CADEAUX IN THE COURTYARD (AND MEETING CELESTE!!)

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

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

I LOVED EVERY SECOND. I cried tears of JOY when Nati asked me if I 'd let my gifts be opened on camera - I think Philip was the deciding factor?

[@annabellemetteer7400]

Celeste, it was such a delight, and your thoughtful generosity of spirit is so essentially that of a true LaLander - Bringing Joy, Delight and Laughter! Thank you for enhancing this lovely Cadeau episode with your array of sweet gifts.

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

@@annabellemetteer7400 Aw, thnak you I really appreciate that. 🤗

[@jenniferkessener1111]

Gerry! What a great report on the scene. Your big heart comes through in your interviews. The sunshine in todays Cadeaux looked lovely, as well as the laughter raising our spirits.

[@michelle2b]

Loved seeing Gerry reporting for the La Lande network!!!! 😀

[@deniewestover]

Watching this tonight was exactly what I needed…it never fails to cheer me and transport me to rural France. Thrilled to see Gerald’s radiant face for a minute. He always makes me smile. Thanks for all your hard work Stephanie, it’s appreciated by so many. ❤️

[@kerrydarwin6915]

Gerry is truely a beautiful soul. He’s so enthusiastic and genuine in everything he does. He’s a wonderful ambassador for Stephanie.

[@kathrynschumann5254]

Lovely! Tatyana is such a calm beautiful person. Im so happy for Selmar!

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

I agree!Lovely!

[@connieernst4016]

Your next project needs to build a library you have so many wonderful books you could share them with your guest and of course yourself

[@allankarenbayne9835]

Tatyana is fitting in realy well so good to see the coloring books look like a lot of fun to as fir the headhog tower that's so cool

[@jayneturnbull5041]

Well done Gerry, you are a natural.

[@debrastrange6241]

Honestly, I can't believe Gerry hasn't got an agent and a show of his own by now. He is a character and makes every one around him laugh with Joy. We need the Gerry Diaries - a roving show with Gerald interacting with everyone and anyone.

[@rpierce7004]

My thoughts also. He was great.

[@nataliaharvey9556]

Agreed! He is another gem 💎 We need the Gerry show

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

I thought the same!

[@denisemarle4141]

Loved the Chinoiserie kitchen towels...and I was also impressed with the long, wrap hot water bottles, something I've never seen before, but think I need... even in Australia! 🦘

[@carolynewilliams1194]

Future colouring books - maybe scenes of the vignettes you did with Christy’s? Just a thought. Or even the chapel? Oooooh! Lots of colour there. 😍😍

[@meri8746]

That would make for a great coloring book! 👍🏼

[@marsan7917]

Fantastic idea, a Stephanie Christie's Collab coloring book 🥂

[@AvaT42]

A great idea!

[@karlayork877]

I love both these ideas!

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

Bonjour to you all beautiful Lalanders. This vlog was so lovely, starting with Jerry's visit to the art place and then it was pure joy and laughter. Thanks for sharing.🍁🍂

[@annekecrouse1870]

I love Tatyana's outfit! So cool! If she's making these clothes herself, she could sell them on Etsy or something? I would seriously buy that outfit! 😍

[@carolweaver3269]

So wonderful to meet Celeste! I have spoken with her myself! Beautiful gifts she gives or brings, as of now!

[@indirajane]

A brilliant episode of Cadeaux . So many beautiful gifts! I especially enjoyed seeing the copy of Un Hiver en Orient--the design of the book is very special.

[@emstewart986]

Gerry is a natural presenter. George’s paintings are stunning. What a fabulous arty community. Thanks again for presenting Cadeaux in another glorious location. I love seeing different aspects of your property.

[@sarahblue1914]

I really like George's pictures, he's really talented. Wonderful to see Gerry again too!!

[@jennistevenson796]

Yes George’s work was lovely.

[@lancestricklin5271]

If you could strip away the shell Gerry spends his days walking around in he’s got to be 12 feet tall and glowing like a star! Thanks Stephanie and Co. for paying it forward. Well done all!

[@carolweaver3269]

Just loved it about the " when Stephanie said she had 'popped up in a side bar!" My husband cannot believe how I am laughing in this other room sometimes by myself!! he needs to join me! Gerry is truly keeping so busy and joining in and being such a grand part of the work at La Lande on his own. Love the charities part and that is most important * Well not most important, but a big part of giving and receiving of life's success so it is said. * The gifts today are lovely! I love clothes like what Tatiana wears for special occasions. I feel somehow the Victorian era or Edwardian styles seem to be right for me, anyway. But normally am dressed just like anyone else. My eldest son is in the Re-enactment in our area for the Revolutionary war, and so the clothing fits in perfectly for that, his wife makes the clothing. She made the ensemble for everyone for the wedding day. I officiated. *probably that did not happen at that time that a woman would do the ceremony, but we made that exception! Such fun with the opening of gifts and I always enjoy But lately have been so busy and somehow come in a bit late but I do get here! Way too busy her lately but will get back on time soon!!

[@lasanimasaussies]

Philip’s quip had me laughing

[@carolweaver3269]

@@lasanimasaussies He certainly does bring alot of joy to the Chateau Diaries. One never knows what to expect next that he will say. Always with great humor. He can be very serious as well, of course. Has much substance.

[@nativetexan53]

Love Tatiana's outfits!

[@jillfoster6369]

Fabulous Gerry and the Artlink. How wonderful to be able to show their work here. Well done 👏👏

[@jeanninef2110]

The whole vlog was soooo sweet! Gerry is a doll! Lovely gifts from all! Happy Thanksgiving from Canada!

[@jacmary6580]

I love a cadeaux, you get sent some interesting and thoughtful gifts xx

[@martinethevenau69]

I have to share that I watch all your Chateau Unwrapped and get so excited for the opening of each gift. Natalie makes me smile when she has already seen the gift and may have tested some treats beforehand. Stephanie, your spontaneous gift of spreading joy and laughter is wonderful. 💗🎁

[@mystrength5640]

Wow,, CELESTE You’re such a generous person, you really added a lot of happiness with your kindness!

[@liesavillandre3481]

thanks to Gerry for taking us to the Art Center. It was nice seeing you. All the gifts were so lovely, especially the one about the Orient Travels. I am so happy that your charities can benefit from your unwrapping.

[@darlalitteral5151]

Another wonderful cadeaux at the chateau. I Love being able to slip away and join you all. Life, Love and Laughter to you all.🙏❤️🌻🌾🍁🍂🏰

[@angelawagstaff614]

George's pictures and his joy at being there - heart warming 🥰

[@gghstlr]

George’s painting is really good. Exhibiting it here is almost better than buying if for the Chateau! Thanks for sharing

[@nileswilson577]

Stephanie my cheeks always hurt so much after your gift opening. Thanks it's always worth the pain. 🦔🦚🦩

[@imhappy3093]

What lovely and generous gifts once again 👏👏👏. Thanks for the laughter and joyful times!

[@suehall3298]

Another brilliant cadeaux Such lovely gift Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤🍀🕊🕯🌷

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed very much! Wow so many lovely and thoughtful gifts! Gerald you did an amazing job with your interviews at the charity, I really enjoyed. Love to all ❤

[@normamurray4450]

My gosh Nattie....I have just completed colouring my 11th book since Covid began. Colouring is my most favourite past time! I love the new ones you just received!

[@yeseniafroml.a.8020]

Oh my goodness!!!! Céleste!!! How awesome to see you here. I’m so happy you are at Lalande. I was clapping when you appeared and saying (to the TV lol!!), that’s our friend Céleste. How fun!!! Sending love your way. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mrsmurfin9066]

Scotman is an absolute star! What a professional interviewer.

[@leslikuyweski4576]

So nice to see Andie back!

[@stephaniewilliams2428]

Awesome I feel like we haven't seen Jerry for soon long

[@susanrybak7192]

I have a set of those vase brushes and I use them to get into small places on things like my blender and food processor.

[@augustsamplesglittercrotch4194]

How wonderful Making this world a better place THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@elly7826]

My cheeks hurt because I smiled so much watching this!!!!😍❤️God bless you all!!!

[@msilas5577]

Gerry you did an excellent interview! Loved it and looking forward to more.

[@claireskinner9077]

Wax seals are very versatile - we had one made of our monograms for our wedding and used them to seal the invitations, as well as to make cupcake decorations with fondant as part of our dessert buffet.

[@vanessaschofield7927]

the art work done by the young man entitled pris tsunami was incredible such talent

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

The gifts were amazing, and it was lovely meeting Celeste. Such a generous soul. Seeing Gerry was wonderful and he is truly missed as is Isabelle and Percy. Thanks for sharing in the fun and laughter. Sending love from Connecticut, USA 🇺🇸 ❤ 🥰😘

[@compassbow]

Wow!!!!, You ladies look amazing ❤️

[@patdowney4984]

Great to see Gerry and the art work .beautiful gifts as always x

[@stephaniewilliams2428]

I so WISH ...I could visit during my birthday week in January. It'd be fantastic to be there for my birthday and in deep snow.

[@stephaniewilliams2428]

In France. Heaven

[@barbibutton9619]

I'm a January girl. Agree. Would be the best bday ever

[@charliebrown5755]

I really love Gerald, what a sweet man. This blog has literally saved my life. God bless all of you.

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Happy thanksgiving from my family from Canada. Such a beautiful sunny ☀️ day for cadeaux day .

[@beverley1539]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from fellow Canadian Ontario 🐝

[@noconnell874]

Tatiana is so poised and elegant! Beautiful on camera 😍🥰

[@MzJust1girl]

I love it when she interacts & smiles & joins in on the fun!

[@hollyschuyler4885]

Totally agree. Frustrating that some viewers think she looks uncomfortable just because she's not laughing hysterically all the time.

[@lyndablack3438]

Our fabulous Gerry. What a lovely vlog. You are such a gentleman. Xx

[@metropcs7560]

Enjoyed the whole video!!! Thank you so much!!! Have a great week!!!

[@helenstella2666]

Wonderful gifts 😊 The Dammann Frères tea advent calendar is amazing & so lovely to see Céleste ☺️

[@tamaraelinaartist]

God bless you Stephanie and your Lalande Family🙏🏽😊🏰✨ It’s a Wonderful contribution you’ve made toward people and the Arts - which is so needed in our global community. Gerald did a Fantastic job with his interviews too! More creativity, shine, smiles and the opportunity to see more of it! I love your vlogs, your family, friends(extended family) and can’t Thank You enough for the light you’ve brought to me and so many others! Continued Good blessings and Well Wishes! ❤️🇨🇦🇫🇮with love from Vancouver BC

[@sharongruener6078]

Wow, it is Christmas. Blessings.

[@jimm8682]

Four beautiful women all well spoken, good manners and intelligent, and Philip too, …Yes I know how boring that sounds, but it was such a pleasure to see you all, opening the gifts….in front of the LaLande courtyard!!! Perfect.

[@Timhey0912]

So much joy and laughter and Fun!! Thank you for sharing!

[@yvonnebryan5741]

this was so fun, I can see a la Landens e commerce site with a curated selection of exquisite items.of course Stephanie would have to clone herself. Perhaps you should start with tees and totes. thanks for the light love and laughter.

[@lasanimasaussies]

Wonderful idea!

[@monikastuckey8737]

Celeste is so giving! Wow! Lovely gifts and updates!

[@paulineknowles40]

Absolutely loved Jerry’s interviewing. So professional 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@libbyrudolph6302]

Without a Cadeaux of a doubt, or chateau of a doubt, not shadow!

[@dianegriffith3006]

Loving this beautiful camaraderie you all bring to the world. And, for such great causes. Superb-thank you. ❤️

[@mindiscott9749]

Those blue and white towels match the pillow covers you unwrapped with Michael.

[@probstnatalie]

I love watching you all open gifts, it's weird when I think about it, but I am cool, hahahaha. I love knowing that all people at La Lande are being included, it's magical :)

[@MicheleLRid]

What a fun time!! Celeste is great!

[@paulalandry4138]

Thank you Gerry. Your visit to the. Suffolkartlink.

[@t.s.507]

Every day is Christmas at La Lande. Stephanie makes it possible.

[@shawnhammond140]

Greetings from Alaska. Great cadeaux. I finally got to watch a premiere of this channel and join in live chat. Ironically I was so enraptured by the gifts I did not talk as much as I normally would or do. (Finally we discovered a way to shut me up. Lol) Celeste’s gifts were amazing. I especially loved the selfie stick. Very practical and I know it will get much use. The other gifts they received were very thoughtful and sweet. I know they will enjoy the coloring books and I suspect Andie’s submission will be the most commented on. Bravo to the Suffolk Art group. What a great charity to donate to. I loved that Gerald was able to visit and made to feel welcome by all there. A worthwhile group to support and I applaud your decision to help. I look forward to future updates with the Design school in South Africa. I can not wait to see what designs have been produced. Thank you for a delightful cadeaux. And thanks to all the friends of Lalande who sent gifts. My love to all and wish that you remain safe. SH

[@mariagillinson8527]

Stephanie I love the way you pull everyone together! Thank you!

[@nancyalford8056]

So much laughter🤠❤️

[@estherclark9247]

Thank you for showing all of us Art Link. Happy Thanksgiving from Canada. 🇨🇦🦃🦃🍁🍂🍁

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I am late to this video, but I enjoyed it all the more for the delay. So glad you are all well and happy. Thank you for the video!

[@tinacarrol6702]

Lovely Gifts and Lovely Seeing Celeste At Lalande. Xx 😘

[@wickhamgray9301]

I love Tatyana’s outfit. So pretty.

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

Snow White

[@CatherineAKennedy]

Beautiful session with Gerry... wonderful people

[@MP-xf6gq]

I am dying here. Stephanie gets a camera accessory and Philip says, :"great, I'll be out of a now. Stephanie replies..."leave your hedgehog Christmas ornament behind." lolol Love doing the gifts outside so you have the exterior of the chateau in the background. Thanks Stephanie for saving up for renewing the Education Scholarship. :-)

[@carolweaver3269]

The bell must be used when it is time for diner so all still outside will know just like it used to be done many years ago! When we lived in the coountry I used to do that as the childrn wer young and my husband would be busy and i inside cooking and so it was masier

[@debshaw680]

How is Gerry single? He’s the most charming and lovable man. What a sweetheart. He’s an excellent ambassador for Lelande.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

spectacular, stunning, vast.... I always count how many times you use the words!!!

[@cheriesharp234]

Lovely to Celceste I often see her in the live chats xxx

[@melaniewest3947]

I love the way you filmed it. It felt like we were around the table with you. Thanks for the sunshine

[@kerrynelson625]

You might find it interesting to shine a black light at that green glass in the foreground. If it fluoresces it is uranium/Vaseline glass. Very cool parlor (or grand salon) trick. Safe to have on the shelf, not a great idea to drink out of it.

[@ShaheenKhan-xw3we]

Welcome to La Lande Celeste , what an amazingly beautiful person you are , and dear La Landers thanks from the fire of my heart ♥️,for bringing joy in my lonely existence 😍❤️

[@foretb1162]

When Céleste started giving out gifts it was as if she was Mary Poppins with her "carry all" bag.....most entertaining and from all of us viewers, thank you to you all for a wonderful vlog and time! Loved every minute of this one.

[@elisa7881]

Bravo for your short doc Gerry!

[@BlinkFly]

Watching this before work really helps my anxiety about my new job! I would love to have Stephanie’s positive mindset!

[@DI.ANGEL4YA]

I want a day in the life of NATY

[@tnago428]

That’s a great suggestion, I’d love to see that too!

[@ZAKUHRY]

For real!

[@sarahvm5478]

Don't leave the matches in the sun, the crystal jar could light them on fire 😅

[@barbibutton9619]

That would be crazy

[@dbj91791]

Great job covering SuffolkArtlink! You’re a natural!!!😃

[@lindawentink2725]

So lovely to see the Suffolk Artlink work. What a wonderful organisation🥰

[@inasmith8296]

Such a great moment to see the Chenin Blanc Celeste brought by Celeste! I manage the Chenin Blanc Association of SA and hope you enjoy The Peacock Wild Ferment Chenin of producer Waterkloof. Hope I can visit some stage in future and bring along some more bottles of SA Chenin.

[@melaniewest3947]

You could sell those colouring books with the gowns and lalande on it. Love it and all the other things. Thankyou for sharing how you helped the people with the funds. Well done

[@elainejoyce2395]

You are using the beautiful fabric scissors on packaging ( a sewers nightmare ) haha you would be in trouble at my house xxxxx

[@purplehaze5977]

What amazing gifts enjoy your lunch great people xx

[@mariadange06]

Always amazing presents 😍

[@edsamson401]

Great gifts!

[@Rosarium2007]

When y'all are ready for your next charity, how about Prickly Pals North East Hedgehogs? They are based in Sunderland, UK and work exclusively with Hedgehogs.

[@janetnash]

What a wonderful interview by Gerrie. Lovely vlog