Mary Religious Statue RESTORATION & CHATEAU CHAPEL Acquisitions - Journey to the Château, Ep. 212

Published 2024-06-19
In this week's Wednesday episode, Patrick and Stuart acquire new (old) items for the original 17th century chateau chapel. Stuart works on the restoration of an "Our Lady of Grace" blessed Mary statue (Vierge Miraculeuse). Patrick searches online auctions and Leboncoin (classified ads website) to find some lighting and furniture pieces for the chapel.

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Music:

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
From YouTube Audio Library

Strings Galore, by Steve Oxen
From Fesliyan Studios

Symphony No.38 in D major, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by A Far Cry
From YouTube Audio Library

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Join Patrick and Stuart on their journey to find a neglected, forgotten, or crumbling château or castle in France, and then continue to follow them as they work on its restoration, rénovation, decoration, and furnishing. Along the way, they will also create and share videos on their preparation for having gîtes for guests, and an event venue in their chateau (wedding, birthday, anniversary, organization or club meetings, retreats, etc.).

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All Comments (21)
  • Wonderful find on Mother Mary statue! She is beautiful and so serene. Stuart- I cannot get over how beautifully you fashioned her hands- they look perfect. Your chapel will be a lovely place of peace and tranquility to pray in. ❤️
  • @holywatermama
    Oh Stuart, to watch you wash the feet of Mary really tugged at my heart strings. Thank you for so lovingly restoring the statue.
  • @sheridavis261
    I am amazed that you could re-create Mary's hands. She is very beautiful and she will look lovely in your chapel.
  • @frances9644
    Oh my goodness Stuart, watching you creatre the hands for Mary was one of the most touching and amazing things I've ever seen. Utterly mesmerising. ❤
  • you two never cease to stun me with all the repairs and others that you do she is lovely
  • The restoration of Mary made my heart sing. Wonderful job of cleaning and creating Mary’s loving hands.
  • As a catholic who has a special appreciation of The Blessed Mother, the restoration is heavenly. ❤❤ The chapel is beginning to come to life, well done gentlemen!
  • @iu.5146
    Is there anything the two of you can’t do? You are so artistic and creative. Wow!
  • Magnificent! Stunningly beautiful. I honestly don't think that you could have found a better statue for your chapel. You two guys are simply amazing. Debbie ❤
  • The statue of Mary is exquisite, the gold is in great shape and her face is lovely. Stuart, you did a great job re-making her hands and cleaning her. What a perfect purchase for the chapel. The old lanterns are also perfect and look like they were always there. You two are really good at finding appropriate and beautiful pieces, whether it’s large pieces of furniture or the tiniest piece of china. You are bringing the chateau back to its richness and grandeur. I love how the two of you are in sync with each other and support each other’s talents and strengths. Many hugs! ❤❤❤
  • Oh guys ! She’s beautiful ❤wonderful cleaning job and what a lovely hand repair- so delicate and perfect for her. What a difference- just came alive❤❤❤❤
  • @rvaprep
    The Virgin Mary statue is a lovely find and fits perfectly in the chapel. Stuart, you did a wonderful job replacing her hands and I’m sure the head crown will be equally lovely. The lighting for the exterior of the chapel looks very nice. I like the porcelain auction items on the mantle very much. These are wonderful choices in keeping with the chateau authenticity. Take care my friends, Ralph Rocchiccioli
  • That was absolutely fascinating watching Stewart recreate the hands of Mary!!! Bravo!!! One of my favorite videos yet! …Oh, they’re ALL my favs!
  • Stuart and Patrick are both so talented in many ways that enhance the chateau and landscape.
  • Stuart, you are an artist. Mary’s hands are perfection! Mary will be happy living there!
  • @jbr7300
    Hands are the hardest to draw, paint and create! You did such a fabulous job recreating her hands - your talents are endless. She is beautiful - love her face. Well done with all the special finds for the chapel. Have a great weekend! ✌🏼
  • Beautiful statue of Mary, love the hands, you saved her! lanterns are spot on!
  • @dcrowsfeet
    😊Oh, Stuart. You are a creative genius! Mary looks wonderful with her new hands. She is truly magnificent thanks to your brilliant work. Her hands are so delicately defined. You have done amazing work.
  • Stuart, your meticulous ablutions of the Madonna statue were quite compelling. You literally and figuratively gave a hand or two to the restoration of Maria, Queen of Heaven. I am impressed by your restoration skills and color matching abilities. The vases you and Patrick obtained are gorgeous. Good work, Patrick, on sourcing the lighting fixtures for the chapel exterior, too. Those two devotional kneelers will be perfect for the chapel.
  • @leahtreck1083
    Aloha Patrick and Stuart, how fantastic to find the perfect Mother Mary for your Chapple. With all due respect, you gave her a hand with her hands. The Supervisors definitely approved. Perfectly perfect. The furniture and vases are beautiful. Your Chateau is in and of itself a work of art 🏰👏🏼🐾.