The Chateau Diaries 097: The Leaky Past and the Roaring '20s

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  • čas přidán 1. 01. 2020
  • We end 2019 battling with a round of leaky radiators, but the inhabitants of the chateau prevail! And we put all of that plumbing nonsense behind us and celebrate the start of the brand new Twenties with a 1920s themed Murder Mystery party. Whodunnit??? 😉👸🏼🥂
    Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
    This weekly vlog follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
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  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 Před 3 lety +6

    Had a great laugh over the thought of a 500kg hedgehog. He would survive many, many hibernations at that weight.

  • @baylorsailor
    @baylorsailor Před 3 lety +4

    I remember how happy I was to celebrate 2020 too. How could anyone guess that our lives would change completely? 😢

  • @goldenineke
    @goldenineke Před 3 lety +25

    Rewatching this. If only we knew what 2020 would bring to the whole world 😞

    • @sillybeeful
      @sillybeeful Před 2 lety +4

      I’m rewatching this in January 2022…. It’s incredible what the world has been through…. However Chateau Diaries and the delightful Lalanders continue to delight and inspire, I’m very thankful for that. I hope all is well with you IJH and that those you love have remained well.💐

    • @bindihughes1146
      @bindihughes1146 Před rokem +4

      I'm watching in 27/12/2022.. It's getting better!😘

    • @annemackenzie7295
      @annemackenzie7295 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I’m watching this in November 2023 (great video!) and was thinking the same thing. Who knew what was just round the corner…. Thankfully it worked out so well for Stephanie and the Lalanders and we all came to know and love them through lockdown. So much has and is now being done at the chateau and the new heating system will be have the grand ‘turn on’ soon 🎉🎉🎉❤

    • @arsinlupin5628
      @arsinlupin5628 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Re-watching in January 2024. Love to see the enormous developments ❤

  • @manita2653
    @manita2653 Před rokem +4

    OH! MY!!! The New Years Eve Murder Mystery Party was AWESOME! Everyone participates and falls in line....What Precious People you have around you Stephanie!....I found your channel 6 weeks ago...I love seeing the vlogs from the beginning,. Every now and then I get impatient and see the new ones...and the middle ones. Each and everyone is filled with surprises. It is AMAZING how much has been accomplished in such a sort time...
    The men, together, sorting the radiator almost disasters....your darling hedgehog🦔💜 needing to be fattened up...Never a dull moment at Chateau de Lalande . Thank you for the laughter your positive manner even when things seem overwhelming...you truly are a Blessing to the many thousands in your life, Stephanie🧡🌟

  • @airi8395
    @airi8395 Před 4 lety +20

    Husband is a plumber and was terrified of what was happening at the beginning. Hot tip: next time u need to remove radiators empty the system first, there should be a emptying valve somewhere. And then you only have to.worry about the water from the radiator.

  • @MiuMiuG
    @MiuMiuG Před 4 lety +8

    If that hedgehog gets up to 500kg, you'll have to leave the chateau :)

  • @Tricia-bp9rw
    @Tricia-bp9rw Před 3 lety +5

    Gosh this is a wonderful episode !! Such lovely laughter from a bunch of sweet characters! Just a little over a year ago. Hope all your dear friends can return soon and fill the chateau with all that light hearted fun. What a life♥️🌈

  • @50Street21
    @50Street21 Před 4 lety +6

    I do love a good costume party. A number of years ago I hosted "A Royal Affair" back in 1983 when Prince Charles and Princess Diana were in Edmonton for
    the Universiade Games. The invitations stipulated that a dish be brought to the party prepared by the household of the royal families. King Kamehameha and
    his wife brought stuffed pineapples, the King and Queens of Hearts brought a tray of strawberry tarts, Arthur Wellesley and his wife brought Beef Wellington.
    I could go on and on about the food. There were about 40 of us in attendance and the theme was a catalyst for endless imagination. I'd worked for a month
    on heraldic crests that were distributed throughout my backyard. Anyhow, Stephanie, maybe one day use that as a theme for an unforgetable dinner party.
    Darryl

  • @LL-sq8se
    @LL-sq8se Před 4 lety +4

    An epic episode!👍🙋🌟🧚

  • @lorifrank1929
    @lorifrank1929 Před 3 lety +3

    Love your transformation. Bravo!!

  • @darladressler
    @darladressler Před 4 lety +6

    oh my gosh just seeing this one for the first time, HYSTERCIAL from spraying radiator water to the GLAM of the 20s. what a wonderful NYEve!!

  • @jeffreygatrall
    @jeffreygatrall Před 3 lety +2

    Oh dear, oh dear... watching this eleven months later, as you excitedly await the arrival of 2020, it is almost painful to watch. Who knew what a miserable year it would turn out to be? But, I think a lot of us owe our sanity to you. Thank you for all of your optimism amidst all of the gloom!

    • @sarahburton3110
      @sarahburton3110 Před 3 lety +1

      Nothing wrong with rewatching the entire series 🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🌈🦋🌈🦋🌈🦋🌈🦋🌈🦋🌈🌹💗🌹💐🌹💗🌹💐

  • @mrs.e3909
    @mrs.e3909 Před 4 lety +8

    Such fascinating characters! I hope you write a book about all of your volunteers and the fun you had at the chateau complete with the themed events you held and recipes to accompany them.

  • @dinahreyes4947
    @dinahreyes4947 Před 4 lety +3

    Wow! That's an amazing costume in an hour and a half?!

  • @msanetchen3912
    @msanetchen3912 Před 4 lety +51

    I love that you're trying to fatten the hedgehog up to 500 kg :-) (08:50)
    Love you lots and your channel. xxx
    And you make a fabulous 1920's character - great attention to detal, as always.
    Happy New Year!!!

    • @hewitr
      @hewitr Před 4 lety +5

      she can do it, there is lots of leftover foods from parties...

    • @nancyblow9850
      @nancyblow9850 Před 4 lety +1

      Xia 8xxx Has

    • @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131
      @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 Před 4 lety

      @alison webster
      I wonder what they feed the prickly little guy.
      A vet I know says kitten food is god for hedgehogs. And clean water.
      But no milk. It gives them an upset tummy....

  • @AndersBu
    @AndersBu Před 3 lety +2

    ... Michael is superman in this vlog
    😉

  • @Randy8923
    @Randy8923 Před 4 lety +4

    Enjoyed. Lovely 20's party.

  • @priyanjalidev8991
    @priyanjalidev8991 Před 4 lety +3

    500 kilograms?? U mean Grams hahahhaa, love u, love for Mr. Hedgehog.

  • @jessesmth
    @jessesmth Před 4 lety +3

    I thought I was the only one who sang to my pizza. Thanky you for making me feel not so alone.

  • @klc5876
    @klc5876 Před 4 lety +6

    Have recently retired and truly enjoyed all 97 videos, as well as the 25 Christmas ones! Looking forward to Sundays at the Chateau! Thank you ever so much for sharing your enchanting life and home 😘

  • @Blessings.429
    @Blessings.429 Před 4 lety +3

    My goodness you are suppose to have a wet rag to quickly wipe over the bread oven to wipe away the ash. Good luck

  • @wendynicholss6886
    @wendynicholss6886 Před 4 lety +15

    Absolutely nothing on Tele over Christmas but I don't care I have found these videos and they have kept me amused for hours!! Delightful, mercixx

  • @stefaniesombaty8980
    @stefaniesombaty8980 Před 4 lety +25

    For someone who will never be in a Chateau, I would love to see when you walk from room to room instead of a cut away. I was so excited when you started to go down to the basement but you cut out the shot. It's the nooks and crannies of lost lives that is fascinating.

    • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
      @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 Před 4 lety +4

      You can look at her "playlist" and find "tours" of the chateau and also room makeovers.

  • @debbiehogan5443
    @debbiehogan5443 Před 4 lety +4

    Oh how much fun! Murder Mystery! Y'all are so very much full

  • @pamelagimson1822
    @pamelagimson1822 Před 4 lety +30

    Oh Stephanie ,what fun you all had ,I’m glad you were not alone when the radiator leaked. And who is this Lovely Brenda who sends you all those wonderful gifts .Happy New Year May 2020 bring all at Chateau lots happiness and Most important MONEY for all the REPAIRS!!!

  • @johnvonundzu2170
    @johnvonundzu2170 Před 4 lety +4

    Your Hedgehog husbandry is not going unappreciated or unnoticed! 1920s women's looks are so hard to get right - yours is done with exact amount of "who cares?" to make it fun. Happiest of New Years to all the denizens of LaLande.

  • @LA-jf1zn
    @LA-jf1zn Před rokem +2

    Wow you sure pulled that look off! Beautiful!

  • @endeavouringit
    @endeavouringit Před 4 lety +3

    you look stunning in your 20's outfit

  • @cyndeeratledge3093
    @cyndeeratledge3093 Před 4 lety +1

    Quite admiral that u all took upon yourselves to do the real work with water and pipes. I am quite impressed....u all have proven that some uppercrust have paid their dues and earned well deserved respect!!!!!

  • @charleswalker1185
    @charleswalker1185 Před 4 lety +7

    I love all of these, Stephanie, your laugh is a tonic...listening to this at Easter, on quarantine, in Tucson Az....huzzah!!

  • @LindaArens
    @LindaArens Před 4 lety +6

    What a way to kick off the New Year. Somehow you all manage to fix the problem, whatever it is and move on with great spirit and fun. Looking forward to more...dance on!

    • @sillybeeful
      @sillybeeful Před 2 lety

      You said it beautifully 💐🦚🦔

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 Před 4 lety +2

    I loved the way you wore your tiara!

  • @priyanjalidev8991
    @priyanjalidev8991 Před 4 lety +2

    Haha this is awesome..

  • @daniellereid01
    @daniellereid01 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you for tending to the hedgehog with such care. I'm so enjoying your vlogs. I used to live in Paris as a teenager and am a teacher of French here in Canada. Anything to do with France is delightful to me. Happy New Year to you all! 🎉

  • @baylorsailor
    @baylorsailor Před 3 lety +1

    The feather shawl makes me think of Bubbles on Absolutely Fabulous! 😄

  • @scottburbridge9285
    @scottburbridge9285 Před 4 lety +1

    the pizza cooking song is funny.
    your hair is so beautiful.
    wonderful 1920s new year party.

  • @hectorbrown656
    @hectorbrown656 Před 4 lety +2

    That is great that you are looking after the hedgehog . Maureen

  • @rankinstudios5342
    @rankinstudios5342 Před 4 lety +1

    Absolutely hilarious party!

  • @twotanks6427
    @twotanks6427 Před 4 lety +20

    It's so good to see nice people living what seems to be a wonderful life. Happy new year to you all.

  • @carolinejobe9346
    @carolinejobe9346 Před 4 lety +4

    privileged to watch this life unfold and all the friends working together to make it happen

  • @blueyzsf
    @blueyzsf Před 3 lety +5

    NO!!!! Don't bring in 2020!!! :P

    • @lizbignell2820
      @lizbignell2820 Před 3 lety +3

      What was that Cher song? “If l Could Turn Back Time”. We should all try singing it!!

  • @carolinejobe9346
    @carolinejobe9346 Před 4 lety +3

    what a lot to deal with, so great you have all your friends....

  • @sarahburton3110
    @sarahburton3110 Před 4 lety +5

    I’m going to try creme fraische and spinach as an alternative pizza.. with me luck ⭐️💚

  • @suzi7715
    @suzi7715 Před 4 lety +7

    Stephanie, I absolutely adore your videos of life at LaLande!!! I wish you, the gang at LaLande, Scottman, all the animals and Percy and your Mum a happy and healthy 2020!!!! Lots of love from Pittsburgh PA, USA!! :)xoxo

  • @karinbergman1646
    @karinbergman1646 Před 4 lety +9

    Happy Wonderful New Year to you all!!! Please eat lots of food, little hedgehog! We want you to survive! 💗

  • @isabelleottawa3818
    @isabelleottawa3818 Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful crown!

  • @veronicamoss2597
    @veronicamoss2597 Před 4 lety +13

    Another Brilliant Chateau Lalande. everyone is amazing! Happy New year 🎉 from New Zealand

  • @mrdavidnrose
    @mrdavidnrose Před 4 lety +1

    Brenda what a sweetheart!

  • @nicolanicholson5766
    @nicolanicholson5766 Před 4 lety +4

    Micheal did well with the radiators , made me laugh , very dramatic 😂😂

  • @jennistevenson796
    @jennistevenson796 Před 4 lety +5

    Love it all. My oven broke down on xmas day and we cooked lunch in our bead oven ! Happy 2020.xxx

  • @sarahburton3110
    @sarahburton3110 Před 3 lety +4

    Rewatching the entire series and reloving and totally Loving the entire series for about the 4th time now and still not bored or distracted!!!🧡🙏🏻💜😊

  • @diharvs8465
    @diharvs8465 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow that cap looks great....I’m from Donegal Town County Donegal Ireland but didn’t make or send hat-however your shows keep me going with humour, great recipes and good good old British fun. You have been keeping me amused and entertained on my neutropenia days/weeks when I cannot leave home in case I pick up a bug....I have relapsed from ny bone marrow transplant and here we go again ...chemo chemo and some more giggle juice lol...love seeing you all keep up the fabulous work...and thank you for being there xxx

  • @onedandylion
    @onedandylion Před 4 lety +8

    Now that is how you ring in the new '20s in rip roaring style! I LOVE your wedding tiara (another marvellous story there, I am sure!) Best wishes for a fabulous new year!

  • @rachaeljones6564
    @rachaeljones6564 Před 4 lety +1

    Michael didn't choose the radiator, the radiator chose him. 😂

  • @hollykeller1545
    @hollykeller1545 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Love this episode 👏🏻👏🏻❗️❣️🎄

  • @lindahedman3115
    @lindahedman3115 Před 4 lety +1

    Striking decorations!💜

  • @garygenemckenzie469
    @garygenemckenzie469 Před 4 lety +1

    Steph looks FABULOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @melissas499
    @melissas499 Před 4 lety +4

    So sorry about the plumbing situation!! What a lovely party! Happy New year Stephanie & to everyone at LaLande!! ❤️🦔🥳🍾🥂

  • @LULC0759
    @LULC0759 Před 4 lety +6

    How do you manage to pull that look together (costume) in 1.5 hrs? Amazing!

  • @purplefantail5697
    @purplefantail5697 Před 4 lety +5

    Fabulous theme for the New Year! Thank you for entertaining us in 2019, looking forward to more of everything in 2020. The week seems quite long without the Christmas Diaries! Plumbing problems I can identify with - two days before Xmas the loo flush broke and we were expecting 30 people! A temporary repair by 'just the bloke' solved the problem until the whole unit can be removed from the wall etc! Best wishes from NZ.

  • @rosiegardner1870
    @rosiegardner1870 Před 4 lety +8

    Absolutely brilliant..! Have loved all your shenanigans at Lalonde. What a wonderful bunch of people you have around you..thank you for sharing!Here,s to a brave 2020 for all of us.....🍾🥂

  • @donnanancekivell9430
    @donnanancekivell9430 Před 4 lety +4

    You are all a riot, good times had by all once again.........wish I was there.....Happy New Year.................Donna in Toronto

  • @anneforster5210
    @anneforster5210 Před 4 lety +3

    Happy New Year Stephanie and to all your family, friends and volunteers too. Would have loved to go to your NYEve Roaring Twenties party. Your hair was fab. Looking forward to your vlogs in 2020.🎉🎉🎉

  • @MsCaterific
    @MsCaterific Před 4 lety +2

    💜

  • @amandavanlingen1768
    @amandavanlingen1768 Před 4 lety +2

    Never a dull moment at the Chateau 🏰 💦🍕👗💍. Stephanie "Sydney" you looked amazing. Fab fun friends 👌💛. Happy New Year to all. Beautiful blessings Mandy 👑SA

  • @kathleenwebb6301
    @kathleenwebb6301 Před 4 lety +3

    I suggest it was Mrs. Peacock, (Stephanie Jarvis aka Sydney Paris Hilton) in the game of Clue, did it in the library with a ice-pick!
    Happy New year guys!

  • @susanr791
    @susanr791 Před 4 lety +5

    Love the shrug!

  • @juliannemaisey5047
    @juliannemaisey5047 Před 4 lety +2

    Happy New Year dear Stephanie and all 🥂🎈
    Dear Brenda, what gorgeous presents 🎁
    I do hope little hedgehog 🦔 fattens up enough for hibernation.
    Thankyou you made my morning while a drank my tea.
    I’m in Australia and we are experiencing dreadful 🔥

  • @colleenrose5355
    @colleenrose5355 Před 4 lety

    I think I remember seeing a baker using a wood oven use a big clean mop saturated with water give the bricks a quick swipe to clean the ash off. I'd try it.

  • @ninianmacmillan-keith7435

    Happy New year. I adore your videos . Love and happiness to Brenda !

  • @janemacleod578
    @janemacleod578 Před 4 lety +3

    Another fun video (well, the presents and the party - not the radiators!) I think your hedgehog should weigh over 500 grams NOT 500 kilograms or he would be the size of 2 baby elephants - I think you would definitely notice the difference even in your large chateau - funny!! Is Brenda your fairy godmother? Perhaps she exists alongside your resident ghost? Seem to be 2 very kind souls anyway. Happy New Year to you all!

    • @sarahburton3110
      @sarahburton3110 Před 4 lety

      Jane MacLeod 500 grams is correct 💚 ha ha not kgs!!

  • @ribbonofsunshine
    @ribbonofsunshine Před 3 lety

    I'm watching these all from Jan 2021....man, I'm feeling more and more nervous the closer we get to March in these vlogs! I've seen from June 2020 onwards, but still. The feeling of dread is real.

  • @janetthomas6670
    @janetthomas6670 Před 4 lety +2

    Such fun.the party , not the plumbing. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

  • @jennistevenson796
    @jennistevenson796 Před 4 lety +1

    The blue wallpaper in the bedroom is divine. I must have it !!

  • @michellehaynes1004
    @michellehaynes1004 Před 4 lety +5

    Looks like a beautiful fun New Year’s Eve, best wishes for this year and I hope we see lots of your fun and adventures and thank you for sharing, we have missed the handsomely fantastic at everything Michael p. Love to you all from Australia 🇦🇺 xo

  • @susanbiggs5091
    @susanbiggs5091 Před 4 lety +1

    Do not worry about the ash it is very good for you especially for Colic x

  • @davilianobostonma7669
    @davilianobostonma7669 Před 4 lety

    Happy New Year.. Hi Stephanie, We are having withdrawal from lack of seeing your videos! I hope you come up with another series soon! This was great and again, Thank you so Much

  • @queaniesincetip4363
    @queaniesincetip4363 Před 4 lety +7

    500 kilograms?! The Godzilla of hedgehogs :)

  • @AvaT42
    @AvaT42 Před 4 lety +15

    I love these videos. I love everyone at Lalonde, wish I could go live there!!

  • @scpmdt
    @scpmdt Před 4 lety +2

    Happy New Year to you Stephanie, Michael and all your lovely guests, apologies its a bit late as it is the 3rd of January 2020 in Melbourne Australia, but had to wait till your vlog came out to wish you all. As usual you cope with all that happens and it works out well. Michael is so enterprising as well fixing things up, that is why you have the chateau which could not be in better hands. Shortbread does make up for all the hard work the boys put in, what a treat made by the unflappable Stephanie, with a great party to follow what a great way to end 2019. Enjoy and Bless you all till next time.

  • @ladysatine9962
    @ladysatine9962 Před 4 lety +2

    Have you ever concider a murder mystery, guests could stay at the chatau & be entertained as well...costumes would add more a excitement...if l had the money & the world was in civic safe again, this Aussie would come & visit....but l will just dream

  • @KarenSmith958
    @KarenSmith958 Před 4 lety

    Seriously impressed by your plumbing knowledge.

  • @numbereightyseven
    @numbereightyseven Před 4 lety +5

    "Cute" would NOT be your reaction to meeting a 500kg hedgehog.

  • @BiancaMH
    @BiancaMH Před 11 měsíci

    David reminds me of Robin Williams with that big cheeky smile 17:54

  • @celestialinsightsbycristy

    I like your acting! Now I want to do that in our year end party! I hope 2020 will be over soon. 😂

  • @sandraweiler5971
    @sandraweiler5971 Před 4 lety +2

    Bravo! 🌸

  • @viewfrommylensjane
    @viewfrommylensjane Před 4 lety

    Such fun!!! Happy New Year for 2020 may success be mountiful xxoo Jane from South Australia Missed Michael

  • @monicaflick3354
    @monicaflick3354 Před 4 lety +1

    Poor Stefanie always a problem, price paid for living in a beautiful old chateau, best of luck to you in the New Year! Really enjoy all of your videos!❤️👍😘

  • @southcoastlady5732
    @southcoastlady5732 Před 4 lety +7

    Happy New Year, here's to a happy and healthy one. And may we all get a 'Brenda' in our lives - who is she ????

  • @biancamignone9328
    @biancamignone9328 Před 6 měsíci

    1999! Stephanie! you were a baby when you got married! that tiara is beautiful though. xxx i'm kinda glad it didn't work out (sorry) as you (and us!) wouldn't have had the majestic adventure of the chateau to experience........ and... well.. you wouldn't have met your soul mate (Philip). xxxx i'm watching all the backlog of videos i've missed to hopefully increase your views. xxx

  • @romancewiththepast7979
    @romancewiththepast7979 Před 4 lety +2

    A goal for 2020 hit twenty thousand before summer. You just need watch once to be hooked. All my best wishes to you and yours and of course your sweet little Hedgehog anyone know it's name.

  • @lorrieriddle4079
    @lorrieriddle4079 Před 2 měsíci

    I enjoyed the video, thank you!!

  • @richaelblewett5068
    @richaelblewett5068 Před 4 lety +2

    Happy New Year!
    🥂🍾

  • @patdowney4984
    @patdowney4984 Před 4 lety +1

    Happy new year to you all x

  • @redbird9658
    @redbird9658 Před 4 lety

    Felt so sorry about the damage. Similar has happened to me and its heartbreaking (even in my ordinary house).
    Anyway, happy new year.
    PS dont know if hedgehogs are like tortoises but mine go into their house with plenty of hay and come out on sunny days to eat a very little. I think you have done well to provide a box but allow it to come out if it wants to.

  • @carolinerabjohn9323
    @carolinerabjohn9323 Před 4 lety +1

    Happy New Year!

  • @debralpateart8862
    @debralpateart8862 Před 4 lety +1

    🎉You are a talented bunch!🎉

  • @moinature803
    @moinature803 Před 4 lety +1

    Oh what fun that party seemed to have been. Hello the 20"s! 2020's that is. And for the not so fun plumbing problem already a story of the last decade, may I suggest a new solution: rather than investing in another radiator, why not leaving the two already in place as is and investing the money in a new less drafty window. Same for the now smaller radiator in the other bedroom.

  • @petajackson3305
    @petajackson3305 Před 3 lety

    Love the New Year party - pullllleeeeze tell me the hedgehog made it through hibernation ? 🙂

  • @moodylicious
    @moodylicious Před 3 lety

    9:52 a dreamy dreamboat.💗