Uncovering Layers of History | Restoring an Old French House & it's Hidden Wallpaper #72

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been quietly working on over the past couple of weeks — and it’s a true wallpaper adventure. Not just one layer, not even two, but many… each one revealing a glimpse into another time. As the paper peels away, so do the years. I find myself imagining the lives once lived here — the people, the rhythms of their days, and how this old village house and shop might have looked in each era it has known. If you love slow living, restoring old homes, whimsical sewing projects, rustic crafts, and the gentle romance of rural life, I’d love for you to join me. Your likes, comments, and support truly help this little channel grow. Hidden Away in France is a window into my world — where dressmaking meets tradition, creativity lives in the everyday, and life is shaped by both quiet magic and hard work. Thank you so much for being here, Sian x #slowliving #cottagecore #sewingvlog #ruralbusiness

Restoring the old village shop- Am I getting closer to opening? #77
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Restoring the old village shop- Am I getting closer to opening? #77

79 - Hidden Brocante by the Water, Opening the House Again
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79 - Hidden Brocante by the Water, Opening the House Again

I Found an Abandoned Oceanfront Ruin and Turned It Into a Secret $50M Luxury Mansion (ASMR)
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I Found an Abandoned Oceanfront Ruin and Turned It Into a Secret $50M Luxury Mansion (ASMR)

A gentle story- an update on the shop restoration & a start of a new year #73
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A gentle story- an update on the shop restoration & a start of a new year #73

2 Years Renovating an Abandoned Chateau Full of Treasures - Timelapse
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2 Years Renovating an Abandoned Chateau Full of Treasures - Timelapse

I Bought a French Chateau! – The Chateau Chronicles - Ep #2
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I Bought a French Chateau! – The Chateau Chronicles - Ep #2

Inside the Shed Where Tiny Dolls House Furniture Is Crafted | How Was It Made?
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Inside the Shed Where Tiny Dolls House Furniture Is Crafted | How Was It Made?

Welcome to Our Home in France - House Tour - 3 Years Later
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Welcome to Our Home in France - House Tour - 3 Years Later

Revisit: Welsh Medieval Hall Makeover With £40,000 Budget! | Restoration Man | S2 EP6
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Revisit: Welsh Medieval Hall Makeover With £40,000 Budget! | Restoration Man | S2 EP6

A vintage tapestry | Arts and Crafts panelling | The garden at dusk
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A vintage tapestry | Arts and Crafts panelling | The garden at dusk

July in the French countryside: book recommendations, how we keep the house cool, drying flowers...
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July in the French countryside: book recommendations, how we keep the house cool, drying flowers...

Ancient oak floors, tackling the stairs & hidden panelling; renovating the old village shop #75
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Ancient oak floors, tackling the stairs & hidden panelling; renovating the old village shop #75

Next chapter begins- a new workshop, sewing lessons and lifes ups and downs #76
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Next chapter begins- a new workshop, sewing lessons and lifes ups and downs #76

2 Years Restoring an Abandoned 200-Year-Old French House | TIMELAPSE
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2 Years Restoring an Abandoned 200-Year-Old French House | TIMELAPSE

house hunting in italy | how are these art nouveau villas SO cheap?
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house hunting in italy | how are these art nouveau villas SO cheap?

25 Arme-Leute-Gerichte aus den 60ern, die früher jede Oma kochte
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25 Arme-Leute-Gerichte aus den 60ern, die früher jede Oma kochte

August Antiques Barn Restyle - how we present our French Brocante finds at the barn
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August Antiques Barn Restyle - how we present our French Brocante finds at the barn

A Beautiful English Farmhouse Full of Books & Vintage Finds | House Tour
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A Beautiful English Farmhouse Full of Books & Vintage Finds | House Tour

I Saved a 19th-Century French Manor From Ruin (18 Months of Work)
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I Saved a 19th-Century French Manor From Ruin (18 Months of Work)

The Mess Before the Magic #79
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The Mess Before the Magic #79