EXILE IN BARBADOS!

I have to leave Europe for 2 weeks to be allowed entry into the US to get to New York for my collaboration with Christie's, so I've opted for a very sweet exile in Barbados! Meanwhile, back at Lalande, Cat returns, and work starts on the grand salon panelling...
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[@300books]

I like that no matter where Stephanie goes, she manages to give us a bit of history about the place. She always shows an interest and respect for the many sites she visits.

[@dawnmariemay8324]

I just love history & love that she always shares her knowledge ❣️ Such a Earth Angle❣️

[@sdole9448]

The MOST Lalande moment: singers in Grande Salon as paneling walks by.

[@mparker6823]

@Susan Dole exactly! I had to laugh over that! Made me feel warm and fuzzy haha; all is right in LaLande World with such a goings-on lol! And you in know it is a LaLande thing when the workshop attendees casually expect such things at LaLande, in fact I'm sure they wouldn't feel like it was a proper workshop without some sort of LaLande Happening lol! Yearly Tradition😁

[@vintagemoss9578]

Best comment lol

[@michaeldriebeekvanderven]

Brilliant, Susan! 👌🏽😂

[@carolinegooder7091]

I love the fact that Stephanie regretted not being there for the workshop as they are friends not just customers. I am glad that the panels have to rest, waiting for Stephanie to return before the restoration begins. She doesn't want to miss anything at Lalande.

[@lurveit]

Thank you to everyone at Lalande for taking the time to vlog what's happening. I really enjoy seeing all the changes. I know a camera in your face must be super weird but we SO appreciate you guys. 💛

[@barbarachodon5085]

What Stephanie said about La Redoute catalogue makes me feel nostalgic... When I was a little girl my grandma was living in Belgium and during every visit I was cutting out paper people from a catalogues and playing with them. Also I was cutting out all the furniture, gluing them to a big piece of paper and making a nice living spaces for my paper dolls. Such a good memories!

[@lesasmith427]

I did that with the Sears catalog!

[@bugsey2704]

WOW WOW WOW so spectacular to see Barbados up close …….. just what we all need at the moment THANK YOU STEPHANIE 🌸

[@JCB333of]

Oh...sigh...it ended. OMG. How beautiful to be able to be tucked virtually into your pockets and accompany you both to your idyllic safe harbor in Barbados. I just didn't want it to end. It was a perfect quarantine dream. I'm still there in my heart. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It was so much fun. You are both the best!

[@isnoo1]

YES..... I totally agree.............. why did have to end?? sob sob

[@charleswalker1185]

Not having to dress up, or use a hammer is a huuuuge plus..although i would if asked!!

[@trevorward9680]

Love your enthusiasm Stephanie, you brighten everyone’s day. x

[@Julie_Krantz]

Amory's voice is like velvet. He could seriously be an announcer, voice-over actor, audiobook reader…..oh wait! I’ve got it! A reader for one of those stories on a sleep app like Calm. Or he could just read the phone book…whatever. Right up there with Matthew McConahay. If MM is Texas velvet, Amory is English velvet. 😊

[@Sgirl]

I likened it to warm honey. Honey? Velvet? Doesn't matter, it's smooooth and ear-gasm-y. 😊

[@slowandsimplelivingdiaries]

Stephanie you are just like sunshine. Seriously. I love the amount of positivity and good vibes you are radiating!

[@smills7303]

I can’t wait to see the progress on the paneling in the grand salon… so exciting…

[@sandicoppins]

Such a gorgeous hotel and also...BNB....rather amazing that the breakfast crockery was Spode

[@angelaengler2387]

Oh my, Barbados is gorgeous! So glad you had a vacation Stephanie!

[@danielbobberson9849]

this is more like a honeymoon!!

[@carolinegooder7091]

Stephanie had a working vacation and I get so tired of people getting into her personal business.

[@rose-marie7351]

I love watching your vlog, it feels like I am travelling with you and get to experience it a bit through your camera. I hope your trip to NY goes well and that you were not affected by the terrible flooding...

[@nadiab386]

This vlog has brought back so many wonderful memories for me🤗😍 ..our honeymoon in Barbados and my old job working for Christies in London many moons ago.. creating the catalogue will be so much fun, just wait till you see it all in beautiful glossy print..so excited to see your reaction too!!

[@DamsonElvira1212]

Is it just me that feels a bit uncomfortable with some of the comments? Give Amorey a break ladies! Remember how we feel about the opposite sex openly commenting on our assets. A compliment is one thing but it is a fine line.

[@sbennewies]

Well said!

[@andreacatzel8259]

Oh wow!, what a hotel…… what a B&B! Divine! Enjoying every second of this! Thank you for the joy! ❤️

[@zdoriksandorik]

Kat is back! I'm so happy to see her! I'm hoping she'll be there for a long time!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

This video is just what I need, a holiday in an idyllic sun-drenched place in beautiful surroundings. Paradise! Thank you for the video!

[@melinayorke7462]

Stephanie your vlogs do my heart good. Thank you for sharing! I so look forward to each week and the people and places you’ll meet and see. You have something very special in LaLande and the people who surround you. I hope you had a wonderful time in New York, I hope the weather didn’t make things miserable for you. So fun thinking you were in my state for Christie’s👍.

[@Cenepk101]

Stephanie: You look so refreshed & beautiful. Loved your “ swimming costume “. Thank you for sharing!

[@rhondathomas7952]

Yes! Her swimsuit was gorgeous. I also loved that black outfit she was wearing with the wooden or plastic circles.

[@murielwilson3148]

Thank you Stephanie for another fantastic volg showing us the beautiful views from your hotel the food looked scrumptious and your B and B home stay was excellent with all that history looking forward now for seeing your trip to New York

[@vanessaschofield7927]

oh my word steffanie. Barbados is stunning. its like ones died and woke up in heaven. The colour of the sea was amazing. the food the rooms oh steffanie you are so lucky to be able to go and stay in such heavenly places of traquility and brauty and thankyou for the glimpses as we also in our minds got to experience what i might be like . thankyou so much i needed this at the end of my hard day at work at the hospital

[@lianegordon971]

Yes - who knew we should all think of going to Barbados at some time in our lives! Know we all now - we do. LOL.

[@basiaboy]

God Bless you and all front liners.. 👏

[@dianes853]

Thank you so much Stephanie for the mention of the slave trade. It is important for suffering of POC to be acknowledged. Enjoy the beauty of Barbados.

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

Odd how the most beautiful lush mineral rich paradises here on earth have the cruelest histories...

[@dianes853]

@@breakfastattiffanys741 I know. Colonization is just crazy history.

[@markusneumann146]

Stephanie at the pool! OMG - she looks like Hollywood! Queeeen!

[@jeanninef2110]

Very beautiful places where you’ve stayed. Love it when you give us some historical background too! Safe travels to New York!

[@lindabryant4292]

That blue and white crystal looked so beautiful with the Spode. Just gorgeous.

[@katehobbs2008]

Oh lucky me, I remember sitting on that exact terrace having breakfast and having those little birds trying to steal my toast

[@frangeorge5962]

Visit looks fabulous. Wish I was there 💚. Have to love uTube. An hour ago I was watching a tarot reader in Egypt. Stunning shots of evening with the sun going down on two pyramids. Now an exotic island. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️😊.

[@cliffhorman6846]

Love the beautiful architecture, food and views. Its so tropical and lovely. So glad The paneling is underway. And of course to see vibrant Kat back at La lande.

[@bootleglizard74]

I’m so very glad to see you taking a proper rest! You look rested and lovely ❌⭕️

[@annettesharrock1236]

Absolute love the Caribbean, have visited many Islands am so jealous. The hotel looked amazing as did the food. What a nice place to stay at the end with all the history. Can not wait to see New York, Nice to see Kat back, and also the things in the Chateau . Loved watching

[@cherylmcgrath9081]

"BARBADOS" is so Beautiful! Thank YOU for sharing your Beautiful trip with us! WOW, what a GREAT place, a little peace of heaven... Have a GREAT rest of your trip... I will have ate a lot there too. LOVE from Chicago

[@LostwithLaura]

Yes having random things that are the same instantly makes a place feel like home! One of my first work trips I stayed at a hotel that had the same plates and bowls as my parents and the same pots and pans as I had at my college apartment. I felt so prepared for my first day of work being able to cook and eat off familiar objects.

[@annbardue3473]

What a lovely historical place for a B& B. I live in Charleston SC so the Colleton name is very well known . He was the first Baronet of the Lords Proprietor of the province of Carolina. A head honcho for sure. Best of luck in NYC. I hope the storm and flood damage won’t be a problem.❤️❤️❤️

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

I lived in beautiful Beaufort, SC for 20+ years and I appreciate her mention of the Barbados/South Carolina connection. A rich complicated history. 💞

[@annbardue3473]

Yes- complicated for sure. But the history is what I try to focus on. Beaufort is also an amazing place!!

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

@@annbardue3473 Yes I also love Charleston and all of the Lowcountry and miss it a lot. 😊

[@carolinegooder7091]

I was not aware of the connections being raised in NC. I'll have to check it out.

[@sentimentalwoman4540]

I have lived in beautiful Charleston, SC, and have traveled to Barbados. Yes, the Carolinas have a rich, complicated history, but one must also point out that British merchants were the significant force behind the Atlantic slave trade between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries.

[@Marykguise]

Oh wow; I feel so relaxed just having watched this!!! So happy for you. Thanks for taking us along!!

[@dotell8925]

Very happy to see you getting a change of Scenery. Super excited to hear more about your work for Christie's in NYC.

[@TheA6P]

Soo lovely to see you getting rest even if it's part of the work trip. I now want to go to Barbados and enjoy anything with rum 🏖️

[@ritareynolds6868]

That vlog was an absolute joy, thank you both.

[@imhappy3093]

You know you’re old and married when you get more excited watching Amaury talk about the paneling than watching Amaury 😆 who is a dish btw! Yay! Thanks Nati for showing us LaLande while Stephanie and Philip are away!

[@imhappy3093]

@@leafygirl I know, right? I think the Grande Salon looks just fine as is but it’s going to be really Grande when Amaury is done!

[@sandravedmore1647]

Haha!!! I love to read comments You win :)

[@sandravedmore1647]

@@Tony-InLosAngeles eeerrmm I must know when this took place dear Sir??? It will be a matter of great doctrinal importance ;)

[@imhappy3093]

@@Tony-InLosAngeles 😂 you guys are too funny 🙈🤤! Ok, ok so maybe I had to rewatch the videos a few times 😂. I’m not dead yet!

[@imhappy3093]

@@sandravedmore1647 😆 I must research as well! What you really need to watch is way, way back towards the beginning of the vlogs where Amaury came to Stephanie’s rescue and showed up to a singles weekend they were having at the Chateau (some male participants were no-shows) and he ended up matching with a young woman who he then went on to date for a few years! Yes, it has been a very long lockdown 😂 😂. PS - if Amaury ever reads the comments I promise I am not a creeper and you have nothing to fear 😝

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Never interested in the Caribbean-until I saw this vlog!! Lived in West Palm and Palm Beach for a few years while in college. It didn’t suit me. YOU and thus blog have convinced me, Barbados could be the one spot I could enjoy!!!!

[@annecc11]

Such beautiful places to stay and you both are making the most of it and there doesn't seem to be any other people there either. Congrats on your method of cut&paste pictures for your work to do at Christies and look forward to seeing that episode. Your cousin is a study of calm and efficiency, so good to see during these weird and sometimes stressful times. He is also very easy on the eye "beau garçon" ! Bizz, bizz, Swan

[@christopherparravicino8717]

Hello from Barbados. I am from here and am so happy that Stephanie and Philip have visited my lovely island and stayed at Colleton House which I know well.

[@julesalexander8917]

What a fabulous place to come from 😀

[@christopherparravicino8717]

@@julesalexander8917 It is. Truly bless to live here.

[@sallystites2946]

You are so good at making us feel we are there with you. Now I need to visit Barbados. Safe travels.

[@dawnmariemay8324]

Stephanie your Freckles are popping out looking so beautiful ♥️♥️♥️ I love your beautiful Natural Beauty ❣️ 🥂

[@AlanHouser]

Only Stephanie can make a Pringles chip sound glamorous by calling it a Priiiiingull.

[@dianefrench1721]

I love the simplicity in decor in that beautiful Barbados mansion.

[@greenleafgallery2424]

Fantastic...what a beautiful place and the food! Wow!

[@janetg1691]

How lovely! What a great holiday. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaimeattenborough5952]

Omg the panels !!! Amazing cant wait to see what ya couzy does ! And what a gorgeous place to stay ! Just love your vlogs 🌷❤️🌺🌹

[@bradley2492]

Good Lord There's nothing meant by the Title Stephanie has a good heart ❤ and would never 😳 want to hurt anyone Please everyone Give it a break 😀

[@tracyllewellyn5258]

I totally agree! Bravo well said.

[@valslater3001]

Obviously people don't understand irony

[@endeavouringit]

What a room and place, just beautiful ! So glad that you are enjoying your holiday in Barbados.

[@kimberlykearney5677]

So exciting. After amazing stay in Barbados you are off to your New York adventure. Cant wait for the next vlog. Safe travels

[@eileeng2492]

Great video! The hotel looks wonderful. Kat is back! Thank goodness. Stephanie's cousin seems lovely.

[@trishradloff8817]

This was so lovely and entertaining. Sorry when it ended. What fun!

[@carolinegooder7091]

If he wanted Stephanie to help him to start his own Vlog now would be the time. Unfortunately he might not like the filming and personal remarks people make.

[@mimibatman2787]

Thanks so much for posting this! So happy that you got a chance to unwind and relax in such a beautiful place. Now Barbados is on my bucket list! ☺️

[@teresagreco9794]

Am I the only one that wants to see Stephines cute cousin with his hair down? Oh Stephanie, I couldn't think of a more beautiful place to quarantine. It makes it special.

[@gregoryalexander4418]

I love how Stephanie goes over the history Of the area Barbados is beautiful. I had no idea she work for christie's that's going to be so exciting in New York Look forward to seeing that.

[@christophemeathrel508]

Bajan sunsets, once seen never forgotten, a bit like your first hurricane. 💙🤍❤️🍷🇫🇷🇬🇧😷

[@tameisha4387088]

I am so happy you enjoyed my island 🏝 watching from beautiful Barbados 🇧🇧

[@elizabethstreeter2145]

After watching all your blogs over the last couple of weeks I am like many people hooked. Thank to all of you for putting your life out there for us it is inspiring and beautiful Stephanie is so positive as are the rest of the staff with no negativity in sight what a relief to see that this can happen and how much happier it makes people so much thanks for your blog to all of you

[@kristinthornton2690]

You guys do the greatest videos. Thanks!

[@giteducalme]

thought the same and I must admit it made me chuckle and say out loud - 'thats so la Lande' ,,😂 Welcome back cati and lovely to see Stephanie

[@diannedutton6127]

I spent a week in Barbados, loved it. This was wonderful!

[@lawrencebaker2318]

It certainly looks like a lovely vacation! I also want to commend you for a subtle lesson that you gave us: It is okay to appreciate the beauty and history of a place, so long as you remember the difficult parts, as well. Acknowledging both the good and the bad parts of our history makes our understanding more complete and makes us more well-rounded people... and just maybe, we can leave our descendants a history that is more beautiful and a little less fraught!

[@janetcorey5102]

It’s history and shows what was and the progress we have accomplished.

[@danielbobberson9849]

this has actually made me want to go to Barbados.....both properties so beautiful...

[@saracarlson-kringle]

Pineapple jam and sausage! [I'm the weirdo that loves 'Hawaiian Pizza' - pineapple and smoked ham - so this jam and sausage pairing is going on my food-centric bucket list!]

[@Tjwttn]

Hello from Knoxville, Tennessee. I can’t wait to see all the panels installed in the salon. Wishing y’all safe travels.

[@hollyrenee544]

Hi neighbor! I’m in Chattanooga

[@Rebekahlow]

Exile in Barbados. That's rough.Hope you survive the hardship. Love from Vermont

[@cindygarrison6338]

What a vlog! I feel like I had a great vacation! Bermuda was just like this! Heaven. Thanks!

[@liesavillandre3481]

your palace from home was so lovely, what a wonderful Island too. There is a lot going on at home too. Be safe in NY!

[@lilkirsche]

Sigh, Envious people in the comment section are really sad and toxic human beings. However I'm happy for you Stephanie and I hope you ignore them. You deserved this beautiful time and holiday on Barbados and I was also stunned by the beautiful views. Just wow. Really wonderful vlog, thanks for taking us with you and thanks to the Lalanders giving us an update. So exciting, looking forward to your Cousin's work. ❤️🙂

[@annafaie]

This might be one of my favorite vlogs of 2021. My husband, Philip, and I gave decided that Barbados looks like Hawaii and Jamaica had a perfect baby!!!

[@historyvids8948]

That resort is beautiful and your hotel room is stunning. I love the video, keep up the quality content Steph.

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

Oh my DAYS Darling. Having to CHOSE the COCKTAIL... You poor thing 🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪

[@daleleeder3534]

A well deserved break for you both, I'm sooooo envious, what a truly stunning place you are staying and an added bonus of the spode. Enjoy yourselves

[@debtheguest3109]

Stephanie you make each of your adventures so interesting sharing your knowledge of the history of the areas and buildings. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@Randy8923]

Beauty everywhere one looks! Beautiful accommodations! Love to all ❤

[@emilyb4702]

'fees bad about staying in the mansion of the British guy who governed the British colony prospered by slave labor a long time ago' ... said the British lady... Precious little of human history is pretty, let's learn from it all, make better decisions now, and enjoy the tangible bits we have left. What is history but the echos of Human beings? Success, failure, accomplishment, and life. If only those pretty walls could talk.

[@claudettepanico8550]

Oh my heavens, what a totally relaxing retreat to enjoy and work in. Fortunately you are not alone so you have help, conversation, a second point of view and someone to share the experience with. You are a delight to follow and join in all that you do and explore. Bon retour!

[@jefflawrentz1624]

This is spectacular! Now I have Barbados on my travel list. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful journey. I think - just my observation- the bed you showed at 21:38 is of island mahogany and very much like ones made there in the Caribbean ( especially Grenada) around the 1830s. I wish you safe travels and so excited to see what you create for Christies! 🤗🤗

[@carolinegooder7091]

Stephanie's aunt gave her a canopy mahogany bed for her birthday. It is a small one so will go into a single bedroom.

[@juliehardy7510]

I have flown to Germany see my 2 and 1/2 year old grandson and the COVID paperwork tests and mask thing is an extra test. Good luck in New York x

[@kellygroce40]

SO. Excited about the paneling! Continued safe travel!

[@maresahrogers6896]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful reprieve before New York! Absolutely lovely!

[@lancestricklin5271]

Ooooooooooh you two! I’m terribly jealous now! Barbados has been high on my bucket list of destinations and now has risen even higher. This looks like one of the most laidback places on earth. I hope you have a safe flight to New York and a wonderful experience with Christie’s.

[@crich4503]

Creating DESIGN VIGNETTES by grouping decorative objects to make a pleasing group. Christie's is lucky to have Stephanie's style.

[@tamarahornyak5744]

Very Hansom, man doing all the wood work like the panels and trim.Every thing is beautiful you all are very lucky .

[@carolinegooder7091]

Stephanie's cousin Amaury.

[@neilgregg18]

There is a crack in the yellow plate behind the black and white jug in the painting you were showing. That has to be the most beautiful painting.

[@johnwilliamtuckey2796]

So happy to see Cat! Because of your spode vedio; I've just bought a place setting for 8 of the spode Italian, and I LOVE them now searching for 13 inch yellow chargers .. DON'T even know if I know 8 poeple I'd like to eat with! 😆

[@barbibutton9619]

Just set the table for 8 and invite those you want to eat with and the table will look gorgeous! 😊🌻🌼

[@marlajacques6947]

Am I surprised that there are so many negative comments directed at this video?Well, beautiful successful couple of mates go on holiday in a lovely country and are making wonderful memories plus learning about history. So nope, not surprised at all! Rock on, carpe deim 🔥🧡

[@barbibutton9619]

It's driving the trolls mad lol. 🌸🌺💮🌸🌺💮

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Beautiful vlog! It makes me want to go to Barbados again. Looking forward to the NY vlogs!

[@angelrays7]

Stephanie, the sun and vitamin D were making your freckles pop! Love it!

[@randyharrison4065]

The fish are being very Coi.....LOL

[@willemijncantrip6564]

One of my favorite TCD vlogs next to de la Mirande one. You are living a dream.

[@jomcgee6094]

Barbados suits you well Steph...you look fabulous and well rested. I own a RAV and drive it everyday. Everywhere is beautiful 😍

[@bradley2492]

Glad your able to relax a little But I still see you doing work I'm sure your Mother is very proud of you 👏❤ Miss seeing mummy and Percy 😘 💙 Take Care

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Just what I needed Stephanie a bit of Barbados And you send us alway a bit of history. Thank you 🙏.

[@BlackDino468]

wow. ! what a vlog! What whirlwind coverage, but you absolutely covered so much. Obviously every subscriber is going to want to be going to BOTH of these places, I'm sallivating! I can't believe it's away from Barbados and off to New York, this was an absolutely wonderful vlog.

[@anneduigan4933]

There is water shortages in Barbados so one should restrict oneself to one shower a day. Most of the islands have minimal water and should be rationed as they are reliant on rain. People going to hotels should also use water sparingly with thoughts of the local residents.

[@ttbko]

A very good point.

[@hahna77]

Why don't they collect rain in rain barrels or other more modern, natural conservation efforts like using the salt water instead? The applications really aren't that complicated and would solve all of these sort of problems in no time.

[@ttbko]

@@hahna77 they do. People who live in regions where water is an issue are far more creative than you might think when it comes to collection, use and preservation. The issue is almost always the visitors because the people who love to visit the Caribbean are often people who live where water is not an issue.

[@hahna77]

@@ttbko I believe that you misunderstood my comment. Modern resources can turn saltwater into freshwater. Perhaps someone there is already looking into implementing it. BTW, I do live on an island, but we do not conserve nor have any water issues.

[@carolinegooder7091]

@@hahna77 Salt water to fresh is a very expensive investment and if used for farming is bad for land over time. Stephanie stated she would use showers only. The Hotel could remove tubs and gently educate visitors about water issues. I grew up with water issues and they are getting worse even in Eastern and South Eastern USA.

[@heidijay5902]

Wow, I’m so disappointed this vlog had to end. Enjoy the next part of your holiday.

[@lindacox3062]

Did not see this one until right now. Epic!!!