Re-Creating The Salon's Missing Details

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[@mayihusosky7]

I prefer the circles by the fireplace plain it's so busy with the wall sconces that it will give the eye a rest.

[@rossfamily1184]

Me too. I don’t like the flower. X

[@maureenivory342]

I do as well Less is more, over doing it now

[@tobias9859]

I couldn’t agree with you more.

[@georgensal]

You got it right, originally those circles were meant to be left empty.

[@floriancrosnier4994]

I’m french and i’m loving your videos, renvovating a french castle is a really nice idea to not let abandonned these beautiful places. 😄

[@dianayavetz6286]

You can thread a small gold bead on the pin before you put it through the crystal to keep it from pulling through.

[@hildaovalle1455]

I love how the two of you coordinate your work. It looks like you are both perfectionists and have the patience of saints . Such detailed and beautiful work!

[@charlesmcdougall3905]

The bead idea on the pin is ideal! I have used a glass bead though, because you can't see it next to the crystal prism. It seems to disappear next to the glass.

[@lisaakinlabi]

Loads of multitasking = jobs well done! Everything is looking awesome.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

Carole I love that flower in that circle detail. It’s a great choice. It makes the gold circle so much more substantial.

[@IreneSonni]

Carole and Adrian, you are doing such an amazing job restoring the salon. ❤

[@goosygoosy5883]

I like the flowers in the circle. I think it matches the candelabras and completes the look. Carol, respect!

[@loisblais3431]

Stress cracks 🤣🤣 I’ve got stress cracks too, but holy man I must be really stressed!! Take care you two, just loving the work being done. Every inch has been gone over so many times, and more to come. Such an intimate project. Hugs to you both.

[@andreaault6215]

You two are so detailed with the original fixtures and wall decor. That place is going to be GORGEOUS when it is done! Lovely dedication!

[@txjellybean3772]

The flower centers look amazing. I love how much that guy adores you. Precious

[@lorrainel2314]

Loved the close ups of the plaster work. Repair work is so intricate. I don’t know how you do it, Carole. The salon is taking shape!

[@vbee3571]

This style of carving has been my favorite forever. It makes my heart happy to see it taken care of. 🥰

[@Sassafras30]

I adore the French use of shutters. I love your energy and I love your chateau.

Thank you so much Sally!

[@danda757]

Everything looks beautiful! If you do get this room done and decorated before Christmas, you just may leave all the decorations up for a while after Christmas just to admire the beauty of it all a little longer. This room is so awesome.

[@marielucier7982]

I love that you show the details when working and explain the reasons why and why not in making choices. I love working with my hands, so your videos are not just enjoyable to watch and back up and watch again, but useful edu. Merci!

[@sherrithompson5418]

I love your playful banter back and forth 😂

[@gordonulrickson3626]

This room is going to be so spectacular when you get it done. I can't wait for the next video each time. You are such an amazing team.

[@1LuckieDuckie]

I had difficulty with finding pins to support the crystal prisms on my chandelier (which is dinky compared to yours) and was disappointed with the pin head size which went straight through the prism hole and was still too short for me to properly fit on the chandelier. So I went to an antique mall to see how the old chandeliers were made. To my surprise the prisms were held in place by a gold looking wire which can be purchased at a craft store by the spool like thread. Instead of a pinhead, they curled an end of the wire in what looks like a circle that was flattened with a hammer then the wire was bent and put through the prism hole. I ABSOLUTELY DID THIS and saved a ton of hair from falling out due to the stress of not finding long wires with big pinheads. Then I realized, way back in the day, there would not have been pinheads on wires. So really I duplicated an old assembly method without realizing it.

Thankfully we sorted it!

[@kessalungull8956]

Carole & Adrian once again how you both accomplished such beauty to each room is so wonderful. I especially enjoy Carole’s excitement when the plan is coming together. Until next time, merci.

[@candyphillips2642]

Love the flowers in the circles. It's going to be gorgeous when done. ♥️

[@paulinedixon3490]

Looking forward to see what the room looks like when it’s finished. The ceiling and chandelier are beautiful

[@donnabeard9344]

If need be you could get some sort of jewelry fitting to act as a washer on the large crystals

[@tennjen18]

I was thinking a clear bead or brass disk bead!

[@CountryLady1752]

Both of you have a great sense of humor , enjoy watching your videos. Two of the hardest working people. Room looks amazing🌻🌾

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I love seeing the primer cover the old paint. It makes the whole salon look soooo much closer to being done even though I know there's still a lot to do. Those flowers are perfect!! What's the next project?! You left us hanging!!

😂 time will tell

[@kimberlyearly8918]

@ Torture haha!

[@hurley698]

You two are incredible! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@isobelstuart1648]

I quite like the circles plain. They look very classic. What was there before? Sometimes less is more.

Looking at old photos I took before preparation work, you can see that there was definitely a round detail of some kind, I imagine possibly a flower to tie in the ones that I carefully removed from around the mirror, which I will also replace. I have also looked at other pieces similar online of how other grand salons may have looked.

[@laurayoung2121]

I’m always amazed at all of your hard work. It’s going to look so amazing when it’s done!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Everything is looking magnificent. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@kathywillis7459]

Carole, you’re an outright tease! Now I’m wondering what the next big project is. I truly wish I could come help you with the putsy projects in the salon. Love doing those kinds of things. You’re doing such a beautiful job.

[@elisabeth6108]

Love the flowers in the circle. I wonder if beading pins, used to make jewelry, might be long enough for the biggest crystals. Inexpensive and available at least 3" long. Small heads, so you would need to use a small crystal bead to keep them from pulling through.

[@suehall3298]

I love the flower for the circles 🤗the shutters are going to look great with the new costs of paint🤗☕🍰☕🍰 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@nicboyd1898]

Coming along bit by bit with so much diligence and hard work. I love Carole’s strategy for future progress, setting the plan in motion with witnesses- knowing how long it will be before the final floors can go in. Well done Beth! Another fine edit making everything flow so well! Thanks for realistic look at the journey with ups/downs. Wishing you Safe travels!

We never knew how many ups and downs there would be!!!!! On a huge project like this, there are just so many decisions to make.

[@nicboyd1898]

@ It’s must be never ending decisions, I think they have a term -decision fatigue- when one reaches paralysis and can’t choose one more. You always make just the right decisions and it all turns out so lovely altogether!

[@nicboyd1898]

Oops I didn’t know fancy strike through short cut for decision fatigue

[@peterwhite9261]

Love the flowers in the circle. They pop. Hope the stress cracks don't worsen. I would feel so bad for you both. The shutters look awesome. I agree, oil paintnis the way to go to keep them cleaner easier and the shine will look great with all of the gold. Have some fun back in the UK.

[@sheridavis261]

You really are doing an incredible job! What a labor of love!

[@kirkshrum6222]

Looks like you guys have the original glass in those doors, love the wavy glass it adds so much character. Sure Carole those cracks in the ceiling are from chandelier weighing a lot, I’m thinking your old man still has a lot of energy at night! Ha. Cheers Kirk

It is the original glass, but oh so thin and has to be replaced. All I'm saying is , Kirk, he cannot keep still at night.

[@normamurray4450]

Wow guys, I hope someone is recording all you're doing in the name of History!!!

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Great attention to detail. Well done 💕🤗💕

[@jeanhawken4482]

The rooms look so lovely. Try and have a break you work so hard. Thank you.

[@jeanietyler4991]

I love the sanded wood flooring! It's extra work, but I am sure it will be worth it, wish I could help! the gold trim painting job is looking great. Thank you for sharing with us. It's going to be a beautiful room, well it is already but it's going to shine when you are done. Oh, and I was kidding about helping...I am to old to climb ladders or run equipment, sorry.

[@debpate9405]

Hello, the gold pin you put into the crystal is very similar to a jewelry making pin used for a earring drop. Have you looked for those online already? Some are made with a fancy decorative end that might be larger than what you have there. Good luck!

[@davidlogan4329]

The Salon is coming along beautifully Carole and Adrian. I love what you're both doing. The shutters are starrting to look lovely with the new paint work. It will all be glorious when finished.

[@toobusy63]

Y'all are a power couple taking on all of that yourselves 💞🙌🙌

[@alaine57]

So many details, it’s beautiful and you only just begun

[@Ragnar8504]

Usually floors like these are sanded after installation, even brand-new ones. They're never perfectly flat when installed, so sanding them is generally considered necessary. I'm sure these floors will look gorgeous once you've run a proper floor sander across and oiled them!

[@СолнечныйПарус-р7щ]

I would even lightly paint these flowers at the base of the petals - in a pastel yellowish or greenish color.

[@paullynch277]

For the Chandelier, it may be worth going to the room above and pulling up some floor boards to expose the joists - they may need strengthening. Overtime some trades (electric/plumbing) may have cut through or weakened the joists, or the joists may need blocking and bracing. If there is any bounce in the floor of the room above - then check the condition of the joists mounting point at the walls - sometimes the ends rot off (especially if someone put cement render on the outside of the wall). Never use Cement in a Lime built Building, it will trap moisture and when the building moves seasonally, the cement is too hard to flex and will crack as the surrounding building moves - it is those cracks that then allow the water in and as cement is non-permeable, there is no way for the water to dry out, so the moisture spreads and you get penetrating damp. Either way your cracks in the ceiling suggest movement, so its worth investigating now before you add any more weight.

Paul. I did have the boards up when I did the en-suite and all looked good with the joists. The cracks are so hairline from where the light was lifted. Although we can monitor them I’m more than happy to leave them for the moment. Ps. Only seen lime used on the building.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Well done you two its looking really good now🤩

[@brendaball450]

Everything is looking so lovely. Love the little flowers on the mirror casings. I am more excited than Adrian about the “next big project”. Lol. Have a terrific time in England. I am always happy when I know that the two hardest working people on KZbin are having a bit of a break! 🎉

[@Sassafras30]

It is such good fun watching you both repair and make beautiful this lovely chateau. In my next life❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brooke7464]

I love all the natural light, what color scheme are you going to do besides brilliant gold ? I know you liked the wallpaper but could you use paint ? There are iridescent paints. I did like the blue and gold colors

All will be revealed soon!

[@krismorris1810]

Really love the clean shaven wooden flooring, super job Adrian, but huge task. As for you dear Carole, this is a life’s work you’ve undertaken and just wonderful, albeit so tricky. I like the idea someone else recommended, using a play clay of sorts, maybe the answer to your problem, worth a try. Good luck and a fair wind my friends, Kris in the New Forest Hampshire,xxxx

[@nancywhite1439]

Love the flower idea (with gold on the edges) in the circles….wonder if that variety grows on the château grounds & you can make a sort of paperweight or add a hook for keys for visitors/online people to purchase? Light airy curtains (maybe with some gold threads) would be fantastic if it could be found there….or England? Coming along so well!

Visitors having keys, 😮 I've been shopping for fabrics, very unsuccessfully, this past couple of days. Thank you Nancy

[@bethswann3224]

I love watching your progress.

[@carolesmith6620]

Another great video Carole and Adrian the salon coming on nicely bit by bit the shutters look wonderful, cannot wait to see what is coming next ,the big project x💕🌼🌼🤗

[@rosepayeur4591]

I’m amazed by your courage and determination! You guys rock!!! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@imsharonl2]

The amount of detail, labor of love! Amazing

[@mocarra100]

My gosh this room is going to be beautiful any news on the wallpaper front? Carol anything you put in there is going to be beautiful I am so excited like I've said a million times for this room I can only imagine how you feel. I don't think you can have too much gold in any chateau. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖

[@Benjaminwolf]

Room is really looking great!

[@daiodonto]

You two are so great together! I love your work. To watch your videos make me feel good.

You are so kind

[@arjenhillenius1917]

I do admire your perseverance! Have you been warned of break ins in chateaux? The guys from Escape to the dreams told they had been warned by the police and were adviced to take security steps. Just in case. The little flower looks great beside the mirror!

Yes we did get warned. Thankfully we do have good security and CCTV

[@user-qz5dq8kn4p]

Carole it’s coming along nicely I think it looks good both ways with and with out the flower you do what you like tho 🥰

[@glennmcgee1729]

Everything is starting to pop nicely so I hope Adrian can refurbish the wall sconces soon.

Another thing to add to my list. 😂

[@angelagalloway5486]

We soooo must gold the rose looks fabulous and very pretty. Gold curtains ? maybe 🥰

I'm fabric shopping as we speak!

[@paulamcnabb7940]

I can’t wait to see the room finished!

[@ladybug379]

I could watch you guys all day long!

[@jackiestewart5062]

Me too, the pair of them crack me up..

[@Sassafras30]

The flowers in the fireplace circles would look great if you gold leaf them.

[@TheFiown]

There is a product that gilders and framers use to take molds to decorate mirror, I think it's animal glue and some form of powder, you can maybe find the recipe. It can be softened and pushed into shape after demolding or worked freehand. Have you also looked into scagliola ? It's basically animal glue, plaster and pigment keeded over and over and can be used a bit like plasticene and dries very hard. They use it to imitate marble as when you mix several batches of different tones you can then slice and mix them to make the 'marble' effect. I think it could be useful in this case or future cases and is cheap !

[@Valmtg]

Well now as seeing as the shutters are getting painted and the wallpaper is still a unique puzzle piece of where to find the right one that will fit that room, I take it is a bit premature to think of what kind of window dressings would be used? I would think some kind of gold, perhaps sections of it somewhat sheer, to still let some light in and keep the room glittering?

[@margaretfrosst575]

Beth you must get a good laugh when your editing this vlogs. Which I may add you do an awesome job at. Thank you.

If only you could see some of the stuff removed. 😂

[@jackiestewart5062]

Too funny, I can just imagine.

[@gerriobrien1208]

Learning so much from you Carole, and am so impressed with all the different surfaces and treatments you’re doing, you’re fearless!! 🎉I was interested in your recipe for gesso, as I have an old Queen Anne Victorian home which I’m working on. I’ve been ‘binge watching ‘ your videos for weeks…Which video did you give that recipe on please?

The formula is 1 part plaster of Paris. 1 part PVA & 3 parts white acrylic paint. Mix together and add water (if needed) for required consistency. Cx

[@turawolfe2841]

Two amazing people make an amazing place perfectly amazing again! Amazing!!!!!!!!!

[@nancywhite1439]

Of course ‘keys’ is an ‘old’ idea…..maybe the small flower medallions above a series of hooks for the bedrooms or useful hallways to hang bags, clothing, utensils etc….just an idea to make it your subtle symbol for the château. Seems I’ve heard of ‘fabric boards’ which oversee natural fiber production in Europe…they may have outlets which produce half bolts at reduced prices. It pays to ask them actually since highlighting their facilities could be of benefit with so many renovations to numerous châteaus with wide distribution of vlogs! Yes, all takes time & your patience in this project is endless!

[@judihopewell2499]

The flower matches the chandeliere torchiere too

[@pmm3112]

With the caliber of work you're doing I hope you get a call from Chateau DIY

[@Smalfry47]

I love to paint! Carole I am jealous……. I saw the crystals in the shape needed here in Ohio!

[@stknmggs1788]

Impressive work! It will be so beautiful!

[@nimuehmoon872]

....beautiful job Carole....💖👍

[@jorgschwantje1239]

I love to have these, how is it called? Curtain-holding-super-decoration? 😁🤷🏻 The style is perfect. But how to find somebody to recreate pieces like this? I guess I had to pay a fortune...

[@maryland8532]

Great progress!

[@kennethcrawford3888]

How old is your lovely Chateau? such amazing work your doing--bravo

1854

[@renemalherbe197]

Your words when you say:"..a little bit of this and a

[@renemalherbe197]

little bit of that..." Now tháts a recipe for miracles...!🙌💝🦁🙋🏼‍♀️

[@waynesmith3908]

But you did not paint the Top shutter ? Did you ? The Salon is about over the top French Baroque Grandeur and I love it.

I ran out of paint, hence the trip back to UK, all stocked up now, no excuses!

[@dellaroux]

Re: the floor, maybe not in this room, might be too busy, visually, but what about sanding this filler pieces down and keeping the structural cross-pieces and longways 'fencing pieces' dark. Parquet often plays with light-dark shadings, might be interesting...

[@marthalikens482]

Crack On! You guys are Amazing!!

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Great job.

[@junehawker2364]

I've just noticed Carole is Ampidectrous Very clever 😊

[@flclare6135]

You two are amazing,

[@sheilam4964]

👍👍👍👍👍 - My eyes are always drawn to the fireplace portion of the wall. It stands out in its simple lines and expensive colours (gold). The rest of the room is filled with gorgeous mouldings. I think that's what makes the fireplace portion stand out so much for me. It is so different yet it isn't. Just my thoughts. I know I will love whatever you do and eat my words quietly on this side of the video.

It is the focal point, especially with the chandeliers reflecting

[@sheilam4964]

@ - true and that is a good point

[@debbieferdinandi9527]

I think a blue and gold/silver wallpaper would add some warmth and would be in the colour scheme of the period. Just a thought.

[@janineregan]

Carole, do you like to listen to music to keep you happy during the long hours of painting? I love a little bit of Abba to paint by! 😅

No I hate music whilst I work , I like peace and quiet, hence why you will rarely see us work together! I do love ABBA though and was also disappointed last week to find my Steps Gold cd had snapped in the car!!!!!

[@mireillederamburedutheil8827]

Beaucoup de travail mais de très beaux résultats continuez c est un plaisir de vous regarder...dommage pas d explications en français même pas un mot

[@kellyprice1024]

Oooh Carol, I got a bit dizzy up that scaffold with you. I think it was the close ups. 😅

[@kathsmith4924]

i think adrian had a heart attack carol (next big project ) 😂

😂 I did!

[@sarclifford]

Cover that chandelier you cleaned and restored do beautifully so dust doesn't get on it

[@rondaclayton2282]

What about using Cling Wrap for a barrier to the gold leaf if you would want to take a mold of the replacement missing bits?

[@deniereynolds6119]

Adrian the wood looks quarter sawn? Is it? Always fun to watch you both pay so much attention to detail. It’s the journey not the destination that the most fun.

Hi Denie. It looks like they are but will know when I start cleaning them up. Well spotted. 😆

[@parvanehshowrai7376]

you and your yul Brynner are a great team.

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

You have a great sense of detail and meticulous hand. However, since a candle will obscure the plaster rose, is it necessary?

Just replacing what was there originally. Also it’s more visible when your near the fireplace