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.

[@tc7486]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@jerrygodwin9084]

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

[@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❤

[@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.

[@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🙏🏻❤️

[@retiredlor]

Wonderful to see Sean and Michael working on the cottage.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@tameradavis4973]

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

[@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.

[@sherrylelee8274]

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

[@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

[@simonemarx4894]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@blairwarren5418]

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

[@margaretforshaw1617]

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

[@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!

[@SherBearReal]

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

[@danelleedwards3256]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@annlockhart5445]

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

[@kendallricker9633]

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

[@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.

[@traceyluliebear1274]

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

[@suemccoy7533]

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

[@fr.barryschoonbaert3844]

Beautiful Michael! What a perfect little cottage you have!

[@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 🍺🤠👍

[@JustMo1]

Great team, and well done 👏🏻

[@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. 💗💗💗

[@ruthkendall5486]

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

[@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

[@rocsund]

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

[@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 ❤

[@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. 💕

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

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

[@clarerobbins37]

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

[@Robert-xy4gi]

It is a Christmas miracle!

[@miriamlorenz7687]

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

[@chrisgranite2239]

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

[@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 😁

[@lisadurban3525]

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

[@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

[@donnalewis4895]

Michael! A video yeah. Hugs

[@parkerposey788]

There you are, you’ve been missed!

[@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.

[@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

[@joanns5250]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@karherineedwards3595]

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

[@Robert-xy4gi]

Your baaaaaaack! YAY!!!

[@sandramullis5089]

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

[@leonorgrandle5960]

Hopefully if you get the cottage done for Christmas you can do a advent vlog. Showing us recipes, and decorating the cottage. Also I would love to see more artwork from you. Maybe the chateau animals and flowers? Just a suggestion. Love all you do! Blessings to you.

[@sandramullis5089]

Now listen to me Michael,,, dont leave us again, its been dull without you. Although we love Billys vlogs. ha ha ha

[@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!

[@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! ❤️😊

[@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

[@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

[@y.lelivelt2619]

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

[@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.😘😘😘

[@danelleedwards3256]

We’ve missed you, friend! ♥️

[@amyinboulder]

♥Glad to see Michael & Florian back!

[@chelsealeonardbaum23]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702]

Michael your cottage comes out of a picturesque location and the way that you shot the whole video was so sweet! Sean is a great asset to the entire family as he helps along and makes the woodwork easier. Michael I handed to you taking on a new task that's uncomfortable and that you want to learn that new task that inspirational for other people.

[@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

[@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

[@stephencleaves]

Nice to have you back 😊

[@ravencottage]

Delighted to see Florian again.

[@Lamborghini07]

Love watching you and your channel grow from the start. I haven't been able to purchase a print but I'm crossing my fingers I can save up and be able to buy one or 2 soon! Deffiantly missed tour videos hope all is well and get to see more. 😀 best regards Michael

[@wendybeaton1414]

WOW SO GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK AGAIN. Was wondering if you had gone back to England. But once in a wild you would show up on Bill's video and he said you were filiming lots. SO I HAVE BEEN WAITING for YOU to come back. MISSED YOU AND YOUR cottage.

[@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 !

[@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.

[@christinecox8073]

Lovely to see you back Michael thanks for sharing

[@lisaakinlabi]

This was a great surprise today - how nice it is to have you back! Your cottage is one of the places I always wanted to see finished. It seems like such a warm cozy place to curl up and relax. Hope to see more of your nicely crafted videos going forward. 😀

[@baronetessdawson]

10:25 Fairytale Tree inspires me! Bravo…looking good! So proud of you! Fortnum & Mason it…gold leaf it…lol! Guaranteed Amazing Merci beaucoup

[@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.

[@perlasoto4552]

Great seeing you again Michael! You were the spark that started me watching your family and friends You Tube pages too. Hope you are enjoying yourself and we get to see a little more of you. Wishing you all the best.

[@lenajaques4183]

Great to see you back Michael and you too Sean…! Looking forward to seeing the kitchen finished …..it’s looking amazing with all the lovely woodwork ! x

[@debbiehalliwell7797]

Well that was an unexpected surprise. Lo ely to see you back Michael 😍😃

[@PattyPaints]

Opening credits!! Love it! 🥰 It's nice to see Sean back working with the boys, too.

[@leonardniamh]

Absolutely beautiful job Extremely cool production value & wonderful colour

[@paulsackett3613]

One of your best videos ever. Beautiful camera work and editing. Great rapport with Sean. Keep up the momentum.

[@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 😊

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

Your attention to detail reflects in your carpentry work. You will be an expert soon.

[@gregoryheinritz4846]

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

[@MartinT425]

So good to see you back Michael working on the cottage 😊

[@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!💕

[@jacmary6580]

Loved the intro Michael and Florian, very darling buds of may 😊