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Dick Strawbridge Makes Does and Mends

by Lisa LaCount | Aug 25, 2020 | Chateau, Decoration, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, The Chateau Experience

Wouldn’t we all LOVE to have a Handy Man like Dick Strawbridge around the House? The “Superman” of DIY. We saw him in action again recently in the new series Make Do and Mend. Dare I say it ladies, he defies the myth of men not being able to...

A Man’s Home is his Castle “Château”

by Lisa LaCount | May 21, 2020 | Chateau, Decoration, Design, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, Renovation

According to Wikipedia a Château is “a manor house or residence of the lord of the manor or a country house of nobility or genty, with or without fortifications, originally – and still most frequently – in French-speaking regions!”. For the rest of...

Make Do and Mend

by Lisa LaCount | May 15, 2020 | Decoration, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château

Filming has started for Dick and Angel’s new series “Make, Do and Mend” – and by the way they are still seeking applications to be featured (email makedoandmend@dickandangel.co.uk for an application if you want Dick and Angel’s sage advice on solving your DIY...

Brocante Hunters! Mark your Calendars!

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 28, 2020 | Decoration, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, French chic, French Food, Renovation, Shabby chic, Special Events

The Largest Fair in Normandy with over 2,000 Vendors : 16-17 May Foire des Andaines, Bagnoles de l’Orne, Normandy. This one is NOT to be missed so plan your trip and get your accommodation before it sells out for this major event! With over 2,000 vendors along a 5km...

Calling All Intrepid “Faded Grandeur” Furniture Upcyclers

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 19, 2020 | Chateau, Decoration, Decoration, Design, Design, DIY, Escape to the Chateau, French chic, French chic, Shabby chic

Well I promised you that I would share the finished piece with you (follow on from my previous blog) and here it is! I have a few friends (and others) who said “No! do not paint it” and I have shared the now and then images with these purists and I am happy to report...

The Beauty of Autentico Paints in Chateau Chic-ing

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 11, 2020 | Chateau, Decoration, DIY, Escape to the Chateau, French chic, French chic, Renovation

We found this beautiful piece in the region of Murcia, Spain. It belonged to a young lady who had likely inherited it from her parents or grandparents. Sadly, as is often the case with beautiful pieces such as this one, the style did not suit her taste in decor so...