From Ruin to Beauty: Restoring The Front of an Abandoned Chateau with Passion.

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @PeterOlsen-c2u
    @PeterOlsen-c2u Год назад +5

    Tracy you are really one great role model for women and maybe some males ! Go girl go !

  • @merryhill4790
    @merryhill4790 Год назад +4

    Great job folks, it looks wonderful. All your labor was not in vain. Love all your videos, so nice that this is a family affair. When you get finished your chateau will be restored and beautiful again.

  • @natascharoes5751
    @natascharoes5751 Год назад +5

    So pleased to see Rob is still there. Please ensure you film his imminent departure and farewell. He has become such an integral part of your family and the stunning restoration of your LaLacelle Chateau! ❤❤❤

  • @ritafoster4958
    @ritafoster4958 Год назад +92

    Hi everyone! Good to see Tracy in fine form today with the pointing! Until you see the repairs, you really don’t realize how degraded the stairs and the original pointing was.Terry was manhandling those large heavy stones like they were nothing! Such a beautiful result! Bravo- you guys hit another one out of the park! ❤️🇨🇦

  • @misscatalina711
    @misscatalina711 Год назад +2

    Tracy, the Queen of Pointo!

  • @suecollado8696
    @suecollado8696 Год назад +20

    💕For all the hard work he’s put in I think rob deserves to be a non paying guest to stay in each of your suites to test drive each room as it’s finished💕

  • @linshannon4480
    @linshannon4480 Год назад +10

    Wow! I was especially appreciative of the before/after footage. The reminder was great, not to mention I really appreciated the sweeping drone shot of the new drive up to the chateau. Tracy and Terry, you really give new meaning to the phrase 'labor of love'. What's even better is the results are fantastic! Quick waves to Jonathan, Rob and Patrick; it was great seeing you. And Ash, I love your adverts. It's easy to see you actually believe in the product, that you use it and understand it. What a great update!

  • @mariapelleya7410
    @mariapelleya7410 Год назад +15

    Tracey, as always, absolutely astounding! Taking the bars off the cellar windows made such a difference. From one mom to another, bravo!!

  • @christinewilkinson3772
    @christinewilkinson3772 Год назад +14

    It makes my heart so happy to see the staircases all straightened up and clean! That must feel so satisfying!

  • @hermitlifeinthemountainsub9493
    @hermitlifeinthemountainsub9493 Год назад +3

    Your little boy has become a young lad! Handsome fella he is! Great job on everything!

  • @judycole854
    @judycole854 Год назад +5

    I had forgotten just how worn the front looked until you showed it again in this video. Compared to the after, it’s an amazing transformation! Y’all are literally bringing the old girl back to her glory. So proud to see how all your hard work is a blessing to the chateau!

  • @autodidactin
    @autodidactin Год назад +34

    Great to see the château’s miles and miles of masonry getting so much TLC!

  • @larrymoons2258
    @larrymoons2258 Год назад +4

    I can’t imagine the work that went into this! Absolutely beautiful job!! Amazing!

  • @lindaott6894
    @lindaott6894 Год назад +21

    Hello , I'm from a small community in South Carolina ,USA . I love watching these videos as you bring this Grand ole Lady back to life . How beautiful she is . All of you are exceptional, your skills, your devotion , it`s all shining through . and then there's Rob , oh my , what a friend . Bless you all and thank you for bringing all of us along .

  • @MD-ef7nl
    @MD-ef7nl Год назад +2

    Your work ethic is your greatest posession and Tracy is your absolute treasure. 🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲

  • @stephaniegaromon3244
    @stephaniegaromon3244 Год назад +15

    Wow, it looks so solid and new. Your list is being ticked off faster than I think anyone anticipated. Your chateau was derelict when you bought it. It had all of the beautiful features but time was not kind to her. You had a vision and through all of your intense hard work it’s magnificent beauty is shining through. Be well! xx

  • @annettegreer2425
    @annettegreer2425 Год назад +22

    Tracey is the backbone on the dream. She has a servants heart and just gets to it.

    • @katehobbs2008
      @katehobbs2008 Год назад +3

      A servants heart? Did you mean sergeant? She has a mother’s heart.

    • @annettegreer2425
      @annettegreer2425 Год назад +2

      @@katehobbs2008 absolutely 👍

  • @lindathompson3982
    @lindathompson3982 3 месяца назад +1

    Exquisite! Thrilling.❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @trishmichael7528
    @trishmichael7528 Год назад +3

    You guys don't need a cherry picker. You are the masters at doing whatever needs doing and finding a way to improvise and get the job done. Looking forward to it. Well done on the stairs...they look brilliant.

  • @patbrady9531
    @patbrady9531 Год назад +16

    I was amazed how white and beautiful the first stairs were after cleaning. The front will glow with both stairs cleaned.

  • @ROSEMARY1925
    @ROSEMARY1925 Год назад +3

    Hello there you are strong, united and strong in completing your beautiful job on this amazing family home, may you stay healthy for the rest of the year and beyond so you all can complete the rest of the work, on these beautiful Family Home.
    Bye for now, Rosemary🌹
    Long Beach, California

  • @kennethrush9363
    @kennethrush9363 Год назад +1

    Going to miss Robby when he goes hope he comes back to you again so he can how his work looks when Terry as dress his work take are everyone xxxx

  • @shirleysmith5394
    @shirleysmith5394 Год назад +19

    I am so amazed at how good this looks. I remember you Mom getting anxious about the outside of the chateau. I hope you are going to cook her a great dinner and several glasses of wine....

  • @ruthagar6707
    @ruthagar6707 Год назад +4

    You all did a fantastic job on the front of the Chateau and stairs. It makes such a huge difference. Great job!!!

  • @jonimarchese7655
    @jonimarchese7655 Год назад +3

    Hey guys, when you show the before pictures, looking back it's almost like, oh my God, can we ever fix this up. Look at it now, you never cease to amaze, I sometimes get exhausted watching you. They look so beautiful, your hard work and dedication to your Chateau de Lalacelle is second to none. Well done everyone. Much love from N.Y.

  • @hughw8543
    @hughw8543 Год назад +1

    Another really fine piece of restoration. It looked like the actual structure of the right hand staircase was in better general condition, just much dirtier and more affected by lichen. It looks splendid now 🥰

  • @frdmbe9258
    @frdmbe9258 Год назад +7

    Wow, the before video is a reminder of how far & fast your restoration has transformed this lovely chateau. Back and knee bending, attention to detail is tremendous and inspirational. Love to all.

  • @cherylmcnair5594
    @cherylmcnair5594 Год назад +44

    The amount of foresight you guys had when you bought lalacelle is mind blowing, looking at the facade both before and after is incredible well done 😊

  • @lorrainel2314
    @lorrainel2314 Год назад +8

    You must pinch yourselves at how beautiful the chateau looks with the huge clean up and fixings.
    Dan and Tracey are the experts on pointing 😊 Rob and Terry too 🌟

  • @edwardulrich1515
    @edwardulrich1515 Год назад +14

    "Just another job done." You, as a collective group, are amazing and full of vim and vigor. You tackle every job with aplomb. Yeah, team Lalacelle !!! 🎉

  • @michellewilliamson449
    @michellewilliamson449 Год назад +29

    You guys should be so proud of your accomplishments because the old lady looks beautiful! The before and after shots bring to life just how bad a state she was in, in the beginning. Well done you!❤

    • @alexandra2jerry
      @alexandra2jerry Год назад +5

      Rather than “Old Lady” I like to think of her as a “ Grande Damme” 💕😊💕

    • @alexandra2jerry
      @alexandra2jerry Год назад +4

      Hello from North Central Florida after the Hurricane really started at 7:00 am and carried on further North. All we’re getting now is heavy rain and bad wind (a bit like walking along the sea front at Roker during a January squall ) Your video has made my day, watching Tracy doing a brilliant job pointing and how Terry lifts those stones I’ll never know. The stairs look magnificent. Well done both of you 💕👏💕👏💕 hope you enjoyed a good shower and a drink afterwards. xxxAlex 💕🐥💕🐥💕

    • @kathrynriggs2489
      @kathrynriggs2489 Год назад +3

      ​@alexandra2jerry, stay safe! Prayers for you, family, and friends.

  • @sandraberry612
    @sandraberry612 Год назад +2

    Hi everyone, Oh my goodness Tracy & Terry, the two of you have both worked so incredibly hard to bring the chateau back to life🤩
    the pointing on the stone wall looks beautiful Tracy & Terry the entrance up to the chateau now looks so inviting ! well done team Mother & Son your amazing 👏
    Take care lots of love 🥰💕

  • @melaniegardner7317
    @melaniegardner7317 Год назад +13

    I hope you feel as proud of your work as many of us do of you!

  • @juliepye8549
    @juliepye8549 Год назад +32

    What a job guys! Even though we saw the other side being done, it was still an incredible transformation. You are all incredible but hats off to Tracy today. You work unbelievably hard all the time. You are lucky to have those lads but they should be astounded by you!

    • @ashleywaters7198
      @ashleywaters7198 Год назад +7

      We are! She can run rings around me! She is one amazing lady!! 😊

  • @katherineleavitt7275
    @katherineleavitt7275 Год назад +4

    Great job on the stair case you guys. Tracie will be professional after all the pointing she has done since being at the Chateau. Lots of hugs to all of you. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

  • @ronniemitchell1473
    @ronniemitchell1473 Год назад +3

    Love the relationship between Terry and his mum!

  • @carolcarter865
    @carolcarter865 Год назад +2

    Love the transformation. You all work so hard and your workmanship is wonderful. Love your channel ❤

  • @michelleb6409
    @michelleb6409 Год назад +4

    An amazing transformation! You are all such hard workers. Jonathan is growing up before our eyes!

  • @mynizkatz7465
    @mynizkatz7465 Год назад +2

    My goodness, did you ever imagine it would look so amazing?

  • @normailiff5316
    @normailiff5316 Год назад +15

    You should all be so proud of your accomplishments the chateau looks amazing every job you undertake is done with grit, determination and love ❤ love to you all x

  • @lindaprefontaine3948
    @lindaprefontaine3948 Год назад +3

    Fantastic job! Love transforms and this was a labour of love! Well done everyone! Always nice to see Jonathan’s smiling face. ❤❤

  • @rebeccaparkin5220
    @rebeccaparkin5220 7 месяцев назад

    All I can say is you are complete and utter grafters! You're doing this building proud in everything that you do!

  • @ericmcmaster1451
    @ericmcmaster1451 Год назад +1

    Wow the old girl is looking so incredibly elegant once again. Slowly but surely every little bit makes a huge difference in her appearance and it is looking stunning! Well done...

  • @Jen-cx9sf
    @Jen-cx9sf Год назад +12

    What a lovely way to show us all the changes from start to now! She looked so sad in the beginning, and now she is like a bright new penny!!! Ah I am sure you all will do so well even with the scaffolding! Lovely to see Patrick and wee Jonathan!! Always a joy to watch!! Staircases just look so very grand!! ❤️

  • @laurag.2148
    @laurag.2148 Год назад +17

    Amazing job! It looks fantastic! So sweet to see Jonathan! ❤️🇨🇦

  • @kimsytsma8493
    @kimsytsma8493 Год назад +4

    good afternoon from Canada

  • @joantrainor6584
    @joantrainor6584 Год назад +20

    This is so inspiring to see. Your determination to do this restoration properly is admirable.

  • @milkweeddreams8828
    @milkweeddreams8828 Год назад +3

    We sure won't be saying little Jonathan for long now, he's getting so tall and cute...blown away, what a huge difference this has made to the front entry...awesome job kids...!!!!

  • @alicemacdonald
    @alicemacdonald 2 месяца назад

    Nothing done with hash and bash…all work done with passion and joy….what great vibes 😮you are putting into building…

  • @maggiemaloney8599
    @maggiemaloney8599 Год назад +1

    You have perfected so many skills!

  • @barbaramurray4191
    @barbaramurray4191 Год назад +10

    Fabulous job everyone.
    It has been something that I have been hoping for since the start of your journey.
    The sense of delight I have must be a thousand times more for yourselves 😂🎉
    I thought Ash's explanation of the Ecoflo was so clear and professionally delivered, I nearly was persuaded even though I have no need of it 😂😅😊

  • @kennethrush9363
    @kennethrush9363 Год назад

    I think it about time you bought mum a new wheelbarrow she walks to slow with the old one. HA HA love her

  • @AtlantaGarden
    @AtlantaGarden Год назад

    Applauding your hard work is a given. But I would like to compliment you on your video presentation. Showing that recap at the end really gives the viewer a true appreciation of the difference. Well done! 👏

  • @williampierce2356
    @williampierce2356 Год назад

    Yes, I have to agree with so many other viewers. Tracy is wonderful and she is truly truly the backbone and works as hard as the guys do. But I must say let's all pull together here. They're pushing around wheelbarrows that the wheels. They're not round. I've never seen Wheels on a wheelbarrow look that bad. I couldn't help from hollering when I saw not one but two wheelbarrows a clump clump clump absolutely a hoot. You guys are going to get some new wheelbarrows. But that aside, the staircase is looking as grand as the other side and as I like to refer to her as the Phoenix rising from the ashes, her grandeur shall stand as tallest. She did the day she was built. God bless you all❤

  • @davidolien2828
    @davidolien2828 Год назад +3

    Perfection. No other word describes the quality of your work

  • @kkristiehetisimer4176
    @kkristiehetisimer4176 Год назад +4

    She is looking so beautiful! Shinning like she was back all those years ago ! Bravo to you all ! ❤

  • @MrsMoon-qs2gf
    @MrsMoon-qs2gf Год назад +21

    WOW!! The stairs look absolutely fabulous! You all are amazingly hard working folks with vision and determination. Can't wait until you get to the cellar and make the big room with the massive fireplace into a warm and cozy kitchen!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jeniferpollonais6546
    @jeniferpollonais6546 Год назад +4

    Wonderful work done! The Chateau is becoming new again! Unbelievable how far you have come. ❤

  • @maryhairy1
    @maryhairy1 11 месяцев назад

    Everything done to this building is just a night & day contrast! Just wonderful!

  • @shelbycooper7504
    @shelbycooper7504 Год назад +1

    Your just amazing Terry Tracy and rob wonderful seeing you working together. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @dotell8925
    @dotell8925 Год назад +3

    Watching from Charleston, South Carolina as we wait for Tropical Storm Idalia to pass.

  • @glenysking5071
    @glenysking5071 Год назад +5

    You are all absolutely amazing. Your channel is my first go to each morning to see what has been happening while I have been sleeping. I live in Australia. Keep up the great work everyone you’re such an inspiration. Well done. You’ve done so much in such a short time. I’m astounded. Thank you for keeping us updated on the progress you’ve made.

  • @janicerobinson2970
    @janicerobinson2970 Год назад

    Well Done Tracy Terry Ash Made A Lovely Job !!!!!!

  • @wimjonker8374
    @wimjonker8374 Год назад +1

    An other great result after cleaning and repairing again👍🏿

  • @shielahaviland8492
    @shielahaviland8492 Год назад +1

    Absolutely Stunning!!! Well done!

  • @TheInappropriateQuilterZaza
    @TheInappropriateQuilterZaza Год назад

    I didn’t think it looked too bad until you see how it looks now, a great job well done.

  • @dawnedawe5337
    @dawnedawe5337 Год назад +9

    The steps and front what a transformation it looks absolutely stunning such hard work. Worth all the effort of your hard work

  • @juliehinkel608
    @juliehinkel608 Год назад +1

    It really turned out beautifully. Congratulations to you all.

  • @juliatownsend2324
    @juliatownsend2324 Год назад

    Staircase and wall looks fabulous well done. 3 barrows. Never can have enough. Xx

  • @paulinelogan1400
    @paulinelogan1400 Год назад +2

    It looks amazing Tracey you are such a hard worker you keep on going and going ❤

  • @nicolethijs5428
    @nicolethijs5428 Год назад

    Whaw, that looks amazing, guy’s! And isn’t our Tracey a trooper! Rob was a great help too, as ever!

  • @lisaakinlabi
    @lisaakinlabi Год назад +3

    I bet when you drive up to the chateau now you feel excited and so proud seeing all that you have done to bring it back to life. You have all done such an amazing, wonderful job!
    The railing design just speaks to me - depending on my mood. 😉

  • @onamissionize
    @onamissionize Год назад +4

    With every project done it just gets more and more exciting, love you guys!

  • @Venus-in-Bluejeans66
    @Venus-in-Bluejeans66 Год назад +2

    Wow! The pointing on the staircase circular wall looks great. It's so much more uniform and the color is perfect.

  • @charmees6637
    @charmees6637 Год назад +1

    That’s so cool to watch you guys restoring the steps. Great pointing job. Love it

  • @catherinemtc7795
    @catherinemtc7795 Год назад +2

    Tracy and Terry you both do such good work with the stones. They all really do look new. Great job.

  • @judyoneal7887
    @judyoneal7887 Год назад +3

    It is amazing what simple cleaning & simple repairs will do for a structure. Not to minimize the 😂effort this has been, or the effort that lie ahead of you, but it has got to be so satisfying for you both!

  • @amysimpson646
    @amysimpson646 Год назад +1

    Your mum mentioned getting things ready for Christmas. I wanted to make a suggestion while you still have time to order. I think battery candles in every window, in addition to your other lights, would be stunning. They're inexpensive and would stop traffic on the road.

    • @marypaddey4625
      @marypaddey4625 Год назад

      Didn't they have some flood lights for the front of the chateau last year? Ecoflow would power them nicely.

  • @shelleymalone4427
    @shelleymalone4427 Год назад +2

    You continue to amaze me. There appears to be nothing you won’t attempt to do. Even more amazing is that each attempt works out beautifully.

  • @connieclum8470
    @connieclum8470 Год назад

    Rob and Tracy do beautiful work pointing⭐️❤️🥇🇺🇸

  • @Liz-cy6gc
    @Liz-cy6gc Год назад

    Your music choice is beautiful and goes perfectly with your gorgeous property.

  • @seaview9948
    @seaview9948 Год назад +1

    Wow what a transformation!

  • @chrisdavis2040
    @chrisdavis2040 Год назад +7

    The stairs look amazing and the around the base looks so neat. Fantastic job you 2

  • @malagastehlaate230
    @malagastehlaate230 Год назад +3

    That staircase looks a million times better! What a fantastic job you all are doing... those stones are so heavy! Have to say you guys are doing just brilliant on it all... seriously looks so wonderful! I'm sure the ole place is so happy to have such a caring family looking after it after all these years feeling abandoned... it seems to be coming back to life. Perhaps it will bless you with some awesome finds one day. Never know. Old houses are so amazing. If only it could tell you all the tales of the things it has seen and heard over the years. Some of it comes out as you work on it... you can see years of footsteps, years of work having been done here and there... but I'm sure if the house could talk it could tell you so much. So nice to see it cared for.

  • @flyingeaglewoman8682
    @flyingeaglewoman8682 Год назад +1

    Looking beautiful, great job everyone!

  • @naomirempel
    @naomirempel Год назад +2

    The place is looking more and more beautiful ❤

  • @dawnpugh4007
    @dawnpugh4007 Год назад +8

    Well done everyone it all looks absolutely fantastic! You should all be so proud xx

  • @beetee3272
    @beetee3272 Год назад

    This Grand Dame is shining!

  • @katehobbs2008
    @katehobbs2008 Год назад +2

    It is always surprising to see how good it looks and how bad it was! On camera you think before reno, oh not too bad, so the transformation is huge.

  • @SingerGeneLeonard
    @SingerGeneLeonard Год назад +7

    Oh My GOD!!!!
    What a transformation!!! It looks just Amazing!! I wish I could be there to help. Hopefully one day I can come visit and meet you all. Terry your mum is a Wonder Woman❤

  • @davidmerritt3995
    @davidmerritt3995 Год назад +1

    It's amazing what you've accomplished! All of you have such talents being put to good use. Cheers!

  • @nikkorain680
    @nikkorain680 Год назад +1

    Rob is back ! Nice to see him back at LaLa again.

  • @kyrvhy
    @kyrvhy Год назад +1

    Wow! She looks beautiful.

  • @juliacross9414
    @juliacross9414 Год назад +4

    Hello from Southeast, Tennessee!!

  • @crystalhipp3644
    @crystalhipp3644 Год назад +2

    It is truly remarkable to watch as you breath life back into this beautiful abode. Lovely indeed.

  • @magdaw1844
    @magdaw1844 Год назад +8

    fantastycznie pięknie cieszę się razem z Wami uściski dla Jonathana serdecznie pozdrawiam

  • @BodyByBJfitness
    @BodyByBJfitness Год назад +2

    It turned out absolutely spectacular. Even with taking off the bars on the windows, it really makes a difference.

  • @conniesamuelsen3078
    @conniesamuelsen3078 Год назад +1

    Absolutely Fabulous!!!!!!

  • @shirleyedwards3801
    @shirleyedwards3801 Год назад

    A methodical job shows in the end of such good work all around

  • @elizabethstrohschoen1438
    @elizabethstrohschoen1438 Год назад +1

    Um dos primeiros vídeos que assistí foi esse. Depois fui assistindo um atrás do outro e conhecendo o projeto de Vida de toda Família, ao restaurar esse Chateau tão bonito. E esse cuidado com detalhes é muito bonito de se ver e de seguir o exemplo em nossas obras de longe, de onde todos os inscritos vivem. Eu vivo no Brasil e aqui é muito dificil restaurar prédios antigos. Na minha cidade tem uma praça com um lindo monumento " Chateau D'eaux" com ninfas ao redor, tinha lago , está seco😪 tem o Netuno na sua torre , as ninfas seguram vasos por onde jorrava água...tudo seco. Esse monumento é replica de um que tem na França ? Mas eu fico triste qd o vejo pintado com cores feias e sem água e as plantas , como ví desde pequena. Parabéns pelo esforço e empenho em tornar o seu lugar um lugar de Sonhos Possíveis. Gosto muito de todos vocês em especial do Jonattan.🥰 💙 🌻🇧🇷