Our First Guests of 2024 give us their FEEDBACK!

[@carolyn279]

Annalise needs a salon room at the chateau since she is there so often. It would also be useful for guest to get their hair styled.

[@dazereigh]

Good idea, perhaps it could also be used for the masseur?

[@carolinegooder7091]

Maybe one day. For now they use your bedroom. ❤

[@GenaF]

Before there becomes a salon for the once a week hair stylist and masseur, I feel that Marie needs a professional kitchen.

[@susanakurdi3563]

Why? Can't they do their own hair..

[@Vee-zx6eh]

@@GenaF Yes there needs to be a commercial kitchen.

[@thelocalartisanguide7937]

Next time just line a pot with aluminum pour hot water in, a few teaspoons of baking soda, put on stove and let simmer. Put in the silver for ten to twenty seconds depending on how tarnished the silver is, take out and wipe. So fast!! I did my mother's silverware cutlery set in less than an hour after being in hiding for over 35 years.

[@jenniferprecise342]

Stephanie, I have a "life hack" for you and your silver. You can actually polish silver using toothpaste. I buy the most inexpensive toothpaste I can find, and apply it with an old toothbrush or soft cloth/rag. The tarnish comes off and the silver smells lovely like mint when you're done.

[@kathleenclark5877]

I do the same thing. It also works on gem stones as well, especially diamonds. They turn out especially sparkly. I guess we all want our teeth to look sparkly as well, don’t we?

[@bridgetevans4978]

Amaury going off piste with the kitchen woodwork - can’t wait to see what he comes up with!

[@barbaralast6559]

Awww that was just so nice of all the guests to share their experience staying with you, how lovely ❤! And we as the viewers know it all to be true! 😅 Now for another cuppa tea and over to the Pethericks who are equally amazing! xB

[@N-A-uw5fp]

Just a tip… iron the backside of your tablecloth and napkins. It should make those rich, deep colors last longer.

[@charmainejfritz]

great tip!

[@sonja2222w]

Thank you that’s good to know!

[@mariarosete3825]

Love seeing Analise in Lalande......! She is so beautiful, funny, down to hearth! Love her dress today!

[@mining4goldmeister420]

I get to feeling very sad every time I see a critical/negative comment on one of these videos. What I then think about is the sheer delight and anticipation I feel every time a new video pops up in my feed - knowing I get a privileged, private ( but not so private - right!?) glimpse into a very, very special world that encompasses a beautiful, magical home - and can appreciate all the hard work it took to make it beautiful as Stephanie is bringing us along on this AMAZING journey, the friendships that have blossomed along the way , the warmth and laughter, an openess of spirit and heart we seldom see today. How lucky and how blessed we are to share in such joy. We get to meet the most incredible people - seeing some of the joys and heartaches along the way. A living, breathing history of one great life and all the lives Stephanie has touched in such a wonderful way. To know and appreciate that each video takes hours of labor to produce. Seeing the world through another's eye is such a special thing. Gratefulness and respect go a long way. Most people that criticize are usually that way towards themselves. Sad!

[@rablatour]

I agree completely. I would hate to be that critical deep in my soul.

[@mariac4602]

Lancelot in a clothes basket, inspecting Stephanie's work. Too cute!

[@crae3422]

When you put your heart and soul into something, it shows. The entire Lalande family does just that. No wonder guests have such a wonderful time. Congratulations to all.

[@oystergirl99]

I hope Phillip had fun with his friend and got back safe and sound! Happy that Annalise is in high demand. She does such miracles with hair!

[@franceskrahe6261]

Lancelot in the washing basket was so funny and so cute with his little tail wagging and sweet little face looking at the camera.

[@lisamcbarron6047]

Stephanie did a great job on the table setting! And Marie knocked the Guest dinner out of the park once again - everything really looked like it came from a 5 star restaurant!!! And of course.........now we ALL want to know what the heck Amaury is REALLY MAKING! We are all sure whatever it is, it will be stunning. He is a master craftsman!

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

Annalise is a true artist. Everyone looked beautiful. Marie’s food looks amazing as always. ❤

[@martinethevenau69]

Annalise is the best. Just love her bubbly personality and she is always smiling. Phillip looked so handsome for his trip and hope he has a wonderful time. Stephanie your dinner table setting with the Ardmore tablecloth/serviettes looked magnificent. 🍽🍷🦒🐘🐆

[@ntakovacj3644]

I'm happy to hear the guests confirm what I believe -- the people at Lalande are as friendly and down to earth in real life as on the vlog. I don't doubt that there are downtimes as with everyone but character is clear. I remember when Pavlina arrived -- she was stunned -- she walked into the kitchen and there you all were, just the same she'd always seen on youtube. And she stayed. Best wishes to all.

[@OmaAdams]

Annalise is such a darling! I love her happy disposition! A lovely lovely lady!

[@GenaF]

I wish I could be half as happy and bubbly as Annalise

[@Vee-zx6eh]

She is a true sparkling treasure.

[@carolweaver3269]

Wonderful! Everyone looked so nice with hair done and Annalise never lets anyone down she over does herself always. Marie learned so very much at cooking school. She truly has the decorative talent. But she has the eye for it as she does with the arranging of flowers. sort of goes together! The work is alot but it is worth it to see the lovely faces of the guests and know they appreciate it all, and they feel it is home to them as well. making themselves so comfortable and feeling they can relax, says it all. Stephanie you certainly not only worked up a storm but then looked so stunning in your lovely dress and the Pink High heels. Nati always looks so smart and organized and giving this feeling to all as it is going as it should. Amaury wants everything just so, in order for anyone to see his 'Ingenius project" Perfectionist at heart. Poor Philip taking his turn to have to travel without you. It is hard, when you get used to doing all together though, After my husband and I retired, it started to change in this way, and being alone would seem very strange indeed. Can understand that feeling,

[@katieh6444]

Nati is just so stunning! I can't say it enough. And I'd love to find that dress for myself as well.

[@annecc11]

Me too. Swan

[@wittwitt2884]

We first discovered your KZbin channel during Covid lockdown. You have done such a beautiful job of renovating the chateau whilst creating a warm and entertaining series of videos. The big cherry on top is that it all pulls together as a viable business employing lovely and talented people. We are so happy for you!

[@charmees6637]

Love Naties blouse, Annalise’s dress, your hair and Maree’s food and your dress

[@pamelahaskell809]

I think Phillip will love your table setting Stephanie. I love how your table is set each time. With cloth napkins which I love. Saving the environment from paper napkins and maybe even saving a tree. Earth day April 22.

[@Toomanydogs7]

Stephanie if you drop the painting down in the office it would be prefect backdrop during your videos, encasing you in Daddy's painting.

[@margielynch7196]

I agree with that, the whole time I was listening to Stephanie I was trying raise the camera so I could see the rest of the painting. It is my favorite 😅❤

[@jerridavis6462]

So thankful that Marie is back and Annalise is still part of the crew! Enjoyed from Texas!

[@jeannesullivan6154]

I just love your father’s art it’s amazing

[@fleriamare]

Its difficult to describe how joyfull has been todays video . Annalise achieved a magnificent look , how happy the ladies looked , a memorable dinner .

[@mzm4245]

The table and the food looked wonderful! You all looked beautiful in your dresses and Lancelot is a darling. He seems to be loving his life there.

[@laurabuntin259]

Hi cherish my grandmother,’s silver plated cutlery as well. It comes out on special occasions and I announced to everyone. They are eating with grandma’s silver. It’s quite an event.

[@judithclark2823]

It truly is amazing how much work gets done on the daily at La Lande! The table setting by Stephanie on speed dial crazily gave me an Alice in Wonderland vibe.😅 I guess it really is Stephanie in Wonderland La Lande🥰 Hurry safely home Philip.

[@boydabus]

I think you should photograph all of your plate settings and keep the pictures in a binder so you can make set up easier and anyone could help. BUT!! It also would be amazing to make a book to sell of “the place settings of Lalande.” You could insert all of those eye candy photographs, and include little history blurbs of some of the vintage China, flatware, etc. it would make a fabulous book!

[@trishwinstead28]

Brilliant! Great suggestion. I would love ❤️ 😍 such a book!

[@elisabeth6108]

I've thought how fun a book would be with a number of sections where for each section Philip starts with one constant - maybe a tablecloth or a China pattern - and then shows 3 completely different ways to design a table around it. He is so creative and talented.

[@Toomanydogs7]

Love that idea, I would go one step further and create a coffee table book🎉

[@boydabus]

@@Toomanydogs7exactly! Maybe from there a company may collaborate with them and create a Lalande pattern to be made into table cloths, Napkins and more that they could sell

[@squirrellytales3604]

@@Toomanydogs7 Also all of her father's paintings in a coffee table book and post cards would be wonderful. 💜

[@beautyallaroundme724]

I absolutely love your summery dress.

[@CathyMiller0711]

Marie is really taking her cooking to the next level. Such beautiful food!

[@Vee-zx6eh]

true gorgeous food

[@darbyking-maillot4105]

Wow Marie’s food is so gorgeous. And it’s so nice to see Amaury and enjoying a creative project. Natti that dress is spectacular on you but also that outfit is at the start with the green leather trousers or skirt was stunning. Love your colourful style.

[@SylviaSchenkelsvan57]

It's 2024! It was a beautiful day and Marie's cooking looks amazing!💋

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Everything looks stunning ! You the guests the table and the delicious food . How lovely . It's a fantasy dream to watch.

[@RhondaBAZ]

Another wonderful Day and dinner with you all at Lalande...everything was perfect as usual..with such love and joy shown to guests and especially each other..wish I could come some day! Can't wait to see the amazing project that Amaury is doing..that man is able to do anything..and it is done to perfection!

[@janefreda7034]

If you store the silver napkin rings in a ziplock lock bag, they'll stay tarnish free longer. It's the exposure to oxygen that creates the tarnish.

[@annecc11]

Agreed. I keep my silver in plastic ziplock bags too. Swan

[@SouthernArtist77]

The Ardmore table linens are so beautiful. Oh that porcelain is amazing as well. Excellent job Stephanie, Philip will be so proud.

[@GenaF]

13:51 Did you see the giraffe napkin through the silver ring? I had to chuckle as it looked as though it was being throttled .

[@Carmel-in-Aus]

Steph, to clean silver, use a foil-lined dish, put your silverware in, add a liberal sprinkling of bi-carb soda. Then add 1 cup boiling water, it lifts the tarnish immediately. you just polished with a soft cloth. Very arthritis-friendly too. Love Carmel

[@BDThomas]

Yes, I use this to clean my silver jewelry (though I put a pinch of salt in the water... I don't remember why after all these years). The tarnish boils right off the silver and chemically bonds itself to the foil instead. It'd basically be considered somewhere between witchcraft and alchemy back when the chateau was built (lol) but it works!

[@elisabeth6108]

This can be very damaging to silver and removes the patination that highlights the design. Never ever recommended by silver experts!!

[@BDThomas]

@@elisabeth6108 ok 🤷‍♂

[@annetait4248]

Lovely comments from guests .

[@Marykguise]

Excited to see what Amaury is up to! Wow, Annalise did a beautiful job on everyone’s hair! And Marie keeps outdoing herself!! That dinner was spectacular!! Love from Mary in Southern California 💗

[@floriemaya]

I think a beauty and massage room is needed ❤

[@lynlandham3779]

How lovely and exciting! Your table setting was gorgeous and Marie's dinner looked exquisite!

[@gayjacobsen5012]

Lovely as always. Yummy food. Tip for candles. Keep in the fridge and they'll never drip when lit. ❤🇿🇦

[@mariafaris653]

The table looks amazing and the culinary expertise of Marie tops it all.

[@LA-jf1zn]

Stephanie you looked beautiful in your summer dress. As well as everyone else. You did a great job setting the table. 🦋

[@kerryharding5587]

Lancelot in the laundry basket - so funny and adorable. But quite a good solution 😊

[@MAC-op5fc]

Creative people need space to be able to create. So, I hope everyone there will respect Amaury's request. Same goes for Marie! Food and table looked beautiful as did Nati in that colorful dress!

[@rickyt3961]

Thank you Stephanie! And Maria! The food looked artistic!

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

Worst part of polishing silver right before you need it: trying to get all that black tarnish stain off your fingers afterward. And I'm bad about not checking the silver until it's time to use it, so I'm always furiously scrubbing my fingers just before the guests arrive! My dream is to one day make a trip to France and visit all the wonderful people I watch every day on these vlogs. I'm sure there are many others like me watching!

[@cindywilson7752]

I have one small suggestion to help streamline the table setting process and possibly the food delivery. A very beautiful and good size tea trolley. Something well made and very quiet, of course. Also then you don't have to reorganize the sideboard. I love your content and all your friends, family and fiance. You put such a positive spin on my days.

[@jackfntwist]

Your pattern and color clashing is so fun and somehow gets beautifully put together.

[@christineh5790]

Exquisite tablescape Stephanie, with Marie’s beautiful flowers and magnificent dinners, Annalise’s pretty hairdos, lovely guests and your father’s gorgeous painting as a desk backdrop - all a wonderful treat for our senses!👏👏💖💖

[@leonk8875]

Great table Stephanie

[@JennHowland]

2023...LOL It looks like you mix up your years like I tend to do! Everything looks amazing...very lucky guests, and I can't wait to see Amoury's latest creation 💗

[@TheChateauDiaries]

It’s getting worse every year, sometimes I’m not sure which century we’re in!

[@lisac1110]

Lol wrong year lol neverless it is absolut marvelous to get the very possitive feedback 🎉🎉🎉🎉 marie is totally bloomig and analise is a total bonus nety is a gem 🎉😊❤😊❤🎉

[@darleenbuitendag4701]

I was laughing at lancelot when you were ironing my dog do the same. He now has his spot to lie and supervise the ironing from

[@MaryEllen_of_OBX]

Thank you for the video Stephanie!

[@lindabrooks8242]

Marie's got it going on!👍

[@Pleiades55]

Just Wow, the effort put in to the dinner party & how elegant. Superb example that life is what you make it! Bravo!

[@charmainejfritz]

great idea with lancelot in the basket - laundry baskets have so many uses (with babies too)!

[@kimberly_erin]

I was thinking that as I watched. So nice when they are at an age where they can be contained by a laundry basket and also think it’s the most fun ever 🤣

[@EmilyBoltz]

Wonderful guests who really are friends, amazing food and glorious ambiance - thank you for taking us along - it.must be a blast!

[@kimbecker6203]

Everything is just so perfect as always ❤

[@Apostrophe4035]

For some reason, this was the first time I noticed Stephanie’s father’s paintings in the dining room, even though I know they’ve been there for awhile. I like them so much in that room! Especially since one figure had a giant spoon 😅 very appropriate for dining

[@TaniJohnson]

Marie is doing such an amazing job!!!

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Bahahahahaha a Lancelot scarf while ironing ❤ you need to "hug" your candles (cup your hands around the top to curve the wax in while it's warm and slightlymelted) so it burns inwards and doesn't go wonky and yes, curl and drip on your table. 😉

[@lashiemarie]

I love the painting so much behind you Sheph that's so beautiful and vibrant ❤❤❤

[@squirrellytales3604]

I love that painting so much. I wish we could see the full picture to see all the beautiful details. Her father is an amazing artists. 💜

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Totally epic cuisine! Loved your party dress Stephanie!!! ❤

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Thank you so much for all the delight!! 🫶💞🫶

[@junebenson01]

What a beautiful day and evening, I absolutely love your joie de vivre!! The table looked gorgeous and the food out of this world, here's to the coming season.... Enjoy!! 🙂

[@endeavouringit]

I love the shirt Nati, its' gorgeous.

[@katyasilitch4539]

What lovely guests!!

[@jeandavies4550]

Well done to all you lovely people, everything is always so beautifully gracious ❤

[@AndreaDavidson-p9q]

Oh. The difference the deep clean of the kitchen. It’s sparkling. Well Done to Marie and her Fabulous Helpers. Your efforts, Stephanie, are what make you Shine. Well Done to you, Stephanie.

[@erbie-wan521]

I was admiring how very clean and well organized the kitchen is looking also. Really quite impressive to watch Marie learn new skills on camera.

[@JudithBisson]

2:27 I wish I was there to get my hair done. I’ve had 3 bad experiences that ended with me cutting 12 to 14 inches. It’s been 6/7 months since I’ve gotten my haircut.

[@bighousesigns]

That was a great first weekend!

[@cynthiaduquette4677]

Well done everyone! And now of course, I want to see what Amaury is up to!

[@julijajd]

Stephanie, for under the candle holders you can use plastic rounds (cut from the plastic sheets you can buy in any DIY store) instead of plates, they will be transparent so more polished look and candle dripping will not ruin the thablecloth.

[@marinaanais]

Plastic?! Quel horreur!!

[@greatsmiles]

The plates are much classier! Plastic on a table setting is a horror.

[@RinaValentina]

Plastic? yuck

[@nativetexan6628]

THE PINK HEELS ARE GORGEOUS!!!!

[@raielenekirby4930]

I love your fathers artwork. Have you ever considered selling prints of his work?!

[@carolinegooder7091]

Patrons get postcards of his work sometimes.

[@tigermoon44]

I can't wait for all the weddings ... specifically those at Lalande! I'm ready to see summer brides already!

[@cinnamongirl4real]

The table cloth is just gorgeous. It’s important to touch grass with feet and rest in it. It’s “grounding”. Good for the vibes and sole. Marie, please share granola mix recipe. Looks yummy.

[@cinnamongirl4real]

Yeh you changed it to 2024. Poor editing Stephanie got tired.

[@RinaValentina]

Yes Grounding ⚡

[@corinnecoffrini8024]

It would be wonderful if Marie would fire up her vlog again and do posts about what she is cooking at Lalande. I'm always looking for meal inspirations. It doesn't have to be full recipes but only recipes for the complicated bits.

[@katerepko3662]

I agree it'd be nice to see all that, but I have the feeling Marie is a bit anxious getting up to speed at the start of the season. She doesn't seem to be an innately confident person, and so she will need time to feel comfortable with the prepping, cooking, and clean up of all the meals. Marie is a treasure, and she is clearly very talented and creative, so it's nice to see her shining and enjoying herself, but asking her to film on days she's trying to get guest meals created might be too much for her, certainly right now.

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

Stephanie you say emotional stuffing, I say eating my feelings. Phillip will be back soon.

[@jefflawrentz1624]

The table looked gorgeous and perfect for that gourmet feast. That looked soo yummy!

[@wendyvanzyl3064]

Form Cape Town, South Africa... Love you stacks

[@janetwhitney233]

Anilise you look so pretty. I love the dress, and your hair is getting so long.😊

[@charleswalker1185]

Cleaning the silver was one of my early pleasures...i loved it all, particularly the smell..which i am now dire was toxic...i now have a silver set for twelve....and no dining room...heheh..fates 'chuckle...

[@charleswalker1185]

Dire should be sure

[@hahna77]

It was my job as a child to polish all of my grandma's silver and to remove the curlers from her hair, both of which I still have very fond memories of. Sadly just the opposite of you though, as I now have no silver of my own to polish. But I will always have the memories.

[@restlesssoul5853]

I feel lifted after this video! It is inspiring me to try and make my food look nice when serving and create cozy nooks and decorate my home. Thank you!

[@marybrand1977]

I love the sound of the frogs. I have them too.

[@sharon9399]

The guest are right. It’s even more magical in person.🍾🥂

[@cheryldingley4546]

You looked so beautiful Stephanie - the summer dress, hair and the joy you emanate quite a combination. Table looked lovely and Marie’s cooking fabulous. Such wonderful feedback from the guests. Well done to all of you. 👏🏼

[@markf4873]

Stephanie , you are so fact at setting the table , love it , it looks really good, I’m sure Philip will agree

[@alinehicks4444]

Wrap the napkin rings in saran wrap and you will not have to clean them every time (plastic wrap) Aline

[@denisemarle4141]

A great tip, thank you!

[@BDThomas]

Also tossing an oxygen absorber packet in with them would probably help.

[@johnthompson932]

OMG Stephanie I only have a small 3 room apartment but sometimes it feels like a chateau or Downton Abbey! We just set standards - table covers, napkins, porcelain and silverware! oh and the candlesticks and candles oh and the glassware!

[@annecc11]

Me too ! Swan

[@timdelaney2507]

(from Sharon, Australia:)) Oh Stephanie, just looking at the table gives me so much pleasure! I absolutely cannot wait to visit you all again next summer. I admire so much the happy, joyful space that you have all created, as one.

[@rossfamily1184]

A much faster way of cleaning silver is to soak the silver in hot water with bicarbonate of sofa and salt mixed in to it. After a few minute's soaking, you just wash it in mild dish soap and its sparkling. I clean all of my silver jewellery this way. Xx

[@laurabuntin259]

Here’s from Laora in Jacksonville, Florida. I love cleaning silver because it’s so gratifying but wow, I’m gonna try this hack. Thank you.

[@aidanclarke6106]

Bicarbonate of sofa is not easy to find 😂❤

[@laurabuntin259]

It’s baking soda everyone cooks with it. You can find it in any grocery store.

[@nancystevens7447]

FYI,rubber gloves for polishing saves the hands!

[@jaynekennedy8469]

I love Natie’s dress, my favourite combination of colours x

[@Lilly-iy3ob]

Marie's cooking looks beautiful and delicious! Cookbook please!

[@nancylaponzina8272]

2023?