FANTASTIC FABRICS AND COSTA RICAN BUTTERFLIES!

[@patricianathan4676]

The orange butterfly’s wings you chose for mummy Isabel are the monarch butterfly, fitting as you called mummy “queen Isabel”, just perfect. WCL

[@deborahlawler6800]

The quote you read in the journal was a conversation between Jo and Laurie in Little Women. Laurie told Jo that his tutor, John Brook was keeping her sister Meg's lost glove in his waistcoat pocket. Laurie thought it was romantic, Jo being the no nonsense type, thought it was horrible.

[@denesecarberry8826]

Both Antoine and his mother have such sweet natures

[@Nina8959603]

It's so great that this is raising money for various charities. Great job giving back!

[@janjohansson9495]

@@annskaggs4475 not so. It is pure generosity.

[@barbibutton9619]

@@c4exclusive always positive Ann 🤭🤭

[@traceysseasidestudio8357]

Hi Stephanie - I am glad you liked them. Tea cards are similar to cigarette cards - they are collectibles that you used to get in boxes of tea and cigarettes - people collected them and stuck them into little albums. I have some original ones dating back to 1903 but they come in many genres from roses, birds, animals, famous people etc etc. (I find them fascinating they are like little works of art! - but hey, thats just me!!)

[@mparker6823]

They were truly awesome, Tracey! Thank you for all your hard work in creating and sending them! I honestly felt inspired by seeing them onscreen.

[@traceysseasidestudio8357]

@@mparker6823 Thank you i am glad you liked them

[@traceysseasidestudio8357]

@Nannie G Thank you so much I appreciate it.

[@krisindaboyce3417]

I watched your video from 2 months ago where the lively young lady was awarded the scholarship to attend fashion design school. I was very happy for her☺👍

[@margaretguillory]

It was very moving to see how moved Michael was at his gifts.

[@5nowyOwl]

You are so right he seem very touched by it.

[@StephRatty]

Is he South African?

[@suring2000]

Did Marie have her hair done? The color is fantastic!!

[@helenstella2666]

It’s wonderful to see Antoine & family back at the Chateau. Such a lovely young man 😊 Happy Monday...it’s Lalande ☺️🌷

[@blondebrit4821]

Lovely fabric , so many talented people it’s such a joy to see how many people from all over the world take the time and effort to send such thoughtful gifts :) love Marie’s new hair colour she is such an elegant woman and such a good mum to Antoine . So lovely to see familiar faces coming back . Good times coming in the summer can’t wait 💗😘

[@judithjohnsonnigh5757]

Again, Antoine steals the show. What a delight he is. Hello Antoine!

[@robertarogers998]

I love it when Antoine gets gifts! He loves opening gifts.

[@angelaevans1636]

So nice to see Antoine’s excitement (just love him) and Nick a bit overwhelmed with his tee shirt…such honest reactions. I love the tea card made by Tracey Dunn. Treacy is making a tea cards for me… can’t wait to get them. Stephanie: You sweet nature brings people together in wonderful ways. Thank you and much love to all of you♥️

[@cerwelt]

The journal is called a junque journal. You journal in it. It’s made of all sorts of paper, the tags are for journaling simple ideas, quotes, or you can use them as you said for bookmarks. It’s a “thing”. There are huge groups of us who make them.

[@barbibutton9619]

I just discovered them a few months ago. They are a cool "thing". Love them.

[@jamesmurray5249]

Loved tonight's vlog .Marie you have the most infectious laugh ,It's gorgeous .Thank you all .

[@PJ-fh5kc]

I was so surprised to see gifts from Costa Rica on tonight show. We moved and rebuilt a home in Costa Rica...with a volcano not that far from us... in a coffee farm, 20+ years ago and where we lived for over 18 years. Your pages remind me so much of our early years there, while trying to adapt to another language with insects, snakes and creepy crawlies of all shapes and colours. My memories are held so very close to my heart. Your laughter keeps me sane...

[@marjoleint3592]

Marie (from Nic :)) you’re hair is stunning! Beautiful colour ❤️ It suits you well!

[@christinevr7698]

I was thinking the same thing; gorgeous colour Marie!

[@lrlasvegas6427]

Agreed! I noticed as well... She looks lovely!

[@abbydoss9452]

I would really love to see y'all get started on making some things with the fabrics!

[@RoseBehar]

Since Marie and Antoine have joined in on the fun every week, I've found myself watching more and more! I love seeing the youthful excitement Antoine brings to the openings, it makes the videos even better! And they were already great!!

[@fionaodwyer9371]

Omg I'm delighted Kat is coming back.Hurry up Kat and get back.let the fun begin.😀

[@michellezevenaar]

She always so fun!

[@cassandraivers1105]

Antoine you English improves with every vlog. Your future travelling the world, speaking many languages looks bright. I challenge you to learn some Australian.

[@michellezevenaar]

I love the peacock fabric!!!

[@5nowyOwl]

Marie you are so elegant a great mom and such a pretty face.... Antoine love his lego good for you Chou Chou....

[@debralpateart8862]

So happy to see the joy ! Happy day to all here.

[@mcharlie260]

"Phillip I'm very excited, I can't get Christmas at the Biltmore out of the box!" "Pull it together Stephanie!" 😂😂😂

[@sunrise1304]

Michael and Stephanie are special! love them!

[@penihavir1777]

The orange butterflies are monarchs, which travel from generation to generation from southern Mexico to the Northern US/Canada and back home. Very appropriate for Isabel, who travels so far to be at home in both South Africa and France/England. (Although she, being such a hearty soul, has made the trip many times, while no one monarch ever makes the round trip.)

[@monikastuckey8737]

Great presents all around!

[@juliannemaisey5047]

You could invent a tea now called “ Flavour of Chateau Life”

[@MissCDM1979]

The butterfly-jewellery is amazing!!!

[@beverley1539]

Take care everyone, love to see so many familiar faces. Do enjoy. Blessings Ontario Canada Thankyou 🐝

[@patdowney4984]

What beautiful gifts .people are so kind

[@heidim6468]

This paper journal is really an art piece. Lots of women make books full of these kinds of pockets and cards. The pockets come in all sizes and are just so beautiful. Enjoy this and display this in a cabinet and you will see it forever.

[@meganmcarthur899]

Hello from North Carolina! The first time I went to Biltmore I was 12 years old and we went on a Christmas candlelight tour. It was magical! The estate is so big, we got lost driving on the driveway hahaha

[@carolinegooder7091]

Hello from Charlotte and Chapel Hill UNC North Carolina

[@lindamiller3382]

I respectfully admit that the Unwrapped vlogs are not my favorite, BUT there is something about Antoine being there that makes the gift opening delightful. Maybe it is the wonder and surprise of his playful, child nature. He is always so excited and wants to get right in there to open the gifts. I teach students that are about the same age in America, but they are not so appreciative and sweet natured. God bless you all.

[@sarahblue1914]

The first gift was a little bit of heaven, you could just spend time looking at all of it forever. So pretty and the artist is so talented.

[@krisindaboyce3417]

Such wonderful fabric and lovely gifts. ☺

[@hatshepsut8329]

The butterfly bracelets were just gorgeous. What a fabulous way to honor the beauty of such wonderful creatures. I especially liked Michael’s gift of the shirt and old books! It would be really special to have him read A Christmas Carol for us in front of the fire at Christmas time. Also, we need to have some action from the bread oven now that he is back!

[@barbibutton9619]

Yes yes yes to Michael reading A Christmas Carol

[@nikishazechiel6848]

I love the sincerity and joy you all share!

[@melaniewest3947]

Beautiful fabrics

[@mariepadilla1647]

Your hair looks great, Marie

[@trudymillard5133]

I have been there when Christmas Decorations were put up. Just beautiful you will love it.

[@carolweaver3269]

Could you imagine what Diesal would have done seeing the car with wheels? He would have wondered 'what kind of Dog that was?' Such a great gift for Antoine. Wonderful gifts for all! I enjoyed it so much and watching all your happy faces as you open them!

[@drenelt]

Biltmore at Christmas is jaw droppingly stunning! Different every year and a rare originally decorated museum home!

[@lyndakling901]

Never get tired of the videos!

[@DawnsLittleCorner]

That nonfiction was a fave of mine. I really enjoy that author and her nonfiction

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

The tea cards, pictures & journals are gorgeous Tracey!!!!

[@KH-nn6kh]

I may be wrong... tea cards were promotional collectable cards found in tea packages... Red Rose.. keep buying the tea and hopefully you will collect a series... trade them. In Canada, remember them as nature inspired: birds, butterflies, natural wonders

[@paula6477]

You are correct! I had to google it because although I've had a collection for many years, I'd never heard them called "tea cards".

[@mrsmurfin9066]

Yes My granny used to save them for me!

[@francesaggarwal22]

Yes, you could get an album to stick them in. Wild flowers, animals of the tropics, collections like that. In the UK companies like Brooke Bond and PG Tips used to do them. We would swap spares at school with friends. Rather like cigarette cards.

[@annbardue3473]

Oh yay! I’ve been jonesing for more La Lande today…. The travel bug is slowly waking…..

[@darlalitteral5151]

So many beautiful things. The fabrics, books and the butterfly bracelets. How wonderful it was to watch Antoine opening his gifts. Here's hoping the spring will be a new start and we can all get back to enjoying life with friends and loved ones. Life, Love & Laughter to all at Chateau Lalande.

[@blep8505]

Marie looks stunning!!

[@martieflagg4671]

I toured the Biltmore and the organ is 2 or 3 stories high and they play bits while you are there. There was one veranda which I fell in love with. I wanted so bad to sit on a lounge chair and take in the awesome scenery!

[@imhappy3093]

It’s such a grand site to see. I was not prepared for the grandeur of the Biltmore. It’s not something I’d ever come across in the US before, more like something you’d expect to see in Europe.

[@sallybedwell1354]

Collectable Tea Cards were introduced in the 1950's as a way of advertising and retaining customer support for their product. Through the 1950's and 1960's tea companies such as Coopers, Brook Bond and Typhoo produced these cards in the millions.

[@karenb8715]

Remember then as a child 😀

[@wildblackberry9164]

Thanks, Sally - very helpful!

[@tinchina85]

I'm SO happy you love the Biltmore books! Brings much joy to my heart! I'll definitely be traveling to the Biltmore whenever you can visit. You can see it all decked out in Christmas each year from November 5 through the new year! The china pantry is absolutely amazing and two stories!......and in the basement there is a bowling alley and a swimming pool! Also, the "behind the scenes" tour is epic and allows access to many rooms still untouched/unrenovated from many many years ago! You will LOVE it! Teresa (Nashville, Tennessee)

[@suetracy8760]

✨It’s amazing to see the limitless amount of gifts that you all receive! A true joy to watch! Michael Pott’s is a newer face to me and I like his spunk✨😊✨ Its exciting to learn Kat is returning soon, she’s marvelously fun and spirited too! Sending much love from California!!✨🌁❤️🌊☀️🌊✨

[@sharonfarris1282]

Michael is 1/3 owner of LaLande.

[@sderby4297]

Oh Sue, watch all the vlogs from the first one. You will get a better idea of the cast of characters and how they are all interconnected and know each other. Take a weekend, grab some tea, snacks and wine for later, and just binge watch. You won't be disappointed. :)

[@annettesharrock1236]

I just love looking for Monday nights it makes my day. The fabrics from Joe was super love them. What lovely books you were given all of them. The butterfly bracelets were so pretty and unusual .

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

So nice to see everyone starting to come back. Can't wait for the whole gang to get together again. Keep the love and laughter coming ❤🤣😎

[@hatshepsut8329]

Just wanted to say that Marie’s hair looks so pretty! Looks like Antoine got freshen up as well! 🙂

[@barbibutton9619]

Very glossy

[@highseasailing8624]

Yes, I agree. Marie the colour suits you so well!

[@Rebelmusedesign]

Loved the question raised about “what could be romantic and horrid” from the book page of the beautiful handmade journal!!!! 😊⭐️💙 Yes, I agree!!!! Marriage! 🙃🖤

[@carinemunro1077]

yes totally agree about the marriage bit , mine was both romantic at the beginning and horrid at the end when we seperated lol

[@karene.3838]

My question is, what book is that from?

[@mparker6823]

@ Karen E I was wondering the same thing, assumed it was some Indie Novel I haven't stumbled across. But @ Deborah Lawler answered it for us, and I would have never put two n' two together though I've read the page several times in my lifetime... It's from Little Women! The scene with Jo and Teddy talking about John the Tudor filching Meg's glove. @ Deborah Lawler describes this in more detail in an earlier comment here, if you want to check it out😊.

[@annbardue3473]

WoW. Mind blown! Fabric, books, Im speechless I hope a Biltmore trip IS in the future with perhaps a visit to some of our historic homes here in Charleston!

[@Rebelmusedesign]

If the borders ever open....! ❤️

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

The fabrics that Stephanie received where beautiful ! They definitely need to stay at the Chateau in one form or another! I’m sure Stephanie will know what to do! Hello to the new girl! Davy is such a thoughtful & kind gentleman-he never interrupts or interferes unless his view is asked for-a bit like Selmar😊

[@romiehutson5230]

Stephaine. I hope your health is well🙏🏼❤️

[@jmk1962]

Marie's hair is gorgeous.

[@helenstella2666]

Another lovely evening of gift opening 💕🌷

[@blondebrit4821]

Hi Helen it was lovely wasn’t it :) lalonde is so magical an escape from all the craziness of the times we live in .see you in the chat:)

[@barbibutton9619]

Walter Scott - just beautiful and the color of the print itself!! Glad u will have it framed.

[@cwatson1975]

Love this show, I hope Michael Potts shows up with his winning smile!

[@jmk1962]

He did 😁

[@kit2130]

I think my favorite gifts you unwrap are the fabrics! So many possibilities of what to do with them & they’re so Beautiful!

[@MsLinda165]

That'd be fun to try to get a camera on that blue car that Antoine got, to get woodland footage, or footage of the animals on their level. Maybe a cute project for Antoine to make a video from the perspective of Crot Crot...just a thought.

[@cagarden8808]

Cool idea!

[@BDThomas]

@@annskaggs4475 homeschooling.

[@peggyvick935]

WONDERFUL idea✅ Funny story... My 4 year old granddaughter was flower girl in my Son’s wedding. They had cameras everywhere for guests to take pictures from their perspective of the Reception. She grabbed one for herself, unbeknownst to us. She used film from 2 cameras. When they got pictures developed, it was discovered. Her “view” was simply A-MA-ZING ‼️ Best pictures of all! She captured people in a completely different light, & the things she photographed blew our minds. They are our favorite pictures.

[@barbibutton9619]

@@peggyvick935 oh what a great surprise to see that she had taken pictures. What a smart little girl. Wouldn't mind seeing some wedding pics from a child's perspective. Sounds like a good book.

[@peggyvick935]

@@barbibutton9619 The World would be an amazing place if all things were viewed through the eyes of the children. ❤️🌹

[@Tracy_R]

Wouldn't that from Tracy's Studio make a Lovely wallpaper?? So adorable. Butterfly wings so precious. AGREE w/Steph needs framing. FABULOUS Joe! Biltmore wow

[@lanadean8994]

What a sweet young man to join in with you all and act so respectful. I just love him!

[@GettingGoshen]

I LIVE 45 MINS OR SO FROM THE BILTMORE WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE TO MEET UP👌❤❤❤💙💙💚💚💚

[@iansmith1080]

The fabric would love amazing on the chairs in the dinning room.

[@carolehanrahan]

I have never seen jewelry made out of butterfly wings before but what a brilliant idea! Also the fabrics that were sent are all stunning and I can't wait to see where they may make an appearance in the chateau. It is so good to see so many familiar faces finding their way back to La Lande. I have missed the group gatherings. It feels like maybe the world is finally starting to heal and we can all look forward to more hugs and in person parties. Much love to you all.

[@barbibutton9619]

As long as no butterfly was harmed in the making, it's a very unique design

[@robertcoffen3507]

Oh what a buestiful fabric.. it would look so good as a drape to the china cupboard in the dinning room it matches the wall paper in there..

[@jomcgee6094]

Wow, Senna tee...Lucky you Michael!!!

[@josephinewills8647]

Fabulous Vlog Tonight, Such a Happy Family, I’ve Smiled all the way Through it , Thank You 👌👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🥂

[@thisisjeff9845]

The book page you read from is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

[@thisisjeff9845]

It's in Chapter 14.

[@lrlasvegas6427]

Wow! How did you recognize it?

[@thisisjeff9845]

@@lrlasvegas6427 I've read the book a couple of times. It sounded familiar, so I took it off my shelf and looked through it.

[@lrlasvegas6427]

@@thisisjeff9845 Well done! Great memory and good ear!

[@karene.3838]

I knew it sounded familiar!!!

[@gardenglam3451]

Such beautiful and thoughtful gifts! Hugs from Kerry Lynn from Canada 🇨🇦

[@jimm8682]

Antoine’s battery all terrain thingy ,won the hearts of the gift admirers, .....the butterfly bracelets has to be the most original though.

[@debralpateart8862]

Antoine, your hair cut looks very handsome!

[@WillowTreePottery]

Some incredible gifts received, from all parts of the world. You are all a unifying global force,

[@carollewellen5413]

I didn't used to like toile, but now it is growing on me.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video! Lovely presents!

[@pamdingess5798]

Are the tea cards like the minture cards the Feathingerton ladies in Bridgeton used in the a scene . I think the "minutures" are of potential suitors.

[@brendacard1447]

Dear Stephanie, you can’t frame everything. You’re just gonna have to use them. The fabrics you got today were just fantastic and beautiful. I know you’re just out of your mind with joy.

[@donnanancekivell9430]

It is so good to have Antoine and Marie there again.......I love Marie’s new blonder, longer hair, she is just a lovely woman..............Donna in Toronto

[@vickster4474]

Stephanie, you will absolutely LOVE the Biltmore House. It is only four hours from where I live so I have been fortunate to have visited several times covering all four seasons which have their own unique beauty. It has become more commercialized though over the years, which has made me sad, as the first few times I visited were in the eighties and it was a simpler experience. More things to do now but still very beautiful. It has definitely fueled my love of history, architecture, art, design, and old manor homes. One day, hopefully in the not too distant future, I would love to fulfill my dream of a European tour with France at the top of the list. The last time I visited Biltmore was when the Downton Abbey costume exhibit was traveling the country. It was amazing! My sister and I stayed at a historic hotel in the area that dates back to 1913 called the Omni Grove Park Inn. The town of Asheville is very nice and quaint too and has become an artist haven so you will find many original pieces of art to be had. I do hope you get to visit Biltmore soon and that you will have the most wonderful time while there.

[@cindyrichelderfer7625]

I would love a yearly Chateau Dairies calendar 😊 hint hint!!

[@cindyrichelderfer7625]

Annnd 😁 The money could go to charity ♥️

[@marykelly9698]

The joy on antions face when he gets presents 🥰

[@cheriesharp234]

When I was a child back in the 60s PG tips tea used to put collectible card in the packet of tea. X

[@kathrynschumann5254]

Stephanie I hope you get to visit the Biltmore House eventually. I visited when i was a young girl 40 years ago! The house and the grounds are amazing and beautifully kept. The place sparked my interest in so many subjects to this day.

[@juliarobinson4825]

I went with my boyfriend to the Biltmore Estate in late September 2019. I would highly recommend you visit at that time of year because the fall foliage was at it's peak and the Christmas decorations were already up! That area has truly impressive fall colors!

[@CatherinePhillipssapphire]

Well, I had to stop the video go off and check our Tracie's amazing Etsy store - download the Chateau creative and later I will have to watch a video on these amazing projects. Lots of lovely gifts and another fun afternoon. Nice to see the Chateau filling up again, looking forward to seeing Kat in future vlogs. Enjoy your week xx

[@isabelafonso9269]

Que guay! Mafalda! Tiengo todos los livros de Quino, me encanta!

[@prestontucker1687]

Tea card of the chateau would make a great logo. All kinds of merch possibilities.

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

Lovely people thank you for sharing your joy XXXXXXXX 💝🐱‍💻💝🐱‍💻💝🐱‍💻💛

[@riomcgonigle]

Marie new blonde hair is lovely, nati is a joy opening the presents and so genuine as is Antoine and Marie, nati is also excellent filming she doesn’t interrupt or speak over people and snort

[@franceshnni7380]

when u mention kat is coming back I danced a little inside…Hani too and Mandy pls pls come back…

[@juliarobinson4825]

Nick's Marie looks so pretty with that hair color!

[@JMFB9395]

I live in Florida, USA and just told my husband the other day that I would love to take a car ride to North Carolina to the Biltmore because it is the closest place to LaLande that I may get too. Please, keep me informed if any other fans are planning a trip or if Stephanie and the gang are coming. I would love to meet you all there. So exciting!