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The Dream of Owning & Renovating a Château

by Lisa LaCount | Apr 5, 2023 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French chic

If Escape to the Château had been on the television 10-15 years ago I am convinced that my husband and I would have become Château owners. When Channel 4 is airing Château DIY my day revolves around scheduling to be in front of the television with a glass of wine in...

Angel in the Dragons Den

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 28, 2022 | Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French chic

What do the dreaded Dragons look for when hopeful entrepreneurs come into their Den? Innovative Ideas – Charisma – Strong Business Plans. Who fits this profile? Angel Strawbridge AKA Adoree or Angela Newman as she was know at the time. In 2014 Angel...

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...

Château de Brametourte Medieval Castle with Modern Elegance

by Lisa LaCount | Jan 14, 2020 | Chateau, Chateaux Weddings, DIY, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Event, French chic, French chic

Château de Brametourte is a breathtakingly beautiful, thousand year old Château, situated in the centre of 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites and close to one of France’s designated ‘prettiest villages’ – Lautrec. The Château was attacked during battle in the 1500s and was...