EP 5: EASTER! HOW TO PAINT BLUE & WHITE EGGS, FRENCH DESSERTS, CHATEAU CARROT CAKE, ROSES & ELVIS!

‪@ChateauLove‬ Spring is in the air & Easter is here! The latest French lockdown is in full force, but that won't stop Simon, Isabella & Vivienne from making the most of the sunshine & Easter spirit. Using blue & white porcelain as inspiration, the family paints distinctive Easter eggs. The flower beds continue from last week, whilst Simon undertakes the veranda glass replacements. Plant buying is a sentimental affair, & Elvis is alive and well. Simon learns how to make Vivienne's decadent carrot cake. Vivienne's Parisian friend Kristina shows us all how to embrace French chic on a bicycle. Easter is all about new beginnings, but new diets will have to wait until the French Easter desserts have been truly appreciated. Did someone say "truffle cheese"?
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 teenage daughter, pets, & -whenever possible- lovely friends & family. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, & we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!
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CHATEAU CARROT CAKE!
YIELD 1 (9-inch/23 cm) layer cake or 1 (9- by 13-inch/33 x 23 cm) sheet cake
Cooking Time 45 minutes
Total Prep Time: 1 - 2 hrs
INGREDIENTS
* Carrot cake:
* 2 tablespoons butter, for greasing the pans
* 4 cups unbleached all-purpose or wholewheat flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
* 1.5 teaspoons fine sea salt or table salt
* 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
* 2.5 cups packed light brown sugar
* 1 cup dark brown sugar
* 8 large eggs, at room temperature
* 1 cup quality vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup coconut oil
* 1/2 cup melted butter
* 2 pounds (1 kg) carrots, trimmed, peeled, and coarsely grated on the largest holes of a box grater or the fine grating blade of food processor
* 1 cup finely chopped golden raisins
* 1/8 cup finely chopped candied ginger
* Chopped zest 1/2 orange
* OPTIONAL: chopped walnuts or pecans
* CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
* 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (like Philadelphia) or 2 (300 g format familiale St. Moret)
* 11 tablespoons salted butter, softened at room temperature
* 3 cups confectioners'/icing sugar, sifted after measuring
* 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla pod
* Chopped zest of medium orange
* Combine the cream cheese and butter and beat on medium until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Shut off the mixer and scrape down the bowl and paddle. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, and beat on medium, scraping down the bowl and paddle as necessary, until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
PREPARATION:
* Position two racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375*F/190*C
* Oil/butter the bottom and sides of 2 (9-inch-round, 2-inch-deep) cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
* In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
* In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, mix the brown sugar on the lowest speed to break up any lumps. Add 1 egg and continue to mix on low until smooth and incorporated. Add the remaining eggs, one at a time, and mix on low until smooth and incorporated. Shut off the mixer and scrape down the bowl and paddle. Return the mixer to low then add the oil in a thin steady stream and continue to beat until fully incorporated. A hand mixer may also be used.
* Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, using a large rubber spatula to fold the mixture together until just incorporated. Fold in the carrots & raisins (nuts such as an chopped walnuts or pecans may also be added).
Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake until the layers are firm and risen & the tip of a paring knife inserted in the center of the cake emerges clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to let cool for 5 minutes then invert the cake layers onto the rack & peel off the parchment paper. Use another rack or a large plate to invert the cake layers again then slide them back on to the rack so they are right side up. Let the cake layers cool completely. DO AHEAD: The cakes can be baked ahead, cooled, wrapped in a double layer of plastic wrap, & refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen up to 1 month.
Frost when fully cooled.

[@giaafshar8419]

your such a positive and lovely mother. im not sure if my mom telling me my art was good for my age when i was seven improved my technique, but i think its best for all moms to tell their kids it’s beautiful every time.

[@ChateauLove]

It sounds like you have a lovely mother, Gia. So happy you can join us. 💖🥰🌸

[@susancooper5442]

You are my new favorite Chateau vlog!! Your sweetness towards each other is priceless. Simon's charm is non-stop, of which he has you and darling daughter Isabela totally charmed!! Also, the family love is delightful to me to try and emulate. We make choices in life, and you Vivian and Simon have definitely made perfect loving choices. I'm enjoying all your vlogs! Thank you!

[@hellenashmore7734]

i do know that I have said this before but your sisters music real touches my heart

[@ChateauLove]

I just sent her this message. She wanted me to let you know how much that means to her. She has a series of Peggy Lee tribute concerts coming up, and I’m hoping someone will video & post. If so, I’ll definitely let you know. 💖🌸💖

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Lovely decorated eggs and a carrot cake 🧁 what more could we ask for 🌸💕🌸

[@mocarra100]

My goodness what a beautiful artist you are I was watching you sketch the bedroom to make the hanging thing over the bed I can't remember what you called it and I could not believe how well you just sketch that out so I shouldn't be surprised about these beautiful blue eggs. Oh my goodness, that is so lovely what they do at that garden center for people that work there I think that is absolutely fantastic other businesses should do stuff like that. I also watch another show the Positano diaries in Italy and they have a lot of these caves with figurines in them and at Christmas time it is absolutely beautiful. I saw you Simon putting the dirt back into the garden when you were sweeping up and I thought to myself what a nice man. I love the tiles on the floor in your veranda I believe that's what you called it? I'm on to the next video I cannot wait to see some more progress. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖

[@alysrichardson9428]

I am from Memphis. I now live in Baton Rouge. Oh how I would love to return to France and see your beautiful chateau.

[@mhuff9243]

How many times can I hit the LIKE button??? Everything looks amazing.

[@ChateauLove]

Haha! Thanks, Michele! You are so sweet for watching. 💖🌸💖

[@brianswinscoe5412]

You are all amazing always look forward to watching you. Thank you so much Eileen x

[@shamrock-mj9fd]

I really love the music.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! I’ll pass on your lovely message to my sister, Ashley. She’ll be so pleased. 💖🥰🌸

[@marlenebos6140]

Every setback has a plus side. As you were only able to use plastic eggs, you now have eggs you can keep for next year. How beautiful they turned out! If you have only brown eggs, you can still use them, first give them a white base coat, let dry and then paint the design. Make sure your brushes are not too wet, as that would make the base paint run.

[@ChateauLove]

Great advice, Marlene! Thank you!!!! 💖🥰🌸

[@oteb857]

Everything was beautiful 🐇💖💜💙

[@Brokenheartsministryjan714]

You are a very good artist. Your husband's is cute. Glad you all had fun with the eggs.

[@ChateauLove]

Simon will be delighted that you think he’s cute! I think he’s cute, too! 😉💖🌸

[@onthebay66]

Thank you for sharing - my favourite loved the addition of crystallized ginger. I add a piece of crystallized ginger in my homemade bran muffins, so good when you bite into it. Keep up the fabulous vlogs - great for armchair travellers.

[@MsScuppers]

Hi Vivienne, Simon and Isabella! What a lovely, fun time you are having and thank you ever so much for sharing your Easter fun with us!! Although I am Canadian, my heritage is half Ukrainian and half Welsh... at Easter my Ukrainian Nana always created beautiful pysanky (painted Easter eggs) and she taught my siblings and I how to do it. I even taught my cousins from the Welsh side of the family. For many years, until COVID hit, it has been my extended family's tradition to make Pysanky together around the kitchen table. Your video has brought that memory back to life for me and I so loved it. Thank you!! With much love from Cathy in Victoria, B.C. Canada. P.S. I can't wait to someday try truffle cheese. Thanks for not forgetting Cheese of the Week. Mmmmm! xoxoxox

[@ChateauLove]

Hi Cathy! I enjoy your messages, and this one especially touched my heart. What a wonderful tradition, and I hope that you and your family can return to these treasured experiences soon. Much love! 💖🌸💖

[@svg7335]

My girls love homemade carrot cake as well. I haven't tried the orange zest in the icing or the candied fruit. However, I include chopped pecans or walnuts in both the cake and icing. I'll try yours next time they're home.❤

[@connihudson1578]

You guys are so talented . We enjoy your channel and look forward to every adventure you take us on!😊😊

[@ChateauLove]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Winton46]

Just watched this Jan 2023 wnd cent wait for warmer weather and Easter ❤

[@helenmcneil3339]

.Simon, that peeler swivels. If you lay it flat along the carrot and run it back and forth it will peel in both directions While you are doing that turn the carrot in your left hand as you do so presenting more skin. You can do the bottom half of the carrot and then turn it round and do the top - its so fast!

[@ChateauLove]

Hi Helen, I think this comment is Simon’s favourite of the week. He was genuinely surprised and delighted when I read it to him. Thank you!! 💖🥰🌸

[@marlenebos6140]

To keep your terrace clean while working on the beds, just put a jute bag on the side to step on when you step on to the terrace and wipe/stamp your feet. You can later pick up the bag and put the soil back into the flowerbed. Do you have a wood chipper? Use woodchips in the beds to keep the weeds at bay.

[@ChateauLove]

Marlene, you are brilliant! Thank you. 💖🥰😁

[@KimberlyPrivari]

I love how 'British' Simon is and how 'American' Vivienne is! A perfect compliment to each other and very entertaining. Cheers from the California wine country :). I'm really enjoying your channel.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you!! The cultural differences are very funny, but we enjoy sharing our little idiosyncrasies. Thanks for joining us! 💖🥰🌸

[@SouthernArtist77]

I love those eggs!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

The painted eggs are a lovely tradition, you are quite the artist........I also make a wonderful carrot cake , but will try your recipe as it’s just a little different...........take care..........Donna in Toronto

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Donna! The secret is the fresh carrots, ginger and the golden raisins. Enjoy!

[@LindaWightman]

Your updates always make me smile! It's good to see our flower girl in them, too. (You should see what the ring bearer looks like now.)

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Linda! Yes, I was so pleased she agreed to make an appearance! They grow up so quickly...our time together in Switzerland was really precious. And, yes, we’d love to catch up with the handsome (once little) ring-bearer! 💖🌸💖

[@ornellabastelli5273]

Bellissimo video super simpatici grazie per la visione 😜

[@ChateauLove]

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[@KrisanthiaMum]

What a beautiful carrot cake!!! My favorite cake in the whole world 🥰 Our recipe is similar adding the other oils and ginger sounds amazing. Thank you for this. What a delight 💋

[@ChateauLove]

It’s our pleasure! Very happy to meet another carrot cake aficionado! 💖🥰🌸

[@sharonnicholson8446]

My husband and I watch your videos on our television so we can’t comment straight away, we love your wonderful content, your banter with each other, your creative skills and of course your laughter, thanks for taking time to make these so fabulous. 🙌🏻💜🤩💕

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much, Sharon! Your support and encouragement means the world to us. How fun you are watching us on TV! 😁💖🌸

[@michaelw.8614]

Just love the gardening and cooking. It's like watching the french version of Martha Stewart except there's so much more artistry here. Loved the painted eggs too!! What a beautiful life...

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Michael! You are too kind! Now I just need Martha’s army of helpers and cleaners! 😂🌸💖

[@karenlouisereeder4501]

I have just watched episode 6 as it came on automatically after another video I was watching, I'm now going to binge watch all 5 before it!! Love it 🏰 and have subscribed x

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much, Karen! We have another coming soon.💖💖💖

[@debbiemollison9866]

Your a sweet couple. I just found your station and I’m glad I did. D from Canada 🍁

[@pattiscraftcorner3530]

Your cake looks magnificent 😮

[@jenniferangell8961]

love the blue & white eggs viv!! xoxo

[@ChateauLove]

I’m sending you so many hugs and kisses!! 💖🌸💖🥂🍾🥂

[@rossyhoneywood8280]

I am so very impressed with your art skills. I really have to try that myself. Your carrot cake looks delicious and will definitely make it. Actually everything about your vlogs is exquisite. Just loved every second. You are a truly blessed family. Happy Easter 🐣🐇

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Rossy. You are too kind! I hope you enjoy the carrot cake. Don’t forget the chopped raisins as they are the secret ingredient for the incredible texture. 😊💖🌸

[@angelatatum4425]

An absolute joy. I love the painted eggs. Really looking forward to the continued renovations. Happy Easter 🐰🐣🌷

[@ChateauLove]

Happy Easter, Angela! 💖

[@caropapa]

Im so excited about the carrot cake as for the last 3 or 4 days i have wanted to make a carrot cake i can share with my parents, i love to get a few different versions of cakes and such to try, so looking forward to making your amazing artistic cake.

[@ChateauLove]

Lovely! Enjoy your cake!! 💖💖💖

[@paularoberts2129]

Hi all Lovely video again You are so magical I've enjoyed every minute of this i didn’t want it to end The eggs were amazing Happy easter to you have a lovely weekend see you next time xx🐣🐣🐣

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Paula! Hope you had a happy weekend. 💖🌸💖

[@paularoberts2129]

Yes thank you We had good weather in the UK but it's turned a little windy today Have a good week xx❤❤❤

[@ChateauLove]

Our weather has sadly turned as well. -3* tonight! Hang in there...we’ll have a proper Springtime soon. 😊

[@paularoberts2129]

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[@pennyfoster4514]

Thank you all four of you [little dog included] for another delicious vlog. Such a gorgeous treat for Easter and we love joining you. That cheese looks 'superbe' and the carrot cake is iconic. WOW. Such an informative episode again

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Penny! Pavlova is delighted that she is being officially recognised as a proper member of the family! 😉Thanks for joining us. 💖🌸💖

[@christibellz]

Happy Easter to your family

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you for joining us! 💖🌸💖

[@cindypope4952]

Happy Easter!

[@ChateauLove]

Happy Easter, Cindy! 💖🌸💖

[@helenphancanada8988]

Hello new friend here sending joined. Like this video so much . Have a good day

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Helen! 😊💖

[@ginahamlyn2569]

Happy Easter, Christ has risen. That carrot cake looks totally decadent and delish. I especially love the little lamb pastries, what an adorable touch.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Gina! Happy Easter. 💖🌸💖

[@graykicklighterjonathan-gr7275]

Carrot cake looks fabulous, I’ve never had it with the ginger, but I would imagine it adds be Enormously to the taste. I would miss the pecans in the frosting; however. Love your vlogs! Keep it up.

[@ChateauLove]

Hello! Yes, pecans would be amazing. I can highly recommend the ginger. Thanks for joining us! 💖🥰🌸

[@johnnydarko6088]

Hey guys....thanks for another video....we will be watching it together very soon!! x Johnny and Ashley

[@ChateauLove]

Is this Johnny and Ashley from Lomenie? You guys are fantastic!! Just watching you now. I feel that we need to have some art, champagne and oysters together very soon. 💖🌸💖

[@johnnydarko6088]

@@ChateauLove Hi Vivienne, yes, that sounds divine! We would LOVE that!! xx

[@nandithas3001]

We want to see your ceramic paintings please🤗🤗🤗

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! I am looking forward to sharing them with you. 😊💖🌸

[@sentimentalwoman4540]

Again, a wonderful vlog and that cake!!!! Your eggs are beautiful. I just love blue and white. I live at the beach and my house is decorated in blue and white. Because I don't care for fall colors I paint plastic pumpkins of different shapes and sizes white then decorate them by painting sea creatures such as sea turtles, crabs, and sea horses all in shades of blues. I add a few with coral and some just plain gold. Then pile them in a large wicker tray and place them on my kitchen island. Others I place in a large basket on my front porch.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! I love your ideas about the pumpkins. They sound beautiful! 💖🌸💖

[@teedee3834]

So sweet to see you and your husband create such a beautiful carrot cake together. Thank you for sharing your recipe I think I am going to have to make this lovely cake. Happy Easter!!!💖🍰💐 How wonderful that you mentioned the garden center that you went to and how they support their community and you in turn by shopping there.💝💖💝

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Shawn! I hope you enjoy the cake...it really is a good one. 😁💖🌸

[@normasaldivar8645]

Ouch! Calling you out on sweeping the dirt. In the US we say no sweets for Simon. 😂

[@onedandylion]

I do so enjoy my little sojourn into your French lives... thank you for sharing.

[@ChateauLove]

It’s our pleasure! Thank you for joining us! 💖🌸💖

[@judithschatunowski6273]

Faux eggs! What a great idea to paint them and have an Easter tree! Simon, you crease me up! What breed are the rabbits!! Your carrot cake looked delicious, Vivienne, and as for the truffle cheese and quails eggs, divine! Yet another beautiful vlog with great music! Have a Happy Easter all!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much, Judith! You really are too kind. 😁💖🌸💖

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Love your Videos! Do you have any pets? God bless you all and keep safe 🙏

[@ChateauLove]

Hi Raynona, thank you for watching! Yes! We do have pets. Our Episode 3 gives you a big introduction to them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJfOZGuFj5WjsLc 💖🌸💖

[@barbararodgers3101]

Happy Easter. It is such a pleasure to watch your videos. The eggs you painted are really nice. And, the carrot cake was a beautiful masterpiece. Just gorgeous and I am sure it is absolutely delicious. You are so artist and very talented. I enjoyed seeing your local garden center. I just love the rose topiaries. I look forward to seeing your gardening project completed. Best wishes. 🌷🐇

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Barbara! We’ll show you all the plantings in the next video. I, too, love topiaries. These ones are “iceberg” and should flower a lovely white, to go alongside “Elvis”. 💖🌸💖

[@merrittbaxley6032]

For your plantings, a suggestion, add some t-olive schrubs near each opening and corners. They are ever greens, can be shaped in endless ways, and have the most beautiful smell from tiny minute blooms around 4 times per year with very, very little cleanup. I have surrounded our over 100 year old southern estate home with them and in the spring and fall, with windows open, they fill the house with the most glorious smell. Mine of course are topiary shaped. They are one of my favorite evergreens. I also added them through out the gardens surrounding the house to always be able to get the fragrance with each blooming.

[@ChateauLove]

Merritt, thank you!! I cannot believe I didn’t know about this shrub, but thanks to you I have been researching it. Over here it is called “Osmanthus”, and I believe we may already have a couple, without knowing what they were. Now hopefully the garden center will have them (or order them) for us! 💖🌸💖

[@catherinem9204]

Such a brilliant vlog, great content!! Hope you don't mind but your dress is absolutely beautiful xx Happy Easter xx💛💖🌞😎🏰

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Catherine! You are too kind. Simon teased me about my dress and told me I looked like a Ming Vase, so thanks to you I am vindicated in my sartorial choices! 😂😁🥰💖

[@chrislarsen2684]

I am impressed with your egg decorating skills = Mine never looked like fine china....They just looked like globs of color and some wax crayons on top with my name on it...

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Chris! I think you and Simon are kindred spirits in the egg-decorating department! 💖🌸💖

[@diannapurvis8646]

Well I have to comment ...style in a chateau seems exquisite....I applaud your aplomb for sophistication xx

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Dianna! You are always so kind. 💖🌸💖

[@tristanharp]

What a beautiful Easter! Can wait to t ry that carrot cake🐰

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Steph! If you make the cake, it’s 1 kg/2 lbs of carrots, not the other way around. (Simon was distracting me! 😂😂) 💖🌸💖

[@ednadolan9253]

Another great vlog, you all put so much content in it's a joy to watch. Loved the garden centre and how they are working with the disabled. Have a great Easter 🐇😘

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Edna! 💖🌸💖

[@joyabell4420]

I love the painted eggs, I used to do this with my kids. The music is also wonderful Thank you

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Joy! As you can see, it’s never too late to start painting eggs again! 💖🌸💖

[@210johnella]

I use Eason salts on the Rose’s every spring. Just use a large headed screwdriver about 3” from the root, push down in the dirt 3-4” and pour in the Epson salt. That’s it! Creates a healthier plant, more blooms.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Johnella, for this great advice! 💖🌸

[@alannagilmore8982]

I accidentally discovered this while in the bathroom without my phone, had to resort to reading labels and discovered a new plant food!

[@maxeckhardt1663]

Thank you guys, for sending so much light, love and hope during a sick time! 🎈Your shows are charming, interesting, inspiring, heart warming, funny and, and, and. Your idea of painting some 'Spode Eggs' is brilliant! Best wishes and happy easter from Berlin.🌷🐣

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Max! We adore Berlin!! Hopefully when this is over we’ll be able to go back. 💖🌸💖

[@maxeckhardt1663]

@@ChateauLove Lets have a glass of champaign that day! 🍾🧚‍♂️

[@ChateauLove]

ABSOLUTELY! Or two! 😉

[@sharondilloncavalierland954]

Lovely vlog! Thank you for sharing! I love that Simon is so neat and tidy. Hugs!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Sharon! I passed on your message to Simon and he’s feeling rather delighted with your comment. 😁💖🌸💖

[@Mime_Mama]

Thank you for sharing you recipe!! What a great garden center with a great mission! I live on the other side of TN! East TN here! I'm ready to get planting, but the low temps are still lingering! I love the idea of painting faux eggs! That way we can use them to decorate every year! I don't have small children any more 😟 that want to dye eggs! Love your Easter decorations! Oh funny you only have one piece of Spode, I just got my first piece for Christmas! I've just started collecting blue and white china and they are by other makers 😊

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Luisa! If you make the cake, it’s 1 kg/2 lbs of carrots, not the other way around. (Simon was distracting me! 😂😂) I love east TN. It’s so beautiful and I used to go to summer camp there, and skiing (no one believes me when I said I skied in TN!) Enjoy your blue and white...seems like we chateau enthusiasts have much in common. 💖🌸💖

[@Mime_Mama]

@@ChateauLove thanks for the carrot cake edit! Yup, you sure can ski here!! My son and husband have season tickets at Ober! It truly is a beautiful area! Glad to know you've enjoyed it beauty! Still building my blue/white or whatever color I come across and just have to have collection! ☺️

[@jillphillips2835]

The ESAT nursery is such an amazing place! Thanks for showing us what is possible when visionaries put their minds to work! What a special place for so many young people to work! Please show us some of the other ventures ESAT has created in France! Happy Easter!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Jill! Now that we know about ESAT, we shall definitely try to find out more about their organisation and locations.😊

[@jillphillips2835]

@@ChateauLove I helped a dear American friend living in the Cussay area of France pull off her daughter's wedding about ten years ago! As my friend had been back in the US for about a year for medical issues, she and hubs had arrived back at their home with just 10 days to get EVERYTHING ready for the wedding! They hired a local group of disabled (actually very abled young men) to give the entire grounds and courtyard a good trim and cleanout! They were brilliant and talented young adults and I think they return a couple of times a year just to make things tidy! Such organizations should be applauded!

[@ChateauLove]

This sounds amazing, Jill. I wonder if there is something similar near us. Your friend was very lucky to have you to help, as well! 😊

[@jillphillips2835]

@@ChateauLove That's what friend are for! XO

[@louisehowell3817]

I have huge respect and admiration for the amount of effort and variety that goes into your videos. I know it takes so much time and planning to produce videos of this quality. Thoroughly enjoying them! Have a blessed Easter!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Louise! You are so kind. We are sincerely enjoying creating the content. As you see, it has led to a lot of silliness, laughter, and creativity during lockdown. Editing is still a work in progress, so your kinds words are very welcome. 💖🌸💖

[@Kelvweb]

The eggs you painted are beautiful, especially yours! Elvis roses-what I find, I never noticed them for sale in Memphis when I lived there! Thanks for the cake recipe (and US measurements) and the way you decorated it was gorgeous!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Kelly! You lived in Memphis? Small world!! For the cake, it’s 1 kg//2 lbs of carrots, not the other way around. Simon was distracting me! 😂💖

[@charinacupcake3436]

That dress you are wearing while you make the carrot cake is Everything! Simply gorgeous. Where did you find it?

[@WillowTreePottery]

Thank you for this. I am making the carrot cake this morning for our Easter dessert. Wonderful video. That garden centre is fabulous and I love their mission.

[@ChateauLove]

Happy Easter, Kathy! In case I got mixed up on the video, it’s 2 lbs (1 kg) of carrots, not the other way around. Have a great day! 💖

[@WillowTreePottery]

@@ChateauLove I kind of made that connection :) I am in Canada and our carrots are sold by the kg. My mom's recipe calls for about 4 cups, which translates to just about the same. It's early am so I won't be starting for about an hour because I am using the food processor. Thanks for making sure that was clear.

[@ChateauLove]

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[@aprilninthr2886]

Loved this beautiful video. Please keep them coming!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! 💖🌸💖

[@yotzrimtheater9564]

Love your work and the music is also wonderful. thank you from Tel aviv Israel, dreaming of Paris

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! I’ll pass your lovely comments about the music to my sister. She’ll be delighted. 💖🌸💖

[@sandicoppins]

🐥🐥🐥👯‍♀️👯‍♀️👯‍♀️💜💜💜A truly delightful Easter episode. I can smell and taste your gorgeous carrot cake from the southern pacific. Sending you all Easter greetings and a big thank you for your lovely vlog 🐰🐰🐰🐇🐇🐇🐣🐣🐣💖💖💖

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Sandi! 💖🌸💖

[@cheriesharp234]

Happy Easter to you all, beautiful egg painting and I will try the carrot cake recipe and maybe add crushed walnuts as I love them in carrot cake. Everything in your vlogs is delightful and no doubt will be humming your opening tune for the rest of the day xxx

[@ChateauLove]

Happy Easter, Cherie! Walnuts in the cake is a great idea! Btw, it’s 1 kg (2 lbs) of carrots, not the other way around. 😂So happy you are enjoying the opening song...we’re the same every time we post a new video. La vie en rose! 🌸

[@carolpipher4839]

Loved! Spectacular cake!! ~Happy Easter from PA 🐇

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Carol! 💖🌸💖

[@sushilaclifton573]

Happy Easter to you all. Delicious Easter goodies to eat!.

[@ChateauLove]

Happy Easter!!! 💖🌸💖

[@sugarlady901]

The carrot cake looks delicious! Happy Easter!!💐💕

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! 💖🌸💖

[@margoarmstrong3042]

It's Easter Sunday and I really need to up my game after watching your vlog. Creative egg painting and carrot cake so artistically presented have inspired me. Cheers from 🇨🇦🌻🐇🐥.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Margo! All of you have inspired us to up our game, so it’s a win-win! 💖🌸💖

[@fredscott1199]

How fabulous! I just adore your vlog!

[@ChateauLove]

You are so kind, Fred! I enjoy seeing your thumbnail photo in the comments as dapper gentlemen are much appreciated in this house! Looking forward to continuing our chateau journey together! 😊🌸💖

[@gypsy1588]

Fun video. Your daughter is a very lovely young lady. Good to see her in a family vlog.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! Yes, she is lovely and it’s such a joy to have her home during the pandemic. I’ll pass on your message and hopefully can convince her to make a few more appearances in the videos! 💖🌸💖

[@donnawillis4777]

HaPpY Easter!! I get so excited whenever I see a new vlog notification from you guys. You are such an adorable family, and fun to watch your videos. The eggs are all so pretty. And thank you Vivian for the Carrot Cake recipe. The cake looks incredible (I must try). I adore you all, and Happy Holidays from North America!! ✨🐣🐑🐇🍰🥕💝🕊✨

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much, Donna! If you make the cake, it’s 1 kg / 2 lbs of carrots, not the other way around (Simon was distracting me!!😂😂) 💖🌸💖

[@paivitiitta1884]

Definitely making the carrot cake ! thank you and Happy Easter !

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Paivi! If you make the cake, it’s 1 kg/2 lbs of carrots, not the other way around. (Simon was distracting me! 😂😂) 💖🌸💖

[@treenaspencer3710]

A very happy Easter to you all. Looks like you had such fun.xx

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Treena! 💖🌸💖

[@carolebrightman8391]

A very happy Easter to you all. A fantastic carrot cake. Will give it a go when I can be will my family again (too big just for me lol). xx

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Carole! If you make the cake, it’s 1 kg/2 lbs of carrots, not the other way around. (Simon was distracting me! 😂😂) The recipe can be halved, and it also freezes well. Hugs! 💖🌸💖

[@colettevorster9214]

Happy Easter!🐇🐣

[@ChateauLove]

Happy Easter to you! 💖🌸💖

[@cheriemoulang2413]

Happy Easter love your eggs will have a try myself

[@ChateauLove]

Happy Easter! I’d love to see photos when you are done with them! 😍

[@gardenroom65]

I love those eggs

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! Happy Easter! 💖🌸💖

[@dianewatier50]

What a gorgeous vlog Vivienne 😍!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Diane! 💖🌸💖🥰

[@jasminaalm]

Happy Easter ! Lovely vlog !

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Beverly! 💖🌸💖

[@MK-77789]

Blessings! Love your videos! The cake looks so delicious! 🎂 loving family! Have a beautiful resurrection day! Is all about having relationship with GOD not religion! John 3. ❤❤❤

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! Happy Easter! 💖

[@jobopening5085]

Funny, I was literally wondering what town you were from at the start of the video... Now I don’t have to wonder your “T’s” are so hard ;-). ....as mine are soft ;-)

[@ChateauLove]

😁🌸🥰💖

[@susannepetersen7619]

lovely video , Happy Easter :-)

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! Happy Easter, Suzanne! 💖

[@kathytabas3560]

Happy Easter from Canada!

[@ChateauLove]

And to you, Kathy! Thanks for joining us. 💖🌸💖

[@woodsew]

Happy Easter,

[@ChateauLove]

And to you, Bernice! 💖🌸💖

[@nidagabrielvlogger5656]

hi new friend here in hk

[@ChateauLove]

Hello, Nida! Thanks for joining us. 💖🌸💖

[@cjpowers9330]

I’ve never seen cake tins like those. A little like quiche baking tins, but are they made of glass?

[@lynnegunn3478]

I love Peter Rabbit, verandah will be gorgeous, and carrot cake-please, the recipe?

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Lynne! The carrot cake recipe is written in the description below the KZbin video (with the links, etc.). Pls note that I was muddled on the video (Simon was distracting me!) and the recipe calls for 1 kg /2 lbs of carrots, not the other way around. Enjoy! 💖

[@hellenashmore7734]

i know the one you are speaking of but you to have lovely things

[@ChateauLove]

You are so kind, Hellen! It’s just lovely to be inspired by others, and also explore our own creativity, even if a bit silly! 💖🌸💖

[@cjpowers9330]

Nothing at all wrong with going “old school.” I’d just like to know the approximate amount of carrots in cups. It looks to be about 4 cups, but perhaps I’m way off the mark and it’s more than that. It’s rare for me to find such large carrots, living in close proximity to NYC.

[@carollacoste532]

Beautiful Music Are here any Tapes available

[@nigelirmamaher5811]

This room looks a lot like the orangerie you redid in an earlier episode. So are there 2 similar spaces?

[@ChateauLove]

Yes, this episode was filmed mostly in the kitchen, which is also a similar space. It doesn’t have as much glass as the orangery, but also has a tiled floor. Well spotted! 💖

[@lynnegunn3478]

Forgot to say Happy Easter

[@ChateauLove]

And to you!! 😁💖🌸💖

[@moragmaceachen2323]

Hello, love your chanel - can you please tell me about the material the "Easter Eggs" are made of? is it polystyrene, paper mache, or wood? Thankyou.

[@ChateauLove]

Hello Morag, the eggs were actually a plastic resin from Amazon. When I do them next year, I think paper maché or wood would be much nicer. 💖🌸💖

[@fredscott1199]

Where are y'all? What are y'all doing? When do we get a new Vlog? I have missed y'all! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@ChateauLove]

Fred!!!! So happy to see you here. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! We had a new vlog come out about a week ago (Chateau d’Avensac), and before that a Halloween one. Another is coming this week! Sending you warm Tennessee hugs. 💖😘💕