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In your bathroom floor resurface.....would it make sense to keep the tarazzo and inlay another stone to look like a mat in front of the sink, therefore keeping the original but adding a cool decorative piece, the same could be done with any other problem area in that room "tile rugs" lol

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

I like it.... feels a little beyond our skill level, but that hasn't stopped us yet!

@amycoffin826

7 ай бұрын

Fantastic idea!

@rhondathomas7952

7 ай бұрын

Great idea because the terrazzo is so cool!!

Sarah looks beautiful with her new hairdo (great find at the yard sale) the sewing dresser ; loved the tour of Périgueux...and great work on your pantry; inspiring🥰💜🌲🌲🌲🌲

I was absolutely shocked when you took us into the "downstairs Loo" and when you were talking about putting a new floor on top of that existing and walked back into where the toilet was THAT I SAW PINK COLORED TOILET PAPER!!! That floored me!!! I remember my Mom buying colored TP when I was younger, but I haven't seen Colored TP in the USA in ages and ages!!! I'm just shocked that it is still being made in this day and age! Oh...the little things us viewers pick up on....LOL

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Lol... great you picked up that detail. That was actually left from the Hallowe'en rave - the students were so organized they even brought their own TP! We're just using up the last little bits.

If those bathrooms turn out half as nice as that room you just finished, it will be a wonderful transformation in your home. Love the way you plan, ponder, measure, plan again. You're very thorough and the final product is incredible. Onward and upward !

I really like that you have started your retreats without having everything perfectly decorated. You’ve started using your chateau and will continue to make improvements as you go along. The bathrooms are totally serviceable but your ideas for improvements sound wonderful.

My husband and I spent 30 years restoring a Victorian home in Illinois that had walls with a pebble finish. My husband used joint compound to plaster the walls so we didn't lose any of the woodwork detail as opposed to putting up drywall. Our walls were beautiful!

You could have a whole separate vlog just for the brocante finds. I'm excited to see the bath makeovers. Very important rooms to make functional and lovely. Steve I hope you take us along on your journey of remaking the wallpaper. For graphics nerds like me, that would be very interesting. And very much on brand with the '"maker" part of your page. Sarah, love the sewing cabinet. I would really like to have one of those myself.

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Judy!

@spiritofanu3112

7 ай бұрын

True

Great plans and lovely hair 😊 What a great sewing box at a great price!!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@tinathene

6 ай бұрын

Beautiful Hair😊

Showers better than tubs,people sometimes have trouble getting in and out of them, nice sinks,better colors or mural, and good floors with great lights. You will get it.

When you get all the plumbing figured out it will be good for many years to come.

Lovely new do and I love the pantry organization. ❤

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@dianegriffith3006

7 ай бұрын

Agree!! Like her new ‘do’

Love your channel! I can’t wait to see how all the bathrooms look after your special touches are added. There is SO much potential to create wonderful new and charming rooms.

If you don't mind my opinion.. The floral drapes in the blue room would look better in the room with the yellow wallpaper!♥️♥️♥️😘

I’m late to this video, my WiFi connections have been dodgy - all good now. How delightful to see the pantry in its glory! Your cooks will be pleased. I’m thrilled to have a little thread in the mix. 😊 You will have great fun organizing your new sewing case, another wonderful find! The cafe is a delight as is the rest of the video. I can’t believe the embroidered napkin find, I love the brocantes. Lovely hair style, Sara.

Can not wait for the bathroom makeovers. Love that you Steve are going to remake the wallpapers that will be interesting to see😘

I have a pet peeve not just for you but for anyone who leaves the toilet lid up! Don't do it, please. Your bathroom will look much nicer if the seat is down. I have even decopauged the seat tops to match the decor. With decorative paper and a few coats of varnish you can create an inexpensive but lovely addition to the bathroom.😃🚽🚽

@dianegriffith3006

7 ай бұрын

Not good Feng Shui either. 😆

Liking the hats a lot here in Gatlinburg Tennessee... Elf Nation is alive and well.

Hi Sarah & Steve, The designing of a project is always at times the most challanging, difficullt yet enjoying part off any Chateau project cn be. The best of luck putting your idea together and bringing them to life. Mark & Scott

@ManorandMaker

5 ай бұрын

The analysis paralysis is so real for me...

Sara, I’m so happy you found a travailleuse at such a spectacular price! I have one, and appreciate the storage space for sewing accessories! Your hair and you are beautiful!

The downstairs loo might need to be re-imagined so that the storage and the water closet are separate and more functional spaces. Don't be afraid to remove walls when needed.

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

We're thinking about removing the middle door for sure...

My mom bought me a similar traveling case when I moved out of the house. It’s been with me for almost 50 years. I like the idea of just replacing the tiles around the sink in the downstairs we to look like a rug. You might get away with not messing with the doors as it would like like a stone rug. Can’t wait to see your designs ❤❤❤❤

I’m very much looking forward to the watching the changes/updates you’ll be making in your chateau. I really enjoyed ‘coming along with you’ to visit the local towns and Brocantes and a little history! Good luck in your future endeavours! 🎅🏼🌲💐🥂🍾🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

The spices on the door -- great idea. At La Lande--can we assume that wallpaper designs are not copyright? "Bodily -function corridor "---brilliant!

Be still my heart❤ pantry organization - LOL! As for keeping it neat - I've found it's just as easy to put something back in the right place as to put it in a wrong place!

Love your hair Sarah! It feels wonderful to get your hair done professionally, doesn't it! I should do it more often myself. Just a note of concern with the bathroom walls. Do be aware of possibility of lead paint if original paint job. Thank you for another great vlog!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Thank you - it had been months and months since a proper cut. Fortunately lead testing is part of a standard home inspection here, so we know where it is a risk and where it's not.

@dianepaulin5324

7 ай бұрын

@@ManorandMaker It should be for homes over a certain age here also. Sigh of relief to hear that!

Sarah looks slimmer. ?? I love ger hair down. Makes her look younger. From an old grandmother who arranges my daughters' and granddaughters' hair constantly. Meant to be compliments. 😊

😍The Brocante looked amazing!! Great finds!💖

Please do it all in keeping with the era of the chateau

Love the hairstyle, Sarah. Have you thought of reaching out to Vivienne to help you with ideas for the bathrooms? She has a gift for decorating that is inspiring. Looking forward to seeing how the wall paper for Lalande goes, Steve. If anyone can do it, it’s you! Love to you both ❤

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Of course! Vivienne & I chat regularly about projects afoot. She always has great ideas...

Don't put the towel rack, or anything else, above the toilet. Stuff can easily fall into the toilet that aren't supposed to be in the toilet. Put something to hang towels over the sink and next to the shower, but not by the toilet.

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Excellent point!

When guests book their stay at a chateau they expect a luxury bathroom to fit in the eta of the chateau

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

We don't advertise as luxury... our focus is on the arts and creative community.

@jeojeo9393

7 ай бұрын

I realise that however the bathrooms decked out in 1980 to 2020 era are not quite what you expect staying at a chateau @@ManorandMaker

The first set of silver was beautiful...that would have been my choice!♥️♥️♥️😘

May I suggest instead of a shower unit, just tile the whole thing. It would be more in style with a chateau. 😊

💕The toilet downstairs has a brown boxed in unit behind it have you investigated to see how much of that box is wasted space💕My toilet had a similar box which I changed into a shelved cupboard that hold toilet paper cleaning supplies etc…💕I also boxed in all of my pipes around the house just leaving an access panel for plumbing problems & I wallpapered over the boxed in areas & have had no problems💕

So nice to see where you got the pretty linens and congrats on the travailleuse bien trouvée ❤ Best of luck with the wallpaper project for Des Oiseaux and La Rose (de Lalande)💛 And Les Loo(s) woohoo🎉🎉🎉 Bonne Année !

Hi Sarah and Steve, firstly I love your new hair Sarah it is gorgeous . The linen you picked for the pantry is perfect for the room. I love when you visit the brocants. I think your ideas for the bathrooms are going to be very tastefully done and much more functional. 🙂🇨🇮

@rhondathomas7952

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Yes! Yes! And Yes! 😊

Yes, her hair DOES look awesome!!! What is that box ? behind the main floor toilet? Yes, I'm sure that room can be improved upon 😉

Steve and Sarah, you have quite a project list in front of you over the winter months but like you pointed out, it could take longer. However long it takes I’m sure you will do it in your own sympathetic and gracious chateau style. The calm and cosy ‘cafe’ is a room for you both to be very proud of your latest achievement. As a former hairdresser, I love your new hairdo Sarah, you look lovely. 👏👌🥰

What a beautiful selection of linens! We don't see those wares in the U.S. at markets and thrift shops.

I thought the Lalande peacock wallpaper was already available jn two different sizes. I am confused

Whew - I wish you well on the bathroom-remodel journey. If I may inject a comment: please retain at least one bathtub, in case you have children guests, and please be aware that vessel sinks are terrible for short people. When I go to a hotel with vessel sinks, it's almost impossible to brush my teeth, as the sink hits me mid-chest. Thanks for listening!

The bathroom at 20:00 min with the curved modern bathtub would look great with a late 1920s theme, esp bc of the curved bathtub, checkered floor, white tiling with black and green or turquoise accent border tiles. making the bathooms themed would be fun and different.

Yes go to the highest height as possible it is then in keeping with the rest of the chateau

I can’t wait for the kitchen makeover!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Me too :)

I had the same sewing bin, which I got in the 70's. They were super popular and very handy! Sara your hair is perfection, very pretty. The table cloth and napkins are awesome for your space. Your plans will keep you busy, but the outcome will be exciting.

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Lisa!

Nice pantry. We always enjoy shopping along with you. Nice plans for the bathrooms. Blessings.

The travailleuse, what a find! Thank you for strolling us through Perigueux, I'm so homesick for it!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

You'll be back soon enough!

You are wonderful at recreating patterns.

Hi Sara and Steve…have you met Chris Hume, the plumber/heating engineer? Great guy, lives in Tourtoirac. Just thinking since you said you hadn’t got anyone ‘lined up yet’.😘

Gosh, I had forgotten how “different” that full bathroom was until you showed it again @ 16:00. Wow. Even how it is now is so much better. Can’t wait to see the final results. Until the makeover is complete, consider a suction mat for the tub floor.

I think your bathroom renovations sound great.. my mother always said that people judge you by your bathrooms😂

BTW...you do need a different table cloth for your dining room. The gold one isn't doing it for me, lol,! ❤❤❤😘

I admire your progress and planning for the next year or so. Good luck !

Strve you are so talented. I love your work, that wall paper is stunning and up close the colours and details are beautiful. But when you step away the details are lost. I would love the images to be larger to appreciate the details. Does that make sense?

Thank you for a most interesting and informative video. I live in Canada and love all things French.I learn so much from your videos. ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Wider showers, higher sitting toilets, under space to the sink

I’m with Steve! Can’t stand pedestal sinks. No where to put all the toilette accoutrements.🇨🇦

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Right? So frustrating....

Bathrooms are a lot of work. I hope it all goes well.

I hope you will keep those nice blue and white tiles. They are fabulous. Dining room looks lovely now.

Wow-awesome projects to come! (Although I think your place is already amazing!) You look fab, love the hair!!

Sarah I love your hair styled this way. The cafe is adorable. The wallpaper from La Lande are so complicated. Hate the pebble dash and exposed pipes. Agree this bathroom needs updating.Agree also on shower instead of tub. Good luck.

The blue cut to clear vase is really pretty. I hope you bought it.

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

We didnt, unfortunately. Price was EUR350, which goes a long way to bathroom wallpaper...

Good idea with the washrooms,it will be beautiful!

Can’t wait for the vlogs on all the bathroom renovations!! Got a few questions, however. 1..why are you making wallpaper repros? 2..what happened to the kitchen tiles you were making for Lalande? I keep thinking that they’ll pop up on a vlog but they haven’t 🙀🙀!!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Stay tuned to The Chateau Diaries for all the answers! The repros (where copyright allows) are to reproduce the original look of the rooms after walls are repaired & shored up. The tiles are still in the plans, but lower priority than other projects currently afoot - like the chapel restoration - did you see the cleaned stone?! So stunning!

Hiya Lovlies Thankyou for sharing all. Exciting renovations to come. May as well do all the bathrooms same time you will be pros by end hopefully you will have some help. Do love the brocantes and Sarah’s smile when she found that treasure yay! Will you take us back to the village at night? I’m sure it’s lovely with all the lights. Take care southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

Could the walls be removed in the downstairs bathroom? It would look so much better opened up without the big closets.

Cafe makeover is Fantastic! Love the wallpaper- great job all around. Your hair looks lovely Sarah sure wish I could visit your chateau one day! We’re having snow past couple of days in Eastern Canada! Have a very Merry Christmas! 🇨🇦🤗👏👏💐🇨🇦

For the Down staris loo, there really is no need to have a seperate toilet room. by removing the compartment for it you will open up the space and allow for a better decor. To many doors! The room will only be occupied by one person at a time.

What perfect linens!!! ♥️♥️♥️ Hehe, I’d have had trouble controlling myself with so much loveliness - I made myself stop when the tablecloth drawer (♥️😁♥️) in my built-in buffet became so full it was getting hard to open and close. 😉 Enjoy recreating the historic wallpapers - a nice little challenge. Good luck with the bathrooms!!!!! I’m betting you’ll end up doing a bit here and there among your five bathrooms as you deal with breaks between trades. But I know you’re both good at scheduling, and will be able to manage your priorities and efficiency well. Great that you’re better than me at avoiding the “as long as I’m doing X” pitfall. 🙂

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Oh, we will be hands-in for sure. The trades will mainly be for the plumbing and electrical. And I feel you on the table linens storage :)

I have something good to look forward to, Manor&Maker are planning a great winter project. I love me a good bathroom project, so many options!

Fun to see your plans!

Can't wait to see the bathroom revamps !!

Sarah, great deal on the sewing box. They sell for 50 to 100 in the states. You need to borrow Amary for a bit for bathroom. I love your new dining area.

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I've seen them here for about the same range, and in much worse shape!

LOVE your pantry, you are living my dream, and 'hey' from a fella canuck and Ontarian

Your plans sound great! Every success 🙌

A great winter project….well done folks, looking forward to watching your journey.

Bathroom fun ahead! Loving the cafe!

Lovely and interesting video! Thanks!

Nice one guy's. I hope you found a brush for the crumb sweeper 😃

So great that you have at least some rough-in plumbing for bathrooms! What do chateau owners do for ventilation in bathrooms, like ceiling extraction fans? Love the tablecloth set you got!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Well, someone in the past knocked through to a chimney from one of the bathrooms, if that gives you an idea...

Good luck 👍🤩

The pantry looks amazing! Looking forward to see you get into the bathroom renovations.

Holy moly! That’s a lot! I know it’ll be gorgeous!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

It really is :)

Wonderful plans! Love following you guys - fellow Canadians! Dordogne is a favourite location - stayed in Périgueux as home base several years ago, and a dream to return, maybe teach a sewing workshop at the Chateau - one can dream!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Let's do it!

Your pantry is looking good and it is practical

Love your music x

So glad to hear you renovation thoughts. I’m in the same place with remodeling bathrooms.

I do wish you luck, and fortitude🤠❤️

Thanks guys it's going to look amazing whatever you do and yes I agree have to make it comfortable for everybody take care and my God bless yous all ❤️

From my house in Cape Breton to yours in St. Germain des Pres, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. All the best. ❤️ BTW, nice purchases, Sarah.

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Happy holidays!

Gorgeous sewing box 🥰

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Lovely new do, you look marvelous!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Sarah you look fabulous in black!

Another lovely vlog. Your plans sound great. The bathrooms are in need of some grandeur.

Sarah, in the first water closet you showed us, is there not enough room to actually make it a full bath? Even if it has just a shower?

Sarah, did you have your hair coloured especially for the ad?? 😉 you look gorgeous! 😊 Good fun again thanks you're certainly in for a very busy winter ❄️❄️❄️!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Lol - no way. It's been waaaaaay too many months since my last colour and cut - since before the retreat season!

New subscriber!

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Welcome nelks!

So, for the bathrooms ... will you be consulting with an architect specialized in very old kitchens and baths (eg. aged pipes, wierd flooring), or trying to get creative on your own?

@ManorandMaker

7 ай бұрын

Bit of both. We will definitely use plumbers and electricians. We will do as much as we can ourselves (safely)

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