Me too! Really loved the Christmas craft ideas this year, and furniture hunting, basically whatever interests you too! Also, so so happy for Anna getting her studio, and I can’t wait for this project!
Anna, your designs lend themselves beautifully to upholstery fabric, sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers. Bath accessories such as rugs and shower curtains might also work. Now that Philip has his long-awaited sailboat, Anna, you need a separate studio that is spacious and where there is no worry about possible splashes that could ruin gorgeous chateau floors. You deserve that as your next project. It will encourage and support your creative projects. Love your videos.
I'd like to add for Anna, even if you just offered yards of your printed fabric you would have a great response. For everyone who loves to sew, your printed designs created into clothing or other products would be popular. That is my suggestion. Anything you make will sell. 2024 was an exciting year at the Chateau, this year will be even more amazing!
I say incorporate a line of pet products inspired by Ziggy but for all types of dogs, large to small! Vive le Ziggy!!! The rising star of your growing enterprise! P.S. Anna!! I am moving to France over the next year or two and want to buy some of your designs for my walls, townhome furnishings and decor, so can’t wait to see what you come up with!! (I’ll be in a small town called Montmorillon. I’m American). A la prochaine!
Architect here. I encourage you to keep the central part of the coach house OPEN - that is, a vehicle could drive in, for some reason, you could have a dinner party in that central space, the kids could run round in there - and the dog, cross breezes in summer, couches for summer while Anna works in the next room. That sort of thing -ever changing and flexible.
Agree on this 100%. After managing large estates, this is one of the most useful type of buildings to have onsite. You can change the use through the years. I always add a bathroom, a wet bar (kitchenette) and a private room but leave everything else open like a barndominium.
I agree, but see no reason why this open space wouldn't primarily be Anna's workspace. An artist studio for her needs isn't a heavy duty mancave of mechanical equippment and manually printing tests for long legnths of repeats, upholstering or painting furniture requires space (they are mainly family and don't regularly have a big extended crew or parties) so I see no reason why she should limit her ateljé to the adjacent room. Besides, she'll need a sink and counter space in her workshop which could be on the rustic side, useful also for any other uses of that space.
I love when Anna’s parents are on and her father is so encouraging to Anna and she in turn is supportive of Phillip in the same way. He is her champion as well as they try new tasks. At first it was about the renovations but over the years it is equally about the family and friendships with the workers as well. Well done you two!!!!
I love seeing any part of those 3 rooms. Waking up in such a beautiful bedroom would start my day off right. In the well appointed bathroom, I could brush my teeth while admiring the landscaping as well as enjoy a soak in the tub. In the dressing room, I would be so organized with an uncluttered space for all of the items used for so many occasions.
That fabric you are sitting on would be great for a whole host of home decor, including roman blinds, chair/bench coverings, headboards, and cushions! With the ticking, it is really versatile and modern timeless. Well done Anna!
All of the sailing videos this past year were absolutely my favorite. I love watching the DIY projects, but seeing the whole family traveling on a sailboat was amazing.
I don’t know if I can speak for everyone who watches your videos every Sunday, but I sense that most of us are here mostly for the two of you, for your interactions with your kids, for Benoir, etc.. There are many chateau renovation channels, yours is great for everyone of us because of you. Personally, although I never sailed and it’s not a goal of mine, those summer videos were amazing to watch, also very entertaining, and the core of the channel was there anyway. Happy new year, and keep them coming 🙏💚
I think that apart from the renovation side of the channel, people just like you and are interested in seeing real life, it's an adventure for all of us and you are both so personable. Anna, you are very talented, it's good to see that expanding and growing ❤
I remember when you were under 100k subscribers. I think the fact they you have almost half a million now is a testament that people love you. You're all adorable. Keep doing what you're doing. I miss the funny drone videos searching for a spouse or whatever with Philipp's crazy repartee.
Thank you so much for the mention you guys! 😘 We are beyond excited about your coach house renovation project for 2025! Just say the word and we’ll bring the tools this time! Lord have mercy, what a great project that’ll be! 🎉
So happy that your families and become friends and I just love both of your homes and projects. All are so beautifully done and so classy. So looking forward to 2025 vlogs. Watching and dedicated to your channels from Canada.
Thank you for making the D Day video! My dad was scheduled to be part of the reinforcements, but his ship hit a land mine in the English channel, killing 2/3 of the people on board. Dad survived, but suffered with PTSD for the rest of his life. Your tribute was very personal to me, and I thank you for honoring my dad, along with all who were involved in D Day. ♥️
USA resident here. I actually subscribed to your channel after watching the sailing over the summer. Fell in love with your channel. I look forward to seeing new videos and have binged watched earlier ones. I get to travel through you and see wonderful places that I will never be able to go to in person. Please keep the videos coming. I'm interested in all of your content.
Sticking with your channel is a no brainer for me. Not just because I am extremely intelligent, but also because I definitely have a brain and I greatly enjoy supporting other charming & extremely intelligent people.
Well this viewer is NOT bored of the master suite updates of progress at all🎉!! I love them. The room is so large and stately it is only right that it will take a very long time to bring it up to splendour (which is what you are achieving). Keep up the good work. Im loving it 🤩
Cushion covers, curtains, bedding items (duvets, pillowcases, etc). Prints for the walls, shower curtains. Fabric by the yard? So happy you will be getting more atelier space, Anna! ❤
Art prints and shower curtains were my thoughts too. I find it difficult to find pretty shower curtains. Fabric by the yard would also be nice for us creative types. I’d love to be able to make a headboard half as nice as Anna’s😍
Throw pillow covers! 18", 20" and Euro square (26"?). I find that to be the easiest way to update rooms without entirely redecorating. You don't even have to provide the inserts as most people have them already. Ships flat. Any of your fabrics made into bedding would be amazing, too. Keep doing what you love and we will keep watching. ❤
And Ziggy of course! Hé is part of the family and is the sweetest dog ever ! We loved all your vlogs in 2024 and are looking forward to all of the 2025 ! Happy New Year beautiful family ! ❤
I agree that the sailing trip was the year's highlight. I thoroughly enjoyed each episode. They were scenic, informative and great fun. I am grateful for your generosity in sharing your family with us.
I've absolutely loved watching the evolution of your family around the central theme of renovating a chateau. The chateau doesn't exist in a vacuum and I think if your channel was just renovations I'd get bored. I've been incredibly inspired seeing other aspects of your lives and personal interests like your wallpaper Anna and your boat Philip. Can't wait to see 2025 unfold for you all. Love from Australia ❤❤
Chateau renovation was your starting point, but design, decor, everyday life, sailing and your other passions are what make your channel so special. As Normandy residents the DDay video was a favourite, but Phillip’s skill at video editing and storytelling make all your videos compelling watching. Happy New Year and our very best wishes for your future plans.
We are invested in your life at the chateau. Not just the renovation. So your trips and being invited in your life is what makes this channel a must watch.
There is a valid reason why your channel is so popular. It starts with you two and your families and you make magic. Your advent videos were the best Imhave ever enjoyed. Thank you both for the continuing enjoyment you bring to me every week ❤Wishing you a happy healthy and successful year 2025
You caught me 6 years ago. Sundqy evenings I make a bowl of popcorn and watch your video. I'm so pleased with your life choices, how you honor each other's gifts and talents, and your appreciation for family. I love the adventures and I love the everyday stuff. Blessings!
Cushions (unfilled for less expensive shipping), perhaps window coverings, table linens ,… so many beautiful options. Glad to hear that you, Anna, are getting some expansion of space to align with your expansive creativity!❤. And Philip, I and others too, I would imagine, do love the sailing videos…so you aren’t just arm candy for Anna!😂 And I loved your d day video.. made me reflect on my father’s part in WWII. He was in the Canadian Air Force as a rear gunner. Not many made it back alive, but thankfully he did…. But with a lifelong impact on his mental health. Thanks for your acknowledgement of the sacrifices made.
A studio for Anna is a great idea & really will allow her work to grow & expand! Phillipp may need studio space as his endeavors grow as he is space limited as well.
I remember watching the owl video in January thinking what a crazy thing to have happen. A month later, we found our dream chateau, made an offer, and moved in this July. Flash forward a few months later - we were herding crows and bats out of the grand salon who had fallen down the flue! Thank you for your openness in all that you do with your channel, helping us realize we too could take the leap and renovate a historic building. You've truly been an inspiration and one of my favorite chateau channels. Please keep sharing all the bits, good and bad, renovation and non-renovation. It's what makes you guys unique and interesting to watch. Sending you all the best for 2024! From Chateau de la Ferté.
Your designs are just beautiful! I would think that selling your fabric by the yard would be brilliant. That way people could envision how they could incorporate your work into their homes. Admire you both because you are hard workers and perfectionists - not to mention your lovely chemistry!
My husband and I look forward to your videos every week. We love your design choices for the chateau, especially the soothing color choices as well as Anna's absolutely beautiful wallpaper designs. You both seem so genuine and kind and we appreciate Phillip's humor! And, of course, your girls and Ziggy are adorable. I love the music - excellent choices that help set the tone for the videos.
My favorite part of 2024 videos was the entire journey with the sailboat. You all enjoyed it so much and I really enjoyed going along with your adventure. When it ended I immediately wanted to go again next year but for longer. The whole summer. It was so much fun!😊
I loved the Sweden trip, I happened to be pet sitting for a woman going home to Sweden for the summer, it was a great way to see what her native country is like. I’m pleased to see owl rescue. Thank you for sharing your lovely family and your inspiring talents. Ziggy is absolutely adorable he really adds a warm and silly happiness to your vids. Coach house is a brilliant plan. Make some income from the awesome products, and the rest will come together.
I watch from America because of your personalities. Thank you for allowing me to be a fly on the wall...watching. Your whole family and friends are amazing!
Hoping that Anna will use her talents by making drapes, with beautiful patterns that look exquisite whether drawn or pulled. Also, perhaps creating organic cotton and/or wool rugs with materials sourced from either France or the UK. Can't wait to see your next sailing adventure. Bravo to Philip for buying the boat!
I think you are do an amazingly beautiful restoration and reclaiming of a gorgeous chateau. I love watching you guys for all the years from the beginning and I LOVE ZIGGY beyond measure.
My favorite part of your videos is the interaction of the two of you. Phillip is one of the funniest personalities on UA-cam and Anna’s reactions and acceptance of his ego and bumbling is believable and precious. Can’t wait for 2025 videos.
And the very good moments we had with Ziggy pleased everyone of us toooo 😊🥰😉 Sincerely, i am extremely happy to see your amazing story here in Normandy, Quelle belle histoire 🌹🌹🌹
Love this review and the look forward to next year. I share your excitement. Anna, your designs are fantastic. Their success speaks to your good design.
I agree with your point about making videos YOU like. They are authentic and enjoyable. Many of the videos you mention (sailing, Dday) were among my favorites. Also loved meeting and following your new friends in Sweden.
I love the variety of videos, I think it's one of the most realistic and cinematic YT channels. I'm in the industry and love to travel, have remodeled homes all over the Americas. Loved learning more about Sweden, which is the home of one of my best friends. So I'm planning a trip there thanks to your inspiration, no more delays!
Anna, your projects are so innovative and obviously exclusive, the bed is an example. Love Philip’s humour, the girls and Ziggy, have a productive ‘25. By the way you look stunning.💖
I loved your videos on the sailboat! Such amazing family memories! I also love your renovation videos,. But all of us are more than just one thing of interest, and it is good to see all sides of Anna and Phillip.
Philip that old WWII picture of one of your uncles who I think you resemble remarkably so! I loved the "D-Day" episode too! I'm American from Beaverton Oregon. My dad was in the Navy a battle ship and helped the recovery of both the wounded and the dead. He was a gunner and worked the torpedos. I'm so proud of our American soldiers and all soldiers who are fighting for piece! I think you two will do well in 2025. Love your channel! 😀
Anna and Phillip- This was such a special video to start the New Year for me 🌹 Thank you🌹 You and your children are adorable and taking time to “tune in” continues to bring me joy and serenity in my extremely busy life. Your channel has become my “go to” favourite of all the Chateau channels (sorry Steph!). I’m in my 79th year and this week together with my 87 y.o husband recommence physical work prepping our cottage and 13 hectare property for sale. The grounds are very beautiful but demanding and the house maintenance needs considerable attention. We have no funds for labour and the cost of materials frequently holds us back from achieving goals. However, we trust our Creator to provide and to strengthen us, and as we press on are astonished at what we are able to achieve! Today I take great joy in the way you relate to each other as a couple, and give thanks for your creativity and energy which clearly provide marvellous inspiration to all of your subscribers. May the year ahead be a good year for you. those you love, and for your subscribers. For those of us who live in safety and share love with others, may we be thankful and not forget those who are poor, sick, lonely, suffering grief or distress of any kind. Those held in captivity by evil doers and those who stand for what is right and good. 🙏 & blessings.
I’m so excited to see Anna’s studio and I’m always up for a tour of the chateau anytime! I’m sure I’m getting ahead of the game but I look at your gorgeous ottoman and wallpaper and I think how beautiful it would be if Anna had a duvet cover and sheets line with her design. I dont know the cost in transferring your designs to textile but I would love to buy a duvet , pillow or sheets in some of your stunning patterns. ❤
You will be successful with anything you choose to do because you are two authentic Souls co-creating your beautiful Reality together...I am one who is by your side enjoying the ride! I wish you all much Love/Light and Joy throughout 2025...and beyond.💗
I think your channel has become alot more substantial and interesting since you started focusing on treating your channel as a lifestyle channel rather than a "Chateau reno" one. There are a l o t of renovation channels focused entirely on preservation of historical chateaux, construction and building, of French historic property (from manors to farmhouses, chateaux and chapels and more) and they still attract quite different viewers. Anna's journey taking her designer skills into interior production of textiles and paper has completely changed your channel offering something entirely unique about diy, creative interior design and artistic processes from idea to finished spaces. Add your travels in the great outdoors with exilarating views in the snow, and at sea, has given followers a whole new understanding of your family on a more personal level, that I think has meant alot to keep people invested in following. And exiting travels that inspire. There really is a limit to how often and how many renovation vlogs and brocante hunts one can watch if one isn't retired and alone and stuck to a screen. You're a relatively young and contemporary family and I don't think your channel should try to mainly pander to elderly Americans. Which really is the case with many others for reasons that may make sense. In your case, it just doesn't. You're not into 18th century dress up, or romanticizing the actual past, or obsessed with royalty, that's not how you got here at all. It's your creativity and love of creating your own livingspaces, and your braving new adventures that brought you to your house. Which sets you apart, and makes you more relatable to younger viewers and Europeans, who aren't watching for "disney or jetset fantasy", or "reality show" tv content. Nobody is following you to see how you set your table. I think your channel has exploded in development this past year and so have you! Trust that viewers who will stick around and actively subscibe will follow suite, rather than worry about views per released vlog. The path you're on has involved a brand new start in several areas which will lead to more sustenance for yourselves, and a more sustainable channel in the long haul because of it. I really enjoy the diversity you brought to your channel! Regarding your plans for 2025 it sounds great! I've been wondering about the coach house! I think it will make for a most smashing studio for Anna, and if you keep it simple and rustic it can also double as a flexible space for any other needs, future exibition space of Annas artwork, show room, a place to gather for festive spring and summer socializing in rooms with a very different character than the Chateau itself, perhaps bringing a bit of the outdoors in. I'd try to keep the original character of the structure and as intact and open as possible, I'm assuming it's a much more rustic space. Being a big fan of such outhouses, and orangeries, If it was my project, I'd look into ways of adding glazing to part of the roof or a back wall, to accentuate light, height, and invite the outdoors in. It's an outbuilding and a great opportunity to do that, and create a space with it's own honest architectural poetry. I'd want a "stripped down" space that didn't feel too "precious" to feel inspired to create and faff about with paint etc. And to offset the artwork materials, cloth and paper. I'd also want a really effective woodburner, and a very simple, long counter with a stainless steel deep sink. I'm being a bit specific as I used to share a good studio for ceramics, sculpture, painting. I've had several spaces and some worked less well too. I'd look at drain systems that allow you to route the content of what is flushed out via the sink into a plastic bucket you can cover leave at your recycling/ sanitation center as more artist materials than not are just not great for the ecosystem (including F&B and Little Greenes paint residue, or any tbh). There are great draining systems like this for ceramic studios, or you can simply do two parallel sinks with one connected to sewage, the other rerouted to a container (That's another thing about us Swedes, we're vigilant about not dumping on the ecosystem and required by law nationwide as of this year to sort all trash according to materials, and no chemical substances or paint residue in public sewage systems or the "general trash" ). I'd want a rustic floor that can handle heavy weights in a space like this, open to any and all possible future use. So really heavy duty tiles, or even a polished concrete floor with optional under floor heating would be ideal (always great to heat from below when celings are high). I'd definately want a central floor drain, for easy mopping up. I'd want a skylight or glazed doors to open up to the exterior the warm seasons. And above all for natural light. Storage for fabric and paper needs to be damp prood plastic, there's no way anything can compete with clampable plastic containers. And whilst not very pretty, the clear ones provide a full view of the contents, they're stackable and easily moved and stored on open shelving systems that can be hidden with anything, like wallpapered sliding doors or fabric. Drawers that can house things like paints and chemicals, tools dust free. I'd think about storage and worktops and combinations put on industrial lockable wheels (those are a total came changer!) so you can configurate the space you need (put two together for extra long worktop, or separate and roll away to acess more floor space) Look at graphic arts printers studios, at texile and upholsterers workshops for tips on needed "stations" and work with your carpenter to find flexible solutions. If I were Anna, I'd want a pulley system to easily pull up long lengths of repeats to the ceiling! And a track light system that you can connect spotlights, long downlight pendants and bright general lighting to. Regarding saunas, they are a really great addition. I'm not sure I'd put one in the coach house though, but I haven't seen the interior at all. The thing with a real Nordic sauna, is you want direct access to the outside from it. Or rather, they always have a small dressing space at the entrance with shower and a Sauna inside of that. Us Scandinavians cherish a view to the outside in a country sauna, very important nomatter hpw small! Fast access to the snow, a lake, pool or an outdoor tub! It's a natural and quite spiritual experience, that has nothing to do with "saunas" you find in gyms in other countries that are built all wrong, not even close to hot enough and make us cringe. Those are just not sauna. If you're going to go down the Sauna rabbit hole, the ONLY place to turn is to the Finns! Nobody has perfected Saunas like the Finnish, it's a way of life and a way of staying healthy and fit to a very old age, and they truly understand the necessary elements of building these. I wouldn't go with Swedish sauna ideas, alot of Swedish saunas are no better than the gym ones. Expensive fakes. You don't want to spurge on square footage in a family sauna. It takes too much time and energy to heat it to proper temperatures, you'll end up not using it much. Instead make sure it's built on two levels, with a higher bench to get hotter faster, it creates double amount of seating. Look at Finnish models. There's a system, and rigorous rules for these builds, which is why kits for free standing Finnish saunas in various shapes for self- assembly and ready made, shipped ones is a big industry. All over Scandinavia and the world. I know Finns who've built sauna in their city studio flats, they take it seriously. The exact wood used, the venting systems, the aggregate and furnace and heat resistant windows are all really important. I'm wondering if you might find a company interested in a collab, or even a Finnish voluteer who'd be interested in this project. Anyway, I may have considered one of the gables of your barns for this instead. As ypu don't need height and might want a kind of private outside area adjacent. Unless you plan on a cold indoor plunge pool and just some elegant looking spa type deal. That's something entirely different. Your summer plans sound thrilling too! And Ziggy is absolutely adorable showing off why Vizslas are dubbed the ultimate "velcro dog". ❤❤❤
I look forward to each and every video! I love it all - the chateau renovations, the sailing, the cooking, baking, children, Ziggy, parents! thank you.
Guest towels would be so fun to see in Anna's designs! It leans into the previous use of the Chateau as a guest house, and would bring me joy to provide my own guests when I am hosting them in my comparably very modest 1979 split-level home lol.
The sailing and D-Day videos were my favorite! This American got to experience things I may never get to see. Keep doing what you are doing that makes you happy.
My friend's dad (Peter Pastore, Sr.) was one of the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He told us that many of them had no bullets or even rifles, which I find incredible. Optics and deception played a big role in this operation, as it often does in war. He survived D-Day (and WWII), met and married a pretty French girl, and raised a lovely family here in Rhode Island, USA. Mr. Pastore was a kind and gentle man, and a loving husband and father. RIP. 🇺🇸🇫🇷
You are living life and raising a family while renovating. Honestly, you both have been exhaustingly productive. I enjoy our channel. Happy New Year & Cheers!
I'm now in my mid seventies and I have spent over 60 years saining and racing sailboats. I enjoy everything you do and show on your channel. Your creativity is inspiring and you are a delightful family.
Definitely follow your hearts in what you are interested in. Your fire for living is what energises your channel and keeps people interested. I remember you saying that not so many viewers watched the Tyrolean visit but it is one of my favourites.
A lovely idea would be to build a spa with not only a sauna but also a whirlpool and a small swimming pool with a relax area. The attic deserves attention too and could be converted to a family lounge or a meditation space. The boxes and tools could be moved to the cellar.
Bon courage pour la rénovation de ce que vous appelez la coach house ,dans mon souvenir de visite il y avait des travaux très important sur la structure aussi ,toiture etc...je vous souhaite une tres bonne année
I'm mostly here for your renovations, and enjoy them a lot, and skip the rest. But, I understand that most people enjoy all of your content. Good luck!❤
As an ex-French resident , your vlogs keep me in touch with that beautiful country and as an ex-renovator of barns, I am looking forward to your coming year's work for Anna'a atelier and Philip's sauna, plus your trips out of Deauville ( where I stay in summer!). Bonne continuation!🙂
Yaayy we’re finally reaching the outbuildings 😆 I’m super excited for this project. Also, I just wanna say that I love watching all of your videos, doesn’t matter if it’s got a chateau in it or not 😊
My uncle Thomas Inglis is on the memorial, drowned in the Channel on 9th June 1944 when his ship HMS Mourne was torpedoed. Visited a couple of years ago, very moving place, despite the car parking charges!! I parked across the road in the village with my very small car & had a coffee in the little bar/cafe there, very friendly locals when they realise why you are there especially! 😉
I just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed watching your sailing adventure as much as the renovations of the chateau. When I was younger, I also loved designing, so I enjoy watching your techniques.
@6:32: (Philip) "To continue YT, to do things that we like - and not things that create views..." (or so...) I wholeheartedly agree with your approach, following you for a couple of years it's that great mix of information and emotion that makes your channel such a great place! Wishing you all the best for 2025, and many more subscribers!
Really pleased you are going to create a proper studio for Anna, she has so much talent and could generate a good income that would payback the investment. Frightening to hear the costs of renovating the long houses, such a shame that it doesn't make sense to renovate them. Can you do anything that stops them decaying further? Loved your visit to the Swedish Manor House, I am now an avid subscriber. I also loved the D day video which was so moving. I love that you are offering more variety and that you are really turning the chateau into a real home. Looking forward to see how you develop it for your own use.❤
I love everything you do and I feel privileged to be able to share your lives. You are an honest and natural family,warts an all ,all done with humour. I know it’s strange ,but when you live alone these videos bring happiness . Thankyou 🤗
Wow❤ I love tagging along on your adventures..you are getting the most out of life together..so inspiring...isn't it amazing how during the war your families were on opposite sides..SEE WHAT LOVE CAN DO.. Blessings to you..please please carry on❤and Ziggy right in the middle haaa😊
I am here for all of it. Renovating, travel, crafting, humor, cooking.
Don’t forget Benoit!
@@karenhill3558And Natan when he is back from time to time :)
Me too!! ALL of it.
Me too! Really loved the Christmas craft ideas this year, and furniture hunting, basically whatever interests you too! Also, so so happy for Anna getting her studio, and I can’t wait for this project!
Me too!
Anna, your designs lend themselves beautifully to upholstery fabric, sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers. Bath accessories such as rugs and shower curtains might also work. Now that Philip has his long-awaited sailboat, Anna, you need a separate studio that is spacious and where there is no worry about possible splashes that could ruin gorgeous chateau floors. You deserve that as your next project. It will encourage and support your creative projects. Love your videos.
I agree, you took the words right out of my mouth.😂
I'd like to add for Anna, even if you just offered yards of your printed fabric you would have a great response. For everyone who loves to sew, your printed designs created into clothing or other products would be popular. That is my suggestion. Anything you make will sell. 2024 was an exciting year at the Chateau, this year will be even more amazing!
I say incorporate a line of pet products inspired by Ziggy but for all types of dogs, large to small! Vive le Ziggy!!! The rising star of your growing enterprise!
P.S. Anna!! I am moving to France over the next year or two and want to buy some of your designs for my walls, townhome furnishings and decor, so can’t wait to see what you come up with!! (I’ll be in a small town called Montmorillon. I’m American). A la prochaine!
And fabric lamp shades. Anything with your designs would be great.
a messy studio would be lovely! seconded
Architect here. I encourage you to keep the central part of the coach house OPEN - that is, a vehicle could drive in, for some reason, you could have a dinner party in that central space, the kids could run round in there - and the dog, cross breezes in summer, couches for summer while Anna works in the next room. That sort of thing -ever changing and flexible.
Nice idea
Agree on this 100%. After managing large estates, this is one of the most useful type of buildings to have onsite. You can change the use through the years. I always add a bathroom, a wet bar (kitchenette) and a private room but leave everything else open like a barndominium.
Excellent plan
Yes, central part open...👍 agree
I agree, but see no reason why this open space wouldn't primarily be Anna's workspace. An artist studio for her needs isn't a heavy duty mancave of mechanical equippment and manually printing tests for long legnths of repeats, upholstering or painting furniture requires space (they are mainly family and don't regularly have a big extended crew or parties) so I see no reason why she should limit her ateljé to the adjacent room. Besides, she'll need a sink and counter space in her workshop which could be on the rustic side, useful also for any other uses of that space.
I love when Anna’s parents are on and her father is so encouraging to Anna and she in turn is supportive of Phillip in the same way. He is her champion as well as they try new tasks. At first it was about the renovations but over the years it is equally about the family and friendships with the workers as well. Well done you two!!!!
Your master suite does NOT bore us. I am very excited to see how it is coming along.
It actually bores me…!
I love seeing any part of those 3 rooms. Waking up in such a beautiful bedroom would start my day off right. In the well appointed bathroom, I could brush my teeth while admiring the landscaping as well as enjoy a soak in the tub. In the dressing room, I would be so organized with an uncluttered space for all of the items used for so many occasions.
That fabric you are sitting on would be great for a whole host of home decor, including roman blinds, chair/bench coverings, headboards, and cushions! With the ticking, it is really versatile and modern timeless. Well done Anna!
I do love that pattern and color
Funny how Ziggy has planted himself squarely in the middle of the shot, like he knows he’s a star.
A star? No no... THE star. The star of all stars!
I thought the variety of videos is perfect. Part of why I watch, beyond Reno is seeing how people live in other countries . Love the channel
Glad to hear that!
@@maryferraro6745 And Philip's videography is top notch!
Your renovation of your master suite never bores me. But do not let Phillip near a project that needs staining 😮
All of the sailing videos this past year were absolutely my favorite. I love watching the DIY projects, but seeing the whole family traveling on a sailboat was amazing.
Glad you like them!
I don’t know if I can speak for everyone who watches your videos every Sunday, but I sense that most of us are here mostly for the two of you, for your interactions with your kids, for Benoir, etc..
There are many chateau renovation channels, yours is great for everyone of us because of you.
Personally, although I never sailed and it’s not a goal of mine, those summer videos were amazing to watch, also very entertaining, and the core of the channel was there anyway.
Happy new year, and keep them coming 🙏💚
Yes, I totally agree. It's a lot of work to film and edit but we appreciate going along for the sights and entertainment! Bravo! 🎉❤
❤ the sailboat videos!
I think that apart from the renovation side of the channel, people just like you and are interested in seeing real life, it's an adventure for all of us and you are both so personable. Anna, you are very talented, it's good to see that expanding and growing ❤
I remember when you were under 100k subscribers. I think the fact they you have almost half a million now is a testament that people love you. You're all adorable. Keep doing what you're doing. I miss the funny drone videos searching for a spouse or whatever with Philipp's crazy repartee.
Thank you so much for the mention you guys! 😘 We are beyond excited about your coach house renovation project for 2025! Just say the word and we’ll bring the tools this time! Lord have mercy, what a great project that’ll be! 🎉
We certainly will need your help guys! Excitied for our 2025 meet up wherever we'll do that! happy new year!
So happy that your families and become friends and I just love both of your homes and projects. All are so beautifully done and so classy. So looking forward to 2025 vlogs. Watching and dedicated to your channels from Canada.
I am now with your channel as well because of them. Im loving both channels so much. ❤❤❤❤
Just subscribed to your channel 😊
I’ve been enjoying SwedishManorLife!
Thank you for making the D Day video! My dad was scheduled to be part of the reinforcements, but his ship hit a land mine in the English channel, killing 2/3 of the people on board. Dad survived, but suffered with PTSD for the rest of his life. Your tribute was very personal to me, and I thank you for honoring my dad, along with all who were involved in D Day. ♥️
USA resident here. I actually subscribed to your channel after watching the sailing over the summer. Fell in love with your channel. I look forward to seeing new videos and have binged watched earlier ones. I get to travel through you and see wonderful places that I will never be able to go to in person. Please keep the videos coming. I'm interested in all of your content.
Awesome! Thank you!
Renovating a castle nice, having sponsors sweet, having Ziggy
in a video = p r I c e l e s s. This dog needs his own channel!
I'm sure, Ziggy agrees! :)
I love Ziggy, from the moment I saw him I fell in love.
Sticking with your channel is a no brainer for me. Not just because I am extremely intelligent, but also because I definitely have a brain and I greatly enjoy supporting other charming & extremely intelligent people.
Well this viewer is NOT bored of the master suite updates of progress at all🎉!!
I love them. The room is so large and stately it is only right that it will take a very long time to bring it up to splendour (which is what you are achieving).
Keep up the good work.
Im loving it 🤩
Lampshades made from Anna's fabric would be a fabulous addition!
I too, would like fabric for lampshades.
Yes I have just written that’ ❤
Cushion covers, curtains, bedding items (duvets, pillowcases, etc). Prints for the walls, shower curtains. Fabric by the yard? So happy you will be getting more atelier space, Anna! ❤
Thank you!
Art prints and shower curtains were my thoughts too. I find it difficult to find pretty shower curtains. Fabric by the yard would also be nice for us creative types. I’d love to be able to make a headboard half as nice as Anna’s😍
Aprons, placemats and napkins, bucket hats, scarves…the list is endless❤
Fabric by the yard, cushions… perhaps curtains if you offer custom sizes or several sizes to fit different spaces
Bedding sets would be lovely. With complementary wall coverings the ultimate wish list.
Throw pillow covers! 18", 20" and Euro square (26"?). I find that to be the easiest way to update rooms without entirely redecorating. You don't even have to provide the inserts as most people have them already. Ships flat.
Any of your fabrics made into bedding would be amazing, too.
Keep doing what you love and we will keep watching. ❤
Phillips contribution is so easily overlooked. The behind the scenes work is incredible and what makes it all come together.
Your channel is unique and such a joy. Never boring or formatted.
Real and inspiring!😅
Great idea to use part of the coach house for a studio. Anna’s talents need a dedicated work space. Can’t wait to see the process.
And Ziggy of course! Hé is part of the family and is the sweetest dog ever ! We loved all your vlogs in 2024 and are looking forward to all of the 2025 ! Happy New Year beautiful family ! ❤
Silk scarves might be nice with your designs, curtains, towels, bath mats, tea cozy’s, place mats
I agree that the sailing trip was the year's highlight. I thoroughly enjoyed each episode. They were scenic, informative and great fun. I am grateful for your generosity in sharing your family with us.
I've absolutely loved watching the evolution of your family around the central theme of renovating a chateau. The chateau doesn't exist in a vacuum and I think if your channel was just renovations I'd get bored. I've been incredibly inspired seeing other aspects of your lives and personal interests like your wallpaper Anna and your boat Philip. Can't wait to see 2025 unfold for you all. Love from Australia ❤❤
The dog between the two of you melt my heart ❤❤❤
Chateau renovation was your starting point, but design, decor, everyday life, sailing and your other passions are what make your channel so special. As Normandy residents the DDay video was a favourite, but Phillip’s skill at video editing and storytelling make all your videos compelling watching. Happy New Year and our very best wishes for your future plans.
We are invested in your life at the chateau. Not just the renovation. So your trips and being invited in your life is what makes this channel a must watch.
There is a valid reason why your channel is so popular. It starts with you two and your families and you make magic. Your advent videos were the best Imhave ever enjoyed. Thank you both for the continuing enjoyment you bring to me every week ❤Wishing you a happy healthy and successful year 2025
You caught me 6 years ago. Sundqy evenings I make a bowl of popcorn and watch your video. I'm so pleased with your life choices, how you honor each other's gifts and talents, and your appreciation for family. I love the adventures and I love the everyday stuff. Blessings!
Has it been that long? Wow!
Cushions (unfilled for less expensive shipping), perhaps window coverings, table linens ,… so many beautiful options. Glad to hear that you, Anna, are getting some expansion of space to align with your expansive creativity!❤. And Philip, I and others too, I would imagine, do love the sailing videos…so you aren’t just arm candy for Anna!😂
And I loved your d day video.. made me reflect on my father’s part in WWII. He was in the Canadian Air Force as a rear gunner. Not many made it back alive, but thankfully he did…. But with a lifelong impact on his mental health. Thanks for your acknowledgement of the sacrifices made.
What a fantastic video. Thank you Anna & and Phillip, for a wonderful update. Just love ALL your videos
- makeup bag
- tablecloth
- napkins
- diary
- guestbook
- gift wrap
- tie!
- shawl!
Happy New Year✨
I love the guestbook idea!
A studio for Anna is a great idea & really will allow her work to grow & expand! Phillipp may need studio space as his endeavors grow as he is space limited as well.
I remember watching the owl video in January thinking what a crazy thing to have happen. A month later, we found our dream chateau, made an offer, and moved in this July. Flash forward a few months later - we were herding crows and bats out of the grand salon who had fallen down the flue!
Thank you for your openness in all that you do with your channel, helping us realize we too could take the leap and renovate a historic building. You've truly been an inspiration and one of my favorite chateau channels. Please keep sharing all the bits, good and bad, renovation and non-renovation. It's what makes you guys unique and interesting to watch.
Sending you all the best for 2024! From Chateau de la Ferté.
Thanks so much, how amazing you found your dream Chateau and god luck with the bats, we know those too well! :)
@@HowToRenovateAChateaucollaboration please? 🥰🇦🇺🌺
How did the cows get down the flue?😊
Crows, you silly one! 🙃
Your designs are just beautiful! I would think that selling your fabric by the yard would be brilliant. That way people could envision how they could incorporate your work into their homes. Admire you both because you are hard workers and perfectionists - not to mention your lovely chemistry!
I made the same comment. Also amazing rugs!
My husband and I look forward to your videos every week. We love your design choices for the chateau, especially the soothing color choices as well as Anna's absolutely beautiful wallpaper designs. You both seem so genuine and kind and we appreciate Phillip's humor! And, of course, your girls and Ziggy are adorable. I love the music - excellent choices that help set the tone for the videos.
I have to say, I watch a lot of channels with beautiful chateaus, but I adore and feel that the style of your choices are exactly what I would want.
My favorite part of 2024 videos was the entire journey with the sailboat. You all enjoyed it so much and I really enjoyed going along with your adventure. When it ended I immediately wanted to go again next year but for longer. The whole summer. It was so much fun!😊
How blessed we viewers are……
I loved the Sweden trip, I happened to be pet sitting for a woman going home to Sweden for the summer, it was a great way to see what her native country is like. I’m pleased to see owl rescue. Thank you for sharing your lovely family and your inspiring talents.
Ziggy is absolutely adorable he really adds a warm and silly happiness to your vids.
Coach house is a brilliant plan.
Make some income from the awesome products, and the rest will come together.
I watch from America because of your personalities. Thank you for allowing me to be a fly on the wall...watching. Your whole family and friends are amazing!
My family loves watching your family every Sunday
Bless you and your family, rare to see people as deserving of all the blessings you are reaping! Thanks for brightening up this world ❣❣❣
Hoping that Anna will use her talents by making drapes, with beautiful patterns that look exquisite whether drawn or pulled. Also, perhaps creating organic cotton and/or wool rugs with materials sourced from either France or the UK.
Can't wait to see your next sailing adventure. Bravo to Philip for buying the boat!
I think you are do an amazingly beautiful restoration and reclaiming of a gorgeous chateau. I love watching you guys for all the years from the beginning and I LOVE ZIGGY beyond measure.
My favorite part of your videos is the interaction of the two of you. Phillip is one of the funniest personalities on UA-cam and Anna’s reactions and acceptance of his ego and bumbling is believable and precious. Can’t wait for 2025 videos.
Spot on Philipp, about filming what you love doing as those who resonate to it will find it. Like attracts like.🎯
And the very good moments we had with Ziggy pleased everyone of us toooo 😊🥰😉
Sincerely, i am extremely happy to see your amazing story here in Normandy, Quelle belle histoire 🌹🌹🌹
Love this review and the look forward to next year. I share your excitement. Anna, your designs are fantastic. Their success speaks to your good design.
I agree with your point about making videos YOU like. They are authentic and enjoyable. Many of the videos you mention (sailing, Dday) were among my favorites. Also loved meeting and following your new friends in Sweden.
I love the variety of videos, I think it's one of the most realistic and cinematic YT channels. I'm in the industry and love to travel, have remodeled homes all over the Americas. Loved learning more about Sweden, which is the home of one of my best friends. So I'm planning a trip there thanks to your inspiration, no more delays!
Anna, your projects are so innovative and obviously exclusive, the bed is an example. Love Philip’s humour, the girls and Ziggy, have a productive ‘25. By the way you look stunning.💖
I agree about the video about V day, it was so moving, it brought me to tears.
I love it. The Chateau, Sailing, Ziggy and the family. The Coach house is super exciting.
I loved your videos on the sailboat! Such amazing family memories! I also love your renovation videos,. But all of us are more than just one thing of interest, and it is good to see all sides of Anna and Phillip.
Philip that old WWII picture of one of your uncles who I think you resemble remarkably so! I loved the "D-Day" episode too! I'm American from Beaverton Oregon. My dad was in the Navy a battle ship and helped the recovery of both the wounded and the dead. He was a gunner and worked the torpedos. I'm so proud of our American soldiers and all soldiers who are fighting for piece! I think you two will do well in 2025. Love your channel! 😀
Anna and Phillip- This was such a special video to start the New Year for me 🌹 Thank you🌹 You and your children are adorable and taking time to “tune in” continues to bring me joy and serenity in my extremely busy life. Your channel has become my “go to” favourite of all the Chateau channels (sorry Steph!). I’m in my 79th year and this week together with my 87 y.o husband recommence physical work prepping our cottage and 13 hectare property for sale. The grounds are very beautiful but demanding and the house maintenance needs considerable attention. We have no funds for labour and the cost of materials frequently holds us back from achieving goals. However, we trust our Creator to provide and to strengthen us, and as we press on are astonished at what we are able to achieve! Today I take great joy in the way you relate to each other as a couple, and give thanks for your creativity and energy which clearly provide marvellous inspiration to all of your subscribers. May the year ahead be a good year for you. those you love, and for your subscribers. For those of us who live in safety and share love with others, may we be thankful and not forget those who are poor, sick, lonely, suffering grief or distress of any kind. Those held in captivity by evil doers and those who stand for what is right and good. 🙏 & blessings.
Awww such beautiful heartfelt words 😊
My favorite episodes were Philip and the wasps nest first & Philip installing the electrics for the gate second!❣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Your designs are absolutely gorgeous --- what a lovely, lovely talent!!
I’m so excited to see Anna’s studio and I’m always up for a tour of the chateau anytime! I’m sure I’m getting ahead of the game but I look at your gorgeous ottoman and wallpaper and I think how beautiful it would be if Anna had a duvet cover and sheets line with her design. I dont know the cost in transferring your designs to textile but I would love to buy a duvet , pillow or sheets in some of your stunning patterns. ❤
You will be successful with anything you choose to do because you are two authentic Souls co-creating your beautiful Reality together...I am one who is by your side enjoying the ride! I wish you all much Love/Light and Joy throughout 2025...and beyond.💗
I think your channel has become alot more substantial and interesting since you started focusing on treating your channel as a lifestyle channel rather than a "Chateau reno" one. There are
a l o t of renovation channels focused entirely on preservation of historical chateaux, construction and building, of French historic property (from manors to farmhouses, chateaux and chapels and more) and they still attract quite different viewers.
Anna's journey taking her designer skills into interior production of textiles and paper has completely changed your channel offering something entirely unique about diy, creative interior design and artistic processes from idea to finished spaces. Add your travels in the great outdoors with exilarating views in the snow, and at sea, has given followers a whole new understanding of your family on a more personal level, that I think has meant alot to keep people invested in following. And exiting travels that inspire.
There really is a limit to how often and how many renovation vlogs and brocante hunts one can watch if one isn't retired and alone and stuck to a screen.
You're a relatively young and contemporary family and I don't think your channel should try to mainly pander to elderly Americans. Which really is the case with many others for reasons that may make sense.
In your case, it just doesn't. You're not into 18th century dress up, or romanticizing the actual past, or obsessed with royalty, that's not how you got here at all. It's your creativity and love of creating your own livingspaces, and your braving new adventures that brought you to your house.
Which sets you apart, and makes you more relatable to younger viewers and Europeans, who aren't watching for "disney or jetset fantasy", or "reality show" tv content. Nobody is following you to see how you set your table.
I think your channel has exploded in development this past year and so have you! Trust that viewers who will stick around and actively subscibe will follow suite, rather than worry about views per released vlog. The path you're on has involved a brand new start in several areas which will lead to more sustenance for yourselves, and a more sustainable channel in the long haul because of it. I really enjoy the diversity you brought to your channel!
Regarding your plans for 2025 it sounds great! I've been wondering about the coach house! I think it will make for a most smashing studio for Anna, and if you keep it simple and rustic it can also double as a flexible space for any other needs, future exibition space of Annas artwork, show room, a place to gather for festive spring and summer socializing in rooms with a very different character than the Chateau itself, perhaps bringing a bit of the outdoors in. I'd try to keep the original character of the structure and as intact and open as possible, I'm assuming it's a much more rustic space. Being a big fan of such outhouses, and orangeries, If it was my project, I'd look into ways of adding glazing to part of the roof or a back wall, to accentuate light, height, and invite the outdoors in. It's an outbuilding and a great opportunity to do that, and create a space with it's own honest architectural poetry. I'd want a "stripped down" space that didn't feel too "precious" to feel inspired to create and faff about with paint etc. And to offset the artwork materials, cloth and paper. I'd also want a really effective woodburner, and a very simple, long counter with a stainless steel deep sink. I'm being a bit specific as I used to share a good studio for ceramics, sculpture, painting. I've had several spaces and some worked less well too.
I'd look at drain systems that allow you to route the content of what is flushed out via the sink into a plastic bucket you can cover leave at your recycling/ sanitation center as more artist materials than not are just not great for the ecosystem (including F&B and Little Greenes paint residue, or any tbh). There are great draining systems like this for ceramic studios, or you can simply do two parallel sinks with one connected to sewage, the other rerouted to a container (That's another thing about us Swedes, we're vigilant about not dumping on the ecosystem and required by law nationwide as of this year to sort all trash according to materials, and no chemical substances or paint residue in public sewage systems or the "general trash" ). I'd want a rustic floor that can handle heavy weights in a space like this, open to any and all possible future use. So really heavy duty tiles, or even a polished concrete floor with optional under floor heating would be ideal (always great to heat from below when celings are high). I'd definately want a central floor drain, for easy mopping up.
I'd want a skylight or glazed doors to open up to the exterior the warm seasons. And above all for natural light. Storage for fabric and paper needs to be damp prood plastic, there's no way anything can compete with clampable plastic containers. And whilst not very pretty, the clear ones provide a full view of the contents, they're stackable and easily moved and stored on open shelving systems that can be hidden with anything, like wallpapered sliding doors or fabric. Drawers that can house things like paints and chemicals, tools dust free. I'd think about storage and worktops and combinations put on industrial lockable wheels (those are a total came changer!) so you can configurate the space you need (put two together for extra long worktop, or separate and roll away to acess more floor space)
Look at graphic arts printers studios, at texile and upholsterers workshops for tips on needed "stations" and work with your carpenter to find flexible solutions. If I were Anna, I'd want a pulley system to easily pull up long lengths of repeats to the ceiling!
And a track light system that you can connect spotlights, long downlight pendants and bright general lighting to.
Regarding saunas, they are a really great addition.
I'm not sure I'd put one in the coach house though, but I haven't seen the interior at all.
The thing with a real Nordic sauna, is you want direct access to the outside from it. Or rather, they always have a small dressing space at the entrance with shower and a Sauna inside of that. Us Scandinavians cherish a view to the outside in a country sauna, very important nomatter hpw small! Fast access to the snow, a lake, pool or an outdoor tub! It's a natural and quite spiritual experience, that has nothing to do with "saunas" you find in gyms in other countries that are built all wrong, not even close to hot enough and make us cringe. Those are just not sauna.
If you're going to go down the Sauna rabbit hole, the ONLY place to turn is to the Finns! Nobody has perfected Saunas like the Finnish, it's a way of life and a way of staying healthy and fit to a very old age, and they truly understand the necessary elements of building these. I wouldn't go with Swedish sauna ideas, alot of Swedish saunas are no better than the gym ones. Expensive fakes.
You don't want to spurge on square footage in a family sauna. It takes too much time and energy to heat it to proper temperatures, you'll end up not using it much.
Instead make sure it's built on two levels, with a higher bench to get hotter faster, it creates double amount of seating. Look at Finnish models. There's a system, and rigorous rules for these builds, which is why kits for free standing Finnish saunas in various shapes for self- assembly and ready made, shipped ones is a big industry. All over Scandinavia and the world.
I know Finns who've built sauna in their city studio flats, they take it seriously.
The exact wood used, the venting systems, the aggregate and furnace and heat resistant windows are all really important. I'm wondering if you might find a company interested in a collab, or even a Finnish voluteer who'd be interested in this project.
Anyway, I may have considered one of the gables of your barns for this instead. As ypu don't need height and might want a kind of private outside area adjacent. Unless you plan on a cold indoor plunge pool and just some elegant looking spa type deal. That's something entirely different.
Your summer plans sound thrilling too!
And Ziggy is absolutely adorable showing off why Vizslas are dubbed the ultimate "velcro dog". ❤❤❤
I look forward to each and every video! I love it all - the chateau renovations, the sailing, the cooking, baking, children, Ziggy, parents! thank you.
Curtains, pillows, comforters, linens….you’re so talented you can do it all!!!
Wallpapers, wall art of your prints, pillows, fabric bolts.
Guest towels would be so fun to see in Anna's designs! It leans into the previous use of the Chateau as a guest house, and would bring me joy to provide my own guests when I am hosting them in my comparably very modest 1979 split-level home lol.
Your travels are part of your chateau life, stepping back, regrouping and finding inspiration, so I think the sailing episodes were fabulous!
Having discovered you during Covid, I am 100% invested in everything that you do. I have enjoyed all your videos thus far because they are so varied.
The sailing and D-Day videos were my favorite! This American got to experience things I may never get to see. Keep doing what you are doing that makes you happy.
My friend's dad (Peter Pastore, Sr.) was one of the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He told us that many of them had no bullets or even rifles, which I find incredible. Optics and deception played a big role in this operation, as it often does in war.
He survived D-Day (and WWII), met and married a pretty French girl, and raised a lovely family here in Rhode Island, USA.
Mr. Pastore was a kind and gentle man, and a loving husband and father. RIP. 🇺🇸🇫🇷
You are living life and raising a family while renovating. Honestly, you both have been exhaustingly productive. I enjoy our channel. Happy New Year & Cheers!
Tea towels and cushion covers would be great Anna. Happy 2025!
I'm now in my mid seventies and I have spent over 60 years saining and racing sailboats. I enjoy everything you do and show on your channel. Your creativity is inspiring and you are a delightful family.
That is awesome! Thanks!
Definitely follow your hearts in what you are interested in. Your fire for living is what energises your channel and keeps people interested. I remember you saying that not so many viewers watched the Tyrolean visit but it is one of my favourites.
@@anniekingsbury6842 There were so many gorgeous nature shots in that video! Philipp is a master!
A lovely idea would be to build a spa with not only a sauna but also a whirlpool and a small swimming pool with a relax area. The attic deserves attention too and could be converted to a family lounge or a meditation space. The boxes and tools could be moved to the cellar.
Bon courage pour la rénovation de ce que vous appelez la coach house ,dans mon souvenir de visite il y avait des travaux très important sur la structure aussi ,toiture etc...je vous souhaite une tres bonne année
I'm mostly here for your renovations, and enjoy them a lot, and skip the rest. But, I understand that most people enjoy all of your content. Good luck!❤
As an ex-French resident , your vlogs keep me in touch with that beautiful country and as an ex-renovator of barns, I am looking forward to your coming year's work for Anna'a atelier and Philip's sauna, plus your trips out of Deauville ( where I stay in summer!). Bonne continuation!🙂
Ah, the idea of a sauna warms my Finnish heart. I hope you can make it with a wood-burning stove.
Yaayy we’re finally reaching the outbuildings 😆 I’m super excited for this project. Also, I just wanna say that I love watching all of your videos, doesn’t matter if it’s got a chateau in it or not 😊
I definitely agree that duvet covers, pillow cases and cushions with your current designs would be great!
Ziggy is a superstar, along with his parents...thoroughly enjoy your channel and all of your projects...looking forward to your adventures in 2025~
My uncle Thomas Inglis is on the memorial, drowned in the Channel on 9th June 1944 when his ship HMS Mourne was torpedoed. Visited a couple of years ago, very moving place, despite the car parking charges!! I parked across the road in the village with my very small car & had a coffee in the little bar/cafe there, very friendly locals when they realise why you are there especially! 😉
I just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed watching your sailing adventure as much as the renovations of the chateau. When I was younger, I also loved designing, so I enjoy watching your techniques.
Go Ziggy! He’ll get you more views ❤
I would love to see a decluttering of the attic series. I think cleaning videos are very popular…
I personally love the sailing as well as your renovations.
Please never stop doing the sailing vlogs 🙏 I’ll have them on replay all day long if necessary to make it worth your while 😂
And, just a note - I buy great tea towels and use them as napkins - for Lap Dinners and picnics. So your fabrics…
@6:32: (Philip) "To continue YT, to do things that we like - and not things that create views..." (or so...)
I wholeheartedly agree with your approach, following you for a couple of years it's that great mix of information and emotion that makes your channel such a great place! Wishing you all the best for 2025, and many more subscribers!
Really pleased you are going to create a proper studio for Anna, she has so much talent and could generate a good income that would payback the investment. Frightening to hear the costs of renovating the long houses, such a shame that it doesn't make sense to renovate them. Can you do anything that stops them decaying further? Loved your visit to the Swedish Manor House, I am now an avid subscriber. I also loved the D day video which was so moving. I love that you are offering more variety and that you are really turning the chateau into a real home. Looking forward to see how you develop it for your own use.❤
I love everything you do and I feel privileged to be able to share your lives. You are an honest and natural family,warts an all ,all done with humour. I know it’s strange ,but when you live alone these videos bring happiness . Thankyou 🤗
I love the way you have decorated your home. It looks so fresh and clean.
There are so many renovation channels- but there is only one I look forward to catching up with on a Monday morning. Thank you for a great channel.
Tea/dish towels, napkins, tablecloths. Your designs would looks lovely as these.
Wow❤ I love tagging along on your adventures..you are getting the most out of life together..so inspiring...isn't it amazing how during the war your families were on opposite sides..SEE WHAT LOVE CAN DO.. Blessings to you..please please carry on❤and Ziggy right in the middle haaa😊