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The Chateau Diaries Episode 634 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
This channel follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
We share our life in this ancient chateau in the heart of the French countryside, and show you the diy, renovations, crafts, cooking and gardening that are needed to bring a home like this to life!
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Vivienne is a kindly, eggs sunny side up, marvel. A true friend amongst friends.
I love your description of Vivienne, it is perfect in describing her,
Vivienne is a gem for sure
She is advertising her business as well though
She is a sweet, beautiful gift giver.
Such a great friend.
I think it was (unconventionally) appropriate to take us along to the cemetery, since people all over the world are helping to care for Lalande , each in our own small way. Maybe not how the family would have wanted, but in a way no one could have ever predicted ❤ thanks Stephanie, for including us in this respectful cemetery visit ❤
I'm sure the family is very pleased that she's doing what she needs to to save the home that they all loved.
The visit to the cemetery was especially moving! 🙏🏻
You should never get rid of the beginning diaries for your history at the chateaux. It is a book and people will want to read your journey.
I live in an 1890 house in the city. I researched it and found that 3 people died here and their funerals were held here. Old houses have history, nothing compared to the chateaux of France of course, but still the places where lives are well lived! ❤
I prefer an old house with a long history over a brand new home myself. It makes it far more interesting..... Plus, older homes were built much stronger. 😊
Same. I inherited my grandmother's house, from a long line of family who all died there. I don't live there anymore but I felt cherished by them all.
What beautiful memories. I wouldn't part with anything that was written by your parents, especially a diary! That house was beautiful, I bet your parents really did a job on it. Would love to see the finished photos when you find them. Enjoyed the history of the previous owners family.
I truly enjoyed seeing the cimetiere where all of the previous owners of the Chateau de La Lande are buried. How wonderful that you continue to honour them. They would be thrilled to see what is happening with the chapel restoration.
My motto when I clear out big time is: if I can't buy another like it (when I discover I shouldn't have thrown it away), keep it.
its so uncanny that I have stopped throwing stuff out; when we immigrated I gave away the entire Cordon Blue Cookery series in magazine form and deeply regret it
Vivienne may want the botanical flower pictures. Being an artist, she might use them for a project.
I almost cried when you talked about sending the botanical papers to a charity shop. Those are so hard to come by in Texas. When you try to order on-line the costs are so exorbitant. Love your videos and your family Stephanie.
I agree. I have 12 botanicals that came out of a large calendar that I framed and currently hang in my house. I bought the calendar specifically for that purpose.
Virtually non existent in USA, unless it's at an auction at a huge price
I find inexpensive loose botanical prints at estate sales and and antique malls. I love mine when they are matted and framed. I am from Texas.
I actually did cry😢.
They are so beautiful and would have looked so gorgeous up along a staircase .
I’m sure they would have place for those postering in beautiful golden frames .
It must be so strange for Phillip to see pictures of Stephanie’s grown up birthdays before he was even born .
I just realized I’m one year younger than her and he is the same age as my son I law 😅
I got a set on eBay but it’s true, they’re hard to find in the US.
I love your respect to history.
Make a memory box for all of those items that are of irreplaceable sentimental value
The cemetery is quite something. Such a long history there. Thanks for sharing.
Neil and I love cemeteries too. ❤️
@@jimmyconnolly3461 they are so interesting to me. 🥰
@@thewilliamseswonderfulworld we love to go through France. The scenery. The ever changing landscape. But, when we see a chapel, we sometimes stop. Then an hour or two later, we move on with those memories ❤️👍❤️
I so loved the cemetery and your telling of the Nadaillac family.
Diaries are so important for future. Please keep them.
Vivian is the queen of gifts one of the prettiest table settings green and pinks mesh well
She is! I also love how she doesn't just go for the most expensive gift but she watches and listens to what the people around her love but won't get themselves or need. She just seems like the most thoughtfully kind person!
Even your Mother's daily diary is part of your family history. They should never go. There has to be a space to keep photos, dairies, family history. You are a part of this chateau now and your history is important as part of its story.
Catholic churches always keep very good records. Usually one of the main Dioceses probably has a record of the little boy’s grave.
🐝🐝🐝 busy bee clearing and sorting....then a drink at the pub .🍷in that pretty village...plus the walk was just what was needed. Never tire of your stories Miss Stephanie ....that natural ability to translate life and history directly to the heart. 🐦 xx
Hear hear ❤
My dear Stephanie thank you for sharing the cemetery with us and the history of the family who owned , loved, and lived in the château. A beautiful place of peace and rest.
I lost my 97 year old mum last week of Feb. I live on the west coast and she and my brother live on the Atlantic side of Florida. She was remarkable like your mum, was able to live in her own home, taking care of all her needs herself, my brother in a community not far away. The end was peaceful and she was at my brothers when she took her final breath. You spoke so respectfully of that wonderful family.
I’m so glad you were able to continue knowing them and how they would be so pleased with how you’ve been taking care of this lovely chateau. I’ve had a bit of a cry watching you here this evening.
What a busy day you had. Well done on cleaning, sorting tossing… loved the table as usual and Marie did a wonderful job in dinner.
Love to all.❤❤❤
Hugs! So sorry for the loss of your mum. It doesn’t matter how old they are. Our Mommies are still our mommies no matter how old we are. Love never dies! 🙏🏻🥰
@@rhondathomas7952 thank you so much and you’re right. 🤗
I love the picture of your grandmother! She looks like she would have been full of love, laughter, and wonderful warm hugs! I miss my grandmothers so much.
Tati Net looks so much like her I think.
Good presentation
@@gracecaron773 No family dear, it was her father's side.
My grandmother's parents came from Roscommon County in Ireland and she had lovely auburn hair and green eyes. She always sent tons of Christmas presents to my brother & I if she couldn't be with us.
A very emotional video, I don't really know why but it touched my heart. Stephanie you are a very rare soul.
I bet those pages of botanical images would be very popular in the chateau shop! I definitely would have picked up a load of them!
They could put them on fabric...
I would have made copies and sold, as I’m sure the book is so old that there are no copyright on it anymore .
The originals I would have framed in golden frames and hung up along one of the stair cases.
I’m so sad she donated them 😢
I would keep the prints for the Chateau. There could be a garden room one day.
Do they still have the shop?
I would say the son is buried under the chapels floor. The chapel was built for him so it seems the right place
Wow what an idea. I don’t see why you’d be wrong
...yes, or perhaps under the altar in the Chapel
I don’t think so, in my hometown in Italy there’s a big family tomb on a hill overlooking the city. It’s called the dog’s tomb that’s because under Napoleon’s rule they changed the laws and made it illegal for people to be buried outside cemeteries so since the family already built it, they decided to bury their dog there. Stephanie said “the 19th century boy” so these laws might have already been in place then.
I think they would have left a memorial plaque, but as we will be lifting the floor in the next phase of restoration, we will find out 😬
@@TheChateauDiaries🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Proud of you Stephanie for learning to let go of “stuff” from the past. Somethings are irreplaceable and should remain in your care. Dinner with the guests looked amazing as always. Thanks Stephanie. 🇨🇦🙏❤️
Your visit to the family cemetery was so moving. We need to remember the family that kept Lalande alive until you were lucky enough to find it. And even more lucky to be able to truly fulfil your promise to restore the chapel. That the wake was held there so recently ... what a fine connection between the former residents and the wonderful new owners who care for Lalande into the future.
Love Vivienne, she’s a very gracious person, not dramatic or ott. Such a Lady
I love everyone that comes to visit you Stephanie. I have been happy to see Hannie lately
Thank you for this lovely, nostalgic trip down memory lane. ❤
If you are not ready, you’re not ready and that is okay.
The cemetery visit was lovely. It showed the history. Hope you find the tomb of the boy for whom the chapel was built,
Vivienne gives the best gifts! Those earrings for Nat are the sweetest ever. 😍
Oh my...Delia Smith's Christmas cookbook is THE best!! For years I've made her sticky toffee pudding (which might be the only thing my ex-husband misses of me) and the sausage rolls, which are so yummy and can keep in the freezer- take out only those you need or want to serve. Absolutely wonderful!!!
Keep the diaries and photos together!
Stephanie..you never cease to amaze me with your knowledge, hunger for history and enthusiasm..your the best to turn Chateau La Lande for the next"1000 years".keep soaking in and passing it along..thank you for another fun video..and you went off in the dress you cleaned in..and looked glamorous..super star!
Vivienne is so kind❤😊
Very emotional going through the diary. I m amazed how like your aunt your dad s mom looked. What a beautiful woman . The diary is precious Stephanie.🤗 so lovely to hear about the Nadaillac family. Thank you Stephanie. What a gorgeous table💜
Beautiful flowers! Magnificent food!
Vivienne is such a sweet and generous lady
Thank you for sharing your home, family, friends, food, fondness, and love 🎉❤
You all are doing a fabulous job with all the clearing. I love all the things you've rediscovered and shared with us. It seems every nook and cranny of that chateau is filled with treasures and wonderful memories. The yellow floral prints were really pretty. I'm surprised you didn't keep them to use later. They were a lovely collection that was very complimentary to the blue in the kitchen and even to the pretty wallpaper in the dining room. The trip to the cemetery was beautiful and I appreciate you showing us the chateau family plot as well. I wondered if they had one nearby. I hope you discover more about the family and history of Lalande. I know how important it is to you to honor that history. You could always ask Henry. It doesn't hurt to ask. I'm sure he would do his best to help you. Sending you all love and hugs. 😘💕
It was lovely to see your family's house photo.
One of your best (if not THE best) videos and the most sentimental. Please make them more regularly.
Always interesting to see 'whats going on' & see everyone smiling. The idyllic life. Thank you.💖🐞🌸
What a beautiful table tonight one of My favorites!! How special of Vivian to show such wonderful appreciation for the Lovely Nati!! She is a Treasure!
GIVE those flower drawings you found in th attic to Mark at The Chronicles of Chateau de Rosieres HE IS A COLLECTOR of Botanical
It is very cathartic to tidy up and it always feels better when done. So many wonderful memories, and it is always a tribute when you visit those gone before and honor them still.
Another beautiful dinner service.
Nati, your hummingbird earings are beautiful. Vivienne is awesome.
I know when your sorting out things ,their are things you come across you know all about them but when we have gone they mean nothing to someone else .Quite sad isn’t it .keep the sorting out Stephanie lv Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️
I have just been taken back to many many years ago. We lived on Westholme Close, Woodbridge (1977). My father was stationed at RAF Woodbridge. Seeing the photo of Beacon House reminded me of the many walks around the town collecting antiques, getting a sweetie, picking apples from someone's abandoned side yard, and meandering around the River Deben. Thank you.
Stephanie frame the botanical prints they are beautiful…
Marie needs to publish a cookbook. Stephanie you looked gorgeous at dinner loved your dress, I would love to find that dress in Florida. I could never clean the attic unless I hire some junk men to carry everything out to a dumpster and then get the dry/wet vac to clean out cobwebs and every nook with debris, lol. ❤
Get Michael to take photos of the things you really like but don't want
to keep and then frame them or make a picture coffee table book.😁
What a lovely trip down memory lane
Vivienne and Simon are some of my favorite people. I adore the hummingbird earrings she gifted Nati. So thoughtful. Hummingbirds are my favorite bird.
Love the history you’re digging up in the attic and the memories you shared. The Nadillac family would be so thrilled at the restoration you’re doing at LaLande.
Another incredible table setting and dinner as well!!
Love from Mary in Southern California 💗
Our family plots go back to the late 1700’s. A few years when dad passed three of us all laid down in our future spots. lol 17 spots already taken.🙏🏻
Marie you are just a brilliant chef.
That was so cute seeing Lancelot in the drivers seat. Nothing like a good old scrounge through family history!
Interesting that Mummy who is French, keeps a diary in English.
Written for her daughter perhaps?
@carolinegooder7091 my grandmother's mother tongue was Spanish and she also kept diaries in other languages. I never asked her why but just thought it was a way to keep up with her written skills.
Another interesting vlog! Thanks Stephanie. Your visit to the cemetery was very moving. I have been in Crozon both times when I stayed at LaLande but never noticed the café. Has it always been open? How lovely that you have a local spot to support ❤
It only opened this year!
Not it is a fairly new addition
@@isabellejarvis7805 Thanks for letting me know about the new café in Crozon. It’s great that you now have a local place to enjoy. 😊
What a wonderful day you had.
Save clothes and hats for the costume closet. The cemetery tour was interesting. Phillip’s table setting was so pretty, as usual, Marie’s dinner food was beautifully prepared, as a 5 star restaurant, as usual. Seeing your Mother’s notes during your younger years and hearing you speak about those years sent a
tear to my eyes as you had such dear parents and such a pleasant childhood. I’m happy for you. So few people have that.
You always deliver a Ray of Sunshine!! Would love to visit for a week. Sometimes dreams come true! Much love to all .❤❤❤❤❤❤
Gorgeous road into the village from the cemetery. Makes one want to oil paint on wood.
It is so exciting to see your clearing rooms again, with your big projects coming into fruition it seems to chateau is almost done but then you show these rooms and its so cool. Looking forward to watch more many years of DIY and decor/demolition!
Thank you for taking us along ❤
Glad to see Philip sitting down to dinner minus the beanie.
Beautiful vlog. Loved your walk to the cemetery. The village is idyllic.
Vivienne is always thinking of someone and buying them little gifts…she’s just the best
I think the livable part of the attic should be called The Room of Requirement. Since it just collects things and nobody knows where it comes from or how it got there.
In Andelain, a commune in the Aisne department and Hauts-de-France region of northern France lays the 12th century Church of Saint-Denis. While the church only holds service once a month, I visit when there as I am a direct relation to everyone buried at the cemetery. The feeling I get being at the church is hard to described.
Delia Smith's Christmas has the best Christmas cake ever - great book. Really nice botanicals !
I also would not send the botanicals to the charity shop. The prints can be used in so many places.
The last of my clearing and condencing down has arrived with several shoe boxes full of old family photo's and letters written by my two late sisters, aunties and uncles and cousins who are sadly no longer with us. I am having a hard time just doing 10 - 15 minutes every so often as it's so emotional so I will plough on a bit at a time. You encouraged me to go through all my material and fabric, china and glassware, knitting wool etc. Clothes were never ending for me so I will persevere, maybe slowly. Thank you Stephanie fir your encouragement over the years watching your vlogs. 💕🇦🇺
Stephanie thank you for taking us to the cemetery! Very moving.
Will you do tours of the chapel for the town’s people, when it is finished ?
Yes
The diary entry reminds me of Louis XVI's entry "Rien" on the day before the storming of the Bastille
My goodness Syeph ....get rid of those old 1969 dining chairs , they are hideous !! Good work , keep going .
I would love to see more pictures of your upbringing. I love your story telling and outlook on life experiences and close-knit family!
I'm not sure that is possible because the child's burial could not wait until the chapel is finished (unless the child was given a temporary resting place and later moved) Also why wouldn't there have been a plaque or something in the child's memory in the chapel?
Beacon House is still there and the trees have grown ! Really enjoy your clearing stuff out vids. It's good for the mind and soul 🙏
Hannies hair looks great...takes me back to my blonde pixie cut days!
Maybe you’ll reupholster those chairs and use them at times with the matching table setting… just so they won’t feel lonely sitting in the attic.
I have Sisi(Cici) star earrings I got in Vienna.
The botanical pictures would be great in a double sided glass frame, giving you the option to turn them round to show the picture on the other side as and when. So good to clear clutter. A clutter free room is a clutter free mind! Good luck!
So cool. Love these history videos . Great job, Steph!❤
😃 thanks Stephanie!
how fascinating! visiting the graves of the previous owners 🏰 that was exciting! 🪦🏰
Such a nostalgic and moving vlog today Stephanie - thank you so much for sharing special memories with us your fans - it helps me, for one, to go to those silent places within and feel again the beauty and love that once was 🥰 Morbid? No , I think not - cemeteries are also places of history 😁
On a tangent… I’ve been scrolling watching vlogs back to 2005! Forgotten so many things! Really enjoying myself here 😂
I meant to say before that it is a good idea to have a slecial memory box or scrap ook for say all the wallpaper finds. Also making digital copies, easy to keep for future reference. The same of course for family memorabilia.
Mummy was and still is absolutely stunningly beautiful. Phillip is also beautiful in that outfit
Oh I love a clearing and cleaning video 😂❤🎉🎉when we are in France or any country we always visit the local cemetery 🎉.
Lovely. ❤ You should ask Patrick (at Colombe) to show you the tiara I made and brought to him when we visited them in May.
Frankly, I think this is the best Utube channels ever. Thank you!
I see a lot if your aunt in that old photo of your grandmother. Beautiful, you definitely MUST keep Stephanie.
No, you didn't see any such thing. You are just allowing your imagination to run wild.
It was her fathers mum, not her mothers!
It's Very Sentimental When You Go Through Family Things. Xx 😘
I really love your sense of humour Steff 😅
I had a boater at my school and when we had ties part of the uniform 😂😂. Life was easier then to get ready for school
fine stephanie…….i start clearing my closet tomorrow 😂😂
Keep, donate, recycle, dispose of - good luck! ❤
@@catherinefromchristchurchn6508 whoa…this is a lot 🫣😳😂 making headway tho
I can see why your dad fell in love with your mom she was beautiful then and is beautiful now. What lovely memories and you look a lot like your mom and dad Stephanie. Thank you for taking us with to the family tomb of La Lande I understand more of the family who owned the chateau and do you think the young boy could be buried in the chapel? I wonder. Have a lovely day.
What beautiful writing your mum has well done for the clearing you will feel lighter as the time goes on it’s so good for the sole I promise you,you will feel so great when you have done it.All the guests you had one the patron days seemed so lovely what a treat they all had.❤❤
What a gorgeous house you lived in with your parents. Another clearing out day it is actually very satisfying to watch from my end as well. Thanks for taking us to the cemetery how lovely of you to show us the burial plots of the family who once resided at Lalande and paying them respect 🙏❤️
That cemetery reminds me of the one in the movie, “Phantom of the Opera” where Christine sings about missing her father.
I agree with Philip. That photo of the three of you should be out! Framed.