So much enjoy watching your journey with the Chateau. You have an amazing personality and everyone else is also a pleasure to watch. We watch all of your episodes and brings joy in humanity. Thank you and many wishes for your success
I missed being born in Australia by just a few shillings. Apparently, if a man owed ? money he was put into debtors prison, and my gr grandfather missed it by 'this much' lol Oh well He eventually came to Canada to homestead on free land and made a great success of the little he had. Very proud of his skills and the family he raised. Here's to you Percy !! and to all of you, love this channel - knowing it is a real living breathing family business
How lovely to hear music in La Lande again, it reminds of the early days with dress-up days, dancing, musicals, music workshops. Buying things is nice but not the same
What constantly amazes me regarding Amaury’s carpenterial professionalism is the way he purpose builds structures for the job at hand. The doors he constructed so that the dust wouldn’t invade the rest of the house. The structures we saw today holding up the … labelled …
My favorite preserves are Bonne Maman! I treat myself as the brand is frighteningly expensive. The pancakes look delightful. Glad to see Dan and the boys again.
Hope you get your French Document ! Thought it was amusing how you said, "Basically my family made a sport of marrying foreigners." 😂And your continuing by being with Philip! So, basically, you have a lineage like an American! Those of us who have been here several generations really don't know what nationality we are. When Philip said that the Chateau you were visiting looked like "the backside of Lalande" I lost it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I totally see what he means, but still can't stop laughing! Thank you Philip I needed the laugh! The downstairs bathroom looks great! Hadn't realize how much it needed the touch up.
This was a year ago and just yesterday Stephanie and Phillip had their wedding announcement party at Stephanie's mom's beach bungalow in South Africa... in this vlog she was so kind and gracious and lovingly toasted & welcomed Phillip into the family as her new 'son'... it was very sweet and emotional. ❣💗💞💖
Thank you so much, for all the joy! 💛💝💛 For how many years now, I love being able to join in on the parts of your life that you are prepared to share with the world. ❤️
Love Percy's humour... and don't worry, I'm Aussie descended from many convicts - English, Irish and the Grahams of Scotland... Family history is so interesting, I'm surprised to hear Stephanie didn't know much about her French great grandparents, learn as much as you can because a day will come when you want to know everything! ❤🦘
I recently got my 'carte de sejour' and am now preparing citizenship finally. The British Consulate told me that it didn't make any difference if I took on French nationality I would still be 'British' !
@@ladyangelaIII No I don't have to be of French blood to get citizenship. If needed, there is an old alliance between the French and the Scots ( I am Scottish ) so I could try that but normally it should be straightforward especially as I have been in France for 44 years now.
@@ladyangelaIII Not necessarily,! Between the "loi du sang" and "loi du sol", there are in French law several conditions and modalities for the acquisition of French citzenship. But if you are applying on the basis of your French ancestry (loi du sang), oddly enough this can make the process a bit more difficult until you get the requested written proof, depending on whether the ancestor is distant or not. There are sufficient websites from the French government in several languages that explain it all. I married a foreigner and when my children were born, to avoid such difficulties, with the French administration, I immediately had them registered at the French Embassy/Consulate. They have dual citizenship, so do my grandchildren. I am an history freak, never very fond of Bonaparte, but now saying that Bonapartes are not welcome in France is an absurd cliché.
I laughed at Percy’s family history because my Mother was always afraid to research her mother’s lineage because of what she might find!! Brought me a wonderful memory!
I'm so glad your mom is back in the chateau. She reminds me so much of my mother 😅💜 From the moment she glared at you on that new mower and drove it as close to that ditch as she possibly could, I've loved her. Thank you all for bringing so much joy to our lives! Percy has got a wicked sense of humor too, love him too!!
Fabulous work all. Can't wait to see the grand salon completed. Dan's boys are adorable and I am so glad they got to see Wmuary on TV. LOL. You do have many peacocks now. Congratulations on becoming French Stephanie. Have a great week all and see you in the next vlog.
Dearest Stephanie, your vlogs make me so happy, God bless you and all of your dear ones there…..good luck with all of your endeavors. You are so brave and positive and resilient. Mmm I adore French bread, when I was stationed there I practically existed on French bread and wine.❤❤❤😅
A great vlog. Percy sharing his family criminal history had me in stitches. It's so nice that guests feel 'part of the family ' after a few days. I too would buy the Château, it looked stunning
I just love your vlogs, so filled with variety and funny! The realness is the best! Never knew Percy was so funny! Philippe and his plates, your mommy’s response was so good! A museum!!!
I love your blue, woodland themed bathroom. It is the most beautiful bathroom I have ever seen. The room Amoury is working on will be a dream. I am so thrilled waiting for it to be finished.
Hope you managed to get the plumbing fixed. You need to get Henri on your side. Go to the room you feel him most or associate with him, light a candle and gently ask for his help to look after the chateau. Tell him he is important and is a part of your family now. Try giving him a job to do, like making sure the roof does not leak, or the chapel is protected. Recognise his love for the chateau and that everyone is working to keep the chateau a home and haven that many people love. Hope it works. Congratulations on getting your citizenship and for all the lovely work being done at Lalande.
What happened to my post re Isabelle’s comment “if you keep buying plates for the rest of your life it would be like living in a mausoleum”! Had a good laugh. She gets to the heart of every situation and brings order and balance. Lucky to have her in your life.
Just watching DIY what a wonderful thing you have done keeping your dear fathers memories alive by turning one of his paintings into wallpaper so great well done to Gerald and yourself, god bless you x
What a joyous and entertaining video this was with plenty of Lalande fun and frivolity. I really needed that today! Thank you Stephanie and a big congrats for FINALLY achieving your French certificate. You must have already and single handedly, put France and it’s Chateaux on the world stage. 👏💐💖
The whole scene of having Lunch at the Hanger was sooooo hilarious & adorable & loving & happy ...... & had me in stitches even after I re-watched about 5 times ❣🤣😝😛🤣😝😛🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cannot wait to see it! Sad to see your cold coming... Australian spring is being very shy. Where I am, sometimes we have autumn almost all year. I have a new garden and am anxious to plant out but it keeps raining.
@@juliad368 I couldn't agree more. I moved to QLD 7 years ago from Sydney and the humidity is killing me, but at 59 and given money couldn't afford to move, mind you Sydney gets humid too but there's more of a reprieve. Anyway, it's better cooler than intense heat in my opinion.
In the US there are wonderful electric heaters that look like wood burning stoves..I own an cream colored one...it is beautiful....they are made by Duraflame they are top heating using infrared (tubes) instead of coils...no heat on the surface or sides...They cost between $270.00 and $290.00 each...and you would love them..You need them everywhere. They are called "Duraflame 3D infrared cream electric fireplace stove with remote control" I keep warm all winter with mine and it looks very attractive with its 3D flame effect...I'm telling you about it because I want you warm and cozy without problems this winter and you can plug them in wherever you have an outlet.
Your idea is great. They have some electrical heaters at Lalande also. One by Natti's desk and one by Stephanie's as they sit quietly there for hours. Everyone else loves the kitchen and laundry as they are warm rooms.
Geez! What an exercise getting your French certificate I would have been so stressed, but you do it all with a smile. Love your positivity Stephanie. The brunch looked yummy too.
What could be better than to enjoy early morning on a cool day. The rose is beautiful, and my favorite color. It's so nice to have free time for family and friends. Life is so short. Opening up your home to others is so heart felt. Glad you received your french document..looking forward to seeing film, on the chateau for sale.
@@bethm3624 Hi Beth! No we’re in France too, it’s just that after Brexit it was very important to me to remain European to make it easier to be in France. My Austrian passport now allows me to do that in a way that my British passport no longer does.
As for Philip’s penchant for the ongoing purchase of plates, keep in mind that like the top-notch quality and variety of gourmet meals being served to unanimous acclaim and to the envy of many Chateau Diaries viewers, guests must also be kept constantly impressed by the wealth of elegant table settings they are graciously treated to at each hosted dining occasion. I might even send along a suitable dinnerware set if I come across one that is available at a European Union member state shop rather than from the USA, mainly to avoid hefty shipping costs on my end and the payment of excessive French custom duties by Lalande. By the way, how were the apricot nectar bellinis? Are peach bellinis still preferred?
As always, a pleasure to spend time with you and all the LaLanders. I will definitely take a look at your tour of the chateau that is for sale. Thanks Stephanie🙏🏻❤️
Stephanie, I bet Henri hates the heating because in his time there wasn’t anything but the fireplaces. He doesn’t think the other systems are worthy of a chateau! ❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸
@@rayn8740 The renovation of the heating system starts this fall with the wood burners in the fireplaces. In the Spring the Geothermal system and radiators will be renovated. Yeah.
Did you actually introduce the new arrival? I didn’t hear her name? Lovely video as usual.🥰🙋🏼♀️ I keep wondering , do you use the kitchen stove daily once the cold has arrived? It would make the kitchen so warm and cozy for everyone to gather and work, it throws off lots of heat I’ve heard.
The China room is on Amaury's list after the Grand Salon. The internal shutters are on that list as well. Plus about 100 side projects. The joys of having a chateau. LOL
I am so sorry about the leaks. It is awful. We are getting our documentation together for the application of the crate de séjour. 😳😩🤪. What an enchanted vlog. Thank you
So much enjoy watching your journey with the Chateau. You have an amazing personality and everyone else is also a pleasure to watch. We watch all of your episodes and brings joy in humanity. Thank you and many wishes for your success
I missed being born in Australia by just a few shillings. Apparently, if a man owed ? money he was put into debtors prison, and my gr grandfather missed it by 'this much' lol Oh well He eventually came to Canada to homestead on free land and made a great success of the little he had. Very proud of his skills and the family he raised. Here's to you Percy !! and to all of you, love this channel - knowing it is a real living breathing family business
How lovely to hear music in La Lande again, it reminds of the early days with dress-up days, dancing, musicals, music workshops. Buying things is nice but not the same
Percy is the cutest!!
I almost died laughing when Mummy gave Philip the full mom-glare!!
The chateau is so alive and full of so much talent!!
Such a joy to have Mummy and Percy back in full throttle at the chateau. Percy has a wicked sense of humour, they are such a perfect match xxx Sandi x
What constantly amazes me regarding Amaury’s carpenterial professionalism is the way he purpose builds structures for the job at hand. The doors he constructed so that the dust wouldn’t invade the rest of the house. The structures we saw today holding up the … labelled …
He's a very organized craftsman. He's so talented!
@@kimberlyearly8918 Agreed 100%
I just love Mummy!!! She reminds me so much of my British mother!!!!! “I say these things because I Love you” is her trademark!! Lol
Your roosters are gorgeous..
The bathroom wallpaper is especially lovely..
Isabelle looks so happy. I love her sweet laugh.Percy just keeps getting more handsome
My favorite preserves are Bonne Maman! I treat myself as the brand is frighteningly expensive. The pancakes look delightful. Glad to see Dan and the boys again.
They sell a large jar of Strawberry at Costco!
Hope you get your French Document ! Thought it was amusing how you said, "Basically my family made a sport of marrying foreigners." 😂And your continuing by being with Philip! So, basically, you have a lineage like an American! Those of us who have been here several generations really don't know what nationality we are.
When Philip said that the Chateau you were visiting looked like "the backside of Lalande" I lost it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I totally see what he means, but still can't stop laughing! Thank you Philip I needed the laugh!
The downstairs bathroom looks great! Hadn't realize how much it needed the touch up.
This was a year ago and just yesterday Stephanie and Phillip had their wedding announcement party at Stephanie's mom's beach bungalow in South Africa... in this vlog she was so kind and gracious and lovingly toasted & welcomed Phillip into the family as her new 'son'... it was very sweet and emotional. ❣💗💞💖
Thank you so much, for all the joy! 💛💝💛
For how many years now, I love being able to join in on the parts of your life that you are prepared to share with the world. ❤️
Storytelling with Percy was brilliant 💯 I want more of Percy haha 😂
Loved seeing mummy and Percy eating in the hanger x x
Percy adds some great humour, just as 'mummy' does. :)
Jared is doing great with the finishing touch to bathroom wallpaper.....
So excited for the panelling to start. Please share lots of work and progress and show Aumerie‘s tasks
Love Percy's humour... and don't worry, I'm Aussie descended from many convicts - English, Irish and the Grahams of Scotland... Family history is so interesting, I'm surprised to hear Stephanie didn't know much about her French great grandparents, learn as much as you can because a day will come when you want to know everything! ❤🦘
you must ask questions now... maybe follow the other vlogger shoes and do a dna test.
So good to see wonderful Mummy and Percy back die a time. Drinkies look so good too.
Wow if I had to get all that stuff together to be a citizen somewhere I would have said “never mind “😂
Jared is amazingly creative and artistic
Marie needs to give us some cookery vlogs. her food looks amazing
I recently got my 'carte de sejour' and am now preparing citizenship finally. The British Consulate told me that it didn't make any difference if I took on French nationality I would still be 'British' !
@@ladyangelaIII No I don't have to be of French blood to get citizenship. If needed, there is an old alliance between the French and the Scots ( I am Scottish ) so I could try that but normally it should be straightforward especially as I have been in France for 44 years now.
By doing that you have foiled Brexit. If enough people do that Brexit will be by-passed.
@@ladyangelaIII Not necessarily,! Between the "loi du sang" and "loi du sol", there are in French law several conditions and modalities for the acquisition of French citzenship. But if you are applying on the basis of your French ancestry (loi du sang), oddly enough this can make the process a bit more difficult until you get the requested written proof, depending on whether the ancestor is distant or not. There are sufficient websites from the French government in several languages that explain it all. I married a foreigner and when my children were born, to avoid such difficulties, with the French administration, I immediately had them registered at the French Embassy/Consulate. They have dual citizenship, so do my grandchildren. I am an history freak, never very fond of Bonaparte, but now saying that Bonapartes are not welcome in France is an absurd cliché.
@@ladyangelaIII 🤣
@@ladyangelaIII The Bonaparte are still living in France. Some with the name Bonaparte, others with the name Waleski. What are you speaking of ?!
Percy that is hilarious x but you are the gent in the family x
I laughed at Percy’s family history because my Mother was always afraid to research her mother’s lineage because of what she might find!! Brought me a wonderful memory!
That story about the donkey was gold. Hands down the funniest reason I've ever heard about why someone was sent to Australia.
Ugh. Protect the painting in the hall -- it's gonna get bumped into. As always, a joy.
Percy you’re the man!
I'm so glad your mom is back in the chateau. She reminds me so much of my mother 😅💜 From the moment she glared at you on that new mower and drove it as close to that ditch as she possibly could, I've loved her. Thank you all for bringing so much joy to our lives! Percy has got a wicked sense of humor too, love him too!!
I snort laughed at the barn lunch conversations and mummies frugal brioche portions. So fun to see you having these precious times together ❤️
Great job Jared! The jewel box of the first floor is so serene now!
SOOOOO glad you're keeping the paneling color. I too love its soft worn elegance....
Love seeing Cranberry Spode. I had a set for 10 from 1917 . Of course it was stolen from my storage. Really good to see it.
That is such a beautiful wall paper in the loo! Congratulations on your soon to be French citizenship! Magnifique!
Mummy and Percy are wonderful
Venetian mimosa! Champagne and peach juice. Mmm mmm mmm
Fabulous work all. Can't wait to see the grand salon completed. Dan's boys are adorable and I am so glad they got to see Wmuary on TV. LOL. You do have many peacocks now. Congratulations on becoming French Stephanie. Have a great week all and see you in the next vlog.
Dearest Stephanie, your vlogs make me so happy, God bless you and all of your dear ones there…..good luck with all of your endeavors. You are so brave and positive and resilient. Mmm I adore French bread, when I was stationed there I practically existed on French bread and wine.❤❤❤😅
A great vlog. Percy sharing his family criminal history had me in stitches. It's so nice that guests feel 'part of the family ' after a few days. I too would buy the Château, it looked stunning
Percy....I can't even see it....I can't stop laughing!
I just love your vlogs, so filled with variety and funny! The realness is the best! Never knew Percy was so funny!
Philippe and his plates, your mommy’s response was so good! A museum!!!
Great idea using pastels for shrinkage
On wallpaper
Wonderful video Stephanie! Can't wait to see progress on the grand salon!🤩
Henri may hate heating because he's still traumatized from the fire, poor guy
Your in Limoges !
😂🤣
You might be right! 👻
I love your blue, woodland themed bathroom. It is the most beautiful bathroom I have ever seen. The room Amoury is working on will be a dream. I am so thrilled waiting for it to be finished.
Got to love Percy!
How wonderful to see Angela. I’m so excited for her being there. I told her how great a time I had.
Percy is such a dear! ❤️
The Grand salon will be gorgeous!!! Thanks to everyone and amori aka thor
Oh so absolutely over the moon about the Grand salon. Big smiles all around. happy moments. xx
Hope you managed to get the plumbing fixed. You need to get Henri on your side. Go to the room you feel him most or associate with him, light a candle and gently ask for his help to look after the chateau. Tell him he is important and is a part of your family now. Try giving him a job to do, like making sure the roof does not leak, or the chapel is protected. Recognise his love for the chateau and that everyone is working to keep the chateau a home and haven that many people love. Hope it works. Congratulations on getting your citizenship and for all the lovely work being done at Lalande.
As always, delightful. Dan's little boys are so sweet and lively and Amaury is an artist, an absolute artist.
The dead donkey was hysterical !!
Mummy is just so honest. Hahaha
Oh and I forgot to say, wow, just wow the Chapel looks magnificent
What happened to my post re Isabelle’s comment “if you keep buying plates for the rest of your life it would be like living in a mausoleum”! Had a good laugh. She gets to the heart of every situation and brings order and balance. Lucky to have her in your life.
Just watching DIY what a wonderful thing you have done keeping your dear fathers memories alive by turning one of his paintings into wallpaper so great well done to Gerald and yourself, god bless you x
What a joyous and entertaining video this was with plenty of Lalande fun and frivolity. I really needed that today! Thank you Stephanie and a big congrats for FINALLY achieving your French certificate. You must have already and single handedly, put France and it’s Chateaux on the world stage. 👏💐💖
The food looks delicious. I love a nice salad with mint and pear.
My mother would taste what you've prepared and if she liked it she'd say "You can get married now".
The whole scene of having Lunch at the Hanger was sooooo hilarious & adorable & loving & happy ...... & had me in stitches even after I re-watched about 5 times ❣🤣😝😛🤣😝😛🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
What an exciting vlog so much happening. Love seeing everybody in their everyday life. Where is Maria that she is not cooking ?
What does the song/music you play say? Love the tune.
"La Belle Époque" by The Devil's Sway
That rose gave me emchanting vibes ✨
The plates were made by the company George Jones and sons. I recognised the mark as soon as you turned the plate over.
You mum is hilarious 😂
Beautiful Stephanie. Xx 😘
Cannot wait to see it! Sad to see your cold coming... Australian spring is being very shy. Where I am, sometimes we have autumn almost all year. I have a new garden and am anxious to plant out but it keeps raining.
@@juliad368 I couldn't agree more. I moved to QLD 7 years ago from Sydney and the humidity is killing me, but at 59 and given money couldn't afford to move, mind you Sydney gets humid too but there's more of a reprieve. Anyway, it's better cooler than intense heat in my opinion.
Ohhh ! I will love to see the new dishes !
In the US there are wonderful electric heaters that look like wood burning stoves..I own an cream colored one...it is beautiful....they are made by Duraflame they are top heating using infrared (tubes) instead of coils...no heat on the surface or sides...They cost between $270.00 and $290.00 each...and you would love them..You need them everywhere. They are called "Duraflame 3D infrared cream electric fireplace stove with remote control" I keep warm all winter with mine and it looks very attractive with its 3D flame effect...I'm telling you about it because I want you warm and cozy without problems this winter and you can plug them in wherever you have an outlet.
Your idea is great. They have some electrical heaters at Lalande also. One by Natti's desk and one by Stephanie's as they sit quietly there for hours. Everyone else loves the kitchen and laundry as they are warm rooms.
Geez! What an exercise getting your French certificate I would have been so stressed, but you do it all with a smile. Love your positivity Stephanie. The brunch looked yummy too.
A fun video, Stephanie. Always fun hanging out with family and friends!
What could be better than to enjoy early morning on a cool day. The rose is beautiful, and my favorite color. It's so nice to have free time for family and friends. Life is so short. Opening up your home to others is so heart felt. Glad you received your french document..looking forward to seeing film, on the chateau for sale.
Congratulations on becoming French!!! We’ll done 👏 I recently was able to get Austrian citizenship thanks to my Dad. So glad to be European again.
🥳🥳🥳💖👱♀️💖👏👏👏
Are you going to move to Austria ??? I’m European to and I do believe to be citizen of the country that is giving my bred .
@@bethm3624 Hi Beth! No we’re in France too, it’s just that after Brexit it was very important to me to remain European to make it easier to be in France. My Austrian passport now allows me to do that in a way that my British passport no longer does.
I wouldn’t touch the panels…the patina is to die for!
As for Philip’s penchant for the ongoing purchase of plates, keep in mind that like the top-notch quality and variety of gourmet meals being served to unanimous acclaim and to the envy of many Chateau Diaries viewers, guests must also be kept constantly impressed by the wealth of elegant table settings they are graciously treated to at each hosted dining occasion. I might even send along a suitable dinnerware set if I come across one that is available at a European Union member state shop rather than from the USA, mainly to avoid hefty shipping costs on my end and the payment of excessive French custom duties by Lalande.
By the way, how were the apricot nectar bellinis? Are peach bellinis still preferred?
I love this video, will watch over and over, thank you, love you all🌼😊🌻❤️🇺🇸
🇬🇧🇨🇦 I call my children the "Heinz 57 variety". Sounds a bit like you Stephanie lol 🇨🇦🇬🇧
Isabelle is always right. She is a very clever and perceptive woman. ❤
So much a fun video -so much going on. At LaLande. Thank you.
Stephanie, your mother and Percy are so funny they have made my day, love the criminal story. Get Percy to tell us more funny stories.
I have developed a love for the song, “A bell epoch”
As always, a pleasure to spend time with you and all the LaLanders. I will definitely take a look at your tour of the chateau that is for sale. Thanks Stephanie🙏🏻❤️
The shed is a great eating spot. An outdoor heater will extend its use.
@2:10 very Very funny. And Very well delivered. 😂
Percy , Your Adorable 👌👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hi Stephanie can you tell me the name of the song you use on your videos please? I really quite like it 😊
The song is La Belle Epoque by the Devils Sway.
Danke!
Percys family Story, thanks for the laugh😁
9:31 Jared wore a really classy Chinese shirt there
Brilliant video! Life is a party there in Stephanie world!! Thanks!!
Stephanie, I bet Henri hates the heating because in his time there wasn’t anything but the fireplaces. He doesn’t think the other systems are worthy of a chateau! ❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸
That was my first thought when she said it. He doesn't like the new things coming into the Chateau he wants it kept the way it was when he was there.
Maybe he's trying to tell her it's time to rethink the entire heating system in the château.
@@rayn8740 The renovation of the heating system starts this fall with the wood burners in the fireplaces. In the Spring the Geothermal system and radiators will be renovated. Yeah.
Dans boys are so adorable 🥰just had to say that…. playing in the kitchen seems like the château needed the sound of kiddos & hedgehog ‘s 🦔playing …
Am so proud of Dan and he looks so happy and stephanie is such a great friend you all are encouraging each other its so Beautiful to see XX💖😊💖XX
They need to publish chateau cookbook...
Did you actually introduce the new arrival? I didn’t hear her name? Lovely video as usual.🥰🙋🏼♀️ I keep wondering , do you use the kitchen stove daily once the cold has arrived? It would make the kitchen so warm and cozy for everyone to gather and work, it throws off lots of heat I’ve heard.
I was wondering the exact same thing. What is her name???
She seems to have accidentally edited her name out
Mummy is a human cat. The judgment is real! 🤣
Oh my Goodness! Got to love the French bureaucracies! Bonne chance Stephanie!
Loved this episode. Please tell us what is the progress with the porcelein room. Or dit I missed the reveal?
You haven't missed the reveal
The China room is on Amaury's list after the Grand Salon. The internal shutters are on that list as well. Plus about 100 side projects. The joys of having a chateau. LOL
Congratulations!! The chat at lunch was so fun. Look at Dan's new chompers! I so look forward to his new project.
Evening from Cubelles Spain
It’s cold here as well Shropshire. Brrrrrrrr
I am so sorry about the leaks. It is awful. We are getting our documentation together for the application of the crate de séjour. 😳😩🤪. What an enchanted vlog. Thank you