Hidden away in France
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#38 Central heating and a hidden celler
Hi all, this week I clean the central heating wood burner and remove the flues so that it's ready for the chimney sweep to come. It's an old C/H system but it does work and I'm thankful I have it.
Hidden beneath the little barn is an old cave ( cellar) complete with some old preserved meat.......
Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As a dressmaker of whimsical fairytale dresses and other creative projects, to living a simple life whilst trying to renovate my old farm. My love of the outdoors and nature, ancient buildings and architecture to period costumes and all things related.
Thanks for watching,
Sian x
@hiddenawayinfrance #countrylife #simplelife #asmr #countryside #woodburner #readyforwinter #centralheating
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#37 Lending a helping hand to rescued animals @the-moons
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It's time to muck in ( or out) and get cleaning and feeding all of the animals at the Moon ranch. I will be joining Melissa and my daughter to look after all of the animals whilst my friends Jen, Nick Moon and family take a well deserved break. To find out more about The Moons and their animals follow here: www.youtube.com/@the-moons To support their charity Legacy of Legends: PETRAS PROMISE - ...
#36 October rain and foraging mushrooms
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Hi everyone, This week's episode I go mushroom hunting in the forest. It's been wet so perfect weather for mushrooms. I know very little about wild mushrooms so I hope to be able to identify some with the help of guide books. Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As a dressmaker of whimsical fairytale dresses and other creative projects, to living a si...
#35 Weather damaged garden and a chicken with a foot abscess.
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Hi everyone, It has been raining very heavy here over the past few days so by this weekend it's a pleasure to have the sun out. My poor flowers have taken a bashing and one of my chickens has bumblefoot ( foot abcess) so I need to sort that out. Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As a dressmaker of whimsical fairytale dresses and other creative proj...
#34 Dressmaking and a creative retreat @ManorandMaker
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Hi everyone, In today's vlog I make a dress super fast ; ) and take it along to an event held at Chateau de St Germain des Pres in the Dordogne. This is the wonderful home of Manor and Maker and their creative retreats. Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As a dressmaker of whimsical fairytale dresses and more, to living a simple life whilst trying t...
#33 Re-covering an old headboard, visiting beautiful french villages Collonges la Rouge & Rocamadour
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Hello everyone, In this episode I re-upholster an old headboard which had seen better days with recycled fabric. It quite a challange to to it's size and my workshop being rather small. I then grabbed my tents, packed the car full and went camping. We had a fab time even though I did forget to pack one crucial item- the camping stove! We lived off bread, cheese and chocolate spead for the weeke...
#32 Summer part 2- What to do on a Sunday, a horse festival, brocante & cushion making
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Hi everyone, Part 2 of my condensed version of what I did over the summer ; ) So, what to do on a Sunday morning here?- visit vide greniers and brocantes of course! This time it's a horse festival as well. I rummage for vintage treasures, get on with making cushions for a customer and everything goes pink...... Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As ...
#31 My summer part 1- fabrics, sewing bags of bags & pétanque
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Hello all and welcome back. I continue my quest for fabrics at the local fabric shop, the farm is becoming full bloom and there is always something that needs doing like potting on. I am enjoying the summer. For someone who does "slow living" I have had an incredibly busy summer and I'm looking forward to it slowing down now it's September. Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in ...
#30 Vintage cars, tractors & barn finds.
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I went to visit this amazing and very large collection of agricultural machinery, tractors, vintage cars, trucks, motorbikes, scooters, children's toys. It is really well worth the visit and can highly recommend going if you are in the area. www.musee-agricole-salviac.com/ 100/100 Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As a dressmaker of whimsical fairy...
#29 Misty morning, a lake swim and sewing alterations
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It was a misty morning but the sun came out and I took my daughter and her friend down to the lake to go swimming. I can't resist saying "Hello" to a herd of donkeys and I get busy with more bag sewing and alterations to the dew drop fairy dress. Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As a dressmaker of whimsical fairytale dresses and more, to living a ...
#28 Limoges, fabric shopping & @the-moons
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First of all, Bonne fête nationale. This week I go shopping in Limoges, cut out more bags, sort out the gazebo for summer and do a whole bunch of cleaning. I make a gift for a special friend @the-moons and deliver it quickly before she leaves for the UK. www.youtube.com/@the-moons Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As a dressmaker of whimsical fairy...
#27 Busy bee...
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A little video summary of my past few days. I'm a busy sewing bee! I've lots of sewing on the go and it's keeping me away from doing much to my place but I got to do some strimming and planting seedlings yesterday. It's good to see that the wild bird population is doing well here. Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As a dressmaker of whimsical fairy...
#26 Water-lilies, a garden inspired by Monet & a sneaky snake!
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#26 Water-lilies, a garden inspired by Monet & a sneaky snake!
#25 Visit to a beautiful medieval town of Sarlat la Caneda & Chateau de Baynac
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#25 Visit to a beautiful medieval town of Sarlat la Caneda & Chateau de Baynac
#24 Work continues on the old bakehouse
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#24 Work continues on the old bakehouse
#23 Finding my lost roses
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#23 Finding my lost roses
#22 Making bridesmaids dresses, re-upholstery & exploring the oldest tower in a chateau.
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#22 Making bridesmaids dresses, re-upholstery & exploring the oldest tower in a chateau.
#21 An art show, insects and plenty of stones to build.....
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#21 An art show, insects and plenty of stones to build.....
#20 Digging out the old bakehouse. First stage of renovating the walls to make watertight.
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#20 Digging out the old bakehouse. First stage of renovating the walls to make watertight.
#19 Birds and bees
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#19 Birds and bees
#18 Ancient tomb, dresses and turkeys....
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#18 Ancient tomb, dresses and turkeys....
#17 A chateau, a bat and a tiny house
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#17 A chateau, a bat and a tiny house
#16 Planting Lavender on an old french farm.
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#16 Planting Lavender on an old french farm.
#15 Fairy woods, spring flowers and serger maintenance.
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#15 Fairy woods, spring flowers and serger maintenance.
#14 Bird song, farm renovation and a fairy dress
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#14 Bird song, farm renovation and a fairy dress
#13 Sewing, sowing & enjoying rural life- Simple countryside living
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#13 Sewing, sowing & enjoying rural life- Simple countryside living
#12 DIY Updating the bathroom taps and basin
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#12 DIY Updating the bathroom taps and basin
#11 Medieval dresses, red sky and a chateau photoshoot.
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#11 Medieval dresses, red sky and a chateau photoshoot.
#10 Hidden away in France- Bramble blitzing
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#10 Hidden away in France- Bramble blitzing
#9 13th century Welsh church in the sand.
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#9 13th century Welsh church in the sand.

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  • @chriswilford3576
    @chriswilford3576 14 годин тому

    What a lovely calm vlog. Love watching you in your garden and sewing. I’m a quilter so enjoy the sewing and making bags etc. Thank you for helping the Moons when they were away for a holiday. You, Rosalie and Melissa/Paul did an awesome job! Watching you from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺🦘

    • @hiddenawayinfrance
      @hiddenawayinfrance 13 годин тому

      I need to get out into the garden to do a bit of a tidy up now the flowers have all gone. Maybe once Christmas is over😉 Actually I've just had a go at quilting the other day, I made a cushion for the market. It should be in the next vlog. 🥰

  • @chriswhite2387
    @chriswhite2387 День тому

    The footage of the village at the beginning was, as always, beautifully filmed. I love the way you show us details that others would miss (the shelter iron work). Interesting to see your burner cleaning too. Oh, and I love that food cellar - how useful! 🙂

    • @hiddenawayinfrance
      @hiddenawayinfrance 13 годин тому

      Thank you, it's nice to know others appreciate what I see or they way I see things 🥰

  • @anne-beritmyrli7461
    @anne-beritmyrli7461 День тому

    Have missed you. Love your vlogs. See you gardening and sewing. And clean the heter.

    • @hiddenawayinfrance
      @hiddenawayinfrance 13 годин тому

      Hello Ann, I need to get stuck into garden work once Christmas is done. I'm in full sewing mode at the moment and my sewing room looks like a bomb has hit it😃🥰

  • @judymedway3294
    @judymedway3294 День тому

    Thank you for the update. It was interesting to see how you heat your home and the maintenance required for the wood burner. The old cellar was interesting. You seem to be set if there are electricity shortages. I was watching another vlog how food was kept fresh by burying in dirt and sand. There are many who are still living in off grid homes using the same systems. I hope you are feeling better soon. I hope you have a wonderful week and achieve everything you intended with ease and grace. Enjoy creating.

  • @CParks-ps8nv
    @CParks-ps8nv День тому

    Excellent vlog. I really enjoyed it. It was good to see you.

  • @ValarieBresee
    @ValarieBresee День тому

    hello from Ottawa Canada

  • @helenplatt5599
    @helenplatt5599 День тому

    Good evening Sian, this is perfect timing for settling down for the night and listening to the calming music, scenery, listening and watching all your jobs around and about. A super video as always. Lovely to hear your calming voice again...even with your cold! Warm wishes for your speedy recovery very soon. Take care. ☺

  • @kimrafferty7170
    @kimrafferty7170 8 днів тому

    Thank you Sian, Rosalie and of course Melissa for keeping everyone safe and taken good care of them all while the family had a much needed break, the video is beautiful ❤️

  • @JudithLittlewood
    @JudithLittlewood 9 днів тому

    Absolutely loved your video

  • @wandabaldwin2479
    @wandabaldwin2479 10 днів тому

    So pretty. love the stone wall.

  • @wandabaldwin2479
    @wandabaldwin2479 10 днів тому

    Lavender Spread allot. mine all did good then the next year nothing.

    • @hiddenawayinfrance
      @hiddenawayinfrance 9 днів тому

      It's about 7 months since I planted it now, I don't think they like the location very much. They have grown quite well but the lower leaves have turned black which can't be a good sign.

  • @MyRyansMusic
    @MyRyansMusic 10 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing, Sian! I'm an avid follower of The Moons and their AMAZING Magical Kingdom and have been from day one.

  • @tinagaughan6297
    @tinagaughan6297 16 днів тому

    I just found your channel by way of The Moons channel, and I am so glad I did. New subscriber.

  • @glenyscallaghan1195
    @glenyscallaghan1195 16 днів тому

    Love.y job they will be proud of you ❤

  • @jazz847
    @jazz847 17 днів тому

    Lovely to see some different views and perspectives of the magical Moon farm, thank you ❤

  • @lindawiest3772
    @lindawiest3772 17 днів тому

    Love the sights and sounds of the Magical Moon landscape

  • @josephinewills8647
    @josephinewills8647 17 днів тому

    Your Living in Such a Magical Place, Thank You Beautiful Moon Family For Amazing Video’s and Superb Catch Ups 👌👌🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👏

  • @valariebresee4450
    @valariebresee4450 17 днів тому

    WHERE DO U SELL UR BAGS??

    • @hiddenawayinfrance
      @hiddenawayinfrance 16 днів тому

      Hello, I sell them at local markets, direct and also on Etsy. There is a link to my Etsy shop in the video description. Thanks for watching 🥰

  • @fineweaver
    @fineweaver 17 днів тому

    This was lovely! Thank you for sharing a beautiful morning.

  • @cherylkurucz8852
    @cherylkurucz8852 18 днів тому

    ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤

  • @mariegroves2370
    @mariegroves2370 18 днів тому

    Hello your channel just came across my feed today . Thank you for helping The Moons. I Subscribed ♥and liked✔ and left a comment ♥from Eden,North Carolina usa🌻

  • @KateMedland
    @KateMedland 18 днів тому

    I really like the different views you captured of the property and buildings! Nice perspective.

  • @paulonorte6428
    @paulonorte6428 18 днів тому

    Thank you for the beautiful video!

  • @SweetOne.
    @SweetOne. 18 днів тому

    You all did an amazing job looking after the Moon farm and filming. Thank You!

  • @pamabernathy8728
    @pamabernathy8728 18 днів тому

    Just subscribed!! So excited! I was close to tears, seeing the love & hard work the Angels provided while The Magical Moons had time away, as a family. And I LOVE YOU, as 1 who learned how to work with horses during a brief, magical time in my early 20's. I am an old lady in Southern California, USA, & your lives in rural France bring me joy. Blessings.

  • @CrowCaw22
    @CrowCaw22 18 днів тому

    Just found your Beautiful channel. ‘The Moons’ is an escape I need and now have your channel 💕 I live in America

  • @wandacasper5612
    @wandacasper5612 18 днів тому

    Thankful for the work u all do for the horses ❤❤❤

  • @katiebaldwin40
    @katiebaldwin40 18 днів тому

    Beautiful

  • @suehall3298
    @suehall3298 18 днів тому

    You all did an Amazing job while the Magical Moon Family 🌛 were away 🤗💐🤗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

  • @TinaEnemark
    @TinaEnemark 18 днів тому

    Love seeing the animals in the fields, here it is nearly all factory farming so animals are aely out.

  • @paulinefreeman9492
    @paulinefreeman9492 18 днів тому

    Thankyou really enjoyed yr video ❤

  • @michellecook2338
    @michellecook2338 19 днів тому

    Wow thats some fabric shop . Nothing like it in NZ ❤❤

  • @karencracknell454
    @karencracknell454 19 днів тому

    Brilliant job and lovely video! ❤

  • @indirajane
    @indirajane 19 днів тому

    Lovely vlog. Your filmmaking revealed the beauty of the place. So nice to see more of Sweetpea and Eyore ❤

  • @franuhaly7006
    @franuhaly7006 19 днів тому

    Thank you for such a beautiful video❤

  • @katherineb6102
    @katherineb6102 19 днів тому

    A total pleasure to watch.

  • @lindamitman4538
    @lindamitman4538 19 днів тому

    You’re such a great friend Auntie Sian!

  • @sueg2658
    @sueg2658 19 днів тому

    Lovely video. I enjoyed your videography. And I’m so glad you were able to help the Moons while they had a family vacation. I love all the animals there. Newest arrivals Eeyore and SweetPea are so sweet 😉👍🏻♥️ Thank you for sharing with us. 👍🏻♥️

  • @fayetruth4662
    @fayetruth4662 19 днів тому

    ✨️💖✨️

  • @karilynjaquest8739
    @karilynjaquest8739 19 днів тому

    What a beautiful video

  • @anniestroklund2442
    @anniestroklund2442 19 днів тому

    That was wonderful! I am a longtime Moon family fan, your lovely video was perfect addition to the story telling. What a special place they have. Thank you for sharing this with us. It brings much needed speading of the ❤! 🎉😊😂

  • @bondfieldmarcoux833
    @bondfieldmarcoux833 19 днів тому

    Pure bliss. thanks🥰

  • @francessolder4509
    @francessolder4509 19 днів тому

    Thank you. So peaceful and heartwarming. Fxx

  • @mollysheridan7134
    @mollysheridan7134 19 днів тому

    Great job! And that’s the best footage of Sweetpea and Eeyore that I’ve seen since y’all brought them home.

    • @marytaylor9185
      @marytaylor9185 19 днів тому

      The close up of Eeyore's coat! It is so thick! He'll be ready for winter!

    • @hiddenawayinfrance
      @hiddenawayinfrance 18 днів тому

      @@marytaylor9185 He certainly is, it's so very soft too.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance
    @hiddenawayinfrance 19 днів тому

    To find out more about The Moons and their animals follow here: www.youtube.com/@the-moons To support their charity Legacy of Legends: PETRAS PROMISE - gofund.me/7fb786e6 Contact & PayPal - the_moons@yahoo.com gofund.me/4edab38e www.buymeacoffee.com/legacyof... www.patreon.com/TheMoons139/membership

  • @claireburkus8497
    @claireburkus8497 19 днів тому

    You were all tiptop caretakers…filled with love!! The Moon family gives and takes love as needed by having you all a part of their family…I mean that as a compliment…the Moon’s are an extremely loving couple and family!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @juliehilton1701
    @juliehilton1701 19 днів тому

    Beautiful scenery very nicely shot. Thank you ❤️

  • @helenplatt5599
    @helenplatt5599 19 днів тому

    And so say ALL of US Melissa! 😍 You did a fantastic job yourself too! 🤩

  • @melissadavis2368
    @melissadavis2368 19 днів тому

    Sian, that was beautiful! I loved seeing the farm from your perspective. Thanks for all you did to help while the Moons were away. None of us could have done it all alone and think we made a great team, if I do say so myself! 🥰

    • @annepowys3845
      @annepowys3845 19 днів тому

      You certainly did. It was lovely to see you back and I look forward to seeing you again in the spring. So good of the three of you to give the Moon family a break. X Dragon

  • @wendyhickman8550
    @wendyhickman8550 28 днів тому

    Crossing everything so you achieve your well deserved sympathetic repairs and improvements Fantastic use for fabric storage and a sewing retreat studio ...great little Eden thanks for sharing

    • @hiddenawayinfrance
      @hiddenawayinfrance 26 днів тому

      Little steps but I hope to get there 😉 Thanks for watching 🥰