Thrifting for Old Gems for my Cottage Restoration Project!

Work stops as l get the call to purchase some fantastic items for the cottage project.
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Here on my channel, I am renovating a 250 year old stone cottage on my property in Normandy, France. By using traditional, low-waste and off-grid methods, I'm aiming to keep the charm and character of this old building, and turn it into a furnished, finished home for family whilst keeping environmental impact as low as possible. There will also be content on living in France, visiting beautiful rural places, hunting for antiques, gardening, and more! Hit subscribe if you would like to keep up with my journey, and hit the notification bell to be alerted when we go LIVE where we have a first viewing of the video as it is published with a live chat so I can answer all your questions! See you in Sean's World.

[@isabelmendi3973]

Your such a good man, doing all that work on the cottage floor, I like the chair , could it be a toilet basin seat holder, although it looks quite fancy.

[@janehoward1950]

Have to agree with All the other comments - this video was a Gem today - it's Amazing how upbeat one becomes when things/treasured finds come together. My favourite are those corner brackets - Perfect! The Church seat (my opinion) usage by front door shoes on/off - Oak Door - what a find! Building Materials ALSO what a find and unbelievably cheap 👏👏 - Great humour with the Signs for your Air BnB (maybe when you've finished the Cottage and your House) we'll see them hung up outside but until then - we can wait . As for the Joan of Arc - I'm only going to give a price of 1 Euro mainly because I wouldn't have bought it - Sorry - I find when it comes to pictures/ paintings everyone has their own preference. If you're happy with it - that's all that matters ❤

[@loislane5092]

The seat is one section of a so-called choir stall for monks. When they had their "office" services (laudes, vesper, etc.), for the long parts when they would stand singing the psalms, they could relax on that "cheat seat" and still officially be considered standing. That's why it's called the "misericordia" in Latin ("mercy") and similar in other languages. They could fold the seat back down when they wanted to sit. There's nothing quite as jolting as being in a silent part of a service when a monk loses his grip and the seat drops down with a loud "bang" instead of being softly lowered.

[@Seans_World]

Yes that's 👍 correct

[@timeforturtles]

Glad you commented on the seat. I came to chime and try and say something similar. Good description! When I watch these restorations from France I often think to myself, “small wonder she has been referred to as the Eldest Daughter of the Church.” ❤

[@neeag4112]

That is the origin of the german phrase 'Halt deine Klappe', which was meant as an admonishment to be gentle with the seat and now means 'shut your trap'

[@alisonheppell9748]

There are some in Ushaw College with very rude carvings underneath!

[@KatherineAlfaro-zf2gk]

I am so glad you rescued the last of the rocks. Now the kitchen, living room and stairs work together. Oh, that church bench is a true find. Perfect to go by the fireplace. The iron corner angels add class to the cottage. Your french oak door is a gem for the front door. Your iron gate was a steal for 20 euros. Joan of Arc, I believe, cost 5 euros. Sean, your eyes were dancing when you showed us the church bench! Indeed, it is an astrounding find. What a fufilling video today! Not only the goodies you and Sam found today will enrich and give your life joy, but your viewers will enjoy seeing them and gain knowledge about antiques. A killer of a video today. Take care. Hello from Yakima, Washington, USA.

[@aussiepastor4352]

Joan of Arc, I believe, cost 5 euros 💯

[@nelleg152]

The church seat is lovely ❤

[@pathoodjoy]

I love the pace of your videos (thanks Jasmine for the astute editing). Lots of variety, great explanations, hard work, lovely gardens -- something for everyone. Thank you!

[@Seans_World]

Yes she's great 👍

[@joanlogan7416]

Your finds are awesome❗️👍🏼

[@carolynsteele5404]

Great job

[@Robin-xr2tz]

I had forgotten about the work that you did in the barn next door to reinforce the wall.

[@judithstonier9872]

This was a lovely episode woth a bit of everything I love all the finds and your garden is beautiful I like that you explain the whys and wherefores of all you do in this great renovation 😊❤

[@ArtsyBluePea-ih2fu]

I'm new here. Love what you are doing, and your kitty cats.

[@Seans_World]

Hi there. Thanks for joining me

[@teamum7729]

Oh Sean! That door is fabulous! What a find! And a fantastic price! Great score!

[@scifygallaura8122]

Your doing a great job

[@Seans_World]

Thanks

[@scifygallaura8122]

Maybe you can use those beautiful windows in the upstairs

[@beckyecklund5773]

That's a beautiful door Sean it's all really nice I'd pay twenty euros if I had Sam to restore it ❤

[@richardbell3844]

The church seat is called a misericord 😂😂❤

[@tambramccauley2132]

some nice finds

[@NancyGeorge-n2l]

that is so great. Anything that has more than on use is fabulous. i love history pieces.

[@Ruth-uj1dm]

Terrific finds today. Including all those large stones. I'd say by the look on your face the painting was between 5 and 10 euros.

[@ukpauline3212]

Love the purchase 😊

[@timothyeldridge6822]

Excellent work and video!!

[@juliemix3373]

Sean, the cottage floor is going to be nice. I like the design you've come up with. I loved those metal corner brackets and the church chair are perfect for the cottage. The forest garden is such a cool idea. Cheers.

[@carolfaberpeake857]

Great finds!! 🎉

[@dawnedawe5337]

Great vlog so interesting the purchases all great finds I love them all. And the restoration work was great also a bit of everything

[@MissGimpsAlot]

👍👍🙌🙌

[@jangriffiths8013]

All that extra digging is so much work but I think you've made the right decision. Take care of your back!

[@Seans_World]

Thanks 👌

[@marymerrill1612]

Very cool find!

[@y.lelivelt2619]

I love the seat for the cottage. Also the iron corners you bought. For the painting I would not give a penny.

[@baggiebell]

I like your new blue work boots 🥾

[@Seans_World]

Glad you like them!

[@carlaaijtink2586]

Very beautifull church stool. Those cast Iron corner part are awsome to❤. The cottage is going to look beautifull when it's done.

[@msvaleriah]

That's a very cool church stool. The little sitting ledge on the underside is called a misericorde.

[@karenmorrison8112]

I hope there's not a big hole under that void Sean? Take care. I just love watching your video, s, don't need to know all the do, s and don't, s. You know what you are doing.

[@markanthony1507]

Great seat for your old Uncle to sit on lol😅

[@Seans_World]

Yeah mate 👌 definitely

[@mkv1783]

I hope you will show the picture again after Sam restores it.

[@athomeinfrancewithsam837]

If l can make a good job of it we will hang it in the cottage when done😉

[@cecoya]

I like that chair that you got that is actually pretty cool. The Joan of Arc painting I would not have bought it, I don't really like it, it doesn't sing to me. Now put some King Arthur or Merlin there I would have tried to wheel and deal. To each their own. Have a great day

[@Ir002603]

placing another small dormer over the hole in the roof to match the existing one for hay might look cute

[@stephaniepelc1618]

Beautiful chair!! That’s a great find. You definitely couldn’t leave that behind. 😊

[@michaelthornley]

I could actually read the upside down sign as I am in Australia ;)

[@beastoned8596]

🤣😂

[@athomeinfrancewithsam837]

Ha ha 😂

[@RockyOBrien-cu9xu]

😂😅😂🙃🙂🙂

[@pennyraper8705]

Great video

[@anabelavandenheuvel480]

They don’t do things like this anymore. Now things don’t last long . Very good buys and they will last another couple of 100 of years and they go very well with the cottage age. Excellent finds l would say.

[@patboudotlamot]

pfiouuuu superbes trouvailles et curiosités....

[@christinecox8073]

Lovely finds thanks for sharing ❤

[@NancyTannehill-qn5zk]

Sean , I love everything that you and Sam have purchased. Thank you for taking us to the garden, your property is such a magical place.

[@Seans_World]

Hi there 😊

[@nickwatson2167]

The seat at the end Sean . reminds me of the boot polish people ? Could be man things back in those times . Nice find

[@chillnophone2024]

Great stuff. 🎉 best to the family, including the kitties. ❤

[@monikastuckey8737]

I think the angels will be perfect on the fireplace. Cool finds! Love the door.

[@joanlogan7416]

Perfect👍🏼

[@Supercheeseburger666]

Not really into the antiques and all, but I can totally see the point in buying supplies you will need for your place in the future and if you can get it cheaper, then that is just smart thinking. The damaged Joan of Orc painting? 5 Euros?

[@christinetinkler9603]

I think the church seat is called misericord. ???

[@Seans_World]

That's correct or a mercy seat

[@AlidaLloyd]

Love the brocant finds - is the cottage kitchen/dining & living room and 2 bedrooms & bathroom ? Then 2 barns and another cottage?

[@Seans_World]

Yes

[@AlidaLloyd]

@@Seans_World I thought so sometimes it’s hard to imagine without floor plans - looking forward to the renovations x

[@jbart5260]

I thought the same thing as soon as you showed the brackets, They would look great on the fireplace area.

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

That is a beautiful piece and perfect as a place to take off outdoor footwear. It would be lovely if your find (or build) something similar on either side of the hearth. Quick seating for a cozy evening by the fire without obstructing the overall width of the hearth. What do you think? 🤔

[@bellab1973]

Misericords, or mercy seats, were hinged wooden seats placed in the choir stalls of medieval churches which, when tipped up, presented a ledge for the user to rest on when attending long services. Beneath the ledge were carved figures. You can see a lot in English cathedrals. A good find for your cottage. I would guess the framed print cost you about €5?

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Oh Sean you and your wife are such dear friends I feel…I would be so delighted to touch the rocks on your ancient buildings, your schematics for your garden…the smells..the birds , your green house…thank you folks deeply for you journey That is a lovely seat….i saw one on another KZbin site…nice to own

[@Seans_World]

Thanks so much

[@lisajahn6839]

WOW! So many wonderful finds and surprises!😮😊❤🥰👍I loved this episode!

[@lisajahn6839]

I love the church seat! It is georgous! 😊❤ Outstanding episode! Garden is fabulous! 😊🥰👍

[@melissaroth4467]

I think if we saw that seat here, we'd assume it was reproduction. Different countries, different assumptions.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Well, well quite the puzzle…Sean you have done amazingly well with your patient unlocking the puzzle of the ancient build….thats how I felt for my 300 year old farm house on the 100 acres I bought in Ontario….part of Canadian history

[@Seans_World]

Nice

[@Anyone4music]

That seat is called a Miséricorde/ mercy seat.

[@Anyone4music]

Nice Bulkhead light !

[@Anyone4music]

Love the field gate, that's my sort of thing.

[@alberthameijer9037]

Very beautiful church seat 😍

[@edwardulrich1515]

Sean and Sam, you've made great finds. The church seat is quite unique. The missing base was probably attached to a kneeler. Those cherub brackets are fantastic and will add interest to anything to which they are affixed, including your idea by the fireplace. The Jeanne d'Arc print is a great find. After Sam makes the repairs, you can hang the Saint prominently in French style.

[@acadacad1]

Those benches are in chapels of Convents and Monasteries. They attended many services a day and used the bump-out under the seat when standing, like you said.

[@deannfausett3923]

Wow, really found some good things today at shop. I’m really looking forward to seeing this project when you get it finished.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

I love the corner pieces and great finds by you and Sam. The cottage is coming along and I’m so happy it will be one level aside from the front door area. The tool you use to break up the dirt floor was one of your best purchases. It has paid for itself 100 times over. Saves your back and makes it possible to break through the tamped down dirt. I love watching you use it! I think the artwork is no higher than 10 euros by the look on your face. ❤

[@sniderspider7034]

That is the coolest prayer seat, I think that would be ideal to sit down and take off your shoes - I'm also enjoying the food forest and am learning so much about good gardening.

[@barbaraharshman9460]

Sam did a wonderful job finding the door it’s beautiful!! Joan is beautiful also! Cottage is coming along nicely.

[@ronmchugh7959]

Hi Sean. That's a Choir Stall seat that you have, I've seen very similar in Cathedrals, the designs follow on from centuries ago. It's a really nice find 👍

[@annettewalter2273]

You look like you are tunnelling out of Colditz. 2nd world war escapee 🤣🤣🤣. Terrific finds at the Brocante.

[@Matthew-x9d]

Once you restore all your buildings, what is your plan?

[@suehall3298]

Sam is a Gem finding your bargains the picture 20 Euros🍰☕🍰☕💐 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@richardvinsen2385]

Everything will look amazing in the cottage but that door is fantastic.

[@inkmetal1]

Aw man I was hoping for aliens. Nettles are nutritious, and make a wonderful soup. Nice seat. That lock should keep the gremlins out. 5 euros.

[@marymerrill1612]

5 Euros for the damaged painting.

[@jaytiarks2592]

Have you considered metal detectors on the new level?

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice goin Sean, I was hoping it'd be something for an Archeoligist. under the stone. Nice pickups at the Antique shop. Its been a while since I walked round one. Not as good as some of the stuff I've on your walk arounds. Thanks m8, stay vertical Eh!

[@jlamb8442]

Brilliant finds at the vide grenier. These items are perfect, love the monks chair (thats as I know it as) doesn’t mean I’ve got right though. Love your channel Sean & family

[@ST-eu7pj]

what about sticking those willow branches around the cat cage? would make it more secure.

[@MicheleSamuels-x1j]

Sean those decorative brackets would look stunning around the fireplace. Great find. The wooden seat looks good too. I look forward to seeing what you do with it. As for that picture of Joan of Arc, well I wouldn't pay more than a tenner for it, sorry.

[@carladejonge4951]

Wow! Great purchases today! The cottage floor is going to be wonderful!

[@kathibrooks1401]

Thats a beautiful door. And Oak. !!! Good eye Sam

[@doudou53d44]

In French it's called "un assis-debout". , translated : sit-stand

[@melaniewest3947]

Your oak door will be beautiful in position

[@larrymahovsky6914]

Are u sure that that piece of furniture is a "kneeler" for use in a church? A Kneeler was put down for prayers, etc? Larry in Regina, canada.

[@ImpyChan]

I'm relieved that you decided to level the floor, it was worrying me how inefficient the use of space was getting with all the different steps up and down. The new plan is much better! A lower entryway with a step up is great for managing any dirt and mud that tracks in, and it will look wonderful with the stone floor and stairs. That pew is a bit too ornate for such a humble cottage space, I feel, but it would be nice next to the front door as a place to sit down and change into house slippers before walking in. Is there room for it on the wall below the stairs, or would that block the swing of the door? Now that the levels are going to be even, I'd put an L shaped kitchen along the back wall to barn wall, so that it doesn't block the floor space at all. In a little cottage like that, having the kitchen open to the living room seems likely to feel cozy and welcoming, as well as being more efficient to cook in. But the fridge should go next to the stone steps, perhaps with a little extra wall sticking out from the barn wall to tuck it against. I feel like coming down the stairs towards a nice clean wall would feel much more secure than coming down towards open space when the stairs are so steep. That way you can brace a hand on the wall to stop forward momentum in a pinch. Plus, having a LITTLE bit of a visual barrier to make the kitchen distinct from the entryway would be good, I think. You don't want to see the entire kitchen the moment you walk in the door, that's much too chaotic to feel restful. It's enough to limit the view to just one wall of kitchen that is mostly cabinets or a hutch of some sort, with the actual modern stuff like cooktop and fridge tucked out of sight along the barn wall and hidden by a narrow wall beside the stairs. It only really needs to come out the depth of the landing, really, that would be enough to visually anchor the whole space.

[@lisajahn6839]

The brackets are beautiful! 😊

[@viewfrommylensjane]

Agree! Absolutely love it! I am getting an old chair that converts into a table similar. Old small are hard to find anyway, items you need to buy when you see them as they are getting harder to find even in Australia as retailers buy up and new generations throw away, I am building a tiny house but will buy what I Love, I must love it or need it and know where it is going as I have no storage.

[@NeilWinter-qx2dj]

Is the void to drain water from the back of the cottage to the front? Nicola

[@Seans_World]

Possible

[@LorraineEffenbeck]

Nice church seat love the corner pieces. I am interested in the gardens you are making. Good work

[@beaniecat1980]

Those were some great finds. The seat is very unique and would be perfect in the cottage. I like your natural way of gardening. I try to do the same thing.

[@peterwhite9261]

Wow, what beautiful finds for the cottage. I love the chair and cast iron corner fixings. Some did well. I will guess 5 euros for Joan of Arc.❤

[@katherineleavitt7275]

Great finds at the fleamarket. I especially like the little chair that folds out. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@zurastewart6375]

Fabulous finds all around, well done😁

[@charmees6637]

Hi Sean in New Zealand where I was raised up in hill country I remember my parents detesting Fennel it was growing wild everywhere and it had the name “Stinkweed” I’m sure it was poisonous for the animals as well. Love all your purchases a very good score indeed

[@HoneyTeaBiscuit]

When I saw the corner pieces, I immediately thought of the same thing Sean. Place on the corners, at the base, of walls. Great when vacuuming so you don't bang out the corners. Great chair. Looking good. :)

[@stewartmcardle8149]

Ooh that Sean....he's such a tease isn't he.....😂

[@Seans_World]

€10

[@lindabattles9094]

Here in Northern California it is so very hot! 104-113 farenheit for at leas the next 10 days. In Celsius that’s 40-45! The French weather, with a few sprinkles of rain looks wonderful💕. You and Sam made some terrific finds. The bench and corner brackets are just perfect….and that door, wow.

[@anabelavandenheuvel480]

Very nice piece of furniture 👍

[@normamurray4450]

You sure did well with your purchases Sean! Your cherry trees, oh my, if I lived closer I'd afraid I'd be snitching some! Good job with your purchases as well Sam!

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Sean, better to make changes now , before everything is completed. You certsinly know how to antique shop, enjoy your day.

[@cathyfield4765]

Great team work with Sam finding your sought-after furnishings.

[@dianac52176]

The cheat seat will be perfect in the cottage, wherever you put it. Good buy.

[@Harleyanne774]

Sean. Use some Coopers Oil on the church chair and it’ll shine like new.

[@annreeve9280]

Only 10 possibly 20 eu. The frame is terribly damaged. Love the picture.