Bathroom Transformation Kickoff & Unearthing Brocante Gems: A Week at the Chateau! 🚿💎🛍️ Ep #87
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ค. 2024
- It’s been a week of Chateau retreat recovery and Bruce got underway with my bathroom renovation! But a few wrenches have been thrown into the planning phase. Living in France can be tricky to navigate sometimes. But lots of good brocante footage for you needing a brocante infusion! And this time I actually bought a few things!
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Intro: Belle Epoque: (The Devil’s Sway Feat. Roof) www.epidemicsound.com/track/f...
How Will I Cope (Instrumental Version) (The Eastern Plain) www.epidemicsound.com/track/b...
I vote for the removal of all the existing tile and start over with the half wall tiled and bull nose cap. It will suit the style of the Chateau.
I concur 😊
I agree 100% ….
Agreed 💯
Bruce is and Angel , a good company and a gentleman 😘
I think you’d be lost without Bruce. You are very lucky for his grace and friendship. Abby, your chateau is just magical! ❤
We al love Bruce!!!
I love Howard’s Feed and Wax. This has rescued so many of my antiques. I was totally going to mention it and I’m so glad you could find it!
Happy Mother’s Day Abby🌺 As for the bathroom, I would skip the blue border, it feels dated to me the way wallpaper borders do. Going more classic with the tile gives you the opportunity to modernize and update with the less expensive details like paint, fixtures, mirror, etc…
my thoughts also.
Think about a walk in shower, trust me in a few years if still in Chateau , you will wish you had one. Apologies if already in plans.
Bruce is the best! You have been blessed to have his kindness!
Truly! 😍
Happy Mother Day Abby Gosh Bruce is totally amazing ,What a joy to have him around ,
RE: Bathroom window - As your bathroom lacks a window and I thought I heard mention of expanding doorway, I recommend putting in a transom window. Ventilation is soooo important.
Absolutely yes to ventilating!
And natural light. I have a bathroom we remodeled with a chance to put in a window. Every time I go in there and have to turn on the lights, I regret not putting one in.
Happy Mothers Day to you!! My husband passed away from ALS!! It was a sad story about how he went from being a strong farmer to a frail man. It is a sad story!!
I do want to get a chateau within 5 years. I want to start a new journey with my life!!
You have done a fabulous job on your chateau!! I do love your handyman!! He’s a worker!!! Keep up with the great work!! Lots of love from Tennessee!!!❤❤
I have an idea for the felled rocks… sculpture retreat. The next level in art making 😊❤
Aww Bruce is lovely come on you two you would make a great couple. 😊 loving the interaction and the diy looking lovely 😊
Watch out! I said that a few videos ago and really got jumped on by a few viewers. I agree with you though.
@@user-bs5we9cz3visn’t Bruce her brother?
@@susieq6452 Abby said in an earlier video that Bruce was a good friend of her husband
Things can change from friendship to partner.
@@user-bs5we9cz3v I was surprised that she also mentioned in a previous video that he had wanted it to be more than friendship, but she was maybe not ready for that, or something to that effect.
New cream color with the bullnose trim at chair height for sure!
Also, another channel used a product by Gilboys to bring wood back to life.
That is what I love best too.
Get a bat house to encourage them. They eat a million mosquitoes in a short amount of time.
Dear Abby..the wood need oil darling! Use the linseed and turpentine with very fine steel wool
.And buff to a soft shine!♥️♥️♥️😘
Bathrobes are a nice touch for your guests!
Get rid of all the tikes in bathroom. Use off white tile. Half chair rail. Tub should be on wall where toilet is. Sink should be in front of you as you walk in. Toilet next to sink. And tike should go to ceiling around tub.
What works really good for water spots on wood is mayonnaise! I've used this trick for years. Spread it on generously and leave it on the wood overnight. Works like a charm 😉
miracle whip?
@jomeyer13
No, I've only used
Mayonnaise on wood. It's oiler.
Awesome job Bruce! Love the brocante shopping excursions!💕
Happy Mother’s Day to you, Abby. I’m older (73) than you and get tired just thinking about all the work needed. And, I love the brochante videos! 🇨🇦🤗
I would definitely raise the floor. I CAN'T imagine being asleep and walking to that room to tinkle. I would lose the teal and do the wet room chair level with the bull nose. I would use the floor tile up the Wall and not introduce another texture. Think "chateau" not modern
For whatever reason, "Someone really likes Picasso" had me rolling! 😂
That was pretty over the top, wasn't it? 😂
❤🎉 Bruce is amazing!!! I love watching your videos! #Inspiring
Happy Mother's Day! Remove the old tiles. Install the new cream tiles with a decorative edge. Put color back in with wallpaper or towels, rugs and shower curtain.
To restore and give colour to old french furniture use a 50/50 mix of white spirit and linseed oil mixed. Give it at least 2 coats may be 3. The result is stunning. Buff it slightly on the final coat with an old cloth
Love seeing Bruce there xx
For your bathroom, I would remove the old tiles and use the cream/off white tile with the molding as you described. Since the bathroom only communicates to your bedroom, keep its floor level the same as your bedroom's floor height. The ceilings are tall enough in the bathroom to handle it and it is much safer to have the floors on the same level. As to the water stains on the armoire, try rubbing it with the meat of a walnut.
Elder flowers make a lovely and easy fizzy drink they call elder flower champagne in Britain. Quick to ferment and delicious.
Hi Bruce! Cloe has 2 new friends (the lions) to help her protect the Chateau. Joyful Mother's Day to you Abby.
Everyone needs a Bruce!
Rectangular tiles to replace all the existing tiles, and a new vanity/sink would look so modern. Bruce is a one in a million friend.
Happy Mothers’ Day, Abby. I think the bathroom will be beautiful when finished. You found some wonderful things at the brocantes.❤
Hi Abby, I think mixing different styles in furniture is a more interesting way to decorate and it shows you are brave with your choices. You are a very artistic person just step out and show the folks how to decorate and stick to your guns you will be a style setter.😊
Wednesday was victory day in France and Thursday ascension. Two bank holidays that won’t be consecutive days for another thirty years. The French like to « faire le pont » which you should get used to living in France.
A combination of linseed oil & beeswax (heat to combine) is a wonderful protective sealant
Lovely haul from the Brocantes thanks for letting us tag along. Happy Mother’s Day also
Sorry no teal, keep the tile nutural
The armoire is beautiful. Happy Mother’s Day and love to Chloe.
I vote for half wall tile with a nice bullnose chair rail and remove the existing tile. I’ve been to many very high end bathrooms in the states where a wall is tiled but the char rail is not a tile bullnose but a very nice wood chair rail molding that is painted and a wood skirting board. I don’t know if you like that but maybe it’s a solution for now and can be changed to a tile bullnose in the future. I’m glad you decided to start your gardens from scratch. I think you can have designed a low maintenance pretty garden, terrace, lawn. Love your lions!! Bruce is a very kind , reassuring man. He is definitely an expert at what he does. You are very lucky to have him. ❤
Bless your heart if that is the bathroom you've used all this time. It truly wins the prize for the ugliest bathroom ever!😂 Some maidenhair ferns and split leaf pholodendrons would.look great around your 2 pools if they're shady. If you watch the guys at Chateau de LaLacelle, they use Gilboys products to restore and polish wood. You can get a buffing brush attachment for a drill to get into filigree areas and give a final.shine.
Love the lions!!😊
Offering my 2 cents in the tile. Get rid of the old stuff and go with the half wall like the pic you showed. Much nicer imo. I love watching all of this unfold! You’re doing a great job! ❤
Happy Mother’s Day, Abby! The teal looks like navy in the video. I love the look of the inspiration bathroom with one color tile and the bullnose-just lovely. ❤️❤️
You could make elder flower liqueur (St. Germaine), elderflower sugar by putting dried flowers into sugar. The berries may be made into an immune-enhancing syrup (Sambucus), mead, or wine. Jam and jelly, too. Elderflower plants are wonderful!!!
Happy Mother's Day, Abby! Love your Chateau and hope to one day visit one of your retreats!
I hope so too! And thank you! 😊
I was waiting for Bruce to say, " I've had it, I'm done". I would be looking in those shops for hours. I agree a half tiled in BR is good. BUT I would pick different light colored tiles. Have fun.
Hi Abbie. Did you notice the 2 blue velvet chairs at the Brochante where you bought your console? They were a medium blue and would be Perfect for your office and just right size to sit across from your blue velvet sofa ! The Lions are wonderful by the doors❤. You must have been exhausted because I was exhausted just watching 😅😅. I hope Bruce can get that bathroom done because it looks like quite a complicated build, but it should be gorgeous when finished. Take care❤❤❤
Yes I agree the Bull Nose would look lovely and give a classier look I reckon. The tiles at the moment are so flat with not much definition and depth to go with the dresser etc. How exciting
Some of your fellow chateau owners use Gilboys products - all have pets so seemingly pet safe. Amazing results.
The movie is Kinky Boots…and I hope you bought those for yourself!
The small cliff can be easily felled by inserting a HD airbag into the crevice then slowly inflating it until the detached cliff falls. $12,000 is hiway robbery. ❤️🙏
Aww yes the lions are fabulous great choice and the brocantes were fabulous 😊
Love the half wall..why not paint and research chateau french stencils..many beautiful ideas stencil, or wallpaper ..your crafty ..just make it yours..Happy Mothers Day,hope it was a nice one..Bruce is a wonderful asset to the chateau and endless knowledge..and can be trusted to work in your behalf..can't wait for you to have your own bathroom ..you've earned it!
Bonjour Abby! Your new-to-you armoire is a great size. It rather looks as though it has survived- barely - a flood. As you oil it, you might want to try the same treatment in a short time; from here, the wood looks quite dry, so the oil will be absorbed quickly. I’m loving the plans for your ensuite, and am sending good vibes that your orders are received quickly. I personally LOVE touring all the various brocantes! That gold mirror with the little wee oval mirror is wonderful. A la prochaine!
Hope your Mother’s Day went smoothly and you relaxed.
The tile choice that you're calling creamier than white looks like what I have, and I think it was called almond. If I had to do it over again, I'd go with white instead, because that almond gets a bit darker with age and I'm not as fond of it now. Yes, the chair level height for tile is far more attractive.
Little did I know you had a bottle of Howard's!
Amy: I would let nature take care of the cliff. It may never come down, or it could next week. In either case YOU won't have to pay to bring it down; " Don't Just Do Something, Sit There!"
let it be glamorous ruin cliff. like garden of ninfa in italy
Yes!! I know the movie. It's one of my favorites as well.😊
Elderflower wine is delicious or cordial for mixed drinks. Made elderflower cordial last year and very much enjoyed it. Also later in the year could make elderberry wine, if left the flowers until later. So gives you two chances in one year. Wish you all the best on your endeavors and maybe sometime I'll get to a retreat.
The Chateaux LaLacelle uses gilboys stain conditioner on the wood finishes
I have had good luck with Howard's Restor-a-Finish on furniture and cabinetry!
Happy Mother's Day Abbi, can't wait for your bathroom to be done I know it will be gorgeous, God Bless
You need a couple of benches next to the driveway water features
Happy Mother's Day , no sound , but I always like to read the transcript too. Love the antiquing. ❤
The last second hand shop with all the rugs laid out flat, would be the cleanest and tidiest brocante i have seen to date
Definitely remove all tile & start fresh in the bath. Get yourself some Restore-A-Finish for the armoire, works great!😊
5:38 the vision sound simpler, and nice looking. Heated floor would be great!
Absolutely replace the tile…it’s had its day for sure. No teal stripe, no sbn, (bullnose)…love your inspiration pic that had chair rail same size and finish as new tile selection…focal point at this stage is the new tub and beautiful new bathroom cabinet…love how you make decisions ‘on the fly’…;)❤
Subway tile with a bullnose
Happy Mother's Day! I vote the for the vision look for the tile in the bathroom too. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Also, the little cheap armoire turned out to be really pretty.
The way some of these brocantes are so packed, makes you wonder how they pull out these large pieces of furniture, once sold, without scratching them. ❤️😊
Nothing like Feed N Wax to bring back wood! The armoire looks amazing now it’s gorgeous! Frustrating week in terms of securing the supplies needed for your bathroom but hopefully everything will come together in perfect timing while Bruce is here! The tiles will look fabulous and the faucets are lovely you have picked out! The 6ft tub would be lovely I know as I am also tall that not all tubs are are the best match for long legs😂Loved seeing the brocantes ! Such beautiful pieces and the painting are gorgeous! Thank you Abby for sharing! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead! Au Revoir 💜
these Brocante's are fantastic...so jealous...its so pricy in the usa....we picked 6x6 white tiles for 1930 teeny bath, we have no left over tiles so for price for us simple herringbone marble...having a heck of a time finding bullnose over here....Spordoni has fantastic ones, but in Italy....O.O.....$25K plus...gutted to the studs...when done I would love to head over there for a retreat....taking "forever" to get anything done here...bum....
Lightyear sand the armoire and apply Old Englis furniture oil with the color depositing for scratches.
In Sweden, we drink a lot of elderflower lemonade and most families make their own since it grows everywhere. It's very refreshing and you can also mix it with whipped egg whites and freeze it to make a nice sorbet.
For 2,5 litres of concentrate, you put 35-40 rinsed elderflower clusters together with 2-3 sliced organic lemons in a bowl. Boil 1,5 litres of water, 1,5 litres of sugar and 50 g of citric acid until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the boiling water over the elderflowers and lemons. Let it sit in the fridge for 2-3 days and then strain it. It's quite a strong concentrate so you mix it with cold water, or sparkling water before you drink it. It's also perfect to make drinks or mix with sparkling wine. You can store it in the freezer and drink it all year round. Hope you give it a go!
Greetings from Sweden! 🥰
Love the Lions
Use the rock boulders as part of the pool waterfall and use in a corner as a wall with blooming flowers coming down. Also use the tile as a mosaic on a table top or on planters. It’s a reminder of what was.
Amazing video. Lots of cool things gotten. Loved the lions! I am a Leo. Like what you are doing with the tile. Bruce is such a big help.
Can't wait to see the bathroom when it's done! Happy Mother's Day!
The armoire turned out beautifully!!!
You can add color to wood with tea.
Nice rugs! ABBY!♥️♥️♥️😘
I just put in electric under floor heating in both bathrooms and I love it! Plus it was fairly easy to install.
Wood oil, which is mainly mineral oil might work. you have done so much really is a small amount of time. Congratulations on your perseverance.
Happy Mother’s Day to you too.💕
I love your vision for your en suite, and the re-imagining of the bedroom closet and linen cupboard is brilliant! I hope you get the heated floors in there. The "new" armoire is beautiful. You can make tempura of the elderberry blossoms now, or you can make sambuca (sp?) of the berries. It's a folk medicine that's an incredibly effective help to your respiratory system. Staves off or considerably lesens the severity of all respiratory illnesses, including COVID. Have a great week!
I love your purchases from the brocants. I hope you are successful in finding the style of tiles you prefer. It seems Bruce is a master of all trades, I hope he gets his visa sorted out soon.
So glad you got the lions!! Love them!😊
So fun, Abby! Thanks for this! The Gimbel was a vast improvement and by now you have probably figured it out!
So fckg true! The entire country shuts. Luckily the weather was great so we could use these days to attend to some well needed gardens after months of rain 😂
My favorite thing to do on Sunday is watch your videos! How exciting to see how it all turns out! Just a beautiful place!💕
That's a beautiful armoire, blemishes and all. (If you can't get rid of them consider using batik fabrics in the room and just make it a theme.) Whatever substance you use on the veneer, I think you want to apply and rub with the grain so that the softening stain will migrate a bit better. I'd be willing to bet Gilboy's wood products and a buffing brush on a drill would make that veneer design look fantastic.
Nice chaise lounge!♥️♥️♥️😘
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY from California 💐
I like the idea of solid cream with bull nose. Wallpaper above would be lovely
Happy Mothers DAY!! You need something to brighten up the bathroom
I would remove the old tile, and do the half wall tiled with the decorative capping. Simple but still elegant.
Restor-A-finish will remove all water stains. It’s what in used by antique dealers in Canada and the US.
Buy it for the wood you’re using eg oak, maple etc. apply with steel wool in the direction of the grain. Then use feed and wax. It will also disguise marks and dings
It hides it for a while but only makes things worse.
That’s why they use it looks great and then you get it home.
Abbey, you might try Bri wax in dark brown for your last coat on the armoire. You can get in the UK so should be able to get it locally. Turned out great. So pretty
There is a product called restore a finish. Woukd have restored your old armoire.
Have you factored in the added weight of the tile, 4-6” base, 6’ tub, water, and new marble counter? Quite a lot of load on the ceiling below for an old chateau!
Never would have thought of that!