and then paid them in coffee of course.

It took 4 people to put in my damn kitchen sink. Who knew it would be so heavy?

Anywayz, that's where the Barbie Dream House is thus far. Hopefully next week we will have stairs so we can stop climbing a ladder to the upstairs bedrooms. I just keep telling myself: "Good things come to those who wait."