Cottage KITCHEN Renovation | The Start of the work. Ep 26
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Bonjour à tous,
This week at the chateau cottage, its the start of the kitchen renovation. With only the kitchen and master bedroom left to complete, its all hands on deck to get the kitchen sorted, but this is one of the worst rooms in the cottage so is going to take a lot of work.
The first steps will bo to start with the ceiling, insulating and boarding this huge room, then onto the floor, and so on.
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To see multiple generations pulling together to build up a dream is a breathtakingly beautiful sight.
No yellow garden dress for this woman! Tracey is rockin' her work togs with paint, dust, grime and sweat. You go girl!
Tracy I also remember a look of what have we done when you first arrived. You have been my hero
Such a motivated family, imagine if all the world had the same determination and work ethic👍
Amen to that!
I agree full they keep positive where ever they turn great mind set brilliant determination
Having the extra help makes a difference. The ceiling looks great, with the different layers will keep the house snug in winter and cool in summer.
Tracey, a year! I well remember that look of trepidation when you arrived but you have been fantastic. What a role model for us all! I hope your kitchen is all you could have dreamed of.
That and more all have worked hard even Jonathan. God bless.
You never cease to amaze. What a wonderful dad and helper you have in Graham. Well done everyone!
So great to see the progress you're all making and getting closer to when you can all concentrate on the main chateau and earning some money. Just love being on your journey. 🥰
My goodness Tracy I am in awe of the way you muck in with the men and work like a Trojan. Loved watching the men switching around using their backs and heads to hold up plaster boards. No fancy equipment for them. The kitchen looks huge by todays standards. Like the old days you could have a table and chairs in the middle. Real country cottage.
Wow, you buzzed over that ceiling like a swarm of locusts and got 'er done fast! Tracy, you are Superwoman!
So exciting to see the kitchen coming together! Tracy, you are going to be in 7th heaven when it's finished! I am glad you had the extra hands to help. Just having those extra hands makes a huge difference! Moving forward!
Gosh, many hands make light work, what a year it has been Tracy....you must feel so satisfied looking back in what you have achieved...Terry the taskmaster in charge. It was fortunate that Ash's father likes to help with the renovations. Doing a great job, love all the laughter.
What a difference the ceiling has made in the kitchen!!! Looks like a real room. Great job guys
What a breakthrough! Getting that ceiling cleaned, insulated and boarded was always going to be a massive job, but having all of you on it (plus the wonderful Graham) got it done in no time. Another massive job - relaying the floor - awaits, but with your work ethic it'll be done in no time 🥰
Tracey so terribly excited for you finally getting your kitchen under construction. After all the hard work you've put in and the mess you've put up with you deserve two chandeliers. Can't wait to see the cottage totally completely. God Bless, Kathy 🇺🇸
That job is so much easier when you have scaffolding.
Wow! Another massive project for the dynamic team of Escape to the Dream, Restoring The Chateau!!!
Tracy Wonder Woman and her team of wonder men. Brilliant job
Still amazed that you let us follow your journey. Thank you so much, from all your family and the help you have had, it’s a big thank you from us, plus Tracy, Tony, Ash, Johnathan , the animals and Terrry. You guys are amazing 😎😎😎
I’m so glad you’re having a final push to finish The Cottage - it deserves capital letters as you’ve achieved so much in a year. Can’t wait to see the kitchen completed and then your finished home can be the centre calm space while the huge renovation tasks at the chateau continue.
Thank you 🙏
I must say Tracy, that you have been an inspiration to me. The second covid knocked me down for 3 months and I didn’t think I could come back. Watching you get up every day and work so hard makes me smile and I am coming back as strong as ever. I am a bit older than you, but I can do it.
Thank you Margie .. glad you are coming out of this awful Covid mess now 🙏keep going xxx
So exciting to see the cottage kitchen starting to be done! It won't be long till the cottage is completed. Then all efforts toward the chateau and developing the glamping sites. Congratulations to all!
Thank you 🙏
You need a farmhouse kitchen table,Tracy, for Jonathon to do his homework on, among other uses. The kitchen will fill up fast.
Oh NO ! Your NOT covering those beautiful beams 😩
Need insulation or it will look nice but never be comfortable.
Lovely to see Tracy’s dream kitchen becoming a reality, it is the heart of the home after all.
You just go Girl 🙂
I can’t get over how quickly you guys are getting things done. I didn’t expect you to start on the cottage kitchen for a long while. I’m soooo excited for you, Tracey and Tony.
Thank you 🙏
Great work today! Tracy, you continue to inspire me with your strength and determination. To say you are not afraid of hard work is a colossal understatement. Keep reaching for the dream.
I seriously think that's the speed you all actually work! So excited for the new kitchen. XO to all.
Your mom is amazing! I just love her energy ❤️ I love all of you!
What teamwork ,the skies the limit with what you can achieve! I'm as excited as Tracy is waiting for the new kitchen ,not long now !!👏👏👏👏👏👏👊👊👊👊👊💜🇦🇺
You all work so hard and are a constant inspiration. So positive and always looking ahead. Sending love to you all. Sylvie.
Congratulations on the start of your mum's kitchen , I can't wait to see the finish, you all have done soo much within the past year. 👏🥳🌼🌼🥂🤗
Thank you 🙏
Hi everyone
I am thrilled all of you have each other working to make the dream come true. Tracey is a very impressive person in every way. Glad she is there to cheer her family on in what I think must have been the hardest year of all in the restoration. For this coming winter the whole family will live inside a home. YEA!! What a huge progress!! The kitchen is already taking shape and will be a warm, cozy heart of the cottage. Thank you for sharing your lives with us!! Grin!!
Thank you 🙏
The whole family works it’s magic. Great job. Looks like you’re one step closer.
That’s one well insulated ceiling. Keep up the good work, it’s going to be fabulous.
So glad your getting the kitchen in and the cottage completed. Well done Your work is amazing.
Me to 👍👍thank you so much x
I LOVE YOU GUYS!! You work so hard for your dream! As a tiny patron, I am happy to support you all the way! The cottage kitchen is shaping up to be amazing and comfy! ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you for being part of our journey xxx
Mom is your powerhouse! She seems to be the captain of the ship.
Tony’s skills have done such a great job making all of mama Tracy’s dreams come true! I’m happy to see everyone working together on this one! Graham too! A beautiful kitchen to cook in is the best! Lol, so who’s the better cook among all of you?!!
From Ruth in Canada -- I totally agree with you, Ruth French. Tracey (+ family) -- my kind of people. She deserves a kitchen that is exact to her specifications.
Remember when you had just arrived in France I thought what on earth were you thinking but my goodness you soon got stuck in, can't wait to see the job complete. ❤take care.
When you guys decide to tackle a room...WOW you really do a job on it.
Thank you 🙏
Sneaking peak on my last few minutes of lunch break at work
It is sooo lovely that your families can come out to visit but also help with the renovation. It makes the job go more quickly but also it is more fun with them there as well. Good job to all of you.
I've seen a few family's that have moved from one country and come together in France to live and renovate a chateau. I love it. It shows how well the parents raised their kids in my opinion. My family was raised to be tight with one another. We worked together for 30 years in a family business. There is four of us. I really like watching your family working together.
That’s a great big room. Going to be fabulous I’m sure .
It is huge 😂-thank you x
Love you all. If it’s for Tracey I’m all about it!
I just, for the first time, noticed the little dog hanging from the rearview mirror.
OMG are you kidding. That kitchen is going to look stunning. Love those oak cabinets. So jealous but also very happy for you getting your dream kitchen. Blessings from Waihi, New Zealand. Love seeing the family working together for the greater good
They are beautiful 😊and what a bargain it did have to travel with us from the uk xx
See ya soon 😘 xxx
Looking good now guys roll on when it’s finished so your mam can have her dream KITCHEN xx
Thank you 🙏
Your kitchen is big Tracy. Have you thought about putting a fireplace in there where you can sit and stay cosy while a French stew is simmering on the stove! That is my ultimate dream of a kitchen!
Y’all are going to have to build Ashley’s dad his own apartment after all the work he has done helping everyone. I haven’t heard if or when the septic tanks has been done or not. Can’t wait to see y’all finally finished with your personal spaces so we can see what you have in mind for the chateau. It’s crazy how much has been done so far.
Thank you 🙏
Looking forward to this.
What hard workers you all are. Keep up the good work.
Lovely people. Happy family. That's the reason I enjoy this channel. Of course, it's about the chateau and the renovation, but it's the people that makes the channel so enjoyable. Oh, and the dogs.
We never miss your videos. We always let all the adverts roll.it’s great to see all that insulation. We live in an old house to and they need it.
Smiling with you all 🙏🏻🦋🎉
Tracey, you are incredible. I admire your dedication and stamina. It’s like watching an old me before l became I’ll. Your team/family Is incredible. Thank you for sharing all you do with us, it means more than you will ever know.
Thank you robin your comments are what keep us going 😊
How brilliant your starting on your kitchen tracy..all the hard work you have put in over the last yr you deserve a beautiful kitchen...
Thank you 🙏
Hi Guys...i just stumbled over your Channel this Morning and couldnt stop watching...as a Carpenters Daughter i am still very interesting in restoring and renovating things...what an incredible work you have done....wonderful, outstanding...impressive are just a few words that cross my mind...Love to follow this process....God Speed and best wishes from Germany, Dagmar 👍👍👍🙋🏼♀️
Thank you 🙏
Great to see the kitchen taking shape. It's a shame you had to loose all the old beams but it'll be much warmer now. 2 days to do all that! No wonder you're knackered!! Take care all. Jan xx👍🥰
Fabulous .. & I can’t believe it’s a year for Tracey! I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again, I take my hat off to you guys … bravo 👏💕
Thank you 🙏
Wow Tracey your going to have a big kitchen something every women dreams of. Cant wait to see it done.
Me to Valarie 😊
You people are amazing in how far you’ve come! I just spent a week watching all your vlogs. I’d love to know how much weight you’ve lost and the muscle tone you’ve all gained, Tony you’ve almost have a six pack abs. Be proud of yourself and keep going on hills and valleys of the construction!
SMART! Finally, a team using common sense. I love it! One installs insulation, the other follows w/heat reflector sheets... while you have scaffolding in place and not having to climb up, down, move. (work, repeat.) Love your mom! She would be welcome o0n any construction crew! Great vid. Thanks. Ohio
Very pleased to see an anticon blanket go on the ceiling. I see so many renovations that don't use this at all - and u know down the track they r going to have issues with moisture. So Great job !!!
Wow folks, you certainly are cracking on in fine style! Sure looking forward to seeing the next chapter in the Cottage Kitchen. Don't overdo it!
Ash I think your dad will need a holiday hope you haven't broke him 🤷🏻♀️ grand job all
What a family 😀you are all amazing. Tracey you certainly are Wonder Woman and deserve a really lovely kitchen.love the relationship you have with you son. Lots of love 🤗
Thank you susannah we are very close 😊😊
Ash's dad deserves his own apt on the grounds
I have just watched Wednesday episode, due to family visiting. Not stopped smiling and seeing Tracy face all lit up, loving the dresser so envious, but well deserved. Cannot wait for Sunday. Do hope you all had a good rest in between.
Yes more chanderliers i am with that one
So addictive, I’m hooked now, what a great family bond and real troopers that never stop, you’re all awesome fair play 😊😊🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅
Thank you for watching xx
What a team! All of you put together are quite a "machine" and are getting this kitchen put together with amazing progress....impressive!! I am thinking of Tracey having a nice kitchen and having it to celebrate a beautiful cooked meal for this coming Christmas....that was the first thing that came to my mind. I am so happy for all of you and with progress you are making....all very exciting and thank you for taking us long on this ride with you..❤🇨🇦
Thank you for coming along with us 😊😊
Tracey your smile say’s it all😃 the kitchen is the heart of the home 🏡 what a team effort, finishing the ceiling,not an easy job ! It’s amazing how far you’ve come Tracey, in twelve months,never let anyone say the women is the weaker sex💪😉The whole families positivity & dedication renovating the cottage & chateau is commendable 👏 Your all amazing 🤩 Take care 🥰💞
I 💜 your channel I found it beginning part of May I watched all the episodes 👍all of them!!! You all are creating memories and a home together!!! I lost my parents in 2019 and seeing your family's love is helping me! Thank you !!!
You guys are fantastic .You just crack on ,you never moan or get demoralised by the enormity of the work to be undertaken ,I take my hat off to each and everyone of you .well done .Anne .
It's so wonderful that so many people are willing to take on these restorations. It's just wonderful to have the heart, the perseverance, and the finances to take these projects on. it's too much but I'd love to have the resources to take on a cottage in the countryside. There are many for sale that are in good condition but need a bit of love and they are very reasonably priced. Ah, in my next life.
Well done all you’ve worked so hard all of you and what a result looking forward to Sunday many thanks
Glad you're working on the kitchen now. It's a shame you covered the beams.
Just seeing the room cleared showing it's size is exciting. You will certainly be able to fit in everything you want I am sure. How wonderful. A case of many hands making quick work. Well deserved Tracey.
I can see the joy on all of your all's faces for work well done . Just think of all the great meals to come . Be safe God Bless
So much work involved, but I bet it’s going to be an amazing kitchen. As always your renovation work is outstanding ❤️
You know lads, if you got some roof tile paint and got it matched to your new roof colour, you could paint the parts of it that didn’t get replaced and I’m sure it would make the whole roof look like it had all been replaced ie looking brand new. When the outside of this cottage is repainted, it’s going to look amazing. Totally amazing. Cracking job to you all. I get tired just watching your mam. She’s a grafter. In fact so is Terry your step dad. He’s done an awful lot of hard hard work too. They will be reaping the full rewards soon enough.
Fantastic work, your all so fast now, by the time you get to the last room you will finish it in a day.
Sorry to see you got a boo boo on your nose Tracy - the progress on the ceiling though in just incredible....To think back to last year and what you have all accomplished now is mind blowing!!
THe kitchen is going to be fabulous. Can't wait to see what happens next! a big table and a chandelier will be perfect!
Every week I’m amazed at the effort that is put in by whomever I’m watching, that goes without saying. However, this week, Tracey’s neck breaking effort cleaning the beams had me aching for her. Then watching Graham, Tony and Terry upon the scaffolding doing everything needed to insulate the ceiling. Words fail me when I try to express how impressed I am with the four of you. The super human effort expelled to get the job done and the good spirits with which it was all done is applause worthy💕👏💕👏💕👏💕 This is also why you have so many fans including myself who watch happily each episode. Keep up the marvelous work. You are incredible (including The Sensational Graham!) My very best wishes to you all as always xxx plus the dogs xxx Alexandra, Florida
Your work ethics as a family are to be commended..it is truly a beautiful time to watch how you all pull together including the wee one...Love watching your series....thanks for including us all...
When is that septic being set up!! What’s the hold up?? Tracy, you’re the boss! Man you can work!👍👏👏👏
Crikey Tracy! A year has flown over🤯. Look at how much you have all accomished though!👏👏👏💖
Well done guys major progress. Nice to see Ash's dad again . Fabulous kitchen cabinets can't wait to see the completed look . Two chandiler Tracy definitely.
Y'all, that's going to be beautiful kitchen! I enjoy watching, as always.
Yes! The ceiling is up, and it’s looking amazing.
Hurray for Graham!
Woohoo we’re at the kitchen!!!! It’s going to look amazing!!!!!
Team work is the dream work and that’s what you have here. Well done all of you 👏👏
In one day ! That is fantastic 😊❣️