French Farmhouse Diaries

French Farmhouse Diaries

We are renovating an old French farm house using lots of traditional materials i.e. lime. wood. Tomette tiles and slate. We will be making as much if not all that is needed to complete the project like making the doors windows staircases plastering with lime & horse hair and hot limes. also taking you on journeys around our area in Normandy to local Brocante's places of history like very old Abbeys towns and villages as well as live chats and meeting local people and friends we have made, popping into other youtubers videos who have become our friends too, we will incorporating crafts we do as well showing how we do things like small cooking vids and Tracy's soft furnishings crochet and knitting projects my Bee keeping system and boxes I am developing and how I catch local Bees and keep to a completely natural system as well as managing our land growing food and lots more over the years coming so sit back and enjoy our journey as we build the channel for our subscribers to enjoy .

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  • @normamurray4450
    @normamurray44506 сағат бұрын

    Your property is a real gem, as are you folks. Gosh, you are so right when you mentioned the rapid increase in food prices. It's crazy! The world seems scary...we'll be eating grass soon! Good thing you have lots!!! Wonderful job on the roof Budo! Oh Tracey, you've just encouraged me to make some Chutney!

  • @canadiangirl3678
    @canadiangirl367812 сағат бұрын

    Great slate work. Big fans from the west coast of 🇨🇦 Canada

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries12 сағат бұрын

    Thank you glad you are enjoying 😉 😊

  • @lisadurban3525
    @lisadurban352515 сағат бұрын

    Roof is looking great.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries13 сағат бұрын

    Thank you Lisa 😊

  • @davidstoddard9160
    @davidstoddard916015 сағат бұрын

    Isnt there any frarmers that gladly cut the grass for meadow hay and actually pay for it so they can feed their animals.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries13 сағат бұрын

    Hi David we are looking into that and thank you for reminding us all the best Budo 👍🏻

  • @chateaudelannoy
    @chateaudelannoy18 сағат бұрын

    hahaha, the handsome farmer on the tractor 🤣 she love you Budo 😆 the new lavender is getting along 👍very nice job on the slating guys . much love Yx

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries16 сағат бұрын

    Thank you guys 😊 your chateau is coming along great too 👍🏻 😀

  • @vickijohnson8151
    @vickijohnson8151Күн бұрын

    I wonder if you could mention the music on your youtube. Your garden is absolutely amazing!!! Snd the roof is going to be a master piece .. amazing people ..

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries22 сағат бұрын

    The music is from a paid site called Art-list . Thank you a lot of hardwork that is not always seen. The roof is looking good 🤗

  • @_Tiamat_.
    @_Tiamat_.Күн бұрын

    💜💙💚

  • @bernadettemckenzie7561
    @bernadettemckenzie7561Күн бұрын

    Wow! The roof looks amazing. Nice work both of you. Can’t wait to see the kitchen.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries22 сағат бұрын

    Thank you so much 🤗

  • @777tiswas
    @777tiswasКүн бұрын

    Very clever both, roof looks amazing.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    Thank you you are so kind 😊

  • @kimstclair1879
    @kimstclair1879Күн бұрын

    Hello Tracey and Budo, apologies for the late response, i"m down with a heavy cold. Guys i have roof envy, it looked amazing and once those velux go in, the light there will be amazin. Just over 4 weeks to go until wheels up, big week this week, interview for my visa on Tuesday and hopefully last surgery on Wednesday. Garden looks fabulous and sorry to see the apple tree gone but those chippings will smell amazing and great recycling for the garden pathways. Have a great week and i'm looking forward to seeing how that masterful kitchen of yours is coming along, cheers 😊❤

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    We hope you will be on the mend soon and good luck 🤗 and yes you are right there will be so much light take care 🤗

  • @user-jx8pv3dw2i
    @user-jx8pv3dw2iКүн бұрын

    Just started watching your journey. Thank you for such an informative lesson on lime pointing.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    You are so welcome! Welcome aboard 😀

  • @DerrickWhitehouse
    @DerrickWhitehouseКүн бұрын

    You're one clever guy Budo , do so admire your skills

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    Budo said thank you 😊

  • @nelleg152
    @nelleg152Күн бұрын

    The roof looks good. Cut grass makes me sneeze 🤧❤

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    Thank you 😊 bless you 🤗

  • @gayebickle1725
    @gayebickle1725Күн бұрын

    Yes you are doing a great job. But you know what you think of your end product is all that matters 😁

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    Absolutely!! Thank you 😊

  • @murielwilson3148
    @murielwilson3148Күн бұрын

    Excellent work as usual Budo and great explanation on putting the tiles on Tracy as usual working hard in the garden muriel Tasmania

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    Thank you so.much Muriel 🤗xx

  • @marianapereira2130
    @marianapereira21302 күн бұрын

    Wow, it’s getting better and better by the day. The roof looks great, can’t wait to see it all finished.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    Wow thank you so much 🤗😘

  • @susanmayo4524
    @susanmayo45242 күн бұрын

    The roof looks fabulous, love the slate and nice to know where they came from. Your like the energizer bunny Tracey, go go go. Please take care of yourself. ❤

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    Oh thank you! You did make us last Susan 🤣🤗

  • @nativetexson
    @nativetexson2 күн бұрын

    A lot of painstaking work has gone into the roof.Well done-

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiariesКүн бұрын

    Thank you Glen 😊 xx

  • @patriciahand7557
    @patriciahand75572 күн бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful such a precise job.👏👏👏❤️

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! have a nice weekend 🥰🌞

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage73152 күн бұрын

    You definitely need a portable mic! Can hardly hear the person that is not holding the camera, everything is looking fantastic, well done both of You? Lovely seeing you outside!

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Yes good suggestion and thank you Linda have a nice weekend 🌞🥰

  • @patriciahand7557
    @patriciahand75572 күн бұрын

    What a great craftsman’s you are… roof looks great. Just found your channel and subscribed will be watching all videos now.🤗🤗❤️

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Awesome, thank you! so glad you think so 🥰🌞xx

  • @livmaritengene4973
    @livmaritengene49732 күн бұрын

    Lovely work, both of you. Roof is amazing!

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you kindly! have a lovely weekend 🌞🥰

  • @paulvine1487
    @paulvine14872 күн бұрын

    Well done guys keep it up can you do a video for tomorrow 😁👍

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    We are having a day off tomorrow 🌞😃

  • @that_guy_again5212
    @that_guy_again52122 күн бұрын

    Very nice video as usual. Keep it going. 🇨🇦

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thanks, will do! buddy 🍺😎👍🏻

  • @susanharvey4636
    @susanharvey46362 күн бұрын

    How clever you are and what an amazing job you are both doing.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you kindle Susan xx

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite92612 күн бұрын

    Budo and Tracy, the homestead is looking fabulous. You are both awesome. I love your enthusiasm. ❤

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Peter 🍺😎👍🏻

  • @glenyscallaghan1195
    @glenyscallaghan11952 күн бұрын

    It al looks beautiful , what a great job you both do . Quite an example for everyone .⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! Glenys 🥰😘

  • @terrylink6174
    @terrylink61742 күн бұрын

    😊

  • @barbarakeegan9516
    @barbarakeegan95162 күн бұрын

    Beautiful job on the roof. The garden looks fantastic. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much! Have a lovely weekend 😘 xx

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much! Barbara 🥰😘

  • @PhilG0BVD
    @PhilG0BVD2 күн бұрын

    The roof looks excellent Budo a labour of love and attention. Like all the work you both do. Garden starting to flourish after all the rain. Have a lovely weekend both.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Phil and a have a wonderful weekend🥰🌞 xx

  • @charmees6637
    @charmees66372 күн бұрын

    Garden paths are looking lovely with the apple tree mulch and beautiful lavendar in pots. Amazing work Tracy. Gorgeous roof tiles Budo and you managed to get one Vlux window in before it rained. Look forward to seeing the next one ❤

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Charmee things are progressing well have a lovely weekend 🥰xx

  • @susanfabian1521
    @susanfabian15212 күн бұрын

    Last year a KZreadr had a couple of his cows test positive for TB and it turned out that it had to do with the deer that they were seeing on the property.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    This is very interesting Susan 🌞thank you for watching xx

  • @jeannettesmyth7643
    @jeannettesmyth76432 күн бұрын

    I think the apple tree will be happy to be going back into the land. Love your work as always. Maybe some day we can talk to the neighbor and get a tour of his bocage. Restoring it is a big deal in France, especially in Normandy when it was torn down during WWII because it was impeding the tanks.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Yes we agree with you totally Jeanette and maybe one day this will be possible have a lovely weekend 🥰🌞xx

  • @susanfabian1521
    @susanfabian15212 күн бұрын

    In the US we call them farmhouse sinks. When I buy a new sink I always want it to be big enough to bathe a toddler in.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Great idea thank you 🌞🥰

  • @susanfabian1521
    @susanfabian15212 күн бұрын

    Love the drawer pulls 😮

  • @LibbyHelprin-uy7tg
    @LibbyHelprin-uy7tg3 күн бұрын

    I do like the history that the tiles bring to your Normandy farmhouse. It’s coming together beautifully! Smart move, waiting for the rain to stop before starting the next velux style window. You’ll appreciate the additional sunlight, when it stops raining! 😎

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Can't wait! Libby thank you for watching have a great weekend xx

  • @TrumanMarloweJr
    @TrumanMarloweJr3 күн бұрын

    I was thinking as you were talking about the apple tree chippings that I hope you saved a large bag to use for smoking/BBQ'ing. The roof looks absolutely amazing. I am glad that you are finally able to work on it after all this time! Maybe you won't have weeks and weeks of rain so you can finish it.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Great idea Truman thank you 🥰and yes the roof does we are so happy 😘have a lovely weekend xx

  • @rayn8740
    @rayn87403 күн бұрын

    Now you know why the French love their walled gardens. Who can blame them? I've seen gardens and landscapes destroyed by deer. In my book, they rank right up there with rabbits for destructive impact on the local plantlife. The roof looks really nice.👍

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Yes we agree they are a nightmare and also if you have a tick bite you can get limes disease as well our friend had one had was very ill. Have a great weekend 🌞🥰xx

  • @inabates8919
    @inabates89193 күн бұрын

    Roof coming along nicely Budo, as with the garden. You’re certainly coping the rain across Europe, especially France. Went back to #18 Tracy for the shawl pattern, I’d written it down, but do you think I could find it 😉🤷‍♀️🥰 kept in a safe place now. Cheers guys be safe. Ina

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you Ina glad you have found it Ina if you need to know anything send me a message on Instagram. have a lovely weekend 🌞🥰xx

  • @RitaMoore
    @RitaMoore3 күн бұрын

    Budo, you are amazing. What trade can you not do?

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Rita 🥰🌞

  • @marcerivest6204
    @marcerivest62043 күн бұрын

    Watching your videos,l can't figure out why your channel hasn't exploded. You are definitely a must watch channel if you want to learn something 😊

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Wow, thank you! we are a bit mythed as well. thank you 🌞🥰

  • @marcerivest6204
    @marcerivest62043 күн бұрын

    Just beautiful,l can't say much more than that. You are a true craftsman 💪😊.

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much! so glad you think so 🥰🌞

  • @cathleen8302
    @cathleen83023 күн бұрын

    Wow! Look GREAT!

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you Cathleen 😘🥰

  • @kathyeyesopen4078
    @kathyeyesopen40783 күн бұрын

    Amazing as always, Tracy and Budo. Talent, determination, cooperation, and energy and look what you got. Well done ❤❤❤

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! Kathleen glad you enjoyed have a lovely weekend 🥰🌞

  • @suemccoy7533
    @suemccoy75333 күн бұрын

    Every video shows the amazing work the two of you accomplish. The farm looks simply beautiful. The garden, the lavender, the roof all taking shape. Happy Weekend !😊

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! Sue have a lovely weekend 🌞🥰xx

  • @phyllisburrell8661
    @phyllisburrell86613 күн бұрын

    I love the smell of fresh cut grass. I'm a property manager of a small apartment building, and unfortunately the owner has just informed me that she'll be putting in artificial turf in. I'm so disappointed, I do understand though, being in Southern California, water is sky-high. I will miss my grass and the smells and of course, the bunnies that come to have a good meal. Thanks for sharing. Sincerely in San Diego California

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    How lovely Phyllis but we can understand your bosses thinking. have a lovely weekend xx

  • @frankcobb9983
    @frankcobb99833 күн бұрын

    The roof looks great Budo at last but the rain ☔️ will not stop and I love the grass it looks like a hayfield ready to cut for silage. Keep making the videos l look forward to seeing them with Tracy coming up with some new ideas. 😎😎😎😎

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you Frank, yes it does and the smell is just divine have a lovely weekend 🌞🥰

  • @jeanferguson2922
    @jeanferguson29223 күн бұрын

    Budo it looks amazing. So talented

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much and thank you for watching 🥰🌞xx

  • @johnoleary528
    @johnoleary5283 күн бұрын

    The roof is looking great. Looking forward to seeing your crops 😊

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Coming soon! thank you for watching 🌞🥰xx

  • @pennyneal2456
    @pennyneal24563 күн бұрын

    Oh it must feel good to see the roof tiles on! 👏👏👏🥳

  • @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries
    @FrenchFarmhouseDiaries2 күн бұрын

    Oh yes! thank you for watching xx