CAT'S BACK!!!

Cat is Back at the Chateau and opens the gifts that have been awaiting her return whilst we have tea in the courtyard...
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
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

[@Lea-bw9wj]

Don't let Mummy near the mic when she is walking around the chateau looking for someone. lol

[@sarahhaynes1702]

🤣🤣🤣

[@marielvanhees9531]

That Mic 🎤 is the perfect thing for her to carry around with her and whip out for "Dear editing Stephanie" moments.

[@cculler52]

LOL

[@mariaabraham311]

Stephanie I love 🥰how you never get bored opening all these gifts, your like a kid in a candy 🍭 store or birthday 🥳 party, always appreciative & so excited!!! ❤️🇨🇦

[@checkmyflow9190]

i think the pompom trim should be for a pillow case in Gerry's room

[@toddwinland2722]

Kat, you have been missed! Now we need mummy , Percy, Jerry and Oliver. Let the summer garden parties begin !!! Lol

[@christinevr7698]

I think that talented artist🎨 PERFECTLY captured the spirit of Kat with that Robin Hood portrait! And that Karaoke Mic!!! On behalf of all viewers of The Chateau Diaries, thank you wise gifter for Kat- it’s going to be oodles of fun for all of us to catch karaoke 🎤 evenings henceforth! I am so happy she is back. 💕… now all we need is to bring back Jerry, Isabel & Percy, Michael Potts, Oliver, Elusive Nick & Marie & Antoine and Hanni, oh … there are so many people we’ve all fallen in love with online and can’t get enough of!

[@lindaloo5980]

Christine, thank you so much!

[@jeannebernard923]

Kat, your hair looks very graceful with a shimmer if grey here & there.

[@bettygehm2436]

And she is back in all her glory .... The Mic in hand .... I can see her waltzing around the Chateau whipping out the Mic whenever the mood hits !!

[@roannecampagnolo4629]

Welcome back Miss Robin Hood!!! Stunning painting! Absolutely delightful to see Cat back!!! So many giving people. It truly is wonderful to watch gift openings . Love the laughter!!💙💛💚

[@Mlinzon]

Dan the gardener Is doomed now that Stephanie has that reverberating mic!! “Oh Dan! Where are you Dan?” He can’t pretend he doesn’t hear that!

[@jadejohns3107]

😄😂

[@MYJ61]

I love Cat! Her personality is larger than life, and so enthusiastic and so genuine.

[@melindaossorio8023]

Kat is so very entertaining. Her humor is so clever and down to earth. She really adds fun to every occasion

[@AT-kx6fj]

She is badass!!

[@julieeyre-tanner6074]

So lovely to have Kat back...you have been missed 🥰

[@laurarigby2439]

YAY YAY YAY 🤗🤗🤗🙌🙌🙌 Cat is Back, love the Laughter!!!

[@Belle19700]

Kat is fabulous! Witty, pretty, and joyous!

[@Belle19700]

I love all the members of La Lande, but I think Kat is so memorable. Witty, intelligent, and mischievous. Love to all La Landers!

[@mindakahn9964]

Love Cat and her engaging personality. So glad she’s back in the cast.

[@cwatson1975]

Cat and Stephanie make such a great duo, both are talented and so intelligent, I could listen to their repartee to infinity and beyond.

[@CM-fk8kj]

That wedgewood is... WOW 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Gorgeous! And all the gifts are wonderful as always, all you people are so kind, sweet, (have great taste), and are so generous. Bless you all

[@bambiborel6837]

Stephanie. When things are not used they truly not being loved. Wisdom from my Grandma Freeda . I had almost forgotten. They then… are treasured and live not waiting to BE ✌️♥️🙏🏻

[@bambiborel6837]

I forgot the best part. Like life we live and with our life we have ware. The thin and broken bits let light and love in and like life. EVERYONE (Thing) has a use we all need love and to survive one another…. Lol true but I still want to keep my s**t to stay awesome as long as possible but my Grandma Freda was a rock ⭐️✌️♥️🙏🏻

[@CG-gm8fe]

I love the purple Aliums in the Fountain Garden.

[@jourdainjardin846]

Missed her gorgeous personality! 💜

[@beefrench3554]

💕😺 so nice to see cat again. She might need a bridgerton costume as well. Jump cuts, dissolves….nice editing Philip. Stephanie, davy, pj look forward to your future videos on Belgium and the Netherlands.

[@denonde1313]

Really glad Cat is back! Philip is also a treasure.

[@kimcrofoot8517]

I'm so glad Kat is back, she has been missed. 😊

[@candicechristian7344]

What a delight to see Cat again, missed her immensely. A beautiful opening again, the laughter and comradery, is contagious. Have a blessed night.🥀🙏♥️

[@4BWVan]

I'm so glad to see Cat back. She was very much missed.

[@goldenineke]

I haven’t enjoyed a Chateau Unwrapped so much for ages - Stephanie, Cat and Philip make a wonderful and joyous team! Perfect combination.

[@annmariefraser1064]

Just when I was ready for Stephanie’s “joie de vive “, we’re gifted with major “Cat-zuberance”! Yippee, too fabulous, Lol

[@27Spiritgirl]

LOVE that - Cat-zuberance!

[@annbardue3473]

Its great to see Cat back finally! Missed her hilarity💓💓💓 yay!!!!!

[@greta-annesullivan]

Yes yes!!!! So glad to see Kat back!!! Cheers 🥂🎉💐

[@loritapscott3805]

The bit with the curtains reminded me of a part Carol Burnett played of gone with the wind, she had a curtain dress, lol

[@eorzeanECM]

Yes..that skit was hilarious

[@nancyjohnson50]

So glad Cat is back!!! I think Stephanie carries the joy of Christmas in her heart all year round.❤️

[@kimcrofoot8517]

The tassel trim would look great on a cushion in Gerry's room.

[@carolynyoung3615]

Welcome back Kat you were missed.

[@wendymorrison5803]

Goid morning. I woke on time to watch from southern Victoria Australia. Its 6am dark and icy rain is falling. My cat and I are still abed , he is bemused by my laughing out loud with the joy of you all. Kat will be on fire when karaoke night comes round. I imagine you all on the terrace serenading the stars. Thanks for that image.

[@blueyzsf]

So nice to see these two joined together again! We missed you Cat. 😁😁

[@sharonhayes4308]

Cateau at the chateau more like it 😊😊😊

[@louisemiddleton2807]

Yeah, Cat's back! Such a fun personality. Never fails to make me smile. :)

[@jayjay2129]

Kat is so funny, glad she's back..that microphone will come in so useful when Isobel is back looking for percy!!

[@dawndickinson1607]

The famous art of diggery-pokery. Love Kat’s sense of humour.

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

Sparkling Enthusiasm is definitely one of Stephanie's strongest traits!

[@AndersBu]

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 🦔🐿🏹🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🏅🥇🎖 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 ❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️💥❤️🏵💥♥️

[@jadejohns3107]

Just love Cat, her spontaneity and good humour! ❤️❤️ welcome back we missed you! 🌱😀❤️

[@daniellepaul8530]

Hello Kat, so excited to see you back with a beautiful smile and a generous spirit!

[@jerrygodwin9084]

So good to see Kat back. I love her humor and great laughter

[@mlady204103]

Welcome back, Cat! You always add sparkles of wit to the conversation and your occasional sarcastic lightning bolt⚡ adds a zap to Lalande vlogs. It's a good mix. You've been missed!

[@barbibutton9619]

Ha - sarcastic ⚡..I like that

[@sandeehigby1284]

Where is she now?

[@arsinlupin5628]

Joy to the world - charismatic Cat has eventually returned to 🏰 Lalande❣❣❣ I am 🤗 beyond myself with bliss & looking eagerly forward to this new episode 🎁🎁🎁...!!!

[@siamgirl31]

Her picture should be in the dictionary next to charismatic!

[@arsinlupin5628]

@@siamgirl31 I agree !!!

[@virginiahello]

@@siamgirl31 She is such an outstanding personality. I enjoy her. Hope she stays longer.

[@arsinlupin5628]

@@virginiahello I hope she stays forever!

[@lindacamp6229]

Love Cat! so glad she is back❤️👍

[@johncarolrenner6788]

Welcome Back Cat :)

[@kit2130]

Cat is looking so pretty!! Looking forward to seeing her so happy back in those beautiful dresses!!

[@eorzeanECM]

I THOROUGHLY enjoyed these two ladies I am smiling the whole time

[@nancycowan6109]

Literally, tonight was an incredibly difficult night for me, but watching this video right now has brought smiles and laughter right to my aching heart. Thank you so much for everyone and all at Lalande. Kat, your return is beloved in every aspect of the word. ❤️

[@barbibutton9619]

So sorry Nancy for whatever you are going through. I feel your pain through your comment. Hope all is going to be okay

[@paigepooler9036]

Sending a hug your way, Nancy. These LaLande vlogs really DO lift a mood, don’t they?! I hope your tomorrow is much brighter.

[@highplainsdox]

Welcome back Kat.

[@sherryrector2275]

Luv the opening. Only Kat could come up with a great opening.

[@Melissa-fz9tk]

Yay!!! Love you Cat!!😊💜

[@elizabethmilner5955]

I love seeing the fountain and the chateau in the background!! Thank you for such a wonderful time with the three of you!!

[@CaitlinQuinlan]

I live in Mansfield 4 miles away from Sherwood Forest. You do make a beautiful Robin Hood.

[@pat6842]

Of Mansfield Park fame?

[@denisemarle4141]

'The Cat' is back and already spreading her special brand of magic! Fabulous blue and white china and a rat sized mouse.... love it all.. 🏰🦘

[@ScottKerill]

Selfie mode is a stick that extends from the bottom and holds your phone so you can watch the lyrics while you sing!! Hope you found it by now 😅 😅

[@junkogreene5644]

North Carolina is a beautiful place at any time of year, but the Biltmore gardens are stunning in full bloom. And if you're in the South already, why not head to the restored historic district of Savannah, famous for its unique city planning based on-- you guessed it-- gardens! The food is amazing there, too. Thank you all for all of the laughs, so much fun!

[@deborrastrom8559]

💘 the Marry Poppins. Dick Van Dike is getting honored in Hollywood..soon for all his work...& songs! Soo glad to see Cat. Again!! Missed you so much..You give witt/ humor/ & joy!

[@cindygarrison6338]

I an hollering Rod Stewart!!!

[@janepowell2209]

Welcome back Cat. You're the life of the party!

[@irenebianchi5088]

Cat is back, I can't wait to see her giggling with Philip😂❤️❤️🤗

[@terriepowell2935]

BILTMORE!!!!! Kat must wear here DRESS!!!

[@peterwhite9261]

Cat is hillarious. Can't wait to hear her sing on the mic and all of you of course. I am in envy of those beautiful dishes. Such generosity!

[@janetplanet8746]

ALWAYS fantastic to see Cat at La Lande!!

[@willmeaney9302]

Welcome Back Cat,,, Huge Fan!!!!

[@cindymarie2475]

I was laughing so hard when they kept singing happy Birthday to Kat just too funny. I love her dry sense of humor and personality ❤🌻

[@RockDove5212]

"There's two," ...there is two. NO, 😡 there are two. Beautiful video.

[@helenstella2666]

Cat is back, hurrah! She’s a breath of fresh air ☺️ Happy Monday...it’s Lalande ☺️🌷

[@libbyrudolph6302]

Yay, Cat is back!

[@erindemilo1600]

The flowered fabric would make a gorgeous 18th century gown for a summer garden party! Hi Cat! I'm glad you're back!

[@robingoffinet3251]

OMG beautiful with the flowers in the vase. Can’t wait till Marie puts a lovely bouquet in it.

[@mypioneergirl]

I'm getting a Gone with the Wind vibe from Stephanie trying on the curtains. lol

[@bigboy77dk]

😂

[@dotell8925]

🤣

[@barbibutton9619]

Ha!

[@sherryspotts8335]

I LUV LUV LUV Kat ❣❣I Miss her!! She brings so much Joy ❣ That Picture was Fantastic 😊❤

[@frangeorge5962]

Kat needs a frame for that fantastic portrait.

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Soooooo good to see Kat back where she belongs, the gifts were wonderful as usual, especially that blue and white China.......just gorgeous.......stay well...........Donna in Toronto

[@harrietdevine1295]

I'm not usually a fan of present opening but had to watch this to enjoy Cat's presence. So happy she's back.

[@L._S._DE]

The picture hanger would probably look really good in the Marquis' room :)

[@ehpeachylove]

It is so fun having Cat back at the château. What a beautiful service that blue and white cover dish and soup terrine is and how generous for it to be gifted to you Stephanie. I find it really sad that young people today don’t want anything that their parents had but thank God it’s been given to someone that appreciates its beauty and usefulness. It’s going to be wonderful to see it used at one of your dinners. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and look forward to them each week. And hello to all of the many members . I’ve missed seeing Selmar during the week but enjoy his weekend trips. Philip love the mouse and the bracelet looks good on you. Love the hair too.😘🙏❤️

[@denisefazio6708]

I said it before, so much fun! Such generosity, so deserved!

[@daniellewhiteside1199]

It sadden me that we have not seen Selmar for a while.....hopefully soon. Great to see Cat again such a nice person.

[@helen30ish]

I love Selmar.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

@@helen30ish Why not follow his vlog? Very Selmar!

[@daniellewhiteside1199]

@@janetmackinnon3411 I agree...but he has not been doing any lately.. not sure why there is no talk of Selmar. That is upsetting because we see Plillip all the time..it is strange and Stephanie mentioning him so briefly. ?????

[@daniellewhiteside1199]

It is not sitting well with me I am very found of Selmar. Funny how he help Stephanie with the Chateau at the beginning when she started with her vlog we would see him all the time.

[@daniellewhiteside1199]

@@arnicepernice8656 he got away when it was locked down what is your point.

[@shirleyleichliter4487]

Such beautiful gifts and perfect for the Chateau thats was a pleasure to watch

[@jamiemorgan4146]

Chateau Diaries is so popular for a multitude of reasons. One being, that it’s almost a Soap Opera in many ways, not that it’s scripted. You should create a true soap opera on another channel, produced by you with all of the great characters. Madame Mystery Et. Al. I’m guessing that it would become as popular as Dynasty. I’ll bet that an American, TV channel would pick up the series and voilà, Bob’s your uncle! Mega Dosh, Quid ... Unknowingly, by chance, all of the people there are unique and desirable. Y’all have a blast... Go for it...

[@irenebrown3144]

So so very glad Kat is back.

[@mindiscott9749]

Who was thinking Bay City Rollers instead of Rod Stewart. 😆😆😆✌

[@AndersBu]

🇬🇧💐🇫🇷🇬🇧💐🇫🇷🇬🇧💐🇫🇷🇬🇧💐🇫🇷happy birthday ,CAT 🎤💥🎤💥🎤💥🎤🎖🎖🍀

[@juliehames3806]

Lovely to see cat back. X

[@nancyalford8056]

Kat you add sparkle and joy🤠❤️

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

Welcome home Kat ! We all missed you and your good humor and laughter. Definitely, you are a gem of the château. All the gifts are so lovely. Now, the last box with the bleu and white china made me a bit jealous, those pieces are gorgeous and yes, they all should be displayed in the kitchen for everyone to enjoy them each day ! Again, Kat, welcome.

[@kathrynweir6990]

oh Cat!!!! your sophisticated wit and creative mind are such a delight. What a talented woman you are with such a verbal gift. I have so missed you and your fun. No one else quite like you!!

[@frangeorge5962]

Yea!!!!! So, so happy Kat's back!!😊👍

[@carjhb]

Ah Julia, you are so thoughtful! I loved that box of thoughtful presents ♥️

[@dinahmoore9610]

Welcome back Kat your such a happy person and bring so much fun to LaLande .

[@saba4765]

So good to see you back Cat missed having your funny self there...now all we need is mummy and Gerald

[@deborrastrom8559]

If anyone deserves their own Karaoke mic, it is Cat!! Lol perfect.

[@LLLLLLLLLucas]

My favourite workaway is back!!!!

[@cathyb7409]

I love the interactions between Stephanie and Cat, so glad she is back!

[@paivitiitta1884]

Her name is Cat, happy Cat ! Welcome home !