FACELIFT Before & After 🌟Top Fashion Designers TRANSFORM Our FRENCH CHATEAU 🏰 Bargain SHOPPING

It's time for a FACELIFT! Before, After & Big Reveal, a huge transformation, vintage bargain shopping, chateau DIY, renovations, and fun in this stylish episode featuring top global fashion designers.
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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 husband, Simon, our daughter, and -whenever possible- lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 24 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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[@ChateauLove]

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[@judithclark2823]

The gents are just too cute! What an amazing job they did. You are just so blessed to have such wonderful, generous and talented friends.

[@sparklepea]

Am I the only one that thinks the orangery would look lovely if all the decorative details were picked out in colours either to coord with the floral reliefs and tiles high up on the chateau or in black to match the balcony railings?

[@mattaaronwalker88]

What fabulous and handsome friends you have !

[@kevinjewell233]

When I worked at Mugler in the 90's we had Italian fabrication and it was spot on, really impeccable and I was very proud to work for a label with that high end of craftsmanship!!!

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

The orangeries new paint is fresh and clean and perfect color!

[@jilljensenliving]

Omg you slay me! That sexy 70s music , with you oohing in the background while the tape is stripped away! 😂😂😂 The updates are spectacular!

[@susannahwhitaker994]

You have such clever and amazing friends because you deserve them Vivienne. Everything looking great 🤗

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much! 🏰💖

[@carinemunro1077]

in australia our op shops are now too expensive to buy anything..once the shops found out the value of clothes and furniture they bucked up the prices..so people not well off really cant afford to buy things there now.....markets are still the best way to go here..loved this episode very much!

[@Bergantin23]

Viven, such a fun video, thanks. The Chateau is looking so lovely. Cheers from Barcelona.

[@deenaorrsnest9272]

Here in California the drink the girls had is called a Shirley Temple. As a child it would be a treat in the 1970's for me (ginger ale, grenadine, and lime juice). She was a child actress and the drink was given the name as it was prepared for her in the 1930's.

[@dianayavetz6286]

I had never noticed that beautiful curved balcony off the orangery. What great friends to help with this big painting job.

[@kathryndegroot8821]

Your friends have done a wonderful job on the exterior of your chateau. Any jewellery you design is bound to be a feast for the eyes. Loved the chit chat about lemonade. The hand painted scarves were a thing of beauty. It was lovely to see what you have been getting up to X

[@suebecker2893]

Dear Vivienne, nice to have assistance from professional designers but you have exquisite taste. You surely will succeed with jewelry design also. Good luck !

[@RoseyBblue]

In 🇨🇦 we call those drinks Shirley Temples , they are yummy !! Beauty job on the painting, looks way better, thanks for update !

[@paulaj7682]

I grew up in Southern California, and that's what we called them too. As a kid I felt so sophisticated if we dined out and got to order one. ❤

[@ChateauLove]

Oh yes…I remember Shirley Temples! 😁🏰💖

[@lauriemattingly2699]

I was going to say the same thing about Shirley Temples - but the special thing was the maraschino cherry with a stem garnish.❤

[@rachellafreniere720]

Yep!

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

@@ChateauLoveand grenadine with coke and a cherry was a Roy Rogers 😊

[@peterwhite9261]

The orangerie looks stunning. Great job, guys! Love the Playmobiles. Loved the shopping, jewelry, and silk scarves. The €1600.00 necklace seemed crazy in the charity shop. I loved the mirror, though.❤

[@thedesken]

What a wonderful time. This lifted my spirits after a very long Monday. ❤

[@susannahwhitaker994]

Listening to you I always wear clip on earrings and I struggle to find them. I am 77 years old though lol so classed as old fashioned lol🤗

[@ChateauLove]

That’s great to know! I see beautiful ones that I’d love to sell but never know if anyone would buy them! 🥰🏰💖

[@angelaevans1636]

The exterior of the L’Orangerie is Gorgeous!!!!!!

[@castaway123100]

A couple of cherry blossom trees would look pretty flanked by some roses instead of those overgrown schrubs.

[@rigorramos4288]

Hello! I think you’ve missed including the part where you gave them the Jean-Paul Gaultier champagne. What’s their reaction? I've been waiting for it to come up…😊

[@kathyevans2968]

As always, you have such lovely friends! With your impeccable taste in finding beautiful & interesting pieces, as well as artistic talent, I’d love to see you start your own line! The way Bowie laid on Simon’s lap was so cute too! Ps the exterior painting is an amazing transformation!

[@hellenashmore7734]

when I watch you, I find myself smiling so thank you for that.

[@sharonjackson1445]

Two great friends To paint the orangery , those 2 are wonderful Persons. Friends For life. 😊

[@ChateauLove]

Yes, they’re so very lovely! 🏰💖

[@ta3970]

I would totally buy the venetian mirror... The playmobiles are amazing. So much fun! ✨️🏰✨️

[@ChateauLove]

Goodness, now I’m having Venetian Mirror remorse! 😂😂🏰💖

[@fredbear72ify]

In the 50's we wore clip earrings but they came into high fashion again in the 80's.

[@stephhunsley]

Seeing the mini purfume bottle collection, took me back to my single days. I used to collect them too. And that art deco wardrobe was lovely, left out in the wheather!! I live in Napier, New Zealand, they call it the Art Deco capital of the world! Great job of the front of the Chateau, it seems to have made the whole fasarde look like its been cleaned. I love when you take us shopping. Id haveto bring an empty suitcase to fill up!! Your jewerly choices are stunning too. Charity shops here, have put prices up alot. I love Opp shopping. (here in New Zealand theyre called Opportunity shops). Great episode, look forward to next weeks episode... Oh and the clip ons, I used to wear them in the 80's, my peirced ears closed, thats why I wore them. And yes they hurt after a while! I still have a couple of pairs, never wear them though!

[@moniquegin8444]

Do the boys have a channel ? Love those scarves!

[@ginnyrabbitt-jenkins535]

A kiddy cocktail. Geridine and Sprit. Champange botte is so neat. Its good to play. Blessed to have the gentlemen to help and paint.

[@AnnabethLee144]

This hot summer was so beautiful 🎉

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Ahahahaha your sense of humor, Vivienne ❤ If your jewelry design is anything like your porcelain painting, absolutely go for it! Beautiful transformation of your facade.

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

VIVIAN! That Murano mirror was a deal and you could have gotten a bit off. What was wrong with it? 🤨

[@amandahugo1421]

Love the variety in your video. I find it amusing that 80s earings are back in vogue. We had colour co ordinated earings for every outfit.😂😂😂

[@0210rokvist]

As always a pleasure

[@Teresafb1]

I love those clip on earrings and I was hoping that I would eventually see some clip on from your collections too so there are a few of us left :-)

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Your designer friends did a magnificent job painting. Your chateau is sparkling 😍Looking forward to the next episode 😍😘

[@Marykguise]

Wow Vivienne, those are good friends who will come and paint such detailed ironwork for you!! And I love the gifts you’ve picked out. I want to play with the little castle and horses too!! I’d love to see some of your own jewelry pieces on your website. As always, you’re always such a joy to watch!! Love from Mary in Southern California 💗🏰

[@CarolPaget-y4m]

Love your site but disappointed you didn't show giving the guys their gift

[@anitanagahisa3049]

The Chateau looks beautiful.

[@friendlhi]

now it is a glamorous face lifted chateau who could not love it ❤👍

[@okienana11]

What great friends.

[@karlanorvell9573]

This was such an enjoyable episode/vlog. What wonderful friends, they help you with a house painting project, and they are so much fun. Loved the kids' toys you bought for your friend's grandkids.

[@marybeacham5580]

Yes please design your own jewellery…..it is bound to be fabulous !

[@denenemcbride7372]

Did the fellas enjoy their gift? This was such a fun episode. I'd cut those big flanking shrubs into spheres. Well done all!

[@ChateauLove]

Yes, they loved it! And sadly I didn’t film it! Hmmm…hadn’t thought of spheres. That’s a great idea! 🏰💖

[@teepeeX]

Love the new colour for outside ❤... The 80s were early mornings with one eating left and running in the stocking 😂😂

[@gianlucasoldi]

What an incredible experience Vivienne…we loved every bit of it! We need to go vintage shopping together again! Send our love to Simon and Arabella ❤

[@ChateauLove]

I can’t wait! Hurry back. Isabella, Simon, (especially) Baudelaire and I miss you. 🥰🏰💖

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

Bonjour - Hello from Quebec City Canada where you find the Chateau Frontenac known around 😮the word. Your chateau looks gorgeous absolutely gorgeous ! Great job guys Bravo ! 🇨🇦

[@YoureMadeOfLove]

Grenadine and lemon lime pop is a Shirley Temple! My favorite special beverage when I was growing up. Memories...

[@josephinedavidson5968]

What wonderful eclectic and talented people you have in your life ! Tis a true friend who actually gets down to work and helps ! Particularly with painting ! what a transformation for your glorious chateau ! It looks as though it was designed for a beautiful stylish female in the past and now another resides there ! Gifts for others Vivienne x as ever ! Wonderful vlog x you should design your own jewellery as nobody as capable as yourself ! I adore my bags x

[@oksanaklein4867]

What a great idea to have your own line of jewelry. You are so creative, can’t wait to see what you come up with.

[@ChateauLove]

You are too kind! Thank you! 🏰💖

[@lawrencebaker2318]

That was lovely! The guys were great to help out! It looks fantastic!

[@carmel-on8im]

Great video Vivienne. Love the music and your friends. Did your friend buy any scarves they looked so beautiful. Maybe to frame some ??? Very hard to find such treasures these days.Cheers.Watching from Australia.

[@jillshanahan3979]

Do both, you have a great talent. It’s so fun resourcing these pieces.

[@13FallenAngela]

Vivienne, another fantastic video. I think that you would an amazing jewelry designer. It shows from the pieces you curate and your incredible artistic aptitude that you already possess. Your eye has class, elegance and sometimes whimsy. Which I particularly appreciate, (dragon pendant anyone? I loved that piece.). Maybe try out a few bespoke pieces and see how it goes? I know nothing is that simple. But I would love to see it. Can't wait to see your portrait of your beautiful daughter. Jusqu'à la prochaine fois! (I hope that is right?!)

[@jillphillips3227]

New lipstick for your beautiful chateau......and what talented and giving friends! Adore the pale blue vase from Emmaus....it would have been mine if I'd found it first! What a lovely picnic and concert on the chateau grounds! A perfect reveal to end a lovely vlog! Cheers!

[@aprillanders8018]

I think you should open your own jewelry design. I think you would sell like crazy!! I told my daughter you were from Memphis!!! She lives in Memphis!!! She thought it was cool!!! I just bet you are loads of fun to be around. It shows. Lots of love from Tennessee!!❤❤❤

[@ChateauLove]

Wow! Your daughter lives in Memphis? How lovely. It’s a great city and I’d love to go back one day. We do try to have fun! Thank you for joining us! 🥰🏰💖

[@melissabishop-murphy4960]

I met Vivian at Stephanie’s patron day. Vivian is indeed as nice and as gracious as she appears on her channel!

[@mariadange06]

Fabulous result 😍 impeccable 👌

[@sheilasmyth5874]

Go for it w/your own jewelry line! You have exquisite taste, are very creative, and sure you’d come up w/original & interesting pieces!

[@lisamcbarron6047]

What a huge difference painting that does to the facade of the entire Chateau!!!! The color matches perfectly with the Chateau's stone work too!! It's gorgeous! And thank you for recording your 'garage sale and charity shop adventures' too! I love them and wish I could shop at Brocante's etc over there - sooo much gorgeous old gems, unlike here in the States!!!!

[@newday5]

Just say love what you do and share ! Another fun vlog ! Who knew tiny perfume bottles are collectables !

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Looks beautiful what a lovely transformation . Fun to do it with good friends.

[@elizabethclark8374]

Hello Vivienne and Simon, Vivienne as artistically talented you are, I highly suggest that you take your friends up on the idea if you designing jewelry. Also, I am so happy that your 2 fashion designer friends are showing what great friends they are by helping you and Simon paint your chateau! Elizabeth in Texas

[@sheilaosullivan3056]

Hi Vivienne and Simon, the orangery is absolutely beautiful it transforms the whole front of the chateau . I loved the Jean-Paul Gautier champagne bottle. How lucky were you to come across it. 😘🇨🇮

[@sallylee8851]

What did they think oof the Champaign bottle covered in red leather?

[@goddessqueen6610]

As I watch the discussion regarding clip on earrings. I am really watching the dog

[@vansmom123]

In the US, the drink with grenadine and sprite is called a Shirley Temple. Vivian, the idea of you designing jewelry is perfect! Your taste is exquisite! Also redesigning pieces that have broken would be great. ❤

[@NancyEAlford]

I love Lapis🤠❤️. Your own jewelry line would be fabulous!

[@dcrowsfeet]

Creating and selling your own jewelry is a great idea! I would like to see you sell your painted plates and tiles. I absolutely ADORE the bird plates you painted. I was astounded when I first saw them, they are so exquisite and absolutely gorgeous.

[@lavonnemountain6133]

Fabulous guys and restoration. I wonder if they thought you should let the green light in? The great gifts you found. The streets of Tour where my forebears would have walked. The darling perfume bottles and silk painted scarves left me drooling. I also collect them. Great vlog as usual Vivienne

[@joyceburkhardt955]

I always love the photos and extra bits at the end. Thanks for sharing!

[@susanneking2524]

Of all the amazing homes in France, Chateau Love is my favorite!

[@christinawiden9077]

You have such beautiful pieces of jewelry. You should have your own jewelry site.

[@nancywhite4057]

What great friends!!

[@ChateauLove]

They are indeed! 😁🏰💖

[@cwatson3495]

What a fun episode to watch, the gentleman were handsome and funny and talented. What a tremendous reveal! Love Chateau Love!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you and yes they are! 🥰💖💖

[@mariettaschwalbe7003]

I think designing your own jewelry line is a great idea!

[@dorothyklein5754]

In the states we call them Shirley temples.

[@jannevils1526]

Wow! Great job!! Amazing transformation!! Love to all from Louisiana, USA! So Chateau Chic Cher! Au Revoir!

[@janetplanet09]

Vivienne, never underestimate the love one can have for a local hardware store. My ACE carries Benjamin Moore and a house brand that is formulated by BM. This store also carries stuff that works with my 100 year old building’s windows, plumbing and electrical. The whole staff knows me (27 years of patronage) and even though I don’t have a Reno project right now, I stop in to say hello. They are a 10 minute walk from my building.

[@mjh9456]

As always your vlogs are so interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@robertpina99]

Chateau inspired jewelry is a great idea, especially rings and bracelets for men. I notice a lot of European men wear broaches. In the U.S., not so much. I find myself going to your website often and disappointed when a one-of-a-kind piece has sold. So a run of really unique pieces for men would be a dream come true.

[@ehpeachylove]

Absolutely beautiful job on the exterior. Well done ! The toys would make any little girl giddy with happiness. ❤❤

[@chemokiki]

This episode was exceptional! It had everything from hardware to grand reveals with a lot of great content with friends, family and rehabs in between, I had bought that JPG Champagne back in the day and eventually gifted it to a dear friend ... unopened. It's probably in that same state to this day as it is such an iconic piece. Made me feel a bit my age when the girls weren't sure who he was (!). Such a beautiful necklace that lapis/silver. Sad that it sold and not to me! I have to add that being somewhat obsessed with chateaus, I find yours to be such a beautiful style and quite different from the rest. Now the facade is gorgeous also! Well done! ♥ B

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much! Actually, the buyer of the necklace had a change of heart due to unforeseen personal financial circumstances just as it was being shipped and it has just been relisted! 🏰💖

[@CarmenTorres-gf3sg]

Love All the jewelry,and your home is looking great

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Wonderful episode! The chateau looks amazing!!

[@HoneyTeaBiscuit]

@27:37, the art decor wardrobe, my husbands aunt had one and her son took the doors off and made small side/coffe tables as the carcass was rotten. We don't have antiques here like you do. Hugs :)

[@ericwilliams7949]

It's always such a treat to see the latest installment of Chateau Love. Vivienne, you never fail to inspire me and put a smile on my face, thank you! Eric

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Vivienne I think creating a line of jewelry is a great idea as long as you have a customer base bigger than and more marketable than the Château universe of KZbin. 😊

[@jillbainbridge6747]

So fun to watch. Lovely people. So upbeat! Thanks.

[@ruthblack3676]

The porch looks fab!

[@carolynwalker2713]

The orangerie looks fantastic now. So nice to see some close ups of the ceramic features on the chateau too. I have always wondered what they looked like up close. They are a stunning feature.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Carolyn! 🥰🏰💖

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Great job that just perks thinks right up! Very fresh and light and happy

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Hi Vivienne & Simon, A job well done and help from friends is always an advantage. Mark & Scott

[@lynnranger7759]

Bravo, great job! Un superbe de beau château! Thank you for great videos!

[@virginia7946]

Hello Vivienne, this video brightened my day as your vlog always does. Thank you for sharing! ❤❤

[@bonniefrench9884]

Wow ! On the paint job.!

[@daynight4902]

BEST WISHES TO YOU

[@nitahiltner3348]

Your chateau is so gorgeous on the outside!!!! THOSE FLOWERS!!!!! I had a lapis long necklace and if I held it by one end, it would spin slowly and then go faster almost horizontally. I could control it by just thinking to slow or even stop dead and it would. Not lying. The stones have some sort of power. You don't make enough videos!!!

[@ChateauLove]

Wow! I want to run upstairs and try that with the necklace! It does feel so powerful to wear the lapis. And you are absolutely correct…I would love to make more videos. Just got to find more hours in the day! 🥰🏰💖

[@nitahiltner3348]

@@ChateauLove Your happy face makes my day! I just love what you have done with the place, as they say. Do you have any videos showing your Paris home?

[@rolo4945]

Beautiful chateau ❤

[@kaywallace6139]

Awesome job. Lovely friends.😊

[@robmcconnell2841]

Wonderful as always. Thank you for sharing your special home and family life.