#frenchfarmhouse #homemakeover #beforeandafter #frenchcountrydecor #yearinreview
Every year in this old French farmhouse of ours, a few projects end up changing the way we actually live — the rhythm, the warmth, the beauty. Today I’m sharing the transformations from 2025 that made the biggest difference… from tiny tweaks to full-scale reimaginings.
These were the projects that surprised me, stretched me, and brought new life into our home — I hope they inspire something small (or big!) in yours.
If you enjoy this video, I’ve chosen another one just for you at the end.
Click it and I’ll meet you over there.
If France has been whispering to you… if Versailles or the French countryside has been calling for years… I host small, beautiful trips every spring and fall.
👉 Join the April 2026 trip: https://www.parisiennefarmgirl.com/
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Why these projects mattered
01:32 The wine cellar makeover
03:45 The “attic in Versailles” Amazon bed transformation
07:09 The summer kitchen copper-pipe skirt
11:07 4,000 sq ft garden overhaul (Giverny-inspired)
12:57 What’s next + your recommended video
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If you enjoyed these makeovers, I think you’ll love what I’m sharing next — I’ve chosen another video just for you, and you’ll see it linked right here at the end of this video. Click it and I’ll meet you over there.
And for those of you who’ve been dreaming of France… I do still have just two spots open for my April 2026 trip. It would be a joy to explore Paris and the countryside with you.
💌 https://parisiennefarmgirl.com/trips
Tell me- which makeover inspired you the most this year? I love hearing what resonates. ❤
I've been with you a long time through many of the projects and you all have worked so hard to transform your home. The garden is breathtaking and your home is cozy and warm.
Amazing you're very talented. Please share more details on how you did these ie paint colours and techniques you used and how or why you choses to do them. Love all the little details!
Très jolie ❤ beaucoup de bonne idée et j'adore ton style à la française je ne me lasse pas de te regarder, merci du Québec
I have a lot of catching up to do. I missed so much. You and your family have an awesome festive season. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Merry Christmas to you all, and God Bless. ❤
You and Joel have been busy..I have been following you since day 1 and never get tired of your old videos….Love them!!!….Ooooo and your hair…..NEVER EVER CUT IT SHORT AGAIN! Your hair is gorgeous!!!!!
I want those MA pillows. Where did you get them?
Stunning inside and out!
I heard Paris is A very dangerous place to go right now, I know you go all the time, have you noticed a difference over you many visits
Your place is looking so good! Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas to all of you
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Beautiful wall paper 😊 3:34
You, Joel & your family did an amazing job as always! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Do you share resources anywhere? Don’t see any in description. I’m doing a similar curtain to the summer kitchen project you featured. Wondering where to source the end pieces/finials you used on the copper pipe and the curtain clips. Love it!! Very inspired! Thank you. ❤
Your home is beautiful as are your gardens you are so talented with your visions of old world French charm I look forward to more of your incredible videos.
Angela, I enjoy your videos. Weird question but my left hand has become very shaky. I noticed your is as well. Any clue on what causes it or what we can do to minimize it?