Monthly Archives: March 2016

Bombe, My Ass!

Since some of the rooms are starting to take shape with the drywall installed, I am starting to think about furniture. We bought a bed a while back and can’t wait to sleep in it and get off this gite … Continue reading

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Spring is Hippity Hopping into the Dordogne

Things have ‘slowed’ down a bit, as we ease into spring. But really, progress is great at the house as the wall insulation goes up and the new electrical is installed. A few ‘quiet’ weeks with just three guys at the … Continue reading

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The Princess Bathroom 

Let me tell you about the Princess Bathroom. Not only did we nickname it the first time we saw the house, but it has been the butt of all jokes about the house, and no contractor (no matter what their business), … Continue reading

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The Tale of Cindy’s Kitchen, Part I

Warning: For those of you NOT interested in my overblown design process and painful detailing, please skip this entry… When we first viewed the house, the kitchen was my least favorite part. It was long and narrow, with dark wood ceilings … Continue reading

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