You want some tips? For omlette, heat pan on 7, and after butter browns, quick add eggs, and turn down to 6. Then finish when you flip on 7 for 10-15 seconds. Mine in Spain has half numbers which is useful. After 14, it said, P, is that the turbo? These induction stoves usually have a turbo after highest number. Very fast for boiling water. I had gas before as well, and now would not go back. Only miss roasting peppers on open flame. I find you have to be adjusting numbers as you cook, I never leave my pans on only one number. Do you have a pressure cooker? Induction awesome for this! Quinces!! Put them in your kirchen when ripe for fantastic smell. We make the thick block jam, that lasts forever, 1 kilo quinces, 1 kilo sugar, but the looser jam is 1kilo quinces to 400g sugar plus lemon juice. My husband cuts up the quince and puts in microwave a few minutes with a bit of water and it turns out great. He loves quince but doesn't always want all the sugar in the jam or quince block. Love your channel and enthusiasm. Saludos desde Madrid!
Oh no! I just realized my induction only goes up to 9 with the half numbers and turbo, it is Bosch; so as yours is up to 14, I would play around with 9 and 10.
Oh and Beth, there was something very important I wanted to suggest to you. Walking on cement floors over a period of time wreaks HAVOC with your feet and legs. PLEASE consider using VERY supportive shoes ( nurses shoes perhaps) while doing your activities at home. I learned the hard way.
Pour les rideaux vous pouvez en trouver dans le magasin "4 murs" (il y en a un peu partout en France) : on y trouve rideaux (des rideaux occultants et thermiques) et voilages. Ce qui peut être intéressant c'est d'avoir des rideaux d'été et des rideaux d'hiver et y associer des plaids à mettre sur le canapé. Je change les objets décoratifs également l'été et l'hiver, pour avoir une autre ambiance. Mettre les vêtements sous vide d'air c'est génial car cela permet d'avoir de la place, j'en sais quelque chose ! Concernant votre pièce dédié au "bureau" vous avez de belles idées en tête alors ce sera parfait.
I love your channel, Beth because you are so real. No pretentiousness. I think you could stack the two small paintings by the door and definitely use the larger one over the chest {liquor ].
In Romania we harvest quince fruit in late September to October. They are ready when you can just brush off the fuzz on them. Our grandma’s used to leave them on the windowsill up until December to continue to ripen…it was almost like Christmas decoration. They will also make jam out of them, usually mixed with apples.
I love the idea of using an old farmhouse table as a desk. However, have you considered an extra long table and putting it up against the wall. You could use one end and your husband use the other. It wold free up the middle of the room and you could also make use the lighting that’s already on the wall where the bed used to be. You could place the printer under the table on the floor in the middle of both of you so that you both have easy access to it. Just an idea.
It's dreamy Beth!!! I love the clean, simple color palette too!! Last week , crazy enough I had a shoot two houses down from your old house here in LA!! Crazy! I got so nostalgic!
I have a stainless steel compost container with lid, that I can keep on my countertop in the kitchen.I collect for about a week in it, then empty it into the one outside. There is no smell because of the stainless steel and a breeze to rinse and reuse. We live in Tennessee and it can get pretty hot and humid here and sometimes with my old containers I would forget to empty the scraps into the outside bin, it would start to smell bad ,and I would stop recycling for a while. I got mine from Amazon, it also looks pretty on the countertop -no eyesore.
In the office I would face the French doors to open out then place each desk to the sides and put an armoire on the back wall. I learned a concept from you just looking at your things. To make a home feel less cluttered have all the items be a price of decoration or art even the handbags and clothes. I just love seeing you make a house cozy…. I could watch that forever. Enjoy what a gift to be there xo
Yes, exactly that’s so funny that you picked up on that that’s definitely my strategy is to make everything be part of the decoration so it’s functional but also decorative that way it doesn’t feel as cluttered and you use everything that’s in sight for distinct purpose. I do like the idea of the two desks and the armoire on the back wall, that certainly would make it great for storage! Thanks for the tip!
Definitely when u get composting u will need another bin! Use when planting in whole as well as i garden mix, when it breaks down it is a 3rd of what u had!
I dont know how big or small the office room is but if you think outside the box: you can put a big ikea closet for your clothes on the same wall as the door is, maybe take out te doors of the curent closet and use this space for the printer and store your other office needs. You can either buy of have a small longer table made and you can sit not exactly in front of eichother but next to eichother or cross. You can also let this table start in the current closet so both are part of eichother and the room. Hope you understand my vision. Because you do need a bigger closet😜
Georgie looks like he has settled right in! He looks great! As long as he is with his family he is happy. I like your idea of switching the different paintings around, and drapes for keeping things warmer in the winter. I like how you described your fridge as something that keeps you going to the market, LOL! Our fridge is on the blink, as in the freezer no longer functions properly, so we have been shopping quite frequently during the week. It is interesting that appliances are so much smaller there, while the American ones keep getting bigger! We actually have to modify our kitchen so we can fit in a new fridge!
Yes they are so small here! But then again the French don't have to fit a 20 lb Turkey in the oven once a year ha ha! But I'm still going to host Thanksgiving this year, for our family and French friends! Finding all the ingredients should be fun! And maybe worth a video ha! xx
We have a similar problem with composting & raccoons & possums. Your composting there seems easy enough. As you add in all of your LA pieces & books that are familiar, it will all come together. Now is the fun part where you get to play around with moving things back and forth! Enjoy the birthday outing!
Your garden/parking really reminds me of the other house. For the curtains and the updates my tip would be life through all the seasons for one time and then you know what you really need. I wish you all a great week .
Thank you Beth for sharing this. This looks like a fun project. Take your time it will all work out. As for drapes and cushions I think your wonderfully,talented Dad might be able to give you some guidance. As for storage in the office. Think vertical space. I love cabinets so I can close the doors and not see all the stuff. On the wall where you need the printer perhaps a unit with a shelf for the printer surrounded by shallow cabinets. We have a cheap ikea desk that my husband built a base in white molding around. So I can store a lot of stuff under the desk but it is out of site. I loved your beach tour. It made me go online right away and think about a trip to France. Enjoy every minute of your new journey. thanks for taking us all along. Blessings from Sue in Southern ,Delaware
Hi Beth, Switching to induction took me a while too. Keep experimenting; the low heat settings are great! A few tips: It’s important to use pans that are made for induction stove tops. (The heavy 5 or 7 layer pans from Demeyere work very well). It’s also important that your pots and pans were not used on a gas cooker in the past because the bottoms may have become slightly concave, which means that the pan will not sit flat on the glass induction surface. PS: The P is usually the turbo setting: very hot, very fast 😊 Good luck! I adore your videos and your new home. You will make it a wonderful stylish nest for your family in no time. Salut!
Quinces preserved in syrup with star-aniseed and a cinnamon stick and served with rolled pork shoulder or bake in oven with spices as dessert with ice cream or custard.
It's so nice of you to share your travelling, renovation, shopping and asking about ideas for home accessories and also sharing some of the problems you face . it's like we are there with you and living these moments.thanx alot
Hi Beth. I’ve been cooking with induction in the US for about 18 mos now. I find that I use a slightly lower setting than the recipe calls for. So if I need medium, I use slightly below medium. I cook over easy eggs every morning and on a scale of 1 to 10, I use a 5. I’m sure you’re cookware is very good quality, but in case you’re using a pan with a slightly thinner bottom that would affect things as well. I’m using a GE and I love it. Especially from using an electric stove previously. Hope this helps.
Hi Beth! With the beautiful smaller boat painting, buy a larger frame, the size you want for that wall, then have the painting matted so that it will fit in the larger frame. Voila! In your office, install an L shaped table top along the wall, starting at the door, following around to go the full length of the adjoining wall, ending up right before the door. Add shelves above the area next to the door, placing the printer/computer? underneath in the same area. It will give ample space for 2 chairs! Love your blog!
My new house (7 years now!) has induction and it does take time to get use to it. But I love it. I cook most things around Level 5. Mine is an American version and newer so I have a little more control. Over here, since induction isn't common, my party trick is boiling a pot of water in 90 seconds! Good Luck with getting use to it. It will come! PS....keep the cooktop really clean. Heat makes burnt on stuff hard to take off. And be careful sliding pans across the top...scratches on the glass! (Both saleman's tips)
Thank you for sharing Beth, love your videos❤. I'm with you on moving all artwork around 👌 perfect. 😊 You have such a beautiful house and your making it a lovely home. Sending love from Rosie O 🏴
Thank you for sharing your journey ♥. Try poaching and canning the quince to use for braised chicken and quince dishes or cakes in place of pears and apples. Can't wait to see your creations.
@@EntertainingWithBeth You're welcome! BTW quinces also make a good pickle, just boil them for 15-20 minutes in the pickling liquid. I almost forgot the side hidden cabinet is a perfect bar - Bonne soirée!
Those are fun dilemmas to have! We moved into our new home four years ago, and I am still working on how best to use the spaces, and where to hang art. Can't wait to see what you do with your office. Enjoy your trip!
I love the vintage mixed look. One of the walls he built out with niches with lights that dim on our objects of art from land and sea. We live by the ocean too in San Diego. I totally understand the need for space without looking cluttered. Excited to see what you decide with your sweet house. God Bless you 😊
You can make a Tarta de Membrillo. It's delicious and it's a typical dessert here in Argentina. It's like a pie basically. You have the dough and then you have the filling that is basically Quince marmalade. You can have it with tea, mate, coffee.
I have a rounded clay pot with lid (I use a liner) for compost. It sits on my counter near the sink. With composting and recycling, it is amazing how one can reduce the amount of trash that needs to go into the trash barrel!
Fun video! I love your French house-it makes me want to clean out and simplify things. I wish you luck with the trash and closet dilemmas-tough!! You have such beautiful taste in clothes, going to 15 hangers-yikes! 😉 I can’t wait to see how you bring it all together-you will make it even more gorgeous and homey.
I thought the same. Beth has such pretty clothes that I hate her having one now it all down so strictly. There must be a spot for an armoire somewhere with hanging space...
You might consider an outdoor gas burner that uses bottled propane. We have one on our backyard patio and I use it all the time. Great especially fried foods.
Totally love the kitchen stools! You probably don't have a sewing machine there but you could make cushions for the kitchen table chairs. 😬 (I'm sensing you're going to say. No can't do that!" 😂)
You are always so sunny and cheerful. I just love everything you post. I know you and your family are going to adapt beautifully to your new surroundings and are going to be super successful in your new endeavors 🙏🏻🙏🏻
When you opened the door to your office what struck me first was that you needed a big table instead of those little desks! On that wall you’re planning to put the printer I would look for something tall with doors on the bottom that you can put the printer on, store paper , etc behind the doors and maybe shelves above for your books including less used cook books. I would put your most used cookbooks on the top shelf in the kitchen, but maybe keep some of those beautiful china pieces too. I LOVE your house, I envy that great dining table too! Yes, move the little painting over bag rack in the entry but I would wait for the Paris painting to change the bigger ones. I would look to replace shorter pieces in your house to some tall pieces to draw the eye up and increase your storage.
It’s all a process! Enjoy the transitions! We always had “evolve interiors!” So many interior photo shoots which made it exciting! Have Fun With The Changes!!!!
Hi Beth, I think your on the right path with your ideas. Perhaps you could have a carpenter build some storage closets on one wall of the office which could store office items and some clothes as well. I think you could add some smaller art pieces around some of the bigger canvases as a gallery wall. You have a lot of neutral color in the main living area and I'd love to see a pop of color in the way of cushions on the couch and the stools. You will figure things out as you live in the space and adjust accordingly. I'm so happy for all of you.
I love induction cooking. If a magnet sticks on the bottom on a pan or pot, it will work on induction. Pan heats quickly, then cools quickly. Instead of pulling omelet pan off, try pause “button”. The best feature is how quickly responsive it is🤓
Hi Beth! Lovely to see you rearranging the house! I also think the closet space would be the biggest challenge, I know you’ll be creative with that though!
We really like our cream colored lace curtains...they soften the windows but still let in all the light...we use them in rooms like the kitchen where it is OK if people can see in...in the bedroom, we have very light silky curtains that we got from country curtains...sadly the company no longer exists...that's where I got the lace curtains from as well.
in addition i would put all the paintings together to make a very eclectic grouping of beautiful paintings ..remember always group in odd numbers . put over chest in living room .
Beth, quince jam is wonderful and different. Just 4 ingredients… quince, sugar, water and lemon. Try it, I ‘m sure you’ll make it great. And it would be a great gift, too!
You have such a lovely home and I hope you’re all going to be very happy in France! We have the same size of rubbish bins in the UK (although you can request a bigger one if you have a large family) and ours is also collected every two weeks rather than weekly. All part of doing something small to save the planet, I imagine.
It's so true and I wish the USA would catch up with this! Because we are such a big country, I think it could make a difference. I am starting to think we have such big bins there because of all the unnecessary packaging! For example, over there trash bags come in a box, whereas here they just are sold in a roll, with a small paper ribbon keeping them together. Makes so much more sense!
Hi. They are absolutely delicious, quince, when ripe. You can make jam, compote. They are used in Turkish kitchen a lot for the food and desserts! Enjoy quince season
Good morning from SC! Your France home and property are beautiful. I love Quince Jam. In South America, it's called Dulce de Membrillo. It's more of a solid texture that you can cut into slices and eat with cheese. Great combo, as you mentioned. All your ideas to redecorate your home sound great, and I look forward to seeing them! 😊
as far as wordrobe goes i would deff focus on merino wool pieces for winter . a few solid staple pieces woolis naturally anitbacterial, lay in sun and it basically cleans itself, no odor, 500 hertz energy for your body which is SO HEALTHY . total capsule wardrobe material
Hi Beth, if this was my house the 1st thing I would tackle is storage. More enclosed cabinets to store coats, bags and shoes will look less cluttered. Split clothes rails in bedroom and office cupboards will also provide more hanging space. After the storage concerns are done everything else is the fun stuff of moving to a new place.
I have induction cooktop at our lake house cottage country Ontario, where gas is not as available. It certainly took getting used to but my cooktop shows a temperature 80 fahrenheit all the way up to 400 Fahrenheit, rapid boiling. I definitely burned some omelets and pancakes along the way😮😂 I also bought linen cotton blend white curtains from Ikea for the lake house, we have eight large windows to cover I wasn't going to do custom, along with Ikea black rods and brackets it looks great!!! Could the carpet from the office go under the side of your daughter's room? A trip to your local antique shops to shop for cabinet and book case for office storage, maybe wait until to hang art until you have furniture in place. Happy birthday to your husband 🎈 Enjoy your time off!¡ Love your channel! Have fun with your new home,a little at a time will get you there😊❤
I love to see the progress of your big move, your house looks so beautiful . Whatever you end up doing with the quince (in my family it's always Pâte de coings for Christmas), make sure you enjoy displaying them in a bowl for a few days. Not only do they look very 'old Dutch' still life, but the fragrance that will fill your house is exceptional and one that is synonymous with Autumn. Did you get your sofas in France?
Ohhhh, thank you Beth! I had a horrific (can I say horrific horrific?) busy day and finally have sat down. I look and there you are with a new video in "my" dream house!
Beth, I love the clean, uncluttered look. The larger the space, the more we tend to put in it, which causes a lot of stress, cleaning, and just "eye fatigue". So, the small space is not so bad, just a challenge to keep to the minimum. Re the compost bin, that's wonderful and will keep a lot out of your trash bins. As suggested, you would do well with TWO compost bins....one to add to, one to hold completed compost to use in the garden. Beautiful home and setting. Thanks for sharing your "adventure". Can't wait 'til you start filming cooking.....
Hi Beth, so exciting for you to have moved to France. I loved watching your blogs for quite a few years now and love the lifestyle elements as well. We have moved from a big house in the UK to a villa in Spain much the same size as yours and again found the storage a challenge. We ended up using a bedroom as a walk in dressing room as our wardrobes are the same size as yours but what has really helped is buying new ottoman beds with storage in the base. We can vacuum pack all our out of season clothes, shoes and bedding and it’s a life saver. The storage compartments are 2.00m x 1.50m x 40cm deep . I am not sure how easy they are to get in France but it’s worth having a look. They do some lovely designs, buttoned velvets etc. Looking forward to seeing you sort it all out. Have a lovely few days away x
Hi Beth, go with your intuitions and just do it! The large oil painting you are not so sure about will carry the weight and balance well over that chest. The tiny picture should join a collage of art work in another wall. Good luck 😊🥰
Muchas gracias Beth por el video👏👏 la casa es hermosa, yo diría que perfecta👍 mi zona favorita es la cocina y el juego de cama que eligió tu hija esta precioso. Saludos desde NJ, USA🤗🤗🤗🤗
Wow things are looking good!!! Perhaps you could consider the following : 1. The rug in the office in your daughters room 2. Amoires in your bedroom where the desks were 3. The Paris painting ❤ over the ‘bar’ so it can be enjoyed by all who visit then the painting shuffle you mentioned 4. An upper cupboard over the fridge that is against top shelf (no gap). With doors for storage or without doors to display cookbooks. Love the videos and the house 😊🇦🇺
You will never regret custom made imo and worth the price. If you want drapes to help keep space warm or cool have them lined. The best has 3 layers1 decor…2interlining and 3cotton lining. They can add a coziness to the acoustics of your space too.
Quince: what about a pie or even better, a fruit crisp...mix the quince with pear and or apple, some vanilla and cinnamon, topped with a mixture of nut flour, oats, turbinado sugar, cinnamon, light olive oil....too, we'll pick some and just put them in a bowl on the kitchen counter as they smell really sweet.
Hi from northern California! It takes some time but I love my induction stove. But ensure you've the right pans. Even some induction safe vessels don't work great with the induction stove. But also ensure you're using the right size stove even on the ones that work. You want to ensure that the entire pan is getting hot so try another size stovetop. Mix and match!
Great video, Beth! Why don't you put those lovely photobooks from the cabinet on the coffee table so that you and your guests can look at them when you're seated on the sofas?
That was so funny to watch 😅 I'm from Poland (loved in US for 1 year) and those trash bins are completely normal for me and you saying that they are soooo small was so funny 😂 also... whenever when I am in my parents in law, I wonder how they can use a regular gas stove because it is so messy and boiling water takes forever! 😅 love induction hob! Love your videos and cant wait for more:) ❤
Loved your tour and new home, the outside space with french doors and flat land and gravel walkways is so lovely. The walk you took last video shows how wonderful it is right near the coast. I look forward to the Il de Re video too, as I fell in love with the island in your previous video of your bike riding holiday. With the Quinces, an Australian site I can recommend is Stephanie Alexander. I have two of her massive books ( secondhand bargains) and her website has recipes you might like. Storage is always important so you can feel organised and at home, maybe the bar cupboard could be moved and a large rustic dresser with shelves for cookbooks on display and produce from the region, fruit from your trees etc.
You want some tips? For omlette, heat pan on 7, and after butter browns, quick add eggs, and turn down to 6. Then finish when you flip on 7 for 10-15 seconds. Mine in Spain has half numbers which is useful. After 14, it said, P, is that the turbo? These induction stoves usually have a turbo after highest number. Very fast for boiling water. I had gas before as well, and now would not go back. Only miss roasting peppers on open flame. I find you have to be adjusting numbers as you cook, I never leave my pans on only one number. Do you have a pressure cooker? Induction awesome for this! Quinces!! Put them in your kirchen when ripe for fantastic smell. We make the thick block jam, that lasts forever, 1 kilo quinces, 1 kilo sugar, but the looser jam is 1kilo quinces to 400g sugar plus lemon juice. My husband cuts up the quince and puts in microwave a few minutes with a bit of water and it turns out great. He loves quince but doesn't always want all the sugar in the jam or quince block. Love your channel and enthusiasm. Saludos desde Madrid!
Oh no! I just realized my induction only goes up to 9 with the half numbers and turbo, it is Bosch; so as yours is up to 14, I would play around with 9 and 10.
I love this kind of “think out loud” planning video!😄
So glad you enjoyed it! 👌💕
Love your home Beth, one of my favorite part of your home is the big door that opens up to the garden from your living room 🤗
Yes! That is my favorite part too. It was my husband's idea to put that in, and I thank him everyday for it ha! :)
Thank you Beth for showing us your home. I just love that you are sharing your life in France with us❤
Oh and Beth, there was something very important I wanted to suggest to you. Walking on cement floors over a period of time wreaks HAVOC with your feet and legs. PLEASE consider using VERY supportive shoes ( nurses shoes perhaps) while doing your activities at home. I learned the hard way.
Funny I always wondered about that?! Good to know thank you for sharing that!! Will do!
I keep a pair of danskos in the kitchen. The arch support is comfortable and lifts me higher over the cutting board.
Pour les rideaux vous pouvez en trouver dans le magasin "4 murs" (il y en a un peu partout en France) : on y trouve rideaux (des rideaux occultants et thermiques) et voilages. Ce qui peut être intéressant c'est d'avoir des rideaux d'été et des rideaux d'hiver et y associer des plaids à mettre sur le canapé. Je change les objets décoratifs également l'été et l'hiver, pour avoir une autre ambiance. Mettre les vêtements sous vide d'air c'est génial car cela permet d'avoir de la place, j'en sais quelque chose ! Concernant votre pièce dédié au "bureau" vous avez de belles idées en tête alors ce sera parfait.
I love your channel, Beth because you are so real. No pretentiousness. I think you could stack the two small paintings by the door and definitely use the larger one over the chest {liquor ].
We have small sheep skin rounds on our chairs in the wintertime. It looks really cosy, and they are warm and soft to sit on.
In Romania we harvest quince fruit in late September to October. They are ready when you can just brush off the fuzz on them. Our grandma’s used to leave them on the windowsill up until December to continue to ripen…it was almost like Christmas decoration. They will also make jam out of them, usually mixed with apples.
Your house is beautiful!
And you are smiling and laughing all the time, you seem so happy and content! I wish you all the best! God bless you
The office carpet would look so great in ur daughter's coastal themed room!
I love the idea of using an old farmhouse table as a desk. However, have you considered an extra long table and putting it up against the wall. You could use one end and your husband use the other. It wold free up the middle of the room and you could also make use the lighting that’s already on the wall where the bed used to be. You could place the printer under the table on the floor in the middle of both of you so that you both have easy access to it. Just an idea.
It's dreamy Beth!!! I love the clean, simple color palette too!!
Last week , crazy enough I had a shoot two houses down from your old house here in LA!! Crazy! I got so nostalgic!
Awww that is so funny! Small world!!! What a fun coincidence! xx
I just love your channel. Enjoy your new journey - life in France!
You could drape the dining chairs with sheepskins for winter. I think that would feel very cozy!
Oh it would! And then easy to remove :) I'm so not used to winters coming from L.A, so I may have to drape myself in sheepskin LOL!
I have a stainless steel compost container with lid, that I can keep on my countertop in the kitchen.I collect for about a week in it, then empty it into the one outside. There is no smell because of the stainless steel and a breeze to rinse and reuse. We live in Tennessee and it can get pretty hot and humid here and sometimes with my old containers I would forget to empty the scraps into the outside bin, it would start to smell bad ,and I would stop recycling for a while. I got mine from Amazon, it also looks pretty on the countertop -no eyesore.
Gorgeous! 100% in agreement with the picture frame rearranging idea!
In the office I would face the French doors to open out then place each desk to the sides and put an armoire on the back wall.
I learned a concept from you just looking at your things. To make a home feel less cluttered have all the items be a price of decoration or art even the handbags and clothes.
I just love seeing you make a house cozy…. I could watch that forever.
Enjoy what a gift to be there xo
Yes, exactly that’s so funny that you picked up on that that’s definitely my strategy is to make everything be part of the decoration so it’s functional but also decorative that way it doesn’t feel as cluttered and you use everything that’s in sight for distinct purpose. I do like the idea of the two desks and the armoire on the back wall, that certainly would make it great for storage! Thanks for the tip!
Definitely when u get composting u will need another bin! Use when planting in whole as well as i garden mix, when it breaks down it is a 3rd of what u had!
Oh good to know!! Thank you!
I dont know how big or small the office room is but if you think outside the box: you can put a big ikea closet for your clothes on the same wall as the door is, maybe take out te doors of the curent closet and use this space for the printer and store your other office needs. You can either buy of have a small longer table made and you can sit not exactly in front of eichother but next to eichother or cross. You can also let this table start in the current closet so both are part of eichother and the room. Hope you understand my vision. Because you do need a bigger closet😜
Georgie looks like he has settled right in! He looks great! As long as he is with his family he is happy. I like your idea of switching the different paintings around, and drapes for keeping things warmer in the winter. I like how you described your fridge as something that keeps you going to the market, LOL! Our fridge is on the blink, as in the freezer no longer functions properly, so we have been shopping quite frequently during the week. It is interesting that appliances are so much smaller there, while the American ones keep getting bigger! We actually have to modify our kitchen so we can fit in a new fridge!
Yes they are so small here! But then again the French don't have to fit a 20 lb Turkey in the oven once a year ha ha! But I'm still going to host Thanksgiving this year, for our family and French friends! Finding all the ingredients should be fun! And maybe worth a video ha! xx
@@EntertainingWithBeth , definitely worth a video, especially for those of us who have small kitchens! 🥰
We have a similar problem with composting & raccoons & possums. Your composting there seems easy enough. As you add in all of your LA pieces & books that are familiar, it will all come together. Now is the fun part where you get to play around with moving things back and forth! Enjoy the birthday outing!
Your garden/parking really reminds me of the other house.
For the curtains and the updates my tip would be life through all the seasons for one time and then you know what you really need. I wish you all a great week .
Thank you Beth for sharing this. This looks like a fun project. Take your time it will all work out. As for drapes and cushions I think your wonderfully,talented Dad might be able to give you some guidance. As for storage in the office.
Think vertical space. I love cabinets so I can close the doors and not see all the stuff. On the wall where you need the printer perhaps a unit with a shelf for the printer surrounded by shallow cabinets. We have a cheap ikea desk that my husband built a base in white molding around. So I can store a lot of stuff under the desk but it is out of site. I loved your beach tour. It made me go online right away and think about a trip to France. Enjoy every minute of your new journey. thanks for taking us all along. Blessings from Sue in Southern ,Delaware
Hi Beth, Switching to induction took me a while too. Keep experimenting; the low heat settings are great! A few tips: It’s important to use pans that are made for induction stove tops. (The heavy 5 or 7 layer pans from Demeyere work very well). It’s also important that your pots and pans were not used on a gas cooker in the past because the bottoms may have become slightly concave, which means that the pan will not sit flat on the glass induction surface. PS: The P is usually the turbo setting: very hot, very fast 😊 Good luck! I adore your videos and your new home. You will make it a wonderful stylish nest for your family in no time. Salut!
Hi Beth! How exciting! Love the light and openness of your doors and windows. Really beautiful ❣️
Quinces preserved in syrup with star-aniseed and a cinnamon stick and served with rolled pork shoulder or bake in oven with spices as dessert with ice cream or custard.
I use a vintage ice bucket for my compost. Looks great and has a nice lid. I empty once a week.
It's so nice of you to share your travelling, renovation, shopping and asking about ideas for home accessories and also sharing some of the problems you face . it's like we are there with you and living these moments.thanx alot
Hi Beth. I’ve been cooking with induction in the US for about 18 mos now. I find that I use a slightly lower setting than the recipe calls for. So if I need medium, I use slightly below medium. I cook over easy eggs every morning and on a scale of 1 to 10, I use a 5. I’m sure you’re cookware is very good quality, but in case you’re using a pan with a slightly thinner bottom that would affect things as well. I’m using a GE and I love it. Especially from using an electric stove previously. Hope this helps.
Hi Beth! With the beautiful smaller boat painting, buy a larger frame, the size you want for that wall, then have the painting matted so that it will fit in the larger frame. Voila! In your office, install an L shaped table top along the wall, starting at the door, following around to go the full length of the adjoining wall, ending up right before the door. Add shelves above the area next to the door, placing the printer/computer? underneath in the same area. It will give ample space for 2 chairs! Love your blog!
You got it Beth that is a plan for paintings!
Poach quinces with sugar, star anise, cinnamon sticks and orange rind - delicious with yoghurt or made into a crumble (cobbler?)
My new house (7 years now!) has induction and it does take time to get use to it. But I love it. I cook most things around Level 5. Mine is an American version and newer so I have a little more control. Over here, since induction isn't common, my party trick is boiling a pot of water in 90 seconds! Good Luck with getting use to it. It will come! PS....keep the cooktop really clean. Heat makes burnt on stuff hard to take off. And be careful sliding pans across the top...scratches on the glass! (Both saleman's tips)
Level 5 is good on my Frigidaire
Thank you for sharing Beth, love your videos❤. I'm with you on moving all artwork around 👌 perfect. 😊 You have such a beautiful house and your making it a lovely home. Sending love from Rosie O 🏴
In South Africa we eat ripe quinces from the trees all the time. It is very tart but sprinkled with a little salt - fabulous!
Love you, Beth! You share everything with your viewers! So helpful when we are trying to sort out our own lives!
An antique table for your office sounds ideal! Maybe, another small antique table for the printer. Your home looks cozy and wonderful.
Thank you for sharing your journey ♥. Try poaching and canning the quince to use for braised chicken and quince dishes or cakes in place of pears and apples. Can't wait to see your creations.
Ooh yes, love those ideas! I will try them thank you!!
@@EntertainingWithBeth You're welcome! BTW quinces also make a good pickle, just boil them for 15-20 minutes in the pickling liquid. I almost forgot the side hidden cabinet is a perfect bar - Bonne soirée!
Yes, I agree bring the larger painting from the office into the living room.
Quince paste like in Spain is soooo good!!
Right?! I think so too!!
Those are fun dilemmas to have! We moved into our new home four years ago, and I am still working on how best to use the spaces, and where to hang art. Can't wait to see what you do with your office. Enjoy your trip!
I love the vintage mixed look. One of the walls he built out with niches with lights that dim on our objects of art from land and sea. We live by the ocean too in San Diego. I totally understand the need for space without looking cluttered. Excited to see what you decide with your sweet house. God Bless you 😊
Love the vanity in your daughters bedroom ❤
came here to say the same thing!
The house looks great 🌺🌺🌺
You can make a Tarta de Membrillo. It's delicious and it's a typical dessert here in Argentina. It's like a pie basically. You have the dough and then you have the filling that is basically Quince marmalade. You can have it with tea, mate, coffee.
You have the biggest smile Beth, love your video’s. Thankyou. 🇬🇧🥰
I have a rounded clay pot with lid (I use a liner) for compost. It sits on my counter near the sink. With composting and recycling, it is amazing how one can reduce the amount of trash that needs to go into the trash barrel!
Right?! That’s what I’m hoping. I think it will make a huge difference now I just need to find that little pot with the lid ha ha ha.
Fun video! I love your French house-it makes me want to clean out and simplify things. I wish you luck with the trash and closet dilemmas-tough!! You have such beautiful taste in clothes, going to 15 hangers-yikes! 😉 I can’t wait to see how you bring it all together-you will make it even more gorgeous and homey.
Lol! Well, let's hope! I willing to try! Ha! Keep you all posted! :)
I thought the same. Beth has such pretty clothes that I hate her having one now it all down so strictly. There must be a spot for an armoire somewhere with hanging space...
You might consider an outdoor gas burner that uses bottled propane. We have one on our backyard patio and I use it all the time. Great especially fried foods.
Totally love the kitchen stools! You probably don't have a sewing machine there but you could make cushions for the kitchen table chairs. 😬 (I'm sensing you're going to say. No can't do that!" 😂)
Beth your house is so beautiful,love the French flair mixed w antiques!
Your daughter s room is so pretty and cozy !!
Can’t wait for the next video❤
You are always so sunny and cheerful. I just love everything you post. I know you and your family are going to adapt beautifully to your new surroundings and are going to be super successful in your new endeavors 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Maybe exchange the thick plastic hangers with those thin flocked hangers and multi layering hangers? Would give you more area in the closet. 🥰👍🇨🇦
Yes exactly! Those multi-layer hangers I have been looking for! I may just have to find them on french Amazon :)
Me encanta verte y escucharte y aprender 🎉❤❤!!
❤❤❤❤❤ Your home is lovely as is.
Awww thanks! Just a few tweaks to make it a bit more livable :)
When you opened the door to your office what struck me first was that you needed a big table instead of those little desks! On that wall you’re planning to put the printer I would look for something tall with doors on the bottom that you can put the printer on, store paper , etc behind the doors and maybe shelves above for your books including less used cook books. I would put your most used cookbooks on the top shelf in the kitchen, but maybe keep some of those beautiful china pieces too. I LOVE your house, I envy that great dining table too! Yes, move the little painting over bag rack in the entry but I would wait for the Paris painting to change the bigger ones. I would look to replace shorter pieces in your house to some tall pieces to draw the eye up and increase your storage.
This is so exciting! And I think your paintings swap ideas are perfect!
It’s all a process! Enjoy the transitions! We always had “evolve interiors!” So many interior photo shoots which made it exciting! Have Fun With The Changes!!!!
Great advice! It's all part of the fun.
I always look for your comments. You're so positive and encouraging! Exactly the kind of dad every girl needs!
Love this home! What a fantastic adventure!
Hi Beth, I think your on the right path with your ideas. Perhaps you could have a carpenter build some storage closets on one wall of the office which could store office items and some clothes as well. I think you could add some smaller art pieces around some of the bigger canvases as a gallery wall. You have a lot of neutral color in the main living area and I'd love to see a pop of color in the way of cushions on the couch and the stools. You will figure things out as you live in the space and adjust accordingly. I'm so happy for all of you.
I love induction cooking. If a magnet sticks on the bottom on a pan or pot, it will work on induction. Pan heats quickly, then cools quickly. Instead of pulling omelet pan off, try pause “button”. The best feature is how quickly responsive it is🤓
Oh wait now there's a "pause" button?! This I need to investigate!! Thanks for the tips!!
@@EntertainingWithBeth Mine says pause/stop. If no pause, press stop, the back to number heat u want to continue. It “obeys” instantly🤗
THAT sounds like a game changer!
Hi Beth! Lovely to see you rearranging the house! I also think the closet space would be the biggest challenge, I know you’ll be creative with that though!
We really like our cream colored lace curtains...they soften the windows but still let in all the light...we use them in rooms like the kitchen where it is OK if people can see in...in the bedroom, we have very light silky curtains that we got from country curtains...sadly the company no longer exists...that's where I got the lace curtains from as well.
in addition i would put all the paintings together to make a very eclectic grouping of beautiful paintings ..remember always group in odd numbers . put over chest in living room .
Beth, quince jam is wonderful and different. Just 4 ingredients… quince, sugar, water and lemon. Try it, I ‘m sure you’ll make it great. And it would be a great gift, too!
Agree! Quince jelly/jam is such a refreshing change from the overly sweet strawberry or (gag!) grape jam.
You have such a lovely home and I hope you’re all going to be very happy in France! We have the same size of rubbish bins in the UK (although you can request a bigger one if you have a large family) and ours is also collected every two weeks rather than weekly. All part of doing something small to save the planet, I imagine.
It's so true and I wish the USA would catch up with this! Because we are such a big country, I think it could make a difference. I am starting to think we have such big bins there because of all the unnecessary packaging! For example, over there trash bags come in a box, whereas here they just are sold in a roll, with a small paper ribbon keeping them together. Makes so much more sense!
Hi Beth - t's perfectly okay to eat raw quince. I eat them all the time I can get them at my market. They taste like green apples. Love, love them.
Yes with all your Brocantes you will hunt for the proper storage solutions, thats most fun!
Yes! It really is great to have a good excuse to go ha!! There's a big one happening in town tomorrow :) Can't wait!
Beth, the house is so beautiful!
Hi. They are absolutely delicious, quince, when ripe. You can make jam, compote.
They are used in Turkish kitchen a lot for the food and desserts! Enjoy quince season
Oh that's good to know! Thank you!!
Good morning from SC! Your France home and property are beautiful. I love Quince Jam. In South America, it's called Dulce de Membrillo. It's more of a solid texture that you can cut into slices and eat with cheese. Great combo, as you mentioned. All your ideas to redecorate your home sound great, and I look forward to seeing them! 😊
We love using the quince in a tajine in Morocco, it results into a delicious sweet and savory dish.
as far as wordrobe goes i would deff focus on merino wool pieces for winter . a few solid staple pieces woolis naturally anitbacterial, lay in sun and it basically cleans itself, no odor, 500 hertz energy for your body which is SO HEALTHY . total capsule wardrobe material
The secret side cabinet would make a great liquor cabinet.
Omg yes!! 😂😂😂
Hi Beth, if this was my house the 1st thing I would tackle is storage. More enclosed cabinets to store coats, bags and shoes will look less cluttered. Split clothes rails in bedroom and office cupboards will also provide more hanging space. After the storage concerns are done everything else is the fun stuff of moving to a new place.
I have induction cooktop at our lake house cottage country Ontario, where gas is not as available. It certainly took getting used to but my cooktop shows a temperature 80 fahrenheit all the way up to 400 Fahrenheit, rapid boiling. I definitely burned some omelets and pancakes along the way😮😂
I also bought linen cotton blend white curtains from Ikea for the lake house, we have eight large windows to cover I wasn't going to do custom, along with Ikea black rods and brackets it looks great!!!
Could the carpet from the office go under the side of your daughter's room?
A trip to your local antique shops to shop for cabinet and book case for office storage, maybe wait until to hang art until you have furniture in place.
Happy birthday to your husband 🎈 Enjoy your time off!¡
Love your channel! Have fun with your new home,a little at a time will get you there😊❤
I love to see the progress of your big move, your house looks so beautiful . Whatever you end up doing with the quince (in my family it's always Pâte de coings for Christmas), make sure you enjoy displaying them in a bowl for a few days. Not only do they look very 'old Dutch' still life, but the fragrance that will fill your house is exceptional and one that is synonymous with Autumn. Did you get your sofas in France?
Ohhhh, thank you Beth! I had a horrific (can I say horrific horrific?) busy day and finally have sat down. I look and there you are with a new video in "my" dream house!
Beth, I love the clean, uncluttered look. The larger the space, the more we tend to put in it, which causes a lot of stress, cleaning, and just "eye fatigue". So, the small space is not so bad, just a challenge to keep to the minimum. Re the compost bin, that's wonderful and will keep a lot out of your trash bins. As suggested, you would do well with TWO compost bins....one to add to, one to hold completed compost to use in the garden. Beautiful home and setting. Thanks for sharing your "adventure". Can't wait 'til you start filming cooking.....
I would try to find thinner hangers. I had to do that years ago
Hi Beth, so exciting for you to have moved to France. I loved watching your blogs for quite a few years now and love the lifestyle elements as well. We have moved from a big house in the UK to a villa in Spain much the same size as yours and again found the storage a challenge. We ended up using a bedroom as a walk in dressing room as our wardrobes are the same size as yours but what has really helped is buying new ottoman beds with storage in the base. We can vacuum pack all our out of season clothes, shoes and bedding and it’s a life saver. The storage compartments are 2.00m x 1.50m x 40cm deep . I am not sure how easy they are to get in France but it’s worth having a look. They do some lovely designs, buttoned velvets etc. Looking forward to seeing you sort it all out. Have a lovely few days away x
Yes, my daughter has an Ikea bed with storage underneath. It holds a ton!
Hi Beth, go with your intuitions and just do it! The large oil painting you are not so sure about will carry the weight and balance well over that chest. The tiny picture should join a collage of art work in another wall. Good luck 😊🥰
Muchas gracias Beth por el video👏👏 la casa es hermosa, yo diría que perfecta👍 mi zona favorita es la cocina y el juego de cama que eligió tu hija esta precioso. Saludos desde NJ, USA🤗🤗🤗🤗
Lovely to see your new home, 🏠 best of luck,
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For the magazines, maybe you could place some under the coffee table, to make it look occupied:)!! I can't wait to come to visit you!
I am loving your videos. Ai live in LA as you know and living vicariously through you. I am happy for you!❤
Wow things are looking good!!!
Perhaps you could consider the following :
1. The rug in the office in your daughters room
2. Amoires in your bedroom where the desks were
3. The Paris painting ❤ over the ‘bar’ so it can be enjoyed by all who visit then the painting shuffle you mentioned
4. An upper cupboard over the fridge that is against top shelf (no gap). With doors for storage or without doors to display cookbooks.
Love the videos and the house 😊🇦🇺
You will never regret custom made imo and worth the price. If you want drapes to help keep space warm or cool have them lined. The best has 3 layers1 decor…2interlining and 3cotton lining. They can add a coziness to the acoustics of your space too.
Quince: what about a pie or even better, a fruit crisp...mix the quince with pear and or apple, some vanilla and cinnamon, topped with a mixture of nut flour, oats, turbinado sugar, cinnamon, light olive oil....too, we'll pick some and just put them in a bowl on the kitchen counter as they smell really sweet.
Thank you for sharing!
Hi from northern California! It takes some time but I love my induction stove. But ensure you've the right pans. Even some induction safe vessels don't work great with the induction stove. But also ensure you're using the right size stove even on the ones that work. You want to ensure that the entire pan is getting hot so try another size stovetop. Mix and match!
Awesome! Thank you! That's good to know, I didn't consider the pan size! So much to know ha!!
I hope you will continue recording videos after the summer now. I would love to see how the seasons change.
Great video, Beth! Why don't you put those lovely photobooks from the cabinet on the coffee table so that you and your guests can look at them when you're seated on the sofas?
That was so funny to watch 😅 I'm from Poland (loved in US for 1 year) and those trash bins are completely normal for me and you saying that they are soooo small was so funny 😂 also... whenever when I am in my parents in law, I wonder how they can use a regular gas stove because it is so messy and boiling water takes forever! 😅 love induction hob! Love your videos and cant wait for more:) ❤
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South african here and outer hins are the same size, and we only have one 😂, but picked up weekly.😢
Lovely home, and what fun to redecorate. I would sell the painting in the office, you have some really nice paintings to move around.
Loved your tour and new home, the outside space with french doors and flat land and gravel walkways is so lovely. The walk you took last video shows how wonderful it is right near the coast. I look forward to the Il de Re video too, as I fell in love with the island in your previous video of your bike riding holiday. With the Quinces, an Australian site I can recommend is Stephanie Alexander. I have two of her massive books ( secondhand bargains) and her website has recipes you might like. Storage is always important so you can feel organised and at home, maybe the bar cupboard could be moved and a large rustic dresser with shelves for cookbooks on display and produce from the region, fruit from your trees etc.
Oh thank you! All great ideas! I'll check out Stephanie Alexander!!
Love your ideas. You need those very thin hangers❤
You can make quince paste too with your quinces which is absolutely delicious, Google pasta de membrillo or dulce de membrillo 😋
Thanks so much for sharing. I truly enjoy your videos in navigating your house moving and recipes for cooking and life journeys with us. Big 🪭. 🙂
Lovely video thanks for sharing 🥰👍
Thank you, Beth! It will be fun to watch you get settled; moving is always such a process! 😉❤️