CLEARING THE MESS OF A THOUSAND YEARS (well it felt like that...)

[@maylisandepoulin3235]

I think we're all very happy to see that Amaury will be staying for a while, he's a great addition to the Lalande team!

[@bonniebeingbonnie001]

Your cousin, what a wonderful and entertaining addition to Lalande life.

[@Harmon1ca]

A thirst trap.

[@bonniebeingbonnie001]

@@Harmon1ca maybe but he sure seems to be handy.

[@GG100ghp]

@@Harmon1ca a true renaissance man ;)

[@CountryLady1752]

He’s easy on the eyes 😉

[@denonde1313]

@@CountryLady1752 , Indeed he is!

[@tatianachristiansen2950]

Dan is definitely not a man of many words. I appreciate how your sunny disposition doesn’t change when met with someone with less enthusiasm.

[@carolehanrahan]

New babies!!! The little peachicks are just gorgeous. I'm also excited to hear that the entire wood working shop is going to be taking up residence for a while along with Amaury! There are just so many exciting things going on at La Lande all the time it seems and I get excited every time I know a vlog is due to appear. You brighten my days with the sharing of yours.

[@jeanninef2110]

I couldn’t agree more! 😍

[@carlyemichalski7620]

I couldn't have said it any better myself as I feel the same way about LaLande. ♡ A very enjoyable channel, ever changing with lovely people... may God Bless them all!

[@juliehinkel608]

Seeing a huge hoard, sorted and cleared was so enjoyable. I realize it’s hot and dirty work, but seeing everyone come together to really make a dent was great.

[@jonavin2361]

If there's a more gorgeous sight than Amaury carrying a pea chick, I'm not sure what it is! Another wonderful video full of fun and joy, thank you so much all of you for brightening my day xxx

[@rosannehart7325]

I don’t normally comment but I had a smile and laughed so much watching that I watched it again. And I will probably watched for a third time. It just made me happy.

[@k.j.2481]

Amaury is a little less sentimental about all the "extra stuff," around the chateau. But now that there is more income and resources to fund projects Stephanie doesn't have to make things stretch so far. So 15 years of digging and scrimmage have finally paid off. Now when Isabel and Percy come back they'll see things restored, and I'm sure they won't mind not having to have done the work that you all did. Yeah for the chateau team!!!!!

[@barbibutton9619]

Nicely say d and I so agree. 🌺🌷🌸

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Ah but Selmar is so good at salvaging items and putting them to good use! And it’s great to reuse items with a history. You only have to consider the furniture Stephanie has purchased at auction and at brocantes to utilise in the chateau. I know when I saw the old door go in the dump pile, I was thinking there’s a good historical style door lock and key on that. Could have been reused on one of the new apartments perhaps. And as they say, ‘look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves’!

[@rainbocatz6376]

I was thinking that some of those topless plastic containers could be used in the greenhouse and for animal food and water containers. Then, when they get too nasty, toss them..... (Don't judge me! My parents grew up during the depression! And, really, you never know when you might need something!)

[@cherissarichards8953]

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[@dianefrench1721]

Put that cousin in charge of it all! He is one efficient master on a mission. Easy on the eye most definitely as well! Don’t let that man go……ever!

[@lindabryant4292]

I cannot wait to see Amaury's workshop come to life. This is going to be an enormous asset to LaLande.

[@barbibutton9619]

I thought Delmar had an outside woodshop? Not sure what the difference is?

[@emilycampbell521]

@@barbibutton9619 Selmar basically had a table saw and some hand tools, less than most hobbyists. Amaury will have a professional grade woodworking workshop.

[@lindabryant4292]

@@barbibutton9619 Selmar has a woodshop, but it does not have all the fancy equipment that Amaury's will bring. This is going to be epic.

[@jennifercampbell7698]

@@barbibutton9619 Yes but it was a makeshift area without walls and subject to the weather and I doubt it had power. Not suitable for Amaury’s high quality and expensive equipment. And hopefully Selmar can have a spot there and a companion to work alongside. Selmar can still do some work in his current workshop such as hand sanding and polishing so he can enjoy the outdoors.

[@carolinegooder7091]

When they were discussing Amaury's workshop back in the UK they were standing in front of the table where Selmar restored the door for the downstairs Loo, and metal work. The outside area is for wood and they have discussed making furniture from it for the garden.

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Stephanie, I understand how you feel about your father's chair. When my mother sold her house, she was getting rid of my Dad's chair. I couldn't let it go. It's now in my bedroom. My father has been gone 36 years and I still couldn't bear to give it up. I was only in my mid twenties when my father passed. I call it my comfort chair.i place to sit and have my tea or read.

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Lovely story about your keepsake from your Father

[@jackierice4254]

Selmar will be so thrilled with the chicks and will take good care of them.

[@lisakilmer2667]

It's nice to see that, instead of moving junk from room to room, as in prior years, it is actually being cleared out. I remember when you cleared out the attics, that you said it was so freeing to feel you could afford to discard all the "might be needed someday" junk. It's quite a truth! We just had old garden equipment, carpets and furniture hauled off (quite expensively) and it's so nice to have it gone. (And Amaury's frustration at the lack of focus is funny.)

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Yes Amaury is still learning that every project is a communal event at LaLande with jokes, stories and opinions! This is what creates such a fun time for everyone including the subscribers. 🥰🥰

[@lurveit]

Oh Amaury look after your back 😩 Good job, Stephanie for saying goodbye to so much. I know our heads can trick us with "but I could ... with that" and truthfully stuff just sits taking up mental, emotional and physical space. What a great team you guys were with this!

[@pamkullman8839]

I can't wait to see your Aunt and Uncle!

[@barbibutton9619]

@@paulawynne6420 she was at the wedding but I only remember a brief glance at her. Might have to rewatch that episode. They helped restore the coach

[@martieflagg4671]

I love Cat's energy, laughter, eyes, wit and voice! Awesome personality! Love all the La Landers!

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

OMG when Kat said, “Siri, where is,” my Siri Responded, I was in shock 🤭 I laughed so hard 😂 and at that moment I felt part of LaLande as if I was there. The peahen will take good care of them now that you have them in the walled garden. So leave her to it, don’t get overly concerned. This was so cute all of you hearing the peachick. It’s nice to know your cousin is settling in France at Lalande. That’s a smart move on his part to do this. He has a beautiful workshop and his tools are amazing. Light and love🌈

[@patricianathan4676]

Yes!! Same happened to me, I wasn’t expecting that.!!

[@k.j.2481]

And if you have the volume off you say "Siri play me a song," then you could find your phone too.

[@27Spiritgirl]

What a good sport Amaury is - patiently waiting whilst Stephanie and Kat play ! ( and that cheesecake was mouthwatering!)So exciting to see new spaces and incredible progress!!

[@bootleglizard74]

The clear out was EPIC! Excellent job! I love it that the pea chicks get fed on SPODE!!! ❌⭕️🤣🤣🤣

[@sillybeeful]

Crikey 😃 you guys must sleep well!!! You work so hard …. Lovely bunch of beautiful people

[@kelalea6421]

Excellent episode!! The energy of it all is so infectious... Joy, camaraderie, compassion, curiosity, humor. You all are a special group of people 💜

[@darlalitteral5151]

Y'all did a wonderful job clearing out and uncovering the doors. As a gift for such a great job you found the pea chicks. Congratulations 🎉🎊 and a prayer for their safety and health. That goes for all at Laland.❤️🙏

[@lindsaydrawsss]

I absolutely loved little Ruby's contributions during the clear out time lapse 😂💖What a lovely little helpurr supurrrvising everything! lol I'll see myself out for those puns... 😂

[@carolinegooder7091]

Ruby sleeps in the workshop so he can nap with Amaury on the sofa. Selmar feeds him there in the mornings.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

I am in love with Sift and her pea chick's 😍Great idea getting them in the walled garden. Dan the man does it again. It must feel wonderful to clear out Amaury's work space. Can't wait to see his skills put to use in the grande salon. Kat is amazing as usual. I'm also sad to see Marie leave but happy she is following her dreams. She will always be family at LaLande 😍😘

[@joyeddlemon798]

Looks like Sif and the new pea chicks have taken up residence in the Gardner’s tearoom. So precious!! 😄

[@martysmith8093]

How cute that you referred to “The Gardner’s Tea Room”! 🥰😂

[@autodidactin]

Love the thought of renovating your father’s painting chair. One of my most treasured possessions is my late father’s tape measure that has his initials scratched into it. Love never dies. ❤️

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Yes, I’m glad Steph is keeping the chair. Perhaps it could be upholstered in a fabric that has streaks of colour like an artist’s pallet or even a patchwork of memories with fabric from her mother and father or embroidered copies of her father’s sketches.

[@jeanninef2110]

Yes!! I have my mother in law’s boudoir chaise that she reupholstered in a lovely fabric that matches the bed cover she made, which I have now in my room. Such treasures we cherish from our passed loved ones!

[@cathleencumpton779]

I'm amazed and so enthusiastic about Amaury staying at lalande. That's going to be amazing so many projects will gets done so quickly between him and Selmar. He is genuinely a beast isn't he and I mean that in the best possible terms my husband's kind of like that too. But it's good to see somebody's so enthusiastic and such a go-getter having something to do with clearing everything out.

[@lindawentink2725]

What a 'bountiful' day!😊 and cherry on the top , the chicks🥰🦚

[@jennistevenson796]

PEACHICKS !!! How wonderful. Joy, joy, joy xxxx

[@andrewford9287]

The chicks are so sweet Hope they enjoyed the scrambled eggs. Will pray they stay safe. Loved the flannel night dress Stephanie Andrew 💐💜xx

[@MAC-op5fc]

These are my favorite types of vlogs - one where we just get to see all of you together and working on projects. It's a life I will never have and being able to experience that a little is really wonderful.

[@tearalewis7532]

I have always wanted to live in a French chateau since I was a child. After finding this channel a few days ago, and binge watching episodes. I as ked my husband if we had the opportunity to to live and work in a chateau would you....bless his heart, he was up for it 100%. What a dream it would be.

[@tirzaellesson6355]

My favorite part was the look on Kat’s face when she was holding the pea chick! Priceless. Such sweet little babies.

[@renaepetersen2393]

Wow! That was a productive day. Also, I cry every time Marie leaves. 😥

[@JP-bv7bf]

What a wonderful day for you, cleaned out the room for your cousin to move his shop into, and 4 beautiful little pea chicks. 🇨🇦

[@robertazilius1824]

Here is what you might do With some of those lovely old keys: pick the ones you want and clean them up and keep the tags attached and hang them in a shadowbox frame on the wall with a lovely frame!

[@ilovejewelyn]

🎉 Congratulations on the pea chicks 🎉

[@faydrew6472]

On a cold winters day in Sydney Australia I came across Chateau Diaries, Well it was a life changed and in lockdown and not able to see family only from my balcony it was so wonderful to see this

[@HeleniqueToday]

lovely chaos. 🌸

[@janetg1691]

The pea chicks are adorable. Well done on culling all the junk out.

[@tristandudley7624]

Steph you should actually cover your dads chair in a print of one of his paintings😱😱

[@tristandudley7624]

@Stella Marie Poetry and Green Arts hehe i know…but could you just imagine.

[@LaReynedeNeige]

Cool idea

[@chrismaraccini8108]

@@tristandudley7624 I know but she saved it and has it & will make it her own.

[@BehindtheseEyes]

KAT....Talented Singer, Creative Cook/Chef and Exuberant Cleaner of Chaos with muscle to boot.👏☺️

[@brislingerland3742]

You are all so busy and having fun at the same time! Maybe you can put a spring (?) on the gate to the garden..? So it closes by itself. Lots of love from Brigitte

[@annassiter4087]

Just got home from a 1120 mile car trip.. it’s so nice to sit here with a cup of tea and relax watching all of you..

[@judithschatunowski6273]

It’s great to have a clear out and for Amaury to have his own work space! Looking forward to all his equipment coming and seeing the wonderful things he will no doubt do! The pea chicks are just gorgeous! Keeping my fingers crossed they all do well in the walled garden! Thor’s been a busy boy again!

[@autodidactin]

Stephanie I want to thank you, on behalf of all of us who are hearing impaired, for your crystal clear diction. Just another small detail that makes your vlogs so fabulous. Thank you!

[@bridgetcooper176]

Yes!!! I would like to second that sentiment! Thank you so much. We can hear your vlogs and are able to be involved because of it! ❤️👏

[@dees3179]

And not having endless background music. Brilliant.

[@TomazQuaresma]

This is my favorite videooo!!! Hahahahaaaa... say goodbye to the MESS!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robinkelley3455]

I love every single one of these amazing people! Such a joy to feel like they are our friends too 🥰

[@kathrynschumann5254]

Dear Sif and another brood! So very exciting! I hope they all survive.

[@heidihalderman1118]

Second visit to this vlog. It is thrilling to see the “room” sorted. Yay all!

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

Once again Dan shows us another talent, Head peacock wrangler. Four peachicks! what a delightful surprise.

[@carolinegooder7091]

Dan knows his chickens and peacocks.

[@evalue7517]

I was feeling glum, but Stephanie, the Lalonders & peacocks cheered me up. Thank you!

[@danneeley7248]

What a great team! Your cousin is a marvel working machine. Excited to see the progress.

[@vanessaschofield7927]

oh magic the little peachicks and dan the peachicks whisperer . The clear out is amazing and kat the Tupperware being reunited with lids. very satisfying and good to ditch the lidless ones take them out of the equasion as no good without a lid.

[@jeanninef2110]

Stephanie, I loved this vlog so much! Every part of it warmed my heart and kept me smiling....or laughing out loud at Dan and Amaury’s remarks! Your father’s chair hit a spot in my heart....and your au revoir to Marie brought a tear to my eye. Sleep well and thank you for all the joy and positivity that you share through your vlogs. Hugs from me in Lorraine across the pond!!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I LOVE clean out days! I am a nearly 70 year old Memere, been gradually organizing what remains of my daughter’s belongings since she was married. Now-if I can only get her to collect her things!

[@susanmace8183]

I know how you feel. Our son has a cupboard full and a car stuck on the drive😱

[@barbibutton9619]

I take them to my daughter. She's about to have her first child, so I gathered up a nice collection of her children books and promptly handed them over to her. She had bought a bookshelf to match the crib & dresser so...hey. lol. 🌸🌷🌺

[@barbibutton9619]

@@susanmace8183 deliver his things TO him lol. That's how I've done it. No delay, no procrastinating. As a matter of fact, I do believe my step daughter has yet ANOTHER box in the basement. Delivering that this week. Thanks for the reminder. ☺️🌷🌸🌺

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I thank everyone for your replies 😊. I would DEFINITELY do as suggested however, she lives states away. Her husband is currently serving military ((WONDERFUL son-in-law, of whom we are all very proud)! It really amounts to only 2 medium sized Home Depot boxes but you grow tired of having boxes sitting around. I would shop it but it would be WAY too expensive 😕 so I just grumble to myself.

[@pattiearehart118]

One of the best vids. So satisfying seeing the junk room cleared and peacock babies rounded up and put in a safe place.

[@CaliKimi]

What a lovely life Stephanie makes for everyone who comes to LaLande! Really glad to see the new baby pea chicks too!

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

Well done Sif & Thor! 🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚

[@c.d.insula6726]

The little Peacock babies with her beautiful mother... just soooo adorable. I want some of them for my garden.

[@brenschilling3529]

THAT'S the way you 'Get 'er Done'!!! Marie we are ALL going to miss you! Sending Love to yall from the Golden Isles of Georgia, USA ! Bren

[@sharongruener6078]

Always good to purge and get rid of stuff. Exciting little pea chicks again. Blessings.

[@esthervonepp8908]

OH WOW..new babies..how wonderful

[@kdean9537]

Really enjoyed this episode...the pea chicks, how precious...what a wonderful surprise! I really hope they will be safe in the walled garden, but I wonder if the door to the garden is secure enough, foxes can crawl in small openings, also ferrets...not sure if you have those in France. Nice cleaning of the Maintenance Room! Thank you for sharing, take care of yourselves, stay safe. Much love Kathy x

[@jennifercampbell7698]

What a wonderfully productive day LaLanders! 👏🏻👏🏻 And to reward you all we have pea chicks! And I’m glad Amaury is settling in long term. And Selmar may get to use some of the fantastic equipment as well for his creative projects for LaLande.

[@krisindaboyce3417]

A lot was achieved impressed. My favourite was seeing Mama Peacock with her babies. So precious❤😍😊 Thank you for sharing your day with us. Made me smile from ear to ear.

[@irisfulkerson6968]

Chicks so cute. And lot of work done cleaning out. Woohoo!,

[@pattypinsky3085]

Philip! Don’t lose the old key! If you lose that key, you’ll get no newkey!😂😂😂

[@lessieh1050]

Stephanie, so happy you saved your father’s chair. So many memories…❤️

[@kathyvick2710]

WOW!!! What a great job at clearing out the new carpentry room! I wish I was there to help. It is really therapeutic to clean out and organize a room. I love the look Amaury gave Stephanie when she asked if the wood piece/door with the coat hooks could be saved. The rolling of his eyes was priceless! 👀 What’s really funny is that I was thinking the same thing as Stephanie! I’m into reusing/repurposing items/objects, etc. The cheesecake looked delicious! I make a chocolate cheesecake that is low carb and is out of this world. Both of my sons requested it for their birthday instead of a traditional cake. 😋 So excited to see baby chicks again and that they are safe. Also sad to see Marie go but excited to see what she has planned on her vlogs. Stay safe and be well! Blessings 🙏

[@dt8118]

Yay can’t wait!!! Go Lalanders ♥️ in love with this channel! The Chateau is amazing and everyone 😍 Very inspiring

[@denisedecarlo9311]

Armery is adorable, makes me wish I were young!!!! What a lovely addition to the wonder group...

[@kerryncolin-thome2343]

That cemetary key looks like a key to a crypt. Were the previous owners’ family members buried there in a crypt. It is so exciting to see the room uncovered. Great job everyone.

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

A vlog going into the crypt for Halloween please 😁🎃

[@darbyking-maillot4105]

It is sooooo satisfying to watch you clear all of that out. It’s so much easier to see the beautiful space and things you have when the junk is gone. Loved this video

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

Names for the pea chicks! Spring summer autumn and winter 4 🐥 chicks!

[@jennimalham6381]

Armoury is going to make things happen, no messing.

[@letacarr6121]

Amaury is a keeper! What a doll!

[@crazydays7]

Love the pea chicks.

[@janeblandford852]

Wow, wow, wow!!!! Stephanie and team...amazing job....well done!!! Stephanie, it must feel so good to see all of the garbage and unused items out of the chateau. So much has been cleared out since all of this started. It is so exciting!!!! Well done Lalonde team!! A glass of wine in is order......

[@dmils9836]

Absolutely loved this, I was in tears when I saw the pea chicks and loved the joint evacuation to the walled garden, good thinking Dan. X Lady Di

[@jillfoster6369]

Stephanie the nighty is perfect. Well done the A Team for rescuing the chicks. 👏👏

[@janetvroom9033]

Steph and Kat are like I am when clearing out things...easily distracted. Look! Shiny object, shiny object! LOL 🤪. A good clean out, doors open after 15 years and a surprise fall brood of pea chicks. Who could ask for more?

[@jomcgee6094]

Pea chicks!!!!❤ I literally teared up, how wonderful❤

[@rankinstudios5342]

Selmar and Tatyana dance so well together.....how romantic! Great job clearing space for Amaury's workshop. 4 surprise pea chicks!!! I hope the walled garden keeps them safe. 🙏 It will be so fun watching them grow!

[@irischamplin4622]

What about cats?

[@kwiecisty1]

Stephanie: “I’m also really excited that [the maintenance room] is going to be used for Amaury's workshop because he has the most incredible equipment (…)”. Great, CAN'T WAIT to see that episode. That will certainly get a lot of clicks! 🙃 😈

[@edwardm.thornton6313]

Wonderful Teamwork with the clean out. New Carpentry 🔨 Workshop will be great. Good luck 🍀 to Marie 🌹 in her New Adventure. Good Wishes from Ireland ☘. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@baylorsailor]

Your sunflower seeds are ready to harvest for toasting! 🌻

[@elisabeth6108]

Epic clean out! LOL when Stephanie and Kat debated the fate of the first item and Amaury asked if this is how the next 6 hours was going to be... No wonder he does such fine woodworking. It takes great patience and he obviously has plenty! Fingers crossed for the pea chicks.

[@maureenreid]

Oh my those lovely wee Chicks, I just love Cif what a great Mammy xx

[@janecross6281]

This is just the best channel. I am so pleased I found it and today I took ownership of my first piece of Spode Blue Italian China......a mug to celebrate. Fingers crossed for the survival of the gorgeous pea chicks xxx

[@Mistress-of-Destiny]

Stephanie you look like an angel in your flannel nightie. Be sure to make jars of sauerkraut from your Purple cabbages, it’s easy and delicious served with everything.

[@candicechristian7344]

So happy she had a second hatch. Waiting for the names..this was great vlog . The cheesecake looking good.. Emery has amazing strength, like his no nonsense work ethics. Stephanie do glad you you kept your fathers chair, I would have done same. Love to you all IN LALONDE ♥️🥀🤗😘💕

[@anthonylewischurchill-theg233]

What an amazing episode, so much going on. Never a dull moment Guys Thank You

[@CarolChillsCasually]

Nothing worse than waking up and checking KZbin just to find out I have to wait three hours till I can watch something I’ll enjoy lol

[@shelovesitaly]

Peachicks 💕🥂💙🎉🥳 so happy for everyone at LaLande. Well done Siff 👍🏻🙏😁

[@Zillah82]

I'm so excited about Sif's new babies! So glad you got the chicks somewhere safe! Also, so excited about the new workshop!

[@denisemarshall4590]

Wonderful.

[@HollyRose1529]

Cat, so *#ck@_% happy your still at the château! We have similar humor. So happy for Amaury! LaLande is my happy place. ⚜️

[@michellematthews8332]

What a wonderful day with the surprise of the peachicks! So happy for you all 🤗

[@Robert-xy4gi]

Found you through Michael’s channel. Thanks Michael!!