“A house that has a library in it has a soul.” Plato, I think. Goodness, what an amazing gift from your Finnish friend. Your home is filling with treasures, none so valuable as the memories you’re making. 😘

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your lovely words!!!

Mary gave birth to Baby Jesus TWICE HER SIZE. ......Now THAT'S a miracle!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Hahahaha absolutely !!

I believe they are feves pour le galette des rois. Feves used to be beans they put into the cake of the three Kings on the 6th of January (Epiphany) or Gallette des Rois. They changed it from the bean to these little porcelain figurines. The cake is delicious. It is still celebrated every year. It is a lovely tradition and quite unique. The person who gets the feve is king or queen for a day.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Oh so interesting, thanks so much for the information. Seems we will have many gallettes to make!!

@occitaniejemesouviens7508

7 ай бұрын

Yes ,you’re right .first week of jaguars we celebrate ”l’épiphanie ” with à galette des Rois . A galette frangipane (with almonds cream) . It’s delicious. We put thé fève inside and the younger kid go under thé table and say : this part for mum,this part for grandma , etc . Thé King must choice his queen and care thé next galette.

That rug looks really sharp in that room.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Yes we love it!!

Hi Robert and Jyrki, Your travels through the French countryside are so exciting and the pieces of furniture that you have purchased are beautiful and suit both of you perfectly. You have to live with your space and be specific in the selection of furniture based on how you live and entertain. The bookcase is quite special in that it perfectly displays the books you received and fits into the corner like it was custom-made just for you. Continued success with filling and enjoying the house of your dreams. Mark & Scott

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark and Scott for your wonderful comment.

Amusing. I have never witnessed you two being 'pumped up' because you are both the essence of calm and charm.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Haha sometimes it's hard to stay calm all the time, but we try.

I'm passionate about books, and it filled me with joy to see how excited you are with your new library. Now I have someone to leave my hundreds of books to! Might be challenging to get them from Michigan to France, unless I become your neighbor there, which would be wonderful. Well, for me, anyway. It's an inspiration to see your taste manifested in those rooms, truly an extension of yourselves, and your shared life. Love the pastry Jesus!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Oh great you're a book enthusiast too, and welcome, lots of village houses around here for sale!!

Very nice. Everything is beautiful, and thoughtfully situated. You boys work well, together!

@charenteliving

Ай бұрын

Thanks Clay!

we gays just know how to do things! It's getting more beautiful every episode.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much David!!

@baldinthesnow

Ай бұрын

Yup, us gals are so jealous😂

Stunning furniture selection. They look like they have been in your house for 100+ years.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Oh thanks so much Sally!

xo from Whakatane, New Zealand. Been following your vlogs since the start

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Lisa. Glad to have you with us!!

Looks like you hit the jackpot!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

I think we did!

Love your taste in antiques, great elegant rooms .

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love the humour: the Karelian pie crib figure cracked me up. Beautifully done as ever, floor looking great. Hard work paying off, and I hope you find time to relax and soak up the vibes you have created!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Cath, enjoying the few days here now!

You are my people.

Nice lovely video - Very good choice of furniture !

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Gentlemen -- You are creating a wonderful home. Perfectly reflects the people you are. I'm in awe!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

OH thank you so much, glad your enjoying!!

The figurines are from a traditional frangipane celebration pie in France. A bit like putting a six pence/coin in a Christmas pudding. I love old books!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Oh fantastic, thanks for the explanation!!

It's looking great and what a collection of books! Soon it will all be done and you can just relax!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the relaxing Maria!!

Hi guys, the dining room looks very elegant, with the silver items. Nice touches ! Thanks for sharing. Sincerely, in San Diego Calif.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Phyllis!

Lovely to see your house becoming your home with furnishing that reflect the two you. Thanks for sharing.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rodolfo!!

Your house is beautiful. I love the way you have decorated it. Jeff❤

@charenteliving

24 күн бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

Your home is looking really beautiful. It's refined and charming like you gentlemen.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much!

Love love the new changes to the house

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Alison!!

The bookcase is lovely!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jan!

Hello to both of you. Your film was beautifully put together, really showing the life and the adventures of looking for treasure. The nativity figures looked amazing, then when you started talking through them we couldnt stop laughing! The piper, jesus in a pie, giant jesus, the dufferent wise men racing a tout vitesse towards the christ child! Oh my goodness, your dry wit had us laughing so much! Your furniture and your home are looking beautiful. Well done both of you 😊🎉

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and we are so glad you enjoyed the video haha

What a wonderful gift to get all those books. The furniture you got really works well in the spaces. Thanks so much for sharing.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Claudia, glad you enjoyed it!!!

That room has come together so well guys. Love the bookshelves. The whole room is elegant and charming. Thanks for sharing , this house is just turning into a fascinating beautique type home. Tou both have an eye for beautiful pieces.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Jay. So glad you like it!!

Enjoyed this video and your new furniture arrangements. The brass plant pot on the shelf above and to the right of your sink is identical to the one I inherited from my Grandparents in Glasgow, Scotland. I have it here in the SF Bay Area, California. I’m a Scot from Glasgow. So enjoy your videos.

@charenteliving

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment. Greetings to California.

It’s all looking so lovely. Lovingly curated!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Eileen so much!

All yr things are Beautiful

@charenteliving

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hello there. I noticed that one of the books they gave u is Sam Juneau's A Chateau of One's Own. It is a wonderful, fun non-fiction story that i believe u will really enjoy it. The writer describes his misadventures of buying and restoring a french chateau, the Chateau Du Bonchamps. He wrote it before the explosion of KZread channels with a similar topic. It is a delightful real storyline that i believe will fuel u with even more determination to continue shaping and tailoring your dreams about your beautiful house. 😊 Enjoy the ⛱️.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Look forward to reading it!!

Love the corner piece…the bookcase. I think my favorite is the new piece in the kitchen. All looks comfy and inviting.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Oh so glad you like. We love that piece in the kitchen too!!

A hectic day but it all worked out in the end

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

We were happy to be home that night!!

Great finds, boys! Your dog is adorable.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

OH thank you, she is just a great dog!!

lovely books guys ☺, the jesus figs looked funny , Lovely piano 🥰 thx for the video . Yves

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, yes they were funny little figurines!

❤️All the new furniture.Your home is looking beautiful 🥰

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Catherine!!

Your home is so great guys!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so so much!

@michaelflick1177

10 ай бұрын

@@charenteliving you're really welcome.

Absolutely gorgeous !!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Gladys!

Good to seeing you both. It’s all looking beautiful

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Shelby!

Your home is looking lovely with the furniture in place. Thank you for sharing from Australia.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Veronica!!

Los muebles son una maravilla! Ahora la casa esta tomando carácter. Felicitaciones por sus logros❤

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Gracias Marcia!!

Diverse video due to several areas of interest. The figurines remind me of netsuke even though I know they aren't. They're probably similar to the "baby dolls' baked into Mardi Gras King cakes. Nice find. Brocantes (or vide greniers) are a source for amazing buys. Last summer, I picked up a set of vintage Le Crueset cookware for 5€. Yes, you read that right, 5€! Did you consider building bookcases? I'm shipping the majority of my library from the USA to my house here in France. I have a library in the house, but will be building another wall of bookcases in the salon. Well done guys. The rooms are coming together. 👏👏

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Glen! Amazing to hear of the Le Crueset for 5euro! We did consider building bookshelves, but with us not being here full time we decided against putting the books on the wall, just for now as the house still dries out in these years.

geweldige kast

@charenteliving

Ай бұрын

Danke!

Love your choices of furniture. You are making a beautiful home. Best wishes.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Shirley!

...your furniture looks fantastic in the rooms...😁👍💖

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wow! So exciting to see your collecting and decorating. Place looks great!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much James!

Lovely finds! The cupboard looks just perfect in the kitchen. Your new furnitures are stunning! The temperature here in Athens is 30 plus degrees too... Enjoy your 'french' summer guys!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so so much!!

A selection of little baby cheeses!

@mariaetheridge8343

10 ай бұрын

Baby Jesuses... for Xmas!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Haha exactly!

very nice.. His’ name is Osho and had very important teachings.. alike to all the Masters ❤

@charenteliving

7 ай бұрын

Quite the interesting guy!

What a great find that native group.or do I have to say groups because of the five Jesus figurines.For the books you need a whole library,hahaha.Thanks for the video. Have a nice week guys. Byeee

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video!!

Love all the furniture you bought and it fits well in the living room. The kitchen table and benches are great. It's all coming together very nicely. Awesome works guys.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Desiree!!

Lovely furniture!!! But - I'll never be able to eat a karjalainen pirakka the same way again 😄

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Kathy!

You are making your new home looks so comfortable and truly lovely and now with so much new to look at. Those books are a treasure and not only for the information they hold but as decor as well ... the coffee table stacked with them is great. Have a sit and look at/read a book. You both are so calm even in the middle of your near-miss returning the van ... but that may be the editing. Are you freaking out when down to the minute?! Great vlog and can't wait for the next! Best wishes from Chicago!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the lovely comment. Yes often very stressed coming down to the wire, and generally forget to take the camera and film those moments haha!

That Documentary was set in Oregon, Pacific Northwest of the USA...I know, my mother had to go to their compound with tons of armed guards with machine guns and all because they wanted to open a University and she was the Director of the state board of education for the state in the 80's...They had the professors, highly educated group that fell into their sect...You couldn't miss them about the state because they wore only the clors of the sunset and a necklace of wooden beads with a wooden frame with the Bhagwan's photo.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Ah yes Oregon. Wow amazing that your Mum was involved in the case, must have been a crazy time!

lovely

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Sam!

I think the little figurines might be "fèves" or beans, they're baked into Kings Cakes (one per cake) or Galettes des Rois for Epiphany. It looks like an amazing collection! The person who gets the slice of cake with the fève, gets to wear the crown for the day!

@figencebe9287

10 ай бұрын

that’s what I thought too …

@beberrisber5390

10 ай бұрын

You are right, it's a beautiful collection !

@LimousinLife

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for that wonderful explanation 😊

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Oh fantastic, thanks so much for the info!!

Will wild country - bagwan rajneesh and ma shiela. They had a commune in the south of western Australia. When ma shiela was asked how she felt about complaints made by locals about the rajneeshies taking over their town, she famously said "tough titties". The cult was short-lived but had many followers in western Australia and elsewhere in the world

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

OH wow, quite an amazing story, and a tough woman! Thought the Netflix documentary was so intriguing!!

Where did you get the piano? Bravo for no scratches!

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

We bought it from a private owner around an hour from us. Yes we were so afraid if it would scratch our new floor!!

Jesus is being pampered in a Karelian pasty! 😁

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Haha yes!!

Gai logis 😉👍❤️

I love how Robert comes across very measured, as a person. Jyrki, I bet he’s not at all 😉 Though, tbf, you threw a yogurt pot, when awaiting news on the house in France.😂😂 Oh!! Robert thinks he has enough for 2 tarts. Not boring at all. 😉👍❤️

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

hahahahah!! waiting for Robert to still throw the yoghurt pot!

Wow...❤... your home has sure come a long way with all the beautiful Treasures you are finding. Also all the hard work you put into it! Sure do have enough books to turn your attic space into a study or Library, minus the spiders! Thanks so much for sharing the amazing journey you guys are on😊

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Neil. We feel very lucky how it is coming together!

Kitty ❤️✊

Bonjour, vos petites figurines sont peut-être des fèves, que l'on trouve dans la galette des rois lors de l'épiphanie en janvier?

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Oh super. Merci pour l'information!

Baby Jesus looks like a creme filled pastry.

As we say in Ireland, Jesus Mary and Joseph 😉👍❤️

They are called feves.

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Oh great to know!

I am struggling to hear you today .

@charenteliving

10 ай бұрын

Oh sorry if the audio was a little off.