I Just Got A Paint Sprayer For My French Chateau! - The Chateau Chronicles - Ep #21

A busy few days… finally sprung for a paint sprayer!
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Here’s the granola recipe I mentioned…
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A couple of notes: I don’t add the brown sugar. And I do add lots of cinnamon and cardamom. Hey, I’m a cardamom girl!

[@karenhurd9792]

You're such a brave lady tackling the renovation of this huge mansion. So exciting to watch. We are all living vicariously through you. Can't wait for the next one!!👏

[@janicedelp2775]

My husband is a professional painter, and since he used sprayers I asked him how he cleaned them. If you used latex paint you run water through them. Sometimes you have to clean the filters also. If you're using oil paint you run paint thinner through. Lacquer paint, use lacquer thinner. Hope that helps. Janice from Arkansas USA

[@nicolethijs5428]

Mouchoir is hankechief in English.The table is named like that because its folded like a hankechief. The seller knows you are a foreigner that wants to buy! Take care. The barley is just wheat if it says ble. Pecans are real expensive in Europe and there is not really a substitute for them.

[@traceylynn7148]

Thank you for bringing us along this magnificent journey! I so look forward to each video. Merci! 💜💜💜

[@sherried.3861]

You crack me up, “ I hope that was super compelling “😅! Those prices were a bit nuts. If you have a French friend, maybe they could go in and see if they are told the same prices. It’s only natural for a dealer to use every advantage they have lol!

[@wendynicholss6886]

I agree, take Thomas with you, get him to haggle for you🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hmeyers5114]

It was interesting that the seller kept saying "300" for each item. I think Abby might need someone to help her haggle - not something we Americans are used to, but a way of life in many countries.

[@otsouycoco4418]

LOL! you are not alone in not wanting to haggle.. but maybe a single question might suffice: "is that your best price?" the fact that he is throwing you a freebie means he made a good sale from you!

[@ninianmacmillan-keith7435]

I think you chose the best desk. It look far better than the other.

[@Tretz624]

Yes, the wood grain was beautiful.

[@ehpeachylove]

I agree

[@wendyk501]

I watch How To Renovate A Chateau here on KZbin and Phillip showed auction websites this past weekend on how they furnish their chateau inexpensively. He said they also deliver. I thought of you while watching it because I know your furnishing your place. Perhaps you should watch that video. They are also in France. And quite a wonderful couple. I imagine you could pick up so many tips from them. Good Luck.

[@549RR]

Yes, that Brocante is terribly overpriced. You would fare much better at auction! The oil jars were almost certainly bought in a lot - he probably paid less than 2000 for all of them together! 😅

[@georgethompson3763]

Good advice. I would also drive further away to check out other antique stores.

[@clairejarts]

“Mouchoir” is a handkerchief, a reference to the way it folds …..(the little card table with the corners that fold in).

[@travellinglight77]

I like the puzzle table 🌼🥰

[@virginiawestcot3111]

I love watching your busy days at your Chateau I enjoy your calm sounding voice. My you have so much to do every day no time to enjoy your home.

[@heidib7000]

The large pots/planters would be pretty inside with a fig type tree to add some greenery to your beautiful Chateau.

[@GraySky518]

You can make new terracotta pots look aged using plain yogurt! Simply stir the yogurt and dip your foam brush into it, brushing to coat the surface of the pot; covering it completely. Then set your pots aside in a shaded place until they achieve the desired look, at least one month. A lot less expensive than the overly priced pots at that brocante! He totally sees you coming and jacks up his prices. Go somewhere else and haggle.

[@carolannedwards1021]

Love watching u doing up the chateau plz keep the long videos prefer them to the short ones.

[@onemomentatatime7697]

Un table mouchoir Mouchoir is a handkerchief because it folds like a handkerchief.

[@louiscecere5636]

The desk with the ormolu mounts and five drawers would be my choice. Love the large olive oil crocks. The wood blanket chest would make a great coffee table. It's extra storage comes in handy to keep extra throws and accent pillows. This is how I use them in my house.

[@sylviamiddleton8154]

Your seeds and nuts should be kept in refrigerator or freezer or they’ll go rancid. Thank you for not boring us with more jar filling! The desk is beautiful!!👍👏👏👏

[@chateauchronicles]

Thanks for the tip!

[@maureenabray7660]

Really nice desk. I think you made a wise choice although I was loving that more expensive one, too. The round low table is so sweet and I'm sure you'll find it useful as the coffee table and one benefit is with no right angles, less banged shins. It's definitely more of a delicate design which is cohesive with the pieces it is staged with in this vlog. The desktop leather is replaceable if that seems necessary but a nice glass or marble top are also options. You could oversize the length to extend the top size and consider edges are beveled and/or rounded. My 48" round breakfast table has a round thick beveled glass top that is 52". The table is black and the glass is thick and it works for me. So much to get excited about I agree. Get yourself a painter's/baseball hat to protect your hair. I hope you find a nice hair salon to treat yourself after many long days of hard work. You deserve some very special hours of self refreshing at least once a week.

[@travellinglight77]

❤ Chloe’s personality! Such a pet!

[@rebeccaeblin3413]

You are hilarious 😂 As always a very interesting video! Your town looks beautiful . So is it weird driving in a foreign country? How does the licensing work there?

[@LSTEdD1]

Bureau not too gaudy...unique. I used to think Antoni Gaudi’s architecture/art was “gaudy” until I visited it (Sagrada Familia etc.) and learned what an excellent engineer he was. 😊

[@ruarifinn]

The oil jars would look fabulous with you jasmine by your door. They are trop Cher, so I would look for something of similar size and shape, not antique, less expensive, perhaps new so you can let them age gracefully on their own. And barley is delicious!

[@lindawhite5006]

Cleaning a paint sprayer is always a mess! Ugh! Thank you for taking your time and sharing with us. 🇺🇸

[@vintagemoss9578]

In France you can order a mattress the size you want.

[@flojolivet512]

He said that the desk was style Empire which was one of the a style under Napoleon

[@lottieluse5011]

Mercy, you have been a busy, busy girl! Great job! I love your visits to the used furniture shops, so interesting. I am a big fan of the old, well worn and loved furniture. Great progress on the painting and looking sooooo good. I just love your villa-such style with a touch of whimsy and a dash of quirky-nothing short of fantastic! 😎😎😎

[@chateauchronicles]

It definitely has a dash of quirky! Suits me well! 😂

[@collagehouse]

I really enjoy your energy. It's very calming. It feels like hanging out with a friend. Also, 300 for the desk was great. I love the detail around the key holes! The pots were nice for the chateau but not for the money!

[@danielpolk9808]

I think you're getting ahead of yourself. If I were doing this huge project I'd split it into three stages: Spaces, Big furniture, then Small furniture and art

[@danielpolk9808]

Otherwise you're going to change your mind and not use many of the small pieces you're buying

[@nancibishof6462]

The desk was a nice find. With the square footage you have to paint in the château, the paint sprayer will make your task much easier and quicker.

[@jdrew5367]

Thank you for taking me with you throughout your very busy day. Very enjoyable!

[@dominiquegrylla5334]

So good to see you back in France. Why don't you to Emmaüs Agen ? 5 rue du Jourdain. Or to Emmaüs elsewhere. Going to brocanteur's will cost you loads. Just saying. Wish you the best. :-)

[@Seelieness]

The drawers with the faces sparks childhood memories of Labyrinth and I love it! Not gaudy at all, but humorous and a talking point. 😊

[@dianajemison105]

They're actually the green man. And, I love it, too.

[@secondhandrose6214]

6:49 He said MOUCHOIR not BOUCHOIR ... A mouchoir is a handkerchief. He's saying the table opens like a handkerchief. 😉

[@teepeeX]

Glad you got a paint sprayer , it's really important you clean it out well ..

[@Reet64]

Chloe’s face was saying “what do you mean in OR out? I want both, repeatedly!” Glad you’ve found a good tool for painting. You’ll get the hang of the cleaning part, though it’s my least favourite part of any painting job.

[@reginagurganus3064]

I was thinking she wanted back in because Abbie didn't go out with her lol but what you said, too. Bostons are so funny!

[@Reet64]

@@reginagurganus3064 That, too!!

[@pattyt7776]

I was surprised when you said some of the pieces were too modern because the art you create is modern. I would consider wooden or metal bed frames that you could dress up with bedding but that’s just me-I would be squeamish about being able to thoroughly clean that old fabric on the upholstered beds. Your hair always looks fabulous even with dust and paint! Love your glasses as well. That’s a huge project you’re taking on but it will be worth it when it’s finished. Thanks for sharing your journey. ❤️❤️

[@chateauchronicles]

Yeah, I could go more modern, but I just love those french beds! And thanks. My hair had a mind of it's own! 🙂

[@pattyt7776]

@@chateauchronicles You have to go with what you love!

[@lauraeichler611]

Love your Channe! Boy, you have so much energy! This will be so rewarding when you finish everything! What a task though! 👏

[@florencezalucki8526]

Abby, for the table, it's "une table mouchoir"> "tissue table". The table folds like a handkerchief. In fact, it's a game table for playing cards.

[@TeriCanelle]

Beautiful Abby - be proud! Love your journey…also love the color of your couch settee! Thank you for sharing again.

[@travellinglight77]

Really appreciate seeing the town - beautiful area!

[@travellinglight77]

Amazing how much you accomplish- shopping, painting, yard work, and organizing your pantry - sure like the sound of your oatmeal granola - would love the recipe.

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed your shopping journey. Very attractive desk, Definitely haggle prices, It was kind of him to gift you the coffee table. Great job painting and yes, Sprayers are a game changer. Blessings.

[@pamplant3610]

Absolutely love, love, love, your videos. I really liked that bed that you didn't. Thought it was beautiful. Keep positive, you're doing a great job.

[@viizhii4057]

You rock Abby!!!! I luv how you tackle each job. By the way, i really liked your timelasped music. I wish nothing but the BEST for you!!!

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

I like those outside chairs at the front of his shop, that you walked past at 9.20 of your vid

[@Sushi2735]

Ouch! Way toooooooo expensive for those desks! You will find something at a more reasonable price! Yikes! The real fun is in the hunt! I agree with @ Susan, he’s taking advantage of you. His prices are way too high. I would offer half to start with, and go up from there ❤

[@jamieloom22]

Great progress with the painting. So glad you are back in France. I did enjoy you filling the jars, there is something so satisfying about organizing the pantry. I think the man in the shop said the desk was Empire Style.

[@kelliemarquet8518]

I LOVE that pharmacy cupboard and the oil vessels. so gorgeous.

[@DigginWithDeej]

That bureau of drawers might scare your guests at night, lol. Great result painting. Nice marble coffee table gift.

[@joyabell4420]

I remember that Stephanie at chateau diaries, had mattresses made to fit her unusual size beds. Might be worth asking her how much to do that and where.

[@evemae6819]

I was going to ask you for the granola recipe but I thought to look and you remembered to share! awesome! looks delicious! thank you! and for the shopping trip and the rest of your chateau adventures as well! The desk looks nice as does the other furniture.

[@jansibiga7739]

At the Brocante, I heard the seller call the folding table a Mouchoir which is an hanky because it folds up like one. That’s what I heard but I’m not French not so I sell antiques!

[@kirstenveneziano1205]

The oil pots would be perfect for either side of your door! I have the stuff you put on the panes of glass so you can spray the doors. Happy to deliver in person ☺️

[@barbarabanks3216]

Had a similar thought however they are far overpriced. If he will bargain to a reasonable figure they would look nice.

[@hmeyers5114]

@@barbarabanks3216 EXTREMELY overpriced! 👍If they are ancient, you wouldn't want to use them outside for planters. (Think of hail damage.) If they aren't, the prices seem ridiculous.

[@barbarabanks3216]

@H Meyers excellent point! Truly ancient should be protected. I thought those were more antique than ancient (still too pricey). Since severe weather is more of an issue in northern France I did not think about hail as a big concern. Maybe a reproduction would be a good substitute?

[@sharonalexa]

That was fun! Love seeing the Brocante’s. Awesome paint job. Love the desk!!

[@maryannknox7158]

Wow 🤩 I’ve never used a paint sprayer before your brave

[@marcushatch5863]

I spray ceilings, then primer and paint on all the trim. Tend to roll the walls because at that poin I have enamel paint sprayed onto the wall around the trim which makes a great surface to cut in with a good brush. The finish you get with primer and trim paint sprayed cannot be achieved with a brush. Love all the detail in the room.

[@ShoutItFromTheHousetops]

Great advise especially from someone who appears to be a professional painter. It’s a skill and a talent. My grandfather had a house painting business.

[@susanwatson1599]

Good job with the painting. Just a little tip about painting the big door with all those glass panes - don't bother trying to tape all the glass off - it will drive you nuts trying to be precise and it's too time consuming. Just get yourself a very good "sash brush" with the angled end and paint the mullions by hand as carefully as possible. It will go much quicker and if you happen to get some on the glass (which you will) don't panic. Let it dry and remove it later with a flat edged glass scraper made specifically for the job.

[@chateauchronicles]

Oh yes, I have painted so many paned windows in my time, I'm an expert. I do like the idea of being able to spray them though, so if I can find the stuff that you paint on the windows and then peel off, I might go for it.

[@rt3box6tx74]

@The Chateau Chronicles A pro painter showed me to use Vaseline for hinges. Not sure that would work out well on glass panes though. That was back 20 yrs ago when oil based paint was still available.

[@rosarinhodourado6558]

That table That Open and close like a mouchoir was beautiful!!

[@predatornz.5493]

Love it when u go to the Brocantes , neat desk and the marble coffee table is pretty . The ceiling looks great good idea to get a sprayer u get the rooms done faster just getting used to the cleaning process but I'm sure u will . ❤

[@melissahalbert9455]

Practice makes perfect! Great vlog!

[@nimuehmoon872]

...The green dragon plant stand that was out front .......oh yeah... 👍🐉💚

[@mdj2742]

That gentleman is charging you too much. Start haggling because his items are overpriced. Those oil jars and the pharmacy cabinet were really cool though, even though he was charging too much for the jars. Everything is coming along nicely. You are so brave. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@chateauchronicles]

Yeah, I don't buy the stuff that is crazy priced! 🙂

[@nicoleharris4067]

Please don't apologize for what you are putting in your videos. I find it interesting! Additionally, if people don't, then they can just not watch. I love the jars with the labels. I need to do that. I also do not like to haggle. Some people love it, but not me.

[@Bondkatt]

You are so brave ❤ Bon curage 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@maryannknox7158]

Epic Episode leaving in your area is a watercolorists Dream 💭

[@Lea-bw9wj]

If you still have the bed you should be able to get a mattress made to the size of it. If you still have it maybe hold onto it and you could use it in one of the bedrooms that will be created down the line.

[@sonnykat462]

FYI the small (puzzle) folding table is a table Mouchoir, not Bouchoir. Mouchoir is a handkerchief and folds, like the table.

[@beverlysnow9315]

Yes on the puzzle table, the desk, and the tall dresser that you thought it might be too gaudy. Great fun!

[@pamkelly7071]

I love the puzzle table, but like you nothing else would get done. Lol.

[@maggiecostello7755]

Well done Abby, you are making so much progress. Maybe you tube will have instructions on how best to clean the pant sprayer. I love the desk, such a good choice. Look forward to your next vlog x😊

[@wendynicholss6886]

Defo, KZbin has a video for everything!!!

[@ronayneoreveee7613]

The plant pots in the shop are beautiful.. They would look fab outside your château ..

[@travellinglight77]

❤ the painting!! 🥰🤗 Looking great. All the best with your brocante meanderings.

[@travellinglight77]

The gaudy bureau is interesting 🤔 Might complement the ‘faces’ in the floor tiles in one of your rooms. 😂Whew!! Really pricey large pottery but like them a lot. Sure is fun seeing these brocantes and what they carry. Definitely hit and miss as you said.

[@maryhirsch2909]

How much fun for the start of my day to go shopping with you! Beautiful shot of the area! I did painting in my house big room.! I was covered in paint. Have fun!

[@colleenmartin9467]

I forgot to say my husband grew up on Mercer Island and I lived on Whidbey Island for two years also. He considers Seattle home.

[@carolbowden2603]

Love love everything thing that you are doing to your new home

[@amandahayter3643]

great idea getting the paint sprayer, the cleaning is the biggest pain ever, i decided to buy two cheap sprayers, one for one paint the other for colour paints just because i didn't enjoy the cleaning. Love the desk, reasonably priced too and coffee table looks very chic. you are doing a fabulous job and it's great to watch your progress

[@nickcroteau]

For the small table that fold, he did not say Bouchoir but mouchoir, and the translation is Handkerchief because it fold like an handkerchief

[@chateauchronicles]

That makes much more sense! Thank you!

[@ashleydaniel3215]

What a busy day indeed, impressive finds on the furnishings. Look forward to more videos thank you for including us on your progress.

[@detroitdiscussion9495]

The dresser with the faces was magnificent. If it's too much, use more plain furniture around it and let it be the focal point.

[@suzmaca650]

Great job! I love that you’re a hands on kinda girl…

[@Theshoemarkable]

I think your pumpkin seeds still have the hull/husk on them.. I could be wrong! I also store everything in big jars. Feels satisfyingly organised 😂

[@chateauchronicles]

So satisfying! No husks as far as I can tell. 🙂

[@judiehavard4903]

Pecans are so wonderful. If they are hard to find. Plant a couple trees 4 actually. And they could make good gifts at Christmas.

[@amellenthin1]

It's une table mouchoir - because it folds like a handkerchief:)

[@maryanne7988]

Loved the video! I admire your tenacity and loved the shopping too. Love seeing your progression thanks and happy painting!

[@chateauchronicles]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@GLORIAADU-dt4iu]

I think you are doing a great job. when i bought my house. it was a mess.inside and outside, but it is always the end result. you will be happy in the end.

[@U2walkn]

I love watching the glass jars being filled and labeled, very satisfying to be organized! Hello from Juneau, Alaska! Happy to see you back in France!

[@chateauchronicles]

Haha. Who knew it could be so satisfying? 😛

[@AF0093]

Please make a video of how you prepare your granola. Very ingested! I get excited when I see a thumbnail of a new video of yours. Your house is beautiful!

[@chateauchronicles]

Will do!! And thank you! 🙏 ☺️

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

Enjoyable! Your chateau is looking great!

[@melissahouse1296]

I just love watching these daily vlogs & the transformation at hand.. you're doing a great job & i just love this charming little chateau 🤗💝☺

[@sandraberry612]

Wow tackling the painting ,using the spray,is definitely the way to go! I’m not a expert,but have watched videos! I think it’s recommended,that you thin the paint down,before you start !

[@JanBee1122]

Loved the episode. That gothic dresser was amazing, hope you decide to go back for it. Also great that you mastered the spray paint machine, it will literally save you hundreds of hours in the long haul. I was laughing, listening to the shop keeper speaking rapid fire French to you and wondering how much of it you are taking in. You'll struggle for awhile and then one day all will make sense. I admire that you are so easily adaptable to each of the new situations you're facing. You just take it all in stride. Good work, very happy all your efforts are paying off!

[@hmeyers5114]

I think the design is the Green Man. He symbolizes nature. The Green Man was a very popular design hundreds of years ago in England. There are Green Men even in old churches and cathedrals, which has always seemed a bit odd to me as he is certainly not a Christian symbol, but certainly a countryside tradition. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Man

[@sheelaghernst3182]

Woohoo! Third time this week! You and Chloe are really spoiling us!

[@chateauchronicles]

So much going on!

[@laurettadimmick6399]

Love your trips to the brocante!

[@chateauchronicles]

The best! 🤩

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

I can Imagine it is difficult to clean, the room looks good on the plus side .😄❤️👏👏👋

[@judiehavard4903]

Put in a small vegetable garden. For the vegetables but it is also a good distraction as well when you get enough of painting for the day..Or simply overwhelmed.

[@mariedupont2439]

Speaking about the little table, the guy said : we use to call this a table Mouchoir wich means a tissue becouse you can bend it as a tissue. You will not learn french with him, he speaks so fast and with a tremandous accent 🙂

[@vsee2207]

I actually like the "pickled sage" color on the trim.Soft and antiquey.

[@myownlittlehouse471]

Fun video! Wow - that entry room is TRANSFORMED with that paint! Amazing. It must be difficult choosing furniture from those shops. You're doing great!

[@chateauchronicles]

Thank you! 🙂

[@cerwelt]

Cleaning your sprayer is VIP. I bet there are videos on KZbin on cleaning them. Looking good.

[@rt3box6tx74]

I'm inspired to search for some sprayer cleaning videos. I've had a very nice one I bought 30 yrs ago, but found cleaning it such a nightmare I've let it sit since the original project was finished. I tried to pawn it off on my daughter, but after my cleaning instructions she elected to hire her job out to a pro.

[@siggymcdonald6794]

A wonderful antique dealer!!

[@roxyjackson893]

wat heb jij weer goed gewerkt ,de man van de brocante winkel is volgens mij wel een profiteur vraagt veel te veel geld ook die kast met houtworm foei dat die dat wil verkopen zou ik zelf nooit kopen komt anders in al jouw meubilair wel een super idee van dat verfspuiten top gedaan