FURNISHING an abandoned french CHÂTEAU TOUR | Open day. Ep 67
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Bonjour à tous,
This week is a exciting one for the family, firstly its the open day for people to come and visit the once abandoned chateau and see the work we have been unto over the last year, secondly Terry gets to place some of the furniture he has accumulated over the last 10 years and place it throughout the beautiful chateau, so let bus know which is your favour room style in the comments?
Ash & Terry walk us around each of the rooms and shows us some of the amazing finds.
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Isn’t Asher one of the kindest and sweetest members of this family? Just watching how he pets little Patrick in such a loving way touches my heart. And, he is so thoughtful and considerate when interacting with Jonathan, what a great uncle to have. I’ve really come to admire and respect all of the emotional support he brings to every member of the family. Asher, you’re marvelous!!! 🥰👍🥰
I AGREE COMPLETELY...
The furniture in place makes a huge difference in seeing how beautiful the chateau will be upon completion. Terry has impeccable taste in design. Ash is blown away by the history and between the two of you it is filled with love.
I can hardly wait for the restoration of the dining room chairs. I wonder if it’s going to be done in leather? Spanish leather is the best and should be pretty reasonable to buy I would think.
I love your red suite
So so beautiful. I can definitely see the vision of GRANDEUR IN EVERY SPACE. Thank you for taking the time to dress rehearsal each space know that was not easy. Keep up the excitement in this process of getting to your finish line, because we are on the edge of our seats with every vlog. Kudos to you both for the music! Fits the degree of class in every shot!
You've not only brought out her "blush," you are now learning about her life. She is now most assuredly alive, your chateau. Bless you, your family, and all those who have brought you stories about her life, and how she ended up almost gone. I love this series.
I so appreciate what you are doing with your lives. Would that I were younger I would do the same. I can't begin to comprehend the amount of work you have done. Your vision is wonderful. My favorite room is the one where your tour began. I love the llight, airy feel to it and the unfinished walls remind me that this is an ancient building. How beautiful! There is not a room that I don't like, that one is simply my favorite.
I began travelling in France in 1973. The chateaux were there but It never occured to me to buy one and restore it. I was lucky enought to live in Paris for a time, just long enough to learn to love it. I return whenever I can ( not since late 2019 because of covid). I am eager to return any time. My favorite thing to do is rent a car and just drive, discovering the hidden nooks and crannies of the country. How I applaud that you are able to live there and help bring this wonderful chateau back to life.
I hope you put a massive wall display of the chateau history with pictures when you've sorted it all out. Like a timeline collage on first floor? For guests to see.
Great idea to document the Chateau history and also add your own history of photos of your renovation work, old vs modern, loving the Chateau back to full health.
@@carolynellis387 I would like to see Asher write a book on the history of the Chateau and the many lords and ladies who have lived there. Count me in on buying your book Asher!!! 😘
Terrys' vision for the chateau is brilliant. Loved the tour of the rooms and the furnishings.
Suite 400 is so stunning Ash I agree the 15 hours road trip was well worth it
I've been following y'all since the very beginning & look forward to every Sunday and Wednesday just to see what's going on. Was blown away with today's episode & all the decorating you've done. Can't begin to imagine how sore each of you must have been moving all those wardrobes up the many flights of stairs. Best wishes not only to an amazing but, truly loving family. I will continue to cheer you and all your accomplishments on from Empire, MI (USA)
Can't wait to see the dinning room completed with all the gorgeous paneling.
How did you creep up on us! It was a work in progress and suddenly there are magnificent finished rooms! You are so lucky to still have the entire panelling. Maybe gloves when handling the old documents?
It really seems like a grand house again with some of the furniture and fittings in place. The chandelier in the grand salon is exquisite and the curtains in the billiard room are beautiful but I think the dining room would have to be my favourite room. I hope the open day goes really well and everyone loves the chateau. Well done for all the work you have all done so far.
Ash, it’s so delightful to see your enthusiasm for the history of the chateau. Terry, you have wonderful taste in the furnishings that you got for the chateau. I especially love the gold/cranberry curtains at the entry (right?) and those two chairs there are to die for. Just beautiful! Job well done, guys. Your love for this place is so touching. Blessings to you both.👌🥰🙏
Ash’s excitement for the history of the chateau is very infectious.
Nice to hear that the local folks are sharing with you the history tied to the chateau and the generations of people connected to it. Hopefully their help and your research will produce photos.
You did a wonderful job furnishing the rooms. The Grand Salon is my favorite. What I love about the furnishing and their placement, is seeing the ceilings, walls, etc. not finished. I found this to be so beautiful. It is a reminder that even though she is a little rough around the edges, she is still a beautiful grand old lady who has put on some powder, rouge and lipstick to meet her guests. Excellent video.
Oh come on you two, how can anyone choose, all the rooms look absolutely beautiful. Terry you’ve certainly got an eye for lovely furnishings and Ash, it’s a treat to hear you compliment Terry. Two smashing guys and I wish you all the luck in the world for your future.
Love seeing the furniture in the rooms. Don't mind the worn walls. Gives the chateau an authentic bare bones look. It shows the character of the place. Loved hearing about the history of the chateau. It really brings the place to life. I liked the lower floor living room with the red carpet and the room upstairs with the brown earthy tones. Gorgeous!
The salon looks fabulous, love the couches (canapés). 🇦🇺
Thank you all so so much for welcoming us today. It was truly magical to visit, see the chateau and all the progress you have made so far! It is such a beautiful place made all the more wonderful with the love and care you all put into it as a family. Our boys loved playing with Jonathan! We hope we will be able to visit as guests in the future but in the meantime we wish you all the very best for future renovations. Keep going as you're doing a fabulous job ❤️ much love to you all xxx
Ash you make me so happy with your reactions to everything. Thanks.
The picture you have up looks beautiful just like I think a chateau should be
Terry and Ash this is one of the best episodes ever. Very exciting to see your vision with furniture in place highlighting each room. A look inside, where the majority has been all the work you have done outside. Bravo boys!
It will be absolutely gorgeous when it's all done.well done guys!
I am just sitting here thoroughly enjoying the tour of the Chateau. I am so impressed with the beauty and architecture. Look at all the paneling! What a gem. You’ve polished her up spic and span and decorated beautifully . I love the furniture you have purchased and you must be pleased to see it all spread out giving us all the story you want to tell in each room. The dream is taking shape lads! I’m greedy (lol) and want to see more! You all deserve huge hugs and congratulations in creating beautiful homes out of seemingly rubble and dust. Can’t wait to see each room take on its former glory. Take care and blessings from your friends in Canada. ❤️👋🏻
I am so impressed and proud of what you have accomplished. I love your esthetic. I’m a minimalist so I love your less is best look. Some chateaus are so busy my head explodes. I hope I get to stay there next year. Bravo to all of you.
Truthfully I loved every room. And the furniture is beautiful.
How wonderful that you are finding more history!
Dear Terry & Ash, I'm so proud of you for saving this beautiful old lady, She will be absolutely magnificent when you complete your renovations. I love all the beautiful paneling, you are so lucky that the wood worms hadn't destroyed it. Seeing the furniture placed gives all of us the vision of how grand the Chateau once was. God Bless you as you continue to bring the Chateau back to its former glory. Kathy 🇺🇸
A tantalizing glimpse of that pedestal sink with the cobalt blue design on it - can't wait to see that installed in a beautiful bathroom!
I’m so impressed and proud of the Lalacelle family, what a difference the OG is looking, your hard work ethic is certainly showing, not forgetting the wonderful volunteers. Week on week you can see the difference, unlike other chateau’s.enjoy showing your visitors around, you will see how much you have achieved 🙏🏻
wow you guys have been BUSY!!! it amazes me what you all do together!
The collection of furniture is rather glorious, but if I may share a little giggle. I loved when Ash talking about the size of the bathroom and then the view from it, but rather than pan the camera to the fabulous view, Terry has to show the dainty sink and toilet! I laughed aloud. So cute and funny. Still, it's nice to have a glimpse into where you envision the end results. It's so much easier to imagine now. I found myself looking at the wood paneling and already seeing the gleam from after it receives a little TLC.
You and your family have done such an amazing job. I'm so proud of all your hard work! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your restoration journey.
The chateau is stunning as/is. I can’t even begin to imagine how lovely it will be once all the walls and floors are restored. The attention to detail. How proud you all must be.
Ah boys, it's lovely but I see the work you have to do to bring life and sparkle back. I can see it in my mind's eye, the possibility. 🥰
Also, I just learned the Salon is like a Canadian "family room".
cannot wait for this, hope the open weekend went well ❤️
It all looks fabulous! If you want the colors in the Salon to be cohesive, you could order some red & green with metallic gold velvet yardage & have long drapes sewn. Then use green bullion tie-backs on the drapes. Use the same red & green with gold velvet to make a mantel runner to tie in the colors. Throw pillows in same fabric & have 1 larger pillow in gold fabric. Get a nice red with green rug. Buy red with green & gold vases, gold candle sticks, etc. By using the tri-color fabrics, accessories & large rug, you will make the room appear harmonious & you won't have to remove or re-paint that cool green wood stove.
How beautiful, you all have a flair for putting a room together❤️
The red and green work together as they are of the same rich dark shade. Love it
Thank you ☺️
All your hard work is starting to show! Lovely to find out more of the history, as well. Moving forward!!!
Well now you are dressing that lovely home up and she looks really smart! You have a nice collection of furniture and it does take a while to gather everything and make to your taste. You are doing such a nice job. Happy days coming when the weather cools and projects are easier. Best wishes and great progress. 🥰💕
The grand salon on the main floor took my breath away, it’s stunning and welcoming, great light and proportions. The dining room is another beauty.
I like all of your furniture choices, you have a good eye.
It’s hard to believe this is the same derelict building you took possession of a couple of years ago.
Major kudos to you both. It’s so exciting.
So beautiful it takes my breath away what a great job everyone has done have a great open house.
❤️…..something these old chateau need is a pop of colour in the upholstery… and some lamp shades are a little bit 1950’s looking….you don’t want it looking like the old peoples home! 😘
Just a stunning place and lovely suites. Thank you for the peak at your vision.
It’s lovely to see some of your furnishings in place. My favorite room is the dining room. I can’t wait to see how spectacular it will be when you both are done restoring it. It’s so easy to imagine how welcoming the château will be. You’re a very talented family who finds joy in what you create. That joy comes through to all of us who follow your journey. Can’t wait to see more. Give Patrick an extra hug, he works so hard digging so many holes and following you everywhere. All the best
🥰 I can see the old girl like looking as good as she ever has! 🥰
The tour makes me think of the pages of Architectural Digest magazine. All the furniture looks like an interior designer was choosing them for each space. Terry has talent. Loved the tour!! Thrilled for your discovery of historical information about your home. I enjoyed the video! Thank you!!
Terry is an interior designer in my books. Just look at all the fine furniture and accompanying furnishings he has purchased over the years. He’s certainly earned that distinction. Way to go Terry!!! 😘
It was a wonderful tour. It looks amazing even with just a little of the furniture in the rooms. Thanks for taking those of us who can't travel to you on the tour 🙂!
Thanks Kathy!
Just glorious! Your choices and vision are so thoughtful and appropriate, as if the Chateau itself is guiding the process. Don't make it too perfect so that it doesn't lose the touch of the centuries of occupants who lived, loved and died there, but their ghosts must be overjoyed to see the love and attention you are giving it. Bravo!
Loved my tour around the chateau....you have made it come alive. My favourite room was the 401 suite...I will start saving now for my weekend at Lalacelle!! Hope you have great weekend and enjoy showing everyone all your hard work. X
Lovely! Have you considered a small writing desk in each of the suites? Perhaps under the window in the two entrance halls. Then have custom post cards made with Chateau photos in the drawers of the writing desks. Give guests a spot to do some writing to loved ones back home and perhaps even some journaling.
Thank you for the tour, Terry & Ash. What a massive job moving all that beautiful furniture in. Whew! I'm ready to book Suite 401 when it's ready. Well done.
I love how you support each other’s gifts and talents.
Have you considered switching the 401 and 402 salon furniture? I think the plum tones will work with your green fireplace and walls. Love your furniture selections
Never ceases to amaze me what you are doing and what you've done. The furnishings are beautiful and can see how spectacular it will look once you've restored the rooms. Was so excited to see how Ash was gushing with enthusiasm and wide eyed with all the excitement of those new Old documents about the Chateau history. Can see he was in his element with the new discoveries. Thank you for sharing with your mainstream Subscribers ❤
The history and connection with the locals is great. It really feels as th7you have been accepted by the local community. 👏👏. Very impressed by Ash' a French comprehension.
I love the 401 suite. The colors and style are beautiful. Can't wait to watch to see how it all looks as you finish each room. Great job guys !
That was so interesting. All the rooms are beautiful but my favourite is the salon in Suite 401. So pleased you’ve been given those precious documents. 👏🏻👏🏻😁
I love so many of the furniture pieces. Having them in the rooms make so much difference in understanding the direction that you are heading
This one episode has blown me away. So you guys and your broadcast even hit academic conservancy and archivist mark. This is awesome. This is the episode that showcases all of the facets of your talent, skill and vision! Again, awesome job
I am so impressed with how far you’ve come! Yes, I realize that there is so much still to be done, but wow! Congratulations! I look forward to seeing how you continue to progress.
Thank you so much Teresa
I Can see why you fell so in love with your chateau. It’s stunning now, I can imagine how beautiful she will be in the future. I love seeing the joy in Ash’s face when he talks about the chateau and it’s history xx
So good to see you both beamng with pride, and so you should. It looks amazing and I know that you will be increasing the amazingness over time!!! Perfection of taste!!!!
Must be soOOo satisfying to see your vision come to life! Clearly long road trips to find the perfect compliments for the Chateau are worth it in the end! Thank you for offering this teaser of what's to come. Congratulations on making your dreams a reality and preserving/restoring the grand lady for new generations to admire. Perfect example of hard work and attention to detail ending in great results. Love watching your entire family!
@2:32 The Billiard Room was so beautiful with the door going out to the beautiful pond. The red/burgundy chairs were absolutely beautiful and the wardrobe was sooo beautiful, I love them!!
It’s funny when I look through Facebook Marketplace I’ve seen antique wardrobes for free or for a bit of money and they’re in gorgeous shape. People don’t realize they own a piece of beautiful history.
@7:33 I love the 400 Suite!! Green and red are so beautiful together. Love the furniture, such a rich colour and so perfect!! The showcase is lovely. I have 2 myself filled with vintage compacts, lipstick and anything else you’d find for women in the 1920’s to 1950’s.
@8:55 400 Suite Bedroom is so perfect for a teen girl of the house. The furniture is so beautiful and the wood grain on the wardrobe is beautiful!! The furniture doesn’t even look like it travelled at all. It looks like you found it there. The bathroom is going to look so peaceful and I love the pedestal sink and I love the idea that the 🛁 point to the window, great way to see the beauty of nature.
@11:01 401 Suite Salon. You’re making it ver hard to pick just one. Your taste in antique furniture is so perfect for a beautiful French Chateau!!
I have pictures of a gorgeous antique Cabinet. I wish I could send you pictures of it. It has the theme of Romeo and Juliet carved into the wood. It’s not mine but my 2nd cousin who passed away recently.
When you and Ash or you and Terry were looking at the papers that people gave you about the Chateau and those dates were incredible!! I loved the tour of the beautiful room but I really was excited to hear about those letters and farm leases!! Ash, your French was spot on. I love the French language. How exciting to hear more and more about the history of your beautiful Chateau!!! Thank you for the tour, I LOVED IT!!😍
You could tie in the red/green with floral decorations, throw pillows, etc. in suite 400. But a solid green or even red wall will overpower the room and close it in. IMO Maybe use 2 tones where the bottom half is neutral and the upper half is red or green or vice versa? I would keep the walls more neutral that ties the theme to the rest of the chateau together for a better cohesive flow. Terry does have a wonderful imagination that is amazing when it becomes reality, so I'm sure he'll find the perfect look for suite 400.
The whole chateau is coming alive with all of your hard work. Your family is the perfect example of perseverance and working together as a whole to make your dreams come true.
My favorite room is the 401 suite. The purple sitting set is beautiful and the details in the room matching the bed and wardrobe 💜
The furniture is beautiful and adds so much to a real feel for the chateau. Love the fact the bedrooms with ensuites, have bathrooms that are sympathetic to the style of the chateau. Eventually, the icing on the cake, would be to put cornices on the ceiling and a rosette for a beautiful chandelier in each of the salons and dining room . Carole ,over at chateau dela Ferte,is doing a brilliant job, gold leafing the ceiling mouldings and panel decorations in the salons. But she loves this kind of detail work and it’s very time consuming. All in all, a great job ,Terry, on bringing your vision to fulfillment thus far!
It's looking incredible. There's a lot of work still to do, of course, but what an amazing transformation. Beautiful furniture.
It is Almost magical to see how the chateau is coming to life. I can feel the vibe, she’s breathing en spreading here gratitude. Amazing job! 💖💖
After so many months of cleaning, repairing, rebuilding and remodeling you can finally begin the fun part of redecorating! Congratulations!
OMG I love the dining room it so elegant and impressive as are the rest of the rooms. You really know how to decorate and Terry you have such an eye for detail. Well done and I hope the open house is a hug success! Love it all!!! Well done all!!!
The Chateau is starting to come together, the suits are looking wonderful. All your hard work is shining through, well done can't wait for next week's progress. Love from NY.
Love the tour and I’m in love with all the furniture. Having furniture in the rooms really makes a difference. All the rooms are exquisite but my favorite is the grande salon because it reminds me of your Christmas celebration last year. Looked magical then and now. So happy you found so historical info for your chateau. How exciting 🤩 Thanks for sharing 😍😘
As beautiful as it looks already, what a tease for what it is going to look like when all the work is done and all the metalware has gotten its proper spit-polish-and-shine. The place is going to glow with restored beauty. How proud you all must be with the progress and prospects for the future. Keep it up!
The vision and work is absolutely exquisite?
@@wendybacon9015 thank you so much, we have one set of rooms finished in another video 😍😍
The chateau looked beautiful with all of the furniture in the rooms, one can see the potential. Lovely furniture Terry, excellent taste! What a blessing to get those documents....so much history. Well done guys!
It's been thrilling to see the beautiful furniture and accessories in the chateau. One can see the reality of how elegant and grand it will be. Fascinating documents you've been gifted. Enjoyed.
Absolutely love the ball chandelier behind your head Terry. Superb. I’m assuming it’s a salon so that my favourite room. Once everything is dusted, waxed, oiled and buffed. We’re going to be blinded by her brilliance. Your Château is certainly coming back to life you’re doing a brilliant job boys, you your family and those that come to help. 👏👏👏💋🥰
Love the furniture and all the work you have thus far accomplished. Looks wonderful. Huge improvement….
I am loving suite 401. The layout, the size, the views, and the purple blue furnishings all add to the charm of this part of the chateau. Outstanding work getting everything cleaned up enough to give a tour! The future plans are much easier for people to envision now. Hope you are able to relax a bit and enjoy the open house…👍🏻🥰❣️
Stunning, absolutely stunning! I cried at the beauty of it all! Blessings to you and your family for all your hard work! I love all the rooms!
Gorgeous! Now I really can't wait for the work to be done. I want to visit!!!! Alas, all in due course. Steady on lads. The château is going to be fabulously luxurious and stunning once all is set and done. All of which requires a marathon, not a sprint......or several million pounds and a work force representative of a hundred trades.
When I sold one of my properties I didn't have enough bed for I bought cheap bed frames pinned silk fabric on them and used boxes cover by a flat sheet covered by a duvet and pillows to set the scene. Although, there were two instances where a child and an adult couple were left unattended. Yup.....as you imagined they crashed through the boxes fully expecting a soft mattress when they leaped. Haha. Oh how I wish it were captured on film. The next time I sold I added ply and a cheap poly duvet topped with the down duvet to better protect the cheeky bastards, the boxes, and the box contents.
Cheers!
WOW! What y'all have accomplished in bringing Terry's vision to reality. Terry you're gifted in design and making it happen. Ash, your passion for the history of the chateau is refreshing. Tracy, Tony and Jonathan have accomplished so much too, as have the volunteers. Thank you for sharing your vision of restoring Chateau dela LaSalle. 🌺😊
You guys are one of my favorite channels!
I love the chandelier in the Grand salon. Just wait until the walls are painted and Terry completes everything in there it will be perfect. The furniture in the billiard room is gorgeous! And the dining room as well. Can I just say I love Terry's taste on everything! And this Christmas just forget about it everything will be absolutely perfect! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖PS Every room is going to be beautiful! PSS I think this is probably the most beautiful Chateau that seen of all the chateaus I watch. All I do is smile when I watch your channel 😊
What nice to see all the furniture in the rooms. For me the dining room is number one!
I like the chairs the most in the dining room. You are a good collector Terry.
So nice you did find/get those old letters. You must cherrish them Ash.
I don't know who made the flower arrangement but I think they are stunning. The simplisity suits the rooms and the whole building.
Also outside I saw some vine and other leaves decorating. Great idea!
I believe that I love ❤ the 401 bedroom suite with matching details on the bed and wall. Cathy, Mansfield,Ohio U.S.A. 🇺🇸,
Wow! The whole place looks stunning! You must be extremely proud of yourselves. You are certainly living your dream.
You were “right on”. When you picked those red chairs. They are stunning in that entryway especially with the gold curtains. Absolutely beautiful 😍
The Chateau is looking transformed, it is absolutely beautiful.
Especially as I am fond of clocks, I love the garniture sets you have on the mantels.
Terry is very picky and has refined taste.I am sure its gonna looking amazing in the end
The furniture design and placement fits the room so well. Great job 👏
The view from the front door is breathtaking, I imagined a horse pulled carriage puling up .
I totally understand what you are doing, this is beautiful, just lovely furniture, the building, the woods on the walls, bathrooms, furniture again!!!
The lighting, chandeliers, the views, everything is truly coming together.
Have a blessed week!!!
You have the best imagination anyone could wish to see wow you have such a style and the things you pick up has so much beauty wow
This have turned out a real Dream of a home o my Goodnessxxxxx
What a nice collection of furniture it goes perfectly where you put it. This was a great idea I had no idea of the potential of this place till you staged it. I hope you’re going to leave it there now and not store it . It makes it more liveable and warm instead of having it all empty. This is a beautiful chateau when you see the furniture laid out it gives you a real perspective. Just love the suites they’re going to be very luxurious when finished. It has so much charm now and we can see the potential. I watched many chateau renovations and I’ve never seen one with apartments like this. For a small size château it has a lot to offer in
accommodations. Well done, great job I’m impressed.👍👏👏🤩
I’m looking forward to watching, but it is night time here, and this will air in the wee hours for me. So, I’ll watch in the morning. It looks great!