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Chateau DIY: Living the Dream Episode 1

Chateau DIY: Living the Dream Episode 1

by | May 23, 2023 | Chateau, Chateau DIY, DIY, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, The Chateau Experience

I don’t know how many of you tuned in on Sunday for the first in the new 8-part series of Channel 4’s Chateau DIY: Living the Dream?  In this latest format, each week a recognisable chateau (as showcased on the original series of Chateau DIY), sees a full 45 minutes...
Once upon a time at Château de Garrevaques

Once upon a time at Château de Garrevaques

by | Apr 5, 2023 | Chateau, Chateau DIY, Chateaux Weddings, Decoration, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, The Chateau Experience

“Once upon a time…there was a girl who lived in a pink castle surrounded by sunflower fields. Under the summer trees, near the winter chimney, her grandmother’s gentle voice uttered stories from the castle’s past.” That little girl? It’s me!  I am Caroline, the...
Novice Artist Paints Angel Strawbridge

Novice Artist Paints Angel Strawbridge

by | 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...