What a DISASTER!

[@janettaylor2872]

It amazes me all the time how creative you and Ted are. You take useless things 🤔 and make them into treasures….. ❤❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

😊 thank you

[@virginiawestcot3111]

Amazing all your ideas to make items work and you decorate so beautifully

[@kathleencollings7021]

Wow, love the desk.

[@offranceandengland-willwes2420]

Very brave to put that leather on, on camera! It looks really superb!

[@joellenmeek658]

The logo with gold acrylic worked out great - clever girl. The desk turned out lovely.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kathyvick2710]

You guys are the “dynamic duo” in repurposing items to make amazing new furniture pieces etc. I love what you did with the door. The leather top is stunning! And the nail heads add a classic touch to “old world” style. 👍🏻👏🥰💙🐶🍷🙏

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindafulenwider1394]

I love watching you come up with ways to repurpose “ leftovers” into useful items💕

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Glad you like them!

[@annettesharrock1236]

Love the table Lesa it has come up well looks great. Well done 😘

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@JohnWhite-o3b]

You did a fantastic job on the desk. It look like the real thing.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks John 👍

[@CarolLoch-ww7po]

I am always amazed by your ingenuity and resilience xxxx

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks Carol, it's much appreciated 👍

[@sherae]

Love how you both try to go the extra mile to make sure that everything is perfect for every room when most people would just do a basic job that fits the purpose.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

No point in saying "that will do" when you can do it better 😁👍

[@janegendreau6595]

Lesa, an amazing transformation by you & Ted! I love the gold emblem on the table with the green leather! Beautiful!! 🇺🇸

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@paulbombardier8722]

That green is absolutely stunning. You’re right, it does add that little extra bit of class, especially with that cartouche in the corner.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Totally agree!

[@corrieb21]

Love the bedroom and the desk looks great. Your creativity has totally transformed the chateau.😍

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@joannarainbow1852]

Brilliant work!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Many thanks!

[@florencemarsh8386]

Hello both keep warm it’s very cold better safe than sorry, lots of love ❤️ xx

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

It really is!

[@stawka2859]

Nothing else to say but you two are so effing clever - thinking outside the box. Many kudos to you.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Ahhh thanks 👍

[@EvelynSamuelEvie]

There's NO way that's a disaster! Such a lovely table, you two really do bounce off your ideas from each other, you're both very talented people & don't let anyone else tell you differently. If I won the lottery, I'd give you all the money you need to finish the entire property! Biggest huggles 💚💛

[@AnneSmith-mu2ph]

I’ve watched you on tv .Iv just found your channel love it so nice to see you both ,I’m hooked lv Ann uk ❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

@@AnneSmith-mu2ph welcome ❤️

[@JBfromMaryland603]

The custom desk is absolutely amazing!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you

[@aprilwestervelt3516]

You two are so creative! I love the whole trash to treasure theme of this channel. (And don’t stress, Lesa! Gold leaf is some finicky stuff!!) ❤

[@debreid3366]

I just love y’all! You create lovely things and content!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you so much!

[@marjanvanpelt8283]

You both are true craftsman😊❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

That's very kind of you

[@patriciathompson350]

Lesa and Ted, you are both AMAZINGLY TALENTED ❤❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@peterwhite9261]

Ted and Lesa. That table desk is beautiful. You are both very creative and talented.❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@peace.love.light8856]

Your table looks terrific Leesa. You are both amazingly creative. I applaud your vision, inspiration and talent for the restoration of your fabulous Relais. You have both done a magnificent job in restoring a piece of French history.👏👏👏

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you so much!

[@nelleg152]

The writing desk is lovely ❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you

[@labkat6318]

It just looks lovely, your creativity is amazing. 👍👍❤️❤️

[@constancestine1020]

The desk was beautifully assembled! You are both artists!❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

That's very kind of you x

[@cindyconlisk1062]

The desk turned out really nice with the faux leather inlay. I like the green.

[@geraldinemehlin3780]

The desk top is a triumph Lesa, fantastic job and so stunning, clever you x

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you

[@tinamcdonough9910]

I havent been unsubscribed.....yet. lovely upcycling yet again, well done you two. XX

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much 😊

[@virginiawestcot3111]

You both have been Hard Tireless Workers from the very beginning I wish you prosperity and a smoother load in 2025. ❤❤

[@KBS3688]

Thanks

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@mardemar]

👍👍👍

[@mhale-mi9iy]

Beautiful!❤ it’s amazing what you’ve done to the place since u moved there.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you!! 😊

[@listening500]

Loved how you transformed this wooden top to something in keeping with the room and really special. We'll done.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@donnacoddington7281]

Love you guys

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you 😘

[@donnadodman8865]

You guys are great at repurposing materials into something new and exciting! That gold leaf would really enhance the lock on the table! I have never seen gold leaf applied to material surfaces before....always on metal or wood surfaces. Never used it myself, but looks like a very challenging product to work with. ❤

[@shelbycooper7504]

So glad you managed to find these. ❤❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

👍😁

[@coby6417]

That looks beautiful 👍🌟🍀💐

[@Ksp1009]

Fabulous end result!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you! 😊

[@jaynekennedy8469]

Whenever I’ve used gold leaf, I’ve applied a gold leaf size, let it dry until tacky, then apply the gold leaf. Allow it to dry then brush off excess gold leaf. Hope you find a way to make it work.

[@kimbevan5614]

Also the fact that the size was old, it really needs shaking really hard to mix the components, I think that had a lot to do with it, but definitely letting it go tacky,which can take 15 minutes in a warm room.then letting the gold stick before trying to rub it off too.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you Jayne, I did use a size, but I think maybe I was being too impatient and didn't leave it long enough 🤔

[@evegalatis]

Love the desk! What a great idea!

[@stevenbarnett2497]

Well done that’s brilliant the green faux leather and gold embossed lettering finishes the table off really nicely

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you

[@stevenbarnett2497]

@ your welcome

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

The desk/table is lovely. The monogram is perfect. It is amazing what you can do with a bit of ingenuity! ❤😊

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

It really is!

[@grahammobbs3464]

Great vision👍😘Nearly at 20k, like & subscribe!🎊

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

So close!

[@jesusdidntcharge143]

You create together beautiful and useful art. Thanks for teaching us.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Our pleasure 😊

[@paulacorreal1675]

Love the make shift table…it is stunning. Loving it all from PA, USA.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

So creative, great video.

[@rogerhance2057]

Looks good, Lisa

[@Marguerite-xy4my]

Very clever 😊

[@jennystreet3409]

Love the table, it’s gorgeous!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you

[@wheretheroadtakesus523]

Wow 👌 the desk looks amazing 👏 🤩

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you! 😊

[@KrisanthiaMum]

Very crateful ❤️

[@johnhanson5565]

Desk looks lovely, episode of the new series of The Repair Shop on BBC 1 just recently on, Christopher Shaw the book repairer repaired a small pocket dictionary the only thing the owner had of his mother's, Chris had the writing on the leather cover redone in gold by one of the Ladies on the show, not sure what product was used.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

I'll have to watch it 👍😁

[@donnaschmink1801]

Love the desk! So good to see you both! Thank you!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Our pleasure!

[@RickFlood]

Faux leather is like vinyl. Naturally resistant to moisture. I'm surprised the guilder's paste didn't adhere. Even with real leather, you have to scruff up the surface to make any kind of paint adhere to the leather long term. But you managed it! Yay!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

@@RickFlood we’re so happy with it ❤️

[@daynight4902]

Best wishes to you

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

To you too 😘

[@chateaudelannoy]

looks so nice , well done guys , so smart😍

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you 🤗

[@auntytutu]

Perfection...talk about meant to be...this is beyond bespoke...its kismet. 😲

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Glad you like it Aunty 😁👍

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

It looks really good, given it a make over , well done .

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks 👍

[@janeblandford852]

You did a fabulous job on the table....well done!!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@user-bx5xf5ki8r]

The desk came out beautifully love the monogram. M Tucson Az

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Glad you like it 👍

[@debbaldwin5605]

Beautiful Desk. I love it.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you! 😊

[@Victoria14357]

That is so beautiful!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks 👍

[@lyndadavison6318]

Possibly too cold. Carole, Terry and mist recently Patrick have applied gold leaf. Love your unique pieces, they reallly are a revelation!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

That is a good point about the temperature 🤒

[@usat42]

Clever clever as per! 😊 ❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

Very nice. Very nice indeed.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you kindly

[@JenJen-bp3bb]

Brilliant, as per! 🔥

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks 👍

[@florencemarsh8386]

Amazing work xx

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you! 😊

[@attract1234]

Brilliant job, lisa

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you

[@tinastock8540]

What a great idea the table is and it looks fantastic, so talented, when I have used gold leaf, I use modge podge let it dry to a tacky feel then gold leaf can't put gold leaf on with wet glue , xx

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you Tina, I did try the modge podge, but I think maybe I was too impatient and didn't leave it long enough 🤔

[@gelsilicawalker3835]

Nice.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks!

[@JetteBell-cs6nb]

I think it is important to 👍 and to make a comment when you watch. It helps!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Very true!

[@sandradavison4259]

Love it.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you

[@Pupperski]

Regarding the gold leaf: A few pointers.... Firstly paint your PVA glue with an ultrafine brush to make it as clean lined as possible. Next; make sure the glue is thinly and evenly applied. Then; leave until it's only just tacky to the touch with zero wetness in the glue/ almost like a pencil eraser rubberiness. Next you can overlay your gold leaf I noticed that you were using a largish acrylic brush and were using wiping motions to "paint" it and get it to stick. This isn't correct. The gold leaf is exceptionally delicate, tears easily and any vigorous application is unlikely to be successful. You really need a really soft squirrel hair brush which is exclusively for this purpose. Once you have the softest brush you very lighty dab the gold leaf without dragging the brush at all. Then leave for at least 24 hours to dry thoroughly in a dry warm atmosphere. Next day, use your squirrel brush to very lightly dust the ultra dry surface. Once this is done leave for a further 24 hours and buff surface as required.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you for the advice, I'll have to get some better tools and try again 👍😁

[@Pupperski]

@ChateauDeMontmagner I'm happy to help 😊. It's a very delicate skill. The gold leaf when first applied sort of clings like static electricity if you're doing it correctly. Then it's just making sure its totally dry. Good luck! I look forward to seeing you practice! It's a fine art!

[@CrustyLumber]

Stunning job, love it

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much 😊

[@SusanBenning]

Brilliant on the angling the desk’s legs. Did the paint get spilled? My latest idea is possibly do a two day workshop $600 per person. Each person would redo a simple desk chair they find at a brocante. Love the embossed top. On journey to the chateau, they use a type of glue then use a brush to brush in gold leaf. Very creative addition to the room.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

@@SusanBenning love this idea ❤️

[@kathyeggert1983]

Lesa.. you are on Help we bought a Village.. Airing on Public Broadcasting S.. PBS.. in Buffalo, US. .airing in New York, US and Southern Ontario in Canada..yeah!!!.. hopefully will generate some new viewers!!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

@@kathyeggert1983 Yey thanks for letting us know

[@livmaritengene4973]

Nice table 🎇

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you

[@betsylauf3496]

How lovely to take an awkward space in the room and turn it into a functional piece of furniture for so little money!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

👍😁

[@SharonScanlon-d1j]

The table is lovely you made it look simply beautiful. However, when you closed the bedroom door 😮 it definitely needs some love. A stain would tie the door into the room. Right now the inside of the door looks completely unfinished. But, you got this girl. 👍

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks, there is still a lot of finishing touches for the room, it's not done yet 👍

[@jennifermansfield8382]

Looks good

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks 👍

[@kimbevan5614]

The fact that the size was old, it really needs shaking really hard to mix the components, I think that had a lot to do with it, but definitely letting it go tacky,which can take 15 minutes in a warm room.then letting the gold stick before trying to rub it off too.

[@PatBeaumont]

You need size for the gold leaf - paint it on leave it till it’s sticky then apply leaf

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks Pat, I did use size, but I think I was maybe being too impatient and didn't leave it for long enough 🤔

[@sue7190]

When using gold leaf i have used size which comes in different usability times, so the more complex the job the longer time is needed for it to be workable.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks Sue, I did use size, but I'm wondering if maybe I was too impatient and didn't leave it long enough 🤔

[@lindagage7315]

What an excellent job you both did on that table! Well done

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks so much!

[@Sewswithdolls]

That needs a bit more humidity in the room as well as Heat to get the glue to start working for gold leaf.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you for the info 👍

[@1Noneyabusiness]

You can have a piece of thick glass cut to the size of the top the desk (not thin glass as it will break). The recessed part of the door then can be used to hold photographs or things of interest between the glass and table top.. I have glass tops on all my antique furniture tops and it was not expensive for the glass to be cut to size, about $35. Do not use thin glass and all will be well.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

I really like that idea but I think in this house it would be too modern, but it's definitely something I might do for our own place when we move on 😁👍

[@1Noneyabusiness]

@@ChateauDeMontmagner Yes, a bit modern, but would make your workdesk less uncomfortable. I have several cats that like to sit on my antique tables and I had to protect the wood from scratches. It was the best solution for my needs. Love your videos and looking forward to the next.

[@katherinegeddie7687]

Are you going to make bedside tables? The desk looks 👍 great! You both are so talented and creative!😊

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

No we won't be having bedside tables, it was designed to have the ledge above the headboard with the built in plug sockets and usb ports so that you don't need them, the shelf is there for you to put drinks or phones you might be charging 👍

[@sarahyates6055]

You need proper gold leaf size glue, then when you’ve painted the size you must leave it for anything up to 24 hours for the size to set but it’s still tacky. Then add the gold leaf and brush it off then burnish it …. Polish it with something smooth depending on the size of the piece you can use a teaspoon up to a serving spoon. If you find a bit hasn’t stuck before you burnish it then just keep adding the gold leaf it will stick. Oh and before you add the size make sure your piece is completely dirt, grease and dust free . And like anything practice makes perfect.

[@BrettKruempel-e6n]

I have to think it’s the adhesive you’re using. Maybe try another made especially for gold leaf.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks Brett, I did use size for gold leaf, but I think maybe I was being too impatient and didn't leave it for long enough 🤔 typical Gemini, can't wait for anything 😂

[@CeliaDeschaine]

Put the gold leaf on the chain some place.

[@fianorian]

It's beautiful. Could you feed the lamp cable through the keyhole?

[@joannarainbow1852]

Awful for those who get unsubscribed. I count myself fortunate that it’s never happened to me.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Yes, I don't know why KZbin does it, but glad your still here 👍😁

[@peterjones4497]

The table looks just right in that corner.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks

[@carstennielsen2006]

👏❤️

[@joanpaeth4336]

Can you give an updated video on the piggery?

[@cherylkurucz8852]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤗🙏