Exploring the ATTIC (a near death experience) + New SOFA arrives and Gardening

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Hi I'm Cara, I'm a professional circus acrobat.
I always dreamt of having a beautiful home where I could practice my art and I found it at Everdeen house a historic 200 year old farmhouse in the center of France come join me as I renovate this gorgeous property, preparing it as a future Circus training venue and restoring its unique character.
My friends and family will join me along the way as I find new skills, uncover hidden treasures and make the Escape to Everdeen.
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[@miroslawarokitnicka3]

The most important thing is that your attic looks dry, and the floor is still in good condition. I think that the ceiling has to be finished by professionals. Important! I like your sense of humor.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Yes, although it is filled with spiders it is in very good condition and very dry something for which I am very grateful:-)

[@HomesteadInFrance]

We just encountered your channel. Beautiful attic, so many potentials to work with! Have fun with the renovation. 👍

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thank you! :)

[@myspanishcountryhome]

Hahaha, yes the struggle with spiders is real and experienced by everyone who has an old home out in the country. Can't wait to see the progress on the attic.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thanks!

[@chantaln6843]

The original attic floors seem like the perfect floors for dancing. Those attic floors only need to be sanded down and stained and “voila”, they are ✅done.😊

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

The original floors are gorgeous, you're right, but for really professional dancing we are going to have to cover them with the Marley floor, it has a different texture than wood and ensures that the cracks and little uneven places won't be a problem for example with pointe shoes or barefeet or socks - it's the standard type of floor used for serious dance studios or ballet companies. However, the nice thing is that you don't have to glue it or attach it to the wood floor in any way so it's easy to roll up if in the future we want to show off the beautiful wood

[@lindabarraza2433]

That is the best attic I have ever seen!!! Usually in an old house such as that is usually too spooky to work with, but this one is amazing. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Gorgeous sofa.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thanks! I love the addicts too it feels surprisingly light and open up there

[@SuzannaTaylor-cg9jr]

perhaps try living with the fabric in the blue bedroom for a while & see if it grows on you. it is already adorable. love watching your new house come together

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Unfortunately it's in poor condition around the edges and need ro be replaced, but I will definitely save what I can to use in future projects:)

[@kathyblain5544]

The attic looks like it will beautiful when done and sans spitfires ❤❤❤

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Yeah I think it will :)

[@dorothylavell3038]

How much fun are you having 😊 the chair looks so pretty. Have a great week😊

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thanks! I was very happy with how the chair came out :-)

[@sweetsweetcandy3889]

I can't wait to see what is in the trunks in the attic.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Hahaha well there are still two that are too scary for me to open so that will be a job for Dad when he gets here

[@clarisse942]

Hello Cara, Those big spiders( Tiny with long legs) the Hay Wagons are my friends, because they eat other insects even other spiders. Always happy to see them!! ❤

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

I'm not sure I can say I'm happy to see them, but I find them the least terrifying of the spiders 🤣🤣😱

[@alentrevor]

and MrsT great video inspite of the spider "thing". You did a nice job on the the chair it looks lovely and am sure you will do a nice job when doing the bed headboard and love the new sofa keep going is all girl power

[@sandicoppins]

Hello Cara, the attic space has so much potential. I'm looking forward to seeing the 'Helpers' again soon

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Me too! They just bought tickets to come back :)

[@leighlaaltilio6672]

I feel your pain, spiders are the worst! The chair is lovely! good job!

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thank you! :)

[@OzzieJayne]

Love the attic, what a fabulous space! Lemon Eucalyptus oil is a great insect spray, critters will avoid it at all costs. Enjoying your progress, looking forward to seeing The Helpers again 😃

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Oh! that's a really great tip thank you so much for that! I've been trying to find something natural that would drive the insects away more than killing them so that could be perfect :) the helpers will be back soon, actually they just bought a plane ticket to come in July so we are all very excited

[@barbarakloise6790]

WOW THAT IS A GREAT SPACE! LOTS OF HEADROOM.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Hahaha yeah :) I think it's about 3 meters high

[@thelookingglasstarot]

I just found your channel and enjoying watching your journey! Good luck and happy renovating!💜💜

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thanks very much! And thanks for watching :)

[@thelookingglasstarot]

@@EscapetoEverdeen you are so very welcome!💜

[@lorimondragon4559]

I felt your pain and anxiety with the spiders. You did great.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Hahaha I appreciate the sympathy! Theee was a lot of pain and anxiety 😅

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

Love the new couch Cara, I would use fabric glue on the furniture as I’ve had problems with hot glue yellowing over time, I’m not sure what other people have experienced. ❤Michelle 🇦🇺

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

That's a great tip, thanks! I'll grab some fabric glue :-)

[@walkingstickwoman]

Hot glue will peel off too.

[@pennycopperhatch9315]

That Attic...The start of a Crazy Horror movie tho......Screw that!

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Hahahaha a horror movie about spiders that organise and form an army!

[@pamb.1699]

You did great job on the chair. I love the cloth that you used on it.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thank you!

[@SB47477]

Get yourself some gloves, they give you heaps of courage to touch stuff!! A vacuum for the spiders will help too 😊

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Gloves might help, just gotta burn them after hahaha

[@predatornz.5493]

❤ i watched yr channel a few weeks ago and Wow 😮 look how many subscribers now ❤😊

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Yeah! I'm so happy that people seem to be liking it :)

[@stevedavis9742]

The floor looks beautiful in the attic. Perhaps get someone in to give you a quote in refurbishing... Liz

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Hi Liz! Thanks for watching :) The floor is beautiful, however, for a professional dance studio it has to be a Marley floor... the texture is very different than wood and it helps smooth out the little cracks between boards so they're not problematic for point shoes bare feet or socks

[@michellecook2338]

Love to see what❤ in those boxs trunks ect

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

I will definitely show whatever we find in the trunks once I get up enough courage to open them hahaha or have an opportunity to force my dad or my boyfriend to do it

[@queencityminis]

Gorgeous! I agree the hot glue is fine. It will hold very well for a long time.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thanks, I think you are right :)

[@elizabethstreeter2145]

Maybe look at gold trim for the bed,the attic space is very large well done facing your fears and going up there.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Hahaha thank you, it definitely took all my courage!

[@user-jy4zq5fc5f]

OMG I didn’t realize the attic was so GORGEOUS! Can I live there?

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

You can definitely 100% live there:-) I'm putting a sign on the door now that says property of Kat. You can also adopt a few of the bats from the barn to live there with you if you want

[@user-jy4zq5fc5f]

Shall I wear a spider costume, become queen of the spiders and then cast them all out for you?

[@kimbaxley7595]

I need those we irons.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Haha I keep finding then everywhere

[@margaretroberts6258]

That is an awesome attic! With some hard work and construction that place will be amazing!!

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thanks! I'm so excited to make it into a usable space

[@tuhesse]

You said sofa…. Maybe move the sofa you have or the sofa at the brocante to move up here. It’s gonna be great!

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Yeah! Could be a great option!

[@ashleymarie314poles]

So much potential practice space!!!! I can't wait to see how you transform it!!! I also agree however when do the helpers come back?!?!?!

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

The helpers will be back soon, they actually just bought plane tickets a few days ago

[@tularegirl]

Vacuum the spider webs. You don't need to touch the web's.❤

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Haha I've already promised my dad a nice new shop vac and has mat suit for when he is forced to go up there to deal with them

[@dchapman6742]

Just tuned in-pur notification failed to notify 😢

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Aww don't worry - missed having you on the chat though :)

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

Hi Cara, your chair turned out to be quite beautiful. You did a great job. Love your attic, (minus the spiders). LOL. Looking forward to future renovations. How did you end up in Paris as a circus performer? Just asking.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Thanks! I was very happy with how it turned out. I'm actually going to do a video soon with a little bit more of my story and how I ended up in France and buying the house I've had a lot of questions about that so I thought it would be best to do a full video :-)

[@jchp1734]

Looks spooky!

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Hahaha better ghosts than spiders!

[@elisabetharzberger2456]

of course the attic was empty for a long time and a good vaccuuming will get rid of all the dead spiders, but consider some spiders as your helpers: they'll feast on a lot of insects you don't want to live there. and: lemon eucalyptus would be a good choice.

[@BarbaraatQueensAvenueTarot]

Do yourself a favor and take a swatch of fabric to the store with you.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

That is very sound advice, I already have one in my bag hahaha

[@dreamterry]

I have terrible anachrophobia also!!!!

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

It's the worst, isn't it?!

[@jchp1734]

Notification fail 😢

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Awwwwwww :(

[@helen9379]

You really need to get in that chest. Love watching but relate to spider phobia

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Arachnophobia is so real!! Thanks for the sympathy hahaha

[@judiehavard4903]

Poo in the attic is most likely from a bat.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Could be - we definitely have bats in the barn

[@mildredjeff5024]

Why don’t you buy some foggers for bugs and set them off in the attic? That will rid you of all bugs, birds, mice, bats etc. After a few hours you can start investigating your attic without worrying. And FYI, your American viewers do not deal with meters. Try feet, yards etc.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Hahaha To be honest, I've been on the metric system so long my brain can't really do feet, yards etc. anymore - I struggle an embarrassingly large amount trying to convert

[@margaretroberts6258]

What about us Canadian viewers! 😂 We’re metric!

[@amandathorpe1648]

Europeans are metric too .

[@dreamterry]

But foggers mean releasing poisons into the atmosphere of the home. Bad for humans as well as creatures as well as the earth! I would not recommend this!

[@bungalowintransition9112]

Haha, as an American, you absolutely DO NOT have to use anything other then what you use. If ever I need a conversion I look it up myself! I highly recommend it! Looking forward to all your projects!

[@VintageLPs]

Your chair looks wonderful and that new couch is beautiful against the dark teal walls. Unfortunately, the spiders don’t stay on one floor. I get big large black ones on all four floors in my house and I kill everyone I see because they multiply. When you or your dad vacuum them up, either empty the vacuum bag outside or rubber band a plastic bag over the opening in the wand so they don’t climb back out. 😅 Lastly, if birds are getting in long enough to mess on the attic floor, you could also end up with other critters in your house. Plug every opening no matter how small. Twice I had squirrels move into the walls between my laundry room and a bathroom and it took a week for the exterminator to catch the live ones and he had to cut a big hole in the wall to pull out the nest and dead babies. 😔 🦝 Raccoons are another menace but maybe ask neighbors if they have had critters. One small ground squirrel tore up a lace curtain in one room, chewed a hole in the carpet trying to get out and pooped on every floor in my house until I was able to usher him outside again.

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Oh yikes don't tell me that! 🤣

[@murialpack5350]

The couch is awesome and you did a great job on the chair! I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say how glad we are that the spiders didn’t get you!!! 😂 Spiders…😲😬🫣🥺(need I say more?)

[@EscapetoEverdeen]

Hahahah thanks! I lived to panic about spiders another day 😂