As someone who decided to live in a small village in the French alps after years of living in huge cities, I can't stress enough how much it has impacted my life for the better. I kinda discovered how life is beautiful, simple, surrounded by people who try their best to make everything beautiful around them.
@@aspejmp In my perspective, yes, it is definitely the absolute dream that I previously didn't know I had. I feel extremely lucky and grateful, that's for sure.
I agree that the slower pace is really working for you. You’ve always felt authentic, but now there’s an ease to that authenticity. It’s wonderful to watch 💕
Going to be so fun to follow along on how your storytelling will develop when you live in a place like this! I personally love that you're experimenting! 😊
I think one of my favorite things to observe in life are the beautiful synchronicities that happen along our path. The fact that you "happened" to meet that wonderful couple who were so willing to host you in their own home who then "happened" to have friends who were selling their dream home, just goes to show that EVERYTHING is happening with a bigger divine plan behind it all. And the fact that you've been on this quest for deeper meaning, just goes to show how aligned you are in your purpose; you're quite literally living by example in order to bring people closer to themselves and discovering their deeper meaning in life. I love the universe and how every moment, big or small, is divinely orchestrated to "invisibly" guide us all on our individual paths! Also, I feel like that studio would be the perfect place to set up an editing station and a sitting area where you can host guests on your podcast if you choose to continue doing that in the future. So beautiful!
Nathaniel, thank you so much for letting us be part of the journey and for your beautiful videos! It's really inspiring following you along. Watching it rn!
Been following since pre-paris days, and I cannot believe how similar our paths have been. I was originally drawn to your channel because of the language learning content, but soon, just like you, I fell into an obsession with paris. Now I volunteer at farms in the middle of no where. Your work is better than ever, I wish you nothing but the best, and I'll be here cheering you on along the way.
I took a break from creating over the last few months and there has been this innate fear to jump back into creativity. I recently had to move and change jobs when I personally didn't want to. That move has left me with a bit of doubt in myself. Watching this series Nathaniel, looking at the changes you've made, and specifically talking about how you look at life as little experiments not to overwhelm yourself... those were words I needed to hear. That was the verbal encouragement that is pushing me into the leap of faith I want to take this week. I'm jumping back on the horse. I'm going to take control. I'm going to start experimenting again. Thank you!
From a verbal storyteller and poet to a Visual/Video/Movie storyteller, everything we do is fodder for the STORY. Living an adventurous life, leads to stories and stories teach/tell others about our process in growing as a human being. I really enjoy your channel and your perspective. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
OMGOSH this property is stunning (I'm partial to ruins and places that need tons of restoration). I would have been sold the minute I saw the climbing roses! Take your time. Ask the house what it needs. Wait and listen for the answers. Enjoy every minute, even the wretched ones. ❤
It looks so beautiful. I can't wait to see the renovation videos, the renovation is also part of your story, thank you for sharing with us. I love building and fixing things back to what they were or better, I love seeing the finished project knowing that I did that.
This is a very good project to take on. You will learn so many new things. It is good for you . Focus on this lovely home, it will change on a deep level.
As an architect, seeing a blank slate like this immediately made my mind burst with ideas. You're inheriting not just a building, but stories, character, and a profound energy. The house is in great hands, Nathaniel, and we all are excited to see what you do with it and the stories that result from such a charming place. Best wishes!
Martijn Doolaard I remember he mentioned your name a couple of videos ago, and I was not quite sure, it was you. Go for it, you have found a beautiful house Nathaniel
I can’t tell you how much I needed this video today. So many nuggets to support my day, thank you. Congratulations on the house and the next step in your adventurous life 💫
It's honestly a great feeling, even though it can be terrifying. Stepping into the unknown, there are so many possibilities and things that can happen, you feel free, yet also very overwhelmed. I just moved back to a country I used to live in (Georgia 🇬🇪) and I've been struggling a lot more than I thought I would be. I worked so hard to get to this point, and now that I'm here, I've kind of just felt... frozen. But it's all part of life! Tell yourself that you're feeling excited and anticipating the next step instead of feeling fear. It's really helped. Beautiful new home by the way! Looking forward to watching this next stage of your life unfold! I'm one of the viewers who have been around since the beginning! Also excited to see Martijn Doolaard in the next episode! ❤
As one who has been following you from early days, gotta say I'm loving this new chapter! The videos seem more real, less glossy and much more intimate again, like the early days. As a former carpenter and home renovator, believe me, there is nothing you can't figure out how to do yourself through trial and error... be curious, not afraid! And as always, thanks for sharing your journey...
It is probably quite obvious, but I will still say it. You should consider turning the garden-house/ex-ceramic-studio into a workshop while renovating! It has lots of space, it is already empty, it is nice to seperate the workshop from the part where the actual renovation takes place and the "openess" of the studio gives it a great atmossphere while working.
Wow watching your house IT LOOKS A LOT LIKE MINE I have to say :D. Just from the styling of the build i can tell we don't live far from each another. In an area where... yes, lots of artists go, me included. Not too far from Paris, beautiful, affordable. Welcome to the place Nathaniel. My experience for what it's worth: - the initial feeling of isolation coming from the city lasted something like 6 months for me. I distinctly remind reaching nowhere point for my Parisian friends, then turning left, driving another 20 minutes and then only home. The way you've been searching will probably make it shorter for you - all the issues you show are small issues. I have the same electric panel and... it works, you know :p One can see this is a house that was already maintained. The BIG things: thermal isolation, roofing, heating. A big house like that can be very expensive to heat. I can see a lot of your windows aren't great for isolation. That's the costliest thing. Roofing can be costly but you may possibly be already good here from what I see. Heating is complicated. Most things are expensive. On the plus side, none of those needs to be day 1. The house looks pretty much habitable as it is. What I've learned is that when a house is old, it has been well loved. Only love maintain things through time.
Why am I thinking Vincent deserves a little bit of space in that house? ;-) Good luck for this new adventure. Has the house already revealed its history? That's what I love about old old houses, they tell you their stories, bit by bit.
well. I absolutely LOVE your stories and the way you tell them, Nathaniel. Truly exciting to hear about and view your new home and looking forward to your sharing your journey with us
Loving the new series of videos, Nathaniel. As someone who's just started out on the journey of telling stories, it is simultaneously reassuring and terrifying to know that the journey never ends and the elusive mirage of certainty is never reached. Thanks for continuing to do what you do. Good luck with the renovation journey!
Old houses are like old bodies - a new challenge everyday, all the creaks and scars and the expensive remedies, but also the stories, the memories, the flair
I am so excited, okay i hear you "no renovation videos" but it's already great to get a bit of renovation through your stories. Also excited for episode 4, I follow him too, my fellow Dutchmen. An episode earlier you included a shot of his picnic table and i jumped up a little bit. The way he story tells complements your way swell so I can't wait to see some similar videos as his but 'Drewified'. Yes thanks for your content, been following you for years as well and very excited for this new chapter!
I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I wanted to say thank you for your work. It's really inspiring me at a turning point in my life. I wish you the best for this project and hope you will enjoy your life in the countryside !
Watching from Dallas,Tx Nate! You are one of the only film making type youtubers worth watching. It's like documentary reality type of videos you do that I love. That's a blessing to get this home in a peaceful country.
Nathaniel I’m very happy for you. Also, I can’t wait to see you and Martijn share your wisdom (I follow him on YT as well-he seems at peace). This should be amazing!
C'est magnifique! Can't wait for episode 4. Good luck in the new house, who cares if it's falling down in places. I embarked on a similar project a few years ago and it's been a slow but worthwhile journey. So much love you get from bringing an old house back to life.
Looking forward to see how this house journey plays out. I understand the overwhelm but also the desire to dig in and learn how to do new things through the experience. The aesthetic of these videos is quite beautiful. The colour grading especially. I was thinking you might learn from your parents' similar journey of looking for a house in the French countryside and their renovations, but yours is a different experiment objective.
I understand that it is scary to buy an old house and commit to the proces but tjhe house has a lot of soul and charm so I think your going to love it! Maybe its just for a few years and you will learn a lot! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉
I’m one of the people who has been along for too long, so many years hahaha and this makes me so happy! I love seeing people aligned with their life path it motivates me so much to be patient, explore the unknown and uncomfortable and keep living this life
Your journey to find the house is the same way I left London in January for life in Wales then discovered the land I’m currently turning into a homestead, something I would never have found while still living in London. All the best on your journey.
I love this so much, feels like I’m watching you live my dream life, but LOVE that you are keeping all the uncertainties and doubts in, very few people do this, let alone to the level of beauty that you have. Been here since your video on introverts filmed in Mexico 😊
Your honesty is refreshing and the philosophy of Saul Bass is great. Good luck with the project. I have never renovated but from experience I know that France and Switzerland too are magical .
J'adore ! Le petit featuring au prochain épisode avec Martjin Doolard va être super sympa ! Franchement, deux vidéastes que je suis depuis de nombreuse année, j'apprécie toujours autant leur travail. Bravo Nathaniel !
That outside house would be really cool as a small gallery to hold the memories of all the art that has been done there. Whatever it becomes, good luck on the projects, and congratulations on the new house!
Serendipity is the word you want! A happy coincidence of events. I've lived for a period in rural French comte, the tranquility is unrivalled. Bon courage!
The quote from the graphic designer is so true! The pb with social media, we want everyone to care so much about our art that we lose who we are as artists in the process. I’m gonna keep playing that part a couple of times. This house suits you perfectly and this is going to be fun! I cannot wait to do the same thing for myself! 🙏🏻 Enjoy the process! Sonia 😊
Nathaniel, Your reality is my dream! I'm 73, just back from visiting Florence and the Tuscany region would be for me the dream. Obviously we can't turn back the clock but everyday for you is an adventure. Enjoy the journey. I know I have more experiences ahead, too!
Great blog today. What a beautiful house which you can now transform into your home. So glad to have discovered another creative making and speaking about beautiful things, sharing your enthusiasm and energy. Good luck. The ‘middle of nowhere’ is a good place to be!
Nathaniel, have you watch Escape to rural France? Dan was a chef then a gardener and now a chateau owner that is renovating his place. You are able to do that with this house. I am so excited for you.
Good for you...jjust moving along. You may be 26 but I do believe you are an old soul. Good luck with your new home. It looks wonderful as well as the property. The rooms are spacious with lots of light and seems they left you some nice furniture. And for now, the studio will serve you in the warmer months. Of course you do have your work cut out for you but how exciting too and I believe that you are up to whatever is presented. Wondering how close you are to your parents house.
this is the most I have ever been about your videos, your life. Love that you are digging into the doubt. Love the courage of doing all this, and the thought of you learning new practical skills, and the lovely red flowers in the background and the history of art in this house. Congrats on your home. So cool!
Congratulations! I wish when I bought my old house in the French countryside, that I'd planted a walnut tree or two in that first year. Thankfully the land came with a number of fruit trees already, but I love walnuts however they take around 10 years before they start to give. If you think you're in it for the long haul, and have any additional trees/plants in mind that are long to mature, don't make my mistake - establish them as soon as possible!
Welcome to the renovating in France club, Nathaniel. And I also wanted to commend you on taking back the whole workflow process for your videos. While, as you said, it’s slower, I feel that like any other piece of art, it’s a reflection of your soul, your presence lives within each frame. And no one but you knows the essence of that moment captured. The nuances of life are the ones lived through your own curated eyes, edited under your unique direction, and displayed in your final work of art. Bravo.
Congratulations on your new home and journey! 🤓❤🌿🏡 9:44 "I want to make beautiful things even if nobody cares." I care, and I appreciate it! Can't wait to see this new chapter unfold! 🌱
Dear ND, This new creative chapter you're in is so inspiring and this video aesthetic is absolutely stunning. Thank you for your work, for sharing your gifts to the world. I'm grateful to have your videos to turn to in order to fill my own creative well. -Katie from Colorado
Bro I'm so excited to hear your editing and filming is done by you. This video and your last video have been breathtaking. When I watch your videos I feel like it brings me to a place of inspiration. Just because of all of the creativity and styles that you incorporate. The re-enactments of past events, the singing section in your last video. Just amazing story telling man. Don't worry if your videos take longer.
Ive followed you from the beginning and have watched your life continue to evolve and I love it. You're living my dream, and although we are at your parents age, we are still driving to reach it. Your house is beautiful and quintessential french. bonne chance
Sweet lord, make sure those windows are sealed or replaced before winter. 😳 Renovations are the most amazing stories! My registered nurse grandma was a contractor for her hobby and built and designed 7 houses. Some stories would curl your hair.
I am so looking forward to the philosophical approach to this renovation I know you will bring to the channel. I can see you opening some of the extra space you have up to artists and creators as a residency opportunity.
I'm sooo happy for you! In this video you hit me with the thank you to your subscribers. And I feel like you are living my dream, and maybe many others here feel the same way. Enjoy french countryside! It really suits you 🌼
I just can't wait for the next video. I have been watching that guy for a long time now. Every Sunday morning. So the two of yo together. Great! The house is wonderful with exceptional potential
It resonates so much the part of the video where you share your thoughts on creative work. Thank you for sharing Nathaniel! I recognise that I am the same. And that's ok. I want to create, I want to think about artistic concepts, I want to photograph, I want to edit... I do not want to manage people, I don't enjoy it. Even if that means that I will keep my photography business small, I enjoy the freedom that it brings.
I'm happy to see this new chapter for you Nathaniel. I've been watching your videos across your two channels for years; they are a huge inspiration. Can't wait to see what comes next!
Thanks for this video! What you mentioned at the end - about the house not being a renovation project but a new way to experiment and tell a story - that really resonated with me. I am about to begin a different journey - becoming a yoga teacher. And I sort of see this as a story to be told later, a new journey that does not end when I get the certification. The story the training is going to unfold is far more fascinating than just going from A to B. Good luck with your new story unfolding now!
This reminds me of when I bought a circa 1851 German school house (in Australia). I too wondered if it was going to be a forever house, but after 3 years and a lot of money in renovations I missed being closer to people. But it was an experience I will never forget and neither will my children. All the best with this new venture Nathaniel 🙂
hey, ND. from FxF, here. love your reflections. really helpful, as my own walk is somewhat adjacent. feeling lonely, but also distant from cities...so we'll see.
I wish you all the best Nathaniel, on this new chapter of your journey. Opening your heart and home to neighbours and locals, as you've already done, will bring a wealth of information (and useful contacts) to help with the renovation. It's a beautiful space for you to create/contemplate. It also holds tremendous potential as a creative retreat - as you've imagined I'm sure! Seasonal retreats would utilise the extra space, so you can still enjoy the peace you crave, while meeting new people. It's a wonderful next step and I look forward to the art, music etc this setting will inspire. :)
Go for it! I did the same thing in Vermont - old house needed fixing it took us three years to fix but I am still living in it and I love it so much with the studio and gardens! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your journey I was born and raised in Paris and lived in France for a while.
what a beautiful property! cannot wait to see what you do with it. If I could offer a recommendation...renovate one of the outbuildings first & convert it to a studio/1bed apt. you could then rent it out through airbnb or vrbo to like minded people and use the income to renovate the rest of the property. Good luck!
I’m so excited for you! We’ve been walking so many similar paths and your stories still inspire me. This is one of my dreams and can’t wait to see how your experiment will go ❤
I have been quietly watching your videos for YEARs and I just wanted to comment that after many chapters and books here, I am most enjoying this new one!
You need experiences to tell stories. You have vision, creativity and an appreciation of beauty, which your new surroundings have in great quantity. I think for you in this time you have found a consuming project which will give you literally hundreds for stories. Some may be triumphant, some horror, but what an adventure. Enjoy it all. Best of good wishes from Missouri, USA.
This house and property looks gorgeous. I cant believe you bought a house. I am stoked for the beautiful films youll create while maintaining the history and charm of the house. There is no better fit than another artist to create a new home there❤
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If this becomes a renovation channel OH BABY I AM STAYING ALL DAY EVERY DAY
it's BEEN a renovation channel...dude keeps renovating his life lol
@@algersonvincent that was a powerful one
Get a life !
As someone who decided to live in a small village in the French alps after years of living in huge cities, I can't stress enough how much it has impacted my life for the better. I kinda discovered how life is beautiful, simple, surrounded by people who try their best to make everything beautiful around them.
❤ literally living THE dream 💭 🌙
@@aspejmp In my perspective, yes, it is definitely the absolute dream that I previously didn't know I had. I feel extremely lucky and grateful, that's for sure.
Omg a video with you and Martijn Doolaard?! I didn't know I wanted that until now. This is going to be GREAT
He has already been featured on Martijn's channel! Episode 120
I think he is gay
I love how quiet it is over there, definitely somewhere I would like to spend the rest of my life in
I agree that the slower pace is really working for you. You’ve always felt authentic, but now there’s an ease to that authenticity.
It’s wonderful to watch 💕
Going to be so fun to follow along on how your storytelling will develop when you live in a place like this! I personally love that you're experimenting! 😊
Hello, good to see you here.
I think one of my favorite things to observe in life are the beautiful synchronicities that happen along our path. The fact that you "happened" to meet that wonderful couple who were so willing to host you in their own home who then "happened" to have friends who were selling their dream home, just goes to show that EVERYTHING is happening with a bigger divine plan behind it all. And the fact that you've been on this quest for deeper meaning, just goes to show how aligned you are in your purpose; you're quite literally living by example in order to bring people closer to themselves and discovering their deeper meaning in life. I love the universe and how every moment, big or small, is divinely orchestrated to "invisibly" guide us all on our individual paths!
Also, I feel like that studio would be the perfect place to set up an editing station and a sitting area where you can host guests on your podcast if you choose to continue doing that in the future. So beautiful!
Well said! This was my perspective as well 🙏
"I'm always doing what I can't do yet... in order to learn how to do it."
I love this so much. Thank you for continuing to share your journey with us!
Nathaniel, thank you so much for letting us be part of the journey and for your beautiful videos! It's really inspiring following you along. Watching it rn!
Been following since pre-paris days, and I cannot believe how similar our paths have been. I was originally drawn to your channel because of the language learning content, but soon, just like you, I fell into an obsession with paris. Now I volunteer at farms in the middle of no where.
Your work is better than ever, I wish you nothing but the best, and I'll be here cheering you on along the way.
How cool! I also watched for language content then left the US for a small village in the NL. It’s been good for the soul.
I took a break from creating over the last few months and there has been this innate fear to jump back into creativity. I recently had to move and change jobs when I personally didn't want to. That move has left me with a bit of doubt in myself. Watching this series Nathaniel, looking at the changes you've made, and specifically talking about how you look at life as little experiments not to overwhelm yourself... those were words I needed to hear. That was the verbal encouragement that is pushing me into the leap of faith I want to take this week. I'm jumping back on the horse. I'm going to take control. I'm going to start experimenting again. Thank you!
Using the term 'experiment' I have found extraordinarily liberating. Sincere best wishes for your new adventure.
From a verbal storyteller and poet to a Visual/Video/Movie storyteller, everything we do is fodder for the STORY. Living an adventurous life, leads to stories and stories teach/tell others about our process in growing as a human being. I really enjoy your channel and your perspective. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
I follow that RUclipsr too. His craftsmanship is incredible. Can't wait for the next episode.
OMGOSH this property is stunning (I'm partial to ruins and places that need tons of restoration). I would have been sold the minute I saw the climbing roses!
Take your time. Ask the house what it needs. Wait and listen for the answers. Enjoy every minute, even the wretched ones. ❤
It looks so beautiful. I can't wait to see the renovation videos, the renovation is also part of your story, thank you for sharing with us. I love building and fixing things back to what they were or better, I love seeing the finished project knowing that I did that.
Martin!!! What an icon of a man. True to his spirit and also showing the world how you can do it ... whatever that is. Bravo on the consult!
I personally love the mindset of taking your time, even if it's making less videos, but it's truly quality.
This is a very good project to take on. You will learn so many new things. It is good for you . Focus on this lovely home, it will change on a deep level.
As an architect, seeing a blank slate like this immediately made my mind burst with ideas. You're inheriting not just a building, but stories, character, and a profound energy. The house is in great hands, Nathaniel, and we all are excited to see what you do with it and the stories that result from such a charming place. Best wishes!
Martijn Doolaard I remember he mentioned your name a couple of videos ago, and I was not quite sure, it was you.
Go for it, you have found a beautiful house Nathaniel
I can’t tell you how much I needed this video today. So many nuggets to support my day, thank you.
Congratulations on the house and the next step in your adventurous life 💫
It's honestly a great feeling, even though it can be terrifying. Stepping into the unknown, there are so many possibilities and things that can happen, you feel free, yet also very overwhelmed. I just moved back to a country I used to live in (Georgia 🇬🇪) and I've been struggling a lot more than I thought I would be. I worked so hard to get to this point, and now that I'm here, I've kind of just felt... frozen. But it's all part of life! Tell yourself that you're feeling excited and anticipating the next step instead of feeling fear. It's really helped.
Beautiful new home by the way! Looking forward to watching this next stage of your life unfold! I'm one of the viewers who have been around since the beginning! Also excited to see Martijn Doolaard in the next episode! ❤
I love the French couple so much. I would just watch RUclips channel documenting their lives.
I think we need a podcast series with the content creators living such lifestyles.. Suburban homestead, Gaz Oakley, etc.
As one who has been following you from early days, gotta say I'm loving this new chapter! The videos seem more real, less glossy and much more intimate again, like the early days. As a former carpenter and home renovator, believe me, there is nothing you can't figure out how to do yourself through trial and error... be curious, not afraid! And as always, thanks for sharing your journey...
It is probably quite obvious, but I will still say it. You should consider turning the garden-house/ex-ceramic-studio into a workshop while renovating! It has lots of space, it is already empty, it is nice to seperate the workshop from the part where the actual renovation takes place and the "openess" of the studio gives it a great atmossphere while working.
Wow watching your house IT LOOKS A LOT LIKE MINE I have to say :D.
Just from the styling of the build i can tell we don't live far from each another. In an area where... yes, lots of artists go, me included. Not too far from Paris, beautiful, affordable.
Welcome to the place Nathaniel. My experience for what it's worth:
- the initial feeling of isolation coming from the city lasted something like 6 months for me. I distinctly remind reaching nowhere point for my Parisian friends, then turning left, driving another 20 minutes and then only home. The way you've been searching will probably make it shorter for you
- all the issues you show are small issues. I have the same electric panel and... it works, you know :p One can see this is a house that was already maintained. The BIG things: thermal isolation, roofing, heating. A big house like that can be very expensive to heat. I can see a lot of your windows aren't great for isolation. That's the costliest thing. Roofing can be costly but you may possibly be already good here from what I see. Heating is complicated. Most things are expensive. On the plus side, none of those needs to be day 1. The house looks pretty much habitable as it is.
What I've learned is that when a house is old, it has been well loved. Only love maintain things through time.
That was an enjoyable read.
Why am I thinking Vincent deserves a little bit of space in that house? ;-) Good luck for this new adventure. Has the house already revealed its history? That's what I love about old old houses, they tell you their stories, bit by bit.
You are truly a great story teller
well. I absolutely LOVE your stories and the way you tell them, Nathaniel. Truly exciting to hear about and view your new home and looking forward to your sharing your journey with us
All right the new episode came out!!! PS I love your color grading. It’s just so beautiful.
Loving the new series of videos, Nathaniel. As someone who's just started out on the journey of telling stories, it is simultaneously reassuring and terrifying to know that the journey never ends and the elusive mirage of certainty is never reached. Thanks for continuing to do what you do. Good luck with the renovation journey!
What an amazing house!!!!! Go Nathaniel, go!!!
Old houses are like old bodies - a new challenge everyday, all the creaks and scars and the expensive remedies, but also the stories, the memories, the flair
I am so excited, okay i hear you "no renovation videos" but it's already great to get a bit of renovation through your stories. Also excited for episode 4, I follow him too, my fellow Dutchmen. An episode earlier you included a shot of his picnic table and i jumped up a little bit. The way he story tells complements your way swell so I can't wait to see some similar videos as his but 'Drewified'. Yes thanks for your content, been following you for years as well and very excited for this new chapter!
I am excited to follow your journey in your new home. Enjoy the ride ☺️
I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I wanted to say thank you for your work. It's really inspiring me at a turning point in my life. I wish you the best for this project and hope you will enjoy your life in the countryside !
Watching from Dallas,Tx Nate! You are one of the only film making type youtubers worth watching. It's like documentary reality type of videos you do that I love. That's a blessing to get this home in a peaceful country.
Fewer videos, but they are beautiful, and we look forward to them because they feel close to us and reflect who we are. Thank you, Nathaniel!
We are all on this planet to grow. You will go to places you never dreamed! I send you much luck in your journey.
Now you sound like Matt!!! LOL It is like listening to two very talented people finding their way back to their creative home. Welcome home Mr. Drew 🤗
6:24 Are you serious? Betterhelp? Either you don't read the news or you simply don't care. They're crooks and people's lives are at stake here.
Put your bank details in and register for continuous payment,lol.
It’s been such a great help for me for 2 years and a friend of mine.
Oh, I love that you went to help/visit Mr. Doolaard!!!!
Nathaniel I’m very happy for you. Also, I can’t wait to see you and Martijn share your wisdom (I follow him on YT as well-he seems at peace). This should be amazing!
The house is lovely! Can’t wait to see what you do with it.
loving the storytelling with a pinch of comedy amidst the honest conversation. it did captured the drama while being super entertaining to watch.
C'est magnifique! Can't wait for episode 4. Good luck in the new house, who cares if it's falling down in places. I embarked on a similar project a few years ago and it's been a slow but worthwhile journey. So much love you get from bringing an old house back to life.
Looking forward to see how this house journey plays out. I understand the overwhelm but also the desire to dig in and learn how to do new things through the experience. The aesthetic of these videos is quite beautiful. The colour grading especially. I was thinking you might learn from your parents' similar journey of looking for a house in the French countryside and their renovations, but yours is a different experiment objective.
I’m excited to see how you transform your home, but also seeing how you document it in a way I’m sure no others do! Congratulations on your new home!
I understand that it is scary to buy an old house and commit to the proces but tjhe house has a lot of soul and charm so I think your going to love it! Maybe its just for a few years and you will learn a lot! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉
I’m one of the people who has been along for too long, so many years hahaha and this makes me so happy! I love seeing people aligned with their life path it motivates me so much to be patient, explore the unknown and uncomfortable and keep living this life
Your journey to find the house is the same way I left London in January for life in Wales then discovered the land I’m currently turning into a homestead, something I would never have found while still living in London. All the best on your journey.
Hey Nathan! You're very lucky to live in a beautiful place like this you're living my dream life.
I love this so much, feels like I’m watching you live my dream life, but LOVE that you are keeping all the uncertainties and doubts in, very few people do this, let alone to the level of beauty that you have. Been here since your video on introverts filmed in Mexico 😊
Your honesty is refreshing and the philosophy of Saul Bass is great. Good luck with the project. I have never renovated but from experience I know that France and Switzerland too are magical .
He and Saul are gay lovers
J'adore ! Le petit featuring au prochain épisode avec Martjin Doolard va être super sympa ! Franchement, deux vidéastes que je suis depuis de nombreuse année, j'apprécie toujours autant leur travail. Bravo Nathaniel !
Your new home looks incredibly special. I’m so looking forward to the stories you will share with us in this new chapter of growth.
What a dreamy place, brimming with possibilities and inspiration! I can't wait to watch it transform into a beautifully creative and inspiring home. 😊
It is my firm belief everything happens for a reason.
The house is wonderful
Congratulations 🎉
That outside house would be really cool as a small gallery to hold the memories of all the art that has been done there. Whatever it becomes, good luck on the projects, and congratulations on the new house!
Serendipity is the word you want! A happy coincidence of events. I've lived for a period in rural French comte, the tranquility is unrivalled. Bon courage!
The quote from the graphic designer is so true! The pb with social media, we want everyone to care so much about our art that we lose who we are as artists in the process. I’m gonna keep playing that part a couple of times.
This house suits you perfectly and this is going to be fun! I cannot wait to do the same thing for myself! 🙏🏻
Enjoy the process!
Sonia 😊
Nathaniel, Your reality is my dream! I'm 73, just back from visiting Florence and the Tuscany region would be for me the dream. Obviously we can't turn back the clock but everyday for you is an adventure. Enjoy the journey. I know I have more experiences ahead, too!
Great blog today. What a beautiful house which you can now transform into your home. So glad to have discovered another creative making and speaking about beautiful things, sharing your enthusiasm and energy. Good luck. The ‘middle of nowhere’ is a good place to be!
Nathaniel, have you watch Escape to rural France? Dan was a chef then a gardener and now a chateau owner that is renovating his place. You are able to do that with this house. I am so excited for you.
Good for you...jjust moving along. You may be 26 but I do believe you are an old soul. Good luck with your new home. It looks wonderful as well as the property. The rooms are spacious with lots of light and seems they left you some nice furniture. And for now, the studio will serve you in the warmer months. Of course you do have your work cut out for you but how exciting too and I believe that you are up to whatever is presented. Wondering how close you are to your parents house.
Ha ha ha.
this is the most I have ever been about your videos, your life. Love that you are digging into the doubt. Love the courage of doing all this, and the thought of you learning new practical skills, and the lovely red flowers in the background and the history of art in this house. Congrats on your home. So cool!
Loving the new series!
Congratulations! I wish when I bought my old house in the French countryside, that I'd planted a walnut tree or two in that first year. Thankfully the land came with a number of fruit trees already, but I love walnuts however they take around 10 years before they start to give. If you think you're in it for the long haul, and have any additional trees/plants in mind that are long to mature, don't make my mistake - establish them as soon as possible!
Welcome to the renovating in France club, Nathaniel. And I also wanted to commend you on taking back the whole workflow process for your videos. While, as you said, it’s slower, I feel that like any other piece of art, it’s a reflection of your soul, your presence lives within each frame. And no one but you knows the essence of that moment captured. The nuances of life are the ones lived through your own curated eyes, edited under your unique direction, and displayed in your final work of art. Bravo.
Congratulations on your new home and journey! 🤓❤🌿🏡 9:44 "I want to make beautiful things even if nobody cares." I care, and I appreciate it! Can't wait to see this new chapter unfold! 🌱
Dear ND,
This new creative chapter you're in is so inspiring and this video aesthetic is absolutely stunning. Thank you for your work, for sharing your gifts to the world. I'm grateful to have your videos to turn to in order to fill my own creative well.
-Katie from Colorado
Congratulations 🍾 ❤ positive vibes to everybody here 😘😎
Bro I'm so excited to hear your editing and filming is done by you. This video and your last video have been breathtaking. When I watch your videos I feel like it brings me to a place of inspiration. Just because of all of the creativity and styles that you incorporate. The re-enactments of past events, the singing section in your last video. Just amazing story telling man. Don't worry if your videos take longer.
Ive followed you from the beginning and have watched your life continue to evolve and I love it. You're living my dream, and although we are at your parents age, we are still driving to reach it. Your house is beautiful and quintessential french. bonne chance
Your work just keeps getting better and better… can’t wait for episode 4!!
Yay can't wait for the videos on renovation!!!
Sweet lord, make sure those windows are sealed or replaced before winter. 😳 Renovations are the most amazing stories! My registered nurse grandma was a contractor for her hobby and built and designed 7 houses. Some stories would curl your hair.
I am so looking forward to the philosophical approach to this renovation I know you will bring to the channel. I can see you opening some of the extra space you have up to artists and creators as a residency opportunity.
I'm sooo happy for you! In this video you hit me with the thank you to your subscribers. And I feel like you are living my dream, and maybe many others here feel the same way. Enjoy french countryside! It really suits you 🌼
Congratulations Nathaniel ! The house found you. Tell your stories, you do it well. You and Martijn, that will be a great story ! ❤❤❤
I just can't wait for the next video. I have been watching that guy for a long time now. Every Sunday morning. So the two of yo together. Great!
The house is wonderful with exceptional potential
It resonates so much the part of the video where you share your thoughts on creative work. Thank you for sharing Nathaniel! I recognise that I am the same. And that's ok. I want to create, I want to think about artistic concepts, I want to photograph, I want to edit... I do not want to manage people, I don't enjoy it. Even if that means that I will keep my photography business small, I enjoy the freedom that it brings.
I'm happy to see this new chapter for you Nathaniel. I've been watching your videos across your two channels for years; they are a huge inspiration. Can't wait to see what comes next!
It’s a beautiful home I’m so excited for you congrats!!!
Thanks for this video! What you mentioned at the end - about the house not being a renovation project but a new way to experiment and tell a story - that really resonated with me. I am about to begin a different journey - becoming a yoga teacher. And I sort of see this as a story to be told later, a new journey that does not end when I get the certification. The story the training is going to unfold is far more fascinating than just going from A to B.
Good luck with your new story unfolding now!
This reminds me of when I bought a circa 1851 German school house (in Australia). I too wondered if it was going to be a forever house, but after 3 years and a lot of money in renovations I missed being closer to people. But it was an experience I will never forget and neither will my children. All the best with this new venture Nathaniel 🙂
i looove this series and this new chapter of yours very inspiring
hey, ND. from FxF, here. love your reflections. really helpful, as my own walk is somewhat adjacent. feeling lonely, but also distant from cities...so we'll see.
I wish you all the best Nathaniel, on this new chapter of your journey. Opening your heart and home to neighbours and locals, as you've already done, will bring a wealth of information (and useful contacts) to help with the renovation. It's a beautiful space for you to create/contemplate.
It also holds tremendous potential as a creative retreat - as you've imagined I'm sure! Seasonal retreats would utilise the extra space, so you can still enjoy the peace you crave, while meeting new people. It's a wonderful next step and I look forward to the art, music etc this setting will inspire. :)
Love this so much. I’ve been watching for many years now. It’s been a pleasure watching your journey.
I love where this is at and where it is heading, no matter the pace
Go for it! I did the same thing in Vermont - old house needed fixing it took us three years to fix but I am still living in it and I love it so much with the studio and gardens! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your journey I was born and raised in Paris and lived in France for a while.
Oh this is sooo amazing!! I'm so excited for this new chapter of your life. Moving to the country has done me wonders too🥰Fantastic artwork, Nathan!!
what a beautiful property! cannot wait to see what you do with it. If I could offer a recommendation...renovate one of the outbuildings first & convert it to a studio/1bed apt. you could then rent it out through airbnb or vrbo to like minded people and use the income to renovate the rest of the property. Good luck!
I’m so excited for you! We’ve been walking so many similar paths and your stories still inspire me. This is one of my dreams and can’t wait to see how your experiment will go ❤
I have been quietly watching your videos for YEARs and I just wanted to comment that after many chapters and books here, I am most enjoying this new one!
You need experiences to tell stories. You have vision, creativity and an appreciation of beauty, which your new surroundings have in great quantity. I think for you in this time you have found a consuming project which will give you literally hundreds for stories. Some may be triumphant, some horror, but what an adventure. Enjoy it all. Best of good wishes from Missouri, USA.
This house and property looks gorgeous. I cant believe you bought a house. I am stoked for the beautiful films youll create while maintaining the history and charm of the house. There is no better fit than another artist to create a new home there❤