Animal Sanctuary & Thankgiving Dining Room Preparation, Journey to the Château de Colombe, Ep. 51

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Animal Sanctuary & Thankgiving Dining Room Preparation, Journey to the Château de Colombe, Ep. 51

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In this week's episode, Patrick and Stuart visit the Fondation 30 Millions d'Amis (30 Million Friends Foundation) animal sanctuary with Jane and Tony from "Not Quite a Chateau DIY". Patrick cleans and rewires all of the crystals in one of the chateau chandeliers. They also repair some of the items that were broken in the shipping container and continue to prepare the chateau dining room for their upcoming Thanksgiving dinner party.
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@colleenj225 Жыл бұрын

Thanksgiving is about the friends, not the paint. I actually LOVE the way it looks ❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you Colleen. 100%. 💖😘💖

@bernadettehooper4318 Жыл бұрын

So sorry about the theft of the gates. Glad you had the mayor and the police to call upon. Thank you for the tour of the animal sanctuary and its brocante,

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Bernadette. Thank you so much. So kind of you. The community here is wonderful. The Sanctuary is quite magical. Kind of you to comment. 👍🏻💕👍🏻

@trthib Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Have you contacted your home insurance about it ? (that should be covered...at least partially)

@Al-cd2bk Жыл бұрын

Your guest will enjoy the ambience you have created it looks great. I'm sure after a few vino's and great food ,they will want to know when the next party is . I'm very sorry to hear about the gates and fencing guys, especially after the dogs episode . You need security cameras. Take care. Have a good week .

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there AI. After enough vino …..😂😂😂. But honestly, it feels really lovely to sit there. We are going to invite for New Years Eve. Hope we can pull that off. Thank you for the kind words. Yes to security cameras. And we will fence in our barn yard. Gates and all. And cameras and motion detectors. Much. Love from us at the château de Colombe. 🥰💖🥰

@dianneminutes2008 Жыл бұрын

All that work payed off the chandelier is stunning.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. 💖🥂💖

@JeanMcCormack Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the theft..human nature unfortunately. Love your multilinguality. 🎄 Merry Christmas.

@parvanehshowrai7376 Жыл бұрын

tHANK YOU TONY VERY GENERUS

@lyndaking5538 Жыл бұрын

I am an Australian and even I know that "It not about how pretty the room is" "It's about being grateful for having family and dear friends and what you are lucky enough to have" Crikey!!!!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lynda. I absolutely adore your comment. 😊❤😊. And right you are. In addition, I know a few Australians who know a lot more than many other nationals. And we are grateful to you, the many people who comment our new friends and neighbors. Huge hugs from us at Colombe. 😘🥰😘

@scoliesimpson4773 Жыл бұрын

Also your friends will love just being part of the occasion and sitting around your table ..

@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc Жыл бұрын

Bonjour!!!!!!!! 4 o'clock on the east coast of Canada. Drive around the countryside and maybe you may find your gates.

@cjpowers9330 9 ай бұрын

The CLOCK! My grandfather restored antique clocks and I have a HUGE collection, some with wooden works. None of those work for obvious reasons. Love that and completely understand why precisely balanced workings is an absolute necessity.

@kristenhudson3993 Жыл бұрын

Guys you are living in a building site (basically). It is COMPLETELY reasonable to want some comfort and normalcy with your things around you. You need it. You guys are made of the right stuff putting up with and being victorious over all the obstacles, issues, problems, and surprises you've had to deal with. You have each other and seem determined to stay in good spirits. You deserve to have a 'Happy Thanksgiving', and to introduce others to the joys of the holiday.

@TalkTalk44 Жыл бұрын

Love it All, Donkeys Migrating birds Clocks Wine and Laughter.

@sallystites2946 Жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow. Painted or not the dining room as you decorated it looks magnificent. Bummer about the fencing theft. I hope they get caught.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love the dining room and we are also prepping the grand salon do sit and chat after dinner. 🥰. The theft was awful. And yes, May they be caught! 👍🏻😠👍🏻. Love your comment. ❤

@eleanorchapple8772 Жыл бұрын

There is nothing so much that makes me feel sick at heart than discovering someone has taken something from me be it small or big. I am sorry that you kind men have had to endure this. I am glad that your friends in the community were outraged on your behalf. It is really wonderful to see how you have been accepted into the neighbourhood.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Eleanor. You describe the feeling perfectly. But the welcome here is wonderful. Much love from us here at Colombe. 😘🥰😘

@tammiewilson5185 Жыл бұрын

Oooo, sparkly!

@jetjegoesdutch7933 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this.. Everything that has the word animal in it is yay to me !! kisses from Holland sweeties xxx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Kisses right back at you my sweet sister. 😘🥰😘

@sylviastead9970 4 ай бұрын

I understand we had to do our bungalow up so at the Christmas we had a new kitchen but the lounge and dining had newly plastered pink walls, so I put the Christmas tree up and put the food out and drink then invited all our new neighbours and the builders we had a great night😊

@jeanettesantarelli1795 Жыл бұрын

As a Canadian we have Remembrance Day and wear poppies also on November the 11th. We have 2 minutes of silence on the 11day, at 11:00 am.

@jayneturnbull5041 Жыл бұрын

How miserable that someone has stolen your fencing materials, not a good feeling. Oh the dining room is taking shape and looks fabulous with all your treasures in place. I loved the light fitting you took down in the dining room, please put it somewhere else in the chateau. Thank God for Tony and Jayne, the universe was looking after you when they came into your lives. The chandelier looked great with all the hard work you put into it.

@shelbycooper7504 Жыл бұрын

Good morning from Canada 🇨🇦

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Good morning. Stay warm. 😘

@shirleysmith5394 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, have a celebration of hearth, home, love friends and furballs. Good food, good friends, lots of laughter ........nothing will be better. Lots of love from Shirley and Kittens

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

I love your comment. 🎉🍾🥂💖🥂🍾🎉

@Rescuemefrommydistractedlife Жыл бұрын

Our first Christmas in our home we had bare floors boards and we let the children paint a fireplace on the plaster walls. Your video brought that little memory back to me. Just enjoy your celebrations. Everything you do is memory making.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love you telling your first Christmas story. How fantastic. ❤. It is amazing that our little vlog brought that memory back and I have an image in my mind now. Love it. Your comment is magical to me. Love from the Chateau de Colombe. 🥰💖🥰

@Rescuemefrommydistractedlife Жыл бұрын

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@susanfabian1521 Жыл бұрын

That clock is a beauty.☺️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan. Makes me smile every time I hear it chime. ❤😊❤

@rosa-f4865 Жыл бұрын

How lovely to be invited by the Mayor to the Remberance service but so sorry to hear of the stolen gates and fencing that was a planned theft you need to think about security cameras. You have both already stolen my heart but even more so showing me Donkeys and Horses I just love them. The dinning room is fine you have made it cosy with your own furniture and ornaments. Enjoy your Thanks Giving meal .Love to all of you Xxxx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rosa. It was such a lovely invitation. Too bad thugs thought theft was OK. We are grateful for your support watching the vlog a d commenting and we are so happy you like the charity we support……. There will be 2 donkeys here one day. We know we will find our rescue pair. 😘🤗😘. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 🥰💗🥰

@tammiewilson5185 Жыл бұрын

What a bummert to have such a sweet day marred by frigging thieving jerks! The improv holiday set up looks sweet! Hope the thieves are quickly caught!

@marilynplatt3377 Жыл бұрын

You guys have made your dining room so lovely. I know that your Thanksgiving guests are going really enjoy not only the food but also the beautiful ambiance that you have created in your dining room. Happy Thanksgiving to you both !!!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It is really lovely. And the food, wine and. And it will make it a lovely day. Kitchen and grand salon are also involved. It is exciting. Hugs from us and happy thanksgiving. 🥰💖🥰

@rvaprep Жыл бұрын

The animal sanctuary is well maintained and agree the donkeys and miniature horses are adorable. Kudos Patrick on repairing the exquisite clock and I like the chime. I like the way you both put events in perspective and completely agree with you about the theft. The dining room looks wonderful and I think you made a good decision. Do what’s right for you, as there will always be nay sayers. The chandelier in the dining room looks great, even if it is temporary. I like you both and will have some questions regarding relocating to France as things progress. Take care, Ralph Rocchiccioli

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

My dear Ralph. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. The sanctuary is so well maintained and the people so kind. And the clock was such a lucky buy. My great grandmother’s clock has to hang on an angle. That gave me the idea. 😳👍🏻. The theft is a blow and one does feel violated. However, when our girl was missing, that was truly heartbreaking. I love the way you phrased that.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

It is true, there are people who have an opinion 😉. That’s ok. But I think we have a lovely room and will enjoy thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years and then we demolish the kitchen…. 😮😮😮 Please feel free to contact us about any questions. I know it is stressful but do not hesitate to ask. Much love and hugs from us. 💖💕💖

@scoliesimpson4773 Жыл бұрын

I am an Aussie and I love your crooked clock, and that you laugh at having to have your Thanksgiving Turkey in pieces' just love your humour about everything that you both do .

@margaretf6147 Жыл бұрын

OMG! I’m so sorry to hear about your gate. That is heartbreaking💔 After all your effort with your fencing to keep your dogs contained and safe and that happens.

@catherine1057 Жыл бұрын

You boys are absolutely amazing, talented, funny and so upbeat no matter what life throws at you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving in your beautiful home with all that you cherish. Thanks for sharing as always! Cheers, Santé, from California ☀️🥂🦃

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hello Catherine in gorgeous CA. I love your comment and we thank you so very much. This means the world to us. Thank you for watching and your support. Santé and happy thanksgiving from us at the Chateau de Colombe. 💖🥰💖

@shannonbailey8201 Жыл бұрын

I have Covid and have been binge watching you all day. You two crack me up. I just love your humor and great taste. Keep up the great work.

@rosadorsey3027 Жыл бұрын

You are so awesome!! I remembered living in Germany as an American and inviting our German landlord over fir Thanksgiving dinner. It was wonderful. They loved it. You both are wonderful and I pray blessings in you fir Thanksgiving. I can't wait to visit France. I would love to live there!

@dalewest4967 Жыл бұрын

If that dining room is a hint of what’s ahead, it’s going to look wonderful.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hello there Dale. Can I just say that I love your comment? Ok, I love your comment. 💖💕💖. We will carry this through the downstairs rooms ( and some of the upstairs bedrooms). Thank you so much. 💕💗💕

@carolesmith6620 Жыл бұрын

O.M.G I can not believe what some people do to others it's beyond beggars believe you poor lovely men, hope you get some justice. Loving the dining room it's beautiful Patrick and Stuart hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving, see you both Sunday take care x 💕🌼🌼🤗

@margandjimdietrich9598 Жыл бұрын

The chandelier looked amazing after the cleaning, must have felt rewarding.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there Marg and Jim. It felt very rewarding. Such a big change. Was great when we saw it lit all sparkly. Much love from us at Colombe. 🥰😘🥰

@veronicarunge2241 Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about the theft - hope someone finds the items and returns them. Animal sanctuary so sweet - loved the dining room being jazzed up! Happy Thanks giving. From Australia.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Much love to you, Veronica, in Australia. Maybe someone turns the thieves in. I hope so. However, the sanctuary is amazing and all of our dogs are here. 🎉. Happy thanksgiving from,us at Colombe. ❤😊❤

@ericmcmaster1451 Жыл бұрын

Whoops I was so caught up in the animals I forgot to say how gorgeous the dining room looks. Very tres chic and and famously French in only a way the French know how to do! Bravo

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Dear Eric. That is sooooo very kind and nice of you. What a compliment. Thank you so much. 😘🤗😘

@jorgelinavergara4007 Жыл бұрын

oh guys, i'm so sorry!!! I would never have thought that in that part of the world there would be thieves of that type. what a sad thing !!! On the other hand, how nice to see your furniture integrated into your new home. I always look forward to your vlog with great joy. A big hug from Buenos Aires

@patcardiff2563 Жыл бұрын

I Really can imagine how your home will be when you finish but I hope you take the attitude of Rome wasn’t built in a day just take your time both your parents are aware how your home was in America just Beautiful and this one will be even better you two have exquisite taste in all you do God bless the both of you and I hope whoever stole from you will get caught what goes over the devils back goes under its belly they will get no luck xxxx

@susancollado5290 Жыл бұрын

💕Ps Love the clock 🕰 I have a chiming clock in my house & grew up in a house with 5 chiming clocks which my parents love & it’s visitors that hear them more than we do💕

@albertpeckham8708 Жыл бұрын

Bravo for you to have dinner with friends which is far more important than what the room looks like!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Albert. We are very excited to host our first full blown dinner party at the Château. Always love your comments. Huge hugs from Colombe. 🥰😘🥰

@inabates8919 Жыл бұрын

It was lovely seeing you placing your items up and around the Château, making it home, nearly done guys. Finishing touches when curtains and paint is done. Then it’ll just be renovations as needed. 😉🤷‍♀️👍👏❣️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ina. I wish there weren’t all those pesky bathrooms to renovate. But I approach this exactly the way you do. Almost there! Lovely comment. Thank you so much. Hugs. 😘💖😘

@glennmcgee1729 Жыл бұрын

The sanctuary brocante seemed nicer than most and the clock, magnifique. Can't help but think that the idiot that opened your gate and let the dogs escape could have possibly been "casing the joint." My gut says the thieves will be caught.

@MariaSanchez-zf9cs Жыл бұрын

I think your Thanksgiving will be charming. You can all reflect in later years (and dinners) how much the chateau has changed and how grateful you are to live in such a beautiful place. YOU DO YOU! BTW... The dog portraits are so fitting.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hello Maria. I think you are right and am looking forward to reflect in future dinners on how the chateau had come awake again. We will have a great time and thank you so much for your support for the last year. Means so much to us. Love from Colombe. 💖🥰💖🥰

@connievanlewe7762 Жыл бұрын

So sorry about the theft. Love the chandelier. Patrick you have lots of skills including reparing the clock. You both have good taste regarding furniture 👍from 🇳🇱

@cheriesharp234 Жыл бұрын

What a week, so sorry to hear about the theft of your fencing, but nice to know you have lovely neighbours to help out. I love the way you want to make a thanksgiving dinner for your new friends, that's what it's all about, it doesn't matter if you've not finished your dining room its about makibg you feel at home. The chandelire looks beautiful and so worth the effort of cleaning and rewireing all the crystals. Xxx

@elizabethmckelvie5418 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful clock

@danamoss67 Жыл бұрын

So sorry about the theft. Love the chandelier! Everything is looking great!

@ericmcmaster1451 Жыл бұрын

How lovely to see those otherwise neglected and tortured animals running so freely and now and having a happy life thanks to that wonderful organization. Good for you boys to help by shopping to your hearts content and supporting such a wonderful cause. I love you generous nature and your love for all animals. So refreshing to see especially during these times. Keep well and Happy and healthy lads we love the see the progress of your gorgeous Chateau. Bonne Chance and merci beacoup!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there Eric. Thank you. We love that organization and hope next year to have the opportunity to adopt 2 donkeys. We need to make sure, we have the time for them. Seeing them there is just fantastic. We support multiple organizations of that nature. But yes, at this one we can shop too 🤗😂😉. We wish you a happy thanksgiving and please stay healthy. Hugs from us at Colombe. 😘💗😘

@brigidine37 Жыл бұрын

Of course you want to decorate it now. I don't think it's good to leave beautiful things in boxes and I think it's important to make rooms feel like home, as soon as possible. You'll paint when you paint. It looks lovely and you have some gorgeous pieces.

@maryr3591 Жыл бұрын

You both seem able to turn your hand to anything which is really interesting to watch. Sad news about the gates, but heartening to know that your local community seem ready to support and look out for you.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary. Very kind of you. I was really angry about the theft. But no point on dwelling on it. And the community has very much embraced and welcomed us. Have a great weekend and hugs from Colombe. 🥰🍁🥰

@donnamoore8361 Жыл бұрын

Were those cranes that flew over? Fencing can be replaced and maybe thieves will be caught. Dogs far more important. Lots of treasures love it🎉

@reillybb1 Жыл бұрын

Do what makes you happy….painting will come later. Shabby chic!

@rmil4531 Жыл бұрын

I think you should ignore opinions on your home frankly!! Your dining room is looking fabulous and whetting our appetite for the future. Of course you need to get your beloved belongings out now. Well done on your repairs Patrick. I see you had a foreman pooch making sure you got it right🤣🤣. Can’t wait for the gathering. ❤️💕❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

What a perfectly wonderful comment. We love the atmosphere in the dining room. The salon is also prepped for thanksgiving. All faded wallpaper and such. 😂. We will have fun and enjoy our new found chosen family. I am glad to have the pooch supervisors! I’d be lost. 😂🥰👍🏻

@whitehibiscus4 Жыл бұрын

Oh guys, I'm so sorry to hear that . Wish I could kiss and make it better xx

@wenDesigner Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about your misfortune with fencing. Thinking of you as we take a trip to Chicago. Much needed fun with our boys. Sending hugs!❤❤

@ginny736 Жыл бұрын

Well done gentlemen! Who needs paint when you have beautiful furniture, a chandelier, fun artwork, food and good friends?! Happy Thanksgiving and hugs from your friend Ginny in Georgia! 🥰

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there Ginny. I love your attitude. And you are absolutely right. Thank you so much. Much love and a happy Thanksgiving from us in Colombe. 🥰😘🥰

@TheCrowsNest1950 Жыл бұрын

As we all know, when you own and collect antiques, you're always repairing something. And... your improvised, as you put it dining room looks so much better with all your furnishings and decor than designer rooms in high-end magazines. And a Thanksgiving dinner with turkey in parts will be just as good dinner with turkey as a whole one. Happy Holidays and enjoy, Mark

@jennifercampbell7698 Жыл бұрын

Yes, saves carving eh! 🤣

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. Yes to repairs and I actually love the repairs. Now to you comment about the dining room walls……. And the design. I love your comment. So very kind and full of insight. Made my day. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a huge hug from us at Colombe. ❤😊❤

@edwardulrich1515 Жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest hanging some decorative tablecloths or sheets to use like tapestries to cover your unfinished walls for the holidays, but once you hung your artwork and plates it looked fine. After all, your family and guests are coming to be with you, not critique your restoration progress. But, if they do, then put them to work...lol. Good luck with all the Thanksgiving preparations and food sourcing. 😋 Oh, on the plus side, a turkey in pieces cooks faster than a whole bird. 😉 ENJOY!

@stevenmcvicar7665 Жыл бұрын

Very lucky to find such a gorgeous chandelier! ☺🌹 Sonia McVicar

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sonia. We loved it when we saw it. ❤😊❤. Thank you so much. 🥰💖🥰

@Sciayam Жыл бұрын

Wow, the Sun going through the Crystals, stunning take. So sorry for the loss of materials, only shows how important it is to have good neighbours. The thieves thought you were without friends .. Im happy that you get around to connect with the people there

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that pretty?!? The sun and crystals are a match! We have truly been absorbed into the village. Nessa gone and the theft have helped us to meet our neighbors. Much love from us at Colombe. 😘💖😘

@mamabearlovesbts6087 Жыл бұрын

Patrick & Stuart..There were some beautiful pieces at the Animal Sanctuary, especially the side tables. I am so sorry your fencing was stollen, but you have such a good attitude about it. Hopefully, they will be found. I watch many Chateau vlogs and I am always surprised at some of the comments people make, such as, “why would you have Thanksgiving Dinner in a room not painted”? I say “why not”? I am sure your guest know you are renovating and would be understanding. It looks beautiful with your pictures and other items hanging on the walls. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the abundance we have and for spending time with loved ones and friends. I have such warm memories and I am looking forward to time with my family, especially since my Mother passed away almost two weeks ago. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day with all of the parts of your Turkey.

@patcardiff2563 Жыл бұрын

I Totally agree with you mamabear

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Dear mamabear. Thank you very much for your comment. First, our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. What a terrible loss. I will light a candle for her in our chapel. Some comments are a bit odd and your take on is wonderful and I think absolutely correct. No one cares and it is quite magical, when you are in the room. We wish you peace and a wonderful time with your family and friends this thanksgiving. Bless you. Much love from us at Colombe. 🤗🤗🤗

@moutserge 6 ай бұрын

"I am always surprised at some of the comments people make, such as, “why would you have Thanksgiving Dinner in a room not painted”? " I fully agree with you ; I'm already surprised that people can find this inappropriate, but above all dare to ask the question. Whether for Thanksgiving or otherwise, we invite you to share a moment of conviviality, sharing, love and joy. These are the little moments of life that we want to share with the people we love and appreciate. And that's what makes us happy.

@elizabethmckelvie5418 Жыл бұрын

Some great things to buy at the Sanctuary…. Especially the mirrors. What’s that theft all about ? Was it valuable ? Time for a security system .

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer Thank you so much. Yes we will install cameras but first we need more wires to have the electric. 😮. It was nice to be invited by the mayor. She is lovely. And it is an important day to commemorate the many fallen. We will absolutely enjoy Thanksgiving. There is really no point to wait living until everything is ready. 😉😘. I wish they’d place the donkeys but since they were all abused, they will live there for their entire lifespan. ❤❤❤. My dad will bring a goose for Christmas. 😊. Have a great weekend and much love from Colombe. 💖🥰💖

@JudithBisson Жыл бұрын

I hope they find your fencing and catch those responsible. ❤️🙏❤️ What a beautiful chandelier. I bet now, dirty items will have more appeal since they all may turn out to be so beautiful.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I hope so too. Dirty has a new meaning. 🥰😉🥰. Great comment. 💖😘💖

@cindy6406 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your show and your ideas

@fionasinclair5181 Жыл бұрын

Love the Dinning Room decorations. Looks stunning already without paint. Those dog paintings make me smile. Enjoy your Thanksgiving

@jomcmahon8115 Жыл бұрын

Salut Stuart, Patrick et les chiens! Terrible that you were raided! Karma will deal to the thieves! Were those cranes flying overhead? Stunning! Thank you for showing us the donkey/horse sanctuary and associated brocante. The chandelier resurrection is fascinating. You are so multi-skilled! Love the "shabby chateau" treatment for Thanksgiving dinner! Your vlog makes my heart sing here in Queensland, Australia. 🤗

@CuriousCalligrapher Жыл бұрын

Bravo setting up your dining room! No need to have everything perfect to use your lovely dining room. Enjoy yourselves & be comfortable-life is meant to be lived!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Love your comment. Bravo and thank you. Life is meant to be lived….. Absolutely. 🥰💖🥰

@p.wesleyburrowsjr6576 Жыл бұрын

We did the same thing in our house. And then worked on one room at a time. It feels more like a home instead of a construction site.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for knowing what we are talking about. We love it. A d one room at a time is plenty. Hugs from us at the Château de Colombe. 💗🍾💗

@gloriageddes5421 Жыл бұрын

Chandelier. What patience. Fantastic results. 🥳 💝👏👍

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gloria! 😊❤️

@papagaaiable Жыл бұрын

To clean all the glass parts of the chandelier, just soak them in hot water with a table spoon of kitchen soda. Rinse and ready.

@honnna10 Жыл бұрын

In the words of the song you did it your way and it was classy. 🎉

@tracylyon-woerner8189 Жыл бұрын

So sorry that you had fencing and gates stolen :(. Nice to be once more surrounded by familiar things and special treasures.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Spot on on both accounts. 💖🥰💖

@y.lelivelt2619 Жыл бұрын

Well, Patrick,you can do one thing for Tony,to help him . You can take over his painting job in his Gite.Tony hates painting and he has to do a whole lot, so help him out.

@ludmilabevan3283 Жыл бұрын

You need to invest in a good security system with cameras etc. Tony might help you with its installation. Then you can safely cross the channel and repair my clock, Patrick. 😆 Love you marquetry table, it is stunning. Your decoration of the dinning room made the space instantly cosier and grander. Fantastic. Who needs paint on the walls when the walls are covered in art! I hope you will celebrate Thanksgiving day in style with your friends having lots of fun. Have a great one. ❤

@rebeccacaron8982 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s important to “live” in your new home….even tho you’re renovating…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@clivecarser7356 Жыл бұрын

I think it's time for discreet security cameras around the chateau. Someone Definitely knew the fencing was there, and that you weren't at home !!! But as you said nessa missing was worse, the dining room looks fantastic, what's the point of having beautiful thing and wonderful taste if you and others can't enjoy them !!!

@jillwhite5072 Жыл бұрын

Sorry you had a theft of your fencing. I really did not think this happened in your part of the world . Were we live we lock up everything. Your dining room looks very festive well done

@MsSherrydarling Жыл бұрын

Beautiful room in all it's faded glory. It will be stunning when it is restored ❤️. So sorry for the theft! Nobody was hurt and no damage to your home, so that's good. It's amazing what a little bit of soap and water and some TLC can do! What a lovely chandelier but definitely too small for the room. It's very beautiful and created such a lovely glow.

@clareprichard9215 Жыл бұрын

So very sorry and sad to know about the thieving. Hoping it does not happen again. Take care 🙂 💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. We appreciate your kindness. ❤😊❤

@virginiawestcot3111 Жыл бұрын

Stuart your voice is Broadcast Perfect! You could easily host a radio program that plays dreamy music especially when you speak French......dreamy ❤️

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is very kind. Thank you, Virginia! ❤️

@virginiawestcot3111 Жыл бұрын

@@JourneytotheChateau don't be jealous Patrick be proud you have a fabulous partner! Love to you both❤️ I can't wait to see your Thanksgiving table with all your Guests between the two of you it will be SPECTACULAR!!

@helenalexander2567 Жыл бұрын

Patrick and Stuart I’m so sorry about the gates. I’m amazed at the way you put things into perspective and move on gosh you are both an inspiration xxx I wish I could come and build gates and fences for you. No couple deserves more help and success. Your outlook and genuine natures are a rare qualities indeed. I hope you both have the best thanksgiving ever. Lots of love to you both xxxxx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there dear Helen. Thank you very much for your kindness and wonderful comment. Made my day. 😊😊😊 Have a happy Thanksgiving and much love from us at the Chateau de Colombe. 💗💖💗

@jo-anndangelo1774 Жыл бұрын

Who needs paint…ha..I love how you improvised until after the holidays…decorations are great…what I love about you two are the fun you put into the videos…and even the Turkey bits…main thing is you will be hosting all your friends and laughing at all your funny stories since moving to your lovely chateau. 🥂👏🏻

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jo-Ann. Thank you. Your comment is great. We will have a great time. All the best from us at Colombe. 💖🥰💖

@kerrylynnparsons9441 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful chandelier! Snowy greetings from Canada!!! ❄️⛄️🇨🇦🇫🇷❤️❤️❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh. Noooooo. Snow. 🥶. I am not missing that. There are winters in our region without much snow. But, I love your snowy greetings. Much love from Colombe to you in Canada. ⛄️❄️🌧

@marierisdon8894 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 It began today!! Four inches of wet and heavy snow in Brockville, ON

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

@@marierisdon8894oh noooooo. 🥶❄️😙. Please be safe 💖😘💖

@marierisdon8894 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Oh my, it gets worse. Buffalo is being hit by a huge snowfall due to lake effects. A couple of feet for them if not more. The lake effect will continue into parts of southern Ontario and then eastern Ontario by the St. Lawrence River. It's not going to be fun to commute anywhere tomorrow and Saturday morning. Christmas weather comes early? Enjoy your weather, lucky dogs!!

@lawrencebaker2318 Жыл бұрын

So sorry about the fencing! Crime happens everywhere, we just hate it when that fact hits home. I am so glad about the Mayor's invite to the Armistice Day festivities. Becoming a part of your new community is so important! The animal sanctuary / brocante tour was great! I love the clock and the chime! The chandelier and dining room are lovely! It is not painted walls that make a house a home -- it is the love inside.

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

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@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

My dear Larry. You are so right. Becoming part of the community is key. And we love ours. Armistice Day was very important. The theft was awful. But there are scummy people everywhere. But they are few. Glad you enjoyed the sanctuary and like our dining room. I think it is lovely and we are looking forward to celebrating. 😘. Hope all is well and I am glad the plumber was nice. 😘💖😘. Much love from us here at the chateau de Colombe. 👍🏻🦃👍🏻

@pineconedefense1280 Жыл бұрын

So nice to see your chateau becoming your home! Happy Thanksgiving!

@Cenepk101 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t touch that dining room until Spring! It’s a masterpiece!!! Why didn’t we get a whole room perspective after the chandelier went in ??? Saving for later ??? I LOVED the dog artwork, the curtains & everything! I thought the room looked FABULOUS!!! Sometimes un- done walls with fun art can be playful for a season- ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE THOSE FLOORS !!! Love IT !!!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. The floors are fantastic and we do love the walls (for the time being)……. Spring it is, I agree with you. There will be a whole room reveal in the next episode. You knew it! 🥰😘🥰. We had a lot of fun painting all the artwork in the dining room. Was great to see the ladies and dogs on canvas again. As always, a wonderful comment. Hugs from us at Colombe. 💗💖💗

@hiris1903 Жыл бұрын

Very clever of you Patrick, fixing that lovely clock! And the table repair! Interesting about the light bulbs burning out due to the different voltage. I have two chandeliers I bought in Europe and when I put our North American LED bulbs in them they hardly lit up at all; the remedy strangely was to put in one incandescent bulb into each chandelier and then they all lit up perfectly. So many little changes to living on another continent! No whole turkeys! You guys are so fun and I'm sure your Thanksgiving festivities will be a joy for all your guests.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

OMG. I love your story about your chandeliers. Who knew? Amazing fix. It is true. So many changes. Makes life fascinating. 🥰. Thank you so much for your kindness and comment. 😘🥰😘

@elisabeth6108 Жыл бұрын

Your shabby chic autumnal walls are a great color for Thanksgiving! A great interim save on the dining room with lovely furniture, decor and chandelier. Your new clock is beautiful as is the gaming table. Tony may be able to fix anything but you're not far behind Patrick. There looked to be great finds in the brocante and all for a wonderful cause.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

My dear Elisabeth. Thank you so much. What a wonderful comment. ❤😊❤. It never occurred to me that the wall have the Thanksgiving color. 😉🤗. I adore that clock. I am a lot like Tony and your comment is pure kindness and plain lovely. We very much appreciate you. Hugs from Colombe. 💗💗💗

@murialpack5350 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, as usual! You guys have achieved shabby chic extraordinaire in your dining room! I love it 🥰 Hugs and Love 💕

@waltercook4868 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed it. Velcro and a minimum of stiches work nicely for creative curtains (tapestry, hanging rugs, etc) in a pinch.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thank you so much. Thank you for the tip. Love it. 👍🏻💖👍🏻

@teepeeX Жыл бұрын

Use Tea Tree oil very small drops to remove glue from stickers . HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃🦃🦃💞 great job with Chandelier it's beautiful and I love the Dog paintings how lovely xx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

👍🏻 thank you. ❤

@susannejohnson6904 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you about normality. Especially for the holidays. You just want everything to look just right and give you the feeling of the holidays.

@wandadunn2907 Жыл бұрын

Patrick, is there anything you can't fix? The clock is exquisite; I see why you had to have it, and the chime is lovely. Love to see you prepping the dining room for the upcoming "friendsgiving." I loved your comment about thinking in three languages, Patrick. When I was learning Italian I kept lapsing into French! Tough. Keep smiling, guys. I have faith your stolen fence will be returned to you.

@dazzlecook6434 Жыл бұрын

I agree someone knew what you had and when you wouldn’t be there😢

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that awful? 😳😠

@penihavir1777 Жыл бұрын

How lovely to be taken in as part of the community so quickly! ♥️ Ugh, the fence! Grrrrr… what more can I say? Great work saving the gaming table - a lovely piece! I totally understand your reasoning behind moving into the dining room. Indeed it’s important to feel at home. The duct taped curtain solution is brilliant. When you have it all “just so,” this will definitely be a staple of your “Thanksgivings to remember” stories! My sister and I still vividly recall when we in college and transformed our dreary basement apartment by adding a home made painted “flagstone” fireplace, with a massive oak (painted cardboard) mantle for the stockings etc. Of course, your efforts go way beyond ours and are in a space with incredible bones, so the result is correspondingly more successful. ♥️ I did want to take an hour, a wide paintbrush and some very watered down white paint and turn the white blotches into a temporary large impressionistic chinoiserie floral, which I think would have suited the background of the mottled sunshine yellow old paint, but that’s me. 😉 And it would have taken far more than an hour for me to fly + drive there from the midwestern US - I know you don’t have time for such shenanigans. 🤣 I guess I haven’t gotten over the fireplace. 😉♥️ What an amazing chandelier rescue! Tony is a total sweetheart and skilled to boot! And you two could never be accused of not working hard enough to transform your space. ♥️♥️♥️

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Peni!💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hello there Peni. Grrr is right. We hope we will get the fencing back….. Even though it’s unlikely. But it was unlikely that Nessa would survive 9 nights in the forest. 🤗🥰🤗. It is likely we will remember this Thanksgiving for a long time. 👍🏻🦃👍🏻. I love how you transformed your basement apartment with your sister. What a great story and memory. 🥰. We would have loved to have you hear and transform our walls. The image I have in my mind is so pretty. Tony is wonderful, and so is Jane. Thank you for knowing how diligent we work every day. Much love from us here at Colombe. 😘🥰💖

@penihavir1777 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I'm so glad that now you have the fireplace truly transformed in your kitchen now (3/29/2023)! ♥♥♥ Much more satisfying than our cardboard fireplace (though a lot more work). 😄 Not just a theater prop - the real thing. 😉

@seaview9948 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always fun and interesting! So many new skills you are learning too !

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It’s true, we are learning new skills every week. Hugs. 😘💖😘

@nicolehopkins2189 Жыл бұрын

So sorry about the stolen fence. What a set back.😔 The makeshift dining room looks super cozy!😍

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

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@johnbatterbee2257 Жыл бұрын

You are very clever men…So sorry to hear about your theft, particularly as it has to be someone, in the know…. Dont despair about the lack of whole turkey….all the parts take different cooking times, this way they will be all perfectly cooked, no more overcooked legs…..