"A Toehold in Paris"

I read this article back a few months ago in the NY Times and came across it again today.  Kein Cross, a New York based interior designer, found this small, run down "carriage house"  in Paris and knew instantly his lifelong dream of living there would come true.   With a $25,000 budget, he recreated this eye sore in to a perfect little Paris escape.  I am totally inspired.  Read the full article here.