How can we get this UGLY room into SHAPE? Getting STRONG for DIY & a "DISGUSTING" purchase!
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- We really need to get fit, and the days are growing shorter, colder and wetter! Soon we might not be able to walk in our beloved vineyards. Time to take action! A dull basement room gets a complete chateau transformation. Will we have success antique shopping? Did one of us actually buy something "disgusting"? This week there is an incredibly delicious and very unusual "Cheese of the Week". Did you know there is another artist in the house? His talents deserve to be on display!
#château #roomtransformation #beforeandafter #france #frenchcheese
ABOUT US:
Hello! I’m Vivienne, the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful (and wonderfully funny!) husband, Simon, our daughter, and -whenever possible- lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 22 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, nearly 18 years, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and -of course- antiques and art!
We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!
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As a fellow photographer of flowers I must admit that these are spectacular photos. Well done Simon.
Yes, his photography was just beautiful!!! He does have a style that makes his work stand apart.
I vote for Villeroy and Boch! I own many different V & B pieces and they are lovely to mix and match!
Stamens. Simon photographed flower . . . N flowers ahem stamens r lovely. Simons face as he views his work is contented. Yet at the same time one can see him thinking about the next picture he takes n what he would do differently. This video engages me. I believe its the wonderment of finding beauty
The screen shot i took of Simon makes me smile as much as his art causes me to remember every remarkable bloom i have seen
Im not into photography or art but seriously those photos of Simons truly took my breath away! Absolutely astounding and you have every right to be proud of them and yourself.
Thank you so much, Geoffrey! You are so kind. 🏰 ❤️
Another vlog filled with beauty…. Thank you! Simon…your pics are STUNNING! and Vivienne….more gorgeous room Reno’s. You have gorgeous taste and your giggle is infectious and lifts my soul. Big love to you both. ❤️
There is nothing more beautiful than the wonder of nature! Thank you for showing us the beauty.
The White Flower petals with yellow center, framed photo, reminds me of a "bride on her wedding day"!
I have been taking pictures of flowers for many years, flower as and leaves. However, Simon, yours are spectacular!!! It is really lovely that you have the space to show them so well. Vivienne your chairs are divine and that room is going to look awesome. I really love your style. The blue bowl Simon looks like a crown, lovely.
What an absolutely gorgeous couple you two are Simon has such patience and you have such charm your relationship is delightful to see
I do not have a favorite, I love them all, for different reasons. I have visited the beautiful Missouri Botanical Garden many many times. I have seen many beautiful pictures of flowers. You really focus on the tiny details.
😮Simon🎩🪖🧢⛑👒🎓hasn’t fallen and hit his head now😂I was worried until he had such the visceral reaction over the ottoman🤣Vivienne my soul would have been mad if that didn’t go home with you…the room is looking fab and all you have is some fabric and a couple of chairs😅
Simon your artwork is simply exquisite!!!
Simon is in humorous form. "I look like a chess piece". LOL I agree that the other tureen is more beautiful and worth the money. Lot's of detail and gold. Stunningly beautiful photographs of flowers!
A beautiful home with very talented people, loved the floral images so clever. Must say Vivienne really liked the gold mustard chairs. Take care.
Stunning Photography!!! Simon cracked me up with the hats. Also love the tureen he bought. The chairs and ottoman look wonderful in the new room.
yes I agree "mustard poop" yuk sorry.
Have you ever thought about painting the drop ceiling panels in the art gallery black? You see that in a lot of modern day galleries. It gives the ceiling depth.
I thought the same thing!
Such a great idea! 🏰 ❤️
Fun-I love the chairs, color, and ottoman…..
Love the gold furniture and the gallery exercise room. The photografphic art is pure reverie. Caution: please make sure the room is well ventilated, so as not to let the humidity ruin the art work. The pool throws off much humidity. Hopefully, leaving door closed will work - not sure.
Hi Gilbert, we always keep the door closed and it is triple-glazed, but woe be unto he (or she) who leaves that door open! 🏰 ❤️
Mustard Poop is the right description... v tacky foot stool 😱. The casserole dish is a fine find. The photos are gorgeous 😍 Simon has a great eye 🌸🌺🌼
I love Simon's new roaster.
I love the roaster that Vivienne preferred too. It wasn't as practical, but it was really lovely.
The hats looked great. The Roman helmet was a hot look. I was waiting for you to put in the breast plate.
I actually love the chairs, but I was with Simon when it comes to the ottoman until the reveal. I stand corrected. The risk paid off.
Congrats on the photos. Stunning!
Vivian , you and Simon inspire me. You are always smiling and joking with each other.
Simon your photography is gorgeous . I love flowers and nature. 😊❤
Absolutely stunning photos. Congratulations, Simon.
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I just adored the view you shared on your walk. There is something about a misty morning that seems romantic and intriguing, in a Charlotte Bronte sort of way. In the 70's that gold on your chairs and ottoman was hugely popular and my home was adorned with it. They called it harvest gold in those days and if integrated well with your décor it will be stunning. It will be fun to see your room completed with the drapes and what ever else you are choosing. Simons photos are brilliant! My daughter was into photography when she was younger and actually won a contest with a photo of magnolias in a vase. Thanks for sharing today - it was fun.
The harmony between You & Simon is so solid. The fact that you allow us, the viewers, into your Life, is so appreciated, cause you two do it with an elegance that reflects the solid foundation you two lovely people have. 🥰
So, from a snowy Denmark, coffee in hand and two blankets on, an excessively big heartfelt THANK YOU to you both.
Hello lovely! Thank you and big hugs!! 🏰 ❤️
Simons pink flower pic is amazing…….
Black garlic sounds so good.🥰 I like the gold not the red wall paper, looks closed in.
What a beautiful vlog! Simon’s photography is exquisite! You have created a very inviting space for bringing together beauty of flowers and exercise!! Well done! Thank you for sharing!👩🎨❤️💐
I love that soup terrine, it is absolutely beautiful. I’m afraid I’m not so much into the colour of your stool but I’m sure when you put it all together the room is going to be fabulous. OMG I love the prints. Just what I would’ve loved to have if I were decorating the room. Spectacular
Could you give us a full tour of the chateau and tell us about your future plans.?
Beautiful art work thru your photos Simon. Well done. Cracked up at the hat trying marathon 🤣🤣🤣So silly. It was wonderful to see Sally again. I had never heard of black garlic or the cheese you had with it. It looked very tasty. The gym looks beautiful with Simon’s photos. I like the bottom rug in the room with the mustard/gold chairs. Looking forward to seeing how it all ties together. Thanks for sharing in the giggles 😂😍😘
Lovely photos. You both have the "magic" touch for making lovely surroundings. Although your tastes may collide on occasion the end results are always stunning.
I have never laughed so hard as when Simon was in the brocant shopping for hats!!
I would have made the ceiling higher. The photos are very professional and beautiful artwise. I don't like the frames though I think they need bigger frames and bigger mounts, with deeper incuts. I would get a running machine as well and weights. The footrest I would source the same tassles as the chairs and put that on the footrest. Also you could french paint all three and make them really match.
You Guys are so fun! Great finds at the Brocante! Simon is a superb photographer! Great eye for the refined 💕
The consummate entertainers!! What's not to love, 🤗😊💕
We used to live near St Nicholas de Bourgueil, these lovely vines and misty mornings bring back memories of very happy times.
That color is back big time in the U.S. Simon, in clothing and decor😉 We call it mustard yellow.
You have such a beautiful chateau inside and out love the chairs and stool ...the Villeroy and Boch tureen is fabulous and the photography is exquisite x
What a magical space to workout!!!
Simon, you are a true artist!!!
OH My the pictures look great , who wouldn't want to lose weight in that beautiful room . Well done Simon Cheers from Ottawa Canada🛂👏👏
There's nothing more beautiful than the French countryside--even in the fog & rain. I don't know why. It's the most beautiful place I've ever been to. Love Simon's photos. Vivienne's gold chairs worked out in the room. I like the rug with gold in the middle for that room now, although something with gold, red, and royal blue would be better to match the royal blue for the curtains. I hope the gallery/gym doesn't get too much humidity for the photos, as it's right next to the pool, but it looks good. Enjoyed Simon's hat show (they all looked good!), and his serving dish purchase. The cheese looked intriguing. And I like the theme of bringing the outside in. I've been especially into that lately, being inspired by looking at Moroccan riads on youtube.
Simon, “it’s mustard poop!” 😂😂😂 The flower photography is stunning, and it would be a joy to workout in that space. I would put a large tray on that ottoman so people can put their drinks down on it.
Wow! Simon! Beautiful. Also, I hate to tell you but, mustard is back in. Sorry. Haha
I love the velvet and the tassels but the color....I have to agree with Simon about the color. It is not for me. However, goat cheese is not to be maligned!
Mrs. Simon, Simon likes whatever you love, I enjoy you two, this video is wonderful, haven't been watching a lot, thanks for sharing.
As always , beautiful settings for your interior . Your art is exquisite showing the intricacies of Nature . Bravo !
Thank you, Cherry! 🥰🏰💖
Vievienne you have a great laugh, I can't help but to laugh with you.
Hi Vivienne and Simon. I wonder what Michael Pott from Chateau De Lalande would think? Maybe , a joint exhibition would be nice ?
Yes, wouldn’t that be lovely! 🏰💖
Simon's photographs are exquisite! They evoke so many emotions. That is not easily achieved. The finished rooms looks great!
I think that vibrating belt was left behind for a good reason. Those things were found to do internal damage as well as nerve damage. I’d get rid of that ASAP and replace it with something safer. Love the videos and Simon, you’re a rockstar!
Oh, thank you for that good advice! 🏰 ❤️
Love the variety in your vlogs - amazing photographs - superb decorating - yummy cheese - thank you for sharing from Australia
Such a pretty opening. I like the more decorated bowl.
Thank you, Caryn! As did I! 😂😂🥰🏰💖
That was fun! Love your humor and adventurous spirit! And the "Galler-ym" or "Gym-allery" is spectacular! Wonderful way to show and enjoy that amazing photography! Very well done!
That's a vibration plate that was left behind; how lucky! I love mine; it's beneficial for your lymphatic system and has helped tighten my jiggly bits! Also good to jump on after a workout...kind of like a full-body massage. Simon's photos are spectacular works of art!
I love, love, love this video, everything Mr. Simon looked at I wanted. You guys are doing, what I would be doing if the weather was warm.
I am an artist and have been a dealer, and I Love your floral photography as artwork. Kudos! I do recommend double hang the gallery walls. "Nothing succeeds like excess". Chairs and ottoman a yes, rugs shown, no.
Simon's images are stunning.
Such a beautiful couple....inside and out....a gentleman and a lady.....my goodness it is so calming and relaxing to watch yee enjoying such a lovely life.....
Simon, the sensitivity of your vision is profound!
I really like the gold chairs in the red room love Kathy
Simon, your photography is so beautiful. Glorious visions of flowers. Have you thought of printing your flowers matte on silk paper. They would be like watercolor paintings. Vivienne, the gold chairs worked beautifully in your room.
OMG HIS WORK IS SO BEAUTIFUL. I AM A GARDENER AND NEVER TIRE OF FLOWERS AND BOTANY PHOTOS 💞
Way to go, Vivienne, displaying Simon's photography! Simon, I, too, love taking pictures of my flowers in the garden at the farm. I just use my cell phone. The photos are stunning Simone!
You r brocante trip was most entertaining , showing how well you can laugh together as a perfect team.
You actually both made some great purchases. Also, enhancing the gym space with a beautiful photography gallery, is positively inspired. But most of all, I loved the atmospheric shots of the sublime French countryside all around you.
Hi Simon you got a bargain with the Villeroy & Boch original price over $600
Name of pattern Old Luxembourg
Your shopping at the brocante was hilarious. Simon was very comical trying on all those head pieces. He’s such a good sport and you guys clearly have a lot of fun together. Such a blessing. Simon’s photography is spectacular. My favourite is the pink one.
Thank you! I will let him know about your lovely comment. xx
The first photo revealed matched the gold chairs!!!! Actually many of them did.
Beautiful work though.
Simon hit the nail on the head with his comments about goat cheese! An abomination! 😂😂😂
Oh wow Simon's art is exquisite, and to be able to have an exercise space as well is beyond awesome. What a room, its fabulous. It will be so inspireing to exercise with such beautiful blooms everywhere you look very pleasent indeed. Then off for a dip the pool. Viviene your attention to detail and colour absolutely gorgeous. And Simon love your blue dishes. Have fun you two doing your exercise. Blessings😍💓👍Folks
Hi guys, you probably won’t see this comment because it’s late, but I felt the need to have my say about this video, wow, wow, wow, Simon! You are amazing, your photography is fantastic, you need to sell them pictures you would make loads of money, they are unbelievable, what a lovely gym and while you work out you can look at the photographic art, I’ve loved this video and I’ve laughed so much at Simons description of the gold/ mustard foot stool, but I have to agree with you Vivian it does look good with the chairs, any way I’m rambling on when I know you will never see this comment, I just had to tell you both how much I enjoyed your video, much love to you both and seasons greetings, xxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Stella! And, yes, I read all the comments!!! xxx
I am laughing at you two and your broucant find battles 🤣 😂
I do have to say, Simon, Vivian is right and the velvet is back!!! Gold anything, but velvet, 100% yes.
Wow...Simon you are a great photographer!!
I'm so jealous of the gold/mustard yellow chairs and foot cushion! I adore velvet furnishings, but especially in both this and shades of green & orange. Perhaps if you can't bring Simon around to the cushion, Stephanie would buy it to match her chairs in the Winter salon.
You two are so good together....love your interaction as you shop! I got a kick out of Simon trying on head gear. Good call on the gold furniture! Wow, that cheese looks so good...I'm a cheese lover, big time. Thank you for a fun loving video. Love you two!
Thanks for all the laughs 😂😂😂😂 love the two of you!
Wow! A Monet scene if I ever saw one. I'm envious.
Simon your home gallery of your photography is absolutely stunning. Your flowers are beautiful.
You had me in stitches with all the hats you tried on. I laughed so hard I was crying and the dialogue between you and your lovely wife just added to my laughter and all before I was going to bed.
Beautiful garden walk too.
I think u should add a small card at the bottom of the pictures in case someone comes thru or ask about buying his art online!!! They are beautiful 😊
When Chateau Love pops up on my computer it makes my day. Vivienne, I love your taste, but I am team Simon with the Gold chairs and foot stool even though he came around to them. Simon your photography is just breath taking I love them. The gym is very nice and good luck, Thanks for sharing. Love from N.Y.
Simon your photographs are spectacular and made that space so welcoming.
Your photography is exquisite!! Love the room y'all created!!
Wow! Simon's art is absolutely incredible!! I love how you can see so many details of the flowers that you wouldn't normally see. I hope you take every single guest down there to show it off.
Simon you are so funny. Loved you see you in the hats/he YT’s-you REALLY
Rocked the helmuts!
These are truly fantastic photos.
You are really talented with a great Muse ,your charming uplifting wife.
Just looking at these makes one feel Alive!
Anti glare glass maybe in frames. The photos are gorgeous. You all make a wonderful couple. I lost my love after 25 years in 2019. I miss him daily. He was my soul mate.
Hi Lisa, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. It is beautiful that you hold him in your heart every day. He is always with you. xxx
Kia ora Vivienne and Simon
Such professional videos always.
Your Chateau is so pretty and u have great taste. Have enjoyed your escapades particularly when u meet up with the other Chateau owners etc. Enjoy you special life in France 🇫🇷 Fondest regards Victoria 👱♀️ & Richard😎
Simon I enjoyed your clowning around with the hats snd helmets.Your photos are excellent snd bring beauty to the gymn.Brilliant.
The chairs are great and I love the footstool.
The carpet you have on the floor right now is great.The blue isn't as warm.
I enjoyed every minute of this vlog Vivian.
Roflol Vivienne. Guessing those really tall lampshades are for when you've given up hope for finding an attractive solution for incorporating vertical interest into a space 😀.
Simon’s photography is gorgeous. Wow.
I love Viviennes giggle
I just can’t help myself! 😂😂🏰💖
Of course with a pic of your beautiful chateau on the back with tidbits of info.
Oh Simon. The photographs! Beautiful
Simon, I prefer your dish… it’s a sweet simple design…. But I get Vivian’s attraction to the rather more garish piece 🤓
He won in the end! I have to agree with you... 😂 🏰 ❤️
Stunning photographs Simon, you gave me a good laugh with your hat parade, clinging on to your bowl and tureen wearing a silly hat was a good look.
The photos are absolutely stunning.. love the room you’ve done too
Boch is pronounced like loch in loch ness .... Your pictures are absolutely wonderful!!!!
Yes!!!! 🥰🏰💖
@@ChateauLove now brocante pronunciation needs work. ☺️
Beautiful photos, working out in nature what a great idea. Simon you are very talented
Bonjour Vivienne and Simone that was so entertaining the brocante visit had me smiling Simon doing Hat of the Week discussions over the antique dishes and then the footstool you have a sixth sense Vivienne and with the chairs Perfecto and the approval from Simone😀👌👌Bonjour Sarah delish cheese of the week always lovely to catchup with close friends💖Simon wow you are the photographer the exquisite flowers absolutely worthy of a future book and to inspire and tone up the body perfecto Hide those scales😀😍😍Thankyou my loves always a pleasure to see you both your channel is everything I adore Grazie Mille have a fabulous week your biggest fan from New Zealand Amore💖💖😘😘👌👌🌟🌟🍷🍷
Beautiful talented people
Lovely home I love you both to bits Vivienne
Sending lot’s of love xx🌷❤️🌷❤️🌷
Thank you, sweet Paula! 🏰 ❤️
Your photography is magnificent!
Good eye for the ottoman that makes into a bed? It matches very nicely. I love dual purpose things so good find. The art work was beautiful. I look at the pictures and say what beautiful colors, then I look again and think this is all part of the beautiful world we live in that has been capture in the quiet stillness nature, really stunning.