Q&A: Renovations, French language, work and life in the French countryside

Bonjour!

In this video I answer some of your questions about our life in the French countryside! Truth be told: I intended to make a really nice video with beautiful footage instead of a talking head but the reality is that it was such a crazy busy week that I had to go with "the best I can" and it didn't quite turn out as I had pictured it in my head!
But I will be sharing all the slow country life footage I had planned of us making jams, working in the garden, visiting the vineyards and more in a next video so all is not lost :)
I also noticed when editing that I forgot to answer a couple of questions... in short: this wasn't my best week :) But I'll try to still answer those questions under your comments.
Thanks for understanding and thanks for your support.
See you next week!

Marloes

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Find us on Instagram:
@lasource_bourgogne
@frenchvintagestyle_com

My husband Olav's YouTube channel on our renovations and building works (in Dutch):
@aandefranseslag on YouTube

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[julierogers]

I used to be married to a surgeon ... in surgery they (apparently) have a mantra/warning: Perfection is the enemy of good.
I have been here for a few weeks. Loving your videos, and I do NOT need, nor want, you to be perfect.
Thank you for ALL the enjoyment.

[carolmartin]

Morning...in America. 😊 Love this video..for its openness and honesty. I laugh every time I see Olav's face with that expression like 'Again? Get that camera out of my face.😬' Seriously, I envy your commitment to your dreams and following through to actually live them. You couldn't have picked a better place to achieve your goals. Have a happy day...😊

[yvonnebirch]

It is not the camera it is your eye for beauty how you produce your beautiful video’s Marloes. They bring your joy to us ! i am grateful. 🙏💕🌷🇳🇱

[MAC-opfc]

You have such a calming presence yourself and also in the videos you shoot. I really enjoy them so much. Thank you!

[theglowskingirl]

Merci . Such an interesting life and career you have had and now enjoying the slow, sustainable and sweet life. I truly enjoy your videos and love seeing parts of the countryside. I love all things French and just adore the insight you give each time. Blessings and love from Australia to you and yours. 🍾🥂🌟

[siobhanintas]

Merci Marloes - I think you capture your joy wonderfully! 👌

[heliedecastanet]

Au delà de votre étude de la langue, vous étiez sans doute douée de naissance car votre français est quasi parfait. Impressionnant, même 🙂

[MartysMindTicklers]

I enjoyed your chat with us and
appreciated your natural approach
(Life is not perfection).
Thank You🌹

[bettychandler]

I’m glad I’m not the only one overwhelmed with the technical aspects of a camera! Haha! I often think I’ll take a class but I never do because there is to much to learn and understand.

[lindaweigel]

Your shared journey bring great joy to those of us fortunate enough to be following you. Thank you for this wonderful chat!

[kimeppenstiner]

We appreciate you so very much! We look forward to every every video

[kfx]

Really enjoyed how you discussed video shooting and editing. Your philosophy shines through each video you post!

[antoniaswift]

Greetings from New Hampshire. Very interesting about the French language. I had a wonderful French teacher that reminded us of the formal and informal and what to use when. Beautiful countryside where you are. Thank you.

[melindaferreira]

I love what you said about olaf.. " he's the builder of our dreams" that resonated so deeply with me.. the honor and respect you show ... Im single but it just reinforces to me how important it is who you align yourself with, who you choose to do life with.. it can completely change the trajectory of your life for the good or the bad... 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[melindaferreira]

You document life so beautifully. Happy viewer from AZ, USA.. no complaints here. 🕊️

[maryjimdale]

What a delight you are! Thank you for sharing.

[mikegeorge]

As evidenced by the comments, your videos bring out the best in people. We have been inspired by you to take more photos in our garden this summer.

[kristinedunkleman]

Bravo! You did a great job. I usually won't watch the Q & A episodes. They are usually very boring. Yours was very interesting and informative. Love your channel so much. Thank you.

[jeanmariemclain]

You are talented, brilliant, creative and humble. You prove it over and over. There is nothing to apologize for. Your videos are wonderful.

[stevengilleyOU]

You’re an incredible person. You and Olaf are lucky to have each other. We all can’t wait to see what you share with us next. Sharing the contents of your heart in the video is a treasure for all us to ponder and cherish.