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Tour HGTV’s Completed Barbie Dreamhouse

In a design challenge like no other, eight talented teams are tasked with redesigning spaces in the Barbie Dreamhouse inspired by different eras of Barbie, from the OG 1960s to the splashy 2000s. With supermodel Ashely Graham as the host and a slew of talented judges (including some surprise celeb appearances), the teams create bold and dreamy designs. Take the full Barbie Dreamhouse tour — from exterior to kitchen to closet — and get ready to have some serious heart eyes for this perfectly pink makeover.

Watch Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge  on the  Global TV App  and on  STACKTV with Amazon Prime Video Channels, fuboTV, Rogers Ignite TV, and Ignite SmartStream.

A Front Yard Fit for a Doll

Modelled after the 1995 Dreamhouse, Bargain Block ‘s Evan and Keith had the task of making over the exterior of this 4,500 square foot Barbie mansion. A clean white exterior with hot pink and aqua blue accents, plus black and white striped shutter give it a perfect dollhouse look. And the pièce de résistance? The bright pink handle, complete with Barbie’s logo.

See More: A Look at the Barbie Dreamhouse Over the Years

You Rang, Barbie?

For their toyetic feature, Evan and Keith created a pink flamingo water feature that leads up to that signature pink door, complete with ’90s Barbie phone as a doorbell.

Step in to ’90s Neon

The entryway, designed by  Married to Real Estate ‘s Egypt and Mike instantly transports you back to the electric 1990s. The front door is painted a glossy pink to mimic the look of plastic, which continues to the spiral staircase and the popular Memphis pattern of the decade can be seen on the front wall.

Related: The Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge Kicks Off With Retro Glam

A Sublime Spiral Staircase

Speaking of that staircase, unlike most understated staircases, the Barbie Dreamhouse needed an impossibly eye-catching feature reminiscent of those from nearly every dollhouse. And peep those beautiful stained glass windows with Barbie profiles featuring a variety of diverse hairstyles.

Denim Heaven

Adding to the over-the-top ’90s design is this acid-wash denim couch packed with fluffy pillows that perfectly complements the colour-blocked walls of the space.

Watch: Episode 1 – Behind the Scenes of Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge

Dine Like a Doll

Egypt and Mike continued their neon ’90s design into the dining area, fitting in with doll-like dining table and chairs, a splatter wall and a technicolour ceiling feature that’s to die for.

The Neon Nook

The neon lights add a pop art element that speaks to their design decade and creates one of the most eclectic dining areas that we’ve ever seen.

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Enter Barbie’s World

Heading upstairs to Barbie’s bedroom, Jon and Kristina from Farmhouse Fixer  take you back to the ’80s. Stepping into the (obviously) pink space, you’re met with a retro Barbie stationary exercise bike that’s a life-size replica of the Barbie toy from that era. And check out those glitter ceilings !

Dreamhouse Dreamland

The canopy bed is an absolute masterpiece worthy of any Barbie girl. With light-up pink hearts, a cut-out heart headboard and a voice-activated audio feature, it’s both retro and futuristic.

Related: See Before and After Photos of the Barbie Dreamhouse Bedroom

Powder Room Pink

Continuing the dreamy pink ’80s motif into the primary bath, Jon and Kristina created a beautiful sanctuary. From the over-sized soaker tub to the pink-tinted shower glass, it’s a Barbie lover’s dream bathroom .

Now Arriving at Glam Station

The glam station is serving just the right posh ’80s energy, complete with glossy pink cabinetry, plush white carpet (because Kristina did not win the wall-to-wall bathroom carpet battle over Jon) and a light fixture that echos the bubbles that will surely fill the tub. And the most Barbie element of all is the oversized Barbie hairbrush fixed above the bathroom vanity .

Watch: Episode 2 – Behind the Scenes of Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge

A Darling Dressing Room

Christina On the Coast ‘s Christina and James Bender team up to give the Barbie Dreamhouse a dressing room and closet area that any fashionista would envy. They incorporated all the decades through their displays of some of Barbie’s most iconic outfits (life-sized!). They also included a seating area for the most comfortable dress-up time.

Outside the (Doll) Box Design

One of the standout elements of their design is this human-sized doll box where they’ve displayed the stunning patchwork gown — the 50th anniversary dress — on loan from Mattel. And they’ve also brought in the future with a hat conveyor belt along the ceiling, where Barbie’s various chapeaus spin on display.

Related: See Before and After Photos of the Barbie Dreamhouse Closet

Glamorous GRWM

The room hits all the right notes with its romance, glitz and glamour. It even features a fashion vending machine, an incredibly clever toyetic element from Christina and James.

The Disco Den

Finally, a place for Ken!  Rock the Block’ s Ty and  Windy City Rehab ‘s Alison team up to tackle the first-ever Ken Den. Rich colours, wood elements, plenty of texture, disco balls and an insane light-up dance floor bring the room straight back to the ’70s.

Watch: Episode 3 – Behind the Scenes of Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge

Party Mode On

Wall-to-wall carpet and graphic retro wallpaper give the room a truly authentic 1970s vibe. The team went with a pattern overload, sexy tones and motifs from the actual 1979 Barbie A-Frame Dreamhouse.

Just Wigging It

Hidden behind two sliding screens is this wig wall inspired by Mod Hair Ken. Because Barbie isn’t the only doll who needs a transformation station!

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An Aqua Barbie Office

Michel and Anthony from  Luxe for Less had the task of designing the first Barbie Dreamhouse office for the multi-hyphenate career doll. They had the extra challenge of incorporating Barbie past, present and future into their decor. They created a combination desk and aquarium statement piece that lights up the room. For their toyetic element, they designed a pop-down screen so Barbie can video conference in to all her business calls.

Arch Attack

To bring a trend of today, the team designed a beautiful arched built-in shelving unit that brought a splash of pink in. An extra special touch is the Barbie book covers that showcase the diversity of Barbie dolls.

Watch: Episode 4 – Behind the Scenes of Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge

A Striped Ceiling

Calling back to retro Barbie looks is the striped black and white ceiling that also serves in elongating the small space. Another lovely element that showcases the history of the Barbie doll is the sweet (and oh-so fashionable) Barbie wallpaper behind her office desk,

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Totally Retro Living Room

Heading back downstairs is the cozy, woodsy 1960s-inspired living room designed by Help! I Wrecked My House star Jasmine and Food Network’s Antonia ( Beachside Brawl ). Rich, warm tones and plenty of wood make this fireside seating area feel inviting.

The Original Era

Inspired by the decade when Barbie was created, the team didn’t forget to include Barbie’s signature pink by adding these playful polka dots to the feature wall.

Pastel Paradise

Bringing it right back to the OG dollhouse is this pastel Barbie kitchen. Glossy pastel pink cabinetry is the perfect fit for a Barbie kitchen while the sleek Tiffany blue floors and ceilings mirror each other.

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Pink Appliance Perfection

What could be better than this retro pink SMEG toaster? The fact that their toyectic element is that it pops out of the countertop at the push of a button.

Backsplash With a Secret

The kitchen backsplash is a perfect match in this kitchen — except it’s not actually tile! Jasmine and Antonia found this excellent wallpaper that suited the space. The kitchen was then outfitted with retro-style kitchen appliances that were just right for the 1960s influence.

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A Sweet, Sweet Pantry

This walk-in mega organized pantry is a doll lover’s dream! With pink walls, colourful dining dishes and candy-lined shelves, what more could a Barbie fanatic want?

Pretty Pool Party

Mika and Brian from 100 Day Dream Home team up for a Barbie backyard. They installed pink AstroTurf, proving that the grass might just be pinker on the other side in this Y2K-inspired makeover.

Related: See Before and After Photos of the Barbie Dreamhouse Pool and Exterior

What pool party would be complete without a BBQ (or should we say, Barbie-Q). A sleek chrome element and bright pink countertops make this a stylish al fresco cooking space that proves life in plastic really is  fantastic.

Pops of colour and whimsy throughout the summery space that’s ready for entertaining make it a perfect reflection of the 2000s.

Slip ‘n’ Slide

The centrepiece of the backyard is the hot pink slide and the Barbie logo hedge feature (complete with pink flowers!). The pool even has a swim-up bar. The whole space transports you to a Malibu pool party fantasy, which is why Mike and Brian took home the big win for this Barbie Dreamhouse design.

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Things to do: Harry Potter baseball nights, Barbie Dreamhouse Tour, Plaza Classic Film Fest

Movies will rule this weekend with the kickoff of the Plaza Classic Film Festival.

Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino will be the first celebrity guest at the Plaza Theatre on Friday, July 19. And be sure to make plans for the fun, free and interactive showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, on Oregon Street.

The wizarding world will take over Southwest University Park with Harry Potter Nights. On Friday and Saturday, the El Paso Chihuahuas will wear special-themed uniforms, and fans can purchase limited-edition merchandise.

El Paso young girls will be excited to learn that Barbie's Dreamhouse is coming to El Paso.

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Plaza Classic Film Festival kicks off this weekend

The El Paso Community Foundation kick off its Plaza Classic Film Festival this weekend at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso. In its 17th year, the festival will be through Sunday, July 28. The festival will kick off with Harry Potter films, among other features. Information:  plazaclassic.com/schedule .

Most Plaza Classic Film Festival films are $6 to $10 and are shown at the Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. A few are free. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com for fees or at the Plaza Theatre Box Office. For a complete festival schedule, visit www.plazaclassic.com .

Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino to be guest at Plaza Classic Film Festival

Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino will appear at the 17th annual Plaza Classic Film Festival. Sorvino will appear with Woody Allen's "Mighty Aphrodite," the 1995 movie for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1995. The appearance will be at 7 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Plaza Theatre.

She also will appear with one of her most popular movies, "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Tickets are $10 for each screening, on sale at the Plaza Theatre Box Office and  Ticketmaster .

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El Paso Chihuahuas to host Harry Potter Nights

The El Paso Chihuahuas will have two magical evenings with the Harry Potter Nights on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at Southwest University Park. There will be exclusive giveaways and limited-edition merchandise available to fans. The first 1,500 guests on Friday will receive a free Gryffindor scarf with paid admission.

Fans will be able to purchase limited-edition caps representing the various Hogwarts houses. The evenings will conclude with fireworks. Tickets can be purchased online at  https://www.milb.com/el-paso or by visiting the Southwest University Park box office.

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Viva! El Paso brings culture, dance to McKelligon Canyon

Viva! El Paso is in its 46th season and will perform every Friday and Saturday through Saturday, Aug. 3, at McKelligon Canyon at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 and $11 for kids, plus fees, and are available at  Ticketmaster.com .

Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour

Barbie fans can help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Barbie moving into her first dreamhouse by visiting the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Cielo Vista Mall. The truck will be parked between Macy's and JCPenney and have exclusive merchandise.

San Elizario hosts Mission Trail art market

The San Elizario Historic District will have its Mission Trail Art Market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21. The Pistoleros de San Elizario will have their re-enactment of the Billy the Kid Breakout at 1 and 3 p.m. Live music on the Main Street stage.

Cool Canyon Nights at McKelligon Canyon

The summer series Cool Canyon Nights continues with Celebration and Stellar on Thursday, July 25, at McKelligon Canyon. Gates open at 6 p.m., and admission is free.

Fungi Mingle will close out the series Thursday, Aug. 1.

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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; [email protected], @EPTMaria on Twitter; eptmariacg on TikTok .

This Life-Size Barbie Dreamhouse Is Coming To Los Angeles In April

Turning Barbiecore into a reality.

Now is your chance to step inside Barbie’s Dreamhouse. That’s right, you can finally live “in a Barbie world” with the Barbie house experience, which is coming to Los Angeles this April. Instead of shrinking down to the size of a doll, the immersive experience will bring Barbie’s world to life for you to explore with your besties. The Insta-worthy pop-up will not only include the iconic Dreamhouse, but Barbie’s pink camper van as well.

Barbie is really having a moment right now. With updates on the Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling keeping fans on their toes and brands releasing their own nostalgic Barbie collabs , Barbiecore is here to stay. If you’re down to take your fandom to the next level, you’ll want to stop by the World of Barbie immersive experience . Last year, People reported that the World of Barbie would be touring U.S. cities like New York, Chicago, and Dallas after its debut in Toronto, and it seems Los Angeles is first. Of course SoCal would be Barbie’s first choice for a U.S. debut. It’s close to her Malibu home, and you can get tickets to the World of Barbie starting in March.

Aside from Barbie’s Dreamhouse being human-size, there are other activations and Insta-worthy photo moments throughout the experience that any fan will want to see for themselves. You just want to make sure you snag a ticket before they sell out.

What Is The Barbie House Experience?

It’s time to dig through your closet for the cutest pink ‘fit you own, because the World of Barbie immersive experience was made for the ‘Gram. The main attraction is Barbie’s Dreamhouse, where you can walk through her living room and kitchen while admiring the cutest Barbie-inspired decor. You’ll also get a chance to hang out in her backyard, which has lawn chairs and a pool — aka ball pit — that you can jump into. Prepare to snap some super cute pics of you and your besties lounging around like you’re having the perfect summer day at Barbie’s house.

Of course, when at Barbie’s house, you definitely want to check out her closet. As you make your way through, you’ll get a chance to see many of her iconic outfits and career uniforms from over the years. You know Barbie is the OG boss babe, so there will be tons to see. If you arrive in Barbiecore style, you’ll have a chance to show off your lewk in the fashion studio. The studio will have a pink carpet you can walk down that is lined with life-size Barbie boxes to step into and take a pic. You may even feel like you’re in *NSYNC’s “It’s Gonna Be Me” music video.

Along with seeing Barbie’s career outfits, you can also pretend to be her. The World of Barbie will have play sets like a space center, where you can snap pics in Barbie’s spaceship with your besties. There will also be a movie theater with Barbie content playing, and a salon with Paul Mitchell products. Afterwards, relax in Barbie’s pink camper van that has a cozy hammock for you to lounge in as you live “life in plastic.”

Exclusive to LA will be special after-hour events happening at the Barbie pop-up. For example, there will be a Pink Carpet Night where guests can wear their best Barbiecore fashion and enjoy a night of dancing, walking the pink carpet, and chowing down at the snack bar. Every Sunday at World of Barbie will be a Movie Day, where Barbie animated movies will be playing in the theater and popcorn will be available. There will also be a 21 and up night called Sips After Sunset hosted by special guest influencers with a DJ and fun cocktails.

How To Get Tickets For The Barbie House Experience In LA

Tickets for the Barbie house experience in Los Angeles will go on sale March 8, and prices start a $34 for adults. To make sure you get your tickets before they sell out, you can sign up for the waitlist on Fever.

Where Is The Barbie House Experience In Los Angeles?

The World of Barbie Dreams Made Here experience will kick off in Los Angeles at Santa Monica Place . The outdoor shopping center is close to the beach, and the perfect location for a Barbie-themed day.

This article was originally published on 05.10.22

Living the Dream: Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour coming to San Antonio

by SBG San Antonio Staff Reports

SAN ANTONIO - In the realm of childhood dreams and whimsy, few icons stand as tall as Barbie, the timeless doll that has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions since her debut in 1959.

Now, you can get a peak into Barbie's world as the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is coming Saturday to San Antonio.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the North Star Mall .

The Barbie Truck Tour isn't just about experiencing Barbie's world—it's also a treasure trove of exclusive merchandise that fans eagerly collect as mementos of their visit. From stylish apparel to whimsical accessories, the merchandise available at the Barbie Truck Tour embodies the essence of Barbie's glamorous lifestyle.

Visitors can indulge in limited-edition clothing items adorned with iconic Barbie motifs, from retro-inspired designs that harken back to the doll's early days to modern, chic pieces that reflect her timeless appeal.

And it also showcases exclusive merchandise only available on the Barbie Truck Tour.

Beyond just products, the Barbie Truck Tour merchandise represents a connection to Barbie's legacy of empowerment and creativity.

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Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Tour rolls into El Paso July 20 with exclusive goods

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Pasoans will have the chance to live the dream on Saturday as the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour pulls into Cielo Vista Mall for a one-day only extravaganza.

Packed full of exclusive merchandise, Barbie fans can pick up limited edition clothes, home goods and accessories "inspired by a day in the life of Barbie in her Dreamhouse," including;

• Graphic T-Shirt
• Denim Jacket
• Baseball Cap
• Throw Blanket
• Corduroy Tote
• Embroidered patch set
• Glass Tumbler
• Accessories Cup
• Accessories Tray
• Thermal Bottle

The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour will be parked between Macy's and JC Penney at Cielo Vista Mall this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour to stop in San Antonio on Saturday with new apparel, accessories

Truck will be parked outside north star mall on saturday.

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SAN ANTONIO – The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour will make its way to San Antonio this weekend.

Every night can be girls’ night after Barbie fans visit the truck from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 at North Star Mall, on the corner of the Loop 410 access road and McCullough.

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According to a press release, the truck will have exclusive merchandise to honor the 60th anniversary of Barbie moving into her first Dreamhouse, including:

• Graphic T-Shirt
• Denim Jacket
• Baseball Cap
• Throw Blanket
• Corduroy Tote
• Embroidered patch set
• Glass Tumbler
• Accessories Cup
• Accessories Tray
• Thermal Bottle

“The Barbie Dreamhouse truck will offer an array of apparel, along with home goods and accessories inspired by a day in (the) life of Barbie in her Dreamhouse,” a news release states.

Merchandise will be available to purchase by credit card and range in price from $12-$75. Fans can get a gift with a purchase over $40.

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St. cloud's 'barbie house' crowned ugliest house in america, gets major makeover.

Goodbye pink interiors, cramped spaces and cinder block walls. Hello light, bright and open spaces.

America watched Monday night as the "Barbie House" in St. Cloud was crowned the HGTV Season 5 "Ugliest House in America" and was transformed into a modern-day haven while giving nods to its former, quirky shell.

Host actress/comedian host Retta and designer Alison Victoria, armed with a television crew, came to the house to deliver the news that the homeowners, identified as Joe and Jack, were the winners of a $150,000 home renovation.

Being named the ugliest house is the ultimate compliment for homeowners who nominate their offbeat homes in the light-hearted television series in hopes of getting design help.

The house stood out from 15 homes across the country for having "every shade of pink imaginable with a miniature bathroom that can't even hold a bath ... walls and ceilings that make you look like you're serving time," Retta concluded during the Monday night episode. "Jack and Joe are receiving a get-out-of-jail-free card."

Designer Alison Victoria's approach? Updating without "stripping this house of the quirkiness."

That meant lightening the pink-painted and red-carpeted gathering spaces with mostly neutral colors, knocking down walls between rooms for better flow, adding a kitchen island, new cabinets and shelving and covering cinderblock walls with sheetrock, then using designer wallpaper and statement tiles as accents.

Victoria also created more square footage in the bathroom by taking out an unused closet, which made room for a bathtub and dual vanity. Double doors were added off a bedroom leading to the patio on the other side.

In addition to addressing the couple's space needs, Victoria had a few surprises up her sleeve. She decided to extend the al fresco spaces by adding a concrete pad with an outdoor kitchen and lounge area.

"There's no real outdoor space for them to hang out in, so I want to make this even bigger and better than they could have ever imagined," the designer said. While the team was at it, they painted the house's bright mint green exterior white.

The house still has plenty of personality. The house's former trademark mint green exterior now shows up in places such as the exterior doors. The pink counter in the kitchen was repurposed into side and coffee tables. And Victoria hired a local artist to paint the outdoor patio with a design that incorporated teal, black and gold – prominent colors of former spaces.

"We wanted to pay a little respect to the old house," she said.

During the televised reveal, the homeowners were overjoyed.

"This is more than I ever imagined a patio being for us ... they listened to what we wanted and went beyond," Jack said.

Retta, too, was also impressed by the former Barbie home's metamorphosis.

"I personally think this is your best work on the show," she said.

Victoria was clearly tickled to get such high praise from the show's host. "Really? I'll take it," she replied. "Thank you, that means a lot."

While social media may have nicknamed the abode the Barbie house, HGTV dubbed it "The Prison House" because of its cinder block construction and claustrophobic feel.

Either way, the home is neither Barbie house nor prison any longer.

"I think [we hit] that classy and funky vibe they're looking for," Victoria said.

Nancy Ngo is the Star Tribune assistant food editor.

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27th Governor of Queensland Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM

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16 July 2024

On Tuesday, in the morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM greeted members of Anglicare, visiting for a guided tour of the House and gardens.

In the afternoon, at Government House, Her Excellency greeted members of the public visiting for a guided tour of the gardens.

In the evening, at Government House, Her Excellency and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD hosted a Dinner in support of the Forum of Australian Chief Scientists and the Governor addressed guests. Guests included: Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM; Professor Kerrie Wilson; Dr Darren Saunders; Dr Amanda Caples; Professor Peter Klinken AC; Professor Craig Simmons; Mr Hugh MacLachlan; Dr Jade Redfern; Mr Martin Redhead; Dr Susie Meade; Professor Ian Frazer AC; Dr Allison Crook PSM; Dr Jim Thompson PSM; Mr Andrew Barron; Dr Rachel Chay; Ms Allison Bambrick; Ms Riana Yeates; Mr Scott Allen; Ms Roslyn Connor.

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Dreamhouse, Assemble: How Barbie Cast Barbie, Barbie, Barbie (and Ken)

In Greta Gerwig ’s Barbie, every Barbie in Barbie Land is named Barbie, and they all live in their own Barbie Dreamhouses. What does it mean to be Barbie? Perhaps nobody understands the answer better than Lucy Bevan and Allison Jones, the casting directors responsible for filling the film’s candy-colored world with an ensemble of Barbies and Kens played by actors like Alexandra Shipp, Hari Nef, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, and Ncuti Gatwa —in addition, of course, to Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Bevan and Jones were looking for a group of actors with different backgrounds, body types, and gender identities. They all had to be fun and funny, and they had to capture a certain guilelessness. “We needed actors who could get the fact that our Barbies only knew pleasant things,” Jones says. In order to sell the notion that every day in Barbie Land is a perfect day—that is, until it’s very much not—the Barbies needed to be “pure in thought and pure in emotion,” without a trace of bitterness or cynicism.

Bevan and Jones started working on Barbie in the bleak days of COVID lockdown, roughly a year into the pandemic. Gerwig reached out to Jones, who cast Lady Bird and is known for comedies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Superbad; in turn, Jones recruited the London-based Bevan, whose CV includes Belfast and The Batman. “I loved working with Allison. Allison is the best casting person in comedy there’s ever been,” says Bevan, who is an organizational powerhouse. On that front, Jones says, “I’m terrible and Lucy’s fantastic.”

Aspiring Barbies and Kens treated auditions as a run-do-not-walk situation, because, per Jones, actors really want to work with Gerwig. “Simu Liu was dying to be a Ken, God bless him,” she says. Actors sent in self-tapes and did readings over Zoom. In certain cases, Gerwig wanted to talk to them before sharing the script, early versions of which included illustrations of archival Barbies and Kens. “She really wanted to get to know them as people. That was very important to her. On the key Barbie and Ken roles, she got a very good idea of what an actor was like from talking to them,” says Bevan.

For Bevan and Jones, one major casting surprise was Kingsley Ben-Adir, a British actor mostly known for dramatic roles who revealed his playful side during the audition process. “Not a big comedy résumé,” says Jones. “It’s always a joy when you can discover that somebody is funny.”

Ben-Adir’s Ken seems sweet and a little timid, in contrast to Liu’s competitive Ken, Scott Evans ’s bro-y Ken, and Gosling’s rather insecure Ken. “They were definitely really different, but they had to feel like a cohesive group. You wanted to cast people who were really going to get on and be great and enjoy it,” Bevan says. In this case, “enjoy it” means hamming it up in a Ken-on-Ken beach battle and performing a perfectly choreographed 1950s-inspired dance number. In their enthusiasm, several potential Kens wanted to audition shirtless. “We were like, ‘No, no, it’s not about that. You don’t have to do that,’” says Bevan.

Because of COVID constraints, Barbie ’s cast had to spend three months in London, where much of the movie was shot—a logistical factor, they say, that put performers like Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, and Ben Platt out of the running. “They were, I’m not kidding, really bummed they couldn’t do it,” says Jones. Even Allan—weird, pale Allan, the only Allan in Barbie Land—was a part that actors were heartbroken over. “Dear, dear Jonathan Groff was like, ‘I can’t believe I’m typing this, but I can’t do Allan,’” says Jones. ( Michael Cera, who wound up nabbing the part, is full of pathos and a desire to escape Barbie Land.)

There are no small roles in Barbie, from John Cena ’s brief moment as Mermaid Ken to legendary costume designer Ann Roth ’s appearance as a confident nonagenarian Robbie’s Barbie meets at a bus stop in the real world. “I tend to go for the very skilled comedy improv people whose reactions are priceless, and you remember them through the whole movie,” says Jones, citing Annie Mumolo, Lauren Holt, and Deb Hiett as performers who killed in roles that have just a few lines. For the more significant part of Barbie’s creator, Ruth Handler, Bevan and Jones cast Rhea Perlman from a short list. “She was very close to the real woman, which was important, to ground it in those scenes,” says Bevan.

Talking about Barbie, Bevan and Jones seemed to be glowing. Jones tells me that the mood in Los Angeles has been gloomy due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes—before we spoke, she had turned off the phones and electricity at her office in anticipation of a long break in her casting work—and that the movie’s joyfulness felt particularly important to her in this moment. It’s true: Barbie is smart and funny, a perfect treat for a weekend afternoon. And its joy doesn’t lie in only knowing pleasant things.

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How Designer Allison Willson Built Her Family’s Dream Country House

Craftsmanship was the top priority for their agrarian escape.

On this fairytale ground, Willson and her husband plopped an Airstream trailer to live in while they designed their dream home. “We spent time getting to know where the sun is in the winter versus the summer and what happens with the wind at the place we wanted to build,” she recalls. “We found some ponds, cut some trails, and made it this beautiful place.”

They worked closely with their architect, the late James Pearson, to design a farmhouse that would take in all the lushness in a way that suited the native scenery. Pearson’s existing plan was long and linear, and Willson pushed for something that would feel “a little bit more intimate and cozy, even though the scale was similar,” she says. “I took that long line and chopped it up and turned it into a U, so the house turns back on itself.”

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One of the family’s favorite spaces to gather is the kitchen, where solid oak beams, vintage pendant lanterns from Jardin de France , and white oak cabinetry add to the storybook feel. The rubble-finished limestone walls, in particular, assist in making the new construction feel centuries-old. “Our architect liked to take one part of a house and make it a question mark: ‘Oh, is this an original old stone home?’” Willson says.

To continue that storied feel, Willson chose real stone instead of veneer, which meant extra legwork. “Since it’s chunky and heavy, it needed to be built in at the architectural stage and factored into the foundation. We had our kitchen archways and window walls built out 12 to 16 inches thick so that when you’re in the kitchen, you’re surrounded by these incredibly deep walls. And it does give a feeling like, Okay, this room has been here forever.”

“Everything’s tumbled, everything’s chipped...so you can really just feel relaxed,” Willson says. She sourced the reclaimed cobblestones for the floor from Eco Outdoor . Ceiling light: vintage, Victorian Revival . Table: Schwung . Knobs: Ashley Norton .

Family Room

“The concept was laidback living, inspired by the great outdoors,” Willson says. Paint: Shaded White, Farrow & Ball . Drapery: custom, in Tonic Living linen. Sofa: Montauk Sofa , in Studio Four NYC fabric . Armchairs: custom, Silva Custom Furniture .

Willson doesn’t love big rooms: “My approach was to cozy it in.” Her brother, a mason at Strongback Contracting , detailed the fireplace with antique brick from François & Co. Chandelier: Wish Designs . Shearling armchair: Crate & Barrel (foreground).

The countertop has a different profile on the island—a double bullnose. Wall covering: Kravet (ceiling). Counter stools: Shoppe Amber Interiors . Hardware: Upper Canada Specialty Hardware .

Honed Arabescato marble counters bring a softness to the cook space, because “it’s so texturally interesting,” Willson says. Faucets and pot filler: Waterworks .

A large, south-facing window allowed Willson to paint the walls in a darker color, Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball . Cabinetry: Against the Grain . Pendant: vintage, Big Ship Salvage .

Dining Room

Willson says the deep arch helps the space “feel like an old, original stone structure.” Vintage pendants from Victorian Revival add warmth. Sconces: Obsolete . Dining table and chairs: vintage.

Primary Bedroom

Doors by the fireplace offer a view of Georgian Bay that’s best enjoyed from the cozy bed. Sconces: Obsolete . Coffee table: Prize Home + Garden . Armchairs: Montauk Sofa . Rug: Allan Rug .

Girl‘s Room

“I wanted this space to feel vibrant but calm for my one-year-old,” Willson says. She DIYed the ottoman with bullion fringe trim from Len’s Mill Stores . Crib: Stokke . Suzani: vintage, Round Top Antiques Fair. Ceiling light: Pinch .

Primary Bathroom

Willson loves the Barry Dixon mural that frames the entryway, saying, “There are little farm animals on it, and it feels like it belongs up there.” Ceiling light: Residential Lighting. Tub: Drummonds .

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The four-part event series Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge — hosted by supermodel, designer, author and entrepreneur Ashley Graham — will feature eight teams of HGTV superstars and one celebrated Food Network chef as they transform a Southern California home into a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse. Each renovated space must be inspired by a decade in the 60-year history of the Dreamhouse, with homages to the pop culture and trends of the era. One room’s design will be chosen as the winner each week. At the finale, one design will be declared the “Dreamiest” of them all! The winning team will have a donation to charity made in their honor, and o ne passionate Barbie fan will win a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover staycation in the completed home.

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Sneak Peek: See Inside the 'Immersive' Barbie Experience Touring North America Starting This Summer

“World of Barbie” debuts in Toronto this July and will stop in New York, Chicago, Dallas and other cities

Visiting Barbie's Dreamhouse is now a reality!

Barbie fans of all ages will be able to walk into a human-size version of her imaginative world at "World of Barbie," an immersive experience that celebrates everything the iconic doll's universe has to offer. Entertainment company Kilburn Live partnered with Mattel to bring Barbie's neighborhood to cities across North America as part of a tour that kicks off this summer in Toronto. The attraction will stop in New York, Chicago and Dallas with more to come.

"World of Barbie," created by entertainment company Kilburn Live and Mattel , kicks off this summer in Toronto before touring around North America, and will allow fans to walk down Barbie's neighborhood streets. Visitors can explore several immersive play sets, including a life-size version of Barbie's bubblegum pink camper van. The vehicle even includes a hammock to lounge on, bringing a signature feature of the toy campers to life.

Other event highlights include strutting down the pink carpet, which features a row of six giant doll boxes with themes like "Western" and "Fashionista" that guests can climb into to snap a photo.

The real show-stopper is Barbie's iconic dreamhouse. According to Mark Manuel, CEO of Kilburn Live, the life-size house will transport guests to Malibu.

Not only can visitors sit in Barbie's modern living room and kitchen, but they can also play outside on a patio complete with a fake pool. And, of course, fans can walk into Barbie's closet, full of her different career-themed clothing and outfits inclusive of her style over the years.

What makes "World of Barbie" stand out is that the experience is meant to be enjoyed across generations, says Manuel: "Stepping into Barbie's real life dreamhouse, being transported to Malibu, sitting down in her camper van…there's no age limit to that."

There's also an element of nostalgia in Barbie's real-life neighborhood for grown-up fans. "You also have an older generation who's going to walk through and be brought back to their childhood days," he adds.

"World of Barbie" even includes a museum that chronicles Barbie's development over the decades. Julie Freeland, Senior Director of Location-Based Entertainment at Mattel, says that part of the attraction really plays into the universal connection fans have with Barbie.

"I travel all over the world, and people have their own stories of the favorite dreamhouse they had when they were a kid or their favorite doll that they grew up with. And they pass that on to their kids," she tells PEOPLE.

Barbie's neighborhood also includes multiple play sets that are career driven — from a TV studio to a space center and fashion studio. There's even a hands-on science lab where visitors can perform experiments. The purpose of the play sets isn't just purely fun. They're meant to help young kids explore and cultivate their interests.

"Barbie has had so many firsts, and has had so many different careers," Freeland said. "We hope that they leave truly feeling inspired and feeling like [they] can do anything."

"World of Barbie" kicks off in Toronto this summer before touring U.S. cities. Visit theworldofbarbie.com for more information.

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You Can Now Visit a Real-Life Barbie Dreamhouse in Malibu

With less than a month go until the release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie —the hotly-anticipated Margot Robbie -starring blockbuster is set for release on July 21—the team at Airbnb has taken over a Malibu mansion and revamped it as the Barbie Dreamhouse of your, well, dreams. According to Airbnb, the story of how this hot pink paradise (which was first spotted by social media sleuths from aerial footage over the weekend) begins with Barbie heading away for the weekend and handing over the keys to her beloved Ken, who took it upon himself to list the property for a few lucky visitors to experience via the home rental platform. (So … thoughtful?)

As such, there are not only all of the mod-cons you might expect from a Barbie Dreamhouse —an infinity pool, a bar, a home gym with ocean views, and enough pink to put Pepto-Bismol out of business—but a few of Ken’s touches, too. Notably, you can “feel the Kenergy” by trying out the skates and surfboards he might have left around the house. You can channel your inner cowboy with a line dance on the light-up disco dance floor, or simply laze by the pool and top up your Ken-worthy tan. For the truly committed, you can even dress up like Ken, thanks to a fully-stocked closet bursting with beach-ready looks. 

While a stay at the Dreamhouse is available free of charge—Airbnb is offering a handful of guests the chance to enjoy one-night stays around the movie’s release at the end of July—there’s a small catch: To earn the chance to book Ken’s bedroom, you’ll have to put in your request on July 17 at 10 a.m. PST on the dot via the Airbnb website , where the competition to secure a stay is sure to be fierce. It’s time to learn for yourself whether life in plastic really is that fantastic. 

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'World of Barbie' experience making US debut this spring in Los Angeles

Barbie's Dreamhouse is no longer a dream: Beginning this spring, you'll be able to step through the doors to her Malibu home and find out if life in plastic is really as fantastic as it seems. The World of Barbie, a partnership between Mattel and branded live entertainment group Kilburn Live, is an immersive experience that transports Barbie fans into Barbie's pastel pink world.

After a wildly successful run in Toronto, the World of Barbie is launching stateside. Tickets go on sale March 8 for World of Barbie's U.S. debut in the Los Angeles area at Santa Monica Place on April 14.

While there, you can lounge in Barbie's perfectly decorated living room and walk the pink carpet; you can also try on some of Barbie's fashionable personalities by stepping into life-size doll boxes with themes like "Western" and "fashionista." Outside, you can lounge on Barbie's patio and splash in the pool.

It is plastic, so no diving is allowed.

Not only will you be able to walk through Barbie's home, but you'll also have a chance to tour her very pink camper van and explore areas themed to a few of Barbie's many careers — including newscaster, lab scientist and astronaut. You can enjoy snacks from a Barbie-themed cafe and visit a museum that chronicles Barbie's history and evolution.

Special events will occur throughout World of Barbie's Los Angeles run. For instance, on Pink Carpet Night, guests are encouraged to don their best pink outfits. They can also enjoy Movie Days with Barbie animated films as well as Sips After Sunset nights with live music and themed cocktails.

The photo opportunities are endless, but World of Barbie's creators hope visitors come away with more than selfies.

Their goal is for kids to be inspired to dream big like Barbie — the only doll in history who has held down simultaneous careers as a pilot and a rock star and managed to look flawless doing both. Adults who grew up with Barbie can reminisce about the doll they've loved since childhood and admire how she has evolved throughout the years.

Tickets for Los Angeles World of Barbie dates start at $34 for adults and $26 for children. On the World of Barbie website, you can sign up for exclusive access to advance ticket sales and be the first to know if Barbie packs up her pink suitcase for a visit to your town.

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Pasternak’s “important achievement both in contemporary lyrical poetry and in the field of the great Russian epic tradition" was honored with a Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958. For many readers outside Russia, Pasternak is known mainly as the author of the touching historical novel Doctor Zhivago written in 1957. The novel as a whole communicates the haphazard, uncertain and chaotic quality of life caused by the Russian Revolution and the heroic case of quiet humanism demonstrated by a single person.

Pasternak’s translations of Georgian poets favored by Joseph Stalin probably saved his life during the purges of the 1930’s. However, the individualistic Pasternak was not suited to the Soviet artistic climate when art was required to have a clear socialism-inspired agenda and so Russian publishers were unwilling to print Pasternak’s novel. In fact, Doctor Zhivago first appeared in Italy in 1957.

Pasternak won his Nobel Prize the following year. Despite Pasternak politely declining his Nobel Prize quoting: “because of the significance given to this award in the society to which I belong”, the award nevertheless spread his fame well beyond Russia. He ended his life in virtual exile in an artist's community in Peredelkino village. His last poems are devoted to love, to freedom and to reconciliation with God.

Pasternak was rehabilitated posthumously in 1987. In 1988, after being banned for three decades, "Doctor Zhivago" was published in the USSR. In 1989 Pasternak's son accepted his father's Nobel medal in Stockholm.

Pastenak loved his house in Peredelkino, the house and surrounding nature featuring in his poetry. The poet considered the cycle of poems "Peredelkino", which he completed in the spring of 1941, to be his best work. The poet spent the first difficult months of the war in Peredelkino; he completed the novel "Doctor Zhivago" here, wrote the Lara poems and translated Shakespeare and Goethe. It was in this house that he learned he was to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature on October 23rd 1958. He died here on May 30 1960.

The house in Peredelkino only acquired the status of a museum in 1990, thirty years after the poet's death and a century after his birth. The museum has fully preserved the environment and atmosphere of the house where Boris Pasternak lived and worked. The director of the museum is Elena Pasternak, grandaughter of Boris Pasternak.

Pasternak’s grave can be found in Peredelkino cemetery which is situated 20 minutes walk from the poet’s house.

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