GLOBAL TREASURES FOR LALANDE!!!

We're joined by Michael Potts and Marie & Antoine in the winter salon to open more wonderful Christmas gifts...
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) €1,255
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 R100,000 (approx €5,800)
March 2021:
Suffolk Artlink £1,505
April 2021:
Association Petit Prince €1,689
May 2021:
Melanoma Focus €1,204
June 2021:
Aide aux Jeunes Diabétiques €1,735
July, August & September 2021:
The 2nd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
October 2021:
A La Bonne Vauvre (our local Crozon sur Vauvre community centre) €3,184
November 2021:
Techo €2,709
December 2021:
Genesis Hope El-Roi Baby Home ZAR90,000 (€5,248.01)
If you'd like to see the video we made in the South African orphanage, click here: • How this KZbin chann...
January 2022:
We Are Here Venice €2,000
February 2022:
Red Cross for Ukraine €2019
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

[@jeremywatson5690]

I don't like to admit it... But I had a rather significant stroke... And your videos get me thru the day... And night... Thank you for that... So much

[@frangeorge5962]

The earrings look lovely on Marie. Especially with her haircut.

[@giorgioronchi5010]

I'm the Giorgio who send them and I agree they look lovely on her🌸🌸

[@piper6541]

Marie Larkin is a very reserved lady. I adore her. Antoine looks like her a lot! Stephanie is very gracious! She tries to please everyone and makes sure they are not left empty handed. Nati always have that big sweet smile and eagerness! Philip is Philip 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💗💗💗💗

[@dianalewis8548]

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[@imhappy3093]

@@giorgioronchi5010 Your taste is exquisite! The coats were absolutely beautiful and so well suited to Stephanie and Nati. And the earrings were perfect for Marie 👏👏

[@cwatson1975]

Imagine the waves of joy spreading out throughout the world from your generosity. The LaLanders, the viewers, and the recipients of the. Charitable programs. Thank you Giorgio.

[@imhappy3093]

Such lovely gifts as always 👏👏👏. What amazing generosity and artistry. Marie, Antoine is such a lovely young man and growing more and more handsome - he looks so much like you.

[@marynolan6627]

The journals from Sarah are absolutely stunning....what a work of art.

[@cheriethievin9243]

Marie is a pleasure...love your hair cut.

[@brendaelder1066]

I don't know if this happened in Europe, but in North America during the depression of the 1930s (and before) flour was packaged in a cotton cloth bags. Manufacturers noticed that these cotton bags were being repurposed as clothing and other items. To drive sales, some companies started making their bags with patterns so that people could have something prettier than just plain fabric. Recycling was a thing back then. And flour sack tea towels are a hold over from that era.

[@laurenglass4514]

My grandmother made my clothes when i was small out of flour sacks. I was born in 1948. She was college educated and a teacher but knew that everything must be used. They had the best food from the garden, fresh milk and butter, and she canned everything so we had fruit and vegetables all year. She saved seeds as well.

[@klmjtr]

Flour sac tea towels are the best! 🤍

[@MP-xf6gq]

OMG......LOVED the very end with Marie. lol

[@jeanmkaufmann]

The earings look perfect on Marie. Very beautiful. 🙂🇨🇦

[@AKnuth]

I love to watch the Lalande Family in Cadeaux and it is so nice to see Marie and Antoine today!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

So lovely to spend time with Marie and Antoine......Marie is such a beautiful,elegant woman and I love seeing them together...........what lovely gifts you received again.......... until next time...............Donna in Toronto ...........

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

Marie looks absolutely stunning! The rest has done her so good 😊 The jewellery also looks fantastic on her 😊🇦🇺

[@EmilyBoltz]

The work Put in to the presents was amazing- I have to say that those earrings looked stunning on Marie ! I too could drift away to Pleasant dreams listening to you open gifts.

[@lawrencebaker2318]

Marie, the earrings and necklace are beautiful! Everything was lovely, thoughtful, poignant and fun -- as always! THE best time that can be spent on KZbin is always here!

[@virginiahello]

Marie is so pretty with those flowers on. They match her beauty.

[@globalchefschoolonlinecour939]

totally agree. beautifull.

[@ankiking]

And the necklace as well!

[@heidim6468]

Very talented woman who did the book and it takes so much work to make this. Plus making the stuffed animals lots of work.

[@dorcas107]

Sarah Yates , I am amazed at the beautiful gifts that you sent the Lalanders . You are very creative and a kind hearted soul . Take care , god bless and best wishes for a speedy recovery .

[@ccoeurjoli]

Oh la la !!! 🤩 tous ces présents sont stupéfiants !! Les “journals” sont incroyables !! Ça prend un temps fou à réaliser ! Les vestes d’intérieur japonaises sont sublimes 🤩 !! Le livre de stickers est surprenant ! Le testeur de gâteau est improbable et joli ! La générosité et l’inventivité des donateurs sont grandioses ! Abondance de biens ne nuit pas… elle est si bien partagée 💕 Prenez bien soin de vous où que vous soyez…. en vacances 😄 🌸🌸🌸

[@dcn9550]

Marie, your hair is fabulous!

[@kimberlyguerra4283]

My 80-year-old mama had a large collection of the Madonna Inn goblets in Ruby Red and Cobalt Blue that graced her holiday tables for years. In 2018, our entire town of Paradise, California burned in a wildfire and my husband, mama, and I found ourselves living together for about six months in a small cabin until we were able to sort things out with our insurance companies and move on to our new lives. Right after my mama received some funds to replace some of what she had lost, she asked us to order more goblets. While I was busy replacing dishes, pots and pans, and kitchen tools…all my mama wanted were those beautiful goblets. We were quite traumatized but those glasses brought a sense of familiarity and beauty to our life in our little temporary home. Now, three years later, we have settled beautifully into our new homes in a new town and my mama has her stunning goblets displayed in a place of honor in her new China cabinet.

[@carolinegooder7091]

Thank you. This Old House and Documentaries told the over all story of Paradise but a book of more small details of the lives of the families who survived and how they rebuilt their lives would be so inspirational and historical. Good Luck in the new year. Sorry for the families who lost loved ones at the Paradise fire.😁❤🌺🌹

[@kimberlyguerra4283]

@@carolinegooder7091 There are so many stories to tell. I haven’t watched any of the documentaries, after literally driving through fire to escape, I don’t want to relive any of it. My heart hurts for the loved ones of the 85 people who lost their lives in this fire. I’ve learned that every day is a beautiful gift to be savored.

[@carolinegooder7091]

@@kimberlyguerra4283 Hope I didn't bring up bad memories but just want to say that your family's survival and ways if rebuilding their lives are important to recognize and emulate as we all go through painful times.😁❤🌺🌹

[@kimberlyguerra4283]

@@carolinegooder7091 Thank you Caroline. I’m the one who brought this up, you simply showed compassion which I greatly appreciate. We now live on a beautiful vineyard and winery in the mountains and this is a sweet stretch of life filled with deep gratitude and much joy.

[@elizabethgarner3349]

What a wise Mama you have! I'm so glad that you are happy and settled in new homes and wish you strength and happiness for 2022.. ... and lots of family get togethers, with toasts from the goblets! Thank you for sharing - your story of your Mama, made me smile. I'm glad you have good / happy memories, as the film footage of what happened in Paradise were heartbreaking. Our home was flooded twice, luckily not to any great depth (now have flood defences), six weeks after each daughter was born and despite not living near a stream or river - just unprecedented, heavy rainfall turned the roads to rivers. 0n a different occasion, had to carry both daughters, aged 4 and 6 years, through flood waters to safety. We took shelter in a pub with about a hundred other people, as the waters continued to rise. Half a mile away, the RAF were airlifting people to safety from their homes and I was trying to work out how to persuade my timid children that climbing out onto a roof, in the middle of a storm, might be a sensible thing to do?! It was also patently clear that not all of the people in the pub would be physically able to climb out onto the roof. Luckily for us, at about 2 pm, it stopped raining.These events happen terrifyingly quickly and the oddest things spark the memories - this was nearly 20 years ago!

[@klmjtr]

The earrings and necklace are perfect on Marie! Beautiful 💖

[@leslikuyweski4576]

So many lovely gifts! Antoine is such a sweet boy. He's doing very well with his english.

[@teresacarle294]

🦚 The Chateau LaLande t-shirts look absolutely fab on you all💙. (Like both the blue & gray colors.) 💐Although Marie was pretty as a classic painting adorned in her elegant jumper, exquisite flower earrings & precious pink pearls. 🥳Cadeaux is always such a celebration🎉. A favorite weekly treat for me to see LaLander's gathered. 🥰Enjoy you all being lavished with love. 🥲Always touched by your fans & followers generosity, creativity, and thoughtfulness as well as how graciously & joyously you receive their tributes 🎁. 🤗Worthy also for charity to let them replay over & again. 🕊️God bless you all! ☔May you be showered w/peace & grace for whatever you face in 2022. 💚 Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@susanbudd2184]

I love that you all receive so many beautiful gifts that you overflow with generosity and don’t give a second thought to sharing beautiful things with others - 🤗❤️🙏🏼🎈

[@margarethouston8998]

The Bluebonnet Flower is a reminder of a pioneer woman’s bonnet. Genus lupinus. State flower is Texas since 1901. First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson encouraged planting wild flowers along Texas’s highways.

[@cwatson1975]

I remember Lady Bird’s efforts toward the passage of the Highway Beautification Act. Thank goodness for her hard work and influence.

[@nikishazechiel6848]

I did not know the history of that! Thank you!😊❤️😊

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Marie was perfectly dressed to display all of her lovely gifts today. She looks beautiful!

[@jennifercampbell7698]

And that necklace was gorgeous!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

So many beautiful gifts from all over the world. So many talented and artistic gift givers. Love all the comments and laughter. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@nancycowan6109]

@SarahYates Your note and your gifts were gifts to us as well. Your journals made me a bit giddy with joy. Everything was delightful. Thank you, Sarah. Be well. ❤️

[@johncunningham1098]

Greetings all of LaLande. Happy New Years

[@stelledmello7027]

Hello Stephanie, I am Stelle from Singapore. Thank you for showing your gift.

[@theresagosling1530]

Those journals are exquisite!

[@ehpeachylove]

Absolutely gorgeous gifts from around the world. The Japanese jackets are beautiful and the earrings worn my Marie are stunning. Enjoyed these Christmas videos so much. 🥰

[@iranewhitehouse3953]

Nati that ring of yours is beautiful. It sparkles so much.

[@traceeschwartz6263]

Nati must have received it as a gift at Christmas.

[@dreamchaseruk]

Aww Marie at the end making the star, so lovely 🥰

[@junkogreene5644]

The scrapbooks made by Sarah are absolutely stunning!

[@1231ms54]

Wonderful gifts again. Thanks for sharing.

[@sarahpenrose9681]

Love the whole vlog but especially the end with Marie concentrating then going “ ah ha” . Antoine English and confidence is getting better he’s a lovely young lad xx

[@lindavazquez589]

Great gifts as always. Beware of the Diamond dot art, it's addicting and so much fun. Thank you for sharing!

[@elsiecruz8537]

I feel the same excitement as you do , when opening your packages .

[@anuhjarpe1812]

Love Maries effort to make a star, ahaa😂💟

[@1weazy291]

Hi all😁, so nice to see Marie and Antoine !✨ really great gifts!

[@peterwhite9261]

Just beautiful. You are all blessed.

[@chrissih4046]

Those handmade journals!!! Soooo beautiful xx

[@charleswalker1185]

I am over the moon to watch and rewatch the gift vlogs..

[@Ribbies69]

You all are so much fun to watch!! I dream of coming to visit one day!! Happy New Year Lalanders!!!! Much love from Findlay, Ohio

[@katharinatrub1338]

well the Cake tester did it for me, never heard of it bevor... and the earrings, just stunning on Marie ! I also enjoy very much you x-mas treee still present in all it's sparkling splendor!

[@nancytysor7098]

Oh, those earrings really make that outfit, Marie.

[@albertpeckham8708]

OMG! I haven't heard the name of Nancy Lancaster in so many years. Thank you for remembering her!

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

Really nice to see that my Comedia della arte cards and my grandmothers hedgehock drawing are to your liking. You Lalanders are an inspiring bunch! Stay well! }{

[@junkogreene5644]

The hedgehog drawing is very beautiful!

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

@@junkogreene5644 Thank you Junko. I'm pleased that Phillip liked it.

[@dankduckstuff8627]

Hello from Texas!! Hoping I can come for a visit next year! Love seeing your lovely faces! Honestly I was in such a poor mood all day but this cadeaux brightened me immensely! Thank you for all that you do! Much love!!

[@ruthcarter8895]

Oh! Another LaLander from Texas👋🏼!

[@siby6117]

How beautiful Marie is! She also seems such a good mother to Antoine - kind and loving but firm. Stephanie is also fantastic with Antonine - providing a little ‘off the hook’ and fun, whilst remaining very respectful of Marie. Philip and Nati are always lovely, too - both really kind and gracious, but never blandly so. I continue to enjoy you all and the vlogs very much - thank you and happy new year!🥰

[@kdean9537]

This was just a joy to watch! I can't believe all the beautiful handmade gifts how very generous! Marie you are such a beautiful lady and such a loving Mother! Thank you for sharing, take really good care of each other, stay well! Much love Kathy x 💖(Ontario, Canada)

[@katelanxner278]

I love seeing the creativity of all your fans! This was like a trip around the world. I know I would love Venice since I have done calligraphy for ages. Thank you!

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

Luv those pearls o. Marie

[@monikastuckey8737]

Love all the lovely crafts people sent!

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Thank you Stephanie it is absolutely so exciting to see what beautiful gifts 🎁 you all receive. .

[@organicdelights6049]

People are very generous and you all are very pleasant 😊😊😊 Michael Potts😍

[@liliwalker-pratt6615]

I love the earrings on Marie, stunning!!

[@metropcs7560]

Loved all the presents, and so lovely, have a wonderful week!!!

[@carolann1320]

Antoine reminds me of my grandson Tyler who is 12. Now that I have moved to Florida I don't to see him and his brother Nicholas much except by Facetime and the occasional flights to New Jersey or when they come here twice a year. The earrings are perfect on Marie. I finally realized that you call a short pull over sweater a "jumper"

[@june6119]

Good to see Michael Pots

[@reneedunn7660]

Make a duvet cover for a bed with the lovely fabric...just add a solid complimentary around it as a border.

[@SarahBellman]

Great idea 😍🥰😍

[@wandaarganbright4056]

ABOUT TEXAS BLUEBONNETS! They are the state flower of Texas, where I live, and once planted it is against state law to pull them up, cut them or mow them down. It you harvest the seeds you cannot sell them or transport them across state lines. Seeds can only be purchased from a licensed dealer. They are a VERY PROTECTED native wildflower! They do not live but a short time if cut, so not good for flower arrangements. (Don't let floral Marie near them.) They are perennials and need full sun or partial sun all day. Pick a spot in a boarder or bed and plant them and they should come back every year and they will spread their seeds so give them room to grow and multiply!

[@lenoracooper7729]

The Peacocktail Tree will soon be a a Peacocktail Forest!

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

I've noticed that everywhere I go, I try to detect peacock, squirrel or hedgehock items ;-))

[@risalangdon9883]

It is so wonderful to see Marie and Antoine again. Just so enjoy Marie's lovely personality. Was also nice seeing Michael Potts. Don't recall having seen Ruth. I hope her writing is going well. I've always been interested in writing but greatly lack the discipline to stay with it. Doesn't take much for me to get interested as well as sidetracked with random new interests lol.

[@innab123]

I believe Ruth is often there when Michael Potts is but chooses to stay off camera. She posts chateau photos/videos on Instagram occasionally and I think I’ve seen her in some Instagram Stories posted by other people there. :)

[@nisatrinidad5750]

Sarah Yates, I love your gifts. So beautiful.💙 Kim, Susan and Mike those Glasses are amazing. The Jackets look so beautiful on you all. Those LaLande t-shirts were made for you all. Absolutely loved all the gifts today.

[@Randy8923]

Beautiful gifts! Enjoyed. Love Marie and Antoine on the videos. Love to all ❤.

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Loved your presents today! The houri jacket you were wearing Steph went so well with your earrings and ring. Also the fabric would look fabulous as wall panels or if not enough as a wall hanging, perhaps even quilted.

[@annettewalter2273]

The earrings are gorgeous. So many wonderful gifts. 💖

[@metropcs7560]

Enjoyed the entire video, everyone looks so healthy, Micheal you and family are such a blessing!!! How is Mother? God bless her for having a sweet Son. Everyone have a safe and healthy weekend!!! Happy New Year!!!

[@AniaBumba]

Marie looks stunning! The blond hair really suits her and the pearls look spectacular on her especially with that chic white jumper. The earrings are beautiful too. I couldn’t stop starring at her.

[@tinacarrol6702]

Hello From West Yorkshire Lalanders. Happy New year. Xx 😊☺️😘

[@suehall3298]

Love the ratings on Marie & all the other Amazing gifts Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@joellenmeek658]

Windy and snowing here in Pittsburgh Pa. Hope you are all cozy and warm ,

[@marcellejosephine9119]

What a beautiful 🎁 presents !! Love it ❤️

[@kellykalka3163]

So glad my package of tshirts made it! The blue sparkle ones are fitted for females and the gray are a unisex fit. Thought the men would prefer those without the sparkle letters! Enjoy!

[@helenstella2666]

How lovely was that 😊 Beautiful gifts & such lovely live chat .. I think this evening was my favourite ☺️❤️

[@RubyTuesdaysVintageHome]

Such varied gifts always a pleasure to watch - your Christmas tree decorations collection is growing so much you will need additional trees next year ! Love the Japanese clothing so pretty for summer thank you for sharing xx

[@lauramclaine504]

Beautiful video the hand made gifts are so beautiful and heart warming. They all match the beautiful personality’s all of you have.

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

We Americans are so impressed with all of your facility with languages. Phillip makes puns in English and Marie is following frustrating instructions that I couldn’t even follow-and English is my only language!

[@Ginamb24]

Sure have been missing you all since the holidays 💖

[@melaniewest3947]

Such gorgeous things. It's good to see what different things other countries have. Love them all

[@metropcs7560]

Such a wonderful video, has given me ideas for next Christmas!!!

[@realitycheck1261]

Haha, not sure how popular the 4th of July is for the British.

[@passionatelife2589]

Hello from America.

[@tamarahornyak5744]

I love the goblet cup you called vampire one,lol and the homemade books with card's in side.God bless LA landers

[@charleswalker1185]

I started embroidery and needlepoint when my Mom died..loved it..

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Lalande has definitely given me a sense of connection and community which I might not have felt throughout the plague if you had not been out there. So grateful! Thank you for the video! Have a gala week!

[@nikishazechiel6848]

Having lived in Texas much of my life, I pretty much figured Phillip's present would be an armadillo. 😂😂😂 My cousin keeps a metal one in her guest bathroom near the floor of the toilet. Hearing the screams of our close friend was hysterical! She thought it was a rat. Now it is an ongoing joke. Lots of love from Houston, TX.❤️❤️❤️

[@laurel7570]

The sticker book might have been made for decoupage. John Dorian does a type of decoupage items. Beautiful.

[@kimmartin160]

It’s nice watching the gifts being opened but the list of the charitable donations from the vlog are great. Well done!

[@robinmccowin4243]

I love ❤️ this show

[@snoopybluejeans]

Marie and Antoine give off such a beautiful vibe. I love these two. I love Marie's earrings and the necklace. Happy New Year Marie, Antoine and Nick.

[@denisefazio6708]

Been checking every day to hear from you all.

[@debshaw680]

Everyone is so generous. Hopefully one day people can visit in safety again. I hope you’re keeping warm in that big cold house.

[@Stephanie_every_day]

I love watching cadeaux, so many generous, kind people sending gifts and how wonderful that the kindness is passed on in the form of donations every month. Inspiring and truly amazing. And a joy to watch. Marie, that looks very tricky, good luck 😁 Much love to you all ❤️

[@joellenmeek658]

The Japanese clothing is stunning - I love it.

[@carinemunro1077]

the earrings on Marie look gorgeous, shes such a beautiful lady!..Antoine is a lovely boy..love to all xxxxx

[@rhondathomas7952]

Marie! (Mother of Antoine) is a stunning woman! The earrings and pearls agains her porcelain skin with that white sweater! Se Magnifique! Oooo La La!

[@brandispry576]

Those journals were absolutely stunning. Sarah needs to start an Etsy shop and sell her items. She’s so talented!!!

[@karensouthworth2946]

I love Marie’s voice