Will the CHATEAU look better? Our French Chateau: Episode 18

[@kimbaxley7595]

You should check with your insurance company because ins Co in france require the shutters to be shut when you leave for any length of time. If you don't and your house gets broken into they will not cover it. So if your shutters are not there you could run into a problem. But check to make sure this is still the case or is the case in your area.

[@lindamatillon83]

Shutters can keep the cold out too, especially on the North side! :)

[@OurFrenchChateau]

We have interior shutters...

[@brigittelacour5055]

@@OurFrenchChateauou outside shutters prevent the windows to be too cold in winter and too hot in summer. It's a tradition insulation. It can be reinforced by inside shutters or thick curtains. Some old building like our prefecture from the XVIII seams they don't have shutters, they are in fact sliding one, they slide inside the walls on each side. It was build like that. Shutters are important for the safety, better check with your insurance company.

[@tesstess3371]

The seaside trip was great! Maybe Lincoln could be allowed out more often to show us the local area.... 🙂🙂🏖🏖

[@OurFrenchChateau]

🤣 Too funny!

[@tesstess3371]

@@OurFrenchChateau Free Lincoln!!!

[@rhondathomas7952]

@@OurFrenchChateau let him go!!!

[@carolesmith6620]

I must say I like stutters on a chateau but each to their own as they say!,the wall garden is stunning great video thank you for sharing your journey with us x 💕🌼🌼🤗

[@OurFrenchChateau]

So nice of you :)

[@caronich]

Thank you for another well done, much appreciated vlog. I 🥰 the dry suttle humor. Best wishes!!😁

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@susanmarten278]

That molding is going to look fantastic! Great idea. And great work Lincoln!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks 👍

[@michelleb6409]

Personally I like the look of the shutters and the shutters will be helpful in the winter to help keep out the cold.

[@robinmeek7593]

I just had to laugh as you carried 1 of 18 shutters to storage with your beautiful dog following in its cone.

[@pNo415]

Cone of Shame!!!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😂

[@sandramelvin7123]

The shutters will warp if you put them in an out building leaning up against a wall. This will ruin them. Plus they are there to protect the exterior of the windows from winter wind and weather. And also a security feature.

[@agapeascension1489]

The shutters are very beautiful and all intact. Grateful you kept them all. Make sure they are stored properly and treated to avoid wood worm in the future. Perhaps you may change your mind and desire to put them back. Your walled garden is so gorgeous and your hard work there is paying off! Oh how lovely for you to be able to stay by the sea! We live across the street from the ocean on Humboldt Bay in Eureka, CA.

[@RR98guy]

DO NOT remove the shutters. They are a integral part of what makes a historic property have interest and eye appeal.

[@cindyblair1283]

Your garden looks amazing ❤ I wished I could have fruit trees in my yard they just look so delicious! Beautiful 🎉

[@MsYingyang2]

The garden is looking so healthy. I bet you can cook like no one else. How nice for you and your familt.

[@nikkorain680]

The garden is doing so well despite the heat. The shutters look soooo much bigger once they are off the windows !

[@Lilly-iy3ob]

The garden is so lovely. .... Also love the moulding going up.

[@marcovegt2147]

That was an impressive red cabbage, Amanda! 🙌🏼

[@gloriagavaneli9862]

Wow you really got a lot done this week. I love the way you act the part of slave driver lol 😂

[@turawolfe2841]

I enjoyed the video! Beautiful garden! Like the shutter decision...looks stately. Love the devoted dogs following along on the route 18 shutter trail. Those shutters look heavy. Thanks !

[@creativecottage6137]

Well we know who’s boss dont we Lincoln? Although your not daft, love the tip re clamps on the decor mounts well done. I love the house without shutters on North side, great idea and saves you time and money on revamping them. Look forward to seeing what you do with the deco in spare room.

[@parvanehshowrai7376]

Lincoln is a handsome slave, I wish I had one like him too😁

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😂

[@bfox5767]

The moldings look good. They look more substantial (more depth) doubled up. The chateau looks great with or without the shutters. And your vegetable garden looks amazing! Good thing you made it out to the ocean. You got a break & we got a glimpse of what the ocean looks like in your area.

[@nimuehmoon872]

...Lincoln is very skilled ...great job👍

[@jillphillips3227]

Those shutters are massive! Quite a workout......18 times!!! The garden is wonderful......what a bounty of harvest! I'd make short work of those plums and turn them into jars of lovely jam for cold winter morning! Well done! Cheers!

[@katherineleavitt7275]

I'm glad you removed the shutters on one side of the Chateau. You might consider as you can afford it to put shutters on the inside of the Chateau so you can open the shutters and fold back on either side of the window on the side of the house where you need to cover the windows. I love the way the Chateau looks with the shutters removed on the outside. God Bless, Kathy 🇺🇸

[@OurFrenchChateau]

All of the windows have the original interior shutters..

[@formermichiganian]

Wow, loads of work! I think the mouldings are going to look great on that wall. Good choice!

[@MollyJoAnn]

I agree with you that it's nice to have the 2 different sides of chateau have different shutter looks. Looking good!

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Love u too our walled garden! It looks bountiful and beautiful! The moldings will add more character to the room. Great idea and vlog! xx

[@daynight4902]

Best to you, nice work, garden, .........

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Many thanks

[@TheTimeDetective42]

Wonderful video! Please leave as many shutters as possible, climate might change back to cold and blizzardy. Cheers have a good time in your castle!!!! 😃

[@RubyTuesdaysVintageHome]

I like it both with and without shutters so different sides is a good choice I think ! The moulding gonna look super when done - ofcourse I’m catching up so they will already be done 😂

[@jfs59nj]

I just love your videos!!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you John!

[@rhondathomas7952]

Brilliant as usual. Amanda! I always look forward to your dry wit! Literally makes my day. I loved it all, but my oh my! That garden! You have a green thumb!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much Rhonda!

[@lwest5686]

Great idea with the panels on that wall. Wow, not only do shutters require a lot of maintenance but seems they involve a real workout to open and close them daily!

[@mschannigan4620]

Excellent choice on the shutters! And I love the grey colour you chose for the shutters you are keeping. They blend in and do not pop quite so much which is good. Will we get some cheffy content when the DIY is mostly done? Would love that... former San Francisco chef with her own walled vegetable garden would make some very inspirational content.

[@dianegriffith3006]

Love your wicked humor.😂 to funny!! Yeh I guess after all that you would be ‘shuttered’ out!! Enjoying your videos.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Diane :)

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Thank you for the wonderful update on the Chateau. Love and Blessings to you all. Doris 🇦🇺🦘

[@alaine57]

Thanks for the update

[@aminaschipp2857]

Well done! A nice mix of content in this vlog. Thank you!

[@louiselewis5061]

I guess you have to be workaholics to take on a chateau renovation, but I am always amazed at your energy level. In their hey day, many people worked there-now just you two. You should be very proud of yourselves-fantastic job!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks! It's hard work but quite rewarding :)

[@janeingram7331]

I used this this type of molding on 8 full doors both sides. I didn't have to use a back panel as Lincoln but he was smart to add the back strip. I also used the same molding under a chair rail. Did all this myself for the first time. All that could happen was it didn't work but it did. I love that kind of work and by doing this at the chateau you will have added a beautiful elegance.

[@blueyzsf]

I see a lot of tasks completed by Lincoln, Superstar! Amanda only one shutter carried and a bit of light weight veggie harvesting....hmm. 🤔😉

[@Mime_Mama]

The molding is a great addition! Looking forward to seeing that room complete with it! Your garden is doing so good! My dalhias are not as big as yours. My smallest plant is the only one blooming! The shutters are a work out! 😬

[@OurFrenchChateau]

We're still working on it - so much to do!

[@jonimarchese7655]

YEA!!!!! a little rain, the garden looks really bountiful. lots of veggies and the flowers are so pretty. Nice to get away for a seaside stroll, I like the shutters up, but it has to be your decision with what you and Lincoln like. Love from NY.

[@darant3673]

Yes! moldings are a French style signature

[@hillsideurbangarden1380]

The walled Garden is looking wonderful! 🌻👩🏼‍🌾

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you!

[@debbieosborn9464]

Good choice with the shutters. Your Château is beautiful and thins are looking lovely ❤️

[@Cblackburn3083]

Your humor is endlessly amusing to me. Be my best friend 😂

[@jackiestewart5062]

And to me.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😂

[@mirjamlimburg9040]

In the winter the shutters can keep the temperature higher inside the château and the windows protected so less damage from the weather Just a thought

[@judithschrim145]

Great idea...just a "novice's question" - shouldn't the TOP molding be the same as the existing BOTTOM molding ? Continuity in the patterning? It will look great either way, but I'm just reflecting on what I've seen ... love your choices in colors, etc. and the fact that you both LOVE animals.

[@madboater1]

I agree... if they were wanting to make it look as if it were original, then it would need to be...Perhaps they dont make that one anymore... or it would cost too much to have it made.

[@wgbltd]

I also agree…the new moldings should at least line-up with original lower panel’s outside edges…perhaps with one larger center panel spanning the width of 2-3 lower panels…

[@madboater1]

hope you labelled the shutters so you know where they go back on... There was a story on one of the Chateau pages where they did, then painted over the numbering... of course every shutter was individually fitted and none of them fitted anywhere else... they had nightmares. Glad you allow Lincoln a little time off occasionally...

[@inabates8919]

Cosmos looks beautiful.

[@christinewilkinson3772]

Such pretty fruits and vegetables! I agree about the shutters.

[@paulham.2447]

Wahou ! ...votre video ce matin a été pour moi une véritable "parenthèse enchantée". Merci

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Merci!

[@valeriehayward5708]

The walled garden looks wonderful and very productive. I just wish your videos were longer as really enjoy them.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Valerie!

[@Smegacool]

Beautiful garden...

[@peterwhite9261]

Yeah Lincoln, you were allowed out! I know your just joking but I really don't see the need. Great job on the molding. Hope the insurance company don't make you put all the shutters back. It may be a good time to paint them now. Your garden looks fabulous. Best wishes.

[@suenice9083]

Drive wedges between moulding and clamps to force moulding to backing.

[@dawnbarnes8729]

Your garden is thriving in the heat of your summer. Do I remember you mentioning that you are somewhat of a chef? Maybe in your other life in The US? Sharing a cooking video of how you use some of your beautiful fruit and veg would be fun! ❤️😊

[@pobrigham]

love it! You have a great style. Love the black beds too:). I'm noticing that the Armoire leans out a bit from the wall. The easy fix for that is to put shims under the front feet of the Armoire and it will make it lean towards the wall. That will make it a bit more stable as well.

[@margiemistretta8885]

This winter when you don't have anything to do you should spray shutters you stored for woodworm problem France has just in case they ever go back

[@pNo415]

Bravo Lincoln!

[@cheriesharp234]

Its going to look lovely, your veg garden is also good too. X

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Steph-iw3hr]

I fully understand how long is to refresh shutters ; prep is key to sand , repair , coat ; many weeks to do all yours.

[@jadejohns3107]

At one point I think you asked about shutter paint colours. I was and am still definitely in the grey camp, the one I saw looked amazingly elegant.

[@daniellan2354]

Bring back the shutters!!!

[@TheKaseno]

I’m really enjoying your videos!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Glad you like them!

[@susieq6452]

My husband has earned the nickname “half ass” thanks to his efforts in diy renovations! I can’t believe how different the south side & north side of the château look! Are they made of the same type of stones?

[@OurFrenchChateau]

The North side is covered in a type of lichen which turns the stone red. Can be washed off...

[@machellep1]

Wow lots of opinions on the shutters. Will be interesting to see which way you go.

[@dianalewis8548]

Yes looks better without shutters. You both are so relaxing to watch. Lincoln's molding is looking good. Can't wait to see that room painted. Your Mom still there?? Garden really bursting with veggies and flowers. Hope you get more rain. Didn't realize you were so close to the ocean. Perfect spot. Enjoy your day. 😘

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Diana! My mom is still here helping out :) Thanks for watching...

[@kimberlyearly8918]

The moldings will look really good! Wouldn't it have been easier to glue the decorative molding onto the flat pieces before putting them on the wall?

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks :) The walls are wonky, so the base needed to be screwed in first, then top pieces glued.

[@kimberlyearly8918]

@@OurFrenchChateau That makes sense.

[@Sushi2735]

Your garden is spectacular! Every time you show it I’m in awe! How do you process all of it? Freeze, can or something else. It looks like you could can every day 😍

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you! I freeze a lot, but we eat most of it straight from the garden.

[@Sushi2735]

@@OurFrenchChateau, it all looks delicious! With your chef training even a veggie plate would be Devine! Will you be able to grow lettuce under plastic this Fall and Winter? I know Brittany can even have some snow on occasion, or do you just finish your growing season by Thanksgiving?

[@katherinesheridan5836]

Rain dance…..😂

[@heliedecastanet1882]

The façade with the shutters is more elegant, dear Amanda. We are just viewers, this is not our home, but you should really reconsider your decision. They gave balance and rythme to the walls and the windows. They brought life, especially to a north façade, which is always more austere because of the absence of sunlight. It now looks a bit sad and naked, and I am surprised by your decision, since you usually have a very good taste in what you do. Moreover, they protect from the cold.

[@lynnegunn3478]

I’d also get rid of the shutters

[@Ida-fz3ir]

I need a Lincoln too!🙄

[@sher916]

Have you considered keeping bees? In your spare time! Haha!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Spare time 🤣

[@shirleygraham6229]

I prefer not to go to our local hardware store with George as he will spend hours there. I am a -get in, buy, get out type. Totally wasted on me. Love dahlias. Your trip to the sea ended up in a pretty spot. Good idea with the shutters. North and south are never seen together so they both are lovely aspects.

[@robertstaas9314]

Removal of the shutters is a form of vandalism! The architecture is designed to include the shutters which are not only a strong visual element but have practical characteristics for houses including security.

[@heliedecastanet1882]

Keep calm : they are not destroyed, just removed. It is not vandalism 🙂

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

Why didn't you continue the upper molding to match the lower molding in the guest room... it would have looked much better? ❤️🙏

[@ellaaltman2137]

Very happy that you received some much needed rain - the garden has done amazing considering. IMHO the Chateau looks lovely with the shutters on or off - in a practical sense not only do they offer protection from the elements, they also provide extra security. Glad Lincoln received a reprieve from Simon Legree😁 and enjoyed some time at the beautiful seaside. Noticed that little Enzo has a cone on - hope he's on the mend.

[@mocarra100]

The molding will look beautiful it always adds extra beauty to a room. I love your husband's name Lincoln who was he named after? I just subscribed to your channel how many rooms have you gotten finished? I'm going to go back and watch all of your videos. Amanda you're really funny you sound like me with my husband I will allow you to do this lol have you ever thought about getting some volunteers to help you at your Chateau a lot of chateaus do that? Yes and thank God for the rain in France that you had your little rain dance worked lol and having a garden growing your own vegetables is great. Right now in America everything costs so much you can't even afford to buy it I cannot wait till this next two years or over with this dumbass we have in office. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks :)

[@maryscott4008]

I understand why you need some of the shutters but I really like the look without them.

[@rayn8740]

I don't recall if you have internal shutters too.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Yes, all the rooms have them :)

[@rayn8740]

@@OurFrenchChateau it's so odd that they have both internal and external shutters. I've never understood why so many chateaux had both installed. I do like the way they look on the outside though.

[@helenhelps9619]

💯

[@paulrosa6173]

Why didn't you match the width of the panels in the dado? What you are doing it now has no relationship between the panels above and below the chair rail. If it had been real boiserie there would be a relationship because the panels would have been built elsewhere and installed in sections. The sections divided floor to ceiling. The extra strip makes a very thick molding, even deeper than the existing ones, at least from a quick glimpse.

[@robertstaas9314]

I agree, the false panels have no relationship to the existing dado design. This could have been done with wallpaper which would be a traditional solution to any chateau of this period.

[@francebonnie4262]

You must eat when you're not "bricolaging," so although your 'cuisine' must be rudimentary, I'd like to see some of Amanda's masterpieces made with the glorious garden produce. I love seeing all your dear furry--and hairy--babies, but will we ever see your children ? I fear you still live with the US fear that if you show their faces, they'll be kidnapped. You must watch other châteaux renovating families, and all show their children. BTW, I'm a mother of 3, 3 who spent 4 years of their young childhoods in France, and I still have them ! Oh. And they're not too ugly to be kidnapped § Plus they're all just about 40 years old, so kidnappers avoid them like la peste, the black death !!!!

[@howbigisyourlove]

the inset molding should be much more substantial in size and profile .. what you are doing is great for a dinky modern home but with the size and grandeur of your walls I'd say that your moldings are not to scale for the room ..

[@Nickysmom]

This video is a year old but I hope you kept the shutters. They belong.

[@awizenwoman]

Removing the shutters only to store them is so unnecessary

[@Harpiegirl123]

You allowed your husband lol 😅😳😲

[@Harpiegirl123]

To much hassle shutters painting all the time I’d stick them in a barn

[@robertstaas9314]

Removal of the shutters on a traditional building is a form of vandalism. The shutters are an integral part of the original fabric and serve a significant visual and practical purpose. Put them back!

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