We are Robert, Jyrki and Kitty. We are artists living between Finland, Ireland and now France. In 2020 we bought our home in the Charente region of South West of France and have been renovating ever since. Join us here on our journey.
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Wonderful videos. Thank you for sharing. I think the gingerbread house looked spectacular and very edible. You’re both so very talented and the piece of music that Robert played is delightful. 😊
Hi Robert and Jyrki, lovely videos. France is such a beautiful country and Charente delightful. Love what you are doing to your French home. It’s stunning! K😎👍
Tu Monge à chaque jour à chaque fois tu me manques beaucoup je t’aime
Hi Robert and Jyrki, The new doors and the shutters transform the entire side of the house. Adding another source of light and a more secure entrance to the house also adds value to the property. It looks great. be proud of your work too. Job well done. Mark & Scott
Lovely improvements! Well done lads! Looking forward to see your film!
Thanks so so much. It's available from the link here if you are ever interested to see it. www.gudsho.com/gvodhcpwqs
Congratulations on your film, and on the work progress! I thought about you guys this past weekend as I drove down to the centre of the country (driving from Normandie down to the Berry region). Look forward to your next videos!
Oh thanks Ron! Hopefully will get more videos up now during the summer.
Well done gentlemen, your new doors look so impressive. Your new bathroom is going to be such a useful beautiful space, especially with those beautiful bargain tiles ❤
Thank you so much. Looking forward to get going again soon!
It makes sense to create a space for a basin for the toilet then board it up. Great plan for the bathroom/ laundry room/ storage space. Excitng stuff
Thank you!
Gorgeous fruit and veg shop and florist. The buildings/architecture are beautiful. A very glorious walk around the streets of Bordeaux on a lovely spring day. It’s quite a bustling place, yet somehow enjoyable and top relaxing. Thank you for the tour
So glad you enjoyed it!
I love going to garden centres. That one is no different. Thank you for the walk around
We could stroll for hours here. Just love all the wonderful plants!
That was beautiful music thank you
Thank you!
Oh Yes there’s nothing like French doors. Very nice and lovely shutters too
Thanks so much!
You both got a lot done. I look forward to seeing more. ❤
Thanks Peter!
I was wondering if you would be just as well opening up the wall so the loo is part of the space?
We could but would be a lot more work. So to keep on budget we will keep them separate.
Nice work ! à bientôt
Merci!
I watched the Karelia video. Everyone should! I don't have words in the English language for this beautiful presentation. You will be drawn into a world that you cannot imagine, yet you will find that you deeply, soulfully recognize it... as Human above all else....Sorry, I am not eloquent enough to convey the beauty of this Art.
Lawrence, we cannot thank you enough for these words, it really means so much to us. So happy you enjoyed the film and thank you for supporting us!! We are delighted that you enjoyed the journey into this wonderful culture!
Your filming is simply exquisite!
Thank you so so much Richard!
Looking forward to the progress on the bathroom!
Thanks Jan!!
You may want to put a thin layer of insulation on the ceiling, since you have the height. Don't know if it is really needed, but it might not hurt!
Yes good idea Lawrence! Thanks!
Good to see you back. Those tiles will shine beautifully with the sunlight on them. Slowly but surely you will get there. Best. ps will check out your movie very soon.
Oh thank you Heather so much!
My gosh, I hadn't noticed that the ceilings were so high, are they all that high on the main floor?. I must say I think it would be much easier and cost beneficial just to throw a layer of sheetrock up on that ceiling. You're only going to lose two centimeters and that ceiling must be 10 ft it's beautiful Great work guys. It must kill you to have to leave
Thanks Glenn! Yes all that high on all floors, yes might be the best option!
Great space for a bathroom/utility room. I cannot wait to see all the ideas come to fruition!!
Thanks so much!!
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Thanks Glen!
Always good to get a bargain €15! …keep it simple, there’s so much light in there too.😊
Yes its a lovely bright room. Can't wait to get going now!
Always enjoying one of your update videos. You're making a beautiful and stylish home guys! It sure has come a long way with all your hard work ❤️
Thanks so much Neil!
Excellent idea to make a bathroom here..! Artists that you are and excellent decorators, this should be a superb transformation...!👍 I can't wait to see..! Thanks for sharing. from Burgundy 🤩
Oh thank you so much!
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Bordeaux is the prettiest city in France lowkey
It is so beautiful!!
Very pretty. I have never seen a Wood Flute before. It has a really warm sound to it. Really nice, Jeff❤
Thanks Jeff. Its a baroque flute, so this is they type of flute the composers like Bach, Mozart and Handel would have been writing for, it only has one key. Glad you liked it!
You are both so sweet, Kitty to.❤ Jeff❤
Thanks so much Jeff!
Very nice video. Finland is so beautiful. I love the scene with the Snow, so beautiful. I enjoyed this video, Jeff❤
Thanks Jeff!
It looks really good. That color green really compliments the the pink tones the Fireplace Mantel. And the upholstered furniture looks really pretty with the green background. Jeff❤
Glad you liked it!
I think you can use the space for anything you want. I probably use the space as a Den. I think that would be really nice. Jeff❤
Yes it has great potential!
I do like what you did with your guest room. It looks warm and cheerful. Jeff❤
Thanks Jeff, we really love it we must say!
I like the way your House is coming along. The river you were swimming in looks so beautiful, natural places like that are the best. I hope the treatment you did in your garden has stopped the weeds from growing. If not there is a way to stop them.at first using weed killer and then I have heard about some sort of gassing the ground and that is supposed to stop weeds from coming back. Another enjoyable video, Jeff❤
I do like what you have done with your living room. Kitty seems to like her bed under the Piano. Heart and Soul is something I played, or tried to play, when I was a little boy. I have not heard it sense then. Your version was is really good. Your videos are so enjoyable, Jeff❤
So glad you're enjoying the videos!!
Your new floor looks great. Really great video. Kitty seems to like the new floor. Great video. Jeff❤
Thanks so much Jeff!
What great video. The area you were walking in is very beautiful. Kitty is a sweetie ❤ Jeff
She is the best!
That was so beautiful
Thank you!
Another great video. I will have to have a look at your Shop. I use my nice thing all the time. one of my best friends lived that way and I learned that from her. She said these things are meant to be used and enjoyed. Part of the enjoyment of having them is using them. Great video, Jeff❤
Great video. Kitty is so cute and sweet. Jeff❤
Thanks Jeff!
I like this video. Those Opera Glasses are beautiful. Jeff❤
Yes they are really a treasure! Thanks Jeff!
I really enjoyed this video. It is a very pretty place. I laughed out at the Photographer with Selfie sign I think it is cute. I also like the Two Women, it is nice to see gay couples acknowledged. Very nice video, Thank you, Jeff❤
Its a lovely little city, well worth a visit!
I am impressed that such a small a quiet little Village is so rich in history. I enjoyed your video, Jeff❤
Yes France is just amazing and bursting with history and culture!
Your House is coming along great. Jeff❤
Thank you so much!
Your house is beautiful. I love the way you have decorated it. Jeff❤
Thanks Jeff!
I love the way you live. The China, Silver and Crystal Glasses is all so beautiful. Great video. Jeff❤
haha it's not everyday like that but great to immerse in the fantasy when we can!
Your videos are so well done. I really enjoy them. Jeff❤
Thanks so much Jeff!
I think everything looks wonderful. The garden furniture looks great. I personally love Lavender and it looks really nice there. You can make sachets and little bundles of the dried Lavender to put in your drawers and closets, that will keep the bugs out. Your garden is very pretty. I laughed at the one Olive, I get the appreciation and I hope you have had a lot more of them sense then. Jeff❤