Post by phread on Jul 19, 2008 7:39:02 GMT -5
After two months of serious hunting and a couple of weeks of intense negotiations, I have secured myself a new home in Paris! I'll be moving from the oh too tony and much too expensive Sevres Babylone neighborhood, to the people's 15th. There are more people living in the 15th and than in entire city of Bordeaux and it is the only arron without a single monument. Sounds gloomy, but I am thrilled. Here's why...
My new home is on the 7th and 8th floors of a beautiful art deco building. No more living with those oppressively ornate Haussmanian mouldings that felt like one was inside of a wedding cake at all times. No more surroundings that were so formal one was afraid to slouch in one's own living room. Flat walls and simple details, here we come!
The living room has two generous balconies over looking the roof tops of Paris with plenty of room for a tiny garden of edibles and white flowering plants (white is the best option for night gardens.. in keeping with the city of lights theme) AND my worm composter. The dining room has a 4/5ths view of the Eiffel Tower.
Just downstairs is the Cafe Cosmos, with live Jazz, Tarot reading and an ecclectic belnd of entertainment most nights of the week. It is a true neighborhood joint. Around the corner is an organic bakery and another block down is the rue du Commerce for all my shopping needs. The Grenelle market is a short stroll away, too, but I will miss my Raspail organic market on SUndays.
In any case, you all can look forward to some neighborhood reviews of my new home in the months to come. Oh, and if Mr. Laidback has any restau recommendations in the 'hood, I'd love to hear 'em.
I should mention that I negotiated this flat and have been making all the arrangements from my summer hols in Montreal. So back to the vacation and happy summer, everyone. I'll be back on line a la rentree!!!
My new home is on the 7th and 8th floors of a beautiful art deco building. No more living with those oppressively ornate Haussmanian mouldings that felt like one was inside of a wedding cake at all times. No more surroundings that were so formal one was afraid to slouch in one's own living room. Flat walls and simple details, here we come!
The living room has two generous balconies over looking the roof tops of Paris with plenty of room for a tiny garden of edibles and white flowering plants (white is the best option for night gardens.. in keeping with the city of lights theme) AND my worm composter. The dining room has a 4/5ths view of the Eiffel Tower.
Just downstairs is the Cafe Cosmos, with live Jazz, Tarot reading and an ecclectic belnd of entertainment most nights of the week. It is a true neighborhood joint. Around the corner is an organic bakery and another block down is the rue du Commerce for all my shopping needs. The Grenelle market is a short stroll away, too, but I will miss my Raspail organic market on SUndays.
In any case, you all can look forward to some neighborhood reviews of my new home in the months to come. Oh, and if Mr. Laidback has any restau recommendations in the 'hood, I'd love to hear 'em.
I should mention that I negotiated this flat and have been making all the arrangements from my summer hols in Montreal. So back to the vacation and happy summer, everyone. I'll be back on line a la rentree!!!
I can't imagine how stressful it must have been for you to search for the perfect place, which you have finally found. Your patience has paid off as this apt. is obviously what you and your girls need. Aside from the lovely views that you will definitely have, I hope this place is a home full of happiness and love. You deserve the best. 
Congratulations on your great find and skilled negotiating! 
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