Not Quite a Chateau DIY 187 - Brocante Buys - A Triangle Tool - Chateau Dining - and A Surprise Gift

We found some real bargains at the Brocante and a little treasure for Jane. Tony is back in his workshop, trying to make an unusual shaped spanner for Nick of The Expat Butchers and The Maison De Maitre youtube channel, find out if it fits here: • Treats, Tools & Troubl... ,then we dined at The Chateau De Colombe with Margaret and Martin, patreons of Stuart and Patrick of Journey to the Chateau fame.
For those of you who asked/insisted....I now have buy me a coffee registered, thank you so much
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‪@theexpatbutchers‬ is Nick and Clare's channel • Treats, Tools & Troubl...
‪@JourneytotheChateau‬ is Patrick and Stuart's channel
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We are Tony and Jane and we are living in and renovating our old Relais De Poste/Coaching Inn.
We live in the middle of France in a region called The Berry.
We have over 40 rooms to renovate so there is plenty of work to be done. We also love to trawl the local Brocantes, flea markets and antique shops for quirky furnishings and furniture.
We love to find out about local history and often visit other peoples buildings including our friends’ Chateaux.

[@alisonp5472]

Love Claire and Nic, they are fantastic! As soon as I realised what Tony was doing I knew it was for them! Super excited 😊 Jane your networking skills 👍

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Cheers Alison, a lot of our viewers also watch their channel x

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Great Jon Tony! Loved the brocantes. See you Monday. Love from us. ❤😊❤ at Journey to the Chateau 😂

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Patrick, yes back to work Monday,we will see you then xxx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

are you watching Eurovision, the French entry is really good!

[@y.lelivelt2619]

I admire the skills of Tony. He can make every thing out of metal.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Y

[@jillphillips3227]

I think Tony can make or fix almost everything.....amazing talent! Lovely dinner with Stuart and Patrick and lovely, sweet gift from Margaret...have never seen these before.....a special gift for a gardener! I would have had to purchase both of those metal benches! Love the little horse.....looks like the Chinese art called Cloisonne...he'll be happy living at your home! Cheers!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Jill, the second bench was a small children's one, otherwise we would have bought both at that price!

[@marilynwade9448]

Tony = genius

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Ssshh don't tell him that LOL Marilyn, I'll never hear the last of it!

[@brianashton1428]

(Moira Ashton) I love the Expat Butchers, they are funny- and their "The wine of the week", ❤❤😂😂😂 xxx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

They are hilarious Moira xx

[@annettesharrock1236]

Lots of lovely things at the brocantes. I have watched Claire and nick from the beginning just like I have watched yours Jane. Hope works for Nick what Tony made. I think there will not be a problem as Tony is an artisan what he can't solve he will do. That was a nice gift from Margaret you are right Jane etsy shop would be ideal. Loved watching Jane and Tony ❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I have watched them too Annette, it interests us because we are dealing with similar issues, although we don't have a still. Tony would love to get that working!! I love those daisies, totally unexpected but they will get good use.

[@christineh5790]

Tony is indeed an artist in metalwork! What a great help that will be when you can’t just go to the shop and buy one. 6K has now become 6.96- well done!! Loved the Brocantes Jane, thank you and the gift from Margaret was amazing, she is so talented. The dogs she made for Patrick and Stuart were fantastic. 🥰

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

He is very clever with metal isn't he. We don't know if it is the right size yet but he will re-do it if it's not. The wee doggies are so adorable and each one is a different character

[@cheriesharp234]

Lovely vlog Jane a little bit of everything. Great lamp top buy at the brocant. Beautiful gifts from Margret. And good old Tony helping someone out again with one of his many skills. X well done. Xxx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Cherie xx

[@dianayavetz6286]

I’m so glad you’re putting out more videos because you’re just wonderful and nothing is ever staged. Plus it’s fun watching what Tony gets into as well. I could have looked in those glass cases at the brocante forever!!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

There has been so much happening Diana! thanks for watching, I'll keep them coming a much as I can

[@jenh9252]

You have a good eye to spot the genuine from the repro, Tony seems to love the hunt as well😊

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

We both do Jen

[@lorilarkin827]

Lovely gift ! I really enjoyed your premier. Thanks for sharing 🥰🇨🇦

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks for taking part Lori, much appreciated x

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

You put on wonderful Coronation Party. It all went so well you must have been well pleased.❤❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes we were happy it all went well Glenys, you always fear that no-one will turn up.......

[@machellep1]

That’s nice of you to make Nick and Claire an opener for their tap. Did you go back and watch the video to actually see the fitting ? That might help make sense of Nicks drawing.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

We did look at that but the measurements have to be exact for the angles to be right, we'll see if it fits when they get it, if not we will get a moulding of it from them, thanks Machelle, Oh and thank you very much for our coffees xx

[@melissahalbert9455]

What a lovely gift from Margret! Love watching Tony manufacturing something from nothing! The horse you bought is lovely! The middle house will be fun to see how you renovate it! Congratulations on bypassing 6000 subscribers and having your first premiere! Well done Jane!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you honey, what is your name ? can't call you crochet!!

[@melissahalbert9455]

I am Melissa..lol

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hello Melissa I'll try to remember that

[@beedevonlife]

The middle house has such a mysterious feel to it - can’t wait till you start in this 👍⭐️

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Bee, it will just be works to keep it from deteriorating for now, I would like to live in it eventually!

[@julieb3464]

I watch the Expatbutchers channel as well.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Julie, they are so funny aren't they

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

Has it really been two years since we’ve been in the middle house 😮??? I watch those guys on occasion as well; now Tony’s making tools the man never ceases to amaze us all with the endless abilities. Your little horse is sweet. Boy I do love me a French clock most always impressive as well never do they run. Funny this time Tony found himself a boat load of projects to take on. 😂

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It has been a long time Tony, but maybe 18 months or so. Tony tells me off for buying projects for him to do but ,when he spots a bargain it's different !!!

[@holywatermama]

I really enjoyed the brocante. I could have looked in the boxes filled with treasures for hours. I was also fascinated watching Tony make the odd tool. He is seriously skilled.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank You June, I had to go back to the stall for a second look, there were so many things I would love to own

[@cheriesharp234]

Omg Jane you are in trouble lady, just subscribed to the Expat Butchers and I've started at the begining of there journey already done four vlogs one after another. I'VE Sunday dinner to make as we have friends coming over but I want to vlogout on the sofa and watch more Expat Butchers. X lol😅

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Enjoy Cherie, they are a scream xxx

[@pamkullman8839]

Loved seeing the brocanting adventure and the goodies that you found!❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Pam, more brocanting soon

[@charmees6637]

I love the little horse and framed embroidery great purchases. Tony is good value always helping others

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Charmee

[@cindy6406]

Love watching your show an especially Tony always see him working so hard and also love the shopping tour that you take us onto I do not know how you can control yourself and not by everything lol can't wait for the next update❤thank you

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Cindy, glad you enjoy our vlogs xx

[@gailpratte2713]

Seen you guys on chateau diary's, looking good 😁🖐️

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Gail, I have seen you here before LOL x

[@wyyeti4004]

Hello! New to your channel. My name is Sue. I came over from Journey to the Chateau. Your little horse looks like it may be cloisonné? I am trying to catch up on your videos now. Best wishes!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

ahh welcome WY, I think you may be right, I thought cloisonne, very French of course. I love the turquoise with the coppery colour

[@KeithWiggins-xc1sf]

Loved watching the Brocante hunting and Tony is a clever man i see he loves steel work . Great video

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Metal is his game Keith

[@kathrynriggs2489]

I love those framed embroidery pieces, I'm glad you picked them up! I wondered if those little siver cups were what we in the US call cordial cups - no idea what anyone else calls them

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I am really pleased with those pictures, we could so easily have passed them by and they were for nothing almost Kathryn!

[@kathrynriggs2489]

@@notquiteachateaudiy they are so pretty- I haven't done embroidery in years.

[@tracybrown6207]

I love watching Nick and Clair too. Glad you gave them a shout out.. The daisies from Margaret are lovely. Too good for outside, I would turn all my wooden spoons (ladle end inside the pot) and place them on the handles in the kitchen.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Tracy, the daisies will only be in the garden in the summer months, frost might crack them so they will be stored indoors in the cold months

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Hi Jane, the brocantes were lovely, lots of nice interesting things but also some real not worth showing stuff!! The horse was beautiful and the table setting at Patrick and Stuart's was so lovely, nothing too extravagant, neat and tidy. So lovely to sit with your friends and family. Those garden ornaments were so grand, but it is a gift and they must be used and appreciated. Much more attractive than even those tiny terracotta pots. Some people are so blessed with wonderful talents. This was a lovely video enjoyed it so much, not off to eat something quick, it is a free for all evening, each must prepare their own little something. It is a chilly Friday evening, and I think the weather will be challenging again this weekend, but not as bad the last . Should bake something tomorrow. Have a great evening and a good weekend. Have much catching up to do on your previous videos. Kind regards, Elize.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Elize, stay warm and cosy and bake something yummy x

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Nice benches, unusual bench with that back part

[@daynight4902]

BEST WISHES TO YOU

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Day Night

[@karenreeves856]

I do wish we had brocantes like those here! There's just so many gorgeous things, I'd have to walk around with my wallet padlocked! I do love that little horse you got, Jane. It's really nice. Tony scored well didn't he? Great to see you've met Nick and Clare, I love their channel, been following them since they started. It's always so good to see how Tony can put his hand to anything, I'm sure Nick and Clare will be very happy! I do love your gift for the garden, what a good idea. Big hugs x

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Karen, we haven't actually met Nick and Clare in person, but we saw on their vlog that they needed help with that tap/spanner thing, and you know Tony loves to help out if he can

[@hello15848]

I know who needs that tool, the Butchers at Maison Du Maitre. Awesome. Love them.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I have lots of viewers saying they knew who it was for, they crack me up laughing

[@hello15848]

@@notquiteachateaudiy can't wait to see Nick open the wine storage with the tool. He went all over looking for it and it's obsolete. They sure work hard on their place and it really shows! It's genius to use the wine storage for water storage!

[@shirleymcneil4410]

Simply magnificent. Congratulations.

[@user-zf3yo8zu1x]

Those daisies are adorable! I agree, Margaret should sell those.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes Keri, they are lovely

[@Lea-bw9wj]

If last weeks wasn't exciting enough with your crossover. I just got a huge surprise when you Mentioned Expat Butchers. Had to go back and make sure I heard right. Maybe next crossover coming?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Lea, anything is possible, I have learned since having a youtube channel. I never set out to do any crossovers, but "you just get involved" as Tony would say, and it turns out to be fun and interesting (we hope) for our (and other youtubers' viewers)

[@Lea-bw9wj]

@@notquiteachateaudiy It really is a wonderful surprise when there is a cross over. You think each KZbin lives in their own little world but then another KZbin pops in and it's a big shock their even know each other.

[@rvaprep]

Congratulations on the launch, as I have been watching pre official launch. Tony is very talented in various areas. Take care, Ralph Rocchiccioli

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks for watching Ralph x

[@nadeansimmons226]

I love watching the Butchers too. Stumbled across them a few weeks ago and find them absolutely hilarious. They work very hard but play hard too. I am working my way through their past videos and would highly recommend them as a good watch

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Let's hope they get a few new subscribers then Nadean, they deserve it

[@rosebudame]

Oh, I would have been in trouble around those perfume bottles as I collect tiny ones! Oh I was tickled that you mentioned my name! 🩷

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

step away from the perfume Amy LOL

[@rosebudame]

@@notquiteachateaudiy 😂

[@rmil4531]

Lovely. ❤️💕❤️

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

xx

[@theexpatbutchers]

Tony & Jane! It is looking fantastic!!! I do apologise if my measurements were a little 'off'. Can't wait to try it, and start saving some of this overload of rain we're suffering this spring.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

hello there Nick, don't suppose it has arrived yet ? Tony posted it Thursday morning. If we were too far "off" then we'll just have another go at it. It'll probably stop raining as soon as we get it working though!!

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

When you both go to these Brocante and you fall in love with something Jane, but don’t buy it because you think it’s expensive or you want to but just don’t……………….. does Tony ever buy it without you noticing and later on surprise you with it…………. I can imagine that he is a real softie at heart and Romance is still between you. ❤️

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

He once surprised me for my birthday(February) with a pair of amethyst drop earrings I fell in love with at a christmas fair. I didn't buy them because we were shopping for gifts for other people and they were expensive at an expensive time of year. He got the telephone number of the seller in secret and called them after christmas, to buy them for me! that was a very special gift x

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

@@notquiteachateaudiy ……… ❤️

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

15.02 ……. No Jane Tony said ‘How does he get all that JUNK into that one motor 😂😂

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Sounds like Tony LOL

[@susanfabian1521]

I'm on the lookout for shot glasses so those little silver goblets would have been perfect

[@maryannspicher]

I saw the drawing and you said it was for another youtuber I knew straight away it was for the Butchers! I watch their vlogs too, they make me laugh!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Tanks Maryann, seems we have a lot of the same viewers x

[@boessheila50]

Oh my Jane. I'd be dangerous at a Brocante. 😍 I love these places. I'd have to have a pack 🐎 horse with me if I went Brocanting

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

Tony is so clever. ❤

[@user-cv2iz8ie5l]

I started from the beginning and am on episode 40, I’m already done with the brocants. Please tell me that there is more filming of the work being done! I may have to move on to another show. I really like the personalities of Tony and Jane.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Grace, we do visit a lot of Brocantes, sorry, I understand that's not everybody's thing, I am actually thinking of creating a separate channel for the brocantes and upcycles because some people love that. I don't think there are many in the 41 -50 playlist, perhaps you can just skip through those bits. but there is also a lot about the works going on. There is a playlist featuring mostly DIY stuff. The vlogs are a chronological diary of our life in France, work we do, people we meet, places we go, local events etc .I do hope you can enjoy most of our content, thanks for watching x

[@reillybb1]

They are gorgeous! ❤❤❤❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

my gift?? or our purchases?? or both?? thanks Kate x

[@suehall3298]

Hope it fits 👍🤗 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It had to be made slightly smaller, by Nick, but yes it did the trick

[@lorassorkin]

Wonderful finds at the broconte! The embroidered artwork is gorgeous! Thanks for the mention of Nick and Claire's channel, it'd not seen t before, and it looks great!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

They are really funny Lora, enjoy

[@kathsmith4924]

margret should definitely sell them very talented and they would sell really well 🙂.. the silver tray at the start i'd use as egg cups and tray for soldiers 😘

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

She really is very talented Kath, the little silver goblets were a bit too small for egg cups but it's funny that I had the same thought x

[@kathsmith4924]

@@notquiteachateaudiy great minds think alike 🙂

[@susanfabian1521]

Loved the little polka dot baking dishes! I could make tiny cottage & pot pies

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

sounds good Susan

[@susanfabian1521]

@@notquiteachateaudiy we're empty nesters.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

@@susanfabian1521 so batch cooking for two?

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Charcoal on the edge and a paper imprint would give the size ! Wouldn’t it ?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Maybe Steve, it is such a weird shape to try to measure!

[@carolynhoover9444]

Did Tony manage to workout his project? I liked the dinner montage as well as tge entire video

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

We went with the overall triangle measurement Carolyn, we posted it, let's wait and see if it fits

[@normamurray4450]

I love the brocantes that you have in France, there are some absolutely gorgeous pieces that fit perfectly with Chateau life. Thank you for taking us along! Lovely gift from Patrick and Stuarts' guests.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Lots of pretty things, yes Norma x

[@leighevans1394]

The daisys are lovely .

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

They sure are Leigh

[@mireillederamburedutheil8827]

Bonjour de correze très très belle brocante et beaux achats compliments

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Merci Mireille, a bientot

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Your property is a treasure trove.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It definitely is Florida

[@jfs59nj]

Were you pleased with how the premiere went, Jane? ❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Was I ? it was incredible thanks John, over 250 at one time

[@jfs59nj]

@@notquiteachateaudiy it was great Jane!! ❤️

[@rosebudame]

Yes, fantastic Jane! 🏆

[@charisoutofTexas]

How far are you from Nick and Clare? Are they south of you? I think I need to get a map of France and mark my KZbinrs so I can get and idea of where you are in relation to each other. Love the little cloisonné horse.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

we're about 3 hour apart I think Char, they are west of us

[@AvaT42]

Jane, I am confused with your list of videos. I am trying to find the very first one you did, but the numbers are all mixed up and from your introduction you started this adventure in 2020, so 3 yrs ago. I cannot find a video going baxk that far

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Sonia, there are playlists of ten videos at a time starting right from the beginning, or you could go to our channel page, click videos and scroll right back to the earliest but that will not play them in order, hope that helps

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

There wasn’t really an empty cigarette packet at 4.15 of your vid for sale was there !!!! ?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I think it may be playing cards

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

@@notquiteachateaudiy …….. oooooooh I see 😂

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

How much was that doggie on the grass

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

priceless

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

@@notquiteachateaudiy ….. it was so cute looking

[@gianniqccanada6545]

love your chanel, but I hate like other Brocante video... we wanna see your castle, not this brocante !

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Gianni, the vlog is about our lifestyle, which at this time of year, includes a few brocantes, but there will be more about our Not Quite a Castle too x

[@carolynhoover9444]

Jane, I love the brocante trips. There are items I would have purchased if I had been there. It is your lifestyle, and I appreciate it