Gift opening in our Chateau building site/grand salon!

In 'Cadeaux at the Chateau', all of the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to open beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. All of the monetisation from these videos will be donated to a different charity each month. KZbin earnings fluctuate wildly each month, as ad revenue changes throughout the year. Here are the charities that we've donated to so far:
July 2020:
British Heart Foundation UK (in memory of my father) €634
August 2020:
Alzheimer's Research UK (in memory of all of the residents of my parents' nursing homes) €350
September 2020:
Prostate Cancer Foundation (in memory of Selmar's father) €1,255
October 2020:
Medecins sans Frontieres (chosen by my mother to support vaccinations in Africa) €942 (equivalent to 426 cholera vaccinations)
November & December 2020 & Jan & Feb 2021:
A Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
March 2021:
Suffolk Artlink £1,505
April 2021:
Association Petit Prince €1,689
May 2021:
Melanoma Focus €1,204
June 2021:
Aide aux Jeunes Diabétiques €1,735
July, August & September 2021:
The 2nd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa R100,000 (approx €5,800)
October 2021:
A La Bonne Vauvre (our local Crozon sur Vauvre community centre) €3,184
November 2021:
Techo €2,709
December 2021:
Genesis Hope El-Roi Baby Home ZAR90,000 (€5,248.01)
If you'd like to see the video we made in the South African orphanage, click here: • How this KZbin chann...
January 2022:
We Are Here Venice €2,000
February 2022:
Red Cross for Ukraine €2,019
March 2022:
The Fred Hollows Foundation €2,311
I used to show the gifts as part of ' @The Chateau Diaries ' episodes, but you're all so very generous that we have many gifts, and if we spent the episodes opening them, we wouldn't be able to show you other aspects of chateau life! So, for those of you who enjoy watching presents being opened, and as a way to thank those of you who were kind enough to send them, I've made this new channel. Every week we will film your beautiful gifts whilst enjoying afternoon tea or aperitif together.
It is very important to me that you know that we in no way expect anyone to send us gifts. I would like to go further than that and add that, if doing so will put you in any financial difficulty whatsoever, please, please do not send us anything. Knowing that you join us by watching 'The Chateau Diaries' gives us all an enormous boost. But for those of you who have sent these incredibly thoughtful gifts, I hope that seeing us open them gives you a fraction of the joy that you've given us 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
/ thechateaudiaries

[@michellezevenaar]

You can now reuse all the bubble wrap and boxes from cadeau for the shop! Then people will be able to take their treasures home safely.

[@twobluestripes]

So clever!

[@nadeansimmons226]

What a great idea

[@Chewyshoot]

Those earrings were from my wife’s shop! Thanks so much for the kind words, she’s gushing over your complements :) Cheers, ladies!

[@lynnfranzoni993]

being an Aussie its great to see the Fred Hollow's Foundation being recipients of Cadeaux funds......the amount you sent should restore the sight to approx. 140 lucky people. Thank you!

[@mosermingo847]

Wow. 140 people. Wow.

[@allymayful]

A real heartwarming moment.

[@gaynacook8907]

@@allymayful hi

[@goldenineke]

Fred Hollows was a wonderful man saving eye sight in less advantaged people and his legacy lives on in his Foundation. Thank you for your donation.

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Yes thank you Stephanie! Your donation will go to giving well over 100 people their sight back ( $200 AU for 8 people) YAY! It will also benefit their immediate family through allowing them to participate more actively in life and work. So wonderful news. And thank you Isabelle for your support for this contribution. You know how precious good sight is.

[@staceyhogg7664]

So glad the money this month went to this Charity Fred Hollows was an amazing man.

[@annettewalter2273]

Thank you for the donation to the Fred Hollows Foundation he was the most amazing person and now his wife is carrying on with the work.

[@glenismunro7054]

Yes his widow Gabi Hollows is following with Fred’s wonderful work❤️🇦🇺

[@sherririnker7808]

May I just say that I adore Nati? I watched a KZbin interview many months ago, hosted by Marie. Nati’s resilience, her wisdom, her warmth and her spirit of adventure are all such admirable qualities. She seems to just radiate joy. (And, btw, she looks especially ravishing on this video.)

[@srigging]

Here you go! You were right Stephanie! ...."An owlet is a young baby owl, typically a recently hatched bird that has not yet developed its full mature plumage and is still dependent on its parents for feeding, care, and security." Gifts for everyone sent with such love - so heartwarming ❤️

[@mopanimickey1591]

Bless you for donating to the Fred Hollows Foundation. I got goosebumps when you announced it as the beneficiary. Fred was an angel and an inspirational man. So glad his foundation and work continues. Thankyou Stephanie. 🙏❤

[@allymayful]

Me too. A wonderful moment to connect us Aussies a little more intimitally to the Châteaux.

[@jorothwell7908]

Thanks for following up on the Fred Hollows Foundation charity. Although Fred passed away many years ago, he was and still is a national treasure to Australia and to all those worldwide who have benefited from his exceptional talent and generous spirit. The Fred Hollows Foundations is truly a worthy cause. x

[@elisabeth6108]

Philip, I am 64 years old and had those cards with the mouse and an umbrella as a little girl! There were I think 4 designs in the pack and they were some of the first stationary I owned (in a computerless world were all correspondence was sent in the mail.) Nati, that necklace is stunning on you!

[@cathythompson8734]

Thank you for choosing the Fred Hollows Foundation for your March charity donation. I have been a long time supporter of this charity. Years ago our family dog went blind from cataracts and it was going to cost $3000 Australian dollars to rectify. Our lovely Border Collie was already 12 years old and coming near the end of her life. We found out that just $25 could cure a person in a third world country of cataracts and knew that it would be wrong to spend such a huge amount of money on a dog even tho much loved, when that amount of money could do so much for people. Anyway we donated the amount to the Fred Hollows foundation and now feel so happy that we’ve been able to help so many people. Your donation will be much appreciated I’m sure.

[@vallabore980]

How fun! I know Christine. She is part of our costuming community, and she and her husband join us every year for Costume College, a 3-day costume seminar, near Los Angeles, CA, although they don't live in our state. Her costumes are amazing!

[@merrittbaxley6032]

Natalie, your beauty attracts so much positivity. You and Amary make the most beautiful couple. You deserve every gift and enjoyment. I wish and pray you blessed future together.

[@trinahayden747]

Nat looks so beautiful in red …The happiness shows on all of you …Pure love …♥️

[@johannaac5097]

Hi! I am Ingrid my sister is Lauren who was just there visiting! I am so happy to see you both loved the earrings I made!! They are actually made with polymer clay if anyone ever asks you what they are made of☺️

[@gillianwatson4330]

What a wonderful end to my day, you have no idea how your channel cheers me up. Thank you Steph, you are a beautiful caring soul 💖

[@maryannferguson6291]

I never tire of hearing Stephanie exclaim over gifts, the excitement, joy and appreciation is wonderful and genuine. Cadeaux is a gift to us to watch, made more exceptional by the gifts to charities it supports. Thank you, all at la Lande!

[@lyndablack3438]

I love how you paint a picture of every gift, how and where it could be used. Brings so much fun and interest to Cadeaux. Loving your nail polish Phillip. It's good and fun to do something different xx😍

[@anavelaeshomestead]

Fabulous to hear that you have donated to such a wonderful charity. Fred Hollows Foundation do amazing work. Thank you from a fellow Aussie.

[@jackiestewart5062]

I think Stephanie has lots of Australian followers, so it is lovely to hear that the Fred Hollows Foundation was the choice for this months donation from ad revenue.

[@ttbko]

I'm guessing many have answered but baby owls are called owlets. Good guess Steph xx

[@deniseburgess.5082]

Stephanie your donation to the Fed Hollows foundation was something special to hear being an Australian and knowing the work that he did and that of the foundation. You really do reach out and touch everyone. 🥂🤩🥰

[@allymayful]

Ditto from a fellow Aussie. She certainly does! A very Godly lady.

[@cliffhorman6846]

I do love seeing what arrives, and love love love your charity choice. And such thrilling news abut Mummy Isabel's eyesight being restored, that bought a. tear of joy xx

[@debfromcanada3860]

That cut glass domed container for Michael would look incredible with battery operated fairy lights inside on a mantle or table. Just imagine the incredible light reflections it would cast. So romantic! Now I want to see it now and i envision Michael in a smoking jacket in a velvet chair sipping a whiskey beside it! Lol

[@trishradloff2421]

That jewelry was totally made for Nati. It’s perfect for her! The adorable plate made Philip light up like a Christmas Tree. Another fun filled Vlog. Thank you and Hugs from Houston.

[@robertarogers998]

All vlogs on this channel are amazing but something really special coming through during this one today. Such a special energy Stephanie with you Phillip and Natalie and I am sure all the love that was sendt with the gifts is all part of i. Thank you to everyone for such a wonderful start to my day as I have watched this. Blessings to all. May we all go out and continue to spread this very specil wave of love to all we come in contact with.

[@karolinemariesyversen5002]

I coundn’t agree more! ☺️💛💐

[@kdonthetube]

A baby owl IS called an "Owlet" very good Stephanie 👏👏👏👏😊 the large lady doll with nothing under her skirt..lol... would be used to place your pajamas/night cloths in and then placed on the bed for keeping till bed time.

[@nathalierichcreek5460]

I adore you both for being the human beings you are. You spread love and joy each day you video share with us. You have been one of my favorite shows since I found you on KZbin. Thank you for your beautiful spirits that spread pure beauty 💖

[@christineh5790]

Stephanie, thank you so much for donating to Fred Hollows foundation. I had also been one of your viewers to suggest it as I had known of his generous work for many years. He would have created many miracles of sight such as your mummy had, to people who would never have had the opportunity for this procedure except through his charitable foundation. 👏🌹❤️

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Another fun filled vlog with beautiful and thoughtful gifts. Love March’s charity recipient. I had never heard of this foundation but since I’m very near sighted, I appreciate anyone who works on improving eyesight. I’m amazed from one of the previous comments that the amount will help over 100 people. So grateful that not only do you spread love, light and laughter but generosity as well. Thanks for all the joy your channel brings 😍😘

[@Jayrose59]

Thousands and thousands have received their sight. 🥰🥰🥰

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Plus one of the further amazing things the Fred Hollows Foundation does is train people in overseas countries to perform cataract surgery and to produce the lenses at a minimal cost. In this way access to eye sight surgery is extended to many countries throughout the world.

[@charleswalker1185]

I love you all, it is so easy and familiar to spend time with you...such magic!!

[@elizabethnewton-faas5520]

Thankyou for donating to Fred Hollows foundation. In Australia, we can also donate old glasses with any prescription at most optometrists.

[@carolgalligan3213]

Delighted to see you donated March revenue to Fred Hollows Foundation - such a worthy cause.

[@susanheilbronn3285]

Thankyou with all my heart for your donation to the Fred Hollows Foundation from an Aussie that has benefited from his wonderful work .

[@jayneturnbull5041]

So excited to hear that you have donated to the Fred Hollows Foundation. Thank you so much.

[@inspiredthistle]

You mentioned putting some of the gifts for Natie in her apartment. We haven’t seen an update on its progress in a while. Can you show us how it is coming along, please? Natie, you look absolutely fabulous in your red of the shoulder blouse !! ❤️

[@joycepeters5187]

I also have been wondering about Natalie's apartment, it would be so lovely to see it.

[@cagarden8808]

Wow! So glad that you are in contact with Christine, from YT Sewstine channel! Her well-researched period costumes are absolutely stunning. The embroidered 18th century waistcoat that she made for her husband is incredibly breathtaking! It would be so exciting if you collaborated with Christine to make 18th century costumes for Phillip and you! Perhaps you could collaborate on the designing parts of a period costume such as embroidered waistcoat or dress panels/buttons since Christine is a full-time physician. I’m crossing my fingers.🤞Here’s hoping! 🙂

[@ebytwinbabel]

My 19yo daughter has that Rockwell plate hanging in her room. ❤️

[@samanthaobertelle4966]

The gold and blue tray Nati got is an Italian Papier Mache Florentine Tray dating around 1930 ...they are very collectable and they made so many beautiful designs! ...lovely gift opening as always....❤❤😊😊

[@chantallennox1201]

Fred Hollows - excellent choice! They have a long and illustrious history of good work in remote communities.

[@quazylade90]

I love seeing you and Phillip together. You have such a youthful and joyful spirit and he has such an old soul that you both equal to 31 years old. Lol

[@carinemunro1077]

yay! So happy Fred Hollows got your donation..he was an amazing Aussie ! Being a french aussie myself i am very proud of his works. I love the brooch , made for you for sure! OWLETS is right Stephanie! You had some wonderful gifts..I have that Norman Rockwell Plate..a priced posssession..Ilive with my two adult kids in a townhouse..so nearly evrerything i had for my period 1920 house is in boxes in my garage with nowhere to put them..dinnersets , tea sets , antique furniture..cocktail glassware..paintings lithographs..its just a shame..but it is what it is...so i live through your beautiful vlogs to make the loss of my things being displayed lol..lovr to you all xxxx

[@josephinetetley-jones2727]

Wow how beautiful is the old gilt jewelery box with velvet and key, I love it!

[@gloriagavaneli9862]

Such lovely gifts. So much joy you give us opening them.

[@michelle2b]

Thank you for another wonderful vlog. I am so pleased to hear you choose the Fred Hollows Foundation as so many of your viewers (many Aussies I suspect ) suggested. 😀💙🇦🇺

[@gillclapham9683]

Stephanie I do hope you were able to fix that beautiful lamb , the vintage ornaments are stunning x

[@rebeccalarason306]

Wow the first present made me cry. It is so much fun watching the presents getting opens. I can't believe the generosity of the guests.

[@ellaniwalker6155]

I just love you all! Live Love Laugh is perfect for you Stephanie! So very glad you decided to do this videoing of LaLand, with your beautiful peacocks, and gardens and forrest and of course LaLand. Such fun watching the gift openings and seeing so much enjoyment from each of you! Such joy and love comes across every time! Love and light to everyone at LaLand! So glad your Mom can see now! What a wonderful thing for her! And you, because you are so happy about it! Blessings of lots of Love and Light! 💖🌟🌀🌹🧚‍♀️🧚🏼‍♂️

[@KrisanthiaMum]

Phillip’s little TY baby should have it’s name inside the little tag. What beautiful notes and gifts. Live. Love. Laugh. ❤️❤️❤️

[@melissaspeirs1204]

Thank you for donating so much to the Fred Hollows foundation. They advertise that $25 can save the eye sight of 2 children in countries were they can't afford medical services. You are truly spreading love & laughter 😃 😘❤️

[@jennifercampbell7698]

And improving life for others through your videos and donations!

[@rayn8740]

I believe that the covered clear pedestal candy dish is Fostoria American. The lovely little Italian tray is perfect for many different rooms in the home. J'adore Havilland porcelain! Those wedding band cups and saucers are understated elegance.

[@teepeeX]

Awesome charity Fred Hollows foundation ... he was an extraordinary man, I hope you look him up ... x love from Australia 💟 the box from Micheal can gold the Oregon Necklace x

[@SouthernArtist77]

I’m so very happy your Mummy is seeing much better, I’m sure she’s very happy about that.

[@normamurray4450]

Phillip, I love little keys too!!!! I've recently been helping a little senior lady pack up her treasures as she is moving into care and she has so many tiny boxes with keys! You folks create such entertainment as you open all your well deserved gifts.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Wow Fred hollows charity.Great stuff. Fred and his wife were/are an amazing combination.

[@ludovica1914]

I was laughing at you saying "I just made that up" because you are right, it is owlet 🤣

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for donating to Fred Hollows! It is an amazing charity and although based in Australia, it carries out surgery throughout the world. They will really appreciate that money which will make a huge difference. AUD$25 per operation, so you have given operations to a lot of people. Thank you!

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

The necklace and earrings set is 👌 on Nati

[@chappellroseholt5740]

The faceted clear glass candy holder with lid is called American Fostoria and is made in hundreds of styles from plates, bowls, glasses of all sizes, anything you can think of. Generally 1950's but later as well. :)

[@karena4183]

I had some fostoria but it was 1920’s

[@chappellroseholt5740]

You inspired me to check it out. It achieved its peak in the 1950s but it was founded in 1887! Wow, never knew that.

[@1231ms54]

Once again a great show and gifts, thanks!!

[@selinawilsonart]

Bless you for choosing the Fred Hollows Foundation as a beneficiary. As others have said He was such a special person as is his beautiful wife Gabi xx💕

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

baby owls are OWLETS !! such thoughtful, generous and beautiful gifts 💖🏰

[@Tammy2117]

The gift for Natti that had the houses on it is part of a set of dishes from the 1980s. My mom had that pattern. It was very popular.

[@bettyintihar6032]

I can hardly wait for the shop to be up and running! 💕💕

[@mary-annverey5459]

Frederick Cossom Hollows AC was a New Zealand-Australian ophthalmologist who became known for his work in restoring eyesight for thousands of people in Australia and many other countries.

[@jeannebernard923]

Thank you for your donation to fred Hollow Foundation. It is a very worthy cause. From melb.🙏

[@dawnmay5648]

Thank you so much for donating to the Australian Fred Hollows Foundation and I have always know that that is a very good foundation. 👏

[@louisegibbins9607]

You two remind me of my daughter's childhood book Snow White and Rose Red. Beautiful!

[@sallyrowland6063]

Yes!!!! Thank you for supporting Fred Hollows Foundation!!!! (I did suggest previously ❤️ 👋 🇦🇺

[@tracyfry2191]

So good to see the money going to Fred Hollows Foundation. They do such a lot of work in areas that are hard to get to and so poor, helping people get their sight back.

[@Randy8923]

Beautiful and lovely gifts from the hearts and minds and creativity of wonderful generous people. Enjoyed. Love to all ❤.

[@melaniewest3947]

You both look lovely. Great gifts

[@jenwhitelife2464]

People are so unbelievably thoughtful in their gifting. They give you things that are special in their own lives and hearts. I'm very impressed with Humanity some days. And especially very impressed that you did this too give to Charities and for those who have greater needs than we ourselves. As always, God bless you and yours. Love, jenwhite

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

I really like how there is duel gifts for Natie & Amorie 😊 Nice for them to set up things for themselves

[@sharoncole8249]

💖👑👑💖🎬📽🎥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I love sawstine who sent stephanie the magazine with herself in the dress she made .Her channel is called sawstine she makes all kinds of beautiful court Dresses also she is a doctor but she has such a lovely channel ❤

[@marykelly9698]

Natie that dish is so beautiful 😍 I would put it on your table and use it everyday gorgeous

[@kimberly_erin]

I loooove that you are friends with sewstine! Isn’t she just an incredible human.

[@connihudson1578]

We should have a shower for Nattie and Amery's apartment move-in...so much LeLande fun for us all🤗 aI think it's already started

[@connihudson1578]

Hope marriage is in both couples hearts. We've been married 48 years and it's a unique gift from God!

[@sandie157]

Now that's a wonderful idea

[@sandie157]

Now that's a wonderful idea

[@Renfair1985]

Prob have received so much STUFF they have to do a clear out weekly, perhaps a Amazon gift card?

[@rowenacountryman2242]

So in America all of your hotel/motels have safes so you can lock 🔐 up your valuables. I think it would be really lovely to have little treasure boxes w/keys of course like Mike sent for each guest room. I understand that someone can take it and break into it this idea 💡 is more of a symbolic reflection of a chateau’s version of a safe. As I am positive you have no trouble with people stealing things again just a beautiful way to make the guest happy. Not to mention I’m sure if you talked about it on one of your videos that you would love very whimsical small treasure boxes that can be used BUT eventually sold in your shop for charity in your shop, people would be sending you the cutest ones they find. As your fans have shown you that they are completely behind you donating for charity I believe you should have a table/display cabinet just for this purpose in the shop. Your fans can send things specifically for you to use a few times then sell for charity in your shop. I think it’s lovely that people send all of these thoughtful gifts to you but at the rate they are sending hedgehogs Phillip is going to need a whole room for them. It’s just not practical for you to keep EVERYTHING EVERYBODY HAS SENT YOU. At this rate the chateau will need multiple rooms to house all the gifts sent and eventually you would have to ask people not to send anything because you won’t have the room to keep them. If people look at things with the knowledge that Stephanie will love and use the gifts but then will pass it on to be bought by one of your guest who is also a chateau fan just makes more sense. Just a thought 💭.

[@patriciajamieson9020]

owlet owlet, commonly, any young owl; the term is also used as the general name for several diminutive African and Southeast Asian species of Glaucidium (see pygmy owl) and two little owls (Athene) of southern Asia (see little owl).

[@Lulabelle60]

What a wonderful gift opening. Stunning items. How very kind of everyone to send such tailor-made items to each of you!!

[@dianebaker5243]

That is a beautiful saying live life and laugh.♥️

[@judymossip7446]

This was one of my favorite Chateau Unwrapped vlogs and I have watched all of them! I think the setting in the unfinished Grande Salon was really special and the gifts seemed so interesting this time. How do the three of you manage to be so very very busy and still look so fabulous for these vlogs??? What is your secret? 🇨🇦💕

[@martieflagg4671]

Love the blue and gold tray Nati received! Thanks for the smiles and laughter!

[@betteurbain7911]

I think it is Florentine

[@patrickdemarcevol]

Owlets indeed, I just checked! :)

[@melaniewest3947]

Gorgeous gifts

[@SouthernArtist77]

I’m getting excited to see the new Grand Salon, what a treat that will be.

[@peterwhite9261]

Another awesome caddeau! Beautiful gifts for beautiful people. Stephanie, I think your mom will love that necklace. The jewelry looked fabulous. I love the little squirrel. I think next caddeau should be in your new shop but that is just me. I will watch it wherever ye are. Best wishes.

[@jomo9862]

Chateau Unwrapped, Stephanie you were right a baby Owl is called an Owlet.

[@calgram]

Lovely gifts from so many generous people! What took my breath away though, were the pictures of the exquisite costumes sewn by the amazingly talented doctor! Mind blown. I echo Stephanie: How ever does one have time to be a doctor AND create such sartorial masterpieces? What a beautiful and talented woman!

[@mcharlie260]

John A Me Neither 😂😂 that one got me too 😂

[@dricajunqueira3159]

Hello hello!!! My 2 dogs love wearing clothes... The female even used hats... Many pets are very confortable with warm clothes... Luv u!!

[@jenniferrayhill2000]

Especially the tiny dogs.💕

[@madonnadillon3858]

Wow such beautiful things as always...😃👍🇨🇦💞💐

[@quazylade90]

That necklace is perfect for Natie. She has such regal features. A Spanish princess.

[@paulinearfmann1852]

The beautiful doll reminds me of the dolls that you put on the bed and keep your pjs or night gown in

[@joycepeters5187]

Elisabeth has commented that we have not seen Nathalies apartment, please give us a tour. It would be lovely to see how it turned out.

[@Jayrose59]

That scarf would be absolutely beautiful for night wear with a beautiful dress.

[@lawrencebaker2318]

Michael's glass compote is called the American Pattern by Fostoria Glass Company. It is probably the most popular glass pattern in our history, being made for 70+ years by Fostoria (1915-1986) and for sometime after by its successor company. During the 50-s thru 70's, I think EVERY household in America had at least one piece of the American pattern in their home -- if they could not afford real American, they had one of the look-alike patterns! Truly a piece of Americana, pardon the pun!

[@sharonthacker8907]

Awe! They are ​Baby owls, called owlets or nestlings, hatch 3 to 5 weeks after the eggs are laid, depending on the species.

[@embartrum8036]

Your videos spark joy in me. Thank you

[@lynbf691]

Turns out, Stephanie is correct. The term for baby owls are owlets. Good job!