How I became a DAME at 47!

[@bridgetevans4978]

Two years down the track and I stumble upon this most glorious of vlogs. Congratulations, Dame Stephanie - a well deserved (and hugely fun) honour

[@lindaolmos2547]

Congratulations! What an honor!

[@LaFrenchie]

I absolutely LOVED how the gentleman said, "This is a small resistance to a world losing it's values." What a beautiful statement!

[@debbieborden7245]

True true so interesting that it seems to be a common theme

[@butzee]

A very French statement!

[@marjorykephart4700]

That is why I love the French.

[@katherinebopp2021]

Terrific viva la France ! ❤

[@jamesohara325]

Such a powerful and optimistic woman..always something positive to say to everyone

[@beiderbecke1927]

Recently I was at a gathering where there was a lot of therapy talk, and someone asked if I saw a therapist. "Yes," I replied, "I see Stephanie twice a week." Their eyes widened, "That must cost a lot!" "No," I replied, "Her rates are very reasonable." And so they are. As always, Stephanie is the angel atop the Christmas tree of life. Cheers!

[@ladybarbarapinsonartist431]

What a lovely thing to say!

[@roselaura-gracesing4968]

That was perfectly said and I agree!!! ❤

[@jeanninef2110]

Agree!!

[@thomasmerkelbach6228]

🤣🤣🤣 how true!

[@tamaliaalisjahbana6849]

I watch Stephanie whenever I am depressed, disappointed or in despair and immediately my mood shifts and I begin to regain my balance. You are so right. Stephanie is a great blessing.

[@barneygoddard6421]

Stephanie this was the best vedieo ever! I couldn't stop smiling during the entire time.

[@elizabethsaffioti1432]

How wonderful for you, Stephanie! Congratulations! 🥂

[@trishacrawford1872]

How exciting! What an honor! ❤

[@FRanceSource]

Smiling ear to ear watching this. Congrats to the Dame.

[@creative227]

Stephanie, you and Phillip just run from one life altering event to another! You completely deserve to have such a charmed life!

[@hollyssimplelife1634]

I just love that he always tells her that he loves her.

[@wendymorrison5803]

A great day indeed. Michael received well deserved praise for his work, and decision to devote himself to photography. For you Stephanie recognition of the way you have brought new interest to Central France, its beauty, foods, wine and traditions.

[@MichaelPottsF1]

Thank you so much!

[@roselaura-gracesing4968]

Philipp’s laugh at the end is the best! Philipp brings so much quality to the videos!

[@smiley9872]

The architecture in France always has me mesmerised!

[@mcurrie2886]

Micheal Potts is gorgeous. 🎉his photography is fantastic.

[@julesphillips1455]

What an inspiring, educated and well spoken woman you are Stephanie. Being recognised for all the hard work and joy you have brought to LaLande. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Your becoming a "Dame " is so well deserved. Phillip looks at you with such admiration and love. Congratulations to both yourself and Michael Potts. xx

[@yeli2530]

Dame is not a tittle in french. It means Lady. Ant this was a folklorique event not to be taken seriously :)

[@elisabethderu1817]

@@yeli2530 So ...?

[@thomasmerkelbach6228]

@@yeli2530 nobody takes it seriously 🤣 starting with Stephanie. This said, being granted the membership of one of the confréries de taste-vin or of wine makers is something not to be taken lightly in wine mad Burgundy. And both Michael P and Stephanie are now honorary members of their confréries.

[@julesphillips1455]

@@yeli2530 It's the sentiment behind it I understand.x

[@judithclark2823]

That was so much fun to view! Congrats to both Michael and Stephanie for your honorary titles!

[@okienana11]

What an honor for Michael and for you to be in this wine event Michael's photos are beautiful, he has a naturally gifted eye.

[@ritasengupta9611]

Michael is not only talented but also has an endearing and fun personality. So glad his talents are being honoured.

[@deniereynolds6119]

Michael never ceases to impress and easy on the eye as well. Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉🎊

[@rhondathomas7952]

The best time! Congratulations Michael and Stephanie on your honors!! 😊🎉 🍷

[@brendapfeil4584]

Really tugs at my heart strings. Chalon is much like it’s sister city down the road, Macon, where I grew up. It’s been ages since I was there so the festivities, the buildings and the people all bring back memories of home. You live a magical life, Stéphanie and Philippe.BRAVO!

[@marybakerjacobs957]

What a whirlwind of a day! Well deserved accolades and much needed fun. Thank you for carrying us along. Phillip, you always add richness to every experience.

[@rosiebeardshaw658]

Stephanie, I really admire your confidence. You don't get hung up and stressed about not wearing makeup. I have some friends who wouldn't go out of the house without their " faces" on. Congratulations to you and Michael.

[@margaretf6147]

She is beautiful with or without!

[@beiderbecke1927]

Glad that expression is still being used. My mother, born in 1925, always referred to it as having her face on. Yes, Stephanie glows, with or without make-up, though I love it when she has a swipe of retro red on her lips. I can picture her in so many different eras. She exudes joie de vivre.

[@annedoyle222]

Put your glasses on nobody and I mean nobody has such noticeable thick long lashes without some kind of eye makeup.go take a selfie without a scrap of mascara I bet you your eyelashes are invisible

[@elisabethderu1817]

@@annedoyle222 You OK love? 🙄

[@annedoyle222]

@@elisabethderu1817 just as ok as you

[@christineumanzio1170]

So proud of you, Stephanie, Congratulations!!!

[@marcellejosephine9119]

Michael’s photo’s are absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you both!🥳🎊🎉🍾🥂🍷

[@michelelynn6914]

Congratulations to Michael on this honor and we'll deserved. What a wonderful festival.

[@lunalouhoo]

Congratulations to Michael! His photos are wonderful and it's nice to see him get recognition.

[@suelucas2281]

I just love the French sense of fun. They do know how to have a good time.

[@restlesssoul5853]

Honestly... I am more excited watching videos in your channel on KZbin than the blockbuster movies. This episode was perfect and I felt same "kind of" excitement than you must had. The filming quality is superb! Video ends too quickly leaving me wanting to see more. Thank you!

[@WNWNReDesigners]

Stephanie has such an extraordinary talent with her voice and presenting content. She could make opening a can of sardines sound like she was uncorking the most precious champagne on Earth.

[@margaretf6147]

Agree lol

[@lotusdolphin]

Touché! Well put

[@josephinedavidson5968]

Congratulations to Michael , how wonderful for you and all your family and friends xx

[@roberthossen8354]

Warmest congratulations with your first step towards peerage, Dame Stephanie Jarvis de Lalande! 👌With all the joy you give all of us, well deserved!!!

[@crinkle2649]

That town really does look like Belle will be popping out of the library with a book while singing a song as she goes through the market.

[@thomasmerkelbach6228]

You should see it when the Christmas decorations are up spanning across the whole os St Vincent’s square. Sheer magic. And real. It is like these are the places Disney get their inspiration from. But people live in those medieval houses, have shops there, hold markets every week… There is a fantastic hat maker just round the corner to the left of the cathedral. My partner and I go there every time before we head back to Zimbabwe, because his 85 year old mum loooves her hats and we can get the most fabulous creations there. The couple who run the shop welcome us like old friends by now and ask how mum is. And mum loves beating all hear friends at church turning up in the latest hat from Chalon. 😆

[@crinkle2649]

@@thomasmerkelbach6228 I'm sure it looks fabulous during Christmas. 🎄

[@kindlydude]

Yes! My thoughts EXACTLY!!! ...and not only Belle but Angela Landsbury as "Mrs. Pots"🫖 & her son "Chip"... or would that be Michael Potts!? 😉😂🤣 ...btw Angela Landsbuy passed away just a few days before this wine celebration on Oct. 11, 2022. She was such a lovely and talented lady!! 😘💗💞💖

[@trishmurray3321]

Congratulations Michael and Stephanie. You were valued participants and Stephanie your French TV comments where lovely. Thank goodness you made it.

[@fierywomanpacnw7004]

Your ceremony made me cry -- you SO deserve to be recognized for all the goodness you put into the world!

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

What an amazing festival! The village was beautiful! Michael Pott’s photography was stunning!

[@MichaelPottsF1]

Thank you so much!!!

[@patriciaarroni2142]

​@@MichaelPottsF1 you have gained another fan. Enjoyed you on Stephanie 's channel, so now I can spend my whole life in your dimensione!😊❤

[@connieclum8470]

Beautiful video, loved seeing Michael Potts and his art photos. Phillip telling you he loves you was so very sweet.❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🇺🇸

[@barbaramurray4191]

Congratulations to both Michael & Stephanie. Glad you got some delicious food to soak up the wine. Such a charming ceremony 🎉🍷🍷🍷🎊

[@peterjharnden]

What a great 24+ minutes of viewing! Thank you, Stephanie, for sharing the obviously wonderful occasion and snapshot of such a rich cultural tradition. 🎉 ❤

[@ritasengupta9611]

What a charmed life you lead. I suspect you always have. In this fast paced age it can be difficult to maintain good friends from the past and it is to your credit you have successfully managed it with Michael, Nick and Oliver to mention a few. It is a quality I admire and also your ability to be open and fully engage with life and different experiences. I am still buzzing with the imagery from ancient Egypt and her you are immersed in the pageantry and delights of French tradition. Drooling at the sight of the food.

[@stephhunsley]

exacatly what I was thinking!

[@karenpapps5844]

OMG I love France! What a wonderful celebration of wine and life. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful experience xx

[@bernadettewatts3975]

BRAVO!!! Congratulations Michael and Stephanie. What fun and a lovely time. What fabulous recognition of your life and love of people!!! 🎉❤

[@EmilyBoltz]

I'm so silly but I have tears - just the beauty camaraderie and fun alone would be amazing but to actually have you and Michael honored is icing on the cake. That was quite a journey you and Phillip had to make in 4 hours. Well done you two!

[@zulemaalamo4863]

I also had tears she deserve this and so much more❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@icuinthelight]

Stephanie and Philip, your life is like a world win tour, I hope you get to enjoy the moment as you travel through!

[@judymarrone2068]

Oh that was so much fun to watch! What's not to love about a French wine festival! ❤️

[@leonorgrandle5960]

Congratulations Michael and Stephanie! What a beautiful honor for you both. Thank you dear Stephanie for sharing this with us all. Blessings to you and all at LaLande. Also a great big thanks to dear Philip for taking such good care of Stephanie.

[@MichaelPottsF1]

Thank you :)

[@zulemaalamo4863]

Yes indeed he is a blessing ❤

[@mnizourin]

Congratulations to Micheal and Stephanie! You two must have been royalty in another life cause this suits so beautifully! This vlog keeps getting better and better...so enjoyable!

[@beverlymurray6554]

Congratulations!! Stephanie and Michael!!!

[@LuluBowenTarot]

I think this might just be my favourite episode ever I'd suggest the ladder agenda is just to get a glimpse of a beautiful derrière 😅

[@gail-elizabethengland7853]

That video is hysterical! Congratulations Stephanie and congratulations to Michael for your great honors.

[@CynthiaBerry713]

Congratulations to the newest Dame and Knight! Fantastic vlog, ty for taking us along!

[@tompincelli6179]

All I could do was smile and applaud !!!

[@benedictegaspard5867]

Super ! Michael ! Your photos are wonderful , you have 1 real talent.

[@michalynnlong-baxter5434]

Omg I started to tear up cause I was so proud of your accomplishments!!! What a great honor for Michael and yourself! Congrats to you both!

[@deirdrevaughan5078]

Very well done and very well deserved 😊

[@ralphjones9903]

Same here , Stephanie so well deserves it ❤

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Me too! Michael and Stephanie both received well deserved recognition for the way they celebrate French life! Well done! Also I loved the video of the festival itself. What a way to showcase the local region.

[@marlacooper2563]

I completely agree! Tears in the warm heart for this happy occasion!

[@elisabethderu1817]

Ah, splendid, so I was not the only one ;-) It is a honorary, fun title but still I was so proud 🤷‍♀

[@susanwatson1599]

Congrats to the Dame of the "Other" Chateau and to Michael for his wonderful photographs.

[@MichaelPottsF1]

Thank you!!!

[@nlstevens1]

Michael Potts congratulations on joining the Brotherhood. Well deserved. Had so much fun watching the parade.

[@MichaelPottsF1]

Thank you. It was an amazing experience

[@marymacdonell4707]

I teared up for you Stephanie. Congratulations!

[@txjellybean3772]

Amazing time, amazing life.

[@cliffhorman6846]

Absolutely incredible! A massive congratulations to both you Stephanie and Michael, it really is a an honour. What a magic place.

[@trinahayden747]

Congratulations Michael…….Your photos are magnificent….What a splendid day ..Thanks to Stephanie,Phillip and Michael for sharing this wonderful experience ….Wow well done Stephane ..Love your title 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@MichaelPottsF1]

Thank you!!

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

Well what a tremendous honour you were given and Michael too,,, to be part of such a time honoured tradition in the country of your chateau and your origins Stephanie. What a spectacle and thank you so much for sharing it with us all XXX

[@normamurray4450]

I am so happy for you Steph and Michael! What a treat that was for all of us!

[@klmjtr]

Stephanie, I have no idea how you are able to keep going like you do! And always with such happiness and a smile! I’d be on the floor! 😅 And I forgot to mention such grace also!!! ❤

[@chazzyb8660]

Well we all know "There is nothing like a Dame", so well done Stephanie, and Michael, of course. I love the combination of the sublime and the ridiculous which the French, and perhaps especially the Burgundians, manage on these occasions.

[@NatiHerron]

So fun! Congratulations to you and Michael 🍷🍷

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

Congrats to you Stephanie & great friend Michael ! So glad Phillip, the Prince of your Heart, is by your side (even if sometimes in a separate car)! 😍😍😍😍

[@foxclem]

So weird to see you in my city for 4yrs now ! And so disappointed not to be there this year and missed you !! But I had the best excuse : holidays 😊 I love La Paulee and I'm glad you had a great time. Hope you'll come back next year so we can have a glass together !! 🍷🍷 Ps : so jealous for Michael's and your new status 😅

[@annebarr9314]

As the man said, in these crazy times the best resistance is Life! So much joy and fun and creative hard work. Love your attitudes, people of the other chateau!

[@jodeneantonson985]

Love your peacock blouse Stephanie. It's gorgeous!

[@ballybliss4844]

Congratulations! Your Mother is not going to believe this one. You have come a long way, Ms. Stephanie.

[@oldheadcook]

What a wonderful time…..I just love celebrating ❣️

[@stephaniewilliams9469]

Awwww, how fun! SO proud of Michael for his exquisite work! A master of his talent! Bravo!

[@lisaakinlabi]

OH my - look at Stephanie and Michael! CONGRATULATIONS to you both! What a truly fun day that must have been. What a glorious feeling it must be to be honored for doing what you both love. Thank you for sharing this, I had never seen such a celebration before.

[@jasondubey8251]

You guys are seriously amazing.... I mean to be anointed with virility, Michael Potts, and you Stephanie, receiving the awesome title of Dame of the Other Chateau, Lover of Montagny makes me feel as though I am in the presence of true greatness! Contratulations, you're practicaly royalty!!! 😘🤣🤣

[@AvaT42]

That festival looked such fun! I am happy they made you a Dame Stephanie ❣️🥂Cheers

[@leahtreck1083]

Aloha, Congratulations Stephanie! I’ve just recently discovered your channel and as I spent 2 years in Bordeaux when I was 5 and 6 years of age, your Chateau brings back such fond memories of my childhood. I also adore old homes and chateaus and fixing and beautifully decorating neglected treasures.Merci for following your dream and sharing your passion and strength with us.Bon chance 💜🏆 ☮️.

[@judithlalande2773]

I'm touched by the ❤️ love offering from Burgandy Love love love to Dame Stephanie

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Stephanie and Michael-THANK YOU SO MUCH for this FABULOUS experience! I LOVED every moment!!

[@giteducalme]

Great video - Even though it is an important and traditional festival there was humour and fun about it all. Burgundy wines are fabulous.👌

[@mariak9727]

Congratulations to you both!! 🍇🍷😉 Looked like such fun with so many lovely new friends!!😍💖

[@captainMAE]

This was wonderful to watch ❤️ I love how the festival included a Catholic mass and flowers to Saint Vincent

[@barbiec4312]

You are killing it with content lately! Well, always honestly. So happy you are on the planet to show us so many fun things.

[@louisegatti9262]

Your life is not boring, going from one event to the other. So neat that you and Michael were honored, you both deserve the blessings. What a fun event to be a part of. Cheers to both of you and Phillip too!!

[@marthacochrane484]

Gosh you do get around Stephanie!!!.........what a lovely honour to make you Dame of the other Chateau....lol........and Michaoels photography is really excellent.....also the sash and medal...........unbelievable joy and humour......just the ticket!

[@lawrencebaker2318]

How wonderful for both you and Michael Potts! Congrats!! What an incredible festival and beautiful city! It is so cool that they keep these traditions alive!

[@rayleneertle951]

Congrats to you and Michael. What a fun time!

[@Gayane790]

What a fabulous day! Congratulations Stephanie and Michael! Loved every minute, thank you for bringing us along.

[@ccoeurjoli]

Oh Stéphanie, je suis ravie de ce titre honorifique de Dame, qui te va si bien ! Quel festival de qualité ! Merci pour ce reportage si intéressant. Félicitations à Mickael Potts pour cette introduction dans cette confrérie 😄 ! Bonne fin de semaine ! 🌸🌸🌸

[@margielewis7493]

The French really know how to do tradition! Just wonderful!

[@TheCorinne87]

Love love love the dress you were wearing to become a dame Stephanie beautiful!

[@melindaduncan3073]

What a wonderful adventure your life is Stephanie and family!!! ❤❤❤

[@vickirickman5828]

Michael is such a tallent and I love his personality as well.

[@Jane-3229]

What a fabulous video ♥️ congratulations to you both dear Stephanie and Michael 🍷🍷🎉🎉🥳🥳

[@lancestricklin5271]

I’m deliriously happy for Michael! Wonderful people should enjoy success more often. I absolutely love his photography. The care he puts into his art is amazing!

[@angelatorlop4319]

This looked like the most fabulous time ever!

[@teresaproano7984]

Congratulations Stephanie! 🎉

[@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702]

Stephanie you and Michael do a fabulous job creating a wonderful supportive community in France and beyond! 💕 You both deserve this great title and award for all your effort to make other people's lives great. You support the others chateau's. Blessing to you

[@MichaelPottsF1]

Thank you :)

[@akbossman9318]

Congrats Micheal Potts and Dame Stephanie 🎉🎉🎉

[@normkordsmeier6527]

You have brightened my days, taught me about art, history an love of life. I always think this is the best one of your videos, but you keep exceeding my expectations! Thank you Stephanie! ,

[@zulemaalamo4863]

You are absolutely correct❤

[@jenniferrayhill2000]

Love the beautiful smiles and this unique event!!

[@katyasilitch4539]

Congratulations to you and Michael!! What fun, thank you for taking us along!

[@veronicarunge2241]

Congratulations to Michael and you - great vlog full of fun. Thank you for sharing from Australia.