#27 Busy bee...

A little video summary of my past few days.
I'm a busy sewing bee! I've lots of sewing on the go and it's keeping me away from doing much to my place but I got to do some strimming and planting seedlings yesterday.
It's good to see that the wild bird population is doing well here.
Hidden away in France is a channel showing my life in the countryside of France. As a dressmaker of whimsical fairytale dresses to living a simple life whilst trying to renovate my old farm. My love of the outdoors and nature, ancient buildings and architecture to period costumes and all things related.
Thanks for watching,
Sian x
@hiddenawayinfrance #countrylife #simplelife #limousin #asmr #countryside #reupholstery #lifeinfrance #ruralfrance #slowliving #sewing

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  • @sherrydurham2220
    @sherrydurham222016 күн бұрын

    Please do a tutorial on those bgs! They are wonderful!

  • @scottydog6539
    @scottydog653920 сағат бұрын

    Your home is so pretty as is your property

  • @soniatriana9091
    @soniatriana909112 күн бұрын

    Hello Sian! What a peaceful life in the charming countryside! You home has such beautiful surroundings - so many trees!! I’m sure the birds are constantly singing & chirping! It looks like it’s a lot to maintain, so hopefully you trade or pay for some extra help, when needed. I’m excited to discover your channel today! I will come back & view several of your videos later today. Have a great day/evening!!

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    11 күн бұрын

    Hello there, thank you for joining me here🥰. I love trees, love hearing the wind blowing through the leaves and yes the constant bird song is a pleasure to listen to. It's my happy place and I'm happy to share it.

  • @user-hp2tf6ew2m
    @user-hp2tf6ew2m17 күн бұрын

    Beautiful bag

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @jessiemacintosh6627
    @jessiemacintosh662716 күн бұрын

    What a hard worker you are.

  • @twvea
    @twvea17 күн бұрын

    Your bags are beautiful! I love the cheerful colorways and the pattern of the fabric is so classic but fun. My Mom had a sewing room like yours, fabric everywhere - and loved to sew.. We loved playing store on the ironing board with all the notion bits n spools when little.. However she was making yards of covered cording we would flee - else she'd set us to turning it rightside out! Your home is charming and beautiful. Happy the Moon provided your link. 😊😊

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you, I enjoy making them and sourcing colourful and interesting fabrics. You have cherished memories of your mother's sewing room, it does sound fun- I would have love it. So pleased you are joining me here. Thank you to the Moons 🌙🥰

  • @marywilson6760
    @marywilson676011 күн бұрын

    Your bags are Beautiful. I too would love to see a Tutorial off your bag. Never sewn with Hessian.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    11 күн бұрын

    Thank you, I shall certainly bear that in mind 🥰

  • @julierogers1155
    @julierogers11559 күн бұрын

    LOVE your bags!

  • @scottydog6539
    @scottydog653920 сағат бұрын

    Your bags are beautiful.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    19 сағат бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @lauraleecreations3217
    @lauraleecreations32175 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    5 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @charlottefaubion9998
    @charlottefaubion99987 күн бұрын

    This is very beautiful

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    7 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @aliciazavala5742
    @aliciazavala57422 күн бұрын

    Hermoso lugar 😍😍😍😍 saludos desde MÉXICO 🇲🇽

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    Күн бұрын

    Bonjour 🇲🇽 Welcome and thank you for watching 😊🥰

  • @lynettecockburn332
    @lynettecockburn33212 күн бұрын

    Gorgeous bags and beautifully crafted. You r home in France is b beautiful too. Thanks

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much 🥰

  • @pamelaselway6669
    @pamelaselway666911 күн бұрын

    What a wonderful place to live, so quiet and serene. Love the bags. Just found your channel as well. Love blue hydrangeas.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    11 күн бұрын

    Hello and thank you for joining me. I love flowers so tend to try to squeeze some into a vlog when I can! 😊

  • @yapper80
    @yapper8014 күн бұрын

    Bags are gorgeous ❤

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    14 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @lindseyingoldby532
    @lindseyingoldby53214 күн бұрын

    Fabulous bags! 👏👏👏

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    14 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much. 🥰

  • @user-px7nh7vs4b
    @user-px7nh7vs4b11 күн бұрын

    My gosh. Your bags are so nice. I was just thinking that Juki needs to sponsor an industrial sewing machine for you. Then you could make more bags for us to buy!

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much and gosh yes that sort of sponsorship would be amazing 🤩

  • @CeeceeWhip
    @CeeceeWhip13 күн бұрын

    This is the first time viewing your channel. I didn’t finish the video yet, but had to say the lines(chem trails) the planes are putting out will clog that beautiful blue sky and make the sun hazy. They have done it here in the USA many many times day after day. Our air is so hazy and the sky is less blue each day. Back to your video....

  • @julieharding6631

    @julieharding6631

    12 күн бұрын

    Sick and tired of chemtrails here when there is a clear sky - suddenly it becomes a toxic matrix.

  • @MelindasLifeandstyle

    @MelindasLifeandstyle

    12 күн бұрын

    I noticed that also. Just horrible what they are doing to us

  • @psum6537
    @psum653712 күн бұрын

    Absolutely loved your intro!

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    11 күн бұрын

    Than you 🥰

  • @leannescraftycupboard
    @leannescraftycupboard15 күн бұрын

    What a delightful morning I spent with you while stitching. So happy to have found your channel! I subscribed straight away. 😊

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    15 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much 🥰

  • @sallyvaughan1231

    @sallyvaughan1231

    12 күн бұрын

    Me too!

  • @sallyvaughan1231

    @sallyvaughan1231

    12 күн бұрын

    Your bags are stunning. That is so cheap for the work but I know they need to sell. Such beautiful, space and each move, pure Mindfulness! Sadly had to let our little house in the Vendee go, after 20 yrs. I shall relive the peace via your channel!

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    11 күн бұрын

    ​@@sallyvaughan1231Thank you Sally and nice to have you joining me here 🥰

  • @sallyvaughan1231

    @sallyvaughan1231

    10 күн бұрын

    @@hiddenawayinfrance ah, was unsure if you would see my comment as I think I put it in the wrong place! I just loved your video and I slept well after it. It brought back so many memories of being in France and the silence..except for some ASIAN hornets that arrived, they were not pleasant! I used to source so much fabric from a massive emaus and still have fabric from that now, back in the UK, I love making bags but none quite as crisp and professional as yours. Your price seems so cheap but then I guess you need them to sell. Thanks for the reminder also of the ritual of securing old shutters.a calming experience in itself! X

  • @lindewhurst
    @lindewhurst11 күн бұрын

    Loving the fabric you used for the bags. The hessian sets it off beautifully, though looks like it might be a bit hard on your fingers when you're sewing.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    11 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🥰 yes, the hessian seems to balance out the decorative patterns. It's not as difficult as it looks to use, as long as a big size needle is used- I've broken so many!

  • @FrugalQueeninFrance
    @FrugalQueeninFrance12 күн бұрын

    Hello from a fellow sewer /quilter and I love soft furnishings here in Brittany. No where even near your level of talent.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    11 күн бұрын

    Hello there in Brittany. It's nice to have you join me here. I love looking at quilts but could never imagine making one- so you certainly have one up on me 😉🥰

  • @nancymacdonald8968
    @nancymacdonald896813 күн бұрын

    This is so peaceful

  • @frugalitystartsathome4889
    @frugalitystartsathome488913 күн бұрын

    Love those bags!

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    9 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @JashB99
    @JashB9915 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your days with us. Your bags are beautiful❤ and your property is divine 🤩 everything I dream of owning myself.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    15 күн бұрын

    You are very welcome, thank you for joining me 🥰

  • @CatherineM793
    @CatherineM79310 күн бұрын

    Peaceful and Beautiful❣️❣️💓💓💝💝😍💐🌿🪺🪶🪹🕊️🐦‍⬛

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    9 күн бұрын

    Thank you for joining me here and appreciating my world 🥰

  • @sueevans4110
    @sueevans411011 күн бұрын

    So much likd my home in Wales but no blue sky ! Love the bags i would love to make one 😂

  • @noshrinkingviolet1
    @noshrinkingviolet112 күн бұрын

    Your bags are gorgeous ♥️ love the colours and the hessian handles such a lovely combination, i just wondered what interfacing you used please 😊 oh and your gorgeous home 😍

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    11 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for your comment. I don't actually use any interfacing as the hessian is very rigid and the outer fabric is quite heavy too. So the combination of both means no need for stiffening. 🥰

  • @suesscents5771
    @suesscents577117 күн бұрын

    I love your bags do you sell them online

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    Hello, yes I do. They are €35 and all a limited number- I get bored after making 3 the same! 😊Was there a particular colour that you liked? I had a load more cut ready to sew. If you'd like any further details could you send me an email to sian@vendettacouture.com please. Many thanks Sian

  • @lefty4180
    @lefty418013 күн бұрын

    You have a beautiful place..reminds me of my sisters house in the country full of flowers, plants and her vegetable garden. Always something to do, good healthy living. Your bags are also beautiful ❤ God Bless from South Louisiana/USA

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    13 күн бұрын

    Yes there is always something to do! I do enjoy it and love living here. Thank you for joining me 🥰

  • @pamelawright1369
    @pamelawright136913 күн бұрын

    Such a beautiful place you live in, thank you for sharing 😊

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    13 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching 🥰

  • @Melmaz32
    @Melmaz3216 күн бұрын

    I enjoyed your video. Thank you

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching 🥰

  • @Westernwilson
    @Westernwilson10 күн бұрын

    4:40 your blouse is beautiful!

  • @Bernietheoc
    @Bernietheoc11 күн бұрын

    👏🏻

  • @sueg2658
    @sueg265817 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing with us. I enjoyed the segment of your sewing room. I have spent many many hours sewing and at fabric stores. The sounds of the machine and steam iron brought up memories and the amazing smells in my mind. I have not been able to sew for a long time, so this was a big treat for me. You have such beautiful fabrics. I love the bags you made. And your garden and home are so beautiful! France is a magical place indeed. I will share something exciting news. My sister’s neighbor had an old singer tredal sewing machine she bought for $100 at a rummage sale. With the idea of using the ornate top to make a sink! My sis told her of the value of the machine and the story of us growing up with our mom and her singer tredal. My sis and I were broken hearted that she had plans to destroy it. But we understood it was not our business. And yesterday, the neighbor asked my sis if she wanted it as they are moving. Of course my sis said yes! And offered to pay her for it. But the neighbor wouldn’t take any money. It is amazing truly amazing the turn of events of this old Singer. I looked up the serial # and it was made in 1906. The stories that old and loved machine could tell! My sis will lovenly clean it and put it a place of honor in her home. I’m pretty sure she will try and source the belts and whatever she needs to get it operational again. Thank you for listening and for sharing your beautiful videos with us. 🤗

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    Ohh 😍what a wonderful turn of events. The machine was destined to be with those who cared about her. I too feel the sadness when I see them being "re-purposed" even though it's better than them being thrown away. I love seeing them complete and more so being used like Jenny ( The Moons) does. Thank you for your comment and for watching 🥰

  • @sueg2658

    @sueg2658

    16 күн бұрын

    @@hiddenawayinfrance I agree 100%. I love that about the Moons channel. They are amazing too. Thank you for responding ♥️

  • @mariwilliams4433

    @mariwilliams4433

    9 күн бұрын

    21:01 ​@@hiddenawayinfrance

  • @mariwilliams4433

    @mariwilliams4433

    9 күн бұрын

    Just found you beautiful work beautiful place beautiful lady

  • @lisastephens9703
    @lisastephens970315 күн бұрын

    Great mullein here also blooming? NC🇺🇸

  • @maryblackburn2782
    @maryblackburn278210 күн бұрын

    Such beautiful bags! I love all the fabric prints. Where can these be purchased?

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    10 күн бұрын

    Hello there, thank you for your compliment. Hopefully I can get more made and then list them online. In the meantime, if there is a particular one that you've seen and like, feel free to message me directly at sian@vendettacouture.com. 🥰

  • @lindacarter4891
    @lindacarter489115 күн бұрын

    Just found your channel. Enjoyed it so much. USA North Carolina

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    15 күн бұрын

    Hello and welcome 🥰

  • @rhondaregister8081
    @rhondaregister808115 күн бұрын

    Those mullein leaves, dried, and made into tea are a wonderful remedy for chest/lung congestion.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    15 күн бұрын

    Thank you, someone else had mentioned that too. I shall have to give it a try. 🥰

  • @ksmity9418
    @ksmity941817 күн бұрын

    Mullein is good for coughs and broncitis just use the leaves for a tea it is a beautiful plant with many health uses!

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    That's interesting to know, thank you.

  • @marybarratt2649
    @marybarratt264913 күн бұрын

    What a great location. Sooo envious of your lifestyle. Love your bags and hope you do well with them. Did not like the hornet, killer of bees. Was surprised to see him pop up. Thank you for a relaxing video.😊

  • @valarievowles9022

    @valarievowles9022

    13 күн бұрын

    We do have hornets here in France, both European and Asiatic. They're quite a problem really,but also very pretty. We also have hawk moth bees (I think that's their name) and they hover at the flower like a teeny tiny hummingbird. Love your home and garden, and your sewing. It is a joyous life here in rural France.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    13 күн бұрын

    Thank you. Apparently 5 bags have already sold so I will need to get making more 😊 The hornets are drawn to the light in my room whenever I work late. I can here them tapping on the glass. This one must have snuck in during the day when the window was open. It's an European hornet, impressive to see due to its size but an enemy of bees. Thanks for watching 🥰

  • @julieharding6631

    @julieharding6631

    12 күн бұрын

    @@valarievowles9022 i think it is only the Asiatic hornets which kill bees. The Hawk moth is a "humming bird hawk moth" - bit concerned as seen far fewer this year.there are several much bigger hawk moths which mostly feed at night so dont see them often 😄

  • @catherinemoon3003
    @catherinemoon300315 күн бұрын

    Hi Sian. I came over from the Moons. Noticed low volume of some of your older videos but this one is good. Love the quiet moments. We all need more of this. ❤

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    15 күн бұрын

    Welcome, nice to have you here 🥰I noticed you are a Moon too 🌙

  • @catherinemoon3003

    @catherinemoon3003

    15 күн бұрын

    @@hiddenawayinfrance My name is one I chose for myself years ago and use online. But I would be so pround to be one of those loving, wonderful Moons there in France!

  • @wendyhickman8550

    @wendyhickman8550

    15 күн бұрын

    ​I think your lifestyle is idyllic and I feel inspired .Thankyou for posting you are mindful and talented

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    15 күн бұрын

    @@wendyhickman8550 Thank you very much 🥰

  • @jojorey6886
    @jojorey688613 күн бұрын

    The large plant you call the great Muellin, we have them in the NewEngland area of USA and I’ve always called them Lambs Ear because the leaves are fuzzy and shaped like lambs ear.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    13 күн бұрын

    How sweet, they are indeed fuzzy and soft. I shall think of your comment when I see it now. 🥰

  • @CatherineM793
    @CatherineM79310 күн бұрын

    YOUR totes 👜 are DIVINE❣️❣️💓💓💝💝😍🪡🧵

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    9 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😍

  • @nancyalvarez1866
    @nancyalvarez1866Күн бұрын

    que hermosos bolsos! podria activar traduccion al español en los subtitulos!? gracias!

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    19 сағат бұрын

    Hola y gracias por vernos. Pondré los subtítulos en español para todos los vídeos. 😊

  • @annafinnegan3840
    @annafinnegan384016 күн бұрын

    Could i buy one of your bags, please?

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    Hi Anna, certainly. If you could send me an email to sian@vendettacouture.com then I can give you the details. They are €35 each and all "one of a few". Was there a particular colour that you liked? Also your location so that I can give you the postage cost. Many thanks Sian

  • @blakehahn-atlantaga8510
    @blakehahn-atlantaga851015 күн бұрын

    Hello! Do you have an online shop for the purchase of your bags? They are lovely!

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    15 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🥰 I don't have any online at the moment but I will try to get more made and list them. I'll let you know when. Bye

  • @rozpanetta320
    @rozpanetta32016 күн бұрын

    beautiful wheatfields but shame about the toxic sky and chem trails.

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    I agree, it was one of the profound differences I noticed during covid lockdown- the sky was clear every day.

  • @sharoncherry
    @sharoncherry15 күн бұрын

    Is the bags made with upholstery material? They are beautiful!

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    15 күн бұрын

    Hi there, yes they are.

  • @marieross
    @marieross16 күн бұрын

    Nice fabrics used for the bags. Did you buy them in France?

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    Yes I did, I love the colours.

  • @iamtheglass3744
    @iamtheglass374410 күн бұрын

    🪄🛍️✨💨

  • @karencracknell454
    @karencracknell45416 күн бұрын

    Hyfryd Sian! Da iawn!! Xxx

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    16 күн бұрын

    Diolch yn fawr 🥰

  • @busybee9674
    @busybee967416 күн бұрын

    Hi a allready have this name on You tube?

  • @iamtheglass3744
    @iamtheglass374410 күн бұрын

    Your M a g i c a l Lifestyle is LoveLOVELovely ❕ Tradesies ?? 🐝💨

  • @nicolebaumann5667
    @nicolebaumann566713 күн бұрын

    Hello, do you have an online Shop where you sell the items you make?

  • @hiddenawayinfrance

    @hiddenawayinfrance

    13 күн бұрын

    Hi there, I'm working on getting more bags made then I will share the details here. I'll keep you posted. 🥰