ANTIQUE FRENCH FURNITURE MAKEOVER | How to Do Upholstery & Gold Leaf | LOUIS XVth Shabby to Chic!

Hello dear friends! It's time for some old-school Chateau Love ! After a long absence (some of you know why), will our chateau be in good condition, or will we be met by disasters? It's a week of Recovering from Recovering and... Recovering! A vintage Louis XV style salon needs a serious furniture makeover, and I'm itching to get back to work. Time to get out the gold leaf, brocades, and my trusty tools. Do you fancy having a go with a similar project chez vous? It's not that difficult... I'll show you how! We also reunite with our neighbours for a worthy cause, and Simon is grudgingly forced to try a cheese he would never, ever choose. And, we finally give into the requests: Ashley is singing on the vlog, and I'm joining her! Sending you so much love, from our chateau to yours. xxx, Vivienne
It's back to "La Vie en Rose" with ‪@ChateauLove‬ !
#furnituremakeover #frenchfuniture #upcycledfurniture #vegancheese #chateaulife
ABOUT US:
Hello! I’m Vivienne, the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful (and wonderfully funny!) husband, Simon, our daughter, and -whenever possible- lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 23 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, nearly 2 decades, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and -of course- antiques and art!
We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!
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[@crae3422]

You and Ashley singing that song brought me to tears. So beautiful. Very thankful that you have recovered enough to come home. Simon, Ashley and all who love you must be so relieved. Thank you for a lovely video. Much love to you all.

[@t.s.507]

That was beautiful. Such a moving peice... and loved your upholstery job too!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! 🥰💖

[@mindiscott9749]

I found upholstery to be relatively easy because it is very similar to stretching canvas'. And I used to stretch some huge canvas' back in college! 😂😂

[@t.s.507]

@@mindiscott9749 Me too! 🙂

[@cindywilson7752]

Chateau Love is a class act from start to finish. You take the knocks of life with grace and style. Always good to see your smiling faces.

[@EEN63]

Your duet with Ashley was lovely! Your talents run deep and in so many different areas! Upholstery, painting, wallpapering, costume making... and on and on! Well done! 💗

[@healinggardens-terribowlby3129]

Oh my goodness! The flower duet is my most favourite piece ever! What beautiful voices you have! How special is that! And dear Vivienne, I know you were upset about your roses and the ceiling, but considering all of what you’ve had to go, through physically, those will be the least of your worries… the roses will grow, and the ceiling can be fixed… But there’s only one of you! Be well and healthy and happy… so relieved that you are now home… I love your videos, your love for so many wonderful things and your beautiful personality. The two of you are adorable! Take care. ❤

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, sweet Terri! 🏰💖🥰

[@jfs59nj]

I’m thrilled to see you both. Vivienne I’m so happy you’re on the mend. You are a highlight of Château Monde

[@ChateauLove]

Hi John! Thank you so much. Sending you big hugs. xxxx💖💖

[@benedictegaspard5867]

Quel plaisir d'entendre Leo Delibe Merci Mesdames

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hi Vivienne and Simon, I am so happy Vivienne that you are home and feeling better. The chairs look beautiful, the fabric you picked out is absolutely perfect. You and your sister harmonize beautifully together. It's always a good day when Chateau Love is in my notifications. Love from N.Y.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, sweet Joni! 🥰🏰💖

[@karenbrindley7170]

The roses will reward the pruning with more blooms than you can imagine

[@karenbradley8077]

Great work on the chairs and sofa. Beautiful voices thank you for letting us hear you both. And your roses will grow beautifully I agree a good feed will do then the world of good. Rest well x

[@lynnsereta6958]

The furniture turned out beautifully! Glad you are feeling so much better. The joy that was expressed when singing with your sister is so lovely to see.

[@WendyVanamburgh]

So happy to see you are recovering well. Beautiful upholstery and beautiful singing. Made me cry.

[@rikkibiermann465]

That was such a sweet duet, Vivienne & Ashleigh! Rikki Biermann, Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

[@patriciapage9950]

Goosebumps and tears. So beautiful. I love that piece. And a great job on the furniture. So glad you're home and well. Love from Texas

[@elizabethackerman681]

Goosebumps during the chanson. What a lovely multitalented family you all have! The salon set just glows with glamour and class now that it has had the Vivian touch(es). Merci merci, and so glad your health is better.

[@lisaakinlabi]

So pleased you are well Vivian! You did an exceptional job on the furniture - they are lovely! How wonderful to hear you sing with your sister, what a joy!

[@susandewolfe4876]

My goodness the singing, apolstering and cheese of the week what a talented family you are. Cheerful from Toronto.

[@imsojazzed]

Beautiful vlog featuring medical healing, chateau tour, furniture restoration, local engagement, food tasting, and sisters singing! Indeed, Château Love…

[@kittykatty2898]

Just beautiful , just beautiful , your singing and your upholstery work xxx

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Aw, you are precious Vivienne and thank you for sharing what you are comfortable with. Ahahahaha it's called Retail Therapy, Simon, and it truly does aid in convalescence. I LOVE that duet, it's one of my faves!!!

[@ChateauLove]

Yes, it does indeed!! Big hugs to you!! 🏰💖🥰

[@jomeyer13]

It was a really lovely piece

[@TheFiown]

I have a rose bush by the side gate that I thought to take out as it looked so poorly after hot summers but instead I pruned it back hard and today it has so much strong growth on it ! You could mulch in some horse manure, well decomposed and maybe some wood ash and 'bone meal' to give them more energy. Very happy to see you back !

[@ChateauLove]

Hi Stephanie! Great advice, and we have plenty of horse manure! 😂 Generally I agree with the hard pruning, but I had high hopes for the climbing roses (pun intended). 😊I’d love any suggestions you have for colourful underplanting. Big hugs to you!! 🥰💖🏰💖💖

[@TheFiown]

@@ChateauLove Yesterday I took a tip from Lalande and planted my first dahlias in the vegetable garden as cutting flowers and today a lovely English rose near the fountain. I bought two large rhododenroms from Lidl for 6,99, they are big and healthy! I had the gardener ( I gave in and hired a local man ) dig up some really done roses and dig me out a 60 cm wide border 30 metres along a wall after he took off three trailer loads of ivy growing over from the neighbour. I planted forsythia, lupins, iris', peonies, wigelia, lavendar, rosemary and lots of crysanthemums from the local cemetery bins (with their blessing) along with more roses. Depending on the exposure you could try chrysanthemums or lupins or even dahlias as they fill in quite quickly. Chrysanthemums come in many variarities and are easy to take cuttings from. If you go for lupins you must sprinkle wood ash around the base as it keeps slugs away as they love lupins. My gran had a huge hedge of lupins and she also sowed nasturtiums each year in her gravel that cover quite a bit if ground and you can use the flowers in salads! Good luck ! Hugs xo

[@danamoss67]

The 'flower duet' is my favorite! Great job! Glad you're feeling better.

[@ile9223]

Mr. Cheese can't be fooled 😊 good to know that he likes the Vegan too! I think you are amazing when you are showing us how to reframe furnitures! It's most informative 😊❤ your sister humor is really great 😅 too! Lovely to hear you two singing together ❤❤

[@christineh5790]

I’m sooo happy to see your video this morning as I was just thinking about you last night Vivienne and wondering how you were! It’s wonderful news to hear that you are recuperating well which must be a big relief for Simon and your family too. The ‘love’ and ‘music’ part of your introduction is very evident in the duet with your sister. You and your family are so multi talented and your beautiful voices are indeed a blessing. I could listen to so much more of you and Ashley singing together. Oh, and the recovering and gold leafing was so impressive too! There can never be too much bling in a chateau in my opinion, my only sorrow is that I don’t have a Chateau!😅👏🥰❤️

[@monicapharo2330]

Hi Vivienne, so glad to hear your voice, hope you are doing well ❤

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Monica! Doing so well now. My best wishes to you, too! 💖

[@dennisheinen7009]

The duet was beautiful and so is the reuphoustrry. Wonderful!

[@wendywelch6369]

Thank you for the upholstering lesson! I've been wanting to change some fabrics in my home, and this will be very helpful. Also, I loved loved the song at the end. I would love to hear you and Stephanie and Philip sing a trio sometime (hint hint). I hope the roses reappear and flourish. Happy Spring!

[@candydonnelly7543]

Welcome Home, thank you so sharing your life experience with us. You both are blessed and have delicious hearts to experience life with gusto! Living with eye candy is daily happiness, your Fans are so happy you are back at full speed ! Take it easy and work up to adventures, we are with you all the way, cheese and all ❤️💕❤️

[@sheilablackburn183]

Vivian, the upholstery is amazing, it looks fantastic, and to hear you singing with your lovely sister was such a treat, bravo xx

[@andreacatzel8259]

Oh wow! So wonderful to have you back to full health and to hear your beautiful voices together! What a lovely episode. The upholstery…fab fabric! You’re such a clever lady. Much love to you all. ❤

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Andrea! 🏰💖

[@kimberlyallen6296]

Vivian you and Ashley sing so beautifully together, I enjoyed the reveal of your beautiful refinished furniture while you serenaded Simon and us. Next time open the Windows so your roses can hear you. I' m sure your TLC and some peat moss and manure will help the roses too.

[@ChateauLove]

Great ideas! Thank you! 🥰🏰💖

[@gail-elizabethengland7853]

Welcome back! You did a fabulous job with the furniture and the song. Thank you so much.

[@sheilasaxton3836]

Great job on the upholstery. I loved the duet at the end of the video!

[@virginiawestcot3111]

You look healthy and happy! Missed you So Much ❤❤

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Virginia! I’ve missed you, too! 🥰💖

[@lisanester3338]

How beautiful Vivienne. Not only your home but the lovely song you sang with your sister. Brava! Hope you’re feeling well.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much. Yes, feeling great these days. 🥰🏰💖

[@horstrossmann9786]

I must say the the upholstery was really wonderful you have a real talent for that type of work, just wonderful. Then there is the singing, you and your sister are fantastic together. I really loved it, Bravo.

[@irinastrakhova894]

Vivienne, we missed you so much! This video is amazing, touching and inspiring, Thank you !!!❤

[@trudieasbury6172]

The vibrancy of your sister duet surprised me with tears. Such a celebration of your homecoming is memorable.

[@MsScuppers]

Hi Vivienne! So glad that you both got home safe and sound. No worries about your roses. You will be amazed at how beautiful they will come back. You can train the climbing roses as before and all will be well. A good hard pruning is always a good thing for roses. Enjoy your time back home.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Cathy! 🥰🏰💖

[@bonniebarnes7096]

Love the beauty and tasteful work on the furniture from reproduction pieces...and the singing was such a surprise and also beautifully sung...

[@claudiamann7111]

Beautiful singing!! Your furniture looks wonderful all recovered. The piece you bought on the way home is also gorgeous. Can't wait to see where they all go in the chateau.

[@metropcs7560]

The beautiful piece you picked is a gem. Loved that piece. Just buy some larger rose bushes, that match. I know it hurts, but that is life.

[@marcie685]

Oh yes don’t worry about the roses I prune mine hard every year and they come back just as strong with some good rose food . 🇦🇺😘

[@laelcampbell1935]

Beautiful all round video - recovery to full health is always beautiful, pruned roses, DIY with gilding and the icing on the cake - sister's voices in harmony.

[@bwortham2003]

The chairs turned out beautiful! That gorgeous upholstery is the perfect complement to the gold leaf. I also enjoyed your singing. I'm so glad you are feeling better!

[@anisekhan5702]

Vivienne,sofa perfectly done, cheese explained and you and Ashleigh singing, the highs and lows just beautiful. The best was Simon appreciating you.

[@christinebrown2765]

Chateau Love the harmony of the Flower Duet with Ashley,. Love the amazing upholstery work and love that you are in recovery from the operation. Once again a delightful vlog from Chateau Love

[@holywatermama]

Beautifully performed. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! 🥰💖

[@susanaponte2080]

So talented So beautiful So healed Thank you Jesus!!

[@rhondadean5455]

Viv, you sing like an angel. So happy you're well. Don't cry the roses will grow back.

[@metropcs7560]

Sorry about the ceiling, may have to go up and repair roof, boards, and repair entire ceiling. One of your colleagues, has to do the same thing, every year. Love the sofa and chairs, thank you for the upholstery tutorial. The song is beautiful.

[@laurencunningham8281]

Good to see you back and doing well! Beautiful fabric and love the gold! Lovely duet 💖

[@MsScuppers]

Oh my goodness Vivienne! what a wonderful duet! Your and Ashley's voices blend so beautifully Well done!!!

[@kathyevans2968]

I often watch you understanding why you enjoy your friendships with Stephanie and Philip as you have so much in common. The furniture makeover was so beautifully done and your singing so moving. I’m so glad you’re feeling better as your approach to life is so uplifting, even when not feeling your best!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Kathy! We are so very fond of S & P. Kindness, hard work and a love of beauty make good companions! Big hugs to you. 🥰💖

[@kathyevans2968]

@@ChateauLove 🤗🥰

[@trackmasterjr3]

Greetings from British Columbia! So glad to have you back! How wonderful and radiant you look Vivienne. Super duper video chalk full of diy inspo and musical talent etc.. So sorry for the setbacks with beloved roses and your water leak. Don’t let it get you down. I just love you all!

[@ChateauLove]

We love you, too, Joanne! 🏰💖

[@Mary-mj9mf]

You have the most beautiful chateau ever! You are very blessed xx

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Vivienne and Ashley- absolutely beautiful duet! Simon was so proud as he listened! The upholstery is gorgeous! The fabric is so amazing! So glad you are healing quickly! Happy Spring!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! 🏰💖

[@cheriesharp234]

So glad to see you back and releived to hear you're recovering well. Love the salon you recovered and the singing was wonderful too, you're a very talanted lady but with Simon by your side you can do anything. X

[@clarencehershberger2058]

Your furniture upholstery job turned out very nice!

[@pepper24able]

Roses love a good haircut. They will reward you by being bigger and better.

[@maureenabray7660]

So beautiful! If I were a baby and asked what song would I want to hear at bedtime, this would be it. I loved your reupholstering filming. It's a very scary job but I can see with your experience and hand, you have a magical way to finish off the piece to perfection.

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Hi Vivian & Simon, Nothing better than a detour to buy antiques! The secretaire will look once you have lovingly restored it. The fabric looks great on the three piece set. Mark & Scott

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

So happy you are well! Great job with gold leaf and upholstery. You made it look easy. It’s not😀 Singing lovely!

[@sandrajones5281]

Good to see you back and looking well . The roses will recover and probably come back stronger,enjoyed the upholstery it looked lovely

[@kdean9537]

Hi Vivienne & Simon, so glad you are on the mend Vivienne and recovering well. I hope the kitchen ceiling gets fixed without uncovering too many problems. What a beautiful job of upholstering the furniture, it all looks beautiful, love the fabric. Last but definitely not least...the singing was very moving and so beautiful, gave me goosebumps! Thank you so much for sharing, take really good care of yourselves and each other, stay well! Lots of love Kathy x 💖

[@gerdabreig9689]

I was thrilled to see your video pop up this morning (in New Zealand) wonderful to see you have recovered and back home again. No place like home❤ What a shame about the leek, hope it won’t be too much of a problem to get it fixed. We had a flashing fail a coupon winters ago and had buckets to catch the water in our lounge. I still can’t help but feeling a bit uneasy when we have strong weather events. What beautiful furniture, the upholstery is amazing, and you singing with your sister was very moving❤

[@IRSA1]

So much talent and charm oozes out of this lovely video. You are back where you belong, and it feels good !

[@kayleehealy8406]

The chairs looks so beautiful recovered, what a wonderful job you did. The song with your sister was heavenly 😊

[@okienana11]

So thankful you are on the mend, but at your worse you still had a smile and your beautiful laughter. You are always so positive. The song was beautiful.

[@cindypope4952]

What a lovely duet. The love and talent of truly gifted sisters. Thank you. I am glad you are healing sweet lady.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Cindy! 🥰🏰💖

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Welcome Home Vivienne!!! Continued Well Wishes! So wonderful to see you and Simon back! Vivienne, you have a lot of color in your face, as if you have been sunbathing!!! Beautiful song! Merci Beaucoup!

[@donnabeaty4760]

Your singing was outstanding! Your upholstered pieces turned out great!

[@TowlerAdventures]

It’s wonderful to hear you’re feeling better you’ve been in my thoughts❤ the poor roses🥀💔 and ceiling 😮

[@topherjoe1]

Beautiful duet, at 29:41 a beautiful orb floats by your sister on her left and along the side of the piano. Several other small spots of light follow the same path during the song, one goes to the music page. Your song must have triggered some interest from the other side! Lovely job on the furniture recovering and glad YOU are recovering!

[@denisefazio6708]

Your home is beautiful. Great to see you both back and that you are feeling better and better every day.

[@carolesmith6620]

So glad you are on the mend Vivien and the upholstery of the chair's and sofa was beautiful, well done on the singing with your sister it was lovely 💕🌼🤗

[@dianesmith5254]

Don't worry about the hard pruning on the roses,they will grow back to their glorious beauty. Better than before. You obviously had an experienced gardener that got rid of deceased plants or over crowding. ❤

[@santaaugusta122]

Happy you are on the mend. I absolutely loved the additional touch of a visit to a local cafe. 🌟

[@maryann6884]

They are fine pruned this time of year. The tallest one may not spring back to same height this growing year, I like the idea of training the roses at the walk and would reinstate that. Just be patient and don’t overdo, Vivienne. You and Simon can make anything look like a million bucks. 💗🍀👍😊 So Glad you two are now back in your beautiful 🏡 home.

[@marysaracini-ok4md]

My heart broke for you concerning your roses!! But, it healed after you sang with your lovely sister!! Take it easy and heal!!! ❤

[@katewestcottvt]

You're brilliant, Vivienne! The chairs are gorgeous ❤ Applause from your fan in Vermont,USA 🙏

[@susanlewis957]

So glad you are better. Your singing with your sister was beautiful. Your upholstering is superb. Look forward to more of your videos!

[@kelleylahner9503]

Your roses will be ok. Give them a season or two and they will be back on schedule. Cheers!

[@marjorykephart4700]

I am so relieved you are recovering well and back in your mini Versailles. The sofa and chairs are exquisite. Ashley and you singing so beautifully was a perfect end to your homecoming. Thank you Ashley and Simon for taking such good care of Vivienne. Sending you love and petite bisous from Princess Dolly. ❤❤

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you Marjory & Princess Dolly! 🏰💖

[@yeli-he3qx]

That's beautiful, Vivienne. The singing, the reupholstery, the vlog. Happy to see you in full recovery :)

[@michaelw.8614]

Hello Vivienne and Simon. First of all, so glad you are going to be ok!! That duet with Ashley was simply beautiful. The talent in your family is incredible!! Loved the transformation of the furniture...the old reproduction fabric was tacky but your choice of fabric and the gilding made these chairs look super luxurious so good job. Uggg..I hope your kitchen ceiling can be fixed soon...been dealing with leaks myself with the rain in California and it's no fun. I bet you'll have that garden looking great in no time. Once again, great editing and production.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Michael! 🥰🏰💖

[@fionajocher2531]

So pleased you are recovering. The beautiful duet with your sister was truly precious to watch, I hope it us just as precious to create

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Lovely seeing you both and you look beautiful Vivienne 💗 For your garden borders you can add annuals to give you that pop of colour 🥰 don’t worry your rose bushes will bloom and grow better 🥰 beautiful material on your furniture 🥰

[@patriciasinclair9278]

Sisters! The best. Also a throw back to when people entertained themselves and did it very well. Congratulations.

[@juliaharris6594]

So happy to hear (and see) that you've recovered and are feeling so much better! I've come to enjoy so much your videos and daily life. Now, stay healthy and continue to share your adventures! 💐💐💐💕💕💕

[@lindaryder5267]

Wow welcome back Vivienne, so talented you two beautiful ladies. You are a woman after my own heart, I always check my plants indoors and out when I return home after a long holiday away, before anything else.. Yes they will grow back better than ever with you whispering in their ears. So glad you have made a wonderful recovery. XXSending loving smiles across the world to you.XX

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, sweet Linda! 🥰🏰💖

[@markstephens4202]

You have been so missed. +So happy to see you on the road to recovery. Take care of yourselves and best wishes from Deux Sevres.

[@elizabethsanford5290]

I'm so glad you're better.❤❤❤ Seeing you both smiling and relaxed is wonderful.😊

[@laurenl5843]

Wow! Your singing with your sister was stellar! And the upholstered furniture spectacular. Great to see you well again. Thank you so much for another great video! Love from Toronto 🇨🇦😊💜

[@kellyhawes9293]

Watching your joy at being home( despite the leaks and over pruned roses) was so wonderful ❤ And I could see how Simon was thankful to have you home too! Interestingly enough, when dating my husband we would stop at a cheese shop ( the building was actually painted yellow and round with a wedge out where the door was😅) and buy Boursin and a baguette. This was in Maine on the coast. ❤ Lol I've never heard music lessons with cajoles as examples before 😂

[@ChateauLove]

😂😂🏰💖

[@bonavistaoptics]

So happy to see you back and doing well!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! 🥰💖

[@elisabethnymann6306]

So lovely to see you back 💖 Take care of yourself while still on the mend!

[@mopanimickey1591]

So glad you are home and on the mend. Don't worry about the roses, they will come back better than ever. 😉 The upholstery is just perfect. And the duet bought me to tears. The moment your sister leaned into you as if to support you, I teared up. Thankyou for sharing. Glad you are back. ❤

[@ChateauLove]

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[@bonniefrench9884]

So glad to see you both back at the chateaux. Great news about your recovery. Loved your upholstery, fabric, and gold finish ! Perfect ! Beautiful duet by two beautiful sweetheart sisters. Love from Missouri, USA !

[@deniseburgess.5082]

So lovely to see you looking your gorgeous self Vivienne….. with your beautiful Simon beside you. Go slowly enjoy your new energy…. sing more with your beautiful sister Ashley. It’s wonderful you care enough to share your life with so many …. I feel it’s a privilege to see inside other peoples life’s the good and the not so good. How blessed are we with this form of communication I’ve just watched your friend Stephanie celebrating Gerry’s birthday together in Dubai. Warmest wishes … stay well Denise 🥂 Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Denise! 🏰💖

[@jomcd2073]

So glad to hear that you are well and back at home Vivienne and what a treat hearing you and Ashley singing together:)