This is a channel about the life-changing story of two Aussies, who relocated to France in 2023. We bought a deceased property in the small village of Daglan, which includes a Maison, a Gite (B&B) and 4 out-buildings including an old walnut processing plant and carriage house.
We are Darlene and Shaun, an ex-Army Officer and an Engineering and Tech CEO and we have been fortunate enough to retire young and enjoy a quiet life in country France.
Why? Well the reality is we couldn’t see ourselves retiring back in Aus and so we sought this new beginning with little to no idea of what we were getting ourselves into! You will hopefully be entertained by our experiences, and maybe inspired by our travels, and the highs and lows that come with moving abroad.
SHOP INFORMATION:
There is so much to do on the property to restore it and transform it so if you would like to help us, please visit my shop for very reasonably priced items: darlene-in-the-dordogne.myspreadshop.fr
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The bathroom looks awesome ❤❤
Thank you 🙏☺️
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊
New subscriber here. I'm a retired high school French teacher and you are living my dream!
Welcome aboard! Oh to speak fluent French! One day 🤞
I wish they could live as long as we do, but that is not the case. Thankyou for loving your dog for so many years. He was adorable!!! You are right, never forgotten and I think they watch over us. Best to you.
Thank you for your lovely msg Heather. I feel him with me always 🫶
You are both so talented!!! And alot of fun to be with.
Merci! ☺️
Fantastic terrace renovation!!!! I knew you would both have great taste.
Thanks so much! 😊
Such a beautiful property😍 Thank you for sharing ❤
Merci beaucoup Michele 😄
Bonjour, Lorsque vous avez montré la faïence j’ai eu un gros doute à propos de la couleur mais au final c’est juste magnifique, très élégant, très chic !! Quel travail remarquable , un grand bravo!!!👍👍
Merci et oui, c'était un gros pari, je suis content que ça vous plaise!
Gorgeous guest bathroom Darls! Loving the marble tile, gorgeous mirror, sink and vanity! A more modern room renovation that still complements the guest bedroom. A great outcome for a tiny space! 👏👏👏
Thanks so much sis! And it’s all yours, just patiently waiting for ma petite et douce soeurs jumelles 😊😘❤️
What type of high speed home internet can you get in a village / town like this?
We’ve got fibre so it’s very fast.
Just a bit concerned that your vent from the refurbed bathroom goes straight to the basement. What about damp/ mold issues?
Don’t be concerned, I’m going to run some vent tubing and vent it outside, just haven’t got to it yet, my list from the boss keeps getting longer
Beautiful… love your curtains… all the light … it’s perfect …
Thank you so much!
Love the big tiles Darlene … so nice to see something other than white… well done Shaun
Many thanks Denise. He’s a clever boy! 🤩
Lived in the south of France for 12 years bienvenue en France
Thank you ☺️
PERFECT!!!!
Thank you Joyce!
Amazing work, amazing couple. I found you by chance,what a blessing. Greeting from Tasmania. Love your chanel!❤❤❤❤
Hello Tasmania! Thanks for your lovely msg and for following along. ☺️
Love the choices you made, the bathroom appears roomy and comfortable!
Merci beaucoup!
Right now, I love the curtains!
Thanks Martha ☺️
Wishing you lots of success for the opening of your art exhibition Would love to come see it sometime Look after yourself 😊
Thank you so much Linda 😀 It’s great to see you doing so well with your van/pop up exhibitions too! X
@@DarleneLavett thank you
It’s perfect you guys. You’ve got the knack. Greetings from Australia.
Hi Australia! 🇦🇺 thank you 🤩 and thanks for following along.
What a lot of achievement the bathroom looking great love the mirror lots a hard work but you are a team I love it with your touch Darlene beautiful porcelain and tiles nice so you have been working good to see you again take care see you soon bye
Thanks so much Matilda. The room was deceptive in its complexity! Wonky walls and lots of tiles to cut and shape but we got there in the end 😊
What a dream team you and Shaun are Darlene. The renovated guest bathroom is gorgeous. Love all the finishes. The curtains perfectly complement the stunning porcelain marble-look tiles. Also love the led mirror. Superb!!
Thank you so much Helen. ☺️ They are small details but in a small room I think they work quite well.
You've created yet another beautiful room! Well done both!! 👏👏 Good luck with your art exhibition too next month 😊 xx
Thanks so much! I look forward to showing you how it goes 😊
Great selections, beautifully done.
Thank you kindly!
Beautiful bathroom make over👍
Thank you 😊
How exciting having an exhibition, all the best with it, would love to see your paintings if you do a vlog. Bathroom super!
Thank you! I hope to show you how it all turns out in my next vlog.
Great job on the bathroom. You make a great team.
Thank you so much!
The bathroom is beautiful! So many lovely choices! Classics that will stand the test of time.
Merci beaucoup
Omg!😧 Shaun, you really got me! At first I was so embarrassed for you thinking, “that guys got no idea how bad he looks!”. Great joke Shaun 😂😂. The bathroom looks lovely. I can see how your first vision with brass/gold fixtures, etc. would have looked beautiful with the tiles and curtains, but you made the right choice to change to chrome because of the shower frame. Hope you two have a wonderful week. ❤Zeljka
Imagine living with this guy!? Haha! Thanks for your lovely thoughts once again Zelijka and also for following along. ☺️
Fab bathroom reno 👏🏻😍
Merci!
The veins on the tiles match the leaves beautifully
Thank you! I think so too.
Why did you leave the old tile On the wall and put the new 1 over top of it I've never seen it done that way
I tried getting some of them off, whatever they used to adhere them with was some pretty strong stuff and I would have destroyed the hollow brick internal walls in the process, so I treated the tiles with a bonding agent so they would adhere properly. Sometimes you have to adapt :)
Love it ❤️
Darlene the bathroom turned out beautiful!
Thank you Beverly ☺️
Darlene ... your style is lovely. Your home is beautiful. Sean does amazing work ... great pair. Congrats ... Colorado Cherri
Thank you so much Cherri!
Love the bathroom, tiny rooms can be the hardest to work on. You chose the perfect colour scheme. Love the curtain lace and hooks.
Thanks so much! It’s the finishing touches that make any space pretty I think 😊
Beautiful choice of tiles ❤
Love the curtains, a dream bathroom
Thank you so much ☺️
The bathroom is beautiful! You guys are an awesome team! You should do a French home renovation show. Others could benefit from your skill and creativity. I’d watch it. Another very enjoyable episode! (But not enough of your furry friends in this one)
Aww so nice of you to say! We approach everything with what’s effective, affordable and aesthetic. Shaun and I don’t always agree on design ideas but we find middle ground, he may do the hard lifting but he does have a great ‘aesthetic’.
Hi Darlene…loved this VLOG…beautiful transformation of your guest bathroom. Well done x
Thanks so much Megan 😊
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Smaller spaces are a lot more work!! Stunning little bathroom.
Yes they are! Thanks so much ☺️
The bathroom is gorgeous 😍 Though it is modern it is not glaringly so. I think the marble makes a😊 difference 😊
Thank you! 😊
endless fingerprints on the mirror are probably gonna be annoying after a bit
What beautiful choices. We built my home 45 years ago and one by one, it all needs upgrading! Have fun!
There’s always so much to do isn’t there? But it’s very rewarding to get another room done. I’m so glad we didn’t buy a chateau!
I love the mirror 🪞 and towel holders you found.
Thank you Debbie. The mirror has a demister button as well!
Nice bathroom!
Thank you!
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You have very lovely taste. I almost died when your husband came in with his shorts pulled up like that, and I said oh dear he doesn't know the cameras on lol and then he did 😂🤣 very funny. I think the bathroom looks fabulous! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
Hello Jackie from Oklahoma! When I asked him to add some ‘interest’ to our vlogs I didn’t expect him to do that. He always leaves me guessing. Haha!
Brilliant! Love your transformational videos. Always look forward to the next one. Thanks.
Thanks so much. Glad you like them!
Looks great Darlene, well done guys, another room done ✔️🥰
It’s lovely to be able to put a face with the name now Julie! Thanks so much. 😘
@@DarleneLavett 😘😘