Tour of our new home in France

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Tour of our new home in France

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@nathanieldrew 11 ай бұрын

If you had told me 4 years ago that I would NOT be alone in France but rather the two of you would be LIVING here, I would have eaten my shoe. Fortunately nobody told me that 4 years ago, so my shoe will remain uneaten. (The house is even more beautiful in person let me tell you!!)

@janebaker966 11 ай бұрын

It's brilliant for you.

@faithyyyyyyyyy 11 ай бұрын

It’s so heartwarming seeing your family making your own life in a new country. ❤

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 11 ай бұрын

Haha, you made me laugh. :) It's all so amazing!

@shelwyatt7203 11 ай бұрын

A lovely tribute to your beautiful wife ☺️

@Marie.b 9 ай бұрын

Is she dead?

@ourlifeglimpses8926 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely not ….. her husband has made a lovely video about her ☺️

@Marie.b 9 ай бұрын

@@ourlifeglimpses8926 oh a tribute is usually given for someone who died. Oh well.

@lavinder11 9 ай бұрын

@@Marie.beulogies are got dead people

@learningnochoice 6 ай бұрын

Indeed. Lovely 😊

@penguinswithwifi 11 ай бұрын

I will greatly enjoy watching Cecilia’s vision of the home come to life. What a wonderfully creative, energetic and lovely person she is! Cheers to Josh for appreciating that.

@VanNguyen-il4rq 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Love your creativity

@norcalbear0253 11 ай бұрын

I love her!

@user-mc5ts8ov2s 11 ай бұрын

Please consider filming all of the fun things your beautiful wife does to the new home. She is so infectious and her design talent is on point!..please share the process ❤

@betterfamilytravel 11 күн бұрын

We are considering a permanent move to France and will be visiting Paris for 10 days at the beginning of December. In my never ending research, I stumbled upon your channel. I cannot stop watching! Every video is a work of art. And this one, in particular, is the most beautiful love letter to your amazing wife. Thank you for sharing your lives and your art with the world. We are all better for it.

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so so much 🙏😁

@seeyouonthefly2024 11 ай бұрын

The house is beautiful and I think if you have the money, creativity, dream and energy for these projects, then go for it. As a minimalist, keeping it small and simple is where my husband and I are at. I am sure your sons are thrilled.

@justhere3794 11 ай бұрын

For sure agree with minimalism. I downsized and donated many items in order to go with the minimalist culture. It was a relief. Now I have a lovely home that sparkles and is mostly white decor. No ornate antiques anymore. Although their house is nice and reminds me of how I used to have one similar to theirs I am so glad I chose the path of small and minimalist. If I get together with family it is fine and we usually aren't into big family meals. We go to venues and drink coffee or tea after at our homes. New era and glad that I am progressive that way as I do not like clutter or collecting momentos either. My son sold his large home and downsized to a luxury high-rise apartment overlooking the gulf. My family does not care about large homes as we did all that back in the early 2000s and 1990s. We have money so it's not because we can't afford it but mostly we like the minimalist culture and the ease of moving around to other homes if we feel like it. To each their own.

@looslooyoga4293 11 ай бұрын

Nicely said😉 Thought the same thing ... Why having so much stuff for 2 people? But if it makes you happy go for it👌🏻 And: beautiful live story and wonderful videos!!!

@jasminealixandranorth 11 ай бұрын

Exactly. Less is more and it is freeing to the body, mind and soul to live simply. I was exhausted after watching this. Kind of an exercise in self indulgence - but as they say 'Chaque a sont gout' :)

@bellaluce7088 11 ай бұрын

@@jasminealixandranorthWhat exhausts me is needlessly judgmental comments that rain on other people's joy. Tacking the French equivalent "but to each their own" at the end of it doesn't make it any less icky. < : - (

@justhere3794 11 ай бұрын

@@bellaluce7088 She was not being judgemental but stating an opinion. When a person decides to put their personal life on KZfaq people are going to comment. If you find it “judgmental “ that is also your opinion. The commenter was being honest and not pretending to be what others expect her to be or say. French or English doesn’t matter.

@tinalemna7998 11 ай бұрын

Look how far you’ve come! Absolutely gorgeous home! I wouldn’t change a thing in the kitchen but I’m a normal person. 😊

@Booboonancy 11 ай бұрын

😱 LOL, same here. I feel like screaming : “I would kill for such a kitchen, leave it be.”

@bellaluce7088 11 ай бұрын

@@Booboonancy ; - D Your comment cracked me up! I had a similar reaction when I saw the "before" of her son Nathaniel Drew's apartment that she helped him change because to me it looked like it had already been redone recently (I do prefer the "after" though!). But actually I really admire people who are willing to spend the time and money to make their home truly their own. I've felt low-key tortured by certain things in my apartment for over TWENTY YEARS because it felt "wasteful" to change them, and in retrospect it would have been so worth the money! I'm sure there are people who are truly indifferent to aesthetics, but for me, being in surroundings I personally find beautiful feels soothing and inspiring. And the opposite is like a low-grade itch I can never fully scratch!

@fairyofdaisies 11 ай бұрын

to see cecelia in her element is so beautiful! as a fellow cancer woman, i see a lot of the same obsessive, 'get it done asap', stubborn passion in her as i see in myself 😅 so glad that you guys finally found a new place to call home! it truly is a beautiful property, i can't wait to see how cecelia will transform it ❤️

@adrianaf869 11 ай бұрын

As a fellow cancerian I can relate! Lovely home! Right up my alley.

@andil6784 11 ай бұрын

Congrats you two!! Cecelia cannot contain her joy! A smile was bursting out whenever she was on camera. PRICELESS!!!!

@jimbim4405 11 ай бұрын

Lovely video! It is so impressive how Cecilia has such a complete and finalised vision of what each room has to have. I would be nowhere!!

@halcyon-cg2eb 11 ай бұрын

Same here ; )

@marydejesus1912 11 ай бұрын

You two are so good together ❤ Also Cecelia I love your style , your house in Portland was so beautiful so relaxing ☺️

@janebaker966 11 ай бұрын

To be honest I find all this "I must have this design of taps and I must have that exact design of rug in that particular place and this item by this one unique designer very,well it goes against the ideas deeply inculcated in me in childhood which as I've been rejecting and throwing them off for decades shows how deeply embedded they are. Maybe it also shows the difference between the USA 'you can have it all" life credo and the older Brit credo of " you'll get what you're given and be grateful".

@jimbim4405 11 ай бұрын

@@janebaker966 I think you're 100% right on that one....

@ingridcarp232 11 ай бұрын

I think using it as a laundry basket for a while it will regain it’s round shape, just by putting the clothing in there!! You guys scored!! Beautiful home 🏡 ❤

@catherine3684 11 ай бұрын

I read your comment after posting mine, essentially saying the same thing. 😆

@jasminealixandranorth 11 ай бұрын

Jeez. Who cares about the shape. Go to the closest village and buy another basket that is round - lol. So much energy for nothing!

@janebaker966 11 ай бұрын

Id be like Cecilia for a bit,want it the proper shape but I can't help thinking "first world problem".

@e.marievalgarsson1107 11 ай бұрын

I love how you discuss the difference in your energy levels. Very interesting! Have a look at a concept of “Human Design” - there are 5 main types of energy levels and you two fit perfectly into the so called “generator” or maybe even “manifesting generator” for Cecilia- those non stop type of ppl who like the generator bunny have amazing stamina to get stuff done. “Projectors” types on the other hand, like Josh possibly, are the more managerial, supportive types who need more rest and down time. It’s not surprising then that Josh cannot keep up with Cecilia’s energy, nor should he try! I recognise this pattern very well because I am a projector and my husband is a workaholic generator! I also have my moon in Cancer so can totally relate to Cecilia’s nesting instinct and having to live in beautiful surroundings. ❤

@jasminealixandranorth 11 ай бұрын

None of this really matters. We are all just passing through for a short while. Everything is borrowed. You had a perfect home in Oregon in the most stunning setting. I have the feeling that once this is all done, in a couple of years you will grow bored again and start the whole process over again, somewhere else. Love your dog though, and hope you spend more time in nature - instead of obsessing over the mundane. As you say in your introduction about yourself - it's about the 'internal' not the 'external'. All this materialism and need/desire for so much stuff is really not what it's about. It's a weight. More to clean, insure, dust and on and on. Could be lost in the blink of an eye by fire or theft or a multitude of other life occurrences. Sometimes that wisdom comes with age. “We buy things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't like.” Favorite part of the video - the garden and your most precious little dog who I hope is getting the love and affection he/she needs amidst all of the chaos. I recently lost mine - and despite being a minimalist for decades, it really reminded me that inanimate things mean absolutely nothing - and are just that - 'things'.

@cw6778 5 ай бұрын

Agree, happiness doesn't come from external objects, even though it appears to. For a couple so in to personal growth I cannot believe they can't see they are just repeating what they did in the United States ie. buy a big house and make it look beautiful and then a few years later wonder why it hasn't made them happy. Then think the solution is to move somewhere different and do the same again.......How long until they move to Spain?

@gailalbers1430 5 ай бұрын

well, from that perspective really nothing material matters and should they now move to a cave in the Himalayas ? Interior design is literally an art and she is an artist, a designer a creative. That is the point of this video . If they in the future want to move on and do it again, after getting top euros for this one - that is fine. It’s 😅bivous that a lot of fun and excitement is had by everyone involved in this creative process. Okay isn’t it materialistic to expect to stay in the same house for ever, if the process of designing it , is what really floats your boats ? just saying …🎉❤😂

@cw6778 4 ай бұрын

If you are watching it for ideas, art and design then it’s great, I have no problem with it (or buying and selling houses for profit, or living in one!). I was watching with the content and feel of what I’d seen on the rest of channel in mind. With its themes of self growth, change and the internal world. Just read the channel description, It’s everything this wasn’t. So the difference between the two seemed jarring to me. Perhaps she should have her own channel and keep the design separate?

@Jts449 3 ай бұрын

They enjoy it and are surrounding themselves with beauty. Then they’re sharing with us. There’s more depth and graciousness in it all than these projections give room for. Also, people get to change. Do new things. As many times as they want. Or don’t. It’s our choice to make for ourselves.

@alexandral6273 11 ай бұрын

I love your team work ! I love how you analyse things ! I love how you admire your wife ! I love how you love ! I love how you describe things ! I love your peaceful voice and storytelling ! I love your house and how it’s becoming the perfect home ! I wish you both a wonderful day from Le Havre (France). 🥰

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely words, Alexandra! 🙏❤️😁

@dionline88 11 ай бұрын

I'm happy you've figured each other out - Cecelia with her passion/drive to get things done and you, with you supporting her, but admitting you like breaks. I'm like you! It's maddening to me to see such a nice kitchen and her wanting to change it - and pretty much everything else! I'm in love with your home, as is. But I'm sure after all of the madness, it'll end up being another masterpiece. And so it goes.... enjoy the process. And each other through it all!

@bellaluce7088 11 ай бұрын

The frugal part of me saw dollar signs when she talked about things like replacing the kitchen counter and fridge, but I actually wish I had her comfort spending the money to really personalize my home! Being surrounded every day by things that are beautiful to *you* adds so much subliminal and conscious joy to life, especially if you're an artist. And the opposite is also true, as I've learned to my regret after being low-key tortured by the "good-enough" drapes in my house for 20+ years! I wish I'd had Cecelia's boldness when I moved in, and I can't wait to see her vision come to life. I agree with you that it's sure to be a masterpiece. : - )

@Kiri727 11 ай бұрын

Your home is gorgeous!Cecilia’s a magical person, and the way you have captured her in this video is beautiful. What a team.

@Whistlingwoman647 11 ай бұрын

So lovely to see Cecilia’s joy creating your new home. Little tip for the baskets- to reshape them, wet them and pack them with rolled up towels, stood vertically to round out the walls of the basket and let them dry. Thank you for letting us share your journey! 😊🇦🇺

@stephanielong5287 11 ай бұрын

What a lovely video, congratulations, everything is coming together for the two of you. Watching you both reminds me so much of my relationship with my late husband who passed away unexpectedly nearly 6 years ago. We were also a great match, we worked together for nearly 30 years building and running a business together and made it to 31 years of marriage. It is wonderful to see your videos and how your adventure in France has evolved. Best wishes to you both!

@karenedwards1552 7 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss😢.It's heartwarming to hear about partnership ❤️ ♥️ ❤. Peace and healing and warmest of memories.

@ceciliawilson6328 11 ай бұрын

A lot of work. Personally, I would just want to relax more and let go of the need for some much stuff, start fresh in a new country, and simplify. But, I do enjoy watching your videos and seeing all the new adventures. 😊

@teetertotter5787 11 ай бұрын

Those baskets WILL be round in the next video. I'm sure of it. The power of Cecilia. What a gorgeous property this is. Literal dreams.

@mamasyaya1 11 ай бұрын

I've been watching your family's journey for a while now. I myself moved to France from Washington State just a couple of years ago. I have a very modest 200-year-old house just outside the walls of a little village. It's nowhere near as expansive as your house, but your creativity and enthusiasm have inspired me! Thank you for sharing your life and vision, Cecilia and Josh. I look forward to every new chapter :)

@Ellary_Rosewood 11 ай бұрын

It's so wonderful to see your new place! It must be exciting to decorate to your liking and making it feel like HOME (although I do hope that you find plenty of time to relax and enjoy your new life and surroundings before things get too hectic again hehe). Congratulations again, I'm so happy for you two! ❤

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! :)

@Nicole_Riviere 11 ай бұрын

I love your videos! Turning 50 in October and you guys make the fifties look amazing! It helps. You forgot to mention your own starsign…

@Ana-Maria-Sierra 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful! I had so much fun watching Cecelia enjoy herself. ❤

@walideg5304 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations. I think you have the perfect mind to be here. You have the French mentality of enjoying simple things, take the time, love food, nature, history, art. Maybe you not complain as much as we do 😂 I’m happy for you. Artists are always feeling good in France. I don’t know why. I’m French and Moroccan and I really like your taste. I love rugs, I love Wood, I love walls with lime.

@barbaraa5017 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!! I got goosebumps from your excitement!!!! I wish you both only the best.

@betsyofarrell6134 11 ай бұрын

So thrilled for you two! Congratulations on finding your lovely home in France. 🌸

@mfcq4987 11 ай бұрын

We see that Cecila is American. We know that American houses are generally very large and putting wood inside makes them more cozy and intimate, but our French houses are generally smaller, with smaller rooms, and putting wood in them quickly makes them stifling and dark.

@jodeeboehm9687 11 ай бұрын

Cecilia is so happy! Congrats to you both on finding your new home and thank you for giving us a few peeks along the way.

@QueenBee-xd1xk 11 ай бұрын

end of frustrating house search videos , queue the frustration with remodel videos lol! i have seen from many other expat channels that getting constuction done in france is very timeconsuming and difficult at best, impossible at worst. I wish you best of luck and cant wait to watch the progress!

@Veru_catmama 11 ай бұрын

the love and adoration you have for your wife is pouring out of this video, it's so beautiful to see❤

@cynthiaf6057 11 ай бұрын

SO.MUCH.STUFF

@yvonnebirch6026 11 ай бұрын

Oh my, your wife is a genius ! Hard to keep up with may be ? I think you are a magnificent couple ! The house looks gorgeous but I can see it will be stunning when the upgrades are finished. Thank you for the tour ! Love from California !💕🌷

@casslarkin4567 11 ай бұрын

What an amazing property and home just as it is! And, I look forward to seeing the transformation.

@missgaia12 4 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see the house ready!! Super beautiful so far. Congrats!

@BowmanMoran 11 ай бұрын

I feel so relieved for the two of you that you are finally HOME!

@ChaiTogether 4 ай бұрын

Your wife’s smile is the world! 😊❤🎉

@susanchaney5059 11 ай бұрын

I thought Cecilia looked familiar! I visited her clothing boutique in West Linn many times--it was so cute!! Can't remember the name, think it started with an A and was very interesting. Best of luck with your beautiful new home in France!!!

@lorijones564 11 ай бұрын

I’m in awe, your house is absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to see the finished product! As a fellow cancer, I only wish I had Cecelia’s talent & drive. My house is brand new and, after 1 year, I’ve yet to even hang a picture on the wall. 🤦‍♀️ Keep it up, Cecelia, you are an inspiration to the rest of us!

@Rwethereyet 11 ай бұрын

I’m so, so happy for you guys!! May you make countless beautiful memories there! Cheers! 🥂

@annie1626 11 ай бұрын

Que hermoso homenaje a tu mujer. Si, es inspirador su dinamismo y todas las facetas de su personalidad que captas, pero lo que mas sale es el amor que la has tenido, que la tienes. Y ese tanguito final ... perfeccion!

@agstoth111 11 ай бұрын

Your lovely, amazing wife Cecilia is an extraordinary human being with a life force of three continents combined.!!! Endlessly inspirational as she is, she deserves a CROWN. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Best wishes Ags

@jeanniep1003 11 ай бұрын

Cecilia and my mom would get along FAMOUSLY! My mom is also small, fierce, feisty, and knows what she wants. ❤

@luciagonzalez4899 11 ай бұрын

relax and enjoy it doesn't have to be perfect just chill!!

@SisterSherryDoingStuff 11 ай бұрын

Cecilla's energy is unmatched - my GAWD! I'm a Cancer - and yes we are nesters. You'll have a lovely home when it's all done, but I think it's lovely now!~

@dominika____ 11 ай бұрын

Just finished my grandparents 70+ year old house renovation in Croatia, and OMG I'm 35 year old version of Cecilia. We do not stop until it's done. Your house is already beautiful, can't wait until you make it a home.

@Lisas_Creative_Designs 11 ай бұрын

What a stunning new home. You are living the dream! I absolutely love the outdoor area. What a wonderful place to sit and relax. I am also very creative and love to decorate my little home. It is my passion and pride and joy. No matter how big or small your home is make it cozy, warm and inviting!

@Alaskaventureswithbrodie 11 ай бұрын

Stunning home and your wife is just a creative machine. What a lovely tribute to her.

@karlis0394 11 ай бұрын

What a sweet and beautiful video! It was for me like a love letter to her. You Josh embraced all the qualities and gifts that she has and more! Masterpiece! Congrats once again on the new home! It's so beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the whole journey.

@JaCaraKM 11 ай бұрын

I love this focus on Cecilia’s creativity, focus and drive. I used to be the same way she is and in many ways I still am but I also agree that breaks are needed. Your home is beautiful and I look forward to seeing Cecilia’s vision come to life.

@yuleendevery9243 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful vlog. So excited to view your new home. It has definitely been a journey for you both. Thank you too for the integrity behind your posts. Real. Sometimes raw. Always entertaining. We rejoice along with you as you settle down after such a transient year.

@faribayagoobian7721 11 ай бұрын

Your wife is beautiful , talented , positive , determined , has a great taste and is a great mother as well ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@nicolecoffee5075 11 ай бұрын

For the baskets. Roll up a comforter and stuff it in, then steam from the outside and see if it will hold its shape.

@agl5132 11 ай бұрын

It's fun unpacking things that you've forgotten.

@davidgallo2098 11 ай бұрын

You guys deserve it, from what you’ve shared you both have worked so hard and didn’t settle for less. So happy for your new life in France and an exquisite home. Van a tener un parrillero para asados? Saludos desde South Carolina!

@user-nl2zr7ed4n 11 ай бұрын

Que lindo! Tu esposa es incredible y la casa es fantástica también, felicitaciones 🎉 Saludos de Australia.

@AndreaAvila78 11 ай бұрын

❤ Australia

@darrenoconnell9716 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your beautiful home. If you're still trying to round out the baskets, may I suggest filling them with sheets or towels. Stuff them as much as you can, super full, until you get the shape you want and let them sit like that until they stay firmly in the round position you want. Hugs, Carolena

@DeanRamser 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful video, you two!! FYI, Cindy and I have been living in Lviv, Ukraine...since last Tuesday! Slava Ukraine!

@Kae731 10 ай бұрын

This is a lovely video but it’s overwhelming. I thought you might have moved for a simpler life but all the decorating is a lot. But, you do you. It is beautiful.

@kathleenbifulco8129 11 ай бұрын

Goodness, I love the tiles on the wall in the kitchen, and the hardware. I could even live with the countertop, but it will be interesting to see how yours comes out!,

@geoffhaves 11 ай бұрын

I can relate to you! I’m a musician and I met my wife as a fellow musician. Since then she’s been decorative artist, interior designer, owned and run an art gallery,designed and started a lighting company, become an artist manager, started and ran a record company, and is now a tarot reader and counsellor, all approached with a similar intensity and energy as I recognise in your great tribute to Cecilia. It can be exciting. It can be exhausting,but it’s always lively!

@katiem6773 11 ай бұрын

Love the house. It's great to see it coming along. Cecilia is a creative whiz. I too need a break when I'm doing a project. I find during those times when I'm resting or walking the ideas I need to move forward just pop into my head. When I slow down I seem to make better decisions. I know you'll find what works for you. Can't wait to see more 🥰

@VeraGolosovaArt 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the house, thank you for the tour. Amount of upgrade that you plan scares the shit out of me though. Hope you two get some chill and rest time actually doing nothing and staring at the trees from your patio. You absolutely deserved if after these long months of search ❤

@jennyoung586 11 ай бұрын

Your new French home is absolutely dreamy! I can’t wait to see all of Cecilia’s future visions come to life!

@corduladressler3669 11 ай бұрын

... I'm a cancer, too, so I can really relate to what wonderful Cecilia is going through, especially with the basket... 😏 So now that we know Cecilia's sign, what about telling us yours too... 😉 Wishing you all the best & power & patience... 😀Love from Crete... 🤗💞💪

@JeriCardinal 11 ай бұрын

Cecilia, stuff the laundry baskets full with all that excess paper you have until they take on the exact round shape you want. I think that will work! Your home and property is gorgeous and I can see it will be even more so when you’re finished. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 🍁

@cassiesulbaran4504 11 ай бұрын

Simply stunning!! I can't wait to see how it transforms over the next few months, congratulations on your breathtakingly beautiful new home!

@annabelhernandorena84 11 ай бұрын

Hoy, de casualidad, coincidí con su canal y no solo con eso, sino con su forma de pensar! Maravilloso! Les mando un saludo desde Punta del Este, Uruguay!

@Jts449 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!! I so appreciate this video and all that you’re sharing. I look forward to continued updates of your homes interior evolution. All the best.

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏😁

@maxg4458 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful home and what a beautiful pairing of a couple. Congrats you guys, can't wait to see the final product (T-12 months!)

@vicenteharrison6708 11 ай бұрын

This is such a beautiful story, family, and overall storytelling. Cecilia is AMAZING! How does she do it? Such an exquisite decorative eye and designer!

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 10 ай бұрын

😁

@jodiehebert8285 4 ай бұрын

Cecilia is an awesome decorator with great ideas. The house is beautiful already and will be exceptional when done!! Kudos! ❤❤

@ivanas442 11 ай бұрын

This was great it felt like I was watching a show on HGTV! I'm excited to see how Cecilia puts everything together!

@Jeanniezr 11 ай бұрын

Ay Dios mío, such a beautiful home!! I can not wait to see the end results and we know Cecelia gots this. #Superwoman 💜💗

@purcellmandy 11 ай бұрын

Now we need a lot more videos from you two. Weekly would be great 👍 Congratulations and God bless you guys as you put down your roots and create a beautiful home. Lots of love ❤️ from South Africa 🇿🇦

@Mountains-1971 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful property! Can't wait to see the changes as you convert it into your home. Best wishes, enjoy watching your journey and the wonderful dynamics you have with each other.

@feralmeditations8520 11 ай бұрын

You guys have become such an inspiration for me. My husband and I are gearing up to move overseas and seeing a couple that isn't in their 20's doing the same thing has been so great. Thank you for the content.

@yogini888 11 ай бұрын

I could not stop smiling throughout this video. What a beautiful home and I love Cecilia’s charm and enthusiasm. Love the part about Cancerian women. That’s me too! All the best to you in your new home. Can’t wait to see the progress!

@Nadiko63 11 ай бұрын

Cecilia, use spray starch along with your steamer or iron as you try to shape your baskets. The fabric needs more body in order to hold. Good Luck & Best Wishes in your new home! 😊👍

@Positively46 Ай бұрын

Ha this is me…cancer. My husband needs his breaks for sure. I have to say you both found a wonderful home. One so large I didn’t think it existed in France. I would love to know if this is typical in the countryside there over different regions. Thank you for a great video. You both surely do compliment each other and your manner of expression and speaking is very authentic.

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. 🙏 The house was indeed bigger than we were expecting or wanting to get. It’s not unusual to find this size in the countryside, though I can’t speak to actual specifics.

@syslaosorio 11 ай бұрын

Como diseñadora gráfica y directora de arte, te entiendo demasiado Cecilia ❤️ Felicitaciones a ambos por su hermoso hogar y por la relación de amor que se ve tienen juntos. Felicitaciones también por el prolijo vídeo, se nota por todos lados el ojo experto. Abrazos apretados desde Chile ✨

@gisellerivera2952 11 ай бұрын

I get overwhelmed with her creative ideas lol 😆 😂 but I am sure when she is done with it, the house 🏠 is going to look magnificent!! Gosh, I hope to follow in your footsteps one day and move abroad!The best of luck to you both! P.S. You both crack me up!!

@wildhorses6817 11 ай бұрын

❤️

@nyleah411 11 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness ❤️❤️❤️❤️I can’t wait to see what it will be when it’s finished! I could see everything you described:) Having coffee outside in the morning, celebrating birthdays and Thanksgiving, it will be magical! So so happy you are so close to your sons too❤️

@Bugnpiper 11 ай бұрын

I hope you video all the projects! So fun to watch her transform things!

@timeoutforcaregivers9438 11 ай бұрын

Love her energy and vision. Exciting, and can’t wait to see the results.

@daylight5500 11 ай бұрын

May you find peace.

@mariafernandez-browne749 11 ай бұрын

Congrats.i love it as is...but understand adding your own style. Excited to see how it all turns out. A little jealous as I too wanted to move out of US. For now, we left CA in 2021...and in Texas. Esta muy fejo here. Praying we can buy a small home somewhere in Mexico or Spain. Cecilia you are amazing.

@jojo_inthemitten36 11 ай бұрын

So funny. I love the sound of the gravel as well. It’s going to be fun watching this transformation!

@arisinglight1086 Ай бұрын

😊 the most humble bow while on the tour of home filled with creativity, good taste, light abundance, & beauty, lol ….is a stop for the precious furry ball of love, your little dog!! Yes!!!That little being is top to bottom, inside and out with or without the house ,the best gem & truest gift !🐶i m looking for a new teeny tiny one just lost my healthy incredible dog at 20 + yrs young, a 2.3 lb furry best friend soul mate . Dogs are so amazing .

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT Ай бұрын

Haha, thanks for all the support. 🙏 Butter is a chorkie, a Chihuahua / Yorkshire mix. 😁

@arisinglight1086 Ай бұрын

Grateful to know the breed of beautiful Butter, your canine angel … and hope the honoring of the name includes the implied oft better choice of less than French non dairy organic eco coconut whipped cream ie healthy treats for you as well! …so the forever hugs feel forever in good health organic cruelty free eco choices first and nontoxic for the furry one , you …yours, & your home the whole way onwards , on your shared blessed creative journeys and beyond

@vaunmalone3064 2 ай бұрын

@Beneath the Surface you just popped into my feed. Love your editing. You guys are a dynamic duo! You are very brave to take on the challenges. 😊❤

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏😁

@Scully331 11 ай бұрын

So happy for you both! Looking forward to all the house updates and life in France. Thanks for sharing.

@MoniqueDiCarlo 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on your fabulous home! Like you, Cecilia I love interior decorating (I have degrees in graphic design and photography), I understand your excitement and ideas, but please, give yourself a little bit of down time! That upstairs guest bathroom is totally fine, save some $$ for other things instead of gutting a space that has no major issues. Bises, Monique PS I emailed you as I’m also moving to France next year…

@MoniqueDiCarlo 11 ай бұрын

Funny as tranquil and meditative you guys looked while searching, open to whatever the universe’s responses are, this looks so frantic?

@enidsanders7567 11 ай бұрын

It was worth the wait. Congratulations, can't wait for the home reno videos! Love everything about your new house. Enjoy!

@sunnysweden4691 11 ай бұрын

Dear Cecilia, it warms my heart to see you so truly happy. Welcome home. ❤

@michelledonald1361 6 ай бұрын

My goodness, this put a smile on my face. Cecelia is absolutely charming - a force of creativity and drive! I cannot wait to see how she pulls this all off, I hope you will show us. I am absolutely inspired by her!

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 6 ай бұрын

🙏❤️😁

@jaanaprall9961 11 ай бұрын

The house is beautiful! And, I absolutely love the respectful and admiring way you talk about Cecilia. Yes, it can be a lot when you don't have the same level of energy, but watching you observe and appreciate it is so cool. I am shopping for a house in Portugal and cannot wait to go all "Cecilia" on it! It is a big task and sometimes quite frustrating and hard to shop for a house in a foreign country. Watching your journey is giving me hope for my own. Really enjoying your videos & looking forward to more!

@saveourplanet4204 Ай бұрын

Kindered spirit! So glad I found your channel! To help with learning French , have French tv or videos playing all day in the background even when you are doing other things. Cheers from Montréal!

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT Ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@sophieauert 5 ай бұрын

I recently stumbled upon your channel, and I must say, I'm truly impressed by the journey you've shared so far. As a French expat living in Germany, I find myself resonating with many of the challenges and triumphs you've experienced while immersing yourself in a new environment. Your home already exudes a remarkable charm, but I can sense that both of you possess the creativity and vision to transform it into something truly magical. Once you've settled into your new abode, I'd love to learn more about your wife's craft, "Smoldering & looming" - it sounds intriguing, though admittedly mysterious to me at the moment. I eagerly anticipate following your NOUVELLE VIE journey as it unfolds. Best of luck to you both! 🌟🤩

@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 5 ай бұрын

Soldering you mean? Yes, she’ll be talking about all her amazing artistic stuff real soon. Stay tuned. And thank you so much for your lovely note! All the best to you. 😁

@tanyasmith6649 11 ай бұрын

Love, love, love your narration. You are so articulate, but at the right moment...pop in a cuss word... just to show us you can keep it real!!! Congratulations on the new house!!!

@constancewhite6906 11 ай бұрын

So glad you are in your new home! I love hearing about your process. It helps me reflect on mine…

@daisy9910 11 ай бұрын

😂 I'm an interior designer and building designer, and I never thought my star sign came into it. I'm a Cancer-Leo. It kind of makes sense! Cecilia and I are very similar in our approach to design, and I will often see the vision almost immediately. Then it's a matter of sketching, researching (a lot), and bringing elements together. I just know that Cecilia is going to weave her magic, and luckily the house already has excellent bones to work with. I look forward to seeing her vision come together.