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La Chatelaine of LaLande by Claire Warbeck

by Lisa LaCount | Apr 5, 2023 | Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château

The talented artist Claire Warback has been busy and I believe she has found her new career. You recall her recent portraits of Angel and Dick, well here’s her latest – The Chatelaine of Chateau de Lalande, the glamorous Stephanie. Claire has the unique ability...

Dick and James Strawbridge on Sustainable Living

by Lisa LaCount | Oct 8, 2022 | Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, Health Eating, Living the dream

Prolific writer Dick Strawbridge was recently interviewed alongside co-author (and son) James Strawbridge on Sky TV’s Breakfast Show with Chris Evans to discuss the updated edition of Practical Self Sufficiency : The Complete Guide to Sustainable Living – where...

Novice Artist Paints Angel Strawbridge

by Lisa LaCount | Oct 6, 2022 | Chateaux Weddings, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, Uncategorized

I spotted this painting of Angel Strawbridge on Facebook and I, like so many others, wondered who the talented artist was. After a bit of research I found the very modest Claire Warbeck who was gracious enough to share her story with me. I’m sure you will all be as...

The Unsung Chateau DIYers

by Lisa LaCount | Oct 2, 2022 | Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château

Escape to the Chateau and ETTC DIY has given hopeful chateaux buyers the courage to take “le plonge” so we thought it a good time to focus on these “unsung” chateaux owners and renovators. In our efforts to keep readers coming back with the new fodder we’ve created a...

Dick and Angel the “It” Power Couple

by Lisa LaCount | Oct 1, 2022 | Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château

Step aside Harry and Meghan, David and Victoria the Strawbridges are Channel 4’s “It” Power Couple! Certainly from a popularity standpoint they are top ranked, not to forget Master Arthur and Miss Dorothy Strawbridge who are rapidly becoming rock stars in their own...

The Enchanted Childhood of Arthur and Dorothy

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 30, 2022 | Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château

As all fans of Escape to the Chateau are well aware, when the family showed up with the key to the Chateau, Arthur was a toddler and Dorothy was a baby. It was an ideal time to relocate a family from their home country into an exciting new adventure. So what has...