Countdown To Christmas - Doing It Ourselves - Christmas Day Part 1

In This episode I pay a visit to Sean and his wife Sam to pick up an antique copper cooking pot, Finally get the AGA parts back from the being re enamelled in England, build the AGA and Start fitting the handmade oak Kitchen. Will we have it usable in time for Christmas dinner. Wait till the next video to find out later on Christmas Day.
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My name is Michael Petherick and I live with my family at Chateau de la Basmaignee in north west France.
My brother and his fiancé bought this building with some inheritance money three years ago and we are slowly restoring it to live in, and run as a business.
It’s always a financial struggle to keep the place going and we have to work hard to keep our heads above water, but we love it and wouldn’t have It any other way.
When they knew that they were buying the château, my brother asked me if I would like to move over and take part in their new adventure... so I packed my bags, gave up my life in England and moved here to help bring this place back to life.
We do all the renovations ourselves including construction, decorating and collecting antique furniture that we buy cheaply to restore. Our goal is to fill the château with beauty and life as it once was.
I have a passion for history, art and all things old.
These videos are a series of stories about my life and experiences living in a French castle
I’ll be showing all aspects of life here, from renovation and DIY, to crafts and baking, art, daily life and a bit of fun thrown in for good measure. There’s much more to see and our journey is still just beginning.

[@questionmark9819]

I love the idea of a multi generational home all happily living together and doing things together and working as a team.

[@pepper24able]

Michael you are a special young man. In this world full of attention seeking, shallow males here you are working hard with sound family values, plans for the future and a strong work ethic. Your parents must be proud. I would be. Well done young man. An old granny from New Zealand.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

This ‘Memere’ from New Hampshire agrees with a whole heart!!! WELL SAID pepper24able!! I am an American (passionate Anglophile-maiden sir name, Browning), who has been fortunate to experience through first Stephanie, and then Michael, this wonderful and amazing group of people doing things I have dreamnt of my entire life!! THANK YOU one and all for a journey that has been and is lifting spirits around the world. Merry Christmas EVERYONE!!🎄🌲🎵🎹🎶🎉⛄️

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

That was ‘SUR’ name!!

[@traceg2903]

Fully agree... from middle aged "Gamma Tracy" Merry Christmas 🌲 all from 🇨🇦 Found you dear Micheal through Stephanie. 💙💛 Thank you for making 2020 bearable.

[@AvaT42]

Well said! Pepper24❣️❣️

[@christikapa3856]

Met Michael through Stephanie Jarvis also. Wonderful people you all are!! Thank you for inviting us in your life♥️

[@rgrndu]

“Where’s Michael?” “Polishing his Aga.” 😂🤣

[@ladyriver226]

Oh my gosh I am Polish and my name is Aga I am screaming 😂😂😂😂

[@VBB7]

@@ladyriver226 HAHHAHAHAA

[@TRoth858]

Michael you were like a kid on Christmas morning when your AGA arrived. You're so much fun to watch. It's because you're such an amazing person, that you are surrounded by lovely family and friends. 🤗

[@tkucey8689]

Michael: "aga...self cleaning". Ryan: 'wish my bedroom was" always the dry wit dropper. haha.

[@sophiechandler955]

Aga

[@kellyheidel4337]

I wish I loved ANYTHING as much as Michael loves his AGA!

[@Vanman05]

Shawn and Sam's kitchen looks like love personified. what a great space!!! lovely people.

[@hollyssimplelife1634]

Shawn is always happy. He and his wife seem so interesting.

[@rgrndu]

Beautiful homey kitchen ❤️

[@sunnygirl87]

It is amazing! What a great couple? Sean is such a historian.

[@lorimcclaskey5179]

Your Mom is beautiful

[@angelrays7]

OMG! Kat is was so nice to hear your voice!!!!! Cheers!

[@RockDove5212]

Sam is absolutely beautiful, really stunning smile and seems so lovely. What a lovely couple 😊

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

She’s such a lovely lady.

[@sunnygirl87]

The linens! Wow! I collect them. Those are lovely embroidered initials. MP!

[@metropcs7560]

Thanks for an update Micheal!!! Love you all and family!!! Lost my son to a car accident last weekend and when I watch you and dad and billy and ryan and all of stephanie's clan I think of him because he was so gifted in construction, electrical wiring, and mechanics, he has 5 children now without a father. I will watch funeral on Facebook because of corvid. I only have one son left!!! I will watch you all from now on to at least feel a little bit brighter!!! God bless your 👪 family, mom and dad!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@hectorbrown656]

That is so very sad to hear , I am so sorry for you.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Please take care. Lost a 23 year old only brother many years ago. I’m glad this family gives you a sense of hope as I love spending time this way also.

[@tamiwallace7572]

Prayers for peace & comfort. ❤

[@MrJNARF]

Is Sean accepting resumes for a best friend? The guy is a legend.

[@theone9273]

Man I love Sean. Such a cool guy

[@rosemariecomtois2839]

I love the interaction with your mother. Very precious.

[@kgummee]

The cottage is going to be amazing!! The aga is really quite cool. I had never even heard of it until Michael. I what a joy to see Kat. She is always a bright spot in the chateau vlogs.

[@dorothywalters7448]

I love that you make your Mom a mulled wine.....still a good man. Congrats on the cooker, it's a dandy.

[@jonl3696]

Yo! That was Cat's voice! I knew she sounded familiar! You should've made her sing! :-)

[@PrincessHarlotte]

Yeah I forgot she was bringing his gift lol! Cat is awesome 🐈‍⬛

[@scpmdt]

I recognised the voice. Cat was to stop by Michael’s as she had a parcel to deliver for Michael

[@belindagreen8267]

I had to go back a bit to be sure. lol I too forgot she was bringing his packages.

[@izzy1563]

The cottage is starting to look really lovely and has come a long way. It looked like a labor of love but lots of hard work by Sean and Michael’s family and friends. The true treasure here is the family unit. The chateau was the nucleus that brought it all together. His parents did a wonderful job parenting and they can see almost daily that their hard work paid off handsomely. The fact that they share this with others, especially with all the world problems this year, is a gift. Thank you. Have a very happy Christmas.

[@katielancaster9005]

Sean's wife is beautiful! I'm so jealous that she has such a talented husband who can apparently do anything!!

[@jacquiamper]

Merry Christmas to the whole Petherick Family! 🎉🎄🎁😊 And to Sean and his wife as well!🎊

[@susanlaskey7778]

Aga renameling... “ Oh, that’s Posh!” ..Yes it is! Thanks for the video Michael🎄 Merry Christmas to All

[@gim707]

One of my new favorite things on KZbin is watching Michael obsess over AGA stoves.

[@jayneturnbull5041]

Sean looks so different out of his work clothes, lovely to see you Sherrie. Sam and Sean are an interesting couple, must investigate the Etsy shop.

[@marthajones9284]

For the mulled wine: I would not let so much evaporate, because the boiling point of alcohol is a lot lower then water so by the point that much water is evaporated you will have near alcohol free wine!

[@kerrygreenlees1102]

a new drinking game: every time Michael says aga.

[@myhillslife27]

LOLOL thats funny haha

[@bonniesteinke6624]

🤣

[@musingwithreba9667]

I think hospitals would be over run with people suffering alcohol poisoning! 😂

[@musingwithreba9667]

It's looking really good Michael!

[@ladyjane8855]

Any future partner will have to compete with the Aga for Michael's affections 😂

[@wandabellamy5241]

Lovely to meet Sam and see Sean's copper collection. Merry Christmas to all of you!

[@edsamson8916]

I’m looking forward to seeing the whole room lit up with Christmas lights and the tree as well. Hope you have a healthy and blessed Christmas.

[@alwaysjiji7198]

Was not expecting this video nor kats delightful voice!!!

[@lamkaz810]

Ps...we are just finishing Christmas day here in Australia just as you begin yours. Have a wonderful festive and fun filled day to all.

[@amayastrata4629]

Have not long woken up in the U.K., well, an hour or so ago. Sun is shining. Happy Christmas Day everyone.

[@camgittler6184]

Excited to see you realize your dream of cooking your Christmas dinner on the Aga! Merry Christmas to you all!

[@cagarden8808]

How exciting to see Michael's cottage kitchen come all together for Christmas dinner! The reconditioned cream Aga cooker looks brand new. Well done!

[@cagarden8808]

Your hard work, diligence and Aga research really paid off. It's amazing! Team Petherick does it again!

[@peterriggall8409]

@@cagarden8808 Yes, and if that is not enough now we are learning more of Sean's hidden talents and interests. My being gob smacked continues.....

[@cagarden8808]

@@peterriggall8409 Yes, they're an amazing crew and good friends too.

[@AMJDG]

It is 2300 Christmas Eve night in Saginaw, Texas - was just about to go to bed when this video popped up - Stayed up another half hour to watch it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all...

[@oceanbrzzz]

@AMJDG - was recently in Saginaw visiting a family member. You have a fabulous art museum there, I was astounded. I am headed to TX again in a few hours, this time heading to Galveston. Merry Christmas from Otter Tail County, Minnesota! 🎄

[@Stephdayosteph]

@@oceanbrzzz I did the same, but I'm in Chicago - such a nice way to end my Xmas eve preps, I was just working on a pie (all for me, haha, one of the advantages of being by myself this year is I get ALL the pie. LOLOLOL.

[@veronicamoss2597]

Christmas day / evening here in New Zealand..lovely finish to a lovely day. Thank you Michael and family..and familiar voice from La Lande.. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@deezahm9143]

🎄Good to see this at about 4 am in Austin, Texas. Grandkids will be up soon to see what Santa has brought. I am praying for a happy, healthy New Year for all around the world. Lord, we need a break! God bless you all this Christmas. 🤶🏻🙏❤️🎅🏻🥰🎄🎁🌟

[@idkidk8391]

Omg I am here in Fort Worth, TX.

[@TWROC96]

What an artistic couple Sean and his wife, Sam are besides Sean being a skilled builder. Best of luck to both of them.

[@debshaw680]

So nice to see things coming together! And to spend some time with your mum. The sheets are gorgeous. It was also lovely to see Kat as well! Gonna really miss her. Merry Christmas to everyone!

[@kit2130]

Beautiful! Can we see more of you with your puppy? He/she looks to you so often & seems to be a smart little one that is going to be a beloved best friend. What a cutie pie!!!!

[@AvaT42]

Wow! I love copper! I love that marmite pot and the champagne bucket, actually I like it all.🤣🤣. Sean does a good job taking care of it all.

[@ZHEEREAK]

Oh that's incredible!!! So happy for your cottage! Merry Christmas, Michael! And hugs from the South of Russia. Thank you for making this tough year brighter with your Vlog and your heartwarming smile!

[@karenvknight6516]

Sam is beautiful - glad Shaun is well wed! He deserves a happy life - he has been an amazing talent.

[@jeanburgin160]

The copper collection is outstanding! Beautiful pieces. Wow this looks so good! Lovely kitchen. I love the paneling. The stove is really neat.

[@maryg.249]

Michael I can see and sense your energy and passion for your gorgeous cottage. Great to see shaun in his home and his wife! And to “hear” Kat was fabulous! Hi Ryan! So many familiar and happy faces. Greetings to Michaels mum! Best Christmas wishes to you all! Mary

[@Jayrose59]

Oh! Yeah! What we have all been waiting for. 😍😍😍

[@kimclarke5018]

It’s midnight here in Virginia

[@pattywest1]

I really appreciated seeing Sean's lovely wife & kitchen. I've been so awaiting this video that it popped up here in Holiday Island, Arkansas USA just before mid-night. The ships lights in the cottage are so nice & wow that agar is amazing. Anxious for next video Xmas night. You're doing a wonderful job along with Sean & Daddy.

[@Fred317]

Not loving those lights. Not cottage.

[@teedee3834]

So excited for you getting your new Aga as it brings you so much joy. The visit to Sean and his wife Sam's house with your mom was so much fun to watch!!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@HollyRose1529]

Is that Cat I hear? Cheating on LaLande 🤣🤣🤣 Love the AGA! Great job Michael.

[@judydennis1242]

Awesome, awesome, awesome! The cottage is coming to gather BEAUTIFULLY 🏠 I could hardly wait until this point of the remodel. Good to see your mother and Sean's wife. Pretty ladies. I'm so excited for you, Michael! 😊😊😊

[@mathewcase9364]

Sean and Sam's kitchen is jaw dropping. You really must have Sam over to the cottage to show some antique kitchenware

[@Burbankelly]

Was about to go to bed here in Dallas, Texas and then you had to post the vlog we’ve all been waiting for! Kat’s such a cool cat! Merry Christmas, Pethericks! 🎄

[@oceanbrzzz]

I was recently in Dallas visiting, I am heading back again in the morning for a visit to Galveston. Merry Christmas from Minnesota. 🧑‍🎄

[@Burbankelly]

@@oceanbrzzz Love Galveston Island! Would consider moving there! Have a safe and fun trip! Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@amayastrata4629]

@@oceanbrzzz we’re in lockdown. Daughter is in London in lockdown. Not travelling anywhere to get anything or give anything in way of an infection. It’s obviously a low contagious area in your country.

[@carolelander4751]

It's all looking fabulous, so enjoyable to watch. Love Sean's copper stash and nice to meet his wife Sam. The Aga looks magnificent! Can't wait for the next video. Merry Christmas to you all 🎄🦌🍾❤️

[@suecalvert1679]

Yeah Michael You got your oven up! You look like a little boy on Christmas morn. Will watch tomorrow Xmas day. Should be great experience.

[@chrismaraccini8108]

I was thinking the same he was so excited. Nice to see a young person happy about such things, it warms the heart.

[@christinepowell7453]

5:26 here in UK. Merry Christmas everyone 😘

[@ballybliss4844]

Facinating. 9th G Grandfather from Normandy. First coppersmith in New France(Quebec, Canada).

[@judithschatunowski6273]

Great to see it all coming together Michael and lovely to hear Cat! Happy Christmas to you all!

[@myhillslife27]

Hello Sherrie! hello Sam! lovely to see you all.. Love your apron and the plates and hutch :-)

[@vintagemoss9578]

It’s all coming together! It’s looking soooooo good. You’ve really been working hard Michael. Well done!

[@susanfabian1521]

Oh Michael! Can't wait to see the finished cottage! 🍾🥂

[@edsamson8916]

Your cottage is beginning to look wonderful. Shows you dedication to the project dream. Great job!

[@kimclarke5018]

Oh thank god. I was going to go to sleep since it’s midnight in the US. But then you popped up. I had to watch. Merry Christmas...

[@jinglekringlemiller4058]

It is 12:30Am EST here in the US. Up Wrapping presents and watching my favs on the yoohooboobtoob. Merry Christmas Everyone. Wishing much love and light into everyones' lives for the new year around the corner.

[@kit2130]

Yoohooboobtoob?

[@jinglekringlemiller4058]

@@kit2130 My name for youtube.

[@jonl3696]

Merry Christmas, Michael! They did an awesome job with re-enameling that AGA!

[@loriparsley1914]

Sam is very photogenic. Lovely smile.

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Whoever is holding the camera in the kitchen when they are making the pizzas sounds just like Cat from Chateau Diaries. I just realized it is Cat. She was stopping off at Michaels on her way to England. lol

[@NatiHerron]

Fantastic job on the AGA! The cottage is coming along so nicely. Nice surprise seeing Cat on here :)

[@annaibarra3447]

AWE MAN! So mad at myself, saw the Christmas one first and just saw this one. Anyway, I love how quaint and so love in Sean's & Sam's kitchen. Love it. Michael, I can't imagine how young you are and so passionate about the simple ways of life. So much about cooking and the auger, which I, being a non cook-American, don't really ever heard of an auger, or what the difference is, but Michael, you have taught me so much. Also, such knowledge of carpentry, etc.. You paid attention and that alone is secret to success and to the value of family. Cottage is coming out so great.

[@ce1581]

I love michaels enthusiasm and especially cats polite feigned interest in the Argo ! ☺️❣️

[@MFSG67]

Merry Christmas from New Zealand...

[@annettewalter2273]

The Aga looks fantastic. The cottage is looking terrific.👏👏👏👏

[@cindland]

It’s Mum finally! Hi, Michael’s Mum. Waiting in anticipation for the reveal of your KITCHEN!

[@mattsennett]

Merry Christmas Michael and the dream team. The panelling looks fantastic as does the Aga and the kitchen units. Nice to see Sean at home with Sam and it's great to see a British couple making a good go of life in France.

[@RenovationFarmhouse]

Been patiently waiting for this. Merry Christmas!

[@XenaBe25]

Same. It's been 2 whole weeks since Michael went all sleep deprived into that floor sanding job. I was actually worried for him lol I must really love this channel :D It's so nice to see everything coming along :) Merry Christmas everybody :)

[@SamVekemans]

I was looking forward to seeing this! It's so wonderful to see the cottage being ready and following along with you on the progress. Congratulations on your first meal on the aga!

[@louisehowell3817]

It is goosebump pretty! You (and the team) have done an incredible job!

[@hollietucker7341]

I feel as though I’ve been waiting for ages for updates, and it was so worth it! What a great Christmas present! Can’t wait to see the finished result!

[@castlegarthguineapighotel]

Wow, even half complete, your kitchen looks amazing. Merry Christmas - Love Donna XXX

[@ilovejewelyn]

It’s official midnight in Santa Monica, California! Merry Christmas Michael and thank you for sharing!!! ❤️💚

[@thegibsonadventure346]

Just Love everything you all have done to the Gardeners Cottage "BEAUTIFUL" :) Merry Christmas To you all and a Prosperous New Year!

[@kathleenclark5877]

Michael: you might want to consider making a curtain out of the gorgeous linen monogrammed tablecloth. I have done that in the past and the antique linen looks so appropriate as a window treatment. You could possibly flip the monogram over the window rod so that the monogram forms ... not a swag exactly, but a decorative ... thingy. You know what I mean. Words escape me at the moment. The cottage is beautiful already. I am so pleased for you that your wish to have Christmas dinner in the cottage has come true. You and your “team” have worked so hard . I can’t wait to see the final product. Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year! Kathleen from Canada.

[@WillowTreePottery]

Beautiful coppers and linens. Perfect additions to the cottage, Love the enamel finish on the aga

[@melvis0803]

So lovely to finally see more of mum!🥰

[@maryannknox7158]

Michael I am so excited for You it has been such a privilege to be along on this Amazing journey you’ve kindly aloud us to tag 🏷 along on I remember the first video of the green house and how you wanted to restore it but also told the story of the Cottage just think how far You come it is truly a real Miracle for real and we gotten to all watch it come together and also meet such Beautiful Souls.Thank You so much for sharing Your Dream 💭 which is now a reality ....Blessings Michael

[@jadejohns3107]

Merry Christmas Michael! Looks stunning! Congratulations to you, your dad and Shaun for a beautiful kitchen. 🍸🎄I’ve been so looking forward to this episode that I consoled myself by rewatching previous episodes. Well worth the wait.

[@louisehowell3817]

Lovely to hear Kat’s voice!

[@davidrickards]

I am so happy for you Michael and your cottage is looking great! Sean's wife Sam is beautiful!

[@sw651]

Merry Christmas everyone. Great progress on the cottage Micheal

[@paulalusk5586]

It's looking lovely. Merry Christmas, Michael.

[@deborrastrom8559]

Merry Christmas, Missing you at Stephanies ...But want your place finished! lol..Finally!

[@lokicleveland6900]

Sean and his wife..loverly couple....As a Designer I was having a bit of trouble seeing your vision for the cooking area.It came out Fantastic...so looking forward to seeing the Xmas day video

[@stinki97128]

Oh Michael it is so good to see u and what u have been up to. Merry Christmas!

[@josephcrangle4669]

Michael, going down the rabbit hole of vintage Aga cookers with you is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@dedefisher30]

Looks amazing!!! Great job!!!!❣️

[@cyndiamontgomery6524]

This is so exciting! I was finishing up to head to bed when the notification popped up. Love all that wonderful copper, and that sheet is stunning! Would love the link to Sean and his wife’s Etsy pages!

[@kathyeubanks5524]

It’s in the dropdown.

[@russgudz4220]

Merry Christmas Michael!!! Thank you so much for this video! I hope that you and all of your family have a healthy and prosperous New Year! Greetings from Atlanta, Georgia, USA! ⛄🎄🎅🏻

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Its called a peel! The implement used to put bread items in and out of an oven. I absolutely LOVE the kitchen... EVERYTHING about it. Sean and Sam have a touch of the Angels about them.... beautiful couple. Happy everything folks xxx

[@luminyam6145]

You have the loveliest family and friends. I have been bingewatching for weeks now. This channel is unbelievably good.

[@rosaliejackson7650]

So excited to see so much progress and your beautiful Arga! And lovely to hear Cat's voice! :) Looking forward to tomorrow's video!

[@TakeDownTheStreets]

Merry Christmas!! I'm so happy I found yours and Stephanie's channels this year you're both my favorite youtubers, the cottage looks amazing too!!

[@angelanapier4248]

I was going to bed but had to watch, Merry Christmas Michael and family. Miss you at La Lande already Kat, have a Merry Christmas

[@sarahmcmullen9334]

So enjoyed your video!...your kitchen renovation is coming along nicely!...your AGA is amazing! So glad you were able to celebrate Christmas dinner in your new kitchen!

[@dotell8925]

I'm so happy for Michael! The cottage is going to be special. It was also nice to meet Sam. Merry Christmas from South Carolina.

[@juliadouglas872]

Can’t wait to see you open the gifts from LaLande.

[@jcwswe2813]

The cottage is coming together really nice. Looks great! Have you thought about putting some tiles around the Aga to protect the paneling? So it won't get damaged when you cook.

[@anamaria2053]

The copper pot is gorgeous and Sean’s Etsy shop has exquisite pieces for sale.