Tracy Need’s Your Help, In The Chateau Cottage. Ep7
Bonjour à tous,
This week in the Chateau Cottage update, Tony has been a busy little bee. working away night after night to get the cottage sorted for Christmas, with laying the new beautiful stone effect floor tiles in the salon and creating the room layout upstairs. You can really start to see the cottage coming together and the hard work from Tony showing through.
Plus, Tracy needs your help to find a big beautiful coach lantern light for the landing and master bedroom, she has managed to get 3 lights for the cottage but is struggling to find any more at a bargain price.
---------------- so we need your help for Tracy to get a light in time for Christmas ----------------
If you have any ideas or manage to find a light please comment or send a email to, chateaudelalacelle@gmail.com
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Tracy, you have grown from being shy at first in front of the camera into this confident delightful, hard working, getter down gal. You are a natural in front of the camera and really make us feel connected.
Tony your a champ, Tracy is walking around with a smile like a cat that’s got the cream. Well done mate.
It's getting there. A few weeks ago I remember Tracy digging up the floor! It will be a beautiful home. Tony is The Real Deal ! Congratulations on your progress.
Thank you very much, I know it’s crazy to think how far it has come along 😮🥰
Tracy has always been dedicated but now I see another light in her eyes, excitement that it's coming together. She'll get her lanterns. The tile floor looks fabulous.
What a heart warming family you all are. Lots of laughing and gentle banter, always speaking so nicely to each other. The cottage is coming along in leaps and bounds now and looks like it will be spectacular.
A loft bed in Jonathon's room would provide more floor space for work/play space -- if he needs it. Our son had one for many years and loved.
The cottage is looking so good. The exposed beams make the space feel cozy and truly exhibit the soaring height of the space in the upstairs rooms. Glad you decided on the spare room. It will make winter more bearable for Terry and Ashe until they finish their space in the chateau. In the blink of an eye you all will be in the cottage very soon!
Much better accommodations than the caravans!
Thank you very much 🥰
What a transformation in the cottage. Tony and Tracy are doing such a good job at it. I wish you all the good luck finding the lights.
Looking fantastic in the cottage. Amazing transformation, I can only imagine how fabulous it will be. The excitement must be almost overwhelming watching the dramatic changes take place before your eyes.
Thank you very much, it is wonderful to see it all transform 🥰
You have an enormous volume of space and you need a fixture that is also large--or several large ones. Another thing you might what to do is hide some spotlights in your beams to shine up on the ceiling. You really want to highlight that beautiful structure.
Thank you very much, great idea 🥰
That wall up the stairs would be perfect for a "gallery" wall of family photos (or a valuable painting) that you don't want the sun to shine on but do want to see every day.
The cottage is really taking shape. Love the tiles and it is so delightful to see Tracy so excited that it is coming together.
Would a glass transom window over the door of Jonathan and the spare room let more light and air flow into those two rooms? Sounded like bonfire night 😀 Amazing progress and so tastefully done.
Good idea! That spare room doesn’t have a window so that would help. Or even open fretwork. It would allow heat to circulate into the rooms at night with the doors closed.
Thank you very much, yes the top part will be left open 🥰
I can't help feeling slightly sad that the original tommettes aren't being used on the salon floor, but practicality is really important. And I've seen so many French houses ruined by totally hideous modern shiny tiles. The ones that you've selected are perfect to set off the colour of the fireplace and I like the fact that they have a random, almost riven appearance. The attention to detail and quality of finish remain as high as ever. Great work guys 🥰
Tony and Tracy.. Love the mix if modern and old.
I think Wayfair has your lantern. Have a look, maybe they can ship it to France. Franson 4 - Light Lantern Pendant
I’m on a mission - find Tracy’s light. Cottage is looking great - a home is beginning to bud. Great vlog. Xx
I advised to try looking in salvage yards and places that would have antique outdoor lanterns that you can re wire. I’ve seen it done and it’s gorgeous.
@@vintagemoss9578 yes that was the idea I had 🥰🥰
Thank you very much 🙏🥰🥰
Me too
The cottage is looking beautiful! You’ve done a fantastic job picking the finishes. Some people want to keep everything as original as possible, which is also great, but styles have always changed and chateaus were often redecorated to fit the current trends. I think you’ve done a great job of incorporating the cottage’s original features when you can.
Thank you very much for that 🥰🥰🥰
Absolutely beautiful. Love the light Tracy I hope you find the others you need soon, the cottage will have the Christmas tree up very soon it’s going to be stunning. Tony has done amazing work well done all of you you’re all so hard working xx
I'm sure you have cloned Tony! The amount of work he gets through! I love the Light fitting too. I'm so happy for you all....its looking really fabulous!
Tiles look great. That style of light fitting for the bedrooms. I can see the sitting room lit by lamps and maybe some micro spots. I think the ceiling is too low for a drop……… Tony,s attention to detail and finishing is amazing. You are all to be congratulated for succeeding in this mamoth task. So much HARD WORK.
You're such a lovely hard working family. Great work ❤️
Have you thought about doing rustic black iron light fixtures? I think it would suit the cottage really well. Check online for second hand ones that would suit, any colour , then spray paint them matt black. The silvery one you have in the main room would look amazing in a black finish.Very budget friendly. The cottage is really coming together😊👍
I agree
Your videos are always a highlight of the week. The cottage is looking so very lovely!
❤️🏰 Thank you for the vlog; Terry, Ash, Patrick, Panda and Tracy, Tony, Jonathan, Louie, Sasha❤️🔨🧱📐
Tracy the light in your kitchen is what I had in mind for the cottage. So I think you’re spot on 👍🏻
Thank you very much, it fits in perfectly 🥰
Cottage is looking awesome 👍 I think those light fixtures look a little to fresh or new, maybe something wrought iron.
The cottage looks amazing! Your mom looks so happy.
What a wonderful home for you two. Great work!
The cottage is looking better and better. Wish I could help with the light fitting but since you can't see me waving my arms around when I'm describing it......... You can see the space it needs to go better than us, and you are going to have geometric lines with the beams to contends with also. But I am absolutely loving the rens...everyone should have a Tony!!!!
Wow, Tony is truly "cracking on"....I like your idea of the Coach House look Tracy, that would be my choice as well in that type of building! I've seen similar lights here in Canada, so if you're stuck over there, perhaps I can check here for you? I have to say though, as far as the actual Chateau goes....I have to stick with Terry and his love of chandeliers...it just fits! Have you checked IKEA for this type of light fixture....it almost has a Scandinavian look??? I continue to love your videos Terry! Good job!
What a beautiful cottage. You have done such an incredible job. I love the room’s upstairs. The beams through out the cottage are timeless. Tracy that front door is marvelous with the light coming inside. Cannot wait to see you all comfy cozy in front of the fire when you’re done.
Thoughts on lighting for upstairs…. Suggest you look at getting a reversible ceiling fan. (No light attachment just fan) Size 1.5 - 2 meters in a dark finish. You can get simple, sleek design that will not draw your attention (you want it to not be noticeable). Reversible with variable speeds with remote. Look for one with whisper quiet motor. They are great for that volume of open space to keep hot n cool air moving. You keep it clockwise in winter on a very low speed, moves warm air that has risen up, down where you want it and counterclockwise in summer for opposite. Ideal placement would be over stairway, but you’ll need to adjust some with ceiling light placement. Look at adding a couple of wall sconces on landing that are dimmable and on own switch that can be switched on/off at top and bottom of stairs in conjunction with ceiling light that would also be dimmable and switch on/off at top and bottom of stairs also on its own switch. This would give you lighting options for evenings when Tony n Tracy are in their open sleeping area/bedroom and guests or Jonathan coming up later. You could just have wall sconces on and not larger ceiling light that could keep Tony n Tracy up. Look at placement of wall sconces on storage closest wall (where you mentioned hanging a mirror) and opposite small wall (that forms your little nook area). Good choice on your carriage lights for salon. Would be great if you could find larger versions for upstairs. You could also do a search for drum lights. Usually a bit more contemporary design but easier to find larger scale fixtures that you need upstairs and you may find something that could work.
The cottage is coming along so well. So exciting, looking forward to when it’s al done, It will be beautiful 🌺 xxx
Thank you very much 😊
Tracy, you have great taste in lighting.❤️ Here's 🤞 for finding more.🍀🍀🍀
Tony And Tracey The Cottage is Looking Amazing You Work So So Hard 💕
I love the light style put into main room of the cottage. Elegant, but not too much so for the setting. One of my favorite styles. The same thing, but lots bigger, should be perfect for the space upstairs needing a big light. (I realize that selection has likely already been made as I am in the process of binge watching from the beginning and am just now up to November 2021.)
Really taking shape now….love the light fitting….
Thank you very much 🥰
Wow its coming on fantastic.. can't wait til its all done so you can move in.... Love your family and the bond you have with each other is priceless x
Love the style of light the floor is looking amazing & the fire 🔥place you have come on in leaps & bounds well done Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕💐
You look so happy Tracy!! And for good reason as your cottage is looking really good! Tony your skills & attention to detail is impressive! (And yes, old houses, strategic furniture/rug placement always important--you're honoring an old building & love the floor tiles!
You all have done a fantastic job Tracy you worked very hard fair. Play to you sweetheart from Ireland
Wow...the cottage is really coming along, so beautiful. It really is a cozy cottage and I agree Tracy, he lights should be coach style as that suits the home. Love it! Congratulations! Tony is truly a master of many trades!!
The light through the door is beautiful!
Beautiful spaces, nice and open and bright. How about wrought iron for the lights upstairs.
I honestly thought this Great room was including a kitchen with island 😳 wow it's huge for a great room but plenty of room for seating the whole family and doggie's ☺️❣️
I would go to a salvage place and look for some vintage large outdoor lantern that you can re wire. There are plenty.
I love the lantern lights and I love the chandeliers. But yes the cottage needs lantern and the Chateau needs chandeliers. Great job guys, much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
I love your style Tracy! That will be a perfect contrast modern/storied structure. So comfortable yet still elegant!
Crackin job...😊
Love your tiles we have the same ones here in Gorron. They've been down for 13 years and are still as good as the day we laid them. Keep up the great work.
Have you considered putting a loft/mezzanine floor in Jonathan's room? It seems to be a very high ceiling on the inside wall. I know my son loved having a loft bed which left more floor space for a desk , lego building and toy/book storage.
I’m so happy for you both Tracey and Tony it’s your beautiful little cottage you do what you both want in the cottage no one else’s decision love you both good job . You are showing all the expose beams anyway and the fireplace does fit the cottage I will look around see what can find with the lights the lantern lights style I think lve seen some
Wow, the cottage is coming along beautifully. I just love it, you are amazing and hard workers.
Love your light and Tony did a great job on the floor.
Amazing progress since your last vlog. Is Tony really human or a super-hero???? Love Tracy's vision and how it's coming together.
How brilliant does the whole room look now the flooring is down. Well done Tony. Love the lantern - can see where you are coming from Tracy. Upstairs coming on so we’ll. what a dream team you all are . Thrilled for you all. 🎄🎄
Speak with some of the other chateau owners/youtubers. They may have some that would work well for you.
I love the finish on your beams, well done.
So much progress. Christmas will be fine and dandy 🥰🥰🥰
The downstairs room just looks so good, everything about it is perfect and upstairs is going to be just gorgeous.
Another good video thank you guys, you’re getting there.
Thank you very much 🥰
Cottage is looking amazing looking forward to the next update Monday my time 🥰🥰🥰 thanks so much 🤩
You know your subs will be in the hunt! The cottage is looking beautiful! Thanks for sharing 💞
From week to week the parts fit together faster and faster 👏
Everything is looking so good, love the lights Tracey, good luck in finding more
That Christmas tree 🎄 will be up soon. It’s all looking great x
We share your excitement in all you do! Great work! Look forward to seeing you relax in the cottage for Christmas. Well done guys. 😍
Looking forward to seeing you all later!
Will see you soon 🥰
It's really looking just fantastic! And can't say that I blame you with the flooring choice. It's beautiful and will be so much easier to keep clean. Won't have all the various depth textures for dirt to get stuck in.
Какой же качественный ремонт вы делаете , восхищаюсь вашими золотыми руками .Мир вашему дому .
Well done 👍🏻 you lot. The cottage it’s looking Amazing. Please everyone watch the advertisements, I normally use the time to read all the comments.
The cottage is looking great. Keep up the great work.
The room is lovely and coming right along. The "carriage" style hanging lamp is perfect for the space. The only thing about which I have concern is the shelf on the fireplace, as you won't have space to place anything such as a clock, photos, candles, etc. (I did the same and spent a lot of time pulling it out and putting in a 20cm depth shelf). The cottage will be the perfect home when it is finished, and I'm looking forward to seeing the curtains in place. As always, fantastic work!
Thank you so much 🥰🥰
I think you’re right about the mantle but not everyone wants to put stuff on surfaces. I have a carriage clock on mine and at Xmas I have tall candles, including an advent candle. If they’re too close to the wall it would mark the wall. Also at Xmas I hang stockings on hooks under the mantle at each side. I’m sort of looking forward to Xmas now.
@@amayastrata4629 I agree. I wonder if they'll just put a tv there.
@@chateaudelalacelle I prefer the clean simple lines of the current fire place. Leave it as is.
The cottage is really coming along beautifully. Sorry Tracy no help from here on the lamp. It is lovely. Great video as always.
The cottage is looking fantastic. 💜💜
Your videos just get better and better. What a lovely home the cottage is turning out to be.
The cottage is looking lovely The floor looks fantastic Hope you find some lights Andrew 💐💜xx
The cottage is really coming along.
love to you all from Australia, you are an inspirational family and i love every video, thanks for sharing
The cottage looks AMAZING ! Great job !
I had to rewind a few times and watch again from about 14:30 to 16:30. I kept missing what was being said because I was distracted by the light shining on Tony's beautiful eyes and the loving way he was looking at Tracy. 😍 Between that and the way he calls her ‘my love’ ... it's quite romantic! 💞 It's wonderful to see a man show such love and respect to his partner after so many years. It usually takes a few🍷 for my husband to look at me that way. 😂
It’s looking like you just may be in by Christmas, yes? 😀 it’s looking fantastic!
Wow the cottage is looking fabulous. ADORE your mums choice of lantern/ chandelier. I'll be googling later to see if I can see a larger one in this style.
If you guys showed the work as you are doing it this channel would have exploded - guess I’ll go wait with the others for the final reveal
I absolutely love your lantern choice. It’s perfect🥰🇨🇦
The first floor looks amazing! Well done!!!
So excited for you all...Getting closer to Christmas...I think you are going to make it!!
Love the light fixture! Everything is coming along nicely.
Wow! The cottage is looking amazing!! Fabulous progress guys!! Thanks for sharing.
You are all doing so well, it's looking fantastic. For your lights, they have them at Tonbridge lighting centra uk . I have the same Love to you all Caroline xxxxx
Love those tiles. We have the same size in our kitchen. Wonderful look.
You all work so hard , looks awesome and excited to see what's next.
Laura Ashley lighting, I think they’re relaunching in Next stores and online.
Thank you very much 👍🥰
I love the flooring and the light you have chosen! I hope you can find the other lights you need. When the vlog title said you needed help, I thought you needed help putting up Christmas trees! I’m your volunteer for that!, I’ll head over and ‘cross the pond’ from Texas! I enjoy watching!🎄
Looking good, great progress!
Such.a wonderful family, I am madly in love WTH all of you.
The tree over hanging the cottage should be cleared out!!! It would save you some work. You guys are all great. Have fun.
Loving everything you're doing so far. You could convert a big iron wheel into a light for upstairs x
Cottage is looking amazing.
Guauuu que maravilla🤩😊