CHATEAU EASTER!! DECOUPAGE EGGS, DESSERTS, DECORATIONS, and... A MASSACRE??!!?? (EP 28)

EPISODE 28: We are getting ready for Easter at our little château, and we have some fancy plans. Isabella is home and I want to try out some new recipes. Will they be tasty and tasteful, or a hideous mess? Will Simon choke or lose a tooth? A beloved statue is in pieces. We have a first-time attempt at decoupaging Easter eggs. Is this something the master of the house will enjoy? Easter decorations are whimsical and jolly. The men try to impress with their fire-pit roasting/fishing skills. Astronomy or Astrology? And, as always, a good bit of cheesy cheesiness. Happy Easter, everyone!! We love you! xxx
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ABOUT US:
Hello! I’m Vivienne, the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful (and wonderfully funny!) husband, Simon, our daughter, and -whenever possible- lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 20 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, nearly 18 years, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and -of course- antiques and art!
We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!

[@ladyartemis6287]

Simon’s commentary on your Tiramisu and desserts and dishes that can kill was hilarious. Thank you for the many laughs. Happy Easter to you all.

[@dianewatier50]

I never laughed so much watching a vlog 😅! So much joy, laughter & love all rolled up into one. I did not realize that I needed a set of bunny ears, they are a must in everyone's wardrobe. Joyeuse Pâques mon amie 😘😘!!!

[@ChateauLove]

Haha…thank you, Diane! It didn’t start out as a comedy video, but nothing seemed to work quite right this time. 😂😂 So happy you enjoyed it, dear friend. (P.S. I remember seeing someone’s decoupage that was elegant and beautifully executed. Perhaps she should give me lessons. 😉) 🌸🏰💖

[@carjhb]

Ha ha! “Holy crap! The next bite could be my last!” Just hilarious 😂

[@pattyhill4682]

I laughed so hard. Lol

[@trickshotters1577]

Debby from Mississippi here. Any Easter dessert that causes that much laughter and fun is a joyful success!

[@kellyhawes8901]

The best part of your Easter gathering is the laughter! I thought your tablescapes were beautiful. No comment on the pastel tiramisu...😉 Such a good sport Stephen is to wear bunny ears all day🐇 I love your videos, and I would greatly love to sit at your table and share a flowery desert with you!♥️

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much, Kelly. When I make these videos, I feel like you are right there with me. 🥰🏰💖🐣

[@joyabell4420]

Happy Easter, thanks for the laughter I needed that. I did eggs with my grandson this morning and we used small pieces of fabric to cover them. We then put them in a glass jar with a small string of led lights, put a piece of fabric on the lid. It came out really well. I also made hot cross buns with my other grandson, they were yummy. I am sooo tired now. Safe journey to the states.

[@holywatermama]

My husband raises quails. He boiled the eggs and spent the afternoon with our granddaughters dying the eggs and making memories! The Easter table was beautiful.

[@Palmerdoodle]

Simon your reaction to THE EASTER TIRAMISU; hysterical! Poor Vivienne, thank God you have never taken yourself too seriously! Love Love Love this episode! All of your flowers are so beautiful! Can’t wait to see you guys this week!

[@betteurbain7911]

Laughter is contagious even through a video! No liquour in the tiramisu Easter basket? Decoupage and only 3 colors of Easter egg dye took me straight back to childhood.

[@brendam5356]

Bonjour Vivienne Simon Isabella and Jack the Easter preparations tiramisu quail egg salad decorating eggs so much fun and memories infused with laughter I haven’t laughed so much with Simons description of the dessert Isabella just overcome with laughter as was Vivienne and Jack I just love this family never a dull moment 😍😍😀👌The lovely gifts for your family will surely be a hit safe journey to America Oh and the doorstoppers Just perfecto Thankyou for inviting me into your lives mine is uplifted for the week Happy Easter my loves😘😘❤️❤️👌👌💖💖🍸🍸

[@andreacatzel8259]

Laughed so much! The Easter dessert massacre was hilarious! Thank you for a delightful vlog! Your exquisite taste in all things is so satisfying to see, and your mom’s beautiful playing added such grace and warmth. Have a fabulous trip to the States. Much love to you all. X ❤️😎🌹

[@mhuff9243]

So lovely to "spend'" Easter with you all. Love the music, the baking, the crafting, the flowers but best of all.... the giggles. And I must confess I had a little squeal of delight when I saw the orangery Easter table runner.

[@sandywallace218]

The artistry of table scapes seems to be making a comeback, beautiful Easter table scape.

[@mrs.e3909]

Everything was beautiful! A dessert doesn't have to be pretty, just taste good:) Such effort!

[@kathyvick2710]

This vlog was hilarious! I thought Isabel was going to fall off her chair during the tiramisu dessert tasting…..Simon was hysterical! I have decoupaged before and it’s really fun. I did it on a pair of ceramic bunnies using a beautiful floral pink napkin that had a variety of pinks, greens, and cream. That was over 20 years ago and I still have them. I put them out at Easter with the other decorations. Happy Easter and enjoy your trip to the states. I’m so glad you get to spend time with your extended family. I plan to see my mom this year…she will be 97 in a few months. It’s been 2 yrs since I’ve seen her. 🙏

[@marjorykephart4700]

I never laughed so hard watching a vlog. Loved your decorations. Stephen is such a good sport. I think he was relieved when 'Cheese of the Week" appeared. Wishing you all a Joyeuse Pâques!

[@WendyVanamburgh]

Just what I needed. Good Friday morning and I'm leaving to stay with my mum in York later. Easter with family and belated birthday gathering. Thank you for sharing your love and laughter. X

[@Ambers_Team]

Picking flowers with you was a fairytale so beautiful 😘

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

So much fun! Simon is hilarious! I was laughing along with Isabella! She is adorable. Your tables are beautiful! Happy Easter and have a wonderful trip to the US visiting your family.

[@rebekahlow8375]

This is a wonderful video!!!! I love the rendition of "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" on piano! My father is an Episcopal Priest.I have many happy memories of this hymn playing during the processional on Easter Sunday.It is one of our favorite hymns.He went into organ failure on Good Friday.This will be his last Easter.Hearing this today in your video is very special! Happy Easter from Vermont

[@betteurbain7911]

So sorry for your loss. Glad you can derive comfort from the music and the vlog. "A Mighty Fortress is our God" was played at the funeral of a friend's father. When I complimented him on the choice, he said he selected it because it was so comforting.

[@michaelw.8614]

Another lovely episode. It's nice to see the family cheer and the great food. Happy Easter!!

[@ShaheenKhan-xw3we]

Vivienne , Simon and Isabel my profound gratitude 🙏, comes your way , for this colourful and delightful vlog ❤️🐣 Bringing tons of joy and happiness , into my rather lonely and not so colourful, existence … Love you loads 🤗❤️

[@barbaragrace1992]

I think you've made a lovely, fun Easter for your family to enjoy. I especially loved the quail salad. It was very pretty. Your dessert looked like a lovely homemade dessert that everyone loved despite its looks. I won't say shortcomings because there were none. Absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your trip to the USA. 🥰🥰🥰

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much, Barbara. You are too kind! 🌸🏰💖🐣🐰

[@sandicoppins]

Such a fun video. The Chateau is looking even more gorgeous with all your smiling faces

[@IRSA1]

Simply enchanting, full of colour and family happiness. Perfect escape from the worries of this world.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! Happy Easter! 🌸🐣🏰💖

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

The chateau looks lovely. Loved all the decorations and the bunny ears. I absolutely giggled through out this vlog and Isabella’s red face from laughing so hard inspired more giggles 🤭 I had a similar so called fail with chocolate mousse pie. It came out runny and looked like the end result of eating bad Mexican food but tasted yummy. Several glasses of wine helped and everyone’s good humor and potty jokes saved the day 🤣🤣🤣Wishing you and your family a Joyeaux paques. Safe travels to the states and thanks for all the giggles 😍😘

[@catherinem9204]

Oh my god i haven't stopped laughing. Delightful dessert Vivienne 🤣💖 Happy Easter. Doorstops to die for. Happy Easter enjoy your hols xx

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Catherine! I had quite a few giggles last night with the editing, too!! Wishing you a very happy Easter weekend. 🏰💖🌸🐣

[@thechatelaine]

It is so wonderful to see the laughter and the enjoyment you have as a family. Happy Easter from me to you all.

[@caropapa]

In Greece we pick wild weeds one of them being dandelion greens, after all cleaned and cooked they are delicious with olive oil, lemon juice and feta, i myself like the crumbly feta with chunks of crusty french bread or any other crusty bread. In North Carolina we also cooked wild weeds with ham hock, oh yum.

[@taitweigel64]

Such a fun and creative family! I love sharing in your traditions. Thank you!

[@ehpeachylove]

Your whole family is a hoot! Isabella’s laughter had me laughing so hard. Love how you all embraced the season and getting involved with decoupaging eggs. Simon is a very good sport. Happy Easter to you all. 🌺🌼🌸💐🙏

[@leighevans1394]

So good to see you all . Hilarious and joyous vlog . Safe travels to the US

[@foretb1162]

A suggestion for the whipped cream..... while whipping, slowly add 1 tbsp of heated (it has to be liquidy) unflavored gelatin, continue whipping. In total, for the amount you had, a total of 3 tbsp should be enough. An alternative would be Oetker's "Whip It' cream stabilizer powder.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

ok that dessert scene had me dying! so funny, thanks for cheering me up!

[@nancylayden6871]

Spring flowers are so wonderful! Too bad we are still waiting for them to bloom in the Midwest! So good to see another vlog! Happy Easter!

[@EEN63]

Thank you for a lovely Easter present... the gift of contagious laughter! I love a good case of the giggles and fits of laughter with a few tears here and there... just brilliant! 😂😘🤣 Wonderful selection of Easter music! So enjoyable throughout! Happy Easter to you and yours! 🐰🐣💗

[@daniellepaul8530]

Thank you for the laughter! Happy Easter! 🐰🐰🐣🐣🐥🐥

[@marinstafford]

You guys are a lot of fun!!

[@nancylayden6871]

Your Mother playing "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" was magical!

[@trinahayden747]

I want a Lamb so bad as it brings great memories of a wonderful bakery in my hometown of Uniontown Pa ..It was covered with coconut icing …Sadly the bakery is long gone ..Love your Easter celebrations…Many blessings and love to all…

[@tresastarling2075]

Dandelions are bees first food source in the spring.

[@ChateauLove]

Yes, and thankfully I left most of them as Simon decided they weren’t his favourite dessert garnish!! 😁🌸🐣💖

[@tresastarling2075]

@@ChateauLove ya’ll are the best…thanks loads.

[@lindawentink2725]

The chateau looks so beautiful Vivienne, spring flowers and doves,cooing in the background. Your easter table was beautiful. Thank you for this cheerful vid🤗💕

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Linda!! 🌸🐣🏰💖

[@babschmid]

Such a joyous Easter video! I enjoyed it all and loved all the giggles. Happy Easter to your lovely family!🐣💐🐰

[@denisemarle4141]

Happy Easter.... hope you're having a wonderful family holiday... ❤🦘

[@lindamounts2193]

The table scape was lovely. I really couldn't understand most of what was said around the table. Perhaps 3 or 4 glasses of champagne would have helped.

[@valbeech4423]

You could add dissolved lemon jelly to the cream which will set. I’ve done it with Charlotte Russe

[@cindypope4952]

The laughter and love is so fun to watch. Thank you for sharing both with us.

[@missnicoli5702]

LOVED this rammed packed episode - the 'Easter Rose Cake' part made me laugh a lot. You are such good sports and so natural. The recipes were just fab and Simon's quiet sardonic comments were the best. Happy Easter to you all and safe travels x

[@peterwhite9261]

Lovely. Happy Easter to you all. So happy you finally get to see your family safe travels.

[@varinaxoxo4213]

You n your daughter's laughter is simply beautiful. Fantastic Feaster vid💛💛💛💛💛

[@susanneking2524]

Safe travels! Happy Easter to all of you too!

[@sarahburton3110]

Absolutely hilarious. Belly laughing. 😂😊. Thanks for such a happy and loving video

[@ChateauLove]

😂😂😂💖💖💖

[@Curare8]

The orangery decor is beautiful so elegant.

[@nettybubba7730]

Happy Easter. Always a delight to see your vlogs. Thanks for sharing the fun and laughter. 💝

[@sandrabergquist1684]

Beautiful chateau, from the spectacular exterior to the carefully appointed rooms. Very elegant. Sorry your tiramisu didn't quite work out as planned. They usually have layers of ladyfingers in between the cream mixture. This gives it a bit more structure, and prevents collapses. The ladyfingers is sprinkled or dipped in coffee for the classic tiramisu. Sugar syrup might work on your version. Beautiful just the same and the swirly soft colors were dreamy. Happy Easter to you all !

[@santaaugusta122]

oooh adding goat cheese to that salad!

[@jomeyer13]

I looked outside my kitchen window this morning and there was the easter bunny getting nutrition from the green shoots there. I almost didnt see him because he blended in so well with the broken tops and brown of the plants from the season before. He / she all fat and healthy and so chocolate brown like the chocolate bunny i eat at easter. I try not to miss. we try to have our traditions and that is mine. However , i still enjoy seeing a white fluffy bunny too. All the fun of easter. i enjoyed your being at home getting ready for easter

[@ChateauLove]

Hello Jo, I love hearing about your Easter and especially your lovely bunny. We used to have lots of real rabbits at our last chateau and I miss them! Happy Easter to you! 🌸🐣🏰💖

[@deniseburgess.5082]

So lovely to see you all together enjoying home, Easter traditions and family life, 🐣🥂🌼

[@cecilejoubert7892]

Your Easter Table looks stunning! Warm hugs from South Africa

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Cecile! Sending you many hugs right back… 🥰🥰🏰🏰💖💖

[@pietbrand3647]

Sal ook eendag n Chateau in Frankryk wil besit😬

[@anitalangan7470]

Definitely not to shabby, all good Easter fun!love to you all xxx 😙🐰🐣🐤🐇xxx

[@nikkicat71]

I love your family Vivian. You are all so funny together and make me laugh. 😊🐰🐣🐥 Happy Easter

[@sorcha259]

The cake looked yummy and Simon is such a good sport! 🤣 🐰

[@kellylarson3020]

You pack so many fun and interesting things into your videos, good family time. Happy Easter and safe travels.

[@jeanfrench2918]

So much fun, laughter and music. Thank you. 🎉🥰❤️

[@carolann1320]

I would have loved to have been at that Easter table. I would have been laughing for days.

[@anniemacsrecommendations3883]

Oh soo funny, especially the dessert episode 😂🤣Happy Easter🐣🥚💕

[@yotzrimtheater9564]

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀 Thank you, loved every frame

[@veronicamoss2597]

The Easter dinner was BRILLIANT 🤔😏😂 you do so well with your decorations. Fun times.❤️🙏

[@oteb857]

Love watching you and your beautiful family! When I found out that you are from Memphis,even better, I am from Arkansas,almost neighbours. Awesome work you are doing looks like so much fun 🥰

[@jackiemercer8664]

Lovely family time Happy Easter 🌸🌷🌸🌷🌸🌷🌸🌷🌸🐇🐰🐰🐣🐥🐰🐣🐥🌼🌷🌸🌷🌼🌸🌷🌼🌸🌼🌷🌸

[@ChateauLove]

Happy Easter, Jackie! 🌸🐣 🐰🏰💖

[@myhappynest6125]

Wonderful video. You and your family are so much fun. I enjoy all of your creative ideas and your Chateau is one of the prettiest I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing😍

[@nadine1818]

You’re back!!!! Yeay! Amazing video today.

[@ChateauLove]

Yes!! Very happy to be back, Nadine! 😁🥰🏰💖

[@TreehuggerKay]

What a gorgeous table!!! And I adore the Easter Massacre...:D Thank you for the laughs Happy Easter!!!

[@TheIreneSchulze]

You have inspired me to copy your salad, so colorful and fresh looking. Not so much the tiramisu …lol. Happy Easter, everyone 🐰🐰

[@ile9223]

Love to see that we all have trouble in the kitchen some time 😍 and having a laugh is the only way to handeling this 😂 because we are just all human 😊 and shit sure do happen! Regardless happy Easter to your's all 😊👍in sunny France With love from cloudy gray Norway

[@ChateauLove]

Haha, yes indeed! Happy Easter to you! 🌸🐣🏰💖

[@0210rokvist]

Lovely family fun

[@margoarmstrong3042]

Such creative preperations for Easter! Quails egg salad looks fab. Would some adaptation of a Charlotte Russe recipe help your Tiramisu cake stand more secure? Anyway, the proof is always in the eating! 🐰🐣💐Happy Easter.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Margo! That’s a great suggestion. And yes, it tasted lovely (even the praline bits!😂) but I do need to work on the aesthetics. Happy Easter! 😁🌸🐣🏰💖

[@janegendreau484]

Thank you, Vivienne for such a lavish and varied Easter 🎥!! Well done!! Everything was lovely!! Blessings and Happy Easter to you, Simon, Isabella and Jack!!! USA

[@judithclark2823]

So much joy, laughter and love🥰

[@Mime_Mama]

As usual, a wonderful vlog! Love the laughter! Those firedogs were perfect for door stops 😍. Love your little tutorial for the Easter eggs, I loved last year's! Hmmm I'll have to try that quail egg salad! Have a great trip seeing family Safe Travels ☺️

[@bigboy77dk]

The candlestick, you bought as a gift... Just make sure a candle will stand securely in it, because it is in fact an inkwell, missing its lid. Not all of them can securely hold a candle....

[@shelbyshock930]

I hear your owls. Love love love them!

[@alysrichardson9428]

Such a fun family time. I hope we see a vlog from your family home.

[@ChateauLove]

I’m on the plane now, Alys! I hope so…. My family are quite shy, but fingers crossed!! 🥰🥰💖💖🏰🏰🐣🐣🌸🌸

[@wkielpinskasurdyk1408]

@@ChateauLove Easter decoration are fun

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

Fantatic! Love this so much!

[@janicerobinson2970]

Simon it didn’t Stop eating the desert it did look very attractive

[@rosetteswanson8426]

So glad you left dandelions they are the first nutrients for the bees❤️🇫🇷

[@ChateauLove]

Yes, just picked a few for the dessert. (Should has left them all for the bees! 😂😂) 🌸🐣🏰💖

[@rosetteswanson8426]

Nah , they need to share few for deserts it is ok . Have a joyful trip back ,hope all people are nice on the flight.

[@lwest5686]

Darling table setting and wonderful times with your family. Hope you're having a great vacation. Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦

[@helenstella2666]

Oh what a delicious fun vlog Vivienne 😁 I was smiling so much & Isabella having hysterics was just the best 😆 Happy Easter to all of you ☺️🐣🐰🌷❤️

[@marionkuipers2859]

I loved your collapsing easter tiramusu...I bet it tasted delicious 😋 who cares what it looked like ha ha

[@shelbycooper7504]

So much fun Happy Easter and safe travels

[@jlt1160]

Beautiful video with beautiful people! Thanks for sharing and Happy Easter!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much! 🌸🏰💖

[@chrismont5475]

I have 4 of those vintage little trees with the Wooden Ornaments, cheers from snowy Canada

[@ChateauLove]

Oh how lovely! Happy Easter, Chris! 🌸🐣🏰💖

[@karensiatkowski4428]

I have one with the eggs,some are missing now of course.

[@maurawhelan3530]

So festive it was a joy to watch thank you! Lovely home

[@sarahburton3110]

Congratulations on reaching over 10 thousand subscribers to your awesome channel. 🙏💛⭐️

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much, Sarah! I know… we can’t believe it. We’re so happy and grateful for our subscribers. 🥰🥰🌸🏰💖

[@christinebrown2765]

Happy Easter! You are very talented

[@Marykguise]

How fun!! Great festivities!! Happy Easter and safe travels to the States from Mary in Southern California 💗🐣🌸🐇

[@jomcd2073]

Happy family times and stunning table settings:)

[@valerialamberti9037]

You should put a little gelatine! Love you house Is amazing!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Valeria! I will definitely try that next time. 💖💖🌸🐣

[@jennycorrigan6130]

Unicorn cake💖

[@DigtheEarth]

Thank you for sharing your Easter with us. Xoxo.

[@lisaakinlabi]

I can't believe you got the statue glued back together, good job. You made your Easter fun. 😊

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Lisa! 🌸🐣🏰💖