Cadeaux at the Chateau: CHRISTMAS GIFTS & DECORATIONS!

This is the second of our special CHRISTMAS themed gift openings! We'll be opening lots of festive gifts throughout advent so that we all get into the holiday spirit. I hope that it will be a great opportunity for everyone to get inspiration for thoughtful, unusual Christmas gifts, crafts and decorations!
For more Christmas content, check out our daily Advent calendar video on @The Chateau Diaries !!!
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)
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 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
/ thechateaudiaries

[@cadeauxatthechateau]

Sorry everyone! I thought I'd set this as a premiere, but it just went public normally! I've been so busy with the advent calendar videos on The Chateau Diaries that I didn't notice I'd made a mistake!

[@Jayrose59]

Thats okay. These things happen.

[@janeys8420]

Such lovely donations to good causes . We will keep on watching those ads !

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

Oh well. I was hoping to see this as a premiere

[@kdean9537]

Stephanie, you are an angel! Loving all the vlogs...your hard work does not go unnoticed & it is truly appreciated! Take care, stay well, stay safe! 💖 Much love from Canada

[@chasethecat3839]

Understandable

[@isabellejarvis7805]

Thank you so very much for the honeycomb Susan we will enjoy it a lot!

[@pebblesmiller9026]

Hello Mummy! Hope you are relaxing!

[@mystrength5640]

Isabelle, Wishing you and Percy a Wonderful Christmas on the Coast! We having a very needed Rainy season in Johannesburg.., We are such a Water short country, so giving God thanks for all our rainy Days! God Bless both of you! Jenny

[@susannevk8507]

Wonderful! I remembered that you love honey! And I was looking for a gift you can share with Percy.

[@IrishMist640]

You know you've made it when your likeness is turned into an ornament! The love and time folks pour into these gifts is so heartwarming. ❤️

[@LaReynedEpee]

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[@chasethecat3839]

That was a SURPRISE

[@zpoppy1]

Double La Lande this evening, how lucky we are x

[@Jayrose59]

Yes we are 😍😍😍

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

Sooo lucky indeed

[@lesleythomson2823]

What lovely gifts and I love the way Selmar snacks his way through each episode , please give him a proper meal lol xxxxxxx

[@aleta5873]

He got hooked on the New Mexico chile cashew nuts...they are addicting ...

[@chasethecat3839]

I noticed as well lol 😆

[@krismorris1810]

My mum is in a care home for Alzheimer’s in Gt Yarmouth, a few hundred miles from me in Lymington . I haven’t been able to see her since Covid changed our lives. Thanks Stephanie for helping all those with dementia with your charitable donation, much love, Kris x

[@aleta5873]

Best wishes Kris...sending love from the city of angels...

[@juliegraham8133]

Hi Kris, so sorry to hear that you are so far away from your Mum at such a worrying time. Sending you lots of love. Best wishes from Julie in Chester. Ps my son, daughter in law and my only grandchild are in Texas, I haven't seen him yet and he is 1. Hope next year things get back to normal.😣😊

[@chasethecat3839]

Same thing happened with my aunt but right across town. They wouldn't let her only son or her sister see her even the last 24 to hold her hand while she passed. I find that hard to swallow and it has put a dark cloud over 2020 knowing there are elderly confused and without family visiting...idk...God bless you. If it were my mother, they would have to pull me from the door handles to the building. I can't imagine.

[@pattywest1]

Kris, I hope your Mum is doing well. I know this is so very hard for you to not be able to visit and love on her. My second grand-child was born in Texas May 6th and I have yet to get to hold her with a visit due to COVID. Thank goodness for FACE-TIME. We'll all get through this together. Remember, there is strength in numbers. Love to all.

[@krismorris1810]

How lovely, I am deeply moved to read your messages of support and kindness, it’s my birthday today, my Mum won’t know, sad times, but I celebrate the first older person had the first vaccine today, much to celebrate! Thank you ,Kris

[@anneduigan4933]

So lovely seeing Selma and pup being spoilt

[@donnamcmillan6950]

I hope Philipe gets spoiled too !

[@seu6238]

I love the ethos of the donations

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

Aaah! Soo glad you like the GIN decorations. I saw them and IMMEDIATELY thought of you Steph!

[@Diana-yj2ko]

Great gift, Celeste.

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

@@Diana-yj2ko Thank you 🙏🏻👏🏻🤗💜

[@frangeorge5962]

Geez...you guys are going to take off the first week of January in order to rest up from all the multiple videos for December. Thanks loads! 😁❤️

[@natitaoliveto]

Finger crossed!! 😅😅😅

[@teresacarle294]

@@natitaoliveto 🌺We'll miss you all, dear Nati, esp. after being ☄spoiled☄ with all these 🎄video🎁treats all throughout this entire holiday month. You'll definitely deserve a break to 😴rest and recharge🔌 to start the 🥂New Year🍾. God bless you🕊! ☮Peace 💛Love 🌼Beauty from Los Angeles.

[@LaReynedEpee]

Incredible what you've raised so far

[@Zillah82]

Oh that makes me feel so nice that all that was able to be donated.

[@CatherinePhillipssapphire]

These videos are really a special gift. 😍. As a they arrive overnight I watch them in bed with my morning cup of tea. Stephanie’s enthusiasm is so genuine. 🇦🇺💐💕

[@christinewilkinson3772]

Stephanie has been a busy little elf this year!!

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

I am SO glad that you love my parcel! Sorry the first got diverted away from you Chateau Unwrapped!

[@peggyvick935]

Hi Celeste, I just sent a message in the message to Stephanie....& I sent it to you. Please read.

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

@@peggyvick935 I have read your comment now. Thank you 🙏🏻🤩🍀🤗💜

[@chasethecat3839]

The Cadbury variety boxes and the Victorian Christmas/winter scenes tins as well as Susan's embroidered gifts were my faves.

[@clairecooper1754]

What an amazing achievement raising so much for the charities. Well done all!

[@laurenhpulie9259]

I Love the way so many subscribers generously share their regional teas and snacks with Lalande. It’s a great example of how generosity & kindness begets further generosity and kindness! 🎄🎁🇺🇸

[@bellaluna321]

Stephanie's ability to show love for every gift is amazing 😂

[@marilynnvanden9704]

Nati : “.....Oooooo comes with as many instructions as Mummy’s toaster.....!!!!! “. Lol!😜😜😜🤣🤣🤣

[@jess-sorandom828]

Stephanie could have a second career as a voice over actress for commercials. The way she reads the descriptions of things is amazing. Lol

[@pattimuscarella6369]

Loved the video! I'm a great-grandmother from Central California, USA. My daughter, Heather Capps, is coming to visit you, God willing and Covid is gone, and we're both so excited for her to come. I wanted to share a tip with you when I saw those darling battery-operated tea lights. If you have wonderful candles or painted candles that you would like to keep burn them down just deep enough to the depths of these tea lights then insert one into the hole that the burning flames made, which should be the perfect size and vola , your favorite candle will last for years but glow each night as if it were really burning. I hope you give this a try. Merry Christmas and God bless you all! ❤

[@0210rokvist]

Who new it could be so funny to watch other people open gifts

[@oceanbrzzz]

I was thinking the same thing tonight as I laughed out loud (sitting by myself) watching the banter and gift opening. I can’t get over how thoughtful and creative the gift givers are.

[@jess-sorandom828]

I know it's great I think because Stephanie has so much genuine joy and excitement about everything they receive! She could find joy and beauty in a white paper napkin if someone sent her one. Lol I love her spirit of gratitude and how she appreciates every detail of every gift.

[@laplumedematante]

@@jess-sorandom828 Absolutely!It is heartwarming to see.

[@jenniheikkinen9080]

I know (with Monica Geller’s voice)! I’m smiling all the way 😀

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

Love it, coctail tree in cocktail corner. And it's wrapped TREATS that go inside the hearts

[@gilbert3848]

happy to see that everyone is having a good time in this dark forsaken moment. live, laugh, love...

[@barbaralemere5183]

Oooh, LaLande part Deux! It is so exciting how much you have raised for all the different charities with the Cadeau blogs! It’s just Christmas every day at LaLande! All the gifts are wonderful, but the advent calendar for Diesel takes the prize today and the dog sweaters. We have a winner!

[@KH-nn6kh]

So wonderful to spread the love and donations, very meaningful for and from all. A small drop in the bucket but it will grow

[@elaineteut1249]

Those tea boxes are so cute. When my daughter lived in England, she use to send cute things like that and especially the Roses chocolates. You are such a fun bunch. Greetings from Iowa. I had to add, piñon nuts are delicious, they are prized by the Native Americans. I had an aunt and uncle who lived on a ranch in Nevada and when these nuts were ready, you had to get them fast to beat the others who also liked them. I’ve never seen coffee made from them. Let us know how the coffee was Selmar.

[@hatshepsut8329]

Diesel looked so cute in his new outfit even though he didn’t have a clue what the heck it was all about.! Can’t wait to see his Christmas tree get up! I am sure he is going to enjoy his Advent Calendar right down to the last nibble. Glad Ruby was included too...even though he can’t come in. :)

[@brianteeling8382]

Congrats on your charity .... Fabulous causes. Loving all your vlogs and thank you for putting in so much effort , variation and hard work..... It's very much appreciated by nearly 100'000 people. Where would we be without you and the Lalande family.

[@cerwelt]

Escapism at its best. Thank you.

[@hahna77]

Nati is so stylish. I love all of her outfits.

[@eileeng2492]

Guys,seriously, these blogs just get better and better. I'm in New York and things are horrible here. Yet, I come home after a 10 hour day as a therapist for families in crisis, put on this blog and transport into a happier place. Thank you

[@laplumedematante]

Eileen, you have my full admiration! It must be so hard, and without you those families would be so much worse off!

[@amandalevy1227]

@Eileen G. Must be so hard right now. Thanks for your service, Happy Christmas.

[@bettygehm2436]

What a nice surprise to have Cadeaux today and to watch you all open gifts... on my birthday of all days !!! living vicariously through you all.... thank you. Love the jump suit Stephanie you match the walls of the room with that.

[@lokicleveland6900]

I had to watch this drinking Amish Meadow tea with a splash of Vodka and come cherry cheesecake...Love how everyone so enjoys the gifts and is so Happy ....thank you Much for entertaining Us with your Fun Lives

[@Jayrose59]

That sounds great

[@lilkirsche]

Perfect German pronunciation there Stephanie, I'm really impressed. 😘 So cute how you are excited about every present. Just love the Christmas unwrapping, since there are a lot presents for the whole team. So many thoughtful people. ❤️❤️❤️ PS: awesome how much you were able to give to charity. ❤️

[@natalierivera5997]

Stephanie maybe your charity this month could be for childhood cancer since you have a children's book that contributes to childhood cancer. Only 4% of all funds raised for cancer go to childhood cancers and that included all forms of their cancers. Also "Escape to the Chateau DIY" just premiered here in the US so I feel all the chatelaines will have a brand new bigger audience from America.

[@lydiaschicklin5978]

Lovely presents ! It is fun To see this! Thank you! 😘😘😘😘🎁🎁🎁🎁

[@trishradloff8817]

Selmar with the Coffee and Cookies, oh my ! Marie needs Pampering. I must say, I’m so impressed and proud of you folks for using your success for the benefit of charities. Blessings on you all. Love from Houston Texas.

[@middlebury65]

Just coming home from our cabin today and passed a couple of peacocks that always hang out by a house we pass. There are roads everywhere around the house and they just wander around and never seem to get hurt. I want to send them to the Chateau for I think they deserve a more peaceful life.

[@WillowTreePottery]

So wonderful to hear that the charity contributions are going so well

[@lydiamoosleitner6131]

Hi Stephanie. I really enjoy your Vlog every week. I have been faithfully watching each and every episode since the Singles dating retreat at LaLande. As well your first Camino appearance on “Escape to the Chateau DIY”. Congratulations on your success and all the fun vlogs you have created. Hugs from Canada.

[@zoerphl]

this is such awesome charity work. love this! christmas vibes!

[@eileeng2492]

Stephanie, you are amazing to fit into that outfit. You go girl!

[@cate4338]

the donations are great...

[@ccoeurjoli]

😂😂😂 and Philippe says « you need the matching one » 😂😂😂 !

[@carolehanrahan]

OMG! The Stephanie ornament is totally amazing!!!! So many wonderful and thoughtful gifts and goodies getting unwrapped is really getting me in a festive mood. I notice how especially excited Diesel was getting and I know his little fuzzy head is dancing with sugar plums. You are all like my family now. As a matter of fact, with Covid restrictions, I see you more than my own family. Hahahahaha You are all such treasures to me and are a see of calm happiness in an otherwise crazy world. Much love to you all.

[@annaibarra3447]

How wonderful that you are giving back. I mean what gracias people you all are. The prints that you share for us to buy were just about giveaways. I'm just astounded at your generosity. No wonder you get such wonderful people to volunteer at LaLande.

[@angelapa9513]

Chateau Diaries all the time ❤️

[@estherquezada9054]

I was born and raised in New Mexico and I can tell you absolutely that piñon coffee is the BEST!❤️

[@michellezevenaar]

Pinon nuts are a type of pine nut. They are delicious and have bern collected and eaten by native Americans as a traditional food source.

[@AniaBumba]

Thank you to everybody who sends gifts because we have something wonderful to watch and that in turn helps a charitable cause.

[@jimm8682]

Thank you to all of you...Selmar orange Dutch Bernie and giggles, Philip’s rat beanie and artistic young flare, Diesel’s little gifts and outfits, Natalia’s strict rules on everything....and you Stephanie, Thank you for the fun pre Christmas opening .

[@marykelly9698]

Ha ha ha ha so funny , mini stephanie and selmar I can not move when I taste , beautiful gifts xx

[@kristadixon3272]

I think Philip got the tassels because he bought a bunch of them at the charity shop!! Beautiful! Like jewelry for curtains!

[@laurennelsonbell2454]

How wonderful, we love that coffee and drink it frequently in Texas! Enjoy!

[@dalewest4967]

I am from Melbourne and have been watching from the start, I have never made a comment, however I am constantly amazed at the time and effort you put into these vlogs, and the gracious acceptance of all the gifts, I always have a laugh, I love English humour and Stephany is a classic, I hope you get time for yourselves over the Christmas break, these vlogs seem to be very demanding, have a lovely Christmas and I will keep watching.

[@LaReynedEpee]

The peacock ornaments are lovely

[@nadinetasmania]

After dinner mints with gin!!!! I lost my mind - ADM are a childhood memory with Christmas and that is really taking it to a new level! These openings are not only such a joy to watch because you are all genuinely grateful in opening them - but the mind blowing talents of those who send them. If they don't make it themselves, they have connected so well with the people in Lalande, consideration in their choices - its a credit to these people.....that's the magic you have woven... And you have now shared that with charity - xxx

[@allankarenbayne9835]

Love it lots of nice gifts and laughter

[@robinchurch5658]

Such generous and creative giving and joyful receiving ,that we all get to share with you, is making this dark time so very bright🤗

[@vickimclean6697]

Double Lalande today...love it!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Omg, here we go again spoiled like crazy..........I love how you share all the gifts that is lovely and I love to see things for Diesel and Ruby.......I was just saying to a friend the other day that there has been a lot of wine drinking this year, so good to know I’m not alone in that..........stay well ..........Donna in Toronto.........

[@madison3425]

42:42 Selmar’s laugh sounded like Santa Claus Love watching all the Lalande antics 💛

[@rosemarieberry9804]

Wow! I’m amazed by the fabulous amounts of money these vlogs are raising for charities. Spreading the love and joy. What a win-win idea. Go Lalande!

[@HeavenlyImaginings]

What wonderful fun gifts. I always enjoy this series it is like Christmas every week only now it is the Christmas Season :)

[@gayejani350]

It’s amazing to me that you never seem to receive duplicates! Always love to watch you all and such happiness you give us all

[@musingwithreba9667]

So many things! I love the gifts that were sent for Diesel 💞🐾

[@jammasterjay4298]

Love the show.everyone at the chateau are so kind and creative. Someday we will come to the chateau to meet all you wonderful people!

[@barbaradance3130]

You looked lovely in those clothes Steph great vlog as always

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

Wow this channel is amazing

[@lauragraham1122]

So much fun as always. You all are helping so many of us who are on our own during the holidays xxx

[@MsLinda165]

I just love the difference this channel is making around the world.

[@sharon9399]

I have been laughing and smiling so much on this one

[@annpwilkinson9911]

Such a great evening. Excellent to be able to raise money for charities. Idea breast cancer care uk are brilliant and sadly l have breast cancer. Love the gifts tonight it was such fun watching you all. How was the hangover followed the gin cocktails!! Sure was a booze themed party l loved it particularly the purple gin. xxx

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Deisal in his jumper is incredible.

[@ehpeachylove]

Another amazing video. Thank you for filling my days with laughter.😘❤️🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🌱🙏🙏

[@charleswalker1185]

Watched it again. .just as good as the first time!

[@lorileenew9227]

Your happiness brings us so much happiness! 💖🎁❤️⭐

[@saintsi6997]

Just great, so entertaining. Well done, Si

[@sheilaghk6350]

Best show on tv ?

[@peggyvick935]

To Celeste, I am so thankful you sent the trademark copyright book to Stephanie. I have been very concerned, this is something that needs done immediately. There is lot’s of income that can be made by trademark LaLande. She will need that income for the eternal future of keeping up with LaLande.

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

Aw, thank you @peggy Vick - this is my specialty - Intellectual Property rights. The book is mine. I wrote it. If others are interested I sell it on my website: www.grandipr.dk/services/order-book

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

💜💜💜💜💜 @Peggy Vick

[@chasethecat3839]

@@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel impressive and will do

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

@@chasethecat3839 I wish you enjoyment with it. I have kept the language light and down to earth, so that EVERYBODY can understand me. Very important.

[@lauragraham1122]

@@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel Just ordered your book!!! it's great timing, I've been creating something during lockdown and considering the need to trademark or patent.... and learning what direction would be best to go. Thank you so much for the info here!!!!!! Great presents by the way! ;-)

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Aww wonderful it will help a lot people

[@raf499]

Thank you so much for your wonderful enthusiasm, especially when opening presents. I am making all of my family watch these before Christmas so they learn how to respond when opening presents. Thank you again, much love x

[@veronicaholland6726]

Love wtching you all, give me so much joy and something to look forward to every day. Watching from Cape Town South Africa.

[@elinpersson7635]

Hello La Lande The braided hearts you received in todays video from Celeste, was first invented by the famous Hans Christian Andersen in 1862.

[@rejiestage8749]

Always looking forward watching you guys opening gifts and hearing the sounds of everyone laugh specially Selmar! Its sooh refreshing and joyful to watch😍

[@TallieBear]

I so so so SO want to go to Venice!!!! It has been on my bucket list since I was a child. I will look for the book you showed about the BBC documentary. 🥰

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

Thanks for the donation update,all great causes!

[@judithschrim145]

suggestion: All "Hedgehog pictures...characters....items....maybe belong in the 'Laundry Room"...this is where we all started to look forward to hearing the plate scrapping along the corridor and watching many of you trying to take him out of his special place in the Laundry Room..seems just the spot that the hedgehog should be to me....think about it? hahahaha

[@jennymay4720]

And Philip should choose the frames..

[@hanneloredehm446]

Stefanie - your German is grandios - love it - AND surprisingly is a lot of french accent in it! Wow!!!

[@rescuedrecycled7766]

I use the Arbonne eye cream and I swear by their products..... very nice quality 🥰

[@bellabompi8886]

❤️❤️❤️ Weeee more videoes❤️❤️❤️

[@lw7240]

Fantastic gifts. U lucky lalanders merry Xmas xx ❤️

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@kristadixon3272]

Natalia's face when Stephanie read that the coffee should probably go to Selmar! Priceless!! LOL!

[@patdowney4984]

What beautiful gifts x

[@estherquezada9054]

Such wonderful Christmas spirit throughout! This has definitely given me ideas for great stocking stuffers!

[@1weazy291]

Oh how I love the presents‼️🎄🦚🎄🎄

[@saracarlson-kringle]

Great 'Emma Peel' jumpsuit...

[@teresacarle294]

Wowsa. 🌹Talk about being ultra floral, feminine, and form-fitting. Agree with Stephanie, you need swag with a capital "S" in order to carry off something body-con like that.🤔Although not surprised she looked absolutely stunning in it. ☄ Gorgeous and utterly glamorous ☄ in that elegant black corset too. She's going to slay 🖤hearts🖤 in it when she visits Venice💥! Of course, she has the beauty & panache to make a generic 👕 t-shirt look like a💲million dollars.

[@endeavouringit]

I thought it was PJ's at first lol

[@susannevk8507]

Hehehe- didn’t think of Emma Peel,but now that you say it,Sara,yep,very much so.😄

[@curiousmom1958]

So nice to see kat recieve gifts...Stephanie your floral out fit fit like a glove! Very nice!!