Installing an Exquisite Antique Chandelier for the Grand Staircase - Journey to the Château, Ep. 151
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- In this week's Friday episode, Patrick and Stuart have acquired a new (old) antique crystal chandelier from an auction. It is the perfect light fixture that had been missing at the top of the chateau grand staircase. Patrick works his magic to repair, clean and rewire all of the crystals, and then reassemble the chandelier. Then Patrick and Stuart take on the daunting task of hanging the amazing chandelier from the ceiling over the top of the grand staircase.
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Music:
Italian Opera, by Steve Oxen
From Fesliyan Studios
Sonatina No 2 in F Major Allegro, by Joel Cummins
From UA-cam Audio Library
The Plan's Working, by Cooper Cannell
From UA-cam Audio Library
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
From UA-cam Audio Library
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Join Patrick and Stuart on their journey to find a neglected, forgotten, or crumbling château or castle in France, and then continue to follow them as they work on its restoration, rénovation, decoration, and furnishing. Along the way, they will also create and share videos on their preparation for having gîtes for guests, and an event venue in their chateau (wedding, birthday, anniversary, organization or club meetings, retreats, etc.).
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🇨🇦😱 I am speechless!! That is quite the before and after of the chandelier!! What a difference!! I am impressed with you Patrick! You have talent, patience! and love what you do for the chateau.
Sonia, you are so very kind. Thank you. And it is quite a difference. Sending you hugs and love from Colombe ❤
The difference is jaw-dropping!
I see you have helpers to keep you company while working on the chandelier. Meaning the dogs! They are so cute.
It is always so nice to have them keeping me company doing tedious jobs ❤❤❤
Elderberry juice, one tsp. four times a day at the first signs of a cold or flu is magic! That chandelier is so beautiful!
Wow Patrick, you did a spectacular job on the gorgeous chandelier....love the shape of the cage! Awwww....so cute when the pup came to check on you. FUDGE!!! I still have to send you my Maple Fudge recipe and will do that Patrick. So glad to hear you're doing the Advent Sundays again guys!!!
The chandelier looks stunning ❤❤❤
Stunning chandelier! So glad you're bringing back the advent Sundays! Can't wait! ❤
Thank you so much. It is quite a lovely find. 😊. And yes to Advent Sundays ❤❤❤. Hugs Julie.
Such a pretty chandelier, perfect for that spot. It was meant for you. Looking forward to advent Sundays. ❤
That chandelier is magnificent! And the doggie coming for a bit of love soooo adorable. ❤❤
Thank you. We are so happy to have our loving supervisors ❤❤❤
He chandelier looks fabulous guys can’t wait for advent calendar ❤❤
The chandelier is gorgeous well done ❤ the sweetest scene with the pup supervising the work. I can't wait to see the advent Sundays ❤thank you both for sharing it is always a delight to watch your videos ❤
Thank you very much. Luna took over for her father Collin as a stern supervisor. 😊. See you Sunday. 💖💕💖
That is the prettiest chandelier I think I’ve ever seen. A lot of content creators have really nice ones too, but that one just has the perfect balance.
I can’t wait to see the poor walls all done
That beautiful chandelier is truly unique, I’ve never seen one anything like it.
Thank you Jane. It is really lovely. There are two more to come…… 😮❤😮. Hugs
All that exacting, finicky work really paid off guys. The chandelier is truly beautiful!
Gentlemen, do not worry about the audio or acoustics. We don't watch your channel for those things, we watch because we love your story and, of course, your beautiful chateau! ❤
The chandler is absolutely sparkling beauty ..stunning.
Stunning music .
Wonderful laughter
Thank you.
Patrick, the chandelier looks wonderful.
The Christmas season has officially started.🎄Joyeux noël
❤ from TX!
Yeah, Advent Sundays!!! I haven't gotten into the spirit of the season yet, but that chandelier sure makes a start by adding so much light to the gloom of the approaching winter season. It's simply gorgeous. You fellows have some strong skills. Now Stuart, you've gone and done it. You mentioned fudge, and now I'm craving some, but Patrick isn't here to make me any. Maybe tomorrow I'll break down and make a batch or two.
Wonderful patience Patrick putting all the crystals back after taking off and cleaning, replacing wires. Absolutely stunning Chandelier.. looks beautiful ❤
Hello Stuart and Patrick , I had to miss the the live vlog as I was called away. The chandelier is truly beautiful and looks like it was made for that hallway.
Patrick you have the patience of a saint for doing all that fiddly work on the chandelier . As per usual Stuart great music. Looking forward to the advent vlogs. Stay warm and safe hugs from me. 😘🇨🇮
Stay warm too. It is a bit like a mediation to do this work. It took me a long time to get here 😂😂😂😂. It looks so pretty now. Sending you hugs from Colombe. ❤❤❤
Love to see the puppies supervising. Great job Patrick.t❤. Love the wreath
The chandelier is so elegant and the profile of it is beautiful. What a lovely find for the Chateau. I am so enjoying my little binge watch guys, I have missed you. 😘😘
The chandelier is beautiful. One more of your great findings at auction!
How sweet the dog resting his head in you lap while you working in the restoration. ❤ I send a hug and a kiss for each of the babies. ❤
Chandelier looks amazing Patrick, well done on getting it cleaned and hung up, that scaffolding did look scary 😮😂 will see you on Sunday for the first advent episode 🥰🥰
Thank you, Terry! 💕😘
Aloha Patrick and Stuart, what an exciting episode with your glorious chandelier! 16:25ish - gasp for air at the splendor- 17:03 ish,”ooooh, aaahhh, - 17:48ish moan of pleasure at the utter beauty, - 18:12ish extraordinary ecstasy, my mind was literally transported to a magical place. My neighbors must be wondering what’s going on in my home - AND - 6:08ish a Puppydoodle’s chin on one’s knee assures certain triumph of any undertaking🤣🐾✌🏼🏰.
The chandelier is beautiful. You must smile as you go from room to room and are welcomed by a sparkling chandelier. I’m so glad you’re bringing back Advent Sundays. I love watching you prepare for Christmas. Have a wonderful weekend and stay warm. xx
Je hebt de chandelier prachtig gefilmd Stuart,door van alle kanten te filmen. Echt mooi gedaan. Patrick ik vind dat je juist geduld moet hebben om al de kristallen te herstellen en te reinigen en dat heb jij echt!
Gelukkig hoefde Tony niets te doen aan de lamp want vaak maak je krassen op het metaal bij een bewerking.
What a gorgeously curvaceous cage. Truly a wonderful choice. Hugs and best wishes.
Oh my aching neck! Painting ceilings is the worst!! The chandelier is gorgeous and you did a beautiful job of restoring it. 👍🏻🥰
Love the chandelier. Nice job. You two are amazing.
Beautiful Chandelier - Well done! Bravo!
Thank you very much ❤❤❤
The chandelier looks lovely, I knew could do it Patrick. I loved seeing that beautiful little helpers face, which precious was that? Oh fudge, YAY. See you Sunday. Hugs to all and feel better soon.
Hi there Ina. The helper was Luna. She is a daughter of our late boy Collin. 😊😊😊glad you like the chandelier. ❤. See you Sunday and I can promise you, the fudge is delicious. ❤❤❤. Hugs
Oh wow, this brought tears to my eyes. You still have a piece of Collin (always in you hearts) but also with baby Luna how wonderful! Thanks for sharing, feel better see you Sunday.@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452
Hi sweeties. Yes, it's cold🥶 also here. The nights the temperature is below zero. But we can heat all of our rooms to get the warmth is our homes. After my stay i know how The Chateau is so large and not easy to heat every room. The Chandelier is really beautiful and gives the hallway more sparkle. Love seeing some faces of the furries 🐕.
Patrick, hope your cold is over soon. Have a great weekend.
Hugs and kisses 🥰❤️😘🥰
Good morning Patrick & Stuart, hard work always reaps rewards. The cleaning of things, ornaments, light fittings and coverings, well just about everything in the house, yet after all the elbow grease it is such a pleasure to see how beautiful and fresh everything is. Looking at the exquisite crystal pieces you would never think that they are so old and well looked after. They truly are beautiful. The size is most suitable for the room. It is time to start planning, getting involved with the Festive Season and so on, the most beautiful time of the year. Do enjoy selecting the decorations for the various room you are going to use, do you think you will have the guest room finished before Christmas, painted, wall papered and all. Just asking. Do take extra care when you have to climb on tresses and ladders, be absolutely sure everything is stable and level. Have a lovely day, keep warm. Many blessings and as always, kind regards, Elize
Your patients and hard work really paid off... your chandelier is breathtaking. Well done... and the loving and steady gaze of your sweet dog(s) was so charming... it makes life so rich. Stay warm.
That is one sparkly chandelier. It is beautiful and quite unusual. So glad that it is up. Can't wait to see the fudge.
What an amazing job you did on the chandelier! It looks gorgeous!
The chandelier is wonderful. I know you are glad to finally get it up and working. And can now tic that off your list. Hope we get a tour of all the Christmas decorations. And see your tree!😊😊
Wow! The restoration of the chandelier is perfect. Very beautiful!
Greetings Patrick and Stuart the chandelier looks exquisite so uplifting to see this am totally with you leaving the original patina where ever possible 🎉
Kind regards Nicholas ❤
Thank you Nicholas and greetings from Colombe. ❤❤. Glad you like the chandelier. There are 2 more to come this year. Yes, original patina is so important and stays even when the dirt and dust is removed. Hugs from us at Colombe 😊😊😊
Patrick you have the patience of an angel cleaning and fixing all those crystals. Worth it because it is another gorgeous one. Saw your post with the recipe for the fudge and might just try it! Anyway, Love to you both, stay Warm and get better from your colds❤❤❤
Cannot wait to see the Christmas decorations! Love that chandelier...very unique and I love the height.
Thank you very much. It is quite high up and gives a lovely light. The decorations will, I hope, be pretty. Hugs from Colombe ❤❤❤
When you finished cleaning the first layer of crystals, i couldn't help thinking: "But wait... there's more!" Chandelier looks amazing!
😂😂😂. I know. It felt like a long job. I stopped before midnight since my eyes we strained. Next day it was all done and up it went. Love it. Hugs ❤
That chandelier is magnificent ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Gentlemen, you just can't hide good taste! Carry on.😊
Magnifique! Chandelier looks fantastic, what a job Patrick! Bisous 💕💕👍👍
I'm sure going to miss that lonely light bulb.
😂
The chandelier looks great after the cleaning. A little precarious to hang, but you were successful. Great job! Take care my friends, Ralph Rocchiccioli
Hi there!!! What a fantastic episode!!! 🥰❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶 I’m Canadian!!! You don’t get to talk about being cold!!! 🤣🤣🤣🥶🥶🥶🇨🇦
Thank you. And yes……. We know, since we moved from Illinois , USA.……. Now, one difference is that our homes there were at a nice temperature. Here, we go down to 6 degrees in the entrance hall 😮😮😮😮. And the salons only get heated when needed. Huge hugs and love from Colombe ❤❤❤
Hello hello hello 😂woah what a chandelier it's stunning 💗😍, and of course the fur babies supervising you Patrick 😊 I cannot wait for advent Sunday's yes, take care and see you both soon 💕🌼🤗
Thank you so much Carole. ❤❤❤. See you Sunday. ❤
So long since I have posted a comment . Cancer , but I have managed to watch all your episodes . Your chateau is looking beautiful . Thankyou for all of your vlogs . I just love them 😀😀😀
Hello Julie. So sorry and hope you are on the way to recovery. I can relate….. although a long time ago. We are glad that our vlogs ring you some enjoyment. Sending you love and hugs from Colombe ❤❤❤
When I was a kid it was my job to clean the chandelier and my clean nut Mom made me do it about every 3 months. At first I hated the job but learned to love it and now I wish I had one. Your''s is stunning!
The chandelier turned out so beautiful!
Great job on a gorgeous chandelier! Hope you feel better soon Patrick!
Thank you Lora. I hope I can get over the sneezing. 😂😮😂. Hugs from Colombe ❤❤
Goodmorning Patrick and Stuart from Sunny Pretoria/South Africa! We have a large German speaking farmers community in Northern Natal near Vryheid/ Natal(Durban may be known to you..)I still can speak a bit of German as well as Afrikaans(my Mothertongue)as well as English and Se- Zulu( one of the Black languages) We are a People and Country that speaks 11 different Languages! So I enjoy listening to you Gentelman speaking German and French! WEES GESEËND(BE BLESSED in your endeavers!)❤🦁🦅🙋🏼♀️
Happy advent to you both! Wonderful chandelier for your upper landing. You now have a stunning collection of chandeliers with more to come I’m sure. 👏🏻👏🏻🎄🎄❄️
Hi Patrick and Stuart, Watching you redo the wiring and rewire all the crystals, I looked for a shortcut in your labor, but I didn't see one. The only way to do it is the way you did it, painstakingly one bulb socket and one crystal at a time. There is a rhythm to doing it and you have mastered it. The chandelier looks great above the staircase in the entrance to the Chateau. Mark & Scott
I can see a little helper wanting to get on Santa's good list 😊 so cute. You made a sterling job of restoring the chandelier Patrick it's beautiful in situe, I'll be looking forward to Sunday with Christmas decorations 🎉🎉❤😊 👋
That little helper is Luna. 😊. The chandelier is really pretty. See you Sundays for the advent. Hugs and love from Colombe ❤❤❤
The chandelier is beautiful, and i love the mirror hanging on the wall behind it. U need to find the right place to display this wonderful mirror, too. ❤
Hi Sheila. I agree. It is a pretty Venetian mirror and we will find it a safe place 😊. Love that you spotted that ❤❤❤
The chandelier is absolutely stunning! It is amazing the work that you do bringing back the beauty of the chateau.
Thank you very much ❤❤❤
I love the final crystals on the chandelier. Great work 😅
The chandelier is beautiful! 🤩
Stunning chandelier!! It was meant to have found its way to you both. It'll be admired for many more years to come.
Thank you very much. I believe you are right. ❤😊❤
Excited about the Advent Sundays! The chandelier is perfection! ❤
I am in love with this chandelier. The four glass knobs (not sure what they are called) at the corners of the cage are just stunning. Just beautiful❤🥂
Oh my Goodness that chandelier is stunning and Patrick you are amazing at working on that chandelier.
Happy Advent Season to you both. Patrick hope you feel better.
It’s very cold here in Northern California too. I’ve been under the weather today and praying I’m not getting a cold.
I grated fresh ginger for homemade lemon ginger tea with honey today and it kept me going.
See you both soon. ❤❤❤
The chandelier is absolutely gorgeous! Great job!! I sure love what you two been doing with the chateau!!! Lots of love from Tennessee!!!!
Thank you April. So happy you like our work. ❤❤❤❤
I hope you have a wonderful relaxing weekend. 🥂❤️
Hello darling. I hope all is well. Wishing you the same and a happy December. ❤❤❤❤
Sweet dog helping you. Chandelier is stunning
That was Luna, Collin’s daughter. Thank goodness for her help. She is a cutie. Thank you. Glad you like the chandelier. ❤
Chandelier is gorgeous,Both have gd taste ,👍
Those Crystals are just lovely - great job
Thank you. I love them.
Lovely chandelier but that hallway looks so cold, stay warm !
It's a beautiful chandelier. It looks like ALOT of work. Very complex. Patrick, you are always so funny. 😂 plastic surgery and gravity.
Chandelier looks wonderful! Have a lovely weekend ❤
Thank you. Enjoy the weekend too. ❤❤❤
Beautiful chandelier,great job Patrick 😊🎄❣️⛄️🧑🏻🎄🎅🏼⭐️❣️🇺🇸
Thank you Connie ❤❤❤. It was a great project 😊
It's so nice to see you at other parts of the chateau great job on the chandelier Patrick and me thinks you enjoyed restoring the chandelier got to admit I can't get a grip of the size of every thing love the curve wall in hallway chandelier looks magical look forward to Sunday ❤
Oh and cheers guys
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Thank you my dear friend. I agree. The long restoration work per room is a bit monotonous 😮😮😮. It was a fun project to restore the chandelier. The curved wall is truly special. Hugs from Colombe ❤❤❤
Yummy Christmas fudge. Yeah. The chandelier is stunning. Lots of doctor appointments for me. Mostly follow ups. I am doing good, though. I had a cold for a month. Pat only had it for 3 days. He gave it to me, from his work. We are both better now.😢
What a beautiful chandelier, very fitting for your Chateau. Xxx
Thank you very much Cherie. ❤❤
The ceiling looks so much better well done .
I agree. ❤❤❤
I’m so excited to watch you make fudge again. It’s on my list to make for our neighbors for the holidays.
Thank you. I hope you will like my fudge recipe. It is easy and very tasty. Love from Colombe and happy fudge making ❤❤❤
The chandelier looks very beautiful and did like your dog inspecting your work
Thank you very much. The supervisor is Collin’s daughter Luna. She has this from her dad I guess. Hugs from Colombe ❤
Yes absolutely exquisite!
Beautiful chandelier! Thank you for the video!
What a magnificent restoration! That chandelier is gorgeous! What a lot of patience you must have and the vision to know what it COULD look like!
I wish I could send you warmth but there's not a lot to go around here in quite chilly Chicago! Just found your channel and subscribed and am looking forward to more! Bonne nuit et merci !
Gorgeous chandelier ❤
The chandelier looks beautiful!
Thank you very much ❤❤❤
What a beautiful chandelier:)
Beautiful ❤❤
Thank you so much Bryan. Hugs 😘😘
Gorgeous.👏🥂
i have no words, its just so gorgeous
Thank you Sandi❤❤❤
Magnifique!! Well done!!!❤
Love love love. Love the chandelier. I just love Crystal but it is exquisite such a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing it and you have picked a wonderful place for it to hang and adorn the beautiful walls when they are finished but for the holidays. Beautiful! Love watching the both of you and your fur babies. I'm just going to go ahead in advance and wish you a very merry merry Christmas❤
Love the chandelier.... Charles Charlotte NC
Look forward to Christmas decs and fudge making
😊 beautiful 🤩
It looks gorgeous, well worth all the cleaning! 😊
I absolutely agree. It makes the chandeliers come to life❤❤❤
Love watching yours guys keep up your hard work ❤
Beautiful chandelier guys
What a beauty!
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Absolutely beautiful
❤ thank you ❤
That chandelier project took a lot of patience and determination and it paid off. Just so stunning. The entryway is such a focal point and cannot wait to see it finished. Hated to see the video end. Looking forward to the advent series. 😀 ❤️ 😍 Love always. Was that Adin helping you?