Doing It Ourselves

A mini update on the cottage.

A little video filmed by mum this evening to give you a sneak peek at what stage we are at in the cottage.

There might be a Christmas in the gardeners cottage after all.

I can’t wait to share with you the journey to get it almost finished in time for Christmas. I’m sorry I haven’t been very active on YouTube but things have been so hectic I had to chose betwe...

Exclusive first look at the latest Episode.

The Night Shift.

See it here before anybody else.

Happiness is a warm puppy

Just a short clip.

Here’s a short video my sister filmed of me preparing the cards to send out.

Patreon Christmas Cards

The first 100 Patreon Christmas Cards and Thank you cards were sent out this morning. There are over 600 to send so I am doing them in daily batches. Hopefully you will all start to receive them so...

Fitting the Aga Flue.

Here is the next video to go on YouTube. I’m not sure when this one will be going live, but until then it’s yours to watch as it’s finished and uploaded. Enjoy

The Latest Video Early Access

All yours exclusively until later tonight on Youtube xxxxx

Postal addresses!

Hello everyone, 

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

I am currently getting everything prepared to send out to all of you something in the post, and I'm missing around 300 o...

Calling all Patrons.

Hello everyone, sorry for my lack of post on here recently. At the moment apart from the ongoing cottage restorations there hasn’t been a lot going on at the chateau. I’m really struggling to f...

Name my latest video.

Calling all patrons. This is the latest video as yet untitled. I’m giving one of you the chance to name this video, so please leave your suggestions in the comments and I will pick one before it ...

Ignoring the Professionals!

Here’s and early preview of tonight’s video. It will premier on YouTube at 9pm french time so will need to removed it from here an hour before to switch to the premier. Hope you enjoy and let m...

It was worse than we could imagine!

Here is a shot of the original oak beam. It was completely hollow! How we worked upstairs without it collapsing is anyone’s guess. Thankfully it has now been removed and on a lighter note, you’...

The new oak beam!

We have just picked up the new oak beam for the cottage, cut from a local forest about one year ago. Not the easiest or cheapest option but I always said I would replace anything like for like to k...

A sneak preview of tonight’s video. Bad News for the Cottage!!!

I’m posting this to Patreon early so you guys can see it first. I’ll keep it up as long as possible but will have to set it as a premier a few hours before it goes live on youtube, at which poi...

An update on the cottage.

Things are moving along nicely in the cottage.

The beams and Aga parts were all sand blasted last weekend and the interiors are starting to be fitted out with stud walls and insulation. We a...

Sand Blasting The Cottage.

The fantastic Marty Worth from Worth sandblasting is currently tidying up all the beams, stone walls and cast iron Aga parts in the cottage. It’s very dusty so I’m keeping out of the way, but I...

Cottage Restoration Update.

Loads of exciting news as far as the renovations are concerned. The new oak floor boards and internal panelling has been ordered and will be ready in two weeks. I have found a company to do all the...

The Aga Saga - Part Two - Early Release

Part two of last sundays Aga video. The final thumbnail image and description still needs to be added but here it is for you to view before everybody else on YouTube tonight. Enjoy xxxx

A sneak preview of the door.

Just a little peek at the almost complete repaired and repainted door. The putty worked extremely well and you would never know the wood had rotted underneath. It needs another coat and a few sligh...

This Fridays Video, but not as you’ve seen it before.

Hello everyone, I’ve been experimenting with Hollywood style film grading to give the vlogs a more cinematic look, and investing in better filming equipment. Here is my very first test run and I ...

Tonight’s Youtube Video.

To all my lovely patrons, just a quick message to say tonight’s video is taking ages to upload. I’ve been trying all day but YouTube’s upload system is being very slow. Hopefully it will be A...

Fantastic News!

Just wanted to let you all know that the GoFund me donations arrived in the new french bank account today. Some of you have been anxious for news regarding this so I’m happy to say it’s full st...

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The tale of Peter rabbit read from the real life place that he was said to have lived. And a look at the little known final resting place of Beatrix Potter.

An update on my latest YouTube video.

I have just deleted my latest video on YouTube and will have to re edit and upload later tonight.

I was so inspired by the English countryside and wanted to use a fitting piece of English mus...

Hello to all my wonderful patrons.

I’m finally back from England and back to work at the Chateau. I have a few exclusive videos for you that are in the final stages of editing. The first one will be uploaded here in the next few d...

Hello everyone, hope you enjoyed yesterday’s question and answer video.

I’m hoping to do one from Beatrix potters garden if the national trust will allow me, so any questions or things you would like me to take a look at for you please comment below and I will do my ...

Chatting from the Chateau Lake

Today I answer some of your questions while taking a row on the boat down at the lake.

Send me your questions today.

Hello to all my lovely patrons, I'm just about to take a walk down to the chateau lake to take a little row in the boat and would love to answer some more of your questions.

please send some ...

My Artworks

Hello my lovely Patrons. Hope you are all doing well wherever you are in the world. Here's a few artworks and designs I did while working for Angel Strawbridge from the British TV show "Escape to t...