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11 – FRESH STARTS & SLOW DAYS in the countryside

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Bonjour! Welcome to a new year in the French countryside, where slow mornings and quiet moments fill our days. In this video, I’m sharing how I embrace the start of a new year—not with resolutions, but with reflection, intention-setting, and gratitude for the life I’ve built.

I walk you through the projects we’re planning for our home and garden this year, from repainting shutters to adding charm to our beloved chicken coop. These are small but meaningful ways to continue creating a space that feels warm and grounded.

Join me as I savor the little joys that make up our days: lighting a cosy fire in the fireplace, arranging flowers, spending quiet moments in the garden, baking a dessert with the children, and preparing for a festive New Year’s Eve evening.

Thank you for watching and for being part of this journey. I hope this video inspires you to find joy and peace in the simple, quiet moments of your own life.

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31 Comments

  4. @solangescaramuzza586

    Hi. What caught my attention in your video were the cultural differences. In Brazil, Christmas decorations are only taken down after Epiphany: January 6th. I thought that this tradition was also followed in France.

  8. @karensims9817

    Happy New Year! Thank you for another peaceful and inspiring video 😊 I wondered what was the make and scent of the incense sticks please? ❤

  9. @boutiquehotelvancleef4829

    Bonjour,
    Mes meilleurs voeux pour cette nouvelle année. Merci beaucoup pour vos video’s qui m’inspirent énormément. J’ai vu que vous avez une maison de vacances que vous loué. Pouvons nous trouver des infos sur un site?
    Bonne journée
    Pascale

  10. @amandine4431

    Quelle joie de te retrouver après la pause de fin d’année. Cette petite table de muscaris, jacinthes…est fabuleuse. Je suis comme toi, je ne prends pas de nouvelles résolutions (cela m’angoisse), je préfère penser à nos projets pour la maison et aux futurs voyages ensemble. J’ai fait le choix d’une vie simple à la campagne, près de ma famille et c’est tout ce qui me fait du bien. Je te souhaite une belle année 2025, riche de tendresse et de créativité ❤

  13. @jupiterarts_crafts

    Happy New Year🎉🎉🎉 I just finished all your videos and I love them all, I’ll probably rewatch them until the next one. Thank you for sharing Audrey.

  16. @lisad62002

    A happy and peaceful New Year to you and your family. Thank you so much for sharing your home and your lifestyle with us, it’s calm, elegant and beautiful, I love how you add elements of nature to your decor. I’ve also been noticing your book collection, perhaps you would share a few of your favorites in another video?

  17. @beverlymurray6554

    I am a new subscriber. So glad that your video popped up. You have a beautiful home and I look forward to watching more. Bev in Colorado USA

  20. @evelynebaton3702

    Très bonne année Madame, à vous, à votre famille et à tous les gens que vous aimez – encore beaucoup de beauté, d'harmonie et de charme !!!🌹🌺🌼🌷🤸‍♂🧚‍♂

  21. @_Anatolija_

    С Новым годом из России!
    Утонченная французская изысканность, шарм и вкус, в сплетении с прошлым временем в виде вещей, предметов, привычек и любви ко всему красивому.
    Это прекрасно!
    🤍

  23. @lisadobson2546

    We are enjoying your videos and love your Brocante finds. More of that would be amazing. Happy Nee Year from Canada. 🎉

  29. @lecabestan9468

    Tu peux mettre de la cendre de ta cheminée sur la mousse Audrey, tu en mets 1 ou 2 cm d’épaisseur et tu laisses une dizaine de jours, ce n’est pas grave s’il pleut. Ensuite plus qu’à paser un coup de balai brosse et plus de vert 😊

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