Incredible Artwork, Porcelain & more! | Opening gifts from viewers from all over the world 🎁 🌍

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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) €650
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
April, May & June 2022:
Ardmore Community Fund €5893
July 2022:
Institut Curie €2.150
August 2022:
Movember €2.246
September, October & November 2022:
3rd year of the Lalande Fashion Scholarship for a student at the Villioti Fashion Institute in South Africa €6.092
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

[@interiordesign.staging]

Thank you so much Stephanie ❤ and Phillip it really surprised me that you remembered that painting 😊. I hope you both got a laugh out of my version of that painting . I’m sending you all lots of love from Canada Shirley ❤

[@arsinlupin5628]

Your painting is beyond beautiful! It is phenomenonal 🌹🌹🌹

[@neilchisholm797]

A gorgeous painting with some lovely amusing vignettes. I do hope your health improves and you do indeed get to La Lande. Today I received some bad health news also autoimmune. My mobility is going to severely impacked and my travelling days are over. Dreams of going back to France are going to sadly remain just that, dreams. Thank God for Stephanie bringing a slice of French life to us twice a week. She kept me sane thru the Pandemic and now she will keep me in touch with my much loved France. With the kindest of wishes to you and your improving health, from Neil in Australia 🇦🇺

[@Toomanydogs7]

Am I the only person who loves listening to Stephanie read the letters ❤ storytime😊

[@mireille4751]

Your painting is amazing ! Hope your health will improve

[@sheraaa9169]

Loved the painting am heading to your channel now x

[@peterwhite9261]

I am absolutely flabbergasted by the generosity and thoughtfulness of all of the fans. Wow, just, wow! ❤

[@libbyrudolph6302]

Stephanie, you have inspired countless people thru your vlogs. I know I speak for others when I say that Chateau Diaries is a place we can escape, to live beauty that we may not have in our own lives. I see things differently thru your eyes and the eyes of your amazing Family!

[@carolinewilson7801]

The rebozo was worn by Mexican women of all classes in the nineteenth century. Frida Kahlo famously wore them along with other pieces of indigenous clothing. The exhibition at the V and A showed many items from Frida’s collection

[@vickiejones2683]

Have you thought about putting Michael's poems into a bound book? They are always so fun and caring.

[@christinerowley9892]

Which Micheal???

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

Michael’s letters, poems & cards should go in a scrap book-the letters & poems are as beautiful as Michael’s gifts!

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

WOW Shirley the painting of Stephanie is marvelous you are so talented.

[@LollieMouse]

Emma is a NATURAL on cadeaux !!

[@CathyMiller0711]

Michael's gifts are always so beautiful and the accompanying letters and rhymes are delightful, but oh my, that tea set is absolutely exquisite! Phillip's reaction brought tears to my eyes too. What a generous man Michael is.

[@lynnralph8373]

I shall be sad when your Cadeaux programme ends. It is a happy time for everyone and it takes us right into your life and home. And the best part is that a Charity somewhere benifits. Well done Stephanie you inspire us all. Thank you.

[@atpowers89]

Oh... My... GOD!!!! This Video actually taught me something! One of the things my late grandmother collected was teacups and after she passed in 2012 her 7 children got to pick 3 or 4 teacups each and her 11 grandchildren got to pick a teacup they wanted from what remained. I picked a beautiful blue white and gold teacup with saucer, I knew it was really high quality but all I knew was it was "Made in USSR" as stamped on the bottom and now I know what it actually is. Thank you for bringing back fond memories of Grandma Rosemary. ❤❤❤

[@EmilyBoltz]

That is so funny - same here my parents bought me a set as well but they say made in Russia. I haven’t thought about the set for years. I would love to PERSONALLY (heheh) deliver the set someday to La Londe someday …😊

[@nadeansimmons226]

Michael has sent you so much over the past few years you ought to send him a return ticket to stay at the chateau and meet you all

[@loisannward]

I'll be sad when you don't open presents any longer. I do so enjoy seeing your happiness. I enjoy all your shows and accomplishments. Thank you see you on the next episode.

[@arsinlupin5628]

Stephanie portrait is absolutely magnificent! What an incredible talent this wonderful artist 🎨 possess 🌹🌹🌹 !!!

[@okienana11]

Can we all become Michael's friends? The teapot is incredible.

[@jennifervictore5471]

Who are you Michael? These are some seriously beautiful gifts. Wow! No wonder Philip is speachless ☺️

[@jenniferfranklin5872]

Michael's taste is exquisite and his generosity is astounding.

[@clarefoskett9959]

Yes❤

[@susanakurdi3563]

I think this Michael has a thing fir steffanie !..watch out Philip

[@nmfn2011Pine]

My son was in the South Tower that horrible day. I watched on television as it all occurred, knowing my precious son was there. Thank God he got out and his story of those days is so heartbreaking. He now is married with two almost grown children. I am so grateful he was able to come home to fulfill his life.

[@kellyhawes9293]

Such a horrific day. I am so thankful he lived , I'm sure he is forever traumatized. But he is here to leave a legacy of resilience with his children ❤

[@debtheguest3109]

Michael has such exquisite taste! I love everything he sends. Very generous man. That teapot is incredible! All the gifts you received today were beautiful. I love watching you open gifts from people all over the world.

[@krysstefan2505]

All the gifts for princess and prince of the castle..so much effort and time to collect all that gifts plus so much energy too wrapped every things so beautifully ….we love you guys and happy to witness beautiful process of creating this channel

[@Riptide1976]

I wish you would reconsider opening gifts in the vlogs. I do enjoy them so much!!

[@lasanimasaussies]

I agree

[@gabschasse600]

Stephanie - the happiness comfort and inspiration you give ..... The painting that Shirley sent you..... Philip is looking up at you .🌹⭐😊

[@cindyfinn4845]

Michael is so poetic in his verses and each package is like he is there ,he has a wonderful eye for finding what each of you love. On a perssonal note I have fallen down the Afternoon tea hole . I am going to try making clotted cream,,, fingers crossed we are going to do tea and scones first.

[@janpritchard8796]

It is called a castor for condiments & every dinner table had one in the mid to late 2800s. Mine has a sugar container as well as those on yours, it belonged to my great grandparents & I am 84 years old

[@mariadange06]

Come along Stephanie & Phillip, book a flight for Micheal to stay at Lalande, he has entertained us for so long with his good taste and narrative.

[@hatshepsut8329]

Yes! I for one would love to see him and Stephanie opening other people’s presents together before this series ends!

[@eileencronk7520]

Emma is so lovely!

[@sabrinasouth5989]

That tea pot is at least $100 alone. I can’t imagine how much that set cost but WOW. beautiful. Philip, you must start collecting the rest of that set!!

[@lesleythomson2823]

Much more than that

[@drenelt]

If you still hear a silver sleighbell you still believe, embrace the good in humanity!

[@tanyahermann3431]

That blue, gold, & white tea set…*chef’s kiss!

[@nizethpretorius2400]

Philip, don't say you are not known for your culinary skills. Laying a table as you do, transforms food into a culinary experience!

[@angiejones7401]

A large gong would be fun at Lalande for meals.

[@lorassorkin]

Would someone please let Michael know that the set he sent Phillip happens to be my favorite porcelain set as well! 😉 My goodness! Always such thoughtful and luxurious gifts, with the most appreciative recipients imaginable.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

In the painting you look like your Mother ,Stephanie!very nice

[@hatshepsut8329]

The painting is SPECTACULAR! A future heirloom!

[@reddragon8]

The tea set is absolutely magnificent, so I understand how you feel Phillip. 😂 I also think those little teapot Christmas ornaments are super pretty. This whole episode had such lovely gifts.

[@zander8018]

I love the calligraphy set...it was a real challenge finding a left hand set. 😂😂😂

[@juliamcgrath3364]

Ginger jars were used in China to store all sorts of herbs and spices. When ginger was first exported to Europe in jars of the traditional shape thats when they got the name ginger jars.

[@nuttienattie1]

What amazing gifts especially Micheal's, would love to see him in person as he intrigues me. His gifts are so thoughtful & exquisite x

[@cagarden8808]

Beautiful handwoven Mexican rebozo! ❤

[@crinkle2649]

Oh my Philip, they are so beautiful. I love cobalt blue

[@christikapa3856]

Michael, you have pleased all of us with your Russian porcelain tea set!!! I have 4 coffee mugs, one is this exact pattern. I bought it 20 years ago from the German catalog Alpen, based in Helen, Georgia, USA!!! So fine. So exquisite!

[@mavep2855]

Absolutely stunning gifts from very generous people. 🙏❤️

[@endeavouringit]

All the gifts are beautiful, but I love the christmas bell, oh & the painting, that made me shed a tear, especially given her story.

[@mparker6823]

I mean, that's Stephanie's face on the painting; I'd be able to tell that was her in a heartbeat even if I was just walking by unaware of the painting's history. Well done Shirley!!

[@anitaatwell8287]

Michael has to come to the Chateau!! We must meet him!!!

[@ignatievamaria]

The cobalt net was designed after the blockade of Leningrad, now St.Petersburgh, it represents the crisscrossed tape marks on the windows of the city (to mute the light coming from them and thus prevent air bombing). The artist Anna Yatskevich first designed this pattern in gold, but very soon replaced it with cobalt blue which then became the symbol of the factory that it has been to this day. She lost both her mother and sister in that war and never saw the real success that her creation became. She died in 1952 and the international porcelain exhibition in Brussels where The Cobalt Net was appreciated to the world glory happened 6 years later.

[@caronspurway3792]

A Rebozo is not just worn as a shawl. Mexican women use it to carry their babies on their backs as well as other things like heavy loads. The traditional Midwives use Rebozos during labour to help reposition the fetus in the womb with sifting and other movements.

[@kscruggs21910]

Yes! Rebozo for pregnancy lifting the baby weight is amazing ❤

[@clarefoskett9959]

What a gorgeous painting by Shirley: wow ❤

[@norascholey7909]

I can't wait to see the wonderful collection of books - art, archeology, history etc - all on display in the beautifully paneled Grand Salon (if that's where it's going, I've lost track).

[@lizstevenson7801]

It's always lovely to see you open gifts from around the world, you never cease to be grateful and show your appreciation for each one. I have learned so much of the history of porcelain crockery and gorgeous glassware. Thank you for sharing your video's, you bring so much pleasure. 💕🇦🇺

[@lunalouhoo]

The painting at the end really captured Stephanie's likeness especially around the eyes...they have a glint of her enthusiasm in them.

[@TheAwakeningangel]

Philip I think you should have a look at Kintsugi , or Kintsukuroi , im sure you have heard of it where you fix broken china with Gold seams I think your love of table ware and such would be lovely using this form of Japanese Art. The gifts as always are amazing and I loved the Painting and will pop off to this channel and subscribe. Big hugs to all as always Dede xxxx

[@keithj3223]

Yes, Jared might be able to help with that.

[@irenebrown3144]

What a beautiful tea set Philip and Stephanie 😊❤

[@zeenatbaer138]

Wow , Shirley really got your face perfectly with her portrait, very impressive.. that's not easy. Fab gifts all round.

[@canadiangirl]

Hello to you all. Love to see Emma with you.

[@shelbycooper7504]

Hi everyone love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

They packed ginger jars with ginger in honey, later it became sugar, it makes candied ginger, peak and slice, then pack in sugar or honey deal the lid with was then leave it from 6 months it can be eaten,you can also make the honey one with slices of lemon to store for treating colds

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

I love stem ginger biscuits! Thank you for explaining the origin for that ingredient!

[@ellengordon2933]

Wallace Silversmith was originally situated in my home town of Wallingford, Connecticut. This area of Connecticut was well know for its many silver manufacturers. It was just a short walk from my home. Over the years, as sterling and silver plate fell out of favor, the silver and silver plate was then manufactured in China. I have fond memories as a child, walking to meet my neighbor when she was finished with work, and walking home with her. The buildings and the memories remain, but the silver is long gone.

[@vickycaldwell9303]

There is not a holiday I do not like at the Chateau but the Christmas bell. ringing so beautiful I know that Christams season is definitely my favorite there! Love the gifts so many send to you so unusual some so different some so much just for each one of you to a T! Love you all so much and your sharing your lives with us! Bless you all and God keep you all safe!

[@EmilyBoltz]

I couldn’t agree with you more Vicky! I love Christmas at La Londe! It makes the holiday complete!❤

[@lauraagliata6757]

I still go back & look at the first Christmas open of Stephanie & Phillip - so romantic & beautifully shot 💕

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Wonderful gifts. That teapot! I don’t even drink tea and I have teapot envy! 🤣🤣🤣👍. Thank you for the video!

[@charleswalker1185]

I so love your appreciation of beautiful things!

[@maryannchaisson6742]

So amazing! Absolutely gorgeous!!🇨🇦🇨🇦👏👏💐

[@crinkle2649]

That painting is really good

[@pellavee4364]

Wonderful to watch!! ❤ Thank you

[@rebeccaharrill7824]

That painting was wonderful, such details of your face. The teapot set was spectacular. I miss your mommy when is she and Percy coming back

[@toddmurphy523]

There is nothing so warming as being able to put on your favorite jumper( sweater) as autumn arrives.

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

Everything is so beautifully wrapped from Laura

[@rayleneertle951]

I thought Philip was going to cry and was going to join him. Omg that tea set is gorgeous ❤

[@newday5]

Quite lux gifts amazing generous people wow wow wow. Karma when love given more is given. Send some to viewers

[@margielynch7196]

Me me me

[@donnamaree2311]

Omg amazing gifts, Shirley l love your painting, l will subscibe to your channels xx

[@jeanninef2110]

Such beauriful gifts and so beautifully wrapped!! I will miss watching this vlog. Hugs from Canada!

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Michael is so generous and knows just what you love!!!

[@susanstopher1727]

What a delight to see you open and exclaim over the 1947 edition of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam! As a 4 year old child when my Mother would let me look through it, I was enthralled. I even wrote on the interior cover in pencil before I could write. I still have the book and 60+ years later still find it amazing.

[@enorling]

My great-grandmother always had a ginger jar of candied ginger sitting on her dining room mantle-piece

[@carolinegooder7091]

My best friend has the Russian tea set in a flat style (less expensive). She loves it so much. ❤

[@lisac1110]

I did read the comments and one main thing rhe gifts any which one preserve history where it will be saved and treasured and even used all the best love and hugso😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@dyannedevito722]

Such beautiful gifts you received in this Chateau Unwrapped 😊

[@martinethevenau69]

The gifts were amazing and ending with the portrait was a highlight. It perfectly captures Stephanie and her beauty. So touching seeing Phillip emotional over the porcelaine from Russia. ❤

[@N-A-uw5fp]

I have Zapotec Indian rugs in my home and I used to sell them, but I have never seen a shawl. Very pretty, Michael! It was so moving to see Phillip open that teapot set! How sweet Michael! You’re so kind! I wish you would visit them so we can you on their video! Honestly, I would look for white teacups to match it.

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

❤❤❤❤❤Oh Michael 😮 swoon

[@lenise7726]

Oh wow, wow, wow, the teapot!!!!! So beautiful ❤

[@hollykeller1545]

Loved the yellow rose plate. Love Stephanie’s dress too❣️

[@clarefoskett9959]

I love to see people happy. Philip, what a beautiful creation....wow.....😊

[@toddmurphy523]

The 18th Century style painting of you will look marvelous in a 18th century style gold frame..... smashing!

[@eirintowne]

Wow, that Russian teapot matches my set of two cups with saucers and little cake plates! My dad bought it for my maternal grandparents in Nikel or Murmansk back when I was perhaps not even a baby, and since I always loved them so much, it was not surprising to see that my grandmother had taped my name underneath them, the way she did with everything she cared who inherited. I still have them in almost pristine condition (some wear on the handles, made in USSR and different numbers under the matching cups, one is red 14, and the other is green 5 AND a light green 2! I just had to do a reverse image search, and as far as I can tell, they are the real deal, as could be expected when knowing the history of how hard it was to go from Norway to the then USSR back in the late 60's or early 70's, and that all I know for sure that he brought back was this set of the two cobolt net teacups and one set of two of another pattern that I always found too garish (if I remember correctly it had large fields of black, and smaller fields of orange or something like that, gilded around the edges).

[@sandranaylor2348]

Such lovely gifts

[@donnastevenson6700]

I am so going to miss these vlogs!!!

[@Randy8923]

Beautiful gifts. The painting is beautiful. Enjoyed. Love to all.

[@elizabethmalone6379]

Philip is such a lovely genuine man

[@ehpeachylove]

What gorgeous gifts have once again been bestowed on the LaLande family. I was so in awe of that beautiful tea service. Moved by the painting and all the gifts. Have a beautiful week to all.

[@southernbelle193]

Is Michael one of the owners of the chateau? I have never really figured out who Michael is that sends such wonderful gifts.

[@ehpeachylove]

He is not an owner of the chateau but a viewer/friend who has generously sent gorgeous gifts with beautiful written letters.

[@southernbelle193]

Thank you…I’ve always wondered

[@carolinegooder7091]

Michael T.

[@pattystoner9620]

Beautiful 🎁 gifts

[@cathymaurer356]

Emma is such a lovely person! What wonderful gifts! Living in Ohio, close to a river, I’m always seeing deer in the headlights. Lol. My friends and I love playing Deer in the Headlights game. Fun game. I suggest making more copies of the dice combinations sheet for the game. Otherwise one person has to keep looking up the combos. Have fun!

[@nicolecarr8462]

You should keep all your broken porcelain and employ a mosaic artist to decorate garden benches, bird baths etc for the gardens

[@mariapetras2654]

✨✨👏👏 Glorious Gifts !!!✨✨✨🙏

[@madonnadillon5545]

Love love the tea set..the painting 🎨 Awesome 😊 loved it ..tablecloth gorgeous..just beautiful plates..wow..have a great week 😊👍

[@maryhanrahan6967]

Tea set is absolutely stunning! ❤

[@EmilyBoltz]

Wow when my parents went to Russia they bought that tea set with 6 cups and saucers and 6 dessert plates.The tea pot is smaller but the cream and Sugar are the same. I haven’t thought about this set until now. My dream would be to bring the set to you when I someday make it to La Lande. 😊 It would be a perfect permanent home for that set if you wanted it. ❤❤

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

I so wish people would use bubble wrap and foam peanut shells to protect the glass and other breakables. Paper doesn’t always do the job well enough. 😢 😢 😢

[@dianejamison6444]

I’m so excited 😆

[@loveykukahiko4815]

Amazing gifts! 😃

[@lindagage7315]

Love your video's, beautiful gifts!

[@sharongruener6078]

WOW, yes, extraordinary and very thoughtful gifts. Blessings.