Velux Blinds
Fitted a new (to us) type of blind to the last 2 velux windows without blinds. This type of blind has both a light reduction blind and a blackout element. … Read More
Garden Renovation….
There were a coupe of areas in the Garden that were best described as ‘unmanaged’! However during a conversation with the farmer next door I enquired if his son could … Read More
Le Tableau
Three hours before dark the decision was made to install the new electicty board or ‘Tableau’. As the light faded the work was nearly finished, but notfar enough so for … Read More
Safely back…..
Now safely back in the UK after our summer visit . While we are not even one year into the 10 year project and at times I feel frustrated at … Read More
War is declared….
About half way through our trip we had a visitor arrive down the chimney into the log burner. As it wasn’t Christmas and there was no sign of presents … Read More
Return to render….
The previous owners had allowed ivy to grow over much of three sides of the house, while this looked lovely it was slowly getting behind the render and loosening it … Read More
Chateau de Hautefort
Despite low temperatures (c 20) and light rain we decided to visit the Chateau at Hautefort today, and it was well worth it. The chateau is privately owned and opened … Read More
Segur le Chateau
Every Monday evening in July and August there is a small farmers market and BBQ in the lovely village of Segur Le Chateau. The way it works is … Read More
Pompadour – Racing and Dressage
After our guests left today we went into Pompadour to see some horse racing (meetings every Sunday during the summer) and watch some Dressage at the National Stud. The racing … Read More
Savignac Ledrier – The ‘Forge’
There is a lovely small chateau at Savignac Ledrier but it is privately owned (gardens opened one daya a year for charity) but just below it is a French ‘Ancient … Read More