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We've bought an old farmhouse in rural France and it's the biggest renovation project ever. We are renovating the house to become our forever home. With two dogs and a baby there is always a lot to do. But we love the project a lot. On this channel we take you with us on our journey of the renovation. It's not the typical French chateau but for us it's the perfect place to call home. the south of France is beautiful and we enjoy the scenery a lot. With regular trips to the village and bakery we already feel at home.
Our French Farmhouse Ruin Feels Like Home
We’re finally back in the south of France, settling into our farmhouse renovation once more! After unpacking the van (including a new piano!) and setting up our living room, it’s starting to feel like a real home. While we were in the Netherlands, my parents kept the renovation progress going-painting the kitchen cabinets and making the kitchen look fantastic.
We also tackled a few property projects, like installing handles on the kitchen cabinets, adding poles to mark the border for our neighbor and diving back into an overdue tree-trimming project. With gear breaking left and right, we’re keeping busy with fixes-Bram tackled the kitchen ventilation, while I handled a tire repair for our trusty mini tractor.
To round out the week, we explored one of the charming local markets in a nearby village. The sights, smells, and atmosphere remind us why we fell in love with rural France. Join us as we continue building our dream farmhouse and soaking in the beauty of our French countryside life!
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We also tackled a few property projects, like installing handles on the kitchen cabinets, adding poles to mark the border for our neighbor and diving back into an overdue tree-trimming project. With gear breaking left and right, we’re keeping busy with fixes-Bram tackled the kitchen ventilation, while I handled a tire repair for our trusty mini tractor.
To round out the week, we explored one of the charming local markets in a nearby village. The sights, smells, and atmosphere remind us why we fell in love with rural France. Join us as we continue building our dream farmhouse and soaking in the beauty of our French countryside life!
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Loved seeing the supermarket and farmers market footage! Lovely peek into French life 😍
Thanks so much. The markets are always amazing. Have a lovely day.
Blij dat dat het goed is gegaan bij de rechtbank
Ja nu wachten op de uitspraak op papier. Thx.
You three make such a beautiful family, oops I forgot the dogs. Industrious, hard working, loving and communicative. Thank God for your parents living right there as well, The green is very nice.
and again un épisode génial… thank you so much for always spreading good vibes🥰 bon weekend, enjoy😊
The kitchen looks great looking forward to seeing it finished. So how long is your growing season? We are getting cold here in northern Ohio USA
I love the dry fence. Great idea! Nox is so cute. I look forward to watching your video every week.
I know this comment is a year late, I just found this channel yesterday (and love it), but with all the crap this man has put you through he should have put a bow on the fireplace for you and be embarrassed to list and sell a property that was so poorly taken care of, and not be so annoyed that he needs to clean up his mess he has, or has allowed to be made, over the years.
Beautiful video…you guys are beaming throughout….country life agrees with you! Thanks for adding your sunshine to what is generally a dull November ( weather-wise) here in Canada! Cheers from Ottawa
I'm kind of envious about Your autumn weather. Here in Munich it's getting frosty now.
Oh the colors are so nice! Thanks. Is there any snow forecast in Munich? Take care.
You guys are a joy to watch.
Thanks so much for saying that. Take care.
Hello from the USA. Enjoyed hearing about your choice to ride home and not fly. Best for all three of you. Have you been able to control the field mice from getting in the house? Great work that Mom and Dad did painting the cabinets. I voted to leave them without paint. I lost and Simon won! Have a great week. 🤗
Thanks so much. I was very happy we chose to go together with the van. The mice will never go away im afraid. Haha but what do you thin about the cabinets now? Have a lovely weekend. Take care.
I do understand the parking behind them. Its kind of like blocking them in, if there is a lot of other areas to for you to park. NOT in agreement with the crazy acting mind you.
doesn't your insurance cover that for free?
You guys are such a bright spot for those of us dealing with messy breakup. Love to see your love!
Ah thans so much. Have a lovely weekend. Great to have you with us. Take care.
Why buy products in Netherlands instead of of France? Confused! Lol😅
Various reasons haha. Some things are just way cheaper in The Netherlands. There is a way bigger second hand market in The Netherlands. And some materials we are just used to work with and they are only for sale in The Netherlands. :) Thanks so much.
Hi am from Mauritius I am so proud of you for thé job you do by yourself for thé house 👏👍😁
Hello, vous avez eu raison de planter des piquets et mettre en place définitivement les limites de votre propriété…. L’ancien propriétaire est vraiment malhonnête ! Que dire du plastique dans la terre , c’est une honte. Bravo pour vos travaux. Bises à vous tous.
Dear boys. As usual, I really liked your latest video : It's fun, witty, and beautifully filmed. No doubt the house will be finished in the best possible taste and very confortable for the all family. however, I would love you to describe the reaction of the locals at your arrival in a new country, new life, as a lovely gay couple withe a new born baby (and a very hard working father ...! ). No doubt , you will make friends, but beeing French, and gay from a large town, I don't know if I would be able to integrate village life , with my husband as easily as you did it. All the best and bon courage !
If you allow a farmer doing that within 10 years you miss 10 meters (my grandmother always told me)
Yep that’s why I wanted to stop that immediately:). Thanks so much.
Great choice with the door handles and I agree, they're needed as it would be a shame to leave finger prints on the cupboards 😍
Thanks so much. They fit very well with the color and the style I think :) have a lovely weekend.
Love ya guys! Great to see you this week. Rick Smith Augusta Ga USA
Thanks so much Rick. Great to have you with us. Have a lovely weekend.
Your videos are exceptionally good - well filmed and expertly edited. Nox is so cute and getting bigger. Love her smile. Every time I watch a video your house becomes more and more perfect. Love the addition of a piano and the projected movies on the wall is truly awesome. You guys are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for saying that. We put a lot of effort into them. Nox is the best:) Great to have you with us. Have a lovely weekend. Take care.
I would keep a eye on your neighbour as it sounds like he could be throwing nails in your land out of spite 😮😜
Oh that wouldn’t surprise me at all. Thanks so much. Take care.
Could you please tell me what shade of green you used please? Looks so beautiful.
The kitchen looks so good, cannot wait to see the rest when its done! France is so beautiful, I am hoping to come next year!
Thanks so much! Oh the scenery is stunning. France is beautiful. Have a lovely weekend. Take care.
Just wait until Nox learns how to open the lower kitchen cupboards.🤣🤣
Haha I guess we are going to need some locks :) thanks so much. Take care.
Great update boys! The kitchen looks brilliant! When is the island coming? :-) I loved the look on Simon's face with the exhaust confession!
How many acres do you have?
About 10 I think. We count in hectares and we have 4. Thanks.
Love this show, nice job guys and daughter :)
Thanks so much! Great to have you with us. Take care.
I attempted to remodel during lockdown and painting smooth cabinets turned out terrible for me. I am so glad yours turned out so well. You two are absolutely beautiful and such a bright light in my day.
Love peeking into your lives = you two are always so positive,
Thanks so much. We try to:) have a lovely weekend.
Yes the The fence looks fantastic I think you should put it all down your driveway it makes it look really lived in specially when you have guess
Nox is the cutest ever. Good work done guys.
Nox is the best:) thanks so much. Take care.
I. think I would Lose the piano in another room it doesn’t look right in the kitchen and it takes a look at the beautiful kitchen you’ve made you must have another spare room you could call in the music room
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Thanks so much :)
I can see the dry rot on the big tire. He probably put a tube in it. Hope for it to work for a while but start saving in a tire fund. Love you guys and NOX! ❤️
Yeah unfortunately the big tires are very old. But as long as we don’t have to replace them I will use them. Thanks so much. Have a wonderful weekend.
You guys have said YEAH no less than 65 times.😂😂
Oh haha normally I check that. But I guess it slipped my attention. Thanks. Hope you liked the vlog anyway.
Another great vlog, I really look forward to each new one. Love your kitchen cupboards. Nox is growing fast and love her smiles, such a lucky wee girl with two great dads. You both work so hard and so well together , each have your specialties 🥰🥰
Petits veinards (expression française) ! Que du beau temps dans le Périgord cette semaine ! Et les couleurs de l’automne sont magnifiques. Nox est de plus en plus belle et souriante et vous comble de joie et bonheur. See you next Friday with such a beautiful fall and perfect weather ❤
Gorgeous color on the kitchen cabs!!
Thanks so much! We love the color too! Take care.
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Thanks :)
Do you have extra room in the barn for a 66 year old??My country has decided I am not welcomed. You Guys are just fabulous. I expect to hear some holiday music from the piano. Have a great weekend from San Diego.🌴
It's so inspiring watching your videos ! Thanks for sharing this amazing journey !
Thanks for being with us! Have a lovely weekend. Take care.
Thank you for another episode. Our favorite Proud Gay Couple are now legal parents of NOX. 2 fathers. Thank you for every Public Sign of Affection. A big sign ‘B loves S’ would be just fine.
Thanks so much for being with us Peter. Nox is the best :) Have a lovely weekend. Take care.
Guys, that's your own fault. You named her Nox, the roman goddess and personification of the night. 🤷♂🌃😂😂😂
Haha Thanks. She is doing amazing during the nights, it's really unbelievable! Have a lovely weekend.
The kitchen is looking so nice and I’m sure you will enjoy your winter garden. Nox looked like a little angel you tickled her cheeks…adorable. I’m sorry to see that your neighbor is being sneaky with the boarder markers. I’m sure he’s going to be an ongoing thorn in your side unfortunately.
Lovely as always. ❤ Good luck with your winter garden.
Thanks so much! Have a lovely weekend. Take care.
Is the right headlight of the van not working? Looks that way in the vlog.
Oh well spotted! It broke but we have replaced it now :) Thanks. Have a lovely weekend.
@@vangaze - Nox needs to see where she is going.
Love love this channel you two guys are such fun to watch as you navigate the new life you are making. Kitchen looks awesome good job and Nox wow she is a cute one. Loved the spontaneity of the exhaust pipe discussion I lol at that
lovely vid this week ,are you getting drapes for the windows?
Thanks so much. We use the shutters normally but maybe we need some drapes later. Take care.