French farmhouse | Help me style the breakfast room | What is Limoges Pottery?

Bonjour friends! How are you? Welcome new subscribers! We noticed that our channel is getting a little more attention than usual and it’s all merci beaucoup to you wonderful people! We appreciate the encouragement immensely.
In today’s video I wanted to offer an inside glimpse as to what my thought process is like when restyling our home. It’s a creative process in which I enjoy very much! As I mention something similar in this video…
“Our home is my canvas,” and I’m in search of like minded individuals. Who’s with me? I would love to hear from you!
Have a beautiful day!
Jeni
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[@almawebber]

SO glad you did not paint the commode and it looks SO much better in the pantry ( perhaps someday you can center with the doorway?(which means a rustic bench may need to move 🤣)

[@almawebber]

also - love the new light fixtures ( maybe lower them a bit ) - a comfy chair and small table under them and near the window. commode in place of the radiator ( since it's not in use) can you also give a tour of your outside as you approach from the drive - is there a road directly behind your house? love all your vlogs - thanks!!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Great ideas thank you! 🙏

[@akikomonroe4746]

Perhaps some open rustic shelves in the kitchen to display pots etc. Love your videos and everything you have done with the house ❤ 😘

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Yes! Thank you! ❤️That would be nice! I keep toying with the idea of floating shelves.

[@davidjohnston9356]

Hi Jeni. I was going to suggest staining the lighter commode, but you didn't need any help. Switching them was a brilliant move. You have excellent taste in decorating and picking vintage treasures to display. And you are fun to watch in action. Glad you didn't get hurt pushing these heavy furniture without help. I like putting furniture diagonally in a corner and may be a plant or branches behind. Happy decorating and happy beginning of spring. I am glad it's weekend. 😊

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

It’s fun when the ideas flow. I appreciate your encouragement. Are you foraging for spring blooming branches for your home? 🏡

[@davidjohnston9356]

Yes, best part of spring. 😊

[@zacconemanagement2141]

Switching the two cabinets looks a lot better. A tassel hanging from the key would look very nice!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Oh yes! We have them hanging on our doors but a smaller one would look lovely there! Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@debranicholson9223]

Woman after my own heart! 😂 I have moved soo much furniture using a rug or old blanket!!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Hello kindred spirit! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@teresadenham4417]

Love the cabinet switch! ❤ I was thinking of moving the table closer to the windows, to catch those fantastic views. Can you hang the 2 lights over the table?

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

I thought the same thing but then remembered when we had a different table there and tried it, it was awkward there but only because that left the other side of the room bare. Thank you for your suggestion.

[@MissJoyceMartin]

the switch was Everything 🎉 great decision!

[@user-ns9em7jn7i]

I like the switch of cabinets

[@beverlyhartford4426]

Love your channel and all you are doing. Especially all the decorating with the beautiful antique pieces you find. Love that you are moving furniture around by yourself! I’ve done that myself so many times! ❤

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Absolutely! Change can be good. Keep moving. ❤️

[@celiaellen3408]

Once again such beautiful style. Love the simplicity of the new shades and the dark cabinet is perfrect. Beautiful pieces to build within the room will find you. Love the vlogs as usual. NZ

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

“Beautiful pieces to build without the room will find you…”Very kind thank you!

[@alittlebitfrench2022]

You made me laugh, I loved how you switched out the 2 cabinets!! I've done that so many times! Love this video ❤

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you R! 💕

[@frenchfarmhouseflair]

I have moved furniture just like that myself.😅 Great decision on switching the two cabinets! The changing of the light fixtures was an excellent choice too!👏🫶🤗

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you! Who needs furniture pads?! 😂😂😂😂

[@user-pl9ls2zp1v]

Great start. Switching was the way to go. This will help with your pantry needs, for sure not having to bend so low to view food items. I would not get hung up on matching the exact stain color. It will all blend when the room is done. Although it appears as if you love the new lights, honestly they get lost in the room, they are too small. (use them somewhere else) I would put back the others. Yes, to the window seat. Maybe eliminate the oval table. Not sure, it seems slightly out of place. Grab another long farmhouse style one, with a rug under it. The room appears to have a stark white paint, maybe try to add warmth to the paint color. Your pantry still needs some shelving, more at eye level. You could buy an old armoire, just cut the depth off the back and retro fit, to appear as a narrow cupboard. You got this! Ya, you might be getting just a few too many of the same style pot.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions! You are very kind to spend time to write to us. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏 Update video sometime soon.

[@user-pl9ls2zp1v]

You are welcome. Maybe use the lights in your room for rent, as nightlights above each side of the night stands. In a breakfast room, I think 2 nice comfy chairs near a table are always a welcoming vibe. It will all work out. :)

[@ciarajames3760]

Love the new lights. Much better 😊

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you! I eventually added a 3rd one. I’ll share an update soon.

[@amandabradley6256]

Honestly your best vlog yet…..I loved it all. Your thought processes, your purchases, the music…..fantastic.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thanks so much! I shouldn’t be so shy about my creative process and styling adventures…thank you for the encouragement! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@DianeP5]

Love watching your videos and am so jealous every time you come home from the markets with so many treasures!!! The switching of the furniture was brilliant. Also...not sure if the new shades are a little too small....since it is a breakfast room, what about basket shades? Simple, but add texture. I agree with a window seat. I love adding textures to rooms through fabric, flowers, greenery, and of course good finds from antique shops!!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Oh thank you for these wonderful ideas! Absolutely texture! Yes. Need more! I wish there was lighting wired for the ceiling but it’s impossible. I’ve added a third opaline shade bc it was feeling bare and it also gave me a good opportunity to share the for sale/idea on Etsy. I’ll share an update ASAP.

[@SandiWiensz]

Loved every minute of this! Can't wait to see more!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Yay thank you! I’ll will share an update of the progress…

[@jet7865]

Justin is some lucky man, this lady is one in a million ❤

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Blushing!!!!!!!!!

[@KeithWiggins-xc1sf]

The darker Sideboard does look way better in the room and the other one is much lighter for the kitchen area .

[@sue7190]

I agree that it would be good to refinish yhe walls. Not sure if you have spare tiles from the floor or can buy more but cut to size with the tops polished smooth they would make good skirting boards. We recently tiled our hall, dining room and kitchen in limestone and i asked the tiler to create skirting with the tiles. It works beautifully, it extends the floor area and is easy to clean. I think i would try the cabinet in front of the radiator and style the top as i think onto you have done that it will create a different vision. Like your idea for a window seat.❤

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Wonderful advice! Your time to write us is valuable and I appreciate you sharing your ideas and experiences with us. I tried moving the commode in front of the radiator but it stuck out too much. Justin says I can’t cut a hole out in the back. 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@emilypandolfo7702]

lovely!

[@kentkarlaschmidt151]

Love the cabinet and I’m so envious of your confit pots ! I would love to purchase some from you but the shipping cost are so high ! I’ve actually been able to find three of them here in Oklahoma, albeit over a 15 year period, but I’m always on the hunt ! Believe it or not the town in which I live was settled by Italians so I’m fortunate to score some beautiful European items at garage sales on occasion! Love your videos! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you for writing us. You'll be able to find sellers in the states thay offer the confit pots. Italian crocks/stoneware are also lovely! Especially the ones used for salt or olive oil.

[@k.crosbie261]

Great commode- love the color and where you ended up putting

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you! Cheers!🥂

[@ruthwelterlen9776]

I also like the darker commode in the breakfast room better😊. The small lampshades are very beautiful. Thank you for sharing your excellent taste and creativity ❤

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you for watching and the encouragement to share more of the process with you. 🙏

[@brigittedevries9630]

Love love your commode.

[@lindachampagne8274]

Haha! just had to type this comment at the exact flip moment! I was very anxious thinking you were going to paint that beautiful piece. So glad you didn't!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

😂😂😂 I love that, thank you for sharing. You witnessed a real moment of brillance. (JK) “Just flip it!”

[@user-ns9em7jn7i]

I had one made for my dining room by a carpenter and I love how it came out. I’ll try to send a picture.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Oh I would love to see it. 🙏 I’m sure I can manage possibly building one that doesn’t need to be mounted to wall.

[@petitrevefrance]

The commode and al of your other brocante finds are so gorgeous.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

We appreciate it!

[@user-zz7tx1bv7c]

Loved the vlog. You have me hooked on the earthenware pots too now though we call them crocks in Australia. I managed to find one the other day and I feel so happy. I love your home and your gentle way of life xx

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you for your message! Do you find that the neutral colors are harder to find?

[@kathymassey1105]

Great job moving the furniture yourself!! Love your style!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you!

[@rhondadean5455]

Jenny you're so much fun. We're you alone snow boarding? You did great. I like those type cabinets soo much. The new one gives you lots more space for kitchrn/cooking items. Love the flip. The lamps you had up are better than the new ones I think. It's a tough choice. Glad you all are well.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

I did and was a dime in a thousand up there with my snowboard. 🤪

[@rhondadean5455]

@@Frenchcountryfriends you did great. What did Justin say about you moving cabinets by yourself?

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

The first words out of his mouth were “how did you move it?” and then he said “we’ll need to raise the painting up higher.” 😂 he likes the change.

[@rhondadean5455]

@@Frenchcountryfriends hes so cute. Cute couple fun.

[@user-wf4dp4xg4b]

❤❤❤

[@claudiamann7111]

The antique cupboard is beautiful and looks great in the pantry. Where are you putting all the items you put in the wagon?? Great finds at the brocantes. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Good question! I've got all the pantry things on the right side and have the left reserved for our "for sale items."! I'll share an update soon. 🌿

[@victhoene]

Those hanging lamps are beautiful! I think they fit your vibe perfectly - and what if your soft seating you spoke of was under these someday - to make a nice reading nook in the morning?

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Great idea!! I’d like to build a window seat myself. I hope it’s not too hard. 😜 Do you have any experience building something similar???

[@victhoene]

I don't - we have done many other builds though - you should check out youtube for ideas, there's many out there. Depends on how "permanent" you want yours to be. If you don't want to attach to your beautiful walls, you could look for a wooden bench to fit under the windows - with pillows, could serve the same purpose and be flexible as you change with time?@@Frenchcountryfriends

[@user-ns9em7jn7i]

How about a corner cabinet to fill an area in the breakfast room?

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Oh possibly! I was also considering some type of shelving unit…not sure. Update soon!

[@davidmiller-br4bu]

I’m wondering if the commode is made from repurposed wood such crates? .. and the swap looks much better p.s. there is a shocking lack of pottery ! 😂

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Oh the crate theory is possible only because the 3 different stamps.

[@bentekaizer1996]

I would keep the textured walls in the breakfast room. I'm thinking that the oval mirror with the thin gold frame has a disco vibe not in keeping with the french country look you're after.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Oh that is a good point about the mirror. hmmmm maybe too modern for the space. The travertine table doesn’t throw you off?

[@bentekaizer1996]

Like the table ok....ancient material that matches the floor. I'd replace the gold knobs with porcelain on the new buffet - same colour as the strainers you placed on top.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

porcelain knobs is a perfect idea. Thank you!

[@pomme800]

You would have to take the drawers out to film the insides properly, however, in the first drawer on the left, above 1787 , you can read ..?..DE BRETAGNE. In the drawer on the left, BTES (short for boîtes) PASTILLES, the view of the word below is cut-off from our view ...CH. MAB?, short for Chemin Mab , probably the address.... It seems that the wood used to make the bottom of the drawers were taken from wood boxes used to ship or store some sort of candy mints made since 1787.....that piece of furniture was certainly not made in 1787

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Thank you for the information! 🥰

[@pomme800]

Well it's a beautiful display, as if in a boutique or store ....but what about your pantry items?...or do you live "d'amour et d'eau fraiche"? :))

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

All our pantry things fit on the right side, I’ll share an update soon.

[@janeharden1163]

Noooooooo don’t paint it! It is beautiful and the color is so authentic! Don’t be to matchie matchie

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

I promise I will never paint it. 🙏

[@daisymorales1290]

No leave it in the natural look like it is.

[@GinKirk7256]

What do you think of abortion being enshrined into the French Constitution?

[@heliedecastanet1882]

What a weird question. Do you really think this channel is about women's rights ?

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

If we meet in person, I’d be happy to share my views. 💫

[@lrlr8613]

Don’t paint it!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

I promise I won't, it looks perfect in the pantry room as it is. We love it very much.🙏

[@mamainbelgium1000]

hello nice to see your video I live in belgium

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Hello! Thank you for watching. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@colettenel1301]

Enjoyed seeing how you choose what to go where🤍 as allways, thrilled when you post.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll share an update soon.