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Dick Strawbridge Makes Does and Mends

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 26, 2022 | 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 | Sep 20, 2022 | 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...

Chateau Gioux – New on ETTC DIY Series 5

by Lisa LaCount | Mar 12, 2020 | Chateau, Chateaux Weddings, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Living in France, Living the dream, Renovation, The Chateau Experience

Let’s all welcome Nigel and Debbie (Debs) the owners of Chateau Gioux and the newest addition to the upcoming series of Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau DIY which premiers on March 23rd. Chateau Gioux will be introduced to viewers the week of March 30th. Chateau...

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...

LGBT Wedding Venues in France

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 14, 2020 | Chateau, Chateaux Weddings, Design, Escape to the Chateau, Special Events, The Chateau Experience

It’s St Valentine’s Day, a day for romance. If you’re thinking of letting the arrow fly and popping the question the next step will be – where will you tie the knot? Well what’s more romantic than the prospect of a wedding celebration in a château in France...