A Satisfying Day of CHATEAU RENOVATION + Stained Glass Restoration & Ukrainian Nettle Soup!
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- čas přidán 23. 03. 2022
- It’s a perfect and extremely satisfying day of renovations at the chateau, as Dan & I take control of the digger and the dumper to create the retaining boulder wall for the new garden behind the chapel, and the stained glass window restorer installs two newly renovated windows, including Saint Joseph. We also discover Ukrainian cuisine, as Pavlina teaches me how to make Green Borscht with stinging nettles!
The Chateau Diaries Episode 295 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
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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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So great to see Pavlina laughing and smiling. I imagine the stress she's under is immense so thank you for helping her cope and take her mind off things for a little bit. Much needed I'm sure.
Steep the nettles for fresh tea, add honey. Full of good things.
totally agree with you.
I absolutely love Stephanie's sense of humour. There are gems in every video. Thank you Stephanie, you brighten my day!
Yes, We just can't get enough.
this is the sort of stuff ive been missing, regular everyday life at the chateau, culminating to a meal at the end of it all 😎❤❤
I agree, it was nice to see again.
The hole in the seat is to let rain drain off the seat so it doesn't get soaking wet.
Brilliant!
Came in late to the live today so, I’m here to catch up. Stephanie and all, thank you for the wonderful content that you continue to share with us. It helps me live vicariously through you all. I’m now using my china, beautiful table cloths and all the other wonderful things that I’ve inherited. Rather than being stored in boxes. I now drink my morning tea in tea cups from around the world that were my Mom’s, my Grandmother’s and my great grandmother’s. I never knew how much joy it would bring me to use items. Stephanie you made me realize how important it is to carry on tradition. Thank you! Keri💜
Yes I’m planning to do the same. I have some fine China as well as some English China tea cups inherited from my mother and my aunt. Time to get them out of storage and use them often!
@@jennifercampbell7698 fabulous! It’s so wonderful to use these treasures. Enjoy! Keri💜
Meanwhile I will continue with my coffee mag and K mart china
@@ldnwholesale8552 are you being snide? Not sure. Keri
@@lukehartman9386I took it to mean that he/she doesn't have the luxury pieces that you have and will just continue on with what they have. I could be wrong.
Seeing the chapel being restored brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Stephanie for caring so deeply for it.❤️
I felt it too... deeply touched at the beauty
That was the funniest thing you said Stephanie “they just didn’t think about the British driver” 😂
It is so uplifting to tune into your weekly videos, with all the horrors going on in the world right now it restores one's faith. The love, kindness and care that you feel between Stefanie and Phillip is so heart warming. And of course Amary! Is it possible to clone him?
The love I feel for this place and its people is unreal! Thanks for taking us along all things chateau. x
When you took out that scimitar to chop that little pile of sorrel, I laughed my head off.Stephanie, you are an icon!
That covered all of the bases: building a retainer wall, a view of the blossoms, harvesting wild greens, the absolutely stunning chapel windows. Best wishes to Pavlina and others who have taken refuge. This has been said before, but Dan really needs steel tip boots for these kinds of jobs!!! And Stephanie, too.Thank you for another wonderful vlog. Happy spring to you all!
I absolutely love the painted walls and arch structural elements.
“International friendship” ❤️
I have just woken up in Australia 🇦🇺 to the notice that Netflix now has BRIGERTON 2 out NOW!!! Break out those costumes !!! I can hear the Ballroom calling ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Almost a month later and I have finally caught up on all the Chateau Diaries from the beginning. I love all the remodels that are going on to make the chateau really come back to life. SO MUCH has changed since the beginning, it's hard to believe. I'm so happy for you Stephanie, and all the lalanders there, and esp happy that you've found Philip along the way too. I look forward to keeping up with all that's happening and seeing all the amazing things ahead.
Stephanie, get an insulated coffee travel mug and then have Dan mount a cup holder in the dumper for you, tea problem solved!!
I love that you didn’t change out of the slippers, even after going inside to meet the Ukrainian family. :).
It’s so lovely to see Pavlina ! It breaks my heart to think of all the pain and suffering all the Ukrainian people are going threw . Thank you to Stephanie and the gang for looking after her in this difficult time ! ❤️
I just love that you are wearing velvet slippers with your coveralls driving the dumper!!!!
Oh my god the windows look stunning..
Thankfully you had such a beautiful day.
Best thing you can do for your body once the nettles are cooked.
Nettles are the highest source of protein from wild plants in the U.S. They contain 26% protein for the calories. They also contain: iron, calcium, magnesium, silicon, potassium, manganese zinc, copper, and chromium, vitamins A and B. Nettles are more nutritious than spinach, kale, or asparagus.
Nettles are very nutritious too! Apparently it was an important food in the early spring in previous centuries because the end of winter also meant the end of stores of food and it would have been months since fresh vitamin heavy foods had been available. It also supposedly helps stave off colds and flux, although I think that is simply due to the nutrient aspect.
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The annual celebration in honor of Saint Joseph is the 19th of March! The chapel is absolutely breathtaking 💙💙💙
The stained glass has made such a difference in the chapel ❤ The soup looks amazing!
I think that happened a while ago!
Opps.. that comment was supposed to be up above. :)
@@nancyhelgeson9934 you had me very confused :)
Such a sweet vlog. Love all the natural flowers and delicious herbs growing in your gardens! Nice to see the Ukrainian lady and that she was able to meet the others.
It's nice to see Pavlina looking happy, I am so happy for that she got to meet more people from Ukraine. I know her stay at LaLande will be a warm welcoming safe place for her. dinner looked amazing.
A Great lot of varied video content today Stephanie, family and friends. You and Dan are doing an amazing job on the building the big rock wall , so well done. I just love the way that Amaury comes in all so calm, clever and humble and fixes the problems for you. Your château chapel stained glass windows are so, so beautiful. Just to have a chapel, of your own, let alone a chateau is just so wonderful and you look after them both with lots of pride and passion. Good on you Stephanie. I loved the way the video drifted into you and your lovely man Phillip having a wander and a glass of wine in the walled fruit and vegetable garden and then around the table sharing a meal with your visitor from the Ukraine, family and friends. Very generous and caring of you and your neighbours to help them out with refuge accomodation and thank you for a fun and interesting vlog!
Dan has expanded his role beyond gardener.
Dan is definitely a man of many talents and along with with the genius trouble shooter Amaury, there is nothing to stop them getting it done. 👍🏻
Oh my goodness... The slippers! So many times I've left the house in questionable footwear. So happy to be in good company 😂
Oh how many pairs of slippers I have ruined 😡
Thank you Stephanie for taking in a refugee. Warms my heart but I’m not at all surprised you did that. She seems lovely. You’re all special people. ❤️
All that boulder moving and not spilling a drop of tea! Well done, you go girl. Love the chapel windows, true restoration! Its going to look magnificent. The blossom from the trees in the walled garden is just going look better and better with each year now. Beautiful. And how wonderful for Pavlina to meet other Ukrainians locally, It must be so good for her to be with those that truly understand how she must be feeling. Bless them all. The soup looked really wholesome and yummy!
We eat nettle soup here in Ireland as well. It is very healthy, and jam packed with vitamin K.
This is the Chateau that I first met 2 years ago. thank you for reaching out to the people of Ukraine
My feelings exactly! What a beautiful day!
Your cousins got such a calm tone when he speaks, it’s very suiting, and relaxing. Not everyone’s got it. Oh I miss Selmar, he also got a really calm voice. 😅
Such infectious happiness! Thank you all.
"Whoso pulleth the stone from the digger shall be the true chatelain of all Lalande."
It's lovely to hear about all the kindness people are showing the people of the Ukraine, including the man who you met with today. It really hit home when you mentioned that the men aren't allowed to leave, that must be so difficult for their families. Good for all of you in Europe who are helping out xxx
I had the same reaction, the thought of having to leave whilst the men stay behind is absolutely heartbreaking
Stephanie, your face was beaming, after all of your planning to see things starting to come together around the chateau, chapel, and landscaping is such a joy to see.
"No tea has been spilt and that's because I'm British!" The highlight belly laugh of the day. Re: hair blowing about: you'd look very fetching in a scarf tied " a la land girl style".
Evening Stephanie. Lalanders. Enjoy The Video. Xx 😊😘😊
Ok! Sooooooooo I have watched the Chateau Diaries since almost the beginning and am a patron, and I have to say this is my absolute favorite of the more than 300 videos. The Blue and White porcelain Sunday at the Chateau has just been beat! I never thought I would say that. Thank you Stephanie for this delightful slice of your life and thank you for helping Pavlina. I would imagine the meeting with her fellow Ukrainians was quite emotional. I am so glad they were able to connect because of your Vlog. Praying for Ukrain and its people. 💙💛🙏🏻
This was a great vlog for these days….rocking in the woods, new stained glass windows, seeing Andie but mostly what I am so moved by is seeing Pavlina settling in, finding her way in her new world and knowing she is safe with the best clan!
Lovely to see progress on the chapel. Each window must be a tremendous amount of work.
What a massive job moving all those rocks. Well done Dan and Stephanie. Those stain glass windows are looing superb. I truly hope the man can arrive soon to start dealing with all the paint work inside and the damaged ceiling. It's lovely seeing the northern Spring arrive again.
In an earlier video the interior chapel restorer was going to be starting work soon. In fact, he asked if he could plug in a space heater for warmth. Does anyone know what his status is?
The duct tape holding up the digger's windshield wiper is just the touch it needed. The chapel looks *STUNNING* even un-restored, now that all the windows are restored and returned to their places.
It is very considerate of you, Stephanie, to respect the wishes of those who do not want to be on camera. Thank you for that.
Up here we call duct tape "Jesus tape" as you can fix anything with it! 🤣
Stéphanie, please make Dan get some steel-toed boots! The lack of PPE on that man makes me nervous 😅
The windows in the chapel are lovely. I am so glad that you can help the Ukrainians. Thank you
I just love your humor Stephanie. You always know just what to say to have everyone laughing. I normally have a smile on my face while watching your vlogs and my husband knows exactly what I’m watching. 🥰
A wonderful video, I just love the large rocks!!! I am happy Stephanie for your large heart, I feel it through the video, thank you for helping the people of Ukraine. My heart is full of joy. I loved the whole video and when Phillip came to make sure you are okay, smart man!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
All my well wishes to Pavlina! Much Love and respect!
Hello from turkey,I have been watching since the beginning of covid,it brightens up my day,
The chapel is becoming beautiful again! The soup looks delicious! Enjoyed. Love to all ❤
What a lovely video from Laland! The nettle soup looked delicious 😋! 💚🌿🌷
Thank you Stephanie! I really enjoyed the dumper work and the green overalls.👏👏👏🇦🇺
The chapel looks amazing with the sun shining through the restored windows
Hi Stephanie
Please make sure safety gear especially steel capped boots for Dan is worn when you are working. Also training for using construction vehicles. It’s too easy to get injured!!
We are great supporters and patrons and are worried about you guys! Lots of love Ngaire and Roger
It’s the little slippers and otter cup of tea that creases me up!
I bet you are the First Lady of the house who has moved boulders around and done so much hand on work.
Its wonderful to see the stained glass windows finally restored! The sunbeans through them bring a magical light to the chapel, beautiful !
Oh, I would love to have a beautiful supply of clay pots lined up in my little greenhouse like Isobels. Watching this makes me so anxious for Spring here in the American Midwest. My tulips, daffodils and irises are half way up. You have such a lovely wooded area around the chateau. I’m recovering from surgery so really enjoying these outdoor activities. You could build a small Stonehenge 😄😄 The chapel is so pretty. It would be such a peaceful place to go and meditate. Happy Spring🌺🌷💐
I came "late to the game" with all your videos, but now I am hooked after seeing episodes of Chateau DIY (I'm a big fan of Escape to the Chateau, which led me to the DIY show). Love the daily life at your chateau, the travels, all the happy people around you -- and you're a bright spot in this scary, sad, angry world. Thank you for sharing your life and chateau with us. I hope to get back to France and Italy some day and see more of two countries I love. If I was younger and single, I'd be in love with your cousin, by the way. Ha!
To wash the nettle thoroughly, put some white vinegar in the water of your sink, leave it for few minutes, and you will be sure that you will not have any strange bugs in your nettles and salads.
I saw my father do that so often with organic vegetables that I strongly recommend it.
Thanks for the tip, I have a garden full of nettles and plan to make the soup.
Enjoyed this afternoon. A real treat to brighten the day! Prayers to Pavlina and thank you for sharing your soup recipe! Great to see Andie!!
Thanks for sharing!
I can hardly imagine how bittersweet it was for Pavlina to meet people from her home city. It gives me such joy to see her taking part in the LaLande activities and even preparing a local delicacy for you... broadening your culinary horizons (and all of ours as well)!
I love that Stephanie gets so happy when she can get stuck in herself.
Another wonderful vlog. So happy about the stain glass windows. What a difference. How wonderful for Pavlina having other Ukrainians near by. I nearly peed in my pants when Dan suggested putting sticks on the digger to that marshmallows. Brilliant 🤣🤣🤣Thanks for sharing your joy and the beauty of your chateau 😍😘
The stain glass windows looks magnificent…..What a great team working together….🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼And what a incredible knife …So much fun indeed….
Really enjoyed watching! It was so nice to hear Pavlina got to meet fellow Ukrainians, prayers to all! 🙏 Thanks for sharing your green borscht with stinging nettles recipe Pavlina. Thank you, take really good care of each other, stay well! Much love Kathy x 💕
The chapel is beautiful with the windows in! Lovely to see Pavlina doing some home cooking and lovely to think she has contact with other Ukrainian people. Dan and yourself could perhaps do external contracting for stone and earth moving in the future. 🤣🤣🤣
AND.... THE CHATEAU DIARIES ALWAYS LEAVE ME SMILING... WHAT A CAST!! HAPPINESS IN A HURTING WORLD IS IMPORTANT. BE BLESSED.
Stephanie a Chatelaine’s life is never easy but you take it to the next level with aplomb. From being a fun hostess, a chef, a DIY master, a charity sponsor, a great organizer and now a triumphant dump truck driver in couture slippers no less!😅🚜🫖🍷 Blessings to all the Ukrainians gathered at laLande and you too for giving them some kinship together while they are separated from their loved ones. 🙏🏻❤️
Chapel is breathtaking!!! Stephanie your joy is wonderful
Nettles make a perfect pesto for pasta or as a sauce for beef - you have to blanch the leaves and use as you would basil.
Loved it! Stephanie you are such a great person!!! Hugs from NY
Lots of fun going on, good to see Pavlina smiling and finding a community during this very difficult time. The chapel is beautiful!
As always, so much fun to see what’s going on at the chateau!! Praying for Pavolina and all Ukranians. 🙏💗
The stain glass windows are magnificent congratulations, what a difference.
Spring at LaLande is grand! Everything is looking so pretty, The chapel is both beautiful and peaceful. Welcome to our Ukrainian friends .Stephanie I am so proud to be a small part of all the beauty your creating . The soup looked amazing and all from Isabelle’s garden!
Fantastic here from Brecon in wales 🏴, keep up the good work guys x
Lot's of great progress and no major injuries- it's a win. In lieu of slippers, if wellies are too warm, time to break out the garden clogs from Cadeau! I love my Sloggers! Glad your Ukrainian guest is getting lots of support.
This! Wellies or some good leather work boots!
Hello from Colorado. Beautiful here today!
Nettles = soup! Excellent when the leaves are young and fresh!
This falls under one of my favorite because there was a little bit of everything and it was just an average working day at La Lande. Davey was spot on with the trees! - This is going to be so much fun to watch the garden take shape!
The windows are gorgeous, but my favorite part of the chapel is the ceiling; the blue sky, the gold stars.
Boots and hairbands- good ideas. Chapel looks lovely !!!
Aaaa I didn’t want this to end. I was enjoying being with you at Lalande and then realised I was actually not really there lol. Stephanie you are an amazing person
Yes Stephanie is living the dream for a lot of us!
Mapperton live made soup last year. They sold it at their cafe.
The windows are truly exquisite! Anything worth having is worth waiting for.
It was amazing to see the light coming through all the stained glass windows.
Stephanie, I am by no means a religious person but I truly appreciate the beauty of your chapel and think this is so appropriate as a calming place for anyone so inclined, especially visiting Ukrainians, to reflect, pray for peace and find some comfort.
The green borscht soup was a revelation. Must try it.
I am enjoying the English garden build so much. When do you get to see a whole garden at a Chateau be created, and by the people themselves. I love Stephanie and her dumpster driving. We need to get you out with the future grounds projects now that we know you can do it. A blossoming renaissance woman you are. :) That was so kind to have the neighbors over hosting the refugee family(ies). Sad situation, but making them feel at home for something they have seen on CZcams must have been a great joy to them. The flowering pears in a few years are going to be the centerpiece of the garden at this time of year. I lived on a street lined with them and it was so beautiful when in bloom and it was like snowing driving under them when the blossoms are ready to fall. The bees loving them so quickly after being planted means that everything they pollinate in your garden is just goin got do that much better. = with such rich food sources for them. The stained glass i the chapel left me speechless to have that in your own yard. How magnificent and to see the payoff of waiting years for them to progress this far. La Lande will be more glorious than originally when you are done because this time, instead of paid craftsmen just doing their jobs, it is being rebuilt with loving, caring people who a re putting their heart and souls into it. So special is it, that people around the world have pitched in their dollars, euros and whatever to help preserve this magnificent home. No one would have done any of this without your love and hard work to see the Chateau live on with the fun times and celebrations to balance with all the hard work and I am sure very tedious chores too. Your are a very special lady and I thank you for inviting us to peek into your world of wonderment and enjoy it with all of you.
Brilliant, amuary to the rescue again 🤩the stain glass windows look beautiful in the chapel,they look amazing with the sun shining through,not sure about the nettle soup even though it looked delicious, i noticed amuarys bowl was empty before everyone else's so it must have been good 😍🐝🌻🦋
I finally remembered to ask my mom if she had ever heard of Green Borscht since my great-grandparents were from Poland/Belarus/Ukraine/Russia (borders and empires have changed), and I learned that my grandfather used to love it. My grandfather called it "Schav" which I looked up and found out is short for "Shchavel" the Russian/Ukrainian word for "Sorrel."
Thank you, everyone, for every single video you post. I am - again - looking forward to the next. It is always so inspiring and encouraging. All, please let Pavlina know, that my heart is with her and all her compatriots.
Recipe Book of all your guest cooking treats!
The stain glass windows are beautiful.
The stain glass window are magnificent…what a lovely place La Lande
Greetings from New Jersey. A cold and rainy day. Forsythia and daffodils are blooming in the yard. Happy Spring!
I know nothing about woodland stones, but some of your collection look as though they have been carved - they have such straight sides or distinct shape.
Lovely fun vlog. So good to see Pavlina looking well. ❤️
STEPHANIE... THOSE WONDERFUL HOUSE SLIPPERS ARE NOT CONSTRUCTION CERTIFIED... WERES YUR WORK BOOTS????? LOLOLOL