Doing The Carpentry Ourselves

Premiering a new shorter video format. This week I get to grips with a new skill, learning basic carpentry. Sean was there to help me set up all the new tools, and show me how to use them.
Can I finally finish the cottage kitchen without paying a carpenter?..... All will be revealed over the next few weeks.

[@brandispry576]

It’s so nice to have you back Michael. I hope you stay around for a while. The cottage is absolutely beautiful and I love how far you’ve come in the last 2 years with it.

[@chantalpinsonneault1299]

What a team!!! Florian's filming, Sean's skills & Michael's vision, quick learning and attention to every detail make for the most beautiful gardener's cottage. It truly is a work of art.

[@tc7486]

The cottage is so special and you’re only making it more special with all your attention to detail. ❤

[@madonnadillon3858]

So good to see you getting back at the kitchen it's so good to see you you have been missed

[@casscara]

Dido

[@janetgreen7678]

Exactly what I was thinking 😊

[@scot76thistle51]

@@casscara 😊

[@susan2657]

Michael, it’s so nice to see you again and everyone. I hope you continue to make more you’ve been missed don’t you see how much we all love you all of you guys well thank you for a great video the cottage is looking beautiful. And doing carpentry fantastic❤

[@jerrygodwin9084]

Good to see you guys back as a team again. the kitchen is looking great. Florian's doing a great job on filming.

[@JP-NL]

There is not a lot that is more satisfying and fulfilling than making something yourself. I find myself smiling every time I see something I made in my house. You did a beautiful job! Thanks for the wonderful video. I look forward to the next one.

[@karenbarclay9495]

A new skill mastered,Michael. Florian’s filming and your editing have made a smashing return to vlogging vlog !!! Well worth waiting for x

[@karenvknight6516]

Beautiful bright camera work. Michael and Sean - the dream team! I cannot tell you how happy this makes me! I fell in love with Michael and the cottage before anything else.

[@mavep2855]

Great filming Florian and great editing Michael! The cottage is really becoming a beautiful, charming and cozy home. Carpentry is one more way for you to express your artistic talents. Thanks for a very entertaining vlog🙏🏻❤️

[@SherBearReal]

YAY!!!! So happy to see you back Mickael! ❤

[@helenstella2666]

So good to see you Michael 😊 Your cottage is coming on a treat .. bravo with your carpentry, love it 👏❤️

[@nicolawarren6492]

Great to see you back Michael. The cottage is looking fabulous!

[@sherrylelee8274]

You are a quick learner Michael! Love the detailing you are doing in your cottage - so special. Crack on! Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🌻

[@kimredmond3550]

Your cottage is located in the coziest spot at the Chateau and is absolutely charming - as is your self deprecating sense of humor. 😊 Your vlogs are worth the wait.

[@susanross1651]

I’m so happy to see the cottage again, & Michael & the gang working on it. Can’t wait to see it finished, it’s so pretty ❤️

[@annettewalter2273]

Sean is the ideal person to help you learn the finer points of carpentry he is so patient and good natured. Michael your attention to detail is excellent, do it right the first time! Florian your camera work is terrific.

[@beaatpeace2490]

Beautiful camera shots & editing 💖 Love the light, happy music! Gorgeous wood work. It's so satisfying to me, watching art being done so meticulously. Makes me happy 😊 Well done & thank you!

[@tameradavis4973]

Michael, I'm so glad your back, I have really missed you. ❤😊🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@davidrickards]

Michael very glad to see you back with your videos! Love the wood- work you are learning. Keep Sean close by for his advice and guidance!

[@blairwarren5418]

Oh so happy you are able to finish cottage. Love my prints. God gave you a beautiful talent for others to enjoy.

[@retiredlor]

Wonderful to see Sean and Michael working on the cottage.

[@lindamitman4538]

That was fun to see the ‘team’ back together again. Nice job on filming Florian and Michael the editing was perfect. That little cottage is so special - can’t wait to see the upstairs room. Also seeing Titi again ❤ such a sweet girl.

[@margaretforshaw1617]

Wonderful to have you back….fantastic carpentry …love the oak. Can’t wait to see the sash windows when they are fitted.

[@simonemarx4894]

The exterior of the cottage turned out so great! It looks like a fairy tale, love it

[@danelleedwards3256]

Wow! The way you did the grooves on that to where it meets together is just chef’s kiss perfection 🤌 Impeccable!

[@judithclark2823]

With the right carpentry tools in the hands of a skilled craftsman and an astute student, anything’s possible! Beautiful wood and craftsmanship. Well done!

[@amyinboulder]

♥Glad to see Michael & Florian back!

[@suemccoy7533]

Michael, so wonderful to have you back on with more videos. Great to see Sean as well. Everything is looking beautiful so far.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Beautiful filming and amazing editing Florian and Michael! Well Michael- what can’t you do? The woodworking is incredible! Sean is a great teacher and you are a fast learner! The cottage is stunning.

[@puckgroeneweg115]

So good to see you again, so glad you are back, your cottage looking marvelous, hope we see more of you.. I hope so, sending you love from a old lady that loves your vlogs and your art.

[@johnhobbs621]

Great to see Michael and of course Florian who is looking fabulous as always. Thank you so much for sharing, the cottage looks gorgeous, looks more British than French now with the pink roses

[@annlockhart5445]

Good to see you Michael, I just love your cottage, it will look so nice when completed x

[@carolehanrahan]

A stickler for detail is exactly who I would want to be working on my home no matter what the job is. It looks lovely and so charming and cozy too.

[@carolinegooder7091]

I love to see all of your art work; the vlogs just themselves, your prints, paintings, and now wood working. My father loved small wood projects. Stuff around the house, toys for the grandchildren that didn't need batteries and a Wendy house in a tree with electricity, carpet and wallpaper for his daughters. LOL I loved to just watch him. He didn't want help. It was his time to relax.😘😘😘

[@kendallricker9633]

Love the wood details, great to see it coming together especially before the snow flies.

[@hopegrable]

Excellent teamwork, gentlemen! The cottage is looking absolutely adorable. Sending you and that sweetie pie, Florian, big hugs. Hope to see you back again soon. 💗💗💗

[@SamVekemans]

What a lovely treat that popped into my video stream! Wonderful to see how the cottage is coming along with some great detail wood working and new toys to play with, and an expert to show you how it's done.

[@janetnash]

Michael the quality of you’re shots are stunning, the colour is spectacular. How I love seeing the cottage garden with the little chickens. The cottage woodwork is beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@fr.barryschoonbaert3844]

Beautiful Michael! What a perfect little cottage you have!

[@susanpottle4893]

Hi you boys,I’m a mother and a nanny to 3. I’m so hooked on watching you boys working hard and making a new life. Just can’t stop watching you all.Lots of love to you all. Suexx

[@traceyluliebear1274]

Great to see you Michael, you have been missed, brilliant news the cottage is nearly finished, much love Tracey & luliebear x

[@clarerobbins37]

The cottage is a gem, so pretty inside and out. It really is a labour of love 🥰

[@miriamlorenz7687]

Love! So good to see you, friends and the cottage again. Great work.

[@calsislater9415]

So pleased to see you back Michael. I was very happy to get the notification of your Vlog, really cheered me up 😊 The cottage is looking wonderful ❤

[@chrisgranite2239]

So glad to have you back. These small updates are really nice. Sean and Florian are lovely friends

[@goldenlady9797]

Love the video and the shorter format. Great job filming, Florian. And Michael, wow! The wood detail with the routing is stunning. Your attention to detail is what has made the cottage so charming. So nice to see you. I've missed you. Looking forward to all the fun finishing work. 💕

[@JustMo1]

Great team, and well done 👏🏻

[@JournalAsYouWishStacyCarpenter]

Micheal👑 I can see the passion and sparkle in your eyes! How wonderful for you and the pride you have in learning carpentry. You are a creative soul❤️ hugs from Canada

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

It’s good to see you back Michael!! Can’t wait to see the bedroom upstairs!

[@chelsealeonardbaum23]

Thanks to all . I love this little cottage, and your renovations are absolutely charming.

[@ruthkendall5486]

I really really am anxious to see the bedroom. I loved the colors you’re using up there🥰

[@Yehudit]

I so love your little cottage and all the lo e and care you put into it!!

[@rocsund]

nice to see you again Michael! your cottage is really made with love

[@annapoole132]

Wonderful to see you back Michael and Florian!!!! Glad to see Sean again too!!!! Yay!! It is all looking great!!!! Love to all of you from Richmond Virginia US. ❤👍✨

[@bettyebell2835]

I love the way your cottage is turning out. The colors and the woodwork look so perfect together! I can easily tell that you are a man who knows what he wants, then goes about getting it. My husband was like that. A perfectionist 😊

[@Robert-xy4gi]

It is a Christmas miracle!

[@katiemcdonald3562]

Michael sooooooo glad your back, Florian too!……..Your talent and perfectionist is a gift! Focus on your gifts man!!!! God has blessed you!!!❤❤❤

[@trishpurden7131]

Hi Michael and Sean, Mo. So happy to see back, appreciate your effort to post this video. Love the introduction music Michael. Also the capentry details are amazing. Sean is an excellent teacher. The cottage garden looks amazing Mum and Sadie planted a great selection of plants. 🌹🕊🙏👍😊Cheers Trish NZ

[@susiemontgomery3585]

Michael, so good to see you and Sean. The cottage is absolutely charming. I was just thinking today how much I missed seeing you and your videos and you popped up like a special surprise. Looking forward to any and all videos in the future.

[@lisadurban3525]

Nice to see some progress. Can always rely on Sean.

[@parkerposey788]

There you are, you’ve been missed!

[@SweetOne.]

Cottage is coming along beautifully! Thank you for the update Michael ❤

[@donnalewis4895]

Michael! A video yeah. Hugs

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Michael and Sean together working,Wow, amazing you two. Both have skills and together it makes a great transformation job.

[@mimibatman2787]

I love the details of the masterfully done woodwork. Also the concept of an English cottage tucked away on the grounds of a French chateau is very appealing. So happy to see you back!

[@heatherdunleavy5551]

What a talent - and carpentry is being added to your accomplishments. So good to see you . Cottage is looking great. Love your vlogs. Xx

[@Robert-xy4gi]

Your baaaaaaack! YAY!!!

[@Jane-3229]

Stunning carpentry Michael, well done 👏 great filming by your lovely friend and love how he captured your mum watching you so proudly. You could see it in her eyes. Just beautiful x

[@triciawallace9015]

THANK YOU for sharing another lovely vlog. Teamwork, humour and content. Lovely, upbeat banter and music. A smiley vlog to watch more than once. Stay safe.

[@kathleenrobson1803]

Lovely to see you and Sean again Michael 😁 love your carpentry work 😁 I liked doing woodwork night classes 😁 and I’m proud of the things I made 😁 as you should be proud of your work 😁

[@1lavishone]

Fun to see this update and the changes to the garden outside the cottage. Glad Michael was able to stretch his wings when it came to part of the carpentry. Excited to see the cottage completed and all the steps in between!

[@gregoryheinritz4846]

Florian's doing a great job on filming. Beautiful atmosphere shots. Nice rich colors.👏🎥🎞📽🎬🌞

[@karlanorvell9573]

It is all looking good. New tools and new skills in woodworking & carpentry. Glad to see things moving along in the cottage.

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

Lovely woodwork Michael, cannot wait to see the new oak sash windows. Well done team Michael 👏👏.

[@russellmarra8520]

The cottage is charming - inside and out. Excellent work.

[@lieuwina]

Nice to see you back again Michael and working on the cottage which is looking beautiful. Nice to see Sean back and working again with you Michael. Florian is doing a great job with the filming.

[@NatTayHill]

This video was beautifully done. So professional.

[@catherinegiesige7169]

I love to see your quality productions, and the cottage updates. The sash windows will look amazing, and as you say, will be a practical addition to the look you’re going for. I love it all. I’m not surprised that you’ve been able to learn these incredible woodworking skills, as you’ve become so proficient at everything you put your hand to. Sean has been amazing too, and what a great friend to have. I’m so looking forward to seeing the next instalment, and I know you must be so proud of your efforts, and rightly so.

[@francespassman168]

Brilliant colour and clarity footage, just a joy to see you all again

[@lizzylou2085]

It's those little details that finish off a task or job that make all the difference. Great to see the cottage coming along. It will be a lovely home for you

[@sandramullis5089]

Yaaaah, your back Michael, youve been missed. So looking forward to seeing your vlogs.

[@joanns5250]

Great job, Florian! The detailing your adding to the kitchen looks wonderful, Michael!

[@paperchaser9565]

What skilled precision Workers. Michael is a perfectionist for sure, but that’s a good thing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FrenchFarmhouseDiaries]

Hey, Michael Budo, here from a small channel called @French farmhouse diaries Tracy and I just watched your latest video a couple of minutes ago as we do regally watch your vids when you post them up thanks for sharing i was just saying to Tracy i should message Michael as he is getting windows like ours made for his cottage, and he should pop over to our channel to see the oak box sash windows i made the traditional way for our farmhouse there also finished in oak on the inside as well, you will get an idea of what yours will look like hope this helps all the best Budo & Tracy 🍺🤠👍

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Beautiful craftsmanship and forethought on your cove cuts! 👍👍👍

[@rgw5830]

Such a 'Monet Moment' at the end of your video. Your Mum's flair for beauty in nature is much appreciated - wouldn't a Queen Elizabeth pink rose (their little blooms nodding on top of the gun carriage) be a lovely addition to your English cottage. Your home is becoming quite the masterpiece, inside and out. Bien fait !

[@christinejesson-valore6439]

Wonderful Michael! So glad to see you posting videos again. Yours was one of the first I looked for daily. Now I'm happy again! You and Dan, the former gardener and I'm good to go! LO

[@diannaperley9193]

Michael how exciting to see you again. I've missed you a great deal. Thank you so much for this vlog. More please..You're cottage looks absolutely fairy-tale dreamy. Don't tell Billy..your my favorite, k hope to see you again soon

[@beciaaus2811]

Your editing skills are second to none! The video flows beautifully, the video footage illustrating what you are doing and what you are talking about flows smoothly with the narrative broken down with snippets of one’s work! It takes a flare of creativity and a bit of perfectionist trait to create a quality video as you have delivered! 💕my layman view! Love it!

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Thank you so much. I really love editing and it usually goes unnoticed. ❤️

[@beciaaus2811]

@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial behind the scenes is the hard work! I hope people are appreciate of your work as this is what is drawing people to your channel! Keep up!💕

[@ehpeachylove]

Michael you are doing an amazing job and with guidance from Sean you really are a quick learner. High compliments from Sean. Florian doing a super job on filming too. You English cottage in France is perfect and quaint. It is going to. be so beautiful when completed. I’ll be happy to see the reveal of upstairs and the downstairs too. You’ve been very busy over the last two years with your paintings and getting your cottage completed. I’m so happy for you because you seem to be happier and healthier too. Next will be seeing what you’ll be doing in the château. See you when your next post pops up. Much love from Northern California. ❤❤❤

[@danelleedwards3256]

We’ve missed you, friend! ♥️

[@sarahmason1172]

So good to see your video tonight! The cottage looks amazing!! Even the gardens outside look so picturesque! You are creating a lovely little home xxx

[@dianalewis8548]

Welcome back. With Sean to help your cottage will look fantastic in no time. Take your time Michael and we will enjoy whatever you want to show. Florian is doing really well filming. We want to see you too. Your blue eyes 👀. Till next one.

[@christinebrown2765]

Well done Michael and Sean. the woodwork in the kitchen looks wonderful

[@ritaqualter9607]

Michael, I so love the outdoor area at the front of your cottage. It looks like a very tranquil place to just sit and enjoy life. Looking forward to seeing both the bedroom and the kitchen completely decked out. Of course, you still have the bathroom to tackle. Great to see you again!

[@janelord6461]

So good to see you back vlogging again Michael, you have been missed. Florian is doing a wonderful job of videoing. The cottage is going to be beautiful, a testament to your hard work and attention to detail ❤️

[@karherineedwards3595]

Michael, so good to see you! Wow.. learning carpenter skills as well. Is there nothing you can't do?

[@BryanDBraddy]

SOOO Excited about a new video! Amazing work and progress to the cottage! I can't wait until the bedroom reveal!

[@dawnbarnes8729]

Beautifully done video. Michael, your artistry is breaking out in all of your endeavors. Now carpentry! And teaching Florian how to have a keen eye for the perfect camera shot. Great job! ❤️😊