To make way for the new floor we are planning to put in requires the creation of one large open space in what we call “The Barn” . This is the space to the right …

Dawn had the opportunity to take a week off with her family and spend it at the house. Given the house in an ongoing “work in progress” everyone was always going to be put to …

There are 2 things I have an enormous passion for –

Learning – I love to learn about everything and
Food/ cooking. I LOVE food.

I love food more than most things and I love fresh …

When you’re renovating a public holiday isn’t a relaxing time for summer BBQ’s or lazy days it’s an excuse to load up the car, sprint to Dover and get ourselves our here for a long …

Well Dawns been busy reading and now writing up her views on 4 excellent books we have got. Most are excellent, 1 is indispensable and one is now giving her sleepless nights.
Click on the Books …

This is a GEM – even for French speakers like me!
It is split into 2 sections: French to English and then English to French
I REALLY wish we’d had this book with us the last time …

If you are unfamiliar with the ways of the French and their system then this book is for you.
I found it useful even though I had lived in France periodically since I was very …

We bought this book way back when we first thought there was a possibility we’d be buying in France and that it would be a house that needed work.
This book is GREAT! It describes everything …

There are 37 barn conversions in this book detailed and outlined. It doesn’t really matter what kind of interior design you’re into, this book has something for everyone. It is not only inspirational but an …

Just while we get out gallery and local information pages written we thought we’d like to share some images with you that just captures why we love Montpillard and it’s surrounding area especially at this …