Step Inside: A Magical Tour of my Chateau! 🏰✨

Getting ready for the first retreat of the year has been a ton of work, but the chateau is looking smashing and I can't wait to share it with you! This week, enjoy a full tour of the chateau and let me show off all the hard work that has gone into it! I think I might sleep for a week after the retreat is over!
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[@womenendorsed5905]

OH. MY. GOSH. You have accomplished SO MUCH. It's looking gorgeous, charming, warm, and delightful inside and out! You must be so proud!

[@northerngirl4666]

I absolutely love the mural on the left in your office with the rolling hills! I think it would really define the space instead of another wallpaper. The colours are stunning and the landscape is utterly gorgeous!

[@kylieharrison3782]

I totally agree with you. ❤

[@anniedodds8150]

Me too!

[@annawinkel6509]

Me too! It’s gorgeous!

[@Bluegrassprincess]

At first I wasn't a fan of the mural but now woth the other option I'm re thinking

[@kirstenweyter4431]

❤ The Mural

[@melodyfisher1512]

Your guests are in for such a treat! The chateau has never looked more beautiful. You have made every square inch so charming! Thank you…this tour was a pleasure! Good job, Bruce. The kitchen has come so far. It fits the rest of the place now…Gorgeous!

[@biblianabovery4092]

I have been subcribed and watching this transformation since day one. What a labor of love and beautiful outcome of The Chataeu!!!! So impressive. Congrats.

[@denises9426]

Absolutely STUNNING. Do you ever pinch yourself and think “This is all mine!”? What a beautiful magical place you have created!! ❤ c'est magnifique

[@janeblandford852]

I really like the mural with the lovely hills and trees. Your chateau is gorgeous. Every room is perfect. I wish you a fabulous retreat and hope everything goes super well!!

[@TerraTopics]

I really like the wallpaper on the left. With the hills. Because it has soft blues and greens I think it transitions from the living room well, and it’s a softer entry into the lighter kitchen. The blue wallpaper with blue painted walls it’s super dark for such a soft kitchen.

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

Abby, the chateau looks gorgeous! The guest rooms are charming (love the names) and the baths functional and pretty. The garden and fountain look lovely! Bruce is the champion of the kitchen. Hope this retreat is all you and your guests hoped for. ❤

[@lottieluse5011]

Amazing! I think you have taken a weary, tired old place and made it Smile again! Everything looks so lovely. My favorite was the Jasmine bedroom. Well, well done! Superb!

[@user-hx7kv9pd6b]

Love the wallpaper with the hills! Neat mural look. The other matches too closely. Just an opinion!

[@marciadynes7628]

Wow Abby you should be so proud on what you have accomplished is such a short period of time the gardens coming along nicely and all bedrooms and Kitchen Bruce adding his magic touches the dream team exciting your vision is now Come to light thank you for sharing your hard work !Everyone will have a most memorable time at the retreat with a wonderful host you got this girl ! 😀🌞

[@fire8345]

BRUCE IS AWSOME!!! Please can't he stay for ever? He could live in the little house.

[@susanhernandez7290]

Bruce it looks great! Very beautiful.

[@richardnault9493]

The results are stunning , thanks for the GRAND TOUR !

[@essieessie5399]

WOW, I can't believe the transformation in the short time you've owned the chateau. You've all worked so hard and everything looks amazing. You've been very blessed with Bruce and all the people who helped get you there. I can't wait to visit for one of your retreats!!

[@Cloudymoon916]

Thank you for taking us on a tour, I've been dying to see it all set up. It's absolutely beautiful. You should do a KZbin tour once a year so we can see all the large and small changes you make. Your guests are going to love it.

[@msmorrisonspeaks]

Yes, we ARE gonna love seeing it, in person; wahooo!

[@amandahugo1421]

Wonderful to see your rooms.Each one a jewel. Congratulations on your achievement in bringing your chateau back to life.

[@Tigerlilart]

Wow stunning you have worked so hard and the result is exquisite, what a beautiful place for a retreat. ❤

[@nikiplaysgamessveen9223]

The wall paper on the left is perfect😍😍😍😍 amazing.

[@monicabronson4118]

Be still my heart! The château is looking so beautiful it makes me want to cry. My prayer is that I get to come to a future retreat.

[@susanhernandez7290]

Can't believe how everything came together so beautifully done

[@detroitdiscussion9495]

The whole chateau looks fabulous. A little fancy but also light, airy and comfortable. For the office maybe the landscape wallpaper, then the fountain painting, TV on the mantel with couch toward it and a chair? Maybe 2 chairs for chatting looking out the window if there is room.

[@valerieb.4912]

Bonjour Abby, I still like the one on the left for your Office. I agree the one on the right is lost at that size. The furniture in the Grand Room is absolutely perfect (smart move to get rid of the red furniture) and well balanced with the colors. As usual wonderful work Bruce. I hope your retreat is full of fun, laughter, and fond memories for all whom are there.

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

I love the mural wallpaper, very pretty!

[@keelyalsdorf9848]

Bruce has done an amazing job with the title work! It really compliments the beauty of the repurposed wood around the air vent! ❤ the kitchen is absolutely beautiful!

[@crystalreynolds279]

Your chateau is beautiful,chic and elegant. What you will choose for wallpaper in your office will look perfect. My humble opinion would be to select the large printed wall paper with the landscape. You keep the blue theme but it will draw in and echo your lovely garden and harmonize with the outdoor sounds of your fountain and birdsong. After watching your grand tour you can see the same echo of outdoor color and garden light through the porthole windows. Maybe resale the blue sofa and put the teal sofa and chairs back in your office. Just my thoughts and most assuredly not personal criticism of your home. Well done Abby!

[@jenniferwallace7185]

You have worked so hard. Beautiful

[@svg7335]

I like the new wallpaper for a different location. The large mural seems better and would make more of a statement. But i just heard you say the motif will be larger, so that should help.In the grand salon, I'd consider pulling the furniture a bit back more from the rug, especially the chairs and the green couch. It just seems claustrophobic snuggled in so tightly in such a grand space. 😊 I think Karen's painting would look good in the office. You passed by the sitting room area on the bedroom floor. What are you calling it? You've done a good job furnishing the bedrooms. And the garden looks wonderful. It's serene where one wants to take a deep breath, sigh, and just relax and listen to nature. What on Earth are you going to do to fill your time now that the renovations are almost done? 😂

[@RhondaBAZ]

Everything is really beautiful..straighten the lamp shades in dining room..and get candelabras for buffet..guest rooms are very pretty,and windows to die for,and love your room,the paint is perfect..a beautiful chateau you're bringing back to life! Pat yourself on the back for all you've accomplished,and your vision of what is to come! Your guest will be very pleased..how could they not be...

[@monpeyssenemmanuelle6572]

Merci pour le tour!! c'est magnifique !! j'adore les chambres, on a envie de dormir dans chacune d'elles !! ce chateau est lumineux, acceuillant, spacieux et tres bien renové !! Bravo !!! les salles de bains sont tres reussies ! tout est PARFAIT !!!

[@TerraTopics]

The teal furniture looks amazing in that room.

[@Pauleysteph]

Very amazed in what you've accomplished in just around a year. Amazing.

[@leepiche8669]

Hi Abby, I"ve been watching your videos weekly since the first one. The transformation of your chateau is amazing. I'm one of your many cheerleaders on your journey to get things done just the way you want them. I thoroughly enjoyed the grand tour and could feel the care and attention to detail in each room. The colors and textures and warmth is so inviting. A special mention... hats off to Tomas and Bruce for their hard work and dedication. Your accomplishments remind me of the saying, "She thought she could... and so she did."

[@saftabc5962]

Looking beautiful indeed! Well done Bruce.

[@emmashipp2734]

The pretty purple plant is called Campanula. There are lots of different varieties but it especially loves to grow in walls and rockeries, and doesn’t cause damage. It will repeat flower in warmer weather ❤ The chateau looks stunning x

[@chriswilson9126]

Abby, I have been following you from the beginning of your Chateau purchase and adventure. You have done an amazing job on restoring the charm to the entire retreat/chateau. I just love it. Elegant for sure and your guests are going to love it. Wishing you a successful and fun filled retreat. I would like to make a quick suggestion as a small garden, landscaping business. @thepottedmum here in Guelph Ontario Canada, add some low maintenance greenery to your guest rooms. Pothos, is an easy low maintenance plant low watering required. But as you did the tour I spotted areas where some greenery would be beautiful and also add oxygen to the rooms. The rooms / bathrooms with windows at floor level and circular quaint windows would benefit from a smaller planter of pothos. I think it would also be great if your gardeners could actually edge out around your gardens so they are more defined. I love waiting for your weekly release. Enjoy the retreat. 👍🏻😎

[@delightfuldesignsbydenise9710]

It’s Truly more than Remarkable…all that you have accomplished. I’d say never under-estimate the power of greens just cut from your yard to add to vases also. God bless all your Ventures!! -SE TX❤

[@carolinetaiano7151]

Such a lovely calm chic feel to the Chateau now. A big change from the mix of colour before. Very good 👍

[@katevanderhorst3913]

Incredible work Abbey! You are truly an inspiration!❤

[@earthmama5659]

OMG! YOU DID GOOD GIRL! EXCELLENT!🌟🌟🌟

[@shirleysmith5394]

The Grand Salon is wonderful, much better then before and a great seating area for a collection of People before class, dinner etc. Well done..

[@maryjo34779]

Wowza. You have done a gorgeous job on the chateau. Everything looks lovely.

[@mlomarechal6877]

Tout est absolument ravissant. Bravo !! 👏👏

[@donlop9103]

Wow you must be so proud the chateau looks beautiful thank you for the tour, hope you have a fun retreat❤

[@pattyt7776]

Everything looks just beautiful, Abby. Bravo, well done! Enjoy your retreat. ❤️❤️

[@nancyhauge9500]

Everything looks perfect!

[@jeanneparker2247]

Hope the retreat goes smooth. Bruce is awesome. 😊

[@ellenmadsen7308]

Everything looks great. You might want to rethink the relationship of furniture and rugs. Not all the furniture needs to be touching the carpet-just makes things looked really crowded. Good luck with your seminar. Go, Bruce, go!

[@beehill1]

I agree. The furniture looks a little crowded, maybe space it out a bit more to make a bigger space?

[@cherylmckay6806]

🌿🌸🌿 Oh how I wish a Chateau would have been in my existence. You home is so beautiful, you are a lucky lady. 🌿🌸🌿

[@annawinkel6509]

I love the 1st wallpaper sample on the left. It’s amazing all you’ve accomplished! Your bedrooms are all very charming and inviting. Good work!

[@kathysykora1195]

Absolutely beautiful ❤ The bedrooms are each their own and lovely ❤ Best of luck on your writing retreat!

[@judesampson8222]

Everything is looking so lovely. What a great job you have done!

[@sandycopeland790]

Looks fabulous! Hope to visit some day.

[@valerierosling3968]

You have worked wonders. Your home is stunning inside and outside.

[@micheleforbes6035]

Abby..what a transformation! The Chateau looks stunning..well done! ~ Michele

[@EmilyBltz]

Abby Abby Abby!! What you have done ! It is Stunning!! Is there anything more romantic than a gorgeous chateau with the wind whistling in the background? The attendees will have a blast I’m sure . Oh I totally forgot to mentioned how awesome your Kitchen looks! You had a vison and it’s perfect. Thank you for the tour - you should be very proud at what you have done❤

[@IngegerdM]

Oh what a difference and how beautiful. So harmonious colours.

[@Burnberg1]

Beautiful, so much work!!!!! You’ve accomplished a great deal! (I’d really like to see a larger rug in the grand salon!)

[@dawnbarnes8729]

Everything is so pretty and inviting! 🥰 I can see all the hard work that has been done. When I remember what it was like when you first moved in. 😱 I absolutely love the kitchen. The chef will be very happy working in that space! I was hoping you would choose the other paper for your office. It would have been so pretty, but maybe I just can’t see it because the other sample didn’t show it off as well. I’m sure it will be beautiful just as everything else has been. I totally agree and am glad you got rid of the red furniture in the grande salon. It was just too harsh amongst the other suites of furniture. Good luck with your retreat. ❤️😊

[@AuntieDeb71]

So much done, and looking awesome. Maybe one day, when you're not busy (LOL) you could put use your painting skills to do a wee bit of a trompe l'oeil on the plaster fill-in part of that stone arch in the kitchen. The copper pots are just... (chef's kiss).

[@binalavery836]

Everything is lovely! I can't believe what you have done in such a short time! Bruce is a wonder! (a keeper)

[@sarahmiller5632]

Oh, WOW! You’ve been busy. Your chateau looks fabulous. The bathrooms are great. I hope the retreat goes well.🤗🇨🇦

[@barerfootgardener11464]

It looks great! You have done a great job. Can not wait to see the wallpaper up as I think it will look a beautiful compliment to your paint.

[@tommypayne6821]

I need Bruce in my life! Everything looks great, especially the wallpaper with lemons. Love it. Have fun.

[@lisanevins3605]

It's just stunning Abby! I'm sure it is most spendid to view in person. It's only going to get better Abby. Sweet Chloe must be resting as she is a working a dog overseeing the restoration of a Chateau. ❤

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Everything looks warm and inviting ! Best wishes for a fun and rewarding workshop retreat….and bravo to Bruce. Lovely tile job.

[@HandbagDiva]

Abby the Chateau looks simply amazing! I hope your retreat is magical!

[@linzilou3714]

Well done! All that hard work is paying off. Bruce is great. One thing I'd say is the scale of the carpets and art needs to be much bigger. Nonetheless it looks fabulous. I'd love to visit x

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

Abby, Everything is so pretty! You have accomplished so much! Have a great retreat.

[@pdq5465]

I remember watching a previous tour of the bedrooms & thinking that there weren’t enough places for guests to store their clothes and belongings, but you’ve addressed that need & everything looks great.

[@thechateauchronicles]

There's still room for improvement on that front, but it's getting better for sure.

[@lgrigg5439]

Just love bruce, a true gentleman

[@bobbiejay2085]

Given the relatively short time you've had to restore and decorate your chateau, out buildings and grounds you have achieved much. Just lovely. Happy for you and your guests.

[@maryhirsch2909]

Everything looks so beautiful! Bruce has done so much. We have a lot of wind too. Looking forward to next week with the retreat. The flowers look awesome.

[@Maria-fd7re]

Love the color palate in the grand salon!

[@snowbirdlady7221]

Wow Abby! Wow! All your videos have shown the hard work, decisions, painting and more painting, dust, and all. I knew you were working so hard, but to see it all come together now is just amazing! I can't believe you have achieved all this in, what 18 months? Just fantastic. It's charming and beautiful. All the rooms are so inviting and I would love staying in any one of them. Love those 3rd floor hallway runners and the big print wallpaper with lemons! The kitchen is beautiful and the gardens are coming right along. When I think back to how everything was at the beginning.......even your videos are so professional. You are an amazing person. Congratulations on making your vision a reality!

[@cherylmcnair5594]

Well done 🎉❤you’ve come so far in the restoration of your beautiful Chateau. The birds tweeting, the wind blowing, and the sounds of the floor boards as you moved around the place was very atmospheric. Bruce is a great asset 😊 Have fun with your retreat.

[@tinekejoldersma]

It is so spacious and not cluttered, you did it all in such a short time. Really proud of you.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Wow, you did an amazing job cleaning, painting, wallpapering, furnishing, renovating the chateau. All of those rooms and bathrooms and you made each one have its own character and charm. The outside is looking amazing too. Love the fountain and love everything weeded and trimmed. In such a short amount of time owning the chateau you have done a Herculean job. Congratulations! I hope the retreat is a huge success. xx

[@Maria-fd7re]

85 episodes later, and your place looks amazing and so charming! I’m so happy for you!

[@keagleeagle821]

Everything looks great

[@karenhurd9792]

Abby!! It's just BEAUTIFUL!!!😍 Have a wonderful retreat. Everyone will be blown away when they see the Chateau.

[@VintageLPs]

I’m speechless and so very envious of your retreat guests. You should be proud of what you have accomplished inside and out for your chateau. Congratulations! 🥂🍾🌟

[@denisecollora5054]

Stunning you did so much and it's beautiful

[@ehayes7849]

Congrats - so much work has revealed itself in this video. I hope you continue to show a total review of the whole chateau every couple of months for us. I love seeing all the rooms and your kitchen is to die for - thank you Tomas and Bruce!!!!!! Happy retreat!

[@P.Galore]

Looks nice! SUGGESTION: Switch the larger rug in your office with the smaller one in the Grand Salon.

[@SherryBaby1107]

The chateau looks beautiful inside and out!! The kitchen looks gorgeous the tile work is amazing!! The bedrooms and bathrooms are so charming and well done!! I hope you enjoy a wonderful retreat next week! The flowers are such a lovely touch! The wallpaper will be stunning in the office! Have a wonderful week ahead Abby! The retreat will be worth all of your hard work these past few months! Au Revoir 💜

[@laurielyon3481]

4:02 the fabulous tiling! Awesome work Bruce!

[@mildredlindsey3144]

HONEY, I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE TOUR. I HAVE BEEN WITH YOU SINCE YOU RECIEVED THE KEYS AND AM AMAZED HOW BEAUTIFUL YOU HAVE MADE IT. WHAT A JOURNEY FOR YOU AND ALL OF US WHO HAVE FOLLOWED YOUR ADVENTURE. WELL DONE!!

[@user-tv5rn8yi6v]

Wow! Magnificent! Your chateau is so lovely!! I loved getting to see a complete tour. Everything Bruce does is exemplary!! So many special touches - toiletries in bathrooms, beautiful vases of flowers throughout & even a chef & gardener! It’s truly a dream come true!!

[@68paulak]

What I wouldn’t do to come visit you and your home 😊 Absolutely beautiful, like a fairy tale.

[@laurielyon3481]

Chateau looks 2:51 so beautiful! Love the cypresses. The white shutters look great! ❤

[@deborahannreid5655]

Stunningly beautiful!! Many blessings on your retreat! Enjoy!

[@cher128bx]

I watched your very first video and I thought, wow, that's a massive amount of work that needs to be done but this transformation in such a short period of time is nothing short of amazing! It is beautiful. Congratulations!

[@elisabeth6108]

Everything is so fresh and delightful. What an amazing amount of work and what at transformation. I'm with others in voting for the mural on the left in the office. The colors are lovely and tie the rooms together and it has a both a charming simplicity and a grandeur that really works with a room that size.

[@eileencronk7520]

Bruce is a master! All those cuts, the detail…excellent!

[@wildpoppies]

Everything came together so beautifully. A joyful and serene place. Job well done to you, Thomas, Bruce, and all who gave their talents, time, and effort to creating this new chapter in your life and in the history of Chateau Borie.

[@pb973]

You've worked your A off. Your accomplishment with everything is so outstanding. Pat yourself on the back and say well do. 😊

[@deanviewofachateaumybandbi7899]

Fantastic. It's looking good.

[@sallystites2946]

Thank you for the tour. You have achieved so much. The rooms are charming and harmonious. I can’t believe you have done so much with bargain brocante finds. Wishing you a fab retreat.

[@laurieloomis7845]

Deary that house is just delightful. I am so impressed. For the short amount of time and you have done all that. Wow! And ,still, it is so warm and homey. Not stiff and formal. You feel like you can live in that house and not feel like if you touched something you would be violating some rule. I could relax there. Wish I could come to your retreat. Good Luck Laurie from Idaho

[@wendysmith4213]

Wallpaper.?.love the tree landscape. Think it would be beautiful