Cadeaux at the Chateau: TIARAS AND SAFARIS!

This week's glorious gifts include burlesque headgear, a handmade tiara, and a bag that has me wanting to go immediately on safari! It's the last of the problematic audio videos that we filmed last month, which we've 'remastered' by adding new footage of us talking about the gifts and showing how we're using them in the chateau!
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.
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

[@meri8746]

Phillip, the only person that can get away with snorting when he laughs. 😂

[@loriserna]

I really like the format of telling the part of the story after you used or consumed the gifts. That part adds so much to our enjoyment of the gifts you received! You only imagine your enjoyment at opening...this way we get the rest of the story!

[@stuartbeattie472]

@Lori Serna - i totally agree- wonderful how Steph created a positive from the challenge of the poor sound on the filming - am loving these weeks later - this is how we are using gifts extras

[@amandalevy1227]

Selmar's Wheeeeeee at the teas Phoenix sent was delightful. 😉

[@THX3811]

Hi Stephanie, so glad that you enjoyed the gifts, and apologies for any inches added to your hips!! Perhaps your dancing with Selmar will help counteract the combined effect of chocolate and ginger cake!!

[@JaimeThomas]

Great job Philip on reupholstering the couch it turned out beautiful ❤️ I just adore these cadeaux videos..so nice to see Mummy

[@lelo01428685958]

Im so glad you loved the peacock painting i made for you! it was a pleasure to gift it to you, hope to meet you all in the next year.

[@kulkulbelle]

HELLO FROM Auckland, NZ. Your videos are the highlight of my week. You do not keep me “sane” as others say, you keep me dreaming of life beyond Covid and trips abroad.

[@rachellafreniere720]

A Nutcracker party during the 12 days of Christmas. And you put on the Lalande version of the Nutcracker Sweet ballet! 😍😂🎄🐭🩰

[@claireloving8973]

LOve this idea

[@samanthas2307]

Loving the "re-shoot" format where we see both the initial opening AND how the gifts are used :) I know it's double the work to edit, but so enjoyable. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@charleswalker1185]

When I was in London, a friend who had had Thanksgiving in America...took me to a pub that served Thanksgiving, it was a great treat!!

[@robinchurch5658]

So thrilled to hear you celebrate Thanksgiving at LaLande! As much as I love everything about Christmas, the older I get, the more I appreciate the quiet beauty of gratitude, even in this abysmal year. Like Tiny Tim in Dicken’s Christmas Carol, I am counting my blessings and all of you at LaLande are high on my list for the love and laughter (those ballerinas on your heads made me snort!) you have given us during such a difficult time🤗

[@janetthomas8244]

You are saving the sanity of many of us . Thanks from NY.

[@risalangdon9883]

Ohhhh, my mom used to collect all kinds of tins that products came in. She had quite the collection. After she passed away, I brought them back with me. I was stacking them inside each other as much as I could in order to save room in my vehicle lol. But I managed to get everything to fit! Love tins.

[@joyeddlemon798]

Cuisinart brand pans are extremely good pans. You’re going to love them and they last for years!

[@q_estionall7424]

I become so engrossed in these videos that I have found myself literally waving goodbye at the end of them before the act of doing so snaps me back to the here and now. Anyone else experience this?

[@patricianathan4676]

Oh yes, I’m guilty of that too, it’s so enthralling.

[@charleswalker1185]

I, too used to wave back at the waves in these vlogs...it feels so near...

[@laurieedeburn2449]

Thanks for caring for every single person ... If only the world would follow your example

[@pebblesmiller9026]

What a kind thing to say

[@nancyalford8056]

Diesel, love your leather jacket🤠❤️

[@stuartbeattie472]

Jacqueline writes-i am still feeling ridiculously excited having turned on in the middle of premiere and so unexpectedly seeing the earings i sent Nati - they look fabulous on her and gave me so much pleasure- just had chance to go back to beginning of episode - my grandma had a Chinese tin just like that- wonderful to see one again

[@teresacarle294]

🌺Nati did look stunning in your sensational jewelry! 🏮Inherited the same tea tin from my parents as well as two smaller octagon shaped tins in the same pattern. 😢How nice to imagine a bit of my folks @ ⚜Lalande! ☮💛🌼

[@sharong8511]

I have the same tea tin in a smaller size! One that would contain perhaps 500 grams (or just over one pound for the non-metric folks.) It was a gift many years ago and it always lives in my kitchen near the kettle with my Earl Grey or Lady Grey teabags inside. It’s a little battered now but no matter. The friend who gave it to me is now passed away and I remember him with fondness every time I make a cup or a pot of tea. ☕️

[@stuartbeattie472]

@@teresacarle294 thank you - guaranteed to cheer me up whatever is happening seeing Nati smiling and all the others too - such laughter they give me- pure blessings

[@lindabradley1054]

With all the tea you receive I think you will have to get Selmar to make you a tea pantry (cabinet).

[@debydavis5397]

We love what you are doing so much You Stephanie have brought us so much "JOY" by sharing your life and your beautiful family and friends. You have lifted our spirits and made us smile and have such happiness daily as we seek out the latest Vlog from you or the others. The weaving and threads of all your lives so delightful and refreshing from our own drama's and lives. Why would we not want to show you our love and appreciation of gifts... (mine about to be posted too .....Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou.

[@jimm8682]

Opening the gifts with you and the gang is lots of fun, Selmar giggles are precious, he is such a gentleman!!

[@taitweigel64]

The fabric you chose for the sofa/settee you are on is perfect! Looks lovely with the soft blue/ green walls and the colors in the painting over it. Wonderful gifts!

[@stoicforall]

That peacock painting is just gorgeous.

[@tomaszlewkowicz6677]

STEPHANIE, love to you for inviting all these amazing people. One grows by giving a chance for others to grow...AMAZING JOB.

[@geenagr]

Anyway, Jodie is right. It is a win for those of us who dream. I have never been happier to watch ads three times in a row. Even though I contribute so little, I feel so much pride when sth new is done at the chateau! And I know those of us who cannot be patrons because our jobs have been compromised because of covid, we all feel the same: rooting for you ,jumping for joy every time a part of the chateau is renovated and so on. PS: I am still waiting for the petit salon/office to be painted plum. Please do it!!! I love rich, jewel colours. Good night to all! From a quarantined girl in Greece.

[@teresacarle294]

💐 Stay safe!!! 😷 🤔Hmm. Don't even recall a single ad this whole⌚time. They're a lovely bunch, but I usually still notice those dratted things. Will have to 👀watch it again to see. Wonder if everyone else saw the ads!? ☮💛🌼

[@somewherenicefarmstay6146]

Sending you best wishes from across the other side of the world (Tasmania, Australia). I went backpacking across Europe in my mid 20's, nearly 30 years ago. I loved Greece, and I especially adored the island of Santorini. I remember my first sight of the island from the ferry - I had just woken up from a nap on the open deck and in the distance I could see an island with mountains and SNOW on the top! It took me a few minutes to gather my brain cells together and realise it wasn't snow but lots of little white buildings. That moment of magic comes back to me every time I see something on the television about Greece. I am sending you love and best wishes on the internet. Stay safe.

[@geenagr]

@@teresacarle294 Thank you, you too! You probably have some type of an Adblock on your device. Maybe deactivate it when watching? Or try a different one

[@geenagr]

@@somewherenicefarmstay6146 Aw! Thank you so much!!! Visit us again when this damn virus goes away. You will always be welcome

[@somewherenicefarmstay6146]

@@geenagr It is my plan in a few years time. I cannot wait.

[@mariepadilla1647]

I think it is so cute how you all try to figure what the abbreviation of the United States are. As I watch I am shouting out the name of the state! American reflexes. Very sweet.

[@zulemaalamo4863]

Stephanie I love how you celebrate all the wonderful holidays from around the world, I love watching you and all the le landers,

[@frangeorge5962]

I'm with you on Outlander. YUM

[@user-kz2zq4kj6n]

I enjoy Stephanies laugh, Selmar's laugh and all the laughter they Plilip, Natalie, Cat, Marie,Ean's, etc, ! that spread around the world!

[@alexandreintouch1847]

CATS LOVERS !!! it is time that we send some cadeaux to Ruby the cat !!!! Ruby never got anything so far and yet I'm sure does his jobs , taking care of vermin , chasing unwanted creatures , fertilizing the grounds , making people happy , being sweet and purring , making the place a home ....ain't a home without a cat .... I just came home to find out that my cat has vacuum the entire house ! I only asked him to fold the laundry .... yesterday he did the dishes .... cats are amazing ! Let's all do something for Ruby !!!

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

Thank you, this was so much fun watching 🤩and seeing the gifts close up, seeing all the special details in each gift 🎁 Well done, 👍 I can really appreciate all the energy that goes out to selecting and creating each gift more this way.💕and🌈from Vancouver BC🇨🇦

[@elainekorvemaker814]

Nati, love your dress/ tunic in this episode!

[@louisedouglas8089]

Thank you, a lovely way to see how you use all the gifts. Philip and Nate are so lovely. I hope they stay with you for a long time x

[@TravelStephanie]

Us who watch Outlander definitely understand you 😍 sit and pretend you are hanging out with Jamie

[@denisemarle4141]

Oh! Stephanie, I just looove the vintage bag, back in the 80's - 90's I had a beautiful briefcase that was the same leather... and the exact same colour. On a work trip overseas, one of the most charming men I've ever met (he was Dutch...) looked at it and said my boss must be paying me too much! It did look very swish.... Philip you can be proud of the sofa, a very professional finish first time. Lovely Nati always has the gifts organised and knows who sent what, I always enjoy 'Cadeaux at the Chateau' And what a hoot... the ballerina fascinators are perfect for a Lalande soiree! 🏰🦘

[@pebblesmiller9026]

Nati is charming, elegant, loyal and obviously well organised

[@chasethecat3839]

Yes, a great assistant for Stephanie. Seems grounded

[@designer-jocks_mc965]

#TheDream ;)

[@onemoonbeam3590]

Hello and Love to everyone from North Carolina ❤

[@jalainelowe3830]

The older I get, the more I appreciate practical gifts. :)

[@annrussell1894]

Stephanie you have brought so much joy to so many lives during this awful year we look forward to this more than one can explain thank you.

[@sharoncole8249]

Stephanie you remind me of a little girl at christmas opening the packages you are so cute and i just love everyone at the chateau where dreams come true 🎁😊💝👑💝xxx

[@claireloving8973]

What beautiful art people have created and such thoughtful gifts for the magical Lalande

[@schelmvomosterholz7182]

Schon

[@teresacarle294]

Oui. The 🎨talent and generosity amongst ⚜Lalander's is quite moving. 😉Can't wait to see them all framed & in the gallery. ☮💛🌼

[@sophiaw.7356]

47:53 Hilaaaaaaaaaarisch Philip zoals je in je bovenarm knijpt. Ook de ballerinaatjes zijn hilarisch!

[@letitiahansford307]

Such fun, thanks and joy. You can have the tea caddy turned into a lamp.

[@colorfullownsome3931]

David Young must have a beautiful China wares collections and display cabinets 🥰

[@MP-xf6gq]

I can't believe that Empty Tea Tin matches the wall paper in the dining room so perfectly. :-)

[@brenschilling3529]

Happy Thanksgiving 2020! to everyone at LaLande. We are so grateful to be able to join you Stephanie, your adorable family and tribe of fantastic friends as you transform beautiful LaLande and bring Life, Love and Laughter to us all. We thank God for each of you all, and your tribe of LaLanders , the Pethericks, Ryan, and Angelina and Phil and pray His blessings upon you. Much love, Bren

[@linedallaire9631]

Outlander moment......ahhhhhh :) love you all. Thank you once again xxx

[@TarnishedTreasures1]

What a great idea to make the crown with the broken candy dish.

[@cculler52]

What Jodi said! She expressed to perfection what LeLand means to tour viewers ❤

[@lokicleveland6900]

I'm so Happy that youall laugh so much...makes it a fun Home to be in...Merci beaucoup

[@cecilialaan9449]

Corina's painting of the chateau reminds me a lot of Edvard Munch in the style ! Bravo !

[@L._S._DE]

The sofa looks gorgeous. Philip has made an incredible job and the fabric is just perfect!

[@rejiestage8749]

Watched all episodes of Outlander so definitely catching what Nathie and Stephanie is saying😂

[@WillowTreePottery]

vessel is Likely for syrup so things don't get sticky, my granny had one

[@loriwagner6299]

You receive the best gifts. The artwork is amazing. Love the crown too! 💖

[@lindavazquez589]

Conflict resolution crowns....Hysterical! Thank you for sharing.

[@MsCookiemonster0]

Enjoyed the vlog. Lots of laughter and fun to watch.❤️

[@sallystites2946]

So glad you are going to create a gallery wall

[@evelynbyrd4961]

Well, use every excuse you want, but everyone misses, Mummy, including Stephanie.

[@oldheadcook]

What a fun visit, lots of wonderful gifts, you are blessed ❣️

[@geolam58]

Philip, you did a tremendous job on the sofa, congratulations, although I must say that, for my taste, despite the very real and convincing vintage look, I think this piece a furniture would have been spectacular had the other side of the fabric been used.

[@GalaxyRangerNiko]

I'm glad you all enjoyed the soaps, scrubs and soaks! :) If you want more, it's so easy to make another batch of soaks and scrubs. :)

[@oliveappleby8672]

Absolute joy... 🍾🥂💖💋

[@bigd4746]

Hi Stephanie. I always do my exercises while watching your videos. I get so involved and entertained that I forget I’m exercising. Thanks! D

[@arlettedumais5776]

Stephanie, you continue to amaze! You are remarkably in tune with your audience and you do it with style and grace. Well done!

[@jodeerisney9300]

Stephanie, you all looked delightful in your Belles de Jour headbands. I now see an immediate need for me to design a Jeune Homme de jour for the gentlemen of Lalande. I’ll get right on it. Lol love to you all, Jodee

[@irenepirnik2926]

Hello from Northern California Brentwood. 🥰

[@charleswalker1185]

I have so been wanting a crown for you...a treat for the Chstelaine!!

[@saraheschweiler4939]

Hello from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Stephanie Jarvis! What a delightful episode this is. I really like this format you've devised, showing the initial openings of gifts, & then revisiting the gifts later, with close-ups & showing how well the gifts are being enjoyed. I know you settled on this format as a way to address technical challenges you faced, but I just want to let you know, it works wonderfully! Perhaps you'll return to this format from time to time, even without facing technical challenges? I hope so! Wishing you & all of the beloved LaLanders much joy! Thank you for another beautiful episode at LaLande! 🙏🌿🌻🌿🎶💙🎶🌿🌻🌿🙏

[@teresacarle294]

📣The audio levels were a bit over the map. Enjoyed it nonetheless as well as this particular format too. Hope they revisit it again too. ✌😉🤙

[@kristinhealey7007]

The sofa looks great!!! I am on your side with the color choice. Miss your Mummy.

[@charleswalker1185]

Covered beds were for not letting the ceiling bugs to drop on you...for thatched rooves..

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

yikes

[@chasethecat3839]

Oh my

[@amandalevy1227]

Thanks @Charles Walker..... I had no idea!

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Such great fun! Love to all ❤

[@healinggardens-terribowlby3129]

So much fun!! And so much love and appreciation!🥰🌟

[@dianak4461]

Diesel is so natilly dressed in his aviator jacket.

[@teresacarle294]

😉Adorable to see a well dressed pooch. 🐶Diesal sure looks handsome in it. ☮💛🌼

[@annettewalter2273]

Those head pieces were hilarious, loved them. You brighten up our days, sorry you are again in lock down.

[@isaias4178]

I miss Isabell after seeing her in these clips she has the same name as my grandmother

[@mindakahn9964]

An absolutely brilliant episode. I love watching all the amazing craft that people think of, let alone create. I will have a box for you after the holiday season and inside you will find a clue of how you have kept me sane. I only started creating again after I discovered your vlog, “show” in August.

[@jillipepper5353]

At Chateau de Bailliul , Michaels friends and neighbours , Angelique and Phil, have a lonely male peacock wandering the grounds calling for a lady love. Maybe Michael could take one of the female Iians back with him to make they both happy to begin their own little family of peacocks. 🦚💖🦚 You share so many beautiful and thoughtful gifts with us, thank you for sharing. 🥰🙋🏼

[@seanmcguire7974]

Wow a month ago! Shows you how far ahead they are n how much stuff they get!

[@bethanyshepherd6454]

Mummy’s back!!!! I so love her!!!

[@judychurchill294]

Wonderful as always. Just love the pressies people send, so thoughtful

[@carolweaver3269]

Helo from NYS (Upstate NY) Four hours West of NYC. I am from a Rural area with lovely countrysides. Coconut Chocolate must have been so heavenly! Philip only would drink Tea? He has great restraint. I could not do it. Maybe should not tell this story, as do not want to ruffle 'ancient' feathers, but my husband can trace his family on his mom's side to King Henry the 2nd3rd etc all the way down to himself and siblings and our sons, and grand-children of course. ( we only have two grown sons, no daughters0, When you had mentioned England and France having the love /hate relationship, it made me think to say this. I can say right here and now, we, the countries of France and England are both in a love relationship, and we (my husband and I) proclaim that today and forever! lol * as if we could be the spokespeople* But am sure all is fine. Love how you truly do take the gifts seriously. They are all so great and will be cherished. The crown is so Royal and you Stephanie are just the right person to wear it!! So beautiful on you. He is very talented, with making the painting and this crown and cannot believe all the talent people have in this world! I think this video and all of you are making this world a much nicer place to live! Bringing such love and cheer to us al! With this world going through such a tough time, we need more love and care shown, as you have been showing here. Am so glad you will have Thanksgiving, as we all have something we can be thankful for in our lives and in the lives of all who we share that life within anyway.

[@teresacarle294]

🔱 The refashioned crown does look fabulous on Stephanie. 📸Happy she wore it for a portrait too. 🦃Thrilled they will celebrate Thanksgiving too. That way, I can enjoy a bit of it vicariously through them. 😢Miss my parents dearly. Covid19 and the lockdown has been very lonely. 🍳Cooking & even cleaning dishes with others is far more enjoyable than doing any of that on your own. 🦋Stay safe & healthy y'all.

[@endeavouringit]

Gorgeous, thoughtful gifts as usual

[@romiehutson5230]

You two ladies look beautiful in your beautiful dresses and the table setting is gorgeous

[@patdowney4984]

I love Jamaican ginger cake with butter on it .yum x

[@johnsoran701]

So many great gifts. For so many great people. Thanks for keeping us entertained during these crazy times . Please stay safe and healthy. We enjoy watching you from the southern tier of the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York USA

[@dawndickinson1607]

Hello from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. My gift is on it’s way! Hope you enjoy it. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@linedallaire9631]

Hi from Ottawa :)

[@chrissy8883]

Aloha from Kealakekua Hawaii

[@justinfox9426]

LOVE IT omg with all the bad in the world thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the laughs ♥ I for one was in desperate need of them HUGS from here to there

[@beefrench3554]

I love nati’s top

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Hi 👋🇿🇦 from Johannesburg South Africa

[@susanbrown2909]

Hello from south of England.

[@patricianathan4676]

What fantastic madness, it’s so infectious, but I love it, love it, takes me out of these dark times. Thanks Stephanie and LaLandiers, keep up the vlogs, may they never stop. WCL

[@oliwiarak263]

Hi Stephanie, regarding the cake sandwich: My great aunt's father really enjoyed eating sweet challah bread with Polish sausage :D

[@stuartbeattie472]

Jacqueline writes @Oliwia Rak oh yes there is something quite specially delicious about savoury with challah - i rarely get it now but when i do thats a real treat

[@CateJackson]

The crown is very Titania.

[@33piolin]

Jodi’s letter was words from all of our mouths - we thank you so much!💐

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

Ooooh, brilliant plan for the tin! Napkin ring storage box 🤩💜

[@TarnishedTreasures1]

Love the ballerina head bands!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Another wonderful day at Lalande.........such thoughtful gifts as always........to Cat and Stephanie., YES YES YES to Outlander..............Donna in Toronto

[@janetg1691]

Stephanie that recovering of the chesterfield is wonderful!