A GLORIOUS GIFT FOR THE CHAPEL!!!

In 'Cadeaux at the Chateau', all of the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to open beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. All of the monetisation from these videos will be donated to a different charity each month. KZbin earnings fluctuate wildly each month, as ad revenue changes throughout the year. Here are the charities that we've donated to so far:
July 2020:
British Heart Foundation UK (in memory of my father) €634
August 2020:
Alzheimer's Research UK (in memory of all of the residents of my parents' nursing homes) €350
September 2020:
Prostate Cancer Foundation (in memory of Selmar's father) €1255
October 2020:
Medecins sans Frontieres (chosen by my mother to support vaccinations in Africa) €942 (equivalent to 426 cholera vaccinations)
November & December 2020 & Jan & Feb 2021:
A Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa €5500
March 2021:
Suffolk Artlink £1505
April 2021:
Association Petit Prince €1.689
May 2021:
Melanoma Focus €1.204
June 2021:
Aide aux Jeunes Diabétiques €1.735
I used to show the gifts as part of 'The Chateau Diaries' episodes, but you're all so very generous that we have many gifts, and if we spent the episodes opening them, we wouldn't be able to show you other aspects of chateau life! So, for those of you who enjoy watching presents being opened, and as a way to thank those of you who were kind enough to send them, I've made this new channel. Every week we will film your beautiful gifts whilst enjoying afternoon tea or aperitif together.
It is very important to me that you know that we in no way expect anyone to send us gifts. I would like to go further than that and add that, if doing so will put you in any financial difficulty whatsoever, please, please do not send us anything. Knowing that you join us by watching @The Chateau Diaries gives us all an enormous boost. But for those of you who have sent these incredibly thoughtful gifts, I hope that seeing us open them gives you a fraction of the joy that you've given us, and that by monetising this channel for charity we can pass on that joy to others 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
/ thechateaudiaries

[@henrycruz1873]

God works in mysterious ways. That communion set was destined for the chapel at La Land.

[@josephinewills8647]

What an Amazing Gift for the Chappell 👌👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@francesaggarwal22]

It's a beautiful set. As the chapel is consecrated. It would be wonderful to see it being used for masses for special feasts like Easter and Christmas wouldn't it? Maybe you could invite the local priest to say Mass and invite local people. That would be so special. I know that there have been a couple of masses said there already.

[@milliway2010]

Who knew there were so many hedgehog items? The mittens are so cute!

[@carolz5090]

My absolute favorite channel! Who wouldn’t want to watch lovely people, being gifted and opening beautiful presents, with the guilt free luxury of knowing that the Ad revenue is being donated to charity? Well, I’ll tell you who, people that are totally missing out.

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

Every home needs a Scotman XXXXX You are all SO lovely and such good company... I am in my happy place watching your Vlogs :-)

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

John Lennon said, ". . . and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." But I think your love is tenfold because of the charities this channel suports. So wonderful how the generosity of others spreads love by helping all those who benefit! 💕💕💕

[@wmomente]

You keep the love and laughter alive !!!

[@normamurray4450]

Nattie, I'm convinced that you and I are two peas in a pod! I have always been referred to as "the planner" and have been kidded about it, but someone has to keep everyone in order! They couldn't do without us, so stand firm and continue to do your wonderful organizing!!! Stephanie, you are such a breath of fresh air and 'the boys', Scot man and Phillip are true gentlemen! You are such a lovely La Lande family!!!

[@imhappy3093]

I came across an early vlog where Marie and Nati had just come to the Chateau. Stephanie was planning on going somewhere and she seemed to hesitantly ask Nati if she would be ok watching over LaLande in her absence! Future Stephanie to Younger Stephanie - LaLande will be in the very best hands!

[@MissCDM1979]

Finally!!!! A winter tartan wonderland!!! Count me in!!

[@kristadixon3272]

I love the little comments Philip adds to the screen during editing! Great job!

[@vanessaschofield7927]

reverend simsons memory lives on . wow what a fantastic gift from this lady for your chapel everyone is so kind bless you all

[@donnastevenson6700]

Stephanie you are so blessed to have all of these people that love you, and admire you. You deserve all these blessings. Once again, sending massive hugs from NY

[@CarolChillsCasually]

The blue and white table runner will be a great kitchen addition!

[@theadventuresofsandyland4961]

You are all such a lovely bunch of people at lalande! May I say you are all looking rather fabulous! Jerry in his tartan, Nati in your beautiful dress and Stephanie and Philip wonderful as always, love the hedgehog mittens! 😄 x

[@bettygehm2436]

There are always such thoughtful and useful gifts. I am amazed by the kindness of others.

[@tracythetrickster9895]

Such LOVE from all corners of the world!!

[@mavep2855]

All the gifts were beautiful and thoughtful, particularly the stunning set for the chapel. It has found a good home! Thanks🙏🏻❤️

[@hatshepsut8329]

Does anyone else tear up at least once during these videos? People from all over the world sending such heart felt gifts and they are always so amazing! This channel deserves many more subscribers especially considering the good works for charity that it supports! Subscribe, like, comment and share these videos with others that you know would enjoy them too! ♥️

[@lawrencebaker2318]

The love shared here is amazing! The laughter, the beauty, the creativity, the thoughtfulness... and the tears, are unequaled. I know men are not supposed to cry, but I had tears running down my face upon seeing the gift for the chapel. How could one not? And that you have made this into a charity to help others is simply sublime!

[@carolinegooder7091]

Heartwarming in every way!

[@rolo4945]

❤️

[@edsamson401]

Great gifts of thankfulness for your generosity, patience and energy.

[@xxnoritaxx]

What a beautiful video and a fabulously generous, kind and thoughtful gift to end on. God bless everyone 🕊️🙏🏻🕊️🙏🏻

[@lynnoliver9423]

Just want to say Philip you are such an amazing and lovely young man your so so so kind, a couple of times on here I have sent you a message and both times you have replied back big thank you Philip your parents must be so so proud of you You are pure gold thank you, made my day replying to me xx

[@cynthialambert9067]

He's really a treasure. Kind, smart, funny - so glad he is part of Lalande.

[@lyndakling901]

He’s just the best....his kindness and caring( and talent) shines through!

[@nancycowan6109]

Even though I’m ready for anything Jerry might say and wait for the joke, I did actually go along with the Toblerone story. He is a master at his craft. Much love. ❤️

[@lindaanderson7507]

Had a great laugh with the tea caddy wimples.

[@jeanninef2110]

I love to watch your joy and excitement as you open the gifts! Looking forward to hear all about your experience at Christie’s!!

[@marygough6554]

When we used thrifted silver napkin rings with monograms, we enjoy making up stories about the people whose monograma are on the rings we are using. Have fun!

[@Cate7451]

Mmms sounds like stories you should share yes

[@cheriesharp234]

Lovely gifts as always and the beautiful travelling Chalice set for the Chapel xxx

[@jillfoster6369]

What a beautiful gift for the chapel. How very kind. Just lovely viewing. 🍷

[@kristadixon3272]

And the girls sound effects! Ping Ping! So good!

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

WOW some precious gifts

[@patdowney4984]

Stephanie what beautiful gifts and I love the gift for the chapel.x

[@lizamartin4705]

Love that these videos benefit charity ❤️

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

Beautiful communion set!

[@louisegatti9262]

Always a joy to watch all the gifts opened by you from people around the world. Your vlogs touch and inspire many, and you have such a grateful heart. You are, what we all should be, maybe there would be less hate and disunity in this world. Blessings to you always.

[@lindamarinadutton1472]

The travelling communion set is the most precious gift you have received as of yet. God bless

[@stephanieh.777]

It's always fun to watch these unwrappings, and the creativity and care of the givers! Just a fun fact about Toblerone: Have you ever noticed the shape of the bear in the mountain on the design? It symbolizes Bern, the capital of Switzerland.

[@charleswalker1185]

Napkin rings are my first thought of the country weekend houseparties...

[@lizamartin4705]

We miss you! Even though we love these videos we know you are away and just miss you... I pray God keeps you safe and brings you home safely. Next time in America in east coast please set up a meet up!!!

[@imhappy3093]

She mentioned on the Sunday vlog that she and Philip were back in France but attending the big ball at Versailles!

[@lizamartin4705]

@@imhappy3093 that sounds fun. We don't have balls in America anymore but I was just saying yesterday that we really should. Young people today never learn to dance or etiquette. It's all not allowed politically. Which is just evil I think. So sad. I've heard though there are balls in heaven. I can't wait!

[@carolinegooder7091]

Gerry is from Glasgow! I remember the gardens there when I had two glorious weeks in Scotland. Beautiful!

[@karinbergman1646]

Such beautiful, loving gifts.They are all so special. The Sacristy is amazing. 1919--the end of WWI; the Treaty of Versailles; the Russian Revolution. Beautiful. 🙏🏻💗⚜️💜⚜️💗🙏🏻

[@denisenall1179]

I think lately Stephanie has been the heart of the world. Thank you for being here for us. Much love from Northern California in Burney Falls, usa.

[@imhappy3093]

This episode was lovely as usual and it’s so nice to see everyone and all the gracious and lovely gifts but I’m chanting over here in CA “Show me the ball! Show me the ball!” 😂 Ok maybe I should have commented after I watched the entire vlog. I can’t help think that even though Cynthia may not have known the reason she bought the traveling Communion set, she was guided all those years ago to help it make its way to LaLande. What an absolutely perfect gift for the Chapel 🥲💗🙏🏼

[@suehall3298]

Sue Hall Such touching gifts so much thought put into them Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤☕🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕🍰

[@luciagonzalez4899]

Nati that dress is gorgeous and gorgeous on you!!!

[@imhappy3093]

I love it too - the colors are so lovely on Nati!

[@nataliaoliveto7077]

Thank you so much!!! It's one of my favourites as you can see from my profile photo 😋😘😘❤️

[@imhappy3093]

@@nataliaoliveto7077 you have a great sense of style! If I can recall correctly, many of us were admiring a pair of floral (?) pants you were wearing and they were so pretty it kind of gained a following 😆

[@TXBULL195]

A Dutch physician who went by the name of Franciscus Sylvius is thought to be the ‘inventor’ of gin having started prescribing a juniper-based distilled spirit for medicinal purposes in 1550.

[@barbibutton9619]

What a genius! 😊🌸🌺

[@TXBULL195]

@@barbibutton9619 He most certainly was :-)

[@kseniyamorein5481]

It's time to make a statement: Natie is an ANGEL. Full stop. Yes, she is an angel with a sword, but it's a sword of a common sense and wise kindness:)

[@tnago428]

So perfectly and nicely said!!

[@kseniyamorein5481]

@@tnago428 Thank you very much:) It is the first time in my life when I did not agree with Philip, even in form of a joke:)

[@carolinegooder7091]

Angel of Justice!

[@beefrench3554]

And she’s also blessed with very good looks. She is stunning in that bold coloured dress

[@maryurwin14]

Stunning silver, Reeds is the best jewellery shop and known for quality in Newcastle upon Tyne.

[@sharongruener6078]

Wonderful gifts. Blessings.

[@Randy8923]

Beautiful thoughtful and fun gifts! Enjoyed as always. Love to all ❤

[@catherinebyrne1796]

Such lovly gifts people are really kind hi to you all💚

[@peterwhite9261]

Such elaborate gifts and treasures. I am loving catching up and getting to know you all better! Stay well.

[@katewestcottvt]

I love you guys ( :

[@barbibutton9619]

I am a collector of unusual Christmas ornaments; loved the Delft ornaments, Gerald's mug, the mice and of course, the chalice set

[@christinebrown2765]

I enjoy watching many vlogs on You tube but Stephanie's vlogs are at the highest level of enjoyment!

[@irenepirnik2926]

Beautiful gifts.

[@danaholt1720]

Hello fro L.A. 😎 such a loveable group at La La Land ((HUGS)) !!!!

[@carinemunro1077]

i so love Lalande..on a really bad day or down day..i am so uplifted..your good humour and positive attitude is a ray of sunshine in my life..i cant afford to send anything , even though crafting is something i do a lot..so i watch other crafters beautiful work ..when things die down a bit covid wise , i will see what i can create for Lalande,, Gerry having you there again is sooo wonderful! Hugggggsssxxx

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Thank you Stephanie.

[@charleswalker1185]

Kind of a fall festival thing..the hats!!

[@KrisanthiaMum]

Always such wonderful gifts. You are all truly blessed. You give blessings and blessings are given right back. Thank you for all you do.

[@Jacqueline-es5yb]

Haha. The mittens wouldn’t work in a bar fight but Stephanie’s rings would! 😂

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Another epic installment! Welcome Home!

[@albertpeckham8708]

PS....There exists a piano composition called: "The White Peacock" written by Charles Griffes. You might like it!

[@susannejohnson6904]

The napkins are so cool. I have the tea cup and and bought the apron and the tea towel as well. Such a whimsical pattern.

[@Anitalevy156]

You all brighten up a day with the fun & excitement of sharing with the world all the amazing & pretty gifts. With love, From Brighton. UK.

[@CathyMiller0711]

So many beautiful gifts but the communion set was the best. So beautiful

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Another stunning vlog with beautiful and thoughtful gifts. The traveling communion set for the chapel was my favorite. My second favorite was Philip's tee shirt about puns🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Looking forward to seeing Stephanie and Philip back at LaLande and hearing about their adventures ❤😍😘

[@denisemarle4141]

Another wonderful Chadeax for us all to watch and wonder.. just what will be in the next box! 🦘

[@Timhey0912]

Beautiful!!

[@sunshining_inthe_hebrides4030]

I look forward to this each week ..I love seeing what gifts people send and their kindness and generosity to people they don't know except through there iPad screen

[@janetmackinnon3411]

So much thoughtfulness!

[@oldheadcook]

Love the communion set❗️

[@christinebrown2765]

Stephanie, there were lots of mini dutch houses in a gift shop Selmar went into with his girlfriend in Volendam Holland

[@carolinegooder7091]

Yes they got a gift for the Kitchen. 😘

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

I noticed those on Selmar's vlog too! I thought they would be a great addition to La Lande's kitchen Christmas decorations and as additions to my American friend's Christmas village collection.

[@lindawentink2725]

Beautiful, thoughtful gifts🥰

[@christinagill6332]

Aww beautiful gifts. It's a joy to watch all the wonderful gifts been opening. It would be lovely to have friends like you all such a pleasure to watch all the love, I wouldn't care if I didn't have material objects with friends like all the la landers 🙂 love to you all from the UK xx

[@klmjtr]

Those rosé jelly beans are sooo yum! 😋💗😋

[@lindaanderson7507]

Glad you enjoyed your trip. Wonderful to have the gang back home safely.

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Lovely gifts as always, especially for the chapel.....Donna in Toronto .

[@torturedsinger]

Beautiful communion set

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

Playing cards for cocktail corner!

[@ingridbiagiacarlino4351]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ grazie

[@evalore172]

Mic drop - LOL 😂

[@suellenmcgillick8177]

Have a polishing afternoon or evening. All get a chance to help polish silver. I think of the person polishing silver in New Ore.

[@suellenmcgillick8177]

New York. Not New Ore.

[@carolinegooder7091]

I know you were at Versailles this weekend. Don't leave your shoes at the ball. I miss Marie and hope to follow her on-line.

[@charleswalker1185]

That wonderful carpet book...maybe have someone to read to you at dinner!!

[@staceyhogg7664]

Omg Gerry with all that tartan in your apartment it will be like Where Willy but it will be Where's Gerry.🤣🤣

[@mcharlie260]

Calls for a woodland garden party in the woods!

[@johncunningham1098]

You look lovely, Stephanie. Is the dress Mossimo Giannuli? Love the shoes.

[@lw7240]

Stephanie I think you should do a Halloween special and read us that book xxx ❤️ 😘

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

Hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿 😊 ☺ 😍

[@TravelStephanie]

Omg where is Nati’s dress 👗 from?!?! So beautiful 🤩🥰

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

Keep that new gift in the Chapel in a safe, please. Everyone that sees it knows where it is now.

[@sarahyates6055]

Aww I missed this, I fell asleep xx

[@loreleimary7161]

The lidded glass 'cup' is a Chinese gaiwan for brewing the tea, not for drinking from. Cheers :-)

[@neilgregg18]

Of cause he is right!!!!!

[@crystal-eb5rf]

I think you need to film a chateau pampering party ❤️

[@SB-kz7bq]

Pourquoi ne pas creer des posters des peintures de votre papa?Elles sont superbes.j aimerai avoir des repliques.c est possible?

[@SB-kz7bq]

Pleaseeeee

[@moda78z]

😍👍

[@bellabompi8886]

❤️🎁❤️

[@cindymarie2475]

🌻❤🌻

[@kit2130]

Nati said Ping Ping at 20:50 & it was typed on the screen very fast! Wonder what that meant?