The reality of renovating a farmhouse in France...

Bonjour!
I'm back with a new update on our barn conversion / French farmhouse renovations. I don't have a lot of time to make these at the moment so I haven't been able to add the subtitles for my last few videos. I do apologize for this as I know some of you may not be able to follow. I promise I will add them again after this huge sprint we're doing to get things finished before the cottage re-opens!
Thanks again so much for being here and for your continued support. We really appreciate all of you!
Love,
Marloes
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[@francinegarcia3676]

Oh my goodness! You and Olaf are the hardest working couple…….makes me tired just watching🥵. I’m so excited to see the completion of the kitchen. It is going to be fabulous just like everything you do. I so look forward to Fridays now because of your videos. 👏🏼♥️

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you! So happy to hear you’re enjoying the videos!

[@tomislavprikril3482]

Radimo kuhinje od medijapanja treda ted kuhinja imam firmu za kuhinje i montiram

[@jeanmariemclain2836]

Wow. Yes, the new floor is gonna be great. You have such a good eye. Thank you for showing us your busy life.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks for being here!

[@murialpack5350]

I love the tiles! The tones blend as beautifully as the sunset at the end of the video 😍😁😍

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you

[@nancywhite1439]

Looks just like that natural sunset sky! Nice ending!

[@missglenellen]

The „problem“ of people with visions: they are able to see the finished beauty before their inner eye. And forget those endless little steps before everything is accomplished. Plus the myriads of tasks running different businesses, looking after children, feeding the family, cleaning, mowing etc. Your future kitchen is turning into a gem!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Exactly! 🙈

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Love your videos - what a beautiful scenery- the countryside is just gorgeous. You are so busy 😊❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks

[@jillphillips3227]

Getting the cottage ready for guests....always a big push in the spring! The tiles for the kitchen are wonderful!!!!!! I'll be anxious to see these being installed! I have old original tomettes in my cottage in the Loire.....they will need a good clean but I will have to decide if I want to use these in the barn renovation portion or go with wooden flooring. Love them both! Everything is coming together for the completion of your wonderful kitchen! Cheers!

[@cynthiahudson7528]

Marloes, the tiles are beautiful, a great choice. Cannot wait to see the finished floor. Well done Olav, as usual superb work and attention to detail. Thank you for sharing.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@miska7777]

I absolutely love your channel❤❤❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Happy to hear that!

[@davidmiller-br4bu]

I love the tomette tiles especially the shape, they will age and change over the years ….the work you and Olaf have done is amazing. 👍

[@pattywethington3764]

You both are such hard workers. The kitchen will be beautiful! Can't wait to see it finished!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@kerrylisle3203]

Beautiful colouring in the floor tiles. The soft hues will definitely compliment the stone walls and the gorgeous panelled ceiling. Lovely as always to see dear little Tigret 🐾 ❤❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@Neroli-Daydreaming-of-France]

Wow your new kitchen will be so beautiful….but I also like how you’ve styled your old kitchen out the back. What a lovely visit from your friend

[@Neroli-Daydreaming-of-France]

And I absolutely love the tub of pale purple violas/pansies or pensées at your kitchen door

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks

[@Astro_arohaot6]

Wow new upload😍..thank you! Been waiting for the updates..your channel is my sanctuary..❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for being here ✨

[@user-bd7mm1pc8o]

That is a daunting task...but the colours are beautiful and I think you will love it when it's done! Again, the attention to detail is impressive...well done!❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@siobhanintas899]

Oh my goodness those last few minutes!! the tedious job will be well worth it when completed. Will be stunning I’m sure! I love Marloes how you capture small fleeting beautiful moments of life. I look forward to your next instalment 😊

[@lagringa7518]

Don't forget you will have to linseed or some kind of penetrating oil those tiles and they will be a darker and maybe more pinky hue in the end. Try one and see what it will look like. 😉

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes I know! Thanks though!

[@mdazizurrahman2655]

for sure this is an impeccable channel, I have never watched a video that was not wonderful. You know what? I am a regular viewer of your KZbin channel. your content quality are very good. your channel has great quality content.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@theresechenoweth2321]

How many cups of coffee have we seen you drink? You just love that coffee! So do I. Even when eating in the countryside you still make the excellent coffee. True dedication.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Haha! It is my way of taking a moment to pause and keep calm in the chaos. My friend and I just loved our little picknick!

[@brittanyfreeman9101]

What beautiful flooring! I love that you are taking your time to make sure it is the kitchen of your dreams. I’m living vicariously right now until we can one day make updates to our house. With a second baby on the way it may be awhile!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Oh yes, focus on your kids while you can. They grow up so quickly!

[@muriel_v34]

Quelle belle rénovation ! Je vous suis depuis très longtemps et j 'aime beaucoup la douceur de votre deco, les vidéos sont magnifiques. Ça donne envie de passer quelques jours dans cette oasis de verdure et de calme .

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci!

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

The tiles are lovely. Looking forward to seeing the kitchen finished. ❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks

[@michaelhubbard450]

As always,, you do the best !!!!!your renovations looks GOOD (all the video too).bonne soiree!!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@ibindermann]

Tigrette! So calm and beautiful. The tomettes are a challenge- you will need to sort and utilize your artistic sense. It will be just what you envisioned when done.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I hope so! I seem to always be making design choices that are challenging and drive Olav nearly crazy 🤣

[@jameswilliamson6665]

Love your videos! This kitchen is going to be so beautiful. Love when you stop in at Beaune too.

[@jusnchozamanillo3233]

Hi Marloes interesting info and recomendaciones and the tiles are going to turn out a beautiful asset for the kitchen proyect they are a magnificient touch to the overall look hard work but will be worth time and effort invested congrats cant wait to see it finished blessings to all❤❤❤

[@pandgb]

Great job. It's going to look super

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@transformwhatyoulove8107]

Hi Marloes! I got chills at the end of the video...I just love how amidst the chaos there are the dependable patterns of country living, like the farmer dropping off the cows for the season, the church bells ringing in the distance, the birds chirping and of course...Tigrette taking it easy and loving her life!!! Thank you again for sharing another week of your French Country Life! 💖

[@sheilaackers2853]

Im wondering you ever get time to sleep 😆 keep up the great work all be worth it in the end thanks for sharing ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿x

[@janvanderheijden5677]

Ziet er erg mooi uit weer. Blij dat we op de hoogte blijven met je vlog

[@user-vf6bz6tj5l]

Beautiful nature around your house

[@corrinatough8163]

I so admire your dedication to getting it right xx Corrina

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@lindahaines9299]

❤the color mix of tiles!!!!😊

[@kfx216]

Good tips! In the US, I've relied on my minivan (essentially a cargo van with the seats down or out) for renos. Can't wait to see the floor!

[@isabellederisbourg5570]

Quel travail! Cela va être absolument magnifique.. vous avez su préserver le charme du lieu bravo! Bon courage et bonne journée merçi de partager avec nous😊

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci!

[@pattypost2520]

Wow the floor looks stunning already!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Can’t wait for you to come and see it when it’s finished! 🙌

[@sandrainspain]

The tomettes will look gorgeous!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I hope so!

[@carolsanders9026]

What beautiful life you have it’s always been my dream to live like that very hard work but you are young enough to enjoy it love love love your videos it’s takes me there 😊

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks so much!

[@carolmartin4413]

It will all look beautiful when it's done. Love the tiles for your kitchen...so french country....and the outside...well, mother nature is a grand task master...seldom will you keep up with her. The flowers are lovely. Continued good luck as you finish your masterpiece. BTW..your van is electric? 😊

[@claricevercelhese95]

I simply love your videos

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Happy to hear that!

[@mardigra1916]

Excellent

[@claudiamann7111]

Thank you so much for sharing all the updates with us. The kitchen is going to be gorgeous.

[@rozsasziranyinezoboki1548]

Dear Marloes. I always watch your videos. Relaxing and full of life. The countryside is gorgeous as well. Your busy work makes me remember about completion of our hous, lot of work... Your hous will be very beautiful.❤😊👍

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@joanrojas9084]

The floor is going to be drop dead stunning. All of your work so worth it. I am without words while watching you and Olaf wrestle back and tame your home and grounds. I know something of living in a building site - my 1st (yep) husband and I built a home from the ground up. It was the end of us. I was PG with our two children over the course of the 2 year process. To be fair - we would have ended anyway - but those were hellish days. Listen Marloes - my 3rd (yep - took a few runs at it to get it right) husband and I are so easy - and we will NOT cause you extra work when we come stay with you. Whatever you’re making yourself for breakfast is fine by us! XO Do take care of yourself along this way - we all are so amazed and impressed - no worries as it relates to us. In fact - put us to work if you like!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for your support! We are so looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you here! See you soon!

[@sifsigurardottir7043]

Can't wait to see the finished result. Just know it's going to be beautiful, and love the tomette tiles and all the different tones. They're going to look amazing🤗 Thank you for letting us follow along, especially when you are so busy🥰 love your videos.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks for being here!

[@Domichoi_journey]

Verybeautiful~~❤🎉

[@indirajane]

Lovely. Can't wait to see the tiles in situ!

[@cathtube59]

So much work but the pay off is going to be huge! You are creating such a beautiful home. I can’t wait to see the floor when it is finished. I think the variation in the tile color is going to make it far more interesting than if the tile were all the same color, but what a job to lay them out to their best effect! 😊

[@marinaleyba9116]

The kitchen is coming along so beautifully. I love the tiles!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks

[@melissaeden1219]

I just love what you are doing with the kitchen. It is really coming together and is going to be stunning!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@momono900]

Thanks for showing us the beautiful scenery❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@fatenarsh8327]

شكرا لك على المشاركة وبنتظارك❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you

[@kelliklingbeil8865]

I think Marloes shall have the loveliest kitchen in all of central France, when all is said & done! :)

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I sure hope she will! 😊

[@stevengilleyOU812]

OMG. I promise I am not making this up. We just picked out 8 inch hexagonal Saltillo tiles for our kitchen. During the remodel (still not done), I had to smash all the square Saltillo tiles so the cabinets would sit on the slab. I wanted a different style to set the kitchen different from the rest of the house (squares are everywhere). Mine come pre-sealed so that will save me a step.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

That’s going to look beautiful!

[@mlomarechal6877]

J'ai hâte de voir l'installation du carrelage terminée, ce devrait être magnifique. Les carreaux sont beaux et de belle qualité. Peut être qu'il faudra appliquer une protection dessus n'est-ce pas ?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci! Oui nous allons mettre deux couches de vernis et une ou deux de cire.

[@mlomarechal6877]

@@FrenchCountryLife Ah ! je pensais à l'huile de lin mais bon je n'y connais pas grand chose non plus. 😉

[@FrenchCountryLife]

@@mlomarechal6877 Si si, normalement on met un mélange de l’huile de lin et térébenthine, c’est la façon traditionnelle de traiter les tomettes et je voulais faire ça mais Les Céramiques du Beaujolais où nous avons acheté les tomettes nous l’ont déconseillé parce que selon eux ça risque de noircir les tomettes. Et selon eux l’entretien et le nettoyage vv plus faciles avec le vernis et la cire donc ça m’a convaincue 😂

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Si si, normalement on met un mélange de l’huile de lin et térébenthine, c’est la façon traditionnelle de traiter les tomettes et je voulais faire ça mais Les Céramiques du Beaujolais où nous avons acheté les tomettes nous l’ont déconseillé parce que selon eux ça risque de noircir les tomettes. Et selon eux l’entretien et le nettoyage vv plus faciles avec le vernis et la cire donc ça m’a convaincue 😂

[@mlomarechal6877]

@@FrenchCountryLife Oui c'est exactement ça : huile de lin et térébenthine. Mais si les spécialistes vous ont conseillé de les vernir puis de les cirer alors vous avez raison de suivre leurs conseils. J'attends de voir le résultat car cela va être trop beau !

[@gerritsteenhuizen4569]

Is het een idee kniebeschermers te gebruiken, die knieën moeten langer mee, prachtige video

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Die vind ik heel onprettig! Maar we hebben ze en Olav gebruikt ze wel en ook zo’n matje.

[@Oscarscottishcat]

Love France ❤

[@samajier2566]

Very nice video,,,,,,,

[@user-tm2zh6ul3d]

La vostra casa è molto bella e sicuramente lo sarà ancora di più quando avrete terminato i lavori. Io intanto vi seguo. Ciao.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@glendadegraaf8732]

Hi Marloes. I'm thinking that your kitchen is going to be amazing with its finished! I'm excited for you! It must be like a dream living there. I was wondering if you have to oil or put a sealant on your terrace cotta tile floor. I have seen another reno video of a couple renovating an old villa in Italy and they redid the terrace cotta floors and oiled them. Alot of work, but they turned out beautifully. I'm sure yours will be beautiful as well. Can't wait to see it finished. I will tune in after we return from the Netherlands. Exciting. Greetings from 🇨🇦👋

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes we will put on two products that the place where we bought them advised us to use.

[@denisew1916]

Great video, love the tiles, fabulous help from your friend, the kitchen is gonna be so cool, you and Olav work your b*tts off man!!! Over the years I’ve watched you move so many times from space to space and back again, that I don’t have any idea where you actually sleep anymore🤔. Maybe that’s how you achieve so much - you don’t sleep😅. On top off all the renovations you still manage to put so much care and effort into creating beautiful spaces and experiences for your guests and your relatives. You’re truly an inspirational family 🐂 👨‍🌾 🚜 🐇🐓🐈 🏞️ 🌻 🪻 🚐 🎓 📚 🏫 🛒 🪜🧑‍🍳 🥖🥐 🥙 🥗🥮 🧺 📸🎞️ 👩‍💻 🛌…zzzzz

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Haha!

[@petitrevefrance]

Your tiny house is so pretty, goals for us to have one when we get permission of the local town.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Crossing my fingers for you! Technically you don’t need permission. For this one (under 20m2) you only need to declare it with a déclaration préalable de travaux.

[@judykook8753]

❤❤❤

[@soniahofmann4969]

You say you did" a treatment "what exactly does that mean are your fruits and vegetables from your garden organic... or not😊

[@FrenchCountryLife]

It’s nematodes that’s like a bacteria that will eat the grubs and it’s complete harmless for your garden.

[@phildwyer1488]

I love the tiles. Do you have to seal them once they’re laid? That has put me off using terra cotta in the past. I’d drop oil on them for sure and then be annoyed at myself forever!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes we have to seal them several times!

[@bethanyeaton9835]

You have such a pretty voice.

[@raygil4577]

That area there looks so beautiful. What part of France do you guys live in?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Burgundy!

[@darquisekrysciak8732]

🥰🇨🇦

[@tuyduyenhoaiduc]

Cảnh quê phải ho ạ

[@MissBabalu102]

What area of France is this in? Pretty countryside.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

It’s Burgundy, around the wine region of Beaune

[@theresechenoweth2321]

The reality of making beds! Isn’t that the worst, putting on the quilt cover? You must have so much washing too, with family AND guests. And cooking, and collecting things, and gardening…. Oh to be young enough to be able to keep up again.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Oh yes, never ending laundry. We are happy we started this project in our early 40s as we knew it would be so much harder if we waited another 10 years and be less fit 😂 We’re putting in the hard work now so we can enjoy it when we need more rest!

[@wendymaciejowski7789]

Love your channel but doesn’t your hair annoy you when you work, tie to back lovie.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

It doesn’t annoy me at all! I only tie it back when cooking for guests or when it is inconvenient while performing an activity. I actually keep it down on purpose while working outside as I have an allergic reaction to sunlight so I mix between wearing a sun hat and keeping my hair down (and I use sunscreen). Thanks for your concern though!

[@MountainGurkha14]

Old is Gold Beautiful House 💯❤👍🙏 New Subscribe

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Welcome to the channel!

[@jupiterarts_crafts]

The tiles are beautiful and for sure will age more beautifully. Enjoyed watching you kind of putting puzzle pieces. Your kitchen would look amazing because of all your and Olav’s love and hardwork into the house.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!