How to Set the Perfect Thanksgiving Table On a Budget 🍂

[@EmilyBltz]

Phillip the table is beautiful and yes more videos- you are a natural!!!

[@jenniferdavis4577]

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!! I am an Interior Designer from the US. Great use of color, which made the room come to life. Loved the pumpkins, the tips and The Squirrels!!!! BRAVO, PHILIP! I can't wait to see more videoes!!!!

[@marykatkic7105]

Phillip you are so blessed with a beautiful talent! All of you, your speech and mannerisms, clothes and ideas speak of such elegance and inner peace. You are truly a gentleman in every way. I am happy to know you. God bless you and keep you.

[@lindawentink2725]

Love the table , the story behind all the items🥰 The backdrop of the gorgeous wallpaper and lamps pulls it all together beautifully

[@kathleenwebb6301]

The Dutch have given America a part of Thanksgiving tradition I remember as a child... most who were kids in 50's and 60's sang a song in school around Thanksgiving that originally was from the Netherlands! It's known as The Thanksgiving Prayer . We Gather Together is a Christian hymn from the Netherlands believed to have been written by Adrianus Valerius in 1597. It first appeared in a Dutch hymnal in 1626. The hymn was written to celebrate the Dutch victory over Spanish military forces in the Battle of Turnhout. In the United States this traditional hymn is associated with Thanksgiving Day.

[@kdonthetube]

Love the glassware. Everything looked lovely. Thank you for celebrating with us. 🇺🇸❤

[@judithdantonio9904]

Philip! Welcome and I’m so happy you opened up your channel with a Thanksgiving tribute. I am at 17 wife mother grandmother and great grandmother. Yes like many people I discovered Stephanie over Lock down. My family is the muse because I referred to step in as my friend, but that’s how she makes me feel and she has addressed her KZbin audience as so . I am so glad Stephanie and you how do you build your relationship no surprise. I hope people respect your privacy. So looking forward and good luck with your channel😉👍🏻

[@noellemcbride6435]

Absolutely loved it! Would have even loved more closeups of all the little friends you tucked amid the gourds and the table setting. The whole video is gorgeous and a real pleasure to watch. Thank you, Phillip!

[@lkmayhew9390]

You’re a natural, Philip. I look forward to more videos from you. The table looks wonderful 👌

[@deborahtyler875]

Phillip you are so talented! I really admire your affinity towards the wildlife!

[@melliesullyify]

I was smiling all the way through that Philip. You are a total joy and such a natural. Keep up the good work.

[@lindavazquez589]

Good job! Love that you've kept the center pieces low so that guests can see each other. Thank you for sharing.

[@emmalou4561]

It’s like you’re positive energy just shines right through our screens in to our souls

[@lyndamcdon]

Philip, I'm such a fan. You do beautiful work and you have a keen eye. I'm suddenly addicted to beautiful dishes because of you and Stephanie!

[@heidisatterberg6231]

Thanks for using my placecards!! I got so excited in seeing them used, I neglected to tell you how beautiful your table is. Congratulations on your new vlog !Heidi

[@TheChateauDiaries]

We absolutely love them, thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@philipjanssen]

They are so incredibly beautiful, thank you!!

[@philipjanssen]

@@smolpuppyolove1051 I will, thank you!!

[@sharonmusgrove9982]

There is nothing more I love than setting the table! For me it represents laying the way for gathering. It’s a form of anticipation. Hope! Wonder! It’s my way of welcoming others into what I expect to be a wonderful time. 🥂 It’s lovely to see a kindred spirit in the art of table-scaping. I encourage you, Philip, to keeping blessing others in the craft of building beautiful get-togethers! 🦔🦔🦔

[@sharong8511]

What a lovely comment! From another Sharon 💕

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

Ps I love autumnal colours too!

[@nikishazechiel6848]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@colleenmackinnon4637]

You're a natural. Thanks for this Phillip. Always a joy to see what's going on at LaLande! Looking forward to watching your channel.

[@deannp4196]

Excited that you are venturing out to a new channel in addition to all you do for Lalande. Thanks for all the ideas and I love all the woodland animals.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

What a wonderful surprise!!! The only tip I can offer you is to make videos to suit yourself. Everyone will throw so many ideas at you, each contradicting the other! For example, I will get my fangs into the background music. I never like it and prefer videos without. Other will dramatically complain if there is no music in the video. You cannot please eveyone so you should please yourself! Welcome to KZbin Philip!

[@arsinlupin5628]

Great advice!

[@mickilicyes5399]

Yep I love the music! Haha

[@caroleprisk5068]

I hate loud discordant music that assaults my hearing aids. Yours was fine.

[@AvaT42]

I do not like the music either. I usually land up not listening to the video if there is too much or too loud whatever.

[@kimberlyruby8097]

I love a quiet music in the back ground or in clips that make it come alive.

[@lisadurban3525]

Fab table. Enjoy Thanksgiving with your friends and loved ones at Chateau La Lande.

[@jasperjavellana4454]

Great video Philip !!! 👍 The things you do just proves to show, you have an eye for beauty and detail. Looking forward to your future videos !!! 😃 😃

[@inesdelong5896]

I love Philip. Such style, such a gentleman. His decorating ideas are great ! Stephanie, you lucky girl.

[@hapahoulew9833]

Wonderful! I look forward to your future videos!!

[@barryethridge568]

Excellent video Phillip. Just keep being you and we will enjoy it all. I enjoy anything that gives us more views in to life at LaLande.

[@leonorgrandle5960]

Yeah!! Philip has his own channel. I can not wait to see all you do. You are a talented and artistic man. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I love watching decorating videos. And with Christmas coming soon I think you will have plenty to film. I love the idea of many Christmas trees with different themes. Good luck and God bless you my dear.

[@stacykelly9962]

Sharing your tableware & silver that is special to you to make beautiful table settings is a lovely way to express your creativity Phillip. Adding beloved woodland creatures here and there on the table or in one of the rooms is the cherry on top. I’m sorry I am late congratulating you on your own video debut. We have a new grandson and this lucky grandma has been taking advantage of giving my daughter a break to take a much needed nap or do things on her To Do list. He is 6 weeks old today! My Family’s Century farm has 200 acres of woods with a lot of red, gray and a few black squirrels running around, chittering, but no 🦔 hedgehogs in the wild here in Missouri USA. Small black bears have made their way back in the area and fortunately I have not ran into one yet. The joke is you don’t have to out run a bear, just run faster than your walking partner! Well, I am the SLOW ONE in every scenario so 🤞🤞any wild creature with teeth and a grumpy attitude will be as afraid as me and we will go in opposite directions . A very enjoyable first of many Phillip, congratulations.

[@denisebugler5761]

Philip. I have watched the Chateau Diaries from the beginning. I think you are great, talented, kind and thoughtful. I absolutely love you and Steph together and the table is stunning! I get very inspired with ideas from the chateau. Xx

[@JenilynGilbert]

What she said…Exactly!

[@clicker7019]

As an American, I have no problem with other countries and cultures enjoying Thanksgiving. Being grateful for the blessings in our lives should be universal anyway! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@squirrelswithpearls4249]

Ditto!

[@dianegriffith3006]

Agree-just being thankful is important!

[@karlasmit7535]

As an American I totally agree.

[@krogers815]

Wow, I guess you don’t realize that Canada has thanksgiving as well. In October by the way.

[@clicker7019]

@@krogers815 I do realize that......and as a Canadian, I'm sure you don't mind other countries and cultures celebrating a day of gratitude too.

[@michelleryan7908]

I never comment on videos and only came over because of the Chateau Diaries but I will stay because you did really, really well. You presented clearly, you were entertaining and genuine. You seem like such a lovely young man. Congratulations. You did a great job!

[@lawrencebaker2318]

Congrats, Philip! You did it! And you did well! Please use this channel to do what you want to do... I hope it to become an outlet for your creativity and not a burden in your life. Good luck!

[@mymedicalmusings1978]

You are natural vlogger/presenter Philip. Just keep being you and remember to always enjoy your work. You have a lot of talent to share with others so this is a wonderful avenue for you. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@amyprough4290]

The table is beautiful 🙂

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Philip-BRAVO! Excellent effort, you are so creative and very natural in front of the camera. I’m certain laying this lovely table led to a beautiful evening 🦃🍁!

[@kandkcollins1]

Keep doing these videos, Philip, I love it! You should advertise your channel on the Chateau Diaries more often, so people can find you! I found this channel, because the lady, Vivian, who set your table for your guests while you and Stephanie were gone on vacation, said that you had this channel (talking about the napkins) and I came to check it out. Please do more videos of things that you do around the chateau….especially now that you go on walks and do things with your new puppy, Lancelot. ❤️🦋🐾

[@Jane-3229]

Fantastic 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 and yes please to more! Happy Thanksgiving 💛💛💛

[@TheLegoStar]

A great alternative to the aluminum or wax to stabilize candles is MOSS! it looks great to have the green moss at the base of each candle!… especially for those SUMMER GARDEN PARTIES!

[@aprildomer422]

Hi what an absolutely delightful idea! Moss! I love it, thanks for that idea! I have used very skinny weather stripping as well. Found some at charity shop that has lasted for about 15 years. It works to stabilize the candle with the added benefit of being sticky so it stays put on the candle. I Congratulations Philip on your KZbin endeavor! This is going to be SO MUCH fun & will hopefully be a treasure trove of ideas from YOU as well as your adoring fans. We all love you Philip, thank you for loving our Stephanie & being her Prince. You are the perfect addition to an already magical Fairy Tale! With love & gratitude from the Northern California Coast xo April 🍁🍃🌻

[@tanjatibaldi1578]

Philip, you are a superb editor and absolutely delightful to watch. I look forward to many future blogs. Thank you!

[@trinahayden747]

So very talented indeed Phillip…Simply stunning…

[@emilybrightly]

Congratulations on your first video Phillip! Love it, you are a natural presenter. Can’t wait to see more!

[@bobbyc6006]

Happy Thanksgiving all at lalande x great video Philip 🙏🏼

[@conniejones8588]

Oh Philip you are such a doll. I'm glad Stephanie has you. Great video. Thank you.

[@abal98765]

You are such a pleasure to watch on all the videos. I would like to suggest you begin a whole series on table scapping and settings. Nothing ridiculous like that HGTV series, just classic and elegant and traditional settings expressing all that is European. You are a natural on camera and very enjoyable to watch interacting with all the LeLanders. Best of health and happiness to you and Stephanie.

[@lourdesclark2154]

Congratulations! Elegant and warm table setting. I love to see you visiting the brocantes and then showing what you’ve done with your finds, great eye. You are a classy gentleman, always be yourself.

[@helenpalmer869]

Forgot to say how I liked to hear how you acquired all the lovely things and always enjoy hearing stories of your wonderful grandparents

[@mlev8223]

Beautiful set up Phillip! Love hearing you talk more than your giggles. You're quite articulate and knowledgeable. One suggestion, towards the end can you add some still shots of your final table and slowly fade them. I would just like to see all the details of the final table set up. You added so many little details that I would like to see more of. The photos Stephanie announced your video with was stunning. Overall, well done with your first video- I'm totally hooked! Looking forward to your next video...

[@faniedelasablonniere6932]

Wow Philip, this video is so good and very well made. Can't wait to see more! It is very organic and feels like you have done hundreds of video already! I would love to see your hedgehogs collection, all your favorite porcelain and cutlery and why they are your favorites, how to shop for vintage pieces: what to look for, different brands, ect, you know so many things about design throughout the centuries I would love to learn more. Oh and bring back Woodland Watch please haha :) Can't wait to see your channel flourish!

[@louisewolpert2014]

Philip. I always enjoy seeing you on the vlogs. If I may offer one suggestion. Please slow down. As a storyteller, I have learned each piece of the story is an integral part of the whole. Showing us the squirrel place card holders is just as important as folding the napkins or choosing the flatware. Don't hurry the process. I for one am quite happy to spend more time with you. God bless and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@faydrew6472]

Thankyou Phillip, very enjoyable to see your table setting, Well done .🐨🇦🇺🌻🏵🌸

[@caropapa]

Congratulations, i follow Chateau Diaries religiously and always enjoy the comments from you, your puns are to die for and also so are your beautiful table settings, it was very fitting to start your new vlogs with a beautiful table setting for a very special time in American history. Even though i am not American i still give thanks.

[@terimcgrath01]

L💜VE this! Thank you for smile you gave me this afternoon. 🤗 Your laugh is contagious. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@jacqueyskala9953]

Nicely done! Loved it. I can hardly wait for future uploads. The helpful hints and techniques were a lovely addition, ie. remedy for candle stick not fitting, pumpkin candle holders

[@northrupmj]

I’d love to see all you table arrangements. Also I love your singing, would love the occasional performance. Any video you make will be fun. Can’t wait

[@cleolst]

Philip. I am so glad that you have released your first video on your passion project. Congratulations. Thank you for sharing.

[@carolinerousseaux412]

You are a natural vlogger Philip 🌟😊 Looking forward to seeing more of your creativity! So refreshing! 💫🐿xx

[@vikivictoria7343]

I couldn’t subscribe fast enough! Loved the video. Philip is such a kind and generous man. So glad Stephanie and Philip are together❤️

[@dorothyklein5754]

Luv it. Job well done, keep up the good work.

[@pinkyimperial1404]

Finally! Great to hear your voice for more than one liners.... this is great! A very refreshing deviation from the usual . Great job!

[@roselaura-gracesing4968]

Welcome! So happy you made your own channel! Great tip about the tinfoil around the bottom of the candles. have been burning the bottom of my candles to fit them in my candle holder and it has created an absolute mess! I will definitely be using this tip. This is such a cozy and delightful video! Perhaps some videos of you singing would be great!!!

[@justified_mindhunter]

Love it! And love you and Stephanie. You make such a gorgeous couple. ❤❤❤

[@shannonstone2690]

Fantastic video Philip, can’t wait to see more! The table was beautiful!

[@carolmccorry3053]

Philip, your sense of style and colour is lovely to watch. I have thoroughly enjoyed all your content😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Lilly-iy3ob]

Beautiful Phillip!!! Glad you're doing things on budget, so everyone can make a beautiful table for their family!!!

[@phoenixrising5770]

Lovely video and ideas! Thank you! Keep up the great work Philip 👌

[@heatherdeans49]

Aw Philip, what a treat! So beautifully produced; the light, the narration, the setting itself, all very professionally done and utterly engaging. Thank you, congratulations and I look forward to many more👏

[@Hanlin-qd8ed]

Wooow!! Congrats philip you have youtube channel now..you deserve one coz you have so many talents to show..its already proven that table setting is absolutely gorgeous♥️♥️♥️

[@katierobertsart5658]

Adorable and very well done Phillip

[@nlbhaduri]

I am a naturalized American and my family have spent decades working out the purpose/meaning of the Thanksgiving celebration, finally settling on the idea of just being grateful for kind people in our world. We all take turns at our table giving a thanks and cheers to whomever deserves the shout out. Every Tday I make a special effort to acknowledge the Native Americans who basically sacrificed themselves in saving the entirely unprepared Pilgrims that arrived on their shores. BTW, I love how you decorated your Tday table with gourds that you later turned into soup. One tip I may share is I line my hollowed out little gourds with aluminium foil before I place a candle tea light in so they glow. Also, if they are edible, the foil protects them from the melting wax.

[@percyattfield3393]

If there were cards for us on the table, would have hopped over for the night🤣🤣❤️❤️

[@TheChateauDiaries]

And you tell us that now?!!!

[@lindaelliott5411]

Now Percy…. That would have been the icing on the cake 💕

[@dianaelizabethbashford3797]

Wow Philip so very proud of you. Starting a KZbin channel is not easy. I started a KZbin channel at the beginning of this year to help with Mental Health awareness, positivity and well being. I love your Thanksgiving table, it looked beautiful. Thank you for being such a wonderful support and companion to Steph. So happy to see you both so happy. Stay safe and send my love to every one at the Chateau. X

[@karenhantsche9270]

Excellent job and you are a natural at this. One idea for a future vlog-----you men all looked spectacular dressed up for the ball at Versailles. Maybe make a before/after of the LaLande men in their everyday clothes and then stepping into one of the chateau's rooms or gardens dressed in the historic clothes. It would surely be a hit. If you made a calendar I am sure it would sell. And your comments are always entertaining!

[@lyndaalexander6582]

Loved this. Keep them coming, Philip!

[@alyssag9130]

Wonderful table!

[@Aiko2-26-9]

That is really lovely. The gourds seemed very large but when I saw the arrangements all together I thought it looked ballanced and nice.

[@natasha5622]

This tablescape was simply fabulous

[@AmandaJ__]

Love this!!! Philip you’re a natural, it feels like you’re with us in person! Bless you thank you for your video :) excited for more!!

[@shirleyharold1698]

Philip your table is exquisite. I’m so honored that many other countries love doing the Thanksgiving with their loved ones. Is as it should be. Having dinner with our loved ones and being thankful for are blessings. Philip I’m so excited to see more of your vlogs, you are so talented and have a good eye for color. Your English is fantastic 🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving

[@Anna-ky7ix]

Bravo Phillip! Love the talents you bring to LaLande! 🦃💖

[@gagascrafttoonzz172]

I enjoyed your video and the table is lovely. I have used the aluminum foil on the base of the candle trick for many years. Works beautifully. May I suggest just one hint. Watch the nervous laughter. Once you got into the video you settled down into the matter at hand and you didn’t do it as much. I admire your cultured nature and good taste. Good luck with your channel.

[@lisaburns2117]

Beautiful table Philip! Love your first video!

[@lindamorgan617]

Beautiful!! Thanks, for sharing your talent !!

[@bsilano]

You did a beautiful job and listening to you speak English you almost sound like an American... your English is great!

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Philip you are an asset to the chateau! The table settings are very lovely and the natural ornamentals make it all come together so nicely. I am sure all had a good time at the table. The ambiance from the candles just top it off perfectly. Nice sharing your ideas with all the viewers. Kind regards E

[@deegillaspy1939]

Congratulations on your very first video. Absolutely thrilled we will be seeing more of you. This has made my day.

[@karentodd4910]

My favourite colours and time of year too. I've been following you at the Chateau since the beginning but for those who are new it's natural to want to know more about the presenter. You are Dutch but people might be asking, 'how come he speaks such wonderful English?' So why not do a video giving people a little more insight into your background and of that wonderful relationship with your grandparents who clearly were a fundamental part of your growing up and are part of the reason you are where you are now. Good luck Phillip

[@robertadunn1572]

Oh that is such a great video idea,would Love to know more about him and his family background .

[@deniseconnors8124]

Would also like to know about his educational background, ? Art, textiles, china…

[@katharinaaureliuschrigstro1672]

I like your video very much. Please continue with the place settings and I remember your woodland videos with fondness. Can not wait to see what you want to show us in the future. Good luck.

[@bcldavis5085]

Fantastic Phillip. Great work. Lovely.

[@kimruddy441]

Literally because of you and Stephanie I have been scouring the local antique stores, charity shops etc to find items for our dining room and house. Oddly, in Kentucky.. we don't get "formal" for anything really, except horse racing, which is weird since we have giant dining rooms that typically get used once or twice a year. This Thanksgiving will be the first in our 25+ years of actually breaking out the China, the goblets and decorating! Thank you for inspiring me to bring a little Fabulousness to our everyday life!

[@peggyvick935]

Me too✅ I think that’s been so amazing to learn from Stephanie & Phillip! I do use our China on holidays, but many times, just foam divided section plates. 😜

[@mikelowe5457]

That made me really happy

[@elisabeth6108]

Just my Mom and me for the holiday today but I still foraged outside to make a centerpiece (no mean feat in November in Maine) and used my great grandmother's china. The La Lande effect!

[@mimibatman2787]

@@elisabeth6108 it was just me, my husband and my mother-in-law. It seemed odd in the dining room that in past years was overflowing, but we were grateful for good food and loving family to share it with.

[@jojoply]

So great!

[@denisemarle4141]

Hi Philip, great first video. I love to see a dinner table beautifully set, I also agree you don't have to spend a fortune to get the look. Most surprising for me, I really love the amber glasses as they not my usual style...the one thing I gave up long ago is the table cloth, I have beautiful large place mats... better than having a white cloth trashed 10 minutes into dinner! Like you, I have many fabulous eBay and etsy finds... Looking forward to more videos! 🦘

[@labarbarachase122]

Phillip... greetings from Nashville Tn. USA to you and everyone at LaLande .Congratulations on your new channel. Your table settings are works of art. I look forward to more.

[@dennisburns4231]

Congratulations Philip on a wonderful start to what will become a great vlog. I thoroughly enjoy your presentation and your personality, you're charming! Greetings from Miami and can't wait for the next one...Lot's of love

[@fionalloyd5633]

That was lovely! I can imagine lots of DIY/crafty ideas for Christmas - advent calendars, crackers, Christmas table, ways to wrap gifts... The list is endless! Can't wait to see more of your videos x

[@jenniferbrennan1623]

Philip, it looks amazing. Fabulous table :) Looking forward to the next one.

[@margielynch7196]

So happy to see you beginning your own channel. I enjoy seeing a confident man showing good manners and good taste.

[@Princeali7]

Beautiful!!! Your attention to detail is immaculate! I truly enjoy watching this video!!!

[@VictoriadelaPorcelaine]

Ideas for next videos: a blue and white table decor would be nice, maybe something with Wedgwood, too 🥰

[@britneymichelle1714]

FANTASTIC!!! Love it, great video. Cant wait to see more from you.

[@estherclark9247]

🇨🇦setting the table is very much like food for the eyes and soul. Always nice to have someone share tips & tricks. Thank you.👏👏

[@marthathomas1660]

Hi Philip, Great tips on napkins and candles I didn’t know that.❤️😁 I love to shop and find nice items too.Congratulations on your 1st video have a Happy Thanksgiving.I’m looking forward for more awesome videos from you.😁❤️🐿🦔