OMG... This Cost Us A Fortune!!
2022 ж. 29 Қаң.
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This week has been filled with lots of trips to and from the UK for various different reasons, but today we show you what we have been up to in between these trips! We spent a small fortune, we had a break-down, but we made some great progress in the dining room!
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The ‘plaster’ you were scraping off the mirror is called Gesso…gives a very smooth finish. Old mirrors were gessoed before red ochre, then gilded.
You can use 'air drying clay' to make copies of the rosaces, just press it into the mold scrape off the excess then take it out carefully, lay it on some greaseproof paper and keep going, that way you don't have to wait if plaster to dry each time and the airclay doesn't shrink. The clay exists in different colours, white, grey, terra cotta etc. With the same clay you can roll out sheets and cut strips to use as the links between the rosaces. Just an idea.
I took an informational course on gilding once. The white is actually a layer of gesso, then the red was a clay slip applied to it. I believe the next layer was rabbit skin glue, followed by the gold leaf which was applied with a special brush made up of squirrel hair I believe. The brush was wide and thin and used static electricity built up in it to hold onto the gold. After it was applied, they burnished the gold with a special agate stone to polish it. It was very fascinating to watch. Hope this helps.
Exactly. The red is called “bole” and goes over the gesso, which is sanded really smooth. If you’re not using real gold, you just need a smooth surface, the size then the faux gold. I often will use a coloured paint and then you can lay the gold or silver roughly with tiny cracks that will show the colour … it’s just an effect that makes thinks look aged.
Gorgeous chandelier! I can see why you fell in love with it 😍 I would leave the top rail of the dining room as it is white. And don’t bother repainting it wood. It makes the ceiling look taller and it also makes the top wooden details shine through with white being the background! You have enough wood in the dining room as it is, no need to give yourself extra work. I think the mirror will look amazing once it’s put back to gold. Keep doing what you’re doing guys xx
Thank you so very much
I agree the white looks good no need to do all that wood look work .new here looking forward to seeing your room finished
@That's What I Like - I agree with you. I love the white above the ornate wood trim on the walls. It shows off the detail of the trim so much more than before when it was matching brown. I had no idea how much detail or how lovely the wood on the walls is till the white showed it off or made it stand out so well. The white down to the ornate wood work takes the detail up another level or three. It shows off the great care taken in designing this room, way back when. 👍👍👍👍👍
@ and also to @That's What I Like - I agree. I love the white above the ornate wood trim on the walls. It shows off the detail of the trim so much more than before. I had no idea how much detail or how lovely the wood on the walls is till the white showed it off or made it stand out so much better. The white down to the ornate wood work takes the detail up another level or three. It shows off the great care taken in designing this room, way back when. 👍👍👍👍👍
I’m so looking forward to seeing how this room comes together. I love your decor choices! You have a great eye. Also, that chandelier is 😍😍😍
Thank you Katie, not long now and the wallpaper can go up
Carol is an EXCELLENT RESTORER. SHE REALLY WORKS HER COLORS SO WELL AND ALL THAT FUSSEY DEVORE ON THE CELINGS OR WALL PANNELS. VERY CREATIVE. IF ANY R BROKEN OR MISSING SHE FINDS A WAY TO REDO THEM.👍
Really happy you were able to buy the large Chandelier it's should be beautiful in that room. You're place is so lovely !!!
Thank you Gregory, Adrian would have been very Dissappointed if it had sold
Oh Carole...that chandelier is gorgeous! All your choices are just fabulous.....the colors and fabrics...wow! Great job...l know you are getting excited!! I know you will do a wonderful job on the paneling.....l am excited for you! You go, girl!
Thanks Tonya, I will get that paper up this week! I think this has been the most exciting part of the chateau decor so far. Cx
Can't wait to see the wallpaper up! I did forward some information about some trim l found on Amazon. Hope you got the email. 💗
Thank you for all the technique details. I love it. The wall paper is very pretty and goes perfectly with the wood. I wallpapered ages ago in my first house. My told me to do an ever so slight overlap, which I did. The paint on the wall that you did at the seams is brilliant. I’m getting close to having the time to paint a detailed stencil on just a small bedroom accent wall. I plan to use two background colors painting them on like a lime wash, then stencil the pattern, next hand paint the patterns in 2-3 shades of each respective color, and lastly add fine gold detail by hand. (“Majorelle” by Royal Design Studios).
You have been doing such tedious work in the dining room but it’s looking so good. I like your choice of fabric and love the chandelier! When the mirror is gold leafed and the plasterwork restored, the room will be spectacular. Everyone needs a reliable friend and you certainly have one who saved the day. Great vlog as usual. Thank you for sharing. xx
The preparation in this room really has been tedious very true
So happy you got the chandelier you really wanted. You will be much happier in the long run than settling for something else. I hope you can source enough trim to go around the wall papered areas, it was a perfect match and those details really matter. What an awesome fabric store. I can see why you spent hours in there. The fabric you chose looked very nice. Sorry about you van issues, it is always something. Good luck.
I was in there so long, he offered me coffee! I have now sourced 50 metres from 4 stores around the country, with some help from my friends.
All my best stuff came from this brocante, it's great, I miss it since I moved south.
There was so much to look around, but we stayed focused
Wow! You have been very busy! The chandelier is absolutely fantastic and will be the gem in the dining room. Love the idea of the paint under the seams of the wallpaper. Cannot wait to see the wallpaper on the walls! The ceiling is much better, will you be gold leafing the ceiling rose? or adding some gilding? You and Adrian are doing such a wonderful job of restoring the Chateau! The attention to detail and the color choices are impressive. Stay warm and rest.
Hi Melissa, I toyed with the idea of colour on the ceiling rose, but decided against it, as I don't actually like the detail on it! The wallpaper is going up this week, ceven if it kills me!!!!
Blue curtains in the bedrooms will be lovely. Blue always brings in the light/sky! How peaceful and gorgeous. Yay on the beautiful chandelier! Dreams coming true at La Ferte! Carole, so many projects in the dining room and you push on with such a great attitude.
Thanks Cindy although not really looking forward to making the curtains at that lenght!
I think I would let you decorate my home anytime! Everything you choose is gorgeous and beautiful and the right colors. Your home is going to be spectacular when it's done. I so much enjoy everyone of your podcasts, and look forward to seeing a new one on here every time.
Thank you Sandra that's so very kind of you. Sometimes I have sleepless nights over design choices!
What amazing attention to detail...your restoration project is first class. The chandelier is magnificient. Can't wait to see the room finished.
Nor can I, won't be long now Cx
Spectacular chandelier Carole! Just layers and layers of work to get the dinning room of your dreams. It is going to look fabulous! Sorry about the van dying. It is wonderful to have friends who help you out!!! love from Wisconsin
Our friends here are a god send. Adrian thinks the van has more life in it!!!
Carole, the chandelier is stunning! You can tell that it must cost a lot, but part of that is the point that you don’t put an “ordinary” chandelier in that room but an exquisite one. Your taste is impeccable!
Actually Adrian wanted it more than I, I need a hot holiday!!!
It left the one you took down to refurbish and put in the dining room your other reseption room and that one will glam up another room.
The chandelier is absolutely stunning! Shame you couldn't get a deal but it is going to look beautiful in your dining room.
It was the right choice
Oh WOW.. SO GORGEOUS! IVE SEEN THIS ONE IN ABANDONED MANSION HOUSES IN CDA that ppl walk away from and Bank can't sell. I think generally because WATER WELL has dried up. Sometimes the chandeliers and light fixtures re vandalized. Heartbreaking when a 20,000 ft mansion is all beat up plus it has mould on roofs.and walls!!
What a stunning room, even in progress. 🌺
Oh, that chandelier is lovely.
Lovely to see the progress.
Bless your hearts you two. Love watching what you renew and bring back to life…Absolutely amazing! Your energy & stamina is astounding…
Thank you Karen, it's hard work.
Your work is amazing
Thx for sharing, the chandelier is beautiful!
Love the chandelier looks stunning. Love the wallpaper,
YES! LOVE the light blue for the bedroom with the beige floral wallpaper!
Love it! 🥂 cheers
What a glorious room! It's worth every effort.
Big jobs ahead I can wait to see that chandelier up wow it’s gorgeous I couldn’t have left that myself either 🖖
It's not plaster under the gilt mirror! I also wouldn't sand or scrape it all off either unless you absolutely have to! Gilding prep work is VERY hard and VERY time consuming. At least if you want to do it in the way it was originally done. Also, you should be able to see what color bole (red or yellow were most common in France) was originally under the gilding. I've been working on re-gilding an antique Italian baroque carved headboard and it is not fun. I've not made it past the bole stage yet, and in some places not even the gesso layer (and that can only happen after you fix any missing parts or fill in any cracks). but best of luck!! I would watch some gilding videos on youtube, they're helpful!
I am so happy you found what you wanted!!! Yes, beautiful.
The chandelier that you bought is stunning. You both work so hard and this Chateau will look stunning when finished:)
Thank you Jo
Wowww the chandelier is stunning. Love all your choice of color also. Beautiful château 💞
Oh to have a lux fabric shop like this in Canada...Fabricland just doesn't cut it LOL! Just love the progress on the dining room. Sumptuous! ❤️🇨🇦 Mariya
Carole, you are doing a fabulous job and have come so far since the last vlog....looks amazing and love the green undercoat and wall paper. The chandelier is the "Crown Jewels" of the room for sure and can't wait to see it up. Well done!! You must be happy with it as well. Take care and don't forget to get some rest too!! Blessings from Canada xoxo
Thank you Jane. We do rest, we go to bed at 8 as its warmer! Not to sleep, to research products etc. And answer KZhead!
Paint the coving white there is loads of brown ! It will look beautiful New brown looks odd xx
Very tasteful chosen fabrics and colors. Compliments
What a beautiful room... I can't wait to see it completed.
Me too! Cx
Love the Chandelier...wow! Love your choice of colours and the great idea of trim to fill in 'the bits' around the outer edges!!!! It's getting exciting!!!!
Oh it is!
Lovely material and beautiful chandelier thanks for sharing
Lots of work for sure, but it will look fabulous. Thanks for the video.
Hard work pays off
Goodness Carole! The work your did in the dining room! Beautiful ! And wow, just so much work.. love the paper
And the work goes on
The dining room is going to be beautiful!! Looking forward to watching it all come together.
Won't be long now I hope
Love the chandelier, wallpaper and paint color. Can’t wait to see how it all comes together. Thanks for sharing 😍😘
Thank you
lot of work has been done and the color you have is very nice to put on the wall with the wall paper thanks for sharing again have enjoyed it 😊
Thank you Hillie
PG Tips such a lot of work carol u seem to take it in your stride . Loved the material chandelier beautiful I’m sure o so worth it in the end room is going to look stunning . Take care 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏👏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you Pauline, it will be nice to see it finished and then I can make the curtains, that's a big job at 4 metres a drop!
Chandelier is beautiful and will be perfect for the dinning room, I am sure you will eventually find one for the hall way. I have my fingers crossed that you will be able to match the brown paint.
Love the pale powder blue fabric for the family bedroom.
Thank you, I want that room to be simple and relaxing
Gorgeous chandelier. Can’t wait to see the wall paper on. You are doing a great job.
Thank you Eve, hopefully later this week
As you said ..a really spectacular chandelier!!!
Oh but it is so beautiful. I can’t wait to see it hanging . You guys have such good taste.
Thank you Pat, hoping it goes up this week
That Light is over the top nice !!
It is rather!
I love your channel! Love the chandelier. Could you not take a small chip of paint off the woodwork and take it to a paint store and have them match that color by computer we have that in America do they not have that in France just wondering? The room is going to look beautiful I cannot wait until the broom is finished. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
Hi Jackie, I took some of the plaster mouldings to match up the colour, but it's not quite right, I now how more supplies and can try again
Carole, I absolutely love the curtain material for the dinning room and with that gorgeous chandelier it is going to look brilliant. Your choice of wallpaper for the bedroom is amazing and I love the curtain fabric as well. Cannot wait to see everything come together as you Invision. 💕
Those curtains are going to take me a week to make!
Oh yes. Indeed ur Chateau. Must have that Chandalier@@ its magnificent 👌
It's gorgeous 😍 that dining room drapery!!!
You are making good choices 🤗💐 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
I had to chuckle because we live in a little Florida Bungalow and for the last couple nights it’s been cold here. Hubby and I don’t turn on the heat because we only need it a couple days a year. We just use the two cats for heat.
The cat is adorable, but so hot to sleep with, as she has a double thickness coat
Love your choice of chandelier. That Empire “basket” form is very elegant and seems to be in perfect proportion to your room. Good luck with transport and installation!
Thanks Doug, we need luck getting it up on the ceiling
I like top ceiling coving white seems to brighten the room ? Oh I LOVE that you are recreating the little rosettes beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I've got a production line going on!
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Hello - I just subscribed and am now picking through your former vlogs and catching up on the progress and all that you have done...WOW ! I'm now interrupting the one where Adrian was outside cutting the bamboo on a Sunday with a helper and ytour Mom was in the closet/cupboard pealing wallpaper off,etc. When I watch Adrian trying to get the ivy off the wall and etc. - you know that the ivy will root into the mortar - also the grapevines - and destroy their support, I'm sure. Anyway...on "The Chateau Diaries" it has shown a "propane torch - two heads - about 4 ft. long that they use there for weeds in the gravel and ALSO FOR REMOVING THE UNWANTED IVY OFF OF THE MOUT WALLS ! Yes, they cut, pulled,etc. BUT that torch really did a quick job for the beginning of an endless task..now the torch is still used for the graveled entrance. May be worth looking back at the vlogs to see what I'm trying to describe..."clearing the mout" one.-(I think I'm spelling "mot" Mout incorrectly....but anyway...good luck
Great purchase of the chandelier. I think you should paint the coving & drop white to match the ceiling. That would make the ceiling look bigger and seem to push the walls out a little further. Keep up the good work. regards fom the UK
Keep watching
Absolutely love the chandelier :)
Your William Morris wallpaper is one of my favorite patterns. The trim you chose is exquisite as is the chandelier. The dining room will be mind blowing.
I do hope so
What a gorgeous chandelier!!! You guys had quite an adventure! I love the trim idea! Hopefully Adrian will have some with him when he comes back! The details on the mirror and the panelling is absolutely gorgeous!! Carole! Lol nails are the least of worries DiYing a chateau 😁 I have no excuse, at least I've taken all the polish off mine 🤣
I used to paint my nails 3 x a week! I miss my glamorous old life!!! They are varnish free now, ready for some papering 😮
@ lol I understand! Ha the chateau is getting the pampering now!
@@Mime_Mama that's one way of looking at it!
That chandelier looks like the right size and proper for a dining room of that grandeur. I really hope the plaster castings will be successful. Not sure if it makes sense but perhaps make extras of the molded pieces or hold onto the casts in the event some pieces need replacing down the road? As for the painting and trying to color match the brown... I'd be tempted to say just sand it all down and primer and put a new coat on all over but there's so many exquisite details that one could get lost in just this one room for weeks on end trying to make it all perfect BEFORE even getting to painting it all brown again. I know with my OCD I'd be in just this one room for months looking to make every corner perfect. I love the wallpaper color and pattern. It seems fitting for a dining room of that size.
I'll definitely be keeping the moulds, as I'm sure they will continue to fall over time
Beautiful home 🏡 💕 God bless you all and Keepsafe ❤ 🙏
The chandelier is beautiful. Regarding the roping for around edges of wallpaper, as if you can purchase bolts. That is how I buy it. This room is going to be beautiful.
Thank you Paula I've now got the required amount
both of the chandeliers are gorgeous! Every time you see it, you will smile, I will smile when I see it in your videos! stunning
Thank you Pam
Love your videos - you are doing such a great job :-D I agree with many of the others that I would leave the upper moulding white. It looks lovely, blends in with the ceiling, etc. Sounds like a load of unnecessary work to try and match the wood colour. So, don't leave it white just to save work, leave it white as it looks right :-D
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That strip, between the moulding on the ceiling and the wallpanels... How about painting that green? That same green, you are using now, or perhaps a share lighter.
I thought about that
@ You could actually pick the colour from the little yellow flowers on the paper, and enhance them that way. And, to go even further, also do pinstripes of the green colour on the crown moulding. Then, to go all out, pick out some details in the ceiling rosette, and paint those in the same yellow, green and gold. Best thing about using green in a room, is that it acts like a neutral background, so you are not limited, when it comes to tablecloths, decorations, etc 🙂
You guys are so funny!😁
Dinning room is coming along, love the wallpaper and paint color. It's going to be beautiful! Chandelier is lovely!
Thank you x
I sympathise Carole, I am ok with doing diy but choosing fabric is a nightmare. Like paint colours and using the paint App Fabric should be similar! I love the Bag chandelier your chateau needs it! All best John x
Restoration is so interesting.
Have you considered painting the molding around the ceiling in your wallpaper background green? Regardless, it's going to be a spectacular space!
It did cross my mind for a while
Perhaps you could pick up one of the wall paper colors on the molding? Won't look as start then.
This chandelier for your dining room reminds me of a similar chandelier in the 1830 dining room of our Lieutenant Governor in PEI at his residence of Fanningbank.
Ur mounding putty is excellent Carole. U can really restore well. NICE THE MIRROR IS EASY TO CLEAN UP👍
Those old mirrors would have been gessoed - with a hide glue and chalk gesso. That's maybe what's coming off. Hide glue well sanded makes a really good smooth base on which to gild. Tricky to apply though, as it has to go on hot. You can probably get a good enough base with a few coats of quality primer, or even acrylic gesso. Good for you for doing the extra step of the "assiette" red colour. It makes a huge difference to the final look. Your dining room is going to be spectacular. That chandelier is stunning!
Thanks Claire, but still wondering why the red paint underneath?
@ well it's traditionally the way it was done on anything that was to be gilded with real gold leaf....(I'm presume you're using some form of brass leaf as the 24carat stuff costs a fortune for a large surface, plus delicate to apply to a vertical surface!) It gives the super-thin gold a warmer tone, and any inevitable tiny fisures which occur blend in better than they would on white. You can also use yellow ochre, btw, and that might actually be better in this application. Have fun with it!
If you are interrested, this KZhead series is an excellent overvue of the process, and describes both the traditional water process and the size method which you'll likely be using. She mentions an acrylic bole (that under-layer, available in 3 colours). kzhead.info/sun/g9GfeM-SsGOQrIk/bejne.html
Is this the most tedious room you have to work on? I am excited to see the finish! Lovely chandeliers!💕 So sorry about the van! That is a huge bummer after spending so much money!
Actually Bethanys walls took months, so now I know what to expect. Every ceiling needs 4 coats, every job takes 3x as long as you'd imagine. Everything is just more time consuming, but time we have.
@ Whew! I would need a hot tub at the end of every day! 😂 Thank you for sharing your journey with us! 💕
Maybe it's just me, but I think painting the ceiling molding white wold look great: but of course you must decide what you like best. Your choices so far have been amazing.
I'm saying nothing!!!
Connie, I agree. You can see the mouldings a lot better against the off white.
The dining room will look fabulous. Such a lot of work though. I rather like the moulding white just for the record but of course I'm only seeing it on camera.
Thanks Mary keep watching to see my decision
Great idea to paint where the paper joints are, love the trim idea maybe contact the manufacturer of the trim if at all possible?
"With a little help from our friends" I now have enough x
If it is possible, since you will be touching up the paint to look like wood paneling, I think it would look best to try to bring back the original area below the ceiling that you painted white. The wow factor in that room in your original videos was the 'wood paneling' going right up to the ceiling. It's just a thought. Look forward to more videos.
Love your picks, but I always go neutral on windows, even if I was decorating a chateau
Again, I got lost in the repairs, shopping and just the thought of doing some of these repairs. The chandelier reminds me of one that they sold at a local auction house here, there was not much interest and it sold for very little.
I get lost all the time in this place
I love reading the comments, so much talent and skill out in the world.
There certainly is
As someone else said, it is covered with gesso which is a finely powdered plaster.
I am thinking the teal paint, do the coving in that! Bad idea!
It did cross my mind!
You have great taste imo 😊
Thank you and Happy Easter weekend
When you did a close up of the wall panel that needs a trim, I saw the corner of the walls and it has such a huge Crack where they meet. Isn't there any caulking in the wall color that you can use to seal that?
Yes I have some and I will have to mix up the brown paint anyway, but then I'll still be putting the trim around.
@ Y'all do such a great job! I like your attention to detail. 👍🏻
Really magnificent chandelier
You're doing a great job...and living my dream! I'm to old and have muscle and joint problems to tackle something of this magnitude, so I'll live it through you. I enjoy your videos. Please keep them coming.
Linda I'm starting to feel like you!
U made the right choice on the chandelier! The one that is currently in your dining room is so underwhelming lol. The one u have chosen is going to be the crowning jewel it should be. I can’t even begin to imagine how much it cost! I guess it’s one step at a time tho ❤
I think so too!
The chandelier is beautiful! Did you have to tow it home too?
Hi Susanne. We put the chandelier in my van whilst waiting for our friend Wayne to come tow us home. He’s a top man…..
she is a paper God !! I was told about the paint to late and my walls are white you can see them in some spots, I was told to tint my primer then paper but it was up when I was told.
At least you'll know next time.
Obviously too late now, but I've heard Vaseline on the surface of the putty-like molding material can keep the paint from adhering to it.
What about a very pale green on the ceiling with the rosette cream?
How does the darker fabric hold up from fading over time? Don't know how you can work in the cold. I have arthritis, especially in my hands and they just get worse in the cold. You are both doing a beautiful job.
Judy I have bought thick interlining and with the lining aswell, it should hope they last my time here. Sorry to hear you have arthritis, its no fun especially in the cold weather. Stay warm and busy
I know it will be beautiful when completed. You have a gift for designing.
PS...That was so funny about who gets the cat...it's so cold in the bedroom...you two are the best!💗🤗😺🐈😽🙀😹
Tia is actually tooooo hot, she's worse than a water bottle! Cx
Can you contact the manufacturer and see if they will sell you a bulk spool of the cording?