Let me just say again that I'm so very happy for you that you get to enjoy this amazing property as your summer home with your family. The grounds are so ample, lush, mature, and private. Such a dream! Can't wait to see the updates once all the renovations are done!
You're lawn furniture is absolutely beautiful. Grass looks more decadent as well as safe and it just makes it look luxurious without trying so hard. No matter what you pick it will be beautiful and I'm thankful to be following your journey ❤
All green around the pool is much nicer, it may be cheaper but has more gardening work. The second option is lovely too, but nothing beats grass around a swimming pool. I do not like the last option, but well, it is just my opinion xxx
The cane furniture is fabulous Claire…..classic and elegant pieces that will age beautifully….also love it in natural, but equally, these will look amazing in colour …the beautiful parasol is evocative of a time gone by and the perfect shape and quality to compliment 🥰 love the LV briefcase….there are some amazing finds at the markets in southern France ….I bought a vintage LV speedy 25 in Antibes a number of years ago…still going strong 😊whatever you choose for the area around the pool will be amazing…..look forward to watching the continued transformation of your beautiful home 😍
Wow Claire your home in France is looking amazing already with the new patio furniture. I think grass around the pool will look good. You have exquisite taste. Really enjoying the transition and updates on this project. 🖤X
Love the furniture you have chosen, very neutral and elegant. I like the idea of grass around the pool with the natural stone. Keep having fun redoing this new property. BTW Honoré Is too cute and growing fast…….🤗🇨🇦
I love it!! I agree with the pool tile choices you like. Congratulations!! Everything looks so exciting and great! I definitely love the grass around the pool. That will be beautiful. Honore is really growing!!
O Claire, the garden is so beautiful. I would opt for the grass as I think it will cool the pool area down. It will also allow people, especially kids, to just throw a beach towel down and dry off or sun bathe. The furniture is wonderful and so appropriate for the area, even on the grass. When you’re done fixing it all up you should just make a long shot of the area for about 10 min with only the sound of the birds, insects, and breeze so I can pretend I’m there.
Grass around the pool is a lot nicer and more organic looking. Tiles makes it look cheap and more of a community pool vibe, plus the tiles get really hot in the sun which is very unpleasant on the feet. Not to mention wet tiles are a slipping hazard.
Warning... you asked for opinions so I actually gave you some. You may want to grab a beverage and a snack! 😉😂🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ Here is the long version: I prefer a substantial area around the pool to have a lovely pool deck and to be free of grass, otherwise your pool gets loaded with bits of grass, especially after a mow and all the grass clippings stick to wet feet and then are a problem when you want to pop in and out of the water. To me there is nothing worse than swimming in a dirty pool... and by “dirty” I mean foreign objects (grass, leaves, bugs, etc.) brushing up against you or sticking to you while you are in the pool or as you get out of the water. 😳😬😫🤨 I highly recommend those pool creepers that continually vacuum the pool and then you can set it aside when you want to utilize the whole pool for a good swim or have playtime with the family. However, I don’t mind swimming laps while the pool vacuum is in the pool with me creeping about and doing its very important job. It can be easily redirected if it gets in my path. Please note I’m not training for the Olympics so my laps are not very intense and I don’t mind a momentary distraction to move the hose. If you prefer to swim more serious laps, just pull it out of the pool, swim, then push it back in. Easy-peasy and you always have a clean pool! 😁🥰😊 More benefits to having more deck area finished in a solid surface (you may wish to research Kool deck as it stays cooler and can be less slippery than other pool deck surfaces and Kool deck can look like natural stone) is that your sun loungers, umbrellas and tables are more level and stable instead of sitting on the uneven ground/grass or sinking in the soggy ground/grass. I also think it looks best and functions better when there is ample space around the furniture to get in and out of it comfortably, with plenty of space for drippy little ones and drippy big ones to get in and out of the pool at any point without bashing into furniture. Also plenty of pool decking helps to provide a decent furniture placement distance from the pool for those using the furniture who wish to prevent unwanted splashes on electronics, clothes, shoes, bags, hats, snacks, etc. from those enjoying jumping in with a splash or having a bit of splashing fun. Finally, and most importantly, it is never a good idea to run near a pool and why it is a strict and enforced rule at most every public pool and most private pool owners realize the potential dangers! Wet, drippy people can more easily slip and fall near or in the water with potential terrible outcomes (whether on a pool deck or on grass), so it is never allowed... similarly playing in traffic is dangerous and just not allowed. If people want to run they must leave the pool area and run to their hearts content... but absolutely NO running near the pool! You get to make whatever rules you think are needed to keep everyone safe! Otherwise a soft, plastic, blowup pool out in the middle of a grassy area might be best for those who wish to run near a pool. But to each their own. The short version: I vote for plenty of surrounding pool deck to give you ample pool enjoyment space, furniture placement options for those not in the pool or not wanting to get wet or their stuff wet, and basically an overall cleaner, safer, more convenient, dryer and aesthetically pleasing pool environment!
Just a stunning property! Honore is just precious!! The garden furniture is perfect! I think you’d be happier with the tiles around the pool long term. The grass is nice for now but I think you will eventually want times anyway- it’s a classier, more finished look I think. Whatever you decide, though, will undoubtedly be beautiful!
Around our pool in Portugal, we have both, tiled and grass you need both I think. We have terracotta tiles large area for sun loungers etc etc, grass for those who just like to grab a towel and lay on the grass, you have room to do both. Obviously in warmer months the terracotta tiles do get hot for the bare feet, so that’s why it’s nice to have the grass as well. What ever you choose I am sure it will look fabulous. Looking forward to seeing what you do. Xx
Paris wants to do this. I’m just worried tiling one area for loungers forces me to stick to that set up. But it is a really good idea to do this, makes so much sense.
@@claire.chanelle like all these things don’t rush your decision, these projects are expensive, so give it some time to make a decision. Safety is always first. I couldn’t remember the style you called part tile and grass in between the tiles, like they do in the USA. We always decorate to the style of the country. So at home in uk. We think like home, our home in Portugal we choose more a Portuguese style. I haven’t been to France that many times not sure what they do around there pools. I known you will do plenty of research and I am sure whatever you choose it will be lovely. Thanks for your vlogs they are great. Xx
Beautiful furniture Claire reminds me of the Great Gatsby or out of Africa, all that’s needed is Robert Redford sitting there😂. Who my kidding your too young to know who he is probably 😂❤️❤️❤️
I did textured white ice granite around my pool for the coping and the tiles, it is great for grip. Love all of your ideas. Love the LV suitcase too, they look great in any room of the house!
Definitely do grass. We just finished our rectangular pool and it has 6ft of travertine around the perimeter, it is SUPER hot and really slippery when getting out of the pool. I wish we had put grass* closer to the edge. Trust me!
We already decided the fake lookalike travertine for slabs because of this reason. Natural stone holds the heat. But sharing this with me has made me know that’s the right choice thank you.
Love the pool furniture. I would choose the natural travertine. If you're going to do pink furniture, I add a very light pink glaze or wash. Regarding grass, it's a hard no for me. Extra work to keep neat and tidy.
Grass is nice and it looks nice in the picture. However, on going maintenance will end up making it more expensive than tiling. As it’s a holiday home unless you have a full time gardener looking after the grass, watering, feeding, and mowing just before you arrive so it looks good, you may come to regret it. When you factor in the travel time you take to get there, the last thing you will want to start you time there with is cleaning and making sure your grass is healthy and ready for you to use. Yes it’s safer for young kids, but they will grow. The area will be fenced and they will only be in there when you are around. I think the tiles will be just as pretty and a little easier to maintain. Anyway, these are just my thoughts speaking from a practical pov and speaking from my own experience. 😅 I would go for the warmer tiles as well. I hope that has been a little helpful. It’s a lovely area and can’t wait to see what you do. ❤
Fantastic that they are creating work for the community. Curious if they are earning living wage or portion of sale? Definitely a brand to check out as I’m looking at outdoor furniture currently. Take care, as always thorough! ❤
You would have to check but from what I can see, I think the artisans have their own little companies and they work on projects with them. So they have an income. Please check that’s correct though. It’s a beautiful brand, unique and great quality. Don’t forget to use the discount code.
That furniture is lovely. To make the pronunciation easy for you it would be Haaa Deee Daaa. (Said at a normal speaking speed). It is a bird from the Ibis family and quite ungainly but I think they are lovely. I hope that helps.
This pool furniture is sensational and such a great price. I live in the US and the prices for furniture post Covid has just gotten insane. I am really struggling to find things.
It’s insane a bit greedy of the companies that the price stayed the same. It was beyond impossible. I would find something I liked, nothing unique but nice and it would be £5k a lounger, £2.5k for less quality. So happy I found these.
I’m on same thinking of you. But things to consider are the high maintenance and we will have to keep moving furniture so the grass gets sun. Maybe best option is to start with grass and if we don’t like it, love to slabs 😅
* * * * * Well since you asked the question to all of us strangers... GRASS all the way. You will love it and it's cooler on those very hot weeks. * * *
Beautiful garden, pool, etc, but the video made me feel a bit dizzy. I love to see your place around, but maybe if you record it in a slightly different way next time, it would be more enjoyable. I love your videos, so trust me, it is a constructive comment 😇🥰
@claire chanelle kids will trip and fall. its part of learning and growing up my 3 kids all broke there arms at least once. my daughter tore her knee up. its going to happen whether you put tile or concrete
Hadedas (the birds) are our own little nightmare here in South Africa and we love them to bits, something tells me the founder of the brand has ties to SA😊
Please, be very careful with hornet nest. I had 20 stings few year back in my balcony. It must removed professionally. With you and little prince having allergy will not help at all. It would be better, if you removed it during winter already. In cold they sleep. Be safe.
We found this South African grass (we must have a thing with South Africa) where it doesn’t break and get in the pool like normal grass. So that “should” be okay.
Hello Claire, the house and furniture is looking amazing, I have been following since you purchased. I run a decorating & renovation company (based in Cannes). If you are looking for top quality English craftsmanship here on the French Riviera, we would be truly honoured to work with you.
Okay Paris and I will have a domestic now. I pronounced it like this (at a guess, I didn’t know) and Paris no it’s like this. But maybe we can be let off because we do not have the South African accent?
@claire.chanelle I think you just put the emphasis on the wrong part of the word rather than your accent. But I thought I'd just comment to let you know... You are perfectly fine to pronounce it any way- I doubt anyone outside of SA knows them 😊
Stunning furniture Claire. So lovely to hear the boys in the background having fun ❤ Have you tried The Longing towels, brand owned by @lindsayholland 🤌🏼
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Let me just say again that I'm so very happy for you that you get to enjoy this amazing property as your summer home with your family. The grounds are so ample, lush, mature, and private. Such a dream! Can't wait to see the updates once all the renovations are done!
You're lawn furniture is absolutely beautiful. Grass looks more decadent as well as safe and it just makes it look luxurious without trying so hard. No matter what you pick it will be beautiful and I'm thankful to be following your journey ❤
All green around the pool is much nicer, it may be cheaper but has more gardening work. The second option is lovely too, but nothing beats grass around a swimming pool. I do not like the last option, but well, it is just my opinion xxx
As long as the tiles around the pool are non-slip when wet (for safety's sake), then whatever you choose is fine!
The cane furniture is fabulous Claire…..classic and elegant pieces that will age beautifully….also love it in natural, but equally, these will look amazing in colour …the beautiful parasol is evocative of a time gone by and the perfect shape and quality to compliment 🥰 love the LV briefcase….there are some amazing finds at the markets in southern France ….I bought a vintage LV speedy 25 in Antibes a number of years ago…still going strong 😊whatever you choose for the area around the pool will be amazing…..look forward to watching the continued transformation of your beautiful home 😍
Wow Claire your home in France is looking amazing already with the new patio furniture. I think grass around the pool will look good. You have exquisite taste. Really enjoying the transition and updates on this project. 🖤X
Love the furniture you have chosen, very neutral and elegant. I like the idea of grass around the pool with the natural stone. Keep having fun redoing this new property. BTW Honoré Is too cute and growing fast…….🤗🇨🇦
Love This vlog. Yes green around the pool will be Nice. I think you have such a good taste❤
I love it!! I agree with the pool tile choices you like. Congratulations!! Everything looks so exciting and great! I definitely love the grass around the pool. That will be beautiful. Honore is really growing!!
Still so so torn if we should do grass or tiles!
Either will be beautiful. You have a good eye. Trust it!! Can do grass first. If change mind put in tiles. ; ).
Honoré swiped your card, he’s the most precious little boy in the world
O Claire, the garden is so beautiful. I would opt for the grass as I think it will cool the pool area down. It will also allow people, especially kids, to just throw a beach towel down and dry off or sun bathe. The furniture is wonderful and so appropriate for the area, even on the grass. When you’re done fixing it all up you should just make a long shot of the area for about 10 min with only the sound of the birds, insects, and breeze so I can pretend I’m there.
Grass around the pool is a lot nicer and more organic looking. Tiles makes it look cheap and more of a community pool vibe, plus the tiles get really hot in the sun which is very unpleasant on the feet. Not to mention wet tiles are a slipping hazard.
Claire stop!!! Honore is too cute I just cannot lol I would buy anything from his little shop 😍
Love how you always find the most beautiful niche brands
Claire your French home is truly beautiful,so tranquil and inviting,🙏❤️
Your garden furniture looks beautiful,I love the lounger ratan too.❤
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE for more content and longer vlogs! I absolutely love your videos
Keep showing us house stuff Claire. I love it x ps love the Louis ❤❤❤❤
Warning... you asked for opinions so I actually gave you some. You may want to grab a beverage and a snack! 😉😂🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
Here is the long version: I prefer a substantial area around the pool to have a lovely pool deck and to be free of grass, otherwise your pool gets loaded with bits of grass, especially after a mow and all the grass clippings stick to wet feet and then are a problem when you want to pop in and out of the water. To me there is nothing worse than swimming in a dirty pool... and by “dirty” I mean foreign objects (grass, leaves, bugs, etc.) brushing up against you or sticking to you while you are in the pool or as you get out of the water. 😳😬😫🤨
I highly recommend those pool creepers that continually vacuum the pool and then you can set it aside when you want to utilize the whole pool for a good swim or have playtime with the family. However, I don’t mind swimming laps while the pool vacuum is in the pool with me creeping about and doing its very important job. It can be easily redirected if it gets in my path. Please note I’m not training for the Olympics so my laps are not very intense and I don’t mind a momentary distraction to move the hose. If you prefer to swim more serious laps, just pull it out of the pool, swim, then push it back in. Easy-peasy and you always have a clean pool! 😁🥰😊
More benefits to having more deck area finished in a solid surface (you may wish to research Kool deck as it stays cooler and can be less slippery than other pool deck surfaces and Kool deck can look like natural stone) is that your sun loungers, umbrellas and tables are more level and stable instead of sitting on the uneven ground/grass or sinking in the soggy ground/grass. I also think it looks best and functions better when there is ample space around the furniture to get in and out of it comfortably, with plenty of space for drippy little ones and drippy big ones to get in and out of the pool at any point without bashing into furniture. Also plenty of pool decking helps to provide a decent furniture placement distance from the pool for those using the furniture who wish to prevent unwanted splashes on electronics, clothes, shoes, bags, hats, snacks, etc. from those enjoying jumping in with a splash or having a bit of splashing fun.
Finally, and most importantly, it is never a good idea to run near a pool and why it is a strict and enforced rule at most every public pool and most private pool owners realize the potential dangers! Wet, drippy people can more easily slip and fall near or in the water with potential terrible outcomes (whether on a pool deck or on grass), so it is never allowed... similarly playing in traffic is dangerous and just not allowed. If people want to run they must leave the pool area and run to their hearts content... but absolutely NO running near the pool! You get to make whatever rules you think are needed to keep everyone safe! Otherwise a soft, plastic, blowup pool out in the middle of a grassy area might be best for those who wish to run near a pool. But to each their own.
The short version: I vote for plenty of surrounding pool deck to give you ample pool enjoyment space, furniture placement options for those not in the pool or not wanting to get wet or their stuff wet, and basically an overall cleaner, safer, more convenient, dryer and aesthetically pleasing pool environment!
The tiles are all so nice, whichever you select you cannot go wrong. Loving the new outdoor furniture! Thank you for the video.
Go for grass Claire, especially with kids. ❤
You have amazing taste and style! What a beautiful gathering place to enjoy the weather and a swim!!!🥰
Just a stunning property! Honore is just precious!! The garden furniture is perfect! I think you’d be happier with the tiles around the pool long term. The grass is nice for now but I think you will eventually want times anyway- it’s a classier, more finished look I think. Whatever you decide, though, will undoubtedly be beautiful!
Looks so relaxing at your south of France home!
Around our pool in Portugal, we have both, tiled and grass you need both I think. We have terracotta tiles large area for sun loungers etc etc, grass for those who just like to grab a towel and lay on the grass, you have room to do both. Obviously in warmer months the terracotta tiles do get hot for the bare feet, so that’s why it’s nice to have the grass as well. What ever you choose I am sure it will look fabulous. Looking forward to seeing what you do. Xx
Paris wants to do this. I’m just worried tiling one area for loungers forces me to stick to that set up. But it is a really good idea to do this, makes so much sense.
@@claire.chanelle like all these things don’t rush your decision, these projects are expensive, so give it some time to make a decision. Safety is always first. I couldn’t remember the style you called part tile and grass in between the tiles, like they do in the USA. We always decorate to the style of the country. So at home in uk. We think like home, our home in Portugal we choose more a Portuguese style. I haven’t been to France that many times not sure what they do around there pools. I known you will do plenty of research and I am sure whatever you choose it will be lovely. Thanks for your vlogs they are great. Xx
Beautiful furniture Claire reminds me of the Great Gatsby or out of Africa, all that’s needed is Robert Redford sitting there😂. Who my kidding your too young to know who he is probably 😂❤️❤️❤️
I did textured white ice granite around my pool for the coping and the tiles, it is great for grip. Love all of your ideas. Love the LV suitcase too, they look great in any room of the house!
Definitely do grass. We just finished our rectangular pool and it has 6ft of travertine around the perimeter, it is SUPER hot and really slippery when getting out of the pool. I wish we had put grass* closer to the edge. Trust me!
We already decided the fake lookalike travertine for slabs because of this reason. Natural stone holds the heat. But sharing this with me has made me know that’s the right choice thank you.
@@claire.chanelle It will be gorgeous!
What a beautiful property!! I love thee videos!
I think the grass around the pool with the loungers on, seems more your vibe in SoF, very 50's style 😊
what a lovely home. xx
I think grass. Just make sure the tiles aren’t slippery when wet.
Love the pool furniture. I would choose the natural travertine. If you're going to do pink furniture, I add a very light pink glaze or wash. Regarding grass, it's a hard no for me. Extra work to keep neat and tidy.
I want grass but it’s the maintenance that’s scares me and only thing putting me off.
Grass is nice and it looks nice in the picture. However, on going maintenance will end up making it more expensive than tiling. As it’s a holiday home unless you have a full time gardener looking after the grass, watering, feeding, and mowing just before you arrive so it looks good, you may come to regret it. When you factor in the travel time you take to get there, the last thing you will want to start you time there with is cleaning and making sure your grass is healthy and ready for you to use.
Yes it’s safer for young kids, but they will grow. The area will be fenced and they will only be in there when you are around.
I think the tiles will be just as pretty and a little easier to maintain. Anyway, these are just my thoughts speaking from a practical pov and speaking from my own experience. 😅
I would go for the warmer tiles as well. I hope that has been a little helpful. It’s a lovely area and can’t wait to see what you do. ❤
Im excited for this renovation ❤
Fantastic that they are creating work for the community. Curious if they are earning living wage or portion of sale? Definitely a brand to check out as I’m looking at outdoor furniture currently. Take care, as always thorough! ❤
You would have to check but from what I can see, I think the artisans have their own little companies and they work on projects with them. So they have an income. Please check that’s correct though. It’s a beautiful brand, unique and great quality. Don’t forget to use the discount code.
Such a beautiful choice of furniture. Always and only the best ❤
Beautiful furniture x perfect x
You are a very lucky woman it must all be so exciting carn't wait to see it take shape x
That furniture is lovely. To make the pronunciation easy for you it would be Haaa Deee Daaa. (Said at a normal speaking speed). It is a bird from the Ibis family and quite ungainly but I think they are lovely. I hope that helps.
This pool furniture is sensational and such a great price. I live in the US and the prices for furniture post Covid has just gotten insane. I am really struggling to find things.
It’s insane a bit greedy of the companies that the price stayed the same. It was beyond impossible. I would find something I liked, nothing unique but nice and it would be £5k a lounger, £2.5k for less quality. So happy I found these.
No claire keep it naturally and matching it’s lovley ❤
Grass would be nice but a bit of both would be amazing
you've sold me on the grass with your inspo pic
I vote grass 🥰
Tiles definitely
Grass will be nice and soft for the children when they fall over. It will be cooler under foot also and a softer look. Too much tile is cold looking.
I’m on same thinking of you. But things to consider are the high maintenance and we will have to keep moving furniture so the grass gets sun. Maybe best option is to start with grass and if we don’t like it, love to slabs 😅
* * * * * Well since you asked the question to all of us strangers... GRASS all the way. You will love it and it's cooler on those very hot weeks. * * *
Grass will be messy after being mowed? Might be too high maintenance
I prefer the grass look
Hi Claire, 20:50 the price of the furniture is outrageous, compared to the price we pay in Africa it would be more like £250 here! 🤷🏻♀️
Beautiful garden, pool, etc, but the video made me feel a bit dizzy. I love to see your place around, but maybe if you record it in a slightly different way next time, it would be more enjoyable. I love your videos, so trust me, it is a constructive comment 😇🥰
Oh no really?
Hi Claire. Do you have the 3 seater sofa? Love this furniture 🥰
Yes the three seater, I linked it below x
@@claire.chanelle thank you Lovely x
@claire chanelle kids will trip and fall. its part of learning and growing up my 3 kids all broke there arms at least once. my daughter tore her knee up. its going to happen whether you put tile or concrete
So cute your little cute son
Hadedas (the birds) are our own little nightmare here in South Africa and we love them to bits, something tells me the founder of the brand has ties to SA😊
Yes she does! She grew up half in the UK and half there.
Grass!
Please, be very careful with hornet nest. I had 20 stings few year back in my balcony. It must removed professionally. With you and little prince having allergy will not help at all. It would be better, if you removed it during winter already. In cold they sleep. Be safe.
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The only thing I’d be worried about with grass is the pool getting all grubby with it
We found this South African grass (we must have a thing with South Africa) where it doesn’t break and get in the pool like normal grass. So that “should” be okay.
hadeda doesn’t ship abroad
They do if you contact them. I contacted them and asked them to arrange delivery to France, they happily agreed and arranged it all for me.
Hello Claire, the house and furniture is looking amazing, I have been following since you purchased. I run a decorating & renovation company (based in Cannes). If you are looking for top quality English craftsmanship here on the French Riviera, we would be truly honoured to work with you.
Hi Claire. It is pronounced Hardee-dah. The most irritating bird to many South Africans. They are very loud 😂
Okay Paris and I will have a domestic now. I pronounced it like this (at a guess, I didn’t know) and Paris no it’s like this. But maybe we can be let off because we do not have the South African accent?
@claire.chanelle I think you just put the emphasis on the wrong part of the word rather than your accent. But I thought I'd just comment to let you know... You are perfectly fine to pronounce it any way- I doubt anyone outside of SA knows them 😊
Boring
Stunning furniture Claire. So lovely to hear the boys in the background having fun ❤ Have you tried The Longing towels, brand owned by @lindsayholland 🤌🏼